adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My pleasant friend deserves this time a serious reception.
affectedadjectiveUS /əˈfektɪd/
acted upon; influenced
From this reading The arrival of this news affected me in two different ways.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Miss Jillgall appears again, after an interval, on the field of my extracts.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading Miss Jillgall appears again, after an interval, on the field of my extracts.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading She informs me that Mrs. Tenbruggen has begun the inquiries which I have the best reason to dread--for I alone know the end which they are designed to reach.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Miss Jillgall appears again, after an interval, on the field of my extracts.
appearsverbUS /əˈpɪrz/
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Miss Jillgall appears again, after an interval, on the field of my extracts.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She informs me that Mrs. Tenbruggen has begun the inquiries which I have the best reason to dread--for I alone know the end which they are designed to reach.
arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The arrival of this news affected me in two different ways.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was discouraging to find that circumstances had not justified my reliance on Helena’s enmity as a counter-influence to Mrs. Tenbruggen.
begunverbUS /bɪˈɡʌn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading She informs me that Mrs. Tenbruggen has begun the inquiries which I have the best reason to dread--for I alone know the end which they are designed to reach.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading She informs me that Mrs. Tenbruggen has begun the inquiries which I have the best reason to dread--for I alone know the end which they are designed to reach.
circumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading It was discouraging to find that circumstances had not justified my reliance on Helena’s enmity as a counter-influence to Mrs. Tenbruggen.
counter-influence
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From this reading It was discouraging to find that circumstances had not justified my reliance on Helena’s enmity as a counter-influence to Mrs. Tenbruggen.
deservesverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrvz/
third-person singular of “deserve” — be worthy or deserving
From this reading My pleasant friend deserves this time a serious reception.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading She informs me that Mrs. Tenbruggen has begun the inquiries which I have the best reason to dread--for I alone know the end which they are designed to reach.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading The arrival of this news affected me in two different ways.
discouragingadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɜːrədʒɪŋ/
depriving of confidence or hope or enthusiasm and hence often deterring action
From this reading It was discouraging to find that circumstances had not justified my reliance on Helena’s enmity as a counter-influence to Mrs. Tenbruggen.
dreadnounUS /dred/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading She informs me that Mrs. Tenbruggen has begun the inquiries which I have the best reason to dread--for I alone know the end which they are designed to reach.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading She informs me that Mrs. Tenbruggen has begun the inquiries which I have the best reason to dread--for I alone know the end which they are designed to reach.
enmitynounUS /ˈenməti/
a state of deep-seated ill-will
From this reading It was discouraging to find that circumstances had not justified my reliance on Helena’s enmity as a counter-influence to Mrs. Tenbruggen.
extractsnounUS /ˈekstrækts/
plural of “extract” — a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)
From this reading Miss Jillgall appears again, after an interval, on the field of my extracts.
fieldnounUS /fiːld/
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Miss Jillgall appears again, after an interval, on the field of my extracts.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading It was discouraging to find that circumstances had not justified my reliance on Helena’s enmity as a counter-influence to Mrs. Tenbruggen.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She informs me that Mrs. Tenbruggen has begun the inquiries which I have the best reason to dread--for I alone know the end which they are designed to reach.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading My pleasant friend deserves this time a serious reception.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was discouraging to find that circumstances had not justified my reliance on Helena’s enmity as a counter-influence to Mrs. Tenbruggen.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She informs me that Mrs. Tenbruggen has begun the inquiries which I have the best reason to dread--for I alone know the end which they are designed to reach.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She informs me that Mrs. Tenbruggen has begun the inquiries which I have the best reason to dread--for I alone know the end which they are designed to reach.
Helena'snounUS /ˈhelɪnəz/
possessive form of “helena” — capital of the state of Montana; located in western Montana
From this reading It was discouraging to find that circumstances had not justified my reliance on Helena’s enmity as a counter-influence to Mrs. Tenbruggen.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading She informs me that Mrs. Tenbruggen has begun the inquiries which I have the best reason to dread--for I alone know the end which they are designed to reach.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The arrival of this news affected me in two different ways.
informsverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmz/
third-person singular of “inform” — impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading She informs me that Mrs. Tenbruggen has begun the inquiries which I have the best reason to dread--for I alone know the end which they are designed to reach.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading She informs me that Mrs. Tenbruggen has begun the inquiries which I have the best reason to dread--for I alone know the end which they are designed to reach.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading Miss Jillgall appears again, after an interval, on the field of my extracts.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was discouraging to find that circumstances had not justified my reliance on Helena’s enmity as a counter-influence to Mrs. Tenbruggen.
Jillgall
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Jillgall appears again, after an interval, on the field of my extracts.
justifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪd/
having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins
From this reading It was discouraging to find that circumstances had not justified my reliance on Helena’s enmity as a counter-influence to Mrs. Tenbruggen.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She informs me that Mrs. Tenbruggen has begun the inquiries which I have the best reason to dread--for I alone know the end which they are designed to reach.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She informs me that Mrs. Tenbruggen has begun the inquiries which I have the best reason to dread--for I alone know the end which they are designed to reach.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Jillgall appears again, after an interval, on the field of my extracts.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading She informs me that Mrs. Tenbruggen has begun the inquiries which I have the best reason to dread--for I alone know the end which they are designed to reach.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Miss Jillgall appears again, after an interval, on the field of my extracts.
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading The arrival of this news affected me in two different ways.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was discouraging to find that circumstances had not justified my reliance on Helena’s enmity as a counter-influence to Mrs. Tenbruggen.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Miss Jillgall appears again, after an interval, on the field of my extracts.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Miss Jillgall appears again, after an interval, on the field of my extracts.
pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading My pleasant friend deserves this time a serious reception.
reachverbUS /riːtʃ/
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading She informs me that Mrs. Tenbruggen has begun the inquiries which I have the best reason to dread--for I alone know the end which they are designed to reach.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading She informs me that Mrs. Tenbruggen has begun the inquiries which I have the best reason to dread--for I alone know the end which they are designed to reach.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading My pleasant friend deserves this time a serious reception.
reliancenounUS /rɪˈlaɪəns/
certainty based on past experience
From this reading It was discouraging to find that circumstances had not justified my reliance on Helena’s enmity as a counter-influence to Mrs. Tenbruggen.
seriousadjectiveUS /ˈsɪriəs/
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading My pleasant friend deserves this time a serious reception.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She informs me that Mrs. Tenbruggen has begun the inquiries which I have the best reason to dread--for I alone know the end which they are designed to reach.
Tenbruggen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She informs me that Mrs. Tenbruggen has begun the inquiries which I have the best reason to dread--for I alone know the end which they are designed to reach.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She informs me that Mrs. Tenbruggen has begun the inquiries which I have the best reason to dread--for I alone know the end which they are designed to reach.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Miss Jillgall appears again, after an interval, on the field of my extracts.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She informs me that Mrs. Tenbruggen has begun the inquiries which I have the best reason to dread--for I alone know the end which they are designed to reach.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading My pleasant friend deserves this time a serious reception.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading My pleasant friend deserves this time a serious reception.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She informs me that Mrs. Tenbruggen has begun the inquiries which I have the best reason to dread--for I alone know the end which they are designed to reach.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The arrival of this news affected me in two different ways.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was discouraging to find that circumstances had not justified my reliance on Helena’s enmity as a counter-influence to Mrs. Tenbruggen.
waysnounUS /weɪz/
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading The arrival of this news affected me in two different ways.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She informs me that Mrs. Tenbruggen has begun the inquiries which I have the best reason to dread--for I alone know the end which they are designed to reach.
