adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Andra is completely spoiled," exclaimed Winsome; "he is a clever boy, and I fear we have given him too much of his own will.
abroadadverbUS /əˈbrɔːd/
to or in a foreign country
From this reading It was, of course, no matter to her whether a servant lass put a flower in Ralph Peden's coat; though, even as she said it, she owned to herself that Jess was different from other servant maids, both by nature and that quickness of tongue which she had learned when abroad.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Andra is completely spoiled," exclaimed Winsome; "he is a clever boy, and I fear we have given him too much of his own will.
Andra
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From this reading "Andra is completely spoiled," exclaimed Winsome; "he is a clever boy, and I fear we have given him too much of his own will.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was, of course, no matter to her whether a servant lass put a flower in Ralph Peden's coat; though, even as she said it, she owned to herself that Jess was different from other servant maids, both by nature and that quickness of tongue which she had learned when abroad.
BARRIERSnounUS /ˈbæriərz/
plural of “barrier” — a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading BARRIERS BREAKING.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Winsome felt the reference to be somewhat unfortunate.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading It was, of course, no matter to her whether a servant lass put a flower in Ralph Peden's coat; though, even as she said it, she owned to herself that Jess was different from other servant maids, both by nature and that quickness of tongue which she had learned when abroad.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading "Andra is completely spoiled," exclaimed Winsome; "he is a clever boy, and I fear we have given him too much of his own will.
BREAKINGnounUS /ˈbreɪkɪŋ/
the act of breaking something
From this reading BARRIERS BREAKING.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was, of course, no matter to her whether a servant lass put a flower in Ralph Peden's coat; though, even as she said it, she owned to herself that Jess was different from other servant maids, both by nature and that quickness of tongue which she had learned when abroad.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Only Jess can manage him."
cleveradjectiveUS /ˈklevər/
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading "Andra is completely spoiled," exclaimed Winsome; "he is a clever boy, and I fear we have given him too much of his own will.
coatnounUS /koʊt/
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading It was, of course, no matter to her whether a servant lass put a flower in Ralph Peden's coat; though, even as she said it, she owned to herself that Jess was different from other servant maids, both by nature and that quickness of tongue which she had learned when abroad.
completelyadverbUS /kəmˈpliːtli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading "Andra is completely spoiled," exclaimed Winsome; "he is a clever boy, and I fear we have given him too much of his own will.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading It was, of course, no matter to her whether a servant lass put a flower in Ralph Peden's coat; though, even as she said it, she owned to herself that Jess was different from other servant maids, both by nature and that quickness of tongue which she had learned when abroad.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading It was, of course, no matter to her whether a servant lass put a flower in Ralph Peden's coat; though, even as she said it, she owned to herself that Jess was different from other servant maids, both by nature and that quickness of tongue which she had learned when abroad.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading It was, of course, no matter to her whether a servant lass put a flower in Ralph Peden's coat; though, even as she said it, she owned to herself that Jess was different from other servant maids, both by nature and that quickness of tongue which she had learned when abroad.
exclaimedverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmd/
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Andra is completely spoiled," exclaimed Winsome; "he is a clever boy, and I fear we have given him too much of his own will.
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "Andra is completely spoiled," exclaimed Winsome; "he is a clever boy, and I fear we have given him too much of his own will.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Winsome felt the reference to be somewhat unfortunate.
flowernounUS /ˈflaʊər/
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading It was, of course, no matter to her whether a servant lass put a flower in Ralph Peden's coat; though, even as she said it, she owned to herself that Jess was different from other servant maids, both by nature and that quickness of tongue which she had learned when abroad.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was, of course, no matter to her whether a servant lass put a flower in Ralph Peden's coat; though, even as she said it, she owned to herself that Jess was different from other servant maids, both by nature and that quickness of tongue which she had learned when abroad.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading "Andra is completely spoiled," exclaimed Winsome; "he is a clever boy, and I fear we have given him too much of his own will.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was, of course, no matter to her whether a servant lass put a flower in Ralph Peden's coat; though, even as she said it, she owned to herself that Jess was different from other servant maids, both by nature and that quickness of tongue which she had learned when abroad.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Andra is completely spoiled," exclaimed Winsome; "he is a clever boy, and I fear we have given him too much of his own will.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Andra is completely spoiled," exclaimed Winsome; "he is a clever boy, and I fear we have given him too much of his own will.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was, of course, no matter to her whether a servant lass put a flower in Ralph Peden's coat; though, even as she said it, she owned to herself that Jess was different from other servant maids, both by nature and that quickness of tongue which she had learned when abroad.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was, of course, no matter to her whether a servant lass put a flower in Ralph Peden's coat; though, even as she said it, she owned to herself that Jess was different from other servant maids, both by nature and that quickness of tongue which she had learned when abroad.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Andra is completely spoiled," exclaimed Winsome; "he is a clever boy, and I fear we have given him too much of his own will.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Andra is completely spoiled," exclaimed Winsome; "he is a clever boy, and I fear we have given him too much of his own will.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Andra is completely spoiled," exclaimed Winsome; "he is a clever boy, and I fear we have given him too much of his own will.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was, of course, no matter to her whether a servant lass put a flower in Ralph Peden's coat; though, even as she said it, she owned to herself that Jess was different from other servant maids, both by nature and that quickness of tongue which she had learned when abroad.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Andra is completely spoiled," exclaimed Winsome; "he is a clever boy, and I fear we have given him too much of his own will.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was, of course, no matter to her whether a servant lass put a flower in Ralph Peden's coat; though, even as she said it, she owned to herself that Jess was different from other servant maids, both by nature and that quickness of tongue which she had learned when abroad.
Jess
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Only Jess can manage him."
lassnounUS /læs/
a girl or young woman who is unmarried
From this reading It was, of course, no matter to her whether a servant lass put a flower in Ralph Peden's coat; though, even as she said it, she owned to herself that Jess was different from other servant maids, both by nature and that quickness of tongue which she had learned when abroad.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading It was, of course, no matter to her whether a servant lass put a flower in Ralph Peden's coat; though, even as she said it, she owned to herself that Jess was different from other servant maids, both by nature and that quickness of tongue which she had learned when abroad.
maidsnounUS /meɪdz/
plural of “maid” — a female domestic
From this reading It was, of course, no matter to her whether a servant lass put a flower in Ralph Peden's coat; though, even as she said it, she owned to herself that Jess was different from other servant maids, both by nature and that quickness of tongue which she had learned when abroad.
manageverbUS /ˈmænədʒ/
be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Only Jess can manage him."
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It was, of course, no matter to her whether a servant lass put a flower in Ralph Peden's coat; though, even as she said it, she owned to herself that Jess was different from other servant maids, both by nature and that quickness of tongue which she had learned when abroad.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Andra is completely spoiled," exclaimed Winsome; "he is a clever boy, and I fear we have given him too much of his own will.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading It was, of course, no matter to her whether a servant lass put a flower in Ralph Peden's coat; though, even as she said it, she owned to herself that Jess was different from other servant maids, both by nature and that quickness of tongue which she had learned when abroad.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading It was, of course, no matter to her whether a servant lass put a flower in Ralph Peden's coat; though, even as she said it, she owned to herself that Jess was different from other servant maids, both by nature and that quickness of tongue which she had learned when abroad.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Andra is completely spoiled," exclaimed Winsome; "he is a clever boy, and I fear we have given him too much of his own will.
OnlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Only Jess can manage him."
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was, of course, no matter to her whether a servant lass put a flower in Ralph Peden's coat; though, even as she said it, she owned to herself that Jess was different from other servant maids, both by nature and that quickness of tongue which she had learned when abroad.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "Andra is completely spoiled," exclaimed Winsome; "he is a clever boy, and I fear we have given him too much of his own will.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading It was, of course, no matter to her whether a servant lass put a flower in Ralph Peden's coat; though, even as she said it, she owned to herself that Jess was different from other servant maids, both by nature and that quickness of tongue which she had learned when abroad.
Peden's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was, of course, no matter to her whether a servant lass put a flower in Ralph Peden's coat; though, even as she said it, she owned to herself that Jess was different from other servant maids, both by nature and that quickness of tongue which she had learned when abroad.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was, of course, no matter to her whether a servant lass put a flower in Ralph Peden's coat; though, even as she said it, she owned to herself that Jess was different from other servant maids, both by nature and that quickness of tongue which she had learned when abroad.
quicknessnounUS /ˈkwɪknəs/
skillful performance or ability without difficulty
From this reading It was, of course, no matter to her whether a servant lass put a flower in Ralph Peden's coat; though, even as she said it, she owned to herself that Jess was different from other servant maids, both by nature and that quickness of tongue which she had learned when abroad.
Ralph
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was, of course, no matter to her whether a servant lass put a flower in Ralph Peden's coat; though, even as she said it, she owned to herself that Jess was different from other servant maids, both by nature and that quickness of tongue which she had learned when abroad.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading Winsome felt the reference to be somewhat unfortunate.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It was, of course, no matter to her whether a servant lass put a flower in Ralph Peden's coat; though, even as she said it, she owned to herself that Jess was different from other servant maids, both by nature and that quickness of tongue which she had learned when abroad.
servantnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənt/
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading It was, of course, no matter to her whether a servant lass put a flower in Ralph Peden's coat; though, even as she said it, she owned to herself that Jess was different from other servant maids, both by nature and that quickness of tongue which she had learned when abroad.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was, of course, no matter to her whether a servant lass put a flower in Ralph Peden's coat; though, even as she said it, she owned to herself that Jess was different from other servant maids, both by nature and that quickness of tongue which she had learned when abroad.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Winsome felt the reference to be somewhat unfortunate.
spoiledadjectiveUS /spɔɪld/
having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention
From this reading "Andra is completely spoiled," exclaimed Winsome; "he is a clever boy, and I fear we have given him too much of his own will.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was, of course, no matter to her whether a servant lass put a flower in Ralph Peden's coat; though, even as she said it, she owned to herself that Jess was different from other servant maids, both by nature and that quickness of tongue which she had learned when abroad.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Winsome felt the reference to be somewhat unfortunate.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was, of course, no matter to her whether a servant lass put a flower in Ralph Peden's coat; though, even as she said it, she owned to herself that Jess was different from other servant maids, both by nature and that quickness of tongue which she had learned when abroad.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Winsome felt the reference to be somewhat unfortunate.
tonguenounUS /tʌŋ/
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading It was, of course, no matter to her whether a servant lass put a flower in Ralph Peden's coat; though, even as she said it, she owned to herself that Jess was different from other servant maids, both by nature and that quickness of tongue which she had learned when abroad.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Andra is completely spoiled," exclaimed Winsome; "he is a clever boy, and I fear we have given him too much of his own will.
unfortunateadjectiveUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənət/
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading Winsome felt the reference to be somewhat unfortunate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was, of course, no matter to her whether a servant lass put a flower in Ralph Peden's coat; though, even as she said it, she owned to herself that Jess was different from other servant maids, both by nature and that quickness of tongue which she had learned when abroad.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Andra is completely spoiled," exclaimed Winsome; "he is a clever boy, and I fear we have given him too much of his own will.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading It was, of course, no matter to her whether a servant lass put a flower in Ralph Peden's coat; though, even as she said it, she owned to herself that Jess was different from other servant maids, both by nature and that quickness of tongue which she had learned when abroad.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading It was, of course, no matter to her whether a servant lass put a flower in Ralph Peden's coat; though, even as she said it, she owned to herself that Jess was different from other servant maids, both by nature and that quickness of tongue which she had learned when abroad.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was, of course, no matter to her whether a servant lass put a flower in Ralph Peden's coat; though, even as she said it, she owned to herself that Jess was different from other servant maids, both by nature and that quickness of tongue which she had learned when abroad.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Andra is completely spoiled," exclaimed Winsome; "he is a clever boy, and I fear we have given him too much of his own will.
WinsomeadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnsəm/
charming in a childlike or naive way
From this reading "Andra is completely spoiled," exclaimed Winsome; "he is a clever boy, and I fear we have given him too much of his own will.
