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The Memoirs of an American Citizen

Chapter XXIV

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HAPPINESS _I learn of Mr. Dround's intentions--A plea for myself--Despots--A woman's heart--The two in the world that are most near--Sarah's cry--Jane defends herself--To go away forever--Vows renewed_ "Henry is simply furious--thinks his name has been involved--and he means to sell every share of stock he holds as soon as the agreement expires."
"I knew that he would do just that!"
Mrs. Dround threw back her coat and looked up with a mischievous smile on her face.
She was a very handsome woman these days, not a month older than when I saw her first.
She had reached that point where Nature, having done her best for a woman, pauses before beginning the work of destruction.
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LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Memoirs of an American Citizen

Chapter XXIV

Chapter 24 of The Memoirs of an American Citizen is here in full — 286 sentences across 58 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/57 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
HAPPINESS _I learn of Mr. Dround's intentions--A plea for myself--Despots--A woman's heart--The two in the world that are most near--Sarah's cry--Jane defends herself--To go away forever--Vows renewed_ "Henry is simply furious--thinks his name has been involved--and he means to sell every share of stock he holds as soon as the agreement expires."
Line 2
"I knew that he would do just that!"
/aɪ nuː ðæt hiː wʊd duː dʒʌst ðæt/
Line 3
Mrs. Dround threw back her coat and looked up with a mischievous smile on her face.
Line 4
She was a very handsome woman these days, not a month older than when I saw her first.
/ʃiː wɑːz ə ˈveri ˈhænsəm ˈwʊmən ðiːz deɪz nɑːt ə mʌnθ ˈoʊldər ðæn wen aɪ sɔː hɜːr fɜːrst/
Line 5
She had reached that point where Nature, having done her best for a woman, pauses before beginning the work of destruction.
/ʃiː hæd riːtʃt ðæt pɔɪnt wer ˈneɪtʃər ˈhævɪŋ dʌn hɜːr best fɔːr ə ˈwʊmən ˈpɔːzəz bɪˈfɔːr bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ ðə wɜːrk ʌv dɪˈstrʌkʃən/

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

agreement noun US /əˈɡriːmənt/

the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises

From this reading “HAPPINESS _I learn of Mr. Dround's intentions--A plea for myself--Despots--A woman's heart--The two in the world that are most near--Sarah's cry--Jane defends herself--To go away forever--Vows renewed_ "Henry is simply furious--thinks his name has been involved--and he means to sell every share of stock he holds as soon as the agreement expires."”

defends verb US /dɪˈfendz/

third-person singular of “defend” — argue or speak in defense of

From this reading “HAPPINESS _I learn of Mr. Dround's intentions--A plea for myself--Despots--A woman's heart--The two in the world that are most near--Sarah's cry--Jane defends herself--To go away forever--Vows renewed_ "Henry is simply furious--thinks his name has been involved--and he means to sell every share of stock he holds as soon as the agreement expires."”

expires verb US /ɪkˈspaɪərz/

third-person singular of “expire” — lose validity

From this reading “HAPPINESS _I learn of Mr. Dround's intentions--A plea for myself--Despots--A woman's heart--The two in the world that are most near--Sarah's cry--Jane defends herself--To go away forever--Vows renewed_ "Henry is simply furious--thinks his name has been involved--and he means to sell every share of stock he holds as soon as the agreement expires."”

mischievous adjective US /ˈmɪstʃəvəs/

naughtily or annoyingly playful

From this reading “Mrs. Dround threw back her coat and looked up with a mischievous smile on her face.”

pauses noun US /ˈpɔːzəz/

plural of “pause” — a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

From this reading “She had reached that point where Nature, having done her best for a woman, pauses before beginning the work of destruction.”

plea noun US /pliː/

a humble request for help from someone in authority

From this reading “HAPPINESS _I learn of Mr. Dround's intentions--A plea for myself--Despots--A woman's heart--The two in the world that are most near--Sarah's cry--Jane defends herself--To go away forever--Vows renewed_ "Henry is simply furious--thinks his name has been involved--and he means to sell every share of stock he holds as soon as the agreement expires."”

Sarah's noun US /ˈserəz/

possessive form of “sarah” — (Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac

From this reading “HAPPINESS _I learn of Mr. Dround's intentions--A plea for myself--Despots--A woman's heart--The two in the world that are most near--Sarah's cry--Jane defends herself--To go away forever--Vows renewed_ "Henry is simply furious--thinks his name has been involved--and he means to sell every share of stock he holds as soon as the agreement expires."”

Vows noun US /vaʊz/

plural of “vow” — a solemn pledge (to oneself or to another or to a deity) to do something or to behave in a certain manner

From this reading “HAPPINESS _I learn of Mr. Dround's intentions--A plea for myself--Despots--A woman's heart--The two in the world that are most near--Sarah's cry--Jane defends herself--To go away forever--Vows renewed_ "Henry is simply furious--thinks his name has been involved--and he means to sell every share of stock he holds as soon as the agreement expires."”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

go away verb + particle

move away from a place into another direction

In this reading “HAPPINESS _I learn of Mr. Dround's intentions--A plea for myself--Despots--A woman's heart--The two in the world that are most near--Sarah's cry--Jane defends herself--To go away forever--Vows renewed_ "Henry is simply furious--thinks his name has been involved--and he means to sell every share of stock he holds as soon as the agreement expires."”

handsome woman adjective + noun

In this reading “She was a very handsome woman these days, not a month older than when I saw her first.”

threw back verb + particle counted as “throw back”

throw back with a quick, light motion

In this reading “Mrs. Dround threw back her coat and looked up with a mischievous smile on her face.”

looked up verb + adjective counted as “look up”

seek information from

In this reading “Mrs. Dround threw back her coat and looked up with a mischievous smile on her face.”

in the world preposition + article + noun counted as “in … world”

In this reading “HAPPINESS _I learn of Mr. Dround's intentions--A plea for myself--Despots--A woman's heart--The two in the world that are most near--Sarah's cry--Jane defends herself--To go away forever--Vows renewed_ "Henry is simply furious--thinks his name has been involved--and he means to sell every share of stock he holds as soon as the agreement expires."”

share of verb + particle

In this reading “HAPPINESS _I learn of Mr. Dround's intentions--A plea for myself--Despots--A woman's heart--The two in the world that are most near--Sarah's cry--Jane defends herself--To go away forever--Vows renewed_ "Henry is simply furious--thinks his name has been involved--and he means to sell every share of stock he holds as soon as the agreement expires."”

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AdeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading HAPPINESS _I learn of Mr. Dround's intentions--A plea for myself--Despots--A woman's heart--The two in the world that are most near--Sarah's cry--Jane defends herself--To go away forever--Vows renewed_ "Henry is simply furious--thinks his name has been involved--and he means to sell every share of stock he holds as soon as the agreement expires."

agreementnounUS /əˈɡriːmənt/

the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises

From this reading HAPPINESS _I learn of Mr. Dround's intentions--A plea for myself--Despots--A woman's heart--The two in the world that are most near--Sarah's cry--Jane defends herself--To go away forever--Vows renewed_ "Henry is simply furious--thinks his name has been involved--and he means to sell every share of stock he holds as soon as the agreement expires."

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading HAPPINESS _I learn of Mr. Dround's intentions--A plea for myself--Despots--A woman's heart--The two in the world that are most near--Sarah's cry--Jane defends herself--To go away forever--Vows renewed_ "Henry is simply furious--thinks his name has been involved--and he means to sell every share of stock he holds as soon as the agreement expires."

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading HAPPINESS _I learn of Mr. Dround's intentions--A plea for myself--Despots--A woman's heart--The two in the world that are most near--Sarah's cry--Jane defends herself--To go away forever--Vows renewed_ "Henry is simply furious--thinks his name has been involved--and he means to sell every share of stock he holds as soon as the agreement expires."

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading HAPPINESS _I learn of Mr. Dround's intentions--A plea for myself--Despots--A woman's heart--The two in the world that are most near--Sarah's cry--Jane defends herself--To go away forever--Vows renewed_ "Henry is simply furious--thinks his name has been involved--and he means to sell every share of stock he holds as soon as the agreement expires."

awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading HAPPINESS _I learn of Mr. Dround's intentions--A plea for myself--Despots--A woman's heart--The two in the world that are most near--Sarah's cry--Jane defends herself--To go away forever--Vows renewed_ "Henry is simply furious--thinks his name has been involved--and he means to sell every share of stock he holds as soon as the agreement expires."

backadverbUS /bæk/

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Mrs. Dround threw back her coat and looked up with a mischievous smile on her face.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading HAPPINESS _I learn of Mr. Dround's intentions--A plea for myself--Despots--A woman's heart--The two in the world that are most near--Sarah's cry--Jane defends herself--To go away forever--Vows renewed_ "Henry is simply furious--thinks his name has been involved--and he means to sell every share of stock he holds as soon as the agreement expires."

beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading She had reached that point where Nature, having done her best for a woman, pauses before beginning the work of destruction.

beginningnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading She had reached that point where Nature, having done her best for a woman, pauses before beginning the work of destruction.

bestnounUS /best/

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading She had reached that point where Nature, having done her best for a woman, pauses before beginning the work of destruction.

coatnounUS /koʊt/

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading Mrs. Dround threw back her coat and looked up with a mischievous smile on her face.

cryverbUS /kraɪ/

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading HAPPINESS _I learn of Mr. Dround's intentions--A plea for myself--Despots--A woman's heart--The two in the world that are most near--Sarah's cry--Jane defends herself--To go away forever--Vows renewed_ "Henry is simply furious--thinks his name has been involved--and he means to sell every share of stock he holds as soon as the agreement expires."

daysnounUS /deɪz/

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading She was a very handsome woman these days, not a month older than when I saw her first.

defendsverbUS /dɪˈfendz/

third-person singular of “defend” — argue or speak in defense of

From this reading HAPPINESS _I learn of Mr. Dround's intentions--A plea for myself--Despots--A woman's heart--The two in the world that are most near--Sarah's cry--Jane defends herself--To go away forever--Vows renewed_ "Henry is simply furious--thinks his name has been involved--and he means to sell every share of stock he holds as soon as the agreement expires."

Despots

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From this reading HAPPINESS _I learn of Mr. Dround's intentions--A plea for myself--Despots--A woman's heart--The two in the world that are most near--Sarah's cry--Jane defends herself--To go away forever--Vows renewed_ "Henry is simply furious--thinks his name has been involved--and he means to sell every share of stock he holds as soon as the agreement expires."

destructionnounUS /dɪˈstrʌkʃən/

the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists

From this reading She had reached that point where Nature, having done her best for a woman, pauses before beginning the work of destruction.

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "I knew that he would do just that!"

doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading She had reached that point where Nature, having done her best for a woman, pauses before beginning the work of destruction.

Dround

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mrs. Dround threw back her coat and looked up with a mischievous smile on her face.

Dround's

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading HAPPINESS _I learn of Mr. Dround's intentions--A plea for myself--Despots--A woman's heart--The two in the world that are most near--Sarah's cry--Jane defends herself--To go away forever--Vows renewed_ "Henry is simply furious--thinks his name has been involved--and he means to sell every share of stock he holds as soon as the agreement expires."

everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading HAPPINESS _I learn of Mr. Dround's intentions--A plea for myself--Despots--A woman's heart--The two in the world that are most near--Sarah's cry--Jane defends herself--To go away forever--Vows renewed_ "Henry is simply furious--thinks his name has been involved--and he means to sell every share of stock he holds as soon as the agreement expires."

expiresverbUS /ɪkˈspaɪərz/

third-person singular of “expire” — lose validity

From this reading HAPPINESS _I learn of Mr. Dround's intentions--A plea for myself--Despots--A woman's heart--The two in the world that are most near--Sarah's cry--Jane defends herself--To go away forever--Vows renewed_ "Henry is simply furious--thinks his name has been involved--and he means to sell every share of stock he holds as soon as the agreement expires."

facenounUS /feɪs/

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Mrs. Dround threw back her coat and looked up with a mischievous smile on her face.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading She was a very handsome woman these days, not a month older than when I saw her first.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading HAPPINESS _I learn of Mr. Dround's intentions--A plea for myself--Despots--A woman's heart--The two in the world that are most near--Sarah's cry--Jane defends herself--To go away forever--Vows renewed_ "Henry is simply furious--thinks his name has been involved--and he means to sell every share of stock he holds as soon as the agreement expires."

foreveradverbUS /fərˈevər/

for a limitless time

From this reading HAPPINESS _I learn of Mr. Dround's intentions--A plea for myself--Despots--A woman's heart--The two in the world that are most near--Sarah's cry--Jane defends herself--To go away forever--Vows renewed_ "Henry is simply furious--thinks his name has been involved--and he means to sell every share of stock he holds as soon as the agreement expires."

furiousadjectiveUS /ˈfjʊriəs/

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading HAPPINESS _I learn of Mr. Dround's intentions--A plea for myself--Despots--A woman's heart--The two in the world that are most near--Sarah's cry--Jane defends herself--To go away forever--Vows renewed_ "Henry is simply furious--thinks his name has been involved--and he means to sell every share of stock he holds as soon as the agreement expires."

goverbUS /ɡoʊ/

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading HAPPINESS _I learn of Mr. Dround's intentions--A plea for myself--Despots--A woman's heart--The two in the world that are most near--Sarah's cry--Jane defends herself--To go away forever--Vows renewed_ "Henry is simply furious--thinks his name has been involved--and he means to sell every share of stock he holds as soon as the agreement expires."

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading She had reached that point where Nature, having done her best for a woman, pauses before beginning the work of destruction.

handsomeadjectiveUS /ˈhænsəm/

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading She was a very handsome woman these days, not a month older than when I saw her first.

HAPPINESSnounUS /ˈhæpinəs/

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading HAPPINESS _I learn of Mr. Dround's intentions--A plea for myself--Despots--A woman's heart--The two in the world that are most near--Sarah's cry--Jane defends herself--To go away forever--Vows renewed_ "Henry is simply furious--thinks his name has been involved--and he means to sell every share of stock he holds as soon as the agreement expires."

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading HAPPINESS _I learn of Mr. Dround's intentions--A plea for myself--Despots--A woman's heart--The two in the world that are most near--Sarah's cry--Jane defends herself--To go away forever--Vows renewed_ "Henry is simply furious--thinks his name has been involved--and he means to sell every share of stock he holds as soon as the agreement expires."

havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading She had reached that point where Nature, having done her best for a woman, pauses before beginning the work of destruction.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading HAPPINESS _I learn of Mr. Dround's intentions--A plea for myself--Despots--A woman's heart--The two in the world that are most near--Sarah's cry--Jane defends herself--To go away forever--Vows renewed_ "Henry is simply furious--thinks his name has been involved--and he means to sell every share of stock he holds as soon as the agreement expires."

heartnounUS /hɑːrt/

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading HAPPINESS _I learn of Mr. Dround's intentions--A plea for myself--Despots--A woman's heart--The two in the world that are most near--Sarah's cry--Jane defends herself--To go away forever--Vows renewed_ "Henry is simply furious--thinks his name has been involved--and he means to sell every share of stock he holds as soon as the agreement expires."

HenrynounUS /ˈhenri/

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading HAPPINESS _I learn of Mr. Dround's intentions--A plea for myself--Despots--A woman's heart--The two in the world that are most near--Sarah's cry--Jane defends herself--To go away forever--Vows renewed_ "Henry is simply furious--thinks his name has been involved--and he means to sell every share of stock he holds as soon as the agreement expires."

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Dround threw back her coat and looked up with a mischievous smile on her face.

herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading HAPPINESS _I learn of Mr. Dround's intentions--A plea for myself--Despots--A woman's heart--The two in the world that are most near--Sarah's cry--Jane defends herself--To go away forever--Vows renewed_ "Henry is simply furious--thinks his name has been involved--and he means to sell every share of stock he holds as soon as the agreement expires."

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading HAPPINESS _I learn of Mr. Dround's intentions--A plea for myself--Despots--A woman's heart--The two in the world that are most near--Sarah's cry--Jane defends herself--To go away forever--Vows renewed_ "Henry is simply furious--thinks his name has been involved--and he means to sell every share of stock he holds as soon as the agreement expires."

holdsnounUS /hoʊldz/

plural of “hold” — the act of grasping

From this reading HAPPINESS _I learn of Mr. Dround's intentions--A plea for myself--Despots--A woman's heart--The two in the world that are most near--Sarah's cry--Jane defends herself--To go away forever--Vows renewed_ "Henry is simply furious--thinks his name has been involved--and he means to sell every share of stock he holds as soon as the agreement expires."

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading HAPPINESS _I learn of Mr. Dround's intentions--A plea for myself--Despots--A woman's heart--The two in the world that are most near--Sarah's cry--Jane defends herself--To go away forever--Vows renewed_ "Henry is simply furious--thinks his name has been involved--and he means to sell every share of stock he holds as soon as the agreement expires."

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading HAPPINESS _I learn of Mr. Dround's intentions--A plea for myself--Despots--A woman's heart--The two in the world that are most near--Sarah's cry--Jane defends herself--To go away forever--Vows renewed_ "Henry is simply furious--thinks his name has been involved--and he means to sell every share of stock he holds as soon as the agreement expires."

intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/

plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading HAPPINESS _I learn of Mr. Dround's intentions--A plea for myself--Despots--A woman's heart--The two in the world that are most near--Sarah's cry--Jane defends herself--To go away forever--Vows renewed_ "Henry is simply furious--thinks his name has been involved--and he means to sell every share of stock he holds as soon as the agreement expires."

involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/

connected by participation or association or use

From this reading HAPPINESS _I learn of Mr. Dround's intentions--A plea for myself--Despots--A woman's heart--The two in the world that are most near--Sarah's cry--Jane defends herself--To go away forever--Vows renewed_ "Henry is simply furious--thinks his name has been involved--and he means to sell every share of stock he holds as soon as the agreement expires."

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading HAPPINESS _I learn of Mr. Dround's intentions--A plea for myself--Despots--A woman's heart--The two in the world that are most near--Sarah's cry--Jane defends herself--To go away forever--Vows renewed_ "Henry is simply furious--thinks his name has been involved--and he means to sell every share of stock he holds as soon as the agreement expires."

Jane

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From this reading HAPPINESS _I learn of Mr. Dround's intentions--A plea for myself--Despots--A woman's heart--The two in the world that are most near--Sarah's cry--Jane defends herself--To go away forever--Vows renewed_ "Henry is simply furious--thinks his name has been involved--and he means to sell every share of stock he holds as soon as the agreement expires."

justadverbUS /dʒʌst/

and nothing more

From this reading "I knew that he would do just that!"

knewverbUS /nuː/

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "I knew that he would do just that!"

learnverbUS /lɜːrn/

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading HAPPINESS _I learn of Mr. Dround's intentions--A plea for myself--Despots--A woman's heart--The two in the world that are most near--Sarah's cry--Jane defends herself--To go away forever--Vows renewed_ "Henry is simply furious--thinks his name has been involved--and he means to sell every share of stock he holds as soon as the agreement expires."

lookedverbUS /lʊkt/

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Mrs. Dround threw back her coat and looked up with a mischievous smile on her face.

meansnounUS /miːnz/

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading HAPPINESS _I learn of Mr. Dround's intentions--A plea for myself--Despots--A woman's heart--The two in the world that are most near--Sarah's cry--Jane defends herself--To go away forever--Vows renewed_ "Henry is simply furious--thinks his name has been involved--and he means to sell every share of stock he holds as soon as the agreement expires."

mischievousadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstʃəvəs/

naughtily or annoyingly playful

From this reading Mrs. Dround threw back her coat and looked up with a mischievous smile on her face.

monthnounUS /mʌnθ/

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading She was a very handsome woman these days, not a month older than when I saw her first.

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading HAPPINESS _I learn of Mr. Dround's intentions--A plea for myself--Despots--A woman's heart--The two in the world that are most near--Sarah's cry--Jane defends herself--To go away forever--Vows renewed_ "Henry is simply furious--thinks his name has been involved--and he means to sell every share of stock he holds as soon as the agreement expires."

MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading HAPPINESS _I learn of Mr. Dround's intentions--A plea for myself--Despots--A woman's heart--The two in the world that are most near--Sarah's cry--Jane defends herself--To go away forever--Vows renewed_ "Henry is simply furious--thinks his name has been involved--and he means to sell every share of stock he holds as soon as the agreement expires."

MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Dround threw back her coat and looked up with a mischievous smile on her face.

myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading HAPPINESS _I learn of Mr. Dround's intentions--A plea for myself--Despots--A woman's heart--The two in the world that are most near--Sarah's cry--Jane defends herself--To go away forever--Vows renewed_ "Henry is simply furious--thinks his name has been involved--and he means to sell every share of stock he holds as soon as the agreement expires."

nameverbUS /neɪm/

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading HAPPINESS _I learn of Mr. Dround's intentions--A plea for myself--Despots--A woman's heart--The two in the world that are most near--Sarah's cry--Jane defends herself--To go away forever--Vows renewed_ "Henry is simply furious--thinks his name has been involved--and he means to sell every share of stock he holds as soon as the agreement expires."

NaturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading She had reached that point where Nature, having done her best for a woman, pauses before beginning the work of destruction.

nearadverbUS /nɪr/

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading HAPPINESS _I learn of Mr. Dround's intentions--A plea for myself--Despots--A woman's heart--The two in the world that are most near--Sarah's cry--Jane defends herself--To go away forever--Vows renewed_ "Henry is simply furious--thinks his name has been involved--and he means to sell every share of stock he holds as soon as the agreement expires."

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She was a very handsome woman these days, not a month older than when I saw her first.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HAPPINESS _I learn of Mr. Dround's intentions--A plea for myself--Despots--A woman's heart--The two in the world that are most near--Sarah's cry--Jane defends herself--To go away forever--Vows renewed_ "Henry is simply furious--thinks his name has been involved--and he means to sell every share of stock he holds as soon as the agreement expires."

olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading She was a very handsome woman these days, not a month older than when I saw her first.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mrs. Dround threw back her coat and looked up with a mischievous smile on her face.

pausesnounUS /ˈpɔːzəz/

plural of “pause” — a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

From this reading She had reached that point where Nature, having done her best for a woman, pauses before beginning the work of destruction.

pleanounUS /pliː/

a humble request for help from someone in authority

From this reading HAPPINESS _I learn of Mr. Dround's intentions--A plea for myself--Despots--A woman's heart--The two in the world that are most near--Sarah's cry--Jane defends herself--To go away forever--Vows renewed_ "Henry is simply furious--thinks his name has been involved--and he means to sell every share of stock he holds as soon as the agreement expires."

pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading She had reached that point where Nature, having done her best for a woman, pauses before beginning the work of destruction.

reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading She had reached that point where Nature, having done her best for a woman, pauses before beginning the work of destruction.

renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/

restored to a new condition

From this reading HAPPINESS _I learn of Mr. Dround's intentions--A plea for myself--Despots--A woman's heart--The two in the world that are most near--Sarah's cry--Jane defends herself--To go away forever--Vows renewed_ "Henry is simply furious--thinks his name has been involved--and he means to sell every share of stock he holds as soon as the agreement expires."

Sarah'snounUS /ˈserəz/

possessive form of “sarah” — (Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac

From this reading HAPPINESS _I learn of Mr. Dround's intentions--A plea for myself--Despots--A woman's heart--The two in the world that are most near--Sarah's cry--Jane defends herself--To go away forever--Vows renewed_ "Henry is simply furious--thinks his name has been involved--and he means to sell every share of stock he holds as soon as the agreement expires."

sawverbUS /sɔː/

cut with a saw

From this reading She was a very handsome woman these days, not a month older than when I saw her first.

sellverbUS /sel/

exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent

From this reading HAPPINESS _I learn of Mr. Dround's intentions--A plea for myself--Despots--A woman's heart--The two in the world that are most near--Sarah's cry--Jane defends herself--To go away forever--Vows renewed_ "Henry is simply furious--thinks his name has been involved--and he means to sell every share of stock he holds as soon as the agreement expires."

shareverbUS /ʃer/

have in common

From this reading HAPPINESS _I learn of Mr. Dround's intentions--A plea for myself--Despots--A woman's heart--The two in the world that are most near--Sarah's cry--Jane defends herself--To go away forever--Vows renewed_ "Henry is simply furious--thinks his name has been involved--and he means to sell every share of stock he holds as soon as the agreement expires."

ShepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She was a very handsome woman these days, not a month older than when I saw her first.

simplyadverbUS /ˈsɪmpli/

and nothing more

From this reading HAPPINESS _I learn of Mr. Dround's intentions--A plea for myself--Despots--A woman's heart--The two in the world that are most near--Sarah's cry--Jane defends herself--To go away forever--Vows renewed_ "Henry is simply furious--thinks his name has been involved--and he means to sell every share of stock he holds as soon as the agreement expires."

smileverbUS /smaɪl/

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading Mrs. Dround threw back her coat and looked up with a mischievous smile on her face.

soonadverbUS /suːn/

in the near future

From this reading HAPPINESS _I learn of Mr. Dround's intentions--A plea for myself--Despots--A woman's heart--The two in the world that are most near--Sarah's cry--Jane defends herself--To go away forever--Vows renewed_ "Henry is simply furious--thinks his name has been involved--and he means to sell every share of stock he holds as soon as the agreement expires."

stocknounUS /stɑːk/

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading HAPPINESS _I learn of Mr. Dround's intentions--A plea for myself--Despots--A woman's heart--The two in the world that are most near--Sarah's cry--Jane defends herself--To go away forever--Vows renewed_ "Henry is simply furious--thinks his name has been involved--and he means to sell every share of stock he holds as soon as the agreement expires."

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading She was a very handsome woman these days, not a month older than when I saw her first.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading HAPPINESS _I learn of Mr. Dround's intentions--A plea for myself--Despots--A woman's heart--The two in the world that are most near--Sarah's cry--Jane defends herself--To go away forever--Vows renewed_ "Henry is simply furious--thinks his name has been involved--and he means to sell every share of stock he holds as soon as the agreement expires."

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading HAPPINESS _I learn of Mr. Dround's intentions--A plea for myself--Despots--A woman's heart--The two in the world that are most near--Sarah's cry--Jane defends herself--To go away forever--Vows renewed_ "Henry is simply furious--thinks his name has been involved--and he means to sell every share of stock he holds as soon as the agreement expires."

thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading She was a very handsome woman these days, not a month older than when I saw her first.

thinksnounUS /θɪŋks/

plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking

From this reading HAPPINESS _I learn of Mr. Dround's intentions--A plea for myself--Despots--A woman's heart--The two in the world that are most near--Sarah's cry--Jane defends herself--To go away forever--Vows renewed_ "Henry is simply furious--thinks his name has been involved--and he means to sell every share of stock he holds as soon as the agreement expires."

threwverbUS /θruː/

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading Mrs. Dround threw back her coat and looked up with a mischievous smile on her face.

ToparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading HAPPINESS _I learn of Mr. Dround's intentions--A plea for myself--Despots--A woman's heart--The two in the world that are most near--Sarah's cry--Jane defends herself--To go away forever--Vows renewed_ "Henry is simply furious--thinks his name has been involved--and he means to sell every share of stock he holds as soon as the agreement expires."

twonounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading HAPPINESS _I learn of Mr. Dround's intentions--A plea for myself--Despots--A woman's heart--The two in the world that are most near--Sarah's cry--Jane defends herself--To go away forever--Vows renewed_ "Henry is simply furious--thinks his name has been involved--and he means to sell every share of stock he holds as soon as the agreement expires."

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Mrs. Dround threw back her coat and looked up with a mischievous smile on her face.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading She was a very handsome woman these days, not a month older than when I saw her first.

VowsnounUS /vaʊz/

plural of “vow” — a solemn pledge (to oneself or to another or to a deity) to do something or to behave in a certain manner

From this reading HAPPINESS _I learn of Mr. Dround's intentions--A plea for myself--Despots--A woman's heart--The two in the world that are most near--Sarah's cry--Jane defends herself--To go away forever--Vows renewed_ "Henry is simply furious--thinks his name has been involved--and he means to sell every share of stock he holds as soon as the agreement expires."

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading She was a very handsome woman these days, not a month older than when I saw her first.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading She was a very handsome woman these days, not a month older than when I saw her first.

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading She had reached that point where Nature, having done her best for a woman, pauses before beginning the work of destruction.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mrs. Dround threw back her coat and looked up with a mischievous smile on her face.

womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading She was a very handsome woman these days, not a month older than when I saw her first.

woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/

possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading HAPPINESS _I learn of Mr. Dround's intentions--A plea for myself--Despots--A woman's heart--The two in the world that are most near--Sarah's cry--Jane defends herself--To go away forever--Vows renewed_ "Henry is simply furious--thinks his name has been involved--and he means to sell every share of stock he holds as soon as the agreement expires."

workverbUS /wɜːrk/

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading She had reached that point where Nature, having done her best for a woman, pauses before beginning the work of destruction.

worldnounUS /wɜːrld/

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading HAPPINESS _I learn of Mr. Dround's intentions--A plea for myself--Despots--A woman's heart--The two in the world that are most near--Sarah's cry--Jane defends herself--To go away forever--Vows renewed_ "Henry is simply furious--thinks his name has been involved--and he means to sell every share of stock he holds as soon as the agreement expires."

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "I knew that he would do just that!"

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