adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ‘Have you had a bad night, ma’am?’ asked Nell.
activelyadverbUS /ˈæktɪvli/
in an active manner
From this reading Sleep hung upon the eyelids of the child so long, that, when she awoke, Mrs Jarley was already decorated with her large bonnet, and actively engaged in preparing breakfast.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading ‘I seldom have anything else, child,’ replied Mrs Jarley, with the air of a martyr.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Sleep hung upon the eyelids of the child so long, that, when she awoke, Mrs Jarley was already decorated with her large bonnet, and actively engaged in preparing breakfast.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sleep hung upon the eyelids of the child so long, that, when she awoke, Mrs Jarley was already decorated with her large bonnet, and actively engaged in preparing breakfast.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ‘Because it does you good,’ said the lady of the caravan, ‘when you’re tired, to sleep as long as ever you can, and get the fatigue quite off; and that’s another blessing of your time of life--you can sleep so very sound.’
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading ‘I seldom have anything else, child,’ replied Mrs Jarley, with the air of a martyr.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading She received Nell’s apology for being so late with perfect good humour, and said that she should not have roused her if she had slept on until noon.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ‘Because it does you good,’ said the lady of the caravan, ‘when you’re tired, to sleep as long as ever you can, and get the fatigue quite off; and that’s another blessing of your time of life--you can sleep so very sound.’
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading ‘Have you had a bad night, ma’am?’ asked Nell.
awokeverbUS /əˈwoʊk/
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading Sleep hung upon the eyelids of the child so long, that, when she awoke, Mrs Jarley was already decorated with her large bonnet, and actively engaged in preparing breakfast.
badadjectiveUS /bæd/
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading ‘Have you had a bad night, ma’am?’ asked Nell.
BecauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading ‘Because it does you good,’ said the lady of the caravan, ‘when you’re tired, to sleep as long as ever you can, and get the fatigue quite off; and that’s another blessing of your time of life--you can sleep so very sound.’
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She received Nell’s apology for being so late with perfect good humour, and said that she should not have roused her if she had slept on until noon.
blessingnounUS /ˈblesɪŋ/
the formal act of approving
From this reading ‘Because it does you good,’ said the lady of the caravan, ‘when you’re tired, to sleep as long as ever you can, and get the fatigue quite off; and that’s another blessing of your time of life--you can sleep so very sound.’
bonnetnounUS /ˈbɑːnət/
a hat tied under the chin
From this reading Sleep hung upon the eyelids of the child so long, that, when she awoke, Mrs Jarley was already decorated with her large bonnet, and actively engaged in preparing breakfast.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Sleep hung upon the eyelids of the child so long, that, when she awoke, Mrs Jarley was already decorated with her large bonnet, and actively engaged in preparing breakfast.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading ‘Because it does you good,’ said the lady of the caravan, ‘when you’re tired, to sleep as long as ever you can, and get the fatigue quite off; and that’s another blessing of your time of life--you can sleep so very sound.’
caravannounUS /ˈkærəvæn/
a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file
From this reading ‘Because it does you good,’ said the lady of the caravan, ‘when you’re tired, to sleep as long as ever you can, and get the fatigue quite off; and that’s another blessing of your time of life--you can sleep so very sound.’
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading Sleep hung upon the eyelids of the child so long, that, when she awoke, Mrs Jarley was already decorated with her large bonnet, and actively engaged in preparing breakfast.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading Sleep hung upon the eyelids of the child so long, that, when she awoke, Mrs Jarley was already decorated with her large bonnet, and actively engaged in preparing breakfast.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ‘Because it does you good,’ said the lady of the caravan, ‘when you’re tired, to sleep as long as ever you can, and get the fatigue quite off; and that’s another blessing of your time of life--you can sleep so very sound.’
else
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From this reading ‘I seldom have anything else, child,’ replied Mrs Jarley, with the air of a martyr.
engagedadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒd/
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Sleep hung upon the eyelids of the child so long, that, when she awoke, Mrs Jarley was already decorated with her large bonnet, and actively engaged in preparing breakfast.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading ‘Because it does you good,’ said the lady of the caravan, ‘when you’re tired, to sleep as long as ever you can, and get the fatigue quite off; and that’s another blessing of your time of life--you can sleep so very sound.’
eyelidsnounUS /ˈaɪlɪdz/
plural of “eyelid” — either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
From this reading Sleep hung upon the eyelids of the child so long, that, when she awoke, Mrs Jarley was already decorated with her large bonnet, and actively engaged in preparing breakfast.
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading ‘Because it does you good,’ said the lady of the caravan, ‘when you’re tired, to sleep as long as ever you can, and get the fatigue quite off; and that’s another blessing of your time of life--you can sleep so very sound.’
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She received Nell’s apology for being so late with perfect good humour, and said that she should not have roused her if she had slept on until noon.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading ‘Because it does you good,’ said the lady of the caravan, ‘when you’re tired, to sleep as long as ever you can, and get the fatigue quite off; and that’s another blessing of your time of life--you can sleep so very sound.’
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading She received Nell’s apology for being so late with perfect good humour, and said that she should not have roused her if she had slept on until noon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She received Nell’s apology for being so late with perfect good humour, and said that she should not have roused her if she had slept on until noon.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She received Nell’s apology for being so late with perfect good humour, and said that she should not have roused her if she had slept on until noon.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Sleep hung upon the eyelids of the child so long, that, when she awoke, Mrs Jarley was already decorated with her large bonnet, and actively engaged in preparing breakfast.
humournounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading She received Nell’s apology for being so late with perfect good humour, and said that she should not have roused her if she had slept on until noon.
hungverbUS /hʌŋ/
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Sleep hung upon the eyelids of the child so long, that, when she awoke, Mrs Jarley was already decorated with her large bonnet, and actively engaged in preparing breakfast.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ‘I seldom have anything else, child,’ replied Mrs Jarley, with the air of a martyr.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She received Nell’s apology for being so late with perfect good humour, and said that she should not have roused her if she had slept on until noon.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sleep hung upon the eyelids of the child so long, that, when she awoke, Mrs Jarley was already decorated with her large bonnet, and actively engaged in preparing breakfast.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ‘Because it does you good,’ said the lady of the caravan, ‘when you’re tired, to sleep as long as ever you can, and get the fatigue quite off; and that’s another blessing of your time of life--you can sleep so very sound.’
Jarley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sleep hung upon the eyelids of the child so long, that, when she awoke, Mrs Jarley was already decorated with her large bonnet, and actively engaged in preparing breakfast.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading ‘Because it does you good,’ said the lady of the caravan, ‘when you’re tired, to sleep as long as ever you can, and get the fatigue quite off; and that’s another blessing of your time of life--you can sleep so very sound.’
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Sleep hung upon the eyelids of the child so long, that, when she awoke, Mrs Jarley was already decorated with her large bonnet, and actively engaged in preparing breakfast.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading She received Nell’s apology for being so late with perfect good humour, and said that she should not have roused her if she had slept on until noon.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading ‘Because it does you good,’ said the lady of the caravan, ‘when you’re tired, to sleep as long as ever you can, and get the fatigue quite off; and that’s another blessing of your time of life--you can sleep so very sound.’
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Sleep hung upon the eyelids of the child so long, that, when she awoke, Mrs Jarley was already decorated with her large bonnet, and actively engaged in preparing breakfast.
ma'amnounUS /mæm/
a woman of refinement
From this reading ‘Have you had a bad night, ma’am?’ asked Nell.
martyrnounUS /ˈmɑːrtər/
one who suffers for the sake of principle
From this reading ‘I seldom have anything else, child,’ replied Mrs Jarley, with the air of a martyr.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Sleep hung upon the eyelids of the child so long, that, when she awoke, Mrs Jarley was already decorated with her large bonnet, and actively engaged in preparing breakfast.
Nell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘Have you had a bad night, ma’am?’ asked Nell.
Nell's
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From this reading She received Nell’s apology for being so late with perfect good humour, and said that she should not have roused her if she had slept on until noon.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading ‘Have you had a bad night, ma’am?’ asked Nell.
noonnounUS /nuːn/
the middle of the day
From this reading She received Nell’s apology for being so late with perfect good humour, and said that she should not have roused her if she had slept on until noon.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She received Nell’s apology for being so late with perfect good humour, and said that she should not have roused her if she had slept on until noon.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sleep hung upon the eyelids of the child so long, that, when she awoke, Mrs Jarley was already decorated with her large bonnet, and actively engaged in preparing breakfast.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading ‘Because it does you good,’ said the lady of the caravan, ‘when you’re tired, to sleep as long as ever you can, and get the fatigue quite off; and that’s another blessing of your time of life--you can sleep so very sound.’
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She received Nell’s apology for being so late with perfect good humour, and said that she should not have roused her if she had slept on until noon.
perfectadjectiveUS /pərˈfekt/
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading She received Nell’s apology for being so late with perfect good humour, and said that she should not have roused her if she had slept on until noon.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Sleep hung upon the eyelids of the child so long, that, when she awoke, Mrs Jarley was already decorated with her large bonnet, and actively engaged in preparing breakfast.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading ‘Because it does you good,’ said the lady of the caravan, ‘when you’re tired, to sleep as long as ever you can, and get the fatigue quite off; and that’s another blessing of your time of life--you can sleep so very sound.’
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading She received Nell’s apology for being so late with perfect good humour, and said that she should not have roused her if she had slept on until noon.
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading ‘I seldom have anything else, child,’ replied Mrs Jarley, with the air of a martyr.
rousedverbUS /raʊzd/
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading She received Nell’s apology for being so late with perfect good humour, and said that she should not have roused her if she had slept on until noon.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She received Nell’s apology for being so late with perfect good humour, and said that she should not have roused her if she had slept on until noon.
seldomadverbUS /ˈseldəm/
not often
From this reading ‘I seldom have anything else, child,’ replied Mrs Jarley, with the air of a martyr.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sleep hung upon the eyelids of the child so long, that, when she awoke, Mrs Jarley was already decorated with her large bonnet, and actively engaged in preparing breakfast.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading She received Nell’s apology for being so late with perfect good humour, and said that she should not have roused her if she had slept on until noon.
SleepnounUS /sliːp/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Sleep hung upon the eyelids of the child so long, that, when she awoke, Mrs Jarley was already decorated with her large bonnet, and actively engaged in preparing breakfast.
sleptverbUS /slept/
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading She received Nell’s apology for being so late with perfect good humour, and said that she should not have roused her if she had slept on until noon.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Sleep hung upon the eyelids of the child so long, that, when she awoke, Mrs Jarley was already decorated with her large bonnet, and actively engaged in preparing breakfast.
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading ‘Because it does you good,’ said the lady of the caravan, ‘when you’re tired, to sleep as long as ever you can, and get the fatigue quite off; and that’s another blessing of your time of life--you can sleep so very sound.’
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sleep hung upon the eyelids of the child so long, that, when she awoke, Mrs Jarley was already decorated with her large bonnet, and actively engaged in preparing breakfast.
that's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘Because it does you good,’ said the lady of the caravan, ‘when you’re tired, to sleep as long as ever you can, and get the fatigue quite off; and that’s another blessing of your time of life--you can sleep so very sound.’
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sleep hung upon the eyelids of the child so long, that, when she awoke, Mrs Jarley was already decorated with her large bonnet, and actively engaged in preparing breakfast.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading ‘Because it does you good,’ said the lady of the caravan, ‘when you’re tired, to sleep as long as ever you can, and get the fatigue quite off; and that’s another blessing of your time of life--you can sleep so very sound.’
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading ‘Because it does you good,’ said the lady of the caravan, ‘when you’re tired, to sleep as long as ever you can, and get the fatigue quite off; and that’s another blessing of your time of life--you can sleep so very sound.’
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ‘Because it does you good,’ said the lady of the caravan, ‘when you’re tired, to sleep as long as ever you can, and get the fatigue quite off; and that’s another blessing of your time of life--you can sleep so very sound.’
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading She received Nell’s apology for being so late with perfect good humour, and said that she should not have roused her if she had slept on until noon.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Sleep hung upon the eyelids of the child so long, that, when she awoke, Mrs Jarley was already decorated with her large bonnet, and actively engaged in preparing breakfast.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading ‘Because it does you good,’ said the lady of the caravan, ‘when you’re tired, to sleep as long as ever you can, and get the fatigue quite off; and that’s another blessing of your time of life--you can sleep so very sound.’
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sleep hung upon the eyelids of the child so long, that, when she awoke, Mrs Jarley was already decorated with her large bonnet, and actively engaged in preparing breakfast.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Sleep hung upon the eyelids of the child so long, that, when she awoke, Mrs Jarley was already decorated with her large bonnet, and actively engaged in preparing breakfast.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sleep hung upon the eyelids of the child so long, that, when she awoke, Mrs Jarley was already decorated with her large bonnet, and actively engaged in preparing breakfast.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ‘Because it does you good,’ said the lady of the caravan, ‘when you’re tired, to sleep as long as ever you can, and get the fatigue quite off; and that’s another blessing of your time of life--you can sleep so very sound.’
you're
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘Because it does you good,’ said the lady of the caravan, ‘when you’re tired, to sleep as long as ever you can, and get the fatigue quite off; and that’s another blessing of your time of life--you can sleep so very sound.’
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ‘Because it does you good,’ said the lady of the caravan, ‘when you’re tired, to sleep as long as ever you can, and get the fatigue quite off; and that’s another blessing of your time of life--you can sleep so very sound.’
