adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was not wearing weeds; her mother and she, on the death of her father, had talked of the various disadvantages of weeds; her mother had worn them unwillingly, and only because a public opinion not sufficiently advanced had intimidated her.
advancedadjectiveUS /ədˈvænst/
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading She was not wearing weeds; her mother and she, on the death of her father, had talked of the various disadvantages of weeds; her mother had worn them unwillingly, and only because a public opinion not sufficiently advanced had intimidated her.
agoadverbUS /əˈɡoʊ/
in the past
From this reading That was over twenty years ago, but Constance perfectly remembered.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading THE WIDOW I Constance, alone in the parlour, stood expectant by the set tea-table.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was not wearing weeds; her mother and she, on the death of her father, had talked of the various disadvantages of weeds; her mother had worn them unwillingly, and only because a public opinion not sufficiently advanced had intimidated her.
Baines
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From this reading Constance had said: "If ever I'm a widow I won't wear them," positively, in the tone of youth; and Mrs. Baines had replied: "I hope you won't, my dear."
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading She was not wearing weeds; her mother and she, on the death of her father, had talked of the various disadvantages of weeds; her mother had worn them unwillingly, and only because a public opinion not sufficiently advanced had intimidated her.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading That was over twenty years ago, but Constance perfectly remembered.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE WIDOW I Constance, alone in the parlour, stood expectant by the set tea-table.
ConstancenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading THE WIDOW I Constance, alone in the parlour, stood expectant by the set tea-table.
dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading Constance had said: "If ever I'm a widow I won't wear them," positively, in the tone of youth; and Mrs. Baines had replied: "I hope you won't, my dear."
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading She was not wearing weeds; her mother and she, on the death of her father, had talked of the various disadvantages of weeds; her mother had worn them unwillingly, and only because a public opinion not sufficiently advanced had intimidated her.
disadvantagesnounUS /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “disadvantage” — the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position
From this reading She was not wearing weeds; her mother and she, on the death of her father, had talked of the various disadvantages of weeds; her mother had worn them unwillingly, and only because a public opinion not sufficiently advanced had intimidated her.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Constance had said: "If ever I'm a widow I won't wear them," positively, in the tone of youth; and Mrs. Baines had replied: "I hope you won't, my dear."
expectantadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektənt/
marked by eager anticipation
From this reading THE WIDOW I Constance, alone in the parlour, stood expectant by the set tea-table.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading She was not wearing weeds; her mother and she, on the death of her father, had talked of the various disadvantages of weeds; her mother had worn them unwillingly, and only because a public opinion not sufficiently advanced had intimidated her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was not wearing weeds; her mother and she, on the death of her father, had talked of the various disadvantages of weeds; her mother had worn them unwillingly, and only because a public opinion not sufficiently advanced had intimidated her.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was not wearing weeds; her mother and she, on the death of her father, had talked of the various disadvantages of weeds; her mother had worn them unwillingly, and only because a public opinion not sufficiently advanced had intimidated her.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Constance had said: "If ever I'm a widow I won't wear them," positively, in the tone of youth; and Mrs. Baines had replied: "I hope you won't, my dear."
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE WIDOW I Constance, alone in the parlour, stood expectant by the set tea-table.
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Constance had said: "If ever I'm a widow I won't wear them," positively, in the tone of youth; and Mrs. Baines had replied: "I hope you won't, my dear."
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Constance had said: "If ever I'm a widow I won't wear them," positively, in the tone of youth; and Mrs. Baines had replied: "I hope you won't, my dear."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE WIDOW I Constance, alone in the parlour, stood expectant by the set tea-table.
intimidatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪtɪd/
made timid or fearful as by threats
From this reading She was not wearing weeds; her mother and she, on the death of her father, had talked of the various disadvantages of weeds; her mother had worn them unwillingly, and only because a public opinion not sufficiently advanced had intimidated her.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading She was not wearing weeds; her mother and she, on the death of her father, had talked of the various disadvantages of weeds; her mother had worn them unwillingly, and only because a public opinion not sufficiently advanced had intimidated her.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Constance had said: "If ever I'm a widow I won't wear them," positively, in the tone of youth; and Mrs. Baines had replied: "I hope you won't, my dear."
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Constance had said: "If ever I'm a widow I won't wear them," positively, in the tone of youth; and Mrs. Baines had replied: "I hope you won't, my dear."
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was not wearing weeds; her mother and she, on the death of her father, had talked of the various disadvantages of weeds; her mother had worn them unwillingly, and only because a public opinion not sufficiently advanced had intimidated her.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And now, she was a widow!
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was not wearing weeds; her mother and she, on the death of her father, had talked of the various disadvantages of weeds; her mother had worn them unwillingly, and only because a public opinion not sufficiently advanced had intimidated her.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She was not wearing weeds; her mother and she, on the death of her father, had talked of the various disadvantages of weeds; her mother had worn them unwillingly, and only because a public opinion not sufficiently advanced had intimidated her.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading She was not wearing weeds; her mother and she, on the death of her father, had talked of the various disadvantages of weeds; her mother had worn them unwillingly, and only because a public opinion not sufficiently advanced had intimidated her.
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading She was not wearing weeds; her mother and she, on the death of her father, had talked of the various disadvantages of weeds; her mother had worn them unwillingly, and only because a public opinion not sufficiently advanced had intimidated her.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading That was over twenty years ago, but Constance perfectly remembered.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading THE WIDOW I Constance, alone in the parlour, stood expectant by the set tea-table.
perfectlyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrfəktli/
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading That was over twenty years ago, but Constance perfectly remembered.
positivelyadverbUS /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/
extremely
From this reading Constance had said: "If ever I'm a widow I won't wear them," positively, in the tone of youth; and Mrs. Baines had replied: "I hope you won't, my dear."
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading She was not wearing weeds; her mother and she, on the death of her father, had talked of the various disadvantages of weeds; her mother had worn them unwillingly, and only because a public opinion not sufficiently advanced had intimidated her.
rememberedverbUS /rɪˈmembərd/
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading That was over twenty years ago, but Constance perfectly remembered.
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading Constance had said: "If ever I'm a widow I won't wear them," positively, in the tone of youth; and Mrs. Baines had replied: "I hope you won't, my dear."
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Constance had said: "If ever I'm a widow I won't wear them," positively, in the tone of youth; and Mrs. Baines had replied: "I hope you won't, my dear."
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE WIDOW I Constance, alone in the parlour, stood expectant by the set tea-table.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was not wearing weeds; her mother and she, on the death of her father, had talked of the various disadvantages of weeds; her mother had worn them unwillingly, and only because a public opinion not sufficiently advanced had intimidated her.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading THE WIDOW I Constance, alone in the parlour, stood expectant by the set tea-table.
sufficientlyadverbUS /səˈfɪʃəntli/
to a sufficient degree
From this reading She was not wearing weeds; her mother and she, on the death of her father, had talked of the various disadvantages of weeds; her mother had worn them unwillingly, and only because a public opinion not sufficiently advanced had intimidated her.
talkedverbUS /tɔːkt/
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading She was not wearing weeds; her mother and she, on the death of her father, had talked of the various disadvantages of weeds; her mother had worn them unwillingly, and only because a public opinion not sufficiently advanced had intimidated her.
tea-table
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE WIDOW I Constance, alone in the parlour, stood expectant by the set tea-table.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That was over twenty years ago, but Constance perfectly remembered.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WIDOW I Constance, alone in the parlour, stood expectant by the set tea-table.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She was not wearing weeds; her mother and she, on the death of her father, had talked of the various disadvantages of weeds; her mother had worn them unwillingly, and only because a public opinion not sufficiently advanced had intimidated her.
tonenounUS /toʊn/
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Constance had said: "If ever I'm a widow I won't wear them," positively, in the tone of youth; and Mrs. Baines had replied: "I hope you won't, my dear."
twentynounUS /ˈtwenti/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading That was over twenty years ago, but Constance perfectly remembered.
unwillinglyadverbUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋli/
in an unwilling manner
From this reading She was not wearing weeds; her mother and she, on the death of her father, had talked of the various disadvantages of weeds; her mother had worn them unwillingly, and only because a public opinion not sufficiently advanced had intimidated her.
variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading She was not wearing weeds; her mother and she, on the death of her father, had talked of the various disadvantages of weeds; her mother had worn them unwillingly, and only because a public opinion not sufficiently advanced had intimidated her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was not wearing weeds; her mother and she, on the death of her father, had talked of the various disadvantages of weeds; her mother had worn them unwillingly, and only because a public opinion not sufficiently advanced had intimidated her.
wearverbUS /wer/
be dressed in
From this reading Constance had said: "If ever I'm a widow I won't wear them," positively, in the tone of youth; and Mrs. Baines had replied: "I hope you won't, my dear."
wearingnounUS /ˈwerɪŋ/
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading She was not wearing weeds; her mother and she, on the death of her father, had talked of the various disadvantages of weeds; her mother had worn them unwillingly, and only because a public opinion not sufficiently advanced had intimidated her.
weedsnounUS /wiːdz/
a black garment (dress) worn by a widow as a sign of mourning
From this reading She was not wearing weeds; her mother and she, on the death of her father, had talked of the various disadvantages of weeds; her mother had worn them unwillingly, and only because a public opinion not sufficiently advanced had intimidated her.
WIDOWnounUS /ˈwɪdoʊ/
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading THE WIDOW I Constance, alone in the parlour, stood expectant by the set tea-table.
won't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Constance had said: "If ever I'm a widow I won't wear them," positively, in the tone of youth; and Mrs. Baines had replied: "I hope you won't, my dear."
wornverbUS /wɔːrn/
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading She was not wearing weeds; her mother and she, on the death of her father, had talked of the various disadvantages of weeds; her mother had worn them unwillingly, and only because a public opinion not sufficiently advanced had intimidated her.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading That was over twenty years ago, but Constance perfectly remembered.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Constance had said: "If ever I'm a widow I won't wear them," positively, in the tone of youth; and Mrs. Baines had replied: "I hope you won't, my dear."
youthnounUS /juːθ/
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Constance had said: "If ever I'm a widow I won't wear them," positively, in the tone of youth; and Mrs. Baines had replied: "I hope you won't, my dear."
