adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FOREST LEA that night was a house of sorrow: the mother and two sons were prisoners in their separate rooms, and the anxieties for the future were dreadful.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading How was she to undergo all that might yet be in store for her—imprisonment, ill-treatment, above all, the loss of her eldest son?
Algernon
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From this reading As a friend and follower of Prince Rupert, he was a marked man; and besides, Algernon Sydney, the commander of the nearest body of forces, was known to be a good deal under the influence of the present owner of Woodley, who was likely to be glad to see the rightful heir removed from his path.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading How was she to undergo all that might yet be in store for her—imprisonment, ill-treatment, above all, the loss of her eldest son?
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FOREST LEA that night was a house of sorrow: the mother and two sons were prisoners in their separate rooms, and the anxieties for the future were dreadful.
anxietiesnounUS /æŋˈzaɪətiz/
plural of “anxiety” — (psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading FOREST LEA that night was a house of sorrow: the mother and two sons were prisoners in their separate rooms, and the anxieties for the future were dreadful.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a friend and follower of Prince Rupert, he was a marked man; and besides, Algernon Sydney, the commander of the nearest body of forces, was known to be a good deal under the influence of the present owner of Woodley, who was likely to be glad to see the rightful heir removed from his path.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Rose longed to see and help her mother, dreading the effect of such misery, to be borne in loneliness, by the weak frame, shattered by so many previous sufferings.
besidesprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪdz/
in addition to; as well as
From this reading As a friend and follower of Prince Rupert, he was a marked man; and besides, Algernon Sydney, the commander of the nearest body of forces, was known to be a good deal under the influence of the present owner of Woodley, who was likely to be glad to see the rightful heir removed from his path.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading As a friend and follower of Prince Rupert, he was a marked man; and besides, Algernon Sydney, the commander of the nearest body of forces, was known to be a good deal under the influence of the present owner of Woodley, who was likely to be glad to see the rightful heir removed from his path.
borneverbUS /bɔːrn/
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading Rose longed to see and help her mother, dreading the effect of such misery, to be borne in loneliness, by the weak frame, shattered by so many previous sufferings.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Rose longed to see and help her mother, dreading the effect of such misery, to be borne in loneliness, by the weak frame, shattered by so many previous sufferings.
commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading As a friend and follower of Prince Rupert, he was a marked man; and besides, Algernon Sydney, the commander of the nearest body of forces, was known to be a good deal under the influence of the present owner of Woodley, who was likely to be glad to see the rightful heir removed from his path.
dealverbUS /diːl/
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading As a friend and follower of Prince Rupert, he was a marked man; and besides, Algernon Sydney, the commander of the nearest body of forces, was known to be a good deal under the influence of the present owner of Woodley, who was likely to be glad to see the rightful heir removed from his path.
dreadfuladjectiveUS /ˈdredfəl/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading FOREST LEA that night was a house of sorrow: the mother and two sons were prisoners in their separate rooms, and the anxieties for the future were dreadful.
dreadingverbUS /ˈdredɪŋ/
-ing form of “dread” — be afraid or scared of; be frightened of
From this reading Rose longed to see and help her mother, dreading the effect of such misery, to be borne in loneliness, by the weak frame, shattered by so many previous sufferings.
Edmund
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From this reading For there was little hope for Edmund.
effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Rose longed to see and help her mother, dreading the effect of such misery, to be borne in loneliness, by the weak frame, shattered by so many previous sufferings.
eldestadjectiveUS /ˈeldəst/
first in order of birth
From this reading How was she to undergo all that might yet be in store for her—imprisonment, ill-treatment, above all, the loss of her eldest son?
followernounUS /ˈfɑːloʊər/
a person who accepts the leadership of another
From this reading As a friend and follower of Prince Rupert, he was a marked man; and besides, Algernon Sydney, the commander of the nearest body of forces, was known to be a good deal under the influence of the present owner of Woodley, who was likely to be glad to see the rightful heir removed from his path.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FOREST LEA that night was a house of sorrow: the mother and two sons were prisoners in their separate rooms, and the anxieties for the future were dreadful.
forcesnounUS /ˈfɔːrsɪz/
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading As a friend and follower of Prince Rupert, he was a marked man; and besides, Algernon Sydney, the commander of the nearest body of forces, was known to be a good deal under the influence of the present owner of Woodley, who was likely to be glad to see the rightful heir removed from his path.
FORESTnounUS /ˈfɔːrəst/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading FOREST LEA that night was a house of sorrow: the mother and two sons were prisoners in their separate rooms, and the anxieties for the future were dreadful.
frameverbUS /freɪm/
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading Rose longed to see and help her mother, dreading the effect of such misery, to be borne in loneliness, by the weak frame, shattered by so many previous sufferings.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading As a friend and follower of Prince Rupert, he was a marked man; and besides, Algernon Sydney, the commander of the nearest body of forces, was known to be a good deal under the influence of the present owner of Woodley, who was likely to be glad to see the rightful heir removed from his path.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As a friend and follower of Prince Rupert, he was a marked man; and besides, Algernon Sydney, the commander of the nearest body of forces, was known to be a good deal under the influence of the present owner of Woodley, who was likely to be glad to see the rightful heir removed from his path.
futureadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtʃər/
yet to be or coming
From this reading FOREST LEA that night was a house of sorrow: the mother and two sons were prisoners in their separate rooms, and the anxieties for the future were dreadful.
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading As a friend and follower of Prince Rupert, he was a marked man; and besides, Algernon Sydney, the commander of the nearest body of forces, was known to be a good deal under the influence of the present owner of Woodley, who was likely to be glad to see the rightful heir removed from his path.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading As a friend and follower of Prince Rupert, he was a marked man; and besides, Algernon Sydney, the commander of the nearest body of forces, was known to be a good deal under the influence of the present owner of Woodley, who was likely to be glad to see the rightful heir removed from his path.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As a friend and follower of Prince Rupert, he was a marked man; and besides, Algernon Sydney, the commander of the nearest body of forces, was known to be a good deal under the influence of the present owner of Woodley, who was likely to be glad to see the rightful heir removed from his path.
heirnounUS /er/
A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.
From this reading As a friend and follower of Prince Rupert, he was a marked man; and besides, Algernon Sydney, the commander of the nearest body of forces, was known to be a good deal under the influence of the present owner of Woodley, who was likely to be glad to see the rightful heir removed from his path.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Rose longed to see and help her mother, dreading the effect of such misery, to be borne in loneliness, by the weak frame, shattered by so many previous sufferings.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Rose longed to see and help her mother, dreading the effect of such misery, to be borne in loneliness, by the weak frame, shattered by so many previous sufferings.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As a friend and follower of Prince Rupert, he was a marked man; and besides, Algernon Sydney, the commander of the nearest body of forces, was known to be a good deal under the influence of the present owner of Woodley, who was likely to be glad to see the rightful heir removed from his path.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading For there was little hope for Edmund.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading FOREST LEA that night was a house of sorrow: the mother and two sons were prisoners in their separate rooms, and the anxieties for the future were dreadful.
How
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From this reading How was she to undergo all that might yet be in store for her—imprisonment, ill-treatment, above all, the loss of her eldest son?
ill-treatmentnoun
cruel or inhumane treatment
From this reading How was she to undergo all that might yet be in store for her—imprisonment, ill-treatment, above all, the loss of her eldest son?
imprisonmentnounUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənmənt/
putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment
From this reading How was she to undergo all that might yet be in store for her—imprisonment, ill-treatment, above all, the loss of her eldest son?
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FOREST LEA that night was a house of sorrow: the mother and two sons were prisoners in their separate rooms, and the anxieties for the future were dreadful.
influencenounUS /ˈɪnfluːəns/
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading As a friend and follower of Prince Rupert, he was a marked man; and besides, Algernon Sydney, the commander of the nearest body of forces, was known to be a good deal under the influence of the present owner of Woodley, who was likely to be glad to see the rightful heir removed from his path.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading As a friend and follower of Prince Rupert, he was a marked man; and besides, Algernon Sydney, the commander of the nearest body of forces, was known to be a good deal under the influence of the present owner of Woodley, who was likely to be glad to see the rightful heir removed from his path.
LEAnounUS /liː/
a unit of length of thread or yarn
From this reading FOREST LEA that night was a house of sorrow: the mother and two sons were prisoners in their separate rooms, and the anxieties for the future were dreadful.
likelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪkli/
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading As a friend and follower of Prince Rupert, he was a marked man; and besides, Algernon Sydney, the commander of the nearest body of forces, was known to be a good deal under the influence of the present owner of Woodley, who was likely to be glad to see the rightful heir removed from his path.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For there was little hope for Edmund.
lonelinessnounUS /ˈloʊnlinəs/
the state of being alone in solitary isolation
From this reading Rose longed to see and help her mother, dreading the effect of such misery, to be borne in loneliness, by the weak frame, shattered by so many previous sufferings.
longedverbUS /lɔːŋd/
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading Rose longed to see and help her mother, dreading the effect of such misery, to be borne in loneliness, by the weak frame, shattered by so many previous sufferings.
lossnounUS /lɔːs/
something that is lost
From this reading How was she to undergo all that might yet be in store for her—imprisonment, ill-treatment, above all, the loss of her eldest son?
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading As a friend and follower of Prince Rupert, he was a marked man; and besides, Algernon Sydney, the commander of the nearest body of forces, was known to be a good deal under the influence of the present owner of Woodley, who was likely to be glad to see the rightful heir removed from his path.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Rose longed to see and help her mother, dreading the effect of such misery, to be borne in loneliness, by the weak frame, shattered by so many previous sufferings.
markedadjectiveUS /mɑːrkt/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading As a friend and follower of Prince Rupert, he was a marked man; and besides, Algernon Sydney, the commander of the nearest body of forces, was known to be a good deal under the influence of the present owner of Woodley, who was likely to be glad to see the rightful heir removed from his path.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading How was she to undergo all that might yet be in store for her—imprisonment, ill-treatment, above all, the loss of her eldest son?
miserynounUS /ˈmɪzəri/
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading Rose longed to see and help her mother, dreading the effect of such misery, to be borne in loneliness, by the weak frame, shattered by so many previous sufferings.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading FOREST LEA that night was a house of sorrow: the mother and two sons were prisoners in their separate rooms, and the anxieties for the future were dreadful.
nearestadverbUS /ˈnɪrəst/
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading As a friend and follower of Prince Rupert, he was a marked man; and besides, Algernon Sydney, the commander of the nearest body of forces, was known to be a good deal under the influence of the present owner of Woodley, who was likely to be glad to see the rightful heir removed from his path.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading FOREST LEA that night was a house of sorrow: the mother and two sons were prisoners in their separate rooms, and the anxieties for the future were dreadful.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FOREST LEA that night was a house of sorrow: the mother and two sons were prisoners in their separate rooms, and the anxieties for the future were dreadful.
ownernounUS /ˈoʊnər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading As a friend and follower of Prince Rupert, he was a marked man; and besides, Algernon Sydney, the commander of the nearest body of forces, was known to be a good deal under the influence of the present owner of Woodley, who was likely to be glad to see the rightful heir removed from his path.
pathnounUS /pæθ/
a course of conduct
From this reading As a friend and follower of Prince Rupert, he was a marked man; and besides, Algernon Sydney, the commander of the nearest body of forces, was known to be a good deal under the influence of the present owner of Woodley, who was likely to be glad to see the rightful heir removed from his path.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading As a friend and follower of Prince Rupert, he was a marked man; and besides, Algernon Sydney, the commander of the nearest body of forces, was known to be a good deal under the influence of the present owner of Woodley, who was likely to be glad to see the rightful heir removed from his path.
previousadjectiveUS /ˈpriːviəs/
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Rose longed to see and help her mother, dreading the effect of such misery, to be borne in loneliness, by the weak frame, shattered by so many previous sufferings.
PrincenounUS /prɪns/
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading As a friend and follower of Prince Rupert, he was a marked man; and besides, Algernon Sydney, the commander of the nearest body of forces, was known to be a good deal under the influence of the present owner of Woodley, who was likely to be glad to see the rightful heir removed from his path.
prisonersnounUS /ˈprɪzənərz/
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading FOREST LEA that night was a house of sorrow: the mother and two sons were prisoners in their separate rooms, and the anxieties for the future were dreadful.
removedadjectiveUS /riˈmuːvd/
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading As a friend and follower of Prince Rupert, he was a marked man; and besides, Algernon Sydney, the commander of the nearest body of forces, was known to be a good deal under the influence of the present owner of Woodley, who was likely to be glad to see the rightful heir removed from his path.
rightfuladjectiveUS /ˈraɪtfəl/
legally valid
From this reading As a friend and follower of Prince Rupert, he was a marked man; and besides, Algernon Sydney, the commander of the nearest body of forces, was known to be a good deal under the influence of the present owner of Woodley, who was likely to be glad to see the rightful heir removed from his path.
roomsnounUS /ruːmz/
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading FOREST LEA that night was a house of sorrow: the mother and two sons were prisoners in their separate rooms, and the anxieties for the future were dreadful.
RosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Rose longed to see and help her mother, dreading the effect of such misery, to be borne in loneliness, by the weak frame, shattered by so many previous sufferings.
RupertnounUS /ˈruːpərt/
English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)
From this reading As a friend and follower of Prince Rupert, he was a marked man; and besides, Algernon Sydney, the commander of the nearest body of forces, was known to be a good deal under the influence of the present owner of Woodley, who was likely to be glad to see the rightful heir removed from his path.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Rose longed to see and help her mother, dreading the effect of such misery, to be borne in loneliness, by the weak frame, shattered by so many previous sufferings.
separateverbUS /ˈsepəreɪt/
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading FOREST LEA that night was a house of sorrow: the mother and two sons were prisoners in their separate rooms, and the anxieties for the future were dreadful.
shatteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃætərd/
ruined or disrupted
From this reading Rose longed to see and help her mother, dreading the effect of such misery, to be borne in loneliness, by the weak frame, shattered by so many previous sufferings.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How was she to undergo all that might yet be in store for her—imprisonment, ill-treatment, above all, the loss of her eldest son?
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Rose longed to see and help her mother, dreading the effect of such misery, to be borne in loneliness, by the weak frame, shattered by so many previous sufferings.
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading How was she to undergo all that might yet be in store for her—imprisonment, ill-treatment, above all, the loss of her eldest son?
sonsnounUS /sʌnz/
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading FOREST LEA that night was a house of sorrow: the mother and two sons were prisoners in their separate rooms, and the anxieties for the future were dreadful.
sorrownounUS /ˈsɑːroʊ/
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading FOREST LEA that night was a house of sorrow: the mother and two sons were prisoners in their separate rooms, and the anxieties for the future were dreadful.
storenounUS /stɔːr/
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading How was she to undergo all that might yet be in store for her—imprisonment, ill-treatment, above all, the loss of her eldest son?
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Rose longed to see and help her mother, dreading the effect of such misery, to be borne in loneliness, by the weak frame, shattered by so many previous sufferings.
sufferingsnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋz/
plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain
From this reading Rose longed to see and help her mother, dreading the effect of such misery, to be borne in loneliness, by the weak frame, shattered by so many previous sufferings.
SydneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port
From this reading As a friend and follower of Prince Rupert, he was a marked man; and besides, Algernon Sydney, the commander of the nearest body of forces, was known to be a good deal under the influence of the present owner of Woodley, who was likely to be glad to see the rightful heir removed from his path.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FOREST LEA that night was a house of sorrow: the mother and two sons were prisoners in their separate rooms, and the anxieties for the future were dreadful.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FOREST LEA that night was a house of sorrow: the mother and two sons were prisoners in their separate rooms, and the anxieties for the future were dreadful.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading FOREST LEA that night was a house of sorrow: the mother and two sons were prisoners in their separate rooms, and the anxieties for the future were dreadful.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading For there was little hope for Edmund.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Rose longed to see and help her mother, dreading the effect of such misery, to be borne in loneliness, by the weak frame, shattered by so many previous sufferings.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading FOREST LEA that night was a house of sorrow: the mother and two sons were prisoners in their separate rooms, and the anxieties for the future were dreadful.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading As a friend and follower of Prince Rupert, he was a marked man; and besides, Algernon Sydney, the commander of the nearest body of forces, was known to be a good deal under the influence of the present owner of Woodley, who was likely to be glad to see the rightful heir removed from his path.
undergoverbUS /ˌʌndərˈɡoʊ/
pass through
From this reading How was she to undergo all that might yet be in store for her—imprisonment, ill-treatment, above all, the loss of her eldest son?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FOREST LEA that night was a house of sorrow: the mother and two sons were prisoners in their separate rooms, and the anxieties for the future were dreadful.
weakadjectiveUS /wiːk/
wanting in physical strength
From this reading Rose longed to see and help her mother, dreading the effect of such misery, to be borne in loneliness, by the weak frame, shattered by so many previous sufferings.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading FOREST LEA that night was a house of sorrow: the mother and two sons were prisoners in their separate rooms, and the anxieties for the future were dreadful.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading As a friend and follower of Prince Rupert, he was a marked man; and besides, Algernon Sydney, the commander of the nearest body of forces, was known to be a good deal under the influence of the present owner of Woodley, who was likely to be glad to see the rightful heir removed from his path.
Woodley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As a friend and follower of Prince Rupert, he was a marked man; and besides, Algernon Sydney, the commander of the nearest body of forces, was known to be a good deal under the influence of the present owner of Woodley, who was likely to be glad to see the rightful heir removed from his path.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading How was she to undergo all that might yet be in store for her—imprisonment, ill-treatment, above all, the loss of her eldest son?
