adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Alda decided that she was one of the heartless fine ladies one heard of in books--and no wonder, when her father was in trade, and she looked so vulgar; while Wilmet contended against her finery, and Cherry transferred the heartlessness to her cruel father and mother, and Robina never ceased to watch for her from the window, even when Felix and Edgar for very weariness had prohibited the subject from being ever mentioned, and further checked it by declaring that Marilda looked like a cow.
actverbUS /ækt/
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading The wonderful remnant of Felix's birth-day gift was partly applied to the hire of a chair for Geraldine upon every favourable evening; and as the boys themselves were always ready to act as horses, they obtained it on moderate terms, which made the sum hold out in a marvellous manner.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Alda decided that she was one of the heartless fine ladies one heard of in books--and no wonder, when her father was in trade, and she looked so vulgar; while Wilmet contended against her finery, and Cherry transferred the heartlessness to her cruel father and mother, and Robina never ceased to watch for her from the window, even when Felix and Edgar for very weariness had prohibited the subject from being ever mentioned, and further checked it by declaring that Marilda looked like a cow.
Alda
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From this reading Alda decided that she was one of the heartless fine ladies one heard of in books--and no wonder, when her father was in trade, and she looked so vulgar; while Wilmet contended against her finery, and Cherry transferred the heartlessness to her cruel father and mother, and Robina never ceased to watch for her from the window, even when Felix and Edgar for very weariness had prohibited the subject from being ever mentioned, and further checked it by declaring that Marilda looked like a cow.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The wonderful remnant of Felix's birth-day gift was partly applied to the hire of a chair for Geraldine upon every favourable evening; and as the boys themselves were always ready to act as horses, they obtained it on moderate terms, which made the sum hold out in a marvellous manner.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 'Out, base mechanical churl!'--_Shakespeare._ Weeks went on, and nothing more was heard of 'Marilda' except the wishes and wonderings of the children.
appliedadjectiveUS /əˈplaɪd/
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading The wonderful remnant of Felix's birth-day gift was partly applied to the hire of a chair for Geraldine upon every favourable evening; and as the boys themselves were always ready to act as horses, they obtained it on moderate terms, which made the sum hold out in a marvellous manner.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The wonderful remnant of Felix's birth-day gift was partly applied to the hire of a chair for Geraldine upon every favourable evening; and as the boys themselves were always ready to act as horses, they obtained it on moderate terms, which made the sum hold out in a marvellous manner.
autumnnounUS /ˈɔːtəm/
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading There was plenty besides to think of; and the late summer and early autumn rolled cheerily away.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading There was plenty besides to think of; and the late summer and early autumn rolled cheerily away.
basenounUS /beɪs/
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading 'Out, base mechanical churl!'--_Shakespeare._ Weeks went on, and nothing more was heard of 'Marilda' except the wishes and wonderings of the children.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Alda decided that she was one of the heartless fine ladies one heard of in books--and no wonder, when her father was in trade, and she looked so vulgar; while Wilmet contended against her finery, and Cherry transferred the heartlessness to her cruel father and mother, and Robina never ceased to watch for her from the window, even when Felix and Edgar for very weariness had prohibited the subject from being ever mentioned, and further checked it by declaring that Marilda looked like a cow.
besidesprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪdz/
in addition to; as well as
From this reading There was plenty besides to think of; and the late summer and early autumn rolled cheerily away.
birth-day
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From this reading The wonderful remnant of Felix's birth-day gift was partly applied to the hire of a chair for Geraldine upon every favourable evening; and as the boys themselves were always ready to act as horses, they obtained it on moderate terms, which made the sum hold out in a marvellous manner.
booksnounUS /bʊks/
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Alda decided that she was one of the heartless fine ladies one heard of in books--and no wonder, when her father was in trade, and she looked so vulgar; while Wilmet contended against her finery, and Cherry transferred the heartlessness to her cruel father and mother, and Robina never ceased to watch for her from the window, even when Felix and Edgar for very weariness had prohibited the subject from being ever mentioned, and further checked it by declaring that Marilda looked like a cow.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The wonderful remnant of Felix's birth-day gift was partly applied to the hire of a chair for Geraldine upon every favourable evening; and as the boys themselves were always ready to act as horses, they obtained it on moderate terms, which made the sum hold out in a marvellous manner.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Alda decided that she was one of the heartless fine ladies one heard of in books--and no wonder, when her father was in trade, and she looked so vulgar; while Wilmet contended against her finery, and Cherry transferred the heartlessness to her cruel father and mother, and Robina never ceased to watch for her from the window, even when Felix and Edgar for very weariness had prohibited the subject from being ever mentioned, and further checked it by declaring that Marilda looked like a cow.
ceasedverbUS /siːst/
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Alda decided that she was one of the heartless fine ladies one heard of in books--and no wonder, when her father was in trade, and she looked so vulgar; while Wilmet contended against her finery, and Cherry transferred the heartlessness to her cruel father and mother, and Robina never ceased to watch for her from the window, even when Felix and Edgar for very weariness had prohibited the subject from being ever mentioned, and further checked it by declaring that Marilda looked like a cow.
chairnounUS /tʃer/
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading The wonderful remnant of Felix's birth-day gift was partly applied to the hire of a chair for Geraldine upon every favourable evening; and as the boys themselves were always ready to act as horses, they obtained it on moderate terms, which made the sum hold out in a marvellous manner.
checkedadjectiveUS /tʃekt/
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading Alda decided that she was one of the heartless fine ladies one heard of in books--and no wonder, when her father was in trade, and she looked so vulgar; while Wilmet contended against her finery, and Cherry transferred the heartlessness to her cruel father and mother, and Robina never ceased to watch for her from the window, even when Felix and Edgar for very weariness had prohibited the subject from being ever mentioned, and further checked it by declaring that Marilda looked like a cow.
cheerilyadverb
in a cheerful manner
From this reading There was plenty besides to think of; and the late summer and early autumn rolled cheerily away.
CherrynounUS /ˈtʃeri/
wood of any of various cherry trees especially the black cherry
From this reading Alda decided that she was one of the heartless fine ladies one heard of in books--and no wonder, when her father was in trade, and she looked so vulgar; while Wilmet contended against her finery, and Cherry transferred the heartlessness to her cruel father and mother, and Robina never ceased to watch for her from the window, even when Felix and Edgar for very weariness had prohibited the subject from being ever mentioned, and further checked it by declaring that Marilda looked like a cow.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading 'Out, base mechanical churl!'--_Shakespeare._ Weeks went on, and nothing more was heard of 'Marilda' except the wishes and wonderings of the children.
churlnoun
a crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking culture or refinement
From this reading 'Out, base mechanical churl!'--_Shakespeare._ Weeks went on, and nothing more was heard of 'Marilda' except the wishes and wonderings of the children.
contendedverbUS /kənˈtendɪd/
past form of “contend” — maintain or assert
From this reading Alda decided that she was one of the heartless fine ladies one heard of in books--and no wonder, when her father was in trade, and she looked so vulgar; while Wilmet contended against her finery, and Cherry transferred the heartlessness to her cruel father and mother, and Robina never ceased to watch for her from the window, even when Felix and Edgar for very weariness had prohibited the subject from being ever mentioned, and further checked it by declaring that Marilda looked like a cow.
cownounUS /kaʊ/
female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"
From this reading Alda decided that she was one of the heartless fine ladies one heard of in books--and no wonder, when her father was in trade, and she looked so vulgar; while Wilmet contended against her finery, and Cherry transferred the heartlessness to her cruel father and mother, and Robina never ceased to watch for her from the window, even when Felix and Edgar for very weariness had prohibited the subject from being ever mentioned, and further checked it by declaring that Marilda looked like a cow.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Alda decided that she was one of the heartless fine ladies one heard of in books--and no wonder, when her father was in trade, and she looked so vulgar; while Wilmet contended against her finery, and Cherry transferred the heartlessness to her cruel father and mother, and Robina never ceased to watch for her from the window, even when Felix and Edgar for very weariness had prohibited the subject from being ever mentioned, and further checked it by declaring that Marilda looked like a cow.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading Alda decided that she was one of the heartless fine ladies one heard of in books--and no wonder, when her father was in trade, and she looked so vulgar; while Wilmet contended against her finery, and Cherry transferred the heartlessness to her cruel father and mother, and Robina never ceased to watch for her from the window, even when Felix and Edgar for very weariness had prohibited the subject from being ever mentioned, and further checked it by declaring that Marilda looked like a cow.
declaringverbUS /dɪˈklerɪŋ/
-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading Alda decided that she was one of the heartless fine ladies one heard of in books--and no wonder, when her father was in trade, and she looked so vulgar; while Wilmet contended against her finery, and Cherry transferred the heartlessness to her cruel father and mother, and Robina never ceased to watch for her from the window, even when Felix and Edgar for very weariness had prohibited the subject from being ever mentioned, and further checked it by declaring that Marilda looked like a cow.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading There was plenty besides to think of; and the late summer and early autumn rolled cheerily away.
EdgarnounUS /ˈedɡər/
the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)
From this reading Alda decided that she was one of the heartless fine ladies one heard of in books--and no wonder, when her father was in trade, and she looked so vulgar; while Wilmet contended against her finery, and Cherry transferred the heartlessness to her cruel father and mother, and Robina never ceased to watch for her from the window, even when Felix and Edgar for very weariness had prohibited the subject from being ever mentioned, and further checked it by declaring that Marilda looked like a cow.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Alda decided that she was one of the heartless fine ladies one heard of in books--and no wonder, when her father was in trade, and she looked so vulgar; while Wilmet contended against her finery, and Cherry transferred the heartlessness to her cruel father and mother, and Robina never ceased to watch for her from the window, even when Felix and Edgar for very weariness had prohibited the subject from being ever mentioned, and further checked it by declaring that Marilda looked like a cow.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The wonderful remnant of Felix's birth-day gift was partly applied to the hire of a chair for Geraldine upon every favourable evening; and as the boys themselves were always ready to act as horses, they obtained it on moderate terms, which made the sum hold out in a marvellous manner.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Alda decided that she was one of the heartless fine ladies one heard of in books--and no wonder, when her father was in trade, and she looked so vulgar; while Wilmet contended against her finery, and Cherry transferred the heartlessness to her cruel father and mother, and Robina never ceased to watch for her from the window, even when Felix and Edgar for very weariness had prohibited the subject from being ever mentioned, and further checked it by declaring that Marilda looked like a cow.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The wonderful remnant of Felix's birth-day gift was partly applied to the hire of a chair for Geraldine upon every favourable evening; and as the boys themselves were always ready to act as horses, they obtained it on moderate terms, which made the sum hold out in a marvellous manner.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading 'Out, base mechanical churl!'--_Shakespeare._ Weeks went on, and nothing more was heard of 'Marilda' except the wishes and wonderings of the children.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Alda decided that she was one of the heartless fine ladies one heard of in books--and no wonder, when her father was in trade, and she looked so vulgar; while Wilmet contended against her finery, and Cherry transferred the heartlessness to her cruel father and mother, and Robina never ceased to watch for her from the window, even when Felix and Edgar for very weariness had prohibited the subject from being ever mentioned, and further checked it by declaring that Marilda looked like a cow.
favourableadjective
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading The wonderful remnant of Felix's birth-day gift was partly applied to the hire of a chair for Geraldine upon every favourable evening; and as the boys themselves were always ready to act as horses, they obtained it on moderate terms, which made the sum hold out in a marvellous manner.
Felix
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From this reading Alda decided that she was one of the heartless fine ladies one heard of in books--and no wonder, when her father was in trade, and she looked so vulgar; while Wilmet contended against her finery, and Cherry transferred the heartlessness to her cruel father and mother, and Robina never ceased to watch for her from the window, even when Felix and Edgar for very weariness had prohibited the subject from being ever mentioned, and further checked it by declaring that Marilda looked like a cow.
Felix's
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From this reading The wonderful remnant of Felix's birth-day gift was partly applied to the hire of a chair for Geraldine upon every favourable evening; and as the boys themselves were always ready to act as horses, they obtained it on moderate terms, which made the sum hold out in a marvellous manner.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Alda decided that she was one of the heartless fine ladies one heard of in books--and no wonder, when her father was in trade, and she looked so vulgar; while Wilmet contended against her finery, and Cherry transferred the heartlessness to her cruel father and mother, and Robina never ceased to watch for her from the window, even when Felix and Edgar for very weariness had prohibited the subject from being ever mentioned, and further checked it by declaring that Marilda looked like a cow.
finerynounUS /ˈfaɪnəri/
elaborate or showy attire and accessories
From this reading Alda decided that she was one of the heartless fine ladies one heard of in books--and no wonder, when her father was in trade, and she looked so vulgar; while Wilmet contended against her finery, and Cherry transferred the heartlessness to her cruel father and mother, and Robina never ceased to watch for her from the window, even when Felix and Edgar for very weariness had prohibited the subject from being ever mentioned, and further checked it by declaring that Marilda looked like a cow.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Alda decided that she was one of the heartless fine ladies one heard of in books--and no wonder, when her father was in trade, and she looked so vulgar; while Wilmet contended against her finery, and Cherry transferred the heartlessness to her cruel father and mother, and Robina never ceased to watch for her from the window, even when Felix and Edgar for very weariness had prohibited the subject from being ever mentioned, and further checked it by declaring that Marilda looked like a cow.
FORTUNATUS
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From this reading FORTUNATUS' PURSE.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Alda decided that she was one of the heartless fine ladies one heard of in books--and no wonder, when her father was in trade, and she looked so vulgar; while Wilmet contended against her finery, and Cherry transferred the heartlessness to her cruel father and mother, and Robina never ceased to watch for her from the window, even when Felix and Edgar for very weariness had prohibited the subject from being ever mentioned, and further checked it by declaring that Marilda looked like a cow.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Alda decided that she was one of the heartless fine ladies one heard of in books--and no wonder, when her father was in trade, and she looked so vulgar; while Wilmet contended against her finery, and Cherry transferred the heartlessness to her cruel father and mother, and Robina never ceased to watch for her from the window, even when Felix and Edgar for very weariness had prohibited the subject from being ever mentioned, and further checked it by declaring that Marilda looked like a cow.
Geraldine
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From this reading The wonderful remnant of Felix's birth-day gift was partly applied to the hire of a chair for Geraldine upon every favourable evening; and as the boys themselves were always ready to act as horses, they obtained it on moderate terms, which made the sum hold out in a marvellous manner.
giftnounUS /ɡɪft/
something acquired without compensation
From this reading The wonderful remnant of Felix's birth-day gift was partly applied to the hire of a chair for Geraldine upon every favourable evening; and as the boys themselves were always ready to act as horses, they obtained it on moderate terms, which made the sum hold out in a marvellous manner.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Alda decided that she was one of the heartless fine ladies one heard of in books--and no wonder, when her father was in trade, and she looked so vulgar; while Wilmet contended against her finery, and Cherry transferred the heartlessness to her cruel father and mother, and Robina never ceased to watch for her from the window, even when Felix and Edgar for very weariness had prohibited the subject from being ever mentioned, and further checked it by declaring that Marilda looked like a cow.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading 'Out, base mechanical churl!'--_Shakespeare._ Weeks went on, and nothing more was heard of 'Marilda' except the wishes and wonderings of the children.
heartlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrtləs/
lacking in feeling or pity or warmth
From this reading Alda decided that she was one of the heartless fine ladies one heard of in books--and no wonder, when her father was in trade, and she looked so vulgar; while Wilmet contended against her finery, and Cherry transferred the heartlessness to her cruel father and mother, and Robina never ceased to watch for her from the window, even when Felix and Edgar for very weariness had prohibited the subject from being ever mentioned, and further checked it by declaring that Marilda looked like a cow.
heartlessnessnoun
an absence of concern for the welfare of others
From this reading Alda decided that she was one of the heartless fine ladies one heard of in books--and no wonder, when her father was in trade, and she looked so vulgar; while Wilmet contended against her finery, and Cherry transferred the heartlessness to her cruel father and mother, and Robina never ceased to watch for her from the window, even when Felix and Edgar for very weariness had prohibited the subject from being ever mentioned, and further checked it by declaring that Marilda looked like a cow.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Alda decided that she was one of the heartless fine ladies one heard of in books--and no wonder, when her father was in trade, and she looked so vulgar; while Wilmet contended against her finery, and Cherry transferred the heartlessness to her cruel father and mother, and Robina never ceased to watch for her from the window, even when Felix and Edgar for very weariness had prohibited the subject from being ever mentioned, and further checked it by declaring that Marilda looked like a cow.
hireverbUS /ˈhaɪər/
engage or hire for work
From this reading The wonderful remnant of Felix's birth-day gift was partly applied to the hire of a chair for Geraldine upon every favourable evening; and as the boys themselves were always ready to act as horses, they obtained it on moderate terms, which made the sum hold out in a marvellous manner.
holdverbUS /hoʊld/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The wonderful remnant of Felix's birth-day gift was partly applied to the hire of a chair for Geraldine upon every favourable evening; and as the boys themselves were always ready to act as horses, they obtained it on moderate terms, which made the sum hold out in a marvellous manner.
horsesnounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The wonderful remnant of Felix's birth-day gift was partly applied to the hire of a chair for Geraldine upon every favourable evening; and as the boys themselves were always ready to act as horses, they obtained it on moderate terms, which made the sum hold out in a marvellous manner.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Alda decided that she was one of the heartless fine ladies one heard of in books--and no wonder, when her father was in trade, and she looked so vulgar; while Wilmet contended against her finery, and Cherry transferred the heartlessness to her cruel father and mother, and Robina never ceased to watch for her from the window, even when Felix and Edgar for very weariness had prohibited the subject from being ever mentioned, and further checked it by declaring that Marilda looked like a cow.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Alda decided that she was one of the heartless fine ladies one heard of in books--and no wonder, when her father was in trade, and she looked so vulgar; while Wilmet contended against her finery, and Cherry transferred the heartlessness to her cruel father and mother, and Robina never ceased to watch for her from the window, even when Felix and Edgar for very weariness had prohibited the subject from being ever mentioned, and further checked it by declaring that Marilda looked like a cow.
ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Alda decided that she was one of the heartless fine ladies one heard of in books--and no wonder, when her father was in trade, and she looked so vulgar; while Wilmet contended against her finery, and Cherry transferred the heartlessness to her cruel father and mother, and Robina never ceased to watch for her from the window, even when Felix and Edgar for very weariness had prohibited the subject from being ever mentioned, and further checked it by declaring that Marilda looked like a cow.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading There was plenty besides to think of; and the late summer and early autumn rolled cheerily away.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Alda decided that she was one of the heartless fine ladies one heard of in books--and no wonder, when her father was in trade, and she looked so vulgar; while Wilmet contended against her finery, and Cherry transferred the heartlessness to her cruel father and mother, and Robina never ceased to watch for her from the window, even when Felix and Edgar for very weariness had prohibited the subject from being ever mentioned, and further checked it by declaring that Marilda looked like a cow.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Alda decided that she was one of the heartless fine ladies one heard of in books--and no wonder, when her father was in trade, and she looked so vulgar; while Wilmet contended against her finery, and Cherry transferred the heartlessness to her cruel father and mother, and Robina never ceased to watch for her from the window, even when Felix and Edgar for very weariness had prohibited the subject from being ever mentioned, and further checked it by declaring that Marilda looked like a cow.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The wonderful remnant of Felix's birth-day gift was partly applied to the hire of a chair for Geraldine upon every favourable evening; and as the boys themselves were always ready to act as horses, they obtained it on moderate terms, which made the sum hold out in a marvellous manner.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The wonderful remnant of Felix's birth-day gift was partly applied to the hire of a chair for Geraldine upon every favourable evening; and as the boys themselves were always ready to act as horses, they obtained it on moderate terms, which made the sum hold out in a marvellous manner.
Marilda
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From this reading 'Out, base mechanical churl!'--_Shakespeare._ Weeks went on, and nothing more was heard of 'Marilda' except the wishes and wonderings of the children.
marvellousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading The wonderful remnant of Felix's birth-day gift was partly applied to the hire of a chair for Geraldine upon every favourable evening; and as the boys themselves were always ready to act as horses, they obtained it on moderate terms, which made the sum hold out in a marvellous manner.
mechanicaladjectiveUS /məˈkænɪkəl/
using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices
From this reading 'Out, base mechanical churl!'--_Shakespeare._ Weeks went on, and nothing more was heard of 'Marilda' except the wishes and wonderings of the children.
mentionedverbUS /ˈmenʃənd/
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Alda decided that she was one of the heartless fine ladies one heard of in books--and no wonder, when her father was in trade, and she looked so vulgar; while Wilmet contended against her finery, and Cherry transferred the heartlessness to her cruel father and mother, and Robina never ceased to watch for her from the window, even when Felix and Edgar for very weariness had prohibited the subject from being ever mentioned, and further checked it by declaring that Marilda looked like a cow.
moderateverbUS /ˈmɑːdərət/
preside over
From this reading The wonderful remnant of Felix's birth-day gift was partly applied to the hire of a chair for Geraldine upon every favourable evening; and as the boys themselves were always ready to act as horses, they obtained it on moderate terms, which made the sum hold out in a marvellous manner.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading 'Out, base mechanical churl!'--_Shakespeare._ Weeks went on, and nothing more was heard of 'Marilda' except the wishes and wonderings of the children.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Alda decided that she was one of the heartless fine ladies one heard of in books--and no wonder, when her father was in trade, and she looked so vulgar; while Wilmet contended against her finery, and Cherry transferred the heartlessness to her cruel father and mother, and Robina never ceased to watch for her from the window, even when Felix and Edgar for very weariness had prohibited the subject from being ever mentioned, and further checked it by declaring that Marilda looked like a cow.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Alda decided that she was one of the heartless fine ladies one heard of in books--and no wonder, when her father was in trade, and she looked so vulgar; while Wilmet contended against her finery, and Cherry transferred the heartlessness to her cruel father and mother, and Robina never ceased to watch for her from the window, even when Felix and Edgar for very weariness had prohibited the subject from being ever mentioned, and further checked it by declaring that Marilda looked like a cow.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Alda decided that she was one of the heartless fine ladies one heard of in books--and no wonder, when her father was in trade, and she looked so vulgar; while Wilmet contended against her finery, and Cherry transferred the heartlessness to her cruel father and mother, and Robina never ceased to watch for her from the window, even when Felix and Edgar for very weariness had prohibited the subject from being ever mentioned, and further checked it by declaring that Marilda looked like a cow.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading 'Out, base mechanical churl!'--_Shakespeare._ Weeks went on, and nothing more was heard of 'Marilda' except the wishes and wonderings of the children.
obtainedverbUS /əbˈteɪnd/
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading The wonderful remnant of Felix's birth-day gift was partly applied to the hire of a chair for Geraldine upon every favourable evening; and as the boys themselves were always ready to act as horses, they obtained it on moderate terms, which made the sum hold out in a marvellous manner.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 'Out, base mechanical churl!'--_Shakespeare._ Weeks went on, and nothing more was heard of 'Marilda' except the wishes and wonderings of the children.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading 'Out, base mechanical churl!'--_Shakespeare._ Weeks went on, and nothing more was heard of 'Marilda' except the wishes and wonderings of the children.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Alda decided that she was one of the heartless fine ladies one heard of in books--and no wonder, when her father was in trade, and she looked so vulgar; while Wilmet contended against her finery, and Cherry transferred the heartlessness to her cruel father and mother, and Robina never ceased to watch for her from the window, even when Felix and Edgar for very weariness had prohibited the subject from being ever mentioned, and further checked it by declaring that Marilda looked like a cow.
OutadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading 'Out, base mechanical churl!'--_Shakespeare._ Weeks went on, and nothing more was heard of 'Marilda' except the wishes and wonderings of the children.
partlyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrtli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading The wonderful remnant of Felix's birth-day gift was partly applied to the hire of a chair for Geraldine upon every favourable evening; and as the boys themselves were always ready to act as horses, they obtained it on moderate terms, which made the sum hold out in a marvellous manner.
plentynounUS /ˈplenti/
a full supply
From this reading There was plenty besides to think of; and the late summer and early autumn rolled cheerily away.
prohibitedadjectiveUS /proʊˈhɪbətəd/
excluded from use or mention
From this reading Alda decided that she was one of the heartless fine ladies one heard of in books--and no wonder, when her father was in trade, and she looked so vulgar; while Wilmet contended against her finery, and Cherry transferred the heartlessness to her cruel father and mother, and Robina never ceased to watch for her from the window, even when Felix and Edgar for very weariness had prohibited the subject from being ever mentioned, and further checked it by declaring that Marilda looked like a cow.
PURSEnounUS /pɜːrs/
a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
From this reading FORTUNATUS' PURSE.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The wonderful remnant of Felix's birth-day gift was partly applied to the hire of a chair for Geraldine upon every favourable evening; and as the boys themselves were always ready to act as horses, they obtained it on moderate terms, which made the sum hold out in a marvellous manner.
remnantnounUS /ˈremnənt/
a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists
From this reading The wonderful remnant of Felix's birth-day gift was partly applied to the hire of a chair for Geraldine upon every favourable evening; and as the boys themselves were always ready to act as horses, they obtained it on moderate terms, which made the sum hold out in a marvellous manner.
Robina
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Alda decided that she was one of the heartless fine ladies one heard of in books--and no wonder, when her father was in trade, and she looked so vulgar; while Wilmet contended against her finery, and Cherry transferred the heartlessness to her cruel father and mother, and Robina never ceased to watch for her from the window, even when Felix and Edgar for very weariness had prohibited the subject from being ever mentioned, and further checked it by declaring that Marilda looked like a cow.
rolledadjectiveUS /roʊld/
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading There was plenty besides to think of; and the late summer and early autumn rolled cheerily away.
ShakespearenounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading 'Out, base mechanical churl!'--_Shakespeare._ Weeks went on, and nothing more was heard of 'Marilda' except the wishes and wonderings of the children.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Alda decided that she was one of the heartless fine ladies one heard of in books--and no wonder, when her father was in trade, and she looked so vulgar; while Wilmet contended against her finery, and Cherry transferred the heartlessness to her cruel father and mother, and Robina never ceased to watch for her from the window, even when Felix and Edgar for very weariness had prohibited the subject from being ever mentioned, and further checked it by declaring that Marilda looked like a cow.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Alda decided that she was one of the heartless fine ladies one heard of in books--and no wonder, when her father was in trade, and she looked so vulgar; while Wilmet contended against her finery, and Cherry transferred the heartlessness to her cruel father and mother, and Robina never ceased to watch for her from the window, even when Felix and Edgar for very weariness had prohibited the subject from being ever mentioned, and further checked it by declaring that Marilda looked like a cow.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Alda decided that she was one of the heartless fine ladies one heard of in books--and no wonder, when her father was in trade, and she looked so vulgar; while Wilmet contended against her finery, and Cherry transferred the heartlessness to her cruel father and mother, and Robina never ceased to watch for her from the window, even when Felix and Edgar for very weariness had prohibited the subject from being ever mentioned, and further checked it by declaring that Marilda looked like a cow.
sumnounUS /sʌm/
a quantity of money
From this reading The wonderful remnant of Felix's birth-day gift was partly applied to the hire of a chair for Geraldine upon every favourable evening; and as the boys themselves were always ready to act as horses, they obtained it on moderate terms, which made the sum hold out in a marvellous manner.
summernounUS /ˈsʌmər/
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading There was plenty besides to think of; and the late summer and early autumn rolled cheerily away.
termsnounUS /tɜːrmz/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading The wonderful remnant of Felix's birth-day gift was partly applied to the hire of a chair for Geraldine upon every favourable evening; and as the boys themselves were always ready to act as horses, they obtained it on moderate terms, which made the sum hold out in a marvellous manner.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Alda decided that she was one of the heartless fine ladies one heard of in books--and no wonder, when her father was in trade, and she looked so vulgar; while Wilmet contended against her finery, and Cherry transferred the heartlessness to her cruel father and mother, and Robina never ceased to watch for her from the window, even when Felix and Edgar for very weariness had prohibited the subject from being ever mentioned, and further checked it by declaring that Marilda looked like a cow.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 'Out, base mechanical churl!'--_Shakespeare._ Weeks went on, and nothing more was heard of 'Marilda' except the wishes and wonderings of the children.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The wonderful remnant of Felix's birth-day gift was partly applied to the hire of a chair for Geraldine upon every favourable evening; and as the boys themselves were always ready to act as horses, they obtained it on moderate terms, which made the sum hold out in a marvellous manner.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was plenty besides to think of; and the late summer and early autumn rolled cheerily away.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The wonderful remnant of Felix's birth-day gift was partly applied to the hire of a chair for Geraldine upon every favourable evening; and as the boys themselves were always ready to act as horses, they obtained it on moderate terms, which made the sum hold out in a marvellous manner.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading There was plenty besides to think of; and the late summer and early autumn rolled cheerily away.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Alda decided that she was one of the heartless fine ladies one heard of in books--and no wonder, when her father was in trade, and she looked so vulgar; while Wilmet contended against her finery, and Cherry transferred the heartlessness to her cruel father and mother, and Robina never ceased to watch for her from the window, even when Felix and Edgar for very weariness had prohibited the subject from being ever mentioned, and further checked it by declaring that Marilda looked like a cow.
tradenounUS /treɪd/
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading Alda decided that she was one of the heartless fine ladies one heard of in books--and no wonder, when her father was in trade, and she looked so vulgar; while Wilmet contended against her finery, and Cherry transferred the heartlessness to her cruel father and mother, and Robina never ceased to watch for her from the window, even when Felix and Edgar for very weariness had prohibited the subject from being ever mentioned, and further checked it by declaring that Marilda looked like a cow.
transferredverbUS /trænˈsfɜːrd/
inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading Alda decided that she was one of the heartless fine ladies one heard of in books--and no wonder, when her father was in trade, and she looked so vulgar; while Wilmet contended against her finery, and Cherry transferred the heartlessness to her cruel father and mother, and Robina never ceased to watch for her from the window, even when Felix and Edgar for very weariness had prohibited the subject from being ever mentioned, and further checked it by declaring that Marilda looked like a cow.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The wonderful remnant of Felix's birth-day gift was partly applied to the hire of a chair for Geraldine upon every favourable evening; and as the boys themselves were always ready to act as horses, they obtained it on moderate terms, which made the sum hold out in a marvellous manner.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Alda decided that she was one of the heartless fine ladies one heard of in books--and no wonder, when her father was in trade, and she looked so vulgar; while Wilmet contended against her finery, and Cherry transferred the heartlessness to her cruel father and mother, and Robina never ceased to watch for her from the window, even when Felix and Edgar for very weariness had prohibited the subject from being ever mentioned, and further checked it by declaring that Marilda looked like a cow.
vulgaradjectiveUS /ˈvʌlɡər/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading Alda decided that she was one of the heartless fine ladies one heard of in books--and no wonder, when her father was in trade, and she looked so vulgar; while Wilmet contended against her finery, and Cherry transferred the heartlessness to her cruel father and mother, and Robina never ceased to watch for her from the window, even when Felix and Edgar for very weariness had prohibited the subject from being ever mentioned, and further checked it by declaring that Marilda looked like a cow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'Out, base mechanical churl!'--_Shakespeare._ Weeks went on, and nothing more was heard of 'Marilda' except the wishes and wonderings of the children.
watchverbUS /wɑːtʃ/
look attentively
From this reading Alda decided that she was one of the heartless fine ladies one heard of in books--and no wonder, when her father was in trade, and she looked so vulgar; while Wilmet contended against her finery, and Cherry transferred the heartlessness to her cruel father and mother, and Robina never ceased to watch for her from the window, even when Felix and Edgar for very weariness had prohibited the subject from being ever mentioned, and further checked it by declaring that Marilda looked like a cow.
wearinessnounUS /ˈwɪrinəs/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading Alda decided that she was one of the heartless fine ladies one heard of in books--and no wonder, when her father was in trade, and she looked so vulgar; while Wilmet contended against her finery, and Cherry transferred the heartlessness to her cruel father and mother, and Robina never ceased to watch for her from the window, even when Felix and Edgar for very weariness had prohibited the subject from being ever mentioned, and further checked it by declaring that Marilda looked like a cow.
WeeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading 'Out, base mechanical churl!'--_Shakespeare._ Weeks went on, and nothing more was heard of 'Marilda' except the wishes and wonderings of the children.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading 'Out, base mechanical churl!'--_Shakespeare._ Weeks went on, and nothing more was heard of 'Marilda' except the wishes and wonderings of the children.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The wonderful remnant of Felix's birth-day gift was partly applied to the hire of a chair for Geraldine upon every favourable evening; and as the boys themselves were always ready to act as horses, they obtained it on moderate terms, which made the sum hold out in a marvellous manner.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Alda decided that she was one of the heartless fine ladies one heard of in books--and no wonder, when her father was in trade, and she looked so vulgar; while Wilmet contended against her finery, and Cherry transferred the heartlessness to her cruel father and mother, and Robina never ceased to watch for her from the window, even when Felix and Edgar for very weariness had prohibited the subject from being ever mentioned, and further checked it by declaring that Marilda looked like a cow.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The wonderful remnant of Felix's birth-day gift was partly applied to the hire of a chair for Geraldine upon every favourable evening; and as the boys themselves were always ready to act as horses, they obtained it on moderate terms, which made the sum hold out in a marvellous manner.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Alda decided that she was one of the heartless fine ladies one heard of in books--and no wonder, when her father was in trade, and she looked so vulgar; while Wilmet contended against her finery, and Cherry transferred the heartlessness to her cruel father and mother, and Robina never ceased to watch for her from the window, even when Felix and Edgar for very weariness had prohibited the subject from being ever mentioned, and further checked it by declaring that Marilda looked like a cow.
Wilmet
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Alda decided that she was one of the heartless fine ladies one heard of in books--and no wonder, when her father was in trade, and she looked so vulgar; while Wilmet contended against her finery, and Cherry transferred the heartlessness to her cruel father and mother, and Robina never ceased to watch for her from the window, even when Felix and Edgar for very weariness had prohibited the subject from being ever mentioned, and further checked it by declaring that Marilda looked like a cow.
windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Alda decided that she was one of the heartless fine ladies one heard of in books--and no wonder, when her father was in trade, and she looked so vulgar; while Wilmet contended against her finery, and Cherry transferred the heartlessness to her cruel father and mother, and Robina never ceased to watch for her from the window, even when Felix and Edgar for very weariness had prohibited the subject from being ever mentioned, and further checked it by declaring that Marilda looked like a cow.
wishesnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪz/
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading 'Out, base mechanical churl!'--_Shakespeare._ Weeks went on, and nothing more was heard of 'Marilda' except the wishes and wonderings of the children.
wondernounUS /ˈwʌndər/
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Alda decided that she was one of the heartless fine ladies one heard of in books--and no wonder, when her father was in trade, and she looked so vulgar; while Wilmet contended against her finery, and Cherry transferred the heartlessness to her cruel father and mother, and Robina never ceased to watch for her from the window, even when Felix and Edgar for very weariness had prohibited the subject from being ever mentioned, and further checked it by declaring that Marilda looked like a cow.
wonderfuladjectiveUS /ˈwʌndərfəl/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading The wonderful remnant of Felix's birth-day gift was partly applied to the hire of a chair for Geraldine upon every favourable evening; and as the boys themselves were always ready to act as horses, they obtained it on moderate terms, which made the sum hold out in a marvellous manner.
wonderings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Out, base mechanical churl!'--_Shakespeare._ Weeks went on, and nothing more was heard of 'Marilda' except the wishes and wonderings of the children.
