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The Pillars of the House

Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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THE HOME.
'Within those walls each fluttering guest Is gently lured to one safe nest; Without, 'tis moaning and unrest.'
_Keble._ A great delight came to Wilmet and Geraldine the day of the Bishop's visit, no other than Alda's being able to spend a week with them.
Miss Pearson spared Wilmet that whole afternoon, that she might go up to meet her at the station, whither she was escorted by a maid going down to Centry.
There she was, in her pretty black silk, with violet trimmings, looking thoroughly the grown young lady, but clinging tight to her twin in an overflow of confused happiness, even while they stood together to get their first glance of the Bishop, who came down by the same train, and was met by Mr. Bevan with the carriage.
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The Pillars of the House

Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

Chapter 8 of The Pillars of the House is here in full — 324 sentences across 65 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/64 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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THE HOME.
/ðə hoʊm/
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'Within those walls each fluttering guest Is gently lured to one safe nest; Without, 'tis moaning and unrest.'
/wɪˈðɪn ðoʊz wɔːlz iːtʃ ˈflʌtərɪŋ ɡest ɪz ˈdʒentli lʊrd tuː wʌn seɪf nest wɪˈθaʊt tɪz ˈmoʊnɪŋ ənd ənˈrest/
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_Keble._ A great delight came to Wilmet and Geraldine the day of the Bishop's visit, no other than Alda's being able to spend a week with them.
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Miss Pearson spared Wilmet that whole afternoon, that she might go up to meet her at the station, whither she was escorted by a maid going down to Centry.
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There she was, in her pretty black silk, with violet trimmings, looking thoroughly the grown young lady, but clinging tight to her twin in an overflow of confused happiness, even while they stood together to get their first glance of the Bishop, who came down by the same train, and was met by Mr. Bevan with the carriage.

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

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Bishop's noun US /ˈbɪʃəps/

possessive form of “bishop” — a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading “_Keble._ A great delight came to Wilmet and Geraldine the day of the Bishop's visit, no other than Alda's being able to spend a week with them.”

escorted verb US /eˈskɔːrtɪd/

past form of “escort” — accompany as an escort

From this reading “Miss Pearson spared Wilmet that whole afternoon, that she might go up to meet her at the station, whither she was escorted by a maid going down to Centry.”

lured verb US /lʊrd/

past form of “lure” — provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion

From this reading “'Within those walls each fluttering guest Is gently lured to one safe nest; Without, 'tis moaning and unrest.'”

moaning verb US /ˈmoʊnɪŋ/

-ing form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

From this reading “'Within those walls each fluttering guest Is gently lured to one safe nest; Without, 'tis moaning and unrest.'”

overflow noun US /ˈoʊvərfloʊ/

a large flow

From this reading “There she was, in her pretty black silk, with violet trimmings, looking thoroughly the grown young lady, but clinging tight to her twin in an overflow of confused happiness, even while they stood together to get their first glance of the Bishop, who came down by the same train, and was met by Mr. Bevan with the carriage.”

trimmings noun US /ˈtrɪmɪŋz/

the accessories that normally accompany (something or some activity)

From this reading “There she was, in her pretty black silk, with violet trimmings, looking thoroughly the grown young lady, but clinging tight to her twin in an overflow of confused happiness, even while they stood together to get their first glance of the Bishop, who came down by the same train, and was met by Mr. Bevan with the carriage.”

twin noun US /twɪn/

either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy

From this reading “There she was, in her pretty black silk, with violet trimmings, looking thoroughly the grown young lady, but clinging tight to her twin in an overflow of confused happiness, even while they stood together to get their first glance of the Bishop, who came down by the same train, and was met by Mr. Bevan with the carriage.”

unrest noun US /ənˈrest/

a state of agitation or turbulent change or development

From this reading “'Within those walls each fluttering guest Is gently lured to one safe nest; Without, 'tis moaning and unrest.'”

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AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading _Keble._ A great delight came to Wilmet and Geraldine the day of the Bishop's visit, no other than Alda's being able to spend a week with them.

ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading _Keble._ A great delight came to Wilmet and Geraldine the day of the Bishop's visit, no other than Alda's being able to spend a week with them.

afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Miss Pearson spared Wilmet that whole afternoon, that she might go up to meet her at the station, whither she was escorted by a maid going down to Centry.

Alda's

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From this reading _Keble._ A great delight came to Wilmet and Geraldine the day of the Bishop's visit, no other than Alda's being able to spend a week with them.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading There she was, in her pretty black silk, with violet trimmings, looking thoroughly the grown young lady, but clinging tight to her twin in an overflow of confused happiness, even while they stood together to get their first glance of the Bishop, who came down by the same train, and was met by Mr. Bevan with the carriage.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading 'Within those walls each fluttering guest Is gently lured to one safe nest; Without, 'tis moaning and unrest.'

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Miss Pearson spared Wilmet that whole afternoon, that she might go up to meet her at the station, whither she was escorted by a maid going down to Centry.

beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading _Keble._ A great delight came to Wilmet and Geraldine the day of the Bishop's visit, no other than Alda's being able to spend a week with them.

Bevan

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

From this reading There she was, in her pretty black silk, with violet trimmings, looking thoroughly the grown young lady, but clinging tight to her twin in an overflow of confused happiness, even while they stood together to get their first glance of the Bishop, who came down by the same train, and was met by Mr. Bevan with the carriage.

BishopnounUS /ˈbɪʃəp/

a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading There she was, in her pretty black silk, with violet trimmings, looking thoroughly the grown young lady, but clinging tight to her twin in an overflow of confused happiness, even while they stood together to get their first glance of the Bishop, who came down by the same train, and was met by Mr. Bevan with the carriage.

Bishop'snounUS /ˈbɪʃəps/

possessive form of “bishop” — a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading _Keble._ A great delight came to Wilmet and Geraldine the day of the Bishop's visit, no other than Alda's being able to spend a week with them.

blackadjectiveUS /blæk/

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading There she was, in her pretty black silk, with violet trimmings, looking thoroughly the grown young lady, but clinging tight to her twin in an overflow of confused happiness, even while they stood together to get their first glance of the Bishop, who came down by the same train, and was met by Mr. Bevan with the carriage.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There she was, in her pretty black silk, with violet trimmings, looking thoroughly the grown young lady, but clinging tight to her twin in an overflow of confused happiness, even while they stood together to get their first glance of the Bishop, who came down by the same train, and was met by Mr. Bevan with the carriage.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Miss Pearson spared Wilmet that whole afternoon, that she might go up to meet her at the station, whither she was escorted by a maid going down to Centry.

cameverbUS /keɪm/

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading _Keble._ A great delight came to Wilmet and Geraldine the day of the Bishop's visit, no other than Alda's being able to spend a week with them.

carriagenounUS /ˈkærɪdʒ/

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading There she was, in her pretty black silk, with violet trimmings, looking thoroughly the grown young lady, but clinging tight to her twin in an overflow of confused happiness, even while they stood together to get their first glance of the Bishop, who came down by the same train, and was met by Mr. Bevan with the carriage.

Centry

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

From this reading Miss Pearson spared Wilmet that whole afternoon, that she might go up to meet her at the station, whither she was escorted by a maid going down to Centry.

clingingverbUS /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/

-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading There she was, in her pretty black silk, with violet trimmings, looking thoroughly the grown young lady, but clinging tight to her twin in an overflow of confused happiness, even while they stood together to get their first glance of the Bishop, who came down by the same train, and was met by Mr. Bevan with the carriage.

confusedadjectiveUS /kənˈfjuːzd/

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading There she was, in her pretty black silk, with violet trimmings, looking thoroughly the grown young lady, but clinging tight to her twin in an overflow of confused happiness, even while they stood together to get their first glance of the Bishop, who came down by the same train, and was met by Mr. Bevan with the carriage.

daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading _Keble._ A great delight came to Wilmet and Geraldine the day of the Bishop's visit, no other than Alda's being able to spend a week with them.

delightverbUS /dɪˈlaɪt/

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading _Keble._ A great delight came to Wilmet and Geraldine the day of the Bishop's visit, no other than Alda's being able to spend a week with them.

downadjectiveUS /daʊn/

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Miss Pearson spared Wilmet that whole afternoon, that she might go up to meet her at the station, whither she was escorted by a maid going down to Centry.

eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading 'Within those walls each fluttering guest Is gently lured to one safe nest; Without, 'tis moaning and unrest.'

escortedverbUS /eˈskɔːrtɪd/

past form of “escort” — accompany as an escort

From this reading Miss Pearson spared Wilmet that whole afternoon, that she might go up to meet her at the station, whither she was escorted by a maid going down to Centry.

evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/

divisible by two

From this reading There she was, in her pretty black silk, with violet trimmings, looking thoroughly the grown young lady, but clinging tight to her twin in an overflow of confused happiness, even while they stood together to get their first glance of the Bishop, who came down by the same train, and was met by Mr. Bevan with the carriage.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading There she was, in her pretty black silk, with violet trimmings, looking thoroughly the grown young lady, but clinging tight to her twin in an overflow of confused happiness, even while they stood together to get their first glance of the Bishop, who came down by the same train, and was met by Mr. Bevan with the carriage.

flutteringnounUS /ˈflʌtərɪŋ/

the motion made by flapping up and down

From this reading 'Within those walls each fluttering guest Is gently lured to one safe nest; Without, 'tis moaning and unrest.'

gentlyadverbUS /ˈdʒentli/

in a gradual manner

From this reading 'Within those walls each fluttering guest Is gently lured to one safe nest; Without, 'tis moaning and unrest.'

Geraldine

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

From this reading _Keble._ A great delight came to Wilmet and Geraldine the day of the Bishop's visit, no other than Alda's being able to spend a week with them.

getverbUS /ɡet/

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading There she was, in her pretty black silk, with violet trimmings, looking thoroughly the grown young lady, but clinging tight to her twin in an overflow of confused happiness, even while they stood together to get their first glance of the Bishop, who came down by the same train, and was met by Mr. Bevan with the carriage.

glanceverbUS /ɡlæns/

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading There she was, in her pretty black silk, with violet trimmings, looking thoroughly the grown young lady, but clinging tight to her twin in an overflow of confused happiness, even while they stood together to get their first glance of the Bishop, who came down by the same train, and was met by Mr. Bevan with the carriage.

goverbUS /ɡoʊ/

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

From this reading Miss Pearson spared Wilmet that whole afternoon, that she might go up to meet her at the station, whither she was escorted by a maid going down to Centry.

goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/

the act of departing

From this reading Miss Pearson spared Wilmet that whole afternoon, that she might go up to meet her at the station, whither she was escorted by a maid going down to Centry.

greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading _Keble._ A great delight came to Wilmet and Geraldine the day of the Bishop's visit, no other than Alda's being able to spend a week with them.

grownadjectiveUS /ɡroʊn/

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading There she was, in her pretty black silk, with violet trimmings, looking thoroughly the grown young lady, but clinging tight to her twin in an overflow of confused happiness, even while they stood together to get their first glance of the Bishop, who came down by the same train, and was met by Mr. Bevan with the carriage.

guestnounUS /ɡest/

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading 'Within those walls each fluttering guest Is gently lured to one safe nest; Without, 'tis moaning and unrest.'

happinessnounUS /ˈhæpinəs/

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

From this reading There she was, in her pretty black silk, with violet trimmings, looking thoroughly the grown young lady, but clinging tight to her twin in an overflow of confused happiness, even while they stood together to get their first glance of the Bishop, who came down by the same train, and was met by Mr. Bevan with the carriage.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading Miss Pearson spared Wilmet that whole afternoon, that she might go up to meet her at the station, whither she was escorted by a maid going down to Centry.

HOMEnounUS /hoʊm/

where you live at a particular time

From this reading THE HOME.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading There she was, in her pretty black silk, with violet trimmings, looking thoroughly the grown young lady, but clinging tight to her twin in an overflow of confused happiness, even while they stood together to get their first glance of the Bishop, who came down by the same train, and was met by Mr. Bevan with the carriage.

Isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading 'Within those walls each fluttering guest Is gently lured to one safe nest; Without, 'tis moaning and unrest.'

Keblenoun

English clergyman who (with John Henry Newman and Edward Pusey) founded the Oxford movement (1792-1866)

From this reading _Keble._ A great delight came to Wilmet and Geraldine the day of the Bishop's visit, no other than Alda's being able to spend a week with them.

ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/

a polite name for any woman

From this reading There she was, in her pretty black silk, with violet trimmings, looking thoroughly the grown young lady, but clinging tight to her twin in an overflow of confused happiness, even while they stood together to get their first glance of the Bishop, who came down by the same train, and was met by Mr. Bevan with the carriage.

lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading There she was, in her pretty black silk, with violet trimmings, looking thoroughly the grown young lady, but clinging tight to her twin in an overflow of confused happiness, even while they stood together to get their first glance of the Bishop, who came down by the same train, and was met by Mr. Bevan with the carriage.

luredverbUS /lʊrd/

past form of “lure” — provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion

From this reading 'Within those walls each fluttering guest Is gently lured to one safe nest; Without, 'tis moaning and unrest.'

maidnounUS /meɪd/

a female domestic

From this reading Miss Pearson spared Wilmet that whole afternoon, that she might go up to meet her at the station, whither she was escorted by a maid going down to Centry.

meetverbUS /miːt/

come together

From this reading Miss Pearson spared Wilmet that whole afternoon, that she might go up to meet her at the station, whither she was escorted by a maid going down to Centry.

metverbUS /met/

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading There she was, in her pretty black silk, with violet trimmings, looking thoroughly the grown young lady, but clinging tight to her twin in an overflow of confused happiness, even while they stood together to get their first glance of the Bishop, who came down by the same train, and was met by Mr. Bevan with the carriage.

mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Miss Pearson spared Wilmet that whole afternoon, that she might go up to meet her at the station, whither she was escorted by a maid going down to Centry.

MissverbUS /mɪs/

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Miss Pearson spared Wilmet that whole afternoon, that she might go up to meet her at the station, whither she was escorted by a maid going down to Centry.

moaningverbUS /ˈmoʊnɪŋ/

-ing form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

From this reading 'Within those walls each fluttering guest Is gently lured to one safe nest; Without, 'tis moaning and unrest.'

MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading There she was, in her pretty black silk, with violet trimmings, looking thoroughly the grown young lady, but clinging tight to her twin in an overflow of confused happiness, even while they stood together to get their first glance of the Bishop, who came down by the same train, and was met by Mr. Bevan with the carriage.

nestnounUS /nest/

a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young

From this reading 'Within those walls each fluttering guest Is gently lured to one safe nest; Without, 'tis moaning and unrest.'

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading _Keble._ A great delight came to Wilmet and Geraldine the day of the Bishop's visit, no other than Alda's being able to spend a week with them.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Keble._ A great delight came to Wilmet and Geraldine the day of the Bishop's visit, no other than Alda's being able to spend a week with them.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading 'Within those walls each fluttering guest Is gently lured to one safe nest; Without, 'tis moaning and unrest.'

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading _Keble._ A great delight came to Wilmet and Geraldine the day of the Bishop's visit, no other than Alda's being able to spend a week with them.

overflownounUS /ˈoʊvərfloʊ/

a large flow

From this reading There she was, in her pretty black silk, with violet trimmings, looking thoroughly the grown young lady, but clinging tight to her twin in an overflow of confused happiness, even while they stood together to get their first glance of the Bishop, who came down by the same train, and was met by Mr. Bevan with the carriage.

Pearson

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

From this reading Miss Pearson spared Wilmet that whole afternoon, that she might go up to meet her at the station, whither she was escorted by a maid going down to Centry.

prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading There she was, in her pretty black silk, with violet trimmings, looking thoroughly the grown young lady, but clinging tight to her twin in an overflow of confused happiness, even while they stood together to get their first glance of the Bishop, who came down by the same train, and was met by Mr. Bevan with the carriage.

safeadjectiveUS /seɪf/

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading 'Within those walls each fluttering guest Is gently lured to one safe nest; Without, 'tis moaning and unrest.'

sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading There she was, in her pretty black silk, with violet trimmings, looking thoroughly the grown young lady, but clinging tight to her twin in an overflow of confused happiness, even while they stood together to get their first glance of the Bishop, who came down by the same train, and was met by Mr. Bevan with the carriage.

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

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

From this reading Miss Pearson spared Wilmet that whole afternoon, that she might go up to meet her at the station, whither she was escorted by a maid going down to Centry.

silknounUS /sɪlk/

a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae

From this reading There she was, in her pretty black silk, with violet trimmings, looking thoroughly the grown young lady, but clinging tight to her twin in an overflow of confused happiness, even while they stood together to get their first glance of the Bishop, who came down by the same train, and was met by Mr. Bevan with the carriage.

sparedverbUS /sperd/

past form of “spare” — refrain from harming

From this reading Miss Pearson spared Wilmet that whole afternoon, that she might go up to meet her at the station, whither she was escorted by a maid going down to Centry.

spendverbUS /spend/

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading _Keble._ A great delight came to Wilmet and Geraldine the day of the Bishop's visit, no other than Alda's being able to spend a week with them.

stationnounUS /ˈsteɪʃən/

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading Miss Pearson spared Wilmet that whole afternoon, that she might go up to meet her at the station, whither she was escorted by a maid going down to Centry.

stoodverbUS /stʊd/

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading There she was, in her pretty black silk, with violet trimmings, looking thoroughly the grown young lady, but clinging tight to her twin in an overflow of confused happiness, even while they stood together to get their first glance of the Bishop, who came down by the same train, and was met by Mr. Bevan with the carriage.

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading _Keble._ A great delight came to Wilmet and Geraldine the day of the Bishop's visit, no other than Alda's being able to spend a week with them.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Miss Pearson spared Wilmet that whole afternoon, that she might go up to meet her at the station, whither she was escorted by a maid going down to Centry.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE HOME.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading There she was, in her pretty black silk, with violet trimmings, looking thoroughly the grown young lady, but clinging tight to her twin in an overflow of confused happiness, even while they stood together to get their first glance of the Bishop, who came down by the same train, and was met by Mr. Bevan with the carriage.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading _Keble._ A great delight came to Wilmet and Geraldine the day of the Bishop's visit, no other than Alda's being able to spend a week with them.

ThereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading There she was, in her pretty black silk, with violet trimmings, looking thoroughly the grown young lady, but clinging tight to her twin in an overflow of confused happiness, even while they stood together to get their first glance of the Bishop, who came down by the same train, and was met by Mr. Bevan with the carriage.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading There she was, in her pretty black silk, with violet trimmings, looking thoroughly the grown young lady, but clinging tight to her twin in an overflow of confused happiness, even while they stood together to get their first glance of the Bishop, who came down by the same train, and was met by Mr. Bevan with the carriage.

thoroughlyadverbUS /ˈθɜːroʊli/

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading There she was, in her pretty black silk, with violet trimmings, looking thoroughly the grown young lady, but clinging tight to her twin in an overflow of confused happiness, even while they stood together to get their first glance of the Bishop, who came down by the same train, and was met by Mr. Bevan with the carriage.

thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading 'Within those walls each fluttering guest Is gently lured to one safe nest; Without, 'tis moaning and unrest.'

tightadjectiveUS /taɪt/

closely constrained or constricted or constricting

From this reading There she was, in her pretty black silk, with violet trimmings, looking thoroughly the grown young lady, but clinging tight to her twin in an overflow of confused happiness, even while they stood together to get their first glance of the Bishop, who came down by the same train, and was met by Mr. Bevan with the carriage.

tisnounUS /tɪz/

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading 'Within those walls each fluttering guest Is gently lured to one safe nest; Without, 'tis moaning and unrest.'

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading 'Within those walls each fluttering guest Is gently lured to one safe nest; Without, 'tis moaning and unrest.'

togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading There she was, in her pretty black silk, with violet trimmings, looking thoroughly the grown young lady, but clinging tight to her twin in an overflow of confused happiness, even while they stood together to get their first glance of the Bishop, who came down by the same train, and was met by Mr. Bevan with the carriage.

trainverbUS /treɪn/

create by training and teaching

From this reading There she was, in her pretty black silk, with violet trimmings, looking thoroughly the grown young lady, but clinging tight to her twin in an overflow of confused happiness, even while they stood together to get their first glance of the Bishop, who came down by the same train, and was met by Mr. Bevan with the carriage.

trimmingsnounUS /ˈtrɪmɪŋz/

the accessories that normally accompany (something or some activity)

From this reading There she was, in her pretty black silk, with violet trimmings, looking thoroughly the grown young lady, but clinging tight to her twin in an overflow of confused happiness, even while they stood together to get their first glance of the Bishop, who came down by the same train, and was met by Mr. Bevan with the carriage.

twinnounUS /twɪn/

either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy

From this reading There she was, in her pretty black silk, with violet trimmings, looking thoroughly the grown young lady, but clinging tight to her twin in an overflow of confused happiness, even while they stood together to get their first glance of the Bishop, who came down by the same train, and was met by Mr. Bevan with the carriage.

unrestnounUS /ənˈrest/

a state of agitation or turbulent change or development

From this reading 'Within those walls each fluttering guest Is gently lured to one safe nest; Without, 'tis moaning and unrest.'

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

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

From this reading Miss Pearson spared Wilmet that whole afternoon, that she might go up to meet her at the station, whither she was escorted by a maid going down to Centry.

violetnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/

any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers

From this reading There she was, in her pretty black silk, with violet trimmings, looking thoroughly the grown young lady, but clinging tight to her twin in an overflow of confused happiness, even while they stood together to get their first glance of the Bishop, who came down by the same train, and was met by Mr. Bevan with the carriage.

visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading _Keble._ A great delight came to Wilmet and Geraldine the day of the Bishop's visit, no other than Alda's being able to spend a week with them.

wallsnounUS /wɔːlz/

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading 'Within those walls each fluttering guest Is gently lured to one safe nest; Without, 'tis moaning and unrest.'

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Miss Pearson spared Wilmet that whole afternoon, that she might go up to meet her at the station, whither she was escorted by a maid going down to Centry.

weeknounUS /wiːk/

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading _Keble._ A great delight came to Wilmet and Geraldine the day of the Bishop's visit, no other than Alda's being able to spend a week with them.

whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading There she was, in her pretty black silk, with violet trimmings, looking thoroughly the grown young lady, but clinging tight to her twin in an overflow of confused happiness, even while they stood together to get their first glance of the Bishop, who came down by the same train, and was met by Mr. Bevan with the carriage.

whitheradverbUS /ˈwɪðər/

an old word meaning “to where”

From this reading Miss Pearson spared Wilmet that whole afternoon, that she might go up to meet her at the station, whither she was escorted by a maid going down to Centry.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading There she was, in her pretty black silk, with violet trimmings, looking thoroughly the grown young lady, but clinging tight to her twin in an overflow of confused happiness, even while they stood together to get their first glance of the Bishop, who came down by the same train, and was met by Mr. Bevan with the carriage.

wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Miss Pearson spared Wilmet that whole afternoon, that she might go up to meet her at the station, whither she was escorted by a maid going down to Centry.

Wilmet

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From this reading _Keble._ A great delight came to Wilmet and Geraldine the day of the Bishop's visit, no other than Alda's being able to spend a week with them.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Keble._ A great delight came to Wilmet and Geraldine the day of the Bishop's visit, no other than Alda's being able to spend a week with them.

WithinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading 'Within those walls each fluttering guest Is gently lured to one safe nest; Without, 'tis moaning and unrest.'

WithoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading 'Within those walls each fluttering guest Is gently lured to one safe nest; Without, 'tis moaning and unrest.'

youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading There she was, in her pretty black silk, with violet trimmings, looking thoroughly the grown young lady, but clinging tight to her twin in an overflow of confused happiness, even while they stood together to get their first glance of the Bishop, who came down by the same train, and was met by Mr. Bevan with the carriage.

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