absencenounUS /ˈæbsəns/
the state of being absent
From this reading Clement at first declared it impossible, for St. Matthew's could not dispense with him on the great day; and Fulbert grinned, and nudged Lance at his crest-fallen looks, when he received full leave of absence for the next three weeks.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _Lady Nairn._ Every one except Edgar would, it was hoped, stay at home till after the Epiphany, that most marked anniversary of birth and death.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 'Oh! the auld house, the auld house, What though the rooms were wee; Oh! kind hearts were dwelling there, And bairnies full of glee.'
anniversarynounUS /ˌænəˈvɜːrsəri/
the date on which an event occurred in some previous year (or the celebration of it)
From this reading _Lady Nairn._ Every one except Edgar would, it was hoped, stay at home till after the Epiphany, that most marked anniversary of birth and death.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Lady Nairn._ Every one except Edgar would, it was hoped, stay at home till after the Epiphany, that most marked anniversary of birth and death.
auldadjectiveUS /ɔːld/
a Scottish word
From this reading 'Oh! the auld house, the auld house, What though the rooms were wee; Oh! kind hearts were dwelling there, And bairnies full of glee.'
bairnies
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From this reading 'Oh! the auld house, the auld house, What though the rooms were wee; Oh! kind hearts were dwelling there, And bairnies full of glee.'
birthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading _Lady Nairn._ Every one except Edgar would, it was hoped, stay at home till after the Epiphany, that most marked anniversary of birth and death.
burstingverbUS /ˈbɜːrstɪŋ/
-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading But Lance was bursting with reverse troubles.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Lance was bursting with reverse troubles.
ClementadjectiveUS /ˈklemənt/
(of weather or climate) physically mild
From this reading Clement at first declared it impossible, for St. Matthew's could not dispense with him on the great day; and Fulbert grinned, and nudged Lance at his crest-fallen looks, when he received full leave of absence for the next three weeks.
COBWEBnounUS /ˈkɑːbweb/
a fabric so delicate and transparent as to resemble a web of a spider
From this reading THE FAMILY COBWEB ON THE MOVE.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Clement at first declared it impossible, for St. Matthew's could not dispense with him on the great day; and Fulbert grinned, and nudged Lance at his crest-fallen looks, when he received full leave of absence for the next three weeks.
crest-fallen
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From this reading Clement at first declared it impossible, for St. Matthew's could not dispense with him on the great day; and Fulbert grinned, and nudged Lance at his crest-fallen looks, when he received full leave of absence for the next three weeks.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Clement at first declared it impossible, for St. Matthew's could not dispense with him on the great day; and Fulbert grinned, and nudged Lance at his crest-fallen looks, when he received full leave of absence for the next three weeks.
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading _Lady Nairn._ Every one except Edgar would, it was hoped, stay at home till after the Epiphany, that most marked anniversary of birth and death.
declaredadjectiveUS /dɪˈklerd/
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Clement at first declared it impossible, for St. Matthew's could not dispense with him on the great day; and Fulbert grinned, and nudged Lance at his crest-fallen looks, when he received full leave of absence for the next three weeks.
dispenseverbUS /dɪˈspens/
administer or bestow, as in small portions
From this reading Clement at first declared it impossible, for St. Matthew's could not dispense with him on the great day; and Fulbert grinned, and nudged Lance at his crest-fallen looks, when he received full leave of absence for the next three weeks.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading 'Oh! the auld house, the auld house, What though the rooms were wee; Oh! kind hearts were dwelling there, And bairnies full of glee.'
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 _Lady Nairn._ Every one except Edgar would, it was hoped, stay at home till after the Epiphany, that most marked anniversary of birth and death.
EpiphanynounUS /ɪˈpɪfəni/
a divine manifestation
From this reading _Lady Nairn._ Every one except Edgar would, it was hoped, stay at home till after the Epiphany, that most marked anniversary of birth and death.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading _Lady Nairn._ Every one except Edgar would, it was hoped, stay at home till after the Epiphany, that most marked anniversary of birth and death.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading _Lady Nairn._ Every one except Edgar would, it was hoped, stay at home till after the Epiphany, that most marked anniversary of birth and death.
FAMILYnounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading THE FAMILY COBWEB ON THE MOVE.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Clement at first declared it impossible, for St. Matthew's could not dispense with him on the great day; and Fulbert grinned, and nudged Lance at his crest-fallen looks, when he received full leave of absence for the next three weeks.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Clement at first declared it impossible, for St. Matthew's could not dispense with him on the great day; and Fulbert grinned, and nudged Lance at his crest-fallen looks, when he received full leave of absence for the next three weeks.
Fulbert
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From this reading Clement at first declared it impossible, for St. Matthew's could not dispense with him on the great day; and Fulbert grinned, and nudged Lance at his crest-fallen looks, when he received full leave of absence for the next three weeks.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading 'Oh! the auld house, the auld house, What though the rooms were wee; Oh! kind hearts were dwelling there, And bairnies full of glee.'
gleenounUS /ɡliː/
great merriment
From this reading 'Oh! the auld house, the auld house, What though the rooms were wee; Oh! kind hearts were dwelling there, And bairnies full of glee.'
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Clement at first declared it impossible, for St. Matthew's could not dispense with him on the great day; and Fulbert grinned, and nudged Lance at his crest-fallen looks, when he received full leave of absence for the next three weeks.
grinnedverbUS /ɡrɪnd/
inflected form of “grin” — to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl
From this reading Clement at first declared it impossible, for St. Matthew's could not dispense with him on the great day; and Fulbert grinned, and nudged Lance at his crest-fallen looks, when he received full leave of absence for the next three weeks.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Clement at first declared it impossible, for St. Matthew's could not dispense with him on the great day; and Fulbert grinned, and nudged Lance at his crest-fallen looks, when he received full leave of absence for the next three weeks.
heartsnounUS /hɑːrts/
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading 'Oh! the auld house, the auld house, What though the rooms were wee; Oh! kind hearts were dwelling there, And bairnies full of glee.'
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Clement at first declared it impossible, for St. Matthew's could not dispense with him on the great day; and Fulbert grinned, and nudged Lance at his crest-fallen looks, when he received full leave of absence for the next three weeks.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Clement at first declared it impossible, for St. Matthew's could not dispense with him on the great day; and Fulbert grinned, and nudged Lance at his crest-fallen looks, when he received full leave of absence for the next three weeks.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading _Lady Nairn._ Every one except Edgar would, it was hoped, stay at home till after the Epiphany, that most marked anniversary of birth and death.
hopedverbUS /hoʊpt/
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading _Lady Nairn._ Every one except Edgar would, it was hoped, stay at home till after the Epiphany, that most marked anniversary of birth and death.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading 'Oh! the auld house, the auld house, What though the rooms were wee; Oh! kind hearts were dwelling there, And bairnies full of glee.'
impossibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːsəbəl/
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Clement at first declared it impossible, for St. Matthew's could not dispense with him on the great day; and Fulbert grinned, and nudged Lance at his crest-fallen looks, when he received full leave of absence for the next three weeks.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Lady Nairn._ Every one except Edgar would, it was hoped, stay at home till after the Epiphany, that most marked anniversary of birth and death.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading 'Oh! the auld house, the auld house, What though the rooms were wee; Oh! kind hearts were dwelling there, And bairnies full of glee.'
LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading _Lady Nairn._ Every one except Edgar would, it was hoped, stay at home till after the Epiphany, that most marked anniversary of birth and death.
LancenounUS /læns/
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading Clement at first declared it impossible, for St. Matthew's could not dispense with him on the great day; and Fulbert grinned, and nudged Lance at his crest-fallen looks, when he received full leave of absence for the next three weeks.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading Clement at first declared it impossible, for St. Matthew's could not dispense with him on the great day; and Fulbert grinned, and nudged Lance at his crest-fallen looks, when he received full leave of absence for the next three weeks.
looksnounUS /lʊks/
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Clement at first declared it impossible, for St. Matthew's could not dispense with him on the great day; and Fulbert grinned, and nudged Lance at his crest-fallen looks, when he received full leave of absence for the next three weeks.
markedadjectiveUS /mɑːrkt/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading _Lady Nairn._ Every one except Edgar would, it was hoped, stay at home till after the Epiphany, that most marked anniversary of birth and death.
Matthew'snounUS /ˈmæθjuːz/
possessive form of “matthew” — (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
From this reading Clement at first declared it impossible, for St. Matthew's could not dispense with him on the great day; and Fulbert grinned, and nudged Lance at his crest-fallen looks, when he received full leave of absence for the next three weeks.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading _Lady Nairn._ Every one except Edgar would, it was hoped, stay at home till after the Epiphany, that most marked anniversary of birth and death.
MOVEverbUS /muːv/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE FAMILY COBWEB ON THE MOVE.
Nairn
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From this reading _Lady Nairn._ Every one except Edgar would, it was hoped, stay at home till after the Epiphany, that most marked anniversary of birth and death.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Clement at first declared it impossible, for St. Matthew's could not dispense with him on the great day; and Fulbert grinned, and nudged Lance at his crest-fallen looks, when he received full leave of absence for the next three weeks.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Clement at first declared it impossible, for St. Matthew's could not dispense with him on the great day; and Fulbert grinned, and nudged Lance at his crest-fallen looks, when he received full leave of absence for the next three weeks.
nudgedverbUS /nʌdʒd/
past form of “nudge” — to push against gently
From this reading Clement at first declared it impossible, for St. Matthew's could not dispense with him on the great day; and Fulbert grinned, and nudged Lance at his crest-fallen looks, when he received full leave of absence for the next three weeks.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 'Oh! the auld house, the auld house, What though the rooms were wee; Oh! kind hearts were dwelling there, And bairnies full of glee.'
OhnounUS /oʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading 'Oh! the auld house, the auld house, What though the rooms were wee; Oh! kind hearts were dwelling there, And bairnies full of glee.'
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE FAMILY COBWEB ON THE MOVE.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _Lady Nairn._ Every one except Edgar would, it was hoped, stay at home till after the Epiphany, that most marked anniversary of birth and death.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Clement at first declared it impossible, for St. Matthew's could not dispense with him on the great day; and Fulbert grinned, and nudged Lance at his crest-fallen looks, when he received full leave of absence for the next three weeks.
reverseverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrs/
change to the contrary
From this reading But Lance was bursting with reverse troubles.
roomsnounUS /ruːmz/
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading 'Oh! the auld house, the auld house, What though the rooms were wee; Oh! kind hearts were dwelling there, And bairnies full of glee.'
St
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From this reading Clement at first declared it impossible, for St. Matthew's could not dispense with him on the great day; and Fulbert grinned, and nudged Lance at his crest-fallen looks, when he received full leave of absence for the next three weeks.
stayverbUS /steɪ/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading _Lady Nairn._ Every one except Edgar would, it was hoped, stay at home till after the Epiphany, that most marked anniversary of birth and death.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Lady Nairn._ Every one except Edgar would, it was hoped, stay at home till after the Epiphany, that most marked anniversary of birth and death.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FAMILY COBWEB ON THE MOVE.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading 'Oh! the auld house, the auld house, What though the rooms were wee; Oh! kind hearts were dwelling there, And bairnies full of glee.'
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading 'Oh! the auld house, the auld house, What though the rooms were wee; Oh! kind hearts were dwelling there, And bairnies full of glee.'
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Clement at first declared it impossible, for St. Matthew's could not dispense with him on the great day; and Fulbert grinned, and nudged Lance at his crest-fallen looks, when he received full leave of absence for the next three weeks.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading _Lady Nairn._ Every one except Edgar would, it was hoped, stay at home till after the Epiphany, that most marked anniversary of birth and death.
troublesnounUS /ˈtrʌbəlz/
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading But Lance was bursting with reverse troubles.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Lady Nairn._ Every one except Edgar would, it was hoped, stay at home till after the Epiphany, that most marked anniversary of birth and death.
weeadjectiveUS /wiː/
(used informally) very small
From this reading 'Oh! the auld house, the auld house, What though the rooms were wee; Oh! kind hearts were dwelling there, And bairnies full of glee.'
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Clement at first declared it impossible, for St. Matthew's could not dispense with him on the great day; and Fulbert grinned, and nudged Lance at his crest-fallen looks, when he received full leave of absence for the next three weeks.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading 'Oh! the auld house, the auld house, What though the rooms were wee; Oh! kind hearts were dwelling there, And bairnies full of glee.'
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading 'Oh! the auld house, the auld house, What though the rooms were wee; Oh! kind hearts were dwelling there, And bairnies full of glee.'
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Clement at first declared it impossible, for St. Matthew's could not dispense with him on the great day; and Fulbert grinned, and nudged Lance at his crest-fallen looks, when he received full leave of absence for the next three weeks.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Clement at first declared it impossible, for St. Matthew's could not dispense with him on the great day; and Fulbert grinned, and nudged Lance at his crest-fallen looks, when he received full leave of absence for the next three weeks.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading _Lady Nairn._ Every one except Edgar would, it was hoped, stay at home till after the Epiphany, that most marked anniversary of birth and death.
