adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For two or three weeks not a word further was said between her and her father on the subject, and he had endeavoured to banish the subject from his mind,--feeling no doubt that if nothing further were ever said it would be so much the better.
amidstprepositionUS /əˈmɪdst/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Mrs. Dick's Dinner Party.--No. I Our readers must not forget the troubles of poor Emily Wharton amidst the gorgeous festivities of the new Prime Minister.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Throughout April and May she did not see Ferdinand Lopez.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading Throughout April and May she did not see Ferdinand Lopez.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It may be remembered that on the night when the matter was discussed between her and her father, she promised him that she would not do so without his permission,--saying, however, at the same time very openly that her happiness depended on such permission being given to her.
banishverbUS /ˈbænɪʃ/
expel from a community or group
From this reading For two or three weeks not a word further was said between her and her father on the subject, and he had endeavoured to banish the subject from his mind,--feeling no doubt that if nothing further were ever said it would be so much the better.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It may be remembered that on the night when the matter was discussed between her and her father, she promised him that she would not do so without his permission,--saying, however, at the same time very openly that her happiness depended on such permission being given to her.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It may be remembered that on the night when the matter was discussed between her and her father, she promised him that she would not do so without his permission,--saying, however, at the same time very openly that her happiness depended on such permission being given to her.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading For two or three weeks not a word further was said between her and her father on the subject, and he had endeavoured to banish the subject from his mind,--feeling no doubt that if nothing further were ever said it would be so much the better.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It may be remembered that on the night when the matter was discussed between her and her father, she promised him that she would not do so without his permission,--saying, however, at the same time very openly that her happiness depended on such permission being given to her.
bringverbUS /brɪŋ/
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading But then his daughter referred to the matter,--very plainly, with a simple question, and without disguise of her own feeling, but still in a manner which he could not bring himself to rebuke.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But then his daughter referred to the matter,--very plainly, with a simple question, and without disguise of her own feeling, but still in a manner which he could not bring himself to rebuke.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But then his daughter referred to the matter,--very plainly, with a simple question, and without disguise of her own feeling, but still in a manner which he could not bring himself to rebuke.
daughternounUS /ˈdɔːtər/
a female human offspring
From this reading But then his daughter referred to the matter,--very plainly, with a simple question, and without disguise of her own feeling, but still in a manner which he could not bring himself to rebuke.
dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/
past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading It may be remembered that on the night when the matter was discussed between her and her father, she promised him that she would not do so without his permission,--saying, however, at the same time very openly that her happiness depended on such permission being given to her.
Dick'snounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading Mrs. Dick's Dinner Party.--No. I Our readers must not forget the troubles of poor Emily Wharton amidst the gorgeous festivities of the new Prime Minister.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Throughout April and May she did not see Ferdinand Lopez.
DinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Mrs. Dick's Dinner Party.--No. I Our readers must not forget the troubles of poor Emily Wharton amidst the gorgeous festivities of the new Prime Minister.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading It may be remembered that on the night when the matter was discussed between her and her father, she promised him that she would not do so without his permission,--saying, however, at the same time very openly that her happiness depended on such permission being given to her.
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading But then his daughter referred to the matter,--very plainly, with a simple question, and without disguise of her own feeling, but still in a manner which he could not bring himself to rebuke.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It may be remembered that on the night when the matter was discussed between her and her father, she promised him that she would not do so without his permission,--saying, however, at the same time very openly that her happiness depended on such permission being given to her.
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading For two or three weeks not a word further was said between her and her father on the subject, and he had endeavoured to banish the subject from his mind,--feeling no doubt that if nothing further were ever said it would be so much the better.
Emily
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From this reading Mrs. Dick's Dinner Party.--No. I Our readers must not forget the troubles of poor Emily Wharton amidst the gorgeous festivities of the new Prime Minister.
endeavoured
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From this reading For two or three weeks not a word further was said between her and her father on the subject, and he had endeavoured to banish the subject from his mind,--feeling no doubt that if nothing further were ever said it would be so much the better.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading For two or three weeks not a word further was said between her and her father on the subject, and he had endeavoured to banish the subject from his mind,--feeling no doubt that if nothing further were ever said it would be so much the better.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading It may be remembered that on the night when the matter was discussed between her and her father, she promised him that she would not do so without his permission,--saying, however, at the same time very openly that her happiness depended on such permission being given to her.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading For two or three weeks not a word further was said between her and her father on the subject, and he had endeavoured to banish the subject from his mind,--feeling no doubt that if nothing further were ever said it would be so much the better.
FerdinandnounUS /ˈfɜːrdɪnænd/
the king of Castile and Aragon who ruled jointly with his wife Isabella
From this reading Throughout April and May she did not see Ferdinand Lopez.
festivitiesnounUS /feˈstɪvətiz/
plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion
From this reading Mrs. Dick's Dinner Party.--No. I Our readers must not forget the troubles of poor Emily Wharton amidst the gorgeous festivities of the new Prime Minister.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For two or three weeks not a word further was said between her and her father on the subject, and he had endeavoured to banish the subject from his mind,--feeling no doubt that if nothing further were ever said it would be so much the better.
forgetverbUS /fərˈɡet/
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Mrs. Dick's Dinner Party.--No. I Our readers must not forget the troubles of poor Emily Wharton amidst the gorgeous festivities of the new Prime Minister.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For two or three weeks not a word further was said between her and her father on the subject, and he had endeavoured to banish the subject from his mind,--feeling no doubt that if nothing further were ever said it would be so much the better.
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 For two or three weeks not a word further was said between her and her father on the subject, and he had endeavoured to banish the subject from his mind,--feeling no doubt that if nothing further were ever said it would be so much the better.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading It may be remembered that on the night when the matter was discussed between her and her father, she promised him that she would not do so without his permission,--saying, however, at the same time very openly that her happiness depended on such permission being given to her.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading Mrs. Dick's Dinner Party.--No. I Our readers must not forget the troubles of poor Emily Wharton amidst the gorgeous festivities of the new Prime Minister.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For two or three weeks not a word further was said between her and her father on the subject, and he had endeavoured to banish the subject from his mind,--feeling no doubt that if nothing further were ever said it would be so much the better.
happinessnounUS /ˈhæpinəs/
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading It may be remembered that on the night when the matter was discussed between her and her father, she promised him that she would not do so without his permission,--saying, however, at the same time very openly that her happiness depended on such permission being given to her.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For two or three weeks not a word further was said between her and her father on the subject, and he had endeavoured to banish the subject from his mind,--feeling no doubt that if nothing further were ever said it would be so much the better.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It may be remembered that on the night when the matter was discussed between her and her father, she promised him that she would not do so without his permission,--saying, however, at the same time very openly that her happiness depended on such permission being given to her.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It may be remembered that on the night when the matter was discussed between her and her father, she promised him that she would not do so without his permission,--saying, however, at the same time very openly that her happiness depended on such permission being given to her.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But then his daughter referred to the matter,--very plainly, with a simple question, and without disguise of her own feeling, but still in a manner which he could not bring himself to rebuke.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It may be remembered that on the night when the matter was discussed between her and her father, she promised him that she would not do so without his permission,--saying, however, at the same time very openly that her happiness depended on such permission being given to her.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It may be remembered that on the night when the matter was discussed between her and her father, she promised him that she would not do so without his permission,--saying, however, at the same time very openly that her happiness depended on such permission being given to her.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Mrs. Dick's Dinner Party.--No. I Our readers must not forget the troubles of poor Emily Wharton amidst the gorgeous festivities of the new Prime Minister.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading For two or three weeks not a word further was said between her and her father on the subject, and he had endeavoured to banish the subject from his mind,--feeling no doubt that if nothing further were ever said it would be so much the better.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But then his daughter referred to the matter,--very plainly, with a simple question, and without disguise of her own feeling, but still in a manner which he could not bring himself to rebuke.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It may be remembered that on the night when the matter was discussed between her and her father, she promised him that she would not do so without his permission,--saying, however, at the same time very openly that her happiness depended on such permission being given to her.
Lopez
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Throughout April and May she did not see Ferdinand Lopez.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But then his daughter referred to the matter,--very plainly, with a simple question, and without disguise of her own feeling, but still in a manner which he could not bring himself to rebuke.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It may be remembered that on the night when the matter was discussed between her and her father, she promised him that she would not do so without his permission,--saying, however, at the same time very openly that her happiness depended on such permission being given to her.
Maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Throughout April and May she did not see Ferdinand Lopez.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading For two or three weeks not a word further was said between her and her father on the subject, and he had endeavoured to banish the subject from his mind,--feeling no doubt that if nothing further were ever said it would be so much the better.
MinisternounUS /ˈmɪnəstər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Mrs. Dick's Dinner Party.--No. I Our readers must not forget the troubles of poor Emily Wharton amidst the gorgeous festivities of the new Prime Minister.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Dick's Dinner Party.--No. I Our readers must not forget the troubles of poor Emily Wharton amidst the gorgeous festivities of the new Prime Minister.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading For two or three weeks not a word further was said between her and her father on the subject, and he had endeavoured to banish the subject from his mind,--feeling no doubt that if nothing further were ever said it would be so much the better.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Mrs. Dick's Dinner Party.--No. I Our readers must not forget the troubles of poor Emily Wharton amidst the gorgeous festivities of the new Prime Minister.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Mrs. Dick's Dinner Party.--No. I Our readers must not forget the troubles of poor Emily Wharton amidst the gorgeous festivities of the new Prime Minister.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It may be remembered that on the night when the matter was discussed between her and her father, she promised him that she would not do so without his permission,--saying, however, at the same time very openly that her happiness depended on such permission being given to her.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Mrs. Dick's Dinner Party.--No. I Our readers must not forget the troubles of poor Emily Wharton amidst the gorgeous festivities of the new Prime Minister.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mrs. Dick's Dinner Party.--No. I Our readers must not forget the troubles of poor Emily Wharton amidst the gorgeous festivities of the new Prime Minister.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading For two or three weeks not a word further was said between her and her father on the subject, and he had endeavoured to banish the subject from his mind,--feeling no doubt that if nothing further were ever said it would be so much the better.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Dick's Dinner Party.--No. I Our readers must not forget the troubles of poor Emily Wharton amidst the gorgeous festivities of the new Prime Minister.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It may be remembered that on the night when the matter was discussed between her and her father, she promised him that she would not do so without his permission,--saying, however, at the same time very openly that her happiness depended on such permission being given to her.
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading It may be remembered that on the night when the matter was discussed between her and her father, she promised him that she would not do so without his permission,--saying, however, at the same time very openly that her happiness depended on such permission being given to her.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For two or three weeks not a word further was said between her and her father on the subject, and he had endeavoured to banish the subject from his mind,--feeling no doubt that if nothing further were ever said it would be so much the better.
OurdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Mrs. Dick's Dinner Party.--No. I Our readers must not forget the troubles of poor Emily Wharton amidst the gorgeous festivities of the new Prime Minister.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But then his daughter referred to the matter,--very plainly, with a simple question, and without disguise of her own feeling, but still in a manner which he could not bring himself to rebuke.
PartynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Mrs. Dick's Dinner Party.--No. I Our readers must not forget the troubles of poor Emily Wharton amidst the gorgeous festivities of the new Prime Minister.
permissionnounUS /pərˈmɪʃən/
approval to do something
From this reading It may be remembered that on the night when the matter was discussed between her and her father, she promised him that she would not do so without his permission,--saying, however, at the same time very openly that her happiness depended on such permission being given to her.
plainlyadverbUS /ˈpleɪnli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading But then his daughter referred to the matter,--very plainly, with a simple question, and without disguise of her own feeling, but still in a manner which he could not bring himself to rebuke.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Mrs. Dick's Dinner Party.--No. I Our readers must not forget the troubles of poor Emily Wharton amidst the gorgeous festivities of the new Prime Minister.
PrimeadjectiveUS /praɪm/
first in rank or degree
From this reading Mrs. Dick's Dinner Party.--No. I Our readers must not forget the troubles of poor Emily Wharton amidst the gorgeous festivities of the new Prime Minister.
promisedverbUS /ˈprɑːməst/
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading It may be remembered that on the night when the matter was discussed between her and her father, she promised him that she would not do so without his permission,--saying, however, at the same time very openly that her happiness depended on such permission being given to her.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading But then his daughter referred to the matter,--very plainly, with a simple question, and without disguise of her own feeling, but still in a manner which he could not bring himself to rebuke.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Mrs. Dick's Dinner Party.--No. I Our readers must not forget the troubles of poor Emily Wharton amidst the gorgeous festivities of the new Prime Minister.
rebukeverbUS /riˈbjuːk/
censure severely or angrily
From this reading But then his daughter referred to the matter,--very plainly, with a simple question, and without disguise of her own feeling, but still in a manner which he could not bring himself to rebuke.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading But then his daughter referred to the matter,--very plainly, with a simple question, and without disguise of her own feeling, but still in a manner which he could not bring himself to rebuke.
rememberedverbUS /rɪˈmembərd/
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading It may be remembered that on the night when the matter was discussed between her and her father, she promised him that she would not do so without his permission,--saying, however, at the same time very openly that her happiness depended on such permission being given to her.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading For two or three weeks not a word further was said between her and her father on the subject, and he had endeavoured to banish the subject from his mind,--feeling no doubt that if nothing further were ever said it would be so much the better.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading It may be remembered that on the night when the matter was discussed between her and her father, she promised him that she would not do so without his permission,--saying, however, at the same time very openly that her happiness depended on such permission being given to her.
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading It may be remembered that on the night when the matter was discussed between her and her father, she promised him that she would not do so without his permission,--saying, however, at the same time very openly that her happiness depended on such permission being given to her.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Throughout April and May she did not see Ferdinand Lopez.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Throughout April and May she did not see Ferdinand Lopez.
simpleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpəl/
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading But then his daughter referred to the matter,--very plainly, with a simple question, and without disguise of her own feeling, but still in a manner which he could not bring himself to rebuke.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It may be remembered that on the night when the matter was discussed between her and her father, she promised him that she would not do so without his permission,--saying, however, at the same time very openly that her happiness depended on such permission being given to her.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading But then his daughter referred to the matter,--very plainly, with a simple question, and without disguise of her own feeling, but still in a manner which he could not bring himself to rebuke.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading For two or three weeks not a word further was said between her and her father on the subject, and he had endeavoured to banish the subject from his mind,--feeling no doubt that if nothing further were ever said it would be so much the better.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It may be remembered that on the night when the matter was discussed between her and her father, she promised him that she would not do so without his permission,--saying, however, at the same time very openly that her happiness depended on such permission being given to her.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It may be remembered that on the night when the matter was discussed between her and her father, she promised him that she would not do so without his permission,--saying, however, at the same time very openly that her happiness depended on such permission being given to her.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Dick's Dinner Party.--No. I Our readers must not forget the troubles of poor Emily Wharton amidst the gorgeous festivities of the new Prime Minister.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading But then his daughter referred to the matter,--very plainly, with a simple question, and without disguise of her own feeling, but still in a manner which he could not bring himself to rebuke.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading For two or three weeks not a word further was said between her and her father on the subject, and he had endeavoured to banish the subject from his mind,--feeling no doubt that if nothing further were ever said it would be so much the better.
ThroughoutprepositionUS /θruːˈaʊt/
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading Throughout April and May she did not see Ferdinand Lopez.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It may be remembered that on the night when the matter was discussed between her and her father, she promised him that she would not do so without his permission,--saying, however, at the same time very openly that her happiness depended on such permission being given to her.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It may be remembered that on the night when the matter was discussed between her and her father, she promised him that she would not do so without his permission,--saying, however, at the same time very openly that her happiness depended on such permission being given to her.
troublesnounUS /ˈtrʌbəlz/
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading Mrs. Dick's Dinner Party.--No. I Our readers must not forget the troubles of poor Emily Wharton amidst the gorgeous festivities of the new Prime Minister.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For two or three weeks not a word further was said between her and her father on the subject, and he had endeavoured to banish the subject from his mind,--feeling no doubt that if nothing further were ever said it would be so much the better.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading It may be remembered that on the night when the matter was discussed between her and her father, she promised him that she would not do so without his permission,--saying, however, at the same time very openly that her happiness depended on such permission being given to her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It may be remembered that on the night when the matter was discussed between her and her father, she promised him that she would not do so without his permission,--saying, however, at the same time very openly that her happiness depended on such permission being given to her.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading For two or three weeks not a word further was said between her and her father on the subject, and he had endeavoured to banish the subject from his mind,--feeling no doubt that if nothing further were ever said it would be so much the better.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For two or three weeks not a word further was said between her and her father on the subject, and he had endeavoured to banish the subject from his mind,--feeling no doubt that if nothing further were ever said it would be so much the better.
WhartonnounUS /ˈwɔːrtən/
United States novelist (1862-1937)
From this reading Mrs. Dick's Dinner Party.--No. I Our readers must not forget the troubles of poor Emily Wharton amidst the gorgeous festivities of the new Prime Minister.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading It may be remembered that on the night when the matter was discussed between her and her father, she promised him that she would not do so without his permission,--saying, however, at the same time very openly that her happiness depended on such permission being given to her.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But then his daughter referred to the matter,--very plainly, with a simple question, and without disguise of her own feeling, but still in a manner which he could not bring himself to rebuke.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading But then his daughter referred to the matter,--very plainly, with a simple question, and without disguise of her own feeling, but still in a manner which he could not bring himself to rebuke.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It may be remembered that on the night when the matter was discussed between her and her father, she promised him that she would not do so without his permission,--saying, however, at the same time very openly that her happiness depended on such permission being given to her.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading For two or three weeks not a word further was said between her and her father on the subject, and he had endeavoured to banish the subject from his mind,--feeling no doubt that if nothing further were ever said it would be so much the better.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It may be remembered that on the night when the matter was discussed between her and her father, she promised him that she would not do so without his permission,--saying, however, at the same time very openly that her happiness depended on such permission being given to her.
