adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For the first time in her life, probably, she was about to be left in the company of entire strangers, and for many days past we had been much to each other, so that it was only natural she should cling to me a little at parting.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading For the first time in her life, probably, she was about to be left in the company of entire strangers, and for many days past we had been much to each other, so that it was only natural she should cling to me a little at parting.
affectingadjectiveUS /əˈfektɪŋ/
arousing affect
From this reading This tender reluctance to lose me was affecting and also flattering, but slightly inopportune, for I was anxious to be in the saddle and away.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I was soon back in Montevideo after that.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Once more I pressed her hand and exhorted her to be of good courage, reminding her that in a very few days all trouble and danger would be over; still, however, she did not release my hand.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading This tender reluctance to lose me was affecting and also flattering, but slightly inopportune, for I was anxious to be in the saddle and away.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When I bade Demetria good-bye she appeared reluctant to part with me, retaining my hand in hers for an unusual time.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For the first time in her life, probably, she was about to be left in the company of entire strangers, and for many days past we had been much to each other, so that it was only natural she should cling to me a little at parting.
anxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/
eagerly desirous
From this reading This tender reluctance to lose me was affecting and also flattering, but slightly inopportune, for I was anxious to be in the saddle and away.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When I bade Demetria good-bye she appeared reluctant to part with me, retaining my hand in hers for an unusual time.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For the first time in her life, probably, she was about to be left in the company of entire strangers, and for many days past we had been much to each other, so that it was only natural she should cling to me a little at parting.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading This tender reluctance to lose me was affecting and also flattering, but slightly inopportune, for I was anxious to be in the saddle and away.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading I was soon back in Montevideo after that.
badenounUS /beɪd/
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading When I bade Demetria good-bye she appeared reluctant to part with me, retaining my hand in hers for an unusual time.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For the first time in her life, probably, she was about to be left in the company of entire strangers, and for many days past we had been much to each other, so that it was only natural she should cling to me a little at parting.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For the first time in her life, probably, she was about to be left in the company of entire strangers, and for many days past we had been much to each other, so that it was only natural she should cling to me a little at parting.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This tender reluctance to lose me was affecting and also flattering, but slightly inopportune, for I was anxious to be in the saddle and away.
clingverbUS /klɪŋ/
come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading For the first time in her life, probably, she was about to be left in the company of entire strangers, and for many days past we had been much to each other, so that it was only natural she should cling to me a little at parting.
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading For the first time in her life, probably, she was about to be left in the company of entire strangers, and for many days past we had been much to each other, so that it was only natural she should cling to me a little at parting.
couragenounUS /ˈkɜːrədʒ/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Once more I pressed her hand and exhorted her to be of good courage, reminding her that in a very few days all trouble and danger would be over; still, however, she did not release my hand.
dangernounUS /ˈdeɪndʒər/
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Once more I pressed her hand and exhorted her to be of good courage, reminding her that in a very few days all trouble and danger would be over; still, however, she did not release my hand.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For the first time in her life, probably, she was about to be left in the company of entire strangers, and for many days past we had been much to each other, so that it was only natural she should cling to me a little at parting.
Demetria
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When I bade Demetria good-bye she appeared reluctant to part with me, retaining my hand in hers for an unusual time.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Once more I pressed her hand and exhorted her to be of good courage, reminding her that in a very few days all trouble and danger would be over; still, however, she did not release my hand.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading For the first time in her life, probably, she was about to be left in the company of entire strangers, and for many days past we had been much to each other, so that it was only natural she should cling to me a little at parting.
entireadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtaɪər/
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading For the first time in her life, probably, she was about to be left in the company of entire strangers, and for many days past we had been much to each other, so that it was only natural she should cling to me a little at parting.
exhortedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɔːrtɪd/
past form of “exhort” — spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts
From this reading Once more I pressed her hand and exhorted her to be of good courage, reminding her that in a very few days all trouble and danger would be over; still, however, she did not release my hand.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Once more I pressed her hand and exhorted her to be of good courage, reminding her that in a very few days all trouble and danger would be over; still, however, she did not release my hand.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading For the first time in her life, probably, she was about to be left in the company of entire strangers, and for many days past we had been much to each other, so that it was only natural she should cling to me a little at parting.
flatteringadjectiveUS /ˈflætərɪŋ/
showing or representing to advantage
From this reading This tender reluctance to lose me was affecting and also flattering, but slightly inopportune, for I was anxious to be in the saddle and away.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When I bade Demetria good-bye she appeared reluctant to part with me, retaining my hand in hers for an unusual time.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Once more I pressed her hand and exhorted her to be of good courage, reminding her that in a very few days all trouble and danger would be over; still, however, she did not release my hand.
good-byenounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading When I bade Demetria good-bye she appeared reluctant to part with me, retaining my hand in hers for an unusual time.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For the first time in her life, probably, she was about to be left in the company of entire strangers, and for many days past we had been much to each other, so that it was only natural she should cling to me a little at parting.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading When I bade Demetria good-bye she appeared reluctant to part with me, retaining my hand in hers for an unusual time.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For the first time in her life, probably, she was about to be left in the company of entire strangers, and for many days past we had been much to each other, so that it was only natural she should cling to me a little at parting.
herspronounUS /hərz/
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading When I bade Demetria good-bye she appeared reluctant to part with me, retaining my hand in hers for an unusual time.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Once more I pressed her hand and exhorted her to be of good courage, reminding her that in a very few days all trouble and danger would be over; still, however, she did not release my hand.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was soon back in Montevideo after that.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was soon back in Montevideo after that.
inopportuneadjectiveUS /ˌɪnɑːpərˈtuːn/
not opportune
From this reading This tender reluctance to lose me was affecting and also flattering, but slightly inopportune, for I was anxious to be in the saddle and away.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For the first time in her life, probably, she was about to be left in the company of entire strangers, and for many days past we had been much to each other, so that it was only natural she should cling to me a little at parting.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading For the first time in her life, probably, she was about to be left in the company of entire strangers, and for many days past we had been much to each other, so that it was only natural she should cling to me a little at parting.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading For the first time in her life, probably, she was about to be left in the company of entire strangers, and for many days past we had been much to each other, so that it was only natural she should cling to me a little at parting.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For the first time in her life, probably, she was about to be left in the company of entire strangers, and for many days past we had been much to each other, so that it was only natural she should cling to me a little at parting.
loseverbUS /luːz/
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading This tender reluctance to lose me was affecting and also flattering, but slightly inopportune, for I was anxious to be in the saddle and away.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading For the first time in her life, probably, she was about to be left in the company of entire strangers, and for many days past we had been much to each other, so that it was only natural she should cling to me a little at parting.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When I bade Demetria good-bye she appeared reluctant to part with me, retaining my hand in hers for an unusual time.
MontevideonounUS /ˌmɑːntəˈvɪdioʊ/
the capital and largest city of Uruguay; a cosmopolitan city and one of the busiest ports in South America
From this reading I was soon back in Montevideo after that.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Once more I pressed her hand and exhorted her to be of good courage, reminding her that in a very few days all trouble and danger would be over; still, however, she did not release my hand.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading For the first time in her life, probably, she was about to be left in the company of entire strangers, and for many days past we had been much to each other, so that it was only natural she should cling to me a little at parting.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading When I bade Demetria good-bye she appeared reluctant to part with me, retaining my hand in hers for an unusual time.
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading For the first time in her life, probably, she was about to be left in the company of entire strangers, and for many days past we had been much to each other, so that it was only natural she should cling to me a little at parting.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Once more I pressed her hand and exhorted her to be of good courage, reminding her that in a very few days all trouble and danger would be over; still, however, she did not release my hand.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For the first time in her life, probably, she was about to be left in the company of entire strangers, and for many days past we had been much to each other, so that it was only natural she should cling to me a little at parting.
OnceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Once more I pressed her hand and exhorted her to be of good courage, reminding her that in a very few days all trouble and danger would be over; still, however, she did not release my hand.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading For the first time in her life, probably, she was about to be left in the company of entire strangers, and for many days past we had been much to each other, so that it was only natural she should cling to me a little at parting.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading For the first time in her life, probably, she was about to be left in the company of entire strangers, and for many days past we had been much to each other, so that it was only natural she should cling to me a little at parting.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Once more I pressed her hand and exhorted her to be of good courage, reminding her that in a very few days all trouble and danger would be over; still, however, she did not release my hand.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading When I bade Demetria good-bye she appeared reluctant to part with me, retaining my hand in hers for an unusual time.
partingnounUS /ˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
the act of departing politely
From this reading For the first time in her life, probably, she was about to be left in the company of entire strangers, and for many days past we had been much to each other, so that it was only natural she should cling to me a little at parting.
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading For the first time in her life, probably, she was about to be left in the company of entire strangers, and for many days past we had been much to each other, so that it was only natural she should cling to me a little at parting.
pressedadjectiveUS /prest/
compacted by ironing
From this reading Once more I pressed her hand and exhorted her to be of good courage, reminding her that in a very few days all trouble and danger would be over; still, however, she did not release my hand.
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading For the first time in her life, probably, she was about to be left in the company of entire strangers, and for many days past we had been much to each other, so that it was only natural she should cling to me a little at parting.
releaseverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading Once more I pressed her hand and exhorted her to be of good courage, reminding her that in a very few days all trouble and danger would be over; still, however, she did not release my hand.
reluctancenounUS /rɪˈlʌktəns/
(physics) opposition to magnetic flux (analogous to electric resistance)
From this reading This tender reluctance to lose me was affecting and also flattering, but slightly inopportune, for I was anxious to be in the saddle and away.
reluctantadjectiveUS /rɪˈlʌktənt/
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading When I bade Demetria good-bye she appeared reluctant to part with me, retaining my hand in hers for an unusual time.
remindingverbUS /riˈmaɪndɪŋ/
-ing form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading Once more I pressed her hand and exhorted her to be of good courage, reminding her that in a very few days all trouble and danger would be over; still, however, she did not release my hand.
retainingverbUS /rɪˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “retain” — hold back within
From this reading When I bade Demetria good-bye she appeared reluctant to part with me, retaining my hand in hers for an unusual time.
saddleverbUS /ˈsædəl/
put a saddle on
From this reading This tender reluctance to lose me was affecting and also flattering, but slightly inopportune, for I was anxious to be in the saddle and away.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When I bade Demetria good-bye she appeared reluctant to part with me, retaining my hand in hers for an unusual time.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading For the first time in her life, probably, she was about to be left in the company of entire strangers, and for many days past we had been much to each other, so that it was only natural she should cling to me a little at parting.
slightlyadverbUS /ˈslaɪtli/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading This tender reluctance to lose me was affecting and also flattering, but slightly inopportune, for I was anxious to be in the saddle and away.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading For the first time in her life, probably, she was about to be left in the company of entire strangers, and for many days past we had been much to each other, so that it was only natural she should cling to me a little at parting.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading I was soon back in Montevideo after that.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Once more I pressed her hand and exhorted her to be of good courage, reminding her that in a very few days all trouble and danger would be over; still, however, she did not release my hand.
strangersnounUS /ˈstreɪndʒərz/
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading For the first time in her life, probably, she was about to be left in the company of entire strangers, and for many days past we had been much to each other, so that it was only natural she should cling to me a little at parting.
tenderadjectiveUS /ˈtendər/
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading This tender reluctance to lose me was affecting and also flattering, but slightly inopportune, for I was anxious to be in the saddle and away.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was soon back in Montevideo after that.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For the first time in her life, probably, she was about to be left in the company of entire strangers, and for many days past we had been much to each other, so that it was only natural she should cling to me a little at parting.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This tender reluctance to lose me was affecting and also flattering, but slightly inopportune, for I was anxious to be in the saddle and away.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When I bade Demetria good-bye she appeared reluctant to part with me, retaining my hand in hers for an unusual time.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When I bade Demetria good-bye she appeared reluctant to part with me, retaining my hand in hers for an unusual time.
troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/
a source of difficulty
From this reading Once more I pressed her hand and exhorted her to be of good courage, reminding her that in a very few days all trouble and danger would be over; still, however, she did not release my hand.
unusualadjectiveUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəl/
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading When I bade Demetria good-bye she appeared reluctant to part with me, retaining my hand in hers for an unusual time.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Once more I pressed her hand and exhorted her to be of good courage, reminding her that in a very few days all trouble and danger would be over; still, however, she did not release my hand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was soon back in Montevideo after that.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading For the first time in her life, probably, she was about to be left in the company of entire strangers, and for many days past we had been much to each other, so that it was only natural she should cling to me a little at parting.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When I bade Demetria good-bye she appeared reluctant to part with me, retaining my hand in hers for an unusual time.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading When I bade Demetria good-bye she appeared reluctant to part with me, retaining my hand in hers for an unusual time.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Once more I pressed her hand and exhorted her to be of good courage, reminding her that in a very few days all trouble and danger would be over; still, however, she did not release my hand.
