adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "My dear Jenny," he said to Mrs. Avory, "how am I to get a horse to do you credit, if you hurry me so?
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
animalnounUS /ˈænəməl/
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading A horse is an animal requiring the most careful study.
arrangedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪndʒd/
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This suddenness, as we shall see, was very fortunate, but it threw Mr. Lenox into a state of perspiration quite strange to him.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
Avory
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
brothersnounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This suddenness, as we shall see, was very fortunate, but it threw Mr. Lenox into a state of perspiration quite strange to him.
CampbellnounUS /ˈkæmbəl/
United States mythologist (1904-1987)
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
caravannounUS /ˈkærəvæn/
a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
carefuladjectiveUS /ˈkerfəl/
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading A horse is an animal requiring the most careful study.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
creditnounUS /ˈkredət/
approval
From this reading "My dear Jenny," he said to Mrs. Avory, "how am I to get a horse to do you credit, if you hurry me so?
dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading "My dear Jenny," he said to Mrs. Avory, "how am I to get a horse to do you credit, if you hurry me so?
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
delightsnounUS /dɪˈlaɪts/
plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
DIOGENESnoun
an ancient Greek philosopher and Cynic who rejected social conventions (circa 400-325 BC)
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
disappointmentnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "My dear Jenny," he said to Mrs. Avory, "how am I to get a horse to do you credit, if you hurry me so?
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jack and William Rotheram therefore tossed up for it, and Jack won.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
fortunateadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənət/
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading This suddenness, as we shall see, was very fortunate, but it threw Mr. Lenox into a state of perspiration quite strange to him.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "My dear Jenny," he said to Mrs. Avory, "how am I to get a horse to do you credit, if you hurry me so?
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "My dear Jenny," he said to Mrs. Avory, "how am I to get a horse to do you credit, if you hurry me so?
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This suddenness, as we shall see, was very fortunate, but it threw Mr. Lenox into a state of perspiration quite strange to him.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
HoracenounUS /ˈhɔːrəs/
Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC)
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
horsenounUS /hɔːrs/
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading "My dear Jenny," he said to Mrs. Avory, "how am I to get a horse to do you credit, if you hurry me so?
how
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From this reading "My dear Jenny," he said to Mrs. Avory, "how am I to get a horse to do you credit, if you hurry me so?
hurrynounUS /ˈhɜːri/
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading "My dear Jenny," he said to Mrs. Avory, "how am I to get a horse to do you credit, if you hurry me so?
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "My dear Jenny," he said to Mrs. Avory, "how am I to get a horse to do you credit, if you hurry me so?
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "My dear Jenny," he said to Mrs. Avory, "how am I to get a horse to do you credit, if you hurry me so?
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A horse is an animal requiring the most careful study.
IslenounUS /aɪl/
a small island
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
JacknounUS /dʒæk/
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack and William Rotheram therefore tossed up for it, and Jack won.
JennynounUS /ˈdʒeni/
United States architect who designed the first skyscraper in which a metal skeleton was used (1832-1907)
From this reading "My dear Jenny," he said to Mrs. Avory, "how am I to get a horse to do you credit, if you hurry me so?
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
Lenox
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This suddenness, as we shall see, was very fortunate, but it threw Mr. Lenox into a state of perspiration quite strange to him.
MarynounUS /ˈmeri/
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "My dear Jenny," he said to Mrs. Avory, "how am I to get a horse to do you credit, if you hurry me so?
meanwhileadverbUS /ˈmiːnwaɪl/
at the same time but in another place
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
MOSESnounUS /ˈmoʊzəs/
(Old Testament) the Hebrew prophet who led the Israelites from Egypt across the Red sea on a journey known as the Exodus; Moses received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading A horse is an animal requiring the most careful study.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading This suddenness, as we shall see, was very fortunate, but it threw Mr. Lenox into a state of perspiration quite strange to him.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My dear Jenny," he said to Mrs. Avory, "how am I to get a horse to do you credit, if you hurry me so?
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
perspirationnounUS /ˌpɜːrspərˈeɪʃən/
salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
From this reading This suddenness, as we shall see, was very fortunate, but it threw Mr. Lenox into a state of perspiration quite strange to him.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading This suddenness, as we shall see, was very fortunate, but it threw Mr. Lenox into a state of perspiration quite strange to him.
requiringverbUS /riˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
-ing form of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading A horse is an animal requiring the most careful study.
roomsnounUS /ruːmz/
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
Rotheram
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "My dear Jenny," he said to Mrs. Avory, "how am I to get a horse to do you credit, if you hurry me so?
SeanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading This suddenness, as we shall see, was very fortunate, but it threw Mr. Lenox into a state of perspiration quite strange to him.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading This suddenness, as we shall see, was very fortunate, but it threw Mr. Lenox into a state of perspiration quite strange to him.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
squeezedverbUS /skwiːzd/
past form of “squeeze” — to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading This suddenness, as we shall see, was very fortunate, but it threw Mr. Lenox into a state of perspiration quite strange to him.
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading This suddenness, as we shall see, was very fortunate, but it threw Mr. Lenox into a state of perspiration quite strange to him.
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading A horse is an animal requiring the most careful study.
suddennessnounUS /ˈsʌdənnəs/
the quality of happening with headlong haste or without warning
From this reading This suddenness, as we shall see, was very fortunate, but it threw Mr. Lenox into a state of perspiration quite strange to him.
tasteverbUS /teɪst/
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Jack and William Rotheram therefore tossed up for it, and Jack won.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This suddenness, as we shall see, was very fortunate, but it threw Mr. Lenox into a state of perspiration quite strange to him.
threwverbUS /θruː/
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading This suddenness, as we shall see, was very fortunate, but it threw Mr. Lenox into a state of perspiration quite strange to him.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading Jack and William Rotheram therefore tossed up for it, and Jack won.
tryverbUS /traɪ/
make an effort or attempt
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Jack and William Rotheram therefore tossed up for it, and Jack won.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading This suddenness, as we shall see, was very fortunate, but it threw Mr. Lenox into a state of perspiration quite strange to him.
ViewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading This suddenness, as we shall see, was very fortunate, but it threw Mr. Lenox into a state of perspiration quite strange to him.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
WightnounUS /waɪt/
a human being; “wight” is an archaic term
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
William
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From this reading Jack and William Rotheram therefore tossed up for it, and Jack won.
wonnounUS /wʌn/
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading Jack and William Rotheram therefore tossed up for it, and Jack won.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading DIOGENES AND MOSES The Sea View disappointment being so keenly felt, Mrs. Avory decided to give the children an extra holiday of a fortnight at once, in which to taste the delights of the caravan, and meanwhile she would herself go down to the Isle of Wight to try to find other rooms; and it was arranged that Mary Rotheram and one of her brothers and Horace Campbell should be squeezed into the party too.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "My dear Jenny," he said to Mrs. Avory, "how am I to get a horse to do you credit, if you hurry me so?
