1st
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From this reading October 1st.—All is settled now.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My father has given his consent, and the time is fixed for Christmas, by a sort of compromise between the respective advocates for hurry and delay.
advocatesnounUS /ˈædvəkəts/
plural of “advocate” — a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea
From this reading My father has given his consent, and the time is fixed for Christmas, by a sort of compromise between the respective advocates for hurry and delay.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After staring a moment in mute surprise, she said,— “Well, Helen, I suppose I ought to congratulate you—and I _am_ glad to see you so happy; but I did not think you would take him; and I can’t help feeling surprised that you should like him so much.”
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 October 1st.—All is settled now.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Milicent Hargrave is to be one bridesmaid and Annabella Wilmot the other—not that I am particularly fond of the latter, but she is an intimate of the family, and I have not another friend.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Milicent Hargrave is to be one bridesmaid and Annabella Wilmot the other—not that I am particularly fond of the latter, but she is an intimate of the family, and I have not another friend.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My father has given his consent, and the time is fixed for Christmas, by a sort of compromise between the respective advocates for hurry and delay.
Annabella
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From this reading Milicent Hargrave is to be one bridesmaid and Annabella Wilmot the other—not that I am particularly fond of the latter, but she is an intimate of the family, and I have not another friend.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Milicent Hargrave is to be one bridesmaid and Annabella Wilmot the other—not that I am particularly fond of the latter, but she is an intimate of the family, and I have not another friend.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Milicent Hargrave is to be one bridesmaid and Annabella Wilmot the other—not that I am particularly fond of the latter, but she is an intimate of the family, and I have not another friend.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading My father has given his consent, and the time is fixed for Christmas, by a sort of compromise between the respective advocates for hurry and delay.
bridesmaidnounUS /ˈbraɪdzmeɪd/
an unmarried woman who attends the bride at a wedding
From this reading Milicent Hargrave is to be one bridesmaid and Annabella Wilmot the other—not that I am particularly fond of the latter, but she is an intimate of the family, and I have not another friend.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Milicent Hargrave is to be one bridesmaid and Annabella Wilmot the other—not that I am particularly fond of the latter, but she is an intimate of the family, and I have not another friend.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading My father has given his consent, and the time is fixed for Christmas, by a sort of compromise between the respective advocates for hurry and delay.
can't
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From this reading After staring a moment in mute surprise, she said,— “Well, Helen, I suppose I ought to congratulate you—and I _am_ glad to see you so happy; but I did not think you would take him; and I can’t help feeling surprised that you should like him so much.”
ChristmasnounUS /ˈkrɪsməs/
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading My father has given his consent, and the time is fixed for Christmas, by a sort of compromise between the respective advocates for hurry and delay.
compromiseverbUS /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz/
make a compromise; arrive at a compromise
From this reading My father has given his consent, and the time is fixed for Christmas, by a sort of compromise between the respective advocates for hurry and delay.
congratulateverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪt/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading After staring a moment in mute surprise, she said,— “Well, Helen, I suppose I ought to congratulate you—and I _am_ glad to see you so happy; but I did not think you would take him; and I can’t help feeling surprised that you should like him so much.”
consentnounUS /kənˈsent/
permission to do something
From this reading My father has given his consent, and the time is fixed for Christmas, by a sort of compromise between the respective advocates for hurry and delay.
delayverbUS /dɪˈleɪ/
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading My father has given his consent, and the time is fixed for Christmas, by a sort of compromise between the respective advocates for hurry and delay.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading After staring a moment in mute surprise, she said,— “Well, Helen, I suppose I ought to congratulate you—and I _am_ glad to see you so happy; but I did not think you would take him; and I can’t help feeling surprised that you should like him so much.”
engagementnounUS /enˈɡeɪdʒmənt/
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading When I told Milicent of my engagement, she rather provoked me by her manner of taking it.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading Milicent Hargrave is to be one bridesmaid and Annabella Wilmot the other—not that I am particularly fond of the latter, but she is an intimate of the family, and I have not another friend.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading My father has given his consent, and the time is fixed for Christmas, by a sort of compromise between the respective advocates for hurry and delay.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading After staring a moment in mute surprise, she said,— “Well, Helen, I suppose I ought to congratulate you—and I _am_ glad to see you so happy; but I did not think you would take him; and I can’t help feeling surprised that you should like him so much.”
fixedadjectiveUS /fɪkst/
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading My father has given his consent, and the time is fixed for Christmas, by a sort of compromise between the respective advocates for hurry and delay.
fondadjectiveUS /fɑːnd/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Milicent Hargrave is to be one bridesmaid and Annabella Wilmot the other—not that I am particularly fond of the latter, but she is an intimate of the family, and I have not another friend.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading My father has given his consent, and the time is fixed for Christmas, by a sort of compromise between the respective advocates for hurry and delay.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Milicent Hargrave is to be one bridesmaid and Annabella Wilmot the other—not that I am particularly fond of the latter, but she is an intimate of the family, and I have not another friend.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading My father has given his consent, and the time is fixed for Christmas, by a sort of compromise between the respective advocates for hurry and delay.
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading After staring a moment in mute surprise, she said,— “Well, Helen, I suppose I ought to congratulate you—and I _am_ glad to see you so happy; but I did not think you would take him; and I can’t help feeling surprised that you should like him so much.”
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading After staring a moment in mute surprise, she said,— “Well, Helen, I suppose I ought to congratulate you—and I _am_ glad to see you so happy; but I did not think you would take him; and I can’t help feeling surprised that you should like him so much.”
Hargrave
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Milicent Hargrave is to be one bridesmaid and Annabella Wilmot the other—not that I am particularly fond of the latter, but she is an intimate of the family, and I have not another friend.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My father has given his consent, and the time is fixed for Christmas, by a sort of compromise between the respective advocates for hurry and delay.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Milicent Hargrave is to be one bridesmaid and Annabella Wilmot the other—not that I am particularly fond of the latter, but she is an intimate of the family, and I have not another friend.
HelennounUS /ˈhelən/
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading After staring a moment in mute surprise, she said,— “Well, Helen, I suppose I ought to congratulate you—and I _am_ glad to see you so happy; but I did not think you would take him; and I can’t help feeling surprised that you should like him so much.”
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading After staring a moment in mute surprise, she said,— “Well, Helen, I suppose I ought to congratulate you—and I _am_ glad to see you so happy; but I did not think you would take him; and I can’t help feeling surprised that you should like him so much.”
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When I told Milicent of my engagement, she rather provoked me by her manner of taking it.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After staring a moment in mute surprise, she said,— “Well, Helen, I suppose I ought to congratulate you—and I _am_ glad to see you so happy; but I did not think you would take him; and I can’t help feeling surprised that you should like him so much.”
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading My father has given his consent, and the time is fixed for Christmas, by a sort of compromise between the respective advocates for hurry and delay.
hurrynounUS /ˈhɜːri/
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading My father has given his consent, and the time is fixed for Christmas, by a sort of compromise between the respective advocates for hurry and delay.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Milicent Hargrave is to be one bridesmaid and Annabella Wilmot the other—not that I am particularly fond of the latter, but she is an intimate of the family, and I have not another friend.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After staring a moment in mute surprise, she said,— “Well, Helen, I suppose I ought to congratulate you—and I _am_ glad to see you so happy; but I did not think you would take him; and I can’t help feeling surprised that you should like him so much.”
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading Milicent Hargrave is to be one bridesmaid and Annabella Wilmot the other—not that I am particularly fond of the latter, but she is an intimate of the family, and I have not another friend.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading October 1st.—All is settled now.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When I told Milicent of my engagement, she rather provoked me by her manner of taking it.
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Milicent Hargrave is to be one bridesmaid and Annabella Wilmot the other—not that I am particularly fond of the latter, but she is an intimate of the family, and I have not another friend.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading After staring a moment in mute surprise, she said,— “Well, Helen, I suppose I ought to congratulate you—and I _am_ glad to see you so happy; but I did not think you would take him; and I can’t help feeling surprised that you should like him so much.”
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading When I told Milicent of my engagement, she rather provoked me by her manner of taking it.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When I told Milicent of my engagement, she rather provoked me by her manner of taking it.
Milicent
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Milicent Hargrave is to be one bridesmaid and Annabella Wilmot the other—not that I am particularly fond of the latter, but she is an intimate of the family, and I have not another friend.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading After staring a moment in mute surprise, she said,— “Well, Helen, I suppose I ought to congratulate you—and I _am_ glad to see you so happy; but I did not think you would take him; and I can’t help feeling surprised that you should like him so much.”
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading After staring a moment in mute surprise, she said,— “Well, Helen, I suppose I ought to congratulate you—and I _am_ glad to see you so happy; but I did not think you would take him; and I can’t help feeling surprised that you should like him so much.”
muteadjectiveUS /mjuːt/
expressed without speech
From this reading After staring a moment in mute surprise, she said,— “Well, Helen, I suppose I ought to congratulate you—and I _am_ glad to see you so happy; but I did not think you would take him; and I can’t help feeling surprised that you should like him so much.”
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My father has given his consent, and the time is fixed for Christmas, by a sort of compromise between the respective advocates for hurry and delay.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Milicent Hargrave is to be one bridesmaid and Annabella Wilmot the other—not that I am particularly fond of the latter, but she is an intimate of the family, and I have not another friend.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading October 1st.—All is settled now.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading October 1st.—All is settled now.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My father has given his consent, and the time is fixed for Christmas, by a sort of compromise between the respective advocates for hurry and delay.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Milicent Hargrave is to be one bridesmaid and Annabella Wilmot the other—not that I am particularly fond of the latter, but she is an intimate of the family, and I have not another friend.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Milicent Hargrave is to be one bridesmaid and Annabella Wilmot the other—not that I am particularly fond of the latter, but she is an intimate of the family, and I have not another friend.
oughtmodal verbUS /ɔːt/
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading After staring a moment in mute surprise, she said,— “Well, Helen, I suppose I ought to congratulate you—and I _am_ glad to see you so happy; but I did not think you would take him; and I can’t help feeling surprised that you should like him so much.”
particularlyadverbUS /ˌpɑːrˈtɪkjələrli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Milicent Hargrave is to be one bridesmaid and Annabella Wilmot the other—not that I am particularly fond of the latter, but she is an intimate of the family, and I have not another friend.
provokedadjectiveUS /prəˈvoʊkt/
incited, especially deliberately, to anger
From this reading When I told Milicent of my engagement, she rather provoked me by her manner of taking it.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading When I told Milicent of my engagement, she rather provoked me by her manner of taking it.
respectiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪv/
considered individually
From this reading My father has given his consent, and the time is fixed for Christmas, by a sort of compromise between the respective advocates for hurry and delay.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading After staring a moment in mute surprise, she said,— “Well, Helen, I suppose I ought to congratulate you—and I _am_ glad to see you so happy; but I did not think you would take him; and I can’t help feeling surprised that you should like him so much.”
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading After staring a moment in mute surprise, she said,— “Well, Helen, I suppose I ought to congratulate you—and I _am_ glad to see you so happy; but I did not think you would take him; and I can’t help feeling surprised that you should like him so much.”
settledadjectiveUS /ˈsetəld/
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading October 1st.—All is settled now.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Milicent Hargrave is to be one bridesmaid and Annabella Wilmot the other—not that I am particularly fond of the latter, but she is an intimate of the family, and I have not another friend.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading After staring a moment in mute surprise, she said,— “Well, Helen, I suppose I ought to congratulate you—and I _am_ glad to see you so happy; but I did not think you would take him; and I can’t help feeling surprised that you should like him so much.”
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading After staring a moment in mute surprise, she said,— “Well, Helen, I suppose I ought to congratulate you—and I _am_ glad to see you so happy; but I did not think you would take him; and I can’t help feeling surprised that you should like him so much.”
sortnounUS /sɔːrt/
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading My father has given his consent, and the time is fixed for Christmas, by a sort of compromise between the respective advocates for hurry and delay.
staringadjectiveUS /ˈsterɪŋ/
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading After staring a moment in mute surprise, she said,— “Well, Helen, I suppose I ought to congratulate you—and I _am_ glad to see you so happy; but I did not think you would take him; and I can’t help feeling surprised that you should like him so much.”
supposeverbUS /səˈpoʊz/
express a supposition
From this reading After staring a moment in mute surprise, she said,— “Well, Helen, I suppose I ought to congratulate you—and I _am_ glad to see you so happy; but I did not think you would take him; and I can’t help feeling surprised that you should like him so much.”
surprisenounUS /sərˈpraɪz/
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading After staring a moment in mute surprise, she said,— “Well, Helen, I suppose I ought to congratulate you—and I _am_ glad to see you so happy; but I did not think you would take him; and I can’t help feeling surprised that you should like him so much.”
surprisedadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzd/
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading After staring a moment in mute surprise, she said,— “Well, Helen, I suppose I ought to congratulate you—and I _am_ glad to see you so happy; but I did not think you would take him; and I can’t help feeling surprised that you should like him so much.”
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading After staring a moment in mute surprise, she said,— “Well, Helen, I suppose I ought to congratulate you—and I _am_ glad to see you so happy; but I did not think you would take him; and I can’t help feeling surprised that you should like him so much.”
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading When I told Milicent of my engagement, she rather provoked me by her manner of taking it.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Milicent Hargrave is to be one bridesmaid and Annabella Wilmot the other—not that I am particularly fond of the latter, but she is an intimate of the family, and I have not another friend.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading My father has given his consent, and the time is fixed for Christmas, by a sort of compromise between the respective advocates for hurry and delay.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading After staring a moment in mute surprise, she said,— “Well, Helen, I suppose I ought to congratulate you—and I _am_ glad to see you so happy; but I did not think you would take him; and I can’t help feeling surprised that you should like him so much.”
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading My father has given his consent, and the time is fixed for Christmas, by a sort of compromise between the respective advocates for hurry and delay.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Milicent Hargrave is to be one bridesmaid and Annabella Wilmot the other—not that I am particularly fond of the latter, but she is an intimate of the family, and I have not another friend.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading When I told Milicent of my engagement, she rather provoked me by her manner of taking it.
WelladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading After staring a moment in mute surprise, she said,— “Well, Helen, I suppose I ought to congratulate you—and I _am_ glad to see you so happy; but I did not think you would take him; and I can’t help feeling surprised that you should like him so much.”
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When I told Milicent of my engagement, she rather provoked me by her manner of taking it.
Wilmot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Milicent Hargrave is to be one bridesmaid and Annabella Wilmot the other—not that I am particularly fond of the latter, but she is an intimate of the family, and I have not another friend.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading After staring a moment in mute surprise, she said,— “Well, Helen, I suppose I ought to congratulate you—and I _am_ glad to see you so happy; but I did not think you would take him; and I can’t help feeling surprised that you should like him so much.”
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading After staring a moment in mute surprise, she said,— “Well, Helen, I suppose I ought to congratulate you—and I _am_ glad to see you so happy; but I did not think you would take him; and I can’t help feeling surprised that you should like him so much.”
