AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LATE VISITOR These rumors never reached the doctor.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When he first began to practise among the people of Warehold, and some garrulous old dame would seek to enrich his visit by tittle-tattle about her neighbors, she had never tried it a second time.
allowedverbUS /əˈlaʊd/
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading He was aware that Jane had laid herself open to criticism in bringing home a child about which she had made no explanation, but he never spoke of it nor allowed anyone to say so to him.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading When he first began to practise among the people of Warehold, and some garrulous old dame would seek to enrich his visit by tittle-tattle about her neighbors, she had never tried it a second time.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When he first began to practise among the people of Warehold, and some garrulous old dame would seek to enrich his visit by tittle-tattle about her neighbors, she had never tried it a second time.
Ann
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From this reading Doctor John of Barnegat either received the news in silence or answered it with some pleasantry; even Ann Gossaway held her peace whenever the doctor had to be called in to prescribe for her oversensitive throat.
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Doctor John of Barnegat either received the news in silence or answered it with some pleasantry; even Ann Gossaway held her peace whenever the doctor had to be called in to prescribe for her oversensitive throat.
anyonepronounUS /ˈeniwʌn/
any person at all
From this reading He was aware that Jane had laid herself open to criticism in bringing home a child about which she had made no explanation, but he never spoke of it nor allowed anyone to say so to him.
awareadjectiveUS /əˈwer/
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading He was aware that Jane had laid herself open to criticism in bringing home a child about which she had made no explanation, but he never spoke of it nor allowed anyone to say so to him.
Barnegat
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From this reading Doctor John of Barnegat either received the news in silence or answered it with some pleasantry; even Ann Gossaway held her peace whenever the doctor had to be called in to prescribe for her oversensitive throat.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Doctor John of Barnegat either received the news in silence or answered it with some pleasantry; even Ann Gossaway held her peace whenever the doctor had to be called in to prescribe for her oversensitive throat.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When he first began to practise among the people of Warehold, and some garrulous old dame would seek to enrich his visit by tittle-tattle about her neighbors, she had never tried it a second time.
bringingnounUS /ˈbrɪŋɪŋ/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading He was aware that Jane had laid herself open to criticism in bringing home a child about which she had made no explanation, but he never spoke of it nor allowed anyone to say so to him.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was aware that Jane had laid herself open to criticism in bringing home a child about which she had made no explanation, but he never spoke of it nor allowed anyone to say so to him.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When he first began to practise among the people of Warehold, and some garrulous old dame would seek to enrich his visit by tittle-tattle about her neighbors, she had never tried it a second time.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Doctor John of Barnegat either received the news in silence or answered it with some pleasantry; even Ann Gossaway held her peace whenever the doctor had to be called in to prescribe for her oversensitive throat.
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading He was aware that Jane had laid herself open to criticism in bringing home a child about which she had made no explanation, but he never spoke of it nor allowed anyone to say so to him.
criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading He was aware that Jane had laid herself open to criticism in bringing home a child about which she had made no explanation, but he never spoke of it nor allowed anyone to say so to him.
damenounUS /deɪm/
informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading When he first began to practise among the people of Warehold, and some garrulous old dame would seek to enrich his visit by tittle-tattle about her neighbors, she had never tried it a second time.
daredverbUS /derd/
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading No scandalmonger ever dared talk gossip to him.
doctornounUS /ˈdɑːktər/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading A LATE VISITOR These rumors never reached the doctor.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading Doctor John of Barnegat either received the news in silence or answered it with some pleasantry; even Ann Gossaway held her peace whenever the doctor had to be called in to prescribe for her oversensitive throat.
enrichverbUS /enˈrɪtʃ/
make better or improve in quality
From this reading When he first began to practise among the people of Warehold, and some garrulous old dame would seek to enrich his visit by tittle-tattle about her neighbors, she had never tried it a second time.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Doctor John of Barnegat either received the news in silence or answered it with some pleasantry; even Ann Gossaway held her peace whenever the doctor had to be called in to prescribe for her oversensitive throat.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading No scandalmonger ever dared talk gossip to him.
explanationnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃən/
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading He was aware that Jane had laid herself open to criticism in bringing home a child about which she had made no explanation, but he never spoke of it nor allowed anyone to say so to him.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When he first began to practise among the people of Warehold, and some garrulous old dame would seek to enrich his visit by tittle-tattle about her neighbors, she had never tried it a second time.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Doctor John of Barnegat either received the news in silence or answered it with some pleasantry; even Ann Gossaway held her peace whenever the doctor had to be called in to prescribe for her oversensitive throat.
garrulousadjectiveUS /ˈɡerələs/
full of trivial conversation
From this reading When he first began to practise among the people of Warehold, and some garrulous old dame would seek to enrich his visit by tittle-tattle about her neighbors, she had never tried it a second time.
Gossaway
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From this reading Doctor John of Barnegat either received the news in silence or answered it with some pleasantry; even Ann Gossaway held her peace whenever the doctor had to be called in to prescribe for her oversensitive throat.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading No scandalmonger ever dared talk gossip to him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When he first began to practise among the people of Warehold, and some garrulous old dame would seek to enrich his visit by tittle-tattle about her neighbors, she had never tried it a second time.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he first began to practise among the people of Warehold, and some garrulous old dame would seek to enrich his visit by tittle-tattle about her neighbors, she had never tried it a second time.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Doctor John of Barnegat either received the news in silence or answered it with some pleasantry; even Ann Gossaway held her peace whenever the doctor had to be called in to prescribe for her oversensitive throat.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When he first began to practise among the people of Warehold, and some garrulous old dame would seek to enrich his visit by tittle-tattle about her neighbors, she had never tried it a second time.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading He was aware that Jane had laid herself open to criticism in bringing home a child about which she had made no explanation, but he never spoke of it nor allowed anyone to say so to him.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading No scandalmonger ever dared talk gossip to him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When he first began to practise among the people of Warehold, and some garrulous old dame would seek to enrich his visit by tittle-tattle about her neighbors, she had never tried it a second time.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He was aware that Jane had laid herself open to criticism in bringing home a child about which she had made no explanation, but he never spoke of it nor allowed anyone to say so to him.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Doctor John of Barnegat either received the news in silence or answered it with some pleasantry; even Ann Gossaway held her peace whenever the doctor had to be called in to prescribe for her oversensitive throat.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When he first began to practise among the people of Warehold, and some garrulous old dame would seek to enrich his visit by tittle-tattle about her neighbors, she had never tried it a second time.
Jane
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was aware that Jane had laid herself open to criticism in bringing home a child about which she had made no explanation, but he never spoke of it nor allowed anyone to say so to him.
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Doctor John of Barnegat either received the news in silence or answered it with some pleasantry; even Ann Gossaway held her peace whenever the doctor had to be called in to prescribe for her oversensitive throat.
laidadjectiveUS /leɪd/
set down according to a plan
From this reading He was aware that Jane had laid herself open to criticism in bringing home a child about which she had made no explanation, but he never spoke of it nor allowed anyone to say so to him.
LATEadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading A LATE VISITOR These rumors never reached the doctor.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He was aware that Jane had laid herself open to criticism in bringing home a child about which she had made no explanation, but he never spoke of it nor allowed anyone to say so to him.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading When he first began to practise among the people of Warehold, and some garrulous old dame would seek to enrich his visit by tittle-tattle about her neighbors, she had never tried it a second time.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading A LATE VISITOR These rumors never reached the doctor.
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading Doctor John of Barnegat either received the news in silence or answered it with some pleasantry; even Ann Gossaway held her peace whenever the doctor had to be called in to prescribe for her oversensitive throat.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading No scandalmonger ever dared talk gossip to him.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He was aware that Jane had laid herself open to criticism in bringing home a child about which she had made no explanation, but he never spoke of it nor allowed anyone to say so to him.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When he first began to practise among the people of Warehold, and some garrulous old dame would seek to enrich his visit by tittle-tattle about her neighbors, she had never tried it a second time.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading When he first began to practise among the people of Warehold, and some garrulous old dame would seek to enrich his visit by tittle-tattle about her neighbors, she had never tried it a second time.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He was aware that Jane had laid herself open to criticism in bringing home a child about which she had made no explanation, but he never spoke of it nor allowed anyone to say so to him.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Doctor John of Barnegat either received the news in silence or answered it with some pleasantry; even Ann Gossaway held her peace whenever the doctor had to be called in to prescribe for her oversensitive throat.
oversensitiveadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈsensətɪv/
unduly sensitive or thin-skinned
From this reading Doctor John of Barnegat either received the news in silence or answered it with some pleasantry; even Ann Gossaway held her peace whenever the doctor had to be called in to prescribe for her oversensitive throat.
peacenounUS /piːs/
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Doctor John of Barnegat either received the news in silence or answered it with some pleasantry; even Ann Gossaway held her peace whenever the doctor had to be called in to prescribe for her oversensitive throat.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading When he first began to practise among the people of Warehold, and some garrulous old dame would seek to enrich his visit by tittle-tattle about her neighbors, she had never tried it a second time.
pleasantrynounUS /ˈplezəntri/
an agreeable or amusing remark
From this reading Doctor John of Barnegat either received the news in silence or answered it with some pleasantry; even Ann Gossaway held her peace whenever the doctor had to be called in to prescribe for her oversensitive throat.
practiseverbUS /ˈpræktɪs/
engage in a rehearsal
From this reading When he first began to practise among the people of Warehold, and some garrulous old dame would seek to enrich his visit by tittle-tattle about her neighbors, she had never tried it a second time.
prescribeverbUS /prəˈskraɪb/
issue commands or orders for
From this reading Doctor John of Barnegat either received the news in silence or answered it with some pleasantry; even Ann Gossaway held her peace whenever the doctor had to be called in to prescribe for her oversensitive throat.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading A LATE VISITOR These rumors never reached the doctor.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Doctor John of Barnegat either received the news in silence or answered it with some pleasantry; even Ann Gossaway held her peace whenever the doctor had to be called in to prescribe for her oversensitive throat.
rumorsnounUS /ˈruːmərz/
plural of “rumor” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading A LATE VISITOR These rumors never reached the doctor.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading He was aware that Jane had laid herself open to criticism in bringing home a child about which she had made no explanation, but he never spoke of it nor allowed anyone to say so to him.
scandalmongernoun
a person who spreads malicious gossip
From this reading No scandalmonger ever dared talk gossip to him.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading When he first began to practise among the people of Warehold, and some garrulous old dame would seek to enrich his visit by tittle-tattle about her neighbors, she had never tried it a second time.
seekverbUS /siːk/
try to get or reach
From this reading When he first began to practise among the people of Warehold, and some garrulous old dame would seek to enrich his visit by tittle-tattle about her neighbors, she had never tried it a second time.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he first began to practise among the people of Warehold, and some garrulous old dame would seek to enrich his visit by tittle-tattle about her neighbors, she had never tried it a second time.
silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Doctor John of Barnegat either received the news in silence or answered it with some pleasantry; even Ann Gossaway held her peace whenever the doctor had to be called in to prescribe for her oversensitive throat.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was aware that Jane had laid herself open to criticism in bringing home a child about which she had made no explanation, but he never spoke of it nor allowed anyone to say so to him.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading When he first began to practise among the people of Warehold, and some garrulous old dame would seek to enrich his visit by tittle-tattle about her neighbors, she had never tried it a second time.
spokenounUS /spoʊk/
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading He was aware that Jane had laid herself open to criticism in bringing home a child about which she had made no explanation, but he never spoke of it nor allowed anyone to say so to him.
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading No scandalmonger ever dared talk gossip to him.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was aware that Jane had laid herself open to criticism in bringing home a child about which she had made no explanation, but he never spoke of it nor allowed anyone to say so to him.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A LATE VISITOR These rumors never reached the doctor.
ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading A LATE VISITOR These rumors never reached the doctor.
throatnounUS /θroʊt/
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading Doctor John of Barnegat either received the news in silence or answered it with some pleasantry; even Ann Gossaway held her peace whenever the doctor had to be called in to prescribe for her oversensitive throat.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When he first began to practise among the people of Warehold, and some garrulous old dame would seek to enrich his visit by tittle-tattle about her neighbors, she had never tried it a second time.
tittle-tattlenoun
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading When he first began to practise among the people of Warehold, and some garrulous old dame would seek to enrich his visit by tittle-tattle about her neighbors, she had never tried it a second time.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No scandalmonger ever dared talk gossip to him.
triedadjectiveUS /traɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading When he first began to practise among the people of Warehold, and some garrulous old dame would seek to enrich his visit by tittle-tattle about her neighbors, she had never tried it a second time.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading When he first began to practise among the people of Warehold, and some garrulous old dame would seek to enrich his visit by tittle-tattle about her neighbors, she had never tried it a second time.
VISITORnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtər/
someone who visits
From this reading A LATE VISITOR These rumors never reached the doctor.
Warehold
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When he first began to practise among the people of Warehold, and some garrulous old dame would seek to enrich his visit by tittle-tattle about her neighbors, she had never tried it a second time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was aware that Jane had laid herself open to criticism in bringing home a child about which she had made no explanation, but he never spoke of it nor allowed anyone to say so to him.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When he first began to practise among the people of Warehold, and some garrulous old dame would seek to enrich his visit by tittle-tattle about her neighbors, she had never tried it a second time.
wheneverconjunctionUS /weˈnevər/
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Doctor John of Barnegat either received the news in silence or answered it with some pleasantry; even Ann Gossaway held her peace whenever the doctor had to be called in to prescribe for her oversensitive throat.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was aware that Jane had laid herself open to criticism in bringing home a child about which she had made no explanation, but he never spoke of it nor allowed anyone to say so to him.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Doctor John of Barnegat either received the news in silence or answered it with some pleasantry; even Ann Gossaway held her peace whenever the doctor had to be called in to prescribe for her oversensitive throat.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading When he first began to practise among the people of Warehold, and some garrulous old dame would seek to enrich his visit by tittle-tattle about her neighbors, she had never tried it a second time.
