adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Polly had made a great point of this, and he thought the reason was not far to seek; she still harboured jealousy of her cousin, and no doubt it would be delightful to make known, just how and when she herself saw fit, her triumph over Minnie.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It would have been so restful after all this excitement, for however he tried to grasp the facts, Mrs. Clover and Minnie still seemed remote from the world of wealth and titles; he could not change their names or see them in any other position than that which was familiar and natural.
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 It would have been so restful after all this excitement, for however he tried to grasp the facts, Mrs. Clover and Minnie still seemed remote from the world of wealth and titles; he could not change their names or see them in any other position than that which was familiar and natural.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading In talk with Polly he always rose to hilarious anticipations, partly the result of amorous fervour; but this mood did not survive their parting.
amorousadjectiveUS /ˈæmərəs/
inclined toward or displaying love
From this reading In talk with Polly he always rose to hilarious anticipations, partly the result of amorous fervour; but this mood did not survive their parting.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading So he kept away from Battersea Park Road, though often wishing to spend an evening there in the old way, with Mrs. Clover's bright face on one side of him and Minnie's modestly bent head on the other.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Polly had made a great point of this, and he thought the reason was not far to seek; she still harboured jealousy of her cousin, and no doubt it would be delightful to make known, just how and when she herself saw fit, her triumph over Minnie.
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading THE HUSBAND'S RETURN Gammon would gladly have answered in person Mrs. Clover's letter, but he had promised Polly that he would neither visit the china shop nor in any way communicate with her aunt.
anticipationsnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “anticipation” — an expectation
From this reading In talk with Polly he always rose to hilarious anticipations, partly the result of amorous fervour; but this mood did not survive their parting.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE HUSBAND'S RETURN Gammon would gladly have answered in person Mrs. Clover's letter, but he had promised Polly that he would neither visit the china shop nor in any way communicate with her aunt.
auntnounUS /ænt/
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading THE HUSBAND'S RETURN Gammon would gladly have answered in person Mrs. Clover's letter, but he had promised Polly that he would neither visit the china shop nor in any way communicate with her aunt.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading So he kept away from Battersea Park Road, though often wishing to spend an evening there in the old way, with Mrs. Clover's bright face on one side of him and Minnie's modestly bent head on the other.
Battersea
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From this reading So he kept away from Battersea Park Road, though often wishing to spend an evening there in the old way, with Mrs. Clover's bright face on one side of him and Minnie's modestly bent head on the other.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Polly had made a great point of this, and he thought the reason was not far to seek; she still harboured jealousy of her cousin, and no doubt it would be delightful to make known, just how and when she herself saw fit, her triumph over Minnie.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It would have been so restful after all this excitement, for however he tried to grasp the facts, Mrs. Clover and Minnie still seemed remote from the world of wealth and titles; he could not change their names or see them in any other position than that which was familiar and natural.
bentnounUS /bent/
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading So he kept away from Battersea Park Road, though often wishing to spend an evening there in the old way, with Mrs. Clover's bright face on one side of him and Minnie's modestly bent head on the other.
brightadjectiveUS /braɪt/
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading So he kept away from Battersea Park Road, though often wishing to spend an evening there in the old way, with Mrs. Clover's bright face on one side of him and Minnie's modestly bent head on the other.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE HUSBAND'S RETURN Gammon would gladly have answered in person Mrs. Clover's letter, but he had promised Polly that he would neither visit the china shop nor in any way communicate with her aunt.
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading It would have been so restful after all this excitement, for however he tried to grasp the facts, Mrs. Clover and Minnie still seemed remote from the world of wealth and titles; he could not change their names or see them in any other position than that which was familiar and natural.
chinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading THE HUSBAND'S RETURN Gammon would gladly have answered in person Mrs. Clover's letter, but he had promised Polly that he would neither visit the china shop nor in any way communicate with her aunt.
ClovernounUS /ˈkloʊvər/
a plant of the genus Trifolium
From this reading It would have been so restful after all this excitement, for however he tried to grasp the facts, Mrs. Clover and Minnie still seemed remote from the world of wealth and titles; he could not change their names or see them in any other position than that which was familiar and natural.
Clover's
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From this reading THE HUSBAND'S RETURN Gammon would gladly have answered in person Mrs. Clover's letter, but he had promised Polly that he would neither visit the china shop nor in any way communicate with her aunt.
communicateverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt/
transmit information
From this reading THE HUSBAND'S RETURN Gammon would gladly have answered in person Mrs. Clover's letter, but he had promised Polly that he would neither visit the china shop nor in any way communicate with her aunt.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It would have been so restful after all this excitement, for however he tried to grasp the facts, Mrs. Clover and Minnie still seemed remote from the world of wealth and titles; he could not change their names or see them in any other position than that which was familiar and natural.
cousinnounUS /ˈkʌzən/
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Polly had made a great point of this, and he thought the reason was not far to seek; she still harboured jealousy of her cousin, and no doubt it would be delightful to make known, just how and when she herself saw fit, her triumph over Minnie.
delightfuladjectiveUS /dɪˈlaɪtfəl/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading Polly had made a great point of this, and he thought the reason was not far to seek; she still harboured jealousy of her cousin, and no doubt it would be delightful to make known, just how and when she herself saw fit, her triumph over Minnie.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In talk with Polly he always rose to hilarious anticipations, partly the result of amorous fervour; but this mood did not survive their parting.
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Polly had made a great point of this, and he thought the reason was not far to seek; she still harboured jealousy of her cousin, and no doubt it would be delightful to make known, just how and when she herself saw fit, her triumph over Minnie.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading So he kept away from Battersea Park Road, though often wishing to spend an evening there in the old way, with Mrs. Clover's bright face on one side of him and Minnie's modestly bent head on the other.
excitementnounUS /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading It would have been so restful after all this excitement, for however he tried to grasp the facts, Mrs. Clover and Minnie still seemed remote from the world of wealth and titles; he could not change their names or see them in any other position than that which was familiar and natural.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading So he kept away from Battersea Park Road, though often wishing to spend an evening there in the old way, with Mrs. Clover's bright face on one side of him and Minnie's modestly bent head on the other.
factsnounUS /fækts/
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It would have been so restful after all this excitement, for however he tried to grasp the facts, Mrs. Clover and Minnie still seemed remote from the world of wealth and titles; he could not change their names or see them in any other position than that which was familiar and natural.
familiaradjectiveUS /fəˈmɪljər/
well known or easily recognized
From this reading It would have been so restful after all this excitement, for however he tried to grasp the facts, Mrs. Clover and Minnie still seemed remote from the world of wealth and titles; he could not change their names or see them in any other position than that which was familiar and natural.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Polly had made a great point of this, and he thought the reason was not far to seek; she still harboured jealousy of her cousin, and no doubt it would be delightful to make known, just how and when she herself saw fit, her triumph over Minnie.
fervournoun
the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up
From this reading In talk with Polly he always rose to hilarious anticipations, partly the result of amorous fervour; but this mood did not survive their parting.
fitverbUS /fɪt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Polly had made a great point of this, and he thought the reason was not far to seek; she still harboured jealousy of her cousin, and no doubt it would be delightful to make known, just how and when she herself saw fit, her triumph over Minnie.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It would have been so restful after all this excitement, for however he tried to grasp the facts, Mrs. Clover and Minnie still seemed remote from the world of wealth and titles; he could not change their names or see them in any other position than that which was familiar and natural.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading So he kept away from Battersea Park Road, though often wishing to spend an evening there in the old way, with Mrs. Clover's bright face on one side of him and Minnie's modestly bent head on the other.
GammonnounUS /ˈɡæmən/
meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked)
From this reading THE HUSBAND'S RETURN Gammon would gladly have answered in person Mrs. Clover's letter, but he had promised Polly that he would neither visit the china shop nor in any way communicate with her aunt.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading THE HUSBAND'S RETURN Gammon would gladly have answered in person Mrs. Clover's letter, but he had promised Polly that he would neither visit the china shop nor in any way communicate with her aunt.
graspverbUS /ɡræsp/
hold firmly
From this reading It would have been so restful after all this excitement, for however he tried to grasp the facts, Mrs. Clover and Minnie still seemed remote from the world of wealth and titles; he could not change their names or see them in any other position than that which was familiar and natural.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Polly had made a great point of this, and he thought the reason was not far to seek; she still harboured jealousy of her cousin, and no doubt it would be delightful to make known, just how and when she herself saw fit, her triumph over Minnie.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE HUSBAND'S RETURN Gammon would gladly have answered in person Mrs. Clover's letter, but he had promised Polly that he would neither visit the china shop nor in any way communicate with her aunt.
harboured
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From this reading Polly had made a great point of this, and he thought the reason was not far to seek; she still harboured jealousy of her cousin, and no doubt it would be delightful to make known, just how and when she herself saw fit, her triumph over Minnie.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE HUSBAND'S RETURN Gammon would gladly have answered in person Mrs. Clover's letter, but he had promised Polly that he would neither visit the china shop nor in any way communicate with her aunt.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE HUSBAND'S RETURN Gammon would gladly have answered in person Mrs. Clover's letter, but he had promised Polly that he would neither visit the china shop nor in any way communicate with her aunt.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading So he kept away from Battersea Park Road, though often wishing to spend an evening there in the old way, with Mrs. Clover's bright face on one side of him and Minnie's modestly bent head on the other.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE HUSBAND'S RETURN Gammon would gladly have answered in person Mrs. Clover's letter, but he had promised Polly that he would neither visit the china shop nor in any way communicate with her aunt.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Polly had made a great point of this, and he thought the reason was not far to seek; she still harboured jealousy of her cousin, and no doubt it would be delightful to make known, just how and when she herself saw fit, her triumph over Minnie.
hilariousadjectiveUS /hɪˈleriəs/
marked by or causing boisterous merriment or convulsive laughter
From this reading In talk with Polly he always rose to hilarious anticipations, partly the result of amorous fervour; but this mood did not survive their parting.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading So he kept away from Battersea Park Road, though often wishing to spend an evening there in the old way, with Mrs. Clover's bright face on one side of him and Minnie's modestly bent head on the other.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Polly had made a great point of this, and he thought the reason was not far to seek; she still harboured jealousy of her cousin, and no doubt it would be delightful to make known, just how and when she herself saw fit, her triumph over Minnie.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It would have been so restful after all this excitement, for however he tried to grasp the facts, Mrs. Clover and Minnie still seemed remote from the world of wealth and titles; he could not change their names or see them in any other position than that which was familiar and natural.
HUSBAND'SnounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading THE HUSBAND'S RETURN Gammon would gladly have answered in person Mrs. Clover's letter, but he had promised Polly that he would neither visit the china shop nor in any way communicate with her aunt.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE HUSBAND'S RETURN Gammon would gladly have answered in person Mrs. Clover's letter, but he had promised Polly that he would neither visit the china shop nor in any way communicate with her aunt.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Polly had made a great point of this, and he thought the reason was not far to seek; she still harboured jealousy of her cousin, and no doubt it would be delightful to make known, just how and when she herself saw fit, her triumph over Minnie.
jealousynounUS /ˈdʒeləsi/
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading Polly had made a great point of this, and he thought the reason was not far to seek; she still harboured jealousy of her cousin, and no doubt it would be delightful to make known, just how and when she herself saw fit, her triumph over Minnie.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Polly had made a great point of this, and he thought the reason was not far to seek; she still harboured jealousy of her cousin, and no doubt it would be delightful to make known, just how and when she herself saw fit, her triumph over Minnie.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading So he kept away from Battersea Park Road, though often wishing to spend an evening there in the old way, with Mrs. Clover's bright face on one side of him and Minnie's modestly bent head on the other.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Polly had made a great point of this, and he thought the reason was not far to seek; she still harboured jealousy of her cousin, and no doubt it would be delightful to make known, just how and when she herself saw fit, her triumph over Minnie.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading THE HUSBAND'S RETURN Gammon would gladly have answered in person Mrs. Clover's letter, but he had promised Polly that he would neither visit the china shop nor in any way communicate with her aunt.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Polly had made a great point of this, and he thought the reason was not far to seek; she still harboured jealousy of her cousin, and no doubt it would be delightful to make known, just how and when she herself saw fit, her triumph over Minnie.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading Polly had made a great point of this, and he thought the reason was not far to seek; she still harboured jealousy of her cousin, and no doubt it would be delightful to make known, just how and when she herself saw fit, her triumph over Minnie.
Minnie
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From this reading Polly had made a great point of this, and he thought the reason was not far to seek; she still harboured jealousy of her cousin, and no doubt it would be delightful to make known, just how and when she herself saw fit, her triumph over Minnie.
Minnie's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So he kept away from Battersea Park Road, though often wishing to spend an evening there in the old way, with Mrs. Clover's bright face on one side of him and Minnie's modestly bent head on the other.
modestlyadverbUS /ˈmɑːdəstli/
with modesty; in a modest manner
From this reading So he kept away from Battersea Park Road, though often wishing to spend an evening there in the old way, with Mrs. Clover's bright face on one side of him and Minnie's modestly bent head on the other.
moodnounUS /muːd/
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading In talk with Polly he always rose to hilarious anticipations, partly the result of amorous fervour; but this mood did not survive their parting.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE HUSBAND'S RETURN Gammon would gladly have answered in person Mrs. Clover's letter, but he had promised Polly that he would neither visit the china shop nor in any way communicate with her aunt.
namesnounUS /neɪmz/
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading It would have been so restful after all this excitement, for however he tried to grasp the facts, Mrs. Clover and Minnie still seemed remote from the world of wealth and titles; he could not change their names or see them in any other position than that which was familiar and natural.
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading It would have been so restful after all this excitement, for however he tried to grasp the facts, Mrs. Clover and Minnie still seemed remote from the world of wealth and titles; he could not change their names or see them in any other position than that which was familiar and natural.
neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading THE HUSBAND'S RETURN Gammon would gladly have answered in person Mrs. Clover's letter, but he had promised Polly that he would neither visit the china shop nor in any way communicate with her aunt.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Polly had made a great point of this, and he thought the reason was not far to seek; she still harboured jealousy of her cousin, and no doubt it would be delightful to make known, just how and when she herself saw fit, her triumph over Minnie.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading THE HUSBAND'S RETURN Gammon would gladly have answered in person Mrs. Clover's letter, but he had promised Polly that he would neither visit the china shop nor in any way communicate with her aunt.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Polly had made a great point of this, and he thought the reason was not far to seek; she still harboured jealousy of her cousin, and no doubt it would be delightful to make known, just how and when she herself saw fit, her triumph over Minnie.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Polly had made a great point of this, and he thought the reason was not far to seek; she still harboured jealousy of her cousin, and no doubt it would be delightful to make known, just how and when she herself saw fit, her triumph over Minnie.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading So he kept away from Battersea Park Road, though often wishing to spend an evening there in the old way, with Mrs. Clover's bright face on one side of him and Minnie's modestly bent head on the other.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading So he kept away from Battersea Park Road, though often wishing to spend an evening there in the old way, with Mrs. Clover's bright face on one side of him and Minnie's modestly bent head on the other.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So he kept away from Battersea Park Road, though often wishing to spend an evening there in the old way, with Mrs. Clover's bright face on one side of him and Minnie's modestly bent head on the other.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading So he kept away from Battersea Park Road, though often wishing to spend an evening there in the old way, with Mrs. Clover's bright face on one side of him and Minnie's modestly bent head on the other.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It would have been so restful after all this excitement, for however he tried to grasp the facts, Mrs. Clover and Minnie still seemed remote from the world of wealth and titles; he could not change their names or see them in any other position than that which was familiar and natural.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading So he kept away from Battersea Park Road, though often wishing to spend an evening there in the old way, with Mrs. Clover's bright face on one side of him and Minnie's modestly bent head on the other.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Polly had made a great point of this, and he thought the reason was not far to seek; she still harboured jealousy of her cousin, and no doubt it would be delightful to make known, just how and when she herself saw fit, her triumph over Minnie.
ParknounUS /pɑːrk/
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading So he kept away from Battersea Park Road, though often wishing to spend an evening there in the old way, with Mrs. Clover's bright face on one side of him and Minnie's modestly bent head on the other.
partingnounUS /ˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
the act of departing politely
From this reading In talk with Polly he always rose to hilarious anticipations, partly the result of amorous fervour; but this mood did not survive their parting.
partlyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrtli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading In talk with Polly he always rose to hilarious anticipations, partly the result of amorous fervour; but this mood did not survive their parting.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading THE HUSBAND'S RETURN Gammon would gladly have answered in person Mrs. Clover's letter, but he had promised Polly that he would neither visit the china shop nor in any way communicate with her aunt.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Polly had made a great point of this, and he thought the reason was not far to seek; she still harboured jealousy of her cousin, and no doubt it would be delightful to make known, just how and when she herself saw fit, her triumph over Minnie.
Polly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE HUSBAND'S RETURN Gammon would gladly have answered in person Mrs. Clover's letter, but he had promised Polly that he would neither visit the china shop nor in any way communicate with her aunt.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading It would have been so restful after all this excitement, for however he tried to grasp the facts, Mrs. Clover and Minnie still seemed remote from the world of wealth and titles; he could not change their names or see them in any other position than that which was familiar and natural.
promisedverbUS /ˈprɑːməst/
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading THE HUSBAND'S RETURN Gammon would gladly have answered in person Mrs. Clover's letter, but he had promised Polly that he would neither visit the china shop nor in any way communicate with her aunt.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Polly had made a great point of this, and he thought the reason was not far to seek; she still harboured jealousy of her cousin, and no doubt it would be delightful to make known, just how and when she herself saw fit, her triumph over Minnie.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading It would have been so restful after all this excitement, for however he tried to grasp the facts, Mrs. Clover and Minnie still seemed remote from the world of wealth and titles; he could not change their names or see them in any other position than that which was familiar and natural.
restfuladjectiveUS /ˈrestfəl/
affording physical or mental rest
From this reading It would have been so restful after all this excitement, for however he tried to grasp the facts, Mrs. Clover and Minnie still seemed remote from the world of wealth and titles; he could not change their names or see them in any other position than that which was familiar and natural.
resultnounUS /rɪˈzʌlt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading In talk with Polly he always rose to hilarious anticipations, partly the result of amorous fervour; but this mood did not survive their parting.
RETURNverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE HUSBAND'S RETURN Gammon would gladly have answered in person Mrs. Clover's letter, but he had promised Polly that he would neither visit the china shop nor in any way communicate with her aunt.
RoadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading So he kept away from Battersea Park Road, though often wishing to spend an evening there in the old way, with Mrs. Clover's bright face on one side of him and Minnie's modestly bent head on the other.
rosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading In talk with Polly he always rose to hilarious anticipations, partly the result of amorous fervour; but this mood did not survive their parting.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading Polly had made a great point of this, and he thought the reason was not far to seek; she still harboured jealousy of her cousin, and no doubt it would be delightful to make known, just how and when she herself saw fit, her triumph over Minnie.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It would have been so restful after all this excitement, for however he tried to grasp the facts, Mrs. Clover and Minnie still seemed remote from the world of wealth and titles; he could not change their names or see them in any other position than that which was familiar and natural.
seekverbUS /siːk/
try to get or reach
From this reading Polly had made a great point of this, and he thought the reason was not far to seek; she still harboured jealousy of her cousin, and no doubt it would be delightful to make known, just how and when she herself saw fit, her triumph over Minnie.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It would have been so restful after all this excitement, for however he tried to grasp the facts, Mrs. Clover and Minnie still seemed remote from the world of wealth and titles; he could not change their names or see them in any other position than that which was familiar and natural.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Polly had made a great point of this, and he thought the reason was not far to seek; she still harboured jealousy of her cousin, and no doubt it would be delightful to make known, just how and when she herself saw fit, her triumph over Minnie.
shopverbUS /ʃɑːp/
do one's shopping
From this reading THE HUSBAND'S RETURN Gammon would gladly have answered in person Mrs. Clover's letter, but he had promised Polly that he would neither visit the china shop nor in any way communicate with her aunt.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading So he kept away from Battersea Park Road, though often wishing to spend an evening there in the old way, with Mrs. Clover's bright face on one side of him and Minnie's modestly bent head on the other.
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So he kept away from Battersea Park Road, though often wishing to spend an evening there in the old way, with Mrs. Clover's bright face on one side of him and Minnie's modestly bent head on the other.
spendverbUS /spend/
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading So he kept away from Battersea Park Road, though often wishing to spend an evening there in the old way, with Mrs. Clover's bright face on one side of him and Minnie's modestly bent head on the other.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Polly had made a great point of this, and he thought the reason was not far to seek; she still harboured jealousy of her cousin, and no doubt it would be delightful to make known, just how and when she herself saw fit, her triumph over Minnie.
surviveverbUS /sərˈvaɪv/
continue to live and avoid dying
From this reading In talk with Polly he always rose to hilarious anticipations, partly the result of amorous fervour; but this mood did not survive their parting.
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading In talk with Polly he always rose to hilarious anticipations, partly the result of amorous fervour; but this mood did not survive their parting.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It would have been so restful after all this excitement, for however he tried to grasp the facts, Mrs. Clover and Minnie still seemed remote from the world of wealth and titles; he could not change their names or see them in any other position than that which was familiar and natural.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE HUSBAND'S RETURN Gammon would gladly have answered in person Mrs. Clover's letter, but he had promised Polly that he would neither visit the china shop nor in any way communicate with her aunt.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HUSBAND'S RETURN Gammon would gladly have answered in person Mrs. Clover's letter, but he had promised Polly that he would neither visit the china shop nor in any way communicate with her aunt.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It would have been so restful after all this excitement, for however he tried to grasp the facts, Mrs. Clover and Minnie still seemed remote from the world of wealth and titles; he could not change their names or see them in any other position than that which was familiar and natural.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It would have been so restful after all this excitement, for however he tried to grasp the facts, Mrs. Clover and Minnie still seemed remote from the world of wealth and titles; he could not change their names or see them in any other position than that which was familiar and natural.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading So he kept away from Battersea Park Road, though often wishing to spend an evening there in the old way, with Mrs. Clover's bright face on one side of him and Minnie's modestly bent head on the other.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Polly had made a great point of this, and he thought the reason was not far to seek; she still harboured jealousy of her cousin, and no doubt it would be delightful to make known, just how and when she herself saw fit, her triumph over Minnie.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading So he kept away from Battersea Park Road, though often wishing to spend an evening there in the old way, with Mrs. Clover's bright face on one side of him and Minnie's modestly bent head on the other.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Polly had made a great point of this, and he thought the reason was not far to seek; she still harboured jealousy of her cousin, and no doubt it would be delightful to make known, just how and when she herself saw fit, her triumph over Minnie.
titlesnounUS /ˈtaɪtəlz/
plural of “title” — a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading It would have been so restful after all this excitement, for however he tried to grasp the facts, Mrs. Clover and Minnie still seemed remote from the world of wealth and titles; he could not change their names or see them in any other position than that which was familiar and natural.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Polly had made a great point of this, and he thought the reason was not far to seek; she still harboured jealousy of her cousin, and no doubt it would be delightful to make known, just how and when she herself saw fit, her triumph over Minnie.
triedadjectiveUS /traɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading It would have been so restful after all this excitement, for however he tried to grasp the facts, Mrs. Clover and Minnie still seemed remote from the world of wealth and titles; he could not change their names or see them in any other position than that which was familiar and natural.
triumphnounUS /ˈtraɪəmf/
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Polly had made a great point of this, and he thought the reason was not far to seek; she still harboured jealousy of her cousin, and no doubt it would be delightful to make known, just how and when she herself saw fit, her triumph over Minnie.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading THE HUSBAND'S RETURN Gammon would gladly have answered in person Mrs. Clover's letter, but he had promised Polly that he would neither visit the china shop nor in any way communicate with her aunt.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Polly had made a great point of this, and he thought the reason was not far to seek; she still harboured jealousy of her cousin, and no doubt it would be delightful to make known, just how and when she herself saw fit, her triumph over Minnie.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE HUSBAND'S RETURN Gammon would gladly have answered in person Mrs. Clover's letter, but he had promised Polly that he would neither visit the china shop nor in any way communicate with her aunt.
wealthnounUS /welθ/
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading It would have been so restful after all this excitement, for however he tried to grasp the facts, Mrs. Clover and Minnie still seemed remote from the world of wealth and titles; he could not change their names or see them in any other position than that which was familiar and natural.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Polly had made a great point of this, and he thought the reason was not far to seek; she still harboured jealousy of her cousin, and no doubt it would be delightful to make known, just how and when she herself saw fit, her triumph over Minnie.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It would have been so restful after all this excitement, for however he tried to grasp the facts, Mrs. Clover and Minnie still seemed remote from the world of wealth and titles; he could not change their names or see them in any other position than that which was familiar and natural.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading So he kept away from Battersea Park Road, though often wishing to spend an evening there in the old way, with Mrs. Clover's bright face on one side of him and Minnie's modestly bent head on the other.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE HUSBAND'S RETURN Gammon would gladly have answered in person Mrs. Clover's letter, but he had promised Polly that he would neither visit the china shop nor in any way communicate with her aunt.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It would have been so restful after all this excitement, for however he tried to grasp the facts, Mrs. Clover and Minnie still seemed remote from the world of wealth and titles; he could not change their names or see them in any other position than that which was familiar and natural.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE HUSBAND'S RETURN Gammon would gladly have answered in person Mrs. Clover's letter, but he had promised Polly that he would neither visit the china shop nor in any way communicate with her aunt.
