adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Deeper import have these trifles Than we think or care to know: In the air a feather floating, Tells from whence the breezes blow.--REV.
absencenounUS /ˈæbsəns/
the state of being absent
From this reading The weeks of his absence had been very sore ones to Averil, while she commenced the round of duties that were a heavy burthen for one so young, and became, instead of the petted favourite, the responsible head of the house.
acceptverbUS /ækˈsept/
consider or hold as true
From this reading She was willing and glad to accept the care of her little sisters--docile bright children--who were pleased to return to the orderly habits so long interrupted, and were so intelligent, that her task of teaching was a pleasant one; and almost motherly love towards them grew up as she felt their dependence on her, and enjoyed their caresses.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Deeper import have these trifles Than we think or care to know: In the air a feather floating, Tells from whence the breezes blow.--REV.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She was willing and glad to accept the care of her little sisters--docile bright children--who were pleased to return to the orderly habits so long interrupted, and were so intelligent, that her task of teaching was a pleasant one; and almost motherly love towards them grew up as she felt their dependence on her, and enjoyed their caresses.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The weeks of his absence had been very sore ones to Averil, while she commenced the round of duties that were a heavy burthen for one so young, and became, instead of the petted favourite, the responsible head of the house.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was willing and glad to accept the care of her little sisters--docile bright children--who were pleased to return to the orderly habits so long interrupted, and were so intelligent, that her task of teaching was a pleasant one; and almost motherly love towards them grew up as she felt their dependence on her, and enjoyed their caresses.
Averil
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From this reading The weeks of his absence had been very sore ones to Averil, while she commenced the round of duties that were a heavy burthen for one so young, and became, instead of the petted favourite, the responsible head of the house.
Bankside
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From this reading G. MONSELL The first brightening of the orphaned house of Bankside had been in Leonard's return.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The weeks of his absence had been very sore ones to Averil, while she commenced the round of duties that were a heavy burthen for one so young, and became, instead of the petted favourite, the responsible head of the house.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading G. MONSELL The first brightening of the orphaned house of Bankside had been in Leonard's return.
blowverbUS /bloʊ/
exhale hard
From this reading Deeper import have these trifles Than we think or care to know: In the air a feather floating, Tells from whence the breezes blow.--REV.
breezesnounUS /ˈbriːzɪz/
plural of “breeze” — a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading Deeper import have these trifles Than we think or care to know: In the air a feather floating, Tells from whence the breezes blow.--REV.
brightadjectiveUS /braɪt/
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading She was willing and glad to accept the care of her little sisters--docile bright children--who were pleased to return to the orderly habits so long interrupted, and were so intelligent, that her task of teaching was a pleasant one; and almost motherly love towards them grew up as she felt their dependence on her, and enjoyed their caresses.
brighteningverbUS /ˈbraɪtənɪŋ/
-ing form of “brighten” — make more cheerful through the use of color
From this reading G. MONSELL The first brightening of the orphaned house of Bankside had been in Leonard's return.
brimnounUS /brɪm/
the top edge of a vessel or other container
From this reading Little specks of daily trouble-- Petty grievance, petty strife-- Filling up with drops incessant To the brim the cup of life.
burthennoun
a variant of “burden”
From this reading The weeks of his absence had been very sore ones to Averil, while she commenced the round of duties that were a heavy burthen for one so young, and became, instead of the petted favourite, the responsible head of the house.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Deeper import have these trifles Than we think or care to know: In the air a feather floating, Tells from whence the breezes blow.--REV.
caressesnounUS /kərˈesɪz/
plural of “caress” — a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it)
From this reading She was willing and glad to accept the care of her little sisters--docile bright children--who were pleased to return to the orderly habits so long interrupted, and were so intelligent, that her task of teaching was a pleasant one; and almost motherly love towards them grew up as she felt their dependence on her, and enjoyed their caresses.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading She was willing and glad to accept the care of her little sisters--docile bright children--who were pleased to return to the orderly habits so long interrupted, and were so intelligent, that her task of teaching was a pleasant one; and almost motherly love towards them grew up as she felt their dependence on her, and enjoyed their caresses.
commencedverbUS /kəˈmenst/
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The weeks of his absence had been very sore ones to Averil, while she commenced the round of duties that were a heavy burthen for one so young, and became, instead of the petted favourite, the responsible head of the house.
cupnounUS /kʌp/
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading Little specks of daily trouble-- Petty grievance, petty strife-- Filling up with drops incessant To the brim the cup of life.
dailyadverbUS /ˈdeɪli/
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Little specks of daily trouble-- Petty grievance, petty strife-- Filling up with drops incessant To the brim the cup of life.
DeeperadverbUS /ˈdiːpər/
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Deeper import have these trifles Than we think or care to know: In the air a feather floating, Tells from whence the breezes blow.--REV.
dependencenounUS /dɪˈpendəns/
the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else
From this reading She was willing and glad to accept the care of her little sisters--docile bright children--who were pleased to return to the orderly habits so long interrupted, and were so intelligent, that her task of teaching was a pleasant one; and almost motherly love towards them grew up as she felt their dependence on her, and enjoyed their caresses.
docileadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːsəl/
willing to be taught or led or supervised or directed
From this reading She was willing and glad to accept the care of her little sisters--docile bright children--who were pleased to return to the orderly habits so long interrupted, and were so intelligent, that her task of teaching was a pleasant one; and almost motherly love towards them grew up as she felt their dependence on her, and enjoyed their caresses.
dropsnounUS /drɑːps/
plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small
From this reading Little specks of daily trouble-- Petty grievance, petty strife-- Filling up with drops incessant To the brim the cup of life.
dutiesnounUS /ˈduːtiz/
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The weeks of his absence had been very sore ones to Averil, while she commenced the round of duties that were a heavy burthen for one so young, and became, instead of the petted favourite, the responsible head of the house.
enjoyedverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪd/
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading She was willing and glad to accept the care of her little sisters--docile bright children--who were pleased to return to the orderly habits so long interrupted, and were so intelligent, that her task of teaching was a pleasant one; and almost motherly love towards them grew up as she felt their dependence on her, and enjoyed their caresses.
favouritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading The weeks of his absence had been very sore ones to Averil, while she commenced the round of duties that were a heavy burthen for one so young, and became, instead of the petted favourite, the responsible head of the house.
featherverbUS /ˈfeðər/
join tongue and groove, in carpentry
From this reading Deeper import have these trifles Than we think or care to know: In the air a feather floating, Tells from whence the breezes blow.--REV.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She was willing and glad to accept the care of her little sisters--docile bright children--who were pleased to return to the orderly habits so long interrupted, and were so intelligent, that her task of teaching was a pleasant one; and almost motherly love towards them grew up as she felt their dependence on her, and enjoyed their caresses.
FillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading Little specks of daily trouble-- Petty grievance, petty strife-- Filling up with drops incessant To the brim the cup of life.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading G. MONSELL The first brightening of the orphaned house of Bankside had been in Leonard's return.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading Deeper import have these trifles Than we think or care to know: In the air a feather floating, Tells from whence the breezes blow.--REV.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The weeks of his absence had been very sore ones to Averil, while she commenced the round of duties that were a heavy burthen for one so young, and became, instead of the petted favourite, the responsible head of the house.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Deeper import have these trifles Than we think or care to know: In the air a feather floating, Tells from whence the breezes blow.--REV.
GnounUS /dʒiː/
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading G. MONSELL The first brightening of the orphaned house of Bankside had been in Leonard's return.
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading She was willing and glad to accept the care of her little sisters--docile bright children--who were pleased to return to the orderly habits so long interrupted, and were so intelligent, that her task of teaching was a pleasant one; and almost motherly love towards them grew up as she felt their dependence on her, and enjoyed their caresses.
grewverbUS /ɡruː/
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading She was willing and glad to accept the care of her little sisters--docile bright children--who were pleased to return to the orderly habits so long interrupted, and were so intelligent, that her task of teaching was a pleasant one; and almost motherly love towards them grew up as she felt their dependence on her, and enjoyed their caresses.
grievancenounUS /ˈɡriːvəns/
a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
From this reading Little specks of daily trouble-- Petty grievance, petty strife-- Filling up with drops incessant To the brim the cup of life.
habitsnounUS /ˈhæbəts/
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading She was willing and glad to accept the care of her little sisters--docile bright children--who were pleased to return to the orderly habits so long interrupted, and were so intelligent, that her task of teaching was a pleasant one; and almost motherly love towards them grew up as she felt their dependence on her, and enjoyed their caresses.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading G. MONSELL The first brightening of the orphaned house of Bankside had been in Leonard's return.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Deeper import have these trifles Than we think or care to know: In the air a feather floating, Tells from whence the breezes blow.--REV.
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 The weeks of his absence had been very sore ones to Averil, while she commenced the round of duties that were a heavy burthen for one so young, and became, instead of the petted favourite, the responsible head of the house.
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The weeks of his absence had been very sore ones to Averil, while she commenced the round of duties that were a heavy burthen for one so young, and became, instead of the petted favourite, the responsible head of the house.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was willing and glad to accept the care of her little sisters--docile bright children--who were pleased to return to the orderly habits so long interrupted, and were so intelligent, that her task of teaching was a pleasant one; and almost motherly love towards them grew up as she felt their dependence on her, and enjoyed their caresses.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The weeks of his absence had been very sore ones to Averil, while she commenced the round of duties that were a heavy burthen for one so young, and became, instead of the petted favourite, the responsible head of the house.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading G. MONSELL The first brightening of the orphaned house of Bankside had been in Leonard's return.
importnounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrt/
commodities (goods or services) bought from a foreign country
From this reading Deeper import have these trifles Than we think or care to know: In the air a feather floating, Tells from whence the breezes blow.--REV.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Deeper import have these trifles Than we think or care to know: In the air a feather floating, Tells from whence the breezes blow.--REV.
incessantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsesənt/
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
From this reading Little specks of daily trouble-- Petty grievance, petty strife-- Filling up with drops incessant To the brim the cup of life.
insteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading The weeks of his absence had been very sore ones to Averil, while she commenced the round of duties that were a heavy burthen for one so young, and became, instead of the petted favourite, the responsible head of the house.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading She was willing and glad to accept the care of her little sisters--docile bright children--who were pleased to return to the orderly habits so long interrupted, and were so intelligent, that her task of teaching was a pleasant one; and almost motherly love towards them grew up as she felt their dependence on her, and enjoyed their caresses.
interruptedadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈʌptɪd/
discontinued temporarily
From this reading She was willing and glad to accept the care of her little sisters--docile bright children--who were pleased to return to the orderly habits so long interrupted, and were so intelligent, that her task of teaching was a pleasant one; and almost motherly love towards them grew up as she felt their dependence on her, and enjoyed their caresses.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Deeper import have these trifles Than we think or care to know: In the air a feather floating, Tells from whence the breezes blow.--REV.
Leonard'snounUS /ˈlenərdz/
possessive form of “leonard” — United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)
From this reading G. MONSELL The first brightening of the orphaned house of Bankside had been in Leonard's return.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Little specks of daily trouble-- Petty grievance, petty strife-- Filling up with drops incessant To the brim the cup of life.
LittleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little specks of daily trouble-- Petty grievance, petty strife-- Filling up with drops incessant To the brim the cup of life.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading She was willing and glad to accept the care of her little sisters--docile bright children--who were pleased to return to the orderly habits so long interrupted, and were so intelligent, that her task of teaching was a pleasant one; and almost motherly love towards them grew up as she felt their dependence on her, and enjoyed their caresses.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading She was willing and glad to accept the care of her little sisters--docile bright children--who were pleased to return to the orderly habits so long interrupted, and were so intelligent, that her task of teaching was a pleasant one; and almost motherly love towards them grew up as she felt their dependence on her, and enjoyed their caresses.
MONSELL
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading G. MONSELL The first brightening of the orphaned house of Bankside had been in Leonard's return.
motherlyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌðərli/
befitting a mother; warm and nurturing
From this reading She was willing and glad to accept the care of her little sisters--docile bright children--who were pleased to return to the orderly habits so long interrupted, and were so intelligent, that her task of teaching was a pleasant one; and almost motherly love towards them grew up as she felt their dependence on her, and enjoyed their caresses.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Little specks of daily trouble-- Petty grievance, petty strife-- Filling up with drops incessant To the brim the cup of life.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She was willing and glad to accept the care of her little sisters--docile bright children--who were pleased to return to the orderly habits so long interrupted, and were so intelligent, that her task of teaching was a pleasant one; and almost motherly love towards them grew up as she felt their dependence on her, and enjoyed their caresses.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The weeks of his absence had been very sore ones to Averil, while she commenced the round of duties that were a heavy burthen for one so young, and became, instead of the petted favourite, the responsible head of the house.
onesnounUS /wʌnz/
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The weeks of his absence had been very sore ones to Averil, while she commenced the round of duties that were a heavy burthen for one so young, and became, instead of the petted favourite, the responsible head of the house.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Deeper import have these trifles Than we think or care to know: In the air a feather floating, Tells from whence the breezes blow.--REV.
orderlynounUS /ˈɔːrdərli/
a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer
From this reading She was willing and glad to accept the care of her little sisters--docile bright children--who were pleased to return to the orderly habits so long interrupted, and were so intelligent, that her task of teaching was a pleasant one; and almost motherly love towards them grew up as she felt their dependence on her, and enjoyed their caresses.
orphanedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrfənd/
deprived of parents by death or desertion
From this reading G. MONSELL The first brightening of the orphaned house of Bankside had been in Leonard's return.
pettedverbUS /ˈpetɪd/
inflected form of “pet” — stroke or caress gently
From this reading The weeks of his absence had been very sore ones to Averil, while she commenced the round of duties that were a heavy burthen for one so young, and became, instead of the petted favourite, the responsible head of the house.
PettyadjectiveUS /ˈpetiː/
inferior in rank or status
From this reading Little specks of daily trouble-- Petty grievance, petty strife-- Filling up with drops incessant To the brim the cup of life.
pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading She was willing and glad to accept the care of her little sisters--docile bright children--who were pleased to return to the orderly habits so long interrupted, and were so intelligent, that her task of teaching was a pleasant one; and almost motherly love towards them grew up as she felt their dependence on her, and enjoyed their caresses.
pleasedadjectiveUS /pliːzd/
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading She was willing and glad to accept the care of her little sisters--docile bright children--who were pleased to return to the orderly habits so long interrupted, and were so intelligent, that her task of teaching was a pleasant one; and almost motherly love towards them grew up as she felt their dependence on her, and enjoyed their caresses.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading The weeks of his absence had been very sore ones to Averil, while she commenced the round of duties that were a heavy burthen for one so young, and became, instead of the petted favourite, the responsible head of the house.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading G. MONSELL The first brightening of the orphaned house of Bankside had been in Leonard's return.
REVverbUS /rev/
increase the number of rotations per minute
From this reading Deeper import have these trifles Than we think or care to know: In the air a feather floating, Tells from whence the breezes blow.--REV.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The weeks of his absence had been very sore ones to Averil, while she commenced the round of duties that were a heavy burthen for one so young, and became, instead of the petted favourite, the responsible head of the house.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The weeks of his absence had been very sore ones to Averil, while she commenced the round of duties that were a heavy burthen for one so young, and became, instead of the petted favourite, the responsible head of the house.
sistersnounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading She was willing and glad to accept the care of her little sisters--docile bright children--who were pleased to return to the orderly habits so long interrupted, and were so intelligent, that her task of teaching was a pleasant one; and almost motherly love towards them grew up as she felt their dependence on her, and enjoyed their caresses.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The weeks of his absence had been very sore ones to Averil, while she commenced the round of duties that were a heavy burthen for one so young, and became, instead of the petted favourite, the responsible head of the house.
soreadjectiveUS /sɔːr/
hurting
From this reading The weeks of his absence had been very sore ones to Averil, while she commenced the round of duties that were a heavy burthen for one so young, and became, instead of the petted favourite, the responsible head of the house.
specksnounUS /speks/
plural of “speck” — a very small spot
From this reading Little specks of daily trouble-- Petty grievance, petty strife-- Filling up with drops incessant To the brim the cup of life.
strifenounUS /straɪf/
lack of agreement or harmony
From this reading Little specks of daily trouble-- Petty grievance, petty strife-- Filling up with drops incessant To the brim the cup of life.
tasknounUS /tæsk/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading She was willing and glad to accept the care of her little sisters--docile bright children--who were pleased to return to the orderly habits so long interrupted, and were so intelligent, that her task of teaching was a pleasant one; and almost motherly love towards them grew up as she felt their dependence on her, and enjoyed their caresses.
teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading She was willing and glad to accept the care of her little sisters--docile bright children--who were pleased to return to the orderly habits so long interrupted, and were so intelligent, that her task of teaching was a pleasant one; and almost motherly love towards them grew up as she felt their dependence on her, and enjoyed their caresses.
TellsnounUS /telz/
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading Deeper import have these trifles Than we think or care to know: In the air a feather floating, Tells from whence the breezes blow.--REV.
ThanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Deeper import have these trifles Than we think or care to know: In the air a feather floating, Tells from whence the breezes blow.--REV.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The weeks of his absence had been very sore ones to Averil, while she commenced the round of duties that were a heavy burthen for one so young, and became, instead of the petted favourite, the responsible head of the house.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Little specks of daily trouble-- Petty grievance, petty strife-- Filling up with drops incessant To the brim the cup of life.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She was willing and glad to accept the care of her little sisters--docile bright children--who were pleased to return to the orderly habits so long interrupted, and were so intelligent, that her task of teaching was a pleasant one; and almost motherly love towards them grew up as she felt their dependence on her, and enjoyed their caresses.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She was willing and glad to accept the care of her little sisters--docile bright children--who were pleased to return to the orderly habits so long interrupted, and were so intelligent, that her task of teaching was a pleasant one; and almost motherly love towards them grew up as she felt their dependence on her, and enjoyed their caresses.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Deeper import have these trifles Than we think or care to know: In the air a feather floating, Tells from whence the breezes blow.--REV.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Deeper import have these trifles Than we think or care to know: In the air a feather floating, Tells from whence the breezes blow.--REV.
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Little specks of daily trouble-- Petty grievance, petty strife-- Filling up with drops incessant To the brim the cup of life.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading She was willing and glad to accept the care of her little sisters--docile bright children--who were pleased to return to the orderly habits so long interrupted, and were so intelligent, that her task of teaching was a pleasant one; and almost motherly love towards them grew up as she felt their dependence on her, and enjoyed their caresses.
triflesnounUS /ˈtraɪfəlz/
plural of “trifle” — a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading Deeper import have these trifles Than we think or care to know: In the air a feather floating, Tells from whence the breezes blow.--REV.
troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/
a source of difficulty
From this reading Little specks of daily trouble-- Petty grievance, petty strife-- Filling up with drops incessant To the brim the cup of life.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Little specks of daily trouble-- Petty grievance, petty strife-- Filling up with drops incessant To the brim the cup of life.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading The weeks of his absence had been very sore ones to Averil, while she commenced the round of duties that were a heavy burthen for one so young, and became, instead of the petted favourite, the responsible head of the house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was willing and glad to accept the care of her little sisters--docile bright children--who were pleased to return to the orderly habits so long interrupted, and were so intelligent, that her task of teaching was a pleasant one; and almost motherly love towards them grew up as she felt their dependence on her, and enjoyed their caresses.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Deeper import have these trifles Than we think or care to know: In the air a feather floating, Tells from whence the breezes blow.--REV.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The weeks of his absence had been very sore ones to Averil, while she commenced the round of duties that were a heavy burthen for one so young, and became, instead of the petted favourite, the responsible head of the house.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The weeks of his absence had been very sore ones to Averil, while she commenced the round of duties that were a heavy burthen for one so young, and became, instead of the petted favourite, the responsible head of the house.
whenceadverbUS /wens/
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading Deeper import have these trifles Than we think or care to know: In the air a feather floating, Tells from whence the breezes blow.--REV.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The weeks of his absence had been very sore ones to Averil, while she commenced the round of duties that were a heavy burthen for one so young, and became, instead of the petted favourite, the responsible head of the house.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading She was willing and glad to accept the care of her little sisters--docile bright children--who were pleased to return to the orderly habits so long interrupted, and were so intelligent, that her task of teaching was a pleasant one; and almost motherly love towards them grew up as she felt their dependence on her, and enjoyed their caresses.
willingadjectiveUS /ˈwɪlɪŋ/
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading She was willing and glad to accept the care of her little sisters--docile bright children--who were pleased to return to the orderly habits so long interrupted, and were so intelligent, that her task of teaching was a pleasant one; and almost motherly love towards them grew up as she felt their dependence on her, and enjoyed their caresses.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Little specks of daily trouble-- Petty grievance, petty strife-- Filling up with drops incessant To the brim the cup of life.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The weeks of his absence had been very sore ones to Averil, while she commenced the round of duties that were a heavy burthen for one so young, and became, instead of the petted favourite, the responsible head of the house.
