adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a full hour later when he left her lying upon a couch in her own room, still lamenting intermittently, though he assured her with heat that the “fuss” she was making irked him far more than his physical loss.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading It might go “quite a ways up” within a year or so, he said, and he advised “sitting tight” with it.
agencynounUS /ˈeɪdʒənsi/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading Mr. Vertrees had taken the sale of half of his worthless stock as manna in the wilderness; it came from heaven--by what agency he did not particularly question.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading He permitted her to think that he meant to return directly to his office, but when he came out to the open air he told the chauffeur in attendance to await him in front of Mr. Vertrees's house, whither he himself proceeded on foot.
amountnounUS /əˈmaʊnt/
a quantity of money
From this reading The broker informed him that “parties were interested in getting hold of the stock,” and that later there might be a possible increase in the value of the large amount retained by his client.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The broker informed him that “parties were interested in getting hold of the stock,” and that later there might be a possible increase in the value of the large amount retained by his client.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Vertrees had taken the sale of half of his worthless stock as manna in the wilderness; it came from heaven--by what agency he did not particularly question.
assuredadjectiveUS /əˈʃʊrd/
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading It was a full hour later when he left her lying upon a couch in her own room, still lamenting intermittently, though he assured her with heat that the “fuss” she was making irked him far more than his physical loss.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading He permitted her to think that he meant to return directly to his office, but when he came out to the open air he told the chauffeur in attendance to await him in front of Mr. Vertrees's house, whither he himself proceeded on foot.
awaitverbUS /əˈweɪt/
look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading He permitted her to think that he meant to return directly to his office, but when he came out to the open air he told the chauffeur in attendance to await him in front of Mr. Vertrees's house, whither he himself proceeded on foot.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The broker informed him that “parties were interested in getting hold of the stock,” and that later there might be a possible increase in the value of the large amount retained by his client.
brokernounUS /ˈbroʊkər/
a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission
From this reading The broker informed him that “parties were interested in getting hold of the stock,” and that later there might be a possible increase in the value of the large amount retained by his client.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He permitted her to think that he meant to return directly to his office, but when he came out to the open air he told the chauffeur in attendance to await him in front of Mr. Vertrees's house, whither he himself proceeded on foot.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr. Vertrees had taken the sale of half of his worthless stock as manna in the wilderness; it came from heaven--by what agency he did not particularly question.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He permitted her to think that he meant to return directly to his office, but when he came out to the open air he told the chauffeur in attendance to await him in front of Mr. Vertrees's house, whither he himself proceeded on foot.
chauffeurnounUS /ʃoʊˈfɜːr/
a man paid to drive a privately owned car
From this reading He permitted her to think that he meant to return directly to his office, but when he came out to the open air he told the chauffeur in attendance to await him in front of Mr. Vertrees's house, whither he himself proceeded on foot.
clientnounUS /ˈklaɪənt/
a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading The broker informed him that “parties were interested in getting hold of the stock,” and that later there might be a possible increase in the value of the large amount retained by his client.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading It was a full hour later when he left her lying upon a couch in her own room, still lamenting intermittently, though he assured her with heat that the “fuss” she was making irked him far more than his physical loss.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mr. Vertrees had taken the sale of half of his worthless stock as manna in the wilderness; it came from heaven--by what agency he did not particularly question.
directlyadverbUS /dərˈektli/
without deviation
From this reading He permitted her to think that he meant to return directly to his office, but when he came out to the open air he told the chauffeur in attendance to await him in front of Mr. Vertrees's house, whither he himself proceeded on foot.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It was a full hour later when he left her lying upon a couch in her own room, still lamenting intermittently, though he assured her with heat that the “fuss” she was making irked him far more than his physical loss.
footnounUS /fʊt/
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He permitted her to think that he meant to return directly to his office, but when he came out to the open air he told the chauffeur in attendance to await him in front of Mr. Vertrees's house, whither he himself proceeded on foot.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr. Vertrees had taken the sale of half of his worthless stock as manna in the wilderness; it came from heaven--by what agency he did not particularly question.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading He permitted her to think that he meant to return directly to his office, but when he came out to the open air he told the chauffeur in attendance to await him in front of Mr. Vertrees's house, whither he himself proceeded on foot.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading It was a full hour later when he left her lying upon a couch in her own room, still lamenting intermittently, though he assured her with heat that the “fuss” she was making irked him far more than his physical loss.
fussverbUS /fʌs/
worry unnecessarily or excessively
From this reading It was a full hour later when he left her lying upon a couch in her own room, still lamenting intermittently, though he assured her with heat that the “fuss” she was making irked him far more than his physical loss.
gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading The broker informed him that “parties were interested in getting hold of the stock,” and that later there might be a possible increase in the value of the large amount retained by his client.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It might go “quite a ways up” within a year or so, he said, and he advised “sitting tight” with it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Vertrees had taken the sale of half of his worthless stock as manna in the wilderness; it came from heaven--by what agency he did not particularly question.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Mr. Vertrees had taken the sale of half of his worthless stock as manna in the wilderness; it came from heaven--by what agency he did not particularly question.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was a full hour later when he left her lying upon a couch in her own room, still lamenting intermittently, though he assured her with heat that the “fuss” she was making irked him far more than his physical loss.
heatnounUS /hiːt/
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading It was a full hour later when he left her lying upon a couch in her own room, still lamenting intermittently, though he assured her with heat that the “fuss” she was making irked him far more than his physical loss.
heavennounUS /ˈhevən/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Mr. Vertrees had taken the sale of half of his worthless stock as manna in the wilderness; it came from heaven--by what agency he did not particularly question.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a full hour later when he left her lying upon a couch in her own room, still lamenting intermittently, though he assured her with heat that the “fuss” she was making irked him far more than his physical loss.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was a full hour later when he left her lying upon a couch in her own room, still lamenting intermittently, though he assured her with heat that the “fuss” she was making irked him far more than his physical loss.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He permitted her to think that he meant to return directly to his office, but when he came out to the open air he told the chauffeur in attendance to await him in front of Mr. Vertrees's house, whither he himself proceeded on foot.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a full hour later when he left her lying upon a couch in her own room, still lamenting intermittently, though he assured her with heat that the “fuss” she was making irked him far more than his physical loss.
holdverbUS /hoʊld/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The broker informed him that “parties were interested in getting hold of the stock,” and that later there might be a possible increase in the value of the large amount retained by his client.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It was a full hour later when he left her lying upon a couch in her own room, still lamenting intermittently, though he assured her with heat that the “fuss” she was making irked him far more than his physical loss.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He permitted her to think that he meant to return directly to his office, but when he came out to the open air he told the chauffeur in attendance to await him in front of Mr. Vertrees's house, whither he himself proceeded on foot.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a full hour later when he left her lying upon a couch in her own room, still lamenting intermittently, though he assured her with heat that the “fuss” she was making irked him far more than his physical loss.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading The broker informed him that “parties were interested in getting hold of the stock,” and that later there might be a possible increase in the value of the large amount retained by his client.
informedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmd/
having much knowledge or education
From this reading The broker informed him that “parties were interested in getting hold of the stock,” and that later there might be a possible increase in the value of the large amount retained by his client.
interestedadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪd/
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading The broker informed him that “parties were interested in getting hold of the stock,” and that later there might be a possible increase in the value of the large amount retained by his client.
intermittentlyadverbUS /ˌɪntərˈmɪtəntli/
in an intermittent manner
From this reading It was a full hour later when he left her lying upon a couch in her own room, still lamenting intermittently, though he assured her with heat that the “fuss” she was making irked him far more than his physical loss.
irkedverbUS /ɜːrkt/
past form of “irk” — irritate or vex
From this reading It was a full hour later when he left her lying upon a couch in her own room, still lamenting intermittently, though he assured her with heat that the “fuss” she was making irked him far more than his physical loss.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a full hour later when he left her lying upon a couch in her own room, still lamenting intermittently, though he assured her with heat that the “fuss” she was making irked him far more than his physical loss.
lamentingadjectiveUS /ləˈmentɪŋ/
vocally expressing grief or sorrow or resembling such expression
From this reading It was a full hour later when he left her lying upon a couch in her own room, still lamenting intermittently, though he assured her with heat that the “fuss” she was making irked him far more than his physical loss.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The broker informed him that “parties were interested in getting hold of the stock,” and that later there might be a possible increase in the value of the large amount retained by his client.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It was a full hour later when he left her lying upon a couch in her own room, still lamenting intermittently, though he assured her with heat that the “fuss” she was making irked him far more than his physical loss.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading It was a full hour later when he left her lying upon a couch in her own room, still lamenting intermittently, though he assured her with heat that the “fuss” she was making irked him far more than his physical loss.
lossnounUS /lɔːs/
something that is lost
From this reading It was a full hour later when he left her lying upon a couch in her own room, still lamenting intermittently, though he assured her with heat that the “fuss” she was making irked him far more than his physical loss.
lyingnounUS /ˈlaɪɪŋ/
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading It was a full hour later when he left her lying upon a couch in her own room, still lamenting intermittently, though he assured her with heat that the “fuss” she was making irked him far more than his physical loss.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading It was a full hour later when he left her lying upon a couch in her own room, still lamenting intermittently, though he assured her with heat that the “fuss” she was making irked him far more than his physical loss.
mannanounUS /ˈmænə/
hardened sugary exudation of various trees
From this reading Mr. Vertrees had taken the sale of half of his worthless stock as manna in the wilderness; it came from heaven--by what agency he did not particularly question.
meantverbUS /ment/
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading He permitted her to think that he meant to return directly to his office, but when he came out to the open air he told the chauffeur in attendance to await him in front of Mr. Vertrees's house, whither he himself proceeded on foot.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The broker informed him that “parties were interested in getting hold of the stock,” and that later there might be a possible increase in the value of the large amount retained by his client.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was a full hour later when he left her lying upon a couch in her own room, still lamenting intermittently, though he assured her with heat that the “fuss” she was making irked him far more than his physical loss.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading He permitted her to think that he meant to return directly to his office, but when he came out to the open air he told the chauffeur in attendance to await him in front of Mr. Vertrees's house, whither he himself proceeded on foot.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Vertrees had taken the sale of half of his worthless stock as manna in the wilderness; it came from heaven--by what agency he did not particularly question.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He permitted her to think that he meant to return directly to his office, but when he came out to the open air he told the chauffeur in attendance to await him in front of Mr. Vertrees's house, whither he himself proceeded on foot.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He permitted her to think that he meant to return directly to his office, but when he came out to the open air he told the chauffeur in attendance to await him in front of Mr. Vertrees's house, whither he himself proceeded on foot.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He permitted her to think that he meant to return directly to his office, but when he came out to the open air he told the chauffeur in attendance to await him in front of Mr. Vertrees's house, whither he himself proceeded on foot.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He permitted her to think that he meant to return directly to his office, but when he came out to the open air he told the chauffeur in attendance to await him in front of Mr. Vertrees's house, whither he himself proceeded on foot.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It might go “quite a ways up” within a year or so, he said, and he advised “sitting tight” with it.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He permitted her to think that he meant to return directly to his office, but when he came out to the open air he told the chauffeur in attendance to await him in front of Mr. Vertrees's house, whither he himself proceeded on foot.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was a full hour later when he left her lying upon a couch in her own room, still lamenting intermittently, though he assured her with heat that the “fuss” she was making irked him far more than his physical loss.
particularlyadverbUS /ˌpɑːrˈtɪkjələrli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Mr. Vertrees had taken the sale of half of his worthless stock as manna in the wilderness; it came from heaven--by what agency he did not particularly question.
partiesnounUS /ˈpɑːrtiz/
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading The broker informed him that “parties were interested in getting hold of the stock,” and that later there might be a possible increase in the value of the large amount retained by his client.
permittedverbUS /pərˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading He permitted her to think that he meant to return directly to his office, but when he came out to the open air he told the chauffeur in attendance to await him in front of Mr. Vertrees's house, whither he himself proceeded on foot.
physicaladjectiveUS /ˈfɪzɪkəl/
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading It was a full hour later when he left her lying upon a couch in her own room, still lamenting intermittently, though he assured her with heat that the “fuss” she was making irked him far more than his physical loss.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The broker informed him that “parties were interested in getting hold of the stock,” and that later there might be a possible increase in the value of the large amount retained by his client.
proceededverbUS /prəˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading He permitted her to think that he meant to return directly to his office, but when he came out to the open air he told the chauffeur in attendance to await him in front of Mr. Vertrees's house, whither he himself proceeded on foot.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Mr. Vertrees had taken the sale of half of his worthless stock as manna in the wilderness; it came from heaven--by what agency he did not particularly question.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It might go “quite a ways up” within a year or so, he said, and he advised “sitting tight” with it.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading The broker informed him that “parties were interested in getting hold of the stock,” and that later there might be a possible increase in the value of the large amount retained by his client.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He permitted her to think that he meant to return directly to his office, but when he came out to the open air he told the chauffeur in attendance to await him in front of Mr. Vertrees's house, whither he himself proceeded on foot.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It was a full hour later when he left her lying upon a couch in her own room, still lamenting intermittently, though he assured her with heat that the “fuss” she was making irked him far more than his physical loss.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It might go “quite a ways up” within a year or so, he said, and he advised “sitting tight” with it.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading Mr. Vertrees had taken the sale of half of his worthless stock as manna in the wilderness; it came from heaven--by what agency he did not particularly question.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was a full hour later when he left her lying upon a couch in her own room, still lamenting intermittently, though he assured her with heat that the “fuss” she was making irked him far more than his physical loss.
sittingnounUS /ˈsɪtɪŋ/
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading It might go “quite a ways up” within a year or so, he said, and he advised “sitting tight” with it.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It might go “quite a ways up” within a year or so, he said, and he advised “sitting tight” with it.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading It was a full hour later when he left her lying upon a couch in her own room, still lamenting intermittently, though he assured her with heat that the “fuss” she was making irked him far more than his physical loss.
stocknounUS /stɑːk/
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading Mr. Vertrees had taken the sale of half of his worthless stock as manna in the wilderness; it came from heaven--by what agency he did not particularly question.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Mr. Vertrees had taken the sale of half of his worthless stock as manna in the wilderness; it came from heaven--by what agency he did not particularly question.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was a full hour later when he left her lying upon a couch in her own room, still lamenting intermittently, though he assured her with heat that the “fuss” she was making irked him far more than his physical loss.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a full hour later when he left her lying upon a couch in her own room, still lamenting intermittently, though he assured her with heat that the “fuss” she was making irked him far more than his physical loss.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a full hour later when he left her lying upon a couch in her own room, still lamenting intermittently, though he assured her with heat that the “fuss” she was making irked him far more than his physical loss.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading The broker informed him that “parties were interested in getting hold of the stock,” and that later there might be a possible increase in the value of the large amount retained by his client.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He permitted her to think that he meant to return directly to his office, but when he came out to the open air he told the chauffeur in attendance to await him in front of Mr. Vertrees's house, whither he himself proceeded on foot.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was a full hour later when he left her lying upon a couch in her own room, still lamenting intermittently, though he assured her with heat that the “fuss” she was making irked him far more than his physical loss.
tightadjectiveUS /taɪt/
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading It might go “quite a ways up” within a year or so, he said, and he advised “sitting tight” with it.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He permitted her to think that he meant to return directly to his office, but when he came out to the open air he told the chauffeur in attendance to await him in front of Mr. Vertrees's house, whither he himself proceeded on foot.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He permitted her to think that he meant to return directly to his office, but when he came out to the open air he told the chauffeur in attendance to await him in front of Mr. Vertrees's house, whither he himself proceeded on foot.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It might go “quite a ways up” within a year or so, he said, and he advised “sitting tight” with it.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was a full hour later when he left her lying upon a couch in her own room, still lamenting intermittently, though he assured her with heat that the “fuss” she was making irked him far more than his physical loss.
valuenounUS /ˈvæljuː/
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading The broker informed him that “parties were interested in getting hold of the stock,” and that later there might be a possible increase in the value of the large amount retained by his client.
Vertrees
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From this reading Mr. Vertrees had taken the sale of half of his worthless stock as manna in the wilderness; it came from heaven--by what agency he did not particularly question.
Vertrees's
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From this reading He permitted her to think that he meant to return directly to his office, but when he came out to the open air he told the chauffeur in attendance to await him in front of Mr. Vertrees's house, whither he himself proceeded on foot.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a full hour later when he left her lying upon a couch in her own room, still lamenting intermittently, though he assured her with heat that the “fuss” she was making irked him far more than his physical loss.
waysnounUS /weɪz/
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading It might go “quite a ways up” within a year or so, he said, and he advised “sitting tight” with it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The broker informed him that “parties were interested in getting hold of the stock,” and that later there might be a possible increase in the value of the large amount retained by his client.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Mr. Vertrees had taken the sale of half of his worthless stock as manna in the wilderness; it came from heaven--by what agency he did not particularly question.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading It was a full hour later when he left her lying upon a couch in her own room, still lamenting intermittently, though he assured her with heat that the “fuss” she was making irked him far more than his physical loss.
whitheradverbUS /ˈwɪðər/
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading He permitted her to think that he meant to return directly to his office, but when he came out to the open air he told the chauffeur in attendance to await him in front of Mr. Vertrees's house, whither he himself proceeded on foot.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading Mr. Vertrees had taken the sale of half of his worthless stock as manna in the wilderness; it came from heaven--by what agency he did not particularly question.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a full hour later when he left her lying upon a couch in her own room, still lamenting intermittently, though he assured her with heat that the “fuss” she was making irked him far more than his physical loss.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading It might go “quite a ways up” within a year or so, he said, and he advised “sitting tight” with it.
worthlessadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrθləs/
lacking in usefulness or value
From this reading Mr. Vertrees had taken the sale of half of his worthless stock as manna in the wilderness; it came from heaven--by what agency he did not particularly question.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It might go “quite a ways up” within a year or so, he said, and he advised “sitting tight” with it.
