adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This took a weight from her feelings, and relieved her mind from self-upbraidings that would have haunted her all the day.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading On new Brussels carpets she had, long ago, set her heart, and already worried her husband about them past endurance.
actionnounUS /ˈækʃən/
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading After breakfast her mind began to ponder what Mrs. Claxton had said on the day previous, and the more she thought of her advice and example, the more she felt inclined to adopt a similar course of action.
adoptverbUS /əˈdɑːpt/
choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
From this reading After breakfast her mind began to ponder what Mrs. Claxton had said on the day previous, and the more she thought of her advice and example, the more she felt inclined to adopt a similar course of action.
advicenounUS /ædˈvaɪs/
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading After breakfast her mind began to ponder what Mrs. Claxton had said on the day previous, and the more she thought of her advice and example, the more she felt inclined to adopt a similar course of action.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After breakfast her mind began to ponder what Mrs. Claxton had said on the day previous, and the more she thought of her advice and example, the more she felt inclined to adopt a similar course of action.
agoadverbUS /əˈɡoʊ/
in the past
From this reading On new Brussels carpets she had, long ago, set her heart, and already worried her husband about them past endurance.
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 This took a weight from her feelings, and relieved her mind from self-upbraidings that would have haunted her all the day.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading On new Brussels carpets she had, long ago, set her heart, and already worried her husband about them past endurance.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This took a weight from her feelings, and relieved her mind from self-upbraidings that would have haunted her all the day.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading ELLIS knew, by the appearance of her husband, that he had not been drinking on the night previous, late as he had remained away.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ELLIS knew, by the appearance of her husband, that he had not been drinking on the night previous, late as he had remained away.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading ELLIS knew, by the appearance of her husband, that he had not been drinking on the night previous, late as he had remained away.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading ELLIS knew, by the appearance of her husband, that he had not been drinking on the night previous, late as he had remained away.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading After breakfast her mind began to ponder what Mrs. Claxton had said on the day previous, and the more she thought of her advice and example, the more she felt inclined to adopt a similar course of action.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading After breakfast her mind began to ponder what Mrs. Claxton had said on the day previous, and the more she thought of her advice and example, the more she felt inclined to adopt a similar course of action.
BrusselsnounUS /ˈbrʌsəlz/
the capital and largest city of Belgium; seat of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
From this reading On new Brussels carpets she had, long ago, set her heart, and already worried her husband about them past endurance.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ELLIS knew, by the appearance of her husband, that he had not been drinking on the night previous, late as he had remained away.
carpetsnounUS /ˈkɑːrpəts/
plural of “carpet” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading On new Brussels carpets she had, long ago, set her heart, and already worried her husband about them past endurance.
Claxton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After breakfast her mind began to ponder what Mrs. Claxton had said on the day previous, and the more she thought of her advice and example, the more she felt inclined to adopt a similar course of action.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading After breakfast her mind began to ponder what Mrs. Claxton had said on the day previous, and the more she thought of her advice and example, the more she felt inclined to adopt a similar course of action.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading This took a weight from her feelings, and relieved her mind from self-upbraidings that would have haunted her all the day.
drinkingnounUS /ˈdrɪŋkɪŋ/
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading ELLIS knew, by the appearance of her husband, that he had not been drinking on the night previous, late as he had remained away.
ELLISnounUS /ˈelɪs/
plural of “elli” — (Norse mythology) goddess of old age who defeated Thor in a wrestling match
From this reading ELLIS knew, by the appearance of her husband, that he had not been drinking on the night previous, late as he had remained away.
endurancenounUS /ˈendərəns/
the power to withstand hardship or stress
From this reading On new Brussels carpets she had, long ago, set her heart, and already worried her husband about them past endurance.
examplenounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəl/
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading After breakfast her mind began to ponder what Mrs. Claxton had said on the day previous, and the more she thought of her advice and example, the more she felt inclined to adopt a similar course of action.
feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading This took a weight from her feelings, and relieved her mind from self-upbraidings that would have haunted her all the day.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading After breakfast her mind began to ponder what Mrs. Claxton had said on the day previous, and the more she thought of her advice and example, the more she felt inclined to adopt a similar course of action.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This took a weight from her feelings, and relieved her mind from self-upbraidings that would have haunted her all the day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ELLIS knew, by the appearance of her husband, that he had not been drinking on the night previous, late as he had remained away.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading This took a weight from her feelings, and relieved her mind from self-upbraidings that would have haunted her all the day.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This took a weight from her feelings, and relieved her mind from self-upbraidings that would have haunted her all the day.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ELLIS knew, by the appearance of her husband, that he had not been drinking on the night previous, late as he had remained away.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading On new Brussels carpets she had, long ago, set her heart, and already worried her husband about them past endurance.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ELLIS knew, by the appearance of her husband, that he had not been drinking on the night previous, late as he had remained away.
husbandnounUS /ˈhʌzbənd/
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading ELLIS knew, by the appearance of her husband, that he had not been drinking on the night previous, late as he had remained away.
inclinedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈklaɪnd/
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading After breakfast her mind began to ponder what Mrs. Claxton had said on the day previous, and the more she thought of her advice and example, the more she felt inclined to adopt a similar course of action.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading ELLIS knew, by the appearance of her husband, that he had not been drinking on the night previous, late as he had remained away.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading ELLIS knew, by the appearance of her husband, that he had not been drinking on the night previous, late as he had remained away.
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 On new Brussels carpets she had, long ago, set her heart, and already worried her husband about them past endurance.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading This took a weight from her feelings, and relieved her mind from self-upbraidings that would have haunted her all the day.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading After breakfast her mind began to ponder what Mrs. Claxton had said on the day previous, and the more she thought of her advice and example, the more she felt inclined to adopt a similar course of action.
MRSnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading On new Brussels carpets she had, long ago, set her heart, and already worried her husband about them past endurance.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading ELLIS knew, by the appearance of her husband, that he had not been drinking on the night previous, late as he had remained away.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ELLIS knew, by the appearance of her husband, that he had not been drinking on the night previous, late as he had remained away.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ELLIS knew, by the appearance of her husband, that he had not been drinking on the night previous, late as he had remained away.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ELLIS knew, by the appearance of her husband, that he had not been drinking on the night previous, late as he had remained away.
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading On new Brussels carpets she had, long ago, set her heart, and already worried her husband about them past endurance.
ponderverbUS /ˈpɑːndər/
reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading After breakfast her mind began to ponder what Mrs. Claxton had said on the day previous, and the more she thought of her advice and example, the more she felt inclined to adopt a similar course of action.
previousadjectiveUS /ˈpriːviəs/
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading ELLIS knew, by the appearance of her husband, that he had not been drinking on the night previous, late as he had remained away.
relievedadjectiveUS /rɪˈliːvd/
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading This took a weight from her feelings, and relieved her mind from self-upbraidings that would have haunted her all the day.
remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading ELLIS knew, by the appearance of her husband, that he had not been drinking on the night previous, late as he had remained away.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading After breakfast her mind began to ponder what Mrs. Claxton had said on the day previous, and the more she thought of her advice and example, the more she felt inclined to adopt a similar course of action.
self-upbraidings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This took a weight from her feelings, and relieved her mind from self-upbraidings that would have haunted her all the day.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading On new Brussels carpets she had, long ago, set her heart, and already worried her husband about them past endurance.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After breakfast her mind began to ponder what Mrs. Claxton had said on the day previous, and the more she thought of her advice and example, the more she felt inclined to adopt a similar course of action.
similaradjectiveUS /ˈsɪmələr/
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading After breakfast her mind began to ponder what Mrs. Claxton had said on the day previous, and the more she thought of her advice and example, the more she felt inclined to adopt a similar course of action.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ELLIS knew, by the appearance of her husband, that he had not been drinking on the night previous, late as he had remained away.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ELLIS knew, by the appearance of her husband, that he had not been drinking on the night previous, late as he had remained away.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading On new Brussels carpets she had, long ago, set her heart, and already worried her husband about them past endurance.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This took a weight from her feelings, and relieved her mind from self-upbraidings that would have haunted her all the day.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading After breakfast her mind began to ponder what Mrs. Claxton had said on the day previous, and the more she thought of her advice and example, the more she felt inclined to adopt a similar course of action.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After breakfast her mind began to ponder what Mrs. Claxton had said on the day previous, and the more she thought of her advice and example, the more she felt inclined to adopt a similar course of action.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading This took a weight from her feelings, and relieved her mind from self-upbraidings that would have haunted her all the day.
weightnounUS /weɪt/
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading This took a weight from her feelings, and relieved her mind from self-upbraidings that would have haunted her all the day.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading After breakfast her mind began to ponder what Mrs. Claxton had said on the day previous, and the more she thought of her advice and example, the more she felt inclined to adopt a similar course of action.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading On new Brussels carpets she had, long ago, set her heart, and already worried her husband about them past endurance.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This took a weight from her feelings, and relieved her mind from self-upbraidings that would have haunted her all the day.
