adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 'Rest will come _after_,' she said, in such a voice as sounds from a parched and quivering throat.
affectedadjectiveUS /əˈfektɪd/
acted upon; influenced
From this reading Alma had entered the study as usual, and was taking off her gloves; but the effort of supporting herself seemed too great, she trembled towards the nearest chair, and affected to laugh at her feebleness as she sank down.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading 'It shows one's ignorance of such matters,' said Harvey Rolfe, with something of causticity in his humour, when Alma came home after midnight.
Alma
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From this reading 'It shows one's ignorance of such matters,' said Harvey Rolfe, with something of causticity in his humour, when Alma came home after midnight.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Alma had entered the study as usual, and was taking off her gloves; but the effort of supporting herself seemed too great, she trembled towards the nearest chair, and affected to laugh at her feebleness as she sank down.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Alma had entered the study as usual, and was taking off her gloves; but the effort of supporting herself seemed too great, she trembled towards the nearest chair, and affected to laugh at her feebleness as she sank down.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He looked round at her.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Alma had entered the study as usual, and was taking off her gloves; but the effort of supporting herself seemed too great, she trembled towards the nearest chair, and affected to laugh at her feebleness as she sank down.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading 'I should have thought that, by way of preparing for tomorrow, you would have quietly rested today.'
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading 'It shows one's ignorance of such matters,' said Harvey Rolfe, with something of causticity in his humour, when Alma came home after midnight.
causticity
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From this reading 'It shows one's ignorance of such matters,' said Harvey Rolfe, with something of causticity in his humour, when Alma came home after midnight.
chairnounUS /tʃer/
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Alma had entered the study as usual, and was taking off her gloves; but the effort of supporting herself seemed too great, she trembled towards the nearest chair, and affected to laugh at her feebleness as she sank down.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading 'Rest will come _after_,' she said, in such a voice as sounds from a parched and quivering throat.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Alma had entered the study as usual, and was taking off her gloves; but the effort of supporting herself seemed too great, she trembled towards the nearest chair, and affected to laugh at her feebleness as she sank down.
effortnounUS /ˈefərt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Alma had entered the study as usual, and was taking off her gloves; but the effort of supporting herself seemed too great, she trembled towards the nearest chair, and affected to laugh at her feebleness as she sank down.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Alma had entered the study as usual, and was taking off her gloves; but the effort of supporting herself seemed too great, she trembled towards the nearest chair, and affected to laugh at her feebleness as she sank down.
feeblenessnoun
the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)
From this reading Alma had entered the study as usual, and was taking off her gloves; but the effort of supporting herself seemed too great, she trembled towards the nearest chair, and affected to laugh at her feebleness as she sank down.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 'I should have thought that, by way of preparing for tomorrow, you would have quietly rested today.'
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading 'Rest will come _after_,' she said, in such a voice as sounds from a parched and quivering throat.
glovesnounUS /ɡlʌvz/
plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading Alma had entered the study as usual, and was taking off her gloves; but the effort of supporting herself seemed too great, she trembled towards the nearest chair, and affected to laugh at her feebleness as she sank down.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Alma had entered the study as usual, and was taking off her gloves; but the effort of supporting herself seemed too great, she trembled towards the nearest chair, and affected to laugh at her feebleness as she sank down.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Alma had entered the study as usual, and was taking off her gloves; but the effort of supporting herself seemed too great, she trembled towards the nearest chair, and affected to laugh at her feebleness as she sank down.
HarveynounUS /ˈhɑːrvi/
English physician and scientist who described the circulation of the blood; he later proposed that all animals originate from an ovum produced by the female of the species (1578-1657)
From this reading 'It shows one's ignorance of such matters,' said Harvey Rolfe, with something of causticity in his humour, when Alma came home after midnight.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading 'I should have thought that, by way of preparing for tomorrow, you would have quietly rested today.'
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He looked round at her.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He looked round at her.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Alma had entered the study as usual, and was taking off her gloves; but the effort of supporting herself seemed too great, she trembled towards the nearest chair, and affected to laugh at her feebleness as she sank down.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading 'It shows one's ignorance of such matters,' said Harvey Rolfe, with something of causticity in his humour, when Alma came home after midnight.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading 'It shows one's ignorance of such matters,' said Harvey Rolfe, with something of causticity in his humour, when Alma came home after midnight.
humournounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading 'It shows one's ignorance of such matters,' said Harvey Rolfe, with something of causticity in his humour, when Alma came home after midnight.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'I should have thought that, by way of preparing for tomorrow, you would have quietly rested today.'
ignorancenounUS /ˈɪɡnərəns/
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading 'It shows one's ignorance of such matters,' said Harvey Rolfe, with something of causticity in his humour, when Alma came home after midnight.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 'It shows one's ignorance of such matters,' said Harvey Rolfe, with something of causticity in his humour, when Alma came home after midnight.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 'It shows one's ignorance of such matters,' said Harvey Rolfe, with something of causticity in his humour, when Alma came home after midnight.
laughnounUS /læf/
the sound of laughing
From this reading Alma had entered the study as usual, and was taking off her gloves; but the effort of supporting herself seemed too great, she trembled towards the nearest chair, and affected to laugh at her feebleness as she sank down.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked round at her.
mattersnounUS /ˈmætərz/
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading 'It shows one's ignorance of such matters,' said Harvey Rolfe, with something of causticity in his humour, when Alma came home after midnight.
midnightnounUS /ˈmɪdnaɪt/
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading 'It shows one's ignorance of such matters,' said Harvey Rolfe, with something of causticity in his humour, when Alma came home after midnight.
nearestadverbUS /ˈnɪrəst/
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading Alma had entered the study as usual, and was taking off her gloves; but the effort of supporting herself seemed too great, she trembled towards the nearest chair, and affected to laugh at her feebleness as she sank down.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 'It shows one's ignorance of such matters,' said Harvey Rolfe, with something of causticity in his humour, when Alma came home after midnight.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Alma had entered the study as usual, and was taking off her gloves; but the effort of supporting herself seemed too great, she trembled towards the nearest chair, and affected to laugh at her feebleness as she sank down.
one's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'It shows one's ignorance of such matters,' said Harvey Rolfe, with something of causticity in his humour, when Alma came home after midnight.
parchedadjectiveUS /pɑːrtʃt/
dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight
From this reading 'Rest will come _after_,' she said, in such a voice as sounds from a parched and quivering throat.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading 'I should have thought that, by way of preparing for tomorrow, you would have quietly rested today.'
quietlyadverbUS /ˈkwaɪətli/
with low volume
From this reading 'I should have thought that, by way of preparing for tomorrow, you would have quietly rested today.'
quiveringnounUS /ˈkwɪvərɪŋ/
a shaky motion
From this reading 'Rest will come _after_,' she said, in such a voice as sounds from a parched and quivering throat.
RestverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading 'Rest will come _after_,' she said, in such a voice as sounds from a parched and quivering throat.
restedadjectiveUS /ˈrestəd/
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading 'I should have thought that, by way of preparing for tomorrow, you would have quietly rested today.'
Rolfe
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From this reading 'It shows one's ignorance of such matters,' said Harvey Rolfe, with something of causticity in his humour, when Alma came home after midnight.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading He looked round at her.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'It shows one's ignorance of such matters,' said Harvey Rolfe, with something of causticity in his humour, when Alma came home after midnight.
sankverbUS /sæŋk/
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading Alma had entered the study as usual, and was taking off her gloves; but the effort of supporting herself seemed too great, she trembled towards the nearest chair, and affected to laugh at her feebleness as she sank down.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Alma had entered the study as usual, and was taking off her gloves; but the effort of supporting herself seemed too great, she trembled towards the nearest chair, and affected to laugh at her feebleness as she sank down.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Alma had entered the study as usual, and was taking off her gloves; but the effort of supporting herself seemed too great, she trembled towards the nearest chair, and affected to laugh at her feebleness as she sank down.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading 'I should have thought that, by way of preparing for tomorrow, you would have quietly rested today.'
showsnounUS /ʃoʊz/
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading 'It shows one's ignorance of such matters,' said Harvey Rolfe, with something of causticity in his humour, when Alma came home after midnight.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading 'It shows one's ignorance of such matters,' said Harvey Rolfe, with something of causticity in his humour, when Alma came home after midnight.
soundsnounUS /saʊndz/
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading 'Rest will come _after_,' she said, in such a voice as sounds from a parched and quivering throat.
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Alma had entered the study as usual, and was taking off her gloves; but the effort of supporting herself seemed too great, she trembled towards the nearest chair, and affected to laugh at her feebleness as she sank down.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading 'It shows one's ignorance of such matters,' said Harvey Rolfe, with something of causticity in his humour, when Alma came home after midnight.
supportingadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
furnishing support and encouragement
From this reading Alma had entered the study as usual, and was taking off her gloves; but the effort of supporting herself seemed too great, she trembled towards the nearest chair, and affected to laugh at her feebleness as she sank down.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Alma had entered the study as usual, and was taking off her gloves; but the effort of supporting herself seemed too great, she trembled towards the nearest chair, and affected to laugh at her feebleness as she sank down.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 'I should have thought that, by way of preparing for tomorrow, you would have quietly rested today.'
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Alma had entered the study as usual, and was taking off her gloves; but the effort of supporting herself seemed too great, she trembled towards the nearest chair, and affected to laugh at her feebleness as she sank down.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading 'I should have thought that, by way of preparing for tomorrow, you would have quietly rested today.'
throatnounUS /θroʊt/
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading 'Rest will come _after_,' she said, in such a voice as sounds from a parched and quivering throat.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Alma had entered the study as usual, and was taking off her gloves; but the effort of supporting herself seemed too great, she trembled towards the nearest chair, and affected to laugh at her feebleness as she sank down.
todaynounUS /təˈdeɪ/
the present time or age
From this reading 'I should have thought that, by way of preparing for tomorrow, you would have quietly rested today.'
tomorrownounUS /təˈmɑːroʊ/
the day after today
From this reading 'I should have thought that, by way of preparing for tomorrow, you would have quietly rested today.'
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Alma had entered the study as usual, and was taking off her gloves; but the effort of supporting herself seemed too great, she trembled towards the nearest chair, and affected to laugh at her feebleness as she sank down.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading Alma had entered the study as usual, and was taking off her gloves; but the effort of supporting herself seemed too great, she trembled towards the nearest chair, and affected to laugh at her feebleness as she sank down.
trembledverbUS /ˈtrembəld/
past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading Alma had entered the study as usual, and was taking off her gloves; but the effort of supporting herself seemed too great, she trembled towards the nearest chair, and affected to laugh at her feebleness as she sank down.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Alma had entered the study as usual, and was taking off her gloves; but the effort of supporting herself seemed too great, she trembled towards the nearest chair, and affected to laugh at her feebleness as she sank down.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading 'Rest will come _after_,' she said, in such a voice as sounds from a parched and quivering throat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Alma had entered the study as usual, and was taking off her gloves; but the effort of supporting herself seemed too great, she trembled towards the nearest chair, and affected to laugh at her feebleness as she sank down.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading 'I should have thought that, by way of preparing for tomorrow, you would have quietly rested today.'
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading 'It shows one's ignorance of such matters,' said Harvey Rolfe, with something of causticity in his humour, when Alma came home after midnight.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading 'Rest will come _after_,' she said, in such a voice as sounds from a parched and quivering throat.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading 'It shows one's ignorance of such matters,' said Harvey Rolfe, with something of causticity in his humour, when Alma came home after midnight.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading 'I should have thought that, by way of preparing for tomorrow, you would have quietly rested today.'
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'I should have thought that, by way of preparing for tomorrow, you would have quietly rested today.'
