afraidadjectiveUS /əˈfreɪd/
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading But I doubt if you are strong enough, even with what help I can give you, to get down the stairs, and even if you can, I am afraid with all my soul of the consequences to you, and--” Gypsy Nan blew out the candle, and staggered to her feet.
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 But I doubt if you are strong enough, even with what help I can give you, to get down the stairs, and even if you can, I am afraid with all my soul of the consequences to you, and--” Gypsy Nan blew out the candle, and staggered to her feet.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading But I doubt if you are strong enough, even with what help I can give you, to get down the stairs, and even if you can, I am afraid with all my soul of the consequences to you, and--” Gypsy Nan blew out the candle, and staggered to her feet.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I said I would see you through, and I will.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “There isn't any other way.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But I doubt if you are strong enough, even with what help I can give you, to get down the stairs, and even if you can, I am afraid with all my soul of the consequences to you, and--” Gypsy Nan blew out the candle, and staggered to her feet.
armnounUS /ɑːrm/
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading She leaned heavily on Rhoda Gray's arm.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I'm ready, if there is no other way,” she said soberly, as she watched the other tuck the money away inside her waist.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “I'm ready, if there is no other way,” she said soberly, as she watched the other tuck the money away inside her waist.
blewverbUS /bluː/
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading But I doubt if you are strong enough, even with what help I can give you, to get down the stairs, and even if you can, I am afraid with all my soul of the consequences to you, and--” Gypsy Nan blew out the candle, and staggered to her feet.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I doubt if you are strong enough, even with what help I can give you, to get down the stairs, and even if you can, I am afraid with all my soul of the consequences to you, and--” Gypsy Nan blew out the candle, and staggered to her feet.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading But I doubt if you are strong enough, even with what help I can give you, to get down the stairs, and even if you can, I am afraid with all my soul of the consequences to you, and--” Gypsy Nan blew out the candle, and staggered to her feet.
candlenounUS /ˈkændəl/
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading But I doubt if you are strong enough, even with what help I can give you, to get down the stairs, and even if you can, I am afraid with all my soul of the consequences to you, and--” Gypsy Nan blew out the candle, and staggered to her feet.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading But I doubt if you are strong enough, even with what help I can give you, to get down the stairs, and even if you can, I am afraid with all my soul of the consequences to you, and--” Gypsy Nan blew out the candle, and staggered to her feet.
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading But I doubt if you are strong enough, even with what help I can give you, to get down the stairs, and even if you can, I am afraid with all my soul of the consequences to you, and--” Gypsy Nan blew out the candle, and staggered to her feet.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading But I doubt if you are strong enough, even with what help I can give you, to get down the stairs, and even if you can, I am afraid with all my soul of the consequences to you, and--” Gypsy Nan blew out the candle, and staggered to her feet.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading But I doubt if you are strong enough, even with what help I can give you, to get down the stairs, and even if you can, I am afraid with all my soul of the consequences to you, and--” Gypsy Nan blew out the candle, and staggered to her feet.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading But I doubt if you are strong enough, even with what help I can give you, to get down the stairs, and even if you can, I am afraid with all my soul of the consequences to you, and--” Gypsy Nan blew out the candle, and staggered to her feet.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading But I doubt if you are strong enough, even with what help I can give you, to get down the stairs, and even if you can, I am afraid with all my soul of the consequences to you, and--” Gypsy Nan blew out the candle, and staggered to her feet.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading But I doubt if you are strong enough, even with what help I can give you, to get down the stairs, and even if you can, I am afraid with all my soul of the consequences to you, and--” Gypsy Nan blew out the candle, and staggered to her feet.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But I doubt if you are strong enough, even with what help I can give you, to get down the stairs, and even if you can, I am afraid with all my soul of the consequences to you, and--” Gypsy Nan blew out the candle, and staggered to her feet.
Gray'snounUS /ɡreɪz/
possessive form of “gray” — a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading She leaned heavily on Rhoda Gray's arm.
GypsynounUS /ˈdʒɪpsi/
a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment
From this reading But I doubt if you are strong enough, even with what help I can give you, to get down the stairs, and even if you can, I am afraid with all my soul of the consequences to you, and--” Gypsy Nan blew out the candle, and staggered to her feet.
heavilyadverbUS /ˈhevəli/
to a considerable degree
From this reading She leaned heavily on Rhoda Gray's arm.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading But I doubt if you are strong enough, even with what help I can give you, to get down the stairs, and even if you can, I am afraid with all my soul of the consequences to you, and--” Gypsy Nan blew out the candle, and staggered to her feet.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “I'm ready, if there is no other way,” she said soberly, as she watched the other tuck the money away inside her waist.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I said I would see you through, and I will.
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I'm ready, if there is no other way,” she said soberly, as she watched the other tuck the money away inside her waist.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “I'm ready, if there is no other way,” she said soberly, as she watched the other tuck the money away inside her waist.
insideadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading “I'm ready, if there is no other way,” she said soberly, as she watched the other tuck the money away inside her waist.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I'm ready, if there is no other way,” she said soberly, as she watched the other tuck the money away inside her waist.
isn't
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From this reading “There isn't any other way.”
leanedverbUS /liːnd/
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading She leaned heavily on Rhoda Gray's arm.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading “I'm ready, if there is no other way,” she said soberly, as she watched the other tuck the money away inside her waist.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But I doubt if you are strong enough, even with what help I can give you, to get down the stairs, and even if you can, I am afraid with all my soul of the consequences to you, and--” Gypsy Nan blew out the candle, and staggered to her feet.
NannounUS /næn/
your grandmother
From this reading But I doubt if you are strong enough, even with what help I can give you, to get down the stairs, and even if you can, I am afraid with all my soul of the consequences to you, and--” Gypsy Nan blew out the candle, and staggered to her feet.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading “I'm ready, if there is no other way,” she said soberly, as she watched the other tuck the money away inside her waist.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But I doubt if you are strong enough, even with what help I can give you, to get down the stairs, and even if you can, I am afraid with all my soul of the consequences to you, and--” Gypsy Nan blew out the candle, and staggered to her feet.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She leaned heavily on Rhoda Gray's arm.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “I'm ready, if there is no other way,” she said soberly, as she watched the other tuck the money away inside her waist.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But I doubt if you are strong enough, even with what help I can give you, to get down the stairs, and even if you can, I am afraid with all my soul of the consequences to you, and--” Gypsy Nan blew out the candle, and staggered to her feet.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading “I'm ready, if there is no other way,” she said soberly, as she watched the other tuck the money away inside her waist.
Rhoda
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She leaned heavily on Rhoda Gray's arm.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I'm ready, if there is no other way,” she said soberly, as she watched the other tuck the money away inside her waist.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I said I would see you through, and I will.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I'm ready, if there is no other way,” she said soberly, as she watched the other tuck the money away inside her waist.
soberlyadverbUS /ˈsoʊbərli/
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading “I'm ready, if there is no other way,” she said soberly, as she watched the other tuck the money away inside her waist.
soulnounUS /soʊl/
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading But I doubt if you are strong enough, even with what help I can give you, to get down the stairs, and even if you can, I am afraid with all my soul of the consequences to you, and--” Gypsy Nan blew out the candle, and staggered to her feet.
staggeredverbUS /ˈstæɡərd/
past form of “stagger” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading But I doubt if you are strong enough, even with what help I can give you, to get down the stairs, and even if you can, I am afraid with all my soul of the consequences to you, and--” Gypsy Nan blew out the candle, and staggered to her feet.
stairsnounUS /sterz/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading But I doubt if you are strong enough, even with what help I can give you, to get down the stairs, and even if you can, I am afraid with all my soul of the consequences to you, and--” Gypsy Nan blew out the candle, and staggered to her feet.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading But I doubt if you are strong enough, even with what help I can give you, to get down the stairs, and even if you can, I am afraid with all my soul of the consequences to you, and--” Gypsy Nan blew out the candle, and staggered to her feet.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I'm ready, if there is no other way,” she said soberly, as she watched the other tuck the money away inside her waist.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading “I'm ready, if there is no other way,” she said soberly, as she watched the other tuck the money away inside her waist.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading “I said I would see you through, and I will.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But I doubt if you are strong enough, even with what help I can give you, to get down the stairs, and even if you can, I am afraid with all my soul of the consequences to you, and--” Gypsy Nan blew out the candle, and staggered to her feet.
tuckverbUS /tʌk/
fit snugly into
From this reading “I'm ready, if there is no other way,” she said soberly, as she watched the other tuck the money away inside her waist.
waistnounUS /weɪst/
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading “I'm ready, if there is no other way,” she said soberly, as she watched the other tuck the money away inside her waist.
watchedverbUS /wɑːtʃt/
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading “I'm ready, if there is no other way,” she said soberly, as she watched the other tuck the money away inside her waist.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “I'm ready, if there is no other way,” she said soberly, as she watched the other tuck the money away inside her waist.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But I doubt if you are strong enough, even with what help I can give you, to get down the stairs, and even if you can, I am afraid with all my soul of the consequences to you, and--” Gypsy Nan blew out the candle, and staggered to her feet.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “I said I would see you through, and I will.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading But I doubt if you are strong enough, even with what help I can give you, to get down the stairs, and even if you can, I am afraid with all my soul of the consequences to you, and--” Gypsy Nan blew out the candle, and staggered to her feet.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “I said I would see you through, and I will.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I said I would see you through, and I will.
