adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He always found Mrs. Charmond reclining on a sofa, and behaving generally as became a patient who was in no great hurry to lose that title.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading He had also, to his further satisfaction, found a slight scar on her temple, and it was very convenient to put a piece of black plaster on this conspicuous part of her person in preference to gold-beater’s skin, so that it might catch the eyes of the servants, and make his presence appear decidedly necessary, in case there should be any doubt of the fact.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He always found Mrs. Charmond reclining on a sofa, and behaving generally as became a patient who was in no great hurry to lose that title.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The doctor’s professional visit to Hintock House was promptly repeated the next day and the next.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He had also, to his further satisfaction, found a slight scar on her temple, and it was very convenient to put a piece of black plaster on this conspicuous part of her person in preference to gold-beater’s skin, so that it might catch the eyes of the servants, and make his presence appear decidedly necessary, in case there should be any doubt of the fact.
appearverbUS /əˈpɪr/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He had also, to his further satisfaction, found a slight scar on her temple, and it was very convenient to put a piece of black plaster on this conspicuous part of her person in preference to gold-beater’s skin, so that it might catch the eyes of the servants, and make his presence appear decidedly necessary, in case there should be any doubt of the fact.
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 On each occasion he looked gravely at the little scratch on her arm, as if it had been a serious wound.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He always found Mrs. Charmond reclining on a sofa, and behaving generally as became a patient who was in no great hurry to lose that title.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On each occasion he looked gravely at the little scratch on her arm, as if it had been a serious wound.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had also, to his further satisfaction, found a slight scar on her temple, and it was very convenient to put a piece of black plaster on this conspicuous part of her person in preference to gold-beater’s skin, so that it might catch the eyes of the servants, and make his presence appear decidedly necessary, in case there should be any doubt of the fact.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He always found Mrs. Charmond reclining on a sofa, and behaving generally as became a patient who was in no great hurry to lose that title.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading On each occasion he looked gravely at the little scratch on her arm, as if it had been a serious wound.
behavingverbUS /bɪˈheɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading He always found Mrs. Charmond reclining on a sofa, and behaving generally as became a patient who was in no great hurry to lose that title.
blackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading He had also, to his further satisfaction, found a slight scar on her temple, and it was very convenient to put a piece of black plaster on this conspicuous part of her person in preference to gold-beater’s skin, so that it might catch the eyes of the servants, and make his presence appear decidedly necessary, in case there should be any doubt of the fact.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading He had also, to his further satisfaction, found a slight scar on her temple, and it was very convenient to put a piece of black plaster on this conspicuous part of her person in preference to gold-beater’s skin, so that it might catch the eyes of the servants, and make his presence appear decidedly necessary, in case there should be any doubt of the fact.
catchverbUS /kætʃ/
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading He had also, to his further satisfaction, found a slight scar on her temple, and it was very convenient to put a piece of black plaster on this conspicuous part of her person in preference to gold-beater’s skin, so that it might catch the eyes of the servants, and make his presence appear decidedly necessary, in case there should be any doubt of the fact.
Charmond
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From this reading He always found Mrs. Charmond reclining on a sofa, and behaving generally as became a patient who was in no great hurry to lose that title.
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading He had also, to his further satisfaction, found a slight scar on her temple, and it was very convenient to put a piece of black plaster on this conspicuous part of her person in preference to gold-beater’s skin, so that it might catch the eyes of the servants, and make his presence appear decidedly necessary, in case there should be any doubt of the fact.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading He had also, to his further satisfaction, found a slight scar on her temple, and it was very convenient to put a piece of black plaster on this conspicuous part of her person in preference to gold-beater’s skin, so that it might catch the eyes of the servants, and make his presence appear decidedly necessary, in case there should be any doubt of the fact.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The doctor’s professional visit to Hintock House was promptly repeated the next day and the next.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading He had also, to his further satisfaction, found a slight scar on her temple, and it was very convenient to put a piece of black plaster on this conspicuous part of her person in preference to gold-beater’s skin, so that it might catch the eyes of the servants, and make his presence appear decidedly necessary, in case there should be any doubt of the fact.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The doctor’s professional visit to Hintock House was promptly repeated the next day and the next.
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading He had also, to his further satisfaction, found a slight scar on her temple, and it was very convenient to put a piece of black plaster on this conspicuous part of her person in preference to gold-beater’s skin, so that it might catch the eyes of the servants, and make his presence appear decidedly necessary, in case there should be any doubt of the fact.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading On each occasion he looked gravely at the little scratch on her arm, as if it had been a serious wound.
exclaimedverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmd/
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Oh—you hurt me!” she exclaimed one day.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading He had also, to his further satisfaction, found a slight scar on her temple, and it was very convenient to put a piece of black plaster on this conspicuous part of her person in preference to gold-beater’s skin, so that it might catch the eyes of the servants, and make his presence appear decidedly necessary, in case there should be any doubt of the fact.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He had also, to his further satisfaction, found a slight scar on her temple, and it was very convenient to put a piece of black plaster on this conspicuous part of her person in preference to gold-beater’s skin, so that it might catch the eyes of the servants, and make his presence appear decidedly necessary, in case there should be any doubt of the fact.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading He always found Mrs. Charmond reclining on a sofa, and behaving generally as became a patient who was in no great hurry to lose that title.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading He had also, to his further satisfaction, found a slight scar on her temple, and it was very convenient to put a piece of black plaster on this conspicuous part of her person in preference to gold-beater’s skin, so that it might catch the eyes of the servants, and make his presence appear decidedly necessary, in case there should be any doubt of the fact.
generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/
usually; as a rule
From this reading He always found Mrs. Charmond reclining on a sofa, and behaving generally as became a patient who was in no great hurry to lose that title.
gold-beater's
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From this reading He had also, to his further satisfaction, found a slight scar on her temple, and it was very convenient to put a piece of black plaster on this conspicuous part of her person in preference to gold-beater’s skin, so that it might catch the eyes of the servants, and make his presence appear decidedly necessary, in case there should be any doubt of the fact.
gravelyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪvli/
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading On each occasion he looked gravely at the little scratch on her arm, as if it had been a serious wound.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He always found Mrs. Charmond reclining on a sofa, and behaving generally as became a patient who was in no great hurry to lose that title.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On each occasion he looked gravely at the little scratch on her arm, as if it had been a serious wound.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He always found Mrs. Charmond reclining on a sofa, and behaving generally as became a patient who was in no great hurry to lose that title.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On each occasion he looked gravely at the little scratch on her arm, as if it had been a serious wound.
Hintock
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From this reading The doctor’s professional visit to Hintock House was promptly repeated the next day and the next.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had also, to his further satisfaction, found a slight scar on her temple, and it was very convenient to put a piece of black plaster on this conspicuous part of her person in preference to gold-beater’s skin, so that it might catch the eyes of the servants, and make his presence appear decidedly necessary, in case there should be any doubt of the fact.
HousenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The doctor’s professional visit to Hintock House was promptly repeated the next day and the next.
hurrynounUS /ˈhɜːri/
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading He always found Mrs. Charmond reclining on a sofa, and behaving generally as became a patient who was in no great hurry to lose that title.
hurtverbUS /hɜːrt/
be the source of pain
From this reading “Oh—you hurt me!” she exclaimed one day.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading On each occasion he looked gravely at the little scratch on her arm, as if it had been a serious wound.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He always found Mrs. Charmond reclining on a sofa, and behaving generally as became a patient who was in no great hurry to lose that title.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On each occasion he looked gravely at the little scratch on her arm, as if it had been a serious wound.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On each occasion he looked gravely at the little scratch on her arm, as if it had been a serious wound.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading On each occasion he looked gravely at the little scratch on her arm, as if it had been a serious wound.
loseverbUS /luːz/
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading He always found Mrs. Charmond reclining on a sofa, and behaving generally as became a patient who was in no great hurry to lose that title.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading He had also, to his further satisfaction, found a slight scar on her temple, and it was very convenient to put a piece of black plaster on this conspicuous part of her person in preference to gold-beater’s skin, so that it might catch the eyes of the servants, and make his presence appear decidedly necessary, in case there should be any doubt of the fact.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Oh—you hurt me!” she exclaimed one day.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He had also, to his further satisfaction, found a slight scar on her temple, and it was very convenient to put a piece of black plaster on this conspicuous part of her person in preference to gold-beater’s skin, so that it might catch the eyes of the servants, and make his presence appear decidedly necessary, in case there should be any doubt of the fact.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading He always found Mrs. Charmond reclining on a sofa, and behaving generally as became a patient who was in no great hurry to lose that title.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading He had also, to his further satisfaction, found a slight scar on her temple, and it was very convenient to put a piece of black plaster on this conspicuous part of her person in preference to gold-beater’s skin, so that it might catch the eyes of the servants, and make his presence appear decidedly necessary, in case there should be any doubt of the fact.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The doctor’s professional visit to Hintock House was promptly repeated the next day and the next.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading He always found Mrs. Charmond reclining on a sofa, and behaving generally as became a patient who was in no great hurry to lose that title.
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading On each occasion he looked gravely at the little scratch on her arm, as if it had been a serious wound.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had also, to his further satisfaction, found a slight scar on her temple, and it was very convenient to put a piece of black plaster on this conspicuous part of her person in preference to gold-beater’s skin, so that it might catch the eyes of the servants, and make his presence appear decidedly necessary, in case there should be any doubt of the fact.
OhnounUS /oʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh—you hurt me!” she exclaimed one day.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He always found Mrs. Charmond reclining on a sofa, and behaving generally as became a patient who was in no great hurry to lose that title.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Oh—you hurt me!” she exclaimed one day.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He had also, to his further satisfaction, found a slight scar on her temple, and it was very convenient to put a piece of black plaster on this conspicuous part of her person in preference to gold-beater’s skin, so that it might catch the eyes of the servants, and make his presence appear decidedly necessary, in case there should be any doubt of the fact.
patientnounUS /ˈpeɪʃənt/
a person who requires medical care
From this reading He always found Mrs. Charmond reclining on a sofa, and behaving generally as became a patient who was in no great hurry to lose that title.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading He had also, to his further satisfaction, found a slight scar on her temple, and it was very convenient to put a piece of black plaster on this conspicuous part of her person in preference to gold-beater’s skin, so that it might catch the eyes of the servants, and make his presence appear decidedly necessary, in case there should be any doubt of the fact.
piecenounUS /piːs/
a separate part of a whole
From this reading He had also, to his further satisfaction, found a slight scar on her temple, and it was very convenient to put a piece of black plaster on this conspicuous part of her person in preference to gold-beater’s skin, so that it might catch the eyes of the servants, and make his presence appear decidedly necessary, in case there should be any doubt of the fact.
plasterverbUS /ˈplæstər/
apply a heavy coat to
From this reading He had also, to his further satisfaction, found a slight scar on her temple, and it was very convenient to put a piece of black plaster on this conspicuous part of her person in preference to gold-beater’s skin, so that it might catch the eyes of the servants, and make his presence appear decidedly necessary, in case there should be any doubt of the fact.
preferencenounUS /ˈprefərəns/
a strong liking
From this reading He had also, to his further satisfaction, found a slight scar on her temple, and it was very convenient to put a piece of black plaster on this conspicuous part of her person in preference to gold-beater’s skin, so that it might catch the eyes of the servants, and make his presence appear decidedly necessary, in case there should be any doubt of the fact.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading He had also, to his further satisfaction, found a slight scar on her temple, and it was very convenient to put a piece of black plaster on this conspicuous part of her person in preference to gold-beater’s skin, so that it might catch the eyes of the servants, and make his presence appear decidedly necessary, in case there should be any doubt of the fact.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading The doctor’s professional visit to Hintock House was promptly repeated the next day and the next.
promptlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmptli/
with little or no delay
From this reading The doctor’s professional visit to Hintock House was promptly repeated the next day and the next.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He had also, to his further satisfaction, found a slight scar on her temple, and it was very convenient to put a piece of black plaster on this conspicuous part of her person in preference to gold-beater’s skin, so that it might catch the eyes of the servants, and make his presence appear decidedly necessary, in case there should be any doubt of the fact.
recliningnounUS /rɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
the act of assuming or maintaining a reclining position
From this reading He always found Mrs. Charmond reclining on a sofa, and behaving generally as became a patient who was in no great hurry to lose that title.
repeatedadjectiveUS /rɪˈpiːtɪd/
recurring again and again
From this reading The doctor’s professional visit to Hintock House was promptly repeated the next day and the next.
satisfactionnounUS /ˌsætəˈsfækʃən/
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading He had also, to his further satisfaction, found a slight scar on her temple, and it was very convenient to put a piece of black plaster on this conspicuous part of her person in preference to gold-beater’s skin, so that it might catch the eyes of the servants, and make his presence appear decidedly necessary, in case there should be any doubt of the fact.
scarnounUS /skɑːr/
a mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue
From this reading He had also, to his further satisfaction, found a slight scar on her temple, and it was very convenient to put a piece of black plaster on this conspicuous part of her person in preference to gold-beater’s skin, so that it might catch the eyes of the servants, and make his presence appear decidedly necessary, in case there should be any doubt of the fact.
scratchverbUS /skrætʃ/
cause friction
From this reading On each occasion he looked gravely at the little scratch on her arm, as if it had been a serious wound.
seriousadjectiveUS /ˈsɪriəs/
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading On each occasion he looked gravely at the little scratch on her arm, as if it had been a serious wound.
servantsnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənts/
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading He had also, to his further satisfaction, found a slight scar on her temple, and it was very convenient to put a piece of black plaster on this conspicuous part of her person in preference to gold-beater’s skin, so that it might catch the eyes of the servants, and make his presence appear decidedly necessary, in case there should be any doubt of the fact.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Oh—you hurt me!” she exclaimed one day.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He had also, to his further satisfaction, found a slight scar on her temple, and it was very convenient to put a piece of black plaster on this conspicuous part of her person in preference to gold-beater’s skin, so that it might catch the eyes of the servants, and make his presence appear decidedly necessary, in case there should be any doubt of the fact.
skinnounUS /skɪn/
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading He had also, to his further satisfaction, found a slight scar on her temple, and it was very convenient to put a piece of black plaster on this conspicuous part of her person in preference to gold-beater’s skin, so that it might catch the eyes of the servants, and make his presence appear decidedly necessary, in case there should be any doubt of the fact.
slightnounUS /slaɪt/
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading He had also, to his further satisfaction, found a slight scar on her temple, and it was very convenient to put a piece of black plaster on this conspicuous part of her person in preference to gold-beater’s skin, so that it might catch the eyes of the servants, and make his presence appear decidedly necessary, in case there should be any doubt of the fact.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had also, to his further satisfaction, found a slight scar on her temple, and it was very convenient to put a piece of black plaster on this conspicuous part of her person in preference to gold-beater’s skin, so that it might catch the eyes of the servants, and make his presence appear decidedly necessary, in case there should be any doubt of the fact.
sofanounUS /ˈsoʊfə/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading He always found Mrs. Charmond reclining on a sofa, and behaving generally as became a patient who was in no great hurry to lose that title.
templenounUS /ˈtempəl/
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading He had also, to his further satisfaction, found a slight scar on her temple, and it was very convenient to put a piece of black plaster on this conspicuous part of her person in preference to gold-beater’s skin, so that it might catch the eyes of the servants, and make his presence appear decidedly necessary, in case there should be any doubt of the fact.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He always found Mrs. Charmond reclining on a sofa, and behaving generally as became a patient who was in no great hurry to lose that title.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The doctor’s professional visit to Hintock House was promptly repeated the next day and the next.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading He had also, to his further satisfaction, found a slight scar on her temple, and it was very convenient to put a piece of black plaster on this conspicuous part of her person in preference to gold-beater’s skin, so that it might catch the eyes of the servants, and make his presence appear decidedly necessary, in case there should be any doubt of the fact.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He had also, to his further satisfaction, found a slight scar on her temple, and it was very convenient to put a piece of black plaster on this conspicuous part of her person in preference to gold-beater’s skin, so that it might catch the eyes of the servants, and make his presence appear decidedly necessary, in case there should be any doubt of the fact.
titlenounUS /ˈtaɪtəl/
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading He always found Mrs. Charmond reclining on a sofa, and behaving generally as became a patient who was in no great hurry to lose that title.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The doctor’s professional visit to Hintock House was promptly repeated the next day and the next.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading He had also, to his further satisfaction, found a slight scar on her temple, and it was very convenient to put a piece of black plaster on this conspicuous part of her person in preference to gold-beater’s skin, so that it might catch the eyes of the servants, and make his presence appear decidedly necessary, in case there should be any doubt of the fact.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The doctor’s professional visit to Hintock House was promptly repeated the next day and the next.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The doctor’s professional visit to Hintock House was promptly repeated the next day and the next.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading He always found Mrs. Charmond reclining on a sofa, and behaving generally as became a patient who was in no great hurry to lose that title.
woundnounUS /waʊnd/
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading On each occasion he looked gravely at the little scratch on her arm, as if it had been a serious wound.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Oh—you hurt me!” she exclaimed one day.
