adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Convenience dictated this speed--in other words, Paula resolved to commence the season as Mrs. Dalmaine and in a house of her own.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading As there was scarcely time to select and make ready an abode for permanence, it was decided to take a house in Kensington, which friends of the Tyrrells desired to let for the year.
advantagenounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒ/
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Mr. Dalmaine had pointed out the advantage of using the Easter recess.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As there was scarcely time to select and make ready an abode for permanence, it was decided to take a house in Kensington, which friends of the Tyrrells desired to let for the year.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Convenience dictated this speed--in other words, Paula resolved to commence the season as Mrs. Dalmaine and in a house of her own.
Annabel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Annabel was not present at the wedding.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Convenience dictated this speed--in other words, Paula resolved to commence the season as Mrs. Dalmaine and in a house of her own.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MISTS Paula Tyrrell was married at Easter.
commenceverbUS /kəˈmens/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Convenience dictated this speed--in other words, Paula resolved to commence the season as Mrs. Dalmaine and in a house of her own.
ConveniencenounUS /kənˈviːnjəns/
the state of being suitable or opportune
From this reading Convenience dictated this speed--in other words, Paula resolved to commence the season as Mrs. Dalmaine and in a house of her own.
Dalmaine
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From this reading Convenience dictated this speed--in other words, Paula resolved to commence the season as Mrs. Dalmaine and in a house of her own.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading As there was scarcely time to select and make ready an abode for permanence, it was decided to take a house in Kensington, which friends of the Tyrrells desired to let for the year.
desiredadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪərd/
wanted intensely
From this reading As there was scarcely time to select and make ready an abode for permanence, it was decided to take a house in Kensington, which friends of the Tyrrells desired to let for the year.
dictatedadjectiveUS /dɪkˈteɪtɪd/
determined or decided upon as by an authority
From this reading Convenience dictated this speed--in other words, Paula resolved to commence the season as Mrs. Dalmaine and in a house of her own.
EasternounUS /ˈiːstər/
a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox
From this reading MISTS Paula Tyrrell was married at Easter.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As there was scarcely time to select and make ready an abode for permanence, it was decided to take a house in Kensington, which friends of the Tyrrells desired to let for the year.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading As there was scarcely time to select and make ready an abode for permanence, it was decided to take a house in Kensington, which friends of the Tyrrells desired to let for the year.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Dalmaine had pointed out the advantage of using the Easter recess.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Convenience dictated this speed--in other words, Paula resolved to commence the season as Mrs. Dalmaine and in a house of her own.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Convenience dictated this speed--in other words, Paula resolved to commence the season as Mrs. Dalmaine and in a house of her own.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Convenience dictated this speed--in other words, Paula resolved to commence the season as Mrs. Dalmaine and in a house of her own.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As there was scarcely time to select and make ready an abode for permanence, it was decided to take a house in Kensington, which friends of the Tyrrells desired to let for the year.
Kensington
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As there was scarcely time to select and make ready an abode for permanence, it was decided to take a house in Kensington, which friends of the Tyrrells desired to let for the year.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading As there was scarcely time to select and make ready an abode for permanence, it was decided to take a house in Kensington, which friends of the Tyrrells desired to let for the year.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading As there was scarcely time to select and make ready an abode for permanence, it was decided to take a house in Kensington, which friends of the Tyrrells desired to let for the year.
marriedadjectiveUS /ˈmerid/
joined in matrimony
From this reading MISTS Paula Tyrrell was married at Easter.
MISTSnounUS /mɪsts/
plural of “mist” — a thin fog with condensation near the ground
From this reading MISTS Paula Tyrrell was married at Easter.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Dalmaine had pointed out the advantage of using the Easter recess.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Convenience dictated this speed--in other words, Paula resolved to commence the season as Mrs. Dalmaine and in a house of her own.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Annabel was not present at the wedding.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Convenience dictated this speed--in other words, Paula resolved to commence the season as Mrs. Dalmaine and in a house of her own.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Convenience dictated this speed--in other words, Paula resolved to commence the season as Mrs. Dalmaine and in a house of her own.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mr. Dalmaine had pointed out the advantage of using the Easter recess.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Convenience dictated this speed--in other words, Paula resolved to commence the season as Mrs. Dalmaine and in a house of her own.
Paula
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MISTS Paula Tyrrell was married at Easter.
permanencenounUS /ˈpɜːrmənəns/
the property of being able to exist for an indefinite duration
From this reading As there was scarcely time to select and make ready an abode for permanence, it was decided to take a house in Kensington, which friends of the Tyrrells desired to let for the year.
pointedadjectiveUS /ˈpɔɪntɪd/
having a point
From this reading Mr. Dalmaine had pointed out the advantage of using the Easter recess.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Annabel was not present at the wedding.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading As there was scarcely time to select and make ready an abode for permanence, it was decided to take a house in Kensington, which friends of the Tyrrells desired to let for the year.
recessverbUS /rɪˈses/
put into a recess
From this reading Mr. Dalmaine had pointed out the advantage of using the Easter recess.
resolvedadjectiveUS /riˈzɑːlvd/
determined
From this reading Convenience dictated this speed--in other words, Paula resolved to commence the season as Mrs. Dalmaine and in a house of her own.
scarcelyadverbUS /ˈskersli/
only a very short time before
From this reading As there was scarcely time to select and make ready an abode for permanence, it was decided to take a house in Kensington, which friends of the Tyrrells desired to let for the year.
seasonnounUS /ˈsiːzən/
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Convenience dictated this speed--in other words, Paula resolved to commence the season as Mrs. Dalmaine and in a house of her own.
selectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/
of superior grade
From this reading As there was scarcely time to select and make ready an abode for permanence, it was decided to take a house in Kensington, which friends of the Tyrrells desired to let for the year.
speedverbUS /spiːd/
move hurridly
From this reading Convenience dictated this speed--in other words, Paula resolved to commence the season as Mrs. Dalmaine and in a house of her own.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading As there was scarcely time to select and make ready an abode for permanence, it was decided to take a house in Kensington, which friends of the Tyrrells desired to let for the year.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Convenience dictated this speed--in other words, Paula resolved to commence the season as Mrs. Dalmaine and in a house of her own.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading As there was scarcely time to select and make ready an abode for permanence, it was decided to take a house in Kensington, which friends of the Tyrrells desired to let for the year.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Convenience dictated this speed--in other words, Paula resolved to commence the season as Mrs. Dalmaine and in a house of her own.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As there was scarcely time to select and make ready an abode for permanence, it was decided to take a house in Kensington, which friends of the Tyrrells desired to let for the year.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Convenience dictated this speed--in other words, Paula resolved to commence the season as Mrs. Dalmaine and in a house of her own.
Tyrrell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MISTS Paula Tyrrell was married at Easter.
Tyrrells
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As there was scarcely time to select and make ready an abode for permanence, it was decided to take a house in Kensington, which friends of the Tyrrells desired to let for the year.
usingnounUS /ˈjuːzɪŋ/
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading Mr. Dalmaine had pointed out the advantage of using the Easter recess.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MISTS Paula Tyrrell was married at Easter.
weddingnounUS /ˈwedɪŋ/
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading Annabel was not present at the wedding.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As there was scarcely time to select and make ready an abode for permanence, it was decided to take a house in Kensington, which friends of the Tyrrells desired to let for the year.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading Convenience dictated this speed--in other words, Paula resolved to commence the season as Mrs. Dalmaine and in a house of her own.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading As there was scarcely time to select and make ready an abode for permanence, it was decided to take a house in Kensington, which friends of the Tyrrells desired to let for the year.
