adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the course of a few days he rode out a short distance.
accordingadjectiveUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading We made arrangements to be married according to law, and in due time I applied to the minister of the town to perform the ceremonies.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a rest of a week, during which his strength had increased, he continued his narrative, in which we had become deeply interested.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Egbert's health seemed to improve now that he was in more comfortable quarters, and had sympathizing friends to whom he could narrate the story of his life.
appliedadjectiveUS /əˈplaɪd/
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading We made arrangements to be married according to law, and in due time I applied to the minister of the town to perform the ceremonies.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading We made arrangements to be married according to law, and in due time I applied to the minister of the town to perform the ceremonies.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I found a home at the cottage of Evelina.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We made arrangements to be married according to law, and in due time I applied to the minister of the town to perform the ceremonies.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading After a rest of a week, during which his strength had increased, he continued his narrative, in which we had become deeply interested.
ceremoniesnounUS /ˈserəmoʊniz/
plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading We made arrangements to be married according to law, and in due time I applied to the minister of the town to perform the ceremonies.
comfortableadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Egbert's health seemed to improve now that he was in more comfortable quarters, and had sympathizing friends to whom he could narrate the story of his life.
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading After a rest of a week, during which his strength had increased, he continued his narrative, in which we had become deeply interested.
cottagenounUS /ˈkɑːtədʒ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading "I found a home at the cottage of Evelina.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Egbert's health seemed to improve now that he was in more comfortable quarters, and had sympathizing friends to whom he could narrate the story of his life.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In the course of a few days he rode out a short distance.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In the course of a few days he rode out a short distance.
deeplyadverbUS /ˈdiːpli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading After a rest of a week, during which his strength had increased, he continued his narrative, in which we had become deeply interested.
distancenounUS /ˈdɪstəns/
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading In the course of a few days he rode out a short distance.
dueadjectiveUS /duː/
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading We made arrangements to be married according to law, and in due time I applied to the minister of the town to perform the ceremonies.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading After a rest of a week, during which his strength had increased, he continued his narrative, in which we had become deeply interested.
Egbert's
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From this reading Egbert's health seemed to improve now that he was in more comfortable quarters, and had sympathizing friends to whom he could narrate the story of his life.
Evelina
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From this reading "I found a home at the cottage of Evelina.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In the course of a few days he rode out a short distance.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading "I found a home at the cottage of Evelina.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Egbert's health seemed to improve now that he was in more comfortable quarters, and had sympathizing friends to whom he could narrate the story of his life.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Egbert's health seemed to improve now that he was in more comfortable quarters, and had sympathizing friends to whom he could narrate the story of his life.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Egbert's health seemed to improve now that he was in more comfortable quarters, and had sympathizing friends to whom he could narrate the story of his life.
healthnounUS /helθ/
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Egbert's health seemed to improve now that he was in more comfortable quarters, and had sympathizing friends to whom he could narrate the story of his life.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Egbert's health seemed to improve now that he was in more comfortable quarters, and had sympathizing friends to whom he could narrate the story of his life.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "I found a home at the cottage of Evelina.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I found a home at the cottage of Evelina.
improveverbUS /ˌɪmˈpruːv/
to make better
From this reading Egbert's health seemed to improve now that he was in more comfortable quarters, and had sympathizing friends to whom he could narrate the story of his life.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Egbert's health seemed to improve now that he was in more comfortable quarters, and had sympathizing friends to whom he could narrate the story of his life.
increasedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːst/
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading After a rest of a week, during which his strength had increased, he continued his narrative, in which we had become deeply interested.
interestedadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪd/
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading After a rest of a week, during which his strength had increased, he continued his narrative, in which we had become deeply interested.
lawnounUS /lɔː/
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading We made arrangements to be married according to law, and in due time I applied to the minister of the town to perform the ceremonies.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Egbert's health seemed to improve now that he was in more comfortable quarters, and had sympathizing friends to whom he could narrate the story of his life.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading We made arrangements to be married according to law, and in due time I applied to the minister of the town to perform the ceremonies.
marriedadjectiveUS /ˈmerid/
joined in matrimony
From this reading We made arrangements to be married according to law, and in due time I applied to the minister of the town to perform the ceremonies.
ministernounUS /ˈmɪnəstər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading We made arrangements to be married according to law, and in due time I applied to the minister of the town to perform the ceremonies.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Egbert's health seemed to improve now that he was in more comfortable quarters, and had sympathizing friends to whom he could narrate the story of his life.
narrateverbUS /ˈnereɪt/
provide commentary for a film, for example
From this reading Egbert's health seemed to improve now that he was in more comfortable quarters, and had sympathizing friends to whom he could narrate the story of his life.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading After a rest of a week, during which his strength had increased, he continued his narrative, in which we had become deeply interested.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Egbert's health seemed to improve now that he was in more comfortable quarters, and had sympathizing friends to whom he could narrate the story of his life.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Egbert's health seemed to improve now that he was in more comfortable quarters, and had sympathizing friends to whom he could narrate the story of his life.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In the course of a few days he rode out a short distance.
performverbUS /pərˈfɔːrm/
carry out or perform an action
From this reading We made arrangements to be married according to law, and in due time I applied to the minister of the town to perform the ceremonies.
quartersnounUS /ˈkwɔːrtərz/
housing available for people to live in
From this reading Egbert's health seemed to improve now that he was in more comfortable quarters, and had sympathizing friends to whom he could narrate the story of his life.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading After a rest of a week, during which his strength had increased, he continued his narrative, in which we had become deeply interested.
rodeverbUS /roʊd/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading In the course of a few days he rode out a short distance.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Egbert's health seemed to improve now that he was in more comfortable quarters, and had sympathizing friends to whom he could narrate the story of his life.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading In the course of a few days he rode out a short distance.
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Egbert's health seemed to improve now that he was in more comfortable quarters, and had sympathizing friends to whom he could narrate the story of his life.
strengthnounUS /streŋkθ/
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading After a rest of a week, during which his strength had increased, he continued his narrative, in which we had become deeply interested.
sympathizingverbUS /ˈsɪmpəθaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “sympathize” — share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
From this reading Egbert's health seemed to improve now that he was in more comfortable quarters, and had sympathizing friends to whom he could narrate the story of his life.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Egbert's health seemed to improve now that he was in more comfortable quarters, and had sympathizing friends to whom he could narrate the story of his life.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Egbert's health seemed to improve now that he was in more comfortable quarters, and had sympathizing friends to whom he could narrate the story of his life.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading We made arrangements to be married according to law, and in due time I applied to the minister of the town to perform the ceremonies.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Egbert's health seemed to improve now that he was in more comfortable quarters, and had sympathizing friends to whom he could narrate the story of his life.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading We made arrangements to be married according to law, and in due time I applied to the minister of the town to perform the ceremonies.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Egbert's health seemed to improve now that he was in more comfortable quarters, and had sympathizing friends to whom he could narrate the story of his life.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading After a rest of a week, during which his strength had increased, he continued his narrative, in which we had become deeply interested.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading After a rest of a week, during which his strength had increased, he continued his narrative, in which we had become deeply interested.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After a rest of a week, during which his strength had increased, he continued his narrative, in which we had become deeply interested.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Egbert's health seemed to improve now that he was in more comfortable quarters, and had sympathizing friends to whom he could narrate the story of his life.
