adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Convinced that she suspected nothing, yet in the hope of changing the subject, Randolph said quietly: “I thought your guardian perhaps a little less frank and communicative to-day.”
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He--THEY--all and everybody--are much more concerned and anxious about my new position than I am.
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 He--THEY--all and everybody--are much more concerned and anxious about my new position than I am.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading He--THEY--all and everybody--are much more concerned and anxious about my new position than I am.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Convinced that she suspected nothing, yet in the hope of changing the subject, Randolph said quietly: “I thought your guardian perhaps a little less frank and communicative to-day.”
anxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/
eagerly desirous
From this reading He--THEY--all and everybody--are much more concerned and anxious about my new position than I am.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading “Yes,” said the young girl suddenly, with a certain impatience, and yet in half apology to her companion, “of course.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He--THEY--all and everybody--are much more concerned and anxious about my new position than I am.
arrangingnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒɪŋ/
the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music
From this reading It's perfectly dreadful--this thinking of it all the time, arranging everything, criticising everything in reference to it, and the poor man who is the cause of it all not yet at rest in his grave!
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It's perfectly dreadful--this thinking of it all the time, arranging everything, criticising everything in reference to it, and the poor man who is the cause of it all not yet at rest in his grave!
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading It's perfectly dreadful--this thinking of it all the time, arranging everything, criticising everything in reference to it, and the poor man who is the cause of it all not yet at rest in his grave!
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading “Yes,” said the young girl suddenly, with a certain impatience, and yet in half apology to her companion, “of course.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading Convinced that she suspected nothing, yet in the hope of changing the subject, Randolph said quietly: “I thought your guardian perhaps a little less frank and communicative to-day.”
communicativeadjectiveUS /kəˈmjuːnəkətɪv/
of or relating to communication
From this reading Convinced that she suspected nothing, yet in the hope of changing the subject, Randolph said quietly: “I thought your guardian perhaps a little less frank and communicative to-day.”
companionnounUS /kəmˈpænjən/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading “Yes,” said the young girl suddenly, with a certain impatience, and yet in half apology to her companion, “of course.
concernedadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrnd/
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading He--THEY--all and everybody--are much more concerned and anxious about my new position than I am.
ConvincedadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪnst/
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading Convinced that she suspected nothing, yet in the hope of changing the subject, Randolph said quietly: “I thought your guardian perhaps a little less frank and communicative to-day.”
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “Yes,” said the young girl suddenly, with a certain impatience, and yet in half apology to her companion, “of course.
criticising
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It's perfectly dreadful--this thinking of it all the time, arranging everything, criticising everything in reference to it, and the poor man who is the cause of it all not yet at rest in his grave!
dreadfuladjectiveUS /ˈdredfəl/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading It's perfectly dreadful--this thinking of it all the time, arranging everything, criticising everything in reference to it, and the poor man who is the cause of it all not yet at rest in his grave!
everybodypronounUS /ˈevribɑːdi/
every person
From this reading He--THEY--all and everybody--are much more concerned and anxious about my new position than I am.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading It's perfectly dreadful--this thinking of it all the time, arranging everything, criticising everything in reference to it, and the poor man who is the cause of it all not yet at rest in his grave!
frankadjectiveUS /fræŋk/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Convinced that she suspected nothing, yet in the hope of changing the subject, Randolph said quietly: “I thought your guardian perhaps a little less frank and communicative to-day.”
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading “Yes,” said the young girl suddenly, with a certain impatience, and yet in half apology to her companion, “of course.
gravenounUS /ɡreɪv/
death of a person
From this reading It's perfectly dreadful--this thinking of it all the time, arranging everything, criticising everything in reference to it, and the poor man who is the cause of it all not yet at rest in his grave!
guardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading Convinced that she suspected nothing, yet in the hope of changing the subject, Randolph said quietly: “I thought your guardian perhaps a little less frank and communicative to-day.”
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading “Yes,” said the young girl suddenly, with a certain impatience, and yet in half apology to her companion, “of course.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He--THEY--all and everybody--are much more concerned and anxious about my new position than I am.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Yes,” said the young girl suddenly, with a certain impatience, and yet in half apology to her companion, “of course.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It's perfectly dreadful--this thinking of it all the time, arranging everything, criticising everything in reference to it, and the poor man who is the cause of it all not yet at rest in his grave!
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Convinced that she suspected nothing, yet in the hope of changing the subject, Randolph said quietly: “I thought your guardian perhaps a little less frank and communicative to-day.”
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Convinced that she suspected nothing, yet in the hope of changing the subject, Randolph said quietly: “I thought your guardian perhaps a little less frank and communicative to-day.”
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading “Yes,” said the young girl suddenly, with a certain impatience, and yet in half apology to her companion, “of course.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Convinced that she suspected nothing, yet in the hope of changing the subject, Randolph said quietly: “I thought your guardian perhaps a little less frank and communicative to-day.”
inhumanadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhjuːmən/
without compunction or human feeling
From this reading The whole thing is inhuman and unchristian!”
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It's perfectly dreadful--this thinking of it all the time, arranging everything, criticising everything in reference to it, and the poor man who is the cause of it all not yet at rest in his grave!
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It's perfectly dreadful--this thinking of it all the time, arranging everything, criticising everything in reference to it, and the poor man who is the cause of it all not yet at rest in his grave!
It's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It's perfectly dreadful--this thinking of it all the time, arranging everything, criticising everything in reference to it, and the poor man who is the cause of it all not yet at rest in his grave!
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Convinced that she suspected nothing, yet in the hope of changing the subject, Randolph said quietly: “I thought your guardian perhaps a little less frank and communicative to-day.”
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Convinced that she suspected nothing, yet in the hope of changing the subject, Randolph said quietly: “I thought your guardian perhaps a little less frank and communicative to-day.”
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It's perfectly dreadful--this thinking of it all the time, arranging everything, criticising everything in reference to it, and the poor man who is the cause of it all not yet at rest in his grave!
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He--THEY--all and everybody--are much more concerned and anxious about my new position than I am.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He--THEY--all and everybody--are much more concerned and anxious about my new position than I am.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He--THEY--all and everybody--are much more concerned and anxious about my new position than I am.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He--THEY--all and everybody--are much more concerned and anxious about my new position than I am.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It's perfectly dreadful--this thinking of it all the time, arranging everything, criticising everything in reference to it, and the poor man who is the cause of it all not yet at rest in his grave!
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Convinced that she suspected nothing, yet in the hope of changing the subject, Randolph said quietly: “I thought your guardian perhaps a little less frank and communicative to-day.”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Convinced that she suspected nothing, yet in the hope of changing the subject, Randolph said quietly: “I thought your guardian perhaps a little less frank and communicative to-day.”
perfectlyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrfəktli/
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading It's perfectly dreadful--this thinking of it all the time, arranging everything, criticising everything in reference to it, and the poor man who is the cause of it all not yet at rest in his grave!
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading Convinced that she suspected nothing, yet in the hope of changing the subject, Randolph said quietly: “I thought your guardian perhaps a little less frank and communicative to-day.”
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading It's perfectly dreadful--this thinking of it all the time, arranging everything, criticising everything in reference to it, and the poor man who is the cause of it all not yet at rest in his grave!
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading He--THEY--all and everybody--are much more concerned and anxious about my new position than I am.
quietlyadverbUS /ˈkwaɪətli/
with low volume
From this reading Convinced that she suspected nothing, yet in the hope of changing the subject, Randolph said quietly: “I thought your guardian perhaps a little less frank and communicative to-day.”
Randolph
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Convinced that she suspected nothing, yet in the hope of changing the subject, Randolph said quietly: “I thought your guardian perhaps a little less frank and communicative to-day.”
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading It's perfectly dreadful--this thinking of it all the time, arranging everything, criticising everything in reference to it, and the poor man who is the cause of it all not yet at rest in his grave!
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading It's perfectly dreadful--this thinking of it all the time, arranging everything, criticising everything in reference to it, and the poor man who is the cause of it all not yet at rest in his grave!
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Convinced that she suspected nothing, yet in the hope of changing the subject, Randolph said quietly: “I thought your guardian perhaps a little less frank and communicative to-day.”
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Convinced that she suspected nothing, yet in the hope of changing the subject, Randolph said quietly: “I thought your guardian perhaps a little less frank and communicative to-day.”
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Convinced that she suspected nothing, yet in the hope of changing the subject, Randolph said quietly: “I thought your guardian perhaps a little less frank and communicative to-day.”
suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading “Yes,” said the young girl suddenly, with a certain impatience, and yet in half apology to her companion, “of course.
suspectedadjectiveUS /səˈspektɪd/
believed likely
From this reading Convinced that she suspected nothing, yet in the hope of changing the subject, Randolph said quietly: “I thought your guardian perhaps a little less frank and communicative to-day.”
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He--THEY--all and everybody--are much more concerned and anxious about my new position than I am.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Convinced that she suspected nothing, yet in the hope of changing the subject, Randolph said quietly: “I thought your guardian perhaps a little less frank and communicative to-day.”
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Convinced that she suspected nothing, yet in the hope of changing the subject, Randolph said quietly: “I thought your guardian perhaps a little less frank and communicative to-day.”
THEYpronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He--THEY--all and everybody--are much more concerned and anxious about my new position than I am.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading The whole thing is inhuman and unchristian!”
thinkingnounUS /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading It's perfectly dreadful--this thinking of it all the time, arranging everything, criticising everything in reference to it, and the poor man who is the cause of it all not yet at rest in his grave!
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It's perfectly dreadful--this thinking of it all the time, arranging everything, criticising everything in reference to it, and the poor man who is the cause of it all not yet at rest in his grave!
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Convinced that she suspected nothing, yet in the hope of changing the subject, Randolph said quietly: “I thought your guardian perhaps a little less frank and communicative to-day.”
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It's perfectly dreadful--this thinking of it all the time, arranging everything, criticising everything in reference to it, and the poor man who is the cause of it all not yet at rest in his grave!
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Yes,” said the young girl suddenly, with a certain impatience, and yet in half apology to her companion, “of course.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Convinced that she suspected nothing, yet in the hope of changing the subject, Randolph said quietly: “I thought your guardian perhaps a little less frank and communicative to-day.”
unchristianadjective
not of a Christian faith
From this reading The whole thing is inhuman and unchristian!”
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading It's perfectly dreadful--this thinking of it all the time, arranging everything, criticising everything in reference to it, and the poor man who is the cause of it all not yet at rest in his grave!
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole thing is inhuman and unchristian!”
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Yes,” said the young girl suddenly, with a certain impatience, and yet in half apology to her companion, “of course.
YesnounUS /jes/
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes,” said the young girl suddenly, with a certain impatience, and yet in half apology to her companion, “of course.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Convinced that she suspected nothing, yet in the hope of changing the subject, Randolph said quietly: “I thought your guardian perhaps a little less frank and communicative to-day.”
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “Yes,” said the young girl suddenly, with a certain impatience, and yet in half apology to her companion, “of course.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Convinced that she suspected nothing, yet in the hope of changing the subject, Randolph said quietly: “I thought your guardian perhaps a little less frank and communicative to-day.”
