AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A handkerchief belonging to her had been providentially found by his mother in clearing the rooms the day after that of the dance; and by much contrivance Dick got it handed over to him, to leave with her at any time he should be near the school after her return.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Every spare minute of the week following her return was used by Dick in accidentally passing the schoolhouse in his journeys about the neighbourhood; but not once did she make herself visible.
absurdadjectiveUS /əbˈsɜːrd/
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading But he delayed taking the extreme measure of calling with it lest, had she really no sentiment of interest in him, it might be regarded as a slightly absurd errand, the reason guessed; and the sense of the ludicrous, which was rather keen in her, do his dignity considerable injury in her eyes; and what she thought of him, even apart from the question of her loving, was all the world to him now.
accidentallyadverbUS /ˌæksəˈdentəli/
without advance planning
From this reading Every spare minute of the week following her return was used by Dick in accidentally passing the schoolhouse in his journeys about the neighbourhood; but not once did she make herself visible.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A handkerchief belonging to her had been providentially found by his mother in clearing the rooms the day after that of the dance; and by much contrivance Dick got it handed over to him, to leave with her at any time he should be near the school after her return.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading DICK CALLS AT THE SCHOOL The early days of the year drew on, and Fancy, having spent the holiday weeks at home, returned again to Mellstock.
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 he delayed taking the extreme measure of calling with it lest, had she really no sentiment of interest in him, it might be regarded as a slightly absurd errand, the reason guessed; and the sense of the ludicrous, which was rather keen in her, do his dignity considerable injury in her eyes; and what she thought of him, even apart from the question of her loving, was all the world to him now.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DICK CALLS AT THE SCHOOL The early days of the year drew on, and Fancy, having spent the holiday weeks at home, returned again to Mellstock.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A handkerchief belonging to her had been providentially found by his mother in clearing the rooms the day after that of the dance; and by much contrivance Dick got it handed over to him, to leave with her at any time he should be near the school after her return.
apartadverbUS /əˈpɑːrt/
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading But he delayed taking the extreme measure of calling with it lest, had she really no sentiment of interest in him, it might be regarded as a slightly absurd errand, the reason guessed; and the sense of the ludicrous, which was rather keen in her, do his dignity considerable injury in her eyes; and what she thought of him, even apart from the question of her loving, was all the world to him now.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But he delayed taking the extreme measure of calling with it lest, had she really no sentiment of interest in him, it might be regarded as a slightly absurd errand, the reason guessed; and the sense of the ludicrous, which was rather keen in her, do his dignity considerable injury in her eyes; and what she thought of him, even apart from the question of her loving, was all the world to him now.
ATprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DICK CALLS AT THE SCHOOL The early days of the year drew on, and Fancy, having spent the holiday weeks at home, returned again to Mellstock.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A handkerchief belonging to her had been providentially found by his mother in clearing the rooms the day after that of the dance; and by much contrivance Dick got it handed over to him, to leave with her at any time he should be near the school after her return.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A handkerchief belonging to her had been providentially found by his mother in clearing the rooms the day after that of the dance; and by much contrivance Dick got it handed over to him, to leave with her at any time he should be near the school after her return.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading A handkerchief belonging to her had been providentially found by his mother in clearing the rooms the day after that of the dance; and by much contrivance Dick got it handed over to him, to leave with her at any time he should be near the school after her return.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Every spare minute of the week following her return was used by Dick in accidentally passing the schoolhouse in his journeys about the neighbourhood; but not once did she make herself visible.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Every spare minute of the week following her return was used by Dick in accidentally passing the schoolhouse in his journeys about the neighbourhood; but not once did she make herself visible.
callingnounUS /ˈkɔːlɪŋ/
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading But he delayed taking the extreme measure of calling with it lest, had she really no sentiment of interest in him, it might be regarded as a slightly absurd errand, the reason guessed; and the sense of the ludicrous, which was rather keen in her, do his dignity considerable injury in her eyes; and what she thought of him, even apart from the question of her loving, was all the world to him now.
CALLSnounUS /kɔːlz/
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading DICK CALLS AT THE SCHOOL The early days of the year drew on, and Fancy, having spent the holiday weeks at home, returned again to Mellstock.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But the hour came when the patience of love at twenty-one could endure no longer.
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading A handkerchief belonging to her had been providentially found by his mother in clearing the rooms the day after that of the dance; and by much contrivance Dick got it handed over to him, to leave with her at any time he should be near the school after her return.
considerableadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərəbəl/
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But he delayed taking the extreme measure of calling with it lest, had she really no sentiment of interest in him, it might be regarded as a slightly absurd errand, the reason guessed; and the sense of the ludicrous, which was rather keen in her, do his dignity considerable injury in her eyes; and what she thought of him, even apart from the question of her loving, was all the world to him now.
contrivancenounUS /kənˈtraɪvəns/
a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
From this reading A handkerchief belonging to her had been providentially found by his mother in clearing the rooms the day after that of the dance; and by much contrivance Dick got it handed over to him, to leave with her at any time he should be near the school after her return.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But the hour came when the patience of love at twenty-one could endure no longer.
dancenounUS /dæns/
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading A handkerchief belonging to her had been providentially found by his mother in clearing the rooms the day after that of the dance; and by much contrivance Dick got it handed over to him, to leave with her at any time he should be near the school after her return.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A handkerchief belonging to her had been providentially found by his mother in clearing the rooms the day after that of the dance; and by much contrivance Dick got it handed over to him, to leave with her at any time he should be near the school after her return.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading DICK CALLS AT THE SCHOOL The early days of the year drew on, and Fancy, having spent the holiday weeks at home, returned again to Mellstock.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading But he delayed taking the extreme measure of calling with it lest, had she really no sentiment of interest in him, it might be regarded as a slightly absurd errand, the reason guessed; and the sense of the ludicrous, which was rather keen in her, do his dignity considerable injury in her eyes; and what she thought of him, even apart from the question of her loving, was all the world to him now.
DICKnounUS /dɪk/
someone who is a detective
From this reading DICK CALLS AT THE SCHOOL The early days of the year drew on, and Fancy, having spent the holiday weeks at home, returned again to Mellstock.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Every spare minute of the week following her return was used by Dick in accidentally passing the schoolhouse in his journeys about the neighbourhood; but not once did she make herself visible.
dignitynounUS /ˈdɪɡnəti/
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading But he delayed taking the extreme measure of calling with it lest, had she really no sentiment of interest in him, it might be regarded as a slightly absurd errand, the reason guessed; and the sense of the ludicrous, which was rather keen in her, do his dignity considerable injury in her eyes; and what she thought of him, even apart from the question of her loving, was all the world to him now.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But he delayed taking the extreme measure of calling with it lest, had she really no sentiment of interest in him, it might be regarded as a slightly absurd errand, the reason guessed; and the sense of the ludicrous, which was rather keen in her, do his dignity considerable injury in her eyes; and what she thought of him, even apart from the question of her loving, was all the world to him now.
drewnounUS /druː/
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading DICK CALLS AT THE SCHOOL The early days of the year drew on, and Fancy, having spent the holiday weeks at home, returned again to Mellstock.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading DICK CALLS AT THE SCHOOL The early days of the year drew on, and Fancy, having spent the holiday weeks at home, returned again to Mellstock.
endureverbUS /enˈdjʊr/
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading But the hour came when the patience of love at twenty-one could endure no longer.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading But he delayed taking the extreme measure of calling with it lest, had she really no sentiment of interest in him, it might be regarded as a slightly absurd errand, the reason guessed; and the sense of the ludicrous, which was rather keen in her, do his dignity considerable injury in her eyes; and what she thought of him, even apart from the question of her loving, was all the world to him now.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading But he delayed taking the extreme measure of calling with it lest, had she really no sentiment of interest in him, it might be regarded as a slightly absurd errand, the reason guessed; and the sense of the ludicrous, which was rather keen in her, do his dignity considerable injury in her eyes; and what she thought of him, even apart from the question of her loving, was all the world to him now.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every spare minute of the week following her return was used by Dick in accidentally passing the schoolhouse in his journeys about the neighbourhood; but not once did she make herself visible.
extremeadjectiveUS /ekˈstriːm/
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading But he delayed taking the extreme measure of calling with it lest, had she really no sentiment of interest in him, it might be regarded as a slightly absurd errand, the reason guessed; and the sense of the ludicrous, which was rather keen in her, do his dignity considerable injury in her eyes; and what she thought of him, even apart from the question of her loving, was all the world to him now.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading But he delayed taking the extreme measure of calling with it lest, had she really no sentiment of interest in him, it might be regarded as a slightly absurd errand, the reason guessed; and the sense of the ludicrous, which was rather keen in her, do his dignity considerable injury in her eyes; and what she thought of him, even apart from the question of her loving, was all the world to him now.
FancynounUS /ˈfænsi/
something many people believe that is false
From this reading DICK CALLS AT THE SCHOOL The early days of the year drew on, and Fancy, having spent the holiday weeks at home, returned again to Mellstock.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Every spare minute of the week following her return was used by Dick in accidentally passing the schoolhouse in his journeys about the neighbourhood; but not once did she make herself visible.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading A handkerchief belonging to her had been providentially found by his mother in clearing the rooms the day after that of the dance; and by much contrivance Dick got it handed over to him, to leave with her at any time he should be near the school after her return.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But he delayed taking the extreme measure of calling with it lest, had she really no sentiment of interest in him, it might be regarded as a slightly absurd errand, the reason guessed; and the sense of the ludicrous, which was rather keen in her, do his dignity considerable injury in her eyes; and what she thought of him, even apart from the question of her loving, was all the world to him now.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading A handkerchief belonging to her had been providentially found by his mother in clearing the rooms the day after that of the dance; and by much contrivance Dick got it handed over to him, to leave with her at any time he should be near the school after her return.
guessedverbUS /ɡest/
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading But he delayed taking the extreme measure of calling with it lest, had she really no sentiment of interest in him, it might be regarded as a slightly absurd errand, the reason guessed; and the sense of the ludicrous, which was rather keen in her, do his dignity considerable injury in her eyes; and what she thought of him, even apart from the question of her loving, was all the world to him now.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A handkerchief belonging to her had been providentially found by his mother in clearing the rooms the day after that of the dance; and by much contrivance Dick got it handed over to him, to leave with her at any time he should be near the school after her return.
handedadjectiveUS /ˈhændəd/
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading A handkerchief belonging to her had been providentially found by his mother in clearing the rooms the day after that of the dance; and by much contrivance Dick got it handed over to him, to leave with her at any time he should be near the school after her return.
handkerchiefnounUS /ˈhæŋkərtʃɪf/
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading A handkerchief belonging to her had been providentially found by his mother in clearing the rooms the day after that of the dance; and by much contrivance Dick got it handed over to him, to leave with her at any time he should be near the school after her return.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading DICK CALLS AT THE SCHOOL The early days of the year drew on, and Fancy, having spent the holiday weeks at home, returned again to Mellstock.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A handkerchief belonging to her had been providentially found by his mother in clearing the rooms the day after that of the dance; and by much contrivance Dick got it handed over to him, to leave with her at any time he should be near the school after her return.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Every spare minute of the week following her return was used by Dick in accidentally passing the schoolhouse in his journeys about the neighbourhood; but not once did she make herself visible.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Every spare minute of the week following her return was used by Dick in accidentally passing the schoolhouse in his journeys about the neighbourhood; but not once did she make herself visible.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A handkerchief belonging to her had been providentially found by his mother in clearing the rooms the day after that of the dance; and by much contrivance Dick got it handed over to him, to leave with her at any time he should be near the school after her return.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Every spare minute of the week following her return was used by Dick in accidentally passing the schoolhouse in his journeys about the neighbourhood; but not once did she make herself visible.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading DICK CALLS AT THE SCHOOL The early days of the year drew on, and Fancy, having spent the holiday weeks at home, returned again to Mellstock.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading DICK CALLS AT THE SCHOOL The early days of the year drew on, and Fancy, having spent the holiday weeks at home, returned again to Mellstock.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading But the hour came when the patience of love at twenty-one could endure no longer.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Every spare minute of the week following her return was used by Dick in accidentally passing the schoolhouse in his journeys about the neighbourhood; but not once did she make herself visible.
injurynounUS /ˈɪndʒəri/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading But he delayed taking the extreme measure of calling with it lest, had she really no sentiment of interest in him, it might be regarded as a slightly absurd errand, the reason guessed; and the sense of the ludicrous, which was rather keen in her, do his dignity considerable injury in her eyes; and what she thought of him, even apart from the question of her loving, was all the world to him now.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading But he delayed taking the extreme measure of calling with it lest, had she really no sentiment of interest in him, it might be regarded as a slightly absurd errand, the reason guessed; and the sense of the ludicrous, which was rather keen in her, do his dignity considerable injury in her eyes; and what she thought of him, even apart from the question of her loving, was all the world to him now.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A handkerchief belonging to her had been providentially found by his mother in clearing the rooms the day after that of the dance; and by much contrivance Dick got it handed over to him, to leave with her at any time he should be near the school after her return.
journeysnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrniz/
plural of “journey” — the act of traveling from one place to another
From this reading Every spare minute of the week following her return was used by Dick in accidentally passing the schoolhouse in his journeys about the neighbourhood; but not once did she make herself visible.
keenadjectiveUS /kiːn/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading But he delayed taking the extreme measure of calling with it lest, had she really no sentiment of interest in him, it might be regarded as a slightly absurd errand, the reason guessed; and the sense of the ludicrous, which was rather keen in her, do his dignity considerable injury in her eyes; and what she thought of him, even apart from the question of her loving, was all the world to him now.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading A handkerchief belonging to her had been providentially found by his mother in clearing the rooms the day after that of the dance; and by much contrivance Dick got it handed over to him, to leave with her at any time he should be near the school after her return.
lestconjunctionUS /lest/
in order that something should not happen
From this reading But he delayed taking the extreme measure of calling with it lest, had she really no sentiment of interest in him, it might be regarded as a slightly absurd errand, the reason guessed; and the sense of the ludicrous, which was rather keen in her, do his dignity considerable injury in her eyes; and what she thought of him, even apart from the question of her loving, was all the world to him now.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading But the hour came when the patience of love at twenty-one could endure no longer.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading But the hour came when the patience of love at twenty-one could endure no longer.
lovingadjectiveUS /ˈlʌvɪŋ/
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading But he delayed taking the extreme measure of calling with it lest, had she really no sentiment of interest in him, it might be regarded as a slightly absurd errand, the reason guessed; and the sense of the ludicrous, which was rather keen in her, do his dignity considerable injury in her eyes; and what she thought of him, even apart from the question of her loving, was all the world to him now.
ludicrousadjectiveUS /ˈluːdəkrəs/
broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce
From this reading But he delayed taking the extreme measure of calling with it lest, had she really no sentiment of interest in him, it might be regarded as a slightly absurd errand, the reason guessed; and the sense of the ludicrous, which was rather keen in her, do his dignity considerable injury in her eyes; and what she thought of him, even apart from the question of her loving, was all the world to him now.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading Every spare minute of the week following her return was used by Dick in accidentally passing the schoolhouse in his journeys about the neighbourhood; but not once did she make herself visible.
measurenounUS /ˈmeʒər/
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading But he delayed taking the extreme measure of calling with it lest, had she really no sentiment of interest in him, it might be regarded as a slightly absurd errand, the reason guessed; and the sense of the ludicrous, which was rather keen in her, do his dignity considerable injury in her eyes; and what she thought of him, even apart from the question of her loving, was all the world to him now.
Mellstock
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From this reading DICK CALLS AT THE SCHOOL The early days of the year drew on, and Fancy, having spent the holiday weeks at home, returned again to Mellstock.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But he delayed taking the extreme measure of calling with it lest, had she really no sentiment of interest in him, it might be regarded as a slightly absurd errand, the reason guessed; and the sense of the ludicrous, which was rather keen in her, do his dignity considerable injury in her eyes; and what she thought of him, even apart from the question of her loving, was all the world to him now.
minutenounUS /ˈmɪnət/
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading Every spare minute of the week following her return was used by Dick in accidentally passing the schoolhouse in his journeys about the neighbourhood; but not once did she make herself visible.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading A handkerchief belonging to her had been providentially found by his mother in clearing the rooms the day after that of the dance; and by much contrivance Dick got it handed over to him, to leave with her at any time he should be near the school after her return.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A handkerchief belonging to her had been providentially found by his mother in clearing the rooms the day after that of the dance; and by much contrivance Dick got it handed over to him, to leave with her at any time he should be near the school after her return.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading A handkerchief belonging to her had been providentially found by his mother in clearing the rooms the day after that of the dance; and by much contrivance Dick got it handed over to him, to leave with her at any time he should be near the school after her return.
neighbourhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Every spare minute of the week following her return was used by Dick in accidentally passing the schoolhouse in his journeys about the neighbourhood; but not once did she make herself visible.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading But he delayed taking the extreme measure of calling with it lest, had she really no sentiment of interest in him, it might be regarded as a slightly absurd errand, the reason guessed; and the sense of the ludicrous, which was rather keen in her, do his dignity considerable injury in her eyes; and what she thought of him, even apart from the question of her loving, was all the world to him now.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Every spare minute of the week following her return was used by Dick in accidentally passing the schoolhouse in his journeys about the neighbourhood; but not once did she make herself visible.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But he delayed taking the extreme measure of calling with it lest, had she really no sentiment of interest in him, it might be regarded as a slightly absurd errand, the reason guessed; and the sense of the ludicrous, which was rather keen in her, do his dignity considerable injury in her eyes; and what she thought of him, even apart from the question of her loving, was all the world to him now.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DICK CALLS AT THE SCHOOL The early days of the year drew on, and Fancy, having spent the holiday weeks at home, returned again to Mellstock.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading DICK CALLS AT THE SCHOOL The early days of the year drew on, and Fancy, having spent the holiday weeks at home, returned again to Mellstock.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Every spare minute of the week following her return was used by Dick in accidentally passing the schoolhouse in his journeys about the neighbourhood; but not once did she make herself visible.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A handkerchief belonging to her had been providentially found by his mother in clearing the rooms the day after that of the dance; and by much contrivance Dick got it handed over to him, to leave with her at any time he should be near the school after her return.
passingnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Every spare minute of the week following her return was used by Dick in accidentally passing the schoolhouse in his journeys about the neighbourhood; but not once did she make herself visible.
patiencenounUS /ˈpeɪʃəns/
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading But the hour came when the patience of love at twenty-one could endure no longer.
providentiallyadverb
in a fortunately providential manner
From this reading A handkerchief belonging to her had been providentially found by his mother in clearing the rooms the day after that of the dance; and by much contrivance Dick got it handed over to him, to leave with her at any time he should be near the school after her return.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading But he delayed taking the extreme measure of calling with it lest, had she really no sentiment of interest in him, it might be regarded as a slightly absurd errand, the reason guessed; and the sense of the ludicrous, which was rather keen in her, do his dignity considerable injury in her eyes; and what she thought of him, even apart from the question of her loving, was all the world to him now.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading But he delayed taking the extreme measure of calling with it lest, had she really no sentiment of interest in him, it might be regarded as a slightly absurd errand, the reason guessed; and the sense of the ludicrous, which was rather keen in her, do his dignity considerable injury in her eyes; and what she thought of him, even apart from the question of her loving, was all the world to him now.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading But he delayed taking the extreme measure of calling with it lest, had she really no sentiment of interest in him, it might be regarded as a slightly absurd errand, the reason guessed; and the sense of the ludicrous, which was rather keen in her, do his dignity considerable injury in her eyes; and what she thought of him, even apart from the question of her loving, was all the world to him now.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading But he delayed taking the extreme measure of calling with it lest, had she really no sentiment of interest in him, it might be regarded as a slightly absurd errand, the reason guessed; and the sense of the ludicrous, which was rather keen in her, do his dignity considerable injury in her eyes; and what she thought of him, even apart from the question of her loving, was all the world to him now.
regardedverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪd/
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading But he delayed taking the extreme measure of calling with it lest, had she really no sentiment of interest in him, it might be regarded as a slightly absurd errand, the reason guessed; and the sense of the ludicrous, which was rather keen in her, do his dignity considerable injury in her eyes; and what she thought of him, even apart from the question of her loving, was all the world to him now.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Every spare minute of the week following her return was used by Dick in accidentally passing the schoolhouse in his journeys about the neighbourhood; but not once did she make herself visible.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading DICK CALLS AT THE SCHOOL The early days of the year drew on, and Fancy, having spent the holiday weeks at home, returned again to Mellstock.
roomsnounUS /ruːmz/
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading A handkerchief belonging to her had been providentially found by his mother in clearing the rooms the day after that of the dance; and by much contrivance Dick got it handed over to him, to leave with her at any time he should be near the school after her return.
SCHOOLnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading DICK CALLS AT THE SCHOOL The early days of the year drew on, and Fancy, having spent the holiday weeks at home, returned again to Mellstock.
schoolhousenounUS /ˈskuːlhaʊs/
a building where young people receive education
From this reading Every spare minute of the week following her return was used by Dick in accidentally passing the schoolhouse in his journeys about the neighbourhood; but not once did she make herself visible.
sensenounUS /sens/
a general conscious awareness
From this reading But he delayed taking the extreme measure of calling with it lest, had she really no sentiment of interest in him, it might be regarded as a slightly absurd errand, the reason guessed; and the sense of the ludicrous, which was rather keen in her, do his dignity considerable injury in her eyes; and what she thought of him, even apart from the question of her loving, was all the world to him now.
sentimentnounUS /ˈsentəmənt/
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading But he delayed taking the extreme measure of calling with it lest, had she really no sentiment of interest in him, it might be regarded as a slightly absurd errand, the reason guessed; and the sense of the ludicrous, which was rather keen in her, do his dignity considerable injury in her eyes; and what she thought of him, even apart from the question of her loving, was all the world to him now.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Every spare minute of the week following her return was used by Dick in accidentally passing the schoolhouse in his journeys about the neighbourhood; but not once did she make herself visible.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading A handkerchief belonging to her had been providentially found by his mother in clearing the rooms the day after that of the dance; and by much contrivance Dick got it handed over to him, to leave with her at any time he should be near the school after her return.
slightlyadverbUS /ˈslaɪtli/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading But he delayed taking the extreme measure of calling with it lest, had she really no sentiment of interest in him, it might be regarded as a slightly absurd errand, the reason guessed; and the sense of the ludicrous, which was rather keen in her, do his dignity considerable injury in her eyes; and what she thought of him, even apart from the question of her loving, was all the world to him now.
spareverbUS /sper/
refrain from harming
From this reading Every spare minute of the week following her return was used by Dick in accidentally passing the schoolhouse in his journeys about the neighbourhood; but not once did she make herself visible.
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading DICK CALLS AT THE SCHOOL The early days of the year drew on, and Fancy, having spent the holiday weeks at home, returned again to Mellstock.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading But he delayed taking the extreme measure of calling with it lest, had she really no sentiment of interest in him, it might be regarded as a slightly absurd errand, the reason guessed; and the sense of the ludicrous, which was rather keen in her, do his dignity considerable injury in her eyes; and what she thought of him, even apart from the question of her loving, was all the world to him now.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A handkerchief belonging to her had been providentially found by his mother in clearing the rooms the day after that of the dance; and by much contrivance Dick got it handed over to him, to leave with her at any time he should be near the school after her return.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DICK CALLS AT THE SCHOOL The early days of the year drew on, and Fancy, having spent the holiday weeks at home, returned again to Mellstock.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But he delayed taking the extreme measure of calling with it lest, had she really no sentiment of interest in him, it might be regarded as a slightly absurd errand, the reason guessed; and the sense of the ludicrous, which was rather keen in her, do his dignity considerable injury in her eyes; and what she thought of him, even apart from the question of her loving, was all the world to him now.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A handkerchief belonging to her had been providentially found by his mother in clearing the rooms the day after that of the dance; and by much contrivance Dick got it handed over to him, to leave with her at any time he should be near the school after her return.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DICK CALLS AT THE SCHOOL The early days of the year drew on, and Fancy, having spent the holiday weeks at home, returned again to Mellstock.
twenty-onenounUS /ˈtwentiwɔːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty and one
From this reading But the hour came when the patience of love at twenty-one could endure no longer.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Every spare minute of the week following her return was used by Dick in accidentally passing the schoolhouse in his journeys about the neighbourhood; but not once did she make herself visible.
visibleadjectiveUS /ˈvɪzəbəl/
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading Every spare minute of the week following her return was used by Dick in accidentally passing the schoolhouse in his journeys about the neighbourhood; but not once did she make herself visible.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Every spare minute of the week following her return was used by Dick in accidentally passing the schoolhouse in his journeys about the neighbourhood; but not once did she make herself visible.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Every spare minute of the week following her return was used by Dick in accidentally passing the schoolhouse in his journeys about the neighbourhood; but not once did she make herself visible.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading DICK CALLS AT THE SCHOOL The early days of the year drew on, and Fancy, having spent the holiday weeks at home, returned again to Mellstock.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But he delayed taking the extreme measure of calling with it lest, had she really no sentiment of interest in him, it might be regarded as a slightly absurd errand, the reason guessed; and the sense of the ludicrous, which was rather keen in her, do his dignity considerable injury in her eyes; and what she thought of him, even apart from the question of her loving, was all the world to him now.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading But the hour came when the patience of love at twenty-one could endure no longer.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But he delayed taking the extreme measure of calling with it lest, had she really no sentiment of interest in him, it might be regarded as a slightly absurd errand, the reason guessed; and the sense of the ludicrous, which was rather keen in her, do his dignity considerable injury in her eyes; and what she thought of him, even apart from the question of her loving, was all the world to him now.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A handkerchief belonging to her had been providentially found by his mother in clearing the rooms the day after that of the dance; and by much contrivance Dick got it handed over to him, to leave with her at any time he should be near the school after her return.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading But he delayed taking the extreme measure of calling with it lest, had she really no sentiment of interest in him, it might be regarded as a slightly absurd errand, the reason guessed; and the sense of the ludicrous, which was rather keen in her, do his dignity considerable injury in her eyes; and what she thought of him, even apart from the question of her loving, was all the world to him now.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading DICK CALLS AT THE SCHOOL The early days of the year drew on, and Fancy, having spent the holiday weeks at home, returned again to Mellstock.
