adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Cadurcis, without hesitation, offered his arm to Venetia, and whether from a secret sympathy with his wishes, or merely from some fortunate accident, Lady Annabel and Dr. Masham strolled on before without busying themselves too earnestly with their companions.
abbeynounUS /ˈæbi/
a church associated with a monastery or convent
From this reading Although the sun had not set, it had sunk behind the hills leading to Cherbury when our friends quitted the abbey.
accidentnounUS /ˈæksədənt/
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading Cadurcis, without hesitation, offered his arm to Venetia, and whether from a secret sympathy with his wishes, or merely from some fortunate accident, Lady Annabel and Dr. Masham strolled on before without busying themselves too earnestly with their companions.
agreeableadjectiveUS /əˈɡriːəbəl/
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading 'It has been one of the most agreeable days I ever passed,' was the reply.
AlthoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although the sun had not set, it had sunk behind the hills leading to Cherbury when our friends quitted the abbey.
amuseverbUS /əˈmjuːz/
occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
From this reading 'Then it has been successful,' rejoined his lordship; 'for my only wish was to amuse you.'
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Cadurcis, without hesitation, offered his arm to Venetia, and whether from a secret sympathy with his wishes, or merely from some fortunate accident, Lady Annabel and Dr. Masham strolled on before without busying themselves too earnestly with their companions.
Annabel
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From this reading Cadurcis, without hesitation, offered his arm to Venetia, and whether from a secret sympathy with his wishes, or merely from some fortunate accident, Lady Annabel and Dr. Masham strolled on before without busying themselves too earnestly with their companions.
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 Cadurcis, without hesitation, offered his arm to Venetia, and whether from a secret sympathy with his wishes, or merely from some fortunate accident, Lady Annabel and Dr. Masham strolled on before without busying themselves too earnestly with their companions.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading 'And how do you think our expedition to Cadurcis has turned out?' inquired the young lord, of Venetia, 'Has it been successful?'
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Cadurcis, without hesitation, offered his arm to Venetia, and whether from a secret sympathy with his wishes, or merely from some fortunate accident, Lady Annabel and Dr. Masham strolled on before without busying themselves too earnestly with their companions.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Although the sun had not set, it had sunk behind the hills leading to Cherbury when our friends quitted the abbey.
busying
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From this reading Cadurcis, without hesitation, offered his arm to Venetia, and whether from a secret sympathy with his wishes, or merely from some fortunate accident, Lady Annabel and Dr. Masham strolled on before without busying themselves too earnestly with their companions.
Cadurcis
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From this reading Cadurcis, without hesitation, offered his arm to Venetia, and whether from a secret sympathy with his wishes, or merely from some fortunate accident, Lady Annabel and Dr. Masham strolled on before without busying themselves too earnestly with their companions.
Cherbury
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From this reading Although the sun had not set, it had sunk behind the hills leading to Cherbury when our friends quitted the abbey.
companionsnounUS /kəmˈpænjənz/
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Cadurcis, without hesitation, offered his arm to Venetia, and whether from a secret sympathy with his wishes, or merely from some fortunate accident, Lady Annabel and Dr. Masham strolled on before without busying themselves too earnestly with their companions.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading 'It has been one of the most agreeable days I ever passed,' was the reply.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading 'And how do you think our expedition to Cadurcis has turned out?' inquired the young lord, of Venetia, 'Has it been successful?'
Dr
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From this reading Cadurcis, without hesitation, offered his arm to Venetia, and whether from a secret sympathy with his wishes, or merely from some fortunate accident, Lady Annabel and Dr. Masham strolled on before without busying themselves too earnestly with their companions.
earnestlyadverbUS /ˈɜːrnəstli/
in a serious manner
From this reading Cadurcis, without hesitation, offered his arm to Venetia, and whether from a secret sympathy with his wishes, or merely from some fortunate accident, Lady Annabel and Dr. Masham strolled on before without busying themselves too earnestly with their companions.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading 'It has been one of the most agreeable days I ever passed,' was the reply.
expeditionnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃən/
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading 'And how do you think our expedition to Cadurcis has turned out?' inquired the young lord, of Venetia, 'Has it been successful?'
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 'Then it has been successful,' rejoined his lordship; 'for my only wish was to amuse you.'
fortunateadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənət/
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading Cadurcis, without hesitation, offered his arm to Venetia, and whether from a secret sympathy with his wishes, or merely from some fortunate accident, Lady Annabel and Dr. Masham strolled on before without busying themselves too earnestly with their companions.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Although the sun had not set, it had sunk behind the hills leading to Cherbury when our friends quitted the abbey.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Cadurcis, without hesitation, offered his arm to Venetia, and whether from a secret sympathy with his wishes, or merely from some fortunate accident, Lady Annabel and Dr. Masham strolled on before without busying themselves too earnestly with their companions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Although the sun had not set, it had sunk behind the hills leading to Cherbury when our friends quitted the abbey.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'And how do you think our expedition to Cadurcis has turned out?' inquired the young lord, of Venetia, 'Has it been successful?'
hesitationnounUS /ˌhezəˈteɪʃən/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading Cadurcis, without hesitation, offered his arm to Venetia, and whether from a secret sympathy with his wishes, or merely from some fortunate accident, Lady Annabel and Dr. Masham strolled on before without busying themselves too earnestly with their companions.
hillsnounUS /hɪlz/
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Although the sun had not set, it had sunk behind the hills leading to Cherbury when our friends quitted the abbey.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Cadurcis, without hesitation, offered his arm to Venetia, and whether from a secret sympathy with his wishes, or merely from some fortunate accident, Lady Annabel and Dr. Masham strolled on before without busying themselves too earnestly with their companions.
how
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From this reading 'And how do you think our expedition to Cadurcis has turned out?' inquired the young lord, of Venetia, 'Has it been successful?'
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'It has been one of the most agreeable days I ever passed,' was the reply.
inquiredverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərd/
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading 'And how do you think our expedition to Cadurcis has turned out?' inquired the young lord, of Venetia, 'Has it been successful?'
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Although the sun had not set, it had sunk behind the hills leading to Cherbury when our friends quitted the abbey.
LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Cadurcis, without hesitation, offered his arm to Venetia, and whether from a secret sympathy with his wishes, or merely from some fortunate accident, Lady Annabel and Dr. Masham strolled on before without busying themselves too earnestly with their companions.
leadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Although the sun had not set, it had sunk behind the hills leading to Cherbury when our friends quitted the abbey.
lordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading 'And how do you think our expedition to Cadurcis has turned out?' inquired the young lord, of Venetia, 'Has it been successful?'
lordshipnounUS /ˈlɔːrdʃɪp/
a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge
From this reading 'Then it has been successful,' rejoined his lordship; 'for my only wish was to amuse you.'
Masham
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From this reading Cadurcis, without hesitation, offered his arm to Venetia, and whether from a secret sympathy with his wishes, or merely from some fortunate accident, Lady Annabel and Dr. Masham strolled on before without busying themselves too earnestly with their companions.
merelyadverbUS /ˈmɪrli/
and nothing more
From this reading Cadurcis, without hesitation, offered his arm to Venetia, and whether from a secret sympathy with his wishes, or merely from some fortunate accident, Lady Annabel and Dr. Masham strolled on before without busying themselves too earnestly with their companions.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading 'It has been one of the most agreeable days I ever passed,' was the reply.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading 'Then it has been successful,' rejoined his lordship; 'for my only wish was to amuse you.'
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Although the sun had not set, it had sunk behind the hills leading to Cherbury when our friends quitted the abbey.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 'And how do you think our expedition to Cadurcis has turned out?' inquired the young lord, of Venetia, 'Has it been successful?'
offeredverbUS /ˈɔːfərd/
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Cadurcis, without hesitation, offered his arm to Venetia, and whether from a secret sympathy with his wishes, or merely from some fortunate accident, Lady Annabel and Dr. Masham strolled on before without busying themselves too earnestly with their companions.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Cadurcis, without hesitation, offered his arm to Venetia, and whether from a secret sympathy with his wishes, or merely from some fortunate accident, Lady Annabel and Dr. Masham strolled on before without busying themselves too earnestly with their companions.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading 'It has been one of the most agreeable days I ever passed,' was the reply.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading 'Then it has been successful,' rejoined his lordship; 'for my only wish was to amuse you.'
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Cadurcis, without hesitation, offered his arm to Venetia, and whether from a secret sympathy with his wishes, or merely from some fortunate accident, Lady Annabel and Dr. Masham strolled on before without busying themselves too earnestly with their companions.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Although the sun had not set, it had sunk behind the hills leading to Cherbury when our friends quitted the abbey.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading 'And how do you think our expedition to Cadurcis has turned out?' inquired the young lord, of Venetia, 'Has it been successful?'
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading 'It has been one of the most agreeable days I ever passed,' was the reply.
quitted
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From this reading Although the sun had not set, it had sunk behind the hills leading to Cherbury when our friends quitted the abbey.
rejoinedverbUS /riˈdʒɔɪnd/
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading 'Then it has been successful,' rejoined his lordship; 'for my only wish was to amuse you.'
replynounUS /rɪˈplaɪ/
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading 'It has been one of the most agreeable days I ever passed,' was the reply.
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Cadurcis, without hesitation, offered his arm to Venetia, and whether from a secret sympathy with his wishes, or merely from some fortunate accident, Lady Annabel and Dr. Masham strolled on before without busying themselves too earnestly with their companions.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Although the sun had not set, it had sunk behind the hills leading to Cherbury when our friends quitted the abbey.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Cadurcis, without hesitation, offered his arm to Venetia, and whether from a secret sympathy with his wishes, or merely from some fortunate accident, Lady Annabel and Dr. Masham strolled on before without busying themselves too earnestly with their companions.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading Cadurcis, without hesitation, offered his arm to Venetia, and whether from a secret sympathy with his wishes, or merely from some fortunate accident, Lady Annabel and Dr. Masham strolled on before without busying themselves too earnestly with their companions.
successfuladjectiveUS /səkˈsesfəl/
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading 'And how do you think our expedition to Cadurcis has turned out?' inquired the young lord, of Venetia, 'Has it been successful?'
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Although the sun had not set, it had sunk behind the hills leading to Cherbury when our friends quitted the abbey.
sunkadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading Although the sun had not set, it had sunk behind the hills leading to Cherbury when our friends quitted the abbey.
sympathynounUS /ˈsɪmpəθi/
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Cadurcis, without hesitation, offered his arm to Venetia, and whether from a secret sympathy with his wishes, or merely from some fortunate accident, Lady Annabel and Dr. Masham strolled on before without busying themselves too earnestly with their companions.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Although the sun had not set, it had sunk behind the hills leading to Cherbury when our friends quitted the abbey.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Cadurcis, without hesitation, offered his arm to Venetia, and whether from a secret sympathy with his wishes, or merely from some fortunate accident, Lady Annabel and Dr. Masham strolled on before without busying themselves too earnestly with their companions.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Cadurcis, without hesitation, offered his arm to Venetia, and whether from a secret sympathy with his wishes, or merely from some fortunate accident, Lady Annabel and Dr. Masham strolled on before without busying themselves too earnestly with their companions.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading 'Then it has been successful,' rejoined his lordship; 'for my only wish was to amuse you.'
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading 'And how do you think our expedition to Cadurcis has turned out?' inquired the young lord, of Venetia, 'Has it been successful?'
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although the sun had not set, it had sunk behind the hills leading to Cherbury when our friends quitted the abbey.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Cadurcis, without hesitation, offered his arm to Venetia, and whether from a secret sympathy with his wishes, or merely from some fortunate accident, Lady Annabel and Dr. Masham strolled on before without busying themselves too earnestly with their companions.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading 'And how do you think our expedition to Cadurcis has turned out?' inquired the young lord, of Venetia, 'Has it been successful?'
Venetianoun
a region of northeastern Italy on the Adriatic
From this reading Cadurcis, without hesitation, offered his arm to Venetia, and whether from a secret sympathy with his wishes, or merely from some fortunate accident, Lady Annabel and Dr. Masham strolled on before without busying themselves too earnestly with their companions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'It has been one of the most agreeable days I ever passed,' was the reply.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Although the sun had not set, it had sunk behind the hills leading to Cherbury when our friends quitted the abbey.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Cadurcis, without hesitation, offered his arm to Venetia, and whether from a secret sympathy with his wishes, or merely from some fortunate accident, Lady Annabel and Dr. Masham strolled on before without busying themselves too earnestly with their companions.
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading 'Then it has been successful,' rejoined his lordship; 'for my only wish was to amuse you.'
wishesnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪz/
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Cadurcis, without hesitation, offered his arm to Venetia, and whether from a secret sympathy with his wishes, or merely from some fortunate accident, Lady Annabel and Dr. Masham strolled on before without busying themselves too earnestly with their companions.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Cadurcis, without hesitation, offered his arm to Venetia, and whether from a secret sympathy with his wishes, or merely from some fortunate accident, Lady Annabel and Dr. Masham strolled on before without busying themselves too earnestly with their companions.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Cadurcis, without hesitation, offered his arm to Venetia, and whether from a secret sympathy with his wishes, or merely from some fortunate accident, Lady Annabel and Dr. Masham strolled on before without busying themselves too earnestly with their companions.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'And how do you think our expedition to Cadurcis has turned out?' inquired the young lord, of Venetia, 'Has it been successful?'
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading 'And how do you think our expedition to Cadurcis has turned out?' inquired the young lord, of Venetia, 'Has it been successful?'
