adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Veronica's teacher, Sabina, had been a hunchback from her birth, and had become lame when still young; she had used crutches since she was twenty years old.
ADVICEnounUS /ædˈvaɪs/
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading LAME SABINA GIVES GOOD ADVICE.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After many inquiring glances, Sabina at last said thoughtfully:
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Veronica's teacher, Sabina, had been a hunchback from her birth, and had become lame when still young; she had used crutches since she was twenty years old.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Like many persons who suffer under physical disabilities, she had clever penetrating eyes, and on this day, she often raised them from the work which she was pursuing with indefatigable industry, to glance at her pupil, who sat opposite.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Veronica's teacher, Sabina, had been a hunchback from her birth, and had become lame when still young; she had used crutches since she was twenty years old.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Veronica's teacher, Sabina, had been a hunchback from her birth, and had become lame when still young; she had used crutches since she was twenty years old.
birthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading Veronica's teacher, Sabina, had been a hunchback from her birth, and had become lame when still young; she had used crutches since she was twenty years old.
cleveradjectiveUS /ˈklevər/
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading Like many persons who suffer under physical disabilities, she had clever penetrating eyes, and on this day, she often raised them from the work which she was pursuing with indefatigable industry, to glance at her pupil, who sat opposite.
crutchesnounUS /ˈkrʌtʃɪz/
plural of “crutch” — a wooden or metal staff that fits under the armpit and reaches to the ground; used by disabled person while walking
From this reading Veronica's teacher, Sabina, had been a hunchback from her birth, and had become lame when still young; she had used crutches since she was twenty years old.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Like many persons who suffer under physical disabilities, she had clever penetrating eyes, and on this day, she often raised them from the work which she was pursuing with indefatigable industry, to glance at her pupil, who sat opposite.
disabilitiesnounUS /dɪsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “disability” — the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness
From this reading Like many persons who suffer under physical disabilities, she had clever penetrating eyes, and on this day, she often raised them from the work which she was pursuing with indefatigable industry, to glance at her pupil, who sat opposite.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading Like many persons who suffer under physical disabilities, she had clever penetrating eyes, and on this day, she often raised them from the work which she was pursuing with indefatigable industry, to glance at her pupil, who sat opposite.
forbodings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Veronica was at work on the same piece which she had had at home on the previous night, that night which she had passed in such sad forbodings.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Veronica's teacher, Sabina, had been a hunchback from her birth, and had become lame when still young; she had used crutches since she was twenty years old.
GIVESnounUS /ɡɪvz/
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading LAME SABINA GIVES GOOD ADVICE.
glanceverbUS /ɡlæns/
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Like many persons who suffer under physical disabilities, she had clever penetrating eyes, and on this day, she often raised them from the work which she was pursuing with indefatigable industry, to glance at her pupil, who sat opposite.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading After many inquiring glances, Sabina at last said thoughtfully:
GOODadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading LAME SABINA GIVES GOOD ADVICE.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Veronica's teacher, Sabina, had been a hunchback from her birth, and had become lame when still young; she had used crutches since she was twenty years old.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Veronica's teacher, Sabina, had been a hunchback from her birth, and had become lame when still young; she had used crutches since she was twenty years old.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Veronica was at work on the same piece which she had had at home on the previous night, that night which she had passed in such sad forbodings.
hunchbacknounUS /ˈhʌntʃbæk/
an abnormal backward curve to the vertebral column
From this reading Veronica's teacher, Sabina, had been a hunchback from her birth, and had become lame when still young; she had used crutches since she was twenty years old.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Veronica was at work on the same piece which she had had at home on the previous night, that night which she had passed in such sad forbodings.
indefatigableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈfætɪɡəbəl/
showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality
From this reading Like many persons who suffer under physical disabilities, she had clever penetrating eyes, and on this day, she often raised them from the work which she was pursuing with indefatigable industry, to glance at her pupil, who sat opposite.
industrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading Like many persons who suffer under physical disabilities, she had clever penetrating eyes, and on this day, she often raised them from the work which she was pursuing with indefatigable industry, to glance at her pupil, who sat opposite.
inquiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
given to inquiry
From this reading After many inquiring glances, Sabina at last said thoughtfully:
LAMEnounUS /leɪm/
someone who doesn't understand what is going on
From this reading LAME SABINA GIVES GOOD ADVICE.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading After many inquiring glances, Sabina at last said thoughtfully:
LikeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like many persons who suffer under physical disabilities, she had clever penetrating eyes, and on this day, she often raised them from the work which she was pursuing with indefatigable industry, to glance at her pupil, who sat opposite.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Like many persons who suffer under physical disabilities, she had clever penetrating eyes, and on this day, she often raised them from the work which she was pursuing with indefatigable industry, to glance at her pupil, who sat opposite.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Veronica was at work on the same piece which she had had at home on the previous night, that night which she had passed in such sad forbodings.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading Like many persons who suffer under physical disabilities, she had clever penetrating eyes, and on this day, she often raised them from the work which she was pursuing with indefatigable industry, to glance at her pupil, who sat opposite.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Veronica's teacher, Sabina, had been a hunchback from her birth, and had become lame when still young; she had used crutches since she was twenty years old.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Like many persons who suffer under physical disabilities, she had clever penetrating eyes, and on this day, she often raised them from the work which she was pursuing with indefatigable industry, to glance at her pupil, who sat opposite.
oppositeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəzət/
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Like many persons who suffer under physical disabilities, she had clever penetrating eyes, and on this day, she often raised them from the work which she was pursuing with indefatigable industry, to glance at her pupil, who sat opposite.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Veronica was at work on the same piece which she had had at home on the previous night, that night which she had passed in such sad forbodings.
penetratingadjectiveUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Like many persons who suffer under physical disabilities, she had clever penetrating eyes, and on this day, she often raised them from the work which she was pursuing with indefatigable industry, to glance at her pupil, who sat opposite.
personsnounUS /ˈpɜːrsənz/
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Like many persons who suffer under physical disabilities, she had clever penetrating eyes, and on this day, she often raised them from the work which she was pursuing with indefatigable industry, to glance at her pupil, who sat opposite.
physicaladjectiveUS /ˈfɪzɪkəl/
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading Like many persons who suffer under physical disabilities, she had clever penetrating eyes, and on this day, she often raised them from the work which she was pursuing with indefatigable industry, to glance at her pupil, who sat opposite.
piecenounUS /piːs/
a separate part of a whole
From this reading Veronica was at work on the same piece which she had had at home on the previous night, that night which she had passed in such sad forbodings.
previousadjectiveUS /ˈpriːviəs/
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Veronica was at work on the same piece which she had had at home on the previous night, that night which she had passed in such sad forbodings.
pupilnounUS /ˈpjuːpəl/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Like many persons who suffer under physical disabilities, she had clever penetrating eyes, and on this day, she often raised them from the work which she was pursuing with indefatigable industry, to glance at her pupil, who sat opposite.
pursuingadjectiveUS /pərˈsuːɪŋ/
following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit
From this reading Like many persons who suffer under physical disabilities, she had clever penetrating eyes, and on this day, she often raised them from the work which she was pursuing with indefatigable industry, to glance at her pupil, who sat opposite.
raisedadjectiveUS /reɪzd/
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Like many persons who suffer under physical disabilities, she had clever penetrating eyes, and on this day, she often raised them from the work which she was pursuing with indefatigable industry, to glance at her pupil, who sat opposite.
SABINA
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LAME SABINA GIVES GOOD ADVICE.
sadadjectiveUS /sæd/
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Veronica was at work on the same piece which she had had at home on the previous night, that night which she had passed in such sad forbodings.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading After many inquiring glances, Sabina at last said thoughtfully:
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading Veronica was at work on the same piece which she had had at home on the previous night, that night which she had passed in such sad forbodings.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Like many persons who suffer under physical disabilities, she had clever penetrating eyes, and on this day, she often raised them from the work which she was pursuing with indefatigable industry, to glance at her pupil, who sat opposite.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Veronica's teacher, Sabina, had been a hunchback from her birth, and had become lame when still young; she had used crutches since she was twenty years old.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Veronica's teacher, Sabina, had been a hunchback from her birth, and had become lame when still young; she had used crutches since she was twenty years old.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Veronica's teacher, Sabina, had been a hunchback from her birth, and had become lame when still young; she had used crutches since she was twenty years old.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Veronica was at work on the same piece which she had had at home on the previous night, that night which she had passed in such sad forbodings.
sufferverbUS /ˈsʌfər/
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Like many persons who suffer under physical disabilities, she had clever penetrating eyes, and on this day, she often raised them from the work which she was pursuing with indefatigable industry, to glance at her pupil, who sat opposite.
teachernounUS /ˈtiːtʃər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading Veronica's teacher, Sabina, had been a hunchback from her birth, and had become lame when still young; she had used crutches since she was twenty years old.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Veronica was at work on the same piece which she had had at home on the previous night, that night which she had passed in such sad forbodings.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Like many persons who suffer under physical disabilities, she had clever penetrating eyes, and on this day, she often raised them from the work which she was pursuing with indefatigable industry, to glance at her pupil, who sat opposite.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Like many persons who suffer under physical disabilities, she had clever penetrating eyes, and on this day, she often raised them from the work which she was pursuing with indefatigable industry, to glance at her pupil, who sat opposite.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Like many persons who suffer under physical disabilities, she had clever penetrating eyes, and on this day, she often raised them from the work which she was pursuing with indefatigable industry, to glance at her pupil, who sat opposite.
thoughtfullyadverbUS /ˈθɔːtfəli/
in a thoughtful manner
From this reading After many inquiring glances, Sabina at last said thoughtfully:
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Like many persons who suffer under physical disabilities, she had clever penetrating eyes, and on this day, she often raised them from the work which she was pursuing with indefatigable industry, to glance at her pupil, who sat opposite.
twentynounUS /ˈtwenti/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Veronica's teacher, Sabina, had been a hunchback from her birth, and had become lame when still young; she had used crutches since she was twenty years old.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Like many persons who suffer under physical disabilities, she had clever penetrating eyes, and on this day, she often raised them from the work which she was pursuing with indefatigable industry, to glance at her pupil, who sat opposite.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Veronica's teacher, Sabina, had been a hunchback from her birth, and had become lame when still young; she had used crutches since she was twenty years old.
VeronicanounUS /vərˈɑːnɪkə/
any plant of the genus Veronica
From this reading Veronica was at work on the same piece which she had had at home on the previous night, that night which she had passed in such sad forbodings.
Veronica's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Veronica's teacher, Sabina, had been a hunchback from her birth, and had become lame when still young; she had used crutches since she was twenty years old.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Veronica's teacher, Sabina, had been a hunchback from her birth, and had become lame when still young; she had used crutches since she was twenty years old.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Veronica's teacher, Sabina, had been a hunchback from her birth, and had become lame when still young; she had used crutches since she was twenty years old.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Like many persons who suffer under physical disabilities, she had clever penetrating eyes, and on this day, she often raised them from the work which she was pursuing with indefatigable industry, to glance at her pupil, who sat opposite.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Like many persons who suffer under physical disabilities, she had clever penetrating eyes, and on this day, she often raised them from the work which she was pursuing with indefatigable industry, to glance at her pupil, who sat opposite.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Like many persons who suffer under physical disabilities, she had clever penetrating eyes, and on this day, she often raised them from the work which she was pursuing with indefatigable industry, to glance at her pupil, who sat opposite.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Like many persons who suffer under physical disabilities, she had clever penetrating eyes, and on this day, she often raised them from the work which she was pursuing with indefatigable industry, to glance at her pupil, who sat opposite.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading Veronica's teacher, Sabina, had been a hunchback from her birth, and had become lame when still young; she had used crutches since she was twenty years old.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Veronica's teacher, Sabina, had been a hunchback from her birth, and had become lame when still young; she had used crutches since she was twenty years old.
