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 Indeed, little else had been talked of for days but the Schuyler case and all its side issues.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Indeed, little else had been talked of for days but the Schuyler case and all its side issues.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MORE NOTES Next morning at breakfast, there was but one topic of conversation.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading Winnie held forth at length on the martyrdom Ruth Schuyler had suffered because of the cruelty of her late husband.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Indeed, little else had been talked of for days but the Schuyler case and all its side issues.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading MORE NOTES Next morning at breakfast, there was but one topic of conversation.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading MORE NOTES Next morning at breakfast, there was but one topic of conversation.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading Indeed, little else had been talked of for days but the Schuyler case and all its side issues.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading MORE NOTES Next morning at breakfast, there was but one topic of conversation.
crueltynounUS /ˈkruːlti/
a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering
From this reading Winnie held forth at length on the martyrdom Ruth Schuyler had suffered because of the cruelty of her late husband.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Indeed, little else had been talked of for days but the Schuyler case and all its side issues.
deadadjectiveUS /ded/
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading "He wasn't really ugly, you know," explained Win, "and I don't say she's glad he's dead.
don't
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From this reading "He wasn't really ugly, you know," explained Win, "and I don't say she's glad he's dead.
else
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From this reading Indeed, little else had been talked of for days but the Schuyler case and all its side issues.
enjoyverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪ/
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading But he thwarted her in every little way that she wanted to enjoy herself.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading But he thwarted her in every little way that she wanted to enjoy herself.
explainedverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnd/
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "He wasn't really ugly, you know," explained Win, "and I don't say she's glad he's dead.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Indeed, little else had been talked of for days but the Schuyler case and all its side issues.
forthadverbUS /fɔːrθ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Winnie held forth at length on the martyrdom Ruth Schuyler had suffered because of the cruelty of her late husband.
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "He wasn't really ugly, you know," explained Win, "and I don't say she's glad he's dead.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Indeed, little else had been talked of for days but the Schuyler case and all its side issues.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He wasn't really ugly, you know," explained Win, "and I don't say she's glad he's dead.
he's
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From this reading "He wasn't really ugly, you know," explained Win, "and I don't say she's glad he's dead.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Winnie held forth at length on the martyrdom Ruth Schuyler had suffered because of the cruelty of her late husband.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Winnie held forth at length on the martyrdom Ruth Schuyler had suffered because of the cruelty of her late husband.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading But he thwarted her in every little way that she wanted to enjoy herself.
husbandnounUS /ˈhʌzbənd/
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Winnie held forth at length on the martyrdom Ruth Schuyler had suffered because of the cruelty of her late husband.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "He wasn't really ugly, you know," explained Win, "and I don't say she's glad he's dead.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But he thwarted her in every little way that she wanted to enjoy herself.
IndeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, little else had been talked of for days but the Schuyler case and all its side issues.
issuesnounUS /ˈɪʃuːz/
plural of “issue” — an important question that is in dispute and must be settled
From this reading Indeed, little else had been talked of for days but the Schuyler case and all its side issues.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, little else had been talked of for days but the Schuyler case and all its side issues.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "He wasn't really ugly, you know," explained Win, "and I don't say she's glad he's dead.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Winnie held forth at length on the martyrdom Ruth Schuyler had suffered because of the cruelty of her late husband.
lengthnounUS /leŋkθ/
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Winnie held forth at length on the martyrdom Ruth Schuyler had suffered because of the cruelty of her late husband.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Indeed, little else had been talked of for days but the Schuyler case and all its side issues.
martyrdomnounUS /ˈmɑːrtərdəm/
death that is imposed because of the person's adherence of a religious faith or cause
From this reading Winnie held forth at length on the martyrdom Ruth Schuyler had suffered because of the cruelty of her late husband.
MOREadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading MORE NOTES Next morning at breakfast, there was but one topic of conversation.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading MORE NOTES Next morning at breakfast, there was but one topic of conversation.
NextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading MORE NOTES Next morning at breakfast, there was but one topic of conversation.
NOTESnounUS /noʊts/
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading MORE NOTES Next morning at breakfast, there was but one topic of conversation.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MORE NOTES Next morning at breakfast, there was but one topic of conversation.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Winnie held forth at length on the martyrdom Ruth Schuyler had suffered because of the cruelty of her late husband.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading MORE NOTES Next morning at breakfast, there was but one topic of conversation.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "He wasn't really ugly, you know," explained Win, "and I don't say she's glad he's dead.
RuthnounUS /ruːθ/
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Winnie held forth at length on the martyrdom Ruth Schuyler had suffered because of the cruelty of her late husband.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading "He wasn't really ugly, you know," explained Win, "and I don't say she's glad he's dead.
Schuyler
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From this reading Indeed, little else had been talked of for days but the Schuyler case and all its side issues.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he thwarted her in every little way that she wanted to enjoy herself.
she's
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From this reading "He wasn't really ugly, you know," explained Win, "and I don't say she's glad he's dead.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Indeed, little else had been talked of for days but the Schuyler case and all its side issues.
sufferedverbUS /ˈsʌfərd/
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Winnie held forth at length on the martyrdom Ruth Schuyler had suffered because of the cruelty of her late husband.
talkedverbUS /tɔːkt/
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Indeed, little else had been talked of for days but the Schuyler case and all its side issues.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But he thwarted her in every little way that she wanted to enjoy herself.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Indeed, little else had been talked of for days but the Schuyler case and all its side issues.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading MORE NOTES Next morning at breakfast, there was but one topic of conversation.
thwartedadjectiveUS /ˈθwɔːrtɪd/
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading But he thwarted her in every little way that she wanted to enjoy herself.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But he thwarted her in every little way that she wanted to enjoy herself.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading MORE NOTES Next morning at breakfast, there was but one topic of conversation.
uglyadjectiveUS /ˈʌɡli/
displeasing to the senses
From this reading "He wasn't really ugly, you know," explained Win, "and I don't say she's glad he's dead.
wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading But he thwarted her in every little way that she wanted to enjoy herself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MORE NOTES Next morning at breakfast, there was but one topic of conversation.
wasn't
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From this reading "He wasn't really ugly, you know," explained Win, "and I don't say she's glad he's dead.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But he thwarted her in every little way that she wanted to enjoy herself.
WinverbUS /wɪn/
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading "He wasn't really ugly, you know," explained Win, "and I don't say she's glad he's dead.
Winnie
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From this reading Winnie held forth at length on the martyrdom Ruth Schuyler had suffered because of the cruelty of her late husband.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "He wasn't really ugly, you know," explained Win, "and I don't say she's glad he's dead.
