adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To Bond and Edith Thomas as a Record of Our Friendship “‘Why, Swot,’ cried Constance,’ nobody is going to kill you’” “Miss Durant sprang out and lifted the head gently” “Constance took the seat at the bedside” “‘I have come here—I have intruded on you, Miss Durant,’ hurriedly began the doctor” “The two were quickly seated on the floor”
accededverbUS /ækˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “accede” — yield to another's wish or opinion
From this reading “I understand and sympathise with you perfectly, dear,” consolingly acceded Mrs. Ferguson.
advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading “And Constance has such advantages!”
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading “You understand, Josie, that I wouldn’t for a moment wish Constance to marry without being in love, but—” Mrs. Durant hesitated long enough to convey the inference that she was unfeminine enough to place a value on her own words, and then, the pause having led to a change, or, at least, modification of what had almost found utterance, she continued, with a touch of petulance which suggested that the general principle had in the mind of the speaker a special application, “It is certainly a great pity that the modern girl should be so unimpressionable!”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To Bond and Edith Thomas as a Record of Our Friendship “‘Why, Swot,’ cried Constance,’ nobody is going to kill you’” “Miss Durant sprang out and lifted the head gently” “Constance took the seat at the bedside” “‘I have come here—I have intruded on you, Miss Durant,’ hurriedly began the doctor” “The two were quickly seated on the floor”
applicationnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading “You understand, Josie, that I wouldn’t for a moment wish Constance to marry without being in love, but—” Mrs. Durant hesitated long enough to convey the inference that she was unfeminine enough to place a value on her own words, and then, the pause having led to a change, or, at least, modification of what had almost found utterance, she continued, with a touch of petulance which suggested that the general principle had in the mind of the speaker a special application, “It is certainly a great pity that the modern girl should be so unimpressionable!”
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To Bond and Edith Thomas as a Record of Our Friendship “‘Why, Swot,’ cried Constance,’ nobody is going to kill you’” “Miss Durant sprang out and lifted the head gently” “Constance took the seat at the bedside” “‘I have come here—I have intruded on you, Miss Durant,’ hurriedly began the doctor” “The two were quickly seated on the floor”
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To Bond and Edith Thomas as a Record of Our Friendship “‘Why, Swot,’ cried Constance,’ nobody is going to kill you’” “Miss Durant sprang out and lifted the head gently” “Constance took the seat at the bedside” “‘I have come here—I have intruded on you, Miss Durant,’ hurriedly began the doctor” “The two were quickly seated on the floor”
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “You understand, Josie, that I wouldn’t for a moment wish Constance to marry without being in love, but—” Mrs. Durant hesitated long enough to convey the inference that she was unfeminine enough to place a value on her own words, and then, the pause having led to a change, or, at least, modification of what had almost found utterance, she continued, with a touch of petulance which suggested that the general principle had in the mind of the speaker a special application, “It is certainly a great pity that the modern girl should be so unimpressionable!”
bedsidenounUS /ˈbedsaɪd/
space by the side of a bed (especially the bed of a sick or dying person)
From this reading To Bond and Edith Thomas as a Record of Our Friendship “‘Why, Swot,’ cried Constance,’ nobody is going to kill you’” “Miss Durant sprang out and lifted the head gently” “Constance took the seat at the bedside” “‘I have come here—I have intruded on you, Miss Durant,’ hurriedly began the doctor” “The two were quickly seated on the floor”
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading To Bond and Edith Thomas as a Record of Our Friendship “‘Why, Swot,’ cried Constance,’ nobody is going to kill you’” “Miss Durant sprang out and lifted the head gently” “Constance took the seat at the bedside” “‘I have come here—I have intruded on you, Miss Durant,’ hurriedly began the doctor” “The two were quickly seated on the floor”
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “You understand, Josie, that I wouldn’t for a moment wish Constance to marry without being in love, but—” Mrs. Durant hesitated long enough to convey the inference that she was unfeminine enough to place a value on her own words, and then, the pause having led to a change, or, at least, modification of what had almost found utterance, she continued, with a touch of petulance which suggested that the general principle had in the mind of the speaker a special application, “It is certainly a great pity that the modern girl should be so unimpressionable!”
BondnounUS /bɑːnd/
an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading To Bond and Edith Thomas as a Record of Our Friendship “‘Why, Swot,’ cried Constance,’ nobody is going to kill you’” “Miss Durant sprang out and lifted the head gently” “Constance took the seat at the bedside” “‘I have come here—I have intruded on you, Miss Durant,’ hurriedly began the doctor” “The two were quickly seated on the floor”
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “You understand, Josie, that I wouldn’t for a moment wish Constance to marry without being in love, but—” Mrs. Durant hesitated long enough to convey the inference that she was unfeminine enough to place a value on her own words, and then, the pause having led to a change, or, at least, modification of what had almost found utterance, she continued, with a touch of petulance which suggested that the general principle had in the mind of the speaker a special application, “It is certainly a great pity that the modern girl should be so unimpressionable!”
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading “You understand, Josie, that I wouldn’t for a moment wish Constance to marry without being in love, but—” Mrs. Durant hesitated long enough to convey the inference that she was unfeminine enough to place a value on her own words, and then, the pause having led to a change, or, at least, modification of what had almost found utterance, she continued, with a touch of petulance which suggested that the general principle had in the mind of the speaker a special application, “It is certainly a great pity that the modern girl should be so unimpressionable!”
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading “You understand, Josie, that I wouldn’t for a moment wish Constance to marry without being in love, but—” Mrs. Durant hesitated long enough to convey the inference that she was unfeminine enough to place a value on her own words, and then, the pause having led to a change, or, at least, modification of what had almost found utterance, she continued, with a touch of petulance which suggested that the general principle had in the mind of the speaker a special application, “It is certainly a great pity that the modern girl should be so unimpressionable!”
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading To Bond and Edith Thomas as a Record of Our Friendship “‘Why, Swot,’ cried Constance,’ nobody is going to kill you’” “Miss Durant sprang out and lifted the head gently” “Constance took the seat at the bedside” “‘I have come here—I have intruded on you, Miss Durant,’ hurriedly began the doctor” “The two were quickly seated on the floor”
consolinglyadverb
in a comforting or consoling manner
From this reading “I understand and sympathise with you perfectly, dear,” consolingly acceded Mrs. Ferguson.
ConstancenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading To Bond and Edith Thomas as a Record of Our Friendship “‘Why, Swot,’ cried Constance,’ nobody is going to kill you’” “Miss Durant sprang out and lifted the head gently” “Constance took the seat at the bedside” “‘I have come here—I have intruded on you, Miss Durant,’ hurriedly began the doctor” “The two were quickly seated on the floor”
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading “You understand, Josie, that I wouldn’t for a moment wish Constance to marry without being in love, but—” Mrs. Durant hesitated long enough to convey the inference that she was unfeminine enough to place a value on her own words, and then, the pause having led to a change, or, at least, modification of what had almost found utterance, she continued, with a touch of petulance which suggested that the general principle had in the mind of the speaker a special application, “It is certainly a great pity that the modern girl should be so unimpressionable!”
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading “You understand, Josie, that I wouldn’t for a moment wish Constance to marry without being in love, but—” Mrs. Durant hesitated long enough to convey the inference that she was unfeminine enough to place a value on her own words, and then, the pause having led to a change, or, at least, modification of what had almost found utterance, she continued, with a touch of petulance which suggested that the general principle had in the mind of the speaker a special application, “It is certainly a great pity that the modern girl should be so unimpressionable!”
criedverbUS /kraɪd/
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading To Bond and Edith Thomas as a Record of Our Friendship “‘Why, Swot,’ cried Constance,’ nobody is going to kill you’” “Miss Durant sprang out and lifted the head gently” “Constance took the seat at the bedside” “‘I have come here—I have intruded on you, Miss Durant,’ hurriedly began the doctor” “The two were quickly seated on the floor”
dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading “I understand and sympathise with you perfectly, dear,” consolingly acceded Mrs. Ferguson.
defensivelyadverbUS /dɪˈfensɪvli/
in an apologetic and defensive manner
From this reading Quite unnoting that her friend replied to her thought rather than to her words, Mrs. Durant responded at once eagerly, yet defensively: “That is it.
doctornounUS /ˈdɑːktər/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading To Bond and Edith Thomas as a Record of Our Friendship “‘Why, Swot,’ cried Constance,’ nobody is going to kill you’” “Miss Durant sprang out and lifted the head gently” “Constance took the seat at the bedside” “‘I have come here—I have intruded on you, Miss Durant,’ hurriedly began the doctor” “The two were quickly seated on the floor”
DurantnounUS /ˈdʊrənt/
United States historian (1885-1981)
From this reading To Bond and Edith Thomas as a Record of Our Friendship “‘Why, Swot,’ cried Constance,’ nobody is going to kill you’” “Miss Durant sprang out and lifted the head gently” “Constance took the seat at the bedside” “‘I have come here—I have intruded on you, Miss Durant,’ hurriedly began the doctor” “The two were quickly seated on the floor”
eagerlyadverbUS /ˈiːɡərli/
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Quite unnoting that her friend replied to her thought rather than to her words, Mrs. Durant responded at once eagerly, yet defensively: “That is it.
Edith
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From this reading To Bond and Edith Thomas as a Record of Our Friendship “‘Why, Swot,’ cried Constance,’ nobody is going to kill you’” “Miss Durant sprang out and lifted the head gently” “Constance took the seat at the bedside” “‘I have come here—I have intruded on you, Miss Durant,’ hurriedly began the doctor” “The two were quickly seated on the floor”
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading “You understand, Josie, that I wouldn’t for a moment wish Constance to marry without being in love, but—” Mrs. Durant hesitated long enough to convey the inference that she was unfeminine enough to place a value on her own words, and then, the pause having led to a change, or, at least, modification of what had almost found utterance, she continued, with a touch of petulance which suggested that the general principle had in the mind of the speaker a special application, “It is certainly a great pity that the modern girl should be so unimpressionable!”
Ferguson
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From this reading “I understand and sympathise with you perfectly, dear,” consolingly acceded Mrs. Ferguson.
floornounUS /flɔːr/
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading To Bond and Edith Thomas as a Record of Our Friendship “‘Why, Swot,’ cried Constance,’ nobody is going to kill you’” “Miss Durant sprang out and lifted the head gently” “Constance took the seat at the bedside” “‘I have come here—I have intruded on you, Miss Durant,’ hurriedly began the doctor” “The two were quickly seated on the floor”
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “You understand, Josie, that I wouldn’t for a moment wish Constance to marry without being in love, but—” Mrs. Durant hesitated long enough to convey the inference that she was unfeminine enough to place a value on her own words, and then, the pause having led to a change, or, at least, modification of what had almost found utterance, she continued, with a touch of petulance which suggested that the general principle had in the mind of the speaker a special application, “It is certainly a great pity that the modern girl should be so unimpressionable!”
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading “You understand, Josie, that I wouldn’t for a moment wish Constance to marry without being in love, but—” Mrs. Durant hesitated long enough to convey the inference that she was unfeminine enough to place a value on her own words, and then, the pause having led to a change, or, at least, modification of what had almost found utterance, she continued, with a touch of petulance which suggested that the general principle had in the mind of the speaker a special application, “It is certainly a great pity that the modern girl should be so unimpressionable!”
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Quite unnoting that her friend replied to her thought rather than to her words, Mrs. Durant responded at once eagerly, yet defensively: “That is it.
FriendshipnounUS /ˈfrendʃɪp/
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading To Bond and Edith Thomas as a Record of Our Friendship “‘Why, Swot,’ cried Constance,’ nobody is going to kill you’” “Miss Durant sprang out and lifted the head gently” “Constance took the seat at the bedside” “‘I have come here—I have intruded on you, Miss Durant,’ hurriedly began the doctor” “The two were quickly seated on the floor”
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading “You understand, Josie, that I wouldn’t for a moment wish Constance to marry without being in love, but—” Mrs. Durant hesitated long enough to convey the inference that she was unfeminine enough to place a value on her own words, and then, the pause having led to a change, or, at least, modification of what had almost found utterance, she continued, with a touch of petulance which suggested that the general principle had in the mind of the speaker a special application, “It is certainly a great pity that the modern girl should be so unimpressionable!”
gentlyadverbUS /ˈdʒentli/
in a gradual manner
From this reading To Bond and Edith Thomas as a Record of Our Friendship “‘Why, Swot,’ cried Constance,’ nobody is going to kill you’” “Miss Durant sprang out and lifted the head gently” “Constance took the seat at the bedside” “‘I have come here—I have intruded on you, Miss Durant,’ hurriedly began the doctor” “The two were quickly seated on the floor”
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading “You understand, Josie, that I wouldn’t for a moment wish Constance to marry without being in love, but—” Mrs. Durant hesitated long enough to convey the inference that she was unfeminine enough to place a value on her own words, and then, the pause having led to a change, or, at least, modification of what had almost found utterance, she continued, with a touch of petulance which suggested that the general principle had in the mind of the speaker a special application, “It is certainly a great pity that the modern girl should be so unimpressionable!”
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading To Bond and Edith Thomas as a Record of Our Friendship “‘Why, Swot,’ cried Constance,’ nobody is going to kill you’” “Miss Durant sprang out and lifted the head gently” “Constance took the seat at the bedside” “‘I have come here—I have intruded on you, Miss Durant,’ hurriedly began the doctor” “The two were quickly seated on the floor”
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “You understand, Josie, that I wouldn’t for a moment wish Constance to marry without being in love, but—” Mrs. Durant hesitated long enough to convey the inference that she was unfeminine enough to place a value on her own words, and then, the pause having led to a change, or, at least, modification of what had almost found utterance, she continued, with a touch of petulance which suggested that the general principle had in the mind of the speaker a special application, “It is certainly a great pity that the modern girl should be so unimpressionable!”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “You understand, Josie, that I wouldn’t for a moment wish Constance to marry without being in love, but—” Mrs. Durant hesitated long enough to convey the inference that she was unfeminine enough to place a value on her own words, and then, the pause having led to a change, or, at least, modification of what had almost found utterance, she continued, with a touch of petulance which suggested that the general principle had in the mind of the speaker a special application, “It is certainly a great pity that the modern girl should be so unimpressionable!”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “And Constance has such advantages!”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading To Bond and Edith Thomas as a Record of Our Friendship “‘Why, Swot,’ cried Constance,’ nobody is going to kill you’” “Miss Durant sprang out and lifted the head gently” “Constance took the seat at the bedside” “‘I have come here—I have intruded on you, Miss Durant,’ hurriedly began the doctor” “The two were quickly seated on the floor”
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading “You understand, Josie, that I wouldn’t for a moment wish Constance to marry without being in love, but—” Mrs. Durant hesitated long enough to convey the inference that she was unfeminine enough to place a value on her own words, and then, the pause having led to a change, or, at least, modification of what had almost found utterance, she continued, with a touch of petulance which suggested that the general principle had in the mind of the speaker a special application, “It is certainly a great pity that the modern girl should be so unimpressionable!”
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading To Bond and Edith Thomas as a Record of Our Friendship “‘Why, Swot,’ cried Constance,’ nobody is going to kill you’” “Miss Durant sprang out and lifted the head gently” “Constance took the seat at the bedside” “‘I have come here—I have intruded on you, Miss Durant,’ hurriedly began the doctor” “The two were quickly seated on the floor”
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “You understand, Josie, that I wouldn’t for a moment wish Constance to marry without being in love, but—” Mrs. Durant hesitated long enough to convey the inference that she was unfeminine enough to place a value on her own words, and then, the pause having led to a change, or, at least, modification of what had almost found utterance, she continued, with a touch of petulance which suggested that the general principle had in the mind of the speaker a special application, “It is certainly a great pity that the modern girl should be so unimpressionable!”
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading To Bond and Edith Thomas as a Record of Our Friendship “‘Why, Swot,’ cried Constance,’ nobody is going to kill you’” “Miss Durant sprang out and lifted the head gently” “Constance took the seat at the bedside” “‘I have come here—I have intruded on you, Miss Durant,’ hurriedly began the doctor” “The two were quickly seated on the floor”
hesitatedverbUS /ˈhezɪteɪtɪd/
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading “You understand, Josie, that I wouldn’t for a moment wish Constance to marry without being in love, but—” Mrs. Durant hesitated long enough to convey the inference that she was unfeminine enough to place a value on her own words, and then, the pause having led to a change, or, at least, modification of what had almost found utterance, she continued, with a touch of petulance which suggested that the general principle had in the mind of the speaker a special application, “It is certainly a great pity that the modern girl should be so unimpressionable!”
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading To Bond and Edith Thomas as a Record of Our Friendship “‘Why, Swot,’ cried Constance,’ nobody is going to kill you’” “Miss Durant sprang out and lifted the head gently” “Constance took the seat at the bedside” “‘I have come here—I have intruded on you, Miss Durant,’ hurriedly began the doctor” “The two were quickly seated on the floor”
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading To Bond and Edith Thomas as a Record of Our Friendship “‘Why, Swot,’ cried Constance,’ nobody is going to kill you’” “Miss Durant sprang out and lifted the head gently” “Constance took the seat at the bedside” “‘I have come here—I have intruded on you, Miss Durant,’ hurriedly began the doctor” “The two were quickly seated on the floor”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “You understand, Josie, that I wouldn’t for a moment wish Constance to marry without being in love, but—” Mrs. Durant hesitated long enough to convey the inference that she was unfeminine enough to place a value on her own words, and then, the pause having led to a change, or, at least, modification of what had almost found utterance, she continued, with a touch of petulance which suggested that the general principle had in the mind of the speaker a special application, “It is certainly a great pity that the modern girl should be so unimpressionable!”
inferencenounUS /ˈɪnfərəns/
the reasoning involved in drawing a conclusion or making a logical judgment on the basis of circumstantial evidence and prior conclusions rather than on the basis of direct observation
From this reading “You understand, Josie, that I wouldn’t for a moment wish Constance to marry without being in love, but—” Mrs. Durant hesitated long enough to convey the inference that she was unfeminine enough to place a value on her own words, and then, the pause having led to a change, or, at least, modification of what had almost found utterance, she continued, with a touch of petulance which suggested that the general principle had in the mind of the speaker a special application, “It is certainly a great pity that the modern girl should be so unimpressionable!”
intrudedverbUS /ˌɪnˈtruːdəd/
past form of “intrude” — enter uninvited
From this reading To Bond and Edith Thomas as a Record of Our Friendship “‘Why, Swot,’ cried Constance,’ nobody is going to kill you’” “Miss Durant sprang out and lifted the head gently” “Constance took the seat at the bedside” “‘I have come here—I have intruded on you, Miss Durant,’ hurriedly began the doctor” “The two were quickly seated on the floor”
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To Bond and Edith Thomas as a Record of Our Friendship “‘Why, Swot,’ cried Constance,’ nobody is going to kill you’” “Miss Durant sprang out and lifted the head gently” “Constance took the seat at the bedside” “‘I have come here—I have intruded on you, Miss Durant,’ hurriedly began the doctor” “The two were quickly seated on the floor”
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “You understand, Josie, that I wouldn’t for a moment wish Constance to marry without being in love, but—” Mrs. Durant hesitated long enough to convey the inference that she was unfeminine enough to place a value on her own words, and then, the pause having led to a change, or, at least, modification of what had almost found utterance, she continued, with a touch of petulance which suggested that the general principle had in the mind of the speaker a special application, “It is certainly a great pity that the modern girl should be so unimpressionable!”
Josie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “You understand, Josie, that I wouldn’t for a moment wish Constance to marry without being in love, but—” Mrs. Durant hesitated long enough to convey the inference that she was unfeminine enough to place a value on her own words, and then, the pause having led to a change, or, at least, modification of what had almost found utterance, she continued, with a touch of petulance which suggested that the general principle had in the mind of the speaker a special application, “It is certainly a great pity that the modern girl should be so unimpressionable!”
killverbUS /kɪl/
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading To Bond and Edith Thomas as a Record of Our Friendship “‘Why, Swot,’ cried Constance,’ nobody is going to kill you’” “Miss Durant sprang out and lifted the head gently” “Constance took the seat at the bedside” “‘I have come here—I have intruded on you, Miss Durant,’ hurriedly began the doctor” “The two were quickly seated on the floor”
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading “You understand, Josie, that I wouldn’t for a moment wish Constance to marry without being in love, but—” Mrs. Durant hesitated long enough to convey the inference that she was unfeminine enough to place a value on her own words, and then, the pause having led to a change, or, at least, modification of what had almost found utterance, she continued, with a touch of petulance which suggested that the general principle had in the mind of the speaker a special application, “It is certainly a great pity that the modern girl should be so unimpressionable!”
lednounUS /led/
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading “You understand, Josie, that I wouldn’t for a moment wish Constance to marry without being in love, but—” Mrs. Durant hesitated long enough to convey the inference that she was unfeminine enough to place a value on her own words, and then, the pause having led to a change, or, at least, modification of what had almost found utterance, she continued, with a touch of petulance which suggested that the general principle had in the mind of the speaker a special application, “It is certainly a great pity that the modern girl should be so unimpressionable!”
liftedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪftəd/
held up in the air
From this reading To Bond and Edith Thomas as a Record of Our Friendship “‘Why, Swot,’ cried Constance,’ nobody is going to kill you’” “Miss Durant sprang out and lifted the head gently” “Constance took the seat at the bedside” “‘I have come here—I have intruded on you, Miss Durant,’ hurriedly began the doctor” “The two were quickly seated on the floor”
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading “You understand, Josie, that I wouldn’t for a moment wish Constance to marry without being in love, but—” Mrs. Durant hesitated long enough to convey the inference that she was unfeminine enough to place a value on her own words, and then, the pause having led to a change, or, at least, modification of what had almost found utterance, she continued, with a touch of petulance which suggested that the general principle had in the mind of the speaker a special application, “It is certainly a great pity that the modern girl should be so unimpressionable!”
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading “You understand, Josie, that I wouldn’t for a moment wish Constance to marry without being in love, but—” Mrs. Durant hesitated long enough to convey the inference that she was unfeminine enough to place a value on her own words, and then, the pause having led to a change, or, at least, modification of what had almost found utterance, she continued, with a touch of petulance which suggested that the general principle had in the mind of the speaker a special application, “It is certainly a great pity that the modern girl should be so unimpressionable!”
marryverbUS /ˈmeri/
take in marriage
From this reading “You understand, Josie, that I wouldn’t for a moment wish Constance to marry without being in love, but—” Mrs. Durant hesitated long enough to convey the inference that she was unfeminine enough to place a value on her own words, and then, the pause having led to a change, or, at least, modification of what had almost found utterance, she continued, with a touch of petulance which suggested that the general principle had in the mind of the speaker a special application, “It is certainly a great pity that the modern girl should be so unimpressionable!”
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading “You understand, Josie, that I wouldn’t for a moment wish Constance to marry without being in love, but—” Mrs. Durant hesitated long enough to convey the inference that she was unfeminine enough to place a value on her own words, and then, the pause having led to a change, or, at least, modification of what had almost found utterance, she continued, with a touch of petulance which suggested that the general principle had in the mind of the speaker a special application, “It is certainly a great pity that the modern girl should be so unimpressionable!”
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading To Bond and Edith Thomas as a Record of Our Friendship “‘Why, Swot,’ cried Constance,’ nobody is going to kill you’” “Miss Durant sprang out and lifted the head gently” “Constance took the seat at the bedside” “‘I have come here—I have intruded on you, Miss Durant,’ hurriedly began the doctor” “The two were quickly seated on the floor”
modernadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdərn/
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading “You understand, Josie, that I wouldn’t for a moment wish Constance to marry without being in love, but—” Mrs. Durant hesitated long enough to convey the inference that she was unfeminine enough to place a value on her own words, and then, the pause having led to a change, or, at least, modification of what had almost found utterance, she continued, with a touch of petulance which suggested that the general principle had in the mind of the speaker a special application, “It is certainly a great pity that the modern girl should be so unimpressionable!”
modificationnounUS /ˌmɑːdəfəˈkeɪʃən/
the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)
From this reading “You understand, Josie, that I wouldn’t for a moment wish Constance to marry without being in love, but—” Mrs. Durant hesitated long enough to convey the inference that she was unfeminine enough to place a value on her own words, and then, the pause having led to a change, or, at least, modification of what had almost found utterance, she continued, with a touch of petulance which suggested that the general principle had in the mind of the speaker a special application, “It is certainly a great pity that the modern girl should be so unimpressionable!”
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading “You understand, Josie, that I wouldn’t for a moment wish Constance to marry without being in love, but—” Mrs. Durant hesitated long enough to convey the inference that she was unfeminine enough to place a value on her own words, and then, the pause having led to a change, or, at least, modification of what had almost found utterance, she continued, with a touch of petulance which suggested that the general principle had in the mind of the speaker a special application, “It is certainly a great pity that the modern girl should be so unimpressionable!”
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “You understand, Josie, that I wouldn’t for a moment wish Constance to marry without being in love, but—” Mrs. Durant hesitated long enough to convey the inference that she was unfeminine enough to place a value on her own words, and then, the pause having led to a change, or, at least, modification of what had almost found utterance, she continued, with a touch of petulance which suggested that the general principle had in the mind of the speaker a special application, “It is certainly a great pity that the modern girl should be so unimpressionable!”
nobodypronounUS /ˈnoʊbɑːdiː/
no person; not anyone
From this reading To Bond and Edith Thomas as a Record of Our Friendship “‘Why, Swot,’ cried Constance,’ nobody is going to kill you’” “Miss Durant sprang out and lifted the head gently” “Constance took the seat at the bedside” “‘I have come here—I have intruded on you, Miss Durant,’ hurriedly began the doctor” “The two were quickly seated on the floor”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To Bond and Edith Thomas as a Record of Our Friendship “‘Why, Swot,’ cried Constance,’ nobody is going to kill you’” “Miss Durant sprang out and lifted the head gently” “Constance took the seat at the bedside” “‘I have come here—I have intruded on you, Miss Durant,’ hurriedly began the doctor” “The two were quickly seated on the floor”
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading To Bond and Edith Thomas as a Record of Our Friendship “‘Why, Swot,’ cried Constance,’ nobody is going to kill you’” “Miss Durant sprang out and lifted the head gently” “Constance took the seat at the bedside” “‘I have come here—I have intruded on you, Miss Durant,’ hurriedly began the doctor” “The two were quickly seated on the floor”
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Quite unnoting that her friend replied to her thought rather than to her words, Mrs. Durant responded at once eagerly, yet defensively: “That is it.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “You understand, Josie, that I wouldn’t for a moment wish Constance to marry without being in love, but—” Mrs. Durant hesitated long enough to convey the inference that she was unfeminine enough to place a value on her own words, and then, the pause having led to a change, or, at least, modification of what had almost found utterance, she continued, with a touch of petulance which suggested that the general principle had in the mind of the speaker a special application, “It is certainly a great pity that the modern girl should be so unimpressionable!”
OurdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading To Bond and Edith Thomas as a Record of Our Friendship “‘Why, Swot,’ cried Constance,’ nobody is going to kill you’” “Miss Durant sprang out and lifted the head gently” “Constance took the seat at the bedside” “‘I have come here—I have intruded on you, Miss Durant,’ hurriedly began the doctor” “The two were quickly seated on the floor”
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading To Bond and Edith Thomas as a Record of Our Friendship “‘Why, Swot,’ cried Constance,’ nobody is going to kill you’” “Miss Durant sprang out and lifted the head gently” “Constance took the seat at the bedside” “‘I have come here—I have intruded on you, Miss Durant,’ hurriedly began the doctor” “The two were quickly seated on the floor”
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading “You understand, Josie, that I wouldn’t for a moment wish Constance to marry without being in love, but—” Mrs. Durant hesitated long enough to convey the inference that she was unfeminine enough to place a value on her own words, and then, the pause having led to a change, or, at least, modification of what had almost found utterance, she continued, with a touch of petulance which suggested that the general principle had in the mind of the speaker a special application, “It is certainly a great pity that the modern girl should be so unimpressionable!”
pausenounUS /pɔːz/
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading “You understand, Josie, that I wouldn’t for a moment wish Constance to marry without being in love, but—” Mrs. Durant hesitated long enough to convey the inference that she was unfeminine enough to place a value on her own words, and then, the pause having led to a change, or, at least, modification of what had almost found utterance, she continued, with a touch of petulance which suggested that the general principle had in the mind of the speaker a special application, “It is certainly a great pity that the modern girl should be so unimpressionable!”
perfectlyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrfəktli/
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading “I understand and sympathise with you perfectly, dear,” consolingly acceded Mrs. Ferguson.
petulancenounUS /ˈpetʃələns/
an irritable petulant feeling
From this reading “You understand, Josie, that I wouldn’t for a moment wish Constance to marry without being in love, but—” Mrs. Durant hesitated long enough to convey the inference that she was unfeminine enough to place a value on her own words, and then, the pause having led to a change, or, at least, modification of what had almost found utterance, she continued, with a touch of petulance which suggested that the general principle had in the mind of the speaker a special application, “It is certainly a great pity that the modern girl should be so unimpressionable!”
pitynounUS /ˈpɪti/
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading “You understand, Josie, that I wouldn’t for a moment wish Constance to marry without being in love, but—” Mrs. Durant hesitated long enough to convey the inference that she was unfeminine enough to place a value on her own words, and then, the pause having led to a change, or, at least, modification of what had almost found utterance, she continued, with a touch of petulance which suggested that the general principle had in the mind of the speaker a special application, “It is certainly a great pity that the modern girl should be so unimpressionable!”
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading “You understand, Josie, that I wouldn’t for a moment wish Constance to marry without being in love, but—” Mrs. Durant hesitated long enough to convey the inference that she was unfeminine enough to place a value on her own words, and then, the pause having led to a change, or, at least, modification of what had almost found utterance, she continued, with a touch of petulance which suggested that the general principle had in the mind of the speaker a special application, “It is certainly a great pity that the modern girl should be so unimpressionable!”
principlenounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading “You understand, Josie, that I wouldn’t for a moment wish Constance to marry without being in love, but—” Mrs. Durant hesitated long enough to convey the inference that she was unfeminine enough to place a value on her own words, and then, the pause having led to a change, or, at least, modification of what had almost found utterance, she continued, with a touch of petulance which suggested that the general principle had in the mind of the speaker a special application, “It is certainly a great pity that the modern girl should be so unimpressionable!”
quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/
with speed
From this reading To Bond and Edith Thomas as a Record of Our Friendship “‘Why, Swot,’ cried Constance,’ nobody is going to kill you’” “Miss Durant sprang out and lifted the head gently” “Constance took the seat at the bedside” “‘I have come here—I have intruded on you, Miss Durant,’ hurriedly began the doctor” “The two were quickly seated on the floor”
QuiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Quite unnoting that her friend replied to her thought rather than to her words, Mrs. Durant responded at once eagerly, yet defensively: “That is it.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading Quite unnoting that her friend replied to her thought rather than to her words, Mrs. Durant responded at once eagerly, yet defensively: “That is it.
RecordnounUS /rəˈkɔːrd/
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading To Bond and Edith Thomas as a Record of Our Friendship “‘Why, Swot,’ cried Constance,’ nobody is going to kill you’” “Miss Durant sprang out and lifted the head gently” “Constance took the seat at the bedside” “‘I have come here—I have intruded on you, Miss Durant,’ hurriedly began the doctor” “The two were quickly seated on the floor”
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading Quite unnoting that her friend replied to her thought rather than to her words, Mrs. Durant responded at once eagerly, yet defensively: “That is it.
respondedverbUS /rɪˈspɑːndɪd/
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading Quite unnoting that her friend replied to her thought rather than to her words, Mrs. Durant responded at once eagerly, yet defensively: “That is it.
seatnounUS /siːt/
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading To Bond and Edith Thomas as a Record of Our Friendship “‘Why, Swot,’ cried Constance,’ nobody is going to kill you’” “Miss Durant sprang out and lifted the head gently” “Constance took the seat at the bedside” “‘I have come here—I have intruded on you, Miss Durant,’ hurriedly began the doctor” “The two were quickly seated on the floor”
seatedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːtɪd/
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading To Bond and Edith Thomas as a Record of Our Friendship “‘Why, Swot,’ cried Constance,’ nobody is going to kill you’” “Miss Durant sprang out and lifted the head gently” “Constance took the seat at the bedside” “‘I have come here—I have intruded on you, Miss Durant,’ hurriedly began the doctor” “The two were quickly seated on the floor”
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “You understand, Josie, that I wouldn’t for a moment wish Constance to marry without being in love, but—” Mrs. Durant hesitated long enough to convey the inference that she was unfeminine enough to place a value on her own words, and then, the pause having led to a change, or, at least, modification of what had almost found utterance, she continued, with a touch of petulance which suggested that the general principle had in the mind of the speaker a special application, “It is certainly a great pity that the modern girl should be so unimpressionable!”
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “You understand, Josie, that I wouldn’t for a moment wish Constance to marry without being in love, but—” Mrs. Durant hesitated long enough to convey the inference that she was unfeminine enough to place a value on her own words, and then, the pause having led to a change, or, at least, modification of what had almost found utterance, she continued, with a touch of petulance which suggested that the general principle had in the mind of the speaker a special application, “It is certainly a great pity that the modern girl should be so unimpressionable!”
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “You understand, Josie, that I wouldn’t for a moment wish Constance to marry without being in love, but—” Mrs. Durant hesitated long enough to convey the inference that she was unfeminine enough to place a value on her own words, and then, the pause having led to a change, or, at least, modification of what had almost found utterance, she continued, with a touch of petulance which suggested that the general principle had in the mind of the speaker a special application, “It is certainly a great pity that the modern girl should be so unimpressionable!”
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading “You understand, Josie, that I wouldn’t for a moment wish Constance to marry without being in love, but—” Mrs. Durant hesitated long enough to convey the inference that she was unfeminine enough to place a value on her own words, and then, the pause having led to a change, or, at least, modification of what had almost found utterance, she continued, with a touch of petulance which suggested that the general principle had in the mind of the speaker a special application, “It is certainly a great pity that the modern girl should be so unimpressionable!”
specialadjectiveUS /ˈspeʃəl/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading “You understand, Josie, that I wouldn’t for a moment wish Constance to marry without being in love, but—” Mrs. Durant hesitated long enough to convey the inference that she was unfeminine enough to place a value on her own words, and then, the pause having led to a change, or, at least, modification of what had almost found utterance, she continued, with a touch of petulance which suggested that the general principle had in the mind of the speaker a special application, “It is certainly a great pity that the modern girl should be so unimpressionable!”
sprangverbUS /spræŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading To Bond and Edith Thomas as a Record of Our Friendship “‘Why, Swot,’ cried Constance,’ nobody is going to kill you’” “Miss Durant sprang out and lifted the head gently” “Constance took the seat at the bedside” “‘I have come here—I have intruded on you, Miss Durant,’ hurriedly began the doctor” “The two were quickly seated on the floor”
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “And Constance has such advantages!”
suggestedverbUS /səˈdʒestɪd/
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading “You understand, Josie, that I wouldn’t for a moment wish Constance to marry without being in love, but—” Mrs. Durant hesitated long enough to convey the inference that she was unfeminine enough to place a value on her own words, and then, the pause having led to a change, or, at least, modification of what had almost found utterance, she continued, with a touch of petulance which suggested that the general principle had in the mind of the speaker a special application, “It is certainly a great pity that the modern girl should be so unimpressionable!”
Swotnoun
an insignificant student who is ridiculed as being affected or boringly studious
From this reading To Bond and Edith Thomas as a Record of Our Friendship “‘Why, Swot,’ cried Constance,’ nobody is going to kill you’” “Miss Durant sprang out and lifted the head gently” “Constance took the seat at the bedside” “‘I have come here—I have intruded on you, Miss Durant,’ hurriedly began the doctor” “The two were quickly seated on the floor”
sympathiseverb
share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
From this reading “I understand and sympathise with you perfectly, dear,” consolingly acceded Mrs. Ferguson.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Quite unnoting that her friend replied to her thought rather than to her words, Mrs. Durant responded at once eagerly, yet defensively: “That is it.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “You understand, Josie, that I wouldn’t for a moment wish Constance to marry without being in love, but—” Mrs. Durant hesitated long enough to convey the inference that she was unfeminine enough to place a value on her own words, and then, the pause having led to a change, or, at least, modification of what had almost found utterance, she continued, with a touch of petulance which suggested that the general principle had in the mind of the speaker a special application, “It is certainly a great pity that the modern girl should be so unimpressionable!”
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To Bond and Edith Thomas as a Record of Our Friendship “‘Why, Swot,’ cried Constance,’ nobody is going to kill you’” “Miss Durant sprang out and lifted the head gently” “Constance took the seat at the bedside” “‘I have come here—I have intruded on you, Miss Durant,’ hurriedly began the doctor” “The two were quickly seated on the floor”
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “You understand, Josie, that I wouldn’t for a moment wish Constance to marry without being in love, but—” Mrs. Durant hesitated long enough to convey the inference that she was unfeminine enough to place a value on her own words, and then, the pause having led to a change, or, at least, modification of what had almost found utterance, she continued, with a touch of petulance which suggested that the general principle had in the mind of the speaker a special application, “It is certainly a great pity that the modern girl should be so unimpressionable!”
ThomasnounUS /ˈtɑːməs/
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading To Bond and Edith Thomas as a Record of Our Friendship “‘Why, Swot,’ cried Constance,’ nobody is going to kill you’” “Miss Durant sprang out and lifted the head gently” “Constance took the seat at the bedside” “‘I have come here—I have intruded on you, Miss Durant,’ hurriedly began the doctor” “The two were quickly seated on the floor”
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Quite unnoting that her friend replied to her thought rather than to her words, Mrs. Durant responded at once eagerly, yet defensively: “That is it.
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To Bond and Edith Thomas as a Record of Our Friendship “‘Why, Swot,’ cried Constance,’ nobody is going to kill you’” “Miss Durant sprang out and lifted the head gently” “Constance took the seat at the bedside” “‘I have come here—I have intruded on you, Miss Durant,’ hurriedly began the doctor” “The two were quickly seated on the floor”
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading To Bond and Edith Thomas as a Record of Our Friendship “‘Why, Swot,’ cried Constance,’ nobody is going to kill you’” “Miss Durant sprang out and lifted the head gently” “Constance took the seat at the bedside” “‘I have come here—I have intruded on you, Miss Durant,’ hurriedly began the doctor” “The two were quickly seated on the floor”
touchverbUS /tʌtʃ/
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading “You understand, Josie, that I wouldn’t for a moment wish Constance to marry without being in love, but—” Mrs. Durant hesitated long enough to convey the inference that she was unfeminine enough to place a value on her own words, and then, the pause having led to a change, or, at least, modification of what had almost found utterance, she continued, with a touch of petulance which suggested that the general principle had in the mind of the speaker a special application, “It is certainly a great pity that the modern girl should be so unimpressionable!”
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading To Bond and Edith Thomas as a Record of Our Friendship “‘Why, Swot,’ cried Constance,’ nobody is going to kill you’” “Miss Durant sprang out and lifted the head gently” “Constance took the seat at the bedside” “‘I have come here—I have intruded on you, Miss Durant,’ hurriedly began the doctor” “The two were quickly seated on the floor”
understandverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstænd/
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading “You understand, Josie, that I wouldn’t for a moment wish Constance to marry without being in love, but—” Mrs. Durant hesitated long enough to convey the inference that she was unfeminine enough to place a value on her own words, and then, the pause having led to a change, or, at least, modification of what had almost found utterance, she continued, with a touch of petulance which suggested that the general principle had in the mind of the speaker a special application, “It is certainly a great pity that the modern girl should be so unimpressionable!”
unfeminineadjective
not suitable for a woman
From this reading “You understand, Josie, that I wouldn’t for a moment wish Constance to marry without being in love, but—” Mrs. Durant hesitated long enough to convey the inference that she was unfeminine enough to place a value on her own words, and then, the pause having led to a change, or, at least, modification of what had almost found utterance, she continued, with a touch of petulance which suggested that the general principle had in the mind of the speaker a special application, “It is certainly a great pity that the modern girl should be so unimpressionable!”
unimpressionableadjective
not sensitive or susceptible to impression
From this reading “You understand, Josie, that I wouldn’t for a moment wish Constance to marry without being in love, but—” Mrs. Durant hesitated long enough to convey the inference that she was unfeminine enough to place a value on her own words, and then, the pause having led to a change, or, at least, modification of what had almost found utterance, she continued, with a touch of petulance which suggested that the general principle had in the mind of the speaker a special application, “It is certainly a great pity that the modern girl should be so unimpressionable!”
unnoting
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From this reading Quite unnoting that her friend replied to her thought rather than to her words, Mrs. Durant responded at once eagerly, yet defensively: “That is it.
utterancenounUS /ˈʌtərəns/
the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
From this reading “You understand, Josie, that I wouldn’t for a moment wish Constance to marry without being in love, but—” Mrs. Durant hesitated long enough to convey the inference that she was unfeminine enough to place a value on her own words, and then, the pause having led to a change, or, at least, modification of what had almost found utterance, she continued, with a touch of petulance which suggested that the general principle had in the mind of the speaker a special application, “It is certainly a great pity that the modern girl should be so unimpressionable!”
valuenounUS /ˈvæljuː/
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading “You understand, Josie, that I wouldn’t for a moment wish Constance to marry without being in love, but—” Mrs. Durant hesitated long enough to convey the inference that she was unfeminine enough to place a value on her own words, and then, the pause having led to a change, or, at least, modification of what had almost found utterance, she continued, with a touch of petulance which suggested that the general principle had in the mind of the speaker a special application, “It is certainly a great pity that the modern girl should be so unimpressionable!”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “You understand, Josie, that I wouldn’t for a moment wish Constance to marry without being in love, but—” Mrs. Durant hesitated long enough to convey the inference that she was unfeminine enough to place a value on her own words, and then, the pause having led to a change, or, at least, modification of what had almost found utterance, she continued, with a touch of petulance which suggested that the general principle had in the mind of the speaker a special application, “It is certainly a great pity that the modern girl should be so unimpressionable!”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To Bond and Edith Thomas as a Record of Our Friendship “‘Why, Swot,’ cried Constance,’ nobody is going to kill you’” “Miss Durant sprang out and lifted the head gently” “Constance took the seat at the bedside” “‘I have come here—I have intruded on you, Miss Durant,’ hurriedly began the doctor” “The two were quickly seated on the floor”
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “You understand, Josie, that I wouldn’t for a moment wish Constance to marry without being in love, but—” Mrs. Durant hesitated long enough to convey the inference that she was unfeminine enough to place a value on her own words, and then, the pause having led to a change, or, at least, modification of what had almost found utterance, she continued, with a touch of petulance which suggested that the general principle had in the mind of the speaker a special application, “It is certainly a great pity that the modern girl should be so unimpressionable!”
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “You understand, Josie, that I wouldn’t for a moment wish Constance to marry without being in love, but—” Mrs. Durant hesitated long enough to convey the inference that she was unfeminine enough to place a value on her own words, and then, the pause having led to a change, or, at least, modification of what had almost found utterance, she continued, with a touch of petulance which suggested that the general principle had in the mind of the speaker a special application, “It is certainly a great pity that the modern girl should be so unimpressionable!”
WhynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading To Bond and Edith Thomas as a Record of Our Friendship “‘Why, Swot,’ cried Constance,’ nobody is going to kill you’” “Miss Durant sprang out and lifted the head gently” “Constance took the seat at the bedside” “‘I have come here—I have intruded on you, Miss Durant,’ hurriedly began the doctor” “The two were quickly seated on the floor”
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading “You understand, Josie, that I wouldn’t for a moment wish Constance to marry without being in love, but—” Mrs. Durant hesitated long enough to convey the inference that she was unfeminine enough to place a value on her own words, and then, the pause having led to a change, or, at least, modification of what had almost found utterance, she continued, with a touch of petulance which suggested that the general principle had in the mind of the speaker a special application, “It is certainly a great pity that the modern girl should be so unimpressionable!”
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “You understand, Josie, that I wouldn’t for a moment wish Constance to marry without being in love, but—” Mrs. Durant hesitated long enough to convey the inference that she was unfeminine enough to place a value on her own words, and then, the pause having led to a change, or, at least, modification of what had almost found utterance, she continued, with a touch of petulance which suggested that the general principle had in the mind of the speaker a special application, “It is certainly a great pity that the modern girl should be so unimpressionable!”
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “You understand, Josie, that I wouldn’t for a moment wish Constance to marry without being in love, but—” Mrs. Durant hesitated long enough to convey the inference that she was unfeminine enough to place a value on her own words, and then, the pause having led to a change, or, at least, modification of what had almost found utterance, she continued, with a touch of petulance which suggested that the general principle had in the mind of the speaker a special application, “It is certainly a great pity that the modern girl should be so unimpressionable!”
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading “You understand, Josie, that I wouldn’t for a moment wish Constance to marry without being in love, but—” Mrs. Durant hesitated long enough to convey the inference that she was unfeminine enough to place a value on her own words, and then, the pause having led to a change, or, at least, modification of what had almost found utterance, she continued, with a touch of petulance which suggested that the general principle had in the mind of the speaker a special application, “It is certainly a great pity that the modern girl should be so unimpressionable!”
wouldn't
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From this reading “You understand, Josie, that I wouldn’t for a moment wish Constance to marry without being in love, but—” Mrs. Durant hesitated long enough to convey the inference that she was unfeminine enough to place a value on her own words, and then, the pause having led to a change, or, at least, modification of what had almost found utterance, she continued, with a touch of petulance which suggested that the general principle had in the mind of the speaker a special application, “It is certainly a great pity that the modern girl should be so unimpressionable!”
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Quite unnoting that her friend replied to her thought rather than to her words, Mrs. Durant responded at once eagerly, yet defensively: “That is it.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading To Bond and Edith Thomas as a Record of Our Friendship “‘Why, Swot,’ cried Constance,’ nobody is going to kill you’” “Miss Durant sprang out and lifted the head gently” “Constance took the seat at the bedside” “‘I have come here—I have intruded on you, Miss Durant,’ hurriedly began the doctor” “The two were quickly seated on the floor”
