alienadjectiveUS /ˈeɪliən/
not contained in or deriving from the essential nature of something
From this reading Certainly Tralee was some distance from the town, but, apart from that, the new-comers remained incongruous, alien and alone.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Subsequently he held it in almost solitary control, because other members of the congregation, feeling his repugnance to companionship, gave him the isolation he wished.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Certainly Tralee was some distance from the town, but, apart from that, the new-comers remained incongruous, alien and alone.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The handsome, inanimate girl-wife never appeared by herself in the streets of Askatoon, but always in the company of her morose husband, whose only human association seemed to be his membership in the Methodist body so prominent in the town.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Certainly Tralee was some distance from the town, but, apart from that, the new-comers remained incongruous, alien and alone.
apartadverbUS /əˈpɑːrt/
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading Certainly Tralee was some distance from the town, but, apart from that, the new-comers remained incongruous, alien and alone.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The handsome, inanimate girl-wife never appeared by herself in the streets of Askatoon, but always in the company of her morose husband, whose only human association seemed to be his membership in the Methodist body so prominent in the town.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Every Sunday morning he tied his pair of bay horses with the covered buggy to the hitching-post in the church-shed and marched his wife to the very front seat in the Meeting House, having taken possession of it on his first visit, as though it had no other claimants.
Askatoon
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From this reading Askatoon never included the Mazarines in its social scheme.
associationnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading The handsome, inanimate girl-wife never appeared by herself in the streets of Askatoon, but always in the company of her morose husband, whose only human association seemed to be his membership in the Methodist body so prominent in the town.
baynounUS /beɪ/
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading Every Sunday morning he tied his pair of bay horses with the covered buggy to the hitching-post in the church-shed and marched his wife to the very front seat in the Meeting House, having taken possession of it on his first visit, as though it had no other claimants.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The handsome, inanimate girl-wife never appeared by herself in the streets of Askatoon, but always in the company of her morose husband, whose only human association seemed to be his membership in the Methodist body so prominent in the town.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading Subsequently he held it in almost solitary control, because other members of the congregation, feeling his repugnance to companionship, gave him the isolation he wished.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The handsome, inanimate girl-wife never appeared by herself in the streets of Askatoon, but always in the company of her morose husband, whose only human association seemed to be his membership in the Methodist body so prominent in the town.
buggynounUS /ˈbʌɡi/
a small lightweight carriage; drawn by a single horse
From this reading Every Sunday morning he tied his pair of bay horses with the covered buggy to the hitching-post in the church-shed and marched his wife to the very front seat in the Meeting House, having taken possession of it on his first visit, as though it had no other claimants.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Certainly Tralee was some distance from the town, but, apart from that, the new-comers remained incongruous, alien and alone.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The handsome, inanimate girl-wife never appeared by herself in the streets of Askatoon, but always in the company of her morose husband, whose only human association seemed to be his membership in the Methodist body so prominent in the town.
CertainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Certainly Tralee was some distance from the town, but, apart from that, the new-comers remained incongruous, alien and alone.
church-shed
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From this reading Every Sunday morning he tied his pair of bay horses with the covered buggy to the hitching-post in the church-shed and marched his wife to the very front seat in the Meeting House, having taken possession of it on his first visit, as though it had no other claimants.
claimantsnounUS /ˈkleɪmənts/
plural of “claimant” — someone who claims a benefit or right or title
From this reading Every Sunday morning he tied his pair of bay horses with the covered buggy to the hitching-post in the church-shed and marched his wife to the very front seat in the Meeting House, having taken possession of it on his first visit, as though it had no other claimants.
companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading Subsequently he held it in almost solitary control, because other members of the congregation, feeling his repugnance to companionship, gave him the isolation he wished.
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The handsome, inanimate girl-wife never appeared by herself in the streets of Askatoon, but always in the company of her morose husband, whose only human association seemed to be his membership in the Methodist body so prominent in the town.
congregationnounUS /ˌkɑːŋɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/
a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
From this reading Subsequently he held it in almost solitary control, because other members of the congregation, feeling his repugnance to companionship, gave him the isolation he wished.
controlnounUS /kənˈtroʊl/
power to direct or determine
From this reading Subsequently he held it in almost solitary control, because other members of the congregation, feeling his repugnance to companionship, gave him the isolation he wished.
coveredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvərd/
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Every Sunday morning he tied his pair of bay horses with the covered buggy to the hitching-post in the church-shed and marched his wife to the very front seat in the Meeting House, having taken possession of it on his first visit, as though it had no other claimants.
distancenounUS /ˈdɪstəns/
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Certainly Tralee was some distance from the town, but, apart from that, the new-comers remained incongruous, alien and alone.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every Sunday morning he tied his pair of bay horses with the covered buggy to the hitching-post in the church-shed and marched his wife to the very front seat in the Meeting House, having taken possession of it on his first visit, as though it had no other claimants.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Subsequently he held it in almost solitary control, because other members of the congregation, feeling his repugnance to companionship, gave him the isolation he wished.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Every Sunday morning he tied his pair of bay horses with the covered buggy to the hitching-post in the church-shed and marched his wife to the very front seat in the Meeting House, having taken possession of it on his first visit, as though it had no other claimants.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Certainly Tralee was some distance from the town, but, apart from that, the new-comers remained incongruous, alien and alone.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Every Sunday morning he tied his pair of bay horses with the covered buggy to the hitching-post in the church-shed and marched his wife to the very front seat in the Meeting House, having taken possession of it on his first visit, as though it had no other claimants.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Subsequently he held it in almost solitary control, because other members of the congregation, feeling his repugnance to companionship, gave him the isolation he wished.
girl-wife
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The handsome, inanimate girl-wife never appeared by herself in the streets of Askatoon, but always in the company of her morose husband, whose only human association seemed to be his membership in the Methodist body so prominent in the town.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Every Sunday morning he tied his pair of bay horses with the covered buggy to the hitching-post in the church-shed and marched his wife to the very front seat in the Meeting House, having taken possession of it on his first visit, as though it had no other claimants.
handsomeadjectiveUS /ˈhænsəm/
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading The handsome, inanimate girl-wife never appeared by herself in the streets of Askatoon, but always in the company of her morose husband, whose only human association seemed to be his membership in the Methodist body so prominent in the town.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Every Sunday morning he tied his pair of bay horses with the covered buggy to the hitching-post in the church-shed and marched his wife to the very front seat in the Meeting House, having taken possession of it on his first visit, as though it had no other claimants.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Every Sunday morning he tied his pair of bay horses with the covered buggy to the hitching-post in the church-shed and marched his wife to the very front seat in the Meeting House, having taken possession of it on his first visit, as though it had no other claimants.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Subsequently he held it in almost solitary control, because other members of the congregation, feeling his repugnance to companionship, gave him the isolation he wished.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The handsome, inanimate girl-wife never appeared by herself in the streets of Askatoon, but always in the company of her morose husband, whose only human association seemed to be his membership in the Methodist body so prominent in the town.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The handsome, inanimate girl-wife never appeared by herself in the streets of Askatoon, but always in the company of her morose husband, whose only human association seemed to be his membership in the Methodist body so prominent in the town.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Subsequently he held it in almost solitary control, because other members of the congregation, feeling his repugnance to companionship, gave him the isolation he wished.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The handsome, inanimate girl-wife never appeared by herself in the streets of Askatoon, but always in the company of her morose husband, whose only human association seemed to be his membership in the Methodist body so prominent in the town.
hitching-post
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Every Sunday morning he tied his pair of bay horses with the covered buggy to the hitching-post in the church-shed and marched his wife to the very front seat in the Meeting House, having taken possession of it on his first visit, as though it had no other claimants.
horsesnounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Every Sunday morning he tied his pair of bay horses with the covered buggy to the hitching-post in the church-shed and marched his wife to the very front seat in the Meeting House, having taken possession of it on his first visit, as though it had no other claimants.
HousenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Every Sunday morning he tied his pair of bay horses with the covered buggy to the hitching-post in the church-shed and marched his wife to the very front seat in the Meeting House, having taken possession of it on his first visit, as though it had no other claimants.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The handsome, inanimate girl-wife never appeared by herself in the streets of Askatoon, but always in the company of her morose husband, whose only human association seemed to be his membership in the Methodist body so prominent in the town.
husbandnounUS /ˈhʌzbənd/
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading The handsome, inanimate girl-wife never appeared by herself in the streets of Askatoon, but always in the company of her morose husband, whose only human association seemed to be his membership in the Methodist body so prominent in the town.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Askatoon never included the Mazarines in its social scheme.
inanimateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnænəmət/
belonging to the class of nouns denoting nonliving things
From this reading The handsome, inanimate girl-wife never appeared by herself in the streets of Askatoon, but always in the company of her morose husband, whose only human association seemed to be his membership in the Methodist body so prominent in the town.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading Askatoon never included the Mazarines in its social scheme.
incongruousadjectiveUS /ˌɪŋˈkɔːŋruːəs/
lacking in harmony or compatibility or appropriateness
From this reading Certainly Tralee was some distance from the town, but, apart from that, the new-comers remained incongruous, alien and alone.
isolationnounUS /ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən/
a state of separation between persons or groups
From this reading Subsequently he held it in almost solitary control, because other members of the congregation, feeling his repugnance to companionship, gave him the isolation he wished.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Every Sunday morning he tied his pair of bay horses with the covered buggy to the hitching-post in the church-shed and marched his wife to the very front seat in the Meeting House, having taken possession of it on his first visit, as though it had no other claimants.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Askatoon never included the Mazarines in its social scheme.
marchedverbUS /mɑːrtʃt/
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading Every Sunday morning he tied his pair of bay horses with the covered buggy to the hitching-post in the church-shed and marched his wife to the very front seat in the Meeting House, having taken possession of it on his first visit, as though it had no other claimants.
Mazarines
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Askatoon never included the Mazarines in its social scheme.
MeetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Every Sunday morning he tied his pair of bay horses with the covered buggy to the hitching-post in the church-shed and marched his wife to the very front seat in the Meeting House, having taken possession of it on his first visit, as though it had no other claimants.
membersnounUS /ˈmembərz/
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Subsequently he held it in almost solitary control, because other members of the congregation, feeling his repugnance to companionship, gave him the isolation he wished.
membershipnounUS /ˈmembərʃɪp/
the body of members of an organization or group
From this reading The handsome, inanimate girl-wife never appeared by herself in the streets of Askatoon, but always in the company of her morose husband, whose only human association seemed to be his membership in the Methodist body so prominent in the town.
MethodistadjectiveUS /ˈmeθədəst/
of or pertaining to or characteristic of the branch of Protestantism adhering to the views of Wesley
From this reading The handsome, inanimate girl-wife never appeared by herself in the streets of Askatoon, but always in the company of her morose husband, whose only human association seemed to be his membership in the Methodist body so prominent in the town.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Every Sunday morning he tied his pair of bay horses with the covered buggy to the hitching-post in the church-shed and marched his wife to the very front seat in the Meeting House, having taken possession of it on his first visit, as though it had no other claimants.
moroseadjectiveUS /mərˈoʊs/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading The handsome, inanimate girl-wife never appeared by herself in the streets of Askatoon, but always in the company of her morose husband, whose only human association seemed to be his membership in the Methodist body so prominent in the town.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Askatoon never included the Mazarines in its social scheme.
new-comers
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From this reading Certainly Tralee was some distance from the town, but, apart from that, the new-comers remained incongruous, alien and alone.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Every Sunday morning he tied his pair of bay horses with the covered buggy to the hitching-post in the church-shed and marched his wife to the very front seat in the Meeting House, having taken possession of it on his first visit, as though it had no other claimants.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The handsome, inanimate girl-wife never appeared by herself in the streets of Askatoon, but always in the company of her morose husband, whose only human association seemed to be his membership in the Methodist body so prominent in the town.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Every Sunday morning he tied his pair of bay horses with the covered buggy to the hitching-post in the church-shed and marched his wife to the very front seat in the Meeting House, having taken possession of it on his first visit, as though it had no other claimants.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading The handsome, inanimate girl-wife never appeared by herself in the streets of Askatoon, but always in the company of her morose husband, whose only human association seemed to be his membership in the Methodist body so prominent in the town.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Every Sunday morning he tied his pair of bay horses with the covered buggy to the hitching-post in the church-shed and marched his wife to the very front seat in the Meeting House, having taken possession of it on his first visit, as though it had no other claimants.
pairnounUS /per/
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Every Sunday morning he tied his pair of bay horses with the covered buggy to the hitching-post in the church-shed and marched his wife to the very front seat in the Meeting House, having taken possession of it on his first visit, as though it had no other claimants.
possessionnounUS /pəˈzeʃən/
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Every Sunday morning he tied his pair of bay horses with the covered buggy to the hitching-post in the church-shed and marched his wife to the very front seat in the Meeting House, having taken possession of it on his first visit, as though it had no other claimants.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading The handsome, inanimate girl-wife never appeared by herself in the streets of Askatoon, but always in the company of her morose husband, whose only human association seemed to be his membership in the Methodist body so prominent in the town.
remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Certainly Tralee was some distance from the town, but, apart from that, the new-comers remained incongruous, alien and alone.
repugnancenoun
intense aversion
From this reading Subsequently he held it in almost solitary control, because other members of the congregation, feeling his repugnance to companionship, gave him the isolation he wished.
schemenounUS /skiːm/
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Askatoon never included the Mazarines in its social scheme.
seatnounUS /siːt/
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Every Sunday morning he tied his pair of bay horses with the covered buggy to the hitching-post in the church-shed and marched his wife to the very front seat in the Meeting House, having taken possession of it on his first visit, as though it had no other claimants.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The handsome, inanimate girl-wife never appeared by herself in the streets of Askatoon, but always in the company of her morose husband, whose only human association seemed to be his membership in the Methodist body so prominent in the town.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The handsome, inanimate girl-wife never appeared by herself in the streets of Askatoon, but always in the company of her morose husband, whose only human association seemed to be his membership in the Methodist body so prominent in the town.
socialadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊʃəl/
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Askatoon never included the Mazarines in its social scheme.
solitaryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləteri/
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading Subsequently he held it in almost solitary control, because other members of the congregation, feeling his repugnance to companionship, gave him the isolation he wished.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Certainly Tralee was some distance from the town, but, apart from that, the new-comers remained incongruous, alien and alone.
streetsnounUS /striːts/
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The handsome, inanimate girl-wife never appeared by herself in the streets of Askatoon, but always in the company of her morose husband, whose only human association seemed to be his membership in the Methodist body so prominent in the town.
SubsequentlyadverbUS /ˈsʌbsəkwəntli/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Subsequently he held it in almost solitary control, because other members of the congregation, feeling his repugnance to companionship, gave him the isolation he wished.
SundaynounUS /ˈsʌndeɪ/
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Every Sunday morning he tied his pair of bay horses with the covered buggy to the hitching-post in the church-shed and marched his wife to the very front seat in the Meeting House, having taken possession of it on his first visit, as though it had no other claimants.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Every Sunday morning he tied his pair of bay horses with the covered buggy to the hitching-post in the church-shed and marched his wife to the very front seat in the Meeting House, having taken possession of it on his first visit, as though it had no other claimants.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Certainly Tralee was some distance from the town, but, apart from that, the new-comers remained incongruous, alien and alone.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Askatoon never included the Mazarines in its social scheme.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Every Sunday morning he tied his pair of bay horses with the covered buggy to the hitching-post in the church-shed and marched his wife to the very front seat in the Meeting House, having taken possession of it on his first visit, as though it had no other claimants.
tiedadjectiveUS /taɪd/
bound or secured closely
From this reading Every Sunday morning he tied his pair of bay horses with the covered buggy to the hitching-post in the church-shed and marched his wife to the very front seat in the Meeting House, having taken possession of it on his first visit, as though it had no other claimants.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The handsome, inanimate girl-wife never appeared by herself in the streets of Askatoon, but always in the company of her morose husband, whose only human association seemed to be his membership in the Methodist body so prominent in the town.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Certainly Tralee was some distance from the town, but, apart from that, the new-comers remained incongruous, alien and alone.
Tralee
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Certainly Tralee was some distance from the town, but, apart from that, the new-comers remained incongruous, alien and alone.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Every Sunday morning he tied his pair of bay horses with the covered buggy to the hitching-post in the church-shed and marched his wife to the very front seat in the Meeting House, having taken possession of it on his first visit, as though it had no other claimants.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Every Sunday morning he tied his pair of bay horses with the covered buggy to the hitching-post in the church-shed and marched his wife to the very front seat in the Meeting House, having taken possession of it on his first visit, as though it had no other claimants.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Certainly Tralee was some distance from the town, but, apart from that, the new-comers remained incongruous, alien and alone.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading The handsome, inanimate girl-wife never appeared by herself in the streets of Askatoon, but always in the company of her morose husband, whose only human association seemed to be his membership in the Methodist body so prominent in the town.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Every Sunday morning he tied his pair of bay horses with the covered buggy to the hitching-post in the church-shed and marched his wife to the very front seat in the Meeting House, having taken possession of it on his first visit, as though it had no other claimants.
wishedverbUS /wɪʃt/
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Subsequently he held it in almost solitary control, because other members of the congregation, feeling his repugnance to companionship, gave him the isolation he wished.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Every Sunday morning he tied his pair of bay horses with the covered buggy to the hitching-post in the church-shed and marched his wife to the very front seat in the Meeting House, having taken possession of it on his first visit, as though it had no other claimants.
