adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading An interval there had been this summer, a brief, uncertain interval, when something like good-temper seemed to struggle with her familiar mood; it was the month or two during which Norbert Franks resumed his friendly visitings.
abruptlyadverbUS /əˈbrʌptli/
quickly and without warning
From this reading But this promising state of things abruptly ended.
accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Fallen out of Mrs. Cross's good graces since his failure to become her tenant a couple of years ago, the artist had but to present himself again to be forgiven, and when it grew evident that he came to the house on Bertha's account, he rose into higher favour than ever.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading Fallen out of Mrs. Cross's good graces since his failure to become her tenant a couple of years ago, the artist had but to present himself again to be forgiven, and when it grew evident that he came to the house on Bertha's account, he rose into higher favour than ever.
agoadverbUS /əˈɡoʊ/
in the past
From this reading Fallen out of Mrs. Cross's good graces since his failure to become her tenant a couple of years ago, the artist had but to present himself again to be forgiven, and when it grew evident that he came to the house on Bertha's account, he rose into higher favour than ever.
AndeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An interval there had been this summer, a brief, uncertain interval, when something like good-temper seemed to struggle with her familiar mood; it was the month or two during which Norbert Franks resumed his friendly visitings.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Happen what might in the world beyond her doors, Mrs. Cross led the wonted life of domestic discomfort and querulousness.
announcedadjectiveUS /əˈnaʊnst/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading One morning, Bertha, with a twinkle in her eyes, announced the fact of Franks' marriage.
artistnounUS /ˈɑːrtəst/
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading Fallen out of Mrs. Cross's good graces since his failure to become her tenant a couple of years ago, the artist had but to present himself again to be forgiven, and when it grew evident that he came to the house on Bertha's account, he rose into higher favour than ever.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Fallen out of Mrs. Cross's good graces since his failure to become her tenant a couple of years ago, the artist had but to present himself again to be forgiven, and when it grew evident that he came to the house on Bertha's account, he rose into higher favour than ever.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Fallen out of Mrs. Cross's good graces since his failure to become her tenant a couple of years ago, the artist had but to present himself again to be forgiven, and when it grew evident that he came to the house on Bertha's account, he rose into higher favour than ever.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading An interval there had been this summer, a brief, uncertain interval, when something like good-temper seemed to struggle with her familiar mood; it was the month or two during which Norbert Franks resumed his friendly visitings.
Bertha
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From this reading One morning, Bertha, with a twinkle in her eyes, announced the fact of Franks' marriage.
Bertha's
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From this reading Fallen out of Mrs. Cross's good graces since his failure to become her tenant a couple of years ago, the artist had but to present himself again to be forgiven, and when it grew evident that he came to the house on Bertha's account, he rose into higher favour than ever.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Happen what might in the world beyond her doors, Mrs. Cross led the wonted life of domestic discomfort and querulousness.
briefadjectiveUS /briːf/
of short duration or distance
From this reading An interval there had been this summer, a brief, uncertain interval, when something like good-temper seemed to struggle with her familiar mood; it was the month or two during which Norbert Franks resumed his friendly visitings.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Fallen out of Mrs. Cross's good graces since his failure to become her tenant a couple of years ago, the artist had but to present himself again to be forgiven, and when it grew evident that he came to the house on Bertha's account, he rose into higher favour than ever.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Fallen out of Mrs. Cross's good graces since his failure to become her tenant a couple of years ago, the artist had but to present himself again to be forgiven, and when it grew evident that he came to the house on Bertha's account, he rose into higher favour than ever.
couplenounUS /ˈkʌpəl/
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Fallen out of Mrs. Cross's good graces since his failure to become her tenant a couple of years ago, the artist had but to present himself again to be forgiven, and when it grew evident that he came to the house on Bertha's account, he rose into higher favour than ever.
CrossverbUS /krɔːs/
travel across or pass over
From this reading Happen what might in the world beyond her doors, Mrs. Cross led the wonted life of domestic discomfort and querulousness.
Cross'snounUS /ˈkrɔːsɪz/
possessive form of “cross” — a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece
From this reading Fallen out of Mrs. Cross's good graces since his failure to become her tenant a couple of years ago, the artist had but to present himself again to be forgiven, and when it grew evident that he came to the house on Bertha's account, he rose into higher favour than ever.
discomfortnounUS /dɪˈskʌmfərt/
the state of being tense and feeling pain
From this reading Happen what might in the world beyond her doors, Mrs. Cross led the wonted life of domestic discomfort and querulousness.
domesticadjectiveUS /dəˈmestɪk/
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading Happen what might in the world beyond her doors, Mrs. Cross led the wonted life of domestic discomfort and querulousness.
doorsnounUS /dɔːrz/
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Happen what might in the world beyond her doors, Mrs. Cross led the wonted life of domestic discomfort and querulousness.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading An interval there had been this summer, a brief, uncertain interval, when something like good-temper seemed to struggle with her familiar mood; it was the month or two during which Norbert Franks resumed his friendly visitings.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading But this promising state of things abruptly ended.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Fallen out of Mrs. Cross's good graces since his failure to become her tenant a couple of years ago, the artist had but to present himself again to be forgiven, and when it grew evident that he came to the house on Bertha's account, he rose into higher favour than ever.
evidentadjectiveUS /ˈevədənt/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Fallen out of Mrs. Cross's good graces since his failure to become her tenant a couple of years ago, the artist had but to present himself again to be forgiven, and when it grew evident that he came to the house on Bertha's account, he rose into higher favour than ever.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading One morning, Bertha, with a twinkle in her eyes, announced the fact of Franks' marriage.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading One morning, Bertha, with a twinkle in her eyes, announced the fact of Franks' marriage.
failurenounUS /ˈfeɪljər/
an act that fails
From this reading Fallen out of Mrs. Cross's good graces since his failure to become her tenant a couple of years ago, the artist had but to present himself again to be forgiven, and when it grew evident that he came to the house on Bertha's account, he rose into higher favour than ever.
FallenadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlən/
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Fallen out of Mrs. Cross's good graces since his failure to become her tenant a couple of years ago, the artist had but to present himself again to be forgiven, and when it grew evident that he came to the house on Bertha's account, he rose into higher favour than ever.
familiaradjectiveUS /fəˈmɪljər/
well known or easily recognized
From this reading An interval there had been this summer, a brief, uncertain interval, when something like good-temper seemed to struggle with her familiar mood; it was the month or two during which Norbert Franks resumed his friendly visitings.
favournounUS /ˈfeɪvər/
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading Fallen out of Mrs. Cross's good graces since his failure to become her tenant a couple of years ago, the artist had but to present himself again to be forgiven, and when it grew evident that he came to the house on Bertha's account, he rose into higher favour than ever.
forgivenverbUS /fərˈɡɪvən/
inflected form of “forgive” — stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading Fallen out of Mrs. Cross's good graces since his failure to become her tenant a couple of years ago, the artist had but to present himself again to be forgiven, and when it grew evident that he came to the house on Bertha's account, he rose into higher favour than ever.
FranksnounUS /fræŋks/
plural of “frank” — a member of the ancient Germanic peoples who spread from the Rhine into the Roman Empire in the 4th century
From this reading An interval there had been this summer, a brief, uncertain interval, when something like good-temper seemed to struggle with her familiar mood; it was the month or two during which Norbert Franks resumed his friendly visitings.
friendlyadjectiveUS /ˈfrendli/
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading An interval there had been this summer, a brief, uncertain interval, when something like good-temper seemed to struggle with her familiar mood; it was the month or two during which Norbert Franks resumed his friendly visitings.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Fallen out of Mrs. Cross's good graces since his failure to become her tenant a couple of years ago, the artist had but to present himself again to be forgiven, and when it grew evident that he came to the house on Bertha's account, he rose into higher favour than ever.
good-temper
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From this reading An interval there had been this summer, a brief, uncertain interval, when something like good-temper seemed to struggle with her familiar mood; it was the month or two during which Norbert Franks resumed his friendly visitings.
gracesnounUS /ˈɡreɪsɪz/
plural of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Fallen out of Mrs. Cross's good graces since his failure to become her tenant a couple of years ago, the artist had but to present himself again to be forgiven, and when it grew evident that he came to the house on Bertha's account, he rose into higher favour than ever.
grewverbUS /ɡruː/
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Fallen out of Mrs. Cross's good graces since his failure to become her tenant a couple of years ago, the artist had but to present himself again to be forgiven, and when it grew evident that he came to the house on Bertha's account, he rose into higher favour than ever.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading An interval there had been this summer, a brief, uncertain interval, when something like good-temper seemed to struggle with her familiar mood; it was the month or two during which Norbert Franks resumed his friendly visitings.
HappenverbUS /ˈhæpən/
come to pass
From this reading Happen what might in the world beyond her doors, Mrs. Cross led the wonted life of domestic discomfort and querulousness.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Fallen out of Mrs. Cross's good graces since his failure to become her tenant a couple of years ago, the artist had but to present himself again to be forgiven, and when it grew evident that he came to the house on Bertha's account, he rose into higher favour than ever.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Happen what might in the world beyond her doors, Mrs. Cross led the wonted life of domestic discomfort and querulousness.
higheradjectiveUS /ˈhaɪər/
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading Fallen out of Mrs. Cross's good graces since his failure to become her tenant a couple of years ago, the artist had but to present himself again to be forgiven, and when it grew evident that he came to the house on Bertha's account, he rose into higher favour than ever.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Fallen out of Mrs. Cross's good graces since his failure to become her tenant a couple of years ago, the artist had but to present himself again to be forgiven, and when it grew evident that he came to the house on Bertha's account, he rose into higher favour than ever.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading An interval there had been this summer, a brief, uncertain interval, when something like good-temper seemed to struggle with her familiar mood; it was the month or two during which Norbert Franks resumed his friendly visitings.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Fallen out of Mrs. Cross's good graces since his failure to become her tenant a couple of years ago, the artist had but to present himself again to be forgiven, and when it grew evident that he came to the house on Bertha's account, he rose into higher favour than ever.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Happen what might in the world beyond her doors, Mrs. Cross led the wonted life of domestic discomfort and querulousness.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading An interval there had been this summer, a brief, uncertain interval, when something like good-temper seemed to struggle with her familiar mood; it was the month or two during which Norbert Franks resumed his friendly visitings.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Fallen out of Mrs. Cross's good graces since his failure to become her tenant a couple of years ago, the artist had but to present himself again to be forgiven, and when it grew evident that he came to the house on Bertha's account, he rose into higher favour than ever.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading An interval there had been this summer, a brief, uncertain interval, when something like good-temper seemed to struggle with her familiar mood; it was the month or two during which Norbert Franks resumed his friendly visitings.
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 Happen what might in the world beyond her doors, Mrs. Cross led the wonted life of domestic discomfort and querulousness.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Happen what might in the world beyond her doors, Mrs. Cross led the wonted life of domestic discomfort and querulousness.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading An interval there had been this summer, a brief, uncertain interval, when something like good-temper seemed to struggle with her familiar mood; it was the month or two during which Norbert Franks resumed his friendly visitings.
marriagenounUS /ˈmerɪdʒ/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading One morning, Bertha, with a twinkle in her eyes, announced the fact of Franks' marriage.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Happen what might in the world beyond her doors, Mrs. Cross led the wonted life of domestic discomfort and querulousness.
monthnounUS /mʌnθ/
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading An interval there had been this summer, a brief, uncertain interval, when something like good-temper seemed to struggle with her familiar mood; it was the month or two during which Norbert Franks resumed his friendly visitings.
moodnounUS /muːd/
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading An interval there had been this summer, a brief, uncertain interval, when something like good-temper seemed to struggle with her familiar mood; it was the month or two during which Norbert Franks resumed his friendly visitings.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading One morning, Bertha, with a twinkle in her eyes, announced the fact of Franks' marriage.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Happen what might in the world beyond her doors, Mrs. Cross led the wonted life of domestic discomfort and querulousness.
Norbert
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An interval there had been this summer, a brief, uncertain interval, when something like good-temper seemed to struggle with her familiar mood; it was the month or two during which Norbert Franks resumed his friendly visitings.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Happen what might in the world beyond her doors, Mrs. Cross led the wonted life of domestic discomfort and querulousness.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Fallen out of Mrs. Cross's good graces since his failure to become her tenant a couple of years ago, the artist had but to present himself again to be forgiven, and when it grew evident that he came to the house on Bertha's account, he rose into higher favour than ever.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One morning, Bertha, with a twinkle in her eyes, announced the fact of Franks' marriage.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading An interval there had been this summer, a brief, uncertain interval, when something like good-temper seemed to struggle with her familiar mood; it was the month or two during which Norbert Franks resumed his friendly visitings.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Fallen out of Mrs. Cross's good graces since his failure to become her tenant a couple of years ago, the artist had but to present himself again to be forgiven, and when it grew evident that he came to the house on Bertha's account, he rose into higher favour than ever.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Fallen out of Mrs. Cross's good graces since his failure to become her tenant a couple of years ago, the artist had but to present himself again to be forgiven, and when it grew evident that he came to the house on Bertha's account, he rose into higher favour than ever.
promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading But this promising state of things abruptly ended.
querulousnessnoun
the quality of being given to complaining
From this reading Happen what might in the world beyond her doors, Mrs. Cross led the wonted life of domestic discomfort and querulousness.
resumedverbUS /rɪˈzuːmd/
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading An interval there had been this summer, a brief, uncertain interval, when something like good-temper seemed to struggle with her familiar mood; it was the month or two during which Norbert Franks resumed his friendly visitings.
rosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Fallen out of Mrs. Cross's good graces since his failure to become her tenant a couple of years ago, the artist had but to present himself again to be forgiven, and when it grew evident that he came to the house on Bertha's account, he rose into higher favour than ever.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading An interval there had been this summer, a brief, uncertain interval, when something like good-temper seemed to struggle with her familiar mood; it was the month or two during which Norbert Franks resumed his friendly visitings.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Fallen out of Mrs. Cross's good graces since his failure to become her tenant a couple of years ago, the artist had but to present himself again to be forgiven, and when it grew evident that he came to the house on Bertha's account, he rose into higher favour than ever.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading An interval there had been this summer, a brief, uncertain interval, when something like good-temper seemed to struggle with her familiar mood; it was the month or two during which Norbert Franks resumed his friendly visitings.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading But this promising state of things abruptly ended.
struggleverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəl/
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading An interval there had been this summer, a brief, uncertain interval, when something like good-temper seemed to struggle with her familiar mood; it was the month or two during which Norbert Franks resumed his friendly visitings.
summernounUS /ˈsʌmər/
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading An interval there had been this summer, a brief, uncertain interval, when something like good-temper seemed to struggle with her familiar mood; it was the month or two during which Norbert Franks resumed his friendly visitings.
tenantnounUS /ˈtenənt/
someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else
From this reading Fallen out of Mrs. Cross's good graces since his failure to become her tenant a couple of years ago, the artist had but to present himself again to be forgiven, and when it grew evident that he came to the house on Bertha's account, he rose into higher favour than ever.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Fallen out of Mrs. Cross's good graces since his failure to become her tenant a couple of years ago, the artist had but to present himself again to be forgiven, and when it grew evident that he came to the house on Bertha's account, he rose into higher favour than ever.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Fallen out of Mrs. Cross's good graces since his failure to become her tenant a couple of years ago, the artist had but to present himself again to be forgiven, and when it grew evident that he came to the house on Bertha's account, he rose into higher favour than ever.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Happen what might in the world beyond her doors, Mrs. Cross led the wonted life of domestic discomfort and querulousness.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading An interval there had been this summer, a brief, uncertain interval, when something like good-temper seemed to struggle with her familiar mood; it was the month or two during which Norbert Franks resumed his friendly visitings.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading But this promising state of things abruptly ended.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading An interval there had been this summer, a brief, uncertain interval, when something like good-temper seemed to struggle with her familiar mood; it was the month or two during which Norbert Franks resumed his friendly visitings.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading An interval there had been this summer, a brief, uncertain interval, when something like good-temper seemed to struggle with her familiar mood; it was the month or two during which Norbert Franks resumed his friendly visitings.
twinkleverbUS /ˈtwɪŋkəl/
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading One morning, Bertha, with a twinkle in her eyes, announced the fact of Franks' marriage.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading An interval there had been this summer, a brief, uncertain interval, when something like good-temper seemed to struggle with her familiar mood; it was the month or two during which Norbert Franks resumed his friendly visitings.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading An interval there had been this summer, a brief, uncertain interval, when something like good-temper seemed to struggle with her familiar mood; it was the month or two during which Norbert Franks resumed his friendly visitings.
visitings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An interval there had been this summer, a brief, uncertain interval, when something like good-temper seemed to struggle with her familiar mood; it was the month or two during which Norbert Franks resumed his friendly visitings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An interval there had been this summer, a brief, uncertain interval, when something like good-temper seemed to struggle with her familiar mood; it was the month or two during which Norbert Franks resumed his friendly visitings.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Happen what might in the world beyond her doors, Mrs. Cross led the wonted life of domestic discomfort and querulousness.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading An interval there had been this summer, a brief, uncertain interval, when something like good-temper seemed to struggle with her familiar mood; it was the month or two during which Norbert Franks resumed his friendly visitings.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading An interval there had been this summer, a brief, uncertain interval, when something like good-temper seemed to struggle with her familiar mood; it was the month or two during which Norbert Franks resumed his friendly visitings.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading An interval there had been this summer, a brief, uncertain interval, when something like good-temper seemed to struggle with her familiar mood; it was the month or two during which Norbert Franks resumed his friendly visitings.
wontedadjective
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Happen what might in the world beyond her doors, Mrs. Cross led the wonted life of domestic discomfort and querulousness.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Happen what might in the world beyond her doors, Mrs. Cross led the wonted life of domestic discomfort and querulousness.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading Fallen out of Mrs. Cross's good graces since his failure to become her tenant a couple of years ago, the artist had but to present himself again to be forgiven, and when it grew evident that he came to the house on Bertha's account, he rose into higher favour than ever.
