adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Mrs. Cross came home she brought with her a changed countenance.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The lines graven by habitual fretfulness and sourness of temper, by long-indulged vices of the feminine will, could not of course be obliterated, but her complexion had a healthier tone, her eyes were brighter, and the smile with which she answered Bertha's welcome expressed a more spontaneous kindliness than had appeared on her face for many a year.
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading The lines graven by habitual fretfulness and sourness of temper, by long-indulged vices of the feminine will, could not of course be obliterated, but her complexion had a healthier tone, her eyes were brighter, and the smile with which she answered Bertha's welcome expressed a more spontaneous kindliness than had appeared on her face for many a year.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The lines graven by habitual fretfulness and sourness of temper, by long-indulged vices of the feminine will, could not of course be obliterated, but her complexion had a healthier tone, her eyes were brighter, and the smile with which she answered Bertha's welcome expressed a more spontaneous kindliness than had appeared on her face for many a year.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The lines graven by habitual fretfulness and sourness of temper, by long-indulged vices of the feminine will, could not of course be obliterated, but her complexion had a healthier tone, her eyes were brighter, and the smile with which she answered Bertha's welcome expressed a more spontaneous kindliness than had appeared on her face for many a year.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She had recovered, indeed, during her visit to the home of her childhood, something of the grace and virtue in which she was not lacking before her marriage to a man who spoilt her by excess of good nature.
Bertha
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From this reading It was the perception of this truth which had strengthened Bertha in her ultimate revolt.
Bertha's
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From this reading The lines graven by habitual fretfulness and sourness of temper, by long-indulged vices of the feminine will, could not of course be obliterated, but her complexion had a healthier tone, her eyes were brighter, and the smile with which she answered Bertha's welcome expressed a more spontaneous kindliness than had appeared on her face for many a year.
brighteradjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtər/
comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The lines graven by habitual fretfulness and sourness of temper, by long-indulged vices of the feminine will, could not of course be obliterated, but her complexion had a healthier tone, her eyes were brighter, and the smile with which she answered Bertha's welcome expressed a more spontaneous kindliness than had appeared on her face for many a year.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading When Mrs. Cross came home she brought with her a changed countenance.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The lines graven by habitual fretfulness and sourness of temper, by long-indulged vices of the feminine will, could not of course be obliterated, but her complexion had a healthier tone, her eyes were brighter, and the smile with which she answered Bertha's welcome expressed a more spontaneous kindliness than had appeared on her face for many a year.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The lines graven by habitual fretfulness and sourness of temper, by long-indulged vices of the feminine will, could not of course be obliterated, but her complexion had a healthier tone, her eyes were brighter, and the smile with which she answered Bertha's welcome expressed a more spontaneous kindliness than had appeared on her face for many a year.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When Mrs. Cross came home she brought with her a changed countenance.
changedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪndʒd/
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading When Mrs. Cross came home she brought with her a changed countenance.
childhoodnounUS /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading She had recovered, indeed, during her visit to the home of her childhood, something of the grace and virtue in which she was not lacking before her marriage to a man who spoilt her by excess of good nature.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading The lines graven by habitual fretfulness and sourness of temper, by long-indulged vices of the feminine will, could not of course be obliterated, but her complexion had a healthier tone, her eyes were brighter, and the smile with which she answered Bertha's welcome expressed a more spontaneous kindliness than had appeared on her face for many a year.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The lines graven by habitual fretfulness and sourness of temper, by long-indulged vices of the feminine will, could not of course be obliterated, but her complexion had a healthier tone, her eyes were brighter, and the smile with which she answered Bertha's welcome expressed a more spontaneous kindliness than had appeared on her face for many a year.
countenancenounUS /ˈkaʊntənəns/
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading When Mrs. Cross came home she brought with her a changed countenance.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The lines graven by habitual fretfulness and sourness of temper, by long-indulged vices of the feminine will, could not of course be obliterated, but her complexion had a healthier tone, her eyes were brighter, and the smile with which she answered Bertha's welcome expressed a more spontaneous kindliness than had appeared on her face for many a year.
CrossverbUS /krɔːs/
travel across or pass over
From this reading When Mrs. Cross came home she brought with her a changed countenance.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading She had recovered, indeed, during her visit to the home of her childhood, something of the grace and virtue in which she was not lacking before her marriage to a man who spoilt her by excess of good nature.
excessnounUS /ˈekses/
a quantity much larger than is needed
From this reading She had recovered, indeed, during her visit to the home of her childhood, something of the grace and virtue in which she was not lacking before her marriage to a man who spoilt her by excess of good nature.
expressedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsprest/
communicated in words
From this reading The lines graven by habitual fretfulness and sourness of temper, by long-indulged vices of the feminine will, could not of course be obliterated, but her complexion had a healthier tone, her eyes were brighter, and the smile with which she answered Bertha's welcome expressed a more spontaneous kindliness than had appeared on her face for many a year.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading The lines graven by habitual fretfulness and sourness of temper, by long-indulged vices of the feminine will, could not of course be obliterated, but her complexion had a healthier tone, her eyes were brighter, and the smile with which she answered Bertha's welcome expressed a more spontaneous kindliness than had appeared on her face for many a year.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The lines graven by habitual fretfulness and sourness of temper, by long-indulged vices of the feminine will, could not of course be obliterated, but her complexion had a healthier tone, her eyes were brighter, and the smile with which she answered Bertha's welcome expressed a more spontaneous kindliness than had appeared on her face for many a year.
fairlyadverbUS /ˈferli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Subject to a husband firm of will and occasionally rough of tongue, she might have led a fairly happy and useful life.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading The lines graven by habitual fretfulness and sourness of temper, by long-indulged vices of the feminine will, could not of course be obliterated, but her complexion had a healthier tone, her eyes were brighter, and the smile with which she answered Bertha's welcome expressed a more spontaneous kindliness than had appeared on her face for many a year.
firmadjectiveUS /fɜːrm/
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Subject to a husband firm of will and occasionally rough of tongue, she might have led a fairly happy and useful life.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The lines graven by habitual fretfulness and sourness of temper, by long-indulged vices of the feminine will, could not of course be obliterated, but her complexion had a healthier tone, her eyes were brighter, and the smile with which she answered Bertha's welcome expressed a more spontaneous kindliness than had appeared on her face for many a year.
fretfulnessnoun
an irritable petulant feeling
From this reading The lines graven by habitual fretfulness and sourness of temper, by long-indulged vices of the feminine will, could not of course be obliterated, but her complexion had a healthier tone, her eyes were brighter, and the smile with which she answered Bertha's welcome expressed a more spontaneous kindliness than had appeared on her face for many a year.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading She had recovered, indeed, during her visit to the home of her childhood, something of the grace and virtue in which she was not lacking before her marriage to a man who spoilt her by excess of good nature.
gracenounUS /ɡreɪs/
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading She had recovered, indeed, during her visit to the home of her childhood, something of the grace and virtue in which she was not lacking before her marriage to a man who spoilt her by excess of good nature.
gravenadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪvən/
cut into a desired shape
From this reading The lines graven by habitual fretfulness and sourness of temper, by long-indulged vices of the feminine will, could not of course be obliterated, but her complexion had a healthier tone, her eyes were brighter, and the smile with which she answered Bertha's welcome expressed a more spontaneous kindliness than had appeared on her face for many a year.
habitualadjectiveUS /həˈbɪtʃuːəl/
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading The lines graven by habitual fretfulness and sourness of temper, by long-indulged vices of the feminine will, could not of course be obliterated, but her complexion had a healthier tone, her eyes were brighter, and the smile with which she answered Bertha's welcome expressed a more spontaneous kindliness than had appeared on her face for many a year.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The lines graven by habitual fretfulness and sourness of temper, by long-indulged vices of the feminine will, could not of course be obliterated, but her complexion had a healthier tone, her eyes were brighter, and the smile with which she answered Bertha's welcome expressed a more spontaneous kindliness than had appeared on her face for many a year.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Subject to a husband firm of will and occasionally rough of tongue, she might have led a fairly happy and useful life.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Subject to a husband firm of will and occasionally rough of tongue, she might have led a fairly happy and useful life.
healthieradjectiveUS /ˈhelθiər/
improved in health or physical condition
From this reading The lines graven by habitual fretfulness and sourness of temper, by long-indulged vices of the feminine will, could not of course be obliterated, but her complexion had a healthier tone, her eyes were brighter, and the smile with which she answered Bertha's welcome expressed a more spontaneous kindliness than had appeared on her face for many a year.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Mrs. Cross came home she brought with her a changed countenance.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading When Mrs. Cross came home she brought with her a changed countenance.
husbandnounUS /ˈhʌzbənd/
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Subject to a husband firm of will and occasionally rough of tongue, she might have led a fairly happy and useful life.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had recovered, indeed, during her visit to the home of her childhood, something of the grace and virtue in which she was not lacking before her marriage to a man who spoilt her by excess of good nature.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading She had recovered, indeed, during her visit to the home of her childhood, something of the grace and virtue in which she was not lacking before her marriage to a man who spoilt her by excess of good nature.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the perception of this truth which had strengthened Bertha in her ultimate revolt.
kindlinessnoun
friendliness evidence by a kindly and helpful disposition
From this reading The lines graven by habitual fretfulness and sourness of temper, by long-indulged vices of the feminine will, could not of course be obliterated, but her complexion had a healthier tone, her eyes were brighter, and the smile with which she answered Bertha's welcome expressed a more spontaneous kindliness than had appeared on her face for many a year.
lackingadjectiveUS /ˈlækɪŋ/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading She had recovered, indeed, during her visit to the home of her childhood, something of the grace and virtue in which she was not lacking before her marriage to a man who spoilt her by excess of good nature.
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 Subject to a husband firm of will and occasionally rough of tongue, she might have led a fairly happy and useful life.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Subject to a husband firm of will and occasionally rough of tongue, she might have led a fairly happy and useful life.
linesnounUS /laɪnz/
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The lines graven by habitual fretfulness and sourness of temper, by long-indulged vices of the feminine will, could not of course be obliterated, but her complexion had a healthier tone, her eyes were brighter, and the smile with which she answered Bertha's welcome expressed a more spontaneous kindliness than had appeared on her face for many a year.
long-indulged
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The lines graven by habitual fretfulness and sourness of temper, by long-indulged vices of the feminine will, could not of course be obliterated, but her complexion had a healthier tone, her eyes were brighter, and the smile with which she answered Bertha's welcome expressed a more spontaneous kindliness than had appeared on her face for many a year.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She had recovered, indeed, during her visit to the home of her childhood, something of the grace and virtue in which she was not lacking before her marriage to a man who spoilt her by excess of good nature.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The lines graven by habitual fretfulness and sourness of temper, by long-indulged vices of the feminine will, could not of course be obliterated, but her complexion had a healthier tone, her eyes were brighter, and the smile with which she answered Bertha's welcome expressed a more spontaneous kindliness than had appeared on her face for many a year.
marriagenounUS /ˈmerɪdʒ/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading She had recovered, indeed, during her visit to the home of her childhood, something of the grace and virtue in which she was not lacking before her marriage to a man who spoilt her by excess of good nature.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Subject to a husband firm of will and occasionally rough of tongue, she might have led a fairly happy and useful life.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The lines graven by habitual fretfulness and sourness of temper, by long-indulged vices of the feminine will, could not of course be obliterated, but her complexion had a healthier tone, her eyes were brighter, and the smile with which she answered Bertha's welcome expressed a more spontaneous kindliness than had appeared on her face for many a year.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading When Mrs. Cross came home she brought with her a changed countenance.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading She had recovered, indeed, during her visit to the home of her childhood, something of the grace and virtue in which she was not lacking before her marriage to a man who spoilt her by excess of good nature.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The lines graven by habitual fretfulness and sourness of temper, by long-indulged vices of the feminine will, could not of course be obliterated, but her complexion had a healthier tone, her eyes were brighter, and the smile with which she answered Bertha's welcome expressed a more spontaneous kindliness than had appeared on her face for many a year.
obliteratedadjectiveUS /əˈblɪtəreɪtɪd/
reduced to nothingness
From this reading The lines graven by habitual fretfulness and sourness of temper, by long-indulged vices of the feminine will, could not of course be obliterated, but her complexion had a healthier tone, her eyes were brighter, and the smile with which she answered Bertha's welcome expressed a more spontaneous kindliness than had appeared on her face for many a year.
occasionallyadverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənəli/
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Subject to a husband firm of will and occasionally rough of tongue, she might have led a fairly happy and useful life.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The lines graven by habitual fretfulness and sourness of temper, by long-indulged vices of the feminine will, could not of course be obliterated, but her complexion had a healthier tone, her eyes were brighter, and the smile with which she answered Bertha's welcome expressed a more spontaneous kindliness than had appeared on her face for many a year.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The lines graven by habitual fretfulness and sourness of temper, by long-indulged vices of the feminine will, could not of course be obliterated, but her complexion had a healthier tone, her eyes were brighter, and the smile with which she answered Bertha's welcome expressed a more spontaneous kindliness than had appeared on her face for many a year.
perceptionnounUS /pərˈsepʃən/
the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
From this reading It was the perception of this truth which had strengthened Bertha in her ultimate revolt.
recoveredadjectiveUS /rəˈkʌvərd/
freed from illness or injury
From this reading She had recovered, indeed, during her visit to the home of her childhood, something of the grace and virtue in which she was not lacking before her marriage to a man who spoilt her by excess of good nature.
revoltnounUS /rɪˈvoʊlt/
organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
From this reading It was the perception of this truth which had strengthened Bertha in her ultimate revolt.
roughadjectiveUS /rʌf/
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Subject to a husband firm of will and occasionally rough of tongue, she might have led a fairly happy and useful life.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Mrs. Cross came home she brought with her a changed countenance.
smileverbUS /smaɪl/
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The lines graven by habitual fretfulness and sourness of temper, by long-indulged vices of the feminine will, could not of course be obliterated, but her complexion had a healthier tone, her eyes were brighter, and the smile with which she answered Bertha's welcome expressed a more spontaneous kindliness than had appeared on her face for many a year.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading She had recovered, indeed, during her visit to the home of her childhood, something of the grace and virtue in which she was not lacking before her marriage to a man who spoilt her by excess of good nature.
sournessnoun
the taste experience when vinegar or lemon juice is taken into the mouth
From this reading The lines graven by habitual fretfulness and sourness of temper, by long-indulged vices of the feminine will, could not of course be obliterated, but her complexion had a healthier tone, her eyes were brighter, and the smile with which she answered Bertha's welcome expressed a more spontaneous kindliness than had appeared on her face for many a year.
spoiltadjective
having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention
From this reading She had recovered, indeed, during her visit to the home of her childhood, something of the grace and virtue in which she was not lacking before her marriage to a man who spoilt her by excess of good nature.
spontaneousadjectiveUS /spɑːnˈteɪniəs/
happening or arising without apparent external cause
From this reading The lines graven by habitual fretfulness and sourness of temper, by long-indulged vices of the feminine will, could not of course be obliterated, but her complexion had a healthier tone, her eyes were brighter, and the smile with which she answered Bertha's welcome expressed a more spontaneous kindliness than had appeared on her face for many a year.
strengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈstreŋθənd/
given added strength or support
From this reading It was the perception of this truth which had strengthened Bertha in her ultimate revolt.
SubjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Subject to a husband firm of will and occasionally rough of tongue, she might have led a fairly happy and useful life.
tempernounUS /ˈtempər/
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading The lines graven by habitual fretfulness and sourness of temper, by long-indulged vices of the feminine will, could not of course be obliterated, but her complexion had a healthier tone, her eyes were brighter, and the smile with which she answered Bertha's welcome expressed a more spontaneous kindliness than had appeared on her face for many a year.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The lines graven by habitual fretfulness and sourness of temper, by long-indulged vices of the feminine will, could not of course be obliterated, but her complexion had a healthier tone, her eyes were brighter, and the smile with which she answered Bertha's welcome expressed a more spontaneous kindliness than had appeared on her face for many a year.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The lines graven by habitual fretfulness and sourness of temper, by long-indulged vices of the feminine will, could not of course be obliterated, but her complexion had a healthier tone, her eyes were brighter, and the smile with which she answered Bertha's welcome expressed a more spontaneous kindliness than had appeared on her face for many a year.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was the perception of this truth which had strengthened Bertha in her ultimate revolt.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had recovered, indeed, during her visit to the home of her childhood, something of the grace and virtue in which she was not lacking before her marriage to a man who spoilt her by excess of good nature.
tonenounUS /toʊn/
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading The lines graven by habitual fretfulness and sourness of temper, by long-indulged vices of the feminine will, could not of course be obliterated, but her complexion had a healthier tone, her eyes were brighter, and the smile with which she answered Bertha's welcome expressed a more spontaneous kindliness than had appeared on her face for many a year.
tonguenounUS /tʌŋ/
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading Subject to a husband firm of will and occasionally rough of tongue, she might have led a fairly happy and useful life.
truthnounUS /truːθ/
a fact that has been verified
From this reading It was the perception of this truth which had strengthened Bertha in her ultimate revolt.
ultimateadjectiveUS /ˈʌltəmət/
furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme
From this reading It was the perception of this truth which had strengthened Bertha in her ultimate revolt.
usefuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːsfəl/
being of use or service
From this reading Subject to a husband firm of will and occasionally rough of tongue, she might have led a fairly happy and useful life.
vicesnounUS /ˈvaɪsəz/
plural of “vice” — moral weakness
From this reading The lines graven by habitual fretfulness and sourness of temper, by long-indulged vices of the feminine will, could not of course be obliterated, but her complexion had a healthier tone, her eyes were brighter, and the smile with which she answered Bertha's welcome expressed a more spontaneous kindliness than had appeared on her face for many a year.
virtuenounUS /ˈvɝː.tʃuː/
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading She had recovered, indeed, during her visit to the home of her childhood, something of the grace and virtue in which she was not lacking before her marriage to a man who spoilt her by excess of good nature.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading She had recovered, indeed, during her visit to the home of her childhood, something of the grace and virtue in which she was not lacking before her marriage to a man who spoilt her by excess of good nature.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had recovered, indeed, during her visit to the home of her childhood, something of the grace and virtue in which she was not lacking before her marriage to a man who spoilt her by excess of good nature.
welcomeverbUS /ˈwelkəm/
accept gladly
From this reading The lines graven by habitual fretfulness and sourness of temper, by long-indulged vices of the feminine will, could not of course be obliterated, but her complexion had a healthier tone, her eyes were brighter, and the smile with which she answered Bertha's welcome expressed a more spontaneous kindliness than had appeared on her face for many a year.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The lines graven by habitual fretfulness and sourness of temper, by long-indulged vices of the feminine will, could not of course be obliterated, but her complexion had a healthier tone, her eyes were brighter, and the smile with which she answered Bertha's welcome expressed a more spontaneous kindliness than had appeared on her face for many a year.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When Mrs. Cross came home she brought with her a changed countenance.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The lines graven by habitual fretfulness and sourness of temper, by long-indulged vices of the feminine will, could not of course be obliterated, but her complexion had a healthier tone, her eyes were brighter, and the smile with which she answered Bertha's welcome expressed a more spontaneous kindliness than had appeared on her face for many a year.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading She had recovered, indeed, during her visit to the home of her childhood, something of the grace and virtue in which she was not lacking before her marriage to a man who spoilt her by excess of good nature.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The lines graven by habitual fretfulness and sourness of temper, by long-indulged vices of the feminine will, could not of course be obliterated, but her complexion had a healthier tone, her eyes were brighter, and the smile with which she answered Bertha's welcome expressed a more spontaneous kindliness than had appeared on her face for many a year.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Mrs. Cross came home she brought with her a changed countenance.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The lines graven by habitual fretfulness and sourness of temper, by long-indulged vices of the feminine will, could not of course be obliterated, but her complexion had a healthier tone, her eyes were brighter, and the smile with which she answered Bertha's welcome expressed a more spontaneous kindliness than had appeared on her face for many a year.
