AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "PITILESS WAVES" A deeper shadow than that of the night fell upon Mildred Jocelyn's home after the return of her father.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "PITILESS WAVES" A deeper shadow than that of the night fell upon Mildred Jocelyn's home after the return of her father.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Feeling that there should be no more blind drifting toward he knew not what, he had employed all the means within his power to inform himself of the firm's prospects, and learned that there was almost a certainty of speedy failure.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Feeling that there should be no more blind drifting toward he knew not what, he had employed all the means within his power to inform himself of the firm's prospects, and learned that there was almost a certainty of speedy failure.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Feeling that there should be no more blind drifting toward he knew not what, he had employed all the means within his power to inform himself of the firm's prospects, and learned that there was almost a certainty of speedy failure.
ArnoldnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading He was so depressed and gloomy when he sat down to dinner that his wife had not the heart to tell him of her schemes to secure his daughter's happiness, or of the gossamer-like fabrics she had bought, out of which she hoped to construct a web that would more surely entangle Mr. Arnold.
banishverbUS /ˈbænɪʃ/
expel from a community or group
From this reading Mildred, too, was speedily made to feel that only a very serious cause could banish her father's wonted good-humor and render him so silent.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Feeling that there should be no more blind drifting toward he knew not what, he had employed all the means within his power to inform himself of the firm's prospects, and learned that there was almost a certainty of speedy failure.
blindnounUS /blaɪnd/
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading Feeling that there should be no more blind drifting toward he knew not what, he had employed all the means within his power to inform himself of the firm's prospects, and learned that there was almost a certainty of speedy failure.
boughtverbUS /bɑːt/
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading He was so depressed and gloomy when he sat down to dinner that his wife had not the heart to tell him of her schemes to secure his daughter's happiness, or of the gossamer-like fabrics she had bought, out of which she hoped to construct a web that would more surely entangle Mr. Arnold.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Even her sanguine spirit was chilled and filled with misgivings by her husband's manner.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Mildred, too, was speedily made to feel that only a very serious cause could banish her father's wonted good-humor and render him so silent.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading Feeling that there should be no more blind drifting toward he knew not what, he had employed all the means within his power to inform himself of the firm's prospects, and learned that there was almost a certainty of speedy failure.
chilledverbUS /tʃɪld/
past form of “chill” — depress or discourage
From this reading Even her sanguine spirit was chilled and filled with misgivings by her husband's manner.
constructverbUS /kənˈstrʌkt/
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading He was so depressed and gloomy when he sat down to dinner that his wife had not the heart to tell him of her schemes to secure his daughter's happiness, or of the gossamer-like fabrics she had bought, out of which she hoped to construct a web that would more surely entangle Mr. Arnold.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mildred, too, was speedily made to feel that only a very serious cause could banish her father's wonted good-humor and render him so silent.
daughter'snounUS /ˈdɔːtərz/
possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading He was so depressed and gloomy when he sat down to dinner that his wife had not the heart to tell him of her schemes to secure his daughter's happiness, or of the gossamer-like fabrics she had bought, out of which she hoped to construct a web that would more surely entangle Mr. Arnold.
deeperadverbUS /ˈdiːpər/
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading "PITILESS WAVES" A deeper shadow than that of the night fell upon Mildred Jocelyn's home after the return of her father.
depressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈprest/
lower than previously
From this reading He was so depressed and gloomy when he sat down to dinner that his wife had not the heart to tell him of her schemes to secure his daughter's happiness, or of the gossamer-like fabrics she had bought, out of which she hoped to construct a web that would more surely entangle Mr. Arnold.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading He was so depressed and gloomy when he sat down to dinner that his wife had not the heart to tell him of her schemes to secure his daughter's happiness, or of the gossamer-like fabrics she had bought, out of which she hoped to construct a web that would more surely entangle Mr. Arnold.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He was so depressed and gloomy when he sat down to dinner that his wife had not the heart to tell him of her schemes to secure his daughter's happiness, or of the gossamer-like fabrics she had bought, out of which she hoped to construct a web that would more surely entangle Mr. Arnold.
driftingnounUS /ˈdrɪftɪŋ/
aimless wandering from place to place
From this reading Feeling that there should be no more blind drifting toward he knew not what, he had employed all the means within his power to inform himself of the firm's prospects, and learned that there was almost a certainty of speedy failure.
employedadjectiveUS /emˈplɔɪd/
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading Feeling that there should be no more blind drifting toward he knew not what, he had employed all the means within his power to inform himself of the firm's prospects, and learned that there was almost a certainty of speedy failure.
entangleverbUS /enˈtæŋɡəl/
entrap
From this reading He was so depressed and gloomy when he sat down to dinner that his wife had not the heart to tell him of her schemes to secure his daughter's happiness, or of the gossamer-like fabrics she had bought, out of which she hoped to construct a web that would more surely entangle Mr. Arnold.
EvenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Even her sanguine spirit was chilled and filled with misgivings by her husband's manner.
fabricsnounUS /ˈfæbrɪks/
plural of “fabric” — artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading He was so depressed and gloomy when he sat down to dinner that his wife had not the heart to tell him of her schemes to secure his daughter's happiness, or of the gossamer-like fabrics she had bought, out of which she hoped to construct a web that would more surely entangle Mr. Arnold.
failurenounUS /ˈfeɪljər/
an act that fails
From this reading Feeling that there should be no more blind drifting toward he knew not what, he had employed all the means within his power to inform himself of the firm's prospects, and learned that there was almost a certainty of speedy failure.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "PITILESS WAVES" A deeper shadow than that of the night fell upon Mildred Jocelyn's home after the return of her father.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Mildred, too, was speedily made to feel that only a very serious cause could banish her father's wonted good-humor and render him so silent.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Mildred, too, was speedily made to feel that only a very serious cause could banish her father's wonted good-humor and render him so silent.
FeelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Feeling that there should be no more blind drifting toward he knew not what, he had employed all the means within his power to inform himself of the firm's prospects, and learned that there was almost a certainty of speedy failure.
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading "PITILESS WAVES" A deeper shadow than that of the night fell upon Mildred Jocelyn's home after the return of her father.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Even her sanguine spirit was chilled and filled with misgivings by her husband's manner.
firm'snounUS /fɜːrmz/
possessive form of “firm” — the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments
From this reading Feeling that there should be no more blind drifting toward he knew not what, he had employed all the means within his power to inform himself of the firm's prospects, and learned that there was almost a certainty of speedy failure.
gloomyadjectiveUS /ˈɡluːmi/
depressingly dark
From this reading He was so depressed and gloomy when he sat down to dinner that his wife had not the heart to tell him of her schemes to secure his daughter's happiness, or of the gossamer-like fabrics she had bought, out of which she hoped to construct a web that would more surely entangle Mr. Arnold.
good-humor
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From this reading Mildred, too, was speedily made to feel that only a very serious cause could banish her father's wonted good-humor and render him so silent.
gossamer-like
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From this reading He was so depressed and gloomy when he sat down to dinner that his wife had not the heart to tell him of her schemes to secure his daughter's happiness, or of the gossamer-like fabrics she had bought, out of which she hoped to construct a web that would more surely entangle Mr. Arnold.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Feeling that there should be no more blind drifting toward he knew not what, he had employed all the means within his power to inform himself of the firm's prospects, and learned that there was almost a certainty of speedy failure.
happinessnounUS /ˈhæpinəs/
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading He was so depressed and gloomy when he sat down to dinner that his wife had not the heart to tell him of her schemes to secure his daughter's happiness, or of the gossamer-like fabrics she had bought, out of which she hoped to construct a web that would more surely entangle Mr. Arnold.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Feeling that there should be no more blind drifting toward he knew not what, he had employed all the means within his power to inform himself of the firm's prospects, and learned that there was almost a certainty of speedy failure.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading He was so depressed and gloomy when he sat down to dinner that his wife had not the heart to tell him of her schemes to secure his daughter's happiness, or of the gossamer-like fabrics she had bought, out of which she hoped to construct a web that would more surely entangle Mr. Arnold.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "PITILESS WAVES" A deeper shadow than that of the night fell upon Mildred Jocelyn's home after the return of her father.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was so depressed and gloomy when he sat down to dinner that his wife had not the heart to tell him of her schemes to secure his daughter's happiness, or of the gossamer-like fabrics she had bought, out of which she hoped to construct a web that would more surely entangle Mr. Arnold.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Feeling that there should be no more blind drifting toward he knew not what, he had employed all the means within his power to inform himself of the firm's prospects, and learned that there was almost a certainty of speedy failure.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Feeling that there should be no more blind drifting toward he knew not what, he had employed all the means within his power to inform himself of the firm's prospects, and learned that there was almost a certainty of speedy failure.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "PITILESS WAVES" A deeper shadow than that of the night fell upon Mildred Jocelyn's home after the return of her father.
hopedverbUS /hoʊpt/
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading He was so depressed and gloomy when he sat down to dinner that his wife had not the heart to tell him of her schemes to secure his daughter's happiness, or of the gossamer-like fabrics she had bought, out of which she hoped to construct a web that would more surely entangle Mr. Arnold.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Even her sanguine spirit was chilled and filled with misgivings by her husband's manner.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading Feeling that there should be no more blind drifting toward he knew not what, he had employed all the means within his power to inform himself of the firm's prospects, and learned that there was almost a certainty of speedy failure.
Jocelyn's
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From this reading "PITILESS WAVES" A deeper shadow than that of the night fell upon Mildred Jocelyn's home after the return of her father.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Feeling that there should be no more blind drifting toward he knew not what, he had employed all the means within his power to inform himself of the firm's prospects, and learned that there was almost a certainty of speedy failure.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Feeling that there should be no more blind drifting toward he knew not what, he had employed all the means within his power to inform himself of the firm's prospects, and learned that there was almost a certainty of speedy failure.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Mildred, too, was speedily made to feel that only a very serious cause could banish her father's wonted good-humor and render him so silent.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Even her sanguine spirit was chilled and filled with misgivings by her husband's manner.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Feeling that there should be no more blind drifting toward he knew not what, he had employed all the means within his power to inform himself of the firm's prospects, and learned that there was almost a certainty of speedy failure.
Mildred
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From this reading "PITILESS WAVES" A deeper shadow than that of the night fell upon Mildred Jocelyn's home after the return of her father.
misgivingsnounUS /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋz/
plural of “misgiving” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading Even her sanguine spirit was chilled and filled with misgivings by her husband's manner.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Feeling that there should be no more blind drifting toward he knew not what, he had employed all the means within his power to inform himself of the firm's prospects, and learned that there was almost a certainty of speedy failure.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading He was so depressed and gloomy when he sat down to dinner that his wife had not the heart to tell him of her schemes to secure his daughter's happiness, or of the gossamer-like fabrics she had bought, out of which she hoped to construct a web that would more surely entangle Mr. Arnold.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "PITILESS WAVES" A deeper shadow than that of the night fell upon Mildred Jocelyn's home after the return of her father.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Feeling that there should be no more blind drifting toward he knew not what, he had employed all the means within his power to inform himself of the firm's prospects, and learned that there was almost a certainty of speedy failure.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Feeling that there should be no more blind drifting toward he knew not what, he had employed all the means within his power to inform himself of the firm's prospects, and learned that there was almost a certainty of speedy failure.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "PITILESS WAVES" A deeper shadow than that of the night fell upon Mildred Jocelyn's home after the return of her father.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Mildred, too, was speedily made to feel that only a very serious cause could banish her father's wonted good-humor and render him so silent.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was so depressed and gloomy when he sat down to dinner that his wife had not the heart to tell him of her schemes to secure his daughter's happiness, or of the gossamer-like fabrics she had bought, out of which she hoped to construct a web that would more surely entangle Mr. Arnold.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He was so depressed and gloomy when he sat down to dinner that his wife had not the heart to tell him of her schemes to secure his daughter's happiness, or of the gossamer-like fabrics she had bought, out of which she hoped to construct a web that would more surely entangle Mr. Arnold.
PITILESSadjectiveUS /ˈpɪtiləs/
without mercy or pity
From this reading "PITILESS WAVES" A deeper shadow than that of the night fell upon Mildred Jocelyn's home after the return of her father.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Feeling that there should be no more blind drifting toward he knew not what, he had employed all the means within his power to inform himself of the firm's prospects, and learned that there was almost a certainty of speedy failure.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading Feeling that there should be no more blind drifting toward he knew not what, he had employed all the means within his power to inform himself of the firm's prospects, and learned that there was almost a certainty of speedy failure.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading Mildred, too, was speedily made to feel that only a very serious cause could banish her father's wonted good-humor and render him so silent.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "PITILESS WAVES" A deeper shadow than that of the night fell upon Mildred Jocelyn's home after the return of her father.
sanguineadjectiveUS /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/
confidently optimistic and cheerful
From this reading Even her sanguine spirit was chilled and filled with misgivings by her husband's manner.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He was so depressed and gloomy when he sat down to dinner that his wife had not the heart to tell him of her schemes to secure his daughter's happiness, or of the gossamer-like fabrics she had bought, out of which she hoped to construct a web that would more surely entangle Mr. Arnold.
schemesnounUS /skiːmz/
plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading He was so depressed and gloomy when he sat down to dinner that his wife had not the heart to tell him of her schemes to secure his daughter's happiness, or of the gossamer-like fabrics she had bought, out of which she hoped to construct a web that would more surely entangle Mr. Arnold.
secureverbUS /sɪˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading He was so depressed and gloomy when he sat down to dinner that his wife had not the heart to tell him of her schemes to secure his daughter's happiness, or of the gossamer-like fabrics she had bought, out of which she hoped to construct a web that would more surely entangle Mr. Arnold.
seriousadjectiveUS /ˈsɪriəs/
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Mildred, too, was speedily made to feel that only a very serious cause could banish her father's wonted good-humor and render him so silent.
shadownounUS /ˈʃæd.oʊ/
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading "PITILESS WAVES" A deeper shadow than that of the night fell upon Mildred Jocelyn's home after the return of her father.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was so depressed and gloomy when he sat down to dinner that his wife had not the heart to tell him of her schemes to secure his daughter's happiness, or of the gossamer-like fabrics she had bought, out of which she hoped to construct a web that would more surely entangle Mr. Arnold.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Feeling that there should be no more blind drifting toward he knew not what, he had employed all the means within his power to inform himself of the firm's prospects, and learned that there was almost a certainty of speedy failure.
silentadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪlənt/
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Mildred, too, was speedily made to feel that only a very serious cause could banish her father's wonted good-humor and render him so silent.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was so depressed and gloomy when he sat down to dinner that his wife had not the heart to tell him of her schemes to secure his daughter's happiness, or of the gossamer-like fabrics she had bought, out of which she hoped to construct a web that would more surely entangle Mr. Arnold.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading Mildred, too, was speedily made to feel that only a very serious cause could banish her father's wonted good-humor and render him so silent.
speedyadjectiveUS /ˈspiːdiː/
characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed
From this reading Feeling that there should be no more blind drifting toward he knew not what, he had employed all the means within his power to inform himself of the firm's prospects, and learned that there was almost a certainty of speedy failure.
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Even her sanguine spirit was chilled and filled with misgivings by her husband's manner.
surelyadverbUS /ˈʃʊrli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading He was so depressed and gloomy when he sat down to dinner that his wife had not the heart to tell him of her schemes to secure his daughter's happiness, or of the gossamer-like fabrics she had bought, out of which she hoped to construct a web that would more surely entangle Mr. Arnold.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading He was so depressed and gloomy when he sat down to dinner that his wife had not the heart to tell him of her schemes to secure his daughter's happiness, or of the gossamer-like fabrics she had bought, out of which she hoped to construct a web that would more surely entangle Mr. Arnold.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "PITILESS WAVES" A deeper shadow than that of the night fell upon Mildred Jocelyn's home after the return of her father.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "PITILESS WAVES" A deeper shadow than that of the night fell upon Mildred Jocelyn's home after the return of her father.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "PITILESS WAVES" A deeper shadow than that of the night fell upon Mildred Jocelyn's home after the return of her father.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Feeling that there should be no more blind drifting toward he knew not what, he had employed all the means within his power to inform himself of the firm's prospects, and learned that there was almost a certainty of speedy failure.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Feeling that there should be no more blind drifting toward he knew not what, he had employed all the means within his power to inform himself of the firm's prospects, and learned that there was almost a certainty of speedy failure.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Mildred, too, was speedily made to feel that only a very serious cause could banish her father's wonted good-humor and render him so silent.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Feeling that there should be no more blind drifting toward he knew not what, he had employed all the means within his power to inform himself of the firm's prospects, and learned that there was almost a certainty of speedy failure.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "PITILESS WAVES" A deeper shadow than that of the night fell upon Mildred Jocelyn's home after the return of her father.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Mildred, too, was speedily made to feel that only a very serious cause could banish her father's wonted good-humor and render him so silent.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Feeling that there should be no more blind drifting toward he knew not what, he had employed all the means within his power to inform himself of the firm's prospects, and learned that there was almost a certainty of speedy failure.
WAVESnounUS /weɪvz/
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading "PITILESS WAVES" A deeper shadow than that of the night fell upon Mildred Jocelyn's home after the return of her father.
webnounUS /web/
an intricate network suggesting something that was formed by weaving or interweaving
From this reading He was so depressed and gloomy when he sat down to dinner that his wife had not the heart to tell him of her schemes to secure his daughter's happiness, or of the gossamer-like fabrics she had bought, out of which she hoped to construct a web that would more surely entangle Mr. Arnold.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Feeling that there should be no more blind drifting toward he knew not what, he had employed all the means within his power to inform himself of the firm's prospects, and learned that there was almost a certainty of speedy failure.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading He was so depressed and gloomy when he sat down to dinner that his wife had not the heart to tell him of her schemes to secure his daughter's happiness, or of the gossamer-like fabrics she had bought, out of which she hoped to construct a web that would more surely entangle Mr. Arnold.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was so depressed and gloomy when he sat down to dinner that his wife had not the heart to tell him of her schemes to secure his daughter's happiness, or of the gossamer-like fabrics she had bought, out of which she hoped to construct a web that would more surely entangle Mr. Arnold.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He was so depressed and gloomy when he sat down to dinner that his wife had not the heart to tell him of her schemes to secure his daughter's happiness, or of the gossamer-like fabrics she had bought, out of which she hoped to construct a web that would more surely entangle Mr. Arnold.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Even her sanguine spirit was chilled and filled with misgivings by her husband's manner.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Feeling that there should be no more blind drifting toward he knew not what, he had employed all the means within his power to inform himself of the firm's prospects, and learned that there was almost a certainty of speedy failure.
wontedadjective
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Mildred, too, was speedily made to feel that only a very serious cause could banish her father's wonted good-humor and render him so silent.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was so depressed and gloomy when he sat down to dinner that his wife had not the heart to tell him of her schemes to secure his daughter's happiness, or of the gossamer-like fabrics she had bought, out of which she hoped to construct a web that would more surely entangle Mr. Arnold.
