adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She felt somewhat like one who is drifting on a wreck.
absencenounUS /ˈæbsəns/
the state of being absent
From this reading NEW YORK'S HUMANITY Mrs. Jocelyn drooped in her husband's absence, for every year had increased her sense of dependence.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading He hoped he was better; he hoped to find a foothold; and then came again several days of silence which were almost as oppressive to Mildred as to herself.
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 If the sea would only remain calm, all might be well; but the sea never is at rest very long, and if storms, dangers, and emergencies occurred what would she do?
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He hoped he was better; he hoped to find a foothold; and then came again several days of silence which were almost as oppressive to Mildred as to herself.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If the sea would only remain calm, all might be well; but the sea never is at rest very long, and if storms, dangers, and emergencies occurred what would she do?
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He hoped he was better; he hoped to find a foothold; and then came again several days of silence which were almost as oppressive to Mildred as to herself.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If the sea would only remain calm, all might be well; but the sea never is at rest very long, and if storms, dangers, and emergencies occurred what would she do?
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If the sea would only remain calm, all might be well; but the sea never is at rest very long, and if storms, dangers, and emergencies occurred what would she do?
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading He hoped he was better; he hoped to find a foothold; and then came again several days of silence which were almost as oppressive to Mildred as to herself.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If the sea would only remain calm, all might be well; but the sea never is at rest very long, and if storms, dangers, and emergencies occurred what would she do?
calmverbUS /kɑːm/
make calm or still
From this reading If the sea would only remain calm, all might be well; but the sea never is at rest very long, and if storms, dangers, and emergencies occurred what would she do?
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Each day that passed without word from her husband grew longer, and when at last a letter came it was vague and unsatisfactory.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading If the sea would only remain calm, all might be well; but the sea never is at rest very long, and if storms, dangers, and emergencies occurred what would she do?
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Each day that passed without word from her husband grew longer, and when at last a letter came it was vague and unsatisfactory.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He hoped he was better; he hoped to find a foothold; and then came again several days of silence which were almost as oppressive to Mildred as to herself.
dependencenounUS /dɪˈpendəns/
the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else
From this reading NEW YORK'S HUMANITY Mrs. Jocelyn drooped in her husband's absence, for every year had increased her sense of dependence.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading If the sea would only remain calm, all might be well; but the sea never is at rest very long, and if storms, dangers, and emergencies occurred what would she do?
driftingnounUS /ˈdrɪftɪŋ/
aimless wandering from place to place
From this reading She felt somewhat like one who is drifting on a wreck.
droopedverbUS /druːpt/
past form of “droop” — droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness
From this reading NEW YORK'S HUMANITY Mrs. Jocelyn drooped in her husband's absence, for every year had increased her sense of dependence.
EachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each day that passed without word from her husband grew longer, and when at last a letter came it was vague and unsatisfactory.
emergenciesnounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsiz/
plural of “emergency” — a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading If the sea would only remain calm, all might be well; but the sea never is at rest very long, and if storms, dangers, and emergencies occurred what would she do?
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading NEW YORK'S HUMANITY Mrs. Jocelyn drooped in her husband's absence, for every year had increased her sense of dependence.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She felt somewhat like one who is drifting on a wreck.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He hoped he was better; he hoped to find a foothold; and then came again several days of silence which were almost as oppressive to Mildred as to herself.
footholdnounUS /ˈfʊthoʊld/
an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies
From this reading He hoped he was better; he hoped to find a foothold; and then came again several days of silence which were almost as oppressive to Mildred as to herself.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading NEW YORK'S HUMANITY Mrs. Jocelyn drooped in her husband's absence, for every year had increased her sense of dependence.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Each day that passed without word from her husband grew longer, and when at last a letter came it was vague and unsatisfactory.
grewverbUS /ɡruː/
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Each day that passed without word from her husband grew longer, and when at last a letter came it was vague and unsatisfactory.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading NEW YORK'S HUMANITY Mrs. Jocelyn drooped in her husband's absence, for every year had increased her sense of dependence.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He hoped he was better; he hoped to find a foothold; and then came again several days of silence which were almost as oppressive to Mildred as to herself.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading NEW YORK'S HUMANITY Mrs. Jocelyn drooped in her husband's absence, for every year had increased her sense of dependence.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading He hoped he was better; he hoped to find a foothold; and then came again several days of silence which were almost as oppressive to Mildred as to herself.
hopedverbUS /hoʊpt/
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading He hoped he was better; he hoped to find a foothold; and then came again several days of silence which were almost as oppressive to Mildred as to herself.
HUMANITYnounUS /hjuːˈmænɪti/
the quality of being humane
From this reading NEW YORK'S HUMANITY Mrs. Jocelyn drooped in her husband's absence, for every year had increased her sense of dependence.
husbandnounUS /ˈhʌzbənd/
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Each day that passed without word from her husband grew longer, and when at last a letter came it was vague and unsatisfactory.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading NEW YORK'S HUMANITY Mrs. Jocelyn drooped in her husband's absence, for every year had increased her sense of dependence.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the sea would only remain calm, all might be well; but the sea never is at rest very long, and if storms, dangers, and emergencies occurred what would she do?
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NEW YORK'S HUMANITY Mrs. Jocelyn drooped in her husband's absence, for every year had increased her sense of dependence.
increasedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːst/
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading NEW YORK'S HUMANITY Mrs. Jocelyn drooped in her husband's absence, for every year had increased her sense of dependence.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She felt somewhat like one who is drifting on a wreck.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Each day that passed without word from her husband grew longer, and when at last a letter came it was vague and unsatisfactory.
Jocelyn
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From this reading NEW YORK'S HUMANITY Mrs. Jocelyn drooped in her husband's absence, for every year had increased her sense of dependence.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading Each day that passed without word from her husband grew longer, and when at last a letter came it was vague and unsatisfactory.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Each day that passed without word from her husband grew longer, and when at last a letter came it was vague and unsatisfactory.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She felt somewhat like one who is drifting on a wreck.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading If the sea would only remain calm, all might be well; but the sea never is at rest very long, and if storms, dangers, and emergencies occurred what would she do?
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading Each day that passed without word from her husband grew longer, and when at last a letter came it was vague and unsatisfactory.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading If the sea would only remain calm, all might be well; but the sea never is at rest very long, and if storms, dangers, and emergencies occurred what would she do?
Mildred
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He hoped he was better; he hoped to find a foothold; and then came again several days of silence which were almost as oppressive to Mildred as to herself.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading NEW YORK'S HUMANITY Mrs. Jocelyn drooped in her husband's absence, for every year had increased her sense of dependence.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading If the sea would only remain calm, all might be well; but the sea never is at rest very long, and if storms, dangers, and emergencies occurred what would she do?
NEWadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading NEW YORK'S HUMANITY Mrs. Jocelyn drooped in her husband's absence, for every year had increased her sense of dependence.
occurredverbUS /əˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading If the sea would only remain calm, all might be well; but the sea never is at rest very long, and if storms, dangers, and emergencies occurred what would she do?
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NEW YORK'S HUMANITY Mrs. Jocelyn drooped in her husband's absence, for every year had increased her sense of dependence.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She felt somewhat like one who is drifting on a wreck.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She felt somewhat like one who is drifting on a wreck.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading If the sea would only remain calm, all might be well; but the sea never is at rest very long, and if storms, dangers, and emergencies occurred what would she do?
oppressiveadjectiveUS /əˈpresɪv/
weighing heavily on the senses or spirit
From this reading He hoped he was better; he hoped to find a foothold; and then came again several days of silence which were almost as oppressive to Mildred as to herself.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Each day that passed without word from her husband grew longer, and when at last a letter came it was vague and unsatisfactory.
remainverbUS /rɪˈmeɪn/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading If the sea would only remain calm, all might be well; but the sea never is at rest very long, and if storms, dangers, and emergencies occurred what would she do?
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading If the sea would only remain calm, all might be well; but the sea never is at rest very long, and if storms, dangers, and emergencies occurred what would she do?
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading If the sea would only remain calm, all might be well; but the sea never is at rest very long, and if storms, dangers, and emergencies occurred what would she do?
sensenounUS /sens/
a general conscious awareness
From this reading NEW YORK'S HUMANITY Mrs. Jocelyn drooped in her husband's absence, for every year had increased her sense of dependence.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He hoped he was better; he hoped to find a foothold; and then came again several days of silence which were almost as oppressive to Mildred as to herself.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She felt somewhat like one who is drifting on a wreck.
silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading He hoped he was better; he hoped to find a foothold; and then came again several days of silence which were almost as oppressive to Mildred as to herself.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading She felt somewhat like one who is drifting on a wreck.
stormsnounUS /stɔːrmz/
plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
From this reading If the sea would only remain calm, all might be well; but the sea never is at rest very long, and if storms, dangers, and emergencies occurred what would she do?
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Each day that passed without word from her husband grew longer, and when at last a letter came it was vague and unsatisfactory.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If the sea would only remain calm, all might be well; but the sea never is at rest very long, and if storms, dangers, and emergencies occurred what would she do?
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He hoped he was better; he hoped to find a foothold; and then came again several days of silence which were almost as oppressive to Mildred as to herself.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He hoped he was better; he hoped to find a foothold; and then came again several days of silence which were almost as oppressive to Mildred as to herself.
unsatisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌʌnsətɪˈsfæktəri/
not giving satisfaction
From this reading Each day that passed without word from her husband grew longer, and when at last a letter came it was vague and unsatisfactory.
vagueadjectiveUS /veɪɡ/
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading Each day that passed without word from her husband grew longer, and when at last a letter came it was vague and unsatisfactory.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading If the sea would only remain calm, all might be well; but the sea never is at rest very long, and if storms, dangers, and emergencies occurred what would she do?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Each day that passed without word from her husband grew longer, and when at last a letter came it was vague and unsatisfactory.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading If the sea would only remain calm, all might be well; but the sea never is at rest very long, and if storms, dangers, and emergencies occurred what would she do?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He hoped he was better; he hoped to find a foothold; and then came again several days of silence which were almost as oppressive to Mildred as to herself.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading If the sea would only remain calm, all might be well; but the sea never is at rest very long, and if storms, dangers, and emergencies occurred what would she do?
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Each day that passed without word from her husband grew longer, and when at last a letter came it was vague and unsatisfactory.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He hoped he was better; he hoped to find a foothold; and then came again several days of silence which were almost as oppressive to Mildred as to herself.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading She felt somewhat like one who is drifting on a wreck.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Each day that passed without word from her husband grew longer, and when at last a letter came it was vague and unsatisfactory.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Each day that passed without word from her husband grew longer, and when at last a letter came it was vague and unsatisfactory.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If the sea would only remain calm, all might be well; but the sea never is at rest very long, and if storms, dangers, and emergencies occurred what would she do?
wrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading She felt somewhat like one who is drifting on a wreck.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading NEW YORK'S HUMANITY Mrs. Jocelyn drooped in her husband's absence, for every year had increased her sense of dependence.
YORK'SnounUS /jɔːrks/
possessive form of “york” — the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading NEW YORK'S HUMANITY Mrs. Jocelyn drooped in her husband's absence, for every year had increased her sense of dependence.
