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Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

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STRONG TEMPTATION Well, I must admit that I have rarely been so touched and interested before," said Mr. Wentworth, as he and Roger walked homeward together; "and that is saying much, for my calling brings human life before me in almost every aspect.
Mildred Jocelyn is an unusual girl.
Until to-day I thought her a trifle cold, and even incapable of very deep feeling.
I thought pride--not a common pride, you know, but the traditional and proverbial pride of a Southern woman--her chief characteristic, but the girl was fairly volcanic with feeling to-night.
I believe she would starve in very truth to save her father, though of course we won't permit any such folly as they are meditating, and I do not believe there is any sacrifice, not involving evil, at which she would hesitate.
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Without a Home

Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

Chapter 30 of Without a Home is here in full — 182 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/36 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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STRONG TEMPTATION Well, I must admit that I have rarely been so touched and interested before," said Mr. Wentworth, as he and Roger walked homeward together; "and that is saying much, for my calling brings human life before me in almost every aspect.
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Mildred Jocelyn is an unusual girl.
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Until to-day I thought her a trifle cold, and even incapable of very deep feeling.
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I thought pride--not a common pride, you know, but the traditional and proverbial pride of a Southern woman--her chief characteristic, but the girl was fairly volcanic with feeling to-night.
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I believe she would starve in very truth to save her father, though of course we won't permit any such folly as they are meditating, and I do not believe there is any sacrifice, not involving evil, at which she would hesitate.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

hesitate verb US /ˈhezəteɪt/

pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

From this reading “I believe she would starve in very truth to save her father, though of course we won't permit any such folly as they are meditating, and I do not believe there is any sacrifice, not involving evil, at which she would hesitate.”

homeward adverb US /ˈhoʊmwərd/

toward home

From this reading “STRONG TEMPTATION Well, I must admit that I have rarely been so touched and interested before," said Mr. Wentworth, as he and Roger walked homeward together; "and that is saying much, for my calling brings human life before me in almost every aspect.”

involving verb US /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvɪŋ/

-ing form of “involve” — connect closely and often incriminatingly

From this reading “I believe she would starve in very truth to save her father, though of course we won't permit any such folly as they are meditating, and I do not believe there is any sacrifice, not involving evil, at which she would hesitate.”

meditating verb US /ˈmedəteɪtɪŋ/

-ing form of “meditate” — reflect deeply on a subject

From this reading “I believe she would starve in very truth to save her father, though of course we won't permit any such folly as they are meditating, and I do not believe there is any sacrifice, not involving evil, at which she would hesitate.”

proverbial adjective US /prəˈvɜːrbiəl/

of or relating to or resembling or expressed in a proverb

From this reading “I thought pride--not a common pride, you know, but the traditional and proverbial pride of a Southern woman--her chief characteristic, but the girl was fairly volcanic with feeling to-night.”

starve verb US /stɑːrv/

be hungry; go without food

From this reading “I believe she would starve in very truth to save her father, though of course we won't permit any such folly as they are meditating, and I do not believe there is any sacrifice, not involving evil, at which she would hesitate.”

traditional adjective US /trəˈdɪʃənəl/

consisting of or derived from tradition

From this reading “I thought pride--not a common pride, you know, but the traditional and proverbial pride of a Southern woman--her chief characteristic, but the girl was fairly volcanic with feeling to-night.”

volcanic adjective US /vɑːlˈkænɪk/

relating to or produced by or consisting of volcanoes

From this reading “I thought pride--not a common pride, you know, but the traditional and proverbial pride of a Southern woman--her chief characteristic, but the girl was fairly volcanic with feeling to-night.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Until to-day I thought her a trifle cold, and even incapable of very deep feeling.

admitverbUS /ədˈmɪt/

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading STRONG TEMPTATION Well, I must admit that I have rarely been so touched and interested before," said Mr. Wentworth, as he and Roger walked homeward together; "and that is saying much, for my calling brings human life before me in almost every aspect.

almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading STRONG TEMPTATION Well, I must admit that I have rarely been so touched and interested before," said Mr. Wentworth, as he and Roger walked homeward together; "and that is saying much, for my calling brings human life before me in almost every aspect.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Mildred Jocelyn is an unusual girl.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading STRONG TEMPTATION Well, I must admit that I have rarely been so touched and interested before," said Mr. Wentworth, as he and Roger walked homeward together; "and that is saying much, for my calling brings human life before me in almost every aspect.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading I believe she would starve in very truth to save her father, though of course we won't permit any such folly as they are meditating, and I do not believe there is any sacrifice, not involving evil, at which she would hesitate.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading I believe she would starve in very truth to save her father, though of course we won't permit any such folly as they are meditating, and I do not believe there is any sacrifice, not involving evil, at which she would hesitate.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading STRONG TEMPTATION Well, I must admit that I have rarely been so touched and interested before," said Mr. Wentworth, as he and Roger walked homeward together; "and that is saying much, for my calling brings human life before me in almost every aspect.

aspectnounUS /ˈæspekt/

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading STRONG TEMPTATION Well, I must admit that I have rarely been so touched and interested before," said Mr. Wentworth, as he and Roger walked homeward together; "and that is saying much, for my calling brings human life before me in almost every aspect.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I believe she would starve in very truth to save her father, though of course we won't permit any such folly as they are meditating, and I do not believe there is any sacrifice, not involving evil, at which she would hesitate.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading STRONG TEMPTATION Well, I must admit that I have rarely been so touched and interested before," said Mr. Wentworth, as he and Roger walked homeward together; "and that is saying much, for my calling brings human life before me in almost every aspect.

beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading STRONG TEMPTATION Well, I must admit that I have rarely been so touched and interested before," said Mr. Wentworth, as he and Roger walked homeward together; "and that is saying much, for my calling brings human life before me in almost every aspect.

believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading I believe she would starve in very truth to save her father, though of course we won't permit any such folly as they are meditating, and I do not believe there is any sacrifice, not involving evil, at which she would hesitate.

bringsverbUS /brɪŋz/

third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading STRONG TEMPTATION Well, I must admit that I have rarely been so touched and interested before," said Mr. Wentworth, as he and Roger walked homeward together; "and that is saying much, for my calling brings human life before me in almost every aspect.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I thought pride--not a common pride, you know, but the traditional and proverbial pride of a Southern woman--her chief characteristic, but the girl was fairly volcanic with feeling to-night.

callingnounUS /ˈkɔːlɪŋ/

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading STRONG TEMPTATION Well, I must admit that I have rarely been so touched and interested before," said Mr. Wentworth, as he and Roger walked homeward together; "and that is saying much, for my calling brings human life before me in almost every aspect.

characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading I thought pride--not a common pride, you know, but the traditional and proverbial pride of a Southern woman--her chief characteristic, but the girl was fairly volcanic with feeling to-night.

chiefnounUS /tʃiːf/

a person who is in charge

From this reading I thought pride--not a common pride, you know, but the traditional and proverbial pride of a Southern woman--her chief characteristic, but the girl was fairly volcanic with feeling to-night.

coldadjectiveUS /koʊld/

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading Until to-day I thought her a trifle cold, and even incapable of very deep feeling.

commonadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmən/

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading I thought pride--not a common pride, you know, but the traditional and proverbial pride of a Southern woman--her chief characteristic, but the girl was fairly volcanic with feeling to-night.

coursenounUS /kɔːrs/

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading I believe she would starve in very truth to save her father, though of course we won't permit any such folly as they are meditating, and I do not believe there is any sacrifice, not involving evil, at which she would hesitate.

deepadjectiveUS /diːp/

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Until to-day I thought her a trifle cold, and even incapable of very deep feeling.

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I believe she would starve in very truth to save her father, though of course we won't permit any such folly as they are meditating, and I do not believe there is any sacrifice, not involving evil, at which she would hesitate.

evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/

divisible by two

From this reading Until to-day I thought her a trifle cold, and even incapable of very deep feeling.

everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading STRONG TEMPTATION Well, I must admit that I have rarely been so touched and interested before," said Mr. Wentworth, as he and Roger walked homeward together; "and that is saying much, for my calling brings human life before me in almost every aspect.

evilnounUS /ˈiːvəl/

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading I believe she would starve in very truth to save her father, though of course we won't permit any such folly as they are meditating, and I do not believe there is any sacrifice, not involving evil, at which she would hesitate.

fairlyadverbUS /ˈferli/

to certain extent or degree

From this reading I thought pride--not a common pride, you know, but the traditional and proverbial pride of a Southern woman--her chief characteristic, but the girl was fairly volcanic with feeling to-night.

fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading I believe she would starve in very truth to save her father, though of course we won't permit any such folly as they are meditating, and I do not believe there is any sacrifice, not involving evil, at which she would hesitate.

feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Until to-day I thought her a trifle cold, and even incapable of very deep feeling.

follynounUS /ˈfɑːli/

the trait of acting stupidly or rashly

From this reading I believe she would starve in very truth to save her father, though of course we won't permit any such folly as they are meditating, and I do not believe there is any sacrifice, not involving evil, at which she would hesitate.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading STRONG TEMPTATION Well, I must admit that I have rarely been so touched and interested before," said Mr. Wentworth, as he and Roger walked homeward together; "and that is saying much, for my calling brings human life before me in almost every aspect.

girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/

a young female

From this reading Mildred Jocelyn is an unusual girl.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading STRONG TEMPTATION Well, I must admit that I have rarely been so touched and interested before," said Mr. Wentworth, as he and Roger walked homeward together; "and that is saying much, for my calling brings human life before me in almost every aspect.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading STRONG TEMPTATION Well, I must admit that I have rarely been so touched and interested before," said Mr. Wentworth, as he and Roger walked homeward together; "and that is saying much, for my calling brings human life before me in almost every aspect.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Until to-day I thought her a trifle cold, and even incapable of very deep feeling.

hesitateverbUS /ˈhezəteɪt/

pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

From this reading I believe she would starve in very truth to save her father, though of course we won't permit any such folly as they are meditating, and I do not believe there is any sacrifice, not involving evil, at which she would hesitate.

homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/

toward home

From this reading STRONG TEMPTATION Well, I must admit that I have rarely been so touched and interested before," said Mr. Wentworth, as he and Roger walked homeward together; "and that is saying much, for my calling brings human life before me in almost every aspect.

humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/

characteristic of humanity

From this reading STRONG TEMPTATION Well, I must admit that I have rarely been so touched and interested before," said Mr. Wentworth, as he and Roger walked homeward together; "and that is saying much, for my calling brings human life before me in almost every aspect.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading STRONG TEMPTATION Well, I must admit that I have rarely been so touched and interested before," said Mr. Wentworth, as he and Roger walked homeward together; "and that is saying much, for my calling brings human life before me in almost every aspect.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading STRONG TEMPTATION Well, I must admit that I have rarely been so touched and interested before," said Mr. Wentworth, as he and Roger walked homeward together; "and that is saying much, for my calling brings human life before me in almost every aspect.

incapableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkeɪpəbəl/

(followed by “of”) lacking capacity or ability

From this reading Until to-day I thought her a trifle cold, and even incapable of very deep feeling.

interestedadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪd/

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading STRONG TEMPTATION Well, I must admit that I have rarely been so touched and interested before," said Mr. Wentworth, as he and Roger walked homeward together; "and that is saying much, for my calling brings human life before me in almost every aspect.

involvingverbUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvɪŋ/

-ing form of “involve” — connect closely and often incriminatingly

From this reading I believe she would starve in very truth to save her father, though of course we won't permit any such folly as they are meditating, and I do not believe there is any sacrifice, not involving evil, at which she would hesitate.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading STRONG TEMPTATION Well, I must admit that I have rarely been so touched and interested before," said Mr. Wentworth, as he and Roger walked homeward together; "and that is saying much, for my calling brings human life before me in almost every aspect.

Jocelyn

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mildred Jocelyn is an unusual girl.

knowverbUS /noʊ/

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading I thought pride--not a common pride, you know, but the traditional and proverbial pride of a Southern woman--her chief characteristic, but the girl was fairly volcanic with feeling to-night.

lifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading STRONG TEMPTATION Well, I must admit that I have rarely been so touched and interested before," said Mr. Wentworth, as he and Roger walked homeward together; "and that is saying much, for my calling brings human life before me in almost every aspect.

mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading STRONG TEMPTATION Well, I must admit that I have rarely been so touched and interested before," said Mr. Wentworth, as he and Roger walked homeward together; "and that is saying much, for my calling brings human life before me in almost every aspect.

meditatingverbUS /ˈmedəteɪtɪŋ/

-ing form of “meditate” — reflect deeply on a subject

From this reading I believe she would starve in very truth to save her father, though of course we won't permit any such folly as they are meditating, and I do not believe there is any sacrifice, not involving evil, at which she would hesitate.

Mildred

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mildred Jocelyn is an unusual girl.

MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading STRONG TEMPTATION Well, I must admit that I have rarely been so touched and interested before," said Mr. Wentworth, as he and Roger walked homeward together; "and that is saying much, for my calling brings human life before me in almost every aspect.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading STRONG TEMPTATION Well, I must admit that I have rarely been so touched and interested before," said Mr. Wentworth, as he and Roger walked homeward together; "and that is saying much, for my calling brings human life before me in almost every aspect.

mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading STRONG TEMPTATION Well, I must admit that I have rarely been so touched and interested before," said Mr. Wentworth, as he and Roger walked homeward together; "and that is saying much, for my calling brings human life before me in almost every aspect.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading STRONG TEMPTATION Well, I must admit that I have rarely been so touched and interested before," said Mr. Wentworth, as he and Roger walked homeward together; "and that is saying much, for my calling brings human life before me in almost every aspect.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I thought pride--not a common pride, you know, but the traditional and proverbial pride of a Southern woman--her chief characteristic, but the girl was fairly volcanic with feeling to-night.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Until to-day I thought her a trifle cold, and even incapable of very deep feeling.

permitnounUS /pərˈmɪt/

a legal document giving official permission to do something

From this reading I believe she would starve in very truth to save her father, though of course we won't permit any such folly as they are meditating, and I do not believe there is any sacrifice, not involving evil, at which she would hesitate.

pridenounUS /praɪd/

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading I thought pride--not a common pride, you know, but the traditional and proverbial pride of a Southern woman--her chief characteristic, but the girl was fairly volcanic with feeling to-night.

proverbialadjectiveUS /prəˈvɜːrbiəl/

of or relating to or resembling or expressed in a proverb

From this reading I thought pride--not a common pride, you know, but the traditional and proverbial pride of a Southern woman--her chief characteristic, but the girl was fairly volcanic with feeling to-night.

rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/

not often

From this reading STRONG TEMPTATION Well, I must admit that I have rarely been so touched and interested before," said Mr. Wentworth, as he and Roger walked homeward together; "and that is saying much, for my calling brings human life before me in almost every aspect.

Roger

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading STRONG TEMPTATION Well, I must admit that I have rarely been so touched and interested before," said Mr. Wentworth, as he and Roger walked homeward together; "and that is saying much, for my calling brings human life before me in almost every aspect.

sacrificenounUS /ˈsækrəfaɪs/

the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

From this reading I believe she would starve in very truth to save her father, though of course we won't permit any such folly as they are meditating, and I do not believe there is any sacrifice, not involving evil, at which she would hesitate.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading STRONG TEMPTATION Well, I must admit that I have rarely been so touched and interested before," said Mr. Wentworth, as he and Roger walked homeward together; "and that is saying much, for my calling brings human life before me in almost every aspect.

saveprepositionUS /seɪv/

except for; apart from

From this reading I believe she would starve in very truth to save her father, though of course we won't permit any such folly as they are meditating, and I do not believe there is any sacrifice, not involving evil, at which she would hesitate.

sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading STRONG TEMPTATION Well, I must admit that I have rarely been so touched and interested before," said Mr. Wentworth, as he and Roger walked homeward together; "and that is saying much, for my calling brings human life before me in almost every aspect.

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading I believe she would starve in very truth to save her father, though of course we won't permit any such folly as they are meditating, and I do not believe there is any sacrifice, not involving evil, at which she would hesitate.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading STRONG TEMPTATION Well, I must admit that I have rarely been so touched and interested before," said Mr. Wentworth, as he and Roger walked homeward together; "and that is saying much, for my calling brings human life before me in almost every aspect.

SouthernadjectiveUS /ˈsʌðərn/

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading I thought pride--not a common pride, you know, but the traditional and proverbial pride of a Southern woman--her chief characteristic, but the girl was fairly volcanic with feeling to-night.

starveverbUS /stɑːrv/

be hungry; go without food

From this reading I believe she would starve in very truth to save her father, though of course we won't permit any such folly as they are meditating, and I do not believe there is any sacrifice, not involving evil, at which she would hesitate.

STRONGadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading STRONG TEMPTATION Well, I must admit that I have rarely been so touched and interested before," said Mr. Wentworth, as he and Roger walked homeward together; "and that is saying much, for my calling brings human life before me in almost every aspect.

suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading I believe she would starve in very truth to save her father, though of course we won't permit any such folly as they are meditating, and I do not believe there is any sacrifice, not involving evil, at which she would hesitate.

TEMPTATIONnounUS /temˈteɪʃən/

something that seduces or has the quality to seduce

From this reading STRONG TEMPTATION Well, I must admit that I have rarely been so touched and interested before," said Mr. Wentworth, as he and Roger walked homeward together; "and that is saying much, for my calling brings human life before me in almost every aspect.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading STRONG TEMPTATION Well, I must admit that I have rarely been so touched and interested before," said Mr. Wentworth, as he and Roger walked homeward together; "and that is saying much, for my calling brings human life before me in almost every aspect.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading I thought pride--not a common pride, you know, but the traditional and proverbial pride of a Southern woman--her chief characteristic, but the girl was fairly volcanic with feeling to-night.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading I believe she would starve in very truth to save her father, though of course we won't permit any such folly as they are meditating, and I do not believe there is any sacrifice, not involving evil, at which she would hesitate.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading I believe she would starve in very truth to save her father, though of course we won't permit any such folly as they are meditating, and I do not believe there is any sacrifice, not involving evil, at which she would hesitate.

thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading I believe she would starve in very truth to save her father, though of course we won't permit any such folly as they are meditating, and I do not believe there is any sacrifice, not involving evil, at which she would hesitate.

thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Until to-day I thought her a trifle cold, and even incapable of very deep feeling.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading I believe she would starve in very truth to save her father, though of course we won't permit any such folly as they are meditating, and I do not believe there is any sacrifice, not involving evil, at which she would hesitate.

to-day

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Until to-day I thought her a trifle cold, and even incapable of very deep feeling.

to-night

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I thought pride--not a common pride, you know, but the traditional and proverbial pride of a Southern woman--her chief characteristic, but the girl was fairly volcanic with feeling to-night.

togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading STRONG TEMPTATION Well, I must admit that I have rarely been so touched and interested before," said Mr. Wentworth, as he and Roger walked homeward together; "and that is saying much, for my calling brings human life before me in almost every aspect.

touchedadjectiveUS /tʌtʃt/

having come into contact

From this reading STRONG TEMPTATION Well, I must admit that I have rarely been so touched and interested before," said Mr. Wentworth, as he and Roger walked homeward together; "and that is saying much, for my calling brings human life before me in almost every aspect.

traditionaladjectiveUS /trəˈdɪʃənəl/

consisting of or derived from tradition

From this reading I thought pride--not a common pride, you know, but the traditional and proverbial pride of a Southern woman--her chief characteristic, but the girl was fairly volcanic with feeling to-night.

triflenounUS /ˈtraɪfəl/

a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate

From this reading Until to-day I thought her a trifle cold, and even incapable of very deep feeling.

truthnounUS /truːθ/

a fact that has been verified

From this reading I believe she would starve in very truth to save her father, though of course we won't permit any such folly as they are meditating, and I do not believe there is any sacrifice, not involving evil, at which she would hesitate.

UntilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/

up to a particular time

From this reading Until to-day I thought her a trifle cold, and even incapable of very deep feeling.

unusualadjectiveUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəl/

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading Mildred Jocelyn is an unusual girl.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading Until to-day I thought her a trifle cold, and even incapable of very deep feeling.

volcanicadjectiveUS /vɑːlˈkænɪk/

relating to or produced by or consisting of volcanoes

From this reading I thought pride--not a common pride, you know, but the traditional and proverbial pride of a Southern woman--her chief characteristic, but the girl was fairly volcanic with feeling to-night.

walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading STRONG TEMPTATION Well, I must admit that I have rarely been so touched and interested before," said Mr. Wentworth, as he and Roger walked homeward together; "and that is saying much, for my calling brings human life before me in almost every aspect.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading I thought pride--not a common pride, you know, but the traditional and proverbial pride of a Southern woman--her chief characteristic, but the girl was fairly volcanic with feeling to-night.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading I believe she would starve in very truth to save her father, though of course we won't permit any such folly as they are meditating, and I do not believe there is any sacrifice, not involving evil, at which she would hesitate.

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 STRONG TEMPTATION Well, I must admit that I have rarely been so touched and interested before," said Mr. Wentworth, as he and Roger walked homeward together; "and that is saying much, for my calling brings human life before me in almost every aspect.

Wentworth

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From this reading STRONG TEMPTATION Well, I must admit that I have rarely been so touched and interested before," said Mr. Wentworth, as he and Roger walked homeward together; "and that is saying much, for my calling brings human life before me in almost every aspect.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading I believe she would starve in very truth to save her father, though of course we won't permit any such folly as they are meditating, and I do not believe there is any sacrifice, not involving evil, at which she would hesitate.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading I thought pride--not a common pride, you know, but the traditional and proverbial pride of a Southern woman--her chief characteristic, but the girl was fairly volcanic with feeling to-night.

womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading I thought pride--not a common pride, you know, but the traditional and proverbial pride of a Southern woman--her chief characteristic, but the girl was fairly volcanic with feeling to-night.

won't

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I believe she would starve in very truth to save her father, though of course we won't permit any such folly as they are meditating, and I do not believe there is any sacrifice, not involving evil, at which she would hesitate.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading I believe she would starve in very truth to save her father, though of course we won't permit any such folly as they are meditating, and I do not believe there is any sacrifice, not involving evil, at which she would hesitate.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I thought pride--not a common pride, you know, but the traditional and proverbial pride of a Southern woman--her chief characteristic, but the girl was fairly volcanic with feeling to-night.

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