adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had not the heart to mention her ride, when Thursday came round; I mentioned it for her, and obtained permission to order her out of doors: for the library, where her father stopped a short time daily—the brief period he could bear to sit up—and his chamber, had become her whole world.
alterationnounUS /ˌɔːltərˈeɪʃən/
an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading Seven days glided away, every one marking its course by the henceforth rapid alteration of Edgar Linton’s state.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Catherine we would fain have deluded yet; but her own quick spirit refused to delude her: it divined in secret, and brooded on the dreadful probability, gradually ripening into certainty.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Seven days glided away, every one marking its course by the henceforth rapid alteration of Edgar Linton’s state.
bearverbUS /ber/
have
From this reading She had not the heart to mention her ride, when Thursday came round; I mentioned it for her, and obtained permission to order her out of doors: for the library, where her father stopped a short time daily—the brief period he could bear to sit up—and his chamber, had become her whole world.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading She had not the heart to mention her ride, when Thursday came round; I mentioned it for her, and obtained permission to order her out of doors: for the library, where her father stopped a short time daily—the brief period he could bear to sit up—and his chamber, had become her whole world.
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading She grudged each moment that did not find her bending over his pillow, or seated by his side.
briefadjectiveUS /briːf/
of short duration or distance
From this reading She had not the heart to mention her ride, when Thursday came round; I mentioned it for her, and obtained permission to order her out of doors: for the library, where her father stopped a short time daily—the brief period he could bear to sit up—and his chamber, had become her whole world.
broodedverbUS /ˈbruːdɪd/
past form of “brood” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading Catherine we would fain have deluded yet; but her own quick spirit refused to delude her: it divined in secret, and brooded on the dreadful probability, gradually ripening into certainty.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Catherine we would fain have deluded yet; but her own quick spirit refused to delude her: it divined in secret, and brooded on the dreadful probability, gradually ripening into certainty.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Seven days glided away, every one marking its course by the henceforth rapid alteration of Edgar Linton’s state.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She had not the heart to mention her ride, when Thursday came round; I mentioned it for her, and obtained permission to order her out of doors: for the library, where her father stopped a short time daily—the brief period he could bear to sit up—and his chamber, had become her whole world.
CatherinenounUS /ˈkæθərən/
first wife of Henry VIII; Henry VIII's divorce from her was the initial step of the Reformation in England (1485-1536)
From this reading Catherine we would fain have deluded yet; but her own quick spirit refused to delude her: it divined in secret, and brooded on the dreadful probability, gradually ripening into certainty.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading Catherine we would fain have deluded yet; but her own quick spirit refused to delude her: it divined in secret, and brooded on the dreadful probability, gradually ripening into certainty.
chambernounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbər/
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading She had not the heart to mention her ride, when Thursday came round; I mentioned it for her, and obtained permission to order her out of doors: for the library, where her father stopped a short time daily—the brief period he could bear to sit up—and his chamber, had become her whole world.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She had not the heart to mention her ride, when Thursday came round; I mentioned it for her, and obtained permission to order her out of doors: for the library, where her father stopped a short time daily—the brief period he could bear to sit up—and his chamber, had become her whole world.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Seven days glided away, every one marking its course by the henceforth rapid alteration of Edgar Linton’s state.
dailyadverbUS /ˈdeɪli/
every day; without missing a day
From this reading She had not the heart to mention her ride, when Thursday came round; I mentioned it for her, and obtained permission to order her out of doors: for the library, where her father stopped a short time daily—the brief period he could bear to sit up—and his chamber, had become her whole world.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Seven days glided away, every one marking its course by the henceforth rapid alteration of Edgar Linton’s state.
deludeverbUS /dɪˈluːd/
be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading Catherine we would fain have deluded yet; but her own quick spirit refused to delude her: it divined in secret, and brooded on the dreadful probability, gradually ripening into certainty.
deludedverbUS /dɪˈluːdɪd/
past form of “delude” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading Catherine we would fain have deluded yet; but her own quick spirit refused to delude her: it divined in secret, and brooded on the dreadful probability, gradually ripening into certainty.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She grudged each moment that did not find her bending over his pillow, or seated by his side.
divined
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Catherine we would fain have deluded yet; but her own quick spirit refused to delude her: it divined in secret, and brooded on the dreadful probability, gradually ripening into certainty.
doorsnounUS /dɔːrz/
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading She had not the heart to mention her ride, when Thursday came round; I mentioned it for her, and obtained permission to order her out of doors: for the library, where her father stopped a short time daily—the brief period he could bear to sit up—and his chamber, had become her whole world.
dreadfuladjectiveUS /ˈdredfəl/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Catherine we would fain have deluded yet; but her own quick spirit refused to delude her: it divined in secret, and brooded on the dreadful probability, gradually ripening into certainty.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading She grudged each moment that did not find her bending over his pillow, or seated by his side.
EdgarnounUS /ˈedɡər/
the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)
From this reading Seven days glided away, every one marking its course by the henceforth rapid alteration of Edgar Linton’s state.
emulatedverbUS /ˈemjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “emulate” — strive to equal or match, especially by imitating
From this reading The havoc that months had previously wrought was now emulated by the inroads of hours.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Seven days glided away, every one marking its course by the henceforth rapid alteration of Edgar Linton’s state.
fainadjectiveUS /feɪn/
having made preparations
From this reading Catherine we would fain have deluded yet; but her own quick spirit refused to delude her: it divined in secret, and brooded on the dreadful probability, gradually ripening into certainty.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading She had not the heart to mention her ride, when Thursday came round; I mentioned it for her, and obtained permission to order her out of doors: for the library, where her father stopped a short time daily—the brief period he could bear to sit up—and his chamber, had become her whole world.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading She grudged each moment that did not find her bending over his pillow, or seated by his side.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had not the heart to mention her ride, when Thursday came round; I mentioned it for her, and obtained permission to order her out of doors: for the library, where her father stopped a short time daily—the brief period he could bear to sit up—and his chamber, had become her whole world.
glidedverbUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪd/
past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly
From this reading Seven days glided away, every one marking its course by the henceforth rapid alteration of Edgar Linton’s state.
graduallyadverbUS /ˈɡrædʒuːəli/
in a gradual manner
From this reading Catherine we would fain have deluded yet; but her own quick spirit refused to delude her: it divined in secret, and brooded on the dreadful probability, gradually ripening into certainty.
grudged
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She grudged each moment that did not find her bending over his pillow, or seated by his side.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The havoc that months had previously wrought was now emulated by the inroads of hours.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Catherine we would fain have deluded yet; but her own quick spirit refused to delude her: it divined in secret, and brooded on the dreadful probability, gradually ripening into certainty.
havocnounUS /ˈhævək/
violent and needless disturbance
From this reading The havoc that months had previously wrought was now emulated by the inroads of hours.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had not the heart to mention her ride, when Thursday came round; I mentioned it for her, and obtained permission to order her out of doors: for the library, where her father stopped a short time daily—the brief period he could bear to sit up—and his chamber, had become her whole world.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading She had not the heart to mention her ride, when Thursday came round; I mentioned it for her, and obtained permission to order her out of doors: for the library, where her father stopped a short time daily—the brief period he could bear to sit up—and his chamber, had become her whole world.
henceforthadverbUS /ˈhenˈsfɔːrθ/
from this time forth; from now on
From this reading Seven days glided away, every one marking its course by the henceforth rapid alteration of Edgar Linton’s state.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Catherine we would fain have deluded yet; but her own quick spirit refused to delude her: it divined in secret, and brooded on the dreadful probability, gradually ripening into certainty.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She had not the heart to mention her ride, when Thursday came round; I mentioned it for her, and obtained permission to order her out of doors: for the library, where her father stopped a short time daily—the brief period he could bear to sit up—and his chamber, had become her whole world.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The havoc that months had previously wrought was now emulated by the inroads of hours.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading She had not the heart to mention her ride, when Thursday came round; I mentioned it for her, and obtained permission to order her out of doors: for the library, where her father stopped a short time daily—the brief period he could bear to sit up—and his chamber, had become her whole world.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Catherine we would fain have deluded yet; but her own quick spirit refused to delude her: it divined in secret, and brooded on the dreadful probability, gradually ripening into certainty.
inroadsnounUS /ˈɪnroʊdz/
plural of “inroad” — an encroachment or intrusion
From this reading The havoc that months had previously wrought was now emulated by the inroads of hours.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Catherine we would fain have deluded yet; but her own quick spirit refused to delude her: it divined in secret, and brooded on the dreadful probability, gradually ripening into certainty.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Catherine we would fain have deluded yet; but her own quick spirit refused to delude her: it divined in secret, and brooded on the dreadful probability, gradually ripening into certainty.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Seven days glided away, every one marking its course by the henceforth rapid alteration of Edgar Linton’s state.
librarynounUS /ˈlaɪbreriː/
a room where books are kept
From this reading She had not the heart to mention her ride, when Thursday came round; I mentioned it for her, and obtained permission to order her out of doors: for the library, where her father stopped a short time daily—the brief period he could bear to sit up—and his chamber, had become her whole world.
Linton's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Seven days glided away, every one marking its course by the henceforth rapid alteration of Edgar Linton’s state.
markingnounUS /ˈmɑːrkɪŋ/
a distinguishing symbol
From this reading Seven days glided away, every one marking its course by the henceforth rapid alteration of Edgar Linton’s state.
mentionverbUS /ˈmenʃən/
make reference to
From this reading She had not the heart to mention her ride, when Thursday came round; I mentioned it for her, and obtained permission to order her out of doors: for the library, where her father stopped a short time daily—the brief period he could bear to sit up—and his chamber, had become her whole world.
mentionedverbUS /ˈmenʃənd/
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading She had not the heart to mention her ride, when Thursday came round; I mentioned it for her, and obtained permission to order her out of doors: for the library, where her father stopped a short time daily—the brief period he could bear to sit up—and his chamber, had become her whole world.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading She grudged each moment that did not find her bending over his pillow, or seated by his side.
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The havoc that months had previously wrought was now emulated by the inroads of hours.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had not the heart to mention her ride, when Thursday came round; I mentioned it for her, and obtained permission to order her out of doors: for the library, where her father stopped a short time daily—the brief period he could bear to sit up—and his chamber, had become her whole world.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The havoc that months had previously wrought was now emulated by the inroads of hours.
obtainedverbUS /əbˈteɪnd/
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading She had not the heart to mention her ride, when Thursday came round; I mentioned it for her, and obtained permission to order her out of doors: for the library, where her father stopped a short time daily—the brief period he could bear to sit up—and his chamber, had become her whole world.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Seven days glided away, every one marking its course by the henceforth rapid alteration of Edgar Linton’s state.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Catherine we would fain have deluded yet; but her own quick spirit refused to delude her: it divined in secret, and brooded on the dreadful probability, gradually ripening into certainty.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Seven days glided away, every one marking its course by the henceforth rapid alteration of Edgar Linton’s state.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She grudged each moment that did not find her bending over his pillow, or seated by his side.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading She had not the heart to mention her ride, when Thursday came round; I mentioned it for her, and obtained permission to order her out of doors: for the library, where her father stopped a short time daily—the brief period he could bear to sit up—and his chamber, had become her whole world.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She had not the heart to mention her ride, when Thursday came round; I mentioned it for her, and obtained permission to order her out of doors: for the library, where her father stopped a short time daily—the brief period he could bear to sit up—and his chamber, had become her whole world.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She grudged each moment that did not find her bending over his pillow, or seated by his side.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Catherine we would fain have deluded yet; but her own quick spirit refused to delude her: it divined in secret, and brooded on the dreadful probability, gradually ripening into certainty.
periodnounUS /ˈpɪriəd/
an amount of time
From this reading She had not the heart to mention her ride, when Thursday came round; I mentioned it for her, and obtained permission to order her out of doors: for the library, where her father stopped a short time daily—the brief period he could bear to sit up—and his chamber, had become her whole world.
permissionnounUS /pərˈmɪʃən/
approval to do something
From this reading She had not the heart to mention her ride, when Thursday came round; I mentioned it for her, and obtained permission to order her out of doors: for the library, where her father stopped a short time daily—the brief period he could bear to sit up—and his chamber, had become her whole world.
pillownounUS /ˈpɪloʊ/
a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading She grudged each moment that did not find her bending over his pillow, or seated by his side.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading The havoc that months had previously wrought was now emulated by the inroads of hours.
probabilitynounUS /ˌprɑːbəˈbɪlətiː/
a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible
From this reading Catherine we would fain have deluded yet; but her own quick spirit refused to delude her: it divined in secret, and brooded on the dreadful probability, gradually ripening into certainty.
quickadjectiveUS /kwɪk/
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Catherine we would fain have deluded yet; but her own quick spirit refused to delude her: it divined in secret, and brooded on the dreadful probability, gradually ripening into certainty.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading Seven days glided away, every one marking its course by the henceforth rapid alteration of Edgar Linton’s state.
refusedverbUS /rəˈfjuːzd/
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Catherine we would fain have deluded yet; but her own quick spirit refused to delude her: it divined in secret, and brooded on the dreadful probability, gradually ripening into certainty.
rideverbUS /raɪd/
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading She had not the heart to mention her ride, when Thursday came round; I mentioned it for her, and obtained permission to order her out of doors: for the library, where her father stopped a short time daily—the brief period he could bear to sit up—and his chamber, had become her whole world.
ripeningnounUS /ˈraɪpənɪŋ/
coming to full development; becoming mature
From this reading Catherine we would fain have deluded yet; but her own quick spirit refused to delude her: it divined in secret, and brooded on the dreadful probability, gradually ripening into certainty.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading She had not the heart to mention her ride, when Thursday came round; I mentioned it for her, and obtained permission to order her out of doors: for the library, where her father stopped a short time daily—the brief period he could bear to sit up—and his chamber, had become her whole world.
seatedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːtɪd/
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading She grudged each moment that did not find her bending over his pillow, or seated by his side.
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Catherine we would fain have deluded yet; but her own quick spirit refused to delude her: it divined in secret, and brooded on the dreadful probability, gradually ripening into certainty.
SevennounUS /ˈsevən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Seven days glided away, every one marking its course by the henceforth rapid alteration of Edgar Linton’s state.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had not the heart to mention her ride, when Thursday came round; I mentioned it for her, and obtained permission to order her out of doors: for the library, where her father stopped a short time daily—the brief period he could bear to sit up—and his chamber, had become her whole world.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading She had not the heart to mention her ride, when Thursday came round; I mentioned it for her, and obtained permission to order her out of doors: for the library, where her father stopped a short time daily—the brief period he could bear to sit up—and his chamber, had become her whole world.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading She grudged each moment that did not find her bending over his pillow, or seated by his side.
sitverbUS /sɪt/
be seated
From this reading She had not the heart to mention her ride, when Thursday came round; I mentioned it for her, and obtained permission to order her out of doors: for the library, where her father stopped a short time daily—the brief period he could bear to sit up—and his chamber, had become her whole world.
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Catherine we would fain have deluded yet; but her own quick spirit refused to delude her: it divined in secret, and brooded on the dreadful probability, gradually ripening into certainty.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Seven days glided away, every one marking its course by the henceforth rapid alteration of Edgar Linton’s state.
stoppedadjectiveUS /stɑːpt/
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading She had not the heart to mention her ride, when Thursday came round; I mentioned it for her, and obtained permission to order her out of doors: for the library, where her father stopped a short time daily—the brief period he could bear to sit up—and his chamber, had become her whole world.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The havoc that months had previously wrought was now emulated by the inroads of hours.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Seven days glided away, every one marking its course by the henceforth rapid alteration of Edgar Linton’s state.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading She had not the heart to mention her ride, when Thursday came round; I mentioned it for her, and obtained permission to order her out of doors: for the library, where her father stopped a short time daily—the brief period he could bear to sit up—and his chamber, had become her whole world.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She had not the heart to mention her ride, when Thursday came round; I mentioned it for her, and obtained permission to order her out of doors: for the library, where her father stopped a short time daily—the brief period he could bear to sit up—and his chamber, had become her whole world.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Catherine we would fain have deluded yet; but her own quick spirit refused to delude her: it divined in secret, and brooded on the dreadful probability, gradually ripening into certainty.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She had not the heart to mention her ride, when Thursday came round; I mentioned it for her, and obtained permission to order her out of doors: for the library, where her father stopped a short time daily—the brief period he could bear to sit up—and his chamber, had become her whole world.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The havoc that months had previously wrought was now emulated by the inroads of hours.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Catherine we would fain have deluded yet; but her own quick spirit refused to delude her: it divined in secret, and brooded on the dreadful probability, gradually ripening into certainty.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading She had not the heart to mention her ride, when Thursday came round; I mentioned it for her, and obtained permission to order her out of doors: for the library, where her father stopped a short time daily—the brief period he could bear to sit up—and his chamber, had become her whole world.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading She had not the heart to mention her ride, when Thursday came round; I mentioned it for her, and obtained permission to order her out of doors: for the library, where her father stopped a short time daily—the brief period he could bear to sit up—and his chamber, had become her whole world.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading She had not the heart to mention her ride, when Thursday came round; I mentioned it for her, and obtained permission to order her out of doors: for the library, where her father stopped a short time daily—the brief period he could bear to sit up—and his chamber, had become her whole world.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading She had not the heart to mention her ride, when Thursday came round; I mentioned it for her, and obtained permission to order her out of doors: for the library, where her father stopped a short time daily—the brief period he could bear to sit up—and his chamber, had become her whole world.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Catherine we would fain have deluded yet; but her own quick spirit refused to delude her: it divined in secret, and brooded on the dreadful probability, gradually ripening into certainty.
wroughtadjectiveUS /rɔːt/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading The havoc that months had previously wrought was now emulated by the inroads of hours.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Catherine we would fain have deluded yet; but her own quick spirit refused to delude her: it divined in secret, and brooded on the dreadful probability, gradually ripening into certainty.
