Every word is available to listen to. Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Thanks to the gossiping tongue of old Doctor Shirley, the interesting news regarding Mrs. St. John speedily became a widespread and accepted fact in society.
abroad
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before people had stopped wondering over it, Mrs. Egerton added her quota to the excitement by the information that her niece, Mrs. St. John, had gone abroad, taking her mother and sister with her.
accepted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thanks to the gossiping tongue of old Doctor Shirley, the interesting news regarding Mrs. St. John speedily became a widespread and accepted fact in society.
acting
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _She_ had wanted Lora with _her_ that season--she had long ago promised Mrs. Carroll to give Lora a season in the city--but the girl was so wild over the idea of travel that Xenie had taken her with her for company, acting on the advice of Doctor Shirley, who declared that change of scene and cheerful company were actually essential to the preservation of the young invalid's life.
actually
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _She_ had wanted Lora with _her_ that season--she had long ago promised Mrs. Carroll to give Lora a season in the city--but the girl was so wild over the idea of travel that Xenie had taken her with her for company, acting on the advice of Doctor Shirley, who declared that change of scene and cheerful company were actually essential to the preservation of the young invalid's life.
addednounUS /added/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Before people had stopped wondering over it, Mrs. Egerton added her quota to the excitement by the information that her niece, Mrs. St. John, had gone abroad, taking her mother and sister with her.
advice
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _She_ had wanted Lora with _her_ that season--she had long ago promised Mrs. Carroll to give Lora a season in the city--but the girl was so wild over the idea of travel that Xenie had taken her with her for company, acting on the advice of Doctor Shirley, who declared that change of scene and cheerful company were actually essential to the preservation of the young invalid's life.
ago
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _She_ had wanted Lora with _her_ that season--she had long ago promised Mrs. Carroll to give Lora a season in the city--but the girl was so wild over the idea of travel that Xenie had taken her with her for company, acting on the advice of Doctor Shirley, who declared that change of scene and cheerful company were actually essential to the preservation of the young invalid's life.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thanks to the gossiping tongue of old Doctor Shirley, the interesting news regarding Mrs. St. John speedily became a widespread and accepted fact in society.
assertion
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The old doctor, when people interrogated him, confirmed Mrs. Egerton's assertion.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was quite a nine days' wonder at first, and in connection with its discussion a vast deal of speculation was indulged in regarding the possible future of Mr. Howard Templeton, the fair and gilded youth whose heritage might soon be wrested from him, leaving him to battle single-handed with the world.
battle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was quite a nine days' wonder at first, and in connection with its discussion a vast deal of speculation was indulged in regarding the possible future of Mr. Howard Templeton, the fair and gilded youth whose heritage might soon be wrested from him, leaving him to battle single-handed with the world.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was quite a nine days' wonder at first, and in connection with its discussion a vast deal of speculation was indulged in regarding the possible future of Mr. Howard Templeton, the fair and gilded youth whose heritage might soon be wrested from him, leaving him to battle single-handed with the world.
became
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thanks to the gossiping tongue of old Doctor Shirley, the interesting news regarding Mrs. St. John speedily became a widespread and accepted fact in society.
BeforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before people had stopped wondering over it, Mrs. Egerton added her quota to the excitement by the information that her niece, Mrs. St. John, had gone abroad, taking her mother and sister with her.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _She_ had wanted Lora with _her_ that season--she had long ago promised Mrs. Carroll to give Lora a season in the city--but the girl was so wild over the idea of travel that Xenie had taken her with her for company, acting on the advice of Doctor Shirley, who declared that change of scene and cheerful company were actually essential to the preservation of the young invalid's life.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Before people had stopped wondering over it, Mrs. Egerton added her quota to the excitement by the information that her niece, Mrs. St. John, had gone abroad, taking her mother and sister with her.
Carroll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _She_ had wanted Lora with _her_ that season--she had long ago promised Mrs. Carroll to give Lora a season in the city--but the girl was so wild over the idea of travel that Xenie had taken her with her for company, acting on the advice of Doctor Shirley, who declared that change of scene and cheerful company were actually essential to the preservation of the young invalid's life.
change
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _She_ had wanted Lora with _her_ that season--she had long ago promised Mrs. Carroll to give Lora a season in the city--but the girl was so wild over the idea of travel that Xenie had taken her with her for company, acting on the advice of Doctor Shirley, who declared that change of scene and cheerful company were actually essential to the preservation of the young invalid's life.
cheerful
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _She_ had wanted Lora with _her_ that season--she had long ago promised Mrs. Carroll to give Lora a season in the city--but the girl was so wild over the idea of travel that Xenie had taken her with her for company, acting on the advice of Doctor Shirley, who declared that change of scene and cheerful company were actually essential to the preservation of the young invalid's life.
city
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _She_ had wanted Lora with _her_ that season--she had long ago promised Mrs. Carroll to give Lora a season in the city--but the girl was so wild over the idea of travel that Xenie had taken her with her for company, acting on the advice of Doctor Shirley, who declared that change of scene and cheerful company were actually essential to the preservation of the young invalid's life.
company
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _She_ had wanted Lora with _her_ that season--she had long ago promised Mrs. Carroll to give Lora a season in the city--but the girl was so wild over the idea of travel that Xenie had taken her with her for company, acting on the advice of Doctor Shirley, who declared that change of scene and cheerful company were actually essential to the preservation of the young invalid's life.
confirmed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The old doctor, when people interrogated him, confirmed Mrs. Egerton's assertion.
connection
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was quite a nine days' wonder at first, and in connection with its discussion a vast deal of speculation was indulged in regarding the possible future of Mr. Howard Templeton, the fair and gilded youth whose heritage might soon be wrested from him, leaving him to battle single-handed with the world.
days
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was quite a nine days' wonder at first, and in connection with its discussion a vast deal of speculation was indulged in regarding the possible future of Mr. Howard Templeton, the fair and gilded youth whose heritage might soon be wrested from him, leaving him to battle single-handed with the world.
deal
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was quite a nine days' wonder at first, and in connection with its discussion a vast deal of speculation was indulged in regarding the possible future of Mr. Howard Templeton, the fair and gilded youth whose heritage might soon be wrested from him, leaving him to battle single-handed with the world.
declared
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _She_ had wanted Lora with _her_ that season--she had long ago promised Mrs. Carroll to give Lora a season in the city--but the girl was so wild over the idea of travel that Xenie had taken her with her for company, acting on the advice of Doctor Shirley, who declared that change of scene and cheerful company were actually essential to the preservation of the young invalid's life.
discussion
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was quite a nine days' wonder at first, and in connection with its discussion a vast deal of speculation was indulged in regarding the possible future of Mr. Howard Templeton, the fair and gilded youth whose heritage might soon be wrested from him, leaving him to battle single-handed with the world.
DoctornounUS /doctor/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Thanks to the gossiping tongue of old Doctor Shirley, the interesting news regarding Mrs. St. John speedily became a widespread and accepted fact in society.
Egerton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before people had stopped wondering over it, Mrs. Egerton added her quota to the excitement by the information that her niece, Mrs. St. John, had gone abroad, taking her mother and sister with her.
Egerton's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The old doctor, when people interrogated him, confirmed Mrs. Egerton's assertion.
essential
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _She_ had wanted Lora with _her_ that season--she had long ago promised Mrs. Carroll to give Lora a season in the city--but the girl was so wild over the idea of travel that Xenie had taken her with her for company, acting on the advice of Doctor Shirley, who declared that change of scene and cheerful company were actually essential to the preservation of the young invalid's life.
excitement
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before people had stopped wondering over it, Mrs. Egerton added her quota to the excitement by the information that her niece, Mrs. St. John, had gone abroad, taking her mother and sister with her.
fact
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thanks to the gossiping tongue of old Doctor Shirley, the interesting news regarding Mrs. St. John speedily became a widespread and accepted fact in society.
fairnounUS /fair/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was quite a nine days' wonder at first, and in connection with its discussion a vast deal of speculation was indulged in regarding the possible future of Mr. Howard Templeton, the fair and gilded youth whose heritage might soon be wrested from him, leaving him to battle single-handed with the world.
firstnounUS /first/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was quite a nine days' wonder at first, and in connection with its discussion a vast deal of speculation was indulged in regarding the possible future of Mr. Howard Templeton, the fair and gilded youth whose heritage might soon be wrested from him, leaving him to battle single-handed with the world.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _She_ had wanted Lora with _her_ that season--she had long ago promised Mrs. Carroll to give Lora a season in the city--but the girl was so wild over the idea of travel that Xenie had taken her with her for company, acting on the advice of Doctor Shirley, who declared that change of scene and cheerful company were actually essential to the preservation of the young invalid's life.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was quite a nine days' wonder at first, and in connection with its discussion a vast deal of speculation was indulged in regarding the possible future of Mr. Howard Templeton, the fair and gilded youth whose heritage might soon be wrested from him, leaving him to battle single-handed with the world.
future
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was quite a nine days' wonder at first, and in connection with its discussion a vast deal of speculation was indulged in regarding the possible future of Mr. Howard Templeton, the fair and gilded youth whose heritage might soon be wrested from him, leaving him to battle single-handed with the world.
gilded
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was quite a nine days' wonder at first, and in connection with its discussion a vast deal of speculation was indulged in regarding the possible future of Mr. Howard Templeton, the fair and gilded youth whose heritage might soon be wrested from him, leaving him to battle single-handed with the world.
girl
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _She_ had wanted Lora with _her_ that season--she had long ago promised Mrs. Carroll to give Lora a season in the city--but the girl was so wild over the idea of travel that Xenie had taken her with her for company, acting on the advice of Doctor Shirley, who declared that change of scene and cheerful company were actually essential to the preservation of the young invalid's life.
give
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _She_ had wanted Lora with _her_ that season--she had long ago promised Mrs. Carroll to give Lora a season in the city--but the girl was so wild over the idea of travel that Xenie had taken her with her for company, acting on the advice of Doctor Shirley, who declared that change of scene and cheerful company were actually essential to the preservation of the young invalid's life.
gone
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before people had stopped wondering over it, Mrs. Egerton added her quota to the excitement by the information that her niece, Mrs. St. John, had gone abroad, taking her mother and sister with her.
gossiping
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thanks to the gossiping tongue of old Doctor Shirley, the interesting news regarding Mrs. St. John speedily became a widespread and accepted fact in society.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Before people had stopped wondering over it, Mrs. Egerton added her quota to the excitement by the information that her niece, Mrs. St. John, had gone abroad, taking her mother and sister with her.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Before people had stopped wondering over it, Mrs. Egerton added her quota to the excitement by the information that her niece, Mrs. St. John, had gone abroad, taking her mother and sister with her.
heritage
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was quite a nine days' wonder at first, and in connection with its discussion a vast deal of speculation was indulged in regarding the possible future of Mr. Howard Templeton, the fair and gilded youth whose heritage might soon be wrested from him, leaving him to battle single-handed with the world.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was quite a nine days' wonder at first, and in connection with its discussion a vast deal of speculation was indulged in regarding the possible future of Mr. Howard Templeton, the fair and gilded youth whose heritage might soon be wrested from him, leaving him to battle single-handed with the world.
Howard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was quite a nine days' wonder at first, and in connection with its discussion a vast deal of speculation was indulged in regarding the possible future of Mr. Howard Templeton, the fair and gilded youth whose heritage might soon be wrested from him, leaving him to battle single-handed with the world.
idea
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _She_ had wanted Lora with _her_ that season--she had long ago promised Mrs. Carroll to give Lora a season in the city--but the girl was so wild over the idea of travel that Xenie had taken her with her for company, acting on the advice of Doctor Shirley, who declared that change of scene and cheerful company were actually essential to the preservation of the young invalid's life.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thanks to the gossiping tongue of old Doctor Shirley, the interesting news regarding Mrs. St. John speedily became a widespread and accepted fact in society.
indulged
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was quite a nine days' wonder at first, and in connection with its discussion a vast deal of speculation was indulged in regarding the possible future of Mr. Howard Templeton, the fair and gilded youth whose heritage might soon be wrested from him, leaving him to battle single-handed with the world.
information
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before people had stopped wondering over it, Mrs. Egerton added her quota to the excitement by the information that her niece, Mrs. St. John, had gone abroad, taking her mother and sister with her.
interesting
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thanks to the gossiping tongue of old Doctor Shirley, the interesting news regarding Mrs. St. John speedily became a widespread and accepted fact in society.
interrogated
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The old doctor, when people interrogated him, confirmed Mrs. Egerton's assertion.
invalid's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _She_ had wanted Lora with _her_ that season--she had long ago promised Mrs. Carroll to give Lora a season in the city--but the girl was so wild over the idea of travel that Xenie had taken her with her for company, acting on the advice of Doctor Shirley, who declared that change of scene and cheerful company were actually essential to the preservation of the young invalid's life.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was quite a nine days' wonder at first, and in connection with its discussion a vast deal of speculation was indulged in regarding the possible future of Mr. Howard Templeton, the fair and gilded youth whose heritage might soon be wrested from him, leaving him to battle single-handed with the world.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was quite a nine days' wonder at first, and in connection with its discussion a vast deal of speculation was indulged in regarding the possible future of Mr. Howard Templeton, the fair and gilded youth whose heritage might soon be wrested from him, leaving him to battle single-handed with the world.
John
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thanks to the gossiping tongue of old Doctor Shirley, the interesting news regarding Mrs. St. John speedily became a widespread and accepted fact in society.
leaving
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was quite a nine days' wonder at first, and in connection with its discussion a vast deal of speculation was indulged in regarding the possible future of Mr. Howard Templeton, the fair and gilded youth whose heritage might soon be wrested from him, leaving him to battle single-handed with the world.
lifenounUS /life/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading _She_ had wanted Lora with _her_ that season--she had long ago promised Mrs. Carroll to give Lora a season in the city--but the girl was so wild over the idea of travel that Xenie had taken her with her for company, acting on the advice of Doctor Shirley, who declared that change of scene and cheerful company were actually essential to the preservation of the young invalid's life.
longnounUS /long/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading _She_ had wanted Lora with _her_ that season--she had long ago promised Mrs. Carroll to give Lora a season in the city--but the girl was so wild over the idea of travel that Xenie had taken her with her for company, acting on the advice of Doctor Shirley, who declared that change of scene and cheerful company were actually essential to the preservation of the young invalid's life.
Lora
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _She_ had wanted Lora with _her_ that season--she had long ago promised Mrs. Carroll to give Lora a season in the city--but the girl was so wild over the idea of travel that Xenie had taken her with her for company, acting on the advice of Doctor Shirley, who declared that change of scene and cheerful company were actually essential to the preservation of the young invalid's life.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was quite a nine days' wonder at first, and in connection with its discussion a vast deal of speculation was indulged in regarding the possible future of Mr. Howard Templeton, the fair and gilded youth whose heritage might soon be wrested from him, leaving him to battle single-handed with the world.
mother
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before people had stopped wondering over it, Mrs. Egerton added her quota to the excitement by the information that her niece, Mrs. St. John, had gone abroad, taking her mother and sister with her.
Mr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was quite a nine days' wonder at first, and in connection with its discussion a vast deal of speculation was indulged in regarding the possible future of Mr. Howard Templeton, the fair and gilded youth whose heritage might soon be wrested from him, leaving him to battle single-handed with the world.
Mrs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thanks to the gossiping tongue of old Doctor Shirley, the interesting news regarding Mrs. St. John speedily became a widespread and accepted fact in society.
news
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thanks to the gossiping tongue of old Doctor Shirley, the interesting news regarding Mrs. St. John speedily became a widespread and accepted fact in society.
niece
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before people had stopped wondering over it, Mrs. Egerton added her quota to the excitement by the information that her niece, Mrs. St. John, had gone abroad, taking her mother and sister with her.
nine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was quite a nine days' wonder at first, and in connection with its discussion a vast deal of speculation was indulged in regarding the possible future of Mr. Howard Templeton, the fair and gilded youth whose heritage might soon be wrested from him, leaving him to battle single-handed with the world.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thanks to the gossiping tongue of old Doctor Shirley, the interesting news regarding Mrs. St. John speedily became a widespread and accepted fact in society.
old
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thanks to the gossiping tongue of old Doctor Shirley, the interesting news regarding Mrs. St. John speedily became a widespread and accepted fact in society.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _She_ had wanted Lora with _her_ that season--she had long ago promised Mrs. Carroll to give Lora a season in the city--but the girl was so wild over the idea of travel that Xenie had taken her with her for company, acting on the advice of Doctor Shirley, who declared that change of scene and cheerful company were actually essential to the preservation of the young invalid's life.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Before people had stopped wondering over it, Mrs. Egerton added her quota to the excitement by the information that her niece, Mrs. St. John, had gone abroad, taking her mother and sister with her.
people
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before people had stopped wondering over it, Mrs. Egerton added her quota to the excitement by the information that her niece, Mrs. St. John, had gone abroad, taking her mother and sister with her.
possible
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was quite a nine days' wonder at first, and in connection with its discussion a vast deal of speculation was indulged in regarding the possible future of Mr. Howard Templeton, the fair and gilded youth whose heritage might soon be wrested from him, leaving him to battle single-handed with the world.
preservation
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _She_ had wanted Lora with _her_ that season--she had long ago promised Mrs. Carroll to give Lora a season in the city--but the girl was so wild over the idea of travel that Xenie had taken her with her for company, acting on the advice of Doctor Shirley, who declared that change of scene and cheerful company were actually essential to the preservation of the young invalid's life.
promised
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _She_ had wanted Lora with _her_ that season--she had long ago promised Mrs. Carroll to give Lora a season in the city--but the girl was so wild over the idea of travel that Xenie had taken her with her for company, acting on the advice of Doctor Shirley, who declared that change of scene and cheerful company were actually essential to the preservation of the young invalid's life.
quitenounUS /quite/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was quite a nine days' wonder at first, and in connection with its discussion a vast deal of speculation was indulged in regarding the possible future of Mr. Howard Templeton, the fair and gilded youth whose heritage might soon be wrested from him, leaving him to battle single-handed with the world.
quota
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before people had stopped wondering over it, Mrs. Egerton added her quota to the excitement by the information that her niece, Mrs. St. John, had gone abroad, taking her mother and sister with her.
regarding
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thanks to the gossiping tongue of old Doctor Shirley, the interesting news regarding Mrs. St. John speedily became a widespread and accepted fact in society.
scene
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _She_ had wanted Lora with _her_ that season--she had long ago promised Mrs. Carroll to give Lora a season in the city--but the girl was so wild over the idea of travel that Xenie had taken her with her for company, acting on the advice of Doctor Shirley, who declared that change of scene and cheerful company were actually essential to the preservation of the young invalid's life.
season
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _She_ had wanted Lora with _her_ that season--she had long ago promised Mrs. Carroll to give Lora a season in the city--but the girl was so wild over the idea of travel that Xenie had taken her with her for company, acting on the advice of Doctor Shirley, who declared that change of scene and cheerful company were actually essential to the preservation of the young invalid's life.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _She_ had wanted Lora with _her_ that season--she had long ago promised Mrs. Carroll to give Lora a season in the city--but the girl was so wild over the idea of travel that Xenie had taken her with her for company, acting on the advice of Doctor Shirley, who declared that change of scene and cheerful company were actually essential to the preservation of the young invalid's life.
Shirley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thanks to the gossiping tongue of old Doctor Shirley, the interesting news regarding Mrs. St. John speedily became a widespread and accepted fact in society.
single-handed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was quite a nine days' wonder at first, and in connection with its discussion a vast deal of speculation was indulged in regarding the possible future of Mr. Howard Templeton, the fair and gilded youth whose heritage might soon be wrested from him, leaving him to battle single-handed with the world.
sister
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before people had stopped wondering over it, Mrs. Egerton added her quota to the excitement by the information that her niece, Mrs. St. John, had gone abroad, taking her mother and sister with her.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _She_ had wanted Lora with _her_ that season--she had long ago promised Mrs. Carroll to give Lora a season in the city--but the girl was so wild over the idea of travel that Xenie had taken her with her for company, acting on the advice of Doctor Shirley, who declared that change of scene and cheerful company were actually essential to the preservation of the young invalid's life.
society
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thanks to the gossiping tongue of old Doctor Shirley, the interesting news regarding Mrs. St. John speedily became a widespread and accepted fact in society.
soon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was quite a nine days' wonder at first, and in connection with its discussion a vast deal of speculation was indulged in regarding the possible future of Mr. Howard Templeton, the fair and gilded youth whose heritage might soon be wrested from him, leaving him to battle single-handed with the world.
speculation
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was quite a nine days' wonder at first, and in connection with its discussion a vast deal of speculation was indulged in regarding the possible future of Mr. Howard Templeton, the fair and gilded youth whose heritage might soon be wrested from him, leaving him to battle single-handed with the world.
speedily
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thanks to the gossiping tongue of old Doctor Shirley, the interesting news regarding Mrs. St. John speedily became a widespread and accepted fact in society.
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thanks to the gossiping tongue of old Doctor Shirley, the interesting news regarding Mrs. St. John speedily became a widespread and accepted fact in society.
stoppednounUS /stopped/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Before people had stopped wondering over it, Mrs. Egerton added her quota to the excitement by the information that her niece, Mrs. St. John, had gone abroad, taking her mother and sister with her.
taken
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _She_ had wanted Lora with _her_ that season--she had long ago promised Mrs. Carroll to give Lora a season in the city--but the girl was so wild over the idea of travel that Xenie had taken her with her for company, acting on the advice of Doctor Shirley, who declared that change of scene and cheerful company were actually essential to the preservation of the young invalid's life.
taking
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before people had stopped wondering over it, Mrs. Egerton added her quota to the excitement by the information that her niece, Mrs. St. John, had gone abroad, taking her mother and sister with her.
Templeton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was quite a nine days' wonder at first, and in connection with its discussion a vast deal of speculation was indulged in regarding the possible future of Mr. Howard Templeton, the fair and gilded youth whose heritage might soon be wrested from him, leaving him to battle single-handed with the world.
Thanks
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thanks to the gossiping tongue of old Doctor Shirley, the interesting news regarding Mrs. St. John speedily became a widespread and accepted fact in society.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Before people had stopped wondering over it, Mrs. Egerton added her quota to the excitement by the information that her niece, Mrs. St. John, had gone abroad, taking her mother and sister with her.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Thanks to the gossiping tongue of old Doctor Shirley, the interesting news regarding Mrs. St. John speedily became a widespread and accepted fact in society.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thanks to the gossiping tongue of old Doctor Shirley, the interesting news regarding Mrs. St. John speedily became a widespread and accepted fact in society.
tonguenounUS /tongue/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Thanks to the gossiping tongue of old Doctor Shirley, the interesting news regarding Mrs. St. John speedily became a widespread and accepted fact in society.
travel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _She_ had wanted Lora with _her_ that season--she had long ago promised Mrs. Carroll to give Lora a season in the city--but the girl was so wild over the idea of travel that Xenie had taken her with her for company, acting on the advice of Doctor Shirley, who declared that change of scene and cheerful company were actually essential to the preservation of the young invalid's life.
vast
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was quite a nine days' wonder at first, and in connection with its discussion a vast deal of speculation was indulged in regarding the possible future of Mr. Howard Templeton, the fair and gilded youth whose heritage might soon be wrested from him, leaving him to battle single-handed with the world.
wanted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _She_ had wanted Lora with _her_ that season--she had long ago promised Mrs. Carroll to give Lora a season in the city--but the girl was so wild over the idea of travel that Xenie had taken her with her for company, acting on the advice of Doctor Shirley, who declared that change of scene and cheerful company were actually essential to the preservation of the young invalid's life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was quite a nine days' wonder at first, and in connection with its discussion a vast deal of speculation was indulged in regarding the possible future of Mr. Howard Templeton, the fair and gilded youth whose heritage might soon be wrested from him, leaving him to battle single-handed with the world.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _She_ had wanted Lora with _her_ that season--she had long ago promised Mrs. Carroll to give Lora a season in the city--but the girl was so wild over the idea of travel that Xenie had taken her with her for company, acting on the advice of Doctor Shirley, who declared that change of scene and cheerful company were actually essential to the preservation of the young invalid's life.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The old doctor, when people interrogated him, confirmed Mrs. Egerton's assertion.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading _She_ had wanted Lora with _her_ that season--she had long ago promised Mrs. Carroll to give Lora a season in the city--but the girl was so wild over the idea of travel that Xenie had taken her with her for company, acting on the advice of Doctor Shirley, who declared that change of scene and cheerful company were actually essential to the preservation of the young invalid's life.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading It was quite a nine days' wonder at first, and in connection with its discussion a vast deal of speculation was indulged in regarding the possible future of Mr. Howard Templeton, the fair and gilded youth whose heritage might soon be wrested from him, leaving him to battle single-handed with the world.
widespread
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thanks to the gossiping tongue of old Doctor Shirley, the interesting news regarding Mrs. St. John speedily became a widespread and accepted fact in society.
wild
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _She_ had wanted Lora with _her_ that season--she had long ago promised Mrs. Carroll to give Lora a season in the city--but the girl was so wild over the idea of travel that Xenie had taken her with her for company, acting on the advice of Doctor Shirley, who declared that change of scene and cheerful company were actually essential to the preservation of the young invalid's life.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was quite a nine days' wonder at first, and in connection with its discussion a vast deal of speculation was indulged in regarding the possible future of Mr. Howard Templeton, the fair and gilded youth whose heritage might soon be wrested from him, leaving him to battle single-handed with the world.
wonder
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was quite a nine days' wonder at first, and in connection with its discussion a vast deal of speculation was indulged in regarding the possible future of Mr. Howard Templeton, the fair and gilded youth whose heritage might soon be wrested from him, leaving him to battle single-handed with the world.
wondering
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before people had stopped wondering over it, Mrs. Egerton added her quota to the excitement by the information that her niece, Mrs. St. John, had gone abroad, taking her mother and sister with her.
world
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was quite a nine days' wonder at first, and in connection with its discussion a vast deal of speculation was indulged in regarding the possible future of Mr. Howard Templeton, the fair and gilded youth whose heritage might soon be wrested from him, leaving him to battle single-handed with the world.
wrested
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was quite a nine days' wonder at first, and in connection with its discussion a vast deal of speculation was indulged in regarding the possible future of Mr. Howard Templeton, the fair and gilded youth whose heritage might soon be wrested from him, leaving him to battle single-handed with the world.
Xenie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _She_ had wanted Lora with _her_ that season--she had long ago promised Mrs. Carroll to give Lora a season in the city--but the girl was so wild over the idea of travel that Xenie had taken her with her for company, acting on the advice of Doctor Shirley, who declared that change of scene and cheerful company were actually essential to the preservation of the young invalid's life.
young
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _She_ had wanted Lora with _her_ that season--she had long ago promised Mrs. Carroll to give Lora a season in the city--but the girl was so wild over the idea of travel that Xenie had taken her with her for company, acting on the advice of Doctor Shirley, who declared that change of scene and cheerful company were actually essential to the preservation of the young invalid's life.
youth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was quite a nine days' wonder at first, and in connection with its discussion a vast deal of speculation was indulged in regarding the possible future of Mr. Howard Templeton, the fair and gilded youth whose heritage might soon be wrested from him, leaving him to battle single-handed with the world.
