Every word is available to listen to. Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading We have seen how Mr. Traffick was finally turned out of his father-in-law's house;--or, rather, not quite finally when we last saw him, as he continued to sleep at Queen's Gate for two or three nights after that, until he had found shelter for his head.
all
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But his wife remained, awaiting the great occurrence with all the paternal comforts around her, Mr. Traffick having been quite right in surmising that the father would not expose his daughter in her delicate condition to the inclemencies of the weather.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This he did without encountering Sir Thomas, Sir Thomas pretending the while to believe that he was gone; and then in very truth his last pair of boots was removed.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading But his wife remained, awaiting the great occurrence with all the paternal comforts around her, Mr. Traffick having been quite right in surmising that the father would not expose his daughter in her delicate condition to the inclemencies of the weather.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We have seen how Mr. Traffick was finally turned out of his father-in-law's house;--or, rather, not quite finally when we last saw him, as he continued to sleep at Queen's Gate for two or three nights after that, until he had found shelter for his head.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We have seen how Mr. Traffick was finally turned out of his father-in-law's house;--or, rather, not quite finally when we last saw him, as he continued to sleep at Queen's Gate for two or three nights after that, until he had found shelter for his head.
attention
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But this no more than natural attention on the part of the father and grandfather to the needs of his own daughter and grandchild did not in the least mitigate in the bosom of the Member of Parliament the wrath which he felt at his own expulsion.
awaiting
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But his wife remained, awaiting the great occurrence with all the paternal comforts around her, Mr. Traffick having been quite right in surmising that the father would not expose his daughter in her delicate condition to the inclemencies of the weather.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But his wife remained, awaiting the great occurrence with all the paternal comforts around her, Mr. Traffick having been quite right in surmising that the father would not expose his daughter in her delicate condition to the inclemencies of the weather.
believenounUS /ˈbelieve/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading This he did without encountering Sir Thomas, Sir Thomas pretending the while to believe that he was gone; and then in very truth his last pair of boots was removed.
boots
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This he did without encountering Sir Thomas, Sir Thomas pretending the while to believe that he was gone; and then in very truth his last pair of boots was removed.
bosom
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But this no more than natural attention on the part of the father and grandfather to the needs of his own daughter and grandchild did not in the least mitigate in the bosom of the Member of Parliament the wrath which he felt at his own expulsion.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But his wife remained, awaiting the great occurrence with all the paternal comforts around her, Mr. Traffick having been quite right in surmising that the father would not expose his daughter in her delicate condition to the inclemencies of the weather.
comforts
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But his wife remained, awaiting the great occurrence with all the paternal comforts around her, Mr. Traffick having been quite right in surmising that the father would not expose his daughter in her delicate condition to the inclemencies of the weather.
condition
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But his wife remained, awaiting the great occurrence with all the paternal comforts around her, Mr. Traffick having been quite right in surmising that the father would not expose his daughter in her delicate condition to the inclemencies of the weather.
continuednounUS /ˈcontinued/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading We have seen how Mr. Traffick was finally turned out of his father-in-law's house;--or, rather, not quite finally when we last saw him, as he continued to sleep at Queen's Gate for two or three nights after that, until he had found shelter for his head.
daughter
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But his wife remained, awaiting the great occurrence with all the paternal comforts around her, Mr. Traffick having been quite right in surmising that the father would not expose his daughter in her delicate condition to the inclemencies of the weather.
delicate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But his wife remained, awaiting the great occurrence with all the paternal comforts around her, Mr. Traffick having been quite right in surmising that the father would not expose his daughter in her delicate condition to the inclemencies of the weather.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading This he did without encountering Sir Thomas, Sir Thomas pretending the while to believe that he was gone; and then in very truth his last pair of boots was removed.
encountering
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This he did without encountering Sir Thomas, Sir Thomas pretending the while to believe that he was gone; and then in very truth his last pair of boots was removed.
expose
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But his wife remained, awaiting the great occurrence with all the paternal comforts around her, Mr. Traffick having been quite right in surmising that the father would not expose his daughter in her delicate condition to the inclemencies of the weather.
expulsion
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But this no more than natural attention on the part of the father and grandfather to the needs of his own daughter and grandchild did not in the least mitigate in the bosom of the Member of Parliament the wrath which he felt at his own expulsion.
father
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But his wife remained, awaiting the great occurrence with all the paternal comforts around her, Mr. Traffick having been quite right in surmising that the father would not expose his daughter in her delicate condition to the inclemencies of the weather.
father-in-law's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We have seen how Mr. Traffick was finally turned out of his father-in-law's house;--or, rather, not quite finally when we last saw him, as he continued to sleep at Queen's Gate for two or three nights after that, until he had found shelter for his head.
felt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But this no more than natural attention on the part of the father and grandfather to the needs of his own daughter and grandchild did not in the least mitigate in the bosom of the Member of Parliament the wrath which he felt at his own expulsion.
finally
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We have seen how Mr. Traffick was finally turned out of his father-in-law's house;--or, rather, not quite finally when we last saw him, as he continued to sleep at Queen's Gate for two or three nights after that, until he had found shelter for his head.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We have seen how Mr. Traffick was finally turned out of his father-in-law's house;--or, rather, not quite finally when we last saw him, as he continued to sleep at Queen's Gate for two or three nights after that, until he had found shelter for his head.
foundnounUS /found/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading We have seen how Mr. Traffick was finally turned out of his father-in-law's house;--or, rather, not quite finally when we last saw him, as he continued to sleep at Queen's Gate for two or three nights after that, until he had found shelter for his head.
Gate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We have seen how Mr. Traffick was finally turned out of his father-in-law's house;--or, rather, not quite finally when we last saw him, as he continued to sleep at Queen's Gate for two or three nights after that, until he had found shelter for his head.
gone
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This he did without encountering Sir Thomas, Sir Thomas pretending the while to believe that he was gone; and then in very truth his last pair of boots was removed.
grandchild
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But this no more than natural attention on the part of the father and grandfather to the needs of his own daughter and grandchild did not in the least mitigate in the bosom of the Member of Parliament the wrath which he felt at his own expulsion.
grandfather
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But this no more than natural attention on the part of the father and grandfather to the needs of his own daughter and grandchild did not in the least mitigate in the bosom of the Member of Parliament the wrath which he felt at his own expulsion.
greatnounUS /great/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading But his wife remained, awaiting the great occurrence with all the paternal comforts around her, Mr. Traffick having been quite right in surmising that the father would not expose his daughter in her delicate condition to the inclemencies of the weather.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We have seen how Mr. Traffick was finally turned out of his father-in-law's house;--or, rather, not quite finally when we last saw him, as he continued to sleep at Queen's Gate for two or three nights after that, until he had found shelter for his head.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We have seen how Mr. Traffick was finally turned out of his father-in-law's house;--or, rather, not quite finally when we last saw him, as he continued to sleep at Queen's Gate for two or three nights after that, until he had found shelter for his head.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading But his wife remained, awaiting the great occurrence with all the paternal comforts around her, Mr. Traffick having been quite right in surmising that the father would not expose his daughter in her delicate condition to the inclemencies of the weather.
HEpronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HOW VERY MUCH HE LOVED HER.
head
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We have seen how Mr. Traffick was finally turned out of his father-in-law's house;--or, rather, not quite finally when we last saw him, as he continued to sleep at Queen's Gate for two or three nights after that, until he had found shelter for his head.
HERdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading HOW VERY MUCH HE LOVED HER.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We have seen how Mr. Traffick was finally turned out of his father-in-law's house;--or, rather, not quite finally when we last saw him, as he continued to sleep at Queen's Gate for two or three nights after that, until he had found shelter for his head.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading We have seen how Mr. Traffick was finally turned out of his father-in-law's house;--or, rather, not quite finally when we last saw him, as he continued to sleep at Queen's Gate for two or three nights after that, until he had found shelter for his head.
house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We have seen how Mr. Traffick was finally turned out of his father-in-law's house;--or, rather, not quite finally when we last saw him, as he continued to sleep at Queen's Gate for two or three nights after that, until he had found shelter for his head.
HOW
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW VERY MUCH HE LOVED HER.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This he did without encountering Sir Thomas, Sir Thomas pretending the while to believe that he was gone; and then in very truth his last pair of boots was removed.
inclemencies
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But his wife remained, awaiting the great occurrence with all the paternal comforts around her, Mr. Traffick having been quite right in surmising that the father would not expose his daughter in her delicate condition to the inclemencies of the weather.
lastnounUS /last/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading We have seen how Mr. Traffick was finally turned out of his father-in-law's house;--or, rather, not quite finally when we last saw him, as he continued to sleep at Queen's Gate for two or three nights after that, until he had found shelter for his head.
leastnounUS /least/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading But this no more than natural attention on the part of the father and grandfather to the needs of his own daughter and grandchild did not in the least mitigate in the bosom of the Member of Parliament the wrath which he felt at his own expulsion.
LOVED
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW VERY MUCH HE LOVED HER.
Member
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But this no more than natural attention on the part of the father and grandfather to the needs of his own daughter and grandchild did not in the least mitigate in the bosom of the Member of Parliament the wrath which he felt at his own expulsion.
mitigate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But this no more than natural attention on the part of the father and grandfather to the needs of his own daughter and grandchild did not in the least mitigate in the bosom of the Member of Parliament the wrath which he felt at his own expulsion.
more
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But this no more than natural attention on the part of the father and grandfather to the needs of his own daughter and grandchild did not in the least mitigate in the bosom of the Member of Parliament the wrath which he felt at his own expulsion.
Mr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We have seen how Mr. Traffick was finally turned out of his father-in-law's house;--or, rather, not quite finally when we last saw him, as he continued to sleep at Queen's Gate for two or three nights after that, until he had found shelter for his head.
MUCH
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW VERY MUCH HE LOVED HER.
natural
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But this no more than natural attention on the part of the father and grandfather to the needs of his own daughter and grandchild did not in the least mitigate in the bosom of the Member of Parliament the wrath which he felt at his own expulsion.
needs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But this no more than natural attention on the part of the father and grandfather to the needs of his own daughter and grandchild did not in the least mitigate in the bosom of the Member of Parliament the wrath which he felt at his own expulsion.
nightsnounUS /naɪts/
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading We have seen how Mr. Traffick was finally turned out of his father-in-law's house;--or, rather, not quite finally when we last saw him, as he continued to sleep at Queen's Gate for two or three nights after that, until he had found shelter for his head.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading But this no more than natural attention on the part of the father and grandfather to the needs of his own daughter and grandchild did not in the least mitigate in the bosom of the Member of Parliament the wrath which he felt at his own expulsion.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We have seen how Mr. Traffick was finally turned out of his father-in-law's house;--or, rather, not quite finally when we last saw him, as he continued to sleep at Queen's Gate for two or three nights after that, until he had found shelter for his head.
occurrence
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But his wife remained, awaiting the great occurrence with all the paternal comforts around her, Mr. Traffick having been quite right in surmising that the father would not expose his daughter in her delicate condition to the inclemencies of the weather.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We have seen how Mr. Traffick was finally turned out of his father-in-law's house;--or, rather, not quite finally when we last saw him, as he continued to sleep at Queen's Gate for two or three nights after that, until he had found shelter for his head.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But this no more than natural attention on the part of the father and grandfather to the needs of his own daughter and grandchild did not in the least mitigate in the bosom of the Member of Parliament the wrath which he felt at his own expulsion.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading We have seen how Mr. Traffick was finally turned out of his father-in-law's house;--or, rather, not quite finally when we last saw him, as he continued to sleep at Queen's Gate for two or three nights after that, until he had found shelter for his head.
out
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We have seen how Mr. Traffick was finally turned out of his father-in-law's house;--or, rather, not quite finally when we last saw him, as he continued to sleep at Queen's Gate for two or three nights after that, until he had found shelter for his head.
own
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But this no more than natural attention on the part of the father and grandfather to the needs of his own daughter and grandchild did not in the least mitigate in the bosom of the Member of Parliament the wrath which he felt at his own expulsion.
pair
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This he did without encountering Sir Thomas, Sir Thomas pretending the while to believe that he was gone; and then in very truth his last pair of boots was removed.
Parliament
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But this no more than natural attention on the part of the father and grandfather to the needs of his own daughter and grandchild did not in the least mitigate in the bosom of the Member of Parliament the wrath which he felt at his own expulsion.
partnounUS /part/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading But this no more than natural attention on the part of the father and grandfather to the needs of his own daughter and grandchild did not in the least mitigate in the bosom of the Member of Parliament the wrath which he felt at his own expulsion.
paternal
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But his wife remained, awaiting the great occurrence with all the paternal comforts around her, Mr. Traffick having been quite right in surmising that the father would not expose his daughter in her delicate condition to the inclemencies of the weather.
pretending
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This he did without encountering Sir Thomas, Sir Thomas pretending the while to believe that he was gone; and then in very truth his last pair of boots was removed.
Queen's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We have seen how Mr. Traffick was finally turned out of his father-in-law's house;--or, rather, not quite finally when we last saw him, as he continued to sleep at Queen's Gate for two or three nights after that, until he had found shelter for his head.
quitenounUS /quite/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading We have seen how Mr. Traffick was finally turned out of his father-in-law's house;--or, rather, not quite finally when we last saw him, as he continued to sleep at Queen's Gate for two or three nights after that, until he had found shelter for his head.
rather
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We have seen how Mr. Traffick was finally turned out of his father-in-law's house;--or, rather, not quite finally when we last saw him, as he continued to sleep at Queen's Gate for two or three nights after that, until he had found shelter for his head.
remainednounUS /ˈremained/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading But his wife remained, awaiting the great occurrence with all the paternal comforts around her, Mr. Traffick having been quite right in surmising that the father would not expose his daughter in her delicate condition to the inclemencies of the weather.
removed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This he did without encountering Sir Thomas, Sir Thomas pretending the while to believe that he was gone; and then in very truth his last pair of boots was removed.
rightnounUS /right/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading But his wife remained, awaiting the great occurrence with all the paternal comforts around her, Mr. Traffick having been quite right in surmising that the father would not expose his daughter in her delicate condition to the inclemencies of the weather.
saw
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We have seen how Mr. Traffick was finally turned out of his father-in-law's house;--or, rather, not quite finally when we last saw him, as he continued to sleep at Queen's Gate for two or three nights after that, until he had found shelter for his head.
seen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We have seen how Mr. Traffick was finally turned out of his father-in-law's house;--or, rather, not quite finally when we last saw him, as he continued to sleep at Queen's Gate for two or three nights after that, until he had found shelter for his head.
shelter
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We have seen how Mr. Traffick was finally turned out of his father-in-law's house;--or, rather, not quite finally when we last saw him, as he continued to sleep at Queen's Gate for two or three nights after that, until he had found shelter for his head.
Sir
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This he did without encountering Sir Thomas, Sir Thomas pretending the while to believe that he was gone; and then in very truth his last pair of boots was removed.
sleep
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We have seen how Mr. Traffick was finally turned out of his father-in-law's house;--or, rather, not quite finally when we last saw him, as he continued to sleep at Queen's Gate for two or three nights after that, until he had found shelter for his head.
surmising
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But his wife remained, awaiting the great occurrence with all the paternal comforts around her, Mr. Traffick having been quite right in surmising that the father would not expose his daughter in her delicate condition to the inclemencies of the weather.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But this no more than natural attention on the part of the father and grandfather to the needs of his own daughter and grandchild did not in the least mitigate in the bosom of the Member of Parliament the wrath which he felt at his own expulsion.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We have seen how Mr. Traffick was finally turned out of his father-in-law's house;--or, rather, not quite finally when we last saw him, as he continued to sleep at Queen's Gate for two or three nights after that, until he had found shelter for his head.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This he did without encountering Sir Thomas, Sir Thomas pretending the while to believe that he was gone; and then in very truth his last pair of boots was removed.
then
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This he did without encountering Sir Thomas, Sir Thomas pretending the while to believe that he was gone; and then in very truth his last pair of boots was removed.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This he did without encountering Sir Thomas, Sir Thomas pretending the while to believe that he was gone; and then in very truth his last pair of boots was removed.
Thomas
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This he did without encountering Sir Thomas, Sir Thomas pretending the while to believe that he was gone; and then in very truth his last pair of boots was removed.
three
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We have seen how Mr. Traffick was finally turned out of his father-in-law's house;--or, rather, not quite finally when we last saw him, as he continued to sleep at Queen's Gate for two or three nights after that, until he had found shelter for his head.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We have seen how Mr. Traffick was finally turned out of his father-in-law's house;--or, rather, not quite finally when we last saw him, as he continued to sleep at Queen's Gate for two or three nights after that, until he had found shelter for his head.
Traffick
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We have seen how Mr. Traffick was finally turned out of his father-in-law's house;--or, rather, not quite finally when we last saw him, as he continued to sleep at Queen's Gate for two or three nights after that, until he had found shelter for his head.
truth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This he did without encountering Sir Thomas, Sir Thomas pretending the while to believe that he was gone; and then in very truth his last pair of boots was removed.
turned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We have seen how Mr. Traffick was finally turned out of his father-in-law's house;--or, rather, not quite finally when we last saw him, as he continued to sleep at Queen's Gate for two or three nights after that, until he had found shelter for his head.
two
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We have seen how Mr. Traffick was finally turned out of his father-in-law's house;--or, rather, not quite finally when we last saw him, as he continued to sleep at Queen's Gate for two or three nights after that, until he had found shelter for his head.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading We have seen how Mr. Traffick was finally turned out of his father-in-law's house;--or, rather, not quite finally when we last saw him, as he continued to sleep at Queen's Gate for two or three nights after that, until he had found shelter for his head.
VERY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW VERY MUCH HE LOVED HER.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We have seen how Mr. Traffick was finally turned out of his father-in-law's house;--or, rather, not quite finally when we last saw him, as he continued to sleep at Queen's Gate for two or three nights after that, until he had found shelter for his head.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We have seen how Mr. Traffick was finally turned out of his father-in-law's house;--or, rather, not quite finally when we last saw him, as he continued to sleep at Queen's Gate for two or three nights after that, until he had found shelter for his head.
weather
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But his wife remained, awaiting the great occurrence with all the paternal comforts around her, Mr. Traffick having been quite right in surmising that the father would not expose his daughter in her delicate condition to the inclemencies of the weather.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading We have seen how Mr. Traffick was finally turned out of his father-in-law's house;--or, rather, not quite finally when we last saw him, as he continued to sleep at Queen's Gate for two or three nights after that, until he had found shelter for his head.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But this no more than natural attention on the part of the father and grandfather to the needs of his own daughter and grandchild did not in the least mitigate in the bosom of the Member of Parliament the wrath which he felt at his own expulsion.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading This he did without encountering Sir Thomas, Sir Thomas pretending the while to believe that he was gone; and then in very truth his last pair of boots was removed.
wife
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But his wife remained, awaiting the great occurrence with all the paternal comforts around her, Mr. Traffick having been quite right in surmising that the father would not expose his daughter in her delicate condition to the inclemencies of the weather.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading But his wife remained, awaiting the great occurrence with all the paternal comforts around her, Mr. Traffick having been quite right in surmising that the father would not expose his daughter in her delicate condition to the inclemencies of the weather.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading This he did without encountering Sir Thomas, Sir Thomas pretending the while to believe that he was gone; and then in very truth his last pair of boots was removed.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But his wife remained, awaiting the great occurrence with all the paternal comforts around her, Mr. Traffick having been quite right in surmising that the father would not expose his daughter in her delicate condition to the inclemencies of the weather.
wrath
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But this no more than natural attention on the part of the father and grandfather to the needs of his own daughter and grandchild did not in the least mitigate in the bosom of the Member of Parliament the wrath which he felt at his own expulsion.
