adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Princess Mary has come to like talking to me; I have told her a few of the strange events of my life, and she is beginning to look on me as an extraordinary man.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading But every time that Grushnitski comes up to her I assume an air of meekness and leave the two of them together.
alarmnounUS /əˈlɑːrm/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading I mock at everything in the world, especially feelings; and she is taking alarm.
ALLadjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading ALL these days I have not once departed from my system.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading When I am present, she does not dare to embark upon sentimental discussions with Grushnitski, and already, on a few occasions, she has answered his sallies with a mocking smile.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading When I am present, she does not dare to embark upon sentimental discussions with Grushnitski, and already, on a few occasions, she has answered his sallies with a mocking smile.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Princess Mary has come to like talking to me; I have told her a few of the strange events of my life, and she is beginning to look on me as an extraordinary man.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Princess Mary has come to like talking to me; I have told her a few of the strange events of my life, and she is beginning to look on me as an extraordinary man.
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading When I am present, she does not dare to embark upon sentimental discussions with Grushnitski, and already, on a few occasions, she has answered his sallies with a mocking smile.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Princess Mary has come to like talking to me; I have told her a few of the strange events of my life, and she is beginning to look on me as an extraordinary man.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading But every time that Grushnitski comes up to her I assume an air of meekness and leave the two of them together.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I mock at everything in the world, especially feelings; and she is taking alarm.
beginningnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Princess Mary has come to like talking to me; I have told her a few of the strange events of my life, and she is beginning to look on me as an extraordinary man.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But every time that Grushnitski comes up to her I assume an air of meekness and leave the two of them together.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Princess Mary has come to like talking to me; I have told her a few of the strange events of my life, and she is beginning to look on me as an extraordinary man.
comesnounUS /kʌmz/
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading But every time that Grushnitski comes up to her I assume an air of meekness and leave the two of them together.
dareverbUS /der/
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading When I am present, she does not dare to embark upon sentimental discussions with Grushnitski, and already, on a few occasions, she has answered his sallies with a mocking smile.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading ALL these days I have not once departed from my system.
departedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpɑːrtɪd/
well in the past; former
From this reading ALL these days I have not once departed from my system.
discussionsnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃənz/
plural of “discussion” — an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading When I am present, she does not dare to embark upon sentimental discussions with Grushnitski, and already, on a few occasions, she has answered his sallies with a mocking smile.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When I am present, she does not dare to embark upon sentimental discussions with Grushnitski, and already, on a few occasions, she has answered his sallies with a mocking smile.
embarkverbUS /emˈbɑːrk/
go on board
From this reading When I am present, she does not dare to embark upon sentimental discussions with Grushnitski, and already, on a few occasions, she has answered his sallies with a mocking smile.
especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading I mock at everything in the world, especially feelings; and she is taking alarm.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Princess Mary has come to like talking to me; I have told her a few of the strange events of my life, and she is beginning to look on me as an extraordinary man.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading But every time that Grushnitski comes up to her I assume an air of meekness and leave the two of them together.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading I mock at everything in the world, especially feelings; and she is taking alarm.
extraordinaryadjectiveUS /ˌekstrəˈɔːrdəneri/
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading Princess Mary has come to like talking to me; I have told her a few of the strange events of my life, and she is beginning to look on me as an extraordinary man.
feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading I mock at everything in the world, especially feelings; and she is taking alarm.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Princess Mary has come to like talking to me; I have told her a few of the strange events of my life, and she is beginning to look on me as an extraordinary man.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ALL these days I have not once departed from my system.
Grushnitski
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From this reading When I am present, she does not dare to embark upon sentimental discussions with Grushnitski, and already, on a few occasions, she has answered his sallies with a mocking smile.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Princess Mary has come to like talking to me; I have told her a few of the strange events of my life, and she is beginning to look on me as an extraordinary man.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ALL these days I have not once departed from my system.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Princess Mary has come to like talking to me; I have told her a few of the strange events of my life, and she is beginning to look on me as an extraordinary man.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When I am present, she does not dare to embark upon sentimental discussions with Grushnitski, and already, on a few occasions, she has answered his sallies with a mocking smile.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ALL these days I have not once departed from my system.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I mock at everything in the world, especially feelings; and she is taking alarm.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Princess Mary has come to like talking to me; I have told her a few of the strange events of my life, and she is beginning to look on me as an extraordinary man.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading But every time that Grushnitski comes up to her I assume an air of meekness and leave the two of them together.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Princess Mary has come to like talking to me; I have told her a few of the strange events of my life, and she is beginning to look on me as an extraordinary man.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Princess Mary has come to like talking to me; I have told her a few of the strange events of my life, and she is beginning to look on me as an extraordinary man.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Princess Mary has come to like talking to me; I have told her a few of the strange events of my life, and she is beginning to look on me as an extraordinary man.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Princess Mary has come to like talking to me; I have told her a few of the strange events of my life, and she is beginning to look on me as an extraordinary man.
MarynounUS /ˈmeri/
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Princess Mary has come to like talking to me; I have told her a few of the strange events of my life, and she is beginning to look on me as an extraordinary man.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Princess Mary has come to like talking to me; I have told her a few of the strange events of my life, and she is beginning to look on me as an extraordinary man.
meeknessnoun
the feeling of patient, submissive humbleness
From this reading But every time that Grushnitski comes up to her I assume an air of meekness and leave the two of them together.
mockverbUS /mɑːk/
treat with contempt
From this reading I mock at everything in the world, especially feelings; and she is taking alarm.
mockingadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːkɪŋ/
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
From this reading When I am present, she does not dare to embark upon sentimental discussions with Grushnitski, and already, on a few occasions, she has answered his sallies with a mocking smile.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading ALL these days I have not once departed from my system.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ALL these days I have not once departed from my system.
occasionsnounUS /əˈkeɪʒənz/
something you have to do
From this reading When I am present, she does not dare to embark upon sentimental discussions with Grushnitski, and already, on a few occasions, she has answered his sallies with a mocking smile.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Princess Mary has come to like talking to me; I have told her a few of the strange events of my life, and she is beginning to look on me as an extraordinary man.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Princess Mary has come to like talking to me; I have told her a few of the strange events of my life, and she is beginning to look on me as an extraordinary man.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading ALL these days I have not once departed from my system.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading When I am present, she does not dare to embark upon sentimental discussions with Grushnitski, and already, on a few occasions, she has answered his sallies with a mocking smile.
PrincessnounUS /ˈprɪn.ses/
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading Princess Mary has come to like talking to me; I have told her a few of the strange events of my life, and she is beginning to look on me as an extraordinary man.
salliesnounUS /ˈsæliz/
plural of “sally” — witty remark
From this reading When I am present, she does not dare to embark upon sentimental discussions with Grushnitski, and already, on a few occasions, she has answered his sallies with a mocking smile.
sentimentaladjectiveUS /ˌsentəˈmentəl/
given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality
From this reading When I am present, she does not dare to embark upon sentimental discussions with Grushnitski, and already, on a few occasions, she has answered his sallies with a mocking smile.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Princess Mary has come to like talking to me; I have told her a few of the strange events of my life, and she is beginning to look on me as an extraordinary man.
smileverbUS /smaɪl/
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading When I am present, she does not dare to embark upon sentimental discussions with Grushnitski, and already, on a few occasions, she has answered his sallies with a mocking smile.
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Princess Mary has come to like talking to me; I have told her a few of the strange events of my life, and she is beginning to look on me as an extraordinary man.
systemnounUS /ˈsɪstəm/
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading ALL these days I have not once departed from my system.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading I mock at everything in the world, especially feelings; and she is taking alarm.
talkingnounUS /ˈtɔːkɪŋ/
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Princess Mary has come to like talking to me; I have told her a few of the strange events of my life, and she is beginning to look on me as an extraordinary man.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But every time that Grushnitski comes up to her I assume an air of meekness and leave the two of them together.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Princess Mary has come to like talking to me; I have told her a few of the strange events of my life, and she is beginning to look on me as an extraordinary man.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But every time that Grushnitski comes up to her I assume an air of meekness and leave the two of them together.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading ALL these days I have not once departed from my system.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But every time that Grushnitski comes up to her I assume an air of meekness and leave the two of them together.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Princess Mary has come to like talking to me; I have told her a few of the strange events of my life, and she is beginning to look on me as an extraordinary man.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading But every time that Grushnitski comes up to her I assume an air of meekness and leave the two of them together.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Princess Mary has come to like talking to me; I have told her a few of the strange events of my life, and she is beginning to look on me as an extraordinary man.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But every time that Grushnitski comes up to her I assume an air of meekness and leave the two of them together.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But every time that Grushnitski comes up to her I assume an air of meekness and leave the two of them together.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When I am present, she does not dare to embark upon sentimental discussions with Grushnitski, and already, on a few occasions, she has answered his sallies with a mocking smile.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When I am present, she does not dare to embark upon sentimental discussions with Grushnitski, and already, on a few occasions, she has answered his sallies with a mocking smile.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading When I am present, she does not dare to embark upon sentimental discussions with Grushnitski, and already, on a few occasions, she has answered his sallies with a mocking smile.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading I mock at everything in the world, especially feelings; and she is taking alarm.
