adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lurida did not belong to this particular class of correspondents, but she could not resist the law of her sex, whose thoughts naturally surround themselves with superabundant drapery of language, as their persons float in a wide superfluity of woven tissues.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Are you going to open a correspondence with Mr. Maurice Kirkwood, Lurida?
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lurida did not belong to this particular class of correspondents, but she could not resist the law of her sex, whose thoughts naturally surround themselves with superabundant drapery of language, as their persons float in a wide superfluity of woven tissues.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading You seem to be so busy writing, I can think of nothing else.
belongverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋ/
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading Lurida did not belong to this particular class of correspondents, but she could not resist the law of her sex, whose thoughts naturally surround themselves with superabundant drapery of language, as their persons float in a wide superfluity of woven tissues.
busyadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzi/
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading You seem to be so busy writing, I can think of nothing else.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Lurida did not belong to this particular class of correspondents, but she could not resist the law of her sex, whose thoughts naturally surround themselves with superabundant drapery of language, as their persons float in a wide superfluity of woven tissues.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading You seem to be so busy writing, I can think of nothing else.
classnounUS /klæs/
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Lurida did not belong to this particular class of correspondents, but she could not resist the law of her sex, whose thoughts naturally surround themselves with superabundant drapery of language, as their persons float in a wide superfluity of woven tissues.
correspondencenounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/
communication by the exchange of letters
From this reading “Are you going to open a correspondence with Mr. Maurice Kirkwood, Lurida?
correspondentsnounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndənts/
plural of “correspondent” — someone who communicates by means of letters
From this reading Lurida did not belong to this particular class of correspondents, but she could not resist the law of her sex, whose thoughts naturally surround themselves with superabundant drapery of language, as their persons float in a wide superfluity of woven tissues.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Lurida did not belong to this particular class of correspondents, but she could not resist the law of her sex, whose thoughts naturally surround themselves with superabundant drapery of language, as their persons float in a wide superfluity of woven tissues.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Lurida did not belong to this particular class of correspondents, but she could not resist the law of her sex, whose thoughts naturally surround themselves with superabundant drapery of language, as their persons float in a wide superfluity of woven tissues.
draperynounUS /ˈdreɪpəri/
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading Lurida did not belong to this particular class of correspondents, but she could not resist the law of her sex, whose thoughts naturally surround themselves with superabundant drapery of language, as their persons float in a wide superfluity of woven tissues.
else
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From this reading You seem to be so busy writing, I can think of nothing else.
Euthymia
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From this reading Euthymia questioned her point-blank.
floatverbUS /floʊt/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Lurida did not belong to this particular class of correspondents, but she could not resist the law of her sex, whose thoughts naturally surround themselves with superabundant drapery of language, as their persons float in a wide superfluity of woven tissues.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading Was she indeed writing to this unknown gentleman?
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading “Are you going to open a correspondence with Mr. Maurice Kirkwood, Lurida?
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lurida did not belong to this particular class of correspondents, but she could not resist the law of her sex, whose thoughts naturally surround themselves with superabundant drapery of language, as their persons float in a wide superfluity of woven tissues.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading You seem to be so busy writing, I can think of nothing else.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lurida did not belong to this particular class of correspondents, but she could not resist the law of her sex, whose thoughts naturally surround themselves with superabundant drapery of language, as their persons float in a wide superfluity of woven tissues.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Was she indeed writing to this unknown gentleman?
Kirkwood
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From this reading “Are you going to open a correspondence with Mr. Maurice Kirkwood, Lurida?
languagenounUS /ˈlæŋɡwədʒ/
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading Lurida did not belong to this particular class of correspondents, but she could not resist the law of her sex, whose thoughts naturally surround themselves with superabundant drapery of language, as their persons float in a wide superfluity of woven tissues.
lawnounUS /lɔː/
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Lurida did not belong to this particular class of correspondents, but she could not resist the law of her sex, whose thoughts naturally surround themselves with superabundant drapery of language, as their persons float in a wide superfluity of woven tissues.
Lurida
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From this reading Lurida did not belong to this particular class of correspondents, but she could not resist the law of her sex, whose thoughts naturally surround themselves with superabundant drapery of language, as their persons float in a wide superfluity of woven tissues.
Maurice
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From this reading “Are you going to open a correspondence with Mr. Maurice Kirkwood, Lurida?
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Are you going to open a correspondence with Mr. Maurice Kirkwood, Lurida?
naturallyadverbUS /ˈnætʃərəli/
as might be expected
From this reading Lurida did not belong to this particular class of correspondents, but she could not resist the law of her sex, whose thoughts naturally surround themselves with superabundant drapery of language, as their persons float in a wide superfluity of woven tissues.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lurida did not belong to this particular class of correspondents, but she could not resist the law of her sex, whose thoughts naturally surround themselves with superabundant drapery of language, as their persons float in a wide superfluity of woven tissues.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading You seem to be so busy writing, I can think of nothing else.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lurida did not belong to this particular class of correspondents, but she could not resist the law of her sex, whose thoughts naturally surround themselves with superabundant drapery of language, as their persons float in a wide superfluity of woven tissues.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading “Are you going to open a correspondence with Mr. Maurice Kirkwood, Lurida?
particularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Lurida did not belong to this particular class of correspondents, but she could not resist the law of her sex, whose thoughts naturally surround themselves with superabundant drapery of language, as their persons float in a wide superfluity of woven tissues.
personsnounUS /ˈpɜːrsənz/
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Lurida did not belong to this particular class of correspondents, but she could not resist the law of her sex, whose thoughts naturally surround themselves with superabundant drapery of language, as their persons float in a wide superfluity of woven tissues.
point-blankadjective
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Euthymia questioned her point-blank.
questionedverbUS /ˈkwestʃənd/
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Euthymia questioned her point-blank.
resistverbUS /rɪˈzɪst/
elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading Lurida did not belong to this particular class of correspondents, but she could not resist the law of her sex, whose thoughts naturally surround themselves with superabundant drapery of language, as their persons float in a wide superfluity of woven tissues.
seemverbUS /siːm/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading You seem to be so busy writing, I can think of nothing else.
sexnounUS /seks/
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading Lurida did not belong to this particular class of correspondents, but she could not resist the law of her sex, whose thoughts naturally surround themselves with superabundant drapery of language, as their persons float in a wide superfluity of woven tissues.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lurida did not belong to this particular class of correspondents, but she could not resist the law of her sex, whose thoughts naturally surround themselves with superabundant drapery of language, as their persons float in a wide superfluity of woven tissues.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading You seem to be so busy writing, I can think of nothing else.
superabundantadjective
most excessively abundant
From this reading Lurida did not belong to this particular class of correspondents, but she could not resist the law of her sex, whose thoughts naturally surround themselves with superabundant drapery of language, as their persons float in a wide superfluity of woven tissues.
superfluitynoun
extreme excess
From this reading Lurida did not belong to this particular class of correspondents, but she could not resist the law of her sex, whose thoughts naturally surround themselves with superabundant drapery of language, as their persons float in a wide superfluity of woven tissues.
surroundverbUS /sərˈaʊnd/
extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
From this reading Lurida did not belong to this particular class of correspondents, but she could not resist the law of her sex, whose thoughts naturally surround themselves with superabundant drapery of language, as their persons float in a wide superfluity of woven tissues.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lurida did not belong to this particular class of correspondents, but she could not resist the law of her sex, whose thoughts naturally surround themselves with superabundant drapery of language, as their persons float in a wide superfluity of woven tissues.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Lurida did not belong to this particular class of correspondents, but she could not resist the law of her sex, whose thoughts naturally surround themselves with superabundant drapery of language, as their persons float in a wide superfluity of woven tissues.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Lurida did not belong to this particular class of correspondents, but she could not resist the law of her sex, whose thoughts naturally surround themselves with superabundant drapery of language, as their persons float in a wide superfluity of woven tissues.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading You seem to be so busy writing, I can think of nothing else.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Lurida did not belong to this particular class of correspondents, but she could not resist the law of her sex, whose thoughts naturally surround themselves with superabundant drapery of language, as their persons float in a wide superfluity of woven tissues.
thoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Lurida did not belong to this particular class of correspondents, but she could not resist the law of her sex, whose thoughts naturally surround themselves with superabundant drapery of language, as their persons float in a wide superfluity of woven tissues.
tissuesnounUS /ˈtɪsjuːz/
plural of “tissue” — part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function
From this reading Lurida did not belong to this particular class of correspondents, but she could not resist the law of her sex, whose thoughts naturally surround themselves with superabundant drapery of language, as their persons float in a wide superfluity of woven tissues.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lurida did not belong to this particular class of correspondents, but she could not resist the law of her sex, whose thoughts naturally surround themselves with superabundant drapery of language, as their persons float in a wide superfluity of woven tissues.
unknownadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊn/
not known
From this reading Was she indeed writing to this unknown gentleman?
Wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Was she indeed writing to this unknown gentleman?
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading Lurida did not belong to this particular class of correspondents, but she could not resist the law of her sex, whose thoughts naturally surround themselves with superabundant drapery of language, as their persons float in a wide superfluity of woven tissues.
wideadjectiveUS /waɪd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Lurida did not belong to this particular class of correspondents, but she could not resist the law of her sex, whose thoughts naturally surround themselves with superabundant drapery of language, as their persons float in a wide superfluity of woven tissues.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lurida did not belong to this particular class of correspondents, but she could not resist the law of her sex, whose thoughts naturally surround themselves with superabundant drapery of language, as their persons float in a wide superfluity of woven tissues.
wovenadjectiveUS /ˈwoʊvən/
made or constructed by interlacing threads or strips of material or other elements into a whole
From this reading Lurida did not belong to this particular class of correspondents, but she could not resist the law of her sex, whose thoughts naturally surround themselves with superabundant drapery of language, as their persons float in a wide superfluity of woven tissues.
writingnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋ/
the act of creating written works
From this reading Was she indeed writing to this unknown gentleman?
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Are you going to open a correspondence with Mr. Maurice Kirkwood, Lurida?
