AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “A fair vestal, throned in the west” Elfride Swancourt was a girl whose emotions lay very near the surface.
agenounUS /eɪdʒ/
how long something has existed
From this reading She had lived all her life in retirement—the _monstrari digito_ of idle men had not flattered her, and at the age of nineteen or twenty she was no further on in social consciousness than an urban young lady of fifteen.
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 She had lived all her life in retirement—the _monstrari digito_ of idle men had not flattered her, and at the age of nineteen or twenty she was no further on in social consciousness than an urban young lady of fifteen.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As a matter of fact, you did not see the form and substance of her features when conversing with her; and this charming power of preventing a material study of her lineaments by an interlocutor, originated not in the cloaking effect of a well-formed manner (for her manner was childish and scarcely formed), but in the attractive crudeness of the remarks themselves.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Their nature more precisely, and as modified by the creeping hours of time, was known only to those who watched the circumstances of her history.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Their nature more precisely, and as modified by the creeping hours of time, was known only to those who watched the circumstances of her history.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She had lived all her life in retirement—the _monstrari digito_ of idle men had not flattered her, and at the age of nineteen or twenty she was no further on in social consciousness than an urban young lady of fifteen.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading As a matter of fact, you did not see the form and substance of her features when conversing with her; and this charming power of preventing a material study of her lineaments by an interlocutor, originated not in the cloaking effect of a well-formed manner (for her manner was childish and scarcely formed), but in the attractive crudeness of the remarks themselves.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As a matter of fact, you did not see the form and substance of her features when conversing with her; and this charming power of preventing a material study of her lineaments by an interlocutor, originated not in the cloaking effect of a well-formed manner (for her manner was childish and scarcely formed), but in the attractive crudeness of the remarks themselves.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Their nature more precisely, and as modified by the creeping hours of time, was known only to those who watched the circumstances of her history.
charmingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋ/
pleasing or delighting
From this reading As a matter of fact, you did not see the form and substance of her features when conversing with her; and this charming power of preventing a material study of her lineaments by an interlocutor, originated not in the cloaking effect of a well-formed manner (for her manner was childish and scarcely formed), but in the attractive crudeness of the remarks themselves.
childishadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/
indicating a lack of maturity
From this reading As a matter of fact, you did not see the form and substance of her features when conversing with her; and this charming power of preventing a material study of her lineaments by an interlocutor, originated not in the cloaking effect of a well-formed manner (for her manner was childish and scarcely formed), but in the attractive crudeness of the remarks themselves.
circumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Their nature more precisely, and as modified by the creeping hours of time, was known only to those who watched the circumstances of her history.
cloakingverbUS /ˈkloʊkɪŋ/
-ing form of “cloak” — hide under a false appearance
From this reading As a matter of fact, you did not see the form and substance of her features when conversing with her; and this charming power of preventing a material study of her lineaments by an interlocutor, originated not in the cloaking effect of a well-formed manner (for her manner was childish and scarcely formed), but in the attractive crudeness of the remarks themselves.
combinationnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃən/
a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading Personally, she was the combination of very interesting particulars, whose rarity, however, lay in the combination itself rather than in the individual elements combined.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading Personally, she was the combination of very interesting particulars, whose rarity, however, lay in the combination itself rather than in the individual elements combined.
consciousnessnounUS /ˈkɑːnʃəsnəs/
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading She had lived all her life in retirement—the _monstrari digito_ of idle men had not flattered her, and at the age of nineteen or twenty she was no further on in social consciousness than an urban young lady of fifteen.
conversingverbUS /kənˈvɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading As a matter of fact, you did not see the form and substance of her features when conversing with her; and this charming power of preventing a material study of her lineaments by an interlocutor, originated not in the cloaking effect of a well-formed manner (for her manner was childish and scarcely formed), but in the attractive crudeness of the remarks themselves.
creepingnounUS /ˈkriːpɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading Their nature more precisely, and as modified by the creeping hours of time, was known only to those who watched the circumstances of her history.
crudenessnoun
a wild or unrefined state
From this reading As a matter of fact, you did not see the form and substance of her features when conversing with her; and this charming power of preventing a material study of her lineaments by an interlocutor, originated not in the cloaking effect of a well-formed manner (for her manner was childish and scarcely formed), but in the attractive crudeness of the remarks themselves.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As a matter of fact, you did not see the form and substance of her features when conversing with her; and this charming power of preventing a material study of her lineaments by an interlocutor, originated not in the cloaking effect of a well-formed manner (for her manner was childish and scarcely formed), but in the attractive crudeness of the remarks themselves.
digito
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From this reading She had lived all her life in retirement—the _monstrari digito_ of idle men had not flattered her, and at the age of nineteen or twenty she was no further on in social consciousness than an urban young lady of fifteen.
effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading As a matter of fact, you did not see the form and substance of her features when conversing with her; and this charming power of preventing a material study of her lineaments by an interlocutor, originated not in the cloaking effect of a well-formed manner (for her manner was childish and scarcely formed), but in the attractive crudeness of the remarks themselves.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading Personally, she was the combination of very interesting particulars, whose rarity, however, lay in the combination itself rather than in the individual elements combined.
Elfride
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From this reading “A fair vestal, throned in the west” Elfride Swancourt was a girl whose emotions lay very near the surface.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading “A fair vestal, throned in the west” Elfride Swancourt was a girl whose emotions lay very near the surface.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading As a matter of fact, you did not see the form and substance of her features when conversing with her; and this charming power of preventing a material study of her lineaments by an interlocutor, originated not in the cloaking effect of a well-formed manner (for her manner was childish and scarcely formed), but in the attractive crudeness of the remarks themselves.
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading “A fair vestal, throned in the west” Elfride Swancourt was a girl whose emotions lay very near the surface.
featuresnounUS /ˈfiːtʃərz/
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading As a matter of fact, you did not see the form and substance of her features when conversing with her; and this charming power of preventing a material study of her lineaments by an interlocutor, originated not in the cloaking effect of a well-formed manner (for her manner was childish and scarcely formed), but in the attractive crudeness of the remarks themselves.
fifteennounUS /fɪfˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading She had lived all her life in retirement—the _monstrari digito_ of idle men had not flattered her, and at the age of nineteen or twenty she was no further on in social consciousness than an urban young lady of fifteen.
flatteredverbUS /ˈflætərd/
past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading She had lived all her life in retirement—the _monstrari digito_ of idle men had not flattered her, and at the age of nineteen or twenty she was no further on in social consciousness than an urban young lady of fifteen.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As a matter of fact, you did not see the form and substance of her features when conversing with her; and this charming power of preventing a material study of her lineaments by an interlocutor, originated not in the cloaking effect of a well-formed manner (for her manner was childish and scarcely formed), but in the attractive crudeness of the remarks themselves.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading As a matter of fact, you did not see the form and substance of her features when conversing with her; and this charming power of preventing a material study of her lineaments by an interlocutor, originated not in the cloaking effect of a well-formed manner (for her manner was childish and scarcely formed), but in the attractive crudeness of the remarks themselves.
formedadjectiveUS /fɔːrmd/
having or given a form or shape
From this reading As a matter of fact, you did not see the form and substance of her features when conversing with her; and this charming power of preventing a material study of her lineaments by an interlocutor, originated not in the cloaking effect of a well-formed manner (for her manner was childish and scarcely formed), but in the attractive crudeness of the remarks themselves.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading She had lived all her life in retirement—the _monstrari digito_ of idle men had not flattered her, and at the age of nineteen or twenty she was no further on in social consciousness than an urban young lady of fifteen.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading “A fair vestal, throned in the west” Elfride Swancourt was a girl whose emotions lay very near the surface.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had lived all her life in retirement—the _monstrari digito_ of idle men had not flattered her, and at the age of nineteen or twenty she was no further on in social consciousness than an urban young lady of fifteen.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Their nature more precisely, and as modified by the creeping hours of time, was known only to those who watched the circumstances of her history.
historynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Their nature more precisely, and as modified by the creeping hours of time, was known only to those who watched the circumstances of her history.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Their nature more precisely, and as modified by the creeping hours of time, was known only to those who watched the circumstances of her history.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Personally, she was the combination of very interesting particulars, whose rarity, however, lay in the combination itself rather than in the individual elements combined.
idleadjectiveUS /ˈaɪdəl/
not in action or at work
From this reading She had lived all her life in retirement—the _monstrari digito_ of idle men had not flattered her, and at the age of nineteen or twenty she was no further on in social consciousness than an urban young lady of fifteen.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “A fair vestal, throned in the west” Elfride Swancourt was a girl whose emotions lay very near the surface.
individualadjectiveUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəl/
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Personally, she was the combination of very interesting particulars, whose rarity, however, lay in the combination itself rather than in the individual elements combined.
interestingadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Personally, she was the combination of very interesting particulars, whose rarity, however, lay in the combination itself rather than in the individual elements combined.
interlocutornounUS /ˌɪntərˈlɑːkjətər/
the performer in the middle of a minstrel line who engages the others in talk
From this reading As a matter of fact, you did not see the form and substance of her features when conversing with her; and this charming power of preventing a material study of her lineaments by an interlocutor, originated not in the cloaking effect of a well-formed manner (for her manner was childish and scarcely formed), but in the attractive crudeness of the remarks themselves.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Personally, she was the combination of very interesting particulars, whose rarity, however, lay in the combination itself rather than in the individual elements combined.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Their nature more precisely, and as modified by the creeping hours of time, was known only to those who watched the circumstances of her history.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading She had lived all her life in retirement—the _monstrari digito_ of idle men had not flattered her, and at the age of nineteen or twenty she was no further on in social consciousness than an urban young lady of fifteen.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “A fair vestal, throned in the west” Elfride Swancourt was a girl whose emotions lay very near the surface.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She had lived all her life in retirement—the _monstrari digito_ of idle men had not flattered her, and at the age of nineteen or twenty she was no further on in social consciousness than an urban young lady of fifteen.
lineaments
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From this reading As a matter of fact, you did not see the form and substance of her features when conversing with her; and this charming power of preventing a material study of her lineaments by an interlocutor, originated not in the cloaking effect of a well-formed manner (for her manner was childish and scarcely formed), but in the attractive crudeness of the remarks themselves.
livedverbUS /lɪvd/
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading She had lived all her life in retirement—the _monstrari digito_ of idle men had not flattered her, and at the age of nineteen or twenty she was no further on in social consciousness than an urban young lady of fifteen.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading As a matter of fact, you did not see the form and substance of her features when conversing with her; and this charming power of preventing a material study of her lineaments by an interlocutor, originated not in the cloaking effect of a well-formed manner (for her manner was childish and scarcely formed), but in the attractive crudeness of the remarks themselves.
materialadjectiveUS /məˈtɪriəl/
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading As a matter of fact, you did not see the form and substance of her features when conversing with her; and this charming power of preventing a material study of her lineaments by an interlocutor, originated not in the cloaking effect of a well-formed manner (for her manner was childish and scarcely formed), but in the attractive crudeness of the remarks themselves.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As a matter of fact, you did not see the form and substance of her features when conversing with her; and this charming power of preventing a material study of her lineaments by an interlocutor, originated not in the cloaking effect of a well-formed manner (for her manner was childish and scarcely formed), but in the attractive crudeness of the remarks themselves.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading She had lived all her life in retirement—the _monstrari digito_ of idle men had not flattered her, and at the age of nineteen or twenty she was no further on in social consciousness than an urban young lady of fifteen.
modifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəfaɪd/
changed in form or character
From this reading Their nature more precisely, and as modified by the creeping hours of time, was known only to those who watched the circumstances of her history.
monstrari
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From this reading She had lived all her life in retirement—the _monstrari digito_ of idle men had not flattered her, and at the age of nineteen or twenty she was no further on in social consciousness than an urban young lady of fifteen.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Their nature more precisely, and as modified by the creeping hours of time, was known only to those who watched the circumstances of her history.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Their nature more precisely, and as modified by the creeping hours of time, was known only to those who watched the circumstances of her history.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading “A fair vestal, throned in the west” Elfride Swancourt was a girl whose emotions lay very near the surface.
nineteennounUS /ˈnaɪnˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eighteen and one
From this reading She had lived all her life in retirement—the _monstrari digito_ of idle men had not flattered her, and at the age of nineteen or twenty she was no further on in social consciousness than an urban young lady of fifteen.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading She had lived all her life in retirement—the _monstrari digito_ of idle men had not flattered her, and at the age of nineteen or twenty she was no further on in social consciousness than an urban young lady of fifteen.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As a matter of fact, you did not see the form and substance of her features when conversing with her; and this charming power of preventing a material study of her lineaments by an interlocutor, originated not in the cloaking effect of a well-formed manner (for her manner was childish and scarcely formed), but in the attractive crudeness of the remarks themselves.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Their nature more precisely, and as modified by the creeping hours of time, was known only to those who watched the circumstances of her history.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She had lived all her life in retirement—the _monstrari digito_ of idle men had not flattered her, and at the age of nineteen or twenty she was no further on in social consciousness than an urban young lady of fifteen.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Their nature more precisely, and as modified by the creeping hours of time, was known only to those who watched the circumstances of her history.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She had lived all her life in retirement—the _monstrari digito_ of idle men had not flattered her, and at the age of nineteen or twenty she was no further on in social consciousness than an urban young lady of fifteen.
originatedverbUS /ərˈɪdʒəneɪtəd/
past form of “originate” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading As a matter of fact, you did not see the form and substance of her features when conversing with her; and this charming power of preventing a material study of her lineaments by an interlocutor, originated not in the cloaking effect of a well-formed manner (for her manner was childish and scarcely formed), but in the attractive crudeness of the remarks themselves.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading Personally, she was the combination of very interesting particulars, whose rarity, however, lay in the combination itself rather than in the individual elements combined.
PersonallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading Personally, she was the combination of very interesting particulars, whose rarity, however, lay in the combination itself rather than in the individual elements combined.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading As a matter of fact, you did not see the form and substance of her features when conversing with her; and this charming power of preventing a material study of her lineaments by an interlocutor, originated not in the cloaking effect of a well-formed manner (for her manner was childish and scarcely formed), but in the attractive crudeness of the remarks themselves.
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Their nature more precisely, and as modified by the creeping hours of time, was known only to those who watched the circumstances of her history.
preventingverbUS /prɪˈventɪŋ/
-ing form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading As a matter of fact, you did not see the form and substance of her features when conversing with her; and this charming power of preventing a material study of her lineaments by an interlocutor, originated not in the cloaking effect of a well-formed manner (for her manner was childish and scarcely formed), but in the attractive crudeness of the remarks themselves.
raritynounUS /ˈrerəti/
noteworthy scarcity
From this reading Personally, she was the combination of very interesting particulars, whose rarity, however, lay in the combination itself rather than in the individual elements combined.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading Personally, she was the combination of very interesting particulars, whose rarity, however, lay in the combination itself rather than in the individual elements combined.
remarksnounUS /rɪˈmɑːrks/
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading As a matter of fact, you did not see the form and substance of her features when conversing with her; and this charming power of preventing a material study of her lineaments by an interlocutor, originated not in the cloaking effect of a well-formed manner (for her manner was childish and scarcely formed), but in the attractive crudeness of the remarks themselves.
retirementnounUS /riˈtaɪərmənt/
the state of being retired from one's business or occupation
From this reading She had lived all her life in retirement—the _monstrari digito_ of idle men had not flattered her, and at the age of nineteen or twenty she was no further on in social consciousness than an urban young lady of fifteen.
scarcelyadverbUS /ˈskersli/
only a very short time before
From this reading As a matter of fact, you did not see the form and substance of her features when conversing with her; and this charming power of preventing a material study of her lineaments by an interlocutor, originated not in the cloaking effect of a well-formed manner (for her manner was childish and scarcely formed), but in the attractive crudeness of the remarks themselves.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As a matter of fact, you did not see the form and substance of her features when conversing with her; and this charming power of preventing a material study of her lineaments by an interlocutor, originated not in the cloaking effect of a well-formed manner (for her manner was childish and scarcely formed), but in the attractive crudeness of the remarks themselves.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Personally, she was the combination of very interesting particulars, whose rarity, however, lay in the combination itself rather than in the individual elements combined.
socialadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊʃəl/
relating to human society and its members
From this reading She had lived all her life in retirement—the _monstrari digito_ of idle men had not flattered her, and at the age of nineteen or twenty she was no further on in social consciousness than an urban young lady of fifteen.
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading As a matter of fact, you did not see the form and substance of her features when conversing with her; and this charming power of preventing a material study of her lineaments by an interlocutor, originated not in the cloaking effect of a well-formed manner (for her manner was childish and scarcely formed), but in the attractive crudeness of the remarks themselves.
substancenounUS /ˈsʌbstəns/
the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
From this reading As a matter of fact, you did not see the form and substance of her features when conversing with her; and this charming power of preventing a material study of her lineaments by an interlocutor, originated not in the cloaking effect of a well-formed manner (for her manner was childish and scarcely formed), but in the attractive crudeness of the remarks themselves.
surfacenounUS /ˈsɜːrfəs/
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading “A fair vestal, throned in the west” Elfride Swancourt was a girl whose emotions lay very near the surface.
Swancourt
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From this reading “A fair vestal, throned in the west” Elfride Swancourt was a girl whose emotions lay very near the surface.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Personally, she was the combination of very interesting particulars, whose rarity, however, lay in the combination itself rather than in the individual elements combined.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “A fair vestal, throned in the west” Elfride Swancourt was a girl whose emotions lay very near the surface.
TheirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their nature more precisely, and as modified by the creeping hours of time, was known only to those who watched the circumstances of her history.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading As a matter of fact, you did not see the form and substance of her features when conversing with her; and this charming power of preventing a material study of her lineaments by an interlocutor, originated not in the cloaking effect of a well-formed manner (for her manner was childish and scarcely formed), but in the attractive crudeness of the remarks themselves.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As a matter of fact, you did not see the form and substance of her features when conversing with her; and this charming power of preventing a material study of her lineaments by an interlocutor, originated not in the cloaking effect of a well-formed manner (for her manner was childish and scarcely formed), but in the attractive crudeness of the remarks themselves.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Their nature more precisely, and as modified by the creeping hours of time, was known only to those who watched the circumstances of her history.
throned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “A fair vestal, throned in the west” Elfride Swancourt was a girl whose emotions lay very near the surface.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Their nature more precisely, and as modified by the creeping hours of time, was known only to those who watched the circumstances of her history.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Their nature more precisely, and as modified by the creeping hours of time, was known only to those who watched the circumstances of her history.
twentynounUS /ˈtwenti/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading She had lived all her life in retirement—the _monstrari digito_ of idle men had not flattered her, and at the age of nineteen or twenty she was no further on in social consciousness than an urban young lady of fifteen.
urbanadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrbən/
relating to or concerned with a city or densely populated area
From this reading She had lived all her life in retirement—the _monstrari digito_ of idle men had not flattered her, and at the age of nineteen or twenty she was no further on in social consciousness than an urban young lady of fifteen.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading “A fair vestal, throned in the west” Elfride Swancourt was a girl whose emotions lay very near the surface.
vestaladjectiveUS /ˈvestəl/
of or relating to Vesta
From this reading “A fair vestal, throned in the west” Elfride Swancourt was a girl whose emotions lay very near the surface.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “A fair vestal, throned in the west” Elfride Swancourt was a girl whose emotions lay very near the surface.
watchedverbUS /wɑːtʃt/
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Their nature more precisely, and as modified by the creeping hours of time, was known only to those who watched the circumstances of her history.
well-formedadjective
conforming to the rules of grammar or usage accepted by native speakers
From this reading As a matter of fact, you did not see the form and substance of her features when conversing with her; and this charming power of preventing a material study of her lineaments by an interlocutor, originated not in the cloaking effect of a well-formed manner (for her manner was childish and scarcely formed), but in the attractive crudeness of the remarks themselves.
westnounUS /west/
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading “A fair vestal, throned in the west” Elfride Swancourt was a girl whose emotions lay very near the surface.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading As a matter of fact, you did not see the form and substance of her features when conversing with her; and this charming power of preventing a material study of her lineaments by an interlocutor, originated not in the cloaking effect of a well-formed manner (for her manner was childish and scarcely formed), but in the attractive crudeness of the remarks themselves.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Their nature more precisely, and as modified by the creeping hours of time, was known only to those who watched the circumstances of her history.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading “A fair vestal, throned in the west” Elfride Swancourt was a girl whose emotions lay very near the surface.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading As a matter of fact, you did not see the form and substance of her features when conversing with her; and this charming power of preventing a material study of her lineaments by an interlocutor, originated not in the cloaking effect of a well-formed manner (for her manner was childish and scarcely formed), but in the attractive crudeness of the remarks themselves.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading As a matter of fact, you did not see the form and substance of her features when conversing with her; and this charming power of preventing a material study of her lineaments by an interlocutor, originated not in the cloaking effect of a well-formed manner (for her manner was childish and scarcely formed), but in the attractive crudeness of the remarks themselves.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading She had lived all her life in retirement—the _monstrari digito_ of idle men had not flattered her, and at the age of nineteen or twenty she was no further on in social consciousness than an urban young lady of fifteen.
