adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had been absent from America a long time; perhaps it was he himself who had changed, and lost touch with his compatriots.
absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading He had been absent from America a long time; perhaps it was he himself who had changed, and lost touch with his compatriots.
adaptabilitynounUS /əˌdæptəˈbɪləti/
the ability to change (or be changed) to fit changed circumstances
From this reading And yet the demonstrative independence and recklessness of men like Custer were less objectionable to, and less inconsistent with, his American ideas than the snobbishness and almost servile adaptability of the women.
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 For all her indolent, purposeless manner, there was enough latent sincerity and earnestness in her request to interest the consul.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading And yet the demonstrative independence and recklessness of men like Custer were less objectionable to, and less inconsistent with, his American ideas than the snobbishness and almost servile adaptability of the women.
AmericanounUS /əˈmerəkə/
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading He had been absent from America a long time; perhaps it was he himself who had changed, and lost touch with his compatriots.
AmericannounUS /əˈmerəkən/
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading And yet the demonstrative independence and recklessness of men like Custer were less objectionable to, and less inconsistent with, his American ideas than the snobbishness and almost servile adaptability of the women.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Besides, his own curiosity in regard to this singularly supported claim was excited, and here seemed to be an opportunity of satisfying it.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For all her indolent, purposeless manner, there was enough latent sincerity and earnestness in her request to interest the consul.
antagonismnounUS /ænˈtæɡənɪzəm/
a state of deep-seated ill-will
From this reading He was not quite sure, either, that his previous antagonism to his fair countrywoman's apparent selfishness and snobbery was entirely just.
apparentadjectiveUS /əˈperənt/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading He was not quite sure, either, that his previous antagonism to his fair countrywoman's apparent selfishness and snobbery was entirely just.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Besides, his own curiosity in regard to this singularly supported claim was excited, and here seemed to be an opportunity of satisfying it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been absent from America a long time; perhaps it was he himself who had changed, and lost touch with his compatriots.
BesidesprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪdz/
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, his own curiosity in regard to this singularly supported claim was excited, and here seemed to be an opportunity of satisfying it.
changedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪndʒd/
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading He had been absent from America a long time; perhaps it was he himself who had changed, and lost touch with his compatriots.
claimnounUS /kleɪm/
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading Besides, his own curiosity in regard to this singularly supported claim was excited, and here seemed to be an opportunity of satisfying it.
compatriotsnounUS /kəmˈpeɪtriəts/
plural of “compatriot” — a person from your own country
From this reading He had been absent from America a long time; perhaps it was he himself who had changed, and lost touch with his compatriots.
consulnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəl/
a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country
From this reading For all her indolent, purposeless manner, there was enough latent sincerity and earnestness in her request to interest the consul.
countrywoman's
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From this reading He was not quite sure, either, that his previous antagonism to his fair countrywoman's apparent selfishness and snobbery was entirely just.
curiositynounUS /ˌkjʊriˈɑːsəti/
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Besides, his own curiosity in regard to this singularly supported claim was excited, and here seemed to be an opportunity of satisfying it.
CusternounUS /ˈkʌstər/
United States general who was killed along with all his command by the Sioux at the Battle of Little Bighorn (1839-1876)
From this reading And yet the demonstrative independence and recklessness of men like Custer were less objectionable to, and less inconsistent with, his American ideas than the snobbishness and almost servile adaptability of the women.
demonstrativenounUS /dɪˈmɑːnstrətɪv/
a pronoun that points out an intended referent
From this reading And yet the demonstrative independence and recklessness of men like Custer were less objectionable to, and less inconsistent with, his American ideas than the snobbishness and almost servile adaptability of the women.
earnestnessnounUS /ˈɜːrnəstnəs/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading For all her indolent, purposeless manner, there was enough latent sincerity and earnestness in her request to interest the consul.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading He was not quite sure, either, that his previous antagonism to his fair countrywoman's apparent selfishness and snobbery was entirely just.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading For all her indolent, purposeless manner, there was enough latent sincerity and earnestness in her request to interest the consul.
entirelyadverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪərli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He was not quite sure, either, that his previous antagonism to his fair countrywoman's apparent selfishness and snobbery was entirely just.
excitedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtəd/
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Besides, his own curiosity in regard to this singularly supported claim was excited, and here seemed to be an opportunity of satisfying it.
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading He was not quite sure, either, that his previous antagonism to his fair countrywoman's apparent selfishness and snobbery was entirely just.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For all her indolent, purposeless manner, there was enough latent sincerity and earnestness in her request to interest the consul.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had been absent from America a long time; perhaps it was he himself who had changed, and lost touch with his compatriots.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had been absent from America a long time; perhaps it was he himself who had changed, and lost touch with his compatriots.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was not quite sure, either, that his previous antagonism to his fair countrywoman's apparent selfishness and snobbery was entirely just.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For all her indolent, purposeless manner, there was enough latent sincerity and earnestness in her request to interest the consul.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Besides, his own curiosity in regard to this singularly supported claim was excited, and here seemed to be an opportunity of satisfying it.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had been absent from America a long time; perhaps it was he himself who had changed, and lost touch with his compatriots.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Besides, his own curiosity in regard to this singularly supported claim was excited, and here seemed to be an opportunity of satisfying it.
ideasnounUS /aɪˈdiːəz/
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading And yet the demonstrative independence and recklessness of men like Custer were less objectionable to, and less inconsistent with, his American ideas than the snobbishness and almost servile adaptability of the women.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For all her indolent, purposeless manner, there was enough latent sincerity and earnestness in her request to interest the consul.
inconsistentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/
displaying a lack of consistency
From this reading And yet the demonstrative independence and recklessness of men like Custer were less objectionable to, and less inconsistent with, his American ideas than the snobbishness and almost servile adaptability of the women.
independencenounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
freedom from control or influence of another or others
From this reading And yet the demonstrative independence and recklessness of men like Custer were less objectionable to, and less inconsistent with, his American ideas than the snobbishness and almost servile adaptability of the women.
indolentadjectiveUS /ˈɪndələnt/
disinclined to work or exertion
From this reading For all her indolent, purposeless manner, there was enough latent sincerity and earnestness in her request to interest the consul.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading For all her indolent, purposeless manner, there was enough latent sincerity and earnestness in her request to interest the consul.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Besides, his own curiosity in regard to this singularly supported claim was excited, and here seemed to be an opportunity of satisfying it.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading He was not quite sure, either, that his previous antagonism to his fair countrywoman's apparent selfishness and snobbery was entirely just.
latentadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtənt/
potentially existing but not presently evident or realized
From this reading For all her indolent, purposeless manner, there was enough latent sincerity and earnestness in her request to interest the consul.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading And yet the demonstrative independence and recklessness of men like Custer were less objectionable to, and less inconsistent with, his American ideas than the snobbishness and almost servile adaptability of the women.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading And yet the demonstrative independence and recklessness of men like Custer were less objectionable to, and less inconsistent with, his American ideas than the snobbishness and almost servile adaptability of the women.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He had been absent from America a long time; perhaps it was he himself who had changed, and lost touch with his compatriots.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading He had been absent from America a long time; perhaps it was he himself who had changed, and lost touch with his compatriots.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading For all her indolent, purposeless manner, there was enough latent sincerity and earnestness in her request to interest the consul.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading And yet the demonstrative independence and recklessness of men like Custer were less objectionable to, and less inconsistent with, his American ideas than the snobbishness and almost servile adaptability of the women.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not quite sure, either, that his previous antagonism to his fair countrywoman's apparent selfishness and snobbery was entirely just.
objectionableadjectiveUS /əbˈdʒekʃənəbəl/
causing disapproval or protest
From this reading And yet the demonstrative independence and recklessness of men like Custer were less objectionable to, and less inconsistent with, his American ideas than the snobbishness and almost servile adaptability of the women.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Besides, his own curiosity in regard to this singularly supported claim was excited, and here seemed to be an opportunity of satisfying it.
opportunitynounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Besides, his own curiosity in regard to this singularly supported claim was excited, and here seemed to be an opportunity of satisfying it.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Besides, his own curiosity in regard to this singularly supported claim was excited, and here seemed to be an opportunity of satisfying it.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading He had been absent from America a long time; perhaps it was he himself who had changed, and lost touch with his compatriots.
previousadjectiveUS /ˈpriːviəs/
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading He was not quite sure, either, that his previous antagonism to his fair countrywoman's apparent selfishness and snobbery was entirely just.
purposelessadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrpəsləs/
not evidencing any purpose or goal
From this reading For all her indolent, purposeless manner, there was enough latent sincerity and earnestness in her request to interest the consul.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He was not quite sure, either, that his previous antagonism to his fair countrywoman's apparent selfishness and snobbery was entirely just.
recklessnessnounUS /ˈrekləsnəs/
the trait of giving little thought to danger
From this reading And yet the demonstrative independence and recklessness of men like Custer were less objectionable to, and less inconsistent with, his American ideas than the snobbishness and almost servile adaptability of the women.
regardnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrd/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Besides, his own curiosity in regard to this singularly supported claim was excited, and here seemed to be an opportunity of satisfying it.
requestverbUS /rɪˈkwest/
express the need or desire for
From this reading For all her indolent, purposeless manner, there was enough latent sincerity and earnestness in her request to interest the consul.
satisfyingadjectiveUS /ˈsætɪsfaɪɪŋ/
providing abundant nourishment
From this reading Besides, his own curiosity in regard to this singularly supported claim was excited, and here seemed to be an opportunity of satisfying it.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Besides, his own curiosity in regard to this singularly supported claim was excited, and here seemed to be an opportunity of satisfying it.
selfishnessnounUS /ˈselfɪʃnəs/
stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others
From this reading He was not quite sure, either, that his previous antagonism to his fair countrywoman's apparent selfishness and snobbery was entirely just.
servileadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrvəl/
submissive or fawning in attitude or behavior
From this reading And yet the demonstrative independence and recklessness of men like Custer were less objectionable to, and less inconsistent with, his American ideas than the snobbishness and almost servile adaptability of the women.
sinceritynounUS /sɪnˈserəti/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading For all her indolent, purposeless manner, there was enough latent sincerity and earnestness in her request to interest the consul.
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading Besides, his own curiosity in regard to this singularly supported claim was excited, and here seemed to be an opportunity of satisfying it.
snobberynounUS /ˈsnɑːbəri/
the trait of condescending to those of lower social status
From this reading He was not quite sure, either, that his previous antagonism to his fair countrywoman's apparent selfishness and snobbery was entirely just.
snobbishnessnoun
the trait of condescending to those of lower social status
From this reading And yet the demonstrative independence and recklessness of men like Custer were less objectionable to, and less inconsistent with, his American ideas than the snobbishness and almost servile adaptability of the women.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading Besides, his own curiosity in regard to this singularly supported claim was excited, and here seemed to be an opportunity of satisfying it.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He was not quite sure, either, that his previous antagonism to his fair countrywoman's apparent selfishness and snobbery was entirely just.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading And yet the demonstrative independence and recklessness of men like Custer were less objectionable to, and less inconsistent with, his American ideas than the snobbishness and almost servile adaptability of the women.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was not quite sure, either, that his previous antagonism to his fair countrywoman's apparent selfishness and snobbery was entirely just.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For all her indolent, purposeless manner, there was enough latent sincerity and earnestness in her request to interest the consul.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading For all her indolent, purposeless manner, there was enough latent sincerity and earnestness in her request to interest the consul.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Besides, his own curiosity in regard to this singularly supported claim was excited, and here seemed to be an opportunity of satisfying it.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He had been absent from America a long time; perhaps it was he himself who had changed, and lost touch with his compatriots.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For all her indolent, purposeless manner, there was enough latent sincerity and earnestness in her request to interest the consul.
touchverbUS /tʌtʃ/
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading He had been absent from America a long time; perhaps it was he himself who had changed, and lost touch with his compatriots.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For all her indolent, purposeless manner, there was enough latent sincerity and earnestness in her request to interest the consul.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And yet the demonstrative independence and recklessness of men like Custer were less objectionable to, and less inconsistent with, his American ideas than the snobbishness and almost servile adaptability of the women.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading He had been absent from America a long time; perhaps it was he himself who had changed, and lost touch with his compatriots.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had been absent from America a long time; perhaps it was he himself who had changed, and lost touch with his compatriots.
womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading And yet the demonstrative independence and recklessness of men like Custer were less objectionable to, and less inconsistent with, his American ideas than the snobbishness and almost servile adaptability of the women.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading And yet the demonstrative independence and recklessness of men like Custer were less objectionable to, and less inconsistent with, his American ideas than the snobbishness and almost servile adaptability of the women.
