adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Blended with his subdued personal admiration was a certain ostentation of respect--as of a tribute to a distinguished guest--that struck her.
admirationnounUS /ˌædmərˈeɪʃən/
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading Blended with his subdued personal admiration was a certain ostentation of respect--as of a tribute to a distinguished guest--that struck her.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am to have the pleasure of taking you in, Miss Nevil,” he said.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Grace Nevil had quite recovered her equanimity when the indispensable Mr. Somers, handsome, well-bred, and self-restrained, approached her later in the crowded drawing-room.
approachedverbUS /əˈproʊtʃt/
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading Grace Nevil had quite recovered her equanimity when the indispensable Mr. Somers, handsome, well-bred, and self-restrained, approached her later in the crowded drawing-room.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Blended with his subdued personal admiration was a certain ostentation of respect--as of a tribute to a distinguished guest--that struck her.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Our host has been suddenly called away, and I am left to take his place.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Our host has been suddenly called away, and I am left to take his place.”
BlendedadjectiveUS /ˈblendɪd/
combined or mixed together so that the constituent parts are indistinguishable
From this reading Blended with his subdued personal admiration was a certain ostentation of respect--as of a tribute to a distinguished guest--that struck her.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Our host has been suddenly called away, and I am left to take his place.”
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Blended with his subdued personal admiration was a certain ostentation of respect--as of a tribute to a distinguished guest--that struck her.
compensationnounUS /ˌkɑːmpənˈseɪʃən/
something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
From this reading “It's my one compensation for the dreadful responsibility just thrust upon me.
crowdedadjectiveUS /ˈkraʊdəd/
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading Grace Nevil had quite recovered her equanimity when the indispensable Mr. Somers, handsome, well-bred, and self-restrained, approached her later in the crowded drawing-room.
distinguishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading Blended with his subdued personal admiration was a certain ostentation of respect--as of a tribute to a distinguished guest--that struck her.
drawing-room
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From this reading Grace Nevil had quite recovered her equanimity when the indispensable Mr. Somers, handsome, well-bred, and self-restrained, approached her later in the crowded drawing-room.
dreadfuladjectiveUS /ˈdredfəl/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading “It's my one compensation for the dreadful responsibility just thrust upon me.
equanimitynounUS /ˌek.wəˈnɪm.ə.t̬i/
Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.
From this reading Grace Nevil had quite recovered her equanimity when the indispensable Mr. Somers, handsome, well-bred, and self-restrained, approached her later in the crowded drawing-room.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “It's my one compensation for the dreadful responsibility just thrust upon me.
GracenounUS /ɡreɪs/
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Grace Nevil had quite recovered her equanimity when the indispensable Mr. Somers, handsome, well-bred, and self-restrained, approached her later in the crowded drawing-room.
guestnounUS /ɡest/
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Blended with his subdued personal admiration was a certain ostentation of respect--as of a tribute to a distinguished guest--that struck her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Grace Nevil had quite recovered her equanimity when the indispensable Mr. Somers, handsome, well-bred, and self-restrained, approached her later in the crowded drawing-room.
handsomeadjectiveUS /ˈhænsəm/
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Grace Nevil had quite recovered her equanimity when the indispensable Mr. Somers, handsome, well-bred, and self-restrained, approached her later in the crowded drawing-room.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our host has been suddenly called away, and I am left to take his place.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I am to have the pleasure of taking you in, Miss Nevil,” he said.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I am to have the pleasure of taking you in, Miss Nevil,” he said.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Grace Nevil had quite recovered her equanimity when the indispensable Mr. Somers, handsome, well-bred, and self-restrained, approached her later in the crowded drawing-room.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Blended with his subdued personal admiration was a certain ostentation of respect--as of a tribute to a distinguished guest--that struck her.
hostnounUS /hoʊst/
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Our host has been suddenly called away, and I am left to take his place.”
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I am to have the pleasure of taking you in, Miss Nevil,” he said.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Grace Nevil had quite recovered her equanimity when the indispensable Mr. Somers, handsome, well-bred, and self-restrained, approached her later in the crowded drawing-room.
indispensableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈspensəbəl/
not to be dispensed with; essential
From this reading Grace Nevil had quite recovered her equanimity when the indispensable Mr. Somers, handsome, well-bred, and self-restrained, approached her later in the crowded drawing-room.
It's
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From this reading “It's my one compensation for the dreadful responsibility just thrust upon me.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading “It's my one compensation for the dreadful responsibility just thrust upon me.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Grace Nevil had quite recovered her equanimity when the indispensable Mr. Somers, handsome, well-bred, and self-restrained, approached her later in the crowded drawing-room.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Our host has been suddenly called away, and I am left to take his place.”
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “It's my one compensation for the dreadful responsibility just thrust upon me.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “I am to have the pleasure of taking you in, Miss Nevil,” he said.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Grace Nevil had quite recovered her equanimity when the indispensable Mr. Somers, handsome, well-bred, and self-restrained, approached her later in the crowded drawing-room.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “It's my one compensation for the dreadful responsibility just thrust upon me.
Nevil
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From this reading Grace Nevil had quite recovered her equanimity when the indispensable Mr. Somers, handsome, well-bred, and self-restrained, approached her later in the crowded drawing-room.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Blended with his subdued personal admiration was a certain ostentation of respect--as of a tribute to a distinguished guest--that struck her.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “It's my one compensation for the dreadful responsibility just thrust upon me.
ostentationnounUS /ˌɔːstenˈteɪʃən/
a gaudy outward display
From this reading Blended with his subdued personal admiration was a certain ostentation of respect--as of a tribute to a distinguished guest--that struck her.
OurdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our host has been suddenly called away, and I am left to take his place.”
personaladjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrsɪnəl/
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Blended with his subdued personal admiration was a certain ostentation of respect--as of a tribute to a distinguished guest--that struck her.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Our host has been suddenly called away, and I am left to take his place.”
pleasurenounUS /ˈpleʒər/
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading “I am to have the pleasure of taking you in, Miss Nevil,” he said.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Grace Nevil had quite recovered her equanimity when the indispensable Mr. Somers, handsome, well-bred, and self-restrained, approached her later in the crowded drawing-room.
recoveredadjectiveUS /rəˈkʌvərd/
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Grace Nevil had quite recovered her equanimity when the indispensable Mr. Somers, handsome, well-bred, and self-restrained, approached her later in the crowded drawing-room.
respectnounUS /rɪˈspekt/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Blended with his subdued personal admiration was a certain ostentation of respect--as of a tribute to a distinguished guest--that struck her.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading “It's my one compensation for the dreadful responsibility just thrust upon me.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I am to have the pleasure of taking you in, Miss Nevil,” he said.
self-restrained
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From this reading Grace Nevil had quite recovered her equanimity when the indispensable Mr. Somers, handsome, well-bred, and self-restrained, approached her later in the crowded drawing-room.
Somers
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From this reading Grace Nevil had quite recovered her equanimity when the indispensable Mr. Somers, handsome, well-bred, and self-restrained, approached her later in the crowded drawing-room.
struckadjectiveUS /strʌk/
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Blended with his subdued personal admiration was a certain ostentation of respect--as of a tribute to a distinguished guest--that struck her.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading Blended with his subdued personal admiration was a certain ostentation of respect--as of a tribute to a distinguished guest--that struck her.
suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Our host has been suddenly called away, and I am left to take his place.”
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading Our host has been suddenly called away, and I am left to take his place.”
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading “I am to have the pleasure of taking you in, Miss Nevil,” he said.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Blended with his subdued personal admiration was a certain ostentation of respect--as of a tribute to a distinguished guest--that struck her.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Grace Nevil had quite recovered her equanimity when the indispensable Mr. Somers, handsome, well-bred, and self-restrained, approached her later in the crowded drawing-room.
thrustverbUS /θrʌst/
push forcefully
From this reading “It's my one compensation for the dreadful responsibility just thrust upon me.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Blended with his subdued personal admiration was a certain ostentation of respect--as of a tribute to a distinguished guest--that struck her.
tributenounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːt/
something given or done as an expression of esteem
From this reading Blended with his subdued personal admiration was a certain ostentation of respect--as of a tribute to a distinguished guest--that struck her.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “It's my one compensation for the dreadful responsibility just thrust upon me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Blended with his subdued personal admiration was a certain ostentation of respect--as of a tribute to a distinguished guest--that struck her.
well-bredadjective
of good upbringing
From this reading Grace Nevil had quite recovered her equanimity when the indispensable Mr. Somers, handsome, well-bred, and self-restrained, approached her later in the crowded drawing-room.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Grace Nevil had quite recovered her equanimity when the indispensable Mr. Somers, handsome, well-bred, and self-restrained, approached her later in the crowded drawing-room.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Blended with his subdued personal admiration was a certain ostentation of respect--as of a tribute to a distinguished guest--that struck her.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I am to have the pleasure of taking you in, Miss Nevil,” he said.
