adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SIR CHARLES and Mr. Oldfield settled that lady's retiring pension, and Mr. Oldfield took the memoranda home, with instructions to prepare a draft deed for Miss Somerset's approval.
affectionsnounUS /əˈfekʃənz/
plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking
From this reading Her affections for him grew visibly, for being engaged gave her the courage to love.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SIR CHARLES and Mr. Oldfield settled that lady's retiring pension, and Mr. Oldfield took the memoranda home, with instructions to prepare a draft deed for Miss Somerset's approval.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading SIR CHARLES and Mr. Oldfield settled that lady's retiring pension, and Mr. Oldfield took the memoranda home, with instructions to prepare a draft deed for Miss Somerset's approval.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading That scowl cost him dear, for Sir Charles thereupon represented to Bella that a man with a grievance is a bore to the very eye, and asked her to receive no more visits from his scowling cousin.
Bassett
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From this reading Mr. Bassett called pretty often; but one day he met Sir Charles on the stairs, and scowled.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Her affections for him grew visibly, for being engaged gave her the courage to love.
Bella
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From this reading That scowl cost him dear, for Sir Charles thereupon represented to Bella that a man with a grievance is a bore to the very eye, and asked her to receive no more visits from his scowling cousin.
boreverbUS /bɔːr/
cause to be bored
From this reading That scowl cost him dear, for Sir Charles thereupon represented to Bella that a man with a grievance is a bore to the very eye, and asked her to receive no more visits from his scowling cousin.
BrucenounUS /bruːs/
Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading Meantime Sir Charles visited Miss Bruce every day.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Bassett called pretty often; but one day he met Sir Charles on the stairs, and scowled.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Mr. Bassett called pretty often; but one day he met Sir Charles on the stairs, and scowled.
CHARLESnounUS /tʃɑːrlz/
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading SIR CHARLES and Mr. Oldfield settled that lady's retiring pension, and Mr. Oldfield took the memoranda home, with instructions to prepare a draft deed for Miss Somerset's approval.
costnounUS /kɑːst/
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading That scowl cost him dear, for Sir Charles thereupon represented to Bella that a man with a grievance is a bore to the very eye, and asked her to receive no more visits from his scowling cousin.
couragenounUS /ˈkɜːrədʒ/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Her affections for him grew visibly, for being engaged gave her the courage to love.
cousinnounUS /ˈkʌzən/
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading That scowl cost him dear, for Sir Charles thereupon represented to Bella that a man with a grievance is a bore to the very eye, and asked her to receive no more visits from his scowling cousin.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Meantime Sir Charles visited Miss Bruce every day.
dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading That scowl cost him dear, for Sir Charles thereupon represented to Bella that a man with a grievance is a bore to the very eye, and asked her to receive no more visits from his scowling cousin.
deednounUS /diːd/
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading SIR CHARLES and Mr. Oldfield settled that lady's retiring pension, and Mr. Oldfield took the memoranda home, with instructions to prepare a draft deed for Miss Somerset's approval.
draftnounUS /dræft/
a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another
From this reading SIR CHARLES and Mr. Oldfield settled that lady's retiring pension, and Mr. Oldfield took the memoranda home, with instructions to prepare a draft deed for Miss Somerset's approval.
engagedadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒd/
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Her affections for him grew visibly, for being engaged gave her the courage to love.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Meantime Sir Charles visited Miss Bruce every day.
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading That scowl cost him dear, for Sir Charles thereupon represented to Bella that a man with a grievance is a bore to the very eye, and asked her to receive no more visits from his scowling cousin.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SIR CHARLES and Mr. Oldfield settled that lady's retiring pension, and Mr. Oldfield took the memoranda home, with instructions to prepare a draft deed for Miss Somerset's approval.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading That scowl cost him dear, for Sir Charles thereupon represented to Bella that a man with a grievance is a bore to the very eye, and asked her to receive no more visits from his scowling cousin.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Her affections for him grew visibly, for being engaged gave her the courage to love.
grewverbUS /ɡruː/
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Her affections for him grew visibly, for being engaged gave her the courage to love.
grievancenounUS /ˈɡriːvəns/
a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
From this reading That scowl cost him dear, for Sir Charles thereupon represented to Bella that a man with a grievance is a bore to the very eye, and asked her to receive no more visits from his scowling cousin.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Bassett called pretty often; but one day he met Sir Charles on the stairs, and scowled.
HerdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her affections for him grew visibly, for being engaged gave her the courage to love.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Her affections for him grew visibly, for being engaged gave her the courage to love.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading That scowl cost him dear, for Sir Charles thereupon represented to Bella that a man with a grievance is a bore to the very eye, and asked her to receive no more visits from his scowling cousin.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading SIR CHARLES and Mr. Oldfield settled that lady's retiring pension, and Mr. Oldfield took the memoranda home, with instructions to prepare a draft deed for Miss Somerset's approval.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading SIR CHARLES and Mr. Oldfield settled that lady's retiring pension, and Mr. Oldfield took the memoranda home, with instructions to prepare a draft deed for Miss Somerset's approval.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That scowl cost him dear, for Sir Charles thereupon represented to Bella that a man with a grievance is a bore to the very eye, and asked her to receive no more visits from his scowling cousin.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading SIR CHARLES and Mr. Oldfield settled that lady's retiring pension, and Mr. Oldfield took the memoranda home, with instructions to prepare a draft deed for Miss Somerset's approval.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Her affections for him grew visibly, for being engaged gave her the courage to love.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading That scowl cost him dear, for Sir Charles thereupon represented to Bella that a man with a grievance is a bore to the very eye, and asked her to receive no more visits from his scowling cousin.
MeantimenounUS /ˈmiːntaɪm/
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading Meantime Sir Charles visited Miss Bruce every day.
memorandanounUS /ˌmemərˈændə/
a written proposal or reminder
From this reading SIR CHARLES and Mr. Oldfield settled that lady's retiring pension, and Mr. Oldfield took the memoranda home, with instructions to prepare a draft deed for Miss Somerset's approval.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Mr. Bassett called pretty often; but one day he met Sir Charles on the stairs, and scowled.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading SIR CHARLES and Mr. Oldfield settled that lady's retiring pension, and Mr. Oldfield took the memoranda home, with instructions to prepare a draft deed for Miss Somerset's approval.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading That scowl cost him dear, for Sir Charles thereupon represented to Bella that a man with a grievance is a bore to the very eye, and asked her to receive no more visits from his scowling cousin.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading SIR CHARLES and Mr. Oldfield settled that lady's retiring pension, and Mr. Oldfield took the memoranda home, with instructions to prepare a draft deed for Miss Somerset's approval.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading That scowl cost him dear, for Sir Charles thereupon represented to Bella that a man with a grievance is a bore to the very eye, and asked her to receive no more visits from his scowling cousin.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading Mr. Bassett called pretty often; but one day he met Sir Charles on the stairs, and scowled.
OldfieldnounUS /ˈoʊldfiːld/
United States race driver who was the first to drive faster than a mile a minute (1878-1946)
From this reading SIR CHARLES and Mr. Oldfield settled that lady's retiring pension, and Mr. Oldfield took the memoranda home, with instructions to prepare a draft deed for Miss Somerset's approval.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Bassett called pretty often; but one day he met Sir Charles on the stairs, and scowled.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mr. Bassett called pretty often; but one day he met Sir Charles on the stairs, and scowled.
pensionnounUS /ˈpenʃən/
a regular payment to a person that is intended to allow them to subsist without working
From this reading SIR CHARLES and Mr. Oldfield settled that lady's retiring pension, and Mr. Oldfield took the memoranda home, with instructions to prepare a draft deed for Miss Somerset's approval.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading SIR CHARLES and Mr. Oldfield settled that lady's retiring pension, and Mr. Oldfield took the memoranda home, with instructions to prepare a draft deed for Miss Somerset's approval.
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Mr. Bassett called pretty often; but one day he met Sir Charles on the stairs, and scowled.
receiveverbUS /rəˈsiːv/
get something; come into possession of
From this reading That scowl cost him dear, for Sir Charles thereupon represented to Bella that a man with a grievance is a bore to the very eye, and asked her to receive no more visits from his scowling cousin.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading That scowl cost him dear, for Sir Charles thereupon represented to Bella that a man with a grievance is a bore to the very eye, and asked her to receive no more visits from his scowling cousin.
retiringadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrɪŋ/
not arrogant or presuming
From this reading SIR CHARLES and Mr. Oldfield settled that lady's retiring pension, and Mr. Oldfield took the memoranda home, with instructions to prepare a draft deed for Miss Somerset's approval.
scowlnounUS /skaʊl/
a facial expression of dislike or displeasure
From this reading That scowl cost him dear, for Sir Charles thereupon represented to Bella that a man with a grievance is a bore to the very eye, and asked her to receive no more visits from his scowling cousin.
scowledverbUS /skaʊld/
past form of “scowl” — frown with displeasure
From this reading Mr. Bassett called pretty often; but one day he met Sir Charles on the stairs, and scowled.
scowlingadjectiveUS /ˈskaʊlɪŋ/
sullen or unfriendly in appearance
From this reading That scowl cost him dear, for Sir Charles thereupon represented to Bella that a man with a grievance is a bore to the very eye, and asked her to receive no more visits from his scowling cousin.
settledadjectiveUS /ˈsetəld/
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading SIR CHARLES and Mr. Oldfield settled that lady's retiring pension, and Mr. Oldfield took the memoranda home, with instructions to prepare a draft deed for Miss Somerset's approval.
SIRnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading SIR CHARLES and Mr. Oldfield settled that lady's retiring pension, and Mr. Oldfield took the memoranda home, with instructions to prepare a draft deed for Miss Somerset's approval.
Somerset's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SIR CHARLES and Mr. Oldfield settled that lady's retiring pension, and Mr. Oldfield took the memoranda home, with instructions to prepare a draft deed for Miss Somerset's approval.
stairsnounUS /sterz/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Mr. Bassett called pretty often; but one day he met Sir Charles on the stairs, and scowled.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SIR CHARLES and Mr. Oldfield settled that lady's retiring pension, and Mr. Oldfield took the memoranda home, with instructions to prepare a draft deed for Miss Somerset's approval.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SIR CHARLES and Mr. Oldfield settled that lady's retiring pension, and Mr. Oldfield took the memoranda home, with instructions to prepare a draft deed for Miss Somerset's approval.
thereupon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That scowl cost him dear, for Sir Charles thereupon represented to Bella that a man with a grievance is a bore to the very eye, and asked her to receive no more visits from his scowling cousin.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SIR CHARLES and Mr. Oldfield settled that lady's retiring pension, and Mr. Oldfield took the memoranda home, with instructions to prepare a draft deed for Miss Somerset's approval.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading SIR CHARLES and Mr. Oldfield settled that lady's retiring pension, and Mr. Oldfield took the memoranda home, with instructions to prepare a draft deed for Miss Somerset's approval.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading That scowl cost him dear, for Sir Charles thereupon represented to Bella that a man with a grievance is a bore to the very eye, and asked her to receive no more visits from his scowling cousin.
visiblyadverbUS /ˈvɪzəbli/
in a visible manner
From this reading Her affections for him grew visibly, for being engaged gave her the courage to love.
visitedverbUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪd/
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Meantime Sir Charles visited Miss Bruce every day.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading That scowl cost him dear, for Sir Charles thereupon represented to Bella that a man with a grievance is a bore to the very eye, and asked her to receive no more visits from his scowling cousin.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading SIR CHARLES and Mr. Oldfield settled that lady's retiring pension, and Mr. Oldfield took the memoranda home, with instructions to prepare a draft deed for Miss Somerset's approval.
