adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bright and keen as steel, quick and spirited, yet controlled by judgment and always mistress of herself, she seemed to him a new species.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Bright and keen as steel, quick and spirited, yet controlled by judgment and always mistress of herself, she seemed to him a new species.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading EDWARD SEVERNE, master of arts, dreaded Rhoda Gale, M.D. He had deluded, in various degrees, several ladies that were no fools; but here was one who staggered and puzzled him.
artsnounUS /ɑːrts/
studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
From this reading EDWARD SEVERNE, master of arts, dreaded Rhoda Gale, M.D. He had deluded, in various degrees, several ladies that were no fools; but here was one who staggered and puzzled him.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Bright and keen as steel, quick and spirited, yet controlled by judgment and always mistress of herself, she seemed to him a new species.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Hence the good youth's delight at her illness, noticed in a former chapter.
BrightadjectiveUS /braɪt/
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Bright and keen as steel, quick and spirited, yet controlled by judgment and always mistress of herself, she seemed to him a new species.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading EDWARD SEVERNE, master of arts, dreaded Rhoda Gale, M.D. He had deluded, in various degrees, several ladies that were no fools; but here was one who staggered and puzzled him.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Bright and keen as steel, quick and spirited, yet controlled by judgment and always mistress of herself, she seemed to him a new species.
chapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Hence the good youth's delight at her illness, noticed in a former chapter.
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading The worst of it was, he felt himself in the power of this new woman, and, indeed, he saw no limit to the mischief she might possibly do him if she and Zoe compared notes.
controlledadjectiveUS /kənˈtroʊld/
restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds
From this reading Bright and keen as steel, quick and spirited, yet controlled by judgment and always mistress of herself, she seemed to him a new species.
DnounUS /diː/
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading EDWARD SEVERNE, master of arts, dreaded Rhoda Gale, M.D. He had deluded, in various degrees, several ladies that were no fools; but here was one who staggered and puzzled him.
degreesnounUS /dɪˈɡriːz/
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading EDWARD SEVERNE, master of arts, dreaded Rhoda Gale, M.D. He had deluded, in various degrees, several ladies that were no fools; but here was one who staggered and puzzled him.
delightverbUS /dɪˈlaɪt/
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Hence the good youth's delight at her illness, noticed in a former chapter.
deludedverbUS /dɪˈluːdɪd/
past form of “delude” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading EDWARD SEVERNE, master of arts, dreaded Rhoda Gale, M.D. He had deluded, in various degrees, several ladies that were no fools; but here was one who staggered and puzzled him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He had thought the matter over, and realized this more than he did when in London.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The worst of it was, he felt himself in the power of this new woman, and, indeed, he saw no limit to the mischief she might possibly do him if she and Zoe compared notes.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading EDWARD SEVERNE, master of arts, dreaded Rhoda Gale, M.D. He had deluded, in various degrees, several ladies that were no fools; but here was one who staggered and puzzled him.
EDWARDnounUS /ˈedwərd/
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading EDWARD SEVERNE, master of arts, dreaded Rhoda Gale, M.D. He had deluded, in various degrees, several ladies that were no fools; but here was one who staggered and puzzled him.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The worst of it was, he felt himself in the power of this new woman, and, indeed, he saw no limit to the mischief she might possibly do him if she and Zoe compared notes.
foolsnounUS /fuːlz/
plural of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading EDWARD SEVERNE, master of arts, dreaded Rhoda Gale, M.D. He had deluded, in various degrees, several ladies that were no fools; but here was one who staggered and puzzled him.
formeradjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmər/
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Hence the good youth's delight at her illness, noticed in a former chapter.
GalenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading EDWARD SEVERNE, master of arts, dreaded Rhoda Gale, M.D. He had deluded, in various degrees, several ladies that were no fools; but here was one who staggered and puzzled him.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Hence the good youth's delight at her illness, noticed in a former chapter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading EDWARD SEVERNE, master of arts, dreaded Rhoda Gale, M.D. He had deluded, in various degrees, several ladies that were no fools; but here was one who staggered and puzzled him.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading EDWARD SEVERNE, master of arts, dreaded Rhoda Gale, M.D. He had deluded, in various degrees, several ladies that were no fools; but here was one who staggered and puzzled him.
HenceadverbUS /hens/
for this reason
From this reading Hence the good youth's delight at her illness, noticed in a former chapter.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Hence the good youth's delight at her illness, noticed in a former chapter.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading EDWARD SEVERNE, master of arts, dreaded Rhoda Gale, M.D. He had deluded, in various degrees, several ladies that were no fools; but here was one who staggered and puzzled him.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Bright and keen as steel, quick and spirited, yet controlled by judgment and always mistress of herself, she seemed to him a new species.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading EDWARD SEVERNE, master of arts, dreaded Rhoda Gale, M.D. He had deluded, in various degrees, several ladies that were no fools; but here was one who staggered and puzzled him.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The worst of it was, he felt himself in the power of this new woman, and, indeed, he saw no limit to the mischief she might possibly do him if she and Zoe compared notes.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The worst of it was, he felt himself in the power of this new woman, and, indeed, he saw no limit to the mischief she might possibly do him if she and Zoe compared notes.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading Hence the good youth's delight at her illness, noticed in a former chapter.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading EDWARD SEVERNE, master of arts, dreaded Rhoda Gale, M.D. He had deluded, in various degrees, several ladies that were no fools; but here was one who staggered and puzzled him.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The worst of it was, he felt himself in the power of this new woman, and, indeed, he saw no limit to the mischief she might possibly do him if she and Zoe compared notes.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The worst of it was, he felt himself in the power of this new woman, and, indeed, he saw no limit to the mischief she might possibly do him if she and Zoe compared notes.
judgmentnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading Bright and keen as steel, quick and spirited, yet controlled by judgment and always mistress of herself, she seemed to him a new species.
keenadjectiveUS /kiːn/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Bright and keen as steel, quick and spirited, yet controlled by judgment and always mistress of herself, she seemed to him a new species.
ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading EDWARD SEVERNE, master of arts, dreaded Rhoda Gale, M.D. He had deluded, in various degrees, several ladies that were no fools; but here was one who staggered and puzzled him.
limitnounUS /ˈlɪmət/
the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading The worst of it was, he felt himself in the power of this new woman, and, indeed, he saw no limit to the mischief she might possibly do him if she and Zoe compared notes.
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading He had thought the matter over, and realized this more than he did when in London.
MnounUS /em/
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading EDWARD SEVERNE, master of arts, dreaded Rhoda Gale, M.D. He had deluded, in various degrees, several ladies that were no fools; but here was one who staggered and puzzled him.
masternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading EDWARD SEVERNE, master of arts, dreaded Rhoda Gale, M.D. He had deluded, in various degrees, several ladies that were no fools; but here was one who staggered and puzzled him.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He had thought the matter over, and realized this more than he did when in London.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The worst of it was, he felt himself in the power of this new woman, and, indeed, he saw no limit to the mischief she might possibly do him if she and Zoe compared notes.
mischiefnounUS /ˈmɪstʃəf/
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading The worst of it was, he felt himself in the power of this new woman, and, indeed, he saw no limit to the mischief she might possibly do him if she and Zoe compared notes.
mistressnounUS /ˈmɪstrəs/
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Bright and keen as steel, quick and spirited, yet controlled by judgment and always mistress of herself, she seemed to him a new species.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had thought the matter over, and realized this more than he did when in London.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Bright and keen as steel, quick and spirited, yet controlled by judgment and always mistress of herself, she seemed to him a new species.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading EDWARD SEVERNE, master of arts, dreaded Rhoda Gale, M.D. He had deluded, in various degrees, several ladies that were no fools; but here was one who staggered and puzzled him.
notesnounUS /noʊts/
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading The worst of it was, he felt himself in the power of this new woman, and, indeed, he saw no limit to the mischief she might possibly do him if she and Zoe compared notes.
noticedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəst/
being perceived or observed
From this reading Hence the good youth's delight at her illness, noticed in a former chapter.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading EDWARD SEVERNE, master of arts, dreaded Rhoda Gale, M.D. He had deluded, in various degrees, several ladies that were no fools; but here was one who staggered and puzzled him.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading EDWARD SEVERNE, master of arts, dreaded Rhoda Gale, M.D. He had deluded, in various degrees, several ladies that were no fools; but here was one who staggered and puzzled him.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He had thought the matter over, and realized this more than he did when in London.
possiblyadverbUS /ˈpɑːsəbli/
by chance
From this reading The worst of it was, he felt himself in the power of this new woman, and, indeed, he saw no limit to the mischief she might possibly do him if she and Zoe compared notes.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The worst of it was, he felt himself in the power of this new woman, and, indeed, he saw no limit to the mischief she might possibly do him if she and Zoe compared notes.
puzzledadjectiveUS /ˈpʌzəld/
filled with bewilderment
From this reading EDWARD SEVERNE, master of arts, dreaded Rhoda Gale, M.D. He had deluded, in various degrees, several ladies that were no fools; but here was one who staggered and puzzled him.
quickadjectiveUS /kwɪk/
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Bright and keen as steel, quick and spirited, yet controlled by judgment and always mistress of herself, she seemed to him a new species.
realizedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading He had thought the matter over, and realized this more than he did when in London.
Rhoda
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From this reading EDWARD SEVERNE, master of arts, dreaded Rhoda Gale, M.D. He had deluded, in various degrees, several ladies that were no fools; but here was one who staggered and puzzled him.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading The worst of it was, he felt himself in the power of this new woman, and, indeed, he saw no limit to the mischief she might possibly do him if she and Zoe compared notes.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Bright and keen as steel, quick and spirited, yet controlled by judgment and always mistress of herself, she seemed to him a new species.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading EDWARD SEVERNE, master of arts, dreaded Rhoda Gale, M.D. He had deluded, in various degrees, several ladies that were no fools; but here was one who staggered and puzzled him.
SEVERNE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading EDWARD SEVERNE, master of arts, dreaded Rhoda Gale, M.D. He had deluded, in various degrees, several ladies that were no fools; but here was one who staggered and puzzled him.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bright and keen as steel, quick and spirited, yet controlled by judgment and always mistress of herself, she seemed to him a new species.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading Bright and keen as steel, quick and spirited, yet controlled by judgment and always mistress of herself, she seemed to him a new species.
spiritedadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness
From this reading Bright and keen as steel, quick and spirited, yet controlled by judgment and always mistress of herself, she seemed to him a new species.
staggeredverbUS /ˈstæɡərd/
past form of “stagger” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading EDWARD SEVERNE, master of arts, dreaded Rhoda Gale, M.D. He had deluded, in various degrees, several ladies that were no fools; but here was one who staggered and puzzled him.
steelnounUS /stiːl/
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading Bright and keen as steel, quick and spirited, yet controlled by judgment and always mistress of herself, she seemed to him a new species.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He had thought the matter over, and realized this more than he did when in London.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading EDWARD SEVERNE, master of arts, dreaded Rhoda Gale, M.D. He had deluded, in various degrees, several ladies that were no fools; but here was one who staggered and puzzled him.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The worst of it was, he felt himself in the power of this new woman, and, indeed, he saw no limit to the mischief she might possibly do him if she and Zoe compared notes.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The worst of it was, he felt himself in the power of this new woman, and, indeed, he saw no limit to the mischief she might possibly do him if she and Zoe compared notes.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He had thought the matter over, and realized this more than he did when in London.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bright and keen as steel, quick and spirited, yet controlled by judgment and always mistress of herself, she seemed to him a new species.
variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading EDWARD SEVERNE, master of arts, dreaded Rhoda Gale, M.D. He had deluded, in various degrees, several ladies that were no fools; but here was one who staggered and puzzled him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading EDWARD SEVERNE, master of arts, dreaded Rhoda Gale, M.D. He had deluded, in various degrees, several ladies that were no fools; but here was one who staggered and puzzled him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading EDWARD SEVERNE, master of arts, dreaded Rhoda Gale, M.D. He had deluded, in various degrees, several ladies that were no fools; but here was one who staggered and puzzled him.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading He had thought the matter over, and realized this more than he did when in London.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading EDWARD SEVERNE, master of arts, dreaded Rhoda Gale, M.D. He had deluded, in various degrees, several ladies that were no fools; but here was one who staggered and puzzled him.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The worst of it was, he felt himself in the power of this new woman, and, indeed, he saw no limit to the mischief she might possibly do him if she and Zoe compared notes.
worstnounUS /wɜːrst/
the least favorable outcome
From this reading The worst of it was, he felt himself in the power of this new woman, and, indeed, he saw no limit to the mischief she might possibly do him if she and Zoe compared notes.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Bright and keen as steel, quick and spirited, yet controlled by judgment and always mistress of herself, she seemed to him a new species.
youth'snounUS /juːθs/
possessive form of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Hence the good youth's delight at her illness, noticed in a former chapter.
Zoe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The worst of it was, he felt himself in the power of this new woman, and, indeed, he saw no limit to the mischief she might possibly do him if she and Zoe compared notes.
