aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Singularly enough, it so happened that Mr. Emerson never let this lady at his house, though she spent hours there every week; and, more singular still, Irene had never spoken about her to her husband.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading She had often been on the point of doing so, but an impression that Hartley would take up an unreasonable prejudice against her kept the name of this friend back from her lips.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She had often been on the point of doing so, but an impression that Hartley would take up an unreasonable prejudice against her kept the name of this friend back from her lips.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _TIME_ moved on, and Mrs. Emerson's intimate city friends were those to whom she had been introduced, directly or indirectly, through Mrs. Talbot.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Singularly enough, it so happened that Mr. Emerson never let this lady at his house, though she spent hours there every week; and, more singular still, Irene had never spoken about her to her husband.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading She had often been on the point of doing so, but an impression that Hartley would take up an unreasonable prejudice against her kept the name of this friend back from her lips.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _TIME_ moved on, and Mrs. Emerson's intimate city friends were those to whom she had been introduced, directly or indirectly, through Mrs. Talbot.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had often been on the point of doing so, but an impression that Hartley would take up an unreasonable prejudice against her kept the name of this friend back from her lips.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading _TIME_ moved on, and Mrs. Emerson's intimate city friends were those to whom she had been introduced, directly or indirectly, through Mrs. Talbot.
CONSTRAINTnounUS /kənˈstreɪnt/
the state of being physically constrained
From this reading WEARY OF CONSTRAINT.
directlyadverbUS /dərˈektli/
without deviation
From this reading _TIME_ moved on, and Mrs. Emerson's intimate city friends were those to whom she had been introduced, directly or indirectly, through Mrs. Talbot.
doingverbUS /ˈduːɪŋ/
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading She had often been on the point of doing so, but an impression that Hartley would take up an unreasonable prejudice against her kept the name of this friend back from her lips.
EmersonnounUS /ˈemərsən/
United States writer and leading exponent of transcendentalism (1803-1882)
From this reading Singularly enough, it so happened that Mr. Emerson never let this lady at his house, though she spent hours there every week; and, more singular still, Irene had never spoken about her to her husband.
Emerson'snounUS /ˈemərsənz/
possessive form of “emerson” — United States writer and leading exponent of transcendentalism (1803-1882)
From this reading _TIME_ moved on, and Mrs. Emerson's intimate city friends were those to whom she had been introduced, directly or indirectly, through Mrs. Talbot.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Singularly enough, it so happened that Mr. Emerson never let this lady at his house, though she spent hours there every week; and, more singular still, Irene had never spoken about her to her husband.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Singularly enough, it so happened that Mr. Emerson never let this lady at his house, though she spent hours there every week; and, more singular still, Irene had never spoken about her to her husband.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She had often been on the point of doing so, but an impression that Hartley would take up an unreasonable prejudice against her kept the name of this friend back from her lips.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading _TIME_ moved on, and Mrs. Emerson's intimate city friends were those to whom she had been introduced, directly or indirectly, through Mrs. Talbot.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She had often been on the point of doing so, but an impression that Hartley would take up an unreasonable prejudice against her kept the name of this friend back from her lips.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _TIME_ moved on, and Mrs. Emerson's intimate city friends were those to whom she had been introduced, directly or indirectly, through Mrs. Talbot.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Singularly enough, it so happened that Mr. Emerson never let this lady at his house, though she spent hours there every week; and, more singular still, Irene had never spoken about her to her husband.
HartleynounUS /ˈhɑːrtli/
English philosopher who introduced the theory of the association of ideas (1705-1757)
From this reading She had often been on the point of doing so, but an impression that Hartley would take up an unreasonable prejudice against her kept the name of this friend back from her lips.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Of these, the one who had most influence over her was Mrs. Lloyd, and that influence was not of the right kind.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Singularly enough, it so happened that Mr. Emerson never let this lady at his house, though she spent hours there every week; and, more singular still, Irene had never spoken about her to her husband.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Singularly enough, it so happened that Mr. Emerson never let this lady at his house, though she spent hours there every week; and, more singular still, Irene had never spoken about her to her husband.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Singularly enough, it so happened that Mr. Emerson never let this lady at his house, though she spent hours there every week; and, more singular still, Irene had never spoken about her to her husband.
husbandnounUS /ˈhʌzbənd/
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Singularly enough, it so happened that Mr. Emerson never let this lady at his house, though she spent hours there every week; and, more singular still, Irene had never spoken about her to her husband.
impressionnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃən/
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading She had often been on the point of doing so, but an impression that Hartley would take up an unreasonable prejudice against her kept the name of this friend back from her lips.
indirectlyadverbUS /ˌɪndərˈektliː/
not in a forthright manner
From this reading _TIME_ moved on, and Mrs. Emerson's intimate city friends were those to whom she had been introduced, directly or indirectly, through Mrs. Talbot.
influencenounUS /ˈɪnfluːəns/
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Of these, the one who had most influence over her was Mrs. Lloyd, and that influence was not of the right kind.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading _TIME_ moved on, and Mrs. Emerson's intimate city friends were those to whom she had been introduced, directly or indirectly, through Mrs. Talbot.
introducedverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːst/
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading _TIME_ moved on, and Mrs. Emerson's intimate city friends were those to whom she had been introduced, directly or indirectly, through Mrs. Talbot.
Irene
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From this reading Singularly enough, it so happened that Mr. Emerson never let this lady at his house, though she spent hours there every week; and, more singular still, Irene had never spoken about her to her husband.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Singularly enough, it so happened that Mr. Emerson never let this lady at his house, though she spent hours there every week; and, more singular still, Irene had never spoken about her to her husband.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading She had often been on the point of doing so, but an impression that Hartley would take up an unreasonable prejudice against her kept the name of this friend back from her lips.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Of these, the one who had most influence over her was Mrs. Lloyd, and that influence was not of the right kind.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Singularly enough, it so happened that Mr. Emerson never let this lady at his house, though she spent hours there every week; and, more singular still, Irene had never spoken about her to her husband.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Singularly enough, it so happened that Mr. Emerson never let this lady at his house, though she spent hours there every week; and, more singular still, Irene had never spoken about her to her husband.
lipsnounUS /lɪps/
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading She had often been on the point of doing so, but an impression that Hartley would take up an unreasonable prejudice against her kept the name of this friend back from her lips.
LloydnounUS /lɔɪd/
United States comic actor in silent films; he used physical danger as a source of comedy (1893-1971)
From this reading Of these, the one who had most influence over her was Mrs. Lloyd, and that influence was not of the right kind.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Singularly enough, it so happened that Mr. Emerson never let this lady at his house, though she spent hours there every week; and, more singular still, Irene had never spoken about her to her husband.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Of these, the one who had most influence over her was Mrs. Lloyd, and that influence was not of the right kind.
movedadjectiveUS /muːvd/
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading _TIME_ moved on, and Mrs. Emerson's intimate city friends were those to whom she had been introduced, directly or indirectly, through Mrs. Talbot.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Singularly enough, it so happened that Mr. Emerson never let this lady at his house, though she spent hours there every week; and, more singular still, Irene had never spoken about her to her husband.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading _TIME_ moved on, and Mrs. Emerson's intimate city friends were those to whom she had been introduced, directly or indirectly, through Mrs. Talbot.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She had often been on the point of doing so, but an impression that Hartley would take up an unreasonable prejudice against her kept the name of this friend back from her lips.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Singularly enough, it so happened that Mr. Emerson never let this lady at his house, though she spent hours there every week; and, more singular still, Irene had never spoken about her to her husband.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Of these, the one who had most influence over her was Mrs. Lloyd, and that influence was not of the right kind.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WEARY OF CONSTRAINT.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading She had often been on the point of doing so, but an impression that Hartley would take up an unreasonable prejudice against her kept the name of this friend back from her lips.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _TIME_ moved on, and Mrs. Emerson's intimate city friends were those to whom she had been introduced, directly or indirectly, through Mrs. Talbot.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Of these, the one who had most influence over her was Mrs. Lloyd, and that influence was not of the right kind.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _TIME_ moved on, and Mrs. Emerson's intimate city friends were those to whom she had been introduced, directly or indirectly, through Mrs. Talbot.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Of these, the one who had most influence over her was Mrs. Lloyd, and that influence was not of the right kind.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading She had often been on the point of doing so, but an impression that Hartley would take up an unreasonable prejudice against her kept the name of this friend back from her lips.
prejudicenounUS /ˈpredʒədɪs/
a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading She had often been on the point of doing so, but an impression that Hartley would take up an unreasonable prejudice against her kept the name of this friend back from her lips.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading Of these, the one who had most influence over her was Mrs. Lloyd, and that influence was not of the right kind.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _TIME_ moved on, and Mrs. Emerson's intimate city friends were those to whom she had been introduced, directly or indirectly, through Mrs. Talbot.
singularadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələr/
unusual or striking
From this reading Singularly enough, it so happened that Mr. Emerson never let this lady at his house, though she spent hours there every week; and, more singular still, Irene had never spoken about her to her husband.
SingularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading Singularly enough, it so happened that Mr. Emerson never let this lady at his house, though she spent hours there every week; and, more singular still, Irene had never spoken about her to her husband.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Singularly enough, it so happened that Mr. Emerson never let this lady at his house, though she spent hours there every week; and, more singular still, Irene had never spoken about her to her husband.
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Singularly enough, it so happened that Mr. Emerson never let this lady at his house, though she spent hours there every week; and, more singular still, Irene had never spoken about her to her husband.
spokenadjectiveUS /ˈspoʊkən/
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Singularly enough, it so happened that Mr. Emerson never let this lady at his house, though she spent hours there every week; and, more singular still, Irene had never spoken about her to her husband.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Singularly enough, it so happened that Mr. Emerson never let this lady at his house, though she spent hours there every week; and, more singular still, Irene had never spoken about her to her husband.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading She had often been on the point of doing so, but an impression that Hartley would take up an unreasonable prejudice against her kept the name of this friend back from her lips.
TalbotnounUS /ˈtælbət/
English inventor and pioneer in photography who published the first book illustrated with photographs (1800-1877)
From this reading _TIME_ moved on, and Mrs. Emerson's intimate city friends were those to whom she had been introduced, directly or indirectly, through Mrs. Talbot.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of these, the one who had most influence over her was Mrs. Lloyd, and that influence was not of the right kind.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of these, the one who had most influence over her was Mrs. Lloyd, and that influence was not of the right kind.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Singularly enough, it so happened that Mr. Emerson never let this lady at his house, though she spent hours there every week; and, more singular still, Irene had never spoken about her to her husband.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Of these, the one who had most influence over her was Mrs. Lloyd, and that influence was not of the right kind.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Singularly enough, it so happened that Mr. Emerson never let this lady at his house, though she spent hours there every week; and, more singular still, Irene had never spoken about her to her husband.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading _TIME_ moved on, and Mrs. Emerson's intimate city friends were those to whom she had been introduced, directly or indirectly, through Mrs. Talbot.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Singularly enough, it so happened that Mr. Emerson never let this lady at his house, though she spent hours there every week; and, more singular still, Irene had never spoken about her to her husband.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading _TIME_ moved on, and Mrs. Emerson's intimate city friends were those to whom she had been introduced, directly or indirectly, through Mrs. Talbot.
TIMEnounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _TIME_ moved on, and Mrs. Emerson's intimate city friends were those to whom she had been introduced, directly or indirectly, through Mrs. Talbot.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _TIME_ moved on, and Mrs. Emerson's intimate city friends were those to whom she had been introduced, directly or indirectly, through Mrs. Talbot.
unreasonableadjectiveUS /ənˈriːznəbəl/
not reasonable; not showing good judgment
From this reading She had often been on the point of doing so, but an impression that Hartley would take up an unreasonable prejudice against her kept the name of this friend back from her lips.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She had often been on the point of doing so, but an impression that Hartley would take up an unreasonable prejudice against her kept the name of this friend back from her lips.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of these, the one who had most influence over her was Mrs. Lloyd, and that influence was not of the right kind.
WEARYverbUS /ˈwɪri/
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading WEARY OF CONSTRAINT.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Singularly enough, it so happened that Mr. Emerson never let this lady at his house, though she spent hours there every week; and, more singular still, Irene had never spoken about her to her husband.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _TIME_ moved on, and Mrs. Emerson's intimate city friends were those to whom she had been introduced, directly or indirectly, through Mrs. Talbot.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Of these, the one who had most influence over her was Mrs. Lloyd, and that influence was not of the right kind.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _TIME_ moved on, and Mrs. Emerson's intimate city friends were those to whom she had been introduced, directly or indirectly, through Mrs. Talbot.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She had often been on the point of doing so, but an impression that Hartley would take up an unreasonable prejudice against her kept the name of this friend back from her lips.
