adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One was sixteen, the other seventeen and a half.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Rosalie looked upon her two friends as mere children because they were not secretly in love.--“If I read it,” she finally decided, after hesitating for an hour between Yes and No, “it shall, at any rate, be the last.
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 She had expiated her sin by self-imposed penances; she fasted, she mortified herself by remaining on her knees, her arms outstretched for hours, and repeating prayers all the time.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Rosalie looked upon her two friends as mere children because they were not secretly in love.--“If I read it,” she finally decided, after hesitating for an hour between Yes and No, “it shall, at any rate, be the last.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had expiated her sin by self-imposed penances; she fasted, she mortified herself by remaining on her knees, her arms outstretched for hours, and repeating prayers all the time.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Rosalie looked upon her two friends as mere children because they were not secretly in love.--“If I read it,” she finally decided, after hesitating for an hour between Yes and No, “it shall, at any rate, be the last.
armsnounUS /ɑːrmz/
weapons considered collectively
From this reading She had expiated her sin by self-imposed penances; she fasted, she mortified herself by remaining on her knees, her arms outstretched for hours, and repeating prayers all the time.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Rosalie looked upon her two friends as mere children because they were not secretly in love.--“If I read it,” she finally decided, after hesitating for an hour between Yes and No, “it shall, at any rate, be the last.
asceticismnoun
the doctrine that through renunciation of worldly pleasures it is possible to achieve a high spiritual or intellectual state
From this reading She had compelled Mariette to similar sets of repentance; her passion was mingled with genuine asceticism, and was all the more dangerous.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Shall I read that letter, shall I not?” she asked herself, while listening to the Chavoncourt girls.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Rosalie looked upon her two friends as mere children because they were not secretly in love.--“If I read it,” she finally decided, after hesitating for an hour between Yes and No, “it shall, at any rate, be the last.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Rosalie looked upon her two friends as mere children because they were not secretly in love.--“If I read it,” she finally decided, after hesitating for an hour between Yes and No, “it shall, at any rate, be the last.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading Rosalie looked upon her two friends as mere children because they were not secretly in love.--“If I read it,” she finally decided, after hesitating for an hour between Yes and No, “it shall, at any rate, be the last.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Rosalie looked upon her two friends as mere children because they were not secretly in love.--“If I read it,” she finally decided, after hesitating for an hour between Yes and No, “it shall, at any rate, be the last.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She had expiated her sin by self-imposed penances; she fasted, she mortified herself by remaining on her knees, her arms outstretched for hours, and repeating prayers all the time.
Chavoncourt
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From this reading “Shall I read that letter, shall I not?” she asked herself, while listening to the Chavoncourt girls.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Rosalie looked upon her two friends as mere children because they were not secretly in love.--“If I read it,” she finally decided, after hesitating for an hour between Yes and No, “it shall, at any rate, be the last.
compelledverbUS /kəmˈpeld/
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading She had compelled Mariette to similar sets of repentance; her passion was mingled with genuine asceticism, and was all the more dangerous.
dangerousadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading She had compelled Mariette to similar sets of repentance; her passion was mingled with genuine asceticism, and was all the more dangerous.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading Rosalie looked upon her two friends as mere children because they were not secretly in love.--“If I read it,” she finally decided, after hesitating for an hour between Yes and No, “it shall, at any rate, be the last.
expiated
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had expiated her sin by self-imposed penances; she fasted, she mortified herself by remaining on her knees, her arms outstretched for hours, and repeating prayers all the time.
fastedverbUS /ˈfæstɪd/
past form of “fast” — abstain from certain foods, as for religious or medical reasons
From this reading She had expiated her sin by self-imposed penances; she fasted, she mortified herself by remaining on her knees, her arms outstretched for hours, and repeating prayers all the time.
finallyadverbUS /ˈfaɪnəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Rosalie looked upon her two friends as mere children because they were not secretly in love.--“If I read it,” she finally decided, after hesitating for an hour between Yes and No, “it shall, at any rate, be the last.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had expiated her sin by self-imposed penances; she fasted, she mortified herself by remaining on her knees, her arms outstretched for hours, and repeating prayers all the time.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Rosalie looked upon her two friends as mere children because they were not secretly in love.--“If I read it,” she finally decided, after hesitating for an hour between Yes and No, “it shall, at any rate, be the last.
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading She had compelled Mariette to similar sets of repentance; her passion was mingled with genuine asceticism, and was all the more dangerous.
girlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading “Shall I read that letter, shall I not?” she asked herself, while listening to the Chavoncourt girls.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had expiated her sin by self-imposed penances; she fasted, she mortified herself by remaining on her knees, her arms outstretched for hours, and repeating prayers all the time.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading One was sixteen, the other seventeen and a half.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had expiated her sin by self-imposed penances; she fasted, she mortified herself by remaining on her knees, her arms outstretched for hours, and repeating prayers all the time.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She had expiated her sin by self-imposed penances; she fasted, she mortified herself by remaining on her knees, her arms outstretched for hours, and repeating prayers all the time.
hesitatingadjectiveUS /ˈhezəteɪtɪŋ/
lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly
From this reading Rosalie looked upon her two friends as mere children because they were not secretly in love.--“If I read it,” she finally decided, after hesitating for an hour between Yes and No, “it shall, at any rate, be the last.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Rosalie looked upon her two friends as mere children because they were not secretly in love.--“If I read it,” she finally decided, after hesitating for an hour between Yes and No, “it shall, at any rate, be the last.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading She had expiated her sin by self-imposed penances; she fasted, she mortified herself by remaining on her knees, her arms outstretched for hours, and repeating prayers all the time.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Shall I read that letter, shall I not?” she asked herself, while listening to the Chavoncourt girls.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Rosalie looked upon her two friends as mere children because they were not secretly in love.--“If I read it,” she finally decided, after hesitating for an hour between Yes and No, “it shall, at any rate, be the last.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Rosalie looked upon her two friends as mere children because they were not secretly in love.--“If I read it,” she finally decided, after hesitating for an hour between Yes and No, “it shall, at any rate, be the last.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Rosalie looked upon her two friends as mere children because they were not secretly in love.--“If I read it,” she finally decided, after hesitating for an hour between Yes and No, “it shall, at any rate, be the last.
kneesnounUS /niːz/
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading She had expiated her sin by self-imposed penances; she fasted, she mortified herself by remaining on her knees, her arms outstretched for hours, and repeating prayers all the time.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading Rosalie looked upon her two friends as mere children because they were not secretly in love.--“If I read it,” she finally decided, after hesitating for an hour between Yes and No, “it shall, at any rate, be the last.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading “Shall I read that letter, shall I not?” she asked herself, while listening to the Chavoncourt girls.
listeningnounUS /ˈlɪsənɪŋ/
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading “Shall I read that letter, shall I not?” she asked herself, while listening to the Chavoncourt girls.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Rosalie looked upon her two friends as mere children because they were not secretly in love.--“If I read it,” she finally decided, after hesitating for an hour between Yes and No, “it shall, at any rate, be the last.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Rosalie looked upon her two friends as mere children because they were not secretly in love.--“If I read it,” she finally decided, after hesitating for an hour between Yes and No, “it shall, at any rate, be the last.
Mariette
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had compelled Mariette to similar sets of repentance; her passion was mingled with genuine asceticism, and was all the more dangerous.
mereadjectiveUS /mɪr/
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Rosalie looked upon her two friends as mere children because they were not secretly in love.--“If I read it,” she finally decided, after hesitating for an hour between Yes and No, “it shall, at any rate, be the last.
mingledverbUS /ˈmɪŋɡəld/
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading She had compelled Mariette to similar sets of repentance; her passion was mingled with genuine asceticism, and was all the more dangerous.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She had compelled Mariette to similar sets of repentance; her passion was mingled with genuine asceticism, and was all the more dangerous.
mortifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrtəfaɪd/
suffering from tissue death
From this reading She had expiated her sin by self-imposed penances; she fasted, she mortified herself by remaining on her knees, her arms outstretched for hours, and repeating prayers all the time.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Rosalie looked upon her two friends as mere children because they were not secretly in love.--“If I read it,” she finally decided, after hesitating for an hour between Yes and No, “it shall, at any rate, be the last.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Shall I read that letter, shall I not?” she asked herself, while listening to the Chavoncourt girls.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had compelled Mariette to similar sets of repentance; her passion was mingled with genuine asceticism, and was all the more dangerous.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She had expiated her sin by self-imposed penances; she fasted, she mortified herself by remaining on her knees, her arms outstretched for hours, and repeating prayers all the time.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One was sixteen, the other seventeen and a half.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading One was sixteen, the other seventeen and a half.
outstretchedadjectiveUS /aʊtˈstretʃt/
fully extended especially in length
From this reading She had expiated her sin by self-imposed penances; she fasted, she mortified herself by remaining on her knees, her arms outstretched for hours, and repeating prayers all the time.
passionnounUS /ˈpæʃən/
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading She had compelled Mariette to similar sets of repentance; her passion was mingled with genuine asceticism, and was all the more dangerous.
penances
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had expiated her sin by self-imposed penances; she fasted, she mortified herself by remaining on her knees, her arms outstretched for hours, and repeating prayers all the time.
prayersnounUS /prerz/
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading She had expiated her sin by self-imposed penances; she fasted, she mortified herself by remaining on her knees, her arms outstretched for hours, and repeating prayers all the time.
ratenounUS /reɪt/
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading Rosalie looked upon her two friends as mere children because they were not secretly in love.--“If I read it,” she finally decided, after hesitating for an hour between Yes and No, “it shall, at any rate, be the last.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading “Shall I read that letter, shall I not?” she asked herself, while listening to the Chavoncourt girls.
remainingadjectiveUS /rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/
not used up
From this reading She had expiated her sin by self-imposed penances; she fasted, she mortified herself by remaining on her knees, her arms outstretched for hours, and repeating prayers all the time.
repeatingnounUS /rɪˈpiːtɪŋ/
the act of doing or performing again
From this reading She had expiated her sin by self-imposed penances; she fasted, she mortified herself by remaining on her knees, her arms outstretched for hours, and repeating prayers all the time.
repentancenounUS /rɪˈpentəns/
remorse for your past conduct
From this reading She had compelled Mariette to similar sets of repentance; her passion was mingled with genuine asceticism, and was all the more dangerous.
Rosalie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rosalie looked upon her two friends as mere children because they were not secretly in love.--“If I read it,” she finally decided, after hesitating for an hour between Yes and No, “it shall, at any rate, be the last.
secretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading Rosalie looked upon her two friends as mere children because they were not secretly in love.--“If I read it,” she finally decided, after hesitating for an hour between Yes and No, “it shall, at any rate, be the last.
self-imposedadjective
voluntarily assumed or endured
From this reading She had expiated her sin by self-imposed penances; she fasted, she mortified herself by remaining on her knees, her arms outstretched for hours, and repeating prayers all the time.
setsnounUS /sets/
plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
From this reading She had compelled Mariette to similar sets of repentance; her passion was mingled with genuine asceticism, and was all the more dangerous.
seventeenadjectiveUS /ˈsevənˈtiːn/
being one more than sixteen
From this reading One was sixteen, the other seventeen and a half.
Shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “Shall I read that letter, shall I not?” she asked herself, while listening to the Chavoncourt girls.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had expiated her sin by self-imposed penances; she fasted, she mortified herself by remaining on her knees, her arms outstretched for hours, and repeating prayers all the time.
similaradjectiveUS /ˈsɪmələr/
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading She had compelled Mariette to similar sets of repentance; her passion was mingled with genuine asceticism, and was all the more dangerous.
sinnounUS /sɪn/
estrangement from god
From this reading She had expiated her sin by self-imposed penances; she fasted, she mortified herself by remaining on her knees, her arms outstretched for hours, and repeating prayers all the time.
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading One was sixteen, the other seventeen and a half.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Shall I read that letter, shall I not?” she asked herself, while listening to the Chavoncourt girls.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She had expiated her sin by self-imposed penances; she fasted, she mortified herself by remaining on her knees, her arms outstretched for hours, and repeating prayers all the time.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rosalie looked upon her two friends as mere children because they were not secretly in love.--“If I read it,” she finally decided, after hesitating for an hour between Yes and No, “it shall, at any rate, be the last.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She had expiated her sin by self-imposed penances; she fasted, she mortified herself by remaining on her knees, her arms outstretched for hours, and repeating prayers all the time.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had compelled Mariette to similar sets of repentance; her passion was mingled with genuine asceticism, and was all the more dangerous.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Rosalie looked upon her two friends as mere children because they were not secretly in love.--“If I read it,” she finally decided, after hesitating for an hour between Yes and No, “it shall, at any rate, be the last.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Rosalie looked upon her two friends as mere children because they were not secretly in love.--“If I read it,” she finally decided, after hesitating for an hour between Yes and No, “it shall, at any rate, be the last.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had compelled Mariette to similar sets of repentance; her passion was mingled with genuine asceticism, and was all the more dangerous.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Rosalie looked upon her two friends as mere children because they were not secretly in love.--“If I read it,” she finally decided, after hesitating for an hour between Yes and No, “it shall, at any rate, be the last.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading “Shall I read that letter, shall I not?” she asked herself, while listening to the Chavoncourt girls.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had compelled Mariette to similar sets of repentance; her passion was mingled with genuine asceticism, and was all the more dangerous.
YesnounUS /jes/
an affirmative
From this reading Rosalie looked upon her two friends as mere children because they were not secretly in love.--“If I read it,” she finally decided, after hesitating for an hour between Yes and No, “it shall, at any rate, be the last.
