adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “‘You are far more than a mere acquaintance in Allan’s eyes,’ said Midwinter.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Hearing this, I thought it desirable, before I put any questions about Miss Milroy, to attend to my own interests first, and to find out what effect the announcement of my coming marriage had produced on Armadale.
acquaintancenounUS /əˈkweɪntəns/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading “‘You are far more than a mere acquaintance in Allan’s eyes,’ said Midwinter.
Allan's
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From this reading “‘You are far more than a mere acquaintance in Allan’s eyes,’ said Midwinter.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading ‘Having your permission to trust him, I have already told him how near and dear you are to me.’
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ‘Having your permission to trust him, I have already told him how near and dear you are to me.’
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading “Hearing this, I thought it desirable, before I put any questions about Miss Milroy, to attend to my own interests first, and to find out what effect the announcement of my coming marriage had produced on Armadale.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “Hearing this, I thought it desirable, before I put any questions about Miss Milroy, to attend to my own interests first, and to find out what effect the announcement of my coming marriage had produced on Armadale.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “‘You are far more than a mere acquaintance in Allan’s eyes,’ said Midwinter.
Armadale
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From this reading “Hearing this, I thought it desirable, before I put any questions about Miss Milroy, to attend to my own interests first, and to find out what effect the announcement of my coming marriage had produced on Armadale.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “‘Did Mr. Armadale seem surprised,’ I asked, ‘when you told him of our engagement, and when you said it was to be kept a secret from everybody?’
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was possible that he might be still suspicious of me, and that the inquiries he made in London, at Mrs. Milroy’s instigation, might be still hanging on his mind.
attendverbUS /əˈtend/
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading “Hearing this, I thought it desirable, before I put any questions about Miss Milroy, to attend to my own interests first, and to find out what effect the announcement of my coming marriage had produced on Armadale.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was possible that he might be still suspicious of me, and that the inquiries he made in London, at Mrs. Milroy’s instigation, might be still hanging on his mind.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “Hearing this, I thought it desirable, before I put any questions about Miss Milroy, to attend to my own interests first, and to find out what effect the announcement of my coming marriage had produced on Armadale.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading “Hearing this, I thought it desirable, before I put any questions about Miss Milroy, to attend to my own interests first, and to find out what effect the announcement of my coming marriage had produced on Armadale.
dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading ‘Having your permission to trust him, I have already told him how near and dear you are to me.’
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading “Hearing this, I thought it desirable, before I put any questions about Miss Milroy, to attend to my own interests first, and to find out what effect the announcement of my coming marriage had produced on Armadale.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “‘Did Mr. Armadale seem surprised,’ I asked, ‘when you told him of our engagement, and when you said it was to be kept a secret from everybody?’
effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading “Hearing this, I thought it desirable, before I put any questions about Miss Milroy, to attend to my own interests first, and to find out what effect the announcement of my coming marriage had produced on Armadale.
engagementnounUS /enˈɡeɪdʒmənt/
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading “‘Did Mr. Armadale seem surprised,’ I asked, ‘when you told him of our engagement, and when you said it was to be kept a secret from everybody?’
everybodypronounUS /ˈevribɑːdi/
every person
From this reading “‘Did Mr. Armadale seem surprised,’ I asked, ‘when you told him of our engagement, and when you said it was to be kept a secret from everybody?’
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading “‘You are far more than a mere acquaintance in Allan’s eyes,’ said Midwinter.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading “‘You are far more than a mere acquaintance in Allan’s eyes,’ said Midwinter.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “Hearing this, I thought it desirable, before I put any questions about Miss Milroy, to attend to my own interests first, and to find out what effect the announcement of my coming marriage had produced on Armadale.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “Hearing this, I thought it desirable, before I put any questions about Miss Milroy, to attend to my own interests first, and to find out what effect the announcement of my coming marriage had produced on Armadale.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “‘Did Mr. Armadale seem surprised,’ I asked, ‘when you told him of our engagement, and when you said it was to be kept a secret from everybody?’
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Hearing this, I thought it desirable, before I put any questions about Miss Milroy, to attend to my own interests first, and to find out what effect the announcement of my coming marriage had produced on Armadale.
hangingnounUS /ˈhæŋɪŋ/
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading It was possible that he might be still suspicious of me, and that the inquiries he made in London, at Mrs. Milroy’s instigation, might be still hanging on his mind.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ‘Having your permission to trust him, I have already told him how near and dear you are to me.’
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading ‘Having your permission to trust him, I have already told him how near and dear you are to me.’
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was possible that he might be still suspicious of me, and that the inquiries he made in London, at Mrs. Milroy’s instigation, might be still hanging on his mind.
HearingnounUS /ˈhiːrɪŋ/
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading “Hearing this, I thought it desirable, before I put any questions about Miss Milroy, to attend to my own interests first, and to find out what effect the announcement of my coming marriage had produced on Armadale.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ‘Having your permission to trust him, I have already told him how near and dear you are to me.’
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was possible that he might be still suspicious of me, and that the inquiries he made in London, at Mrs. Milroy’s instigation, might be still hanging on his mind.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘Having your permission to trust him, I have already told him how near and dear you are to me.’
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ‘Having your permission to trust him, I have already told him how near and dear you are to me.’
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “‘You are far more than a mere acquaintance in Allan’s eyes,’ said Midwinter.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading It was possible that he might be still suspicious of me, and that the inquiries he made in London, at Mrs. Milroy’s instigation, might be still hanging on his mind.
instigationnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈɡeɪʃən/
the verbal act of urging on
From this reading It was possible that he might be still suspicious of me, and that the inquiries he made in London, at Mrs. Milroy’s instigation, might be still hanging on his mind.
interestsnounUS /ˈɪntrəsts/
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading “Hearing this, I thought it desirable, before I put any questions about Miss Milroy, to attend to my own interests first, and to find out what effect the announcement of my coming marriage had produced on Armadale.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Hearing this, I thought it desirable, before I put any questions about Miss Milroy, to attend to my own interests first, and to find out what effect the announcement of my coming marriage had produced on Armadale.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading “‘Did Mr. Armadale seem surprised,’ I asked, ‘when you told him of our engagement, and when you said it was to be kept a secret from everybody?’
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 It was possible that he might be still suspicious of me, and that the inquiries he made in London, at Mrs. Milroy’s instigation, might be still hanging on his mind.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was possible that he might be still suspicious of me, and that the inquiries he made in London, at Mrs. Milroy’s instigation, might be still hanging on his mind.
marriagenounUS /ˈmerɪdʒ/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading “Hearing this, I thought it desirable, before I put any questions about Miss Milroy, to attend to my own interests first, and to find out what effect the announcement of my coming marriage had produced on Armadale.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ‘Having your permission to trust him, I have already told him how near and dear you are to me.’
mereadjectiveUS /mɪr/
being nothing more than specified
From this reading “‘You are far more than a mere acquaintance in Allan’s eyes,’ said Midwinter.
MidwinternounUS /ˈmɪˈdwɪntər/
the middle of winter
From this reading “‘You are far more than a mere acquaintance in Allan’s eyes,’ said Midwinter.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was possible that he might be still suspicious of me, and that the inquiries he made in London, at Mrs. Milroy’s instigation, might be still hanging on his mind.
Milroy
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From this reading “Hearing this, I thought it desirable, before I put any questions about Miss Milroy, to attend to my own interests first, and to find out what effect the announcement of my coming marriage had produced on Armadale.
Milroy's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was possible that he might be still suspicious of me, and that the inquiries he made in London, at Mrs. Milroy’s instigation, might be still hanging on his mind.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It was possible that he might be still suspicious of me, and that the inquiries he made in London, at Mrs. Milroy’s instigation, might be still hanging on his mind.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “Hearing this, I thought it desirable, before I put any questions about Miss Milroy, to attend to my own interests first, and to find out what effect the announcement of my coming marriage had produced on Armadale.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “‘You are far more than a mere acquaintance in Allan’s eyes,’ said Midwinter.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading “‘Did Mr. Armadale seem surprised,’ I asked, ‘when you told him of our engagement, and when you said it was to be kept a secret from everybody?’
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It was possible that he might be still suspicious of me, and that the inquiries he made in London, at Mrs. Milroy’s instigation, might be still hanging on his mind.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Hearing this, I thought it desirable, before I put any questions about Miss Milroy, to attend to my own interests first, and to find out what effect the announcement of my coming marriage had produced on Armadale.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading ‘Having your permission to trust him, I have already told him how near and dear you are to me.’
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Hearing this, I thought it desirable, before I put any questions about Miss Milroy, to attend to my own interests first, and to find out what effect the announcement of my coming marriage had produced on Armadale.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Hearing this, I thought it desirable, before I put any questions about Miss Milroy, to attend to my own interests first, and to find out what effect the announcement of my coming marriage had produced on Armadale.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “‘Did Mr. Armadale seem surprised,’ I asked, ‘when you told him of our engagement, and when you said it was to be kept a secret from everybody?’
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Hearing this, I thought it desirable, before I put any questions about Miss Milroy, to attend to my own interests first, and to find out what effect the announcement of my coming marriage had produced on Armadale.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading “Hearing this, I thought it desirable, before I put any questions about Miss Milroy, to attend to my own interests first, and to find out what effect the announcement of my coming marriage had produced on Armadale.
permissionnounUS /pərˈmɪʃən/
approval to do something
From this reading ‘Having your permission to trust him, I have already told him how near and dear you are to me.’
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It was possible that he might be still suspicious of me, and that the inquiries he made in London, at Mrs. Milroy’s instigation, might be still hanging on his mind.
producedverbUS /prəˈduːst/
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading “Hearing this, I thought it desirable, before I put any questions about Miss Milroy, to attend to my own interests first, and to find out what effect the announcement of my coming marriage had produced on Armadale.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “Hearing this, I thought it desirable, before I put any questions about Miss Milroy, to attend to my own interests first, and to find out what effect the announcement of my coming marriage had produced on Armadale.
questionsnounUS /ˈkwestʃənz/
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading “Hearing this, I thought it desirable, before I put any questions about Miss Milroy, to attend to my own interests first, and to find out what effect the announcement of my coming marriage had produced on Armadale.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “‘You are far more than a mere acquaintance in Allan’s eyes,’ said Midwinter.
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading “‘Did Mr. Armadale seem surprised,’ I asked, ‘when you told him of our engagement, and when you said it was to be kept a secret from everybody?’
seemverbUS /siːm/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “‘Did Mr. Armadale seem surprised,’ I asked, ‘when you told him of our engagement, and when you said it was to be kept a secret from everybody?’
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading It was possible that he might be still suspicious of me, and that the inquiries he made in London, at Mrs. Milroy’s instigation, might be still hanging on his mind.
surprisedadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzd/
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading “‘Did Mr. Armadale seem surprised,’ I asked, ‘when you told him of our engagement, and when you said it was to be kept a secret from everybody?’
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading It was possible that he might be still suspicious of me, and that the inquiries he made in London, at Mrs. Milroy’s instigation, might be still hanging on his mind.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “‘You are far more than a mere acquaintance in Allan’s eyes,’ said Midwinter.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was possible that he might be still suspicious of me, and that the inquiries he made in London, at Mrs. Milroy’s instigation, might be still hanging on his mind.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Hearing this, I thought it desirable, before I put any questions about Miss Milroy, to attend to my own interests first, and to find out what effect the announcement of my coming marriage had produced on Armadale.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Hearing this, I thought it desirable, before I put any questions about Miss Milroy, to attend to my own interests first, and to find out what effect the announcement of my coming marriage had produced on Armadale.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “Hearing this, I thought it desirable, before I put any questions about Miss Milroy, to attend to my own interests first, and to find out what effect the announcement of my coming marriage had produced on Armadale.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ‘Having your permission to trust him, I have already told him how near and dear you are to me.’
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading ‘Having your permission to trust him, I have already told him how near and dear you are to me.’
trustnounUS /trʌst/
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading ‘Having your permission to trust him, I have already told him how near and dear you are to me.’
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was possible that he might be still suspicious of me, and that the inquiries he made in London, at Mrs. Milroy’s instigation, might be still hanging on his mind.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Hearing this, I thought it desirable, before I put any questions about Miss Milroy, to attend to my own interests first, and to find out what effect the announcement of my coming marriage had produced on Armadale.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading “‘Did Mr. Armadale seem surprised,’ I asked, ‘when you told him of our engagement, and when you said it was to be kept a secret from everybody?’
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “‘You are far more than a mere acquaintance in Allan’s eyes,’ said Midwinter.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ‘Having your permission to trust him, I have already told him how near and dear you are to me.’
