adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Celia's father was a Captain Harland, of a marching regiment, who had little beyond good looks and excellent manners wherewith to support his position.
addedverbUS /ˈædəd/
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading To his other disadvantages he added that of falling in love with a pretty girl no better off than himself.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was extravagant in his tastes, and of an easy mind in the presence of embarrassments.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Celia's father was a Captain Harland, of a marching regiment, who had little beyond good looks and excellent manners wherewith to support his position.
beginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading CELIA'S STORY The story begins with the explanation of that circumstance which had greatly puzzled Mr. Ricardo--Celia's entry into the household of Mme. Dauvray.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading To his other disadvantages he added that of falling in love with a pretty girl no better off than himself.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Celia's father was a Captain Harland, of a marching regiment, who had little beyond good looks and excellent manners wherewith to support his position.
bornadjectiveUS /bɔːrn/
brought into existence
From this reading They married, and Celia was born.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Celia's father was a Captain Harland, of a marching regiment, who had little beyond good looks and excellent manners wherewith to support his position.
Celia
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From this reading They married, and Celia was born.
CELIA'S
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From this reading CELIA'S STORY The story begins with the explanation of that circumstance which had greatly puzzled Mr. Ricardo--Celia's entry into the household of Mme. Dauvray.
circumstancenounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstæns/
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading CELIA'S STORY The story begins with the explanation of that circumstance which had greatly puzzled Mr. Ricardo--Celia's entry into the household of Mme. Dauvray.
Dauvray
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From this reading CELIA'S STORY The story begins with the explanation of that circumstance which had greatly puzzled Mr. Ricardo--Celia's entry into the household of Mme. Dauvray.
disadvantagesnounUS /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “disadvantage” — the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position
From this reading To his other disadvantages he added that of falling in love with a pretty girl no better off than himself.
easyadjectiveUS /ˈiːzi/
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading He was extravagant in his tastes, and of an easy mind in the presence of embarrassments.
embarrassmentsnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənts/
plural of “embarrassment” — the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading He was extravagant in his tastes, and of an easy mind in the presence of embarrassments.
entrynounUS /ˈentri/
an item inserted in a written record
From this reading CELIA'S STORY The story begins with the explanation of that circumstance which had greatly puzzled Mr. Ricardo--Celia's entry into the household of Mme. Dauvray.
excellentadjectiveUS /ˈeksələnt/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Celia's father was a Captain Harland, of a marching regiment, who had little beyond good looks and excellent manners wherewith to support his position.
explanationnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃən/
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading CELIA'S STORY The story begins with the explanation of that circumstance which had greatly puzzled Mr. Ricardo--Celia's entry into the household of Mme. Dauvray.
extravagantadjectiveUS /ekˈstrævəɡənt/
unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings
From this reading He was extravagant in his tastes, and of an easy mind in the presence of embarrassments.
fallingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlɪŋ/
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading To his other disadvantages he added that of falling in love with a pretty girl no better off than himself.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Celia's father was a Captain Harland, of a marching regiment, who had little beyond good looks and excellent manners wherewith to support his position.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading To his other disadvantages he added that of falling in love with a pretty girl no better off than himself.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Celia's father was a Captain Harland, of a marching regiment, who had little beyond good looks and excellent manners wherewith to support his position.
greatlyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtli/
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading CELIA'S STORY The story begins with the explanation of that circumstance which had greatly puzzled Mr. Ricardo--Celia's entry into the household of Mme. Dauvray.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CELIA'S STORY The story begins with the explanation of that circumstance which had greatly puzzled Mr. Ricardo--Celia's entry into the household of Mme. Dauvray.
Harland
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From this reading Celia's father was a Captain Harland, of a marching regiment, who had little beyond good looks and excellent manners wherewith to support his position.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was extravagant in his tastes, and of an easy mind in the presence of embarrassments.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading To his other disadvantages he added that of falling in love with a pretty girl no better off than himself.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Celia's father was a Captain Harland, of a marching regiment, who had little beyond good looks and excellent manners wherewith to support his position.
householdnounUS /ˈhaʊshoʊld/
a social unit living together
From this reading CELIA'S STORY The story begins with the explanation of that circumstance which had greatly puzzled Mr. Ricardo--Celia's entry into the household of Mme. Dauvray.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was extravagant in his tastes, and of an easy mind in the presence of embarrassments.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading CELIA'S STORY The story begins with the explanation of that circumstance which had greatly puzzled Mr. Ricardo--Celia's entry into the household of Mme. Dauvray.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Celia's father was a Captain Harland, of a marching regiment, who had little beyond good looks and excellent manners wherewith to support his position.
looksnounUS /lʊks/
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Celia's father was a Captain Harland, of a marching regiment, who had little beyond good looks and excellent manners wherewith to support his position.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading To his other disadvantages he added that of falling in love with a pretty girl no better off than himself.
mannersnounUS /ˈmænərz/
social deportment
From this reading Celia's father was a Captain Harland, of a marching regiment, who had little beyond good looks and excellent manners wherewith to support his position.
marchingnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪŋ/
the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
From this reading Celia's father was a Captain Harland, of a marching regiment, who had little beyond good looks and excellent manners wherewith to support his position.
marriedadjectiveUS /ˈmerid/
joined in matrimony
From this reading They married, and Celia was born.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He was extravagant in his tastes, and of an easy mind in the presence of embarrassments.
Mme
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From this reading CELIA'S STORY The story begins with the explanation of that circumstance which had greatly puzzled Mr. Ricardo--Celia's entry into the household of Mme. Dauvray.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading CELIA'S STORY The story begins with the explanation of that circumstance which had greatly puzzled Mr. Ricardo--Celia's entry into the household of Mme. Dauvray.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading To his other disadvantages he added that of falling in love with a pretty girl no better off than himself.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CELIA'S STORY The story begins with the explanation of that circumstance which had greatly puzzled Mr. Ricardo--Celia's entry into the household of Mme. Dauvray.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading To his other disadvantages he added that of falling in love with a pretty girl no better off than himself.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading To his other disadvantages he added that of falling in love with a pretty girl no better off than himself.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Celia's father was a Captain Harland, of a marching regiment, who had little beyond good looks and excellent manners wherewith to support his position.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading He was extravagant in his tastes, and of an easy mind in the presence of embarrassments.
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading To his other disadvantages he added that of falling in love with a pretty girl no better off than himself.
puzzledadjectiveUS /ˈpʌzəld/
filled with bewilderment
From this reading CELIA'S STORY The story begins with the explanation of that circumstance which had greatly puzzled Mr. Ricardo--Celia's entry into the household of Mme. Dauvray.
regimentverbUS /ˈredʒəmənt/
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading Celia's father was a Captain Harland, of a marching regiment, who had little beyond good looks and excellent manners wherewith to support his position.
RicardonounUS /rɪˈkɑːrdoʊ/
English economist who argued that the laws of supply and demand should operate in a free market (1772-1823)
From this reading CELIA'S STORY The story begins with the explanation of that circumstance which had greatly puzzled Mr. Ricardo--Celia's entry into the household of Mme. Dauvray.
STORYnounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading CELIA'S STORY The story begins with the explanation of that circumstance which had greatly puzzled Mr. Ricardo--Celia's entry into the household of Mme. Dauvray.
supportnounUS /səˈpɔːrt/
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading Celia's father was a Captain Harland, of a marching regiment, who had little beyond good looks and excellent manners wherewith to support his position.
tastesnounUS /teɪsts/
plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
From this reading He was extravagant in his tastes, and of an easy mind in the presence of embarrassments.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading To his other disadvantages he added that of falling in love with a pretty girl no better off than himself.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CELIA'S STORY The story begins with the explanation of that circumstance which had greatly puzzled Mr. Ricardo--Celia's entry into the household of Mme. Dauvray.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CELIA'S STORY The story begins with the explanation of that circumstance which had greatly puzzled Mr. Ricardo--Celia's entry into the household of Mme. Dauvray.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They married, and Celia was born.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Celia's father was a Captain Harland, of a marching regiment, who had little beyond good looks and excellent manners wherewith to support his position.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Celia's father was a Captain Harland, of a marching regiment, who had little beyond good looks and excellent manners wherewith to support his position.
wherewith
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From this reading Celia's father was a Captain Harland, of a marching regiment, who had little beyond good looks and excellent manners wherewith to support his position.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading CELIA'S STORY The story begins with the explanation of that circumstance which had greatly puzzled Mr. Ricardo--Celia's entry into the household of Mme. Dauvray.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Celia's father was a Captain Harland, of a marching regiment, who had little beyond good looks and excellent manners wherewith to support his position.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading CELIA'S STORY The story begins with the explanation of that circumstance which had greatly puzzled Mr. Ricardo--Celia's entry into the household of Mme. Dauvray.
