acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading THE EX-WARDEN REJOICES IN HIS PROBABLE RETURN TO THE HOSPITAL Among the ladies in Barchester who have hitherto acknowledged Mr Slope as their spiritual director, must not be reckoned either the widow Bold, or her sister-in-law.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading On the first outbreak of the wrath of the denizens of the close, none had been more animated against the intruder than those two ladies.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading THE EX-WARDEN REJOICES IN HIS PROBABLE RETURN TO THE HOSPITAL Among the ladies in Barchester who have hitherto acknowledged Mr Slope as their spiritual director, must not be reckoned either the widow Bold, or her sister-in-law.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Who would be so likely to resent an insult offered to the old choir?
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And this was natural.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading On the first outbreak of the wrath of the denizens of the close, none had been more animated against the intruder than those two ladies.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE EX-WARDEN REJOICES IN HIS PROBABLE RETURN TO THE HOSPITAL Among the ladies in Barchester who have hitherto acknowledged Mr Slope as their spiritual director, must not be reckoned either the widow Bold, or her sister-in-law.
Barchester
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From this reading THE EX-WARDEN REJOICES IN HIS PROBABLE RETURN TO THE HOSPITAL Among the ladies in Barchester who have hitherto acknowledged Mr Slope as their spiritual director, must not be reckoned either the widow Bold, or her sister-in-law.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE EX-WARDEN REJOICES IN HIS PROBABLE RETURN TO THE HOSPITAL Among the ladies in Barchester who have hitherto acknowledged Mr Slope as their spiritual director, must not be reckoned either the widow Bold, or her sister-in-law.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading On the first outbreak of the wrath of the denizens of the close, none had been more animated against the intruder than those two ladies.
BoldadjectiveUS /boʊld/
fearless and daring
From this reading THE EX-WARDEN REJOICES IN HIS PROBABLE RETURN TO THE HOSPITAL Among the ladies in Barchester who have hitherto acknowledged Mr Slope as their spiritual director, must not be reckoned either the widow Bold, or her sister-in-law.
cathedralnounUS /kəˈθiːdrəl/
any large and important church
From this reading Who could be so proud of the musical distinction of their own cathedral as the favourite daughter of the precentor?
choirnounUS /ˈkwaɪər/
a chorus that sings as part of a religious ceremony
From this reading Who would be so likely to resent an insult offered to the old choir?
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading On the first outbreak of the wrath of the denizens of the close, none had been more animated against the intruder than those two ladies.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Who could be so proud of the musical distinction of their own cathedral as the favourite daughter of the precentor?
daughternounUS /ˈdɔːtər/
a female human offspring
From this reading Who could be so proud of the musical distinction of their own cathedral as the favourite daughter of the precentor?
denizensnounUS /ˈdenəzənz/
plural of “denizen” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading On the first outbreak of the wrath of the denizens of the close, none had been more animated against the intruder than those two ladies.
directornounUS /dərˈektər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading THE EX-WARDEN REJOICES IN HIS PROBABLE RETURN TO THE HOSPITAL Among the ladies in Barchester who have hitherto acknowledged Mr Slope as their spiritual director, must not be reckoned either the widow Bold, or her sister-in-law.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading Who could be so proud of the musical distinction of their own cathedral as the favourite daughter of the precentor?
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading THE EX-WARDEN REJOICES IN HIS PROBABLE RETURN TO THE HOSPITAL Among the ladies in Barchester who have hitherto acknowledged Mr Slope as their spiritual director, must not be reckoned either the widow Bold, or her sister-in-law.
EX-WARDEN
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From this reading THE EX-WARDEN REJOICES IN HIS PROBABLE RETURN TO THE HOSPITAL Among the ladies in Barchester who have hitherto acknowledged Mr Slope as their spiritual director, must not be reckoned either the widow Bold, or her sister-in-law.
favouritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading Who could be so proud of the musical distinction of their own cathedral as the favourite daughter of the precentor?
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading On the first outbreak of the wrath of the denizens of the close, none had been more animated against the intruder than those two ladies.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the first outbreak of the wrath of the denizens of the close, none had been more animated against the intruder than those two ladies.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE EX-WARDEN REJOICES IN HIS PROBABLE RETURN TO THE HOSPITAL Among the ladies in Barchester who have hitherto acknowledged Mr Slope as their spiritual director, must not be reckoned either the widow Bold, or her sister-in-law.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE EX-WARDEN REJOICES IN HIS PROBABLE RETURN TO THE HOSPITAL Among the ladies in Barchester who have hitherto acknowledged Mr Slope as their spiritual director, must not be reckoned either the widow Bold, or her sister-in-law.
HISdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE EX-WARDEN REJOICES IN HIS PROBABLE RETURN TO THE HOSPITAL Among the ladies in Barchester who have hitherto acknowledged Mr Slope as their spiritual director, must not be reckoned either the widow Bold, or her sister-in-law.
hithertoadverbUS /ˈhɪðɜːrˈtuː/
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading THE EX-WARDEN REJOICES IN HIS PROBABLE RETURN TO THE HOSPITAL Among the ladies in Barchester who have hitherto acknowledged Mr Slope as their spiritual director, must not be reckoned either the widow Bold, or her sister-in-law.
HOSPITALnounUS /ˈhɑːspɪtəl/
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading THE EX-WARDEN REJOICES IN HIS PROBABLE RETURN TO THE HOSPITAL Among the ladies in Barchester who have hitherto acknowledged Mr Slope as their spiritual director, must not be reckoned either the widow Bold, or her sister-in-law.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE EX-WARDEN REJOICES IN HIS PROBABLE RETURN TO THE HOSPITAL Among the ladies in Barchester who have hitherto acknowledged Mr Slope as their spiritual director, must not be reckoned either the widow Bold, or her sister-in-law.
insultnounUS /ˌɪnˈsʌlt/
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading Who would be so likely to resent an insult offered to the old choir?
intrudernounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːdər/
someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission
From this reading On the first outbreak of the wrath of the denizens of the close, none had been more animated against the intruder than those two ladies.
ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading THE EX-WARDEN REJOICES IN HIS PROBABLE RETURN TO THE HOSPITAL Among the ladies in Barchester who have hitherto acknowledged Mr Slope as their spiritual director, must not be reckoned either the widow Bold, or her sister-in-law.
likelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪkli/
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Who would be so likely to resent an insult offered to the old choir?
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading On the first outbreak of the wrath of the denizens of the close, none had been more animated against the intruder than those two ladies.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE EX-WARDEN REJOICES IN HIS PROBABLE RETURN TO THE HOSPITAL Among the ladies in Barchester who have hitherto acknowledged Mr Slope as their spiritual director, must not be reckoned either the widow Bold, or her sister-in-law.
musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading Who could be so proud of the musical distinction of their own cathedral as the favourite daughter of the precentor?
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading THE EX-WARDEN REJOICES IN HIS PROBABLE RETURN TO THE HOSPITAL Among the ladies in Barchester who have hitherto acknowledged Mr Slope as their spiritual director, must not be reckoned either the widow Bold, or her sister-in-law.
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading And this was natural.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading On the first outbreak of the wrath of the denizens of the close, none had been more animated against the intruder than those two ladies.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE EX-WARDEN REJOICES IN HIS PROBABLE RETURN TO THE HOSPITAL Among the ladies in Barchester who have hitherto acknowledged Mr Slope as their spiritual director, must not be reckoned either the widow Bold, or her sister-in-law.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the first outbreak of the wrath of the denizens of the close, none had been more animated against the intruder than those two ladies.
offeredverbUS /ˈɔːfərd/
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Who would be so likely to resent an insult offered to the old choir?
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Who would be so likely to resent an insult offered to the old choir?
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the first outbreak of the wrath of the denizens of the close, none had been more animated against the intruder than those two ladies.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE EX-WARDEN REJOICES IN HIS PROBABLE RETURN TO THE HOSPITAL Among the ladies in Barchester who have hitherto acknowledged Mr Slope as their spiritual director, must not be reckoned either the widow Bold, or her sister-in-law.
outbreaknounUS /ˈaʊtbreɪk/
a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)
From this reading On the first outbreak of the wrath of the denizens of the close, none had been more animated against the intruder than those two ladies.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Who could be so proud of the musical distinction of their own cathedral as the favourite daughter of the precentor?
precentornoun
the musical director of a choir
From this reading Who could be so proud of the musical distinction of their own cathedral as the favourite daughter of the precentor?
PROBABLEadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading THE EX-WARDEN REJOICES IN HIS PROBABLE RETURN TO THE HOSPITAL Among the ladies in Barchester who have hitherto acknowledged Mr Slope as their spiritual director, must not be reckoned either the widow Bold, or her sister-in-law.
proudadjectiveUS /praʊd/
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Who could be so proud of the musical distinction of their own cathedral as the favourite daughter of the precentor?
reckonedverbUS /ˈrekənd/
past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading THE EX-WARDEN REJOICES IN HIS PROBABLE RETURN TO THE HOSPITAL Among the ladies in Barchester who have hitherto acknowledged Mr Slope as their spiritual director, must not be reckoned either the widow Bold, or her sister-in-law.
REJOICES
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE EX-WARDEN REJOICES IN HIS PROBABLE RETURN TO THE HOSPITAL Among the ladies in Barchester who have hitherto acknowledged Mr Slope as their spiritual director, must not be reckoned either the widow Bold, or her sister-in-law.
resentverbUS /rɪˈzent/
feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading Who would be so likely to resent an insult offered to the old choir?
RETURNverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE EX-WARDEN REJOICES IN HIS PROBABLE RETURN TO THE HOSPITAL Among the ladies in Barchester who have hitherto acknowledged Mr Slope as their spiritual director, must not be reckoned either the widow Bold, or her sister-in-law.
sister-in-lawnounUS /ˈsɪstərɪnlɔː/
the sister of your spouse
From this reading THE EX-WARDEN REJOICES IN HIS PROBABLE RETURN TO THE HOSPITAL Among the ladies in Barchester who have hitherto acknowledged Mr Slope as their spiritual director, must not be reckoned either the widow Bold, or her sister-in-law.
SlopenounUS /sloʊp/
an elevated geological formation
From this reading THE EX-WARDEN REJOICES IN HIS PROBABLE RETURN TO THE HOSPITAL Among the ladies in Barchester who have hitherto acknowledged Mr Slope as their spiritual director, must not be reckoned either the widow Bold, or her sister-in-law.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Who could be so proud of the musical distinction of their own cathedral as the favourite daughter of the precentor?
spiritualadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəl/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading THE EX-WARDEN REJOICES IN HIS PROBABLE RETURN TO THE HOSPITAL Among the ladies in Barchester who have hitherto acknowledged Mr Slope as their spiritual director, must not be reckoned either the widow Bold, or her sister-in-law.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading On the first outbreak of the wrath of the denizens of the close, none had been more animated against the intruder than those two ladies.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EX-WARDEN REJOICES IN HIS PROBABLE RETURN TO THE HOSPITAL Among the ladies in Barchester who have hitherto acknowledged Mr Slope as their spiritual director, must not be reckoned either the widow Bold, or her sister-in-law.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE EX-WARDEN REJOICES IN HIS PROBABLE RETURN TO THE HOSPITAL Among the ladies in Barchester who have hitherto acknowledged Mr Slope as their spiritual director, must not be reckoned either the widow Bold, or her sister-in-law.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And this was natural.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading On the first outbreak of the wrath of the denizens of the close, none had been more animated against the intruder than those two ladies.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE EX-WARDEN REJOICES IN HIS PROBABLE RETURN TO THE HOSPITAL Among the ladies in Barchester who have hitherto acknowledged Mr Slope as their spiritual director, must not be reckoned either the widow Bold, or her sister-in-law.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading On the first outbreak of the wrath of the denizens of the close, none had been more animated against the intruder than those two ladies.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And this was natural.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading THE EX-WARDEN REJOICES IN HIS PROBABLE RETURN TO THE HOSPITAL Among the ladies in Barchester who have hitherto acknowledged Mr Slope as their spiritual director, must not be reckoned either the widow Bold, or her sister-in-law.
widownounUS /ˈwɪdoʊ/
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading THE EX-WARDEN REJOICES IN HIS PROBABLE RETURN TO THE HOSPITAL Among the ladies in Barchester who have hitherto acknowledged Mr Slope as their spiritual director, must not be reckoned either the widow Bold, or her sister-in-law.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Who would be so likely to resent an insult offered to the old choir?
wrathnounUS /ræθ/
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading On the first outbreak of the wrath of the denizens of the close, none had been more animated against the intruder than those two ladies.
