adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had been brought out of the carriage into the dining-room and there placed on a sofa, and was now in the act of entering the other room, by the joint aid of her brother and sister, Mr Arabin, and two servants in livery.
actverbUS /ækt/
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading She had been brought out of the carriage into the dining-room and there placed on a sofa, and was now in the act of entering the other room, by the joint aid of her brother and sister, Mr Arabin, and two servants in livery.
afflictionnounUS /əˈflɪkʃən/
a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity
From this reading She was all in her glory, and looked so pathetically happy, so full of affliction and grace, was so beautiful, so pitiable, and so charming, that it was almost impossible not to be glad she was there.
aidnounUS /eɪd/
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading She had been brought out of the carriage into the dining-room and there placed on a sofa, and was now in the act of entering the other room, by the joint aid of her brother and sister, Mr Arabin, and two servants in livery.
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 was all in her glory, and looked so pathetically happy, so full of affliction and grace, was so beautiful, so pitiable, and so charming, that it was almost impossible not to be glad she was there.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She was all in her glory, and looked so pathetically happy, so full of affliction and grace, was so beautiful, so pitiable, and so charming, that it was almost impossible not to be glad she was there.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SIGNORA NERONI, THE COUNTESS DE COURCY, AND MRS PROUDIE MEET EACH OTHER AT ULLATHORNE And now there were new arrivals.
Arabin
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From this reading She had been brought out of the carriage into the dining-room and there placed on a sofa, and was now in the act of entering the other room, by the joint aid of her brother and sister, Mr Arabin, and two servants in livery.
arrivalsnounUS /ərˈaɪvəlz/
plural of “arrival” — accomplishment of an objective
From this reading THE SIGNORA NERONI, THE COUNTESS DE COURCY, AND MRS PROUDIE MEET EACH OTHER AT ULLATHORNE And now there were new arrivals.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Just as Eleanor reached the drawing-room the signora was being wheeled into it.
ATprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE SIGNORA NERONI, THE COUNTESS DE COURCY, AND MRS PROUDIE MEET EACH OTHER AT ULLATHORNE And now there were new arrivals.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She was all in her glory, and looked so pathetically happy, so full of affliction and grace, was so beautiful, so pitiable, and so charming, that it was almost impossible not to be glad she was there.
beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading She was all in her glory, and looked so pathetically happy, so full of affliction and grace, was so beautiful, so pitiable, and so charming, that it was almost impossible not to be glad she was there.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had been brought out of the carriage into the dining-room and there placed on a sofa, and was now in the act of entering the other room, by the joint aid of her brother and sister, Mr Arabin, and two servants in livery.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Just as Eleanor reached the drawing-room the signora was being wheeled into it.
brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading She had been brought out of the carriage into the dining-room and there placed on a sofa, and was now in the act of entering the other room, by the joint aid of her brother and sister, Mr Arabin, and two servants in livery.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading She had been brought out of the carriage into the dining-room and there placed on a sofa, and was now in the act of entering the other room, by the joint aid of her brother and sister, Mr Arabin, and two servants in livery.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She had been brought out of the carriage into the dining-room and there placed on a sofa, and was now in the act of entering the other room, by the joint aid of her brother and sister, Mr Arabin, and two servants in livery.
carriagenounUS /ˈkærɪdʒ/
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading She had been brought out of the carriage into the dining-room and there placed on a sofa, and was now in the act of entering the other room, by the joint aid of her brother and sister, Mr Arabin, and two servants in livery.
charmingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋ/
pleasing or delighting
From this reading She was all in her glory, and looked so pathetically happy, so full of affliction and grace, was so beautiful, so pitiable, and so charming, that it was almost impossible not to be glad she was there.
COUNTESSnounUS /ˈkaʊntəs/
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading THE SIGNORA NERONI, THE COUNTESS DE COURCY, AND MRS PROUDIE MEET EACH OTHER AT ULLATHORNE And now there were new arrivals.
COURCY
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From this reading THE SIGNORA NERONI, THE COUNTESS DE COURCY, AND MRS PROUDIE MEET EACH OTHER AT ULLATHORNE And now there were new arrivals.
DEnounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading THE SIGNORA NERONI, THE COUNTESS DE COURCY, AND MRS PROUDIE MEET EACH OTHER AT ULLATHORNE And now there were new arrivals.
dining-room
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From this reading She had been brought out of the carriage into the dining-room and there placed on a sofa, and was now in the act of entering the other room, by the joint aid of her brother and sister, Mr Arabin, and two servants in livery.
drawing-room
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From this reading Just as Eleanor reached the drawing-room the signora was being wheeled into it.
EACHdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading THE SIGNORA NERONI, THE COUNTESS DE COURCY, AND MRS PROUDIE MEET EACH OTHER AT ULLATHORNE And now there were new arrivals.
Eleanor
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From this reading Just as Eleanor reached the drawing-room the signora was being wheeled into it.
enteringnounUS /ˈentərɪŋ/
a movement into or inward
From this reading She had been brought out of the carriage into the dining-room and there placed on a sofa, and was now in the act of entering the other room, by the joint aid of her brother and sister, Mr Arabin, and two servants in livery.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading She was all in her glory, and looked so pathetically happy, so full of affliction and grace, was so beautiful, so pitiable, and so charming, that it was almost impossible not to be glad she was there.
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading She was all in her glory, and looked so pathetically happy, so full of affliction and grace, was so beautiful, so pitiable, and so charming, that it was almost impossible not to be glad she was there.
glorynounUS /ˈɡlɔːri/
a state of high honor
From this reading She was all in her glory, and looked so pathetically happy, so full of affliction and grace, was so beautiful, so pitiable, and so charming, that it was almost impossible not to be glad she was there.
gracenounUS /ɡreɪs/
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading She was all in her glory, and looked so pathetically happy, so full of affliction and grace, was so beautiful, so pitiable, and so charming, that it was almost impossible not to be glad she was there.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had been brought out of the carriage into the dining-room and there placed on a sofa, and was now in the act of entering the other room, by the joint aid of her brother and sister, Mr Arabin, and two servants in livery.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading She was all in her glory, and looked so pathetically happy, so full of affliction and grace, was so beautiful, so pitiable, and so charming, that it was almost impossible not to be glad she was there.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had been brought out of the carriage into the dining-room and there placed on a sofa, and was now in the act of entering the other room, by the joint aid of her brother and sister, Mr Arabin, and two servants in livery.
impossibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːsəbəl/
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading She was all in her glory, and looked so pathetically happy, so full of affliction and grace, was so beautiful, so pitiable, and so charming, that it was almost impossible not to be glad she was there.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had been brought out of the carriage into the dining-room and there placed on a sofa, and was now in the act of entering the other room, by the joint aid of her brother and sister, Mr Arabin, and two servants in livery.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Just as Eleanor reached the drawing-room the signora was being wheeled into it.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Just as Eleanor reached the drawing-room the signora was being wheeled into it.
jointnounUS /dʒɔɪnt/
(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
From this reading She had been brought out of the carriage into the dining-room and there placed on a sofa, and was now in the act of entering the other room, by the joint aid of her brother and sister, Mr Arabin, and two servants in livery.
JustadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Just as Eleanor reached the drawing-room the signora was being wheeled into it.
liverynounUS /ˈlɪvəri/
uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs
From this reading She had been brought out of the carriage into the dining-room and there placed on a sofa, and was now in the act of entering the other room, by the joint aid of her brother and sister, Mr Arabin, and two servants in livery.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She was all in her glory, and looked so pathetically happy, so full of affliction and grace, was so beautiful, so pitiable, and so charming, that it was almost impossible not to be glad she was there.
MEETverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading THE SIGNORA NERONI, THE COUNTESS DE COURCY, AND MRS PROUDIE MEET EACH OTHER AT ULLATHORNE And now there were new arrivals.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Thorne was unaffectedly glad to welcome her.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading She had been brought out of the carriage into the dining-room and there placed on a sofa, and was now in the act of entering the other room, by the joint aid of her brother and sister, Mr Arabin, and two servants in livery.
MRSnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE SIGNORA NERONI, THE COUNTESS DE COURCY, AND MRS PROUDIE MEET EACH OTHER AT ULLATHORNE And now there were new arrivals.
NERONI
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From this reading THE SIGNORA NERONI, THE COUNTESS DE COURCY, AND MRS PROUDIE MEET EACH OTHER AT ULLATHORNE And now there were new arrivals.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE SIGNORA NERONI, THE COUNTESS DE COURCY, AND MRS PROUDIE MEET EACH OTHER AT ULLATHORNE And now there were new arrivals.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was all in her glory, and looked so pathetically happy, so full of affliction and grace, was so beautiful, so pitiable, and so charming, that it was almost impossible not to be glad she was there.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE SIGNORA NERONI, THE COUNTESS DE COURCY, AND MRS PROUDIE MEET EACH OTHER AT ULLATHORNE And now there were new arrivals.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had been brought out of the carriage into the dining-room and there placed on a sofa, and was now in the act of entering the other room, by the joint aid of her brother and sister, Mr Arabin, and two servants in livery.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She had been brought out of the carriage into the dining-room and there placed on a sofa, and was now in the act of entering the other room, by the joint aid of her brother and sister, Mr Arabin, and two servants in livery.
OTHERadjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THE SIGNORA NERONI, THE COUNTESS DE COURCY, AND MRS PROUDIE MEET EACH OTHER AT ULLATHORNE And now there were new arrivals.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She had been brought out of the carriage into the dining-room and there placed on a sofa, and was now in the act of entering the other room, by the joint aid of her brother and sister, Mr Arabin, and two servants in livery.
patheticallyadverbUS /pəˈθetɪkəli/
in a manner arousing sympathy and compassion
From this reading She was all in her glory, and looked so pathetically happy, so full of affliction and grace, was so beautiful, so pitiable, and so charming, that it was almost impossible not to be glad she was there.
pitiableadjectiveUS /ˈpɪtiəbəl/
inspiring mixed contempt and pity
From this reading She was all in her glory, and looked so pathetically happy, so full of affliction and grace, was so beautiful, so pitiable, and so charming, that it was almost impossible not to be glad she was there.
placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading She had been brought out of the carriage into the dining-room and there placed on a sofa, and was now in the act of entering the other room, by the joint aid of her brother and sister, Mr Arabin, and two servants in livery.
PROUDIE
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From this reading THE SIGNORA NERONI, THE COUNTESS DE COURCY, AND MRS PROUDIE MEET EACH OTHER AT ULLATHORNE And now there were new arrivals.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Just as Eleanor reached the drawing-room the signora was being wheeled into it.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading She had been brought out of the carriage into the dining-room and there placed on a sofa, and was now in the act of entering the other room, by the joint aid of her brother and sister, Mr Arabin, and two servants in livery.
servantsnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənts/
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading She had been brought out of the carriage into the dining-room and there placed on a sofa, and was now in the act of entering the other room, by the joint aid of her brother and sister, Mr Arabin, and two servants in livery.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had been brought out of the carriage into the dining-room and there placed on a sofa, and was now in the act of entering the other room, by the joint aid of her brother and sister, Mr Arabin, and two servants in livery.
SIGNORA
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From this reading THE SIGNORA NERONI, THE COUNTESS DE COURCY, AND MRS PROUDIE MEET EACH OTHER AT ULLATHORNE And now there were new arrivals.
sisternounUS /ˈsɪstər/
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading She had been brought out of the carriage into the dining-room and there placed on a sofa, and was now in the act of entering the other room, by the joint aid of her brother and sister, Mr Arabin, and two servants in livery.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She was all in her glory, and looked so pathetically happy, so full of affliction and grace, was so beautiful, so pitiable, and so charming, that it was almost impossible not to be glad she was there.
sofanounUS /ˈsoʊfə/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading She had been brought out of the carriage into the dining-room and there placed on a sofa, and was now in the act of entering the other room, by the joint aid of her brother and sister, Mr Arabin, and two servants in livery.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was all in her glory, and looked so pathetically happy, so full of affliction and grace, was so beautiful, so pitiable, and so charming, that it was almost impossible not to be glad she was there.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SIGNORA NERONI, THE COUNTESS DE COURCY, AND MRS PROUDIE MEET EACH OTHER AT ULLATHORNE And now there were new arrivals.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE SIGNORA NERONI, THE COUNTESS DE COURCY, AND MRS PROUDIE MEET EACH OTHER AT ULLATHORNE And now there were new arrivals.
Thorne
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From this reading Miss Thorne was unaffectedly glad to welcome her.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was all in her glory, and looked so pathetically happy, so full of affliction and grace, was so beautiful, so pitiable, and so charming, that it was almost impossible not to be glad she was there.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading She had been brought out of the carriage into the dining-room and there placed on a sofa, and was now in the act of entering the other room, by the joint aid of her brother and sister, Mr Arabin, and two servants in livery.
ULLATHORNE
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From this reading THE SIGNORA NERONI, THE COUNTESS DE COURCY, AND MRS PROUDIE MEET EACH OTHER AT ULLATHORNE And now there were new arrivals.
unaffectedly
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From this reading Miss Thorne was unaffectedly glad to welcome her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Just as Eleanor reached the drawing-room the signora was being wheeled into it.
welcomeverbUS /ˈwelkəm/
accept gladly
From this reading Miss Thorne was unaffectedly glad to welcome her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE SIGNORA NERONI, THE COUNTESS DE COURCY, AND MRS PROUDIE MEET EACH OTHER AT ULLATHORNE And now there were new arrivals.
wheeledadjectiveUS /wiːld/
having wheels; often used in combination
From this reading Just as Eleanor reached the drawing-room the signora was being wheeled into it.
