absurditiesnounUS /əbˈsɜːrdətiz/
plural of “absurdity” — a message whose content is at variance with reason
From this reading The sorrows of our heroes and heroines, they are you delight, oh public! their sorrows, or their sins, or their absurdities; not their virtues, good sense, and consequent rewards.
agenounUS /eɪdʒ/
how long something has existed
From this reading Promises of two children and superhuman happiness are of no avail, nor assurance of extreme respectability carried to an age far exceeding that usually allotted to mortals.
allottedadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːtɪd/
given as a task
From this reading Promises of two children and superhuman happiness are of no avail, nor assurance of extreme respectability carried to an age far exceeding that usually allotted to mortals.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading What novelist, what Fielding, what Scott, what George Sand, or Sue, or Duncan, can impart an interest to the last chapter of his fictitious history?
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MR SLOPE BIDS FAREWELL TO THE PALACE AND ITS INHABITANTS We must now take leave of Mr Slope, and of the bishop, and of Mrs Proudie.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These leave-takings in novels are as disagreeable as they are in real life; not so sad, indeed, for they want the reality of sadness; but quite as perplexing, and generally less satisfactory.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading These leave-takings in novels are as disagreeable as they are in real life; not so sad, indeed, for they want the reality of sadness; but quite as perplexing, and generally less satisfactory.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Promises of two children and superhuman happiness are of no avail, nor assurance of extreme respectability carried to an age far exceeding that usually allotted to mortals.
availverbUS /əˈveɪl/
use to one's advantage
From this reading Promises of two children and superhuman happiness are of no avail, nor assurance of extreme respectability carried to an age far exceeding that usually allotted to mortals.
BIDSnounUS /bɪdz/
plural of “bid” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading MR SLOPE BIDS FAREWELL TO THE PALACE AND ITS INHABITANTS We must now take leave of Mr Slope, and of the bishop, and of Mrs Proudie.
bishopnounUS /ˈbɪʃəp/
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading MR SLOPE BIDS FAREWELL TO THE PALACE AND ITS INHABITANTS We must now take leave of Mr Slope, and of the bishop, and of Mrs Proudie.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading These leave-takings in novels are as disagreeable as they are in real life; not so sad, indeed, for they want the reality of sadness; but quite as perplexing, and generally less satisfactory.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading What novelist, what Fielding, what Scott, what George Sand, or Sue, or Duncan, can impart an interest to the last chapter of his fictitious history?
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Promises of two children and superhuman happiness are of no avail, nor assurance of extreme respectability carried to an age far exceeding that usually allotted to mortals.
chapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading What novelist, what Fielding, what Scott, what George Sand, or Sue, or Duncan, can impart an interest to the last chapter of his fictitious history?
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Promises of two children and superhuman happiness are of no avail, nor assurance of extreme respectability carried to an age far exceeding that usually allotted to mortals.
consequentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwənt/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading The sorrows of our heroes and heroines, they are you delight, oh public! their sorrows, or their sins, or their absurdities; not their virtues, good sense, and consequent rewards.
delightverbUS /dɪˈlaɪt/
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading The sorrows of our heroes and heroines, they are you delight, oh public! their sorrows, or their sins, or their absurdities; not their virtues, good sense, and consequent rewards.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading These leave-takings in novels are as disagreeable as they are in real life; not so sad, indeed, for they want the reality of sadness; but quite as perplexing, and generally less satisfactory.
DuncannounUS /ˈdʌŋkən/
United States dancer and pioneer of modern dance (1878-1927)
From this reading What novelist, what Fielding, what Scott, what George Sand, or Sue, or Duncan, can impart an interest to the last chapter of his fictitious history?
exceedingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋ/
far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
From this reading Promises of two children and superhuman happiness are of no avail, nor assurance of extreme respectability carried to an age far exceeding that usually allotted to mortals.
extremeadjectiveUS /ekˈstriːm/
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Promises of two children and superhuman happiness are of no avail, nor assurance of extreme respectability carried to an age far exceeding that usually allotted to mortals.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Promises of two children and superhuman happiness are of no avail, nor assurance of extreme respectability carried to an age far exceeding that usually allotted to mortals.
FAREWELLnounUS /ˌferˈwel/
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading MR SLOPE BIDS FAREWELL TO THE PALACE AND ITS INHABITANTS We must now take leave of Mr Slope, and of the bishop, and of Mrs Proudie.
fictitiousadjectiveUS /fɪkˈtɪʃəs/
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading What novelist, what Fielding, what Scott, what George Sand, or Sue, or Duncan, can impart an interest to the last chapter of his fictitious history?
FieldingnounUS /ˈfiːldɪŋ/
(baseball) handling the ball while playing in the field
From this reading What novelist, what Fielding, what Scott, what George Sand, or Sue, or Duncan, can impart an interest to the last chapter of his fictitious history?
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading These leave-takings in novels are as disagreeable as they are in real life; not so sad, indeed, for they want the reality of sadness; but quite as perplexing, and generally less satisfactory.
generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/
usually; as a rule
From this reading These leave-takings in novels are as disagreeable as they are in real life; not so sad, indeed, for they want the reality of sadness; but quite as perplexing, and generally less satisfactory.
GeorgenounUS /dʒɔːrdʒ/
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading What novelist, what Fielding, what Scott, what George Sand, or Sue, or Duncan, can impart an interest to the last chapter of his fictitious history?
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The sorrows of our heroes and heroines, they are you delight, oh public! their sorrows, or their sins, or their absurdities; not their virtues, good sense, and consequent rewards.
happinessnounUS /ˈhæpinəs/
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Promises of two children and superhuman happiness are of no avail, nor assurance of extreme respectability carried to an age far exceeding that usually allotted to mortals.
heroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading The sorrows of our heroes and heroines, they are you delight, oh public! their sorrows, or their sins, or their absurdities; not their virtues, good sense, and consequent rewards.
heroinesnounUS /ˈheroʊənz/
plural of “heroine” — the main good female character in a work of fiction
From this reading The sorrows of our heroes and heroines, they are you delight, oh public! their sorrows, or their sins, or their absurdities; not their virtues, good sense, and consequent rewards.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading What novelist, what Fielding, what Scott, what George Sand, or Sue, or Duncan, can impart an interest to the last chapter of his fictitious history?
historynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/
the aggregate of past events
From this reading What novelist, what Fielding, what Scott, what George Sand, or Sue, or Duncan, can impart an interest to the last chapter of his fictitious history?
impartverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrt/
transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading What novelist, what Fielding, what Scott, what George Sand, or Sue, or Duncan, can impart an interest to the last chapter of his fictitious history?
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading These leave-takings in novels are as disagreeable as they are in real life; not so sad, indeed, for they want the reality of sadness; but quite as perplexing, and generally less satisfactory.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading These leave-takings in novels are as disagreeable as they are in real life; not so sad, indeed, for they want the reality of sadness; but quite as perplexing, and generally less satisfactory.
INHABITANTSnounUS /ɪnˈhæbətənts/
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading MR SLOPE BIDS FAREWELL TO THE PALACE AND ITS INHABITANTS We must now take leave of Mr Slope, and of the bishop, and of Mrs Proudie.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading What novelist, what Fielding, what Scott, what George Sand, or Sue, or Duncan, can impart an interest to the last chapter of his fictitious history?
ITSdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading MR SLOPE BIDS FAREWELL TO THE PALACE AND ITS INHABITANTS We must now take leave of Mr Slope, and of the bishop, and of Mrs Proudie.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading What novelist, what Fielding, what Scott, what George Sand, or Sue, or Duncan, can impart an interest to the last chapter of his fictitious history?
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading MR SLOPE BIDS FAREWELL TO THE PALACE AND ITS INHABITANTS We must now take leave of Mr Slope, and of the bishop, and of Mrs Proudie.
leave-takings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These leave-takings in novels are as disagreeable as they are in real life; not so sad, indeed, for they want the reality of sadness; but quite as perplexing, and generally less satisfactory.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading These leave-takings in novels are as disagreeable as they are in real life; not so sad, indeed, for they want the reality of sadness; but quite as perplexing, and generally less satisfactory.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading These leave-takings in novels are as disagreeable as they are in real life; not so sad, indeed, for they want the reality of sadness; but quite as perplexing, and generally less satisfactory.
mortalsnounUS /ˈmɔːrtəlz/
plural of “mortal” — a human being
From this reading Promises of two children and superhuman happiness are of no avail, nor assurance of extreme respectability carried to an age far exceeding that usually allotted to mortals.
MRnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR SLOPE BIDS FAREWELL TO THE PALACE AND ITS INHABITANTS We must now take leave of Mr Slope, and of the bishop, and of Mrs Proudie.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MR SLOPE BIDS FAREWELL TO THE PALACE AND ITS INHABITANTS We must now take leave of Mr Slope, and of the bishop, and of Mrs Proudie.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading MR SLOPE BIDS FAREWELL TO THE PALACE AND ITS INHABITANTS We must now take leave of Mr Slope, and of the bishop, and of Mrs Proudie.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Promises of two children and superhuman happiness are of no avail, nor assurance of extreme respectability carried to an age far exceeding that usually allotted to mortals.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Promises of two children and superhuman happiness are of no avail, nor assurance of extreme respectability carried to an age far exceeding that usually allotted to mortals.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading These leave-takings in novels are as disagreeable as they are in real life; not so sad, indeed, for they want the reality of sadness; but quite as perplexing, and generally less satisfactory.
novelistnounUS /ˈnɑːvələst/
one who writes novels
From this reading What novelist, what Fielding, what Scott, what George Sand, or Sue, or Duncan, can impart an interest to the last chapter of his fictitious history?
novelsnounUS /ˈnɑːvəlz/
plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading These leave-takings in novels are as disagreeable as they are in real life; not so sad, indeed, for they want the reality of sadness; but quite as perplexing, and generally less satisfactory.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading MR SLOPE BIDS FAREWELL TO THE PALACE AND ITS INHABITANTS We must now take leave of Mr Slope, and of the bishop, and of Mrs Proudie.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MR SLOPE BIDS FAREWELL TO THE PALACE AND ITS INHABITANTS We must now take leave of Mr Slope, and of the bishop, and of Mrs Proudie.
ohnounUS /oʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading The sorrows of our heroes and heroines, they are you delight, oh public! their sorrows, or their sins, or their absurdities; not their virtues, good sense, and consequent rewards.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading What novelist, what Fielding, what Scott, what George Sand, or Sue, or Duncan, can impart an interest to the last chapter of his fictitious history?
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The sorrows of our heroes and heroines, they are you delight, oh public! their sorrows, or their sins, or their absurdities; not their virtues, good sense, and consequent rewards.
PALACEnounUS /ˈpæləs/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading MR SLOPE BIDS FAREWELL TO THE PALACE AND ITS INHABITANTS We must now take leave of Mr Slope, and of the bishop, and of Mrs Proudie.
perplexingadjectiveUS /pərˈpleksɪŋ/
lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity
From this reading These leave-takings in novels are as disagreeable as they are in real life; not so sad, indeed, for they want the reality of sadness; but quite as perplexing, and generally less satisfactory.
PromisesnounUS /ˈprɑːməsəz/
plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
From this reading Promises of two children and superhuman happiness are of no avail, nor assurance of extreme respectability carried to an age far exceeding that usually allotted to mortals.
Proudie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MR SLOPE BIDS FAREWELL TO THE PALACE AND ITS INHABITANTS We must now take leave of Mr Slope, and of the bishop, and of Mrs Proudie.
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The sorrows of our heroes and heroines, they are you delight, oh public! their sorrows, or their sins, or their absurdities; not their virtues, good sense, and consequent rewards.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading These leave-takings in novels are as disagreeable as they are in real life; not so sad, indeed, for they want the reality of sadness; but quite as perplexing, and generally less satisfactory.
realadjectiveUS /riːl/
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading These leave-takings in novels are as disagreeable as they are in real life; not so sad, indeed, for they want the reality of sadness; but quite as perplexing, and generally less satisfactory.
realitynounUS /ˌriːˈælətiː/
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading These leave-takings in novels are as disagreeable as they are in real life; not so sad, indeed, for they want the reality of sadness; but quite as perplexing, and generally less satisfactory.
respectabilitynounUS /riˌspektəˈbɪlɪti/
honorableness by virtue of being respectable and having a good reputation
From this reading Promises of two children and superhuman happiness are of no avail, nor assurance of extreme respectability carried to an age far exceeding that usually allotted to mortals.
rewardsnounUS /rɪˈwɔːrdz/
plural of “reward” — a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading The sorrows of our heroes and heroines, they are you delight, oh public! their sorrows, or their sins, or their absurdities; not their virtues, good sense, and consequent rewards.
sadadjectiveUS /sæd/
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading These leave-takings in novels are as disagreeable as they are in real life; not so sad, indeed, for they want the reality of sadness; but quite as perplexing, and generally less satisfactory.
sadnessnounUS /ˈsædnəs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading These leave-takings in novels are as disagreeable as they are in real life; not so sad, indeed, for they want the reality of sadness; but quite as perplexing, and generally less satisfactory.
SandnounUS /sænd/
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading What novelist, what Fielding, what Scott, what George Sand, or Sue, or Duncan, can impart an interest to the last chapter of his fictitious history?
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading These leave-takings in novels are as disagreeable as they are in real life; not so sad, indeed, for they want the reality of sadness; but quite as perplexing, and generally less satisfactory.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading What novelist, what Fielding, what Scott, what George Sand, or Sue, or Duncan, can impart an interest to the last chapter of his fictitious history?
sensenounUS /sens/
a general conscious awareness
From this reading The sorrows of our heroes and heroines, they are you delight, oh public! their sorrows, or their sins, or their absurdities; not their virtues, good sense, and consequent rewards.
sinsnounUS /sɪnz/
plural of “sin” — estrangement from god
From this reading The sorrows of our heroes and heroines, they are you delight, oh public! their sorrows, or their sins, or their absurdities; not their virtues, good sense, and consequent rewards.
SLOPEnounUS /sloʊp/
an elevated geological formation
From this reading MR SLOPE BIDS FAREWELL TO THE PALACE AND ITS INHABITANTS We must now take leave of Mr Slope, and of the bishop, and of Mrs Proudie.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading These leave-takings in novels are as disagreeable as they are in real life; not so sad, indeed, for they want the reality of sadness; but quite as perplexing, and generally less satisfactory.
sorrowsnounUS /ˈsɑːroʊz/
plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading The sorrows of our heroes and heroines, they are you delight, oh public! their sorrows, or their sins, or their absurdities; not their virtues, good sense, and consequent rewards.
SueverbUS /suː/
institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
From this reading What novelist, what Fielding, what Scott, what George Sand, or Sue, or Duncan, can impart an interest to the last chapter of his fictitious history?
superhumanadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈhjuːmən/
above or beyond the human or demanding more than human power or endurance
From this reading Promises of two children and superhuman happiness are of no avail, nor assurance of extreme respectability carried to an age far exceeding that usually allotted to mortals.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading MR SLOPE BIDS FAREWELL TO THE PALACE AND ITS INHABITANTS We must now take leave of Mr Slope, and of the bishop, and of Mrs Proudie.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Promises of two children and superhuman happiness are of no avail, nor assurance of extreme respectability carried to an age far exceeding that usually allotted to mortals.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MR SLOPE BIDS FAREWELL TO THE PALACE AND ITS INHABITANTS We must now take leave of Mr Slope, and of the bishop, and of Mrs Proudie.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The sorrows of our heroes and heroines, they are you delight, oh public! their sorrows, or their sins, or their absurdities; not their virtues, good sense, and consequent rewards.
ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These leave-takings in novels are as disagreeable as they are in real life; not so sad, indeed, for they want the reality of sadness; but quite as perplexing, and generally less satisfactory.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These leave-takings in novels are as disagreeable as they are in real life; not so sad, indeed, for they want the reality of sadness; but quite as perplexing, and generally less satisfactory.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MR SLOPE BIDS FAREWELL TO THE PALACE AND ITS INHABITANTS We must now take leave of Mr Slope, and of the bishop, and of Mrs Proudie.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Promises of two children and superhuman happiness are of no avail, nor assurance of extreme respectability carried to an age far exceeding that usually allotted to mortals.
usuallyadverbUS /ˈjuːʒəwəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading Promises of two children and superhuman happiness are of no avail, nor assurance of extreme respectability carried to an age far exceeding that usually allotted to mortals.
virtuesnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/
plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
From this reading The sorrows of our heroes and heroines, they are you delight, oh public! their sorrows, or their sins, or their absurdities; not their virtues, good sense, and consequent rewards.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading These leave-takings in novels are as disagreeable as they are in real life; not so sad, indeed, for they want the reality of sadness; but quite as perplexing, and generally less satisfactory.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading MR SLOPE BIDS FAREWELL TO THE PALACE AND ITS INHABITANTS We must now take leave of Mr Slope, and of the bishop, and of Mrs Proudie.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What novelist, what Fielding, what Scott, what George Sand, or Sue, or Duncan, can impart an interest to the last chapter of his fictitious history?
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The sorrows of our heroes and heroines, they are you delight, oh public! their sorrows, or their sins, or their absurdities; not their virtues, good sense, and consequent rewards.
