adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.
allegiancenounUS /əˈliːdʒəns/
the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action
From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.
barbarousadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːrbərəs/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading That element of the barbarous which went largely to form his emotional nature was overjoyed in wresting such a woman from the enemy, and subduing her personally.
basisnounUS /ˈbeɪsəs/
a relation that provides the foundation for something
From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For she was evidently conquerable, and once matched with him would be the very woman to nerve and sustain him.
Beauchamp
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From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.
belovedadjectiveUS /bɪˈlʌvd/
dearly loved
From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.
Bevisham
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From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.
Cecilia
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From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.
conquerableadjective
subject to being conquered or overcome
From this reading For she was evidently conquerable, and once matched with him would be the very woman to nerve and sustain him.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Did she not listen to him?
distractionsnounUS /dɪˈstrækʃənz/
plural of “distraction” — mental turmoil
From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.
driveverbUS /draɪv/
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading That element of the barbarous which went largely to form his emotional nature was overjoyed in wresting such a woman from the enemy, and subduing her personally.
emotionaladjectiveUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənəl/
determined or actuated by emotion rather than reason
From this reading That element of the barbarous which went largely to form his emotional nature was overjoyed in wresting such a woman from the enemy, and subduing her personally.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.
enemynounUS /ˈenəmi/
an opposing military force
From this reading That element of the barbarous which went largely to form his emotional nature was overjoyed in wresting such a woman from the enemy, and subduing her personally.
evidentlyadverbUS /ˈevədəntli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading For she was evidently conquerable, and once matched with him would be the very woman to nerve and sustain him.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading That element of the barbarous which went largely to form his emotional nature was overjoyed in wresting such a woman from the enemy, and subduing her personally.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading That element of the barbarous which went largely to form his emotional nature was overjoyed in wresting such a woman from the enemy, and subduing her personally.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He liked her resistance.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For she was evidently conquerable, and once matched with him would be the very woman to nerve and sustain him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading That element of the barbarous which went largely to form his emotional nature was overjoyed in wresting such a woman from the enemy, and subduing her personally.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.
likedadjectiveUS /laɪkt/
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading He liked her resistance.
listenverbUS /ˈlɪsən/
hear with intention
From this reading Did she not listen to him?
matchedadjectiveUS /mætʃt/
provided with a worthy adversary or competitor
From this reading For she was evidently conquerable, and once matched with him would be the very woman to nerve and sustain him.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading That element of the barbarous which went largely to form his emotional nature was overjoyed in wresting such a woman from the enemy, and subduing her personally.
nervenounUS /nɜːrv/
any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body
From this reading For she was evidently conquerable, and once matched with him would be the very woman to nerve and sustain him.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Did she not listen to him?
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading For she was evidently conquerable, and once matched with him would be the very woman to nerve and sustain him.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.
overjoyedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈdʒɔɪd/
extremely joyful
From this reading That element of the barbarous which went largely to form his emotional nature was overjoyed in wresting such a woman from the enemy, and subduing her personally.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading That element of the barbarous which went largely to form his emotional nature was overjoyed in wresting such a woman from the enemy, and subduing her personally.
producedverbUS /prəˈduːst/
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.
prospectnounUS /ˈprɑːspekt/
the possibility of future success
From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.
resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading He liked her resistance.
respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.
sexnounUS /seks/
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For she was evidently conquerable, and once matched with him would be the very woman to nerve and sustain him.
signifiednounUS /ˈsɪɡnəfaɪd/
the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted
From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.
speakingnounUS /ˈspiːkɪŋ/
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.
subduingverbUS /səbˈduːɪŋ/
-ing form of “subdue” — put down by force or intimidation
From this reading That element of the barbarous which went largely to form his emotional nature was overjoyed in wresting such a woman from the enemy, and subduing her personally.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading That element of the barbarous which went largely to form his emotional nature was overjoyed in wresting such a woman from the enemy, and subduing her personally.
sustainverbUS /səˈsteɪn/
lengthen or extend in duration or space
From this reading For she was evidently conquerable, and once matched with him would be the very woman to nerve and sustain him.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That element of the barbarous which went largely to form his emotional nature was overjoyed in wresting such a woman from the enemy, and subduing her personally.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.
TOURDESTELLE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading For she was evidently conquerable, and once matched with him would be the very woman to nerve and sustain him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For she was evidently conquerable, and once matched with him would be the very woman to nerve and sustain him.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading That element of the barbarous which went largely to form his emotional nature was overjoyed in wresting such a woman from the enemy, and subduing her personally.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That element of the barbarous which went largely to form his emotional nature was overjoyed in wresting such a woman from the enemy, and subduing her personally.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading TOURDESTELLE On the part of Beauchamp, his conversation with Cecilia during the drive into Bevisham opened out for the first time in his life a prospect of home; he had felt the word in speaking it, and it signified an end to the distractions produced by the sex, allegiance to one beloved respected woman, and also a basis of operations against the world.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading For she was evidently conquerable, and once matched with him would be the very woman to nerve and sustain him.
wrestingverbUS /ˈrestɪŋ/
-ing form of “wrest” — obtain by seizing forcibly or violently, also metaphorically
From this reading That element of the barbarous which went largely to form his emotional nature was overjoyed in wresting such a woman from the enemy, and subduing her personally.
