adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Observing that Fanny threw glances towards him from a lonely corner, Peak went over to her, and was pleased with the smile he met.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Fanny had watched eyes, much brighter than Sidwell's; her youthful vivacity blended with an odd little fashion of schoolgirl pedantry in a very piquant way.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Miss Moorhouse, Mrs. Warricombe, and Louis were grouped in animated talk.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading Miss Moorhouse, Mrs. Warricombe, and Louis were grouped in animated talk.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Godwin's attempts at conversation with her were rather awkward; he found it difficult to strike the suitable note, something not too formal yet not deficient in respect.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Godwin's attempts at conversation with her were rather awkward; he found it difficult to strike the suitable note, something not too formal yet not deficient in respect.
awkwardadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/
causing inconvenience
From this reading Godwin's attempts at conversation with her were rather awkward; he found it difficult to strike the suitable note, something not too formal yet not deficient in respect.
blendedadjectiveUS /ˈblendɪd/
combined or mixed together so that the constituent parts are indistinguishable
From this reading Fanny had watched eyes, much brighter than Sidwell's; her youthful vivacity blended with an odd little fashion of schoolgirl pedantry in a very piquant way.
brighteradjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtər/
comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Fanny had watched eyes, much brighter than Sidwell's; her youthful vivacity blended with an odd little fashion of schoolgirl pedantry in a very piquant way.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Sidwell had fallen into conversation with Mr. Moorhouse.
cornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Observing that Fanny threw glances towards him from a lonely corner, Peak went over to her, and was pleased with the smile he met.
deficientadjectiveUS /dɪˈfɪʃənt/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading Godwin's attempts at conversation with her were rather awkward; he found it difficult to strike the suitable note, something not too formal yet not deficient in respect.
difficultadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfəkəlt/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Godwin's attempts at conversation with her were rather awkward; he found it difficult to strike the suitable note, something not too formal yet not deficient in respect.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading Fanny had watched eyes, much brighter than Sidwell's; her youthful vivacity blended with an odd little fashion of schoolgirl pedantry in a very piquant way.
fallenadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlən/
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Sidwell had fallen into conversation with Mr. Moorhouse.
FannynounUS /ˈfæni/
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading Observing that Fanny threw glances towards him from a lonely corner, Peak went over to her, and was pleased with the smile he met.
fashionnounUS /ˈfæʃən/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Fanny had watched eyes, much brighter than Sidwell's; her youthful vivacity blended with an odd little fashion of schoolgirl pedantry in a very piquant way.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading Godwin's attempts at conversation with her were rather awkward; he found it difficult to strike the suitable note, something not too formal yet not deficient in respect.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Godwin's attempts at conversation with her were rather awkward; he found it difficult to strike the suitable note, something not too formal yet not deficient in respect.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Observing that Fanny threw glances towards him from a lonely corner, Peak went over to her, and was pleased with the smile he met.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading Observing that Fanny threw glances towards him from a lonely corner, Peak went over to her, and was pleased with the smile he met.
Godwin's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Godwin's attempts at conversation with her were rather awkward; he found it difficult to strike the suitable note, something not too formal yet not deficient in respect.
groupedadjectiveUS /ɡruːpt/
arranged into groups
From this reading Miss Moorhouse, Mrs. Warricombe, and Louis were grouped in animated talk.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sidwell had fallen into conversation with Mr. Moorhouse.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Observing that Fanny threw glances towards him from a lonely corner, Peak went over to her, and was pleased with the smile he met.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Observing that Fanny threw glances towards him from a lonely corner, Peak went over to her, and was pleased with the smile he met.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Observing that Fanny threw glances towards him from a lonely corner, Peak went over to her, and was pleased with the smile he met.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Miss Moorhouse, Mrs. Warricombe, and Louis were grouped in animated talk.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Sidwell had fallen into conversation with Mr. Moorhouse.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Godwin's attempts at conversation with her were rather awkward; he found it difficult to strike the suitable note, something not too formal yet not deficient in respect.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Fanny had watched eyes, much brighter than Sidwell's; her youthful vivacity blended with an odd little fashion of schoolgirl pedantry in a very piquant way.
lonelyadjectiveUS /ˈloʊnli/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading Observing that Fanny threw glances towards him from a lonely corner, Peak went over to her, and was pleased with the smile he met.
LouisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading Miss Moorhouse, Mrs. Warricombe, and Louis were grouped in animated talk.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Observing that Fanny threw glances towards him from a lonely corner, Peak went over to her, and was pleased with the smile he met.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Moorhouse, Mrs. Warricombe, and Louis were grouped in animated talk.
Moorhouse
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sidwell had fallen into conversation with Mr. Moorhouse.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Sidwell had fallen into conversation with Mr. Moorhouse.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Miss Moorhouse, Mrs. Warricombe, and Louis were grouped in animated talk.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Fanny had watched eyes, much brighter than Sidwell's; her youthful vivacity blended with an odd little fashion of schoolgirl pedantry in a very piquant way.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Godwin's attempts at conversation with her were rather awkward; he found it difficult to strike the suitable note, something not too formal yet not deficient in respect.
notenounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading Godwin's attempts at conversation with her were rather awkward; he found it difficult to strike the suitable note, something not too formal yet not deficient in respect.
ObservingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading Observing that Fanny threw glances towards him from a lonely corner, Peak went over to her, and was pleased with the smile he met.
oddadjectiveUS /ɑːd/
not divisible by two
From this reading Fanny had watched eyes, much brighter than Sidwell's; her youthful vivacity blended with an odd little fashion of schoolgirl pedantry in a very piquant way.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Fanny had watched eyes, much brighter than Sidwell's; her youthful vivacity blended with an odd little fashion of schoolgirl pedantry in a very piquant way.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Observing that Fanny threw glances towards him from a lonely corner, Peak went over to her, and was pleased with the smile he met.
PeaknounUS /piːk/
the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading Observing that Fanny threw glances towards him from a lonely corner, Peak went over to her, and was pleased with the smile he met.
pedantrynounUS /ˈpedəntri/
an ostentatious and inappropriate display of learning
From this reading Fanny had watched eyes, much brighter than Sidwell's; her youthful vivacity blended with an odd little fashion of schoolgirl pedantry in a very piquant way.
piquantadjectiveUS /ˈpiːkənt/
having an agreeably pungent taste
From this reading Fanny had watched eyes, much brighter than Sidwell's; her youthful vivacity blended with an odd little fashion of schoolgirl pedantry in a very piquant way.
pleasedadjectiveUS /pliːzd/
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Observing that Fanny threw glances towards him from a lonely corner, Peak went over to her, and was pleased with the smile he met.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading Godwin's attempts at conversation with her were rather awkward; he found it difficult to strike the suitable note, something not too formal yet not deficient in respect.
respectnounUS /rɪˈspekt/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Godwin's attempts at conversation with her were rather awkward; he found it difficult to strike the suitable note, something not too formal yet not deficient in respect.
schoolgirlnounUS /ˈskuːlɡɜːrl/
a girl attending school
From this reading Fanny had watched eyes, much brighter than Sidwell's; her youthful vivacity blended with an odd little fashion of schoolgirl pedantry in a very piquant way.
Sidwell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sidwell had fallen into conversation with Mr. Moorhouse.
Sidwell's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fanny had watched eyes, much brighter than Sidwell's; her youthful vivacity blended with an odd little fashion of schoolgirl pedantry in a very piquant way.
smileverbUS /smaɪl/
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Observing that Fanny threw glances towards him from a lonely corner, Peak went over to her, and was pleased with the smile he met.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Godwin's attempts at conversation with her were rather awkward; he found it difficult to strike the suitable note, something not too formal yet not deficient in respect.
strikeverbUS /straɪk/
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading Godwin's attempts at conversation with her were rather awkward; he found it difficult to strike the suitable note, something not too formal yet not deficient in respect.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading Godwin's attempts at conversation with her were rather awkward; he found it difficult to strike the suitable note, something not too formal yet not deficient in respect.
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Miss Moorhouse, Mrs. Warricombe, and Louis were grouped in animated talk.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Fanny had watched eyes, much brighter than Sidwell's; her youthful vivacity blended with an odd little fashion of schoolgirl pedantry in a very piquant way.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Observing that Fanny threw glances towards him from a lonely corner, Peak went over to her, and was pleased with the smile he met.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Observing that Fanny threw glances towards him from a lonely corner, Peak went over to her, and was pleased with the smile he met.
threwverbUS /θruː/
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Observing that Fanny threw glances towards him from a lonely corner, Peak went over to her, and was pleased with the smile he met.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Observing that Fanny threw glances towards him from a lonely corner, Peak went over to her, and was pleased with the smile he met.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Godwin's attempts at conversation with her were rather awkward; he found it difficult to strike the suitable note, something not too formal yet not deficient in respect.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading Observing that Fanny threw glances towards him from a lonely corner, Peak went over to her, and was pleased with the smile he met.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Fanny had watched eyes, much brighter than Sidwell's; her youthful vivacity blended with an odd little fashion of schoolgirl pedantry in a very piquant way.
vivacitynoun
characterized by high spirits and animation
From this reading Fanny had watched eyes, much brighter than Sidwell's; her youthful vivacity blended with an odd little fashion of schoolgirl pedantry in a very piquant way.
Warricombe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Moorhouse, Mrs. Warricombe, and Louis were grouped in animated talk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Observing that Fanny threw glances towards him from a lonely corner, Peak went over to her, and was pleased with the smile he met.
watchedverbUS /wɑːtʃt/
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Fanny had watched eyes, much brighter than Sidwell's; her youthful vivacity blended with an odd little fashion of schoolgirl pedantry in a very piquant way.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Fanny had watched eyes, much brighter than Sidwell's; her youthful vivacity blended with an odd little fashion of schoolgirl pedantry in a very piquant way.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Observing that Fanny threw glances towards him from a lonely corner, Peak went over to her, and was pleased with the smile he met.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Miss Moorhouse, Mrs. Warricombe, and Louis were grouped in animated talk.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sidwell had fallen into conversation with Mr. Moorhouse.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Godwin's attempts at conversation with her were rather awkward; he found it difficult to strike the suitable note, something not too formal yet not deficient in respect.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading Fanny had watched eyes, much brighter than Sidwell's; her youthful vivacity blended with an odd little fashion of schoolgirl pedantry in a very piquant way.
