adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As a schoolgirl, Marcella seemed to her companions conceited and repellent; only as the result of reflection in after years did Sylvia Moorhouse express so favourable an opinion of her.
affectedadjectiveUS /əˈfektɪd/
acted upon; influenced
From this reading In all things she affected singularity; especially it was her delight to utter democratic and revolutionary sentiments among hearers who, belonging to a rigidly conservative order, held such opinions impious.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading As a schoolgirl, Marcella seemed to her companions conceited and repellent; only as the result of reflection in after years did Sylvia Moorhouse express so favourable an opinion of her.
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 In all things she affected singularity; especially it was her delight to utter democratic and revolutionary sentiments among hearers who, belonging to a rigidly conservative order, held such opinions impious.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading In all things she affected singularity; especially it was her delight to utter democratic and revolutionary sentiments among hearers who, belonging to a rigidly conservative order, held such opinions impious.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As a schoolgirl, Marcella seemed to her companions conceited and repellent; only as the result of reflection in after years did Sylvia Moorhouse express so favourable an opinion of her.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In different ways, Christian and Marcella Moxey had both been lonely since their childhood.
ArrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Arrived at womanhood, she affected scorn of the beliefs and habits cherished by her own sex, and shrank from association with the other.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a schoolgirl, Marcella seemed to her companions conceited and repellent; only as the result of reflection in after years did Sylvia Moorhouse express so favourable an opinion of her.
associationnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading Arrived at womanhood, she affected scorn of the beliefs and habits cherished by her own sex, and shrank from association with the other.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Arrived at womanhood, she affected scorn of the beliefs and habits cherished by her own sex, and shrank from association with the other.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In different ways, Christian and Marcella Moxey had both been lonely since their childhood.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Godwin Peak was the first man with whom she conversed in the tone of friendship, and it took a year or more before that point was reached.
beliefsnounUS /bɪˈliːfs/
plural of “belief” — any cognitive content held as true
From this reading Arrived at womanhood, she affected scorn of the beliefs and habits cherished by her own sex, and shrank from association with the other.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading In all things she affected singularity; especially it was her delight to utter democratic and revolutionary sentiments among hearers who, belonging to a rigidly conservative order, held such opinions impious.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading In different ways, Christian and Marcella Moxey had both been lonely since their childhood.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Arrived at womanhood, she affected scorn of the beliefs and habits cherished by her own sex, and shrank from association with the other.
cherishedadjectiveUS /ˈtʃerɪʃt/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Arrived at womanhood, she affected scorn of the beliefs and habits cherished by her own sex, and shrank from association with the other.
childhoodnounUS /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading In different ways, Christian and Marcella Moxey had both been lonely since their childhood.
ChristianadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪstʃən/
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading In different ways, Christian and Marcella Moxey had both been lonely since their childhood.
companionsnounUS /kəmˈpænjənz/
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading As a schoolgirl, Marcella seemed to her companions conceited and repellent; only as the result of reflection in after years did Sylvia Moorhouse express so favourable an opinion of her.
conceitedadjectiveUS /kənˈsiːtəd/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading As a schoolgirl, Marcella seemed to her companions conceited and repellent; only as the result of reflection in after years did Sylvia Moorhouse express so favourable an opinion of her.
conservativeadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrvətɪv/
resistant to change, particularly in relation to politics or religion
From this reading In all things she affected singularity; especially it was her delight to utter democratic and revolutionary sentiments among hearers who, belonging to a rigidly conservative order, held such opinions impious.
conversedverbUS /kənˈvɜːrst/
past form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading Godwin Peak was the first man with whom she conversed in the tone of friendship, and it took a year or more before that point was reached.
delightverbUS /dɪˈlaɪt/
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading In all things she affected singularity; especially it was her delight to utter democratic and revolutionary sentiments among hearers who, belonging to a rigidly conservative order, held such opinions impious.
democraticadjectiveUS /ˌdeməˈkrætɪk/
characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality
From this reading In all things she affected singularity; especially it was her delight to utter democratic and revolutionary sentiments among hearers who, belonging to a rigidly conservative order, held such opinions impious.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As a schoolgirl, Marcella seemed to her companions conceited and repellent; only as the result of reflection in after years did Sylvia Moorhouse express so favourable an opinion of her.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading In different ways, Christian and Marcella Moxey had both been lonely since their childhood.
especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading In all things she affected singularity; especially it was her delight to utter democratic and revolutionary sentiments among hearers who, belonging to a rigidly conservative order, held such opinions impious.
expressverbUS /ɪkˈspres/
give expression to
From this reading As a schoolgirl, Marcella seemed to her companions conceited and repellent; only as the result of reflection in after years did Sylvia Moorhouse express so favourable an opinion of her.
favourableadjective
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading As a schoolgirl, Marcella seemed to her companions conceited and repellent; only as the result of reflection in after years did Sylvia Moorhouse express so favourable an opinion of her.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Godwin Peak was the first man with whom she conversed in the tone of friendship, and it took a year or more before that point was reached.
friendshipnounUS /ˈfrendʃɪp/
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading Godwin Peak was the first man with whom she conversed in the tone of friendship, and it took a year or more before that point was reached.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Arrived at womanhood, she affected scorn of the beliefs and habits cherished by her own sex, and shrank from association with the other.
Godwin
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From this reading Godwin Peak was the first man with whom she conversed in the tone of friendship, and it took a year or more before that point was reached.
habitsnounUS /ˈhæbəts/
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading Arrived at womanhood, she affected scorn of the beliefs and habits cherished by her own sex, and shrank from association with the other.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In different ways, Christian and Marcella Moxey had both been lonely since their childhood.
hearersnounUS /ˈhiːrərz/
plural of “hearer” — someone who listens attentively
From this reading In all things she affected singularity; especially it was her delight to utter democratic and revolutionary sentiments among hearers who, belonging to a rigidly conservative order, held such opinions impious.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading In all things she affected singularity; especially it was her delight to utter democratic and revolutionary sentiments among hearers who, belonging to a rigidly conservative order, held such opinions impious.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As a schoolgirl, Marcella seemed to her companions conceited and repellent; only as the result of reflection in after years did Sylvia Moorhouse express so favourable an opinion of her.
impiousadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpaɪəs/
lacking piety or reverence for a god
From this reading In all things she affected singularity; especially it was her delight to utter democratic and revolutionary sentiments among hearers who, belonging to a rigidly conservative order, held such opinions impious.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In different ways, Christian and Marcella Moxey had both been lonely since their childhood.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In all things she affected singularity; especially it was her delight to utter democratic and revolutionary sentiments among hearers who, belonging to a rigidly conservative order, held such opinions impious.
lonelyadjectiveUS /ˈloʊnli/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading In different ways, Christian and Marcella Moxey had both been lonely since their childhood.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Godwin Peak was the first man with whom she conversed in the tone of friendship, and it took a year or more before that point was reached.
Marcella
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In different ways, Christian and Marcella Moxey had both been lonely since their childhood.
Moorhouse
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From this reading As a schoolgirl, Marcella seemed to her companions conceited and repellent; only as the result of reflection in after years did Sylvia Moorhouse express so favourable an opinion of her.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Godwin Peak was the first man with whom she conversed in the tone of friendship, and it took a year or more before that point was reached.
Moxey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In different ways, Christian and Marcella Moxey had both been lonely since their childhood.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As a schoolgirl, Marcella seemed to her companions conceited and repellent; only as the result of reflection in after years did Sylvia Moorhouse express so favourable an opinion of her.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading As a schoolgirl, Marcella seemed to her companions conceited and repellent; only as the result of reflection in after years did Sylvia Moorhouse express so favourable an opinion of her.
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading As a schoolgirl, Marcella seemed to her companions conceited and repellent; only as the result of reflection in after years did Sylvia Moorhouse express so favourable an opinion of her.
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading In all things she affected singularity; especially it was her delight to utter democratic and revolutionary sentiments among hearers who, belonging to a rigidly conservative order, held such opinions impious.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Godwin Peak was the first man with whom she conversed in the tone of friendship, and it took a year or more before that point was reached.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In all things she affected singularity; especially it was her delight to utter democratic and revolutionary sentiments among hearers who, belonging to a rigidly conservative order, held such opinions impious.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Arrived at womanhood, she affected scorn of the beliefs and habits cherished by her own sex, and shrank from association with the other.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Arrived at womanhood, she affected scorn of the beliefs and habits cherished by her own sex, and shrank from association with the other.
PeaknounUS /piːk/
the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading Godwin Peak was the first man with whom she conversed in the tone of friendship, and it took a year or more before that point was reached.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Godwin Peak was the first man with whom she conversed in the tone of friendship, and it took a year or more before that point was reached.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Godwin Peak was the first man with whom she conversed in the tone of friendship, and it took a year or more before that point was reached.
reflectionnounUS /rɪˈflekʃən/
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading As a schoolgirl, Marcella seemed to her companions conceited and repellent; only as the result of reflection in after years did Sylvia Moorhouse express so favourable an opinion of her.
repellentnounUS /rɪˈpelənt/
a compound with which fabrics are treated to repel water
From this reading As a schoolgirl, Marcella seemed to her companions conceited and repellent; only as the result of reflection in after years did Sylvia Moorhouse express so favourable an opinion of her.
resultnounUS /rɪˈzʌlt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading As a schoolgirl, Marcella seemed to her companions conceited and repellent; only as the result of reflection in after years did Sylvia Moorhouse express so favourable an opinion of her.
revolutionaryadjectiveUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃəneri/
markedly new or introducing radical change
From this reading In all things she affected singularity; especially it was her delight to utter democratic and revolutionary sentiments among hearers who, belonging to a rigidly conservative order, held such opinions impious.
rigidlyadverbUS /ˈrɪdʒɪdli/
in a rigid manner
From this reading In all things she affected singularity; especially it was her delight to utter democratic and revolutionary sentiments among hearers who, belonging to a rigidly conservative order, held such opinions impious.
schoolgirlnounUS /ˈskuːlɡɜːrl/
a girl attending school
From this reading As a schoolgirl, Marcella seemed to her companions conceited and repellent; only as the result of reflection in after years did Sylvia Moorhouse express so favourable an opinion of her.
scornnounUS /skɔːrn/
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading Arrived at womanhood, she affected scorn of the beliefs and habits cherished by her own sex, and shrank from association with the other.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As a schoolgirl, Marcella seemed to her companions conceited and repellent; only as the result of reflection in after years did Sylvia Moorhouse express so favourable an opinion of her.
sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading In all things she affected singularity; especially it was her delight to utter democratic and revolutionary sentiments among hearers who, belonging to a rigidly conservative order, held such opinions impious.
sexnounUS /seks/
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading Arrived at womanhood, she affected scorn of the beliefs and habits cherished by her own sex, and shrank from association with the other.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In all things she affected singularity; especially it was her delight to utter democratic and revolutionary sentiments among hearers who, belonging to a rigidly conservative order, held such opinions impious.
shrankverbUS /ʃræŋk/
inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading Arrived at womanhood, she affected scorn of the beliefs and habits cherished by her own sex, and shrank from association with the other.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading In different ways, Christian and Marcella Moxey had both been lonely since their childhood.
singularitynounUS /ˈsɪŋɡjəˈlerəti/
the quality of being one of a kind
From this reading In all things she affected singularity; especially it was her delight to utter democratic and revolutionary sentiments among hearers who, belonging to a rigidly conservative order, held such opinions impious.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As a schoolgirl, Marcella seemed to her companions conceited and repellent; only as the result of reflection in after years did Sylvia Moorhouse express so favourable an opinion of her.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In all things she affected singularity; especially it was her delight to utter democratic and revolutionary sentiments among hearers who, belonging to a rigidly conservative order, held such opinions impious.
Sylvia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As a schoolgirl, Marcella seemed to her companions conceited and repellent; only as the result of reflection in after years did Sylvia Moorhouse express so favourable an opinion of her.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Godwin Peak was the first man with whom she conversed in the tone of friendship, and it took a year or more before that point was reached.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As a schoolgirl, Marcella seemed to her companions conceited and repellent; only as the result of reflection in after years did Sylvia Moorhouse express so favourable an opinion of her.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In different ways, Christian and Marcella Moxey had both been lonely since their childhood.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading In all things she affected singularity; especially it was her delight to utter democratic and revolutionary sentiments among hearers who, belonging to a rigidly conservative order, held such opinions impious.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As a schoolgirl, Marcella seemed to her companions conceited and repellent; only as the result of reflection in after years did Sylvia Moorhouse express so favourable an opinion of her.
tonenounUS /toʊn/
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Godwin Peak was the first man with whom she conversed in the tone of friendship, and it took a year or more before that point was reached.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Godwin Peak was the first man with whom she conversed in the tone of friendship, and it took a year or more before that point was reached.
utterverbUS /ˈʌtər/
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading In all things she affected singularity; especially it was her delight to utter democratic and revolutionary sentiments among hearers who, belonging to a rigidly conservative order, held such opinions impious.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In all things she affected singularity; especially it was her delight to utter democratic and revolutionary sentiments among hearers who, belonging to a rigidly conservative order, held such opinions impious.
waysnounUS /weɪz/
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading In different ways, Christian and Marcella Moxey had both been lonely since their childhood.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading In all things she affected singularity; especially it was her delight to utter democratic and revolutionary sentiments among hearers who, belonging to a rigidly conservative order, held such opinions impious.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Godwin Peak was the first man with whom she conversed in the tone of friendship, and it took a year or more before that point was reached.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Arrived at womanhood, she affected scorn of the beliefs and habits cherished by her own sex, and shrank from association with the other.
womanhoodnounUS /ˈwʊmənhʊd/
the state of being an adult woman
From this reading Arrived at womanhood, she affected scorn of the beliefs and habits cherished by her own sex, and shrank from association with the other.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Godwin Peak was the first man with whom she conversed in the tone of friendship, and it took a year or more before that point was reached.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading As a schoolgirl, Marcella seemed to her companions conceited and repellent; only as the result of reflection in after years did Sylvia Moorhouse express so favourable an opinion of her.
