adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And it will perhaps be remembered also, that Lady Desmond had asked for this consent in a manner that was almost humble.
abandonverbUS /əˈbændən/
forsake, leave behind
From this reading She had shown herself most anxious to keep on friendly terms with the rake of Hap House,--rake and roué, gambler and spendthrift, as he was reputed to be,--if only he would abandon his insane claim to the hand of Clara Desmond.
abruptlyadverbUS /əˈbrʌptli/
quickly and without warning
From this reading It will be remembered that in the last chapter but one Owen Fitzgerald left Lady Desmond in the drawing-room at Desmond Court somewhat abruptly, having absolutely refused to make peace with the Desmond faction by giving his consent to the marriage between Clara and his cousin Herbert.
absolutelyadverbUS /ˌæbsəˈluːtli/
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading It will be remembered that in the last chapter but one Owen Fitzgerald left Lady Desmond in the drawing-room at Desmond Court somewhat abruptly, having absolutely refused to make peace with the Desmond faction by giving his consent to the marriage between Clara and his cousin Herbert.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But this feeling she had shown when they two were alone together, after Clara had left them.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading And it will perhaps be remembered also, that Lady Desmond had asked for this consent in a manner that was almost humble.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading But this feeling she had shown when they two were alone together, after Clara had left them.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading And it will perhaps be remembered also, that Lady Desmond had asked for this consent in a manner that was almost humble.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It will be remembered that in the last chapter but one Owen Fitzgerald left Lady Desmond in the drawing-room at Desmond Court somewhat abruptly, having absolutely refused to make peace with the Desmond faction by giving his consent to the marriage between Clara and his cousin Herbert.
anxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/
eagerly desirous
From this reading She had shown herself most anxious to keep on friendly terms with the rake of Hap House,--rake and roué, gambler and spendthrift, as he was reputed to be,--if only he would abandon his insane claim to the hand of Clara Desmond.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had shown herself most anxious to keep on friendly terms with the rake of Hap House,--rake and roué, gambler and spendthrift, as he was reputed to be,--if only he would abandon his insane claim to the hand of Clara Desmond.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading And it will perhaps be remembered also, that Lady Desmond had asked for this consent in a manner that was almost humble.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It will be remembered that in the last chapter but one Owen Fitzgerald left Lady Desmond in the drawing-room at Desmond Court somewhat abruptly, having absolutely refused to make peace with the Desmond faction by giving his consent to the marriage between Clara and his cousin Herbert.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It will be remembered that in the last chapter but one Owen Fitzgerald left Lady Desmond in the drawing-room at Desmond Court somewhat abruptly, having absolutely refused to make peace with the Desmond faction by giving his consent to the marriage between Clara and his cousin Herbert.
BENEATHprepositionUS /bɪˈniːθ/
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading THE PATH BENEATH THE ELMS.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It will be remembered that in the last chapter but one Owen Fitzgerald left Lady Desmond in the drawing-room at Desmond Court somewhat abruptly, having absolutely refused to make peace with the Desmond faction by giving his consent to the marriage between Clara and his cousin Herbert.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It will be remembered that in the last chapter but one Owen Fitzgerald left Lady Desmond in the drawing-room at Desmond Court somewhat abruptly, having absolutely refused to make peace with the Desmond faction by giving his consent to the marriage between Clara and his cousin Herbert.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It will be remembered that in the last chapter but one Owen Fitzgerald left Lady Desmond in the drawing-room at Desmond Court somewhat abruptly, having absolutely refused to make peace with the Desmond faction by giving his consent to the marriage between Clara and his cousin Herbert.
chapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading It will be remembered that in the last chapter but one Owen Fitzgerald left Lady Desmond in the drawing-room at Desmond Court somewhat abruptly, having absolutely refused to make peace with the Desmond faction by giving his consent to the marriage between Clara and his cousin Herbert.
claimnounUS /kleɪm/
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading She had shown herself most anxious to keep on friendly terms with the rake of Hap House,--rake and roué, gambler and spendthrift, as he was reputed to be,--if only he would abandon his insane claim to the hand of Clara Desmond.
Clara
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From this reading It will be remembered that in the last chapter but one Owen Fitzgerald left Lady Desmond in the drawing-room at Desmond Court somewhat abruptly, having absolutely refused to make peace with the Desmond faction by giving his consent to the marriage between Clara and his cousin Herbert.
consentnounUS /kənˈsent/
permission to do something
From this reading It will be remembered that in the last chapter but one Owen Fitzgerald left Lady Desmond in the drawing-room at Desmond Court somewhat abruptly, having absolutely refused to make peace with the Desmond faction by giving his consent to the marriage between Clara and his cousin Herbert.
CourtnounUS /kɔːrt/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading It will be remembered that in the last chapter but one Owen Fitzgerald left Lady Desmond in the drawing-room at Desmond Court somewhat abruptly, having absolutely refused to make peace with the Desmond faction by giving his consent to the marriage between Clara and his cousin Herbert.
cousinnounUS /ˈkʌzən/
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading It will be remembered that in the last chapter but one Owen Fitzgerald left Lady Desmond in the drawing-room at Desmond Court somewhat abruptly, having absolutely refused to make peace with the Desmond faction by giving his consent to the marriage between Clara and his cousin Herbert.
Desmond
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From this reading It will be remembered that in the last chapter but one Owen Fitzgerald left Lady Desmond in the drawing-room at Desmond Court somewhat abruptly, having absolutely refused to make peace with the Desmond faction by giving his consent to the marriage between Clara and his cousin Herbert.
drawing-room
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From this reading It will be remembered that in the last chapter but one Owen Fitzgerald left Lady Desmond in the drawing-room at Desmond Court somewhat abruptly, having absolutely refused to make peace with the Desmond faction by giving his consent to the marriage between Clara and his cousin Herbert.
ELMSnounUS /elmz/
plural of “elm” — any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees
From this reading THE PATH BENEATH THE ELMS.
factionnounUS /ˈfækʃən/
a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue
From this reading It will be remembered that in the last chapter but one Owen Fitzgerald left Lady Desmond in the drawing-room at Desmond Court somewhat abruptly, having absolutely refused to make peace with the Desmond faction by giving his consent to the marriage between Clara and his cousin Herbert.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading But this feeling she had shown when they two were alone together, after Clara had left them.
FitzgeraldnounUS /fɪtsˈdʒerəld/
English poet remembered primarily for his free translation of the poetry of Omar Khayyam (1809-1883)
From this reading It will be remembered that in the last chapter but one Owen Fitzgerald left Lady Desmond in the drawing-room at Desmond Court somewhat abruptly, having absolutely refused to make peace with the Desmond faction by giving his consent to the marriage between Clara and his cousin Herbert.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And it will perhaps be remembered also, that Lady Desmond had asked for this consent in a manner that was almost humble.
friendlyadjectiveUS /ˈfrendli/
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading She had shown herself most anxious to keep on friendly terms with the rake of Hap House,--rake and roué, gambler and spendthrift, as he was reputed to be,--if only he would abandon his insane claim to the hand of Clara Desmond.
gamblernounUS /ˈɡæmblər/
a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events
From this reading She had shown herself most anxious to keep on friendly terms with the rake of Hap House,--rake and roué, gambler and spendthrift, as he was reputed to be,--if only he would abandon his insane claim to the hand of Clara Desmond.
givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/
the act of giving
From this reading It will be remembered that in the last chapter but one Owen Fitzgerald left Lady Desmond in the drawing-room at Desmond Court somewhat abruptly, having absolutely refused to make peace with the Desmond faction by giving his consent to the marriage between Clara and his cousin Herbert.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And it will perhaps be remembered also, that Lady Desmond had asked for this consent in a manner that was almost humble.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She had shown herself most anxious to keep on friendly terms with the rake of Hap House,--rake and roué, gambler and spendthrift, as he was reputed to be,--if only he would abandon his insane claim to the hand of Clara Desmond.
HapnounUS /hæp/
an accidental happening
From this reading She had shown herself most anxious to keep on friendly terms with the rake of Hap House,--rake and roué, gambler and spendthrift, as he was reputed to be,--if only he would abandon his insane claim to the hand of Clara Desmond.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It will be remembered that in the last chapter but one Owen Fitzgerald left Lady Desmond in the drawing-room at Desmond Court somewhat abruptly, having absolutely refused to make peace with the Desmond faction by giving his consent to the marriage between Clara and his cousin Herbert.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had shown herself most anxious to keep on friendly terms with the rake of Hap House,--rake and roué, gambler and spendthrift, as he was reputed to be,--if only he would abandon his insane claim to the hand of Clara Desmond.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading It will be remembered that in the last chapter but one Owen Fitzgerald left Lady Desmond in the drawing-room at Desmond Court somewhat abruptly, having absolutely refused to make peace with the Desmond faction by giving his consent to the marriage between Clara and his cousin Herbert.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She had shown herself most anxious to keep on friendly terms with the rake of Hap House,--rake and roué, gambler and spendthrift, as he was reputed to be,--if only he would abandon his insane claim to the hand of Clara Desmond.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It will be remembered that in the last chapter but one Owen Fitzgerald left Lady Desmond in the drawing-room at Desmond Court somewhat abruptly, having absolutely refused to make peace with the Desmond faction by giving his consent to the marriage between Clara and his cousin Herbert.
HousenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading She had shown herself most anxious to keep on friendly terms with the rake of Hap House,--rake and roué, gambler and spendthrift, as he was reputed to be,--if only he would abandon his insane claim to the hand of Clara Desmond.
humbleadjectiveUS /ˈhʌmbəl/
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading And it will perhaps be remembered also, that Lady Desmond had asked for this consent in a manner that was almost humble.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She had shown herself most anxious to keep on friendly terms with the rake of Hap House,--rake and roué, gambler and spendthrift, as he was reputed to be,--if only he would abandon his insane claim to the hand of Clara Desmond.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It will be remembered that in the last chapter but one Owen Fitzgerald left Lady Desmond in the drawing-room at Desmond Court somewhat abruptly, having absolutely refused to make peace with the Desmond faction by giving his consent to the marriage between Clara and his cousin Herbert.
insaneadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈseɪn/
afflicted with or characteristic of mental derangement
From this reading She had shown herself most anxious to keep on friendly terms with the rake of Hap House,--rake and roué, gambler and spendthrift, as he was reputed to be,--if only he would abandon his insane claim to the hand of Clara Desmond.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It will be remembered that in the last chapter but one Owen Fitzgerald left Lady Desmond in the drawing-room at Desmond Court somewhat abruptly, having absolutely refused to make peace with the Desmond faction by giving his consent to the marriage between Clara and his cousin Herbert.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading She had shown herself most anxious to keep on friendly terms with the rake of Hap House,--rake and roué, gambler and spendthrift, as he was reputed to be,--if only he would abandon his insane claim to the hand of Clara Desmond.
LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading It will be remembered that in the last chapter but one Owen Fitzgerald left Lady Desmond in the drawing-room at Desmond Court somewhat abruptly, having absolutely refused to make peace with the Desmond faction by giving his consent to the marriage between Clara and his cousin Herbert.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading It will be remembered that in the last chapter but one Owen Fitzgerald left Lady Desmond in the drawing-room at Desmond Court somewhat abruptly, having absolutely refused to make peace with the Desmond faction by giving his consent to the marriage between Clara and his cousin Herbert.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading It will be remembered that in the last chapter but one Owen Fitzgerald left Lady Desmond in the drawing-room at Desmond Court somewhat abruptly, having absolutely refused to make peace with the Desmond faction by giving his consent to the marriage between Clara and his cousin Herbert.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading It will be remembered that in the last chapter but one Owen Fitzgerald left Lady Desmond in the drawing-room at Desmond Court somewhat abruptly, having absolutely refused to make peace with the Desmond faction by giving his consent to the marriage between Clara and his cousin Herbert.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading And it will perhaps be remembered also, that Lady Desmond had asked for this consent in a manner that was almost humble.
marriagenounUS /ˈmerɪdʒ/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading It will be remembered that in the last chapter but one Owen Fitzgerald left Lady Desmond in the drawing-room at Desmond Court somewhat abruptly, having absolutely refused to make peace with the Desmond faction by giving his consent to the marriage between Clara and his cousin Herbert.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading She had shown herself most anxious to keep on friendly terms with the rake of Hap House,--rake and roué, gambler and spendthrift, as he was reputed to be,--if only he would abandon his insane claim to the hand of Clara Desmond.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had shown herself most anxious to keep on friendly terms with the rake of Hap House,--rake and roué, gambler and spendthrift, as he was reputed to be,--if only he would abandon his insane claim to the hand of Clara Desmond.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She had shown herself most anxious to keep on friendly terms with the rake of Hap House,--rake and roué, gambler and spendthrift, as he was reputed to be,--if only he would abandon his insane claim to the hand of Clara Desmond.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It will be remembered that in the last chapter but one Owen Fitzgerald left Lady Desmond in the drawing-room at Desmond Court somewhat abruptly, having absolutely refused to make peace with the Desmond faction by giving his consent to the marriage between Clara and his cousin Herbert.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading She had shown herself most anxious to keep on friendly terms with the rake of Hap House,--rake and roué, gambler and spendthrift, as he was reputed to be,--if only he would abandon his insane claim to the hand of Clara Desmond.
OwennounUS /ˈoʊən/
Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading It will be remembered that in the last chapter but one Owen Fitzgerald left Lady Desmond in the drawing-room at Desmond Court somewhat abruptly, having absolutely refused to make peace with the Desmond faction by giving his consent to the marriage between Clara and his cousin Herbert.
PATHnounUS /pæθ/
a course of conduct
From this reading THE PATH BENEATH THE ELMS.
peacenounUS /piːs/
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading It will be remembered that in the last chapter but one Owen Fitzgerald left Lady Desmond in the drawing-room at Desmond Court somewhat abruptly, having absolutely refused to make peace with the Desmond faction by giving his consent to the marriage between Clara and his cousin Herbert.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading And it will perhaps be remembered also, that Lady Desmond had asked for this consent in a manner that was almost humble.
rakeverbUS /reɪk/
move through with or as if with a rake
From this reading She had shown herself most anxious to keep on friendly terms with the rake of Hap House,--rake and roué, gambler and spendthrift, as he was reputed to be,--if only he would abandon his insane claim to the hand of Clara Desmond.
refusedverbUS /rəˈfjuːzd/
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading It will be remembered that in the last chapter but one Owen Fitzgerald left Lady Desmond in the drawing-room at Desmond Court somewhat abruptly, having absolutely refused to make peace with the Desmond faction by giving his consent to the marriage between Clara and his cousin Herbert.
rememberedverbUS /rɪˈmembərd/
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading It will be remembered that in the last chapter but one Owen Fitzgerald left Lady Desmond in the drawing-room at Desmond Court somewhat abruptly, having absolutely refused to make peace with the Desmond faction by giving his consent to the marriage between Clara and his cousin Herbert.
reputedverbUS /rɪˈpjuːtɪd/
past form of “repute” — look on as or consider
From this reading She had shown herself most anxious to keep on friendly terms with the rake of Hap House,--rake and roué, gambler and spendthrift, as he was reputed to be,--if only he would abandon his insane claim to the hand of Clara Desmond.
roué
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From this reading She had shown herself most anxious to keep on friendly terms with the rake of Hap House,--rake and roué, gambler and spendthrift, as he was reputed to be,--if only he would abandon his insane claim to the hand of Clara Desmond.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had shown herself most anxious to keep on friendly terms with the rake of Hap House,--rake and roué, gambler and spendthrift, as he was reputed to be,--if only he would abandon his insane claim to the hand of Clara Desmond.
shownverbUS /ʃoʊn/
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading She had shown herself most anxious to keep on friendly terms with the rake of Hap House,--rake and roué, gambler and spendthrift, as he was reputed to be,--if only he would abandon his insane claim to the hand of Clara Desmond.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading It will be remembered that in the last chapter but one Owen Fitzgerald left Lady Desmond in the drawing-room at Desmond Court somewhat abruptly, having absolutely refused to make peace with the Desmond faction by giving his consent to the marriage between Clara and his cousin Herbert.
spendthriftnounUS /ˈspendθrɪft/
someone who spends money prodigally
From this reading She had shown herself most anxious to keep on friendly terms with the rake of Hap House,--rake and roué, gambler and spendthrift, as he was reputed to be,--if only he would abandon his insane claim to the hand of Clara Desmond.
termsnounUS /tɜːrmz/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading She had shown herself most anxious to keep on friendly terms with the rake of Hap House,--rake and roué, gambler and spendthrift, as he was reputed to be,--if only he would abandon his insane claim to the hand of Clara Desmond.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It will be remembered that in the last chapter but one Owen Fitzgerald left Lady Desmond in the drawing-room at Desmond Court somewhat abruptly, having absolutely refused to make peace with the Desmond faction by giving his consent to the marriage between Clara and his cousin Herbert.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PATH BENEATH THE ELMS.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But this feeling she had shown when they two were alone together, after Clara had left them.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But this feeling she had shown when they two were alone together, after Clara had left them.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And it will perhaps be remembered also, that Lady Desmond had asked for this consent in a manner that was almost humble.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It will be remembered that in the last chapter but one Owen Fitzgerald left Lady Desmond in the drawing-room at Desmond Court somewhat abruptly, having absolutely refused to make peace with the Desmond faction by giving his consent to the marriage between Clara and his cousin Herbert.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading But this feeling she had shown when they two were alone together, after Clara had left them.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But this feeling she had shown when they two were alone together, after Clara had left them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And it will perhaps be remembered also, that Lady Desmond had asked for this consent in a manner that was almost humble.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But this feeling she had shown when they two were alone together, after Clara had left them.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading But this feeling she had shown when they two were alone together, after Clara had left them.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It will be remembered that in the last chapter but one Owen Fitzgerald left Lady Desmond in the drawing-room at Desmond Court somewhat abruptly, having absolutely refused to make peace with the Desmond faction by giving his consent to the marriage between Clara and his cousin Herbert.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It will be remembered that in the last chapter but one Owen Fitzgerald left Lady Desmond in the drawing-room at Desmond Court somewhat abruptly, having absolutely refused to make peace with the Desmond faction by giving his consent to the marriage between Clara and his cousin Herbert.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She had shown herself most anxious to keep on friendly terms with the rake of Hap House,--rake and roué, gambler and spendthrift, as he was reputed to be,--if only he would abandon his insane claim to the hand of Clara Desmond.
