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 But by degrees she brought the matter round, speaking of Owen's great good fortune, pointing out how much better he was suited for riches than for poverty, insisting warmly on all his good qualities and high feelings, and then saying at last, as it were without thought, "Poor Clara!
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had been so steadfast in her opposition to Owen when the earl had last spoken of the matter, and had said so much of the wickedly dissipated life which Owen was leading, that she feared to shock the boy.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But by degrees she brought the matter round, speaking of Owen's great good fortune, pointing out how much better he was suited for riches than for poverty, insisting warmly on all his good qualities and high feelings, and then saying at last, as it were without thought, "Poor Clara!
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was not quite at first that the countess could explain to her son how she now wished that Owen Fitzgerald might become her son-in-law.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It was not quite at first that the countess could explain to her son how she now wished that Owen Fitzgerald might become her son-in-law.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had been so steadfast in her opposition to Owen when the earl had last spoken of the matter, and had said so much of the wickedly dissipated life which Owen was leading, that she feared to shock the boy.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading But by degrees she brought the matter round, speaking of Owen's great good fortune, pointing out how much better he was suited for riches than for poverty, insisting warmly on all his good qualities and high feelings, and then saying at last, as it were without thought, "Poor Clara!
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading She had been so steadfast in her opposition to Owen when the earl had last spoken of the matter, and had said so much of the wickedly dissipated life which Owen was leading, that she feared to shock the boy.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading But by degrees she brought the matter round, speaking of Owen's great good fortune, pointing out how much better he was suited for riches than for poverty, insisting warmly on all his good qualities and high feelings, and then saying at last, as it were without thought, "Poor Clara!
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But by degrees she brought the matter round, speaking of Owen's great good fortune, pointing out how much better he was suited for riches than for poverty, insisting warmly on all his good qualities and high feelings, and then saying at last, as it were without thought, "Poor Clara!
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But by degrees she brought the matter round, speaking of Owen's great good fortune, pointing out how much better he was suited for riches than for poverty, insisting warmly on all his good qualities and high feelings, and then saying at last, as it were without thought, "Poor Clara!
Clara
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From this reading But by degrees she brought the matter round, speaking of Owen's great good fortune, pointing out how much better he was suited for riches than for poverty, insisting warmly on all his good qualities and high feelings, and then saying at last, as it were without thought, "Poor Clara!
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was not quite at first that the countess could explain to her son how she now wished that Owen Fitzgerald might become her son-in-law.
countessnounUS /ˈkaʊntəs/
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading It was not quite at first that the countess could explain to her son how she now wished that Owen Fitzgerald might become her son-in-law.
cousinnounUS /ˈkʌzən/
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading She has been unfortunate, for at one time she loved Owen Fitzgerald much better than she will ever love his cousin Herbert."
degreesnounUS /dɪˈɡriːz/
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading But by degrees she brought the matter round, speaking of Owen's great good fortune, pointing out how much better he was suited for riches than for poverty, insisting warmly on all his good qualities and high feelings, and then saying at last, as it were without thought, "Poor Clara!
dissipatedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪsəpeɪtɪd/
unrestrained by convention or morality
From this reading She had been so steadfast in her opposition to Owen when the earl had last spoken of the matter, and had said so much of the wickedly dissipated life which Owen was leading, that she feared to shock the boy.
EARLnounUS /ɜːrl/
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading HOW THE EARL WAS WON.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading She has been unfortunate, for at one time she loved Owen Fitzgerald much better than she will ever love his cousin Herbert."
explainverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪn/
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading It was not quite at first that the countess could explain to her son how she now wished that Owen Fitzgerald might become her son-in-law.
fearedverbUS /fɪrd/
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading She had been so steadfast in her opposition to Owen when the earl had last spoken of the matter, and had said so much of the wickedly dissipated life which Owen was leading, that she feared to shock the boy.
feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading But by degrees she brought the matter round, speaking of Owen's great good fortune, pointing out how much better he was suited for riches than for poverty, insisting warmly on all his good qualities and high feelings, and then saying at last, as it were without thought, "Poor Clara!
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was not quite at first that the countess could explain to her son how she now wished that Owen Fitzgerald might become her son-in-law.
FitzgeraldnounUS /fɪtsˈdʒerəld/
English poet remembered primarily for his free translation of the poetry of Omar Khayyam (1809-1883)
From this reading It was not quite at first that the countess could explain to her son how she now wished that Owen Fitzgerald might become her son-in-law.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But by degrees she brought the matter round, speaking of Owen's great good fortune, pointing out how much better he was suited for riches than for poverty, insisting warmly on all his good qualities and high feelings, and then saying at last, as it were without thought, "Poor Clara!
fortunenounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃən/
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading But by degrees she brought the matter round, speaking of Owen's great good fortune, pointing out how much better he was suited for riches than for poverty, insisting warmly on all his good qualities and high feelings, and then saying at last, as it were without thought, "Poor Clara!
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading But by degrees she brought the matter round, speaking of Owen's great good fortune, pointing out how much better he was suited for riches than for poverty, insisting warmly on all his good qualities and high feelings, and then saying at last, as it were without thought, "Poor Clara!
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But by degrees she brought the matter round, speaking of Owen's great good fortune, pointing out how much better he was suited for riches than for poverty, insisting warmly on all his good qualities and high feelings, and then saying at last, as it were without thought, "Poor Clara!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had been so steadfast in her opposition to Owen when the earl had last spoken of the matter, and had said so much of the wickedly dissipated life which Owen was leading, that she feared to shock the boy.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She has been unfortunate, for at one time she loved Owen Fitzgerald much better than she will ever love his cousin Herbert."
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But by degrees she brought the matter round, speaking of Owen's great good fortune, pointing out how much better he was suited for riches than for poverty, insisting warmly on all his good qualities and high feelings, and then saying at last, as it were without thought, "Poor Clara!
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was not quite at first that the countess could explain to her son how she now wished that Owen Fitzgerald might become her son-in-law.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading She has been unfortunate, for at one time she loved Owen Fitzgerald much better than she will ever love his cousin Herbert."
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading But by degrees she brought the matter round, speaking of Owen's great good fortune, pointing out how much better he was suited for riches than for poverty, insisting warmly on all his good qualities and high feelings, and then saying at last, as it were without thought, "Poor Clara!
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But by degrees she brought the matter round, speaking of Owen's great good fortune, pointing out how much better he was suited for riches than for poverty, insisting warmly on all his good qualities and high feelings, and then saying at last, as it were without thought, "Poor Clara!
HOW
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From this reading HOW THE EARL WAS WON.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had been so steadfast in her opposition to Owen when the earl had last spoken of the matter, and had said so much of the wickedly dissipated life which Owen was leading, that she feared to shock the boy.
insistingnounUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstɪŋ/
continual and persistent demands
From this reading But by degrees she brought the matter round, speaking of Owen's great good fortune, pointing out how much better he was suited for riches than for poverty, insisting warmly on all his good qualities and high feelings, and then saying at last, as it were without thought, "Poor Clara!
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not quite at first that the countess could explain to her son how she now wished that Owen Fitzgerald might become her son-in-law.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading She had been so steadfast in her opposition to Owen when the earl had last spoken of the matter, and had said so much of the wickedly dissipated life which Owen was leading, that she feared to shock the boy.
leadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading She had been so steadfast in her opposition to Owen when the earl had last spoken of the matter, and had said so much of the wickedly dissipated life which Owen was leading, that she feared to shock the boy.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She had been so steadfast in her opposition to Owen when the earl had last spoken of the matter, and had said so much of the wickedly dissipated life which Owen was leading, that she feared to shock the boy.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading She has been unfortunate, for at one time she loved Owen Fitzgerald much better than she will ever love his cousin Herbert."
lovedadjectiveUS /lʌvd/
held dear
From this reading She has been unfortunate, for at one time she loved Owen Fitzgerald much better than she will ever love his cousin Herbert."
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading She had been so steadfast in her opposition to Owen when the earl had last spoken of the matter, and had said so much of the wickedly dissipated life which Owen was leading, that she feared to shock the boy.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was not quite at first that the countess could explain to her son how she now wished that Owen Fitzgerald might become her son-in-law.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She had been so steadfast in her opposition to Owen when the earl had last spoken of the matter, and had said so much of the wickedly dissipated life which Owen was leading, that she feared to shock the boy.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not quite at first that the countess could explain to her son how she now wished that Owen Fitzgerald might become her son-in-law.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was not quite at first that the countess could explain to her son how she now wished that Owen Fitzgerald might become her son-in-law.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had been so steadfast in her opposition to Owen when the earl had last spoken of the matter, and had said so much of the wickedly dissipated life which Owen was leading, that she feared to shock the boy.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But by degrees she brought the matter round, speaking of Owen's great good fortune, pointing out how much better he was suited for riches than for poverty, insisting warmly on all his good qualities and high feelings, and then saying at last, as it were without thought, "Poor Clara!
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She has been unfortunate, for at one time she loved Owen Fitzgerald much better than she will ever love his cousin Herbert."
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading She had been so steadfast in her opposition to Owen when the earl had last spoken of the matter, and had said so much of the wickedly dissipated life which Owen was leading, that she feared to shock the boy.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But by degrees she brought the matter round, speaking of Owen's great good fortune, pointing out how much better he was suited for riches than for poverty, insisting warmly on all his good qualities and high feelings, and then saying at last, as it were without thought, "Poor Clara!
OwennounUS /ˈoʊən/
Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading It was not quite at first that the countess could explain to her son how she now wished that Owen Fitzgerald might become her son-in-law.
Owen'snounUS /ˈoʊənz/
possessive form of “owen” — Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading But by degrees she brought the matter round, speaking of Owen's great good fortune, pointing out how much better he was suited for riches than for poverty, insisting warmly on all his good qualities and high feelings, and then saying at last, as it were without thought, "Poor Clara!
pointingverbUS /ˈpɔɪntɪŋ/
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading But by degrees she brought the matter round, speaking of Owen's great good fortune, pointing out how much better he was suited for riches than for poverty, insisting warmly on all his good qualities and high feelings, and then saying at last, as it were without thought, "Poor Clara!
PooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading But by degrees she brought the matter round, speaking of Owen's great good fortune, pointing out how much better he was suited for riches than for poverty, insisting warmly on all his good qualities and high feelings, and then saying at last, as it were without thought, "Poor Clara!
povertynounUS /ˈpɑːvərti/
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading But by degrees she brought the matter round, speaking of Owen's great good fortune, pointing out how much better he was suited for riches than for poverty, insisting warmly on all his good qualities and high feelings, and then saying at last, as it were without thought, "Poor Clara!
qualitiesnounUS /ˈkwɑːlətiz/
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading But by degrees she brought the matter round, speaking of Owen's great good fortune, pointing out how much better he was suited for riches than for poverty, insisting warmly on all his good qualities and high feelings, and then saying at last, as it were without thought, "Poor Clara!
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was not quite at first that the countess could explain to her son how she now wished that Owen Fitzgerald might become her son-in-law.
richesnounUS /ˈrɪtʃəz/
an abundance of material possessions and resources
From this reading But by degrees she brought the matter round, speaking of Owen's great good fortune, pointing out how much better he was suited for riches than for poverty, insisting warmly on all his good qualities and high feelings, and then saying at last, as it were without thought, "Poor Clara!
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading But by degrees she brought the matter round, speaking of Owen's great good fortune, pointing out how much better he was suited for riches than for poverty, insisting warmly on all his good qualities and high feelings, and then saying at last, as it were without thought, "Poor Clara!
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She had been so steadfast in her opposition to Owen when the earl had last spoken of the matter, and had said so much of the wickedly dissipated life which Owen was leading, that she feared to shock the boy.
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading But by degrees she brought the matter round, speaking of Owen's great good fortune, pointing out how much better he was suited for riches than for poverty, insisting warmly on all his good qualities and high feelings, and then saying at last, as it were without thought, "Poor Clara!
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was not quite at first that the countess could explain to her son how she now wished that Owen Fitzgerald might become her son-in-law.
shocknounUS /ʃɑːk/
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading She had been so steadfast in her opposition to Owen when the earl had last spoken of the matter, and had said so much of the wickedly dissipated life which Owen was leading, that she feared to shock the boy.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She had been so steadfast in her opposition to Owen when the earl had last spoken of the matter, and had said so much of the wickedly dissipated life which Owen was leading, that she feared to shock the boy.
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading It was not quite at first that the countess could explain to her son how she now wished that Owen Fitzgerald might become her son-in-law.
son-in-lawnounUS /ˈsʌnɪnlɔː/
the husband of your daughter
From this reading It was not quite at first that the countess could explain to her son how she now wished that Owen Fitzgerald might become her son-in-law.
speakingnounUS /ˈspiːkɪŋ/
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading But by degrees she brought the matter round, speaking of Owen's great good fortune, pointing out how much better he was suited for riches than for poverty, insisting warmly on all his good qualities and high feelings, and then saying at last, as it were without thought, "Poor Clara!
spokenadjectiveUS /ˈspoʊkən/
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading She had been so steadfast in her opposition to Owen when the earl had last spoken of the matter, and had said so much of the wickedly dissipated life which Owen was leading, that she feared to shock the boy.
steadfastadjectiveUS /ˈstedfæst/
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading She had been so steadfast in her opposition to Owen when the earl had last spoken of the matter, and had said so much of the wickedly dissipated life which Owen was leading, that she feared to shock the boy.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading But by degrees she brought the matter round, speaking of Owen's great good fortune, pointing out how much better he was suited for riches than for poverty, insisting warmly on all his good qualities and high feelings, and then saying at last, as it were without thought, "Poor Clara!
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But by degrees she brought the matter round, speaking of Owen's great good fortune, pointing out how much better he was suited for riches than for poverty, insisting warmly on all his good qualities and high feelings, and then saying at last, as it were without thought, "Poor Clara!
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not quite at first that the countess could explain to her son how she now wished that Owen Fitzgerald might become her son-in-law.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW THE EARL WAS WON.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading But by degrees she brought the matter round, speaking of Owen's great good fortune, pointing out how much better he was suited for riches than for poverty, insisting warmly on all his good qualities and high feelings, and then saying at last, as it were without thought, "Poor Clara!
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But by degrees she brought the matter round, speaking of Owen's great good fortune, pointing out how much better he was suited for riches than for poverty, insisting warmly on all his good qualities and high feelings, and then saying at last, as it were without thought, "Poor Clara!
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She has been unfortunate, for at one time she loved Owen Fitzgerald much better than she will ever love his cousin Herbert."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was not quite at first that the countess could explain to her son how she now wished that Owen Fitzgerald might become her son-in-law.
unfortunateadjectiveUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənət/
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading She has been unfortunate, for at one time she loved Owen Fitzgerald much better than she will ever love his cousin Herbert."
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading But by degrees she brought the matter round, speaking of Owen's great good fortune, pointing out how much better he was suited for riches than for poverty, insisting warmly on all his good qualities and high feelings, and then saying at last, as it were without thought, "Poor Clara!
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOW THE EARL WAS WON.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But by degrees she brought the matter round, speaking of Owen's great good fortune, pointing out how much better he was suited for riches than for poverty, insisting warmly on all his good qualities and high feelings, and then saying at last, as it were without thought, "Poor Clara!
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading She had been so steadfast in her opposition to Owen when the earl had last spoken of the matter, and had said so much of the wickedly dissipated life which Owen was leading, that she feared to shock the boy.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She had been so steadfast in her opposition to Owen when the earl had last spoken of the matter, and had said so much of the wickedly dissipated life which Owen was leading, that she feared to shock the boy.
wickedlyadverbUS /ˈwɪkɪdli/
in a wicked evil manner
From this reading She had been so steadfast in her opposition to Owen when the earl had last spoken of the matter, and had said so much of the wickedly dissipated life which Owen was leading, that she feared to shock the boy.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading She has been unfortunate, for at one time she loved Owen Fitzgerald much better than she will ever love his cousin Herbert."
wishedverbUS /wɪʃt/
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading It was not quite at first that the countess could explain to her son how she now wished that Owen Fitzgerald might become her son-in-law.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But by degrees she brought the matter round, speaking of Owen's great good fortune, pointing out how much better he was suited for riches than for poverty, insisting warmly on all his good qualities and high feelings, and then saying at last, as it were without thought, "Poor Clara!
WONnounUS /wʌn/
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading HOW THE EARL WAS WON.
