AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A certain eagerness of her own in speaking of it sharpened her clear features as if they were cutting through derision.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MATTOCK FAMILY That evening's report of the demeanour of the young Irish secretary in harness was not so exhilarating as John Mattock had expected, and he inclined to think his sister guilty of casting her protecting veil over the youth.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It appeared that Mr. O'Donnell had been studious of his duties, had spoken upon no other topic, had asked pertinent questions, shown no flippancy, indulged in no extravagances.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE MATTOCK FAMILY That evening's report of the demeanour of the young Irish secretary in harness was not so exhilarating as John Mattock had expected, and he inclined to think his sister guilty of casting her protecting veil over the youth.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading It appeared that Mr. O'Donnell had been studious of his duties, had spoken upon no other topic, had asked pertinent questions, shown no flippancy, indulged in no extravagances.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It appeared that Mr. O'Donnell had been studious of his duties, had spoken upon no other topic, had asked pertinent questions, shown no flippancy, indulged in no extravagances.
brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading She stated it to propitiate her brother, as it might have done but for the veracious picture of Patrick in the word 'eager,' which pricked the scepticism of a practical man.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She stated it to propitiate her brother, as it might have done but for the veracious picture of Patrick in the word 'eager,' which pricked the scepticism of a practical man.
castingnounUS /ˈkæstɪŋ/
object formed by a mold
From this reading THE MATTOCK FAMILY That evening's report of the demeanour of the young Irish secretary in harness was not so exhilarating as John Mattock had expected, and he inclined to think his sister guilty of casting her protecting veil over the youth.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading A certain eagerness of her own in speaking of it sharpened her clear features as if they were cutting through derision.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading A certain eagerness of her own in speaking of it sharpened her clear features as if they were cutting through derision.
cuttingnounUS /ˈkʌtɪŋ/
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading A certain eagerness of her own in speaking of it sharpened her clear features as if they were cutting through derision.
demeanournounUS /dɪˈmiːnər/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading THE MATTOCK FAMILY That evening's report of the demeanour of the young Irish secretary in harness was not so exhilarating as John Mattock had expected, and he inclined to think his sister guilty of casting her protecting veil over the youth.
derisionnounUS /dərˈɪʒən/
contemptuous laughter
From this reading A certain eagerness of her own in speaking of it sharpened her clear features as if they were cutting through derision.
detailsnounUS /dɪˈteɪlz/
true confidential information
From this reading He seemed, Jane said, eager to master details.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading She stated it to propitiate her brother, as it might have done but for the veracious picture of Patrick in the word 'eager,' which pricked the scepticism of a practical man.
dutiesnounUS /ˈduːtiz/
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading It appeared that Mr. O'Donnell had been studious of his duties, had spoken upon no other topic, had asked pertinent questions, shown no flippancy, indulged in no extravagances.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading He seemed, Jane said, eager to master details.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading A certain eagerness of her own in speaking of it sharpened her clear features as if they were cutting through derision.
evening'snounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
possessive form of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE MATTOCK FAMILY That evening's report of the demeanour of the young Irish secretary in harness was not so exhilarating as John Mattock had expected, and he inclined to think his sister guilty of casting her protecting veil over the youth.
exhilaratingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪŋ/
making lively and cheerful
From this reading THE MATTOCK FAMILY That evening's report of the demeanour of the young Irish secretary in harness was not so exhilarating as John Mattock had expected, and he inclined to think his sister guilty of casting her protecting veil over the youth.
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading THE MATTOCK FAMILY That evening's report of the demeanour of the young Irish secretary in harness was not so exhilarating as John Mattock had expected, and he inclined to think his sister guilty of casting her protecting veil over the youth.
extravagances
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It appeared that Mr. O'Donnell had been studious of his duties, had spoken upon no other topic, had asked pertinent questions, shown no flippancy, indulged in no extravagances.
FAMILYnounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading THE MATTOCK FAMILY That evening's report of the demeanour of the young Irish secretary in harness was not so exhilarating as John Mattock had expected, and he inclined to think his sister guilty of casting her protecting veil over the youth.
featuresnounUS /ˈfiːtʃərz/
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading A certain eagerness of her own in speaking of it sharpened her clear features as if they were cutting through derision.
flippancynoun
inappropriate levity
From this reading It appeared that Mr. O'Donnell had been studious of his duties, had spoken upon no other topic, had asked pertinent questions, shown no flippancy, indulged in no extravagances.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She stated it to propitiate her brother, as it might have done but for the veracious picture of Patrick in the word 'eager,' which pricked the scepticism of a practical man.
guiltyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪlti/
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading THE MATTOCK FAMILY That evening's report of the demeanour of the young Irish secretary in harness was not so exhilarating as John Mattock had expected, and he inclined to think his sister guilty of casting her protecting veil over the youth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE MATTOCK FAMILY That evening's report of the demeanour of the young Irish secretary in harness was not so exhilarating as John Mattock had expected, and he inclined to think his sister guilty of casting her protecting veil over the youth.
harnessverbUS /ˈhɑːrnəs/
put a harness
From this reading THE MATTOCK FAMILY That evening's report of the demeanour of the young Irish secretary in harness was not so exhilarating as John Mattock had expected, and he inclined to think his sister guilty of casting her protecting veil over the youth.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She stated it to propitiate her brother, as it might have done but for the veracious picture of Patrick in the word 'eager,' which pricked the scepticism of a practical man.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE MATTOCK FAMILY That evening's report of the demeanour of the young Irish secretary in harness was not so exhilarating as John Mattock had expected, and he inclined to think his sister guilty of casting her protecting veil over the youth.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MATTOCK FAMILY That evening's report of the demeanour of the young Irish secretary in harness was not so exhilarating as John Mattock had expected, and he inclined to think his sister guilty of casting her protecting veil over the youth.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MATTOCK FAMILY That evening's report of the demeanour of the young Irish secretary in harness was not so exhilarating as John Mattock had expected, and he inclined to think his sister guilty of casting her protecting veil over the youth.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A certain eagerness of her own in speaking of it sharpened her clear features as if they were cutting through derision.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MATTOCK FAMILY That evening's report of the demeanour of the young Irish secretary in harness was not so exhilarating as John Mattock had expected, and he inclined to think his sister guilty of casting her protecting veil over the youth.
inclinedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈklaɪnd/
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading THE MATTOCK FAMILY That evening's report of the demeanour of the young Irish secretary in harness was not so exhilarating as John Mattock had expected, and he inclined to think his sister guilty of casting her protecting veil over the youth.
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading It appeared that Mr. O'Donnell had been studious of his duties, had spoken upon no other topic, had asked pertinent questions, shown no flippancy, indulged in no extravagances.
IrishnounUS /ˈaɪrɪʃ/
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading THE MATTOCK FAMILY That evening's report of the demeanour of the young Irish secretary in harness was not so exhilarating as John Mattock had expected, and he inclined to think his sister guilty of casting her protecting veil over the youth.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It appeared that Mr. O'Donnell had been studious of his duties, had spoken upon no other topic, had asked pertinent questions, shown no flippancy, indulged in no extravagances.
Jane
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He seemed, Jane said, eager to master details.
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading THE MATTOCK FAMILY That evening's report of the demeanour of the young Irish secretary in harness was not so exhilarating as John Mattock had expected, and he inclined to think his sister guilty of casting her protecting veil over the youth.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She stated it to propitiate her brother, as it might have done but for the veracious picture of Patrick in the word 'eager,' which pricked the scepticism of a practical man.
masternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading He seemed, Jane said, eager to master details.
MATTOCKnoun
a kind of pick that is used for digging; has a flat blade set at right angles to the handle
From this reading THE MATTOCK FAMILY That evening's report of the demeanour of the young Irish secretary in harness was not so exhilarating as John Mattock had expected, and he inclined to think his sister guilty of casting her protecting veil over the youth.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She stated it to propitiate her brother, as it might have done but for the veracious picture of Patrick in the word 'eager,' which pricked the scepticism of a practical man.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading It appeared that Mr. O'Donnell had been studious of his duties, had spoken upon no other topic, had asked pertinent questions, shown no flippancy, indulged in no extravagances.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading It appeared that Mr. O'Donnell had been studious of his duties, had spoken upon no other topic, had asked pertinent questions, shown no flippancy, indulged in no extravagances.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE MATTOCK FAMILY That evening's report of the demeanour of the young Irish secretary in harness was not so exhilarating as John Mattock had expected, and he inclined to think his sister guilty of casting her protecting veil over the youth.
O'Donnell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It appeared that Mr. O'Donnell had been studious of his duties, had spoken upon no other topic, had asked pertinent questions, shown no flippancy, indulged in no extravagances.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MATTOCK FAMILY That evening's report of the demeanour of the young Irish secretary in harness was not so exhilarating as John Mattock had expected, and he inclined to think his sister guilty of casting her protecting veil over the youth.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It appeared that Mr. O'Donnell had been studious of his duties, had spoken upon no other topic, had asked pertinent questions, shown no flippancy, indulged in no extravagances.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE MATTOCK FAMILY That evening's report of the demeanour of the young Irish secretary in harness was not so exhilarating as John Mattock had expected, and he inclined to think his sister guilty of casting her protecting veil over the youth.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading A certain eagerness of her own in speaking of it sharpened her clear features as if they were cutting through derision.
PatricknounUS /ˈpætrɪk/
Apostle and patron saint of Ireland; an English missionary to Ireland in the 5th century
From this reading She stated it to propitiate her brother, as it might have done but for the veracious picture of Patrick in the word 'eager,' which pricked the scepticism of a practical man.
pertinentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrtɪnɪnt/
having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand
From this reading It appeared that Mr. O'Donnell had been studious of his duties, had spoken upon no other topic, had asked pertinent questions, shown no flippancy, indulged in no extravagances.
picturenounUS /ˈpɪktʃər/
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading She stated it to propitiate her brother, as it might have done but for the veracious picture of Patrick in the word 'eager,' which pricked the scepticism of a practical man.
practicaladjectiveUS /ˈpræktəkəl/
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading She stated it to propitiate her brother, as it might have done but for the veracious picture of Patrick in the word 'eager,' which pricked the scepticism of a practical man.
prickedverbUS /prɪkt/
past form of “prick” — make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn
From this reading She stated it to propitiate her brother, as it might have done but for the veracious picture of Patrick in the word 'eager,' which pricked the scepticism of a practical man.
propitiateverb
make peace with
From this reading She stated it to propitiate her brother, as it might have done but for the veracious picture of Patrick in the word 'eager,' which pricked the scepticism of a practical man.
protectingadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪŋ/
shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort
From this reading THE MATTOCK FAMILY That evening's report of the demeanour of the young Irish secretary in harness was not so exhilarating as John Mattock had expected, and he inclined to think his sister guilty of casting her protecting veil over the youth.
questionsnounUS /ˈkwestʃənz/
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading It appeared that Mr. O'Donnell had been studious of his duties, had spoken upon no other topic, had asked pertinent questions, shown no flippancy, indulged in no extravagances.
reportverbUS /riˈpɔːrt/
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading THE MATTOCK FAMILY That evening's report of the demeanour of the young Irish secretary in harness was not so exhilarating as John Mattock had expected, and he inclined to think his sister guilty of casting her protecting veil over the youth.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He seemed, Jane said, eager to master details.
scepticismnoun
the disbelief in any claims of ultimate knowledge
From this reading She stated it to propitiate her brother, as it might have done but for the veracious picture of Patrick in the word 'eager,' which pricked the scepticism of a practical man.
secretarynounUS /ˈsekrəteri/
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading THE MATTOCK FAMILY That evening's report of the demeanour of the young Irish secretary in harness was not so exhilarating as John Mattock had expected, and he inclined to think his sister guilty of casting her protecting veil over the youth.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He seemed, Jane said, eager to master details.
sharpenedadjectiveUS /ˈʃɑːrpənd/
having the point made sharp
From this reading A certain eagerness of her own in speaking of it sharpened her clear features as if they were cutting through derision.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She stated it to propitiate her brother, as it might have done but for the veracious picture of Patrick in the word 'eager,' which pricked the scepticism of a practical man.
shownverbUS /ʃoʊn/
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It appeared that Mr. O'Donnell had been studious of his duties, had spoken upon no other topic, had asked pertinent questions, shown no flippancy, indulged in no extravagances.
sisternounUS /ˈsɪstər/
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading THE MATTOCK FAMILY That evening's report of the demeanour of the young Irish secretary in harness was not so exhilarating as John Mattock had expected, and he inclined to think his sister guilty of casting her protecting veil over the youth.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE MATTOCK FAMILY That evening's report of the demeanour of the young Irish secretary in harness was not so exhilarating as John Mattock had expected, and he inclined to think his sister guilty of casting her protecting veil over the youth.
speakingnounUS /ˈspiːkɪŋ/
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading A certain eagerness of her own in speaking of it sharpened her clear features as if they were cutting through derision.
spokenadjectiveUS /ˈspoʊkən/
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading It appeared that Mr. O'Donnell had been studious of his duties, had spoken upon no other topic, had asked pertinent questions, shown no flippancy, indulged in no extravagances.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading She stated it to propitiate her brother, as it might have done but for the veracious picture of Patrick in the word 'eager,' which pricked the scepticism of a practical man.
studiousadjectiveUS /ˈstuːdiəs/
marked by care and effort
From this reading It appeared that Mr. O'Donnell had been studious of his duties, had spoken upon no other topic, had asked pertinent questions, shown no flippancy, indulged in no extravagances.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MATTOCK FAMILY That evening's report of the demeanour of the young Irish secretary in harness was not so exhilarating as John Mattock had expected, and he inclined to think his sister guilty of casting her protecting veil over the youth.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MATTOCK FAMILY That evening's report of the demeanour of the young Irish secretary in harness was not so exhilarating as John Mattock had expected, and he inclined to think his sister guilty of casting her protecting veil over the youth.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A certain eagerness of her own in speaking of it sharpened her clear features as if they were cutting through derision.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading THE MATTOCK FAMILY That evening's report of the demeanour of the young Irish secretary in harness was not so exhilarating as John Mattock had expected, and he inclined to think his sister guilty of casting her protecting veil over the youth.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A certain eagerness of her own in speaking of it sharpened her clear features as if they were cutting through derision.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MATTOCK FAMILY That evening's report of the demeanour of the young Irish secretary in harness was not so exhilarating as John Mattock had expected, and he inclined to think his sister guilty of casting her protecting veil over the youth.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading It appeared that Mr. O'Donnell had been studious of his duties, had spoken upon no other topic, had asked pertinent questions, shown no flippancy, indulged in no extravagances.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It appeared that Mr. O'Donnell had been studious of his duties, had spoken upon no other topic, had asked pertinent questions, shown no flippancy, indulged in no extravagances.
veilnounUS /veɪl/
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading THE MATTOCK FAMILY That evening's report of the demeanour of the young Irish secretary in harness was not so exhilarating as John Mattock had expected, and he inclined to think his sister guilty of casting her protecting veil over the youth.
veraciousadjective
habitually speaking the truth
From this reading She stated it to propitiate her brother, as it might have done but for the veracious picture of Patrick in the word 'eager,' which pricked the scepticism of a practical man.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MATTOCK FAMILY That evening's report of the demeanour of the young Irish secretary in harness was not so exhilarating as John Mattock had expected, and he inclined to think his sister guilty of casting her protecting veil over the youth.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A certain eagerness of her own in speaking of it sharpened her clear features as if they were cutting through derision.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She stated it to propitiate her brother, as it might have done but for the veracious picture of Patrick in the word 'eager,' which pricked the scepticism of a practical man.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading She stated it to propitiate her brother, as it might have done but for the veracious picture of Patrick in the word 'eager,' which pricked the scepticism of a practical man.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE MATTOCK FAMILY That evening's report of the demeanour of the young Irish secretary in harness was not so exhilarating as John Mattock had expected, and he inclined to think his sister guilty of casting her protecting veil over the youth.
youthnounUS /juːθ/
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading THE MATTOCK FAMILY That evening's report of the demeanour of the young Irish secretary in harness was not so exhilarating as John Mattock had expected, and he inclined to think his sister guilty of casting her protecting veil over the youth.
