adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I exclaimed, with a start which betrayed, I am sure, quite as much surprise as pleasure.
acquireverbUS /əˈkwaɪər/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading This earnestness of character--amounting to intensity--gave me an habitual sternness of look and expression, and I found it hard to acquire, of a sudden, that command of muscle which would permit me to mould the stubborn lineaments, at pleasure, to suit the moment.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading My character was not easily shaken, and, once wrought upon by any leading influence, my mind preserved the tone which it acquired beneath it, long after the cause of provocation had been withdrawn.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading My character was not easily shaken, and, once wrought upon by any leading influence, my mind preserved the tone which it acquired beneath it, long after the cause of provocation had been withdrawn.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I exclaimed, with a start which betrayed, I am sure, quite as much surprise as pleasure.
amountingverbUS /əˈmaʊntɪŋ/
-ing form of “amount” — be tantamount or equivalent to
From this reading This earnestness of character--amounting to intensity--gave me an habitual sternness of look and expression, and I found it hard to acquire, of a sudden, that command of muscle which would permit me to mould the stubborn lineaments, at pleasure, to suit the moment.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This earnestness of character--amounting to intensity--gave me an habitual sternness of look and expression, and I found it hard to acquire, of a sudden, that command of muscle which would permit me to mould the stubborn lineaments, at pleasure, to suit the moment.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My character was not easily shaken, and, once wrought upon by any leading influence, my mind preserved the tone which it acquired beneath it, long after the cause of provocation had been withdrawn.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading My character was not easily shaken, and, once wrought upon by any leading influence, my mind preserved the tone which it acquired beneath it, long after the cause of provocation had been withdrawn.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I exclaimed, with a start which betrayed, I am sure, quite as much surprise as pleasure.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This earnestness of character--amounting to intensity--gave me an habitual sternness of look and expression, and I found it hard to acquire, of a sudden, that command of muscle which would permit me to mould the stubborn lineaments, at pleasure, to suit the moment.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading My character was not easily shaken, and, once wrought upon by any leading influence, my mind preserved the tone which it acquired beneath it, long after the cause of provocation had been withdrawn.
beneathprepositionUS /bɪˈniːθ/
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading My character was not easily shaken, and, once wrought upon by any leading influence, my mind preserved the tone which it acquired beneath it, long after the cause of provocation had been withdrawn.
betrayedverbUS /bɪˈtreɪd/
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading I exclaimed, with a start which betrayed, I am sure, quite as much surprise as pleasure.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading My character was not easily shaken, and, once wrought upon by any leading influence, my mind preserved the tone which it acquired beneath it, long after the cause of provocation had been withdrawn.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading My character was not easily shaken, and, once wrought upon by any leading influence, my mind preserved the tone which it acquired beneath it, long after the cause of provocation had been withdrawn.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading My character was not easily shaken, and, once wrought upon by any leading influence, my mind preserved the tone which it acquired beneath it, long after the cause of provocation had been withdrawn.
commandnounUS /kəˈmænd/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading This earnestness of character--amounting to intensity--gave me an habitual sternness of look and expression, and I found it hard to acquire, of a sudden, that command of muscle which would permit me to mould the stubborn lineaments, at pleasure, to suit the moment.
earnestnessnounUS /ˈɜːrnəstnəs/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading This earnestness of character--amounting to intensity--gave me an habitual sternness of look and expression, and I found it hard to acquire, of a sudden, that command of muscle which would permit me to mould the stubborn lineaments, at pleasure, to suit the moment.
easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading My character was not easily shaken, and, once wrought upon by any leading influence, my mind preserved the tone which it acquired beneath it, long after the cause of provocation had been withdrawn.
exclaimedverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmd/
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading I exclaimed, with a start which betrayed, I am sure, quite as much surprise as pleasure.
expressionnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃən/
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading This earnestness of character--amounting to intensity--gave me an habitual sternness of look and expression, and I found it hard to acquire, of a sudden, that command of muscle which would permit me to mould the stubborn lineaments, at pleasure, to suit the moment.
FINDSnounUS /faɪndz/
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading LOVE FINDS NO SMOOTH WATER IN THE SEA OF LAW “Julia!”
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading This earnestness of character--amounting to intensity--gave me an habitual sternness of look and expression, and I found it hard to acquire, of a sudden, that command of muscle which would permit me to mould the stubborn lineaments, at pleasure, to suit the moment.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading This earnestness of character--amounting to intensity--gave me an habitual sternness of look and expression, and I found it hard to acquire, of a sudden, that command of muscle which would permit me to mould the stubborn lineaments, at pleasure, to suit the moment.
habitualadjectiveUS /həˈbɪtʃuːəl/
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading This earnestness of character--amounting to intensity--gave me an habitual sternness of look and expression, and I found it hard to acquire, of a sudden, that command of muscle which would permit me to mould the stubborn lineaments, at pleasure, to suit the moment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading My character was not easily shaken, and, once wrought upon by any leading influence, my mind preserved the tone which it acquired beneath it, long after the cause of provocation had been withdrawn.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading This earnestness of character--amounting to intensity--gave me an habitual sternness of look and expression, and I found it hard to acquire, of a sudden, that command of muscle which would permit me to mould the stubborn lineaments, at pleasure, to suit the moment.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I exclaimed, with a start which betrayed, I am sure, quite as much surprise as pleasure.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LOVE FINDS NO SMOOTH WATER IN THE SEA OF LAW “Julia!”
inflexibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfleksəbəl/
incapable of change
From this reading My mood was singularly inflexible.
influencenounUS /ˈɪnfluːəns/
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading My character was not easily shaken, and, once wrought upon by any leading influence, my mind preserved the tone which it acquired beneath it, long after the cause of provocation had been withdrawn.
intensitynounUS /ɪnˈtensəti/
the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)
From this reading This earnestness of character--amounting to intensity--gave me an habitual sternness of look and expression, and I found it hard to acquire, of a sudden, that command of muscle which would permit me to mould the stubborn lineaments, at pleasure, to suit the moment.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading My character was not easily shaken, and, once wrought upon by any leading influence, my mind preserved the tone which it acquired beneath it, long after the cause of provocation had been withdrawn.
Julia
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From this reading LOVE FINDS NO SMOOTH WATER IN THE SEA OF LAW “Julia!”
LAWnounUS /lɔː/
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading LOVE FINDS NO SMOOTH WATER IN THE SEA OF LAW “Julia!”
leadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading My character was not easily shaken, and, once wrought upon by any leading influence, my mind preserved the tone which it acquired beneath it, long after the cause of provocation had been withdrawn.
lineaments
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This earnestness of character--amounting to intensity--gave me an habitual sternness of look and expression, and I found it hard to acquire, of a sudden, that command of muscle which would permit me to mould the stubborn lineaments, at pleasure, to suit the moment.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading My character was not easily shaken, and, once wrought upon by any leading influence, my mind preserved the tone which it acquired beneath it, long after the cause of provocation had been withdrawn.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading This earnestness of character--amounting to intensity--gave me an habitual sternness of look and expression, and I found it hard to acquire, of a sudden, that command of muscle which would permit me to mould the stubborn lineaments, at pleasure, to suit the moment.
LOVEnounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading LOVE FINDS NO SMOOTH WATER IN THE SEA OF LAW “Julia!”
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This earnestness of character--amounting to intensity--gave me an habitual sternness of look and expression, and I found it hard to acquire, of a sudden, that command of muscle which would permit me to mould the stubborn lineaments, at pleasure, to suit the moment.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading My character was not easily shaken, and, once wrought upon by any leading influence, my mind preserved the tone which it acquired beneath it, long after the cause of provocation had been withdrawn.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading This earnestness of character--amounting to intensity--gave me an habitual sternness of look and expression, and I found it hard to acquire, of a sudden, that command of muscle which would permit me to mould the stubborn lineaments, at pleasure, to suit the moment.
moodnounUS /muːd/
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading My mood was singularly inflexible.
mouldverbUS /moʊld/
form in clay, wax, etc
From this reading This earnestness of character--amounting to intensity--gave me an habitual sternness of look and expression, and I found it hard to acquire, of a sudden, that command of muscle which would permit me to mould the stubborn lineaments, at pleasure, to suit the moment.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I exclaimed, with a start which betrayed, I am sure, quite as much surprise as pleasure.
musclenounUS /ˈmʌsəl/
one of the contractile organs of the body
From this reading This earnestness of character--amounting to intensity--gave me an habitual sternness of look and expression, and I found it hard to acquire, of a sudden, that command of muscle which would permit me to mould the stubborn lineaments, at pleasure, to suit the moment.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My mood was singularly inflexible.
NOdeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading LOVE FINDS NO SMOOTH WATER IN THE SEA OF LAW “Julia!”
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading My character was not easily shaken, and, once wrought upon by any leading influence, my mind preserved the tone which it acquired beneath it, long after the cause of provocation had been withdrawn.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LOVE FINDS NO SMOOTH WATER IN THE SEA OF LAW “Julia!”
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading My character was not easily shaken, and, once wrought upon by any leading influence, my mind preserved the tone which it acquired beneath it, long after the cause of provocation had been withdrawn.
permitnounUS /pərˈmɪt/
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading This earnestness of character--amounting to intensity--gave me an habitual sternness of look and expression, and I found it hard to acquire, of a sudden, that command of muscle which would permit me to mould the stubborn lineaments, at pleasure, to suit the moment.
pleasurenounUS /ˈpleʒər/
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading I exclaimed, with a start which betrayed, I am sure, quite as much surprise as pleasure.
preservedadjectiveUS /prəˈzɜːrvd/
prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use
From this reading My character was not easily shaken, and, once wrought upon by any leading influence, my mind preserved the tone which it acquired beneath it, long after the cause of provocation had been withdrawn.
provocationnounUS /ˌprɑːvəˈkeɪʃən/
unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment
From this reading My character was not easily shaken, and, once wrought upon by any leading influence, my mind preserved the tone which it acquired beneath it, long after the cause of provocation had been withdrawn.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I exclaimed, with a start which betrayed, I am sure, quite as much surprise as pleasure.
SEAnounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading LOVE FINDS NO SMOOTH WATER IN THE SEA OF LAW “Julia!”
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading My character was not easily shaken, and, once wrought upon by any leading influence, my mind preserved the tone which it acquired beneath it, long after the cause of provocation had been withdrawn.
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading My mood was singularly inflexible.
SMOOTHadjectiveUS /smuːð/
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading LOVE FINDS NO SMOOTH WATER IN THE SEA OF LAW “Julia!”
startverbUS /stɑːrt/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I exclaimed, with a start which betrayed, I am sure, quite as much surprise as pleasure.
sternnessnounUS /ˈstɜːrnnəs/
the quality (as of scenery) being grim and gloomy and forbidding
From this reading This earnestness of character--amounting to intensity--gave me an habitual sternness of look and expression, and I found it hard to acquire, of a sudden, that command of muscle which would permit me to mould the stubborn lineaments, at pleasure, to suit the moment.
stubbornadjectiveUS /ˈstʌbərn/
tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield
From this reading This earnestness of character--amounting to intensity--gave me an habitual sternness of look and expression, and I found it hard to acquire, of a sudden, that command of muscle which would permit me to mould the stubborn lineaments, at pleasure, to suit the moment.
suddenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌdən/
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading This earnestness of character--amounting to intensity--gave me an habitual sternness of look and expression, and I found it hard to acquire, of a sudden, that command of muscle which would permit me to mould the stubborn lineaments, at pleasure, to suit the moment.
suitverbUS /suːt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading This earnestness of character--amounting to intensity--gave me an habitual sternness of look and expression, and I found it hard to acquire, of a sudden, that command of muscle which would permit me to mould the stubborn lineaments, at pleasure, to suit the moment.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I exclaimed, with a start which betrayed, I am sure, quite as much surprise as pleasure.
surprisenounUS /sərˈpraɪz/
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading I exclaimed, with a start which betrayed, I am sure, quite as much surprise as pleasure.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This earnestness of character--amounting to intensity--gave me an habitual sternness of look and expression, and I found it hard to acquire, of a sudden, that command of muscle which would permit me to mould the stubborn lineaments, at pleasure, to suit the moment.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LOVE FINDS NO SMOOTH WATER IN THE SEA OF LAW “Julia!”
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This earnestness of character--amounting to intensity--gave me an habitual sternness of look and expression, and I found it hard to acquire, of a sudden, that command of muscle which would permit me to mould the stubborn lineaments, at pleasure, to suit the moment.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This earnestness of character--amounting to intensity--gave me an habitual sternness of look and expression, and I found it hard to acquire, of a sudden, that command of muscle which would permit me to mould the stubborn lineaments, at pleasure, to suit the moment.
tonenounUS /toʊn/
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading My character was not easily shaken, and, once wrought upon by any leading influence, my mind preserved the tone which it acquired beneath it, long after the cause of provocation had been withdrawn.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading My character was not easily shaken, and, once wrought upon by any leading influence, my mind preserved the tone which it acquired beneath it, long after the cause of provocation had been withdrawn.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My mood was singularly inflexible.
WATERnounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading LOVE FINDS NO SMOOTH WATER IN THE SEA OF LAW “Julia!”
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I exclaimed, with a start which betrayed, I am sure, quite as much surprise as pleasure.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I exclaimed, with a start which betrayed, I am sure, quite as much surprise as pleasure.
withdrawnadjectiveUS /wɪθˈdrɔːn/
withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
From this reading My character was not easily shaken, and, once wrought upon by any leading influence, my mind preserved the tone which it acquired beneath it, long after the cause of provocation had been withdrawn.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This earnestness of character--amounting to intensity--gave me an habitual sternness of look and expression, and I found it hard to acquire, of a sudden, that command of muscle which would permit me to mould the stubborn lineaments, at pleasure, to suit the moment.
wroughtadjectiveUS /rɔːt/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading My character was not easily shaken, and, once wrought upon by any leading influence, my mind preserved the tone which it acquired beneath it, long after the cause of provocation had been withdrawn.
