adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The departure of Sidonia from Coningsby Castle, in the autumn, determined the Princess Lucretia on a step which had for some time before his arrival occupied her brooding imagination.
AboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Above all things she coveted power; and though not free from the characteristic susceptibility of her sex, the qualities that could engage her passions or fascinate her fancy must partake of that intellectual eminence which distinguished her.
admirersnounUS /ədˈmaɪrərz/
plural of “admirer” — a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
From this reading In the admirers whom her rank, and sometimes her intelligence, assembled around her, her master had not yet appeared.
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 Above all things she coveted power; and though not free from the characteristic susceptibility of her sex, the qualities that could engage her passions or fascinate her fancy must partake of that intellectual eminence which distinguished her.
ambitiousadjectiveUS /æmˈbɪʃəs/
having a strong desire for success or achievement
From this reading Nature had bestowed on this lady an ambitious soul and a subtle spirit; she could dare much and could execute finely.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Nature had bestowed on this lady an ambitious soul and a subtle spirit; she could dare much and could execute finely.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nature had bestowed on this lady an ambitious soul and a subtle spirit; she could dare much and could execute finely.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In the admirers whom her rank, and sometimes her intelligence, assembled around her, her master had not yet appeared.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading In the admirers whom her rank, and sometimes her intelligence, assembled around her, her master had not yet appeared.
arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The departure of Sidonia from Coningsby Castle, in the autumn, determined the Princess Lucretia on a step which had for some time before his arrival occupied her brooding imagination.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Though the Princess Lucretia in a short space of time had seen much of the world, she had as yet encountered no hero.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading In the admirers whom her rank, and sometimes her intelligence, assembled around her, her master had not yet appeared.
autumnnounUS /ˈɔːtəm/
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading The departure of Sidonia from Coningsby Castle, in the autumn, determined the Princess Lucretia on a step which had for some time before his arrival occupied her brooding imagination.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The departure of Sidonia from Coningsby Castle, in the autumn, determined the Princess Lucretia on a step which had for some time before his arrival occupied her brooding imagination.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading Nature had bestowed on this lady an ambitious soul and a subtle spirit; she could dare much and could execute finely.
broodingnounUS /ˈbruːdɪŋ/
sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body
From this reading The departure of Sidonia from Coningsby Castle, in the autumn, determined the Princess Lucretia on a step which had for some time before his arrival occupied her brooding imagination.
CastlenounUS /ˈkæsəl/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The departure of Sidonia from Coningsby Castle, in the autumn, determined the Princess Lucretia on a step which had for some time before his arrival occupied her brooding imagination.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Above all things she coveted power; and though not free from the characteristic susceptibility of her sex, the qualities that could engage her passions or fascinate her fancy must partake of that intellectual eminence which distinguished her.
Coningsby
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From this reading The departure of Sidonia from Coningsby Castle, in the autumn, determined the Princess Lucretia on a step which had for some time before his arrival occupied her brooding imagination.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Nature had bestowed on this lady an ambitious soul and a subtle spirit; she could dare much and could execute finely.
covetedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvətɪd/
greatly desired
From this reading Above all things she coveted power; and though not free from the characteristic susceptibility of her sex, the qualities that could engage her passions or fascinate her fancy must partake of that intellectual eminence which distinguished her.
dareverbUS /der/
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Nature had bestowed on this lady an ambitious soul and a subtle spirit; she could dare much and could execute finely.
departurenounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/
the act of departing
From this reading The departure of Sidonia from Coningsby Castle, in the autumn, determined the Princess Lucretia on a step which had for some time before his arrival occupied her brooding imagination.
determinedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənd/
characterized by great determination
From this reading The departure of Sidonia from Coningsby Castle, in the autumn, determined the Princess Lucretia on a step which had for some time before his arrival occupied her brooding imagination.
distinguishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading Above all things she coveted power; and though not free from the characteristic susceptibility of her sex, the qualities that could engage her passions or fascinate her fancy must partake of that intellectual eminence which distinguished her.
eminencenounUS /ˈemənəns/
high status importance owing to marked superiority
From this reading Above all things she coveted power; and though not free from the characteristic susceptibility of her sex, the qualities that could engage her passions or fascinate her fancy must partake of that intellectual eminence which distinguished her.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading Though the Princess Lucretia in a short space of time had seen much of the world, she had as yet encountered no hero.
engageverbUS /enˈɡeɪdʒ/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading Above all things she coveted power; and though not free from the characteristic susceptibility of her sex, the qualities that could engage her passions or fascinate her fancy must partake of that intellectual eminence which distinguished her.
executeverbUS /ˈeksəkjuːt/
kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment
From this reading Nature had bestowed on this lady an ambitious soul and a subtle spirit; she could dare much and could execute finely.
fancynounUS /ˈfænsi/
something many people believe that is false
From this reading Above all things she coveted power; and though not free from the characteristic susceptibility of her sex, the qualities that could engage her passions or fascinate her fancy must partake of that intellectual eminence which distinguished her.
fascinateverbUS /ˈfæsəneɪt/
cause to be interested or curious
From this reading Above all things she coveted power; and though not free from the characteristic susceptibility of her sex, the qualities that could engage her passions or fascinate her fancy must partake of that intellectual eminence which distinguished her.
finelyadverbUS /ˈfaɪnli/
in tiny pieces
From this reading Nature had bestowed on this lady an ambitious soul and a subtle spirit; she could dare much and could execute finely.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The departure of Sidonia from Coningsby Castle, in the autumn, determined the Princess Lucretia on a step which had for some time before his arrival occupied her brooding imagination.
freeverbUS /friː/
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Above all things she coveted power; and though not free from the characteristic susceptibility of her sex, the qualities that could engage her passions or fascinate her fancy must partake of that intellectual eminence which distinguished her.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The departure of Sidonia from Coningsby Castle, in the autumn, determined the Princess Lucretia on a step which had for some time before his arrival occupied her brooding imagination.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The departure of Sidonia from Coningsby Castle, in the autumn, determined the Princess Lucretia on a step which had for some time before his arrival occupied her brooding imagination.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The departure of Sidonia from Coningsby Castle, in the autumn, determined the Princess Lucretia on a step which had for some time before his arrival occupied her brooding imagination.
heronounUS /ˈhɪroʊ/
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Though the Princess Lucretia in a short space of time had seen much of the world, she had as yet encountered no hero.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The departure of Sidonia from Coningsby Castle, in the autumn, determined the Princess Lucretia on a step which had for some time before his arrival occupied her brooding imagination.
imaginationnounUS /ˌɪmædʒəˈneɪʃən/
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading The departure of Sidonia from Coningsby Castle, in the autumn, determined the Princess Lucretia on a step which had for some time before his arrival occupied her brooding imagination.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The departure of Sidonia from Coningsby Castle, in the autumn, determined the Princess Lucretia on a step which had for some time before his arrival occupied her brooding imagination.
intellectualadjectiveUS /ˌɪntəˈlektʃuːəl/
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading Above all things she coveted power; and though not free from the characteristic susceptibility of her sex, the qualities that could engage her passions or fascinate her fancy must partake of that intellectual eminence which distinguished her.
intelligencenounUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒəns/
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading In the admirers whom her rank, and sometimes her intelligence, assembled around her, her master had not yet appeared.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Nature had bestowed on this lady an ambitious soul and a subtle spirit; she could dare much and could execute finely.
Lucretia
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From this reading The departure of Sidonia from Coningsby Castle, in the autumn, determined the Princess Lucretia on a step which had for some time before his arrival occupied her brooding imagination.
masternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading In the admirers whom her rank, and sometimes her intelligence, assembled around her, her master had not yet appeared.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Nature had bestowed on this lady an ambitious soul and a subtle spirit; she could dare much and could execute finely.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Above all things she coveted power; and though not free from the characteristic susceptibility of her sex, the qualities that could engage her passions or fascinate her fancy must partake of that intellectual eminence which distinguished her.
NaturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Nature had bestowed on this lady an ambitious soul and a subtle spirit; she could dare much and could execute finely.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Though the Princess Lucretia in a short space of time had seen much of the world, she had as yet encountered no hero.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Above all things she coveted power; and though not free from the characteristic susceptibility of her sex, the qualities that could engage her passions or fascinate her fancy must partake of that intellectual eminence which distinguished her.
occupiedadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
held or filled or in use
From this reading The departure of Sidonia from Coningsby Castle, in the autumn, determined the Princess Lucretia on a step which had for some time before his arrival occupied her brooding imagination.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The departure of Sidonia from Coningsby Castle, in the autumn, determined the Princess Lucretia on a step which had for some time before his arrival occupied her brooding imagination.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The departure of Sidonia from Coningsby Castle, in the autumn, determined the Princess Lucretia on a step which had for some time before his arrival occupied her brooding imagination.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Above all things she coveted power; and though not free from the characteristic susceptibility of her sex, the qualities that could engage her passions or fascinate her fancy must partake of that intellectual eminence which distinguished her.
partakeverbUS /pɑːrˈteɪk/
have some of the qualities or attributes of something
From this reading Above all things she coveted power; and though not free from the characteristic susceptibility of her sex, the qualities that could engage her passions or fascinate her fancy must partake of that intellectual eminence which distinguished her.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Above all things she coveted power; and though not free from the characteristic susceptibility of her sex, the qualities that could engage her passions or fascinate her fancy must partake of that intellectual eminence which distinguished her.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Above all things she coveted power; and though not free from the characteristic susceptibility of her sex, the qualities that could engage her passions or fascinate her fancy must partake of that intellectual eminence which distinguished her.
PrincessnounUS /ˈprɪn.ses/
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading The departure of Sidonia from Coningsby Castle, in the autumn, determined the Princess Lucretia on a step which had for some time before his arrival occupied her brooding imagination.
qualitiesnounUS /ˈkwɑːlətiz/
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Above all things she coveted power; and though not free from the characteristic susceptibility of her sex, the qualities that could engage her passions or fascinate her fancy must partake of that intellectual eminence which distinguished her.
ranknounUS /ræŋk/
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading In the admirers whom her rank, and sometimes her intelligence, assembled around her, her master had not yet appeared.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Though the Princess Lucretia in a short space of time had seen much of the world, she had as yet encountered no hero.
sexnounUS /seks/
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading Above all things she coveted power; and though not free from the characteristic susceptibility of her sex, the qualities that could engage her passions or fascinate her fancy must partake of that intellectual eminence which distinguished her.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nature had bestowed on this lady an ambitious soul and a subtle spirit; she could dare much and could execute finely.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Though the Princess Lucretia in a short space of time had seen much of the world, she had as yet encountered no hero.
Sidonia
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From this reading The departure of Sidonia from Coningsby Castle, in the autumn, determined the Princess Lucretia on a step which had for some time before his arrival occupied her brooding imagination.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The departure of Sidonia from Coningsby Castle, in the autumn, determined the Princess Lucretia on a step which had for some time before his arrival occupied her brooding imagination.
sometimesadverbUS /səmˈtaɪmz/
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading In the admirers whom her rank, and sometimes her intelligence, assembled around her, her master had not yet appeared.
soulnounUS /soʊl/
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Nature had bestowed on this lady an ambitious soul and a subtle spirit; she could dare much and could execute finely.
spacenounUS /speɪs/
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Though the Princess Lucretia in a short space of time had seen much of the world, she had as yet encountered no hero.
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Nature had bestowed on this lady an ambitious soul and a subtle spirit; she could dare much and could execute finely.
stepnounUS /step/
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading The departure of Sidonia from Coningsby Castle, in the autumn, determined the Princess Lucretia on a step which had for some time before his arrival occupied her brooding imagination.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading Nature had bestowed on this lady an ambitious soul and a subtle spirit; she could dare much and could execute finely.
susceptibilitynounUS /səˌseptəˈbɪləti/
the state of being susceptible; easily affected
From this reading Above all things she coveted power; and though not free from the characteristic susceptibility of her sex, the qualities that could engage her passions or fascinate her fancy must partake of that intellectual eminence which distinguished her.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Above all things she coveted power; and though not free from the characteristic susceptibility of her sex, the qualities that could engage her passions or fascinate her fancy must partake of that intellectual eminence which distinguished her.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The departure of Sidonia from Coningsby Castle, in the autumn, determined the Princess Lucretia on a step which had for some time before his arrival occupied her brooding imagination.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Above all things she coveted power; and though not free from the characteristic susceptibility of her sex, the qualities that could engage her passions or fascinate her fancy must partake of that intellectual eminence which distinguished her.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Nature had bestowed on this lady an ambitious soul and a subtle spirit; she could dare much and could execute finely.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Above all things she coveted power; and though not free from the characteristic susceptibility of her sex, the qualities that could engage her passions or fascinate her fancy must partake of that intellectual eminence which distinguished her.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The departure of Sidonia from Coningsby Castle, in the autumn, determined the Princess Lucretia on a step which had for some time before his arrival occupied her brooding imagination.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The departure of Sidonia from Coningsby Castle, in the autumn, determined the Princess Lucretia on a step which had for some time before his arrival occupied her brooding imagination.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the admirers whom her rank, and sometimes her intelligence, assembled around her, her master had not yet appeared.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Though the Princess Lucretia in a short space of time had seen much of the world, she had as yet encountered no hero.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Though the Princess Lucretia in a short space of time had seen much of the world, she had as yet encountered no hero.
