adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “If you know of a penniless girl, one of a large family, well brought up but without fortune, as happens very often in France; and if her character offers me security, I will marry her.”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “If you know of a penniless girl, one of a large family, well brought up but without fortune, as happens very often in France; and if her character offers me security, I will marry her.”
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When he was gone, Cecile appeared, a living commentary upon her Werther’s leave-taking; she was ghastly pale.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “If these are your motives, sir,” said the future peer of France, “however singular they may be, they are plausible--” “Do not call my sincerity in question, sir,” Brunner interrupted quickly.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “If you know of a penniless girl, one of a large family, well brought up but without fortune, as happens very often in France; and if her character offers me security, I will marry her.”
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “If these are your motives, sir,” said the future peer of France, “however singular they may be, they are plausible--” “Do not call my sincerity in question, sir,” Brunner interrupted quickly.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading “If you know of a penniless girl, one of a large family, well brought up but without fortune, as happens very often in France; and if her character offers me security, I will marry her.”
Brunner
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From this reading “If these are your motives, sir,” said the future peer of France, “however singular they may be, they are plausible--” “Do not call my sincerity in question, sir,” Brunner interrupted quickly.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “If you know of a penniless girl, one of a large family, well brought up but without fortune, as happens very often in France; and if her character offers me security, I will marry her.”
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “If these are your motives, sir,” said the future peer of France, “however singular they may be, they are plausible--” “Do not call my sincerity in question, sir,” Brunner interrupted quickly.
Cecile
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From this reading When he was gone, Cecile appeared, a living commentary upon her Werther’s leave-taking; she was ghastly pale.
Cecile's
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From this reading A pause followed; Frederic Brunner left Cecile’s grandfather and politely took leave of his host and hostess.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading “If you know of a penniless girl, one of a large family, well brought up but without fortune, as happens very often in France; and if her character offers me security, I will marry her.”
commentarynounUS /ˈkɑːmənteri/
a written explanation or criticism or illustration that is added to a book or other textual material
From this reading When he was gone, Cecile appeared, a living commentary upon her Werther’s leave-taking; she was ghastly pale.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading She had hidden in her mother’s wardrobe and overheard the whole conversation.
Doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “If these are your motives, sir,” said the future peer of France, “however singular they may be, they are plausible--” “Do not call my sincerity in question, sir,” Brunner interrupted quickly.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading “If you know of a penniless girl, one of a large family, well brought up but without fortune, as happens very often in France; and if her character offers me security, I will marry her.”
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading A pause followed; Frederic Brunner left Cecile’s grandfather and politely took leave of his host and hostess.
fortunenounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃən/
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading “If you know of a penniless girl, one of a large family, well brought up but without fortune, as happens very often in France; and if her character offers me security, I will marry her.”
FrancenounUS /fræns/
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading “If these are your motives, sir,” said the future peer of France, “however singular they may be, they are plausible--” “Do not call my sincerity in question, sir,” Brunner interrupted quickly.
Frederic
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From this reading A pause followed; Frederic Brunner left Cecile’s grandfather and politely took leave of his host and hostess.
futureadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtʃər/
yet to be or coming
From this reading “If these are your motives, sir,” said the future peer of France, “however singular they may be, they are plausible--” “Do not call my sincerity in question, sir,” Brunner interrupted quickly.
ghastlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡæstli/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading When he was gone, Cecile appeared, a living commentary upon her Werther’s leave-taking; she was ghastly pale.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading “If you know of a penniless girl, one of a large family, well brought up but without fortune, as happens very often in France; and if her character offers me security, I will marry her.”
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading When he was gone, Cecile appeared, a living commentary upon her Werther’s leave-taking; she was ghastly pale.
grandfathernounUS /ˈɡrændfɑːðər/
the father of your father or mother
From this reading A pause followed; Frederic Brunner left Cecile’s grandfather and politely took leave of his host and hostess.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had hidden in her mother’s wardrobe and overheard the whole conversation.
happensverbUS /ˈhæpənz/
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading “If you know of a penniless girl, one of a large family, well brought up but without fortune, as happens very often in France; and if her character offers me security, I will marry her.”
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he was gone, Cecile appeared, a living commentary upon her Werther’s leave-taking; she was ghastly pale.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “If you know of a penniless girl, one of a large family, well brought up but without fortune, as happens very often in France; and if her character offers me security, I will marry her.”
hiddenadjectiveUS /ˈhɪdən/
not accessible to view
From this reading She had hidden in her mother’s wardrobe and overheard the whole conversation.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A pause followed; Frederic Brunner left Cecile’s grandfather and politely took leave of his host and hostess.
hostnounUS /hoʊst/
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading A pause followed; Frederic Brunner left Cecile’s grandfather and politely took leave of his host and hostess.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading A pause followed; Frederic Brunner left Cecile’s grandfather and politely took leave of his host and hostess.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading “If these are your motives, sir,” said the future peer of France, “however singular they may be, they are plausible--” “Do not call my sincerity in question, sir,” Brunner interrupted quickly.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “If you know of a penniless girl, one of a large family, well brought up but without fortune, as happens very often in France; and if her character offers me security, I will marry her.”
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If these are your motives, sir,” said the future peer of France, “however singular they may be, they are plausible--” “Do not call my sincerity in question, sir,” Brunner interrupted quickly.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “If these are your motives, sir,” said the future peer of France, “however singular they may be, they are plausible--” “Do not call my sincerity in question, sir,” Brunner interrupted quickly.
interruptedadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈʌptɪd/
discontinued temporarily
From this reading “If these are your motives, sir,” said the future peer of France, “however singular they may be, they are plausible--” “Do not call my sincerity in question, sir,” Brunner interrupted quickly.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “If you know of a penniless girl, one of a large family, well brought up but without fortune, as happens very often in France; and if her character offers me security, I will marry her.”
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “If you know of a penniless girl, one of a large family, well brought up but without fortune, as happens very often in France; and if her character offers me security, I will marry her.”
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading A pause followed; Frederic Brunner left Cecile’s grandfather and politely took leave of his host and hostess.
leave-takingnoun
the act of departing politely
From this reading When he was gone, Cecile appeared, a living commentary upon her Werther’s leave-taking; she was ghastly pale.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading A pause followed; Frederic Brunner left Cecile’s grandfather and politely took leave of his host and hostess.
livingnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋ/
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading When he was gone, Cecile appeared, a living commentary upon her Werther’s leave-taking; she was ghastly pale.
marryverbUS /ˈmeri/
take in marriage
From this reading “If you know of a penniless girl, one of a large family, well brought up but without fortune, as happens very often in France; and if her character offers me security, I will marry her.”
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “If these are your motives, sir,” said the future peer of France, “however singular they may be, they are plausible--” “Do not call my sincerity in question, sir,” Brunner interrupted quickly.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “If you know of a penniless girl, one of a large family, well brought up but without fortune, as happens very often in France; and if her character offers me security, I will marry her.”
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading She had hidden in her mother’s wardrobe and overheard the whole conversation.
motivesnounUS /ˈmoʊtɪvz/
plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading “If these are your motives, sir,” said the future peer of France, “however singular they may be, they are plausible--” “Do not call my sincerity in question, sir,” Brunner interrupted quickly.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “If these are your motives, sir,” said the future peer of France, “however singular they may be, they are plausible--” “Do not call my sincerity in question, sir,” Brunner interrupted quickly.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “If these are your motives, sir,” said the future peer of France, “however singular they may be, they are plausible--” “Do not call my sincerity in question, sir,” Brunner interrupted quickly.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “If these are your motives, sir,” said the future peer of France, “however singular they may be, they are plausible--” “Do not call my sincerity in question, sir,” Brunner interrupted quickly.
offersnounUS /ˈɔːfərz/
plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering
From this reading “If you know of a penniless girl, one of a large family, well brought up but without fortune, as happens very often in France; and if her character offers me security, I will marry her.”
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading “If you know of a penniless girl, one of a large family, well brought up but without fortune, as happens very often in France; and if her character offers me security, I will marry her.”
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “If you know of a penniless girl, one of a large family, well brought up but without fortune, as happens very often in France; and if her character offers me security, I will marry her.”
overheardverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhɜːrd/
inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading She had hidden in her mother’s wardrobe and overheard the whole conversation.
paleadjectiveUS /peɪl/
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading When he was gone, Cecile appeared, a living commentary upon her Werther’s leave-taking; she was ghastly pale.
pausenounUS /pɔːz/
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading A pause followed; Frederic Brunner left Cecile’s grandfather and politely took leave of his host and hostess.
peernounUS /pɪr/
a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
From this reading “If these are your motives, sir,” said the future peer of France, “however singular they may be, they are plausible--” “Do not call my sincerity in question, sir,” Brunner interrupted quickly.
pennilessadjectiveUS /ˈpeniləs/
not having enough money to pay for necessities
From this reading “If you know of a penniless girl, one of a large family, well brought up but without fortune, as happens very often in France; and if her character offers me security, I will marry her.”
plausibleadjectiveUS /ˈplɔːzəbəl/
apparently reasonable and credible, and therefore convincing
From this reading “If these are your motives, sir,” said the future peer of France, “however singular they may be, they are plausible--” “Do not call my sincerity in question, sir,” Brunner interrupted quickly.
politelyadverbUS /pəˈlaɪtli/
in a polite manner
From this reading A pause followed; Frederic Brunner left Cecile’s grandfather and politely took leave of his host and hostess.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading “If these are your motives, sir,” said the future peer of France, “however singular they may be, they are plausible--” “Do not call my sincerity in question, sir,” Brunner interrupted quickly.
quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/
with speed
From this reading “If these are your motives, sir,” said the future peer of France, “however singular they may be, they are plausible--” “Do not call my sincerity in question, sir,” Brunner interrupted quickly.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “If these are your motives, sir,” said the future peer of France, “however singular they may be, they are plausible--” “Do not call my sincerity in question, sir,” Brunner interrupted quickly.
securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading “If you know of a penniless girl, one of a large family, well brought up but without fortune, as happens very often in France; and if her character offers me security, I will marry her.”
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he was gone, Cecile appeared, a living commentary upon her Werther’s leave-taking; she was ghastly pale.
sinceritynounUS /sɪnˈserəti/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading “If these are your motives, sir,” said the future peer of France, “however singular they may be, they are plausible--” “Do not call my sincerity in question, sir,” Brunner interrupted quickly.
singularadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələr/
unusual or striking
From this reading “If these are your motives, sir,” said the future peer of France, “however singular they may be, they are plausible--” “Do not call my sincerity in question, sir,” Brunner interrupted quickly.
sirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading “If these are your motives, sir,” said the future peer of France, “however singular they may be, they are plausible--” “Do not call my sincerity in question, sir,” Brunner interrupted quickly.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “If these are your motives, sir,” said the future peer of France, “however singular they may be, they are plausible--” “Do not call my sincerity in question, sir,” Brunner interrupted quickly.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “If these are your motives, sir,” said the future peer of France, “however singular they may be, they are plausible--” “Do not call my sincerity in question, sir,” Brunner interrupted quickly.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “If these are your motives, sir,” said the future peer of France, “however singular they may be, they are plausible--” “Do not call my sincerity in question, sir,” Brunner interrupted quickly.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading A pause followed; Frederic Brunner left Cecile’s grandfather and politely took leave of his host and hostess.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “If you know of a penniless girl, one of a large family, well brought up but without fortune, as happens very often in France; and if her character offers me security, I will marry her.”
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When he was gone, Cecile appeared, a living commentary upon her Werther’s leave-taking; she was ghastly pale.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading “If you know of a penniless girl, one of a large family, well brought up but without fortune, as happens very often in France; and if her character offers me security, I will marry her.”
wardrobenounUS /ˈwɔːrdroʊb/
a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
From this reading She had hidden in her mother’s wardrobe and overheard the whole conversation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When he was gone, Cecile appeared, a living commentary upon her Werther’s leave-taking; she was ghastly pale.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “If you know of a penniless girl, one of a large family, well brought up but without fortune, as happens very often in France; and if her character offers me security, I will marry her.”
Werther's
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From this reading When he was gone, Cecile appeared, a living commentary upon her Werther’s leave-taking; she was ghastly pale.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When he was gone, Cecile appeared, a living commentary upon her Werther’s leave-taking; she was ghastly pale.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading She had hidden in her mother’s wardrobe and overheard the whole conversation.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “If you know of a penniless girl, one of a large family, well brought up but without fortune, as happens very often in France; and if her character offers me security, I will marry her.”
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “If you know of a penniless girl, one of a large family, well brought up but without fortune, as happens very often in France; and if her character offers me security, I will marry her.”
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “If you know of a penniless girl, one of a large family, well brought up but without fortune, as happens very often in France; and if her character offers me security, I will marry her.”
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “If these are your motives, sir,” said the future peer of France, “however singular they may be, they are plausible--” “Do not call my sincerity in question, sir,” Brunner interrupted quickly.
