adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was to be a parting, and probably it would be for life.
Alice
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From this reading In Richard’s household his mother could never have a part, and when Alice married, doubtless the same social difficulty would present itself.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the partial reconciliation between Mrs. Mutimer and her children there was no tenderness on either side.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The old conditions could not be restored, and the habits of the family did not lend themselves to the polite hypocrisy which lubricates the wheels of the refined world.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading In the partial reconciliation between Mrs. Mutimer and her children there was no tenderness on either side.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was not the future to which Mrs. Mutimer had looked forward, but, having said her say, she resigned herself and hardened her heart.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading In the partial reconciliation between Mrs. Mutimer and her children there was no tenderness on either side.
conditionsnounUS /kənˈdɪʃənz/
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading The old conditions could not be restored, and the habits of the family did not lend themselves to the polite hypocrisy which lubricates the wheels of the refined world.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The old conditions could not be restored, and the habits of the family did not lend themselves to the polite hypocrisy which lubricates the wheels of the refined world.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The old conditions could not be restored, and the habits of the family did not lend themselves to the polite hypocrisy which lubricates the wheels of the refined world.
difficultynounUS /ˈdɪfəkəlti/
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading In Richard’s household his mother could never have a part, and when Alice married, doubtless the same social difficulty would present itself.
doubtlessadverbUS /ˈdaʊtləs/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading In Richard’s household his mother could never have a part, and when Alice married, doubtless the same social difficulty would present itself.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading In the partial reconciliation between Mrs. Mutimer and her children there was no tenderness on either side.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading The old conditions could not be restored, and the habits of the family did not lend themselves to the polite hypocrisy which lubricates the wheels of the refined world.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was to be a parting, and probably it would be for life.
forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading It was not the future to which Mrs. Mutimer had looked forward, but, having said her say, she resigned herself and hardened her heart.
futureadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtʃər/
yet to be or coming
From this reading It was not the future to which Mrs. Mutimer had looked forward, but, having said her say, she resigned herself and hardened her heart.
habitsnounUS /ˈhæbəts/
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading The old conditions could not be restored, and the habits of the family did not lend themselves to the polite hypocrisy which lubricates the wheels of the refined world.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was not the future to which Mrs. Mutimer had looked forward, but, having said her say, she resigned herself and hardened her heart.
hardenedadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdənd/
used of persons; emotionally hardened
From this reading It was not the future to which Mrs. Mutimer had looked forward, but, having said her say, she resigned herself and hardened her heart.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In Richard’s household his mother could never have a part, and when Alice married, doubtless the same social difficulty would present itself.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It was not the future to which Mrs. Mutimer had looked forward, but, having said her say, she resigned herself and hardened her heart.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading It was not the future to which Mrs. Mutimer had looked forward, but, having said her say, she resigned herself and hardened her heart.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In the partial reconciliation between Mrs. Mutimer and her children there was no tenderness on either side.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was not the future to which Mrs. Mutimer had looked forward, but, having said her say, she resigned herself and hardened her heart.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In Richard’s household his mother could never have a part, and when Alice married, doubtless the same social difficulty would present itself.
householdnounUS /ˈhaʊshoʊld/
a social unit living together
From this reading In Richard’s household his mother could never have a part, and when Alice married, doubtless the same social difficulty would present itself.
hypocrisynounUS /hɪˈpɑːkrəsi/
an expression of agreement that is not supported by real conviction
From this reading The old conditions could not be restored, and the habits of the family did not lend themselves to the polite hypocrisy which lubricates the wheels of the refined world.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the partial reconciliation between Mrs. Mutimer and her children there was no tenderness on either side.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was to be a parting, and probably it would be for life.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading In Richard’s household his mother could never have a part, and when Alice married, doubtless the same social difficulty would present itself.
lendverbUS /lend/
bestow a quality on
From this reading The old conditions could not be restored, and the habits of the family did not lend themselves to the polite hypocrisy which lubricates the wheels of the refined world.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading There was to be a parting, and probably it would be for life.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It was not the future to which Mrs. Mutimer had looked forward, but, having said her say, she resigned herself and hardened her heart.
lubricates
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From this reading The old conditions could not be restored, and the habits of the family did not lend themselves to the polite hypocrisy which lubricates the wheels of the refined world.
marriedadjectiveUS /ˈmerid/
joined in matrimony
From this reading In Richard’s household his mother could never have a part, and when Alice married, doubtless the same social difficulty would present itself.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading In Richard’s household his mother could never have a part, and when Alice married, doubtless the same social difficulty would present itself.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading In the partial reconciliation between Mrs. Mutimer and her children there was no tenderness on either side.
Mutimer
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From this reading In the partial reconciliation between Mrs. Mutimer and her children there was no tenderness on either side.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading In Richard’s household his mother could never have a part, and when Alice married, doubtless the same social difficulty would present itself.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading In the partial reconciliation between Mrs. Mutimer and her children there was no tenderness on either side.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The old conditions could not be restored, and the habits of the family did not lend themselves to the polite hypocrisy which lubricates the wheels of the refined world.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The old conditions could not be restored, and the habits of the family did not lend themselves to the polite hypocrisy which lubricates the wheels of the refined world.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old conditions could not be restored, and the habits of the family did not lend themselves to the polite hypocrisy which lubricates the wheels of the refined world.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the partial reconciliation between Mrs. Mutimer and her children there was no tenderness on either side.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading In Richard’s household his mother could never have a part, and when Alice married, doubtless the same social difficulty would present itself.
partialadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːrʃəl/
being or affecting only a part; not total
From this reading In the partial reconciliation between Mrs. Mutimer and her children there was no tenderness on either side.
partingnounUS /ˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
the act of departing politely
From this reading There was to be a parting, and probably it would be for life.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading The old conditions could not be restored, and the habits of the family did not lend themselves to the polite hypocrisy which lubricates the wheels of the refined world.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In Richard’s household his mother could never have a part, and when Alice married, doubtless the same social difficulty would present itself.
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading There was to be a parting, and probably it would be for life.
reconciliationnounUS /ˌrekənsɪliˈeɪʃən/
the reestablishing of cordial relations
From this reading In the partial reconciliation between Mrs. Mutimer and her children there was no tenderness on either side.
refinedadjectiveUS /rəˈfaɪnd/
(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel
From this reading The old conditions could not be restored, and the habits of the family did not lend themselves to the polite hypocrisy which lubricates the wheels of the refined world.
resignedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪnd/
past form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading It was not the future to which Mrs. Mutimer had looked forward, but, having said her say, she resigned herself and hardened her heart.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading The old conditions could not be restored, and the habits of the family did not lend themselves to the polite hypocrisy which lubricates the wheels of the refined world.
Richard'snounUS /ˈrɪtʃərdz/
possessive form of “richards” — English literary critic who collaborated with C. K. Ogden and contributed to the development of Basic English (1893-1979)
From this reading In Richard’s household his mother could never have a part, and when Alice married, doubtless the same social difficulty would present itself.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It was not the future to which Mrs. Mutimer had looked forward, but, having said her say, she resigned herself and hardened her heart.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading In Richard’s household his mother could never have a part, and when Alice married, doubtless the same social difficulty would present itself.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading It was not the future to which Mrs. Mutimer had looked forward, but, having said her say, she resigned herself and hardened her heart.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was not the future to which Mrs. Mutimer had looked forward, but, having said her say, she resigned herself and hardened her heart.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading In the partial reconciliation between Mrs. Mutimer and her children there was no tenderness on either side.
socialadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊʃəl/
relating to human society and its members
From this reading In Richard’s household his mother could never have a part, and when Alice married, doubtless the same social difficulty would present itself.
tendernessnounUS /ˈtendərnəs/
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
From this reading In the partial reconciliation between Mrs. Mutimer and her children there was no tenderness on either side.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the partial reconciliation between Mrs. Mutimer and her children there was no tenderness on either side.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The old conditions could not be restored, and the habits of the family did not lend themselves to the polite hypocrisy which lubricates the wheels of the refined world.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading In the partial reconciliation between Mrs. Mutimer and her children there was no tenderness on either side.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The old conditions could not be restored, and the habits of the family did not lend themselves to the polite hypocrisy which lubricates the wheels of the refined world.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the partial reconciliation between Mrs. Mutimer and her children there was no tenderness on either side.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading The old conditions could not be restored, and the habits of the family did not lend themselves to the polite hypocrisy which lubricates the wheels of the refined world.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading In Richard’s household his mother could never have a part, and when Alice married, doubtless the same social difficulty would present itself.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The old conditions could not be restored, and the habits of the family did not lend themselves to the polite hypocrisy which lubricates the wheels of the refined world.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The old conditions could not be restored, and the habits of the family did not lend themselves to the polite hypocrisy which lubricates the wheels of the refined world.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There was to be a parting, and probably it would be for life.
