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Diane of Ville Marie
Diane of Ville Marie

Chapter XII

Chapter 12 of Diane of Ville Marie is here in full — 100 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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_A CANADIAN BUSHRANGER._ DUBOCQ smiled condescendingly upon the enthusiasm with which his appearance was greeted; he accepted with sedateness the embraces and warm congratulations of his friends, but, perfectly conscious of his own dignity, resolutely refused to divulge any of the particulars of his story until he reached M. de Callière, Governor of Ville Marie.
Lydia, by nature timid, had no idea of controlling her fears when comfort and succor of an especially pleasant description were close at hand.
She now clung to du Chesne for protection, her face irradiated by a lovely expression, half smiles, half tears.
Did ever sculptor chisel a mouth where all sweet graces curved more bewitchingly?
The young man noted the upward sweep of the long lashes, the exquisite flush deepening in the cheeks and melting into the warm whiteness of brow and chin and throat.
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Diane of Ville Marie

Chapter XII

Chapter 12 of Diane of Ville Marie is here in full — 100 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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_A CANADIAN BUSHRANGER._ DUBOCQ smiled condescendingly upon the enthusiasm with which his appearance was greeted; he accepted with sedateness the embraces and warm congratulations of his friends, but, perfectly conscious of his own dignity, resolutely refused to divulge any of the particulars of his story until he reached M. de Callière, Governor of Ville Marie.
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Lydia, by nature timid, had no idea of controlling her fears when comfort and succor of an especially pleasant description were close at hand.
/ˈlɪdiə baɪ ˈneɪtʃər ˈtɪmɪd hæd noʊ aɪˈdiːə ʌv kənˈtroʊlɪŋ hɜːr fɪrz wen ˈkʌmfərt ənd ˈsʌkər ʌv æn əˈspeʃli ˈplezənt dɪˈskrɪpʃən wɜːr kloʊs æt hænd/
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She now clung to du Chesne for protection, her face irradiated by a lovely expression, half smiles, half tears.
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Did ever sculptor chisel a mouth where all sweet graces curved more bewitchingly?
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The young man noted the upward sweep of the long lashes, the exquisite flush deepening in the cheeks and melting into the warm whiteness of brow and chin and throat.
/ðə jʌŋ mæn ˈnoʊtəd ðə ˈʌpwərd swiːp ʌv ðə lɔːŋ ˈlæʃɪz ðə ˈekskwəzət flʌʃ ˈdiːpənɪŋ ɪn ðə tʃiːks ənd ˈmeltɪŋ ˈɪntuː ðə wɔːrm ˈwaɪtnəs ʌv braʊ ənd tʃɪn ənd θroʊt/

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

chisel noun US /ˈtʃɪzəl/

an edge tool with a flat steel blade with a cutting edge

From this reading “Did ever sculptor chisel a mouth where all sweet graces curved more bewitchingly?”

controlling adjective US /kənˈtroʊlɪŋ/

able to control or determine policy

From this reading “Lydia, by nature timid, had no idea of controlling her fears when comfort and succor of an especially pleasant description were close at hand.”

deepening noun US /ˈdiːpənɪŋ/

a process of becoming deeper and more profound

From this reading “The young man noted the upward sweep of the long lashes, the exquisite flush deepening in the cheeks and melting into the warm whiteness of brow and chin and throat.”

divulge verb US /dɪˈvʌldʒ/

make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret

From this reading “_A CANADIAN BUSHRANGER._ DUBOCQ smiled condescendingly upon the enthusiasm with which his appearance was greeted; he accepted with sedateness the embraces and warm congratulations of his friends, but, perfectly conscious of his own dignity, resolutely refused to divulge any of the particulars of his story until he reached M. de Callière, Governor of Ville Marie.”

embraces noun US /emˈbreɪsɪz/

plural of “embrace” — the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)

From this reading “_A CANADIAN BUSHRANGER._ DUBOCQ smiled condescendingly upon the enthusiasm with which his appearance was greeted; he accepted with sedateness the embraces and warm congratulations of his friends, but, perfectly conscious of his own dignity, resolutely refused to divulge any of the particulars of his story until he reached M. de Callière, Governor of Ville Marie.”

irradiated verb US /ˌɪˈreɪdieɪtɪd/

past form of “irradiate” — give spiritual insight to; in religion

From this reading “She now clung to du Chesne for protection, her face irradiated by a lovely expression, half smiles, half tears.”

sculptor noun US /ˈskʌlptər/

an artist who creates sculptures

From this reading “Did ever sculptor chisel a mouth where all sweet graces curved more bewitchingly?”

succor noun US /ˈsʌkər/

assistance in time of difficulty

From this reading “Lydia, by nature timid, had no idea of controlling her fears when comfort and succor of an especially pleasant description were close at hand.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

young man adjective + noun

a teenager or a young adult male

In this reading “The young man noted the upward sweep of the long lashes, the exquisite flush deepening in the cheeks and melting into the warm whiteness of brow and chin and throat.”

perfectly conscious adverb + adjective

In this reading “_A CANADIAN BUSHRANGER._ DUBOCQ smiled condescendingly upon the enthusiasm with which his appearance was greeted; he accepted with sedateness the embraces and warm congratulations of his friends, but, perfectly conscious of his own dignity, resolutely refused to divulge any of the particulars of his story until he reached M. de Callière, Governor of Ville Marie.”

by nature preposition + noun

through inherent nature

In this reading “Lydia, by nature timid, had no idea of controlling her fears when comfort and succor of an especially pleasant description were close at hand.”

for protection preposition + noun

In this reading “She now clung to du Chesne for protection, her face irradiated by a lovely expression, half smiles, half tears.”

sweep of verb + particle

In this reading “The young man noted the upward sweep of the long lashes, the exquisite flush deepening in the cheeks and melting into the warm whiteness of brow and chin and throat.”

at hand preposition + noun

close in space; within reach

In this reading “Lydia, by nature timid, had no idea of controlling her fears when comfort and succor of an especially pleasant description were close at hand.”

All words in this reading · 109

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

AdeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading _A CANADIAN BUSHRANGER._ DUBOCQ smiled condescendingly upon the enthusiasm with which his appearance was greeted; he accepted with sedateness the embraces and warm congratulations of his friends, but, perfectly conscious of his own dignity, resolutely refused to divulge any of the particulars of his story until he reached M. de Callière, Governor of Ville Marie.

acceptedadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪd/

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading _A CANADIAN BUSHRANGER._ DUBOCQ smiled condescendingly upon the enthusiasm with which his appearance was greeted; he accepted with sedateness the embraces and warm congratulations of his friends, but, perfectly conscious of his own dignity, resolutely refused to divulge any of the particulars of his story until he reached M. de Callière, Governor of Ville Marie.

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 Did ever sculptor chisel a mouth where all sweet graces curved more bewitchingly?

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Lydia, by nature timid, had no idea of controlling her fears when comfort and succor of an especially pleasant description were close at hand.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading _A CANADIAN BUSHRANGER._ DUBOCQ smiled condescendingly upon the enthusiasm with which his appearance was greeted; he accepted with sedateness the embraces and warm congratulations of his friends, but, perfectly conscious of his own dignity, resolutely refused to divulge any of the particulars of his story until he reached M. de Callière, Governor of Ville Marie.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading _A CANADIAN BUSHRANGER._ DUBOCQ smiled condescendingly upon the enthusiasm with which his appearance was greeted; he accepted with sedateness the embraces and warm congratulations of his friends, but, perfectly conscious of his own dignity, resolutely refused to divulge any of the particulars of his story until he reached M. de Callière, Governor of Ville Marie.

appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading _A CANADIAN BUSHRANGER._ DUBOCQ smiled condescendingly upon the enthusiasm with which his appearance was greeted; he accepted with sedateness the embraces and warm congratulations of his friends, but, perfectly conscious of his own dignity, resolutely refused to divulge any of the particulars of his story until he reached M. de Callière, Governor of Ville Marie.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Lydia, by nature timid, had no idea of controlling her fears when comfort and succor of an especially pleasant description were close at hand.

bewitchinglyadverb

in a bewitching manner

From this reading Did ever sculptor chisel a mouth where all sweet graces curved more bewitchingly?

brownounUS /braʊ/

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading The young man noted the upward sweep of the long lashes, the exquisite flush deepening in the cheeks and melting into the warm whiteness of brow and chin and throat.

BUSHRANGER

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _A CANADIAN BUSHRANGER._ DUBOCQ smiled condescendingly upon the enthusiasm with which his appearance was greeted; he accepted with sedateness the embraces and warm congratulations of his friends, but, perfectly conscious of his own dignity, resolutely refused to divulge any of the particulars of his story until he reached M. de Callière, Governor of Ville Marie.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading _A CANADIAN BUSHRANGER._ DUBOCQ smiled condescendingly upon the enthusiasm with which his appearance was greeted; he accepted with sedateness the embraces and warm congratulations of his friends, but, perfectly conscious of his own dignity, resolutely refused to divulge any of the particulars of his story until he reached M. de Callière, Governor of Ville Marie.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Lydia, by nature timid, had no idea of controlling her fears when comfort and succor of an especially pleasant description were close at hand.

Callière

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _A CANADIAN BUSHRANGER._ DUBOCQ smiled condescendingly upon the enthusiasm with which his appearance was greeted; he accepted with sedateness the embraces and warm congratulations of his friends, but, perfectly conscious of his own dignity, resolutely refused to divulge any of the particulars of his story until he reached M. de Callière, Governor of Ville Marie.

CANADIANadjectiveUS /kəˈneɪdiən/

of or relating to Canada or its people

From this reading _A CANADIAN BUSHRANGER._ DUBOCQ smiled condescendingly upon the enthusiasm with which his appearance was greeted; he accepted with sedateness the embraces and warm congratulations of his friends, but, perfectly conscious of his own dignity, resolutely refused to divulge any of the particulars of his story until he reached M. de Callière, Governor of Ville Marie.

cheeksnounUS /tʃiːks/

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading The young man noted the upward sweep of the long lashes, the exquisite flush deepening in the cheeks and melting into the warm whiteness of brow and chin and throat.

Chesne

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading She now clung to du Chesne for protection, her face irradiated by a lovely expression, half smiles, half tears.

chinnounUS /tʃɪn/

the protruding part of the lower jaw

From this reading The young man noted the upward sweep of the long lashes, the exquisite flush deepening in the cheeks and melting into the warm whiteness of brow and chin and throat.

chiselnounUS /ˈtʃɪzəl/

an edge tool with a flat steel blade with a cutting edge

From this reading Did ever sculptor chisel a mouth where all sweet graces curved more bewitchingly?

closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Lydia, by nature timid, had no idea of controlling her fears when comfort and succor of an especially pleasant description were close at hand.

clungverbUS /klʌŋ/

inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading She now clung to du Chesne for protection, her face irradiated by a lovely expression, half smiles, half tears.

comfortnounUS /ˈkʌmfərt/

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading Lydia, by nature timid, had no idea of controlling her fears when comfort and succor of an especially pleasant description were close at hand.

condescendinglyadverb

with condescension; in a patronizing manner

From this reading _A CANADIAN BUSHRANGER._ DUBOCQ smiled condescendingly upon the enthusiasm with which his appearance was greeted; he accepted with sedateness the embraces and warm congratulations of his friends, but, perfectly conscious of his own dignity, resolutely refused to divulge any of the particulars of his story until he reached M. de Callière, Governor of Ville Marie.

congratulationsnounUS /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃənz/

an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading _A CANADIAN BUSHRANGER._ DUBOCQ smiled condescendingly upon the enthusiasm with which his appearance was greeted; he accepted with sedateness the embraces and warm congratulations of his friends, but, perfectly conscious of his own dignity, resolutely refused to divulge any of the particulars of his story until he reached M. de Callière, Governor of Ville Marie.

consciousadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnʃəs/

intentionally conceived

From this reading _A CANADIAN BUSHRANGER._ DUBOCQ smiled condescendingly upon the enthusiasm with which his appearance was greeted; he accepted with sedateness the embraces and warm congratulations of his friends, but, perfectly conscious of his own dignity, resolutely refused to divulge any of the particulars of his story until he reached M. de Callière, Governor of Ville Marie.

controllingadjectiveUS /kənˈtroʊlɪŋ/

able to control or determine policy

From this reading Lydia, by nature timid, had no idea of controlling her fears when comfort and succor of an especially pleasant description were close at hand.

curvedadjectiveUS /kɜːrvd/

having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend

From this reading Did ever sculptor chisel a mouth where all sweet graces curved more bewitchingly?

denounUS /diː/

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading _A CANADIAN BUSHRANGER._ DUBOCQ smiled condescendingly upon the enthusiasm with which his appearance was greeted; he accepted with sedateness the embraces and warm congratulations of his friends, but, perfectly conscious of his own dignity, resolutely refused to divulge any of the particulars of his story until he reached M. de Callière, Governor of Ville Marie.

deepeningnounUS /ˈdiːpənɪŋ/

a process of becoming deeper and more profound

From this reading The young man noted the upward sweep of the long lashes, the exquisite flush deepening in the cheeks and melting into the warm whiteness of brow and chin and throat.

descriptionnounUS /dɪˈskrɪpʃən/

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading Lydia, by nature timid, had no idea of controlling her fears when comfort and succor of an especially pleasant description were close at hand.

Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Did ever sculptor chisel a mouth where all sweet graces curved more bewitchingly?

dignitynounUS /ˈdɪɡnəti/

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading _A CANADIAN BUSHRANGER._ DUBOCQ smiled condescendingly upon the enthusiasm with which his appearance was greeted; he accepted with sedateness the embraces and warm congratulations of his friends, but, perfectly conscious of his own dignity, resolutely refused to divulge any of the particulars of his story until he reached M. de Callière, Governor of Ville Marie.

divulgeverbUS /dɪˈvʌldʒ/

make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret

From this reading _A CANADIAN BUSHRANGER._ DUBOCQ smiled condescendingly upon the enthusiasm with which his appearance was greeted; he accepted with sedateness the embraces and warm congratulations of his friends, but, perfectly conscious of his own dignity, resolutely refused to divulge any of the particulars of his story until he reached M. de Callière, Governor of Ville Marie.

du

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading She now clung to du Chesne for protection, her face irradiated by a lovely expression, half smiles, half tears.

DUBOCQ

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _A CANADIAN BUSHRANGER._ DUBOCQ smiled condescendingly upon the enthusiasm with which his appearance was greeted; he accepted with sedateness the embraces and warm congratulations of his friends, but, perfectly conscious of his own dignity, resolutely refused to divulge any of the particulars of his story until he reached M. de Callière, Governor of Ville Marie.

embracesnounUS /emˈbreɪsɪz/

plural of “embrace” — the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)

From this reading _A CANADIAN BUSHRANGER._ DUBOCQ smiled condescendingly upon the enthusiasm with which his appearance was greeted; he accepted with sedateness the embraces and warm congratulations of his friends, but, perfectly conscious of his own dignity, resolutely refused to divulge any of the particulars of his story until he reached M. de Callière, Governor of Ville Marie.

enthusiasmnounUS /ɪnˈθuːziæzəm/

a feeling of excitement

From this reading _A CANADIAN BUSHRANGER._ DUBOCQ smiled condescendingly upon the enthusiasm with which his appearance was greeted; he accepted with sedateness the embraces and warm congratulations of his friends, but, perfectly conscious of his own dignity, resolutely refused to divulge any of the particulars of his story until he reached M. de Callière, Governor of Ville Marie.

especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Lydia, by nature timid, had no idea of controlling her fears when comfort and succor of an especially pleasant description were close at hand.

everadverbUS /ˈevər/

at any time

From this reading Did ever sculptor chisel a mouth where all sweet graces curved more bewitchingly?

expressionnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃən/

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading She now clung to du Chesne for protection, her face irradiated by a lovely expression, half smiles, half tears.

exquisiteadjectiveUS /ˈekskwəzət/

intense or sharp

From this reading The young man noted the upward sweep of the long lashes, the exquisite flush deepening in the cheeks and melting into the warm whiteness of brow and chin and throat.

facenounUS /feɪs/

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading She now clung to du Chesne for protection, her face irradiated by a lovely expression, half smiles, half tears.

fearsnounUS /fɪrz/

plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading Lydia, by nature timid, had no idea of controlling her fears when comfort and succor of an especially pleasant description were close at hand.

flushnounUS /flʌʃ/

the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

From this reading The young man noted the upward sweep of the long lashes, the exquisite flush deepening in the cheeks and melting into the warm whiteness of brow and chin and throat.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She now clung to du Chesne for protection, her face irradiated by a lovely expression, half smiles, half tears.

friendsnounUS /frendz/

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading _A CANADIAN BUSHRANGER._ DUBOCQ smiled condescendingly upon the enthusiasm with which his appearance was greeted; he accepted with sedateness the embraces and warm congratulations of his friends, but, perfectly conscious of his own dignity, resolutely refused to divulge any of the particulars of his story until he reached M. de Callière, Governor of Ville Marie.

GovernornounUS /ˈɡʌvərnər/

the head of a state government

From this reading _A CANADIAN BUSHRANGER._ DUBOCQ smiled condescendingly upon the enthusiasm with which his appearance was greeted; he accepted with sedateness the embraces and warm congratulations of his friends, but, perfectly conscious of his own dignity, resolutely refused to divulge any of the particulars of his story until he reached M. de Callière, Governor of Ville Marie.

gracesnounUS /ˈɡreɪsɪz/

plural of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading Did ever sculptor chisel a mouth where all sweet graces curved more bewitchingly?

greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/

past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading _A CANADIAN BUSHRANGER._ DUBOCQ smiled condescendingly upon the enthusiasm with which his appearance was greeted; he accepted with sedateness the embraces and warm congratulations of his friends, but, perfectly conscious of his own dignity, resolutely refused to divulge any of the particulars of his story until he reached M. de Callière, Governor of Ville Marie.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Lydia, by nature timid, had no idea of controlling her fears when comfort and succor of an especially pleasant description were close at hand.

halfadjectiveUS /hæf/

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading She now clung to du Chesne for protection, her face irradiated by a lovely expression, half smiles, half tears.

handnounUS /hænd/

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Lydia, by nature timid, had no idea of controlling her fears when comfort and succor of an especially pleasant description were close at hand.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading _A CANADIAN BUSHRANGER._ DUBOCQ smiled condescendingly upon the enthusiasm with which his appearance was greeted; he accepted with sedateness the embraces and warm congratulations of his friends, but, perfectly conscious of his own dignity, resolutely refused to divulge any of the particulars of his story until he reached M. de Callière, Governor of Ville Marie.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Lydia, by nature timid, had no idea of controlling her fears when comfort and succor of an especially pleasant description were close at hand.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading _A CANADIAN BUSHRANGER._ DUBOCQ smiled condescendingly upon the enthusiasm with which his appearance was greeted; he accepted with sedateness the embraces and warm congratulations of his friends, but, perfectly conscious of his own dignity, resolutely refused to divulge any of the particulars of his story until he reached M. de Callière, Governor of Ville Marie.

ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Lydia, by nature timid, had no idea of controlling her fears when comfort and succor of an especially pleasant description were close at hand.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The young man noted the upward sweep of the long lashes, the exquisite flush deepening in the cheeks and melting into the warm whiteness of brow and chin and throat.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The young man noted the upward sweep of the long lashes, the exquisite flush deepening in the cheeks and melting into the warm whiteness of brow and chin and throat.

irradiatedverbUS /ˌɪˈreɪdieɪtɪd/

past form of “irradiate” — give spiritual insight to; in religion

From this reading She now clung to du Chesne for protection, her face irradiated by a lovely expression, half smiles, half tears.

lashesnounUS /ˈlæʃɪz/

plural of “lash” — any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids

From this reading The young man noted the upward sweep of the long lashes, the exquisite flush deepening in the cheeks and melting into the warm whiteness of brow and chin and throat.

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 The young man noted the upward sweep of the long lashes, the exquisite flush deepening in the cheeks and melting into the warm whiteness of brow and chin and throat.

lovelyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌvli/

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading She now clung to du Chesne for protection, her face irradiated by a lovely expression, half smiles, half tears.

LydianounUS /ˈlɪdiə/

an ancient region on the coast of western Asia Minor; a powerful kingdom until conquered by the Persians in 546 BC

From this reading Lydia, by nature timid, had no idea of controlling her fears when comfort and succor of an especially pleasant description were close at hand.

MnounUS /em/

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading _A CANADIAN BUSHRANGER._ DUBOCQ smiled condescendingly upon the enthusiasm with which his appearance was greeted; he accepted with sedateness the embraces and warm congratulations of his friends, but, perfectly conscious of his own dignity, resolutely refused to divulge any of the particulars of his story until he reached M. de Callière, Governor of Ville Marie.

mannounUS /mæn/

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The young man noted the upward sweep of the long lashes, the exquisite flush deepening in the cheeks and melting into the warm whiteness of brow and chin and throat.

Marie

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _A CANADIAN BUSHRANGER._ DUBOCQ smiled condescendingly upon the enthusiasm with which his appearance was greeted; he accepted with sedateness the embraces and warm congratulations of his friends, but, perfectly conscious of his own dignity, resolutely refused to divulge any of the particulars of his story until he reached M. de Callière, Governor of Ville Marie.

meltingnounUS /ˈmeltɪŋ/

the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid

From this reading The young man noted the upward sweep of the long lashes, the exquisite flush deepening in the cheeks and melting into the warm whiteness of brow and chin and throat.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Did ever sculptor chisel a mouth where all sweet graces curved more bewitchingly?

mouthnounUS /maʊθ/

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading Did ever sculptor chisel a mouth where all sweet graces curved more bewitchingly?

naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Lydia, by nature timid, had no idea of controlling her fears when comfort and succor of an especially pleasant description were close at hand.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading Lydia, by nature timid, had no idea of controlling her fears when comfort and succor of an especially pleasant description were close at hand.

notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/

widely known and esteemed

From this reading The young man noted the upward sweep of the long lashes, the exquisite flush deepening in the cheeks and melting into the warm whiteness of brow and chin and throat.

nowadverbUS /naʊ/

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading She now clung to du Chesne for protection, her face irradiated by a lovely expression, half smiles, half tears.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _A CANADIAN BUSHRANGER._ DUBOCQ smiled condescendingly upon the enthusiasm with which his appearance was greeted; he accepted with sedateness the embraces and warm congratulations of his friends, but, perfectly conscious of his own dignity, resolutely refused to divulge any of the particulars of his story until he reached M. de Callière, Governor of Ville Marie.

ownverbUS /oʊn/

have ownership or possession of

From this reading _A CANADIAN BUSHRANGER._ DUBOCQ smiled condescendingly upon the enthusiasm with which his appearance was greeted; he accepted with sedateness the embraces and warm congratulations of his friends, but, perfectly conscious of his own dignity, resolutely refused to divulge any of the particulars of his story until he reached M. de Callière, Governor of Ville Marie.

particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/

plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)

From this reading _A CANADIAN BUSHRANGER._ DUBOCQ smiled condescendingly upon the enthusiasm with which his appearance was greeted; he accepted with sedateness the embraces and warm congratulations of his friends, but, perfectly conscious of his own dignity, resolutely refused to divulge any of the particulars of his story until he reached M. de Callière, Governor of Ville Marie.

perfectlyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrfəktli/

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading _A CANADIAN BUSHRANGER._ DUBOCQ smiled condescendingly upon the enthusiasm with which his appearance was greeted; he accepted with sedateness the embraces and warm congratulations of his friends, but, perfectly conscious of his own dignity, resolutely refused to divulge any of the particulars of his story until he reached M. de Callière, Governor of Ville Marie.

pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Lydia, by nature timid, had no idea of controlling her fears when comfort and succor of an especially pleasant description were close at hand.

protectionnounUS /prəˈtekʃən/

the activity of protecting someone or something

From this reading She now clung to du Chesne for protection, her face irradiated by a lovely expression, half smiles, half tears.

reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading _A CANADIAN BUSHRANGER._ DUBOCQ smiled condescendingly upon the enthusiasm with which his appearance was greeted; he accepted with sedateness the embraces and warm congratulations of his friends, but, perfectly conscious of his own dignity, resolutely refused to divulge any of the particulars of his story until he reached M. de Callière, Governor of Ville Marie.

refusedverbUS /rəˈfjuːzd/

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading _A CANADIAN BUSHRANGER._ DUBOCQ smiled condescendingly upon the enthusiasm with which his appearance was greeted; he accepted with sedateness the embraces and warm congratulations of his friends, but, perfectly conscious of his own dignity, resolutely refused to divulge any of the particulars of his story until he reached M. de Callière, Governor of Ville Marie.

resolutelyadverbUS /ˈresəluːtli/

showing firm determination or purpose

From this reading _A CANADIAN BUSHRANGER._ DUBOCQ smiled condescendingly upon the enthusiasm with which his appearance was greeted; he accepted with sedateness the embraces and warm congratulations of his friends, but, perfectly conscious of his own dignity, resolutely refused to divulge any of the particulars of his story until he reached M. de Callière, Governor of Ville Marie.

sculptornounUS /ˈskʌlptər/

an artist who creates sculptures

From this reading Did ever sculptor chisel a mouth where all sweet graces curved more bewitchingly?

sedatenessnoun

a trait of dignified seriousness

From this reading _A CANADIAN BUSHRANGER._ DUBOCQ smiled condescendingly upon the enthusiasm with which his appearance was greeted; he accepted with sedateness the embraces and warm congratulations of his friends, but, perfectly conscious of his own dignity, resolutely refused to divulge any of the particulars of his story until he reached M. de Callière, Governor of Ville Marie.

ShepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She now clung to du Chesne for protection, her face irradiated by a lovely expression, half smiles, half tears.

smiledverbUS /smaɪld/

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading _A CANADIAN BUSHRANGER._ DUBOCQ smiled condescendingly upon the enthusiasm with which his appearance was greeted; he accepted with sedateness the embraces and warm congratulations of his friends, but, perfectly conscious of his own dignity, resolutely refused to divulge any of the particulars of his story until he reached M. de Callière, Governor of Ville Marie.

smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/

plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading She now clung to du Chesne for protection, her face irradiated by a lovely expression, half smiles, half tears.

storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading _A CANADIAN BUSHRANGER._ DUBOCQ smiled condescendingly upon the enthusiasm with which his appearance was greeted; he accepted with sedateness the embraces and warm congratulations of his friends, but, perfectly conscious of his own dignity, resolutely refused to divulge any of the particulars of his story until he reached M. de Callière, Governor of Ville Marie.

succornounUS /ˈsʌkər/

assistance in time of difficulty

From this reading Lydia, by nature timid, had no idea of controlling her fears when comfort and succor of an especially pleasant description were close at hand.

sweepverbUS /swiːp/

sweep across or over

From this reading The young man noted the upward sweep of the long lashes, the exquisite flush deepening in the cheeks and melting into the warm whiteness of brow and chin and throat.

sweetadjectiveUS /swiːt/

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading Did ever sculptor chisel a mouth where all sweet graces curved more bewitchingly?

tearsnounUS /terz/

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading She now clung to du Chesne for protection, her face irradiated by a lovely expression, half smiles, half tears.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading _A CANADIAN BUSHRANGER._ DUBOCQ smiled condescendingly upon the enthusiasm with which his appearance was greeted; he accepted with sedateness the embraces and warm congratulations of his friends, but, perfectly conscious of his own dignity, resolutely refused to divulge any of the particulars of his story until he reached M. de Callière, Governor of Ville Marie.

throatnounUS /θroʊt/

The passage at the back of the mouth.

From this reading The young man noted the upward sweep of the long lashes, the exquisite flush deepening in the cheeks and melting into the warm whiteness of brow and chin and throat.

timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/

showing fear and lack of confidence

From this reading Lydia, by nature timid, had no idea of controlling her fears when comfort and succor of an especially pleasant description were close at hand.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading _A CANADIAN BUSHRANGER._ DUBOCQ smiled condescendingly upon the enthusiasm with which his appearance was greeted; he accepted with sedateness the embraces and warm congratulations of his friends, but, perfectly conscious of his own dignity, resolutely refused to divulge any of the particulars of his story until he reached M. de Callière, Governor of Ville Marie.

untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/

up to a particular time

From this reading _A CANADIAN BUSHRANGER._ DUBOCQ smiled condescendingly upon the enthusiasm with which his appearance was greeted; he accepted with sedateness the embraces and warm congratulations of his friends, but, perfectly conscious of his own dignity, resolutely refused to divulge any of the particulars of his story until he reached M. de Callière, Governor of Ville Marie.

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading _A CANADIAN BUSHRANGER._ DUBOCQ smiled condescendingly upon the enthusiasm with which his appearance was greeted; he accepted with sedateness the embraces and warm congratulations of his friends, but, perfectly conscious of his own dignity, resolutely refused to divulge any of the particulars of his story until he reached M. de Callière, Governor of Ville Marie.

upwardadjectiveUS /ˈʌpwərd/

directed up

From this reading The young man noted the upward sweep of the long lashes, the exquisite flush deepening in the cheeks and melting into the warm whiteness of brow and chin and throat.

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From this reading _A CANADIAN BUSHRANGER._ DUBOCQ smiled condescendingly upon the enthusiasm with which his appearance was greeted; he accepted with sedateness the embraces and warm congratulations of his friends, but, perfectly conscious of his own dignity, resolutely refused to divulge any of the particulars of his story until he reached M. de Callière, Governor of Ville Marie.

warmadjectiveUS /wɔːrm/

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading _A CANADIAN BUSHRANGER._ DUBOCQ smiled condescendingly upon the enthusiasm with which his appearance was greeted; he accepted with sedateness the embraces and warm congratulations of his friends, but, perfectly conscious of his own dignity, resolutely refused to divulge any of the particulars of his story until he reached M. de Callière, Governor of Ville Marie.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading _A CANADIAN BUSHRANGER._ DUBOCQ smiled condescendingly upon the enthusiasm with which his appearance was greeted; he accepted with sedateness the embraces and warm congratulations of his friends, but, perfectly conscious of his own dignity, resolutely refused to divulge any of the particulars of his story until he reached M. de Callière, Governor of Ville Marie.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Lydia, by nature timid, had no idea of controlling her fears when comfort and succor of an especially pleasant description were close at hand.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading Lydia, by nature timid, had no idea of controlling her fears when comfort and succor of an especially pleasant description were close at hand.

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading Did ever sculptor chisel a mouth where all sweet graces curved more bewitchingly?

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading _A CANADIAN BUSHRANGER._ DUBOCQ smiled condescendingly upon the enthusiasm with which his appearance was greeted; he accepted with sedateness the embraces and warm congratulations of his friends, but, perfectly conscious of his own dignity, resolutely refused to divulge any of the particulars of his story until he reached M. de Callière, Governor of Ville Marie.

whitenessnounUS /ˈwaɪtnəs/

the quality or state of the achromatic color of greatest lightness (bearing the least resemblance to black)

From this reading The young man noted the upward sweep of the long lashes, the exquisite flush deepening in the cheeks and melting into the warm whiteness of brow and chin and throat.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading _A CANADIAN BUSHRANGER._ DUBOCQ smiled condescendingly upon the enthusiasm with which his appearance was greeted; he accepted with sedateness the embraces and warm congratulations of his friends, but, perfectly conscious of his own dignity, resolutely refused to divulge any of the particulars of his story until he reached M. de Callière, Governor of Ville Marie.

youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The young man noted the upward sweep of the long lashes, the exquisite flush deepening in the cheeks and melting into the warm whiteness of brow and chin and throat.

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