adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mary had quite made up her mind that the whole thing was to be regarded as a folly, and that it was not to be spoken of to any one; but yet her heart was sore enough.
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 She had this feeling; and yet, of all the things that she coveted, she most coveted that, for glorying in which, she was determined to heap scorn on others.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Matrimonial Prospects It will of course be remembered that Mary's interview with the other girls at Greshamsbury took place some two or three days subsequently to Frank's generous offer of his hand and heart.
antagonismnounUS /ænˈtæɡənɪzəm/
a state of deep-seated ill-will
From this reading Being, as she was herself, nameless, she could not but feel a stern, unflinching antagonism, the antagonism of a democrat, to the pretensions of others who were blessed with that of which she had been deprived.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Mary had quite made up her mind that the whole thing was to be regarded as a folly, and that it was not to be spoken of to any one; but yet her heart was sore enough.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mary had quite made up her mind that the whole thing was to be regarded as a folly, and that it was not to be spoken of to any one; but yet her heart was sore enough.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Matrimonial Prospects It will of course be remembered that Mary's interview with the other girls at Greshamsbury took place some two or three days subsequently to Frank's generous offer of his hand and heart.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Matrimonial Prospects It will of course be remembered that Mary's interview with the other girls at Greshamsbury took place some two or three days subsequently to Frank's generous offer of his hand and heart.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Being, as she was herself, nameless, she could not but feel a stern, unflinching antagonism, the antagonism of a democrat, to the pretensions of others who were blessed with that of which she had been deprived.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being, as she was herself, nameless, she could not but feel a stern, unflinching antagonism, the antagonism of a democrat, to the pretensions of others who were blessed with that of which she had been deprived.
blessedadjectiveUS /blest/
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading Being, as she was herself, nameless, she could not but feel a stern, unflinching antagonism, the antagonism of a democrat, to the pretensions of others who were blessed with that of which she had been deprived.
bownounUS /baʊ/
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading She was full of pride, and yet she knew she must bow her neck to the pride of others.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mary had quite made up her mind that the whole thing was to be regarded as a folly, and that it was not to be spoken of to any one; but yet her heart was sore enough.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Being, as she was herself, nameless, she could not but feel a stern, unflinching antagonism, the antagonism of a democrat, to the pretensions of others who were blessed with that of which she had been deprived.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Matrimonial Prospects It will of course be remembered that Mary's interview with the other girls at Greshamsbury took place some two or three days subsequently to Frank's generous offer of his hand and heart.
covetedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvətɪd/
greatly desired
From this reading She had this feeling; and yet, of all the things that she coveted, she most coveted that, for glorying in which, she was determined to heap scorn on others.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Matrimonial Prospects It will of course be remembered that Mary's interview with the other girls at Greshamsbury took place some two or three days subsequently to Frank's generous offer of his hand and heart.
democratnounUS /ˈdeməkræt/
a member of the Democratic Party
From this reading Being, as she was herself, nameless, she could not but feel a stern, unflinching antagonism, the antagonism of a democrat, to the pretensions of others who were blessed with that of which she had been deprived.
deprivedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpraɪvd/
marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences
From this reading Being, as she was herself, nameless, she could not but feel a stern, unflinching antagonism, the antagonism of a democrat, to the pretensions of others who were blessed with that of which she had been deprived.
determinedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənd/
characterized by great determination
From this reading She had this feeling; and yet, of all the things that she coveted, she most coveted that, for glorying in which, she was determined to heap scorn on others.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Mary had quite made up her mind that the whole thing was to be regarded as a folly, and that it was not to be spoken of to any one; but yet her heart was sore enough.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Being, as she was herself, nameless, she could not but feel a stern, unflinching antagonism, the antagonism of a democrat, to the pretensions of others who were blessed with that of which she had been deprived.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading She had this feeling; and yet, of all the things that she coveted, she most coveted that, for glorying in which, she was determined to heap scorn on others.
follynounUS /ˈfɑːli/
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading Mary had quite made up her mind that the whole thing was to be regarded as a folly, and that it was not to be spoken of to any one; but yet her heart was sore enough.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had this feeling; and yet, of all the things that she coveted, she most coveted that, for glorying in which, she was determined to heap scorn on others.
Frank'snounUS /fræŋks/
possessive form of “frank” — a member of the ancient Germanic peoples who spread from the Rhine into the Roman Empire in the 4th century
From this reading Matrimonial Prospects It will of course be remembered that Mary's interview with the other girls at Greshamsbury took place some two or three days subsequently to Frank's generous offer of his hand and heart.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading She was full of pride, and yet she knew she must bow her neck to the pride of others.
generousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəs/
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading Matrimonial Prospects It will of course be remembered that Mary's interview with the other girls at Greshamsbury took place some two or three days subsequently to Frank's generous offer of his hand and heart.
girlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Matrimonial Prospects It will of course be remembered that Mary's interview with the other girls at Greshamsbury took place some two or three days subsequently to Frank's generous offer of his hand and heart.
glorying
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From this reading She had this feeling; and yet, of all the things that she coveted, she most coveted that, for glorying in which, she was determined to heap scorn on others.
Greshamsbury
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From this reading Matrimonial Prospects It will of course be remembered that Mary's interview with the other girls at Greshamsbury took place some two or three days subsequently to Frank's generous offer of his hand and heart.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mary had quite made up her mind that the whole thing was to be regarded as a folly, and that it was not to be spoken of to any one; but yet her heart was sore enough.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Matrimonial Prospects It will of course be remembered that Mary's interview with the other girls at Greshamsbury took place some two or three days subsequently to Frank's generous offer of his hand and heart.
heapnounUS /hiːp/
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading She had this feeling; and yet, of all the things that she coveted, she most coveted that, for glorying in which, she was determined to heap scorn on others.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Matrimonial Prospects It will of course be remembered that Mary's interview with the other girls at Greshamsbury took place some two or three days subsequently to Frank's generous offer of his hand and heart.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mary had quite made up her mind that the whole thing was to be regarded as a folly, and that it was not to be spoken of to any one; but yet her heart was sore enough.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Being, as she was herself, nameless, she could not but feel a stern, unflinching antagonism, the antagonism of a democrat, to the pretensions of others who were blessed with that of which she had been deprived.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Matrimonial Prospects It will of course be remembered that Mary's interview with the other girls at Greshamsbury took place some two or three days subsequently to Frank's generous offer of his hand and heart.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had this feeling; and yet, of all the things that she coveted, she most coveted that, for glorying in which, she was determined to heap scorn on others.
interviewverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuː/
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Matrimonial Prospects It will of course be remembered that Mary's interview with the other girls at Greshamsbury took place some two or three days subsequently to Frank's generous offer of his hand and heart.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Matrimonial Prospects It will of course be remembered that Mary's interview with the other girls at Greshamsbury took place some two or three days subsequently to Frank's generous offer of his hand and heart.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She was full of pride, and yet she knew she must bow her neck to the pride of others.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Mary had quite made up her mind that the whole thing was to be regarded as a folly, and that it was not to be spoken of to any one; but yet her heart was sore enough.
MarynounUS /ˈmeri/
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Mary had quite made up her mind that the whole thing was to be regarded as a folly, and that it was not to be spoken of to any one; but yet her heart was sore enough.
Mary'snounUS /ˈmeriz/
possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Matrimonial Prospects It will of course be remembered that Mary's interview with the other girls at Greshamsbury took place some two or three days subsequently to Frank's generous offer of his hand and heart.
MatrimonialadjectiveUS /ˌmætrəˈmoʊniəl/
of or relating to the state of marriage
From this reading Matrimonial Prospects It will of course be remembered that Mary's interview with the other girls at Greshamsbury took place some two or three days subsequently to Frank's generous offer of his hand and heart.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Mary had quite made up her mind that the whole thing was to be regarded as a folly, and that it was not to be spoken of to any one; but yet her heart was sore enough.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading She had this feeling; and yet, of all the things that she coveted, she most coveted that, for glorying in which, she was determined to heap scorn on others.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading She was full of pride, and yet she knew she must bow her neck to the pride of others.
namelessadjectiveUS /ˈneɪm.ləs/
Having no name, or having a name that is kept secret or unknown.
From this reading Being, as she was herself, nameless, she could not but feel a stern, unflinching antagonism, the antagonism of a democrat, to the pretensions of others who were blessed with that of which she had been deprived.
necknounUS /nek/
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading She was full of pride, and yet she knew she must bow her neck to the pride of others.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mary had quite made up her mind that the whole thing was to be regarded as a folly, and that it was not to be spoken of to any one; but yet her heart was sore enough.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Matrimonial Prospects It will of course be remembered that Mary's interview with the other girls at Greshamsbury took place some two or three days subsequently to Frank's generous offer of his hand and heart.
offerverbUS /ˈɔːfər/
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Matrimonial Prospects It will of course be remembered that Mary's interview with the other girls at Greshamsbury took place some two or three days subsequently to Frank's generous offer of his hand and heart.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She had this feeling; and yet, of all the things that she coveted, she most coveted that, for glorying in which, she was determined to heap scorn on others.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mary had quite made up her mind that the whole thing was to be regarded as a folly, and that it was not to be spoken of to any one; but yet her heart was sore enough.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Matrimonial Prospects It will of course be remembered that Mary's interview with the other girls at Greshamsbury took place some two or three days subsequently to Frank's generous offer of his hand and heart.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Matrimonial Prospects It will of course be remembered that Mary's interview with the other girls at Greshamsbury took place some two or three days subsequently to Frank's generous offer of his hand and heart.
others
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From this reading She was full of pride, and yet she knew she must bow her neck to the pride of others.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Matrimonial Prospects It will of course be remembered that Mary's interview with the other girls at Greshamsbury took place some two or three days subsequently to Frank's generous offer of his hand and heart.
pretensionsnounUS /prəˈtenʃənz/
plural of “pretension” — a false or unsupportable quality
From this reading Being, as she was herself, nameless, she could not but feel a stern, unflinching antagonism, the antagonism of a democrat, to the pretensions of others who were blessed with that of which she had been deprived.
pridenounUS /praɪd/
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading She was full of pride, and yet she knew she must bow her neck to the pride of others.
ProspectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading Matrimonial Prospects It will of course be remembered that Mary's interview with the other girls at Greshamsbury took place some two or three days subsequently to Frank's generous offer of his hand and heart.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Mary had quite made up her mind that the whole thing was to be regarded as a folly, and that it was not to be spoken of to any one; but yet her heart was sore enough.
regardedverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪd/
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Mary had quite made up her mind that the whole thing was to be regarded as a folly, and that it was not to be spoken of to any one; but yet her heart was sore enough.
rememberedverbUS /rɪˈmembərd/
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Matrimonial Prospects It will of course be remembered that Mary's interview with the other girls at Greshamsbury took place some two or three days subsequently to Frank's generous offer of his hand and heart.
scornnounUS /skɔːrn/
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading She had this feeling; and yet, of all the things that she coveted, she most coveted that, for glorying in which, she was determined to heap scorn on others.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was full of pride, and yet she knew she must bow her neck to the pride of others.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Matrimonial Prospects It will of course be remembered that Mary's interview with the other girls at Greshamsbury took place some two or three days subsequently to Frank's generous offer of his hand and heart.
soreadjectiveUS /sɔːr/
hurting
From this reading Mary had quite made up her mind that the whole thing was to be regarded as a folly, and that it was not to be spoken of to any one; but yet her heart was sore enough.
spokenadjectiveUS /ˈspoʊkən/
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Mary had quite made up her mind that the whole thing was to be regarded as a folly, and that it was not to be spoken of to any one; but yet her heart was sore enough.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading Being, as she was herself, nameless, she could not but feel a stern, unflinching antagonism, the antagonism of a democrat, to the pretensions of others who were blessed with that of which she had been deprived.
subsequentlyadverbUS /ˈsʌbsəkwəntli/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Matrimonial Prospects It will of course be remembered that Mary's interview with the other girls at Greshamsbury took place some two or three days subsequently to Frank's generous offer of his hand and heart.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Matrimonial Prospects It will of course be remembered that Mary's interview with the other girls at Greshamsbury took place some two or three days subsequently to Frank's generous offer of his hand and heart.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Matrimonial Prospects It will of course be remembered that Mary's interview with the other girls at Greshamsbury took place some two or three days subsequently to Frank's generous offer of his hand and heart.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading Mary had quite made up her mind that the whole thing was to be regarded as a folly, and that it was not to be spoken of to any one; but yet her heart was sore enough.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading She had this feeling; and yet, of all the things that she coveted, she most coveted that, for glorying in which, she was determined to heap scorn on others.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She had this feeling; and yet, of all the things that she coveted, she most coveted that, for glorying in which, she was determined to heap scorn on others.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Matrimonial Prospects It will of course be remembered that Mary's interview with the other girls at Greshamsbury took place some two or three days subsequently to Frank's generous offer of his hand and heart.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Matrimonial Prospects It will of course be remembered that Mary's interview with the other girls at Greshamsbury took place some two or three days subsequently to Frank's generous offer of his hand and heart.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Matrimonial Prospects It will of course be remembered that Mary's interview with the other girls at Greshamsbury took place some two or three days subsequently to Frank's generous offer of his hand and heart.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Matrimonial Prospects It will of course be remembered that Mary's interview with the other girls at Greshamsbury took place some two or three days subsequently to Frank's generous offer of his hand and heart.
unflinchingadjectiveUS /ənˈflɪntʃɪŋ/
not shrinking from danger
From this reading Being, as she was herself, nameless, she could not but feel a stern, unflinching antagonism, the antagonism of a democrat, to the pretensions of others who were blessed with that of which she had been deprived.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mary had quite made up her mind that the whole thing was to be regarded as a folly, and that it was not to be spoken of to any one; but yet her heart was sore enough.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mary had quite made up her mind that the whole thing was to be regarded as a folly, and that it was not to be spoken of to any one; but yet her heart was sore enough.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Being, as she was herself, nameless, she could not but feel a stern, unflinching antagonism, the antagonism of a democrat, to the pretensions of others who were blessed with that of which she had been deprived.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Being, as she was herself, nameless, she could not but feel a stern, unflinching antagonism, the antagonism of a democrat, to the pretensions of others who were blessed with that of which she had been deprived.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Being, as she was herself, nameless, she could not but feel a stern, unflinching antagonism, the antagonism of a democrat, to the pretensions of others who were blessed with that of which she had been deprived.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Mary had quite made up her mind that the whole thing was to be regarded as a folly, and that it was not to be spoken of to any one; but yet her heart was sore enough.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Matrimonial Prospects It will of course be remembered that Mary's interview with the other girls at Greshamsbury took place some two or three days subsequently to Frank's generous offer of his hand and heart.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Matrimonial Prospects It will of course be remembered that Mary's interview with the other girls at Greshamsbury took place some two or three days subsequently to Frank's generous offer of his hand and heart.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Mary had quite made up her mind that the whole thing was to be regarded as a folly, and that it was not to be spoken of to any one; but yet her heart was sore enough.
