adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Sin was well known in certain Bohemian quarters, but was always spoken of as one speaks of a pet vice.
absurditiesnounUS /əbˈsɜːrdətiz/
plural of “absurdity” — a message whose content is at variance with reason
From this reading Not to know Mrs. Sin was to be outside the magic circle which embraced the exclusively smart people who practiced the latest absurdities.
accompaniedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpənid/
having companions or an escort
From this reading LIMEHOUSE It was on the following Tuesday evening that Mrs. Sin came to the theatre, accompanied by Mollie Gretna.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Mrs. Sin was well known in certain Bohemian quarters, but was always spoken of as one speaks of a pet vice.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mrs. Sin was well known in certain Bohemian quarters, but was always spoken of as one speaks of a pet vice.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Rita instructed that she should be shown up to the dressing-room.
BohemiannounUS /boʊˈhiːmiən/
a member of a people with dark skin and hair who speak Romany and who traditionally live by seasonal work and fortunetelling
From this reading Mrs. Sin was well known in certain Bohemian quarters, but was always spoken of as one speaks of a pet vice.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mrs. Sin was well known in certain Bohemian quarters, but was always spoken of as one speaks of a pet vice.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading LIMEHOUSE It was on the following Tuesday evening that Mrs. Sin came to the theatre, accompanied by Mollie Gretna.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading LIMEHOUSE It was on the following Tuesday evening that Mrs. Sin came to the theatre, accompanied by Mollie Gretna.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Mrs. Sin was well known in certain Bohemian quarters, but was always spoken of as one speaks of a pet vice.
circlenounUS /ˈsɜːrkəl/
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading Not to know Mrs. Sin was to be outside the magic circle which embraced the exclusively smart people who practiced the latest absurdities.
dressing-room
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From this reading Rita instructed that she should be shown up to the dressing-room.
embracedverbUS /emˈbreɪst/
past form of “embrace” — include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading Not to know Mrs. Sin was to be outside the magic circle which embraced the exclusively smart people who practiced the latest absurdities.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading LIMEHOUSE It was on the following Tuesday evening that Mrs. Sin came to the theatre, accompanied by Mollie Gretna.
exclusivelyadverbUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading Not to know Mrs. Sin was to be outside the magic circle which embraced the exclusively smart people who practiced the latest absurdities.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading LIMEHOUSE It was on the following Tuesday evening that Mrs. Sin came to the theatre, accompanied by Mollie Gretna.
Gretna
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From this reading LIMEHOUSE It was on the following Tuesday evening that Mrs. Sin came to the theatre, accompanied by Mollie Gretna.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The personality of this singular woman interested her keenly.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Sin was well known in certain Bohemian quarters, but was always spoken of as one speaks of a pet vice.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Rita instructed that she should be shown up to the dressing-room.
interestedadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪd/
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading The personality of this singular woman interested her keenly.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading LIMEHOUSE It was on the following Tuesday evening that Mrs. Sin came to the theatre, accompanied by Mollie Gretna.
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading The personality of this singular woman interested her keenly.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Not to know Mrs. Sin was to be outside the magic circle which embraced the exclusively smart people who practiced the latest absurdities.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Mrs. Sin was well known in certain Bohemian quarters, but was always spoken of as one speaks of a pet vice.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading Not to know Mrs. Sin was to be outside the magic circle which embraced the exclusively smart people who practiced the latest absurdities.
LIMEHOUSE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LIMEHOUSE It was on the following Tuesday evening that Mrs. Sin came to the theatre, accompanied by Mollie Gretna.
magicnounUS /ˈmædʒɪk/
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading Not to know Mrs. Sin was to be outside the magic circle which embraced the exclusively smart people who practiced the latest absurdities.
MollienounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading LIMEHOUSE It was on the following Tuesday evening that Mrs. Sin came to the theatre, accompanied by Mollie Gretna.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading LIMEHOUSE It was on the following Tuesday evening that Mrs. Sin came to the theatre, accompanied by Mollie Gretna.
NotadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not to know Mrs. Sin was to be outside the magic circle which embraced the exclusively smart people who practiced the latest absurdities.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The personality of this singular woman interested her keenly.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading LIMEHOUSE It was on the following Tuesday evening that Mrs. Sin came to the theatre, accompanied by Mollie Gretna.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mrs. Sin was well known in certain Bohemian quarters, but was always spoken of as one speaks of a pet vice.
outsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Not to know Mrs. Sin was to be outside the magic circle which embraced the exclusively smart people who practiced the latest absurdities.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Not to know Mrs. Sin was to be outside the magic circle which embraced the exclusively smart people who practiced the latest absurdities.
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading The personality of this singular woman interested her keenly.
petnounUS /pet/
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading Mrs. Sin was well known in certain Bohemian quarters, but was always spoken of as one speaks of a pet vice.
practicedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktəst/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading Not to know Mrs. Sin was to be outside the magic circle which embraced the exclusively smart people who practiced the latest absurdities.
quartersnounUS /ˈkwɔːrtərz/
housing available for people to live in
From this reading Mrs. Sin was well known in certain Bohemian quarters, but was always spoken of as one speaks of a pet vice.
Rita
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From this reading Rita instructed that she should be shown up to the dressing-room.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rita instructed that she should be shown up to the dressing-room.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Rita instructed that she should be shown up to the dressing-room.
shownverbUS /ʃoʊn/
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Rita instructed that she should be shown up to the dressing-room.
SinnounUS /sɪn/
estrangement from god
From this reading LIMEHOUSE It was on the following Tuesday evening that Mrs. Sin came to the theatre, accompanied by Mollie Gretna.
singularadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələr/
unusual or striking
From this reading The personality of this singular woman interested her keenly.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading Not to know Mrs. Sin was to be outside the magic circle which embraced the exclusively smart people who practiced the latest absurdities.
speaksverbUS /spiːks/
third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech
From this reading Mrs. Sin was well known in certain Bohemian quarters, but was always spoken of as one speaks of a pet vice.
spokenadjectiveUS /ˈspoʊkən/
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Mrs. Sin was well known in certain Bohemian quarters, but was always spoken of as one speaks of a pet vice.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LIMEHOUSE It was on the following Tuesday evening that Mrs. Sin came to the theatre, accompanied by Mollie Gretna.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LIMEHOUSE It was on the following Tuesday evening that Mrs. Sin came to the theatre, accompanied by Mollie Gretna.
theatrenounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading LIMEHOUSE It was on the following Tuesday evening that Mrs. Sin came to the theatre, accompanied by Mollie Gretna.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The personality of this singular woman interested her keenly.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LIMEHOUSE It was on the following Tuesday evening that Mrs. Sin came to the theatre, accompanied by Mollie Gretna.
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading LIMEHOUSE It was on the following Tuesday evening that Mrs. Sin came to the theatre, accompanied by Mollie Gretna.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Rita instructed that she should be shown up to the dressing-room.
vicenounUS /vaɪs/
moral weakness
From this reading Mrs. Sin was well known in certain Bohemian quarters, but was always spoken of as one speaks of a pet vice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LIMEHOUSE It was on the following Tuesday evening that Mrs. Sin came to the theatre, accompanied by Mollie Gretna.
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 Mrs. Sin was well known in certain Bohemian quarters, but was always spoken of as one speaks of a pet vice.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Not to know Mrs. Sin was to be outside the magic circle which embraced the exclusively smart people who practiced the latest absurdities.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Not to know Mrs. Sin was to be outside the magic circle which embraced the exclusively smart people who practiced the latest absurdities.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The personality of this singular woman interested her keenly.
