adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There went, sailing up the avenue to East Lynne, a lady, one windy afternoon.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading There went, sailing up the avenue to East Lynne, a lady, one windy afternoon.
altogetheradverbUS /ˌɔːltəˈɡeðər/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading A very pretty woman, tall and slender was she, and she minced as she walked, and coquetted with her head, and, altogether contrived to show that she had quite as much vanity as brains.
ANdeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR AT EAST LYNNE.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If not a lady, she was attired as one; a flounced dress, and a stylish looking shawl, and a white veil.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If not a lady, she was attired as one; a flounced dress, and a stylish looking shawl, and a white veil.
ATprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR AT EAST LYNNE.
attiredadjectiveUS /əˈtaɪrd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading If not a lady, she was attired as one; a flounced dress, and a stylish looking shawl, and a white veil.
avenuenounUS /ˈævənuː/
a line of approach
From this reading There went, sailing up the avenue to East Lynne, a lady, one windy afternoon.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading She went boldly up to the broad entrance of the house, and boldly rang at it, drawing her white veil over her face as she did so.
brainsnounUS /breɪnz/
plural of “brain” — that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading A very pretty woman, tall and slender was she, and she minced as she walked, and coquetted with her head, and, altogether contrived to show that she had quite as much vanity as brains.
broadadjectiveUS /brɔːd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading She went boldly up to the broad entrance of the house, and boldly rang at it, drawing her white veil over her face as she did so.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading A very pretty woman, tall and slender was she, and she minced as she walked, and coquetted with her head, and, altogether contrived to show that she had quite as much vanity as brains.
coquetted
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From this reading A very pretty woman, tall and slender was she, and she minced as she walked, and coquetted with her head, and, altogether contrived to show that she had quite as much vanity as brains.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She went boldly up to the broad entrance of the house, and boldly rang at it, drawing her white veil over her face as she did so.
drawingnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋ/
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading She went boldly up to the broad entrance of the house, and boldly rang at it, drawing her white veil over her face as she did so.
dressverbUS /dres/
put on clothes
From this reading If not a lady, she was attired as one; a flounced dress, and a stylish looking shawl, and a white veil.
EASTnounUS /iːst/
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR AT EAST LYNNE.
entrancenounUS /ˈentrəns/
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading She went boldly up to the broad entrance of the house, and boldly rang at it, drawing her white veil over her face as she did so.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She went boldly up to the broad entrance of the house, and boldly rang at it, drawing her white veil over her face as she did so.
flounced
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If not a lady, she was attired as one; a flounced dress, and a stylish looking shawl, and a white veil.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A very pretty woman, tall and slender was she, and she minced as she walked, and coquetted with her head, and, altogether contrived to show that she had quite as much vanity as brains.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading A very pretty woman, tall and slender was she, and she minced as she walked, and coquetted with her head, and, altogether contrived to show that she had quite as much vanity as brains.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A very pretty woman, tall and slender was she, and she minced as she walked, and coquetted with her head, and, altogether contrived to show that she had quite as much vanity as brains.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading She went boldly up to the broad entrance of the house, and boldly rang at it, drawing her white veil over her face as she did so.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If not a lady, she was attired as one; a flounced dress, and a stylish looking shawl, and a white veil.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She went boldly up to the broad entrance of the house, and boldly rang at it, drawing her white veil over her face as she did so.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading There went, sailing up the avenue to East Lynne, a lady, one windy afternoon.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading If not a lady, she was attired as one; a flounced dress, and a stylish looking shawl, and a white veil.
LYNNE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR AT EAST LYNNE.
mincedverbUS /mɪnst/
past form of “mince” — make less severe or harsh
From this reading A very pretty woman, tall and slender was she, and she minced as she walked, and coquetted with her head, and, altogether contrived to show that she had quite as much vanity as brains.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A very pretty woman, tall and slender was she, and she minced as she walked, and coquetted with her head, and, altogether contrived to show that she had quite as much vanity as brains.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If not a lady, she was attired as one; a flounced dress, and a stylish looking shawl, and a white veil.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She went boldly up to the broad entrance of the house, and boldly rang at it, drawing her white veil over her face as she did so.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There went, sailing up the avenue to East Lynne, a lady, one windy afternoon.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She went boldly up to the broad entrance of the house, and boldly rang at it, drawing her white veil over her face as she did so.
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading A very pretty woman, tall and slender was she, and she minced as she walked, and coquetted with her head, and, altogether contrived to show that she had quite as much vanity as brains.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading A very pretty woman, tall and slender was she, and she minced as she walked, and coquetted with her head, and, altogether contrived to show that she had quite as much vanity as brains.
rangverbUS /ræŋ/
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading She went boldly up to the broad entrance of the house, and boldly rang at it, drawing her white veil over her face as she did so.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading There went, sailing up the avenue to East Lynne, a lady, one windy afternoon.
shawlnounUS /ʃɔːl/
cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders
From this reading If not a lady, she was attired as one; a flounced dress, and a stylish looking shawl, and a white veil.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If not a lady, she was attired as one; a flounced dress, and a stylish looking shawl, and a white veil.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A very pretty woman, tall and slender was she, and she minced as she walked, and coquetted with her head, and, altogether contrived to show that she had quite as much vanity as brains.
slenderadjectiveUS /ˈslendər/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading A very pretty woman, tall and slender was she, and she minced as she walked, and coquetted with her head, and, altogether contrived to show that she had quite as much vanity as brains.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She went boldly up to the broad entrance of the house, and boldly rang at it, drawing her white veil over her face as she did so.
stylishadjectiveUS /ˈstaɪlɪʃ/
having elegance or taste or refinement in manners or dress
From this reading If not a lady, she was attired as one; a flounced dress, and a stylish looking shawl, and a white veil.
talladjectiveUS /tɔːl/
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading A very pretty woman, tall and slender was she, and she minced as she walked, and coquetted with her head, and, altogether contrived to show that she had quite as much vanity as brains.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A very pretty woman, tall and slender was she, and she minced as she walked, and coquetted with her head, and, altogether contrived to show that she had quite as much vanity as brains.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There went, sailing up the avenue to East Lynne, a lady, one windy afternoon.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There went, sailing up the avenue to East Lynne, a lady, one windy afternoon.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There went, sailing up the avenue to East Lynne, a lady, one windy afternoon.
UNEXPECTEDadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/
not expected or anticipated
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR AT EAST LYNNE.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading There went, sailing up the avenue to East Lynne, a lady, one windy afternoon.
vanitynounUS /ˈvænəti/
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading A very pretty woman, tall and slender was she, and she minced as she walked, and coquetted with her head, and, altogether contrived to show that she had quite as much vanity as brains.
veilnounUS /veɪl/
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading If not a lady, she was attired as one; a flounced dress, and a stylish looking shawl, and a white veil.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading A very pretty woman, tall and slender was she, and she minced as she walked, and coquetted with her head, and, altogether contrived to show that she had quite as much vanity as brains.
VISITORnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtər/
someone who visits
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR AT EAST LYNNE.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading A very pretty woman, tall and slender was she, and she minced as she walked, and coquetted with her head, and, altogether contrived to show that she had quite as much vanity as brains.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If not a lady, she was attired as one; a flounced dress, and a stylish looking shawl, and a white veil.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading There went, sailing up the avenue to East Lynne, a lady, one windy afternoon.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading If not a lady, she was attired as one; a flounced dress, and a stylish looking shawl, and a white veil.
windyadjectiveUS /ˈwɪndi/
abounding in or exposed to the wind or breezes
From this reading There went, sailing up the avenue to East Lynne, a lady, one windy afternoon.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A very pretty woman, tall and slender was she, and she minced as she walked, and coquetted with her head, and, altogether contrived to show that she had quite as much vanity as brains.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A very pretty woman, tall and slender was she, and she minced as she walked, and coquetted with her head, and, altogether contrived to show that she had quite as much vanity as brains.
