AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A goodly apple rotten at the heart; O what a goodly outside falsehood hath!
admirationnounUS /ˌædmərˈeɪʃən/
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading No female coquette ever coveted the admiration of the other sex more than he, or sought more assiduously to gain it.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading He did not confine his attentions to Elsie, and soon found himself a prime favorite among the ladies of the town.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In mental power, education, good looks, courtly manners, and general information Mr. Egerton was decidedly superior to any of the young men resident in Lansdale; and of this fact no one was better aware than, himself.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In mental power, education, good looks, courtly manners, and general information Mr. Egerton was decidedly superior to any of the young men resident in Lansdale; and of this fact no one was better aware than, himself.
applenounUS /ˈæpəl/
fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading A goodly apple rotten at the heart; O what a goodly outside falsehood hath!
assiduouslyadverbUS /əˈsɪdwəsli/
with care and persistence
From this reading No female coquette ever coveted the admiration of the other sex more than he, or sought more assiduously to gain it.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A goodly apple rotten at the heart; O what a goodly outside falsehood hath!
attentionsnounUS /əˈtenʃənz/
plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading He did not confine his attentions to Elsie, and soon found himself a prime favorite among the ladies of the town.
awareadjectiveUS /əˈwer/
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading In mental power, education, good looks, courtly manners, and general information Mr. Egerton was decidedly superior to any of the young men resident in Lansdale; and of this fact no one was better aware than, himself.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading In mental power, education, good looks, courtly manners, and general information Mr. Egerton was decidedly superior to any of the young men resident in Lansdale; and of this fact no one was better aware than, himself.
confineverbUS /kənˈfaɪn/
place limits on (extent or amount or access)
From this reading He did not confine his attentions to Elsie, and soon found himself a prime favorite among the ladies of the town.
coquettenoun
a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
From this reading No female coquette ever coveted the admiration of the other sex more than he, or sought more assiduously to gain it.
courtlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrtli/
refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court
From this reading In mental power, education, good looks, courtly manners, and general information Mr. Egerton was decidedly superior to any of the young men resident in Lansdale; and of this fact no one was better aware than, himself.
covetedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvətɪd/
greatly desired
From this reading No female coquette ever coveted the admiration of the other sex more than he, or sought more assiduously to gain it.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading In mental power, education, good looks, courtly manners, and general information Mr. Egerton was decidedly superior to any of the young men resident in Lansdale; and of this fact no one was better aware than, himself.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not confine his attentions to Elsie, and soon found himself a prime favorite among the ladies of the town.
educationnounUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃən/
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading In mental power, education, good looks, courtly manners, and general information Mr. Egerton was decidedly superior to any of the young men resident in Lansdale; and of this fact no one was better aware than, himself.
Egerton
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From this reading In mental power, education, good looks, courtly manners, and general information Mr. Egerton was decidedly superior to any of the young men resident in Lansdale; and of this fact no one was better aware than, himself.
Elsie
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From this reading He did not confine his attentions to Elsie, and soon found himself a prime favorite among the ladies of the town.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading No female coquette ever coveted the admiration of the other sex more than he, or sought more assiduously to gain it.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In mental power, education, good looks, courtly manners, and general information Mr. Egerton was decidedly superior to any of the young men resident in Lansdale; and of this fact no one was better aware than, himself.
falsehoodnounUS /ˈfælshʊd/
a false statement
From this reading A goodly apple rotten at the heart; O what a goodly outside falsehood hath!
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading He did not confine his attentions to Elsie, and soon found himself a prime favorite among the ladies of the town.
femaleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːmeɪl/
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading No female coquette ever coveted the admiration of the other sex more than he, or sought more assiduously to gain it.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading He did not confine his attentions to Elsie, and soon found himself a prime favorite among the ladies of the town.
gainverbUS /ɡeɪn/
obtain
From this reading No female coquette ever coveted the admiration of the other sex more than he, or sought more assiduously to gain it.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading In mental power, education, good looks, courtly manners, and general information Mr. Egerton was decidedly superior to any of the young men resident in Lansdale; and of this fact no one was better aware than, himself.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In mental power, education, good looks, courtly manners, and general information Mr. Egerton was decidedly superior to any of the young men resident in Lansdale; and of this fact no one was better aware than, himself.
goodlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡʊdli/
large in amount or extent or degree
From this reading A goodly apple rotten at the heart; O what a goodly outside falsehood hath!
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading A goodly apple rotten at the heart; O what a goodly outside falsehood hath!
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not confine his attentions to Elsie, and soon found himself a prime favorite among the ladies of the town.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading A goodly apple rotten at the heart; O what a goodly outside falsehood hath!
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading In mental power, education, good looks, courtly manners, and general information Mr. Egerton was decidedly superior to any of the young men resident in Lansdale; and of this fact no one was better aware than, himself.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He did not confine his attentions to Elsie, and soon found himself a prime favorite among the ladies of the town.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In mental power, education, good looks, courtly manners, and general information Mr. Egerton was decidedly superior to any of the young men resident in Lansdale; and of this fact no one was better aware than, himself.
informationnounUS /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/
a message received and understood
From this reading In mental power, education, good looks, courtly manners, and general information Mr. Egerton was decidedly superior to any of the young men resident in Lansdale; and of this fact no one was better aware than, himself.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading No female coquette ever coveted the admiration of the other sex more than he, or sought more assiduously to gain it.
ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading He did not confine his attentions to Elsie, and soon found himself a prime favorite among the ladies of the town.
Lansdale
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In mental power, education, good looks, courtly manners, and general information Mr. Egerton was decidedly superior to any of the young men resident in Lansdale; and of this fact no one was better aware than, himself.
looksnounUS /lʊks/
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading In mental power, education, good looks, courtly manners, and general information Mr. Egerton was decidedly superior to any of the young men resident in Lansdale; and of this fact no one was better aware than, himself.
mannersnounUS /ˈmænərz/
social deportment
From this reading In mental power, education, good looks, courtly manners, and general information Mr. Egerton was decidedly superior to any of the young men resident in Lansdale; and of this fact no one was better aware than, himself.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading In mental power, education, good looks, courtly manners, and general information Mr. Egerton was decidedly superior to any of the young men resident in Lansdale; and of this fact no one was better aware than, himself.
mentaladjectiveUS /ˈmentəl/
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading In mental power, education, good looks, courtly manners, and general information Mr. Egerton was decidedly superior to any of the young men resident in Lansdale; and of this fact no one was better aware than, himself.
MERCHANTnounUS /ˈmɜːr.tʃənt/
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading --SHAKESPEARE'S "MERCHANT OF VENICE."
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading No female coquette ever coveted the admiration of the other sex more than he, or sought more assiduously to gain it.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading In mental power, education, good looks, courtly manners, and general information Mr. Egerton was decidedly superior to any of the young men resident in Lansdale; and of this fact no one was better aware than, himself.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading In mental power, education, good looks, courtly manners, and general information Mr. Egerton was decidedly superior to any of the young men resident in Lansdale; and of this fact no one was better aware than, himself.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not confine his attentions to Elsie, and soon found himself a prime favorite among the ladies of the town.
OnounUS /oʊ/
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading A goodly apple rotten at the heart; O what a goodly outside falsehood hath!
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading --SHAKESPEARE'S "MERCHANT OF VENICE."
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In mental power, education, good looks, courtly manners, and general information Mr. Egerton was decidedly superior to any of the young men resident in Lansdale; and of this fact no one was better aware than, himself.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading No female coquette ever coveted the admiration of the other sex more than he, or sought more assiduously to gain it.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading No female coquette ever coveted the admiration of the other sex more than he, or sought more assiduously to gain it.
outsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading A goodly apple rotten at the heart; O what a goodly outside falsehood hath!
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading In mental power, education, good looks, courtly manners, and general information Mr. Egerton was decidedly superior to any of the young men resident in Lansdale; and of this fact no one was better aware than, himself.
primeadjectiveUS /praɪm/
first in rank or degree
From this reading He did not confine his attentions to Elsie, and soon found himself a prime favorite among the ladies of the town.
residentadjectiveUS /ˈrezɪdənt/
living in a particular place
From this reading In mental power, education, good looks, courtly manners, and general information Mr. Egerton was decidedly superior to any of the young men resident in Lansdale; and of this fact no one was better aware than, himself.
rottenadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːtən/
very bad
From this reading A goodly apple rotten at the heart; O what a goodly outside falsehood hath!
sexnounUS /seks/
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading No female coquette ever coveted the admiration of the other sex more than he, or sought more assiduously to gain it.
SHAKESPEARE'SnounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːrz/
possessive form of “shakespeare” — English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading --SHAKESPEARE'S "MERCHANT OF VENICE."
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading He did not confine his attentions to Elsie, and soon found himself a prime favorite among the ladies of the town.
soughtadjectiveUS /sɔːt/
that is looked for
From this reading No female coquette ever coveted the admiration of the other sex more than he, or sought more assiduously to gain it.
superioradjectiveUS /suːˈpɪriər/
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading In mental power, education, good looks, courtly manners, and general information Mr. Egerton was decidedly superior to any of the young men resident in Lansdale; and of this fact no one was better aware than, himself.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In mental power, education, good looks, courtly manners, and general information Mr. Egerton was decidedly superior to any of the young men resident in Lansdale; and of this fact no one was better aware than, himself.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A goodly apple rotten at the heart; O what a goodly outside falsehood hath!
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In mental power, education, good looks, courtly manners, and general information Mr. Egerton was decidedly superior to any of the young men resident in Lansdale; and of this fact no one was better aware than, himself.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In mental power, education, good looks, courtly manners, and general information Mr. Egerton was decidedly superior to any of the young men resident in Lansdale; and of this fact no one was better aware than, himself.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading He did not confine his attentions to Elsie, and soon found himself a prime favorite among the ladies of the town.
VENICEnounUS /ˈvenəs/
the provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead of streets; one of Italy's major ports and a famous tourist attraction
From this reading --SHAKESPEARE'S "MERCHANT OF VENICE."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In mental power, education, good looks, courtly manners, and general information Mr. Egerton was decidedly superior to any of the young men resident in Lansdale; and of this fact no one was better aware than, himself.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A goodly apple rotten at the heart; O what a goodly outside falsehood hath!
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading In mental power, education, good looks, courtly manners, and general information Mr. Egerton was decidedly superior to any of the young men resident in Lansdale; and of this fact no one was better aware than, himself.
