AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LEADS TO A SMALL SKIRMISH BETWEEN ROSE AND EVAN Lady Jocelyn belonged properly to that order which the Sultans and the Roxalanas of earth combine to exclude from their little games, under the designation of blues, or strong-minded women: a kind, if genuine, the least dangerous and staunchest of the sex, as poor fellows learn when the flippant and the frail fair have made mummies of them.
accidentsnounUS /ˈæksədənts/
plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading She knew the world pretty well, and was not amazed by extraordinary accidents; but as she herself continued to be an example of her faith: we must presume it natural that her delusion should cling to her.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading She welcomed Evan as her daughter’s friend, walked half-way across the room to meet him on his introduction to her, and with the simple words, “I have heard of you,” let him see that he stood upon his merits in her house.
amazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading She knew the world pretty well, and was not amazed by extraordinary accidents; but as she herself continued to be an example of her faith: we must presume it natural that her delusion should cling to her.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She knew the world pretty well, and was not amazed by extraordinary accidents; but as she herself continued to be an example of her faith: we must presume it natural that her delusion should cling to her.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LEADS TO A SMALL SKIRMISH BETWEEN ROSE AND EVAN Lady Jocelyn belonged properly to that order which the Sultans and the Roxalanas of earth combine to exclude from their little games, under the designation of blues, or strong-minded women: a kind, if genuine, the least dangerous and staunchest of the sex, as poor fellows learn when the flippant and the frail fair have made mummies of them.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading LEADS TO A SMALL SKIRMISH BETWEEN ROSE AND EVAN Lady Jocelyn belonged properly to that order which the Sultans and the Roxalanas of earth combine to exclude from their little games, under the designation of blues, or strong-minded women: a kind, if genuine, the least dangerous and staunchest of the sex, as poor fellows learn when the flippant and the frail fair have made mummies of them.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It may be charged to her as one of the errors of her strong mind, that she believed friendship practicable between men and women, young or old.
believedverbUS /bɪˈliːvd/
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading It may be charged to her as one of the errors of her strong mind, that she believed friendship practicable between men and women, young or old.
belongedverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋd/
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading LEADS TO A SMALL SKIRMISH BETWEEN ROSE AND EVAN Lady Jocelyn belonged properly to that order which the Sultans and the Roxalanas of earth combine to exclude from their little games, under the designation of blues, or strong-minded women: a kind, if genuine, the least dangerous and staunchest of the sex, as poor fellows learn when the flippant and the frail fair have made mummies of them.
BETWEENprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading LEADS TO A SMALL SKIRMISH BETWEEN ROSE AND EVAN Lady Jocelyn belonged properly to that order which the Sultans and the Roxalanas of earth combine to exclude from their little games, under the designation of blues, or strong-minded women: a kind, if genuine, the least dangerous and staunchest of the sex, as poor fellows learn when the flippant and the frail fair have made mummies of them.
bluesnounUS /bluːz/
a type of folksong that originated among Black Americans at the beginning of the 20th century; has a melancholy sound from repeated use of blue notes
From this reading LEADS TO A SMALL SKIRMISH BETWEEN ROSE AND EVAN Lady Jocelyn belonged properly to that order which the Sultans and the Roxalanas of earth combine to exclude from their little games, under the designation of blues, or strong-minded women: a kind, if genuine, the least dangerous and staunchest of the sex, as poor fellows learn when the flippant and the frail fair have made mummies of them.
brightadjectiveUS /braɪt/
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading She had the frankness of her daughter, the same direct eyes and firm step: a face without shadows, though no longer bright with youth.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She knew the world pretty well, and was not amazed by extraordinary accidents; but as she herself continued to be an example of her faith: we must presume it natural that her delusion should cling to her.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She knew the world pretty well, and was not amazed by extraordinary accidents; but as she herself continued to be an example of her faith: we must presume it natural that her delusion should cling to her.
chargedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrdʒd/
of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
From this reading It may be charged to her as one of the errors of her strong mind, that she believed friendship practicable between men and women, young or old.
clingverbUS /klɪŋ/
come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading She knew the world pretty well, and was not amazed by extraordinary accidents; but as she herself continued to be an example of her faith: we must presume it natural that her delusion should cling to her.
combineverbUS /ˈkɑːmbaɪn/
have or possess in combination
From this reading LEADS TO A SMALL SKIRMISH BETWEEN ROSE AND EVAN Lady Jocelyn belonged properly to that order which the Sultans and the Roxalanas of earth combine to exclude from their little games, under the designation of blues, or strong-minded women: a kind, if genuine, the least dangerous and staunchest of the sex, as poor fellows learn when the flippant and the frail fair have made mummies of them.
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading She knew the world pretty well, and was not amazed by extraordinary accidents; but as she herself continued to be an example of her faith: we must presume it natural that her delusion should cling to her.
dangerousadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading LEADS TO A SMALL SKIRMISH BETWEEN ROSE AND EVAN Lady Jocelyn belonged properly to that order which the Sultans and the Roxalanas of earth combine to exclude from their little games, under the designation of blues, or strong-minded women: a kind, if genuine, the least dangerous and staunchest of the sex, as poor fellows learn when the flippant and the frail fair have made mummies of them.
daughternounUS /ˈdɔːtər/
a female human offspring
From this reading She had the frankness of her daughter, the same direct eyes and firm step: a face without shadows, though no longer bright with youth.
daughter'snounUS /ˈdɔːtərz/
possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading She welcomed Evan as her daughter’s friend, walked half-way across the room to meet him on his introduction to her, and with the simple words, “I have heard of you,” let him see that he stood upon his merits in her house.
delusionnounUS /dɪˈluːʒən/
(psychology) an erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the contrary
From this reading She knew the world pretty well, and was not amazed by extraordinary accidents; but as she herself continued to be an example of her faith: we must presume it natural that her delusion should cling to her.
designationnounUS /ˌdezəɡˈneɪʃən/
identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others
From this reading LEADS TO A SMALL SKIRMISH BETWEEN ROSE AND EVAN Lady Jocelyn belonged properly to that order which the Sultans and the Roxalanas of earth combine to exclude from their little games, under the designation of blues, or strong-minded women: a kind, if genuine, the least dangerous and staunchest of the sex, as poor fellows learn when the flippant and the frail fair have made mummies of them.
directverbUS /dərˈekt/
command with authority
From this reading She had the frankness of her daughter, the same direct eyes and firm step: a face without shadows, though no longer bright with youth.
earthnounUS /ɜːrθ/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading LEADS TO A SMALL SKIRMISH BETWEEN ROSE AND EVAN Lady Jocelyn belonged properly to that order which the Sultans and the Roxalanas of earth combine to exclude from their little games, under the designation of blues, or strong-minded women: a kind, if genuine, the least dangerous and staunchest of the sex, as poor fellows learn when the flippant and the frail fair have made mummies of them.
errorsnounUS /ˈerərz/
plural of “error” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading It may be charged to her as one of the errors of her strong mind, that she believed friendship practicable between men and women, young or old.
EVAN
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LEADS TO A SMALL SKIRMISH BETWEEN ROSE AND EVAN Lady Jocelyn belonged properly to that order which the Sultans and the Roxalanas of earth combine to exclude from their little games, under the designation of blues, or strong-minded women: a kind, if genuine, the least dangerous and staunchest of the sex, as poor fellows learn when the flippant and the frail fair have made mummies of them.
examplenounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəl/
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading She knew the world pretty well, and was not amazed by extraordinary accidents; but as she herself continued to be an example of her faith: we must presume it natural that her delusion should cling to her.
excludeverbUS /ɪkˈskluːd/
prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading LEADS TO A SMALL SKIRMISH BETWEEN ROSE AND EVAN Lady Jocelyn belonged properly to that order which the Sultans and the Roxalanas of earth combine to exclude from their little games, under the designation of blues, or strong-minded women: a kind, if genuine, the least dangerous and staunchest of the sex, as poor fellows learn when the flippant and the frail fair have made mummies of them.
extraordinaryadjectiveUS /ˌekstrəˈɔːrdəneri/
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading She knew the world pretty well, and was not amazed by extraordinary accidents; but as she herself continued to be an example of her faith: we must presume it natural that her delusion should cling to her.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading She had the frankness of her daughter, the same direct eyes and firm step: a face without shadows, though no longer bright with youth.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She had the frankness of her daughter, the same direct eyes and firm step: a face without shadows, though no longer bright with youth.
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading LEADS TO A SMALL SKIRMISH BETWEEN ROSE AND EVAN Lady Jocelyn belonged properly to that order which the Sultans and the Roxalanas of earth combine to exclude from their little games, under the designation of blues, or strong-minded women: a kind, if genuine, the least dangerous and staunchest of the sex, as poor fellows learn when the flippant and the frail fair have made mummies of them.
faithnounUS /feɪθ/
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading She knew the world pretty well, and was not amazed by extraordinary accidents; but as she herself continued to be an example of her faith: we must presume it natural that her delusion should cling to her.
fellowsnounUS /ˈfeloʊz/
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading LEADS TO A SMALL SKIRMISH BETWEEN ROSE AND EVAN Lady Jocelyn belonged properly to that order which the Sultans and the Roxalanas of earth combine to exclude from their little games, under the designation of blues, or strong-minded women: a kind, if genuine, the least dangerous and staunchest of the sex, as poor fellows learn when the flippant and the frail fair have made mummies of them.
firmadjectiveUS /fɜːrm/
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading She had the frankness of her daughter, the same direct eyes and firm step: a face without shadows, though no longer bright with youth.
flippantadjectiveUS /ˈflɪpənt/
showing inappropriate levity
From this reading LEADS TO A SMALL SKIRMISH BETWEEN ROSE AND EVAN Lady Jocelyn belonged properly to that order which the Sultans and the Roxalanas of earth combine to exclude from their little games, under the designation of blues, or strong-minded women: a kind, if genuine, the least dangerous and staunchest of the sex, as poor fellows learn when the flippant and the frail fair have made mummies of them.
frailadjectiveUS /freɪl/
physically weak
From this reading LEADS TO A SMALL SKIRMISH BETWEEN ROSE AND EVAN Lady Jocelyn belonged properly to that order which the Sultans and the Roxalanas of earth combine to exclude from their little games, under the designation of blues, or strong-minded women: a kind, if genuine, the least dangerous and staunchest of the sex, as poor fellows learn when the flippant and the frail fair have made mummies of them.
franknessnounUS /ˈfræŋknəs/
the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
From this reading She had the frankness of her daughter, the same direct eyes and firm step: a face without shadows, though no longer bright with youth.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She welcomed Evan as her daughter’s friend, walked half-way across the room to meet him on his introduction to her, and with the simple words, “I have heard of you,” let him see that he stood upon his merits in her house.
friendshipnounUS /ˈfrendʃɪp/
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading It may be charged to her as one of the errors of her strong mind, that she believed friendship practicable between men and women, young or old.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading LEADS TO A SMALL SKIRMISH BETWEEN ROSE AND EVAN Lady Jocelyn belonged properly to that order which the Sultans and the Roxalanas of earth combine to exclude from their little games, under the designation of blues, or strong-minded women: a kind, if genuine, the least dangerous and staunchest of the sex, as poor fellows learn when the flippant and the frail fair have made mummies of them.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading LEADS TO A SMALL SKIRMISH BETWEEN ROSE AND EVAN Lady Jocelyn belonged properly to that order which the Sultans and the Roxalanas of earth combine to exclude from their little games, under the designation of blues, or strong-minded women: a kind, if genuine, the least dangerous and staunchest of the sex, as poor fellows learn when the flippant and the frail fair have made mummies of them.
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading LEADS TO A SMALL SKIRMISH BETWEEN ROSE AND EVAN Lady Jocelyn belonged properly to that order which the Sultans and the Roxalanas of earth combine to exclude from their little games, under the designation of blues, or strong-minded women: a kind, if genuine, the least dangerous and staunchest of the sex, as poor fellows learn when the flippant and the frail fair have made mummies of them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had the frankness of her daughter, the same direct eyes and firm step: a face without shadows, though no longer bright with youth.
half-way
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She welcomed Evan as her daughter’s friend, walked half-way across the room to meet him on his introduction to her, and with the simple words, “I have heard of you,” let him see that he stood upon his merits in her house.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading LEADS TO A SMALL SKIRMISH BETWEEN ROSE AND EVAN Lady Jocelyn belonged properly to that order which the Sultans and the Roxalanas of earth combine to exclude from their little games, under the designation of blues, or strong-minded women: a kind, if genuine, the least dangerous and staunchest of the sex, as poor fellows learn when the flippant and the frail fair have made mummies of them.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She welcomed Evan as her daughter’s friend, walked half-way across the room to meet him on his introduction to her, and with the simple words, “I have heard of you,” let him see that he stood upon his merits in her house.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading She welcomed Evan as her daughter’s friend, walked half-way across the room to meet him on his introduction to her, and with the simple words, “I have heard of you,” let him see that he stood upon his merits in her house.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had the frankness of her daughter, the same direct eyes and firm step: a face without shadows, though no longer bright with youth.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She knew the world pretty well, and was not amazed by extraordinary accidents; but as she herself continued to be an example of her faith: we must presume it natural that her delusion should cling to her.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She welcomed Evan as her daughter’s friend, walked half-way across the room to meet him on his introduction to her, and with the simple words, “I have heard of you,” let him see that he stood upon his merits in her house.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She welcomed Evan as her daughter’s friend, walked half-way across the room to meet him on his introduction to her, and with the simple words, “I have heard of you,” let him see that he stood upon his merits in her house.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading She welcomed Evan as her daughter’s friend, walked half-way across the room to meet him on his introduction to her, and with the simple words, “I have heard of you,” let him see that he stood upon his merits in her house.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading She welcomed Evan as her daughter’s friend, walked half-way across the room to meet him on his introduction to her, and with the simple words, “I have heard of you,” let him see that he stood upon his merits in her house.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading LEADS TO A SMALL SKIRMISH BETWEEN ROSE AND EVAN Lady Jocelyn belonged properly to that order which the Sultans and the Roxalanas of earth combine to exclude from their little games, under the designation of blues, or strong-minded women: a kind, if genuine, the least dangerous and staunchest of the sex, as poor fellows learn when the flippant and the frail fair have made mummies of them.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She welcomed Evan as her daughter’s friend, walked half-way across the room to meet him on his introduction to her, and with the simple words, “I have heard of you,” let him see that he stood upon his merits in her house.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading She welcomed Evan as her daughter’s friend, walked half-way across the room to meet him on his introduction to her, and with the simple words, “I have heard of you,” let him see that he stood upon his merits in her house.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It may be charged to her as one of the errors of her strong mind, that she believed friendship practicable between men and women, young or old.
Jocelyn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LEADS TO A SMALL SKIRMISH BETWEEN ROSE AND EVAN Lady Jocelyn belonged properly to that order which the Sultans and the Roxalanas of earth combine to exclude from their little games, under the designation of blues, or strong-minded women: a kind, if genuine, the least dangerous and staunchest of the sex, as poor fellows learn when the flippant and the frail fair have made mummies of them.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading LEADS TO A SMALL SKIRMISH BETWEEN ROSE AND EVAN Lady Jocelyn belonged properly to that order which the Sultans and the Roxalanas of earth combine to exclude from their little games, under the designation of blues, or strong-minded women: a kind, if genuine, the least dangerous and staunchest of the sex, as poor fellows learn when the flippant and the frail fair have made mummies of them.
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 knew the world pretty well, and was not amazed by extraordinary accidents; but as she herself continued to be an example of her faith: we must presume it natural that her delusion should cling to her.
LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading LEADS TO A SMALL SKIRMISH BETWEEN ROSE AND EVAN Lady Jocelyn belonged properly to that order which the Sultans and the Roxalanas of earth combine to exclude from their little games, under the designation of blues, or strong-minded women: a kind, if genuine, the least dangerous and staunchest of the sex, as poor fellows learn when the flippant and the frail fair have made mummies of them.
LEADSnounUS /liːdz/
plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race
From this reading LEADS TO A SMALL SKIRMISH BETWEEN ROSE AND EVAN Lady Jocelyn belonged properly to that order which the Sultans and the Roxalanas of earth combine to exclude from their little games, under the designation of blues, or strong-minded women: a kind, if genuine, the least dangerous and staunchest of the sex, as poor fellows learn when the flippant and the frail fair have made mummies of them.
learnverbUS /lɜːrn/
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading LEADS TO A SMALL SKIRMISH BETWEEN ROSE AND EVAN Lady Jocelyn belonged properly to that order which the Sultans and the Roxalanas of earth combine to exclude from their little games, under the designation of blues, or strong-minded women: a kind, if genuine, the least dangerous and staunchest of the sex, as poor fellows learn when the flippant and the frail fair have made mummies of them.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading LEADS TO A SMALL SKIRMISH BETWEEN ROSE AND EVAN Lady Jocelyn belonged properly to that order which the Sultans and the Roxalanas of earth combine to exclude from their little games, under the designation of blues, or strong-minded women: a kind, if genuine, the least dangerous and staunchest of the sex, as poor fellows learn when the flippant and the frail fair have made mummies of them.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading She welcomed Evan as her daughter’s friend, walked half-way across the room to meet him on his introduction to her, and with the simple words, “I have heard of you,” let him see that he stood upon his merits in her house.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading LEADS TO A SMALL SKIRMISH BETWEEN ROSE AND EVAN Lady Jocelyn belonged properly to that order which the Sultans and the Roxalanas of earth combine to exclude from their little games, under the designation of blues, or strong-minded women: a kind, if genuine, the least dangerous and staunchest of the sex, as poor fellows learn when the flippant and the frail fair have made mummies of them.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading She had the frankness of her daughter, the same direct eyes and firm step: a face without shadows, though no longer bright with youth.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading LEADS TO A SMALL SKIRMISH BETWEEN ROSE AND EVAN Lady Jocelyn belonged properly to that order which the Sultans and the Roxalanas of earth combine to exclude from their little games, under the designation of blues, or strong-minded women: a kind, if genuine, the least dangerous and staunchest of the sex, as poor fellows learn when the flippant and the frail fair have made mummies of them.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may be charged to her as one of the errors of her strong mind, that she believed friendship practicable between men and women, young or old.
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading She welcomed Evan as her daughter’s friend, walked half-way across the room to meet him on his introduction to her, and with the simple words, “I have heard of you,” let him see that he stood upon his merits in her house.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading It may be charged to her as one of the errors of her strong mind, that she believed friendship practicable between men and women, young or old.
meritsnounUS /ˈmerəts/
plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading She welcomed Evan as her daughter’s friend, walked half-way across the room to meet him on his introduction to her, and with the simple words, “I have heard of you,” let him see that he stood upon his merits in her house.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It may be charged to her as one of the errors of her strong mind, that she believed friendship practicable between men and women, young or old.
mummiesnounUS /ˈmʌmiz/
plural of “mummy” — informal terms for a mother
From this reading LEADS TO A SMALL SKIRMISH BETWEEN ROSE AND EVAN Lady Jocelyn belonged properly to that order which the Sultans and the Roxalanas of earth combine to exclude from their little games, under the designation of blues, or strong-minded women: a kind, if genuine, the least dangerous and staunchest of the sex, as poor fellows learn when the flippant and the frail fair have made mummies of them.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading She knew the world pretty well, and was not amazed by extraordinary accidents; but as she herself continued to be an example of her faith: we must presume it natural that her delusion should cling to her.
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading She knew the world pretty well, and was not amazed by extraordinary accidents; but as she herself continued to be an example of her faith: we must presume it natural that her delusion should cling to her.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading She had the frankness of her daughter, the same direct eyes and firm step: a face without shadows, though no longer bright with youth.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She knew the world pretty well, and was not amazed by extraordinary accidents; but as she herself continued to be an example of her faith: we must presume it natural that her delusion should cling to her.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LEADS TO A SMALL SKIRMISH BETWEEN ROSE AND EVAN Lady Jocelyn belonged properly to that order which the Sultans and the Roxalanas of earth combine to exclude from their little games, under the designation of blues, or strong-minded women: a kind, if genuine, the least dangerous and staunchest of the sex, as poor fellows learn when the flippant and the frail fair have made mummies of them.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It may be charged to her as one of the errors of her strong mind, that she believed friendship practicable between men and women, young or old.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She welcomed Evan as her daughter’s friend, walked half-way across the room to meet him on his introduction to her, and with the simple words, “I have heard of you,” let him see that he stood upon his merits in her house.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It may be charged to her as one of the errors of her strong mind, that she believed friendship practicable between men and women, young or old.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading LEADS TO A SMALL SKIRMISH BETWEEN ROSE AND EVAN Lady Jocelyn belonged properly to that order which the Sultans and the Roxalanas of earth combine to exclude from their little games, under the designation of blues, or strong-minded women: a kind, if genuine, the least dangerous and staunchest of the sex, as poor fellows learn when the flippant and the frail fair have made mummies of them.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading LEADS TO A SMALL SKIRMISH BETWEEN ROSE AND EVAN Lady Jocelyn belonged properly to that order which the Sultans and the Roxalanas of earth combine to exclude from their little games, under the designation of blues, or strong-minded women: a kind, if genuine, the least dangerous and staunchest of the sex, as poor fellows learn when the flippant and the frail fair have made mummies of them.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading LEADS TO A SMALL SKIRMISH BETWEEN ROSE AND EVAN Lady Jocelyn belonged properly to that order which the Sultans and the Roxalanas of earth combine to exclude from their little games, under the designation of blues, or strong-minded women: a kind, if genuine, the least dangerous and staunchest of the sex, as poor fellows learn when the flippant and the frail fair have made mummies of them.
practicableadjectiveUS /ˈpræktəkəbəl/
usable for a specific purpose
From this reading It may be charged to her as one of the errors of her strong mind, that she believed friendship practicable between men and women, young or old.
presumeverbUS /prɪˈzuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading She knew the world pretty well, and was not amazed by extraordinary accidents; but as she herself continued to be an example of her faith: we must presume it natural that her delusion should cling to her.
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading She knew the world pretty well, and was not amazed by extraordinary accidents; but as she herself continued to be an example of her faith: we must presume it natural that her delusion should cling to her.
properlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːpərli/
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading LEADS TO A SMALL SKIRMISH BETWEEN ROSE AND EVAN Lady Jocelyn belonged properly to that order which the Sultans and the Roxalanas of earth combine to exclude from their little games, under the designation of blues, or strong-minded women: a kind, if genuine, the least dangerous and staunchest of the sex, as poor fellows learn when the flippant and the frail fair have made mummies of them.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading She welcomed Evan as her daughter’s friend, walked half-way across the room to meet him on his introduction to her, and with the simple words, “I have heard of you,” let him see that he stood upon his merits in her house.
ROSEnounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading LEADS TO A SMALL SKIRMISH BETWEEN ROSE AND EVAN Lady Jocelyn belonged properly to that order which the Sultans and the Roxalanas of earth combine to exclude from their little games, under the designation of blues, or strong-minded women: a kind, if genuine, the least dangerous and staunchest of the sex, as poor fellows learn when the flippant and the frail fair have made mummies of them.
Roxalanas
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From this reading LEADS TO A SMALL SKIRMISH BETWEEN ROSE AND EVAN Lady Jocelyn belonged properly to that order which the Sultans and the Roxalanas of earth combine to exclude from their little games, under the designation of blues, or strong-minded women: a kind, if genuine, the least dangerous and staunchest of the sex, as poor fellows learn when the flippant and the frail fair have made mummies of them.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading She had the frankness of her daughter, the same direct eyes and firm step: a face without shadows, though no longer bright with youth.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She welcomed Evan as her daughter’s friend, walked half-way across the room to meet him on his introduction to her, and with the simple words, “I have heard of you,” let him see that he stood upon his merits in her house.
sexnounUS /seks/
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading LEADS TO A SMALL SKIRMISH BETWEEN ROSE AND EVAN Lady Jocelyn belonged properly to that order which the Sultans and the Roxalanas of earth combine to exclude from their little games, under the designation of blues, or strong-minded women: a kind, if genuine, the least dangerous and staunchest of the sex, as poor fellows learn when the flippant and the frail fair have made mummies of them.
shadowsnounUS /ˈʃædoʊz/
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading She had the frankness of her daughter, the same direct eyes and firm step: a face without shadows, though no longer bright with youth.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had the frankness of her daughter, the same direct eyes and firm step: a face without shadows, though no longer bright with youth.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading She knew the world pretty well, and was not amazed by extraordinary accidents; but as she herself continued to be an example of her faith: we must presume it natural that her delusion should cling to her.
simpleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpəl/
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading She welcomed Evan as her daughter’s friend, walked half-way across the room to meet him on his introduction to her, and with the simple words, “I have heard of you,” let him see that he stood upon his merits in her house.
SKIRMISHnounUS /ˈskɜːrmɪʃ/
a minor short-term fight
From this reading LEADS TO A SMALL SKIRMISH BETWEEN ROSE AND EVAN Lady Jocelyn belonged properly to that order which the Sultans and the Roxalanas of earth combine to exclude from their little games, under the designation of blues, or strong-minded women: a kind, if genuine, the least dangerous and staunchest of the sex, as poor fellows learn when the flippant and the frail fair have made mummies of them.
SMALLadjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading LEADS TO A SMALL SKIRMISH BETWEEN ROSE AND EVAN Lady Jocelyn belonged properly to that order which the Sultans and the Roxalanas of earth combine to exclude from their little games, under the designation of blues, or strong-minded women: a kind, if genuine, the least dangerous and staunchest of the sex, as poor fellows learn when the flippant and the frail fair have made mummies of them.
staunchestadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːntʃəst/
superlative of “staunch” — firm and dependable especially in loyalty
From this reading LEADS TO A SMALL SKIRMISH BETWEEN ROSE AND EVAN Lady Jocelyn belonged properly to that order which the Sultans and the Roxalanas of earth combine to exclude from their little games, under the designation of blues, or strong-minded women: a kind, if genuine, the least dangerous and staunchest of the sex, as poor fellows learn when the flippant and the frail fair have made mummies of them.
stepnounUS /step/
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading She had the frankness of her daughter, the same direct eyes and firm step: a face without shadows, though no longer bright with youth.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading She welcomed Evan as her daughter’s friend, walked half-way across the room to meet him on his introduction to her, and with the simple words, “I have heard of you,” let him see that he stood upon his merits in her house.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading It may be charged to her as one of the errors of her strong mind, that she believed friendship practicable between men and women, young or old.
strong-mindedadjective
having a determined will
From this reading LEADS TO A SMALL SKIRMISH BETWEEN ROSE AND EVAN Lady Jocelyn belonged properly to that order which the Sultans and the Roxalanas of earth combine to exclude from their little games, under the designation of blues, or strong-minded women: a kind, if genuine, the least dangerous and staunchest of the sex, as poor fellows learn when the flippant and the frail fair have made mummies of them.
SultansnounUS /ˈsʌltənz/
plural of “sultan” — the ruler of a Muslim country (especially of the former Ottoman Empire)
From this reading LEADS TO A SMALL SKIRMISH BETWEEN ROSE AND EVAN Lady Jocelyn belonged properly to that order which the Sultans and the Roxalanas of earth combine to exclude from their little games, under the designation of blues, or strong-minded women: a kind, if genuine, the least dangerous and staunchest of the sex, as poor fellows learn when the flippant and the frail fair have made mummies of them.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LEADS TO A SMALL SKIRMISH BETWEEN ROSE AND EVAN Lady Jocelyn belonged properly to that order which the Sultans and the Roxalanas of earth combine to exclude from their little games, under the designation of blues, or strong-minded women: a kind, if genuine, the least dangerous and staunchest of the sex, as poor fellows learn when the flippant and the frail fair have made mummies of them.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LEADS TO A SMALL SKIRMISH BETWEEN ROSE AND EVAN Lady Jocelyn belonged properly to that order which the Sultans and the Roxalanas of earth combine to exclude from their little games, under the designation of blues, or strong-minded women: a kind, if genuine, the least dangerous and staunchest of the sex, as poor fellows learn when the flippant and the frail fair have made mummies of them.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading LEADS TO A SMALL SKIRMISH BETWEEN ROSE AND EVAN Lady Jocelyn belonged properly to that order which the Sultans and the Roxalanas of earth combine to exclude from their little games, under the designation of blues, or strong-minded women: a kind, if genuine, the least dangerous and staunchest of the sex, as poor fellows learn when the flippant and the frail fair have made mummies of them.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading LEADS TO A SMALL SKIRMISH BETWEEN ROSE AND EVAN Lady Jocelyn belonged properly to that order which the Sultans and the Roxalanas of earth combine to exclude from their little games, under the designation of blues, or strong-minded women: a kind, if genuine, the least dangerous and staunchest of the sex, as poor fellows learn when the flippant and the frail fair have made mummies of them.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She had the frankness of her daughter, the same direct eyes and firm step: a face without shadows, though no longer bright with youth.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LEADS TO A SMALL SKIRMISH BETWEEN ROSE AND EVAN Lady Jocelyn belonged properly to that order which the Sultans and the Roxalanas of earth combine to exclude from their little games, under the designation of blues, or strong-minded women: a kind, if genuine, the least dangerous and staunchest of the sex, as poor fellows learn when the flippant and the frail fair have made mummies of them.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading LEADS TO A SMALL SKIRMISH BETWEEN ROSE AND EVAN Lady Jocelyn belonged properly to that order which the Sultans and the Roxalanas of earth combine to exclude from their little games, under the designation of blues, or strong-minded women: a kind, if genuine, the least dangerous and staunchest of the sex, as poor fellows learn when the flippant and the frail fair have made mummies of them.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She welcomed Evan as her daughter’s friend, walked half-way across the room to meet him on his introduction to her, and with the simple words, “I have heard of you,” let him see that he stood upon his merits in her house.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading She welcomed Evan as her daughter’s friend, walked half-way across the room to meet him on his introduction to her, and with the simple words, “I have heard of you,” let him see that he stood upon his merits in her house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She knew the world pretty well, and was not amazed by extraordinary accidents; but as she herself continued to be an example of her faith: we must presume it natural that her delusion should cling to her.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading She knew the world pretty well, and was not amazed by extraordinary accidents; but as she herself continued to be an example of her faith: we must presume it natural that her delusion should cling to her.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading She welcomed Evan as her daughter’s friend, walked half-way across the room to meet him on his introduction to her, and with the simple words, “I have heard of you,” let him see that he stood upon his merits in her house.
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 She knew the world pretty well, and was not amazed by extraordinary accidents; but as she herself continued to be an example of her faith: we must presume it natural that her delusion should cling to her.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading LEADS TO A SMALL SKIRMISH BETWEEN ROSE AND EVAN Lady Jocelyn belonged properly to that order which the Sultans and the Roxalanas of earth combine to exclude from their little games, under the designation of blues, or strong-minded women: a kind, if genuine, the least dangerous and staunchest of the sex, as poor fellows learn when the flippant and the frail fair have made mummies of them.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading LEADS TO A SMALL SKIRMISH BETWEEN ROSE AND EVAN Lady Jocelyn belonged properly to that order which the Sultans and the Roxalanas of earth combine to exclude from their little games, under the designation of blues, or strong-minded women: a kind, if genuine, the least dangerous and staunchest of the sex, as poor fellows learn when the flippant and the frail fair have made mummies of them.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had the frankness of her daughter, the same direct eyes and firm step: a face without shadows, though no longer bright with youth.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading She had the frankness of her daughter, the same direct eyes and firm step: a face without shadows, though no longer bright with youth.
womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading LEADS TO A SMALL SKIRMISH BETWEEN ROSE AND EVAN Lady Jocelyn belonged properly to that order which the Sultans and the Roxalanas of earth combine to exclude from their little games, under the designation of blues, or strong-minded women: a kind, if genuine, the least dangerous and staunchest of the sex, as poor fellows learn when the flippant and the frail fair have made mummies of them.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading She welcomed Evan as her daughter’s friend, walked half-way across the room to meet him on his introduction to her, and with the simple words, “I have heard of you,” let him see that he stood upon his merits in her house.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading She knew the world pretty well, and was not amazed by extraordinary accidents; but as she herself continued to be an example of her faith: we must presume it natural that her delusion should cling to her.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading She welcomed Evan as her daughter’s friend, walked half-way across the room to meet him on his introduction to her, and with the simple words, “I have heard of you,” let him see that he stood upon his merits in her house.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It may be charged to her as one of the errors of her strong mind, that she believed friendship practicable between men and women, young or old.
youthnounUS /juːθ/
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading She had the frankness of her daughter, the same direct eyes and firm step: a face without shadows, though no longer bright with youth.
