AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PERPLEXITY—GRINDING THE SHEARS—A QUARREL “He is so disinterested and kind to offer me all that I can desire,” Bathsheba said, musingly.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Bathsheba, not being the least in love with him, was eventually able to look calmly at his offer.
acceptverbUS /ækˈsept/
consider or hold as true
From this reading It was one which many women of her own station in the neighbourhood, and not a few of higher rank, would have been wild to accept and proud to publish.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading PERPLEXITY—GRINDING THE SHEARS—A QUARREL “He is so disinterested and kind to offer me all that I can desire,” Bathsheba said, musingly.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PERPLEXITY—GRINDING THE SHEARS—A QUARREL “He is so disinterested and kind to offer me all that I can desire,” Bathsheba said, musingly.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The rarest offerings of the purest loves are but a self-indulgence, and no generosity at all.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The rarest offerings of the purest loves are but a self-indulgence, and no generosity at all.
BathshebanounUS /bæθˈʃiːbə/
(Old Testament) the wife of Uriah and later the wife of king David; Solomon was her son by David (circa 10th century BC)
From this reading PERPLEXITY—GRINDING THE SHEARS—A QUARREL “He is so disinterested and kind to offer me all that I can desire,” Bathsheba said, musingly.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was one which many women of her own station in the neighbourhood, and not a few of higher rank, would have been wild to accept and proud to publish.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Bathsheba, not being the least in love with him, was eventually able to look calmly at his offer.
Boldwood
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From this reading Yet Farmer Boldwood, whether by nature kind or the reverse to kind, did not exercise kindness here.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The rarest offerings of the purest loves are but a self-indulgence, and no generosity at all.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Yet Farmer Boldwood, whether by nature kind or the reverse to kind, did not exercise kindness here.
calmlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmli/
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading Bathsheba, not being the least in love with him, was eventually able to look calmly at his offer.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading PERPLEXITY—GRINDING THE SHEARS—A QUARREL “He is so disinterested and kind to offer me all that I can desire,” Bathsheba said, musingly.
desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading PERPLEXITY—GRINDING THE SHEARS—A QUARREL “He is so disinterested and kind to offer me all that I can desire,” Bathsheba said, musingly.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Yet Farmer Boldwood, whether by nature kind or the reverse to kind, did not exercise kindness here.
disinterestedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɪntrɪstɪd/
unaffected by self-interest
From this reading PERPLEXITY—GRINDING THE SHEARS—A QUARREL “He is so disinterested and kind to offer me all that I can desire,” Bathsheba said, musingly.
eventuallyadverbUS /ɪˈventʃəwəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Bathsheba, not being the least in love with him, was eventually able to look calmly at his offer.
exercisenounUS /ˈeksərsaɪz/
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading Yet Farmer Boldwood, whether by nature kind or the reverse to kind, did not exercise kindness here.
FarmernounUS /ˈfɑːrmər/
a person who operates a farm
From this reading Yet Farmer Boldwood, whether by nature kind or the reverse to kind, did not exercise kindness here.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It was one which many women of her own station in the neighbourhood, and not a few of higher rank, would have been wild to accept and proud to publish.
generositynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈɑːsəti/
the trait of being willing to give your money or time
From this reading The rarest offerings of the purest loves are but a self-indulgence, and no generosity at all.
GRINDINGnounUS /ˈɡraɪndɪŋ/
material resulting from the process of grinding
From this reading PERPLEXITY—GRINDING THE SHEARS—A QUARREL “He is so disinterested and kind to offer me all that I can desire,” Bathsheba said, musingly.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was one which many women of her own station in the neighbourhood, and not a few of higher rank, would have been wild to accept and proud to publish.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PERPLEXITY—GRINDING THE SHEARS—A QUARREL “He is so disinterested and kind to offer me all that I can desire,” Bathsheba said, musingly.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was one which many women of her own station in the neighbourhood, and not a few of higher rank, would have been wild to accept and proud to publish.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Yet Farmer Boldwood, whether by nature kind or the reverse to kind, did not exercise kindness here.
higheradjectiveUS /ˈhaɪər/
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading It was one which many women of her own station in the neighbourhood, and not a few of higher rank, would have been wild to accept and proud to publish.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Bathsheba, not being the least in love with him, was eventually able to look calmly at his offer.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Bathsheba, not being the least in love with him, was eventually able to look calmly at his offer.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading PERPLEXITY—GRINDING THE SHEARS—A QUARREL “He is so disinterested and kind to offer me all that I can desire,” Bathsheba said, musingly.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bathsheba, not being the least in love with him, was eventually able to look calmly at his offer.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PERPLEXITY—GRINDING THE SHEARS—A QUARREL “He is so disinterested and kind to offer me all that I can desire,” Bathsheba said, musingly.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was one which many women of her own station in the neighbourhood, and not a few of higher rank, would have been wild to accept and proud to publish.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading PERPLEXITY—GRINDING THE SHEARS—A QUARREL “He is so disinterested and kind to offer me all that I can desire,” Bathsheba said, musingly.
kindnessnounUS /ˈkaɪndnəs/
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading Yet Farmer Boldwood, whether by nature kind or the reverse to kind, did not exercise kindness here.
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 Bathsheba, not being the least in love with him, was eventually able to look calmly at his offer.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Bathsheba, not being the least in love with him, was eventually able to look calmly at his offer.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Bathsheba, not being the least in love with him, was eventually able to look calmly at his offer.
lovesnounUS /lʌvz/
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The rarest offerings of the purest loves are but a self-indulgence, and no generosity at all.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It was one which many women of her own station in the neighbourhood, and not a few of higher rank, would have been wild to accept and proud to publish.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading PERPLEXITY—GRINDING THE SHEARS—A QUARREL “He is so disinterested and kind to offer me all that I can desire,” Bathsheba said, musingly.
musinglyadverb
in a reflective manner
From this reading PERPLEXITY—GRINDING THE SHEARS—A QUARREL “He is so disinterested and kind to offer me all that I can desire,” Bathsheba said, musingly.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Yet Farmer Boldwood, whether by nature kind or the reverse to kind, did not exercise kindness here.
neighbourhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading It was one which many women of her own station in the neighbourhood, and not a few of higher rank, would have been wild to accept and proud to publish.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The rarest offerings of the purest loves are but a self-indulgence, and no generosity at all.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Yet Farmer Boldwood, whether by nature kind or the reverse to kind, did not exercise kindness here.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The rarest offerings of the purest loves are but a self-indulgence, and no generosity at all.
offerverbUS /ˈɔːfər/
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading PERPLEXITY—GRINDING THE SHEARS—A QUARREL “He is so disinterested and kind to offer me all that I can desire,” Bathsheba said, musingly.
offeringsnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋz/
plural of “offering” — something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading The rarest offerings of the purest loves are but a self-indulgence, and no generosity at all.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was one which many women of her own station in the neighbourhood, and not a few of higher rank, would have been wild to accept and proud to publish.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Yet Farmer Boldwood, whether by nature kind or the reverse to kind, did not exercise kindness here.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was one which many women of her own station in the neighbourhood, and not a few of higher rank, would have been wild to accept and proud to publish.
PERPLEXITYnounUS /pərˈpleksəti/
trouble or confusion resulting from complexity
From this reading PERPLEXITY—GRINDING THE SHEARS—A QUARREL “He is so disinterested and kind to offer me all that I can desire,” Bathsheba said, musingly.
proudadjectiveUS /praʊd/
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading It was one which many women of her own station in the neighbourhood, and not a few of higher rank, would have been wild to accept and proud to publish.
publishverbUS /ˈpʌblɪʃ/
put into print
From this reading It was one which many women of her own station in the neighbourhood, and not a few of higher rank, would have been wild to accept and proud to publish.
purestadjectiveUS /ˈpjʊrəst/
superlative of “pure” — free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading The rarest offerings of the purest loves are but a self-indulgence, and no generosity at all.
QUARRELnounUS /ˈkwɔːrəl/
an angry dispute
From this reading PERPLEXITY—GRINDING THE SHEARS—A QUARREL “He is so disinterested and kind to offer me all that I can desire,” Bathsheba said, musingly.
ranknounUS /ræŋk/
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading It was one which many women of her own station in the neighbourhood, and not a few of higher rank, would have been wild to accept and proud to publish.
rarestadjectiveUS /ˈrerəst/
superlative of “rare” — not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading The rarest offerings of the purest loves are but a self-indulgence, and no generosity at all.
reverseverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrs/
change to the contrary
From this reading Yet Farmer Boldwood, whether by nature kind or the reverse to kind, did not exercise kindness here.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading PERPLEXITY—GRINDING THE SHEARS—A QUARREL “He is so disinterested and kind to offer me all that I can desire,” Bathsheba said, musingly.
self-indulgencenoun
an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
From this reading The rarest offerings of the purest loves are but a self-indulgence, and no generosity at all.
SHEARSnounUS /ʃiːrz/
large scissors with strong blades
From this reading PERPLEXITY—GRINDING THE SHEARS—A QUARREL “He is so disinterested and kind to offer me all that I can desire,” Bathsheba said, musingly.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading PERPLEXITY—GRINDING THE SHEARS—A QUARREL “He is so disinterested and kind to offer me all that I can desire,” Bathsheba said, musingly.
stationnounUS /ˈsteɪʃən/
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading It was one which many women of her own station in the neighbourhood, and not a few of higher rank, would have been wild to accept and proud to publish.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PERPLEXITY—GRINDING THE SHEARS—A QUARREL “He is so disinterested and kind to offer me all that I can desire,” Bathsheba said, musingly.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PERPLEXITY—GRINDING THE SHEARS—A QUARREL “He is so disinterested and kind to offer me all that I can desire,” Bathsheba said, musingly.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PERPLEXITY—GRINDING THE SHEARS—A QUARREL “He is so disinterested and kind to offer me all that I can desire,” Bathsheba said, musingly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bathsheba, not being the least in love with him, was eventually able to look calmly at his offer.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Yet Farmer Boldwood, whether by nature kind or the reverse to kind, did not exercise kindness here.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was one which many women of her own station in the neighbourhood, and not a few of higher rank, would have been wild to accept and proud to publish.
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading It was one which many women of her own station in the neighbourhood, and not a few of higher rank, would have been wild to accept and proud to publish.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Bathsheba, not being the least in love with him, was eventually able to look calmly at his offer.
womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It was one which many women of her own station in the neighbourhood, and not a few of higher rank, would have been wild to accept and proud to publish.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was one which many women of her own station in the neighbourhood, and not a few of higher rank, would have been wild to accept and proud to publish.
YetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet Farmer Boldwood, whether by nature kind or the reverse to kind, did not exercise kindness here.
