adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Constance, nursing a pale-faced headache, had been reclining on the couch at the side of a bouquet of roses four feet across; but now she sat straight up and smiled, and the sparkle which had been absent for days came back into her eyes.
absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading Constance, nursing a pale-faced headache, had been reclining on the couch at the side of a bouquet of roses four feet across; but now she sat straight up and smiled, and the sparkle which had been absent for days came back into her eyes.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Constance, nursing a pale-faced headache, had been reclining on the couch at the side of a bouquet of roses four feet across; but now she sat straight up and smiled, and the sparkle which had been absent for days came back into her eyes.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Constance, nursing a pale-faced headache, had been reclining on the couch at the side of a bouquet of roses four feet across; but now she sat straight up and smiled, and the sparkle which had been absent for days came back into her eyes.
aquiver
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From this reading IN WHICH CONSTANCE AVAILS HERSELF OF WOMAN'S PRIVILEGE TO CHANGE HER MIND Polly Parsons burst into the boudoir of Constance Joy, every feather on her lavender hat aquiver with indignation.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Constance, nursing a pale-faced headache, had been reclining on the couch at the side of a bouquet of roses four feet across; but now she sat straight up and smiled, and the sparkle which had been absent for days came back into her eyes.
AVAILS
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From this reading IN WHICH CONSTANCE AVAILS HERSELF OF WOMAN'S PRIVILEGE TO CHANGE HER MIND Polly Parsons burst into the boudoir of Constance Joy, every feather on her lavender hat aquiver with indignation.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Constance, nursing a pale-faced headache, had been reclining on the couch at the side of a bouquet of roses four feet across; but now she sat straight up and smiled, and the sparkle which had been absent for days came back into her eyes.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Constance, nursing a pale-faced headache, had been reclining on the couch at the side of a bouquet of roses four feet across; but now she sat straight up and smiled, and the sparkle which had been absent for days came back into her eyes.
boudoirnounUS /ˈbuːdɔɪr/
a lady's bedroom or private sitting room
From this reading IN WHICH CONSTANCE AVAILS HERSELF OF WOMAN'S PRIVILEGE TO CHANGE HER MIND Polly Parsons burst into the boudoir of Constance Joy, every feather on her lavender hat aquiver with indignation.
bouquetnounUS /buːˈkeɪ/
an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
From this reading Constance, nursing a pale-faced headache, had been reclining on the couch at the side of a bouquet of roses four feet across; but now she sat straight up and smiled, and the sparkle which had been absent for days came back into her eyes.
burstverbUS /bɜːrst/
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading IN WHICH CONSTANCE AVAILS HERSELF OF WOMAN'S PRIVILEGE TO CHANGE HER MIND Polly Parsons burst into the boudoir of Constance Joy, every feather on her lavender hat aquiver with indignation.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Constance, nursing a pale-faced headache, had been reclining on the couch at the side of a bouquet of roses four feet across; but now she sat straight up and smiled, and the sparkle which had been absent for days came back into her eyes.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Constance, nursing a pale-faced headache, had been reclining on the couch at the side of a bouquet of roses four feet across; but now she sat straight up and smiled, and the sparkle which had been absent for days came back into her eyes.
CHANGEverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading IN WHICH CONSTANCE AVAILS HERSELF OF WOMAN'S PRIVILEGE TO CHANGE HER MIND Polly Parsons burst into the boudoir of Constance Joy, every feather on her lavender hat aquiver with indignation.
CONSTANCEnounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading IN WHICH CONSTANCE AVAILS HERSELF OF WOMAN'S PRIVILEGE TO CHANGE HER MIND Polly Parsons burst into the boudoir of Constance Joy, every feather on her lavender hat aquiver with indignation.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading Constance, nursing a pale-faced headache, had been reclining on the couch at the side of a bouquet of roses four feet across; but now she sat straight up and smiled, and the sparkle which had been absent for days came back into her eyes.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Constance, nursing a pale-faced headache, had been reclining on the couch at the side of a bouquet of roses four feet across; but now she sat straight up and smiled, and the sparkle which had been absent for days came back into her eyes.
demandedverbUS /dɪˈmændəd/
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "What do you think!" she demanded.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What do you think!" she demanded.
dollarsnounUS /ˈdɑːlərz/
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading "Johnny Gamble's lost his million dollars!"
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading IN WHICH CONSTANCE AVAILS HERSELF OF WOMAN'S PRIVILEGE TO CHANGE HER MIND Polly Parsons burst into the boudoir of Constance Joy, every feather on her lavender hat aquiver with indignation.
exclaimedverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmd/
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "No!" she exclaimed.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading Constance, nursing a pale-faced headache, had been reclining on the couch at the side of a bouquet of roses four feet across; but now she sat straight up and smiled, and the sparkle which had been absent for days came back into her eyes.
featherverbUS /ˈfeðər/
join tongue and groove, in carpentry
From this reading IN WHICH CONSTANCE AVAILS HERSELF OF WOMAN'S PRIVILEGE TO CHANGE HER MIND Polly Parsons burst into the boudoir of Constance Joy, every feather on her lavender hat aquiver with indignation.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Constance, nursing a pale-faced headache, had been reclining on the couch at the side of a bouquet of roses four feet across; but now she sat straight up and smiled, and the sparkle which had been absent for days came back into her eyes.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Constance, nursing a pale-faced headache, had been reclining on the couch at the side of a bouquet of roses four feet across; but now she sat straight up and smiled, and the sparkle which had been absent for days came back into her eyes.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Constance, nursing a pale-faced headache, had been reclining on the couch at the side of a bouquet of roses four feet across; but now she sat straight up and smiled, and the sparkle which had been absent for days came back into her eyes.
Gamble'snounUS /ˈɡæmbəlz/
possessive form of “gamble” — money that is risked for possible monetary gain
From this reading "Johnny Gamble's lost his million dollars!"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Constance, nursing a pale-faced headache, had been reclining on the couch at the side of a bouquet of roses four feet across; but now she sat straight up and smiled, and the sparkle which had been absent for days came back into her eyes.
hatnounUS /hæt/
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading IN WHICH CONSTANCE AVAILS HERSELF OF WOMAN'S PRIVILEGE TO CHANGE HER MIND Polly Parsons burst into the boudoir of Constance Joy, every feather on her lavender hat aquiver with indignation.
headachenounUS /ˈhedeɪk/
something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
From this reading Constance, nursing a pale-faced headache, had been reclining on the couch at the side of a bouquet of roses four feet across; but now she sat straight up and smiled, and the sparkle which had been absent for days came back into her eyes.
HERdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH CONSTANCE AVAILS HERSELF OF WOMAN'S PRIVILEGE TO CHANGE HER MIND Polly Parsons burst into the boudoir of Constance Joy, every feather on her lavender hat aquiver with indignation.
HERSELFpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading IN WHICH CONSTANCE AVAILS HERSELF OF WOMAN'S PRIVILEGE TO CHANGE HER MIND Polly Parsons burst into the boudoir of Constance Joy, every feather on her lavender hat aquiver with indignation.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Johnny Gamble's lost his million dollars!"
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH CONSTANCE AVAILS HERSELF OF WOMAN'S PRIVILEGE TO CHANGE HER MIND Polly Parsons burst into the boudoir of Constance Joy, every feather on her lavender hat aquiver with indignation.
indignationnounUS /ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃən/
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading IN WHICH CONSTANCE AVAILS HERSELF OF WOMAN'S PRIVILEGE TO CHANGE HER MIND Polly Parsons burst into the boudoir of Constance Joy, every feather on her lavender hat aquiver with indignation.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading IN WHICH CONSTANCE AVAILS HERSELF OF WOMAN'S PRIVILEGE TO CHANGE HER MIND Polly Parsons burst into the boudoir of Constance Joy, every feather on her lavender hat aquiver with indignation.
JohnnynounUS /ˈdʒɑːni/
“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading "Johnny Gamble's lost his million dollars!"
JoynounUS /dʒɔɪ/
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading IN WHICH CONSTANCE AVAILS HERSELF OF WOMAN'S PRIVILEGE TO CHANGE HER MIND Polly Parsons burst into the boudoir of Constance Joy, every feather on her lavender hat aquiver with indignation.
lavenderadjectiveUS /ˈlævəndər/
of a pale purple color
From this reading IN WHICH CONSTANCE AVAILS HERSELF OF WOMAN'S PRIVILEGE TO CHANGE HER MIND Polly Parsons burst into the boudoir of Constance Joy, every feather on her lavender hat aquiver with indignation.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading "Johnny Gamble's lost his million dollars!"
millionnounUS /ˈmɪljən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading "Johnny Gamble's lost his million dollars!"
MINDnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading IN WHICH CONSTANCE AVAILS HERSELF OF WOMAN'S PRIVILEGE TO CHANGE HER MIND Polly Parsons burst into the boudoir of Constance Joy, every feather on her lavender hat aquiver with indignation.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading "No!" she exclaimed.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Constance, nursing a pale-faced headache, had been reclining on the couch at the side of a bouquet of roses four feet across; but now she sat straight up and smiled, and the sparkle which had been absent for days came back into her eyes.
nursingnounUS /ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/
the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm
From this reading Constance, nursing a pale-faced headache, had been reclining on the couch at the side of a bouquet of roses four feet across; but now she sat straight up and smiled, and the sparkle which had been absent for days came back into her eyes.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH CONSTANCE AVAILS HERSELF OF WOMAN'S PRIVILEGE TO CHANGE HER MIND Polly Parsons burst into the boudoir of Constance Joy, every feather on her lavender hat aquiver with indignation.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IN WHICH CONSTANCE AVAILS HERSELF OF WOMAN'S PRIVILEGE TO CHANGE HER MIND Polly Parsons burst into the boudoir of Constance Joy, every feather on her lavender hat aquiver with indignation.
pale-facedadjective
having a pale face
From this reading Constance, nursing a pale-faced headache, had been reclining on the couch at the side of a bouquet of roses four feet across; but now she sat straight up and smiled, and the sparkle which had been absent for days came back into her eyes.
ParsonsnounUS /ˈpɑːrsənz/
United States sociologist (1902-1979)
From this reading IN WHICH CONSTANCE AVAILS HERSELF OF WOMAN'S PRIVILEGE TO CHANGE HER MIND Polly Parsons burst into the boudoir of Constance Joy, every feather on her lavender hat aquiver with indignation.
Polly
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From this reading IN WHICH CONSTANCE AVAILS HERSELF OF WOMAN'S PRIVILEGE TO CHANGE HER MIND Polly Parsons burst into the boudoir of Constance Joy, every feather on her lavender hat aquiver with indignation.
PRIVILEGEnounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading IN WHICH CONSTANCE AVAILS HERSELF OF WOMAN'S PRIVILEGE TO CHANGE HER MIND Polly Parsons burst into the boudoir of Constance Joy, every feather on her lavender hat aquiver with indignation.
recliningnounUS /rɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
the act of assuming or maintaining a reclining position
From this reading Constance, nursing a pale-faced headache, had been reclining on the couch at the side of a bouquet of roses four feet across; but now she sat straight up and smiled, and the sparkle which had been absent for days came back into her eyes.
rosesnounUS /ˈroʊzɪz/
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Constance, nursing a pale-faced headache, had been reclining on the couch at the side of a bouquet of roses four feet across; but now she sat straight up and smiled, and the sparkle which had been absent for days came back into her eyes.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Constance, nursing a pale-faced headache, had been reclining on the couch at the side of a bouquet of roses four feet across; but now she sat straight up and smiled, and the sparkle which had been absent for days came back into her eyes.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What do you think!" she demanded.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Constance, nursing a pale-faced headache, had been reclining on the couch at the side of a bouquet of roses four feet across; but now she sat straight up and smiled, and the sparkle which had been absent for days came back into her eyes.
smiledverbUS /smaɪld/
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Constance, nursing a pale-faced headache, had been reclining on the couch at the side of a bouquet of roses four feet across; but now she sat straight up and smiled, and the sparkle which had been absent for days came back into her eyes.
sparkleverbUS /ˈspɑːrkəl/
reflect brightly
From this reading Constance, nursing a pale-faced headache, had been reclining on the couch at the side of a bouquet of roses four feet across; but now she sat straight up and smiled, and the sparkle which had been absent for days came back into her eyes.
straightadjectiveUS /streɪt/
successive (without a break)
From this reading Constance, nursing a pale-faced headache, had been reclining on the couch at the side of a bouquet of roses four feet across; but now she sat straight up and smiled, and the sparkle which had been absent for days came back into her eyes.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH CONSTANCE AVAILS HERSELF OF WOMAN'S PRIVILEGE TO CHANGE HER MIND Polly Parsons burst into the boudoir of Constance Joy, every feather on her lavender hat aquiver with indignation.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "What do you think!" she demanded.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN WHICH CONSTANCE AVAILS HERSELF OF WOMAN'S PRIVILEGE TO CHANGE HER MIND Polly Parsons burst into the boudoir of Constance Joy, every feather on her lavender hat aquiver with indignation.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Constance, nursing a pale-faced headache, had been reclining on the couch at the side of a bouquet of roses four feet across; but now she sat straight up and smiled, and the sparkle which had been absent for days came back into her eyes.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What do you think!" she demanded.
WHICHpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH CONSTANCE AVAILS HERSELF OF WOMAN'S PRIVILEGE TO CHANGE HER MIND Polly Parsons burst into the boudoir of Constance Joy, every feather on her lavender hat aquiver with indignation.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN WHICH CONSTANCE AVAILS HERSELF OF WOMAN'S PRIVILEGE TO CHANGE HER MIND Polly Parsons burst into the boudoir of Constance Joy, every feather on her lavender hat aquiver with indignation.
WOMAN'SnounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading IN WHICH CONSTANCE AVAILS HERSELF OF WOMAN'S PRIVILEGE TO CHANGE HER MIND Polly Parsons burst into the boudoir of Constance Joy, every feather on her lavender hat aquiver with indignation.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What do you think!" she demanded.
