adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The book Miss Farrow held in her hand was an amusing book, the latest volume of some rather lively French memoirs, but she put it down after a very few moments, and, leaning forward, held out her hands to the fire.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They were not pretty hands: though small and well-shaped, there was something just a little claw-like about them; but they were very white, and her almond-shaped nails, admirably manicured, gleamed in the soft red light.
admirablyadverbUS /ˈædmərəbli/
in an admirable manner
From this reading They were not pretty hands: though small and well-shaped, there was something just a little claw-like about them; but they were very white, and her almond-shaped nails, admirably manicured, gleamed in the soft red light.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The book Miss Farrow held in her hand was an amusing book, the latest volume of some rather lively French memoirs, but she put it down after a very few moments, and, leaning forward, held out her hands to the fire.
almond-shapedadjective
shaped like an almond
From this reading They were not pretty hands: though small and well-shaped, there was something just a little claw-like about them; but they were very white, and her almond-shaped nails, admirably manicured, gleamed in the soft red light.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She had been sharply vexed, beside herself with annoyance, almost tempted to do what she had never yet done--that is, to ask Lionel Varick, now so delightfully prosperous, to lend her a couple of hundred pounds.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading The book Miss Farrow held in her hand was an amusing book, the latest volume of some rather lively French memoirs, but she put it down after a very few moments, and, leaning forward, held out her hands to the fire.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The book Miss Farrow held in her hand was an amusing book, the latest volume of some rather lively French memoirs, but she put it down after a very few moments, and, leaning forward, held out her hands to the fire.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The book Miss Farrow held in her hand was an amusing book, the latest volume of some rather lively French memoirs, but she put it down after a very few moments, and, leaning forward, held out her hands to the fire.
annoyancenounUS /əˈnɔɪəns/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading She had been sharply vexed, beside herself with annoyance, almost tempted to do what she had never yet done--that is, to ask Lionel Varick, now so delightfully prosperous, to lend her a couple of hundred pounds.
askverbUS /æsk/
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading She had been sharply vexed, beside herself with annoyance, almost tempted to do what she had never yet done--that is, to ask Lionel Varick, now so delightfully prosperous, to lend her a couple of hundred pounds.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had been sharply vexed, beside herself with annoyance, almost tempted to do what she had never yet done--that is, to ask Lionel Varick, now so delightfully prosperous, to lend her a couple of hundred pounds.
besideprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪd/
next to; at the side of
From this reading She had been sharply vexed, beside herself with annoyance, almost tempted to do what she had never yet done--that is, to ask Lionel Varick, now so delightfully prosperous, to lend her a couple of hundred pounds.
booknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading The book Miss Farrow held in her hand was an amusing book, the latest volume of some rather lively French memoirs, but she put it down after a very few moments, and, leaning forward, held out her hands to the fire.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The book Miss Farrow held in her hand was an amusing book, the latest volume of some rather lively French memoirs, but she put it down after a very few moments, and, leaning forward, held out her hands to the fire.
Carlo
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From this reading Yes, in spite of this stupid little _contretemps_ about Pegler, she was glad indeed that circumstances over which she had had rather more control than she liked to think had made it impossible for her to go out to Monte Carlo this winter.
circumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Yes, in spite of this stupid little _contretemps_ about Pegler, she was glad indeed that circumstances over which she had had rather more control than she liked to think had made it impossible for her to go out to Monte Carlo this winter.
claw-like
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From this reading They were not pretty hands: though small and well-shaped, there was something just a little claw-like about them; but they were very white, and her almond-shaped nails, admirably manicured, gleamed in the soft red light.
contretempsnounUS /ˈkɑːntrətemps/
an awkward clash
From this reading Yes, in spite of this stupid little _contretemps_ about Pegler, she was glad indeed that circumstances over which she had had rather more control than she liked to think had made it impossible for her to go out to Monte Carlo this winter.
controlnounUS /kənˈtroʊl/
power to direct or determine
From this reading Yes, in spite of this stupid little _contretemps_ about Pegler, she was glad indeed that circumstances over which she had had rather more control than she liked to think had made it impossible for her to go out to Monte Carlo this winter.
couplenounUS /ˈkʌpəl/
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading She had been sharply vexed, beside herself with annoyance, almost tempted to do what she had never yet done--that is, to ask Lionel Varick, now so delightfully prosperous, to lend her a couple of hundred pounds.
delightfullyadverbUS /dɪˈlaɪtfəli/
in a delightful manner
From this reading She had been sharply vexed, beside herself with annoyance, almost tempted to do what she had never yet done--that is, to ask Lionel Varick, now so delightfully prosperous, to lend her a couple of hundred pounds.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading She had been sharply vexed, beside herself with annoyance, almost tempted to do what she had never yet done--that is, to ask Lionel Varick, now so delightfully prosperous, to lend her a couple of hundred pounds.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading She had been sharply vexed, beside herself with annoyance, almost tempted to do what she had never yet done--that is, to ask Lionel Varick, now so delightfully prosperous, to lend her a couple of hundred pounds.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The book Miss Farrow held in her hand was an amusing book, the latest volume of some rather lively French memoirs, but she put it down after a very few moments, and, leaning forward, held out her hands to the fire.
FarrownounUS /ˈferoʊ/
the production of a litter of pigs
From this reading The book Miss Farrow held in her hand was an amusing book, the latest volume of some rather lively French memoirs, but she put it down after a very few moments, and, leaning forward, held out her hands to the fire.
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 The book Miss Farrow held in her hand was an amusing book, the latest volume of some rather lively French memoirs, but she put it down after a very few moments, and, leaning forward, held out her hands to the fire.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading The book Miss Farrow held in her hand was an amusing book, the latest volume of some rather lively French memoirs, but she put it down after a very few moments, and, leaning forward, held out her hands to the fire.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Yes, in spite of this stupid little _contretemps_ about Pegler, she was glad indeed that circumstances over which she had had rather more control than she liked to think had made it impossible for her to go out to Monte Carlo this winter.
forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The book Miss Farrow held in her hand was an amusing book, the latest volume of some rather lively French memoirs, but she put it down after a very few moments, and, leaning forward, held out her hands to the fire.
FrenchnounUS /frentʃ/
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading The book Miss Farrow held in her hand was an amusing book, the latest volume of some rather lively French memoirs, but she put it down after a very few moments, and, leaning forward, held out her hands to the fire.
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Yes, in spite of this stupid little _contretemps_ about Pegler, she was glad indeed that circumstances over which she had had rather more control than she liked to think had made it impossible for her to go out to Monte Carlo this winter.
gleamedverbUS /ɡliːmd/
past form of “gleam” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading They were not pretty hands: though small and well-shaped, there was something just a little claw-like about them; but they were very white, and her almond-shaped nails, admirably manicured, gleamed in the soft red light.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Yes, in spite of this stupid little _contretemps_ about Pegler, she was glad indeed that circumstances over which she had had rather more control than she liked to think had made it impossible for her to go out to Monte Carlo this winter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Yes, in spite of this stupid little _contretemps_ about Pegler, she was glad indeed that circumstances over which she had had rather more control than she liked to think had made it impossible for her to go out to Monte Carlo this winter.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The book Miss Farrow held in her hand was an amusing book, the latest volume of some rather lively French memoirs, but she put it down after a very few moments, and, leaning forward, held out her hands to the fire.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The book Miss Farrow held in her hand was an amusing book, the latest volume of some rather lively French memoirs, but she put it down after a very few moments, and, leaning forward, held out her hands to the fire.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The book Miss Farrow held in her hand was an amusing book, the latest volume of some rather lively French memoirs, but she put it down after a very few moments, and, leaning forward, held out her hands to the fire.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The book Miss Farrow held in her hand was an amusing book, the latest volume of some rather lively French memoirs, but she put it down after a very few moments, and, leaning forward, held out her hands to the fire.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She had been sharply vexed, beside herself with annoyance, almost tempted to do what she had never yet done--that is, to ask Lionel Varick, now so delightfully prosperous, to lend her a couple of hundred pounds.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading She had been sharply vexed, beside herself with annoyance, almost tempted to do what she had never yet done--that is, to ask Lionel Varick, now so delightfully prosperous, to lend her a couple of hundred pounds.
impossibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːsəbəl/
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Yes, in spite of this stupid little _contretemps_ about Pegler, she was glad indeed that circumstances over which she had had rather more control than she liked to think had made it impossible for her to go out to Monte Carlo this winter.
impulsenounUS /ˈɪmpəls/
an instinctive motive
From this reading But she had resisted the impulse, and she was now glad of it.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The book Miss Farrow held in her hand was an amusing book, the latest volume of some rather lively French memoirs, but she put it down after a very few moments, and, leaning forward, held out her hands to the fire.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Yes, in spite of this stupid little _contretemps_ about Pegler, she was glad indeed that circumstances over which she had had rather more control than she liked to think had made it impossible for her to go out to Monte Carlo this winter.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had been sharply vexed, beside herself with annoyance, almost tempted to do what she had never yet done--that is, to ask Lionel Varick, now so delightfully prosperous, to lend her a couple of hundred pounds.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The book Miss Farrow held in her hand was an amusing book, the latest volume of some rather lively French memoirs, but she put it down after a very few moments, and, leaning forward, held out her hands to the fire.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading They were not pretty hands: though small and well-shaped, there was something just a little claw-like about them; but they were very white, and her almond-shaped nails, admirably manicured, gleamed in the soft red light.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading The book Miss Farrow held in her hand was an amusing book, the latest volume of some rather lively French memoirs, but she put it down after a very few moments, and, leaning forward, held out her hands to the fire.
leaningadjectiveUS /ˈliːnɪŋ/
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading The book Miss Farrow held in her hand was an amusing book, the latest volume of some rather lively French memoirs, but she put it down after a very few moments, and, leaning forward, held out her hands to the fire.
lendverbUS /lend/
bestow a quality on
From this reading She had been sharply vexed, beside herself with annoyance, almost tempted to do what she had never yet done--that is, to ask Lionel Varick, now so delightfully prosperous, to lend her a couple of hundred pounds.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading They were not pretty hands: though small and well-shaped, there was something just a little claw-like about them; but they were very white, and her almond-shaped nails, admirably manicured, gleamed in the soft red light.
likedadjectiveUS /laɪkt/
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading Yes, in spite of this stupid little _contretemps_ about Pegler, she was glad indeed that circumstances over which she had had rather more control than she liked to think had made it impossible for her to go out to Monte Carlo this winter.
Lionel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had been sharply vexed, beside herself with annoyance, almost tempted to do what she had never yet done--that is, to ask Lionel Varick, now so delightfully prosperous, to lend her a couple of hundred pounds.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They were not pretty hands: though small and well-shaped, there was something just a little claw-like about them; but they were very white, and her almond-shaped nails, admirably manicured, gleamed in the soft red light.
livelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪvli/
full of life and energy
From this reading The book Miss Farrow held in her hand was an amusing book, the latest volume of some rather lively French memoirs, but she put it down after a very few moments, and, leaning forward, held out her hands to the fire.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Yes, in spite of this stupid little _contretemps_ about Pegler, she was glad indeed that circumstances over which she had had rather more control than she liked to think had made it impossible for her to go out to Monte Carlo this winter.
manicuredverbUS /ˈmænɪkjərd/
past form of “manicure” — trim carefully and neatly
From this reading They were not pretty hands: though small and well-shaped, there was something just a little claw-like about them; but they were very white, and her almond-shaped nails, admirably manicured, gleamed in the soft red light.
memoirsnounUS /ˈmemwɑːrz/
plural of “memoir” — an account of the author's personal experiences
From this reading The book Miss Farrow held in her hand was an amusing book, the latest volume of some rather lively French memoirs, but she put it down after a very few moments, and, leaning forward, held out her hands to the fire.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The book Miss Farrow held in her hand was an amusing book, the latest volume of some rather lively French memoirs, but she put it down after a very few moments, and, leaning forward, held out her hands to the fire.
momentsnounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading The book Miss Farrow held in her hand was an amusing book, the latest volume of some rather lively French memoirs, but she put it down after a very few moments, and, leaning forward, held out her hands to the fire.
MontenounUS /ˈmɑːnti/
a gambling card game of Spanish origin; 3 or 4 cards are dealt face up and players bet that one of them will be matched before the others as the cards are dealt from the pack one at a time
From this reading Yes, in spite of this stupid little _contretemps_ about Pegler, she was glad indeed that circumstances over which she had had rather more control than she liked to think had made it impossible for her to go out to Monte Carlo this winter.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Yes, in spite of this stupid little _contretemps_ about Pegler, she was glad indeed that circumstances over which she had had rather more control than she liked to think had made it impossible for her to go out to Monte Carlo this winter.
nailsnounUS /neɪlz/
plural of “nail” — horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits
From this reading They were not pretty hands: though small and well-shaped, there was something just a little claw-like about them; but they were very white, and her almond-shaped nails, admirably manicured, gleamed in the soft red light.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She had been sharply vexed, beside herself with annoyance, almost tempted to do what she had never yet done--that is, to ask Lionel Varick, now so delightfully prosperous, to lend her a couple of hundred pounds.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They were not pretty hands: though small and well-shaped, there was something just a little claw-like about them; but they were very white, and her almond-shaped nails, admirably manicured, gleamed in the soft red light.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She had been sharply vexed, beside herself with annoyance, almost tempted to do what she had never yet done--that is, to ask Lionel Varick, now so delightfully prosperous, to lend her a couple of hundred pounds.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The book Miss Farrow held in her hand was an amusing book, the latest volume of some rather lively French memoirs, but she put it down after a very few moments, and, leaning forward, held out her hands to the fire.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The book Miss Farrow held in her hand was an amusing book, the latest volume of some rather lively French memoirs, but she put it down after a very few moments, and, leaning forward, held out her hands to the fire.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Yes, in spite of this stupid little _contretemps_ about Pegler, she was glad indeed that circumstances over which she had had rather more control than she liked to think had made it impossible for her to go out to Monte Carlo this winter.
Pegler
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Yes, in spite of this stupid little _contretemps_ about Pegler, she was glad indeed that circumstances over which she had had rather more control than she liked to think had made it impossible for her to go out to Monte Carlo this winter.
poundsnounUS /paʊndz/
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading She had been sharply vexed, beside herself with annoyance, almost tempted to do what she had never yet done--that is, to ask Lionel Varick, now so delightfully prosperous, to lend her a couple of hundred pounds.
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading They were not pretty hands: though small and well-shaped, there was something just a little claw-like about them; but they were very white, and her almond-shaped nails, admirably manicured, gleamed in the soft red light.
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading She had been sharply vexed, beside herself with annoyance, almost tempted to do what she had never yet done--that is, to ask Lionel Varick, now so delightfully prosperous, to lend her a couple of hundred pounds.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The book Miss Farrow held in her hand was an amusing book, the latest volume of some rather lively French memoirs, but she put it down after a very few moments, and, leaning forward, held out her hands to the fire.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading The book Miss Farrow held in her hand was an amusing book, the latest volume of some rather lively French memoirs, but she put it down after a very few moments, and, leaning forward, held out her hands to the fire.
rednounUS /red/
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading They were not pretty hands: though small and well-shaped, there was something just a little claw-like about them; but they were very white, and her almond-shaped nails, admirably manicured, gleamed in the soft red light.
resistedverbUS /rɪˈzɪstɪd/
past form of “resist” — elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading But she had resisted the impulse, and she was now glad of it.
sharplyadverbUS /ˈʃɑːrpli/
in an aggressive manner
From this reading She had been sharply vexed, beside herself with annoyance, almost tempted to do what she had never yet done--that is, to ask Lionel Varick, now so delightfully prosperous, to lend her a couple of hundred pounds.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The book Miss Farrow held in her hand was an amusing book, the latest volume of some rather lively French memoirs, but she put it down after a very few moments, and, leaning forward, held out her hands to the fire.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They were not pretty hands: though small and well-shaped, there was something just a little claw-like about them; but they were very white, and her almond-shaped nails, admirably manicured, gleamed in the soft red light.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She had been sharply vexed, beside herself with annoyance, almost tempted to do what she had never yet done--that is, to ask Lionel Varick, now so delightfully prosperous, to lend her a couple of hundred pounds.
softadjectiveUS /sɑːft/
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading They were not pretty hands: though small and well-shaped, there was something just a little claw-like about them; but they were very white, and her almond-shaped nails, admirably manicured, gleamed in the soft red light.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The book Miss Farrow held in her hand was an amusing book, the latest volume of some rather lively French memoirs, but she put it down after a very few moments, and, leaning forward, held out her hands to the fire.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading They were not pretty hands: though small and well-shaped, there was something just a little claw-like about them; but they were very white, and her almond-shaped nails, admirably manicured, gleamed in the soft red light.
spitenounUS /spaɪt/
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Yes, in spite of this stupid little _contretemps_ about Pegler, she was glad indeed that circumstances over which she had had rather more control than she liked to think had made it impossible for her to go out to Monte Carlo this winter.
stupidadjectiveUS /ˈstuːpəd/
lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity
From this reading Yes, in spite of this stupid little _contretemps_ about Pegler, she was glad indeed that circumstances over which she had had rather more control than she liked to think had made it impossible for her to go out to Monte Carlo this winter.
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading She had been sharply vexed, beside herself with annoyance, almost tempted to do what she had never yet done--that is, to ask Lionel Varick, now so delightfully prosperous, to lend her a couple of hundred pounds.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Yes, in spite of this stupid little _contretemps_ about Pegler, she was glad indeed that circumstances over which she had had rather more control than she liked to think had made it impossible for her to go out to Monte Carlo this winter.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Yes, in spite of this stupid little _contretemps_ about Pegler, she was glad indeed that circumstances over which she had had rather more control than she liked to think had made it impossible for her to go out to Monte Carlo this winter.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The book Miss Farrow held in her hand was an amusing book, the latest volume of some rather lively French memoirs, but she put it down after a very few moments, and, leaning forward, held out her hands to the fire.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They were not pretty hands: though small and well-shaped, there was something just a little claw-like about them; but they were very white, and her almond-shaped nails, admirably manicured, gleamed in the soft red light.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading They were not pretty hands: though small and well-shaped, there was something just a little claw-like about them; but they were very white, and her almond-shaped nails, admirably manicured, gleamed in the soft red light.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were not pretty hands: though small and well-shaped, there was something just a little claw-like about them; but they were very white, and her almond-shaped nails, admirably manicured, gleamed in the soft red light.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Yes, in spite of this stupid little _contretemps_ about Pegler, she was glad indeed that circumstances over which she had had rather more control than she liked to think had made it impossible for her to go out to Monte Carlo this winter.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Yes, in spite of this stupid little _contretemps_ about Pegler, she was glad indeed that circumstances over which she had had rather more control than she liked to think had made it impossible for her to go out to Monte Carlo this winter.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading They were not pretty hands: though small and well-shaped, there was something just a little claw-like about them; but they were very white, and her almond-shaped nails, admirably manicured, gleamed in the soft red light.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The book Miss Farrow held in her hand was an amusing book, the latest volume of some rather lively French memoirs, but she put it down after a very few moments, and, leaning forward, held out her hands to the fire.
Varick
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had been sharply vexed, beside herself with annoyance, almost tempted to do what she had never yet done--that is, to ask Lionel Varick, now so delightfully prosperous, to lend her a couple of hundred pounds.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading The book Miss Farrow held in her hand was an amusing book, the latest volume of some rather lively French memoirs, but she put it down after a very few moments, and, leaning forward, held out her hands to the fire.
vexedadjectiveUS /vekst/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading She had been sharply vexed, beside herself with annoyance, almost tempted to do what she had never yet done--that is, to ask Lionel Varick, now so delightfully prosperous, to lend her a couple of hundred pounds.
volumenounUS /ˈvɑːljuːm/
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading The book Miss Farrow held in her hand was an amusing book, the latest volume of some rather lively French memoirs, but she put it down after a very few moments, and, leaning forward, held out her hands to the fire.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The book Miss Farrow held in her hand was an amusing book, the latest volume of some rather lively French memoirs, but she put it down after a very few moments, and, leaning forward, held out her hands to the fire.
well-shaped
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From this reading They were not pretty hands: though small and well-shaped, there was something just a little claw-like about them; but they were very white, and her almond-shaped nails, admirably manicured, gleamed in the soft red light.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were not pretty hands: though small and well-shaped, there was something just a little claw-like about them; but they were very white, and her almond-shaped nails, admirably manicured, gleamed in the soft red light.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She had been sharply vexed, beside herself with annoyance, almost tempted to do what she had never yet done--that is, to ask Lionel Varick, now so delightfully prosperous, to lend her a couple of hundred pounds.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Yes, in spite of this stupid little _contretemps_ about Pegler, she was glad indeed that circumstances over which she had had rather more control than she liked to think had made it impossible for her to go out to Monte Carlo this winter.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading They were not pretty hands: though small and well-shaped, there was something just a little claw-like about them; but they were very white, and her almond-shaped nails, admirably manicured, gleamed in the soft red light.
winternounUS /ˈwɪntər/
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Yes, in spite of this stupid little _contretemps_ about Pegler, she was glad indeed that circumstances over which she had had rather more control than she liked to think had made it impossible for her to go out to Monte Carlo this winter.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had been sharply vexed, beside herself with annoyance, almost tempted to do what she had never yet done--that is, to ask Lionel Varick, now so delightfully prosperous, to lend her a couple of hundred pounds.
YesnounUS /jes/
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, in spite of this stupid little _contretemps_ about Pegler, she was glad indeed that circumstances over which she had had rather more control than she liked to think had made it impossible for her to go out to Monte Carlo this winter.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading She had been sharply vexed, beside herself with annoyance, almost tempted to do what she had never yet done--that is, to ask Lionel Varick, now so delightfully prosperous, to lend her a couple of hundred pounds.
