adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Some men in society marry too soon, a great number too late, a small and fortunate proportion at an opportune time.
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 When the family council finds an heiress who answers all the conditions of the programme laid out, they begin by giving the victim his cue.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Some men in society marry too soon, a great number too late, a small and fortunate proportion at an opportune time.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Some men in society marry too soon, a great number too late, a small and fortunate proportion at an opportune time.
answersnounUS /ˈænsərz/
plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading When the family council finds an heiress who answers all the conditions of the programme laid out, they begin by giving the victim his cue.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Provided the young lady has not a positively crooked nose, arms too red, and too uncouth a waist--sometimes even notwithstanding these little misfortunes--the transaction is concluded without any difficulty.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Young men in the country, of good family, are usually established in marriage by their parents as early as possible.
armsnounUS /ɑːrmz/
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Provided the young lady has not a positively crooked nose, arms too red, and too uncouth a waist--sometimes even notwithstanding these little misfortunes--the transaction is concluded without any difficulty.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Young men in the country, of good family, are usually established in marriage by their parents as early as possible.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Some men in society marry too soon, a great number too late, a small and fortunate proportion at an opportune time.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Clemence and Christian should be placed in the first rank of privileged couples of this kind.
beginverbUS /bɪˈɡɪn/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When the family council finds an heiress who answers all the conditions of the programme laid out, they begin by giving the victim his cue.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Young men in the country, of good family, are usually established in marriage by their parents as early as possible.
ChristianadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪstʃən/
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading Clemence and Christian should be placed in the first rank of privileged couples of this kind.
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From this reading Clemence and Christian should be placed in the first rank of privileged couples of this kind.
concludedadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːdəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Provided the young lady has not a positively crooked nose, arms too red, and too uncouth a waist--sometimes even notwithstanding these little misfortunes--the transaction is concluded without any difficulty.
conditionsnounUS /kənˈdɪʃənz/
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading When the family council finds an heiress who answers all the conditions of the programme laid out, they begin by giving the victim his cue.
councilnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəl/
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading When the family council finds an heiress who answers all the conditions of the programme laid out, they begin by giving the victim his cue.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Young men in the country, of good family, are usually established in marriage by their parents as early as possible.
couplesnounUS /ˈkʌpəlz/
plural of “couple” — a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Clemence and Christian should be placed in the first rank of privileged couples of this kind.
crookedadjectiveUS /ˈkrʊkəd/
having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned
From this reading Provided the young lady has not a positively crooked nose, arms too red, and too uncouth a waist--sometimes even notwithstanding these little misfortunes--the transaction is concluded without any difficulty.
cuenounUS /kjuː/
an actor's line that immediately precedes and serves as a reminder for some action or speech
From this reading When the family council finds an heiress who answers all the conditions of the programme laid out, they begin by giving the victim his cue.
difficultynounUS /ˈdɪfəkəlti/
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Provided the young lady has not a positively crooked nose, arms too red, and too uncouth a waist--sometimes even notwithstanding these little misfortunes--the transaction is concluded without any difficulty.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Young men in the country, of good family, are usually established in marriage by their parents as early as possible.
establishedadjectiveUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃt/
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading Young men in the country, of good family, are usually established in marriage by their parents as early as possible.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Provided the young lady has not a positively crooked nose, arms too red, and too uncouth a waist--sometimes even notwithstanding these little misfortunes--the transaction is concluded without any difficulty.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading Young men in the country, of good family, are usually established in marriage by their parents as early as possible.
findsnounUS /faɪndz/
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading When the family council finds an heiress who answers all the conditions of the programme laid out, they begin by giving the victim his cue.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Clemence and Christian should be placed in the first rank of privileged couples of this kind.
fortunateadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənət/
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading Some men in society marry too soon, a great number too late, a small and fortunate proportion at an opportune time.
givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/
the act of giving
From this reading When the family council finds an heiress who answers all the conditions of the programme laid out, they begin by giving the victim his cue.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Young men in the country, of good family, are usually established in marriage by their parents as early as possible.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Some men in society marry too soon, a great number too late, a small and fortunate proportion at an opportune time.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Provided the young lady has not a positively crooked nose, arms too red, and too uncouth a waist--sometimes even notwithstanding these little misfortunes--the transaction is concluded without any difficulty.
heiressnounUS /ˈerəs/
a female heir
From this reading When the family council finds an heiress who answers all the conditions of the programme laid out, they begin by giving the victim his cue.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When the family council finds an heiress who answers all the conditions of the programme laid out, they begin by giving the victim his cue.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Some men in society marry too soon, a great number too late, a small and fortunate proportion at an opportune time.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Provided the young lady has not a positively crooked nose, arms too red, and too uncouth a waist--sometimes even notwithstanding these little misfortunes--the transaction is concluded without any difficulty.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Clemence and Christian should be placed in the first rank of privileged couples of this kind.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Provided the young lady has not a positively crooked nose, arms too red, and too uncouth a waist--sometimes even notwithstanding these little misfortunes--the transaction is concluded without any difficulty.
laidadjectiveUS /leɪd/
set down according to a plan
From this reading When the family council finds an heiress who answers all the conditions of the programme laid out, they begin by giving the victim his cue.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Some men in society marry too soon, a great number too late, a small and fortunate proportion at an opportune time.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Provided the young lady has not a positively crooked nose, arms too red, and too uncouth a waist--sometimes even notwithstanding these little misfortunes--the transaction is concluded without any difficulty.
marriagenounUS /ˈmerɪdʒ/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Young men in the country, of good family, are usually established in marriage by their parents as early as possible.
marryverbUS /ˈmeri/
take in marriage
From this reading Some men in society marry too soon, a great number too late, a small and fortunate proportion at an opportune time.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Some men in society marry too soon, a great number too late, a small and fortunate proportion at an opportune time.
misfortunesnounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “misfortune” — unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading Provided the young lady has not a positively crooked nose, arms too red, and too uncouth a waist--sometimes even notwithstanding these little misfortunes--the transaction is concluded without any difficulty.
nosenounUS /noʊz/
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading Provided the young lady has not a positively crooked nose, arms too red, and too uncouth a waist--sometimes even notwithstanding these little misfortunes--the transaction is concluded without any difficulty.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Provided the young lady has not a positively crooked nose, arms too red, and too uncouth a waist--sometimes even notwithstanding these little misfortunes--the transaction is concluded without any difficulty.
notwithstandingadverbUS /ˌnɑːtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Provided the young lady has not a positively crooked nose, arms too red, and too uncouth a waist--sometimes even notwithstanding these little misfortunes--the transaction is concluded without any difficulty.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Some men in society marry too soon, a great number too late, a small and fortunate proportion at an opportune time.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Young men in the country, of good family, are usually established in marriage by their parents as early as possible.
opportuneadjectiveUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːn/
suitable or at a time that is suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose
From this reading Some men in society marry too soon, a great number too late, a small and fortunate proportion at an opportune time.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When the family council finds an heiress who answers all the conditions of the programme laid out, they begin by giving the victim his cue.
parentsnounUS /ˈperənts/
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Young men in the country, of good family, are usually established in marriage by their parents as early as possible.
placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Clemence and Christian should be placed in the first rank of privileged couples of this kind.
positivelyadverbUS /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/
extremely
From this reading Provided the young lady has not a positively crooked nose, arms too red, and too uncouth a waist--sometimes even notwithstanding these little misfortunes--the transaction is concluded without any difficulty.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Young men in the country, of good family, are usually established in marriage by their parents as early as possible.
privilegedadjectiveUS /ˈprɪvlədʒd/
blessed with privileges
From this reading Clemence and Christian should be placed in the first rank of privileged couples of this kind.
programmenounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event
From this reading When the family council finds an heiress who answers all the conditions of the programme laid out, they begin by giving the victim his cue.
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading Some men in society marry too soon, a great number too late, a small and fortunate proportion at an opportune time.
ProvidedverbUS /prəˈvaɪdɪd/
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Provided the young lady has not a positively crooked nose, arms too red, and too uncouth a waist--sometimes even notwithstanding these little misfortunes--the transaction is concluded without any difficulty.
ranknounUS /ræŋk/
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Clemence and Christian should be placed in the first rank of privileged couples of this kind.
rednounUS /red/
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Provided the young lady has not a positively crooked nose, arms too red, and too uncouth a waist--sometimes even notwithstanding these little misfortunes--the transaction is concluded without any difficulty.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Clemence and Christian should be placed in the first rank of privileged couples of this kind.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Some men in society marry too soon, a great number too late, a small and fortunate proportion at an opportune time.
societynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Some men in society marry too soon, a great number too late, a small and fortunate proportion at an opportune time.
SomeadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some men in society marry too soon, a great number too late, a small and fortunate proportion at an opportune time.
sometimesadverbUS /səmˈtaɪmz/
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Provided the young lady has not a positively crooked nose, arms too red, and too uncouth a waist--sometimes even notwithstanding these little misfortunes--the transaction is concluded without any difficulty.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading Some men in society marry too soon, a great number too late, a small and fortunate proportion at an opportune time.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Young men in the country, of good family, are usually established in marriage by their parents as early as possible.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Young men in the country, of good family, are usually established in marriage by their parents as early as possible.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Provided the young lady has not a positively crooked nose, arms too red, and too uncouth a waist--sometimes even notwithstanding these little misfortunes--the transaction is concluded without any difficulty.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the family council finds an heiress who answers all the conditions of the programme laid out, they begin by giving the victim his cue.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Clemence and Christian should be placed in the first rank of privileged couples of this kind.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Some men in society marry too soon, a great number too late, a small and fortunate proportion at an opportune time.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Some men in society marry too soon, a great number too late, a small and fortunate proportion at an opportune time.
transactionnounUS /trænˈzækʃən/
the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities)
From this reading Provided the young lady has not a positively crooked nose, arms too red, and too uncouth a waist--sometimes even notwithstanding these little misfortunes--the transaction is concluded without any difficulty.
uncouthadjectiveUS /ˈʌnˈkuːθ/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading Provided the young lady has not a positively crooked nose, arms too red, and too uncouth a waist--sometimes even notwithstanding these little misfortunes--the transaction is concluded without any difficulty.
usuallyadverbUS /ˈjuːʒəwəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading Young men in the country, of good family, are usually established in marriage by their parents as early as possible.
victimnounUS /ˈvɪktəm/
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading When the family council finds an heiress who answers all the conditions of the programme laid out, they begin by giving the victim his cue.
waistnounUS /weɪst/
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading Provided the young lady has not a positively crooked nose, arms too red, and too uncouth a waist--sometimes even notwithstanding these little misfortunes--the transaction is concluded without any difficulty.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When the family council finds an heiress who answers all the conditions of the programme laid out, they begin by giving the victim his cue.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading When the family council finds an heiress who answers all the conditions of the programme laid out, they begin by giving the victim his cue.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Provided the young lady has not a positively crooked nose, arms too red, and too uncouth a waist--sometimes even notwithstanding these little misfortunes--the transaction is concluded without any difficulty.
YoungadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Young men in the country, of good family, are usually established in marriage by their parents as early as possible.
