AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A second maid volunteered, but Yasmini would have none of that plan.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading First and last the great outstanding difference between her and the ordinary run of conspirators, Western or Eastern, was unwillingness to sacrifice faithful friends even in a pinch--although she could be ruthlessness itself toward half-hearted ones.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading First and last the great outstanding difference between her and the ordinary run of conspirators, Western or Eastern, was unwillingness to sacrifice faithful friends even in a pinch--although she could be ruthlessness itself toward half-hearted ones.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Both those habits grew on her as she grew older.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Tess had herself well in control, and was praying busily that her husband might only be near enough to hear the racket at the gate.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading First and last the great outstanding difference between her and the ordinary run of conspirators, Western or Eastern, was unwillingness to sacrifice faithful friends even in a pinch--although she could be ruthlessness itself toward half-hearted ones.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading First and last the great outstanding difference between her and the ordinary run of conspirators, Western or Eastern, was unwillingness to sacrifice faithful friends even in a pinch--although she could be ruthlessness itself toward half-hearted ones.
BothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both those habits grew on her as she grew older.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading Tess had herself well in control, and was praying busily that her husband might only be near enough to hear the racket at the gate.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A second maid volunteered, but Yasmini would have none of that plan.
ByprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the time they reached the little curtained outer hall the maids were on the verge of hysteria.
conspiratorsnounUS /kənˈspɪrətərz/
plural of “conspirator” — a member of a conspiracy
From this reading First and last the great outstanding difference between her and the ordinary run of conspirators, Western or Eastern, was unwillingness to sacrifice faithful friends even in a pinch--although she could be ruthlessness itself toward half-hearted ones.
controlnounUS /kənˈtroʊl/
power to direct or determine
From this reading Tess had herself well in control, and was praying busily that her husband might only be near enough to hear the racket at the gate.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading First and last the great outstanding difference between her and the ordinary run of conspirators, Western or Eastern, was unwillingness to sacrifice faithful friends even in a pinch--although she could be ruthlessness itself toward half-hearted ones.
curtainedadjective
furnished or concealed with curtains or draperies
From this reading By the time they reached the little curtained outer hall the maids were on the verge of hysteria.
differencenounUS /ˈdɪfərəns/
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading First and last the great outstanding difference between her and the ordinary run of conspirators, Western or Eastern, was unwillingness to sacrifice faithful friends even in a pinch--although she could be ruthlessness itself toward half-hearted ones.
EasternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading First and last the great outstanding difference between her and the ordinary run of conspirators, Western or Eastern, was unwillingness to sacrifice faithful friends even in a pinch--although she could be ruthlessness itself toward half-hearted ones.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Tess had herself well in control, and was praying busily that her husband might only be near enough to hear the racket at the gate.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading First and last the great outstanding difference between her and the ordinary run of conspirators, Western or Eastern, was unwillingness to sacrifice faithful friends even in a pinch--although she could be ruthlessness itself toward half-hearted ones.
faithfuladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪθfəl/
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading First and last the great outstanding difference between her and the ordinary run of conspirators, Western or Eastern, was unwillingness to sacrifice faithful friends even in a pinch--although she could be ruthlessness itself toward half-hearted ones.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First and last the great outstanding difference between her and the ordinary run of conspirators, Western or Eastern, was unwillingness to sacrifice faithful friends even in a pinch--although she could be ruthlessness itself toward half-hearted ones.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading First and last the great outstanding difference between her and the ordinary run of conspirators, Western or Eastern, was unwillingness to sacrifice faithful friends even in a pinch--although she could be ruthlessness itself toward half-hearted ones.
gatenounUS /ɡeɪt/
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Tess had herself well in control, and was praying busily that her husband might only be near enough to hear the racket at the gate.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading First and last the great outstanding difference between her and the ordinary run of conspirators, Western or Eastern, was unwillingness to sacrifice faithful friends even in a pinch--although she could be ruthlessness itself toward half-hearted ones.
grewverbUS /ɡruː/
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Both those habits grew on her as she grew older.
habitsnounUS /ˈhæbəts/
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading Both those habits grew on her as she grew older.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tess had herself well in control, and was praying busily that her husband might only be near enough to hear the racket at the gate.
half-heartedadjectiveUS /ˈhæfhɑːrtɪd/
feeling or showing little interest or enthusiasm
From this reading First and last the great outstanding difference between her and the ordinary run of conspirators, Western or Eastern, was unwillingness to sacrifice faithful friends even in a pinch--although she could be ruthlessness itself toward half-hearted ones.
hallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading By the time they reached the little curtained outer hall the maids were on the verge of hysteria.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A second maid volunteered, but Yasmini would have none of that plan.
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Tess had herself well in control, and was praying busily that her husband might only be near enough to hear the racket at the gate.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading First and last the great outstanding difference between her and the ordinary run of conspirators, Western or Eastern, was unwillingness to sacrifice faithful friends even in a pinch--although she could be ruthlessness itself toward half-hearted ones.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Tess had herself well in control, and was praying busily that her husband might only be near enough to hear the racket at the gate.
husbandnounUS /ˈhʌzbənd/
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Tess had herself well in control, and was praying busily that her husband might only be near enough to hear the racket at the gate.
hysterianounUS /hɪˈsteriə/
state of violent mental agitation
From this reading By the time they reached the little curtained outer hall the maids were on the verge of hysteria.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading First and last the great outstanding difference between her and the ordinary run of conspirators, Western or Eastern, was unwillingness to sacrifice faithful friends even in a pinch--although she could be ruthlessness itself toward half-hearted ones.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading First and last the great outstanding difference between her and the ordinary run of conspirators, Western or Eastern, was unwillingness to sacrifice faithful friends even in a pinch--although she could be ruthlessness itself toward half-hearted ones.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading First and last the great outstanding difference between her and the ordinary run of conspirators, Western or Eastern, was unwillingness to sacrifice faithful friends even in a pinch--although she could be ruthlessness itself toward half-hearted ones.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading By the time they reached the little curtained outer hall the maids were on the verge of hysteria.
maidnounUS /meɪd/
a female domestic
From this reading A second maid volunteered, but Yasmini would have none of that plan.
maidsnounUS /meɪdz/
plural of “maid” — a female domestic
From this reading By the time they reached the little curtained outer hall the maids were on the verge of hysteria.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Tess had herself well in control, and was praying busily that her husband might only be near enough to hear the racket at the gate.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Tess had herself well in control, and was praying busily that her husband might only be near enough to hear the racket at the gate.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading A second maid volunteered, but Yasmini would have none of that plan.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A second maid volunteered, but Yasmini would have none of that plan.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Both those habits grew on her as she grew older.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Both those habits grew on her as she grew older.
onesnounUS /wʌnz/
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading First and last the great outstanding difference between her and the ordinary run of conspirators, Western or Eastern, was unwillingness to sacrifice faithful friends even in a pinch--although she could be ruthlessness itself toward half-hearted ones.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Tess had herself well in control, and was praying busily that her husband might only be near enough to hear the racket at the gate.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading First and last the great outstanding difference between her and the ordinary run of conspirators, Western or Eastern, was unwillingness to sacrifice faithful friends even in a pinch--although she could be ruthlessness itself toward half-hearted ones.
ordinarynounUS /ˈɔːrdəneri/
a judge of a probate court
From this reading First and last the great outstanding difference between her and the ordinary run of conspirators, Western or Eastern, was unwillingness to sacrifice faithful friends even in a pinch--although she could be ruthlessness itself toward half-hearted ones.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading By the time they reached the little curtained outer hall the maids were on the verge of hysteria.
outstandingadjectiveUS /ˌaʊtˈstændɪŋ/
distinguished from others in excellence
From this reading First and last the great outstanding difference between her and the ordinary run of conspirators, Western or Eastern, was unwillingness to sacrifice faithful friends even in a pinch--although she could be ruthlessness itself toward half-hearted ones.
pinchverbUS /pɪntʃ/
squeeze tightly between the fingers
From this reading First and last the great outstanding difference between her and the ordinary run of conspirators, Western or Eastern, was unwillingness to sacrifice faithful friends even in a pinch--although she could be ruthlessness itself toward half-hearted ones.
planverbUS /plæn/
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading A second maid volunteered, but Yasmini would have none of that plan.
prayingverbUS /ˈpreɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading Tess had herself well in control, and was praying busily that her husband might only be near enough to hear the racket at the gate.
racketnounUS /ˈrækɪt/
a loud and disturbing noise
From this reading Tess had herself well in control, and was praying busily that her husband might only be near enough to hear the racket at the gate.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading By the time they reached the little curtained outer hall the maids were on the verge of hysteria.
runverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading First and last the great outstanding difference between her and the ordinary run of conspirators, Western or Eastern, was unwillingness to sacrifice faithful friends even in a pinch--although she could be ruthlessness itself toward half-hearted ones.
ruthlessnessnounUS /ˈruːθləsnəs/
mercilessness characterized by a lack of pity
From this reading First and last the great outstanding difference between her and the ordinary run of conspirators, Western or Eastern, was unwillingness to sacrifice faithful friends even in a pinch--although she could be ruthlessness itself toward half-hearted ones.
sacrificenounUS /ˈsækrəfaɪs/
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading First and last the great outstanding difference between her and the ordinary run of conspirators, Western or Eastern, was unwillingness to sacrifice faithful friends even in a pinch--although she could be ruthlessness itself toward half-hearted ones.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading A second maid volunteered, but Yasmini would have none of that plan.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading First and last the great outstanding difference between her and the ordinary run of conspirators, Western or Eastern, was unwillingness to sacrifice faithful friends even in a pinch--although she could be ruthlessness itself toward half-hearted ones.
Tess
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From this reading Tess had herself well in control, and was praying busily that her husband might only be near enough to hear the racket at the gate.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A second maid volunteered, but Yasmini would have none of that plan.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading First and last the great outstanding difference between her and the ordinary run of conspirators, Western or Eastern, was unwillingness to sacrifice faithful friends even in a pinch--although she could be ruthlessness itself toward half-hearted ones.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By the time they reached the little curtained outer hall the maids were on the verge of hysteria.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Both those habits grew on her as she grew older.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By the time they reached the little curtained outer hall the maids were on the verge of hysteria.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading First and last the great outstanding difference between her and the ordinary run of conspirators, Western or Eastern, was unwillingness to sacrifice faithful friends even in a pinch--although she could be ruthlessness itself toward half-hearted ones.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading First and last the great outstanding difference between her and the ordinary run of conspirators, Western or Eastern, was unwillingness to sacrifice faithful friends even in a pinch--although she could be ruthlessness itself toward half-hearted ones.
unwillingnessnounUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋnɪs/
the trait of being unwilling
From this reading First and last the great outstanding difference between her and the ordinary run of conspirators, Western or Eastern, was unwillingness to sacrifice faithful friends even in a pinch--although she could be ruthlessness itself toward half-hearted ones.
vergenounUS /vɜːrdʒ/
a region marking a boundary
From this reading By the time they reached the little curtained outer hall the maids were on the verge of hysteria.
volunteeredverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪrd/
past form of “volunteer” — tell voluntarily
From this reading A second maid volunteered, but Yasmini would have none of that plan.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading First and last the great outstanding difference between her and the ordinary run of conspirators, Western or Eastern, was unwillingness to sacrifice faithful friends even in a pinch--although she could be ruthlessness itself toward half-hearted ones.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Tess had herself well in control, and was praying busily that her husband might only be near enough to hear the racket at the gate.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading By the time they reached the little curtained outer hall the maids were on the verge of hysteria.
WesternadjectiveUS /ˈwestərn/
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading First and last the great outstanding difference between her and the ordinary run of conspirators, Western or Eastern, was unwillingness to sacrifice faithful friends even in a pinch--although she could be ruthlessness itself toward half-hearted ones.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A second maid volunteered, but Yasmini would have none of that plan.
Yasmini
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From this reading A second maid volunteered, but Yasmini would have none of that plan.
