adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WINNING boat-races was all very fine; but a hundred such victories could not compensate Mr. Kennet's female hearers for one such defeat as he had announced--a defeat that, to their minds, carried disgrace.
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 WINNING boat-races was all very fine; but a hundred such victories could not compensate Mr. Kennet's female hearers for one such defeat as he had announced--a defeat that, to their minds, carried disgrace.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At first they were benumbed, and sat chilled, with red cheeks, bewildered between present triumph and mortification at hand.
announcedadjectiveUS /əˈnaʊnst/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading WINNING boat-races was all very fine; but a hundred such victories could not compensate Mr. Kennet's female hearers for one such defeat as he had announced--a defeat that, to their minds, carried disgrace.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WINNING boat-races was all very fine; but a hundred such victories could not compensate Mr. Kennet's female hearers for one such defeat as he had announced--a defeat that, to their minds, carried disgrace.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first they were benumbed, and sat chilled, with red cheeks, bewildered between present triumph and mortification at hand.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Then the colour ebbed out of their faces, and they encouraged each other feebly in whispers, “Might it not be a mistake?”
benumbedadjective
lacking sensation
From this reading At first they were benumbed, and sat chilled, with red cheeks, bewildered between present triumph and mortification at hand.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading At first they were benumbed, and sat chilled, with red cheeks, bewildered between present triumph and mortification at hand.
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading At first they were benumbed, and sat chilled, with red cheeks, bewildered between present triumph and mortification at hand.
boat-races
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WINNING boat-races was all very fine; but a hundred such victories could not compensate Mr. Kennet's female hearers for one such defeat as he had announced--a defeat that, to their minds, carried disgrace.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading WINNING boat-races was all very fine; but a hundred such victories could not compensate Mr. Kennet's female hearers for one such defeat as he had announced--a defeat that, to their minds, carried disgrace.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading WINNING boat-races was all very fine; but a hundred such victories could not compensate Mr. Kennet's female hearers for one such defeat as he had announced--a defeat that, to their minds, carried disgrace.
cheeksnounUS /tʃiːks/
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading At first they were benumbed, and sat chilled, with red cheeks, bewildered between present triumph and mortification at hand.
chilledverbUS /tʃɪld/
past form of “chill” — depress or discourage
From this reading At first they were benumbed, and sat chilled, with red cheeks, bewildered between present triumph and mortification at hand.
colouradjectiveUS /ˈkʌlər/
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading Then the colour ebbed out of their faces, and they encouraged each other feebly in whispers, “Might it not be a mistake?”
compensateverbUS /ˈkɑːmpənseɪt/
adjust for
From this reading WINNING boat-races was all very fine; but a hundred such victories could not compensate Mr. Kennet's female hearers for one such defeat as he had announced--a defeat that, to their minds, carried disgrace.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading WINNING boat-races was all very fine; but a hundred such victories could not compensate Mr. Kennet's female hearers for one such defeat as he had announced--a defeat that, to their minds, carried disgrace.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading WINNING boat-races was all very fine; but a hundred such victories could not compensate Mr. Kennet's female hearers for one such defeat as he had announced--a defeat that, to their minds, carried disgrace.
disgraceverbUS /dɪsˈɡreɪs/
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading WINNING boat-races was all very fine; but a hundred such victories could not compensate Mr. Kennet's female hearers for one such defeat as he had announced--a defeat that, to their minds, carried disgrace.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Then the colour ebbed out of their faces, and they encouraged each other feebly in whispers, “Might it not be a mistake?”
ebbedverbUS /ˈebəd/
past form of “ebb” — flow back or recede
From this reading Then the colour ebbed out of their faces, and they encouraged each other feebly in whispers, “Might it not be a mistake?”
EdwardnounUS /ˈedwərd/
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading Their Edward plucked!
encouragedadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒd/
inspired with confidence
From this reading Then the colour ebbed out of their faces, and they encouraged each other feebly in whispers, “Might it not be a mistake?”
facesnounUS /ˈfeɪsəz/
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Then the colour ebbed out of their faces, and they encouraged each other feebly in whispers, “Might it not be a mistake?”
feeblyadverbUS /ˈfiːbli/
in a faint and feeble manner
From this reading Then the colour ebbed out of their faces, and they encouraged each other feebly in whispers, “Might it not be a mistake?”
femaleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːmeɪl/
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading WINNING boat-races was all very fine; but a hundred such victories could not compensate Mr. Kennet's female hearers for one such defeat as he had announced--a defeat that, to their minds, carried disgrace.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading WINNING boat-races was all very fine; but a hundred such victories could not compensate Mr. Kennet's female hearers for one such defeat as he had announced--a defeat that, to their minds, carried disgrace.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first they were benumbed, and sat chilled, with red cheeks, bewildered between present triumph and mortification at hand.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WINNING boat-races was all very fine; but a hundred such victories could not compensate Mr. Kennet's female hearers for one such defeat as he had announced--a defeat that, to their minds, carried disgrace.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WINNING boat-races was all very fine; but a hundred such victories could not compensate Mr. Kennet's female hearers for one such defeat as he had announced--a defeat that, to their minds, carried disgrace.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading At first they were benumbed, and sat chilled, with red cheeks, bewildered between present triumph and mortification at hand.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WINNING boat-races was all very fine; but a hundred such victories could not compensate Mr. Kennet's female hearers for one such defeat as he had announced--a defeat that, to their minds, carried disgrace.
hearersnounUS /ˈhiːrərz/
plural of “hearer” — someone who listens attentively
From this reading WINNING boat-races was all very fine; but a hundred such victories could not compensate Mr. Kennet's female hearers for one such defeat as he had announced--a defeat that, to their minds, carried disgrace.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading But unconscious Kennet robbed them of this timid hope.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading WINNING boat-races was all very fine; but a hundred such victories could not compensate Mr. Kennet's female hearers for one such defeat as he had announced--a defeat that, to their minds, carried disgrace.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then the colour ebbed out of their faces, and they encouraged each other feebly in whispers, “Might it not be a mistake?”
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then the colour ebbed out of their faces, and they encouraged each other feebly in whispers, “Might it not be a mistake?”
Kennet
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But unconscious Kennet robbed them of this timid hope.
Kennet's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WINNING boat-races was all very fine; but a hundred such victories could not compensate Mr. Kennet's female hearers for one such defeat as he had announced--a defeat that, to their minds, carried disgrace.
Mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Then the colour ebbed out of their faces, and they encouraged each other feebly in whispers, “Might it not be a mistake?”
mindsnounUS /maɪndz/
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading WINNING boat-races was all very fine; but a hundred such victories could not compensate Mr. Kennet's female hearers for one such defeat as he had announced--a defeat that, to their minds, carried disgrace.
mistakenounUS /mɪˈsteɪk/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Then the colour ebbed out of their faces, and they encouraged each other feebly in whispers, “Might it not be a mistake?”
mortificationnounUS /ˈmɔːrtəfkeɪʃən/
strong feelings of embarrassment
From this reading At first they were benumbed, and sat chilled, with red cheeks, bewildered between present triumph and mortification at hand.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading WINNING boat-races was all very fine; but a hundred such victories could not compensate Mr. Kennet's female hearers for one such defeat as he had announced--a defeat that, to their minds, carried disgrace.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading WINNING boat-races was all very fine; but a hundred such victories could not compensate Mr. Kennet's female hearers for one such defeat as he had announced--a defeat that, to their minds, carried disgrace.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then the colour ebbed out of their faces, and they encouraged each other feebly in whispers, “Might it not be a mistake?”
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading WINNING boat-races was all very fine; but a hundred such victories could not compensate Mr. Kennet's female hearers for one such defeat as he had announced--a defeat that, to their minds, carried disgrace.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Then the colour ebbed out of their faces, and they encouraged each other feebly in whispers, “Might it not be a mistake?”
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Then the colour ebbed out of their faces, and they encouraged each other feebly in whispers, “Might it not be a mistake?”
pluckedadjectiveUS /plʌkt/
of a stringed instrument; sounded with the fingers or a plectrum
From this reading Their Edward plucked!
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading At first they were benumbed, and sat chilled, with red cheeks, bewildered between present triumph and mortification at hand.
rednounUS /red/
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading At first they were benumbed, and sat chilled, with red cheeks, bewildered between present triumph and mortification at hand.
robbedverbUS /rɑːbd/
inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading But unconscious Kennet robbed them of this timid hope.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading At first they were benumbed, and sat chilled, with red cheeks, bewildered between present triumph and mortification at hand.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading WINNING boat-races was all very fine; but a hundred such victories could not compensate Mr. Kennet's female hearers for one such defeat as he had announced--a defeat that, to their minds, carried disgrace.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WINNING boat-races was all very fine; but a hundred such victories could not compensate Mr. Kennet's female hearers for one such defeat as he had announced--a defeat that, to their minds, carried disgrace.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Then the colour ebbed out of their faces, and they encouraged each other feebly in whispers, “Might it not be a mistake?”
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading WINNING boat-races was all very fine; but a hundred such victories could not compensate Mr. Kennet's female hearers for one such defeat as he had announced--a defeat that, to their minds, carried disgrace.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But unconscious Kennet robbed them of this timid hope.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the colour ebbed out of their faces, and they encouraged each other feebly in whispers, “Might it not be a mistake?”
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At first they were benumbed, and sat chilled, with red cheeks, bewildered between present triumph and mortification at hand.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But unconscious Kennet robbed them of this timid hope.
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading But unconscious Kennet robbed them of this timid hope.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WINNING boat-races was all very fine; but a hundred such victories could not compensate Mr. Kennet's female hearers for one such defeat as he had announced--a defeat that, to their minds, carried disgrace.
triumphnounUS /ˈtraɪəmf/
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading At first they were benumbed, and sat chilled, with red cheeks, bewildered between present triumph and mortification at hand.
unconsciousadjectiveUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəs/
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading But unconscious Kennet robbed them of this timid hope.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading WINNING boat-races was all very fine; but a hundred such victories could not compensate Mr. Kennet's female hearers for one such defeat as he had announced--a defeat that, to their minds, carried disgrace.
victoriesnounUS /ˈvɪktəriz/
plural of “victory” — a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading WINNING boat-races was all very fine; but a hundred such victories could not compensate Mr. Kennet's female hearers for one such defeat as he had announced--a defeat that, to their minds, carried disgrace.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WINNING boat-races was all very fine; but a hundred such victories could not compensate Mr. Kennet's female hearers for one such defeat as he had announced--a defeat that, to their minds, carried disgrace.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At first they were benumbed, and sat chilled, with red cheeks, bewildered between present triumph and mortification at hand.
whispersnounUS /ˈwɪspərz/
plural of “whisper” — speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading Then the colour ebbed out of their faces, and they encouraged each other feebly in whispers, “Might it not be a mistake?”
WINNINGadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading WINNING boat-races was all very fine; but a hundred such victories could not compensate Mr. Kennet's female hearers for one such defeat as he had announced--a defeat that, to their minds, carried disgrace.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading At first they were benumbed, and sat chilled, with red cheeks, bewildered between present triumph and mortification at hand.
