adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jane Meredith When Eileen came down to dinner that evening Linda understood at a glance that an effort was to be made to efface thoroughly from the mind of John Gilman all memory of the Eileen of the previous evening.
acceptedadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪd/
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Having said what she wanted to say and received the assurance she desired, Linda accepted her advances cordially and displayed such charming proclivities herself that Eileen began covertly to watch her, and as she watched there slowly grew in her brain the conviction that something had happened to Linda.
advancesnounUS /ədˈvænsəz/
plural of “advance” — a movement forward
From this reading Having said what she wanted to say and received the assurance she desired, Linda accepted her advances cordially and displayed such charming proclivities herself that Eileen began covertly to watch her, and as she watched there slowly grew in her brain the conviction that something had happened to Linda.
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 Jane Meredith When Eileen came down to dinner that evening Linda understood at a glance that an effort was to be made to efface thoroughly from the mind of John Gilman all memory of the Eileen of the previous evening.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Jane Meredith When Eileen came down to dinner that evening Linda understood at a glance that an effort was to be made to efface thoroughly from the mind of John Gilman all memory of the Eileen of the previous evening.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had decided on redressing her hair, while she wore one of her most becoming and attractive gowns.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Having said what she wanted to say and received the assurance she desired, Linda accepted her advances cordially and displayed such charming proclivities herself that Eileen began covertly to watch her, and as she watched there slowly grew in her brain the conviction that something had happened to Linda.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Having said what she wanted to say and received the assurance she desired, Linda accepted her advances cordially and displayed such charming proclivities herself that Eileen began covertly to watch her, and as she watched there slowly grew in her brain the conviction that something had happened to Linda.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Jane Meredith When Eileen came down to dinner that evening Linda understood at a glance that an effort was to be made to efface thoroughly from the mind of John Gilman all memory of the Eileen of the previous evening.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading She had decided on redressing her hair, while she wore one of her most becoming and attractive gowns.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Jane Meredith When Eileen came down to dinner that evening Linda understood at a glance that an effort was to be made to efface thoroughly from the mind of John Gilman all memory of the Eileen of the previous evening.
becomingadjectiveUS /bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/
according with custom or propriety
From this reading She had decided on redressing her hair, while she wore one of her most becoming and attractive gowns.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Having said what she wanted to say and received the assurance she desired, Linda accepted her advances cordially and displayed such charming proclivities herself that Eileen began covertly to watch her, and as she watched there slowly grew in her brain the conviction that something had happened to Linda.
brainnounUS /breɪn/
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading Having said what she wanted to say and received the assurance she desired, Linda accepted her advances cordially and displayed such charming proclivities herself that Eileen began covertly to watch her, and as she watched there slowly grew in her brain the conviction that something had happened to Linda.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Jane Meredith When Eileen came down to dinner that evening Linda understood at a glance that an effort was to be made to efface thoroughly from the mind of John Gilman all memory of the Eileen of the previous evening.
charmingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋ/
pleasing or delighting
From this reading To Linda and Katy during the dinner she was simply charming.
convictionnounUS /kənˈvɪkʃən/
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading Having said what she wanted to say and received the assurance she desired, Linda accepted her advances cordially and displayed such charming proclivities herself that Eileen began covertly to watch her, and as she watched there slowly grew in her brain the conviction that something had happened to Linda.
cordiallyadverbUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading Having said what she wanted to say and received the assurance she desired, Linda accepted her advances cordially and displayed such charming proclivities herself that Eileen began covertly to watch her, and as she watched there slowly grew in her brain the conviction that something had happened to Linda.
covertlyadverbUS /koʊˈvɜːrtli/
in a covert manner
From this reading Having said what she wanted to say and received the assurance she desired, Linda accepted her advances cordially and displayed such charming proclivities herself that Eileen began covertly to watch her, and as she watched there slowly grew in her brain the conviction that something had happened to Linda.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading She had decided on redressing her hair, while she wore one of her most becoming and attractive gowns.
deeplyadverbUS /ˈdiːpli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading At once she began studying deeply in an effort to learn what it might be.
desiredadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪərd/
wanted intensely
From this reading Having said what she wanted to say and received the assurance she desired, Linda accepted her advances cordially and displayed such charming proclivities herself that Eileen began covertly to watch her, and as she watched there slowly grew in her brain the conviction that something had happened to Linda.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Jane Meredith When Eileen came down to dinner that evening Linda understood at a glance that an effort was to be made to efface thoroughly from the mind of John Gilman all memory of the Eileen of the previous evening.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading Having said what she wanted to say and received the assurance she desired, Linda accepted her advances cordially and displayed such charming proclivities herself that Eileen began covertly to watch her, and as she watched there slowly grew in her brain the conviction that something had happened to Linda.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Jane Meredith When Eileen came down to dinner that evening Linda understood at a glance that an effort was to be made to efface thoroughly from the mind of John Gilman all memory of the Eileen of the previous evening.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading To Linda and Katy during the dinner she was simply charming.
effaceverbUS /ɪˈfeɪs/
remove completely from recognition or memory
From this reading Jane Meredith When Eileen came down to dinner that evening Linda understood at a glance that an effort was to be made to efface thoroughly from the mind of John Gilman all memory of the Eileen of the previous evening.
effortnounUS /ˈefərt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Jane Meredith When Eileen came down to dinner that evening Linda understood at a glance that an effort was to be made to efface thoroughly from the mind of John Gilman all memory of the Eileen of the previous evening.
Eileen
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From this reading Jane Meredith When Eileen came down to dinner that evening Linda understood at a glance that an effort was to be made to efface thoroughly from the mind of John Gilman all memory of the Eileen of the previous evening.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Jane Meredith When Eileen came down to dinner that evening Linda understood at a glance that an effort was to be made to efface thoroughly from the mind of John Gilman all memory of the Eileen of the previous evening.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Jane Meredith When Eileen came down to dinner that evening Linda understood at a glance that an effort was to be made to efface thoroughly from the mind of John Gilman all memory of the Eileen of the previous evening.
GilmannounUS /ˈɡɪlmən/
United States feminist (1860-1935)
From this reading Jane Meredith When Eileen came down to dinner that evening Linda understood at a glance that an effort was to be made to efface thoroughly from the mind of John Gilman all memory of the Eileen of the previous evening.
glanceverbUS /ɡlæns/
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Jane Meredith When Eileen came down to dinner that evening Linda understood at a glance that an effort was to be made to efface thoroughly from the mind of John Gilman all memory of the Eileen of the previous evening.
gownsnounUS /ɡaʊnz/
plural of “gown” — a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading She had decided on redressing her hair, while she wore one of her most becoming and attractive gowns.
grewverbUS /ɡruː/
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Having said what she wanted to say and received the assurance she desired, Linda accepted her advances cordially and displayed such charming proclivities herself that Eileen began covertly to watch her, and as she watched there slowly grew in her brain the conviction that something had happened to Linda.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had decided on redressing her hair, while she wore one of her most becoming and attractive gowns.
hairnounUS /her/
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading She had decided on redressing her hair, while she wore one of her most becoming and attractive gowns.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Having said what she wanted to say and received the assurance she desired, Linda accepted her advances cordially and displayed such charming proclivities herself that Eileen began covertly to watch her, and as she watched there slowly grew in her brain the conviction that something had happened to Linda.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having said what she wanted to say and received the assurance she desired, Linda accepted her advances cordially and displayed such charming proclivities herself that Eileen began covertly to watch her, and as she watched there slowly grew in her brain the conviction that something had happened to Linda.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had decided on redressing her hair, while she wore one of her most becoming and attractive gowns.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Having said what she wanted to say and received the assurance she desired, Linda accepted her advances cordially and displayed such charming proclivities herself that Eileen began covertly to watch her, and as she watched there slowly grew in her brain the conviction that something had happened to Linda.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Having said what she wanted to say and received the assurance she desired, Linda accepted her advances cordially and displayed such charming proclivities herself that Eileen began covertly to watch her, and as she watched there slowly grew in her brain the conviction that something had happened to Linda.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At once she began studying deeply in an effort to learn what it might be.
Jane
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From this reading Jane Meredith When Eileen came down to dinner that evening Linda understood at a glance that an effort was to be made to efface thoroughly from the mind of John Gilman all memory of the Eileen of the previous evening.
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Jane Meredith When Eileen came down to dinner that evening Linda understood at a glance that an effort was to be made to efface thoroughly from the mind of John Gilman all memory of the Eileen of the previous evening.
Katy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To Linda and Katy during the dinner she was simply charming.
learnverbUS /lɜːrn/
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading At once she began studying deeply in an effort to learn what it might be.
Linda
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From this reading Jane Meredith When Eileen came down to dinner that evening Linda understood at a glance that an effort was to be made to efface thoroughly from the mind of John Gilman all memory of the Eileen of the previous evening.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Jane Meredith When Eileen came down to dinner that evening Linda understood at a glance that an effort was to be made to efface thoroughly from the mind of John Gilman all memory of the Eileen of the previous evening.
memorynounUS /ˈmem.ər.i/
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Jane Meredith When Eileen came down to dinner that evening Linda understood at a glance that an effort was to be made to efface thoroughly from the mind of John Gilman all memory of the Eileen of the previous evening.
MeredithnounUS /ˈmerɪdɪθ/
United States civil rights leader whose college registration caused riots in traditionally segregated Mississippi (born in 1933)
From this reading Jane Meredith When Eileen came down to dinner that evening Linda understood at a glance that an effort was to be made to efface thoroughly from the mind of John Gilman all memory of the Eileen of the previous evening.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading At once she began studying deeply in an effort to learn what it might be.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Jane Meredith When Eileen came down to dinner that evening Linda understood at a glance that an effort was to be made to efface thoroughly from the mind of John Gilman all memory of the Eileen of the previous evening.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading She had decided on redressing her hair, while she wore one of her most becoming and attractive gowns.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jane Meredith When Eileen came down to dinner that evening Linda understood at a glance that an effort was to be made to efface thoroughly from the mind of John Gilman all memory of the Eileen of the previous evening.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She had decided on redressing her hair, while she wore one of her most becoming and attractive gowns.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading At once she began studying deeply in an effort to learn what it might be.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She had decided on redressing her hair, while she wore one of her most becoming and attractive gowns.
previousadjectiveUS /ˈpriːviəs/
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Jane Meredith When Eileen came down to dinner that evening Linda understood at a glance that an effort was to be made to efface thoroughly from the mind of John Gilman all memory of the Eileen of the previous evening.
proclivitiesnounUS /proʊˈklɪvətiz/
plural of “proclivity” — a natural inclination
From this reading Having said what she wanted to say and received the assurance she desired, Linda accepted her advances cordially and displayed such charming proclivities herself that Eileen began covertly to watch her, and as she watched there slowly grew in her brain the conviction that something had happened to Linda.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Having said what she wanted to say and received the assurance she desired, Linda accepted her advances cordially and displayed such charming proclivities herself that Eileen began covertly to watch her, and as she watched there slowly grew in her brain the conviction that something had happened to Linda.
redressingverbUS /riˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “redress” — make reparations or amends for
From this reading She had decided on redressing her hair, while she wore one of her most becoming and attractive gowns.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Having said what she wanted to say and received the assurance she desired, Linda accepted her advances cordially and displayed such charming proclivities herself that Eileen began covertly to watch her, and as she watched there slowly grew in her brain the conviction that something had happened to Linda.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading Having said what she wanted to say and received the assurance she desired, Linda accepted her advances cordially and displayed such charming proclivities herself that Eileen began covertly to watch her, and as she watched there slowly grew in her brain the conviction that something had happened to Linda.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had decided on redressing her hair, while she wore one of her most becoming and attractive gowns.
simplyadverbUS /ˈsɪmpli/
and nothing more
From this reading To Linda and Katy during the dinner she was simply charming.
slowlyadverbUS /ˈsloʊli/
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Having said what she wanted to say and received the assurance she desired, Linda accepted her advances cordially and displayed such charming proclivities herself that Eileen began covertly to watch her, and as she watched there slowly grew in her brain the conviction that something had happened to Linda.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Having said what she wanted to say and received the assurance she desired, Linda accepted her advances cordially and displayed such charming proclivities herself that Eileen began covertly to watch her, and as she watched there slowly grew in her brain the conviction that something had happened to Linda.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading At once she began studying deeply in an effort to learn what it might be.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Having said what she wanted to say and received the assurance she desired, Linda accepted her advances cordially and displayed such charming proclivities herself that Eileen began covertly to watch her, and as she watched there slowly grew in her brain the conviction that something had happened to Linda.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jane Meredith When Eileen came down to dinner that evening Linda understood at a glance that an effort was to be made to efface thoroughly from the mind of John Gilman all memory of the Eileen of the previous evening.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jane Meredith When Eileen came down to dinner that evening Linda understood at a glance that an effort was to be made to efface thoroughly from the mind of John Gilman all memory of the Eileen of the previous evening.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Having said what she wanted to say and received the assurance she desired, Linda accepted her advances cordially and displayed such charming proclivities herself that Eileen began covertly to watch her, and as she watched there slowly grew in her brain the conviction that something had happened to Linda.
thoroughlyadverbUS /ˈθɜːroʊli/
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading Jane Meredith When Eileen came down to dinner that evening Linda understood at a glance that an effort was to be made to efface thoroughly from the mind of John Gilman all memory of the Eileen of the previous evening.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jane Meredith When Eileen came down to dinner that evening Linda understood at a glance that an effort was to be made to efface thoroughly from the mind of John Gilman all memory of the Eileen of the previous evening.
understoodadjectiveUS /ˌʌndərˈstʊd/
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Jane Meredith When Eileen came down to dinner that evening Linda understood at a glance that an effort was to be made to efface thoroughly from the mind of John Gilman all memory of the Eileen of the previous evening.
wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Having said what she wanted to say and received the assurance she desired, Linda accepted her advances cordially and displayed such charming proclivities herself that Eileen began covertly to watch her, and as she watched there slowly grew in her brain the conviction that something had happened to Linda.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jane Meredith When Eileen came down to dinner that evening Linda understood at a glance that an effort was to be made to efface thoroughly from the mind of John Gilman all memory of the Eileen of the previous evening.
watchverbUS /wɑːtʃ/
look attentively
From this reading Having said what she wanted to say and received the assurance she desired, Linda accepted her advances cordially and displayed such charming proclivities herself that Eileen began covertly to watch her, and as she watched there slowly grew in her brain the conviction that something had happened to Linda.
watchedverbUS /wɑːtʃt/
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Having said what she wanted to say and received the assurance she desired, Linda accepted her advances cordially and displayed such charming proclivities herself that Eileen began covertly to watch her, and as she watched there slowly grew in her brain the conviction that something had happened to Linda.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Having said what she wanted to say and received the assurance she desired, Linda accepted her advances cordially and displayed such charming proclivities herself that Eileen began covertly to watch her, and as she watched there slowly grew in her brain the conviction that something had happened to Linda.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Jane Meredith When Eileen came down to dinner that evening Linda understood at a glance that an effort was to be made to efface thoroughly from the mind of John Gilman all memory of the Eileen of the previous evening.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading She had decided on redressing her hair, while she wore one of her most becoming and attractive gowns.
woreverbUS /wɔːr/
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading She had decided on redressing her hair, while she wore one of her most becoming and attractive gowns.
