againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading He had seen Elizabeth again, had at least retained his outward calmness, and now he felt more sure of himself.
aguenounUS /ˈeɪɡjuː/
a fit of shivering or shaking
From this reading He no longer felt the hot and cold fits that had shaken him as though with inward ague on his previous visit.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading STORM AND STRESS And yet, because I love thee, I obtain From that same love this vindicating grace-- To live on still in love, and yet in vain; To bless thee, yet renounce thee to thy face.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "C'est le premier pas qui coute," and Malcolm proved the truth of the old French proverb, as he dismissed his fly and walked up the dark drive towards the Wood House.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had seen Elizabeth again, had at least retained his outward calmness, and now he felt more sure of himself.
BARRETT
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From this reading --ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading STORM AND STRESS And yet, because I love thee, I obtain From that same love this vindicating grace-- To live on still in love, and yet in vain; To bless thee, yet renounce thee to thy face.
blessverbUS /bles/
give a benediction to
From this reading STORM AND STRESS And yet, because I love thee, I obtain From that same love this vindicating grace-- To live on still in love, and yet in vain; To bless thee, yet renounce thee to thy face.
BROWNINGnounUS /ˈbraʊnɪŋ/
United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)
From this reading --ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING.
C'est
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From this reading "C'est le premier pas qui coute," and Malcolm proved the truth of the old French proverb, as he dismissed his fly and walked up the dark drive towards the Wood House.
calmnessnounUS /ˈkɑːmnəs/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading He had seen Elizabeth again, had at least retained his outward calmness, and now he felt more sure of himself.
coldadjectiveUS /koʊld/
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading He no longer felt the hot and cold fits that had shaken him as though with inward ague on his previous visit.
coute
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From this reading "C'est le premier pas qui coute," and Malcolm proved the truth of the old French proverb, as he dismissed his fly and walked up the dark drive towards the Wood House.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading "C'est le premier pas qui coute," and Malcolm proved the truth of the old French proverb, as he dismissed his fly and walked up the dark drive towards the Wood House.
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading "C'est le premier pas qui coute," and Malcolm proved the truth of the old French proverb, as he dismissed his fly and walked up the dark drive towards the Wood House.
driveverbUS /draɪv/
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading "C'est le premier pas qui coute," and Malcolm proved the truth of the old French proverb, as he dismissed his fly and walked up the dark drive towards the Wood House.
ELIZABETHnounUS /ɪˈlɪzəbəθ/
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading --ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading STORM AND STRESS And yet, because I love thee, I obtain From that same love this vindicating grace-- To live on still in love, and yet in vain; To bless thee, yet renounce thee to thy face.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He no longer felt the hot and cold fits that had shaken him as though with inward ague on his previous visit.
fitsnounUS /fɪts/
plural of “fit” — a display of bad temper
From this reading He no longer felt the hot and cold fits that had shaken him as though with inward ague on his previous visit.
flyverbUS /flaɪ/
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading "C'est le premier pas qui coute," and Malcolm proved the truth of the old French proverb, as he dismissed his fly and walked up the dark drive towards the Wood House.
FrenchnounUS /frentʃ/
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading "C'est le premier pas qui coute," and Malcolm proved the truth of the old French proverb, as he dismissed his fly and walked up the dark drive towards the Wood House.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading STORM AND STRESS And yet, because I love thee, I obtain From that same love this vindicating grace-- To live on still in love, and yet in vain; To bless thee, yet renounce thee to thy face.
gracenounUS /ɡreɪs/
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading STORM AND STRESS And yet, because I love thee, I obtain From that same love this vindicating grace-- To live on still in love, and yet in vain; To bless thee, yet renounce thee to thy face.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He no longer felt the hot and cold fits that had shaken him as though with inward ague on his previous visit.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "C'est le premier pas qui coute," and Malcolm proved the truth of the old French proverb, as he dismissed his fly and walked up the dark drive towards the Wood House.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He no longer felt the hot and cold fits that had shaken him as though with inward ague on his previous visit.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had seen Elizabeth again, had at least retained his outward calmness, and now he felt more sure of himself.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "C'est le premier pas qui coute," and Malcolm proved the truth of the old French proverb, as he dismissed his fly and walked up the dark drive towards the Wood House.
hotadjectiveUS /hɑːt/
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading He no longer felt the hot and cold fits that had shaken him as though with inward ague on his previous visit.
HousenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "C'est le premier pas qui coute," and Malcolm proved the truth of the old French proverb, as he dismissed his fly and walked up the dark drive towards the Wood House.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading STORM AND STRESS And yet, because I love thee, I obtain From that same love this vindicating grace-- To live on still in love, and yet in vain; To bless thee, yet renounce thee to thy face.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading STORM AND STRESS And yet, because I love thee, I obtain From that same love this vindicating grace-- To live on still in love, and yet in vain; To bless thee, yet renounce thee to thy face.
inwardadjectiveUS /ˈɪnwərd/
relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts
From this reading He no longer felt the hot and cold fits that had shaken him as though with inward ague on his previous visit.
lenounUS /lə/
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading "C'est le premier pas qui coute," and Malcolm proved the truth of the old French proverb, as he dismissed his fly and walked up the dark drive towards the Wood House.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had seen Elizabeth again, had at least retained his outward calmness, and now he felt more sure of himself.
liveverbUS /laɪv/
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading STORM AND STRESS And yet, because I love thee, I obtain From that same love this vindicating grace-- To live on still in love, and yet in vain; To bless thee, yet renounce thee to thy face.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading He no longer felt the hot and cold fits that had shaken him as though with inward ague on his previous visit.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading STORM AND STRESS And yet, because I love thee, I obtain From that same love this vindicating grace-- To live on still in love, and yet in vain; To bless thee, yet renounce thee to thy face.
Malcolm
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From this reading "C'est le premier pas qui coute," and Malcolm proved the truth of the old French proverb, as he dismissed his fly and walked up the dark drive towards the Wood House.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had seen Elizabeth again, had at least retained his outward calmness, and now he felt more sure of himself.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading He no longer felt the hot and cold fits that had shaken him as though with inward ague on his previous visit.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He had seen Elizabeth again, had at least retained his outward calmness, and now he felt more sure of himself.
obtainverbUS /əbˈteɪn/
come into possession of
From this reading STORM AND STRESS And yet, because I love thee, I obtain From that same love this vindicating grace-- To live on still in love, and yet in vain; To bless thee, yet renounce thee to thy face.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "C'est le premier pas qui coute," and Malcolm proved the truth of the old French proverb, as he dismissed his fly and walked up the dark drive towards the Wood House.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "C'est le premier pas qui coute," and Malcolm proved the truth of the old French proverb, as he dismissed his fly and walked up the dark drive towards the Wood House.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading STORM AND STRESS And yet, because I love thee, I obtain From that same love this vindicating grace-- To live on still in love, and yet in vain; To bless thee, yet renounce thee to thy face.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading He had seen Elizabeth again, had at least retained his outward calmness, and now he felt more sure of himself.
pasnounUS /pɑːz/
(ballet) a step in dancing (especially in classical ballet)
From this reading "C'est le premier pas qui coute," and Malcolm proved the truth of the old French proverb, as he dismissed his fly and walked up the dark drive towards the Wood House.
premiernounUS /preˈmɪr/
the person who holds the position of head of the government in the United Kingdom
From this reading "C'est le premier pas qui coute," and Malcolm proved the truth of the old French proverb, as he dismissed his fly and walked up the dark drive towards the Wood House.
previousadjectiveUS /ˈpriːviəs/
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading He no longer felt the hot and cold fits that had shaken him as though with inward ague on his previous visit.
provedadjectiveUS /pruːvd/
established beyond doubt
From this reading "C'est le premier pas qui coute," and Malcolm proved the truth of the old French proverb, as he dismissed his fly and walked up the dark drive towards the Wood House.
proverbnounUS /ˈprɑːvərb/
a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
From this reading "C'est le premier pas qui coute," and Malcolm proved the truth of the old French proverb, as he dismissed his fly and walked up the dark drive towards the Wood House.
qui
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From this reading "C'est le premier pas qui coute," and Malcolm proved the truth of the old French proverb, as he dismissed his fly and walked up the dark drive towards the Wood House.
renounceverbUS /rɪˈnaʊns/
give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations
From this reading STORM AND STRESS And yet, because I love thee, I obtain From that same love this vindicating grace-- To live on still in love, and yet in vain; To bless thee, yet renounce thee to thy face.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading He had seen Elizabeth again, had at least retained his outward calmness, and now he felt more sure of himself.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading STORM AND STRESS And yet, because I love thee, I obtain From that same love this vindicating grace-- To live on still in love, and yet in vain; To bless thee, yet renounce thee to thy face.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had seen Elizabeth again, had at least retained his outward calmness, and now he felt more sure of himself.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading He no longer felt the hot and cold fits that had shaken him as though with inward ague on his previous visit.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading STORM AND STRESS And yet, because I love thee, I obtain From that same love this vindicating grace-- To live on still in love, and yet in vain; To bless thee, yet renounce thee to thy face.
STORMverbUS /stɔːrm/
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading STORM AND STRESS And yet, because I love thee, I obtain From that same love this vindicating grace-- To live on still in love, and yet in vain; To bless thee, yet renounce thee to thy face.
STRESSnounUS /stres/
the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
From this reading STORM AND STRESS And yet, because I love thee, I obtain From that same love this vindicating grace-- To live on still in love, and yet in vain; To bless thee, yet renounce thee to thy face.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He had seen Elizabeth again, had at least retained his outward calmness, and now he felt more sure of himself.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading STORM AND STRESS And yet, because I love thee, I obtain From that same love this vindicating grace-- To live on still in love, and yet in vain; To bless thee, yet renounce thee to thy face.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "C'est le premier pas qui coute," and Malcolm proved the truth of the old French proverb, as he dismissed his fly and walked up the dark drive towards the Wood House.
theepronounUS /ðiː/
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading STORM AND STRESS And yet, because I love thee, I obtain From that same love this vindicating grace-- To live on still in love, and yet in vain; To bless thee, yet renounce thee to thy face.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading STORM AND STRESS And yet, because I love thee, I obtain From that same love this vindicating grace-- To live on still in love, and yet in vain; To bless thee, yet renounce thee to thy face.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He no longer felt the hot and cold fits that had shaken him as though with inward ague on his previous visit.
thydeterminerUS /ðaɪ/
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading STORM AND STRESS And yet, because I love thee, I obtain From that same love this vindicating grace-- To live on still in love, and yet in vain; To bless thee, yet renounce thee to thy face.
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading STORM AND STRESS And yet, because I love thee, I obtain From that same love this vindicating grace-- To live on still in love, and yet in vain; To bless thee, yet renounce thee to thy face.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading "C'est le premier pas qui coute," and Malcolm proved the truth of the old French proverb, as he dismissed his fly and walked up the dark drive towards the Wood House.
truthnounUS /truːθ/
a fact that has been verified
From this reading "C'est le premier pas qui coute," and Malcolm proved the truth of the old French proverb, as he dismissed his fly and walked up the dark drive towards the Wood House.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "C'est le premier pas qui coute," and Malcolm proved the truth of the old French proverb, as he dismissed his fly and walked up the dark drive towards the Wood House.
vainadjectiveUS /veɪn/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading STORM AND STRESS And yet, because I love thee, I obtain From that same love this vindicating grace-- To live on still in love, and yet in vain; To bless thee, yet renounce thee to thy face.
vindicating
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From this reading STORM AND STRESS And yet, because I love thee, I obtain From that same love this vindicating grace-- To live on still in love, and yet in vain; To bless thee, yet renounce thee to thy face.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading He no longer felt the hot and cold fits that had shaken him as though with inward ague on his previous visit.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading "C'est le premier pas qui coute," and Malcolm proved the truth of the old French proverb, as he dismissed his fly and walked up the dark drive towards the Wood House.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He no longer felt the hot and cold fits that had shaken him as though with inward ague on his previous visit.
WoodnounUS /wʊd/
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading "C'est le premier pas qui coute," and Malcolm proved the truth of the old French proverb, as he dismissed his fly and walked up the dark drive towards the Wood House.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading STORM AND STRESS And yet, because I love thee, I obtain From that same love this vindicating grace-- To live on still in love, and yet in vain; To bless thee, yet renounce thee to thy face.
