adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It would not in the least alter the actual state of the case; so not a word was said, and after answering all Miss Grant’s questions, Lady Helena began to interrogate in her turn, asking her about her past life and her present circumstances.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading LADY HELENA thought it best to say nothing to the children about the fears Lord Glenarvan had expressed in his letters respecting the decisions of the Lords of the Admiralty with regard to the document.
actualadjectiveUS /ˈæktʃəwəl/
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading It would not in the least alter the actual state of the case; so not a word was said, and after answering all Miss Grant’s questions, Lady Helena began to interrogate in her turn, asking her about her past life and her present circumstances.
AdmiraltynounUS /ˈædmərəlti/
the department in charge of the navy (as in Great Britain)
From this reading LADY HELENA thought it best to say nothing to the children about the fears Lord Glenarvan had expressed in his letters respecting the decisions of the Lords of the Admiralty with regard to the document.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It would not in the least alter the actual state of the case; so not a word was said, and after answering all Miss Grant’s questions, Lady Helena began to interrogate in her turn, asking her about her past life and her present circumstances.
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 It would not in the least alter the actual state of the case; so not a word was said, and after answering all Miss Grant’s questions, Lady Helena began to interrogate in her turn, asking her about her past life and her present circumstances.
alterverbUS /ˈɔːltər/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading It would not in the least alter the actual state of the case; so not a word was said, and after answering all Miss Grant’s questions, Lady Helena began to interrogate in her turn, asking her about her past life and her present circumstances.
AmericanounUS /əˈmerəkə/
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading Nor did she mention the probable captivity of Captain Grant among the Indians of South America.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Nor did she mention the probable captivity of Captain Grant among the Indians of South America.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Why sadden the poor children, and damp their newly cherished hopes?
answeringadjectiveUS /ˈænsərɪŋ/
replying
From this reading It would not in the least alter the actual state of the case; so not a word was said, and after answering all Miss Grant’s questions, Lady Helena began to interrogate in her turn, asking her about her past life and her present circumstances.
askingnounUS /ˈæskɪŋ/
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading It would not in the least alter the actual state of the case; so not a word was said, and after answering all Miss Grant’s questions, Lady Helena began to interrogate in her turn, asking her about her past life and her present circumstances.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It would not in the least alter the actual state of the case; so not a word was said, and after answering all Miss Grant’s questions, Lady Helena began to interrogate in her turn, asking her about her past life and her present circumstances.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading LADY HELENA thought it best to say nothing to the children about the fears Lord Glenarvan had expressed in his letters respecting the decisions of the Lords of the Admiralty with regard to the document.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Nor did she mention the probable captivity of Captain Grant among the Indians of South America.
captivitynounUS /kæpˈtɪvəti/
the state of being imprisoned
From this reading Nor did she mention the probable captivity of Captain Grant among the Indians of South America.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading It would not in the least alter the actual state of the case; so not a word was said, and after answering all Miss Grant’s questions, Lady Helena began to interrogate in her turn, asking her about her past life and her present circumstances.
cherishedadjectiveUS /ˈtʃerɪʃt/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Why sadden the poor children, and damp their newly cherished hopes?
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading LADY HELENA thought it best to say nothing to the children about the fears Lord Glenarvan had expressed in his letters respecting the decisions of the Lords of the Admiralty with regard to the document.
circumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading It would not in the least alter the actual state of the case; so not a word was said, and after answering all Miss Grant’s questions, Lady Helena began to interrogate in her turn, asking her about her past life and her present circumstances.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading Why sadden the poor children, and damp their newly cherished hopes?
decisionsnounUS /dɪˈsɪʒənz/
plural of “decision” — the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading LADY HELENA thought it best to say nothing to the children about the fears Lord Glenarvan had expressed in his letters respecting the decisions of the Lords of the Admiralty with regard to the document.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Nor did she mention the probable captivity of Captain Grant among the Indians of South America.
documentnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəment/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading LADY HELENA thought it best to say nothing to the children about the fears Lord Glenarvan had expressed in his letters respecting the decisions of the Lords of the Admiralty with regard to the document.
expressedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsprest/
communicated in words
From this reading LADY HELENA thought it best to say nothing to the children about the fears Lord Glenarvan had expressed in his letters respecting the decisions of the Lords of the Admiralty with regard to the document.
fearsnounUS /fɪrz/
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading LADY HELENA thought it best to say nothing to the children about the fears Lord Glenarvan had expressed in his letters respecting the decisions of the Lords of the Admiralty with regard to the document.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a touching, simple story she heard in reply, and one which increased her sympathy for the young girl.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading It was a touching, simple story she heard in reply, and one which increased her sympathy for the young girl.
Glenarvan
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From this reading LADY HELENA thought it best to say nothing to the children about the fears Lord Glenarvan had expressed in his letters respecting the decisions of the Lords of the Admiralty with regard to the document.
GrantverbUS /ɡrænt/
let have
From this reading Nor did she mention the probable captivity of Captain Grant among the Indians of South America.
Grant'snounUS /ɡrænts/
possessive form of “grant” — any monetary aid
From this reading It would not in the least alter the actual state of the case; so not a word was said, and after answering all Miss Grant’s questions, Lady Helena began to interrogate in her turn, asking her about her past life and her present circumstances.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading LADY HELENA thought it best to say nothing to the children about the fears Lord Glenarvan had expressed in his letters respecting the decisions of the Lords of the Admiralty with regard to the document.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading It was a touching, simple story she heard in reply, and one which increased her sympathy for the young girl.
HELENAnounUS /ˈhelənə/
capital of the state of Montana; located in western Montana
From this reading LADY HELENA thought it best to say nothing to the children about the fears Lord Glenarvan had expressed in his letters respecting the decisions of the Lords of the Admiralty with regard to the document.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It would not in the least alter the actual state of the case; so not a word was said, and after answering all Miss Grant’s questions, Lady Helena began to interrogate in her turn, asking her about her past life and her present circumstances.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading LADY HELENA thought it best to say nothing to the children about the fears Lord Glenarvan had expressed in his letters respecting the decisions of the Lords of the Admiralty with regard to the document.
hopesnounUS /hoʊps/
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Why sadden the poor children, and damp their newly cherished hopes?
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LADY HELENA thought it best to say nothing to the children about the fears Lord Glenarvan had expressed in his letters respecting the decisions of the Lords of the Admiralty with regard to the document.
increasedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːst/
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading It was a touching, simple story she heard in reply, and one which increased her sympathy for the young girl.
IndiansnounUS /ˈɪndiənz/
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading Nor did she mention the probable captivity of Captain Grant among the Indians of South America.
interrogateverbUS /ˌɪnˈterəɡeɪt/
transmit (a signal) for setting off an appropriate response, as in telecommunication
From this reading It would not in the least alter the actual state of the case; so not a word was said, and after answering all Miss Grant’s questions, Lady Helena began to interrogate in her turn, asking her about her past life and her present circumstances.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading LADY HELENA thought it best to say nothing to the children about the fears Lord Glenarvan had expressed in his letters respecting the decisions of the Lords of the Admiralty with regard to the document.
LADYnounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading LADY HELENA thought it best to say nothing to the children about the fears Lord Glenarvan had expressed in his letters respecting the decisions of the Lords of the Admiralty with regard to the document.
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 It would not in the least alter the actual state of the case; so not a word was said, and after answering all Miss Grant’s questions, Lady Helena began to interrogate in her turn, asking her about her past life and her present circumstances.
lettersnounUS /ˈletərz/
the literary culture
From this reading LADY HELENA thought it best to say nothing to the children about the fears Lord Glenarvan had expressed in his letters respecting the decisions of the Lords of the Admiralty with regard to the document.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It would not in the least alter the actual state of the case; so not a word was said, and after answering all Miss Grant’s questions, Lady Helena began to interrogate in her turn, asking her about her past life and her present circumstances.
LordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading LADY HELENA thought it best to say nothing to the children about the fears Lord Glenarvan had expressed in his letters respecting the decisions of the Lords of the Admiralty with regard to the document.
LordsnounUS /lɔːrdz/
plural of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading LADY HELENA thought it best to say nothing to the children about the fears Lord Glenarvan had expressed in his letters respecting the decisions of the Lords of the Admiralty with regard to the document.
mentionverbUS /ˈmenʃən/
make reference to
From this reading Nor did she mention the probable captivity of Captain Grant among the Indians of South America.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading It would not in the least alter the actual state of the case; so not a word was said, and after answering all Miss Grant’s questions, Lady Helena began to interrogate in her turn, asking her about her past life and her present circumstances.
newlyadverbUS /ˈnuːli/
very recently
From this reading Why sadden the poor children, and damp their newly cherished hopes?
NorconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor did she mention the probable captivity of Captain Grant among the Indians of South America.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It would not in the least alter the actual state of the case; so not a word was said, and after answering all Miss Grant’s questions, Lady Helena began to interrogate in her turn, asking her about her past life and her present circumstances.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading LADY HELENA thought it best to say nothing to the children about the fears Lord Glenarvan had expressed in his letters respecting the decisions of the Lords of the Admiralty with regard to the document.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LADY HELENA thought it best to say nothing to the children about the fears Lord Glenarvan had expressed in his letters respecting the decisions of the Lords of the Admiralty with regard to the document.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was a touching, simple story she heard in reply, and one which increased her sympathy for the young girl.
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading It would not in the least alter the actual state of the case; so not a word was said, and after answering all Miss Grant’s questions, Lady Helena began to interrogate in her turn, asking her about her past life and her present circumstances.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Why sadden the poor children, and damp their newly cherished hopes?
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It would not in the least alter the actual state of the case; so not a word was said, and after answering all Miss Grant’s questions, Lady Helena began to interrogate in her turn, asking her about her past life and her present circumstances.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading Nor did she mention the probable captivity of Captain Grant among the Indians of South America.
questionsnounUS /ˈkwestʃənz/
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading It would not in the least alter the actual state of the case; so not a word was said, and after answering all Miss Grant’s questions, Lady Helena began to interrogate in her turn, asking her about her past life and her present circumstances.
regardnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrd/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading LADY HELENA thought it best to say nothing to the children about the fears Lord Glenarvan had expressed in his letters respecting the decisions of the Lords of the Admiralty with regard to the document.
replynounUS /rɪˈplaɪ/
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading It was a touching, simple story she heard in reply, and one which increased her sympathy for the young girl.
respectingverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of
From this reading LADY HELENA thought it best to say nothing to the children about the fears Lord Glenarvan had expressed in his letters respecting the decisions of the Lords of the Admiralty with regard to the document.
saddenverbUS /ˈsædən/
make unhappy
From this reading Why sadden the poor children, and damp their newly cherished hopes?
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It would not in the least alter the actual state of the case; so not a word was said, and after answering all Miss Grant’s questions, Lady Helena began to interrogate in her turn, asking her about her past life and her present circumstances.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading LADY HELENA thought it best to say nothing to the children about the fears Lord Glenarvan had expressed in his letters respecting the decisions of the Lords of the Admiralty with regard to the document.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nor did she mention the probable captivity of Captain Grant among the Indians of South America.
simpleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpəl/
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading It was a touching, simple story she heard in reply, and one which increased her sympathy for the young girl.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It would not in the least alter the actual state of the case; so not a word was said, and after answering all Miss Grant’s questions, Lady Helena began to interrogate in her turn, asking her about her past life and her present circumstances.
SouthnounUS /saʊθ/
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Nor did she mention the probable captivity of Captain Grant among the Indians of South America.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading It would not in the least alter the actual state of the case; so not a word was said, and after answering all Miss Grant’s questions, Lady Helena began to interrogate in her turn, asking her about her past life and her present circumstances.
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading It was a touching, simple story she heard in reply, and one which increased her sympathy for the young girl.
sympathynounUS /ˈsɪmpəθi/
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading It was a touching, simple story she heard in reply, and one which increased her sympathy for the young girl.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LADY HELENA thought it best to say nothing to the children about the fears Lord Glenarvan had expressed in his letters respecting the decisions of the Lords of the Admiralty with regard to the document.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Why sadden the poor children, and damp their newly cherished hopes?
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading LADY HELENA thought it best to say nothing to the children about the fears Lord Glenarvan had expressed in his letters respecting the decisions of the Lords of the Admiralty with regard to the document.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LADY HELENA thought it best to say nothing to the children about the fears Lord Glenarvan had expressed in his letters respecting the decisions of the Lords of the Admiralty with regard to the document.
touchingadjectiveUS /ˈtʌtʃɪŋ/
arousing affect
From this reading It was a touching, simple story she heard in reply, and one which increased her sympathy for the young girl.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading It would not in the least alter the actual state of the case; so not a word was said, and after answering all Miss Grant’s questions, Lady Helena began to interrogate in her turn, asking her about her past life and her present circumstances.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It would not in the least alter the actual state of the case; so not a word was said, and after answering all Miss Grant’s questions, Lady Helena began to interrogate in her turn, asking her about her past life and her present circumstances.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was a touching, simple story she heard in reply, and one which increased her sympathy for the young girl.
WhynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why sadden the poor children, and damp their newly cherished hopes?
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading LADY HELENA thought it best to say nothing to the children about the fears Lord Glenarvan had expressed in his letters respecting the decisions of the Lords of the Admiralty with regard to the document.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading It would not in the least alter the actual state of the case; so not a word was said, and after answering all Miss Grant’s questions, Lady Helena began to interrogate in her turn, asking her about her past life and her present circumstances.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would not in the least alter the actual state of the case; so not a word was said, and after answering all Miss Grant’s questions, Lady Helena began to interrogate in her turn, asking her about her past life and her present circumstances.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It was a touching, simple story she heard in reply, and one which increased her sympathy for the young girl.
