aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Nancy would neither speak of examinations, nor give ear when they were talked about; she, whether consciously or not, was making haste to graduate in quite another school.
affectedadjectiveUS /əˈfektɪd/
acted upon; influenced
From this reading Perhaps because no secret was confided to her, she affected more appetite for the arid little books than she really felt.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading Jessica, who declared herself quite well and strong again, though her face did not bear out the assertion, was beginning to talk of matters examinational once more.
algebraicadjectiveUS /ˌældʒəˈbreɪɪk/
of or relating to algebra
From this reading Notwithstanding protests, she brought forth from their hiding-place sundry arid little manuals and black-covered notebooks; her thoughts were divided between algebraic formulae and Nancy’s relations with Lionel Tarrant.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The lodgings were taken for three weeks, and more than half the time had now elapsed.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Nancy would neither speak of examinations, nor give ear when they were talked about; she, whether consciously or not, was making haste to graduate in quite another school.
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading Perhaps because no secret was confided to her, she affected more appetite for the arid little books than she really felt.
aridadjectiveUS /ˈærəd/
lacking sufficient water or rainfall
From this reading Notwithstanding protests, she brought forth from their hiding-place sundry arid little manuals and black-covered notebooks; her thoughts were divided between algebraic formulae and Nancy’s relations with Lionel Tarrant.
assertionnounUS /əˈsɜːrʃən/
a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
From this reading Jessica, who declared herself quite well and strong again, though her face did not bear out the assertion, was beginning to talk of matters examinational once more.
bearverbUS /ber/
have
From this reading Jessica, who declared herself quite well and strong again, though her face did not bear out the assertion, was beginning to talk of matters examinational once more.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading Perhaps because no secret was confided to her, she affected more appetite for the arid little books than she really felt.
beginningnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Jessica, who declared herself quite well and strong again, though her face did not bear out the assertion, was beginning to talk of matters examinational once more.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Notwithstanding protests, she brought forth from their hiding-place sundry arid little manuals and black-covered notebooks; her thoughts were divided between algebraic formulae and Nancy’s relations with Lionel Tarrant.
black-covered
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From this reading Notwithstanding protests, she brought forth from their hiding-place sundry arid little manuals and black-covered notebooks; her thoughts were divided between algebraic formulae and Nancy’s relations with Lionel Tarrant.
booksnounUS /bʊks/
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Perhaps because no secret was confided to her, she affected more appetite for the arid little books than she really felt.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Notwithstanding protests, she brought forth from their hiding-place sundry arid little manuals and black-covered notebooks; her thoughts were divided between algebraic formulae and Nancy’s relations with Lionel Tarrant.
confidedverbUS /kənˈfaɪdɪd/
past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading Perhaps because no secret was confided to her, she affected more appetite for the arid little books than she really felt.
consciouslyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnʃəsli/
with awareness
From this reading Nancy would neither speak of examinations, nor give ear when they were talked about; she, whether consciously or not, was making haste to graduate in quite another school.
declaredadjectiveUS /dɪˈklerd/
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Jessica, who declared herself quite well and strong again, though her face did not bear out the assertion, was beginning to talk of matters examinational once more.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Jessica, who declared herself quite well and strong again, though her face did not bear out the assertion, was beginning to talk of matters examinational once more.
dividedadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaɪdɪd/
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading Notwithstanding protests, she brought forth from their hiding-place sundry arid little manuals and black-covered notebooks; her thoughts were divided between algebraic formulae and Nancy’s relations with Lionel Tarrant.
earnounUS /iːr/
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Nancy would neither speak of examinations, nor give ear when they were talked about; she, whether consciously or not, was making haste to graduate in quite another school.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading The lodgings were taken for three weeks, and more than half the time had now elapsed.
examinational
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From this reading Jessica, who declared herself quite well and strong again, though her face did not bear out the assertion, was beginning to talk of matters examinational once more.
examinationsnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “examination” — the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading Nancy would neither speak of examinations, nor give ear when they were talked about; she, whether consciously or not, was making haste to graduate in quite another school.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Jessica, who declared herself quite well and strong again, though her face did not bear out the assertion, was beginning to talk of matters examinational once more.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Perhaps because no secret was confided to her, she affected more appetite for the arid little books than she really felt.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The lodgings were taken for three weeks, and more than half the time had now elapsed.
formulaenounUS /ˈfɔːrmjəleɪ/
plural of “formula” — a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
From this reading Notwithstanding protests, she brought forth from their hiding-place sundry arid little manuals and black-covered notebooks; her thoughts were divided between algebraic formulae and Nancy’s relations with Lionel Tarrant.
forthadverbUS /fɔːrθ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Notwithstanding protests, she brought forth from their hiding-place sundry arid little manuals and black-covered notebooks; her thoughts were divided between algebraic formulae and Nancy’s relations with Lionel Tarrant.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Notwithstanding protests, she brought forth from their hiding-place sundry arid little manuals and black-covered notebooks; her thoughts were divided between algebraic formulae and Nancy’s relations with Lionel Tarrant.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Nancy would neither speak of examinations, nor give ear when they were talked about; she, whether consciously or not, was making haste to graduate in quite another school.
graduateverbUS /ˈɡrædʒəwət/
receive an academic degree upon completion of one's studies
From this reading Nancy would neither speak of examinations, nor give ear when they were talked about; she, whether consciously or not, was making haste to graduate in quite another school.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The lodgings were taken for three weeks, and more than half the time had now elapsed.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The lodgings were taken for three weeks, and more than half the time had now elapsed.
hastenounUS /heɪst/
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading Nancy would neither speak of examinations, nor give ear when they were talked about; she, whether consciously or not, was making haste to graduate in quite another school.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Jessica, who declared herself quite well and strong again, though her face did not bear out the assertion, was beginning to talk of matters examinational once more.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Jessica, who declared herself quite well and strong again, though her face did not bear out the assertion, was beginning to talk of matters examinational once more.
hiding-place
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From this reading Notwithstanding protests, she brought forth from their hiding-place sundry arid little manuals and black-covered notebooks; her thoughts were divided between algebraic formulae and Nancy’s relations with Lionel Tarrant.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nancy would neither speak of examinations, nor give ear when they were talked about; she, whether consciously or not, was making haste to graduate in quite another school.
Jessica
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jessica, who declared herself quite well and strong again, though her face did not bear out the assertion, was beginning to talk of matters examinational once more.
Lionel
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From this reading Notwithstanding protests, she brought forth from their hiding-place sundry arid little manuals and black-covered notebooks; her thoughts were divided between algebraic formulae and Nancy’s relations with Lionel Tarrant.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Notwithstanding protests, she brought forth from their hiding-place sundry arid little manuals and black-covered notebooks; her thoughts were divided between algebraic formulae and Nancy’s relations with Lionel Tarrant.
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading The lodgings were taken for three weeks, and more than half the time had now elapsed.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Nancy would neither speak of examinations, nor give ear when they were talked about; she, whether consciously or not, was making haste to graduate in quite another school.
manualsnounUS /ˈmænjuːəlz/
plural of “manual” — a small handbook
From this reading Notwithstanding protests, she brought forth from their hiding-place sundry arid little manuals and black-covered notebooks; her thoughts were divided between algebraic formulae and Nancy’s relations with Lionel Tarrant.
mattersnounUS /ˈmætərz/
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Jessica, who declared herself quite well and strong again, though her face did not bear out the assertion, was beginning to talk of matters examinational once more.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The lodgings were taken for three weeks, and more than half the time had now elapsed.
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading Nancy would neither speak of examinations, nor give ear when they were talked about; she, whether consciously or not, was making haste to graduate in quite another school.
Nancy'snounUS /ˈnænsiz/
possessive form of “nancy” — a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading Notwithstanding protests, she brought forth from their hiding-place sundry arid little manuals and black-covered notebooks; her thoughts were divided between algebraic formulae and Nancy’s relations with Lionel Tarrant.
neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Nancy would neither speak of examinations, nor give ear when they were talked about; she, whether consciously or not, was making haste to graduate in quite another school.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Perhaps because no secret was confided to her, she affected more appetite for the arid little books than she really felt.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nancy would neither speak of examinations, nor give ear when they were talked about; she, whether consciously or not, was making haste to graduate in quite another school.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Jessica, who declared herself quite well and strong again, though her face did not bear out the assertion, was beginning to talk of matters examinational once more.
notebooksnounUS /ˈnoʊtbʊks/
plural of “notebook” — a book with blank pages for recording notes or memoranda
From this reading Notwithstanding protests, she brought forth from their hiding-place sundry arid little manuals and black-covered notebooks; her thoughts were divided between algebraic formulae and Nancy’s relations with Lionel Tarrant.
NotwithstandingadverbUS /ˌnɑːtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Notwithstanding protests, she brought forth from their hiding-place sundry arid little manuals and black-covered notebooks; her thoughts were divided between algebraic formulae and Nancy’s relations with Lionel Tarrant.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The lodgings were taken for three weeks, and more than half the time had now elapsed.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jessica, who declared herself quite well and strong again, though her face did not bear out the assertion, was beginning to talk of matters examinational once more.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Jessica, who declared herself quite well and strong again, though her face did not bear out the assertion, was beginning to talk of matters examinational once more.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Nancy would neither speak of examinations, nor give ear when they were talked about; she, whether consciously or not, was making haste to graduate in quite another school.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Jessica, who declared herself quite well and strong again, though her face did not bear out the assertion, was beginning to talk of matters examinational once more.
PerhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading Perhaps because no secret was confided to her, she affected more appetite for the arid little books than she really felt.
protestsnounUS /ˈproʊtests/
plural of “protest” — a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading Notwithstanding protests, she brought forth from their hiding-place sundry arid little manuals and black-covered notebooks; her thoughts were divided between algebraic formulae and Nancy’s relations with Lionel Tarrant.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Jessica, who declared herself quite well and strong again, though her face did not bear out the assertion, was beginning to talk of matters examinational once more.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Perhaps because no secret was confided to her, she affected more appetite for the arid little books than she really felt.
relationsnounUS /riˈleɪʃənz/
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading Notwithstanding protests, she brought forth from their hiding-place sundry arid little manuals and black-covered notebooks; her thoughts were divided between algebraic formulae and Nancy’s relations with Lionel Tarrant.
schoolnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading Nancy would neither speak of examinations, nor give ear when they were talked about; she, whether consciously or not, was making haste to graduate in quite another school.
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Perhaps because no secret was confided to her, she affected more appetite for the arid little books than she really felt.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Notwithstanding protests, she brought forth from their hiding-place sundry arid little manuals and black-covered notebooks; her thoughts were divided between algebraic formulae and Nancy’s relations with Lionel Tarrant.
speakverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
From this reading Nancy would neither speak of examinations, nor give ear when they were talked about; she, whether consciously or not, was making haste to graduate in quite another school.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Jessica, who declared herself quite well and strong again, though her face did not bear out the assertion, was beginning to talk of matters examinational once more.
sundryadjectiveUS /ˈsʌndri/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading Notwithstanding protests, she brought forth from their hiding-place sundry arid little manuals and black-covered notebooks; her thoughts were divided between algebraic formulae and Nancy’s relations with Lionel Tarrant.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The lodgings were taken for three weeks, and more than half the time had now elapsed.
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Jessica, who declared herself quite well and strong again, though her face did not bear out the assertion, was beginning to talk of matters examinational once more.
talkedverbUS /tɔːkt/
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Nancy would neither speak of examinations, nor give ear when they were talked about; she, whether consciously or not, was making haste to graduate in quite another school.
Tarrant
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Notwithstanding protests, she brought forth from their hiding-place sundry arid little manuals and black-covered notebooks; her thoughts were divided between algebraic formulae and Nancy’s relations with Lionel Tarrant.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The lodgings were taken for three weeks, and more than half the time had now elapsed.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The lodgings were taken for three weeks, and more than half the time had now elapsed.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Notwithstanding protests, she brought forth from their hiding-place sundry arid little manuals and black-covered notebooks; her thoughts were divided between algebraic formulae and Nancy’s relations with Lionel Tarrant.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nancy would neither speak of examinations, nor give ear when they were talked about; she, whether consciously or not, was making haste to graduate in quite another school.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Jessica, who declared herself quite well and strong again, though her face did not bear out the assertion, was beginning to talk of matters examinational once more.
thoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Notwithstanding protests, she brought forth from their hiding-place sundry arid little manuals and black-covered notebooks; her thoughts were divided between algebraic formulae and Nancy’s relations with Lionel Tarrant.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The lodgings were taken for three weeks, and more than half the time had now elapsed.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The lodgings were taken for three weeks, and more than half the time had now elapsed.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jessica, who declared herself quite well and strong again, though her face did not bear out the assertion, was beginning to talk of matters examinational once more.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jessica, who declared herself quite well and strong again, though her face did not bear out the assertion, was beginning to talk of matters examinational once more.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The lodgings were taken for three weeks, and more than half the time had now elapsed.
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 Jessica, who declared herself quite well and strong again, though her face did not bear out the assertion, was beginning to talk of matters examinational once more.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The lodgings were taken for three weeks, and more than half the time had now elapsed.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Nancy would neither speak of examinations, nor give ear when they were talked about; she, whether consciously or not, was making haste to graduate in quite another school.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Nancy would neither speak of examinations, nor give ear when they were talked about; she, whether consciously or not, was making haste to graduate in quite another school.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Jessica, who declared herself quite well and strong again, though her face did not bear out the assertion, was beginning to talk of matters examinational once more.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Notwithstanding protests, she brought forth from their hiding-place sundry arid little manuals and black-covered notebooks; her thoughts were divided between algebraic formulae and Nancy’s relations with Lionel Tarrant.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Nancy would neither speak of examinations, nor give ear when they were talked about; she, whether consciously or not, was making haste to graduate in quite another school.
