adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Undoubtedly he was keeping a secret from her, and there could be just as little doubt that he would not keep it long.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Whenever she questioned him about the holiday at Scarborough, he put on a smile unlike any she had ever seen on his face, so profoundly thoughtful was it, so loftily reserved.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In her brother’s looks and speech Nancy detected something mysterious.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Whenever she questioned him about the holiday at Scarborough, he put on a smile unlike any she had ever seen on his face, so profoundly thoughtful was it, so loftily reserved.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Undoubtedly he was keeping a secret from her, and there could be just as little doubt that he would not keep it long.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Whenever she questioned him about the holiday at Scarborough, he put on a smile unlike any she had ever seen on his face, so profoundly thoughtful was it, so loftily reserved.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Undoubtedly he was keeping a secret from her, and there could be just as little doubt that he would not keep it long.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading In her brother’s looks and speech Nancy detected something mysterious.
burdennounUS /ˈbɜːrdən/
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading But very plainly the young man held himself in higher esteem than hitherto; very plainly he had learnt to think of ‘the office’ as a burden or degradation, from which he would soon escape.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But very plainly the young man held himself in higher esteem than hitherto; very plainly he had learnt to think of ‘the office’ as a burden or degradation, from which he would soon escape.
chooseverbUS /tʃuːz/
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading On the subject of Mrs. Damerel he did not choose to be very communicative; Nancy gathered little more than she had learnt from his letter.
communicativeadjectiveUS /kəˈmjuːnəkətɪv/
of or relating to communication
From this reading On the subject of Mrs. Damerel he did not choose to be very communicative; Nancy gathered little more than she had learnt from his letter.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Undoubtedly he was keeping a secret from her, and there could be just as little doubt that he would not keep it long.
Damerel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the subject of Mrs. Damerel he did not choose to be very communicative; Nancy gathered little more than she had learnt from his letter.
degradationnounUS /ˌdeɡrəˈdeɪʃən/
changing to a lower state (a less respected state)
From this reading But very plainly the young man held himself in higher esteem than hitherto; very plainly he had learnt to think of ‘the office’ as a burden or degradation, from which he would soon escape.
detectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtektəd/
perceived or discerned
From this reading In her brother’s looks and speech Nancy detected something mysterious.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading On the subject of Mrs. Damerel he did not choose to be very communicative; Nancy gathered little more than she had learnt from his letter.
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Undoubtedly he was keeping a secret from her, and there could be just as little doubt that he would not keep it long.
escapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/
the act of escaping physically
From this reading But very plainly the young man held himself in higher esteem than hitherto; very plainly he had learnt to think of ‘the office’ as a burden or degradation, from which he would soon escape.
esteemnounUS /əˈstiːm/
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
From this reading But very plainly the young man held himself in higher esteem than hitherto; very plainly he had learnt to think of ‘the office’ as a burden or degradation, from which he would soon escape.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Whenever she questioned him about the holiday at Scarborough, he put on a smile unlike any she had ever seen on his face, so profoundly thoughtful was it, so loftily reserved.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Whenever she questioned him about the holiday at Scarborough, he put on a smile unlike any she had ever seen on his face, so profoundly thoughtful was it, so loftily reserved.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Undoubtedly he was keeping a secret from her, and there could be just as little doubt that he would not keep it long.
gatheredadjectiveUS /ˈɡæðərd/
brought together in one place
From this reading On the subject of Mrs. Damerel he did not choose to be very communicative; Nancy gathered little more than she had learnt from his letter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Whenever she questioned him about the holiday at Scarborough, he put on a smile unlike any she had ever seen on his face, so profoundly thoughtful was it, so loftily reserved.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Undoubtedly he was keeping a secret from her, and there could be just as little doubt that he would not keep it long.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading But very plainly the young man held himself in higher esteem than hitherto; very plainly he had learnt to think of ‘the office’ as a burden or degradation, from which he would soon escape.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In her brother’s looks and speech Nancy detected something mysterious.
higheradjectiveUS /ˈhaɪər/
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading But very plainly the young man held himself in higher esteem than hitherto; very plainly he had learnt to think of ‘the office’ as a burden or degradation, from which he would soon escape.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Whenever she questioned him about the holiday at Scarborough, he put on a smile unlike any she had ever seen on his face, so profoundly thoughtful was it, so loftily reserved.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But very plainly the young man held himself in higher esteem than hitherto; very plainly he had learnt to think of ‘the office’ as a burden or degradation, from which he would soon escape.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Whenever she questioned him about the holiday at Scarborough, he put on a smile unlike any she had ever seen on his face, so profoundly thoughtful was it, so loftily reserved.
hithertoadverbUS /ˈhɪðɜːrˈtuː/
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading But very plainly the young man held himself in higher esteem than hitherto; very plainly he had learnt to think of ‘the office’ as a burden or degradation, from which he would soon escape.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Whenever she questioned him about the holiday at Scarborough, he put on a smile unlike any she had ever seen on his face, so profoundly thoughtful was it, so loftily reserved.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In her brother’s looks and speech Nancy detected something mysterious.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Undoubtedly he was keeping a secret from her, and there could be just as little doubt that he would not keep it long.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Undoubtedly he was keeping a secret from her, and there could be just as little doubt that he would not keep it long.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Undoubtedly he was keeping a secret from her, and there could be just as little doubt that he would not keep it long.
keepingnounUS /ˈkiːpɪŋ/
conformity or harmony
From this reading Undoubtedly he was keeping a secret from her, and there could be just as little doubt that he would not keep it long.
learntverbUS /lɜːrnt/
inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading On the subject of Mrs. Damerel he did not choose to be very communicative; Nancy gathered little more than she had learnt from his letter.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading On the subject of Mrs. Damerel he did not choose to be very communicative; Nancy gathered little more than she had learnt from his letter.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Undoubtedly he was keeping a secret from her, and there could be just as little doubt that he would not keep it long.
loftilyadverb
in a lofty manner
From this reading Whenever she questioned him about the holiday at Scarborough, he put on a smile unlike any she had ever seen on his face, so profoundly thoughtful was it, so loftily reserved.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Undoubtedly he was keeping a secret from her, and there could be just as little doubt that he would not keep it long.
looksnounUS /lʊks/
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading In her brother’s looks and speech Nancy detected something mysterious.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But very plainly the young man held himself in higher esteem than hitherto; very plainly he had learnt to think of ‘the office’ as a burden or degradation, from which he would soon escape.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading On the subject of Mrs. Damerel he did not choose to be very communicative; Nancy gathered little more than she had learnt from his letter.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading On the subject of Mrs. Damerel he did not choose to be very communicative; Nancy gathered little more than she had learnt from his letter.
mysteriousadjectiveUS /mɪˈstɪriəs/
of an obscure nature
From this reading In her brother’s looks and speech Nancy detected something mysterious.
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading In her brother’s looks and speech Nancy detected something mysterious.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Undoubtedly he was keeping a secret from her, and there could be just as little doubt that he would not keep it long.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the subject of Mrs. Damerel he did not choose to be very communicative; Nancy gathered little more than she had learnt from his letter.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading But very plainly the young man held himself in higher esteem than hitherto; very plainly he had learnt to think of ‘the office’ as a burden or degradation, from which he would soon escape.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Whenever she questioned him about the holiday at Scarborough, he put on a smile unlike any she had ever seen on his face, so profoundly thoughtful was it, so loftily reserved.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But very plainly the young man held himself in higher esteem than hitherto; very plainly he had learnt to think of ‘the office’ as a burden or degradation, from which he would soon escape.
plainlyadverbUS /ˈpleɪnli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading But very plainly the young man held himself in higher esteem than hitherto; very plainly he had learnt to think of ‘the office’ as a burden or degradation, from which he would soon escape.
profoundlyadverbUS /proʊˈfaʊndli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Whenever she questioned him about the holiday at Scarborough, he put on a smile unlike any she had ever seen on his face, so profoundly thoughtful was it, so loftily reserved.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Whenever she questioned him about the holiday at Scarborough, he put on a smile unlike any she had ever seen on his face, so profoundly thoughtful was it, so loftily reserved.
questionedverbUS /ˈkwestʃənd/
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Whenever she questioned him about the holiday at Scarborough, he put on a smile unlike any she had ever seen on his face, so profoundly thoughtful was it, so loftily reserved.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading Whenever she questioned him about the holiday at Scarborough, he put on a smile unlike any she had ever seen on his face, so profoundly thoughtful was it, so loftily reserved.
Scarborough
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Whenever she questioned him about the holiday at Scarborough, he put on a smile unlike any she had ever seen on his face, so profoundly thoughtful was it, so loftily reserved.
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Undoubtedly he was keeping a secret from her, and there could be just as little doubt that he would not keep it long.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Whenever she questioned him about the holiday at Scarborough, he put on a smile unlike any she had ever seen on his face, so profoundly thoughtful was it, so loftily reserved.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whenever she questioned him about the holiday at Scarborough, he put on a smile unlike any she had ever seen on his face, so profoundly thoughtful was it, so loftily reserved.
smileverbUS /smaɪl/
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Whenever she questioned him about the holiday at Scarborough, he put on a smile unlike any she had ever seen on his face, so profoundly thoughtful was it, so loftily reserved.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Whenever she questioned him about the holiday at Scarborough, he put on a smile unlike any she had ever seen on his face, so profoundly thoughtful was it, so loftily reserved.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading In her brother’s looks and speech Nancy detected something mysterious.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading But very plainly the young man held himself in higher esteem than hitherto; very plainly he had learnt to think of ‘the office’ as a burden or degradation, from which he would soon escape.
speechnounUS /spiːtʃ/
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading In her brother’s looks and speech Nancy detected something mysterious.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading On the subject of Mrs. Damerel he did not choose to be very communicative; Nancy gathered little more than she had learnt from his letter.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading On the subject of Mrs. Damerel he did not choose to be very communicative; Nancy gathered little more than she had learnt from his letter.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Undoubtedly he was keeping a secret from her, and there could be just as little doubt that he would not keep it long.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Whenever she questioned him about the holiday at Scarborough, he put on a smile unlike any she had ever seen on his face, so profoundly thoughtful was it, so loftily reserved.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Undoubtedly he was keeping a secret from her, and there could be just as little doubt that he would not keep it long.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading But very plainly the young man held himself in higher esteem than hitherto; very plainly he had learnt to think of ‘the office’ as a burden or degradation, from which he would soon escape.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading Whenever she questioned him about the holiday at Scarborough, he put on a smile unlike any she had ever seen on his face, so profoundly thoughtful was it, so loftily reserved.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the subject of Mrs. Damerel he did not choose to be very communicative; Nancy gathered little more than she had learnt from his letter.
UndoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Undoubtedly he was keeping a secret from her, and there could be just as little doubt that he would not keep it long.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading Whenever she questioned him about the holiday at Scarborough, he put on a smile unlike any she had ever seen on his face, so profoundly thoughtful was it, so loftily reserved.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading On the subject of Mrs. Damerel he did not choose to be very communicative; Nancy gathered little more than she had learnt from his letter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Undoubtedly he was keeping a secret from her, and there could be just as little doubt that he would not keep it long.
WheneverconjunctionUS /weˈnevər/
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Whenever she questioned him about the holiday at Scarborough, he put on a smile unlike any she had ever seen on his face, so profoundly thoughtful was it, so loftily reserved.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But very plainly the young man held himself in higher esteem than hitherto; very plainly he had learnt to think of ‘the office’ as a burden or degradation, from which he would soon escape.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Undoubtedly he was keeping a secret from her, and there could be just as little doubt that he would not keep it long.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading But very plainly the young man held himself in higher esteem than hitherto; very plainly he had learnt to think of ‘the office’ as a burden or degradation, from which he would soon escape.
