adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Madame de Nailles, who was a very keen observer, especially where her own interests were concerned, lent herself with the best possible grace to everything that might amuse and distract Jacqueline, of whom she had by this time grown afraid.
accordingadjectiveUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Love, like any other human malady, should be treated according to the age and temperament of the sufferer.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading The attitude of coldness and reserve that the young girl had adopted in her intercourse with Marien, her stepmother could see, was no evidence of coquetry.
afraidadjectiveUS /əˈfreɪd/
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading Madame de Nailles, who was a very keen observer, especially where her own interests were concerned, lent herself with the best possible grace to everything that might amuse and distract Jacqueline, of whom she had by this time grown afraid.
agenounUS /eɪdʒ/
how long something has existed
From this reading Love, like any other human malady, should be treated according to the age and temperament of the sufferer.
amuseverbUS /əˈmjuːz/
occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
From this reading Madame de Nailles, who was a very keen observer, especially where her own interests were concerned, lent herself with the best possible grace to everything that might amuse and distract Jacqueline, of whom she had by this time grown afraid.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Love, like any other human malady, should be treated according to the age and temperament of the sufferer.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Love, like any other human malady, should be treated according to the age and temperament of the sufferer.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Not that she now dreaded her as a rival.
assumedadjectiveUS /əˈsuːmd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading She showed, in her behavior to the friend of the family, a freedom from embarrassment which was new to her, and a frigidity which could not possibly have been assumed so persistently.
attitudenounUS /ˈætətuːd/
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading The attitude of coldness and reserve that the young girl had adopted in her intercourse with Marien, her stepmother could see, was no evidence of coquetry.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Love, like any other human malady, should be treated according to the age and temperament of the sufferer.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She showed, in her behavior to the friend of the family, a freedom from embarrassment which was new to her, and a frigidity which could not possibly have been assumed so persistently.
behaviornounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading She showed, in her behavior to the friend of the family, a freedom from embarrassment which was new to her, and a frigidity which could not possibly have been assumed so persistently.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Madame de Nailles, who was a very keen observer, especially where her own interests were concerned, lent herself with the best possible grace to everything that might amuse and distract Jacqueline, of whom she had by this time grown afraid.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Madame de Nailles, who was a very keen observer, especially where her own interests were concerned, lent herself with the best possible grace to everything that might amuse and distract Jacqueline, of whom she had by this time grown afraid.
coldnessnounUS /ˈkoʊldnəs/
the sensation produced by low temperatures
From this reading The attitude of coldness and reserve that the young girl had adopted in her intercourse with Marien, her stepmother could see, was no evidence of coquetry.
concernedadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrnd/
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Madame de Nailles, who was a very keen observer, especially where her own interests were concerned, lent herself with the best possible grace to everything that might amuse and distract Jacqueline, of whom she had by this time grown afraid.
coquetrynoun
playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest
From this reading The attitude of coldness and reserve that the young girl had adopted in her intercourse with Marien, her stepmother could see, was no evidence of coquetry.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The attitude of coldness and reserve that the young girl had adopted in her intercourse with Marien, her stepmother could see, was no evidence of coquetry.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Madame de Nailles, who was a very keen observer, especially where her own interests were concerned, lent herself with the best possible grace to everything that might amuse and distract Jacqueline, of whom she had by this time grown afraid.
distractverbUS /dɪˈstrækt/
draw someone's attention away from something
From this reading Madame de Nailles, who was a very keen observer, especially where her own interests were concerned, lent herself with the best possible grace to everything that might amuse and distract Jacqueline, of whom she had by this time grown afraid.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Not that she now dreaded her as a rival.
embarrassmentnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənt/
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading She showed, in her behavior to the friend of the family, a freedom from embarrassment which was new to her, and a frigidity which could not possibly have been assumed so persistently.
especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Madame de Nailles, who was a very keen observer, especially where her own interests were concerned, lent herself with the best possible grace to everything that might amuse and distract Jacqueline, of whom she had by this time grown afraid.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Madame de Nailles, who was a very keen observer, especially where her own interests were concerned, lent herself with the best possible grace to everything that might amuse and distract Jacqueline, of whom she had by this time grown afraid.
evidencenounUS /ˈevədəns/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading The attitude of coldness and reserve that the young girl had adopted in her intercourse with Marien, her stepmother could see, was no evidence of coquetry.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading She showed, in her behavior to the friend of the family, a freedom from embarrassment which was new to her, and a frigidity which could not possibly have been assumed so persistently.
freedomnounUS /ˈfriːdəm/
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading She showed, in her behavior to the friend of the family, a freedom from embarrassment which was new to her, and a frigidity which could not possibly have been assumed so persistently.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She showed, in her behavior to the friend of the family, a freedom from embarrassment which was new to her, and a frigidity which could not possibly have been assumed so persistently.
frigiditynoun
sexual unresponsiveness (especially of women) and inability to achieve orgasm during intercourse
From this reading She showed, in her behavior to the friend of the family, a freedom from embarrassment which was new to her, and a frigidity which could not possibly have been assumed so persistently.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She showed, in her behavior to the friend of the family, a freedom from embarrassment which was new to her, and a frigidity which could not possibly have been assumed so persistently.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading The attitude of coldness and reserve that the young girl had adopted in her intercourse with Marien, her stepmother could see, was no evidence of coquetry.
gracenounUS /ɡreɪs/
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Madame de Nailles, who was a very keen observer, especially where her own interests were concerned, lent herself with the best possible grace to everything that might amuse and distract Jacqueline, of whom she had by this time grown afraid.
grownadjectiveUS /ɡroʊn/
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading Madame de Nailles, who was a very keen observer, especially where her own interests were concerned, lent herself with the best possible grace to everything that might amuse and distract Jacqueline, of whom she had by this time grown afraid.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Madame de Nailles, who was a very keen observer, especially where her own interests were concerned, lent herself with the best possible grace to everything that might amuse and distract Jacqueline, of whom she had by this time grown afraid.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She showed, in her behavior to the friend of the family, a freedom from embarrassment which was new to her, and a frigidity which could not possibly have been assumed so persistently.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Madame de Nailles, who was a very keen observer, especially where her own interests were concerned, lent herself with the best possible grace to everything that might amuse and distract Jacqueline, of whom she had by this time grown afraid.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Madame de Nailles, who was a very keen observer, especially where her own interests were concerned, lent herself with the best possible grace to everything that might amuse and distract Jacqueline, of whom she had by this time grown afraid.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Love, like any other human malady, should be treated according to the age and temperament of the sufferer.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The attitude of coldness and reserve that the young girl had adopted in her intercourse with Marien, her stepmother could see, was no evidence of coquetry.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading The attitude of coldness and reserve that the young girl had adopted in her intercourse with Marien, her stepmother could see, was no evidence of coquetry.
interestsnounUS /ˈɪntrəsts/
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Madame de Nailles, who was a very keen observer, especially where her own interests were concerned, lent herself with the best possible grace to everything that might amuse and distract Jacqueline, of whom she had by this time grown afraid.
Jacqueline
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From this reading Madame de Nailles, who was a very keen observer, especially where her own interests were concerned, lent herself with the best possible grace to everything that might amuse and distract Jacqueline, of whom she had by this time grown afraid.
keenadjectiveUS /kiːn/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Madame de Nailles, who was a very keen observer, especially where her own interests were concerned, lent herself with the best possible grace to everything that might amuse and distract Jacqueline, of whom she had by this time grown afraid.
lentnounUS /lent/
a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday
From this reading Madame de Nailles, who was a very keen observer, especially where her own interests were concerned, lent herself with the best possible grace to everything that might amuse and distract Jacqueline, of whom she had by this time grown afraid.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Love, like any other human malady, should be treated according to the age and temperament of the sufferer.
LovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Love, like any other human malady, should be treated according to the age and temperament of the sufferer.
MadamenounUS /ˈmædəm/
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Madame de Nailles, who was a very keen observer, especially where her own interests were concerned, lent herself with the best possible grace to everything that might amuse and distract Jacqueline, of whom she had by this time grown afraid.
maladynounUS /ˈmælədi/
any unwholesome or desperate condition
From this reading Love, like any other human malady, should be treated according to the age and temperament of the sufferer.
Marien
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From this reading The attitude of coldness and reserve that the young girl had adopted in her intercourse with Marien, her stepmother could see, was no evidence of coquetry.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Madame de Nailles, who was a very keen observer, especially where her own interests were concerned, lent herself with the best possible grace to everything that might amuse and distract Jacqueline, of whom she had by this time grown afraid.
Nailles
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From this reading Madame de Nailles, who was a very keen observer, especially where her own interests were concerned, lent herself with the best possible grace to everything that might amuse and distract Jacqueline, of whom she had by this time grown afraid.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading She showed, in her behavior to the friend of the family, a freedom from embarrassment which was new to her, and a frigidity which could not possibly have been assumed so persistently.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The attitude of coldness and reserve that the young girl had adopted in her intercourse with Marien, her stepmother could see, was no evidence of coquetry.
NotadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not that she now dreaded her as a rival.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Not that she now dreaded her as a rival.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading Madame de Nailles, who was a very keen observer, especially where her own interests were concerned, lent herself with the best possible grace to everything that might amuse and distract Jacqueline, of whom she had by this time grown afraid.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Love, like any other human malady, should be treated according to the age and temperament of the sufferer.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Love, like any other human malady, should be treated according to the age and temperament of the sufferer.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Madame de Nailles, who was a very keen observer, especially where her own interests were concerned, lent herself with the best possible grace to everything that might amuse and distract Jacqueline, of whom she had by this time grown afraid.
persistentlyadverbUS /pərˈsɪstəntli/
in a persistent manner
From this reading She showed, in her behavior to the friend of the family, a freedom from embarrassment which was new to her, and a frigidity which could not possibly have been assumed so persistently.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Madame de Nailles, who was a very keen observer, especially where her own interests were concerned, lent herself with the best possible grace to everything that might amuse and distract Jacqueline, of whom she had by this time grown afraid.
possiblyadverbUS /ˈpɑːsəbli/
by chance
From this reading She showed, in her behavior to the friend of the family, a freedom from embarrassment which was new to her, and a frigidity which could not possibly have been assumed so persistently.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading The attitude of coldness and reserve that the young girl had adopted in her intercourse with Marien, her stepmother could see, was no evidence of coquetry.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading Not that she now dreaded her as a rival.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The attitude of coldness and reserve that the young girl had adopted in her intercourse with Marien, her stepmother could see, was no evidence of coquetry.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Madame de Nailles, who was a very keen observer, especially where her own interests were concerned, lent herself with the best possible grace to everything that might amuse and distract Jacqueline, of whom she had by this time grown afraid.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Love, like any other human malady, should be treated according to the age and temperament of the sufferer.
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading She showed, in her behavior to the friend of the family, a freedom from embarrassment which was new to her, and a frigidity which could not possibly have been assumed so persistently.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She showed, in her behavior to the friend of the family, a freedom from embarrassment which was new to her, and a frigidity which could not possibly have been assumed so persistently.
stepmothernounUS /ˈstepmʌðər/
the wife of your father by a subsequent marriage
From this reading The attitude of coldness and reserve that the young girl had adopted in her intercourse with Marien, her stepmother could see, was no evidence of coquetry.
sufferernounUS /ˈsʌfərər/
a person suffering from an illness
From this reading Love, like any other human malady, should be treated according to the age and temperament of the sufferer.
temperamentnounUS /ˈtemprəmənt/
your usual mood
From this reading Love, like any other human malady, should be treated according to the age and temperament of the sufferer.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Madame de Nailles, who was a very keen observer, especially where her own interests were concerned, lent herself with the best possible grace to everything that might amuse and distract Jacqueline, of whom she had by this time grown afraid.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Love, like any other human malady, should be treated according to the age and temperament of the sufferer.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Madame de Nailles, who was a very keen observer, especially where her own interests were concerned, lent herself with the best possible grace to everything that might amuse and distract Jacqueline, of whom she had by this time grown afraid.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Madame de Nailles, who was a very keen observer, especially where her own interests were concerned, lent herself with the best possible grace to everything that might amuse and distract Jacqueline, of whom she had by this time grown afraid.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Love, like any other human malady, should be treated according to the age and temperament of the sufferer.
treatedadjectiveUS /ˈtriːtɪd/
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading Love, like any other human malady, should be treated according to the age and temperament of the sufferer.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Madame de Nailles, who was a very keen observer, especially where her own interests were concerned, lent herself with the best possible grace to everything that might amuse and distract Jacqueline, of whom she had by this time grown afraid.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Madame de Nailles, who was a very keen observer, especially where her own interests were concerned, lent herself with the best possible grace to everything that might amuse and distract Jacqueline, of whom she had by this time grown afraid.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Madame de Nailles, who was a very keen observer, especially where her own interests were concerned, lent herself with the best possible grace to everything that might amuse and distract Jacqueline, of whom she had by this time grown afraid.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Madame de Nailles, who was a very keen observer, especially where her own interests were concerned, lent herself with the best possible grace to everything that might amuse and distract Jacqueline, of whom she had by this time grown afraid.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She showed, in her behavior to the friend of the family, a freedom from embarrassment which was new to her, and a frigidity which could not possibly have been assumed so persistently.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Madame de Nailles, who was a very keen observer, especially where her own interests were concerned, lent herself with the best possible grace to everything that might amuse and distract Jacqueline, of whom she had by this time grown afraid.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Madame de Nailles, who was a very keen observer, especially where her own interests were concerned, lent herself with the best possible grace to everything that might amuse and distract Jacqueline, of whom she had by this time grown afraid.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Madame de Nailles, who was a very keen observer, especially where her own interests were concerned, lent herself with the best possible grace to everything that might amuse and distract Jacqueline, of whom she had by this time grown afraid.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The attitude of coldness and reserve that the young girl had adopted in her intercourse with Marien, her stepmother could see, was no evidence of coquetry.
