adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Slave that I am to traditional imagery, I had figured her as "flaunting," as golden-haired, as haughty to most men, but with a provocative smile across the shoulder for some.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Slave that I am to traditional imagery, I had figured her as "flaunting," as golden-haired, as haughty to most men, but with a provocative smile across the shoulder for some.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Slave that I am to traditional imagery, I had figured her as "flaunting," as golden-haired, as haughty to most men, but with a provocative smile across the shoulder for some.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And the "little daughter!"
anonadverbUS /ˌæˈnɔːn/
at another time
From this reading Nor, indeed, did her husband's words save me the suspicion that my eyes deceived me when anon I was presented to a very pale, small lady whose hair was rather white than gray.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading This prodigy's hair was as yet "down," but looked as if it might be up at any moment: she was nearly as tall as her father, whom she very much resembled in face and figure and heartiness of hand-shake.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Slave that I am to traditional imagery, I had figured her as "flaunting," as golden-haired, as haughty to most men, but with a provocative smile across the shoulder for some.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This prodigy's hair was as yet "down," but looked as if it might be up at any moment: she was nearly as tall as her father, whom she very much resembled in face and figure and heartiness of hand-shake.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This prodigy's hair was as yet "down," but looked as if it might be up at any moment: she was nearly as tall as her father, whom she very much resembled in face and figure and heartiness of hand-shake.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Slave that I am to traditional imagery, I had figured her as "flaunting," as golden-haired, as haughty to most men, but with a provocative smile across the shoulder for some.
daughternounUS /ˈdɔːtər/
a female human offspring
From this reading And the "little daughter!"
deceivedverbUS /dɪˈsiːvd/
past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading Nor, indeed, did her husband's words save me the suspicion that my eyes deceived me when anon I was presented to a very pale, small lady whose hair was rather white than gray.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading This did not square with my preconception of her.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading This prodigy's hair was as yet "down," but looked as if it might be up at any moment: she was nearly as tall as her father, whom she very much resembled in face and figure and heartiness of hand-shake.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading Nor, indeed, did her husband's words save me the suspicion that my eyes deceived me when anon I was presented to a very pale, small lady whose hair was rather white than gray.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading This prodigy's hair was as yet "down," but looked as if it might be up at any moment: she was nearly as tall as her father, whom she very much resembled in face and figure and heartiness of hand-shake.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading This prodigy's hair was as yet "down," but looked as if it might be up at any moment: she was nearly as tall as her father, whom she very much resembled in face and figure and heartiness of hand-shake.
figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading This prodigy's hair was as yet "down," but looked as if it might be up at any moment: she was nearly as tall as her father, whom she very much resembled in face and figure and heartiness of hand-shake.
figuredadjectiveUS /ˈfɪɡjərd/
(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns
From this reading Slave that I am to traditional imagery, I had figured her as "flaunting," as golden-haired, as haughty to most men, but with a provocative smile across the shoulder for some.
flauntingverbUS /ˈflɔːntɪŋ/
-ing form of “flaunt” — display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously
From this reading Slave that I am to traditional imagery, I had figured her as "flaunting," as golden-haired, as haughty to most men, but with a provocative smile across the shoulder for some.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Slave that I am to traditional imagery, I had figured her as "flaunting," as golden-haired, as haughty to most men, but with a provocative smile across the shoulder for some.
golden-haired
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From this reading Slave that I am to traditional imagery, I had figured her as "flaunting," as golden-haired, as haughty to most men, but with a provocative smile across the shoulder for some.
graynounUS /ɡreɪ/
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Nor, indeed, did her husband's words save me the suspicion that my eyes deceived me when anon I was presented to a very pale, small lady whose hair was rather white than gray.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Slave that I am to traditional imagery, I had figured her as "flaunting," as golden-haired, as haughty to most men, but with a provocative smile across the shoulder for some.
hairnounUS /her/
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Nor, indeed, did her husband's words save me the suspicion that my eyes deceived me when anon I was presented to a very pale, small lady whose hair was rather white than gray.
hand-shake
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From this reading This prodigy's hair was as yet "down," but looked as if it might be up at any moment: she was nearly as tall as her father, whom she very much resembled in face and figure and heartiness of hand-shake.
haughtyadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːti/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading Slave that I am to traditional imagery, I had figured her as "flaunting," as golden-haired, as haughty to most men, but with a provocative smile across the shoulder for some.
heartinessnoun
active strength of body or mind
From this reading This prodigy's hair was as yet "down," but looked as if it might be up at any moment: she was nearly as tall as her father, whom she very much resembled in face and figure and heartiness of hand-shake.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading This did not square with my preconception of her.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Nor, indeed, did her husband's words save me the suspicion that my eyes deceived me when anon I was presented to a very pale, small lady whose hair was rather white than gray.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Slave that I am to traditional imagery, I had figured her as "flaunting," as golden-haired, as haughty to most men, but with a provocative smile across the shoulder for some.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading This prodigy's hair was as yet "down," but looked as if it might be up at any moment: she was nearly as tall as her father, whom she very much resembled in face and figure and heartiness of hand-shake.
imagerynounUS /ˈɪmədʒri/
the ability to form mental images of things or events
From this reading Slave that I am to traditional imagery, I had figured her as "flaunting," as golden-haired, as haughty to most men, but with a provocative smile across the shoulder for some.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This prodigy's hair was as yet "down," but looked as if it might be up at any moment: she was nearly as tall as her father, whom she very much resembled in face and figure and heartiness of hand-shake.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Nor, indeed, did her husband's words save me the suspicion that my eyes deceived me when anon I was presented to a very pale, small lady whose hair was rather white than gray.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This prodigy's hair was as yet "down," but looked as if it might be up at any moment: she was nearly as tall as her father, whom she very much resembled in face and figure and heartiness of hand-shake.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Nor, indeed, did her husband's words save me the suspicion that my eyes deceived me when anon I was presented to a very pale, small lady whose hair was rather white than gray.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And the "little daughter!"
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading This prodigy's hair was as yet "down," but looked as if it might be up at any moment: she was nearly as tall as her father, whom she very much resembled in face and figure and heartiness of hand-shake.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nor, indeed, did her husband's words save me the suspicion that my eyes deceived me when anon I was presented to a very pale, small lady whose hair was rather white than gray.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Slave that I am to traditional imagery, I had figured her as "flaunting," as golden-haired, as haughty to most men, but with a provocative smile across the shoulder for some.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading This prodigy's hair was as yet "down," but looked as if it might be up at any moment: she was nearly as tall as her father, whom she very much resembled in face and figure and heartiness of hand-shake.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading This prodigy's hair was as yet "down," but looked as if it might be up at any moment: she was nearly as tall as her father, whom she very much resembled in face and figure and heartiness of hand-shake.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Slave that I am to traditional imagery, I had figured her as "flaunting," as golden-haired, as haughty to most men, but with a provocative smile across the shoulder for some.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading This prodigy's hair was as yet "down," but looked as if it might be up at any moment: she was nearly as tall as her father, whom she very much resembled in face and figure and heartiness of hand-shake.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading This did not square with my preconception of her.
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading This prodigy's hair was as yet "down," but looked as if it might be up at any moment: she was nearly as tall as her father, whom she very much resembled in face and figure and heartiness of hand-shake.
NorconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor, indeed, did her husband's words save me the suspicion that my eyes deceived me when anon I was presented to a very pale, small lady whose hair was rather white than gray.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This did not square with my preconception of her.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This did not square with my preconception of her.
paleadjectiveUS /peɪl/
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Nor, indeed, did her husband's words save me the suspicion that my eyes deceived me when anon I was presented to a very pale, small lady whose hair was rather white than gray.
preconceptionnounUS /prikənˈsepʃən/
an opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence
From this reading This did not square with my preconception of her.
presentedverbUS /priˈzentɪd/
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Nor, indeed, did her husband's words save me the suspicion that my eyes deceived me when anon I was presented to a very pale, small lady whose hair was rather white than gray.
prodigy'snounUS /ˈprɑːdədʒiz/
possessive form of “prodigy” — an unusually gifted or intelligent (young) person; someone whose talents excite wonder and admiration
From this reading This prodigy's hair was as yet "down," but looked as if it might be up at any moment: she was nearly as tall as her father, whom she very much resembled in face and figure and heartiness of hand-shake.
provocativeadjectiveUS /proʊˈvɑːkətɪv/
serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate; stimulating discussion or exciting controversy
From this reading Slave that I am to traditional imagery, I had figured her as "flaunting," as golden-haired, as haughty to most men, but with a provocative smile across the shoulder for some.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading Nor, indeed, did her husband's words save me the suspicion that my eyes deceived me when anon I was presented to a very pale, small lady whose hair was rather white than gray.
resembledverbUS /rɪˈzembəld/
past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading This prodigy's hair was as yet "down," but looked as if it might be up at any moment: she was nearly as tall as her father, whom she very much resembled in face and figure and heartiness of hand-shake.
saveprepositionUS /seɪv/
except for; apart from
From this reading Nor, indeed, did her husband's words save me the suspicion that my eyes deceived me when anon I was presented to a very pale, small lady whose hair was rather white than gray.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This prodigy's hair was as yet "down," but looked as if it might be up at any moment: she was nearly as tall as her father, whom she very much resembled in face and figure and heartiness of hand-shake.
shoulderverbUS /ˈʃoʊldər/
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Slave that I am to traditional imagery, I had figured her as "flaunting," as golden-haired, as haughty to most men, but with a provocative smile across the shoulder for some.
SlavenounUS /sleɪv/
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading Slave that I am to traditional imagery, I had figured her as "flaunting," as golden-haired, as haughty to most men, but with a provocative smile across the shoulder for some.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Nor, indeed, did her husband's words save me the suspicion that my eyes deceived me when anon I was presented to a very pale, small lady whose hair was rather white than gray.
smileverbUS /smaɪl/
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Slave that I am to traditional imagery, I had figured her as "flaunting," as golden-haired, as haughty to most men, but with a provocative smile across the shoulder for some.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Slave that I am to traditional imagery, I had figured her as "flaunting," as golden-haired, as haughty to most men, but with a provocative smile across the shoulder for some.
squareverbUS /skwer/
make square
From this reading This did not square with my preconception of her.
suspicionnounUS /səˈspɪʃən/
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Nor, indeed, did her husband's words save me the suspicion that my eyes deceived me when anon I was presented to a very pale, small lady whose hair was rather white than gray.
talladjectiveUS /tɔːl/
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading This prodigy's hair was as yet "down," but looked as if it might be up at any moment: she was nearly as tall as her father, whom she very much resembled in face and figure and heartiness of hand-shake.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Nor, indeed, did her husband's words save me the suspicion that my eyes deceived me when anon I was presented to a very pale, small lady whose hair was rather white than gray.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Slave that I am to traditional imagery, I had figured her as "flaunting," as golden-haired, as haughty to most men, but with a provocative smile across the shoulder for some.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Slave that I am to traditional imagery, I had figured her as "flaunting," as golden-haired, as haughty to most men, but with a provocative smile across the shoulder for some.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This did not square with my preconception of her.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Slave that I am to traditional imagery, I had figured her as "flaunting," as golden-haired, as haughty to most men, but with a provocative smile across the shoulder for some.
traditionaladjectiveUS /trəˈdɪʃənəl/
consisting of or derived from tradition
From this reading Slave that I am to traditional imagery, I had figured her as "flaunting," as golden-haired, as haughty to most men, but with a provocative smile across the shoulder for some.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading This prodigy's hair was as yet "down," but looked as if it might be up at any moment: she was nearly as tall as her father, whom she very much resembled in face and figure and heartiness of hand-shake.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Nor, indeed, did her husband's words save me the suspicion that my eyes deceived me when anon I was presented to a very pale, small lady whose hair was rather white than gray.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nor, indeed, did her husband's words save me the suspicion that my eyes deceived me when anon I was presented to a very pale, small lady whose hair was rather white than gray.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Nor, indeed, did her husband's words save me the suspicion that my eyes deceived me when anon I was presented to a very pale, small lady whose hair was rather white than gray.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading Nor, indeed, did her husband's words save me the suspicion that my eyes deceived me when anon I was presented to a very pale, small lady whose hair was rather white than gray.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This prodigy's hair was as yet "down," but looked as if it might be up at any moment: she was nearly as tall as her father, whom she very much resembled in face and figure and heartiness of hand-shake.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading Nor, indeed, did her husband's words save me the suspicion that my eyes deceived me when anon I was presented to a very pale, small lady whose hair was rather white than gray.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading This did not square with my preconception of her.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading Nor, indeed, did her husband's words save me the suspicion that my eyes deceived me when anon I was presented to a very pale, small lady whose hair was rather white than gray.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading This prodigy's hair was as yet "down," but looked as if it might be up at any moment: she was nearly as tall as her father, whom she very much resembled in face and figure and heartiness of hand-shake.
