adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It had given her a strange pleasure to see him in contact with the Squire’s child.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She had no philosophical—hardly any reasonable or commendable—thoughts about it.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AFTER the nurse and baby had left the mill, Mrs. Lake showered extra caresses upon the little Jan.
AMABEL
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GENTRY BORN.—LEARNING LOST.—JAN’S BEDFELLOW.—AMABEL.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AFTER the nurse and baby had left the mill, Mrs. Lake showered extra caresses upon the little Jan.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She had no philosophical—hardly any reasonable or commendable—thoughts about it.
awareadjectiveUS /əˈwer/
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading She knew enough of the manners and customs, the looks and the intelligence of the children of educated parents, to be aware that there were “makings” in those who were born heirs to developed intellects, and the grace that comes of discipline, very different from the “makings” to be found in the “voolish” descendants of ill-nurtured and uneducated generations.
babynounUS /ˈbeɪbi/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading AFTER the nurse and baby had left the mill, Mrs. Lake showered extra caresses upon the little Jan.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She knew enough of the manners and customs, the looks and the intelligence of the children of educated parents, to be aware that there were “makings” in those who were born heirs to developed intellects, and the grace that comes of discipline, very different from the “makings” to be found in the “voolish” descendants of ill-nurtured and uneducated generations.
BEDFELLOWnounUS /ˈbedfeloʊ/
a temporary associate
From this reading GENTRY BORN.—LEARNING LOST.—JAN’S BEDFELLOW.—AMABEL.
BORNadjectiveUS /bɔːrn/
brought into existence
From this reading GENTRY BORN.—LEARNING LOST.—JAN’S BEDFELLOW.—AMABEL.
caressesnounUS /kərˈesɪz/
plural of “caress” — a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it)
From this reading AFTER the nurse and baby had left the mill, Mrs. Lake showered extra caresses upon the little Jan.
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading It had given her a strange pleasure to see him in contact with the Squire’s child.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading She knew enough of the manners and customs, the looks and the intelligence of the children of educated parents, to be aware that there were “makings” in those who were born heirs to developed intellects, and the grace that comes of discipline, very different from the “makings” to be found in the “voolish” descendants of ill-nurtured and uneducated generations.
comesnounUS /kʌmz/
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading She knew enough of the manners and customs, the looks and the intelligence of the children of educated parents, to be aware that there were “makings” in those who were born heirs to developed intellects, and the grace that comes of discipline, very different from the “makings” to be found in the “voolish” descendants of ill-nurtured and uneducated generations.
commendableadjectiveUS /kəˈmendəbəl/
worthy of high praise
From this reading She had no philosophical—hardly any reasonable or commendable—thoughts about it.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading It had given her a strange pleasure to see him in contact with the Squire’s child.
customsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading She knew enough of the manners and customs, the looks and the intelligence of the children of educated parents, to be aware that there were “makings” in those who were born heirs to developed intellects, and the grace that comes of discipline, very different from the “makings” to be found in the “voolish” descendants of ill-nurtured and uneducated generations.
descendantsnounUS /dɪˈsendənts/
all of the offspring of a given progenitor
From this reading She knew enough of the manners and customs, the looks and the intelligence of the children of educated parents, to be aware that there were “makings” in those who were born heirs to developed intellects, and the grace that comes of discipline, very different from the “makings” to be found in the “voolish” descendants of ill-nurtured and uneducated generations.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading She knew enough of the manners and customs, the looks and the intelligence of the children of educated parents, to be aware that there were “makings” in those who were born heirs to developed intellects, and the grace that comes of discipline, very different from the “makings” to be found in the “voolish” descendants of ill-nurtured and uneducated generations.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading She knew enough of the manners and customs, the looks and the intelligence of the children of educated parents, to be aware that there were “makings” in those who were born heirs to developed intellects, and the grace that comes of discipline, very different from the “makings” to be found in the “voolish” descendants of ill-nurtured and uneducated generations.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading She knew enough of the manners and customs, the looks and the intelligence of the children of educated parents, to be aware that there were “makings” in those who were born heirs to developed intellects, and the grace that comes of discipline, very different from the “makings” to be found in the “voolish” descendants of ill-nurtured and uneducated generations.
educatedadjectiveUS /ˈedʒəkeɪtɪd/
possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)
From this reading She knew enough of the manners and customs, the looks and the intelligence of the children of educated parents, to be aware that there were “makings” in those who were born heirs to developed intellects, and the grace that comes of discipline, very different from the “makings” to be found in the “voolish” descendants of ill-nurtured and uneducated generations.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading She knew enough of the manners and customs, the looks and the intelligence of the children of educated parents, to be aware that there were “makings” in those who were born heirs to developed intellects, and the grace that comes of discipline, very different from the “makings” to be found in the “voolish” descendants of ill-nurtured and uneducated generations.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading AFTER the nurse and baby had left the mill, Mrs. Lake showered extra caresses upon the little Jan.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading She knew enough of the manners and customs, the looks and the intelligence of the children of educated parents, to be aware that there were “makings” in those who were born heirs to developed intellects, and the grace that comes of discipline, very different from the “makings” to be found in the “voolish” descendants of ill-nurtured and uneducated generations.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She knew enough of the manners and customs, the looks and the intelligence of the children of educated parents, to be aware that there were “makings” in those who were born heirs to developed intellects, and the grace that comes of discipline, very different from the “makings” to be found in the “voolish” descendants of ill-nurtured and uneducated generations.
generationsnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading She knew enough of the manners and customs, the looks and the intelligence of the children of educated parents, to be aware that there were “makings” in those who were born heirs to developed intellects, and the grace that comes of discipline, very different from the “makings” to be found in the “voolish” descendants of ill-nurtured and uneducated generations.
GENTRYnounUS /ˈdʒentri/
the most powerful members of a society
From this reading GENTRY BORN.—LEARNING LOST.—JAN’S BEDFELLOW.—AMABEL.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading It had given her a strange pleasure to see him in contact with the Squire’s child.
gracenounUS /ɡreɪs/
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading She knew enough of the manners and customs, the looks and the intelligence of the children of educated parents, to be aware that there were “makings” in those who were born heirs to developed intellects, and the grace that comes of discipline, very different from the “makings” to be found in the “voolish” descendants of ill-nurtured and uneducated generations.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AFTER the nurse and baby had left the mill, Mrs. Lake showered extra caresses upon the little Jan.
hardlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdli/
only a very short time before
From this reading She had no philosophical—hardly any reasonable or commendable—thoughts about it.
heirsnounUS /erz/
plural of “heir” — a person who is entitled by law or by the terms of a will to inherit the estate of another
From this reading She knew enough of the manners and customs, the looks and the intelligence of the children of educated parents, to be aware that there were “makings” in those who were born heirs to developed intellects, and the grace that comes of discipline, very different from the “makings” to be found in the “voolish” descendants of ill-nurtured and uneducated generations.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It had given her a strange pleasure to see him in contact with the Squire’s child.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It had given her a strange pleasure to see him in contact with the Squire’s child.
ill-nurtured
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She knew enough of the manners and customs, the looks and the intelligence of the children of educated parents, to be aware that there were “makings” in those who were born heirs to developed intellects, and the grace that comes of discipline, very different from the “makings” to be found in the “voolish” descendants of ill-nurtured and uneducated generations.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It had given her a strange pleasure to see him in contact with the Squire’s child.
intellectsnounUS /ˈɪntəlekts/
plural of “intellect” — knowledge and intellectual ability
From this reading She knew enough of the manners and customs, the looks and the intelligence of the children of educated parents, to be aware that there were “makings” in those who were born heirs to developed intellects, and the grace that comes of discipline, very different from the “makings” to be found in the “voolish” descendants of ill-nurtured and uneducated generations.
intelligencenounUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒəns/
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading She knew enough of the manners and customs, the looks and the intelligence of the children of educated parents, to be aware that there were “makings” in those who were born heirs to developed intellects, and the grace that comes of discipline, very different from the “makings” to be found in the “voolish” descendants of ill-nurtured and uneducated generations.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had given her a strange pleasure to see him in contact with the Squire’s child.
JannounUS /dʒæn/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading AFTER the nurse and baby had left the mill, Mrs. Lake showered extra caresses upon the little Jan.
JAN'SnounUS /dʒænz/
possessive form of “jan” — the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading GENTRY BORN.—LEARNING LOST.—JAN’S BEDFELLOW.—AMABEL.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She knew enough of the manners and customs, the looks and the intelligence of the children of educated parents, to be aware that there were “makings” in those who were born heirs to developed intellects, and the grace that comes of discipline, very different from the “makings” to be found in the “voolish” descendants of ill-nurtured and uneducated generations.
LakenounUS /leɪk/
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading AFTER the nurse and baby had left the mill, Mrs. Lake showered extra caresses upon the little Jan.
LEARNINGnounUS /ˈlɜːrnɪŋ/
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading GENTRY BORN.—LEARNING LOST.—JAN’S BEDFELLOW.—AMABEL.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading AFTER the nurse and baby had left the mill, Mrs. Lake showered extra caresses upon the little Jan.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading AFTER the nurse and baby had left the mill, Mrs. Lake showered extra caresses upon the little Jan.
looksnounUS /lʊks/
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading She knew enough of the manners and customs, the looks and the intelligence of the children of educated parents, to be aware that there were “makings” in those who were born heirs to developed intellects, and the grace that comes of discipline, very different from the “makings” to be found in the “voolish” descendants of ill-nurtured and uneducated generations.
LOSTadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading GENTRY BORN.—LEARNING LOST.—JAN’S BEDFELLOW.—AMABEL.
makingsnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋz/
plural of “making” — the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading She knew enough of the manners and customs, the looks and the intelligence of the children of educated parents, to be aware that there were “makings” in those who were born heirs to developed intellects, and the grace that comes of discipline, very different from the “makings” to be found in the “voolish” descendants of ill-nurtured and uneducated generations.
mannersnounUS /ˈmænərz/
social deportment
From this reading She knew enough of the manners and customs, the looks and the intelligence of the children of educated parents, to be aware that there were “makings” in those who were born heirs to developed intellects, and the grace that comes of discipline, very different from the “makings” to be found in the “voolish” descendants of ill-nurtured and uneducated generations.
millverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading AFTER the nurse and baby had left the mill, Mrs. Lake showered extra caresses upon the little Jan.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading AFTER the nurse and baby had left the mill, Mrs. Lake showered extra caresses upon the little Jan.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading She had no philosophical—hardly any reasonable or commendable—thoughts about it.
nurseverbUS /nɜːrs/
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading AFTER the nurse and baby had left the mill, Mrs. Lake showered extra caresses upon the little Jan.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She knew enough of the manners and customs, the looks and the intelligence of the children of educated parents, to be aware that there were “makings” in those who were born heirs to developed intellects, and the grace that comes of discipline, very different from the “makings” to be found in the “voolish” descendants of ill-nurtured and uneducated generations.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She had no philosophical—hardly any reasonable or commendable—thoughts about it.
parentsnounUS /ˈperənts/
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading She knew enough of the manners and customs, the looks and the intelligence of the children of educated parents, to be aware that there were “makings” in those who were born heirs to developed intellects, and the grace that comes of discipline, very different from the “makings” to be found in the “voolish” descendants of ill-nurtured and uneducated generations.
philosophicaladjectiveUS /ˌfɪləˈsɑːfɪkəl/
of or relating to philosophy or philosophers
From this reading She had no philosophical—hardly any reasonable or commendable—thoughts about it.
pleasurenounUS /ˈpleʒər/
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading It had given her a strange pleasure to see him in contact with the Squire’s child.
reasonableadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənəbəl/
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading She had no philosophical—hardly any reasonable or commendable—thoughts about it.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It had given her a strange pleasure to see him in contact with the Squire’s child.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She knew enough of the manners and customs, the looks and the intelligence of the children of educated parents, to be aware that there were “makings” in those who were born heirs to developed intellects, and the grace that comes of discipline, very different from the “makings” to be found in the “voolish” descendants of ill-nurtured and uneducated generations.
showeredverbUS /ˈʃaʊərd/
past form of “shower” — expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns
From this reading AFTER the nurse and baby had left the mill, Mrs. Lake showered extra caresses upon the little Jan.
Squire's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It had given her a strange pleasure to see him in contact with the Squire’s child.
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading It had given her a strange pleasure to see him in contact with the Squire’s child.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She knew enough of the manners and customs, the looks and the intelligence of the children of educated parents, to be aware that there were “makings” in those who were born heirs to developed intellects, and the grace that comes of discipline, very different from the “makings” to be found in the “voolish” descendants of ill-nurtured and uneducated generations.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AFTER the nurse and baby had left the mill, Mrs. Lake showered extra caresses upon the little Jan.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading She knew enough of the manners and customs, the looks and the intelligence of the children of educated parents, to be aware that there were “makings” in those who were born heirs to developed intellects, and the grace that comes of discipline, very different from the “makings” to be found in the “voolish” descendants of ill-nurtured and uneducated generations.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading She knew enough of the manners and customs, the looks and the intelligence of the children of educated parents, to be aware that there were “makings” in those who were born heirs to developed intellects, and the grace that comes of discipline, very different from the “makings” to be found in the “voolish” descendants of ill-nurtured and uneducated generations.
thoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She had no philosophical—hardly any reasonable or commendable—thoughts about it.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It had given her a strange pleasure to see him in contact with the Squire’s child.
uneducatedadjectiveUS /əˈnedʒʊkeɪtɪd/
not having a good education
From this reading She knew enough of the manners and customs, the looks and the intelligence of the children of educated parents, to be aware that there were “makings” in those who were born heirs to developed intellects, and the grace that comes of discipline, very different from the “makings” to be found in the “voolish” descendants of ill-nurtured and uneducated generations.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading AFTER the nurse and baby had left the mill, Mrs. Lake showered extra caresses upon the little Jan.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading She knew enough of the manners and customs, the looks and the intelligence of the children of educated parents, to be aware that there were “makings” in those who were born heirs to developed intellects, and the grace that comes of discipline, very different from the “makings” to be found in the “voolish” descendants of ill-nurtured and uneducated generations.
voolish
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She knew enough of the manners and customs, the looks and the intelligence of the children of educated parents, to be aware that there were “makings” in those who were born heirs to developed intellects, and the grace that comes of discipline, very different from the “makings” to be found in the “voolish” descendants of ill-nurtured and uneducated generations.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She knew enough of the manners and customs, the looks and the intelligence of the children of educated parents, to be aware that there were “makings” in those who were born heirs to developed intellects, and the grace that comes of discipline, very different from the “makings” to be found in the “voolish” descendants of ill-nurtured and uneducated generations.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading She knew enough of the manners and customs, the looks and the intelligence of the children of educated parents, to be aware that there were “makings” in those who were born heirs to developed intellects, and the grace that comes of discipline, very different from the “makings” to be found in the “voolish” descendants of ill-nurtured and uneducated generations.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It had given her a strange pleasure to see him in contact with the Squire’s child.
