adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "There is not in all France," he said with bitterness, "a man who would take for wife a daughter of one of our noblest families without a dowry and bestow one on her.
addverbUS /æd/
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "Provided," he replied, "that your view of life does not conflict with the family honor, reputation, and, I may add, glory."
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "There is not in all France," he said with bitterness, "a man who would take for wife a daughter of one of our noblest families without a dowry and bestow one on her.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading "And I also," I said.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading If such a husband could be found, it would be among the class of rich _parvenus_; on this point I belong to the eleventh century."
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Provided," he replied, "that your view of life does not conflict with the family honor, reputation, and, I may add, glory."
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If such a husband could be found, it would be among the class of rich _parvenus_; on this point I belong to the eleventh century."
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading "Come, come," I cried, "what has become of my excellent judgment?"
belongverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋ/
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading If such a husband could be found, it would be among the class of rich _parvenus_; on this point I belong to the eleventh century."
bestowverbUS /bɪˈstoʊ/
present
From this reading "There is not in all France," he said with bitterness, "a man who would take for wife a daughter of one of our noblest families without a dowry and bestow one on her.
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading "There is not in all France," he said with bitterness, "a man who would take for wife a daughter of one of our noblest families without a dowry and bestow one on her.
centurynounUS /ˈsentʃəri/
a period of 100 years
From this reading If such a husband could be found, it would be among the class of rich _parvenus_; on this point I belong to the eleventh century."
classnounUS /klæs/
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading If such a husband could be found, it would be among the class of rich _parvenus_; on this point I belong to the eleventh century."
ComeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Come, come," I cried, "what has become of my excellent judgment?"
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading "Provided," he replied, "that your view of life does not conflict with the family honor, reputation, and, I may add, glory."
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If such a husband could be found, it would be among the class of rich _parvenus_; on this point I belong to the eleventh century."
criedverbUS /kraɪd/
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Come, come," I cried, "what has become of my excellent judgment?"
daughternounUS /ˈdɔːtər/
a female human offspring
From this reading "There is not in all France," he said with bitterness, "a man who would take for wife a daughter of one of our noblest families without a dowry and bestow one on her.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Provided," he replied, "that your view of life does not conflict with the family honor, reputation, and, I may add, glory."
dowrynounUS /ˈdaʊri/
money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage
From this reading "There is not in all France," he said with bitterness, "a man who would take for wife a daughter of one of our noblest families without a dowry and bestow one on her.
eleventhadjectiveUS /ɪˈlevənθ/
coming next after the tenth and just before the twelfth in position
From this reading If such a husband could be found, it would be among the class of rich _parvenus_; on this point I belong to the eleventh century."
excellentadjectiveUS /ˈeksələnt/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading "Come, come," I cried, "what has become of my excellent judgment?"
familiesnounUS /ˈfæməliz/
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading "There is not in all France," he said with bitterness, "a man who would take for wife a daughter of one of our noblest families without a dowry and bestow one on her.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading "Provided," he replied, "that your view of life does not conflict with the family honor, reputation, and, I may add, glory."
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "There is not in all France," he said with bitterness, "a man who would take for wife a daughter of one of our noblest families without a dowry and bestow one on her.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading If such a husband could be found, it would be among the class of rich _parvenus_; on this point I belong to the eleventh century."
FrancenounUS /fræns/
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading "There is not in all France," he said with bitterness, "a man who would take for wife a daughter of one of our noblest families without a dowry and bestow one on her.
glorynounUS /ˈɡlɔːri/
a state of high honor
From this reading "Provided," he replied, "that your view of life does not conflict with the family honor, reputation, and, I may add, glory."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Come, come," I cried, "what has become of my excellent judgment?"
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Provided," he replied, "that your view of life does not conflict with the family honor, reputation, and, I may add, glory."
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "There is not in all France," he said with bitterness, "a man who would take for wife a daughter of one of our noblest families without a dowry and bestow one on her.
honornounUS /ˈɑːnər/
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading "Provided," he replied, "that your view of life does not conflict with the family honor, reputation, and, I may add, glory."
husbandnounUS /ˈhʌzbənd/
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading If such a husband could be found, it would be among the class of rich _parvenus_; on this point I belong to the eleventh century."
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Provided," he replied, "that your view of life does not conflict with the family honor, reputation, and, I may add, glory."
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If such a husband could be found, it would be among the class of rich _parvenus_; on this point I belong to the eleventh century."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "There is not in all France," he said with bitterness, "a man who would take for wife a daughter of one of our noblest families without a dowry and bestow one on her.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "There is not in all France," he said with bitterness, "a man who would take for wife a daughter of one of our noblest families without a dowry and bestow one on her.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If such a husband could be found, it would be among the class of rich _parvenus_; on this point I belong to the eleventh century."
judgmentnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading "Come, come," I cried, "what has become of my excellent judgment?"
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "Provided," he replied, "that your view of life does not conflict with the family honor, reputation, and, I may add, glory."
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "There is not in all France," he said with bitterness, "a man who would take for wife a daughter of one of our noblest families without a dowry and bestow one on her.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Provided," he replied, "that your view of life does not conflict with the family honor, reputation, and, I may add, glory."
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Come, come," I cried, "what has become of my excellent judgment?"
noblestadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊblɪst/
superlative of “noble” — impressive in appearance
From this reading "There is not in all France," he said with bitterness, "a man who would take for wife a daughter of one of our noblest families without a dowry and bestow one on her.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Provided," he replied, "that your view of life does not conflict with the family honor, reputation, and, I may add, glory."
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Provided," he replied, "that your view of life does not conflict with the family honor, reputation, and, I may add, glory."
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "There is not in all France," he said with bitterness, "a man who would take for wife a daughter of one of our noblest families without a dowry and bestow one on her.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "There is not in all France," he said with bitterness, "a man who would take for wife a daughter of one of our noblest families without a dowry and bestow one on her.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "There is not in all France," he said with bitterness, "a man who would take for wife a daughter of one of our noblest families without a dowry and bestow one on her.
parvenus
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If such a husband could be found, it would be among the class of rich _parvenus_; on this point I belong to the eleventh century."
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading If such a husband could be found, it would be among the class of rich _parvenus_; on this point I belong to the eleventh century."
ProvidedverbUS /prəˈvaɪdɪd/
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading "Provided," he replied, "that your view of life does not conflict with the family honor, reputation, and, I may add, glory."
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Provided," he replied, "that your view of life does not conflict with the family honor, reputation, and, I may add, glory."
reputationnounUS /ˌrepjəˈteɪʃən/
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading "Provided," he replied, "that your view of life does not conflict with the family honor, reputation, and, I may add, glory."
richadjectiveUS /rɪtʃ/
possessing material wealth
From this reading If such a husband could be found, it would be among the class of rich _parvenus_; on this point I belong to the eleventh century."
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "There is not in all France," he said with bitterness, "a man who would take for wife a daughter of one of our noblest families without a dowry and bestow one on her.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading If such a husband could be found, it would be among the class of rich _parvenus_; on this point I belong to the eleventh century."
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading "There is not in all France," he said with bitterness, "a man who would take for wife a daughter of one of our noblest families without a dowry and bestow one on her.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Provided," he replied, "that your view of life does not conflict with the family honor, reputation, and, I may add, glory."
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Provided," he replied, "that your view of life does not conflict with the family honor, reputation, and, I may add, glory."
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There is not in all France," he said with bitterness, "a man who would take for wife a daughter of one of our noblest families without a dowry and bestow one on her.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If such a husband could be found, it would be among the class of rich _parvenus_; on this point I belong to the eleventh century."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If such a husband could be found, it would be among the class of rich _parvenus_; on this point I belong to the eleventh century."
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading "Provided," he replied, "that your view of life does not conflict with the family honor, reputation, and, I may add, glory."
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Come, come," I cried, "what has become of my excellent judgment?"
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading "There is not in all France," he said with bitterness, "a man who would take for wife a daughter of one of our noblest families without a dowry and bestow one on her.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading "There is not in all France," he said with bitterness, "a man who would take for wife a daughter of one of our noblest families without a dowry and bestow one on her.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Provided," he replied, "that your view of life does not conflict with the family honor, reputation, and, I may add, glory."
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "There is not in all France," he said with bitterness, "a man who would take for wife a daughter of one of our noblest families without a dowry and bestow one on her.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "There is not in all France," he said with bitterness, "a man who would take for wife a daughter of one of our noblest families without a dowry and bestow one on her.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Provided," he replied, "that your view of life does not conflict with the family honor, reputation, and, I may add, glory."
