adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading During his short stay he had made himself extremely popular with the men, as he always had a bright smile and a kind word for everyone, so they all felt like losing a personal friend.
afraidadjectiveUS /əˈfreɪd/
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading They need not, however, have been afraid, for much as Mrs Villiers liked the young Frenchman, such an idea had never entered her head, and she was far too clever a woman ever to tempt matrimony a second time, seeing how dearly it had cost her.
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 During his short stay he had made himself extremely popular with the men, as he always had a bright smile and a kind word for everyone, so they all felt like losing a personal friend.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading During his short stay he had made himself extremely popular with the men, as he always had a bright smile and a kind word for everyone, so they all felt like losing a personal friend.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They need not, however, have been afraid, for much as Mrs Villiers liked the young Frenchman, such an idea had never entered her head, and she was far too clever a woman ever to tempt matrimony a second time, seeing how dearly it had cost her.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During his short stay he had made himself extremely popular with the men, as he always had a bright smile and a kind word for everyone, so they all felt like losing a personal friend.
appearancesnounUS /əˈpɪrənsəz/
plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading As long as Villiers lived they felt safe, but now that he had so mysteriously disappeared, and was to all appearances dead, they dreaded lest their mistress, in a moment of infatuation, should marry her clerk.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading During his short stay he had made himself extremely popular with the men, as he always had a bright smile and a kind word for everyone, so they all felt like losing a personal friend.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE DEVIL’S LEAD There was great dismay at the Pactolus Mine when it became known that Vandeloup was going to leave.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading THE DEVIL’S LEAD There was great dismay at the Pactolus Mine when it became known that Vandeloup was going to leave.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They need not, however, have been afraid, for much as Mrs Villiers liked the young Frenchman, such an idea had never entered her head, and she was far too clever a woman ever to tempt matrimony a second time, seeing how dearly it had cost her.
brightadjectiveUS /braɪt/
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading During his short stay he had made himself extremely popular with the men, as he always had a bright smile and a kind word for everyone, so they all felt like losing a personal friend.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As long as Villiers lived they felt safe, but now that he had so mysteriously disappeared, and was to all appearances dead, they dreaded lest their mistress, in a moment of infatuation, should marry her clerk.
clerknounUS /klɜːrk/
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading As long as Villiers lived they felt safe, but now that he had so mysteriously disappeared, and was to all appearances dead, they dreaded lest their mistress, in a moment of infatuation, should marry her clerk.
cleveradjectiveUS /ˈklevər/
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading They need not, however, have been afraid, for much as Mrs Villiers liked the young Frenchman, such an idea had never entered her head, and she was far too clever a woman ever to tempt matrimony a second time, seeing how dearly it had cost her.
costnounUS /kɑːst/
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading They need not, however, have been afraid, for much as Mrs Villiers liked the young Frenchman, such an idea had never entered her head, and she was far too clever a woman ever to tempt matrimony a second time, seeing how dearly it had cost her.
deadadjectiveUS /ded/
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading As long as Villiers lived they felt safe, but now that he had so mysteriously disappeared, and was to all appearances dead, they dreaded lest their mistress, in a moment of infatuation, should marry her clerk.
dearlyadverbUS /ˈdɪrli/
in a sincere and heartfelt manner
From this reading They need not, however, have been afraid, for much as Mrs Villiers liked the young Frenchman, such an idea had never entered her head, and she was far too clever a woman ever to tempt matrimony a second time, seeing how dearly it had cost her.
departurenounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/
the act of departing
From this reading The only two who were unfeigningly glad at Vandeloup’s departure were Selina and McIntosh, for these two faithful hearts had seen with dismay the influence the Frenchman was gradually gaining over Madame Midas.
DEVIL'SnounUS /ˈdevəlz/
possessive form of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading THE DEVIL’S LEAD There was great dismay at the Pactolus Mine when it became known that Vandeloup was going to leave.
disappearedverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrd/
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading As long as Villiers lived they felt safe, but now that he had so mysteriously disappeared, and was to all appearances dead, they dreaded lest their mistress, in a moment of infatuation, should marry her clerk.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading THE DEVIL’S LEAD There was great dismay at the Pactolus Mine when it became known that Vandeloup was going to leave.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading As long as Villiers lived they felt safe, but now that he had so mysteriously disappeared, and was to all appearances dead, they dreaded lest their mistress, in a moment of infatuation, should marry her clerk.
DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During his short stay he had made himself extremely popular with the men, as he always had a bright smile and a kind word for everyone, so they all felt like losing a personal friend.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading They need not, however, have been afraid, for much as Mrs Villiers liked the young Frenchman, such an idea had never entered her head, and she was far too clever a woman ever to tempt matrimony a second time, seeing how dearly it had cost her.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading They need not, however, have been afraid, for much as Mrs Villiers liked the young Frenchman, such an idea had never entered her head, and she was far too clever a woman ever to tempt matrimony a second time, seeing how dearly it had cost her.
everyonepronounUS /ˈevriwʌn/
every person
From this reading During his short stay he had made himself extremely popular with the men, as he always had a bright smile and a kind word for everyone, so they all felt like losing a personal friend.
extremelyadverbUS /ekˈstriːmli/
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading During his short stay he had made himself extremely popular with the men, as he always had a bright smile and a kind word for everyone, so they all felt like losing a personal friend.
faithfuladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪθfəl/
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading The only two who were unfeigningly glad at Vandeloup’s departure were Selina and McIntosh, for these two faithful hearts had seen with dismay the influence the Frenchman was gradually gaining over Madame Midas.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading They need not, however, have been afraid, for much as Mrs Villiers liked the young Frenchman, such an idea had never entered her head, and she was far too clever a woman ever to tempt matrimony a second time, seeing how dearly it had cost her.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading During his short stay he had made himself extremely popular with the men, as he always had a bright smile and a kind word for everyone, so they all felt like losing a personal friend.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading During his short stay he had made himself extremely popular with the men, as he always had a bright smile and a kind word for everyone, so they all felt like losing a personal friend.
FrenchmannounUS /ˈfrentʃmæn/
a person of French nationality
From this reading The only two who were unfeigningly glad at Vandeloup’s departure were Selina and McIntosh, for these two faithful hearts had seen with dismay the influence the Frenchman was gradually gaining over Madame Midas.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading During his short stay he had made himself extremely popular with the men, as he always had a bright smile and a kind word for everyone, so they all felt like losing a personal friend.
gainingverbUS /ˈɡeɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading The only two who were unfeigningly glad at Vandeloup’s departure were Selina and McIntosh, for these two faithful hearts had seen with dismay the influence the Frenchman was gradually gaining over Madame Midas.
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading The only two who were unfeigningly glad at Vandeloup’s departure were Selina and McIntosh, for these two faithful hearts had seen with dismay the influence the Frenchman was gradually gaining over Madame Midas.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading THE DEVIL’S LEAD There was great dismay at the Pactolus Mine when it became known that Vandeloup was going to leave.
graduallyadverbUS /ˈɡrædʒuːəli/
in a gradual manner
From this reading The only two who were unfeigningly glad at Vandeloup’s departure were Selina and McIntosh, for these two faithful hearts had seen with dismay the influence the Frenchman was gradually gaining over Madame Midas.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE DEVIL’S LEAD There was great dismay at the Pactolus Mine when it became known that Vandeloup was going to leave.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During his short stay he had made himself extremely popular with the men, as he always had a bright smile and a kind word for everyone, so they all felt like losing a personal friend.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They need not, however, have been afraid, for much as Mrs Villiers liked the young Frenchman, such an idea had never entered her head, and she was far too clever a woman ever to tempt matrimony a second time, seeing how dearly it had cost her.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During his short stay he had made himself extremely popular with the men, as he always had a bright smile and a kind word for everyone, so they all felt like losing a personal friend.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading They need not, however, have been afraid, for much as Mrs Villiers liked the young Frenchman, such an idea had never entered her head, and she was far too clever a woman ever to tempt matrimony a second time, seeing how dearly it had cost her.
heartsnounUS /hɑːrts/
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading The only two who were unfeigningly glad at Vandeloup’s departure were Selina and McIntosh, for these two faithful hearts had seen with dismay the influence the Frenchman was gradually gaining over Madame Midas.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As long as Villiers lived they felt safe, but now that he had so mysteriously disappeared, and was to all appearances dead, they dreaded lest their mistress, in a moment of infatuation, should marry her clerk.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading During his short stay he had made himself extremely popular with the men, as he always had a bright smile and a kind word for everyone, so they all felt like losing a personal friend.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During his short stay he had made himself extremely popular with the men, as he always had a bright smile and a kind word for everyone, so they all felt like losing a personal friend.
how
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From this reading They need not, however, have been afraid, for much as Mrs Villiers liked the young Frenchman, such an idea had never entered her head, and she was far too clever a woman ever to tempt matrimony a second time, seeing how dearly it had cost her.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading They need not, however, have been afraid, for much as Mrs Villiers liked the young Frenchman, such an idea had never entered her head, and she was far too clever a woman ever to tempt matrimony a second time, seeing how dearly it had cost her.
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading They need not, however, have been afraid, for much as Mrs Villiers liked the young Frenchman, such an idea had never entered her head, and she was far too clever a woman ever to tempt matrimony a second time, seeing how dearly it had cost her.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As long as Villiers lived they felt safe, but now that he had so mysteriously disappeared, and was to all appearances dead, they dreaded lest their mistress, in a moment of infatuation, should marry her clerk.
infatuationnounUS /ˌɪnfætʃuːˈeɪʃən/
a foolish and usually extravagant passion or love or admiration
From this reading As long as Villiers lived they felt safe, but now that he had so mysteriously disappeared, and was to all appearances dead, they dreaded lest their mistress, in a moment of infatuation, should marry her clerk.
influencenounUS /ˈɪnfluːəns/
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading The only two who were unfeigningly glad at Vandeloup’s departure were Selina and McIntosh, for these two faithful hearts had seen with dismay the influence the Frenchman was gradually gaining over Madame Midas.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE DEVIL’S LEAD There was great dismay at the Pactolus Mine when it became known that Vandeloup was going to leave.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading During his short stay he had made himself extremely popular with the men, as he always had a bright smile and a kind word for everyone, so they all felt like losing a personal friend.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading THE DEVIL’S LEAD There was great dismay at the Pactolus Mine when it became known that Vandeloup was going to leave.
LEADverbUS /led/
take somebody somewhere
From this reading THE DEVIL’S LEAD There was great dismay at the Pactolus Mine when it became known that Vandeloup was going to leave.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading THE DEVIL’S LEAD There was great dismay at the Pactolus Mine when it became known that Vandeloup was going to leave.
lestconjunctionUS /lest/
in order that something should not happen
From this reading As long as Villiers lived they felt safe, but now that he had so mysteriously disappeared, and was to all appearances dead, they dreaded lest their mistress, in a moment of infatuation, should marry her clerk.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading During his short stay he had made himself extremely popular with the men, as he always had a bright smile and a kind word for everyone, so they all felt like losing a personal friend.
likedadjectiveUS /laɪkt/
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading They need not, however, have been afraid, for much as Mrs Villiers liked the young Frenchman, such an idea had never entered her head, and she was far too clever a woman ever to tempt matrimony a second time, seeing how dearly it had cost her.
livedverbUS /lɪvd/
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading As long as Villiers lived they felt safe, but now that he had so mysteriously disappeared, and was to all appearances dead, they dreaded lest their mistress, in a moment of infatuation, should marry her clerk.
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 As long as Villiers lived they felt safe, but now that he had so mysteriously disappeared, and was to all appearances dead, they dreaded lest their mistress, in a moment of infatuation, should marry her clerk.
losingverbUS /ˈluːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading During his short stay he had made himself extremely popular with the men, as he always had a bright smile and a kind word for everyone, so they all felt like losing a personal friend.
MadamenounUS /ˈmædəm/
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading The only two who were unfeigningly glad at Vandeloup’s departure were Selina and McIntosh, for these two faithful hearts had seen with dismay the influence the Frenchman was gradually gaining over Madame Midas.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading During his short stay he had made himself extremely popular with the men, as he always had a bright smile and a kind word for everyone, so they all felt like losing a personal friend.
marryverbUS /ˈmeri/
take in marriage
From this reading As long as Villiers lived they felt safe, but now that he had so mysteriously disappeared, and was to all appearances dead, they dreaded lest their mistress, in a moment of infatuation, should marry her clerk.
matrimonynounUS /ˈmætrəmoʊni/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading They need not, however, have been afraid, for much as Mrs Villiers liked the young Frenchman, such an idea had never entered her head, and she was far too clever a woman ever to tempt matrimony a second time, seeing how dearly it had cost her.
McIntoshnounUS /ˈmækəntɔːʃ/
early-ripening apple popular in the northeastern United States; primarily eaten raw but suitable for applesauce
From this reading The only two who were unfeigningly glad at Vandeloup’s departure were Selina and McIntosh, for these two faithful hearts had seen with dismay the influence the Frenchman was gradually gaining over Madame Midas.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading During his short stay he had made himself extremely popular with the men, as he always had a bright smile and a kind word for everyone, so they all felt like losing a personal friend.
MidasnounUS /ˈmaɪdəs/
(Greek legend) the greedy king of Phrygia who Dionysus gave the power to turn everything he touched into gold
From this reading The only two who were unfeigningly glad at Vandeloup’s departure were Selina and McIntosh, for these two faithful hearts had seen with dismay the influence the Frenchman was gradually gaining over Madame Midas.
MinepronounUS /maɪn/
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE DEVIL’S LEAD There was great dismay at the Pactolus Mine when it became known that Vandeloup was going to leave.
mistressnounUS /ˈmɪstrəs/
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading As long as Villiers lived they felt safe, but now that he had so mysteriously disappeared, and was to all appearances dead, they dreaded lest their mistress, in a moment of infatuation, should marry her clerk.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading As long as Villiers lived they felt safe, but now that he had so mysteriously disappeared, and was to all appearances dead, they dreaded lest their mistress, in a moment of infatuation, should marry her clerk.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading They need not, however, have been afraid, for much as Mrs Villiers liked the young Frenchman, such an idea had never entered her head, and she was far too clever a woman ever to tempt matrimony a second time, seeing how dearly it had cost her.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading They need not, however, have been afraid, for much as Mrs Villiers liked the young Frenchman, such an idea had never entered her head, and she was far too clever a woman ever to tempt matrimony a second time, seeing how dearly it had cost her.
mysteriouslyadverbUS /ˌmɪˈstɪriəsli/
in a cryptic manner
From this reading As long as Villiers lived they felt safe, but now that he had so mysteriously disappeared, and was to all appearances dead, they dreaded lest their mistress, in a moment of infatuation, should marry her clerk.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading They need not, however, have been afraid, for much as Mrs Villiers liked the young Frenchman, such an idea had never entered her head, and she was far too clever a woman ever to tempt matrimony a second time, seeing how dearly it had cost her.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading They need not, however, have been afraid, for much as Mrs Villiers liked the young Frenchman, such an idea had never entered her head, and she was far too clever a woman ever to tempt matrimony a second time, seeing how dearly it had cost her.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They need not, however, have been afraid, for much as Mrs Villiers liked the young Frenchman, such an idea had never entered her head, and she was far too clever a woman ever to tempt matrimony a second time, seeing how dearly it had cost her.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading As long as Villiers lived they felt safe, but now that he had so mysteriously disappeared, and was to all appearances dead, they dreaded lest their mistress, in a moment of infatuation, should marry her clerk.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As long as Villiers lived they felt safe, but now that he had so mysteriously disappeared, and was to all appearances dead, they dreaded lest their mistress, in a moment of infatuation, should marry her clerk.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading The only two who were unfeigningly glad at Vandeloup’s departure were Selina and McIntosh, for these two faithful hearts had seen with dismay the influence the Frenchman was gradually gaining over Madame Midas.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The only two who were unfeigningly glad at Vandeloup’s departure were Selina and McIntosh, for these two faithful hearts had seen with dismay the influence the Frenchman was gradually gaining over Madame Midas.
Pactolus
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From this reading THE DEVIL’S LEAD There was great dismay at the Pactolus Mine when it became known that Vandeloup was going to leave.
personaladjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrsɪnəl/
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading During his short stay he had made himself extremely popular with the men, as he always had a bright smile and a kind word for everyone, so they all felt like losing a personal friend.
popularadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːpjələr/
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading During his short stay he had made himself extremely popular with the men, as he always had a bright smile and a kind word for everyone, so they all felt like losing a personal friend.
safeadjectiveUS /seɪf/
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading As long as Villiers lived they felt safe, but now that he had so mysteriously disappeared, and was to all appearances dead, they dreaded lest their mistress, in a moment of infatuation, should marry her clerk.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading They need not, however, have been afraid, for much as Mrs Villiers liked the young Frenchman, such an idea had never entered her head, and she was far too clever a woman ever to tempt matrimony a second time, seeing how dearly it had cost her.
seeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading They need not, however, have been afraid, for much as Mrs Villiers liked the young Frenchman, such an idea had never entered her head, and she was far too clever a woman ever to tempt matrimony a second time, seeing how dearly it had cost her.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The only two who were unfeigningly glad at Vandeloup’s departure were Selina and McIntosh, for these two faithful hearts had seen with dismay the influence the Frenchman was gradually gaining over Madame Midas.
Selina
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From this reading The only two who were unfeigningly glad at Vandeloup’s departure were Selina and McIntosh, for these two faithful hearts had seen with dismay the influence the Frenchman was gradually gaining over Madame Midas.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They need not, however, have been afraid, for much as Mrs Villiers liked the young Frenchman, such an idea had never entered her head, and she was far too clever a woman ever to tempt matrimony a second time, seeing how dearly it had cost her.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading During his short stay he had made himself extremely popular with the men, as he always had a bright smile and a kind word for everyone, so they all felt like losing a personal friend.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading As long as Villiers lived they felt safe, but now that he had so mysteriously disappeared, and was to all appearances dead, they dreaded lest their mistress, in a moment of infatuation, should marry her clerk.
smileverbUS /smaɪl/
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading During his short stay he had made himself extremely popular with the men, as he always had a bright smile and a kind word for everyone, so they all felt like losing a personal friend.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading During his short stay he had made himself extremely popular with the men, as he always had a bright smile and a kind word for everyone, so they all felt like losing a personal friend.
stayverbUS /steɪ/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading During his short stay he had made himself extremely popular with the men, as he always had a bright smile and a kind word for everyone, so they all felt like losing a personal friend.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading They need not, however, have been afraid, for much as Mrs Villiers liked the young Frenchman, such an idea had never entered her head, and she was far too clever a woman ever to tempt matrimony a second time, seeing how dearly it had cost her.
temptverbUS /tempt/
dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading They need not, however, have been afraid, for much as Mrs Villiers liked the young Frenchman, such an idea had never entered her head, and she was far too clever a woman ever to tempt matrimony a second time, seeing how dearly it had cost her.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE DEVIL’S LEAD There was great dismay at the Pactolus Mine when it became known that Vandeloup was going to leave.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DEVIL’S LEAD There was great dismay at the Pactolus Mine when it became known that Vandeloup was going to leave.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As long as Villiers lived they felt safe, but now that he had so mysteriously disappeared, and was to all appearances dead, they dreaded lest their mistress, in a moment of infatuation, should marry her clerk.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE DEVIL’S LEAD There was great dismay at the Pactolus Mine when it became known that Vandeloup was going to leave.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The only two who were unfeigningly glad at Vandeloup’s departure were Selina and McIntosh, for these two faithful hearts had seen with dismay the influence the Frenchman was gradually gaining over Madame Midas.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During his short stay he had made himself extremely popular with the men, as he always had a bright smile and a kind word for everyone, so they all felt like losing a personal friend.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They need not, however, have been afraid, for much as Mrs Villiers liked the young Frenchman, such an idea had never entered her head, and she was far too clever a woman ever to tempt matrimony a second time, seeing how dearly it had cost her.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DEVIL’S LEAD There was great dismay at the Pactolus Mine when it became known that Vandeloup was going to leave.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading They need not, however, have been afraid, for much as Mrs Villiers liked the young Frenchman, such an idea had never entered her head, and she was far too clever a woman ever to tempt matrimony a second time, seeing how dearly it had cost her.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The only two who were unfeigningly glad at Vandeloup’s departure were Selina and McIntosh, for these two faithful hearts had seen with dismay the influence the Frenchman was gradually gaining over Madame Midas.
unfeigningly
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From this reading The only two who were unfeigningly glad at Vandeloup’s departure were Selina and McIntosh, for these two faithful hearts had seen with dismay the influence the Frenchman was gradually gaining over Madame Midas.
Vandeloup
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From this reading THE DEVIL’S LEAD There was great dismay at the Pactolus Mine when it became known that Vandeloup was going to leave.
Vandeloup's
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From this reading The only two who were unfeigningly glad at Vandeloup’s departure were Selina and McIntosh, for these two faithful hearts had seen with dismay the influence the Frenchman was gradually gaining over Madame Midas.
Villiers
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From this reading As long as Villiers lived they felt safe, but now that he had so mysteriously disappeared, and was to all appearances dead, they dreaded lest their mistress, in a moment of infatuation, should marry her clerk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DEVIL’S LEAD There was great dismay at the Pactolus Mine when it became known that Vandeloup was going to leave.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The only two who were unfeigningly glad at Vandeloup’s departure were Selina and McIntosh, for these two faithful hearts had seen with dismay the influence the Frenchman was gradually gaining over Madame Midas.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading THE DEVIL’S LEAD There was great dismay at the Pactolus Mine when it became known that Vandeloup was going to leave.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The only two who were unfeigningly glad at Vandeloup’s departure were Selina and McIntosh, for these two faithful hearts had seen with dismay the influence the Frenchman was gradually gaining over Madame Midas.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading During his short stay he had made himself extremely popular with the men, as he always had a bright smile and a kind word for everyone, so they all felt like losing a personal friend.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading They need not, however, have been afraid, for much as Mrs Villiers liked the young Frenchman, such an idea had never entered her head, and she was far too clever a woman ever to tempt matrimony a second time, seeing how dearly it had cost her.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading During his short stay he had made himself extremely popular with the men, as he always had a bright smile and a kind word for everyone, so they all felt like losing a personal friend.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading They need not, however, have been afraid, for much as Mrs Villiers liked the young Frenchman, such an idea had never entered her head, and she was far too clever a woman ever to tempt matrimony a second time, seeing how dearly it had cost her.
