adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BE SURE THY SIN WILL FIND THEE OUT Madame Midas was a remarkably plucky woman, but it needed all her pluck and philosophy to bear up against the terrible calamities which were befalling her.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading BE SURE THY SIN WILL FIND THEE OUT Madame Midas was a remarkably plucky woman, but it needed all her pluck and philosophy to bear up against the terrible calamities which were befalling 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 BE SURE THY SIN WILL FIND THEE OUT Madame Midas was a remarkably plucky woman, but it needed all her pluck and philosophy to bear up against the terrible calamities which were befalling her.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BE SURE THY SIN WILL FIND THEE OUT Madame Midas was a remarkably plucky woman, but it needed all her pluck and philosophy to bear up against the terrible calamities which were befalling her.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading If Kitty had only trusted her when she came to live with her all this misery and crime would have been avoided, for she would have known Madame Midas would never have married Vandeloup, and thus would have had no motive for committing the crime.
basenessnoun
unworthiness by virtue of lacking higher values
From this reading The discovery of Kitty’s baseness had wounded her deeply, and she found it difficult to persuade herself that the girl had not been the victim of circumstances.
BEauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading BE SURE THY SIN WILL FIND THEE OUT Madame Midas was a remarkably plucky woman, but it needed all her pluck and philosophy to bear up against the terrible calamities which were befalling her.
bearverbUS /ber/
have
From this reading BE SURE THY SIN WILL FIND THEE OUT Madame Midas was a remarkably plucky woman, but it needed all her pluck and philosophy to bear up against the terrible calamities which were befalling her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The discovery of Kitty’s baseness had wounded her deeply, and she found it difficult to persuade herself that the girl had not been the victim of circumstances.
befalling
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From this reading BE SURE THY SIN WILL FIND THEE OUT Madame Midas was a remarkably plucky woman, but it needed all her pluck and philosophy to bear up against the terrible calamities which were befalling her.
bitterlyadverbUS /ˈbɪtərli/
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading Regarding Vandeloup’s pretensions to her hand, Mrs Villiers laughed bitterly to herself.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading BE SURE THY SIN WILL FIND THEE OUT Madame Midas was a remarkably plucky woman, but it needed all her pluck and philosophy to bear up against the terrible calamities which were befalling her.
calamitiesnounUS /kəˈlæmətiz/
plural of “calamity” — an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading BE SURE THY SIN WILL FIND THEE OUT Madame Midas was a remarkably plucky woman, but it needed all her pluck and philosophy to bear up against the terrible calamities which were befalling her.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading If Kitty had only trusted her when she came to live with her all this misery and crime would have been avoided, for she would have known Madame Midas would never have married Vandeloup, and thus would have had no motive for committing the crime.
circumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading The discovery of Kitty’s baseness had wounded her deeply, and she found it difficult to persuade herself that the girl had not been the victim of circumstances.
committingverbUS /kəˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “commit” — perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading If Kitty had only trusted her when she came to live with her all this misery and crime would have been avoided, for she would have known Madame Midas would never have married Vandeloup, and thus would have had no motive for committing the crime.
completelyadverbUS /kəmˈpliːtli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Her faith in human nature was completely destroyed, and she knew that all the pleasure of doing good had gone out of her life.
crimenounUS /kraɪm/
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading If Kitty had only trusted her when she came to live with her all this misery and crime would have been avoided, for she would have known Madame Midas would never have married Vandeloup, and thus would have had no motive for committing the crime.
deeplyadverbUS /ˈdiːpli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading The discovery of Kitty’s baseness had wounded her deeply, and she found it difficult to persuade herself that the girl had not been the victim of circumstances.
destroyedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrɔɪd/
spoiled or ruined or demolished
From this reading Her faith in human nature was completely destroyed, and she knew that all the pleasure of doing good had gone out of her life.
difficultadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfəkəlt/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The discovery of Kitty’s baseness had wounded her deeply, and she found it difficult to persuade herself that the girl had not been the victim of circumstances.
discoverynounUS /dɪˈskʌvəri/
the act of discovering something
From this reading The discovery of Kitty’s baseness had wounded her deeply, and she found it difficult to persuade herself that the girl had not been the victim of circumstances.
doingverbUS /ˈduːɪŋ/
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Her faith in human nature was completely destroyed, and she knew that all the pleasure of doing good had gone out of her life.
faithnounUS /feɪθ/
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Her faith in human nature was completely destroyed, and she knew that all the pleasure of doing good had gone out of her life.
FINDverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading BE SURE THY SIN WILL FIND THEE OUT Madame Midas was a remarkably plucky woman, but it needed all her pluck and philosophy to bear up against the terrible calamities which were befalling her.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If Kitty had only trusted her when she came to live with her all this misery and crime would have been avoided, for she would have known Madame Midas would never have married Vandeloup, and thus would have had no motive for committing the crime.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading The discovery of Kitty’s baseness had wounded her deeply, and she found it difficult to persuade herself that the girl had not been the victim of circumstances.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading The discovery of Kitty’s baseness had wounded her deeply, and she found it difficult to persuade herself that the girl had not been the victim of circumstances.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading Her faith in human nature was completely destroyed, and she knew that all the pleasure of doing good had gone out of her life.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Her faith in human nature was completely destroyed, and she knew that all the pleasure of doing good had gone out of her life.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her faith in human nature was completely destroyed, and she knew that all the pleasure of doing good had gone out of her life.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Regarding Vandeloup’s pretensions to her hand, Mrs Villiers laughed bitterly to herself.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If Kitty had only trusted her when she came to live with her all this misery and crime would have been avoided, for she would have known Madame Midas would never have married Vandeloup, and thus would have had no motive for committing the crime.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading BE SURE THY SIN WILL FIND THEE OUT Madame Midas was a remarkably plucky woman, but it needed all her pluck and philosophy to bear up against the terrible calamities which were befalling her.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The discovery of Kitty’s baseness had wounded her deeply, and she found it difficult to persuade herself that the girl had not been the victim of circumstances.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Her faith in human nature was completely destroyed, and she knew that all the pleasure of doing good had gone out of her life.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Kitty had only trusted her when she came to live with her all this misery and crime would have been avoided, for she would have known Madame Midas would never have married Vandeloup, and thus would have had no motive for committing the crime.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her faith in human nature was completely destroyed, and she knew that all the pleasure of doing good had gone out of her life.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading BE SURE THY SIN WILL FIND THEE OUT Madame Midas was a remarkably plucky woman, but it needed all her pluck and philosophy to bear up against the terrible calamities which were befalling her.
KittynounUS /ˈkɪti/
the combined stakes of the betters
From this reading If Kitty had only trusted her when she came to live with her all this misery and crime would have been avoided, for she would have known Madame Midas would never have married Vandeloup, and thus would have had no motive for committing the crime.
Kitty's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The discovery of Kitty’s baseness had wounded her deeply, and she found it difficult to persuade herself that the girl had not been the victim of circumstances.
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 Her faith in human nature was completely destroyed, and she knew that all the pleasure of doing good had gone out of her life.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading If Kitty had only trusted her when she came to live with her all this misery and crime would have been avoided, for she would have known Madame Midas would never have married Vandeloup, and thus would have had no motive for committing the crime.
laughedverbUS /læft/
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Regarding Vandeloup’s pretensions to her hand, Mrs Villiers laughed bitterly to herself.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Her faith in human nature was completely destroyed, and she knew that all the pleasure of doing good had gone out of her life.
liveverbUS /laɪv/
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading If Kitty had only trusted her when she came to live with her all this misery and crime would have been avoided, for she would have known Madame Midas would never have married Vandeloup, and thus would have had no motive for committing the crime.
MadamenounUS /ˈmædəm/
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading BE SURE THY SIN WILL FIND THEE OUT Madame Midas was a remarkably plucky woman, but it needed all her pluck and philosophy to bear up against the terrible calamities which were befalling her.
marriedadjectiveUS /ˈmerid/
joined in matrimony
From this reading If Kitty had only trusted her when she came to live with her all this misery and crime would have been avoided, for she would have known Madame Midas would never have married Vandeloup, and thus would have had no motive for committing the crime.
MidasnounUS /ˈmaɪdəs/
(Greek legend) the greedy king of Phrygia who Dionysus gave the power to turn everything he touched into gold
From this reading BE SURE THY SIN WILL FIND THEE OUT Madame Midas was a remarkably plucky woman, but it needed all her pluck and philosophy to bear up against the terrible calamities which were befalling her.
miserynounUS /ˈmɪzəri/
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading If Kitty had only trusted her when she came to live with her all this misery and crime would have been avoided, for she would have known Madame Midas would never have married Vandeloup, and thus would have had no motive for committing the crime.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading If Kitty had only trusted her when she came to live with her all this misery and crime would have been avoided, for she would have known Madame Midas would never have married Vandeloup, and thus would have had no motive for committing the crime.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Regarding Vandeloup’s pretensions to her hand, Mrs Villiers laughed bitterly to herself.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Her faith in human nature was completely destroyed, and she knew that all the pleasure of doing good had gone out of her life.
neededadjectiveUS /ˈniːdəd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading BE SURE THY SIN WILL FIND THEE OUT Madame Midas was a remarkably plucky woman, but it needed all her pluck and philosophy to bear up against the terrible calamities which were befalling her.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading If Kitty had only trusted her when she came to live with her all this misery and crime would have been avoided, for she would have known Madame Midas would never have married Vandeloup, and thus would have had no motive for committing the crime.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading If Kitty had only trusted her when she came to live with her all this misery and crime would have been avoided, for she would have known Madame Midas would never have married Vandeloup, and thus would have had no motive for committing the crime.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The discovery of Kitty’s baseness had wounded her deeply, and she found it difficult to persuade herself that the girl had not been the victim of circumstances.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her faith in human nature was completely destroyed, and she knew that all the pleasure of doing good had gone out of her life.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading If Kitty had only trusted her when she came to live with her all this misery and crime would have been avoided, for she would have known Madame Midas would never have married Vandeloup, and thus would have had no motive for committing the crime.
OUTadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading BE SURE THY SIN WILL FIND THEE OUT Madame Midas was a remarkably plucky woman, but it needed all her pluck and philosophy to bear up against the terrible calamities which were befalling her.
persuadeverbUS /pərˈsweɪd/
win approval or support for
From this reading The discovery of Kitty’s baseness had wounded her deeply, and she found it difficult to persuade herself that the girl had not been the victim of circumstances.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading BE SURE THY SIN WILL FIND THEE OUT Madame Midas was a remarkably plucky woman, but it needed all her pluck and philosophy to bear up against the terrible calamities which were befalling her.
pleasurenounUS /ˈpleʒər/
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Her faith in human nature was completely destroyed, and she knew that all the pleasure of doing good had gone out of her life.
pluckverbUS /plʌk/
pull or pull out sharply
From this reading BE SURE THY SIN WILL FIND THEE OUT Madame Midas was a remarkably plucky woman, but it needed all her pluck and philosophy to bear up against the terrible calamities which were befalling her.
pluckyadjectiveUS /ˈplʌki/
marked by courage and determination in the face of difficulties or danger; robust and uninhibited
From this reading BE SURE THY SIN WILL FIND THEE OUT Madame Midas was a remarkably plucky woman, but it needed all her pluck and philosophy to bear up against the terrible calamities which were befalling her.
pretensionsnounUS /prəˈtenʃənz/
plural of “pretension” — a false or unsupportable quality
From this reading Regarding Vandeloup’s pretensions to her hand, Mrs Villiers laughed bitterly to herself.
RegardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Regarding Vandeloup’s pretensions to her hand, Mrs Villiers laughed bitterly to herself.
remarkablyadverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading BE SURE THY SIN WILL FIND THEE OUT Madame Midas was a remarkably plucky woman, but it needed all her pluck and philosophy to bear up against the terrible calamities which were befalling her.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her faith in human nature was completely destroyed, and she knew that all the pleasure of doing good had gone out of her life.
SINnounUS /sɪn/
estrangement from god
From this reading BE SURE THY SIN WILL FIND THEE OUT Madame Midas was a remarkably plucky woman, but it needed all her pluck and philosophy to bear up against the terrible calamities which were befalling her.
SUREadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading BE SURE THY SIN WILL FIND THEE OUT Madame Midas was a remarkably plucky woman, but it needed all her pluck and philosophy to bear up against the terrible calamities which were befalling her.
terribleadjectiveUS /ˈterəbəl/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading BE SURE THY SIN WILL FIND THEE OUT Madame Midas was a remarkably plucky woman, but it needed all her pluck and philosophy to bear up against the terrible calamities which were befalling her.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her faith in human nature was completely destroyed, and she knew that all the pleasure of doing good had gone out of her life.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BE SURE THY SIN WILL FIND THEE OUT Madame Midas was a remarkably plucky woman, but it needed all her pluck and philosophy to bear up against the terrible calamities which were befalling her.
THEEpronounUS /ðiː/
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading BE SURE THY SIN WILL FIND THEE OUT Madame Midas was a remarkably plucky woman, but it needed all her pluck and philosophy to bear up against the terrible calamities which were befalling her.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If Kitty had only trusted her when she came to live with her all this misery and crime would have been avoided, for she would have known Madame Midas would never have married Vandeloup, and thus would have had no motive for committing the crime.
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading If Kitty had only trusted her when she came to live with her all this misery and crime would have been avoided, for she would have known Madame Midas would never have married Vandeloup, and thus would have had no motive for committing the crime.
THYdeterminerUS /ðaɪ/
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading BE SURE THY SIN WILL FIND THEE OUT Madame Midas was a remarkably plucky woman, but it needed all her pluck and philosophy to bear up against the terrible calamities which were befalling her.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BE SURE THY SIN WILL FIND THEE OUT Madame Midas was a remarkably plucky woman, but it needed all her pluck and philosophy to bear up against the terrible calamities which were befalling her.
trustedadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪd/
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading If Kitty had only trusted her when she came to live with her all this misery and crime would have been avoided, for she would have known Madame Midas would never have married Vandeloup, and thus would have had no motive for committing the crime.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading BE SURE THY SIN WILL FIND THEE OUT Madame Midas was a remarkably plucky woman, but it needed all her pluck and philosophy to bear up against the terrible calamities which were befalling her.
Vandeloup
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From this reading If Kitty had only trusted her when she came to live with her all this misery and crime would have been avoided, for she would have known Madame Midas would never have married Vandeloup, and thus would have had no motive for committing the crime.
Vandeloup's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Regarding Vandeloup’s pretensions to her hand, Mrs Villiers laughed bitterly to herself.
victimnounUS /ˈvɪktəm/
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading The discovery of Kitty’s baseness had wounded her deeply, and she found it difficult to persuade herself that the girl had not been the victim of circumstances.
Villiers
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From this reading Regarding Vandeloup’s pretensions to her hand, Mrs Villiers laughed bitterly to herself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BE SURE THY SIN WILL FIND THEE OUT Madame Midas was a remarkably plucky woman, but it needed all her pluck and philosophy to bear up against the terrible calamities which were befalling her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading BE SURE THY SIN WILL FIND THEE OUT Madame Midas was a remarkably plucky woman, but it needed all her pluck and philosophy to bear up against the terrible calamities which were befalling her.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading If Kitty had only trusted her when she came to live with her all this misery and crime would have been avoided, for she would have known Madame Midas would never have married Vandeloup, and thus would have had no motive for committing the crime.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading BE SURE THY SIN WILL FIND THEE OUT Madame Midas was a remarkably plucky woman, but it needed all her pluck and philosophy to bear up against the terrible calamities which were befalling her.
WILLmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading BE SURE THY SIN WILL FIND THEE OUT Madame Midas was a remarkably plucky woman, but it needed all her pluck and philosophy to bear up against the terrible calamities which were befalling her.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading If Kitty had only trusted her when she came to live with her all this misery and crime would have been avoided, for she would have known Madame Midas would never have married Vandeloup, and thus would have had no motive for committing the crime.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading BE SURE THY SIN WILL FIND THEE OUT Madame Midas was a remarkably plucky woman, but it needed all her pluck and philosophy to bear up against the terrible calamities which were befalling her.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If Kitty had only trusted her when she came to live with her all this misery and crime would have been avoided, for she would have known Madame Midas would never have married Vandeloup, and thus would have had no motive for committing the crime.
woundednounUS /ˈwuːndɪd/
people who are wounded
From this reading The discovery of Kitty’s baseness had wounded her deeply, and she found it difficult to persuade herself that the girl had not been the victim of circumstances.
