adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As Mr. Casaubon’s carriage was passing out of the gateway, it arrested the entrance of a pony phaeton driven by a lady with a servant seated behind.
absently
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From this reading It was doubtful whether the recognition had been mutual, for Mr. Casaubon was looking absently before him; but the lady was quick-eyed, and threw a nod and a “How do you do?” in the nick of time.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In spite of her shabby bonnet and very old Indian shawl, it was plain that the lodge-keeper regarded her as an important personage, from the low curtsy which was dropped on the entrance of the small phaeton.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nice cutting is her function: she divides With spiritual edge the millet-seed, And makes intangible savings.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading As Mr. Casaubon’s carriage was passing out of the gateway, it arrested the entrance of a pony phaeton driven by a lady with a servant seated behind.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Mr. Casaubon’s carriage was passing out of the gateway, it arrested the entrance of a pony phaeton driven by a lady with a servant seated behind.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was doubtful whether the recognition had been mutual, for Mr. Casaubon was looking absently before him; but the lady was quick-eyed, and threw a nod and a “How do you do?” in the nick of time.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was doubtful whether the recognition had been mutual, for Mr. Casaubon was looking absently before him; but the lady was quick-eyed, and threw a nod and a “How do you do?” in the nick of time.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading As Mr. Casaubon’s carriage was passing out of the gateway, it arrested the entrance of a pony phaeton driven by a lady with a servant seated behind.
bladesnounUS /bleɪdz/
plural of “blade” — especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
From this reading My lady’s tongue is like the meadow blades, That cut you stroking them with idle hand.
bonnetnounUS /ˈbɑːnət/
a hat tied under the chin
From this reading In spite of her shabby bonnet and very old Indian shawl, it was plain that the lodge-keeper regarded her as an important personage, from the low curtsy which was dropped on the entrance of the small phaeton.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was doubtful whether the recognition had been mutual, for Mr. Casaubon was looking absently before him; but the lady was quick-eyed, and threw a nod and a “How do you do?” in the nick of time.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As Mr. Casaubon’s carriage was passing out of the gateway, it arrested the entrance of a pony phaeton driven by a lady with a servant seated behind.
carriagenounUS /ˈkærɪdʒ/
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading As Mr. Casaubon’s carriage was passing out of the gateway, it arrested the entrance of a pony phaeton driven by a lady with a servant seated behind.
Casaubon
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From this reading It was doubtful whether the recognition had been mutual, for Mr. Casaubon was looking absently before him; but the lady was quick-eyed, and threw a nod and a “How do you do?” in the nick of time.
Casaubon's
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From this reading As Mr. Casaubon’s carriage was passing out of the gateway, it arrested the entrance of a pony phaeton driven by a lady with a servant seated behind.
curtsyverbUS /ˈkɜːrtsi/
bend the knees in a gesture of respectful greeting
From this reading In spite of her shabby bonnet and very old Indian shawl, it was plain that the lodge-keeper regarded her as an important personage, from the low curtsy which was dropped on the entrance of the small phaeton.
cutverbUS /kʌt/
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading My lady’s tongue is like the meadow blades, That cut you stroking them with idle hand.
cuttingnounUS /ˈkʌtɪŋ/
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading Nice cutting is her function: she divides With spiritual edge the millet-seed, And makes intangible savings.
dividesnounUS /dɪˈvaɪdz/
plural of “divide” — a serious disagreement between two groups of people (typically producing tension or hostility)
From this reading Nice cutting is her function: she divides With spiritual edge the millet-seed, And makes intangible savings.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It was doubtful whether the recognition had been mutual, for Mr. Casaubon was looking absently before him; but the lady was quick-eyed, and threw a nod and a “How do you do?” in the nick of time.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading It was doubtful whether the recognition had been mutual, for Mr. Casaubon was looking absently before him; but the lady was quick-eyed, and threw a nod and a “How do you do?” in the nick of time.
drivenadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪvən/
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading As Mr. Casaubon’s carriage was passing out of the gateway, it arrested the entrance of a pony phaeton driven by a lady with a servant seated behind.
droppedverbUS /drɑːpt/
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading In spite of her shabby bonnet and very old Indian shawl, it was plain that the lodge-keeper regarded her as an important personage, from the low curtsy which was dropped on the entrance of the small phaeton.
edgenounUS /edʒ/
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Nice cutting is her function: she divides With spiritual edge the millet-seed, And makes intangible savings.
entrancenounUS /ˈentrəns/
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading As Mr. Casaubon’s carriage was passing out of the gateway, it arrested the entrance of a pony phaeton driven by a lady with a servant seated behind.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was doubtful whether the recognition had been mutual, for Mr. Casaubon was looking absently before him; but the lady was quick-eyed, and threw a nod and a “How do you do?” in the nick of time.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In spite of her shabby bonnet and very old Indian shawl, it was plain that the lodge-keeper regarded her as an important personage, from the low curtsy which was dropped on the entrance of the small phaeton.
functionnounUS /ˈfʌŋkʃən/
(mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
From this reading Nice cutting is her function: she divides With spiritual edge the millet-seed, And makes intangible savings.
gatewaynounUS /ˈɡeɪtweɪ/
an entrance that can be closed by a gate
From this reading As Mr. Casaubon’s carriage was passing out of the gateway, it arrested the entrance of a pony phaeton driven by a lady with a servant seated behind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was doubtful whether the recognition had been mutual, for Mr. Casaubon was looking absently before him; but the lady was quick-eyed, and threw a nod and a “How do you do?” in the nick of time.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading My lady’s tongue is like the meadow blades, That cut you stroking them with idle hand.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Nice cutting is her function: she divides With spiritual edge the millet-seed, And makes intangible savings.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was doubtful whether the recognition had been mutual, for Mr. Casaubon was looking absently before him; but the lady was quick-eyed, and threw a nod and a “How do you do?” in the nick of time.
How
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From this reading It was doubtful whether the recognition had been mutual, for Mr. Casaubon was looking absently before him; but the lady was quick-eyed, and threw a nod and a “How do you do?” in the nick of time.
idleadjectiveUS /ˈaɪdəl/
not in action or at work
From this reading My lady’s tongue is like the meadow blades, That cut you stroking them with idle hand.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading In spite of her shabby bonnet and very old Indian shawl, it was plain that the lodge-keeper regarded her as an important personage, from the low curtsy which was dropped on the entrance of the small phaeton.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was doubtful whether the recognition had been mutual, for Mr. Casaubon was looking absently before him; but the lady was quick-eyed, and threw a nod and a “How do you do?” in the nick of time.
IndianadjectiveUS /ˈɪndiən/
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading In spite of her shabby bonnet and very old Indian shawl, it was plain that the lodge-keeper regarded her as an important personage, from the low curtsy which was dropped on the entrance of the small phaeton.
intangiblenounUS /ˌɪnˈtændʒəbəl/
assets that are saleable though not material or physical
From this reading Nice cutting is her function: she divides With spiritual edge the millet-seed, And makes intangible savings.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My lady’s tongue is like the meadow blades, That cut you stroking them with idle hand.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As Mr. Casaubon’s carriage was passing out of the gateway, it arrested the entrance of a pony phaeton driven by a lady with a servant seated behind.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading As Mr. Casaubon’s carriage was passing out of the gateway, it arrested the entrance of a pony phaeton driven by a lady with a servant seated behind.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading My lady’s tongue is like the meadow blades, That cut you stroking them with idle hand.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading My lady’s tongue is like the meadow blades, That cut you stroking them with idle hand.
lodge-keeper
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From this reading In spite of her shabby bonnet and very old Indian shawl, it was plain that the lodge-keeper regarded her as an important personage, from the low curtsy which was dropped on the entrance of the small phaeton.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading It was doubtful whether the recognition had been mutual, for Mr. Casaubon was looking absently before him; but the lady was quick-eyed, and threw a nod and a “How do you do?” in the nick of time.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading In spite of her shabby bonnet and very old Indian shawl, it was plain that the lodge-keeper regarded her as an important personage, from the low curtsy which was dropped on the entrance of the small phaeton.
makesnounUS /meɪks/
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Nice cutting is her function: she divides With spiritual edge the millet-seed, And makes intangible savings.
meadownounUS /ˈmedoʊ/
a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading My lady’s tongue is like the meadow blades, That cut you stroking them with idle hand.
millet-seed
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From this reading Nice cutting is her function: she divides With spiritual edge the millet-seed, And makes intangible savings.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading As Mr. Casaubon’s carriage was passing out of the gateway, it arrested the entrance of a pony phaeton driven by a lady with a servant seated behind.
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading It was doubtful whether the recognition had been mutual, for Mr. Casaubon was looking absently before him; but the lady was quick-eyed, and threw a nod and a “How do you do?” in the nick of time.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My lady’s tongue is like the meadow blades, That cut you stroking them with idle hand.
NiceadjectiveUS /naɪs/
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading Nice cutting is her function: she divides With spiritual edge the millet-seed, And makes intangible savings.
nickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading It was doubtful whether the recognition had been mutual, for Mr. Casaubon was looking absently before him; but the lady was quick-eyed, and threw a nod and a “How do you do?” in the nick of time.
nodverbUS /nɑːd/
express or signify by nodding
From this reading It was doubtful whether the recognition had been mutual, for Mr. Casaubon was looking absently before him; but the lady was quick-eyed, and threw a nod and a “How do you do?” in the nick of time.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As Mr. Casaubon’s carriage was passing out of the gateway, it arrested the entrance of a pony phaeton driven by a lady with a servant seated behind.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In spite of her shabby bonnet and very old Indian shawl, it was plain that the lodge-keeper regarded her as an important personage, from the low curtsy which was dropped on the entrance of the small phaeton.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In spite of her shabby bonnet and very old Indian shawl, it was plain that the lodge-keeper regarded her as an important personage, from the low curtsy which was dropped on the entrance of the small phaeton.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As Mr. Casaubon’s carriage was passing out of the gateway, it arrested the entrance of a pony phaeton driven by a lady with a servant seated behind.
passingnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading As Mr. Casaubon’s carriage was passing out of the gateway, it arrested the entrance of a pony phaeton driven by a lady with a servant seated behind.
personage
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From this reading In spite of her shabby bonnet and very old Indian shawl, it was plain that the lodge-keeper regarded her as an important personage, from the low curtsy which was dropped on the entrance of the small phaeton.
phaeton
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From this reading As Mr. Casaubon’s carriage was passing out of the gateway, it arrested the entrance of a pony phaeton driven by a lady with a servant seated behind.
plainadjectiveUS /pleɪn/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading In spite of her shabby bonnet and very old Indian shawl, it was plain that the lodge-keeper regarded her as an important personage, from the low curtsy which was dropped on the entrance of the small phaeton.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading As Mr. Casaubon’s carriage was passing out of the gateway, it arrested the entrance of a pony phaeton driven by a lady with a servant seated behind.
quick-eyed
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From this reading It was doubtful whether the recognition had been mutual, for Mr. Casaubon was looking absently before him; but the lady was quick-eyed, and threw a nod and a “How do you do?” in the nick of time.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading It was doubtful whether the recognition had been mutual, for Mr. Casaubon was looking absently before him; but the lady was quick-eyed, and threw a nod and a “How do you do?” in the nick of time.
regardedverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪd/
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading In spite of her shabby bonnet and very old Indian shawl, it was plain that the lodge-keeper regarded her as an important personage, from the low curtsy which was dropped on the entrance of the small phaeton.
savingsnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋz/
a fund of money put by as a reserve
From this reading Nice cutting is her function: she divides With spiritual edge the millet-seed, And makes intangible savings.
seatedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːtɪd/
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading As Mr. Casaubon’s carriage was passing out of the gateway, it arrested the entrance of a pony phaeton driven by a lady with a servant seated behind.
servantnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənt/
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading As Mr. Casaubon’s carriage was passing out of the gateway, it arrested the entrance of a pony phaeton driven by a lady with a servant seated behind.
shabbyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæbi/
showing signs of wear and tear
From this reading In spite of her shabby bonnet and very old Indian shawl, it was plain that the lodge-keeper regarded her as an important personage, from the low curtsy which was dropped on the entrance of the small phaeton.
shawlnounUS /ʃɔːl/
cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders
From this reading In spite of her shabby bonnet and very old Indian shawl, it was plain that the lodge-keeper regarded her as an important personage, from the low curtsy which was dropped on the entrance of the small phaeton.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nice cutting is her function: she divides With spiritual edge the millet-seed, And makes intangible savings.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In spite of her shabby bonnet and very old Indian shawl, it was plain that the lodge-keeper regarded her as an important personage, from the low curtsy which was dropped on the entrance of the small phaeton.
spiritualadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəl/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading Nice cutting is her function: she divides With spiritual edge the millet-seed, And makes intangible savings.
spitenounUS /spaɪt/
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of her shabby bonnet and very old Indian shawl, it was plain that the lodge-keeper regarded her as an important personage, from the low curtsy which was dropped on the entrance of the small phaeton.
strokingnounUS /ˈstroʊkɪŋ/
a light touch with the hands
From this reading My lady’s tongue is like the meadow blades, That cut you stroking them with idle hand.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading My lady’s tongue is like the meadow blades, That cut you stroking them with idle hand.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading My lady’s tongue is like the meadow blades, That cut you stroking them with idle hand.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading My lady’s tongue is like the meadow blades, That cut you stroking them with idle hand.
threwverbUS /θruː/
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading It was doubtful whether the recognition had been mutual, for Mr. Casaubon was looking absently before him; but the lady was quick-eyed, and threw a nod and a “How do you do?” in the nick of time.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was doubtful whether the recognition had been mutual, for Mr. Casaubon was looking absently before him; but the lady was quick-eyed, and threw a nod and a “How do you do?” in the nick of time.
tonguenounUS /tʌŋ/
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading My lady’s tongue is like the meadow blades, That cut you stroking them with idle hand.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading In spite of her shabby bonnet and very old Indian shawl, it was plain that the lodge-keeper regarded her as an important personage, from the low curtsy which was dropped on the entrance of the small phaeton.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As Mr. Casaubon’s carriage was passing out of the gateway, it arrested the entrance of a pony phaeton driven by a lady with a servant seated behind.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading It was doubtful whether the recognition had been mutual, for Mr. Casaubon was looking absently before him; but the lady was quick-eyed, and threw a nod and a “How do you do?” in the nick of time.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In spite of her shabby bonnet and very old Indian shawl, it was plain that the lodge-keeper regarded her as an important personage, from the low curtsy which was dropped on the entrance of the small phaeton.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading My lady’s tongue is like the meadow blades, That cut you stroking them with idle hand.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading My lady’s tongue is like the meadow blades, That cut you stroking them with idle hand.
