adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lady Ruth captures him very soon after breakfast by means of a clever little piece of diplomacy.
accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The others do not follow, Philander and Aunt Gwen, because they know what is going on, and Sir Lionel, on account of a bore of a British nobleman who has fastened upon him, and talks an incessant streak.
affairnounUS /əˈfer/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading John is really amused at the manner in which she manages this affair, and allows himself to be carried off to enjoy a bird's-eye view of the harbor which she has discovered at the end of the piazza, and which he must pass an opinion upon.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Lady Ruth captures him very soon after breakfast by means of a clever little piece of diplomacy.
ALEAK
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From this reading SPRUNG ALEAK!
allowsverbUS /əˈlaʊz/
third-person singular of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading John is really amused at the manner in which she manages this affair, and allows himself to be carried off to enjoy a bird's-eye view of the harbor which she has discovered at the end of the piazza, and which he must pass an opinion upon.
amusedadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading John is really amused at the manner in which she manages this affair, and allows himself to be carried off to enjoy a bird's-eye view of the harbor which she has discovered at the end of the piazza, and which he must pass an opinion upon.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading John is really amused at the manner in which she manages this affair, and allows himself to be carried off to enjoy a bird's-eye view of the harbor which she has discovered at the end of the piazza, and which he must pass an opinion upon.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading John is really amused at the manner in which she manages this affair, and allows himself to be carried off to enjoy a bird's-eye view of the harbor which she has discovered at the end of the piazza, and which he must pass an opinion upon.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Miss Caprice, as Aunt Gwen has christened Lady Ruth, suddenly develops a new phase in the conversation.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading John is really amused at the manner in which she manages this affair, and allows himself to be carried off to enjoy a bird's-eye view of the harbor which she has discovered at the end of the piazza, and which he must pass an opinion upon.
AuntnounUS /ænt/
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading The others do not follow, Philander and Aunt Gwen, because they know what is going on, and Sir Lionel, on account of a bore of a British nobleman who has fastened upon him, and talks an incessant streak.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading John is really amused at the manner in which she manages this affair, and allows himself to be carried off to enjoy a bird's-eye view of the harbor which she has discovered at the end of the piazza, and which he must pass an opinion upon.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading The others do not follow, Philander and Aunt Gwen, because they know what is going on, and Sir Lionel, on account of a bore of a British nobleman who has fastened upon him, and talks an incessant streak.
bird's-eyeadjective
as from an altitude or distance
From this reading John is really amused at the manner in which she manages this affair, and allows himself to be carried off to enjoy a bird's-eye view of the harbor which she has discovered at the end of the piazza, and which he must pass an opinion upon.
boreverbUS /bɔːr/
cause to be bored
From this reading The others do not follow, Philander and Aunt Gwen, because they know what is going on, and Sir Lionel, on account of a bore of a British nobleman who has fastened upon him, and talks an incessant streak.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Lady Ruth captures him very soon after breakfast by means of a clever little piece of diplomacy.
BritishnounUS /ˈbrɪtɪʃ/
the people of Great Britain
From this reading The others do not follow, Philander and Aunt Gwen, because they know what is going on, and Sir Lionel, on account of a bore of a British nobleman who has fastened upon him, and talks an incessant streak.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Lady Ruth captures him very soon after breakfast by means of a clever little piece of diplomacy.
CapricenounUS /kəˈpriːs/
a sudden desire
From this reading Miss Caprice, as Aunt Gwen has christened Lady Ruth, suddenly develops a new phase in the conversation.
capturesnounUS /ˈkæptʃərz/
plural of “capture” — the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property
From this reading Lady Ruth captures him very soon after breakfast by means of a clever little piece of diplomacy.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading John is really amused at the manner in which she manages this affair, and allows himself to be carried off to enjoy a bird's-eye view of the harbor which she has discovered at the end of the piazza, and which he must pass an opinion upon.
christenedverbUS /ˈkrɪsənd/
past form of “christen” — administer baptism to
From this reading Miss Caprice, as Aunt Gwen has christened Lady Ruth, suddenly develops a new phase in the conversation.
cleveradjectiveUS /ˈklevər/
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading Lady Ruth captures him very soon after breakfast by means of a clever little piece of diplomacy.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Miss Caprice, as Aunt Gwen has christened Lady Ruth, suddenly develops a new phase in the conversation.
developsverbUS /dɪˈveləps/
third-person singular of “develop” — make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation
From this reading Miss Caprice, as Aunt Gwen has christened Lady Ruth, suddenly develops a new phase in the conversation.
diplomacynounUS /dɪˈploʊməsi/
negotiation between nations
From this reading Lady Ruth captures him very soon after breakfast by means of a clever little piece of diplomacy.
discoveredadjectiveUS /dɪˈskʌvərd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading John is really amused at the manner in which she manages this affair, and allows himself to be carried off to enjoy a bird's-eye view of the harbor which she has discovered at the end of the piazza, and which he must pass an opinion upon.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The others do not follow, Philander and Aunt Gwen, because they know what is going on, and Sir Lionel, on account of a bore of a British nobleman who has fastened upon him, and talks an incessant streak.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading John is really amused at the manner in which she manages this affair, and allows himself to be carried off to enjoy a bird's-eye view of the harbor which she has discovered at the end of the piazza, and which he must pass an opinion upon.
enjoyverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪ/
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading John is really amused at the manner in which she manages this affair, and allows himself to be carried off to enjoy a bird's-eye view of the harbor which she has discovered at the end of the piazza, and which he must pass an opinion upon.
fastenedadjectiveUS /ˈfæsənd/
firmly closed or secured
From this reading The others do not follow, Philander and Aunt Gwen, because they know what is going on, and Sir Lionel, on account of a bore of a British nobleman who has fastened upon him, and talks an incessant streak.
followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The others do not follow, Philander and Aunt Gwen, because they know what is going on, and Sir Lionel, on account of a bore of a British nobleman who has fastened upon him, and talks an incessant streak.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading The others do not follow, Philander and Aunt Gwen, because they know what is going on, and Sir Lionel, on account of a bore of a British nobleman who has fastened upon him, and talks an incessant streak.
Gwen
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From this reading The others do not follow, Philander and Aunt Gwen, because they know what is going on, and Sir Lionel, on account of a bore of a British nobleman who has fastened upon him, and talks an incessant streak.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading John is really amused at the manner in which she manages this affair, and allows himself to be carried off to enjoy a bird's-eye view of the harbor which she has discovered at the end of the piazza, and which he must pass an opinion upon.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading John is really amused at the manner in which she manages this affair, and allows himself to be carried off to enjoy a bird's-eye view of the harbor which she has discovered at the end of the piazza, and which he must pass an opinion upon.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading John is really amused at the manner in which she manages this affair, and allows himself to be carried off to enjoy a bird's-eye view of the harbor which she has discovered at the end of the piazza, and which he must pass an opinion upon.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Lady Ruth captures him very soon after breakfast by means of a clever little piece of diplomacy.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading John is really amused at the manner in which she manages this affair, and allows himself to be carried off to enjoy a bird's-eye view of the harbor which she has discovered at the end of the piazza, and which he must pass an opinion upon.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading John is really amused at the manner in which she manages this affair, and allows himself to be carried off to enjoy a bird's-eye view of the harbor which she has discovered at the end of the piazza, and which he must pass an opinion upon.
incessantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsesənt/
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
From this reading The others do not follow, Philander and Aunt Gwen, because they know what is going on, and Sir Lionel, on account of a bore of a British nobleman who has fastened upon him, and talks an incessant streak.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading John is really amused at the manner in which she manages this affair, and allows himself to be carried off to enjoy a bird's-eye view of the harbor which she has discovered at the end of the piazza, and which he must pass an opinion upon.
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John is really amused at the manner in which she manages this affair, and allows himself to be carried off to enjoy a bird's-eye view of the harbor which she has discovered at the end of the piazza, and which he must pass an opinion upon.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The others do not follow, Philander and Aunt Gwen, because they know what is going on, and Sir Lionel, on account of a bore of a British nobleman who has fastened upon him, and talks an incessant streak.
LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Ruth captures him very soon after breakfast by means of a clever little piece of diplomacy.
Lionel
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From this reading The others do not follow, Philander and Aunt Gwen, because they know what is going on, and Sir Lionel, on account of a bore of a British nobleman who has fastened upon him, and talks an incessant streak.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Lady Ruth captures him very soon after breakfast by means of a clever little piece of diplomacy.
managesverbUS /ˈmænɪdʒɪz/
third-person singular of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading John is really amused at the manner in which she manages this affair, and allows himself to be carried off to enjoy a bird's-eye view of the harbor which she has discovered at the end of the piazza, and which he must pass an opinion upon.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading John is really amused at the manner in which she manages this affair, and allows himself to be carried off to enjoy a bird's-eye view of the harbor which she has discovered at the end of the piazza, and which he must pass an opinion upon.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Lady Ruth captures him very soon after breakfast by means of a clever little piece of diplomacy.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Caprice, as Aunt Gwen has christened Lady Ruth, suddenly develops a new phase in the conversation.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading John is really amused at the manner in which she manages this affair, and allows himself to be carried off to enjoy a bird's-eye view of the harbor which she has discovered at the end of the piazza, and which he must pass an opinion upon.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Miss Caprice, as Aunt Gwen has christened Lady Ruth, suddenly develops a new phase in the conversation.
noblemannounUS /ˈnoʊbəlmən/
a titled peer of the realm
From this reading The others do not follow, Philander and Aunt Gwen, because they know what is going on, and Sir Lionel, on account of a bore of a British nobleman who has fastened upon him, and talks an incessant streak.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The others do not follow, Philander and Aunt Gwen, because they know what is going on, and Sir Lionel, on account of a bore of a British nobleman who has fastened upon him, and talks an incessant streak.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lady Ruth captures him very soon after breakfast by means of a clever little piece of diplomacy.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading John is really amused at the manner in which she manages this affair, and allows himself to be carried off to enjoy a bird's-eye view of the harbor which she has discovered at the end of the piazza, and which he must pass an opinion upon.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The others do not follow, Philander and Aunt Gwen, because they know what is going on, and Sir Lionel, on account of a bore of a British nobleman who has fastened upon him, and talks an incessant streak.
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading John is really amused at the manner in which she manages this affair, and allows himself to be carried off to enjoy a bird's-eye view of the harbor which she has discovered at the end of the piazza, and which he must pass an opinion upon.
others
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From this reading The others do not follow, Philander and Aunt Gwen, because they know what is going on, and Sir Lionel, on account of a bore of a British nobleman who has fastened upon him, and talks an incessant streak.
passverbUS /pæs/
go across or through
From this reading John is really amused at the manner in which she manages this affair, and allows himself to be carried off to enjoy a bird's-eye view of the harbor which she has discovered at the end of the piazza, and which he must pass an opinion upon.
phasenounUS /feɪz/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Miss Caprice, as Aunt Gwen has christened Lady Ruth, suddenly develops a new phase in the conversation.
PhilanderverbUS /fəˈlændər/
have amorous affairs; of men
From this reading The others do not follow, Philander and Aunt Gwen, because they know what is going on, and Sir Lionel, on account of a bore of a British nobleman who has fastened upon him, and talks an incessant streak.
piazzanounUS /piˈæzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading John is really amused at the manner in which she manages this affair, and allows himself to be carried off to enjoy a bird's-eye view of the harbor which she has discovered at the end of the piazza, and which he must pass an opinion upon.
piecenounUS /piːs/
a separate part of a whole
From this reading Lady Ruth captures him very soon after breakfast by means of a clever little piece of diplomacy.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading John is really amused at the manner in which she manages this affair, and allows himself to be carried off to enjoy a bird's-eye view of the harbor which she has discovered at the end of the piazza, and which he must pass an opinion upon.
RuthnounUS /ruːθ/
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Lady Ruth captures him very soon after breakfast by means of a clever little piece of diplomacy.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading John is really amused at the manner in which she manages this affair, and allows himself to be carried off to enjoy a bird's-eye view of the harbor which she has discovered at the end of the piazza, and which he must pass an opinion upon.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading The others do not follow, Philander and Aunt Gwen, because they know what is going on, and Sir Lionel, on account of a bore of a British nobleman who has fastened upon him, and talks an incessant streak.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading Lady Ruth captures him very soon after breakfast by means of a clever little piece of diplomacy.
SPRUNGverbUS /sprʌŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading SPRUNG ALEAK!
streaknounUS /striːk/
an unbroken series of events
From this reading The others do not follow, Philander and Aunt Gwen, because they know what is going on, and Sir Lionel, on account of a bore of a British nobleman who has fastened upon him, and talks an incessant streak.
suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Miss Caprice, as Aunt Gwen has christened Lady Ruth, suddenly develops a new phase in the conversation.
talksnounUS /tɔːks/
a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading The others do not follow, Philander and Aunt Gwen, because they know what is going on, and Sir Lionel, on account of a bore of a British nobleman who has fastened upon him, and talks an incessant streak.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading John is really amused at the manner in which she manages this affair, and allows himself to be carried off to enjoy a bird's-eye view of the harbor which she has discovered at the end of the piazza, and which he must pass an opinion upon.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The others do not follow, Philander and Aunt Gwen, because they know what is going on, and Sir Lionel, on account of a bore of a British nobleman who has fastened upon him, and talks an incessant streak.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading John is really amused at the manner in which she manages this affair, and allows himself to be carried off to enjoy a bird's-eye view of the harbor which she has discovered at the end of the piazza, and which he must pass an opinion upon.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading John is really amused at the manner in which she manages this affair, and allows himself to be carried off to enjoy a bird's-eye view of the harbor which she has discovered at the end of the piazza, and which he must pass an opinion upon.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading John is really amused at the manner in which she manages this affair, and allows himself to be carried off to enjoy a bird's-eye view of the harbor which she has discovered at the end of the piazza, and which he must pass an opinion upon.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Lady Ruth captures him very soon after breakfast by means of a clever little piece of diplomacy.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading John is really amused at the manner in which she manages this affair, and allows himself to be carried off to enjoy a bird's-eye view of the harbor which she has discovered at the end of the piazza, and which he must pass an opinion upon.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The others do not follow, Philander and Aunt Gwen, because they know what is going on, and Sir Lionel, on account of a bore of a British nobleman who has fastened upon him, and talks an incessant streak.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading John is really amused at the manner in which she manages this affair, and allows himself to be carried off to enjoy a bird's-eye view of the harbor which she has discovered at the end of the piazza, and which he must pass an opinion upon.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The others do not follow, Philander and Aunt Gwen, because they know what is going on, and Sir Lionel, on account of a bore of a British nobleman who has fastened upon him, and talks an incessant streak.
