adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Blake, in the background, drew a deep breath--unmistakably of satisfaction, and his eyes glittered.
actualadjectiveUS /ˈæktʃəwəl/
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading Richard stood with fallen jaw, amazed, a trifle troubled even, whilst Mr. Wilding started more in surprise than actual fear, and approached the table.
amazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Richard stood with fallen jaw, amazed, a trifle troubled even, whilst Mr. Wilding started more in surprise than actual fear, and approached the table.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Captain Wentworth clicked his heels together and saluted.
approachedverbUS /əˈproʊtʃt/
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading Richard stood with fallen jaw, amazed, a trifle troubled even, whilst Mr. Wilding started more in surprise than actual fear, and approached the table.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading Blake, in the background, drew a deep breath--unmistakably of satisfaction, and his eyes glittered.
BlakenounUS /bleɪk/
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading Blake, in the background, drew a deep breath--unmistakably of satisfaction, and his eyes glittered.
bosomnounUS /ˈbʊzəm/
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading A muffled cry broke from Ruth, who rose instantly from her chair, her hand on her bosom.
breathnounUS /breθ/
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Blake, in the background, drew a deep breath--unmistakably of satisfaction, and his eyes glittered.
brokeadjectiveUS /broʊk/
lacking funds
From this reading A muffled cry broke from Ruth, who rose instantly from her chair, her hand on her bosom.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Wentworth clicked his heels together and saluted.
chairnounUS /tʃer/
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading A muffled cry broke from Ruth, who rose instantly from her chair, her hand on her bosom.
clickedverbUS /klɪkt/
past form of “click” — move or strike with a noise
From this reading Captain Wentworth clicked his heels together and saluted.
cryverbUS /kraɪ/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading A muffled cry broke from Ruth, who rose instantly from her chair, her hand on her bosom.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Blake, in the background, drew a deep breath--unmistakably of satisfaction, and his eyes glittered.
drewnounUS /druː/
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Blake, in the background, drew a deep breath--unmistakably of satisfaction, and his eyes glittered.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Richard stood with fallen jaw, amazed, a trifle troubled even, whilst Mr. Wilding started more in surprise than actual fear, and approached the table.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading Blake, in the background, drew a deep breath--unmistakably of satisfaction, and his eyes glittered.
fallenadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlən/
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Richard stood with fallen jaw, amazed, a trifle troubled even, whilst Mr. Wilding started more in surprise than actual fear, and approached the table.
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Richard stood with fallen jaw, amazed, a trifle troubled even, whilst Mr. Wilding started more in surprise than actual fear, and approached the table.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A muffled cry broke from Ruth, who rose instantly from her chair, her hand on her bosom.
glitteredverbUS /ˈɡlɪtərd/
past form of “glitter” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading Blake, in the background, drew a deep breath--unmistakably of satisfaction, and his eyes glittered.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading A muffled cry broke from Ruth, who rose instantly from her chair, her hand on her bosom.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading “You heard, sir,” said Captain Wentworth.
heelsnounUS /hiːlz/
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading Captain Wentworth clicked his heels together and saluted.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A muffled cry broke from Ruth, who rose instantly from her chair, her hand on her bosom.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Captain Wentworth clicked his heels together and saluted.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Blake, in the background, drew a deep breath--unmistakably of satisfaction, and his eyes glittered.
instantlyadverbUS /ˈɪnstəntli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading A muffled cry broke from Ruth, who rose instantly from her chair, her hand on her bosom.
jawverbUS /dʒɔː/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading Richard stood with fallen jaw, amazed, a trifle troubled even, whilst Mr. Wilding started more in surprise than actual fear, and approached the table.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Richard stood with fallen jaw, amazed, a trifle troubled even, whilst Mr. Wilding started more in surprise than actual fear, and approached the table.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Richard stood with fallen jaw, amazed, a trifle troubled even, whilst Mr. Wilding started more in surprise than actual fear, and approached the table.
muffledadjectiveUS /ˈmʌfəld/
being or made softer or less loud or clear
From this reading A muffled cry broke from Ruth, who rose instantly from her chair, her hand on her bosom.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Blake, in the background, drew a deep breath--unmistakably of satisfaction, and his eyes glittered.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A muffled cry broke from Ruth, who rose instantly from her chair, her hand on her bosom.
Richard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Richard stood with fallen jaw, amazed, a trifle troubled even, whilst Mr. Wilding started more in surprise than actual fear, and approached the table.
rosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading A muffled cry broke from Ruth, who rose instantly from her chair, her hand on her bosom.
RuthnounUS /ruːθ/
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading A muffled cry broke from Ruth, who rose instantly from her chair, her hand on her bosom.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “You heard, sir,” said Captain Wentworth.
salutedverbUS /səˈluːtɪd/
past form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading Captain Wentworth clicked his heels together and saluted.
satisfactionnounUS /ˌsætəˈsfækʃən/
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Blake, in the background, drew a deep breath--unmistakably of satisfaction, and his eyes glittered.
sirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading “You heard, sir,” said Captain Wentworth.
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Richard stood with fallen jaw, amazed, a trifle troubled even, whilst Mr. Wilding started more in surprise than actual fear, and approached the table.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Richard stood with fallen jaw, amazed, a trifle troubled even, whilst Mr. Wilding started more in surprise than actual fear, and approached the table.
surprisenounUS /sərˈpraɪz/
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Richard stood with fallen jaw, amazed, a trifle troubled even, whilst Mr. Wilding started more in surprise than actual fear, and approached the table.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Richard stood with fallen jaw, amazed, a trifle troubled even, whilst Mr. Wilding started more in surprise than actual fear, and approached the table.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Richard stood with fallen jaw, amazed, a trifle troubled even, whilst Mr. Wilding started more in surprise than actual fear, and approached the table.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Blake, in the background, drew a deep breath--unmistakably of satisfaction, and his eyes glittered.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Captain Wentworth clicked his heels together and saluted.
triflenounUS /ˈtraɪfəl/
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading Richard stood with fallen jaw, amazed, a trifle troubled even, whilst Mr. Wilding started more in surprise than actual fear, and approached the table.
troubledadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəld/
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading Richard stood with fallen jaw, amazed, a trifle troubled even, whilst Mr. Wilding started more in surprise than actual fear, and approached the table.
unmistakablyadverbUS /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbli/
without possibility of mistake
From this reading Blake, in the background, drew a deep breath--unmistakably of satisfaction, and his eyes glittered.
Wentworth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Captain Wentworth clicked his heels together and saluted.
whilstconjunctionUS /waɪlst/
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading Richard stood with fallen jaw, amazed, a trifle troubled even, whilst Mr. Wilding started more in surprise than actual fear, and approached the table.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading A muffled cry broke from Ruth, who rose instantly from her chair, her hand on her bosom.
WildingnounUS /ˈwaɪldɪŋ/
a wild uncultivated plant (especially a wild apple or crabapple tree)
From this reading Richard stood with fallen jaw, amazed, a trifle troubled even, whilst Mr. Wilding started more in surprise than actual fear, and approached the table.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Richard stood with fallen jaw, amazed, a trifle troubled even, whilst Mr. Wilding started more in surprise than actual fear, and approached the table.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You heard, sir,” said Captain Wentworth.
