AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Harriett Phillips Does A Little Bit Of Shopping, Which Is Somewhat Fatal To Her Projects Among other purchases which Elsie had made on the day of Francis' arrival, were the materials for a bonnet for Mrs. Phillips, which she had chosen, and which, as she was busily engaged in making up, so much excited Harriett's admiration, that she was seized with a desire to have one like it immediately, only that hers must be of a different colour, and a little modified in shape, to suit her different complexion and contour of face.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading On the following morning, as she was going out shopping herself, she asked Elsie to accompany her, to give her the benefit of her taste on this as well as some other purchases.
admirationnounUS /ˌædmərˈeɪʃən/
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading Harriett Phillips Does A Little Bit Of Shopping, Which Is Somewhat Fatal To Her Projects Among other purchases which Elsie had made on the day of Francis' arrival, were the materials for a bonnet for Mrs. Phillips, which she had chosen, and which, as she was busily engaged in making up, so much excited Harriett's admiration, that she was seized with a desire to have one like it immediately, only that hers must be of a different colour, and a little modified in shape, to suit her different complexion and contour of face.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Harriett Phillips Does A Little Bit Of Shopping, Which Is Somewhat Fatal To Her Projects Among other purchases which Elsie had made on the day of Francis' arrival, were the materials for a bonnet for Mrs. Phillips, which she had chosen, and which, as she was busily engaged in making up, so much excited Harriett's admiration, that she was seized with a desire to have one like it immediately, only that hers must be of a different colour, and a little modified in shape, to suit her different complexion and contour of face.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading He said he was, and he would be very happy to go with Miss Phillips--as he had nothing particular to do, and Phillips was out, and Jane had the children at their lessons, and he did not find it amusing to be left TETE-A-TETE with Mrs. Phillips.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Harriett Phillips Does A Little Bit Of Shopping, Which Is Somewhat Fatal To Her Projects Among other purchases which Elsie had made on the day of Francis' arrival, were the materials for a bonnet for Mrs. Phillips, which she had chosen, and which, as she was busily engaged in making up, so much excited Harriett's admiration, that she was seized with a desire to have one like it immediately, only that hers must be of a different colour, and a little modified in shape, to suit her different complexion and contour of face.
arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Harriett Phillips Does A Little Bit Of Shopping, Which Is Somewhat Fatal To Her Projects Among other purchases which Elsie had made on the day of Francis' arrival, were the materials for a bonnet for Mrs. Phillips, which she had chosen, and which, as she was busily engaged in making up, so much excited Harriett's admiration, that she was seized with a desire to have one like it immediately, only that hers must be of a different colour, and a little modified in shape, to suit her different complexion and contour of face.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Harriett Phillips Does A Little Bit Of Shopping, Which Is Somewhat Fatal To Her Projects Among other purchases which Elsie had made on the day of Francis' arrival, were the materials for a bonnet for Mrs. Phillips, which she had chosen, and which, as she was busily engaged in making up, so much excited Harriett's admiration, that she was seized with a desire to have one like it immediately, only that hers must be of a different colour, and a little modified in shape, to suit her different complexion and contour of face.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading On the following morning, as she was going out shopping herself, she asked Elsie to accompany her, to give her the benefit of her taste on this as well as some other purchases.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He said he was, and he would be very happy to go with Miss Phillips--as he had nothing particular to do, and Phillips was out, and Jane had the children at their lessons, and he did not find it amusing to be left TETE-A-TETE with Mrs. Phillips.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Harriett Phillips Does A Little Bit Of Shopping, Which Is Somewhat Fatal To Her Projects Among other purchases which Elsie had made on the day of Francis' arrival, were the materials for a bonnet for Mrs. Phillips, which she had chosen, and which, as she was busily engaged in making up, so much excited Harriett's admiration, that she was seized with a desire to have one like it immediately, only that hers must be of a different colour, and a little modified in shape, to suit her different complexion and contour of face.
benefitnounUS /ˈbenəfɪt/
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading On the following morning, as she was going out shopping herself, she asked Elsie to accompany her, to give her the benefit of her taste on this as well as some other purchases.
BitnounUS /bɪt/
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Harriett Phillips Does A Little Bit Of Shopping, Which Is Somewhat Fatal To Her Projects Among other purchases which Elsie had made on the day of Francis' arrival, were the materials for a bonnet for Mrs. Phillips, which she had chosen, and which, as she was busily engaged in making up, so much excited Harriett's admiration, that she was seized with a desire to have one like it immediately, only that hers must be of a different colour, and a little modified in shape, to suit her different complexion and contour of face.
bonnetnounUS /ˈbɑːnət/
a hat tied under the chin
From this reading Harriett Phillips Does A Little Bit Of Shopping, Which Is Somewhat Fatal To Her Projects Among other purchases which Elsie had made on the day of Francis' arrival, were the materials for a bonnet for Mrs. Phillips, which she had chosen, and which, as she was busily engaged in making up, so much excited Harriett's admiration, that she was seized with a desire to have one like it immediately, only that hers must be of a different colour, and a little modified in shape, to suit her different complexion and contour of face.
Brandon
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From this reading Mr. Brandon was asked if he was not going down Regent Street?
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading Harriett Phillips Does A Little Bit Of Shopping, Which Is Somewhat Fatal To Her Projects Among other purchases which Elsie had made on the day of Francis' arrival, were the materials for a bonnet for Mrs. Phillips, which she had chosen, and which, as she was busily engaged in making up, so much excited Harriett's admiration, that she was seized with a desire to have one like it immediately, only that hers must be of a different colour, and a little modified in shape, to suit her different complexion and contour of face.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading He said he was, and he would be very happy to go with Miss Phillips--as he had nothing particular to do, and Phillips was out, and Jane had the children at their lessons, and he did not find it amusing to be left TETE-A-TETE with Mrs. Phillips.
chosennounUS /ˈtʃoʊzən/
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading Harriett Phillips Does A Little Bit Of Shopping, Which Is Somewhat Fatal To Her Projects Among other purchases which Elsie had made on the day of Francis' arrival, were the materials for a bonnet for Mrs. Phillips, which she had chosen, and which, as she was busily engaged in making up, so much excited Harriett's admiration, that she was seized with a desire to have one like it immediately, only that hers must be of a different colour, and a little modified in shape, to suit her different complexion and contour of face.
colouradjectiveUS /ˈkʌlər/
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading Harriett Phillips Does A Little Bit Of Shopping, Which Is Somewhat Fatal To Her Projects Among other purchases which Elsie had made on the day of Francis' arrival, were the materials for a bonnet for Mrs. Phillips, which she had chosen, and which, as she was busily engaged in making up, so much excited Harriett's admiration, that she was seized with a desire to have one like it immediately, only that hers must be of a different colour, and a little modified in shape, to suit her different complexion and contour of face.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading Harriett Phillips Does A Little Bit Of Shopping, Which Is Somewhat Fatal To Her Projects Among other purchases which Elsie had made on the day of Francis' arrival, were the materials for a bonnet for Mrs. Phillips, which she had chosen, and which, as she was busily engaged in making up, so much excited Harriett's admiration, that she was seized with a desire to have one like it immediately, only that hers must be of a different colour, and a little modified in shape, to suit her different complexion and contour of face.
contournounUS /ˈkɑːntʊr/
a line drawn on a map connecting points of equal height
From this reading Harriett Phillips Does A Little Bit Of Shopping, Which Is Somewhat Fatal To Her Projects Among other purchases which Elsie had made on the day of Francis' arrival, were the materials for a bonnet for Mrs. Phillips, which she had chosen, and which, as she was busily engaged in making up, so much excited Harriett's admiration, that she was seized with a desire to have one like it immediately, only that hers must be of a different colour, and a little modified in shape, to suit her different complexion and contour of face.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Harriett Phillips Does A Little Bit Of Shopping, Which Is Somewhat Fatal To Her Projects Among other purchases which Elsie had made on the day of Francis' arrival, were the materials for a bonnet for Mrs. Phillips, which she had chosen, and which, as she was busily engaged in making up, so much excited Harriett's admiration, that she was seized with a desire to have one like it immediately, only that hers must be of a different colour, and a little modified in shape, to suit her different complexion and contour of face.
desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Harriett Phillips Does A Little Bit Of Shopping, Which Is Somewhat Fatal To Her Projects Among other purchases which Elsie had made on the day of Francis' arrival, were the materials for a bonnet for Mrs. Phillips, which she had chosen, and which, as she was busily engaged in making up, so much excited Harriett's admiration, that she was seized with a desire to have one like it immediately, only that hers must be of a different colour, and a little modified in shape, to suit her different complexion and contour of face.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He said he was, and he would be very happy to go with Miss Phillips--as he had nothing particular to do, and Phillips was out, and Jane had the children at their lessons, and he did not find it amusing to be left TETE-A-TETE with Mrs. Phillips.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Harriett Phillips Does A Little Bit Of Shopping, Which Is Somewhat Fatal To Her Projects Among other purchases which Elsie had made on the day of Francis' arrival, were the materials for a bonnet for Mrs. Phillips, which she had chosen, and which, as she was busily engaged in making up, so much excited Harriett's admiration, that she was seized with a desire to have one like it immediately, only that hers must be of a different colour, and a little modified in shape, to suit her different complexion and contour of face.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He said he was, and he would be very happy to go with Miss Phillips--as he had nothing particular to do, and Phillips was out, and Jane had the children at their lessons, and he did not find it amusing to be left TETE-A-TETE with Mrs. Phillips.
Doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Harriett Phillips Does A Little Bit Of Shopping, Which Is Somewhat Fatal To Her Projects Among other purchases which Elsie had made on the day of Francis' arrival, were the materials for a bonnet for Mrs. Phillips, which she had chosen, and which, as she was busily engaged in making up, so much excited Harriett's admiration, that she was seized with a desire to have one like it immediately, only that hers must be of a different colour, and a little modified in shape, to suit her different complexion and contour of face.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Mr. Brandon was asked if he was not going down Regent Street?
draper's
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From this reading Miss Harriett was quite unaware of her own weakness, or she never would have asked a lover to go with her in a draper's shop.
Elsie
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From this reading Harriett Phillips Does A Little Bit Of Shopping, Which Is Somewhat Fatal To Her Projects Among other purchases which Elsie had made on the day of Francis' arrival, were the materials for a bonnet for Mrs. Phillips, which she had chosen, and which, as she was busily engaged in making up, so much excited Harriett's admiration, that she was seized with a desire to have one like it immediately, only that hers must be of a different colour, and a little modified in shape, to suit her different complexion and contour of face.
engagedadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒd/
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Harriett Phillips Does A Little Bit Of Shopping, Which Is Somewhat Fatal To Her Projects Among other purchases which Elsie had made on the day of Francis' arrival, were the materials for a bonnet for Mrs. Phillips, which she had chosen, and which, as she was busily engaged in making up, so much excited Harriett's admiration, that she was seized with a desire to have one like it immediately, only that hers must be of a different colour, and a little modified in shape, to suit her different complexion and contour of face.
excitedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtəd/
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Harriett Phillips Does A Little Bit Of Shopping, Which Is Somewhat Fatal To Her Projects Among other purchases which Elsie had made on the day of Francis' arrival, were the materials for a bonnet for Mrs. Phillips, which she had chosen, and which, as she was busily engaged in making up, so much excited Harriett's admiration, that she was seized with a desire to have one like it immediately, only that hers must be of a different colour, and a little modified in shape, to suit her different complexion and contour of face.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Harriett Phillips Does A Little Bit Of Shopping, Which Is Somewhat Fatal To Her Projects Among other purchases which Elsie had made on the day of Francis' arrival, were the materials for a bonnet for Mrs. Phillips, which she had chosen, and which, as she was busily engaged in making up, so much excited Harriett's admiration, that she was seized with a desire to have one like it immediately, only that hers must be of a different colour, and a little modified in shape, to suit her different complexion and contour of face.
FataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading Harriett Phillips Does A Little Bit Of Shopping, Which Is Somewhat Fatal To Her Projects Among other purchases which Elsie had made on the day of Francis' arrival, were the materials for a bonnet for Mrs. Phillips, which she had chosen, and which, as she was busily engaged in making up, so much excited Harriett's admiration, that she was seized with a desire to have one like it immediately, only that hers must be of a different colour, and a little modified in shape, to suit her different complexion and contour of face.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He said he was, and he would be very happy to go with Miss Phillips--as he had nothing particular to do, and Phillips was out, and Jane had the children at their lessons, and he did not find it amusing to be left TETE-A-TETE with Mrs. Phillips.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading On the following morning, as she was going out shopping herself, she asked Elsie to accompany her, to give her the benefit of her taste on this as well as some other purchases.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Harriett Phillips Does A Little Bit Of Shopping, Which Is Somewhat Fatal To Her Projects Among other purchases which Elsie had made on the day of Francis' arrival, were the materials for a bonnet for Mrs. Phillips, which she had chosen, and which, as she was busily engaged in making up, so much excited Harriett's admiration, that she was seized with a desire to have one like it immediately, only that hers must be of a different colour, and a little modified in shape, to suit her different complexion and contour of face.
Francis
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From this reading Harriett Phillips Does A Little Bit Of Shopping, Which Is Somewhat Fatal To Her Projects Among other purchases which Elsie had made on the day of Francis' arrival, were the materials for a bonnet for Mrs. Phillips, which she had chosen, and which, as she was busily engaged in making up, so much excited Harriett's admiration, that she was seized with a desire to have one like it immediately, only that hers must be of a different colour, and a little modified in shape, to suit her different complexion and contour of face.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading On the following morning, as she was going out shopping herself, she asked Elsie to accompany her, to give her the benefit of her taste on this as well as some other purchases.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He said he was, and he would be very happy to go with Miss Phillips--as he had nothing particular to do, and Phillips was out, and Jane had the children at their lessons, and he did not find it amusing to be left TETE-A-TETE with Mrs. Phillips.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading On the following morning, as she was going out shopping herself, she asked Elsie to accompany her, to give her the benefit of her taste on this as well as some other purchases.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Harriett Phillips Does A Little Bit Of Shopping, Which Is Somewhat Fatal To Her Projects Among other purchases which Elsie had made on the day of Francis' arrival, were the materials for a bonnet for Mrs. Phillips, which she had chosen, and which, as she was busily engaged in making up, so much excited Harriett's admiration, that she was seized with a desire to have one like it immediately, only that hers must be of a different colour, and a little modified in shape, to suit her different complexion and contour of face.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading He said he was, and he would be very happy to go with Miss Phillips--as he had nothing particular to do, and Phillips was out, and Jane had the children at their lessons, and he did not find it amusing to be left TETE-A-TETE with Mrs. Phillips.
Harriett
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From this reading Harriett Phillips Does A Little Bit Of Shopping, Which Is Somewhat Fatal To Her Projects Among other purchases which Elsie had made on the day of Francis' arrival, were the materials for a bonnet for Mrs. Phillips, which she had chosen, and which, as she was busily engaged in making up, so much excited Harriett's admiration, that she was seized with a desire to have one like it immediately, only that hers must be of a different colour, and a little modified in shape, to suit her different complexion and contour of face.
Harriett's
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From this reading Harriett Phillips Does A Little Bit Of Shopping, Which Is Somewhat Fatal To Her Projects Among other purchases which Elsie had made on the day of Francis' arrival, were the materials for a bonnet for Mrs. Phillips, which she had chosen, and which, as she was busily engaged in making up, so much excited Harriett's admiration, that she was seized with a desire to have one like it immediately, only that hers must be of a different colour, and a little modified in shape, to suit her different complexion and contour of face.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Harriett Phillips Does A Little Bit Of Shopping, Which Is Somewhat Fatal To Her Projects Among other purchases which Elsie had made on the day of Francis' arrival, were the materials for a bonnet for Mrs. Phillips, which she had chosen, and which, as she was busily engaged in making up, so much excited Harriett's admiration, that she was seized with a desire to have one like it immediately, only that hers must be of a different colour, and a little modified in shape, to suit her different complexion and contour of face.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Brandon was asked if he was not going down Regent Street?
HerdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Harriett Phillips Does A Little Bit Of Shopping, Which Is Somewhat Fatal To Her Projects Among other purchases which Elsie had made on the day of Francis' arrival, were the materials for a bonnet for Mrs. Phillips, which she had chosen, and which, as she was busily engaged in making up, so much excited Harriett's admiration, that she was seized with a desire to have one like it immediately, only that hers must be of a different colour, and a little modified in shape, to suit her different complexion and contour of face.
herspronounUS /hərz/
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading Harriett Phillips Does A Little Bit Of Shopping, Which Is Somewhat Fatal To Her Projects Among other purchases which Elsie had made on the day of Francis' arrival, were the materials for a bonnet for Mrs. Phillips, which she had chosen, and which, as she was busily engaged in making up, so much excited Harriett's admiration, that she was seized with a desire to have one like it immediately, only that hers must be of a different colour, and a little modified in shape, to suit her different complexion and contour of face.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading On the following morning, as she was going out shopping herself, she asked Elsie to accompany her, to give her the benefit of her taste on this as well as some other purchases.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Mr. Brandon was asked if he was not going down Regent Street?
immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Harriett Phillips Does A Little Bit Of Shopping, Which Is Somewhat Fatal To Her Projects Among other purchases which Elsie had made on the day of Francis' arrival, were the materials for a bonnet for Mrs. Phillips, which she had chosen, and which, as she was busily engaged in making up, so much excited Harriett's admiration, that she was seized with a desire to have one like it immediately, only that hers must be of a different colour, and a little modified in shape, to suit her different complexion and contour of face.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Harriett Phillips Does A Little Bit Of Shopping, Which Is Somewhat Fatal To Her Projects Among other purchases which Elsie had made on the day of Francis' arrival, were the materials for a bonnet for Mrs. Phillips, which she had chosen, and which, as she was busily engaged in making up, so much excited Harriett's admiration, that she was seized with a desire to have one like it immediately, only that hers must be of a different colour, and a little modified in shape, to suit her different complexion and contour of face.
Isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Harriett Phillips Does A Little Bit Of Shopping, Which Is Somewhat Fatal To Her Projects Among other purchases which Elsie had made on the day of Francis' arrival, were the materials for a bonnet for Mrs. Phillips, which she had chosen, and which, as she was busily engaged in making up, so much excited Harriett's admiration, that she was seized with a desire to have one like it immediately, only that hers must be of a different colour, and a little modified in shape, to suit her different complexion and contour of face.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Harriett Phillips Does A Little Bit Of Shopping, Which Is Somewhat Fatal To Her Projects Among other purchases which Elsie had made on the day of Francis' arrival, were the materials for a bonnet for Mrs. Phillips, which she had chosen, and which, as she was busily engaged in making up, so much excited Harriett's admiration, that she was seized with a desire to have one like it immediately, only that hers must be of a different colour, and a little modified in shape, to suit her different complexion and contour of face.
Jane
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From this reading He said he was, and he would be very happy to go with Miss Phillips--as he had nothing particular to do, and Phillips was out, and Jane had the children at their lessons, and he did not find it amusing to be left TETE-A-TETE with Mrs. Phillips.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He said he was, and he would be very happy to go with Miss Phillips--as he had nothing particular to do, and Phillips was out, and Jane had the children at their lessons, and he did not find it amusing to be left TETE-A-TETE with Mrs. Phillips.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading He said he was, and he would be very happy to go with Miss Phillips--as he had nothing particular to do, and Phillips was out, and Jane had the children at their lessons, and he did not find it amusing to be left TETE-A-TETE with Mrs. Phillips.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Harriett Phillips Does A Little Bit Of Shopping, Which Is Somewhat Fatal To Her Projects Among other purchases which Elsie had made on the day of Francis' arrival, were the materials for a bonnet for Mrs. Phillips, which she had chosen, and which, as she was busily engaged in making up, so much excited Harriett's admiration, that she was seized with a desire to have one like it immediately, only that hers must be of a different colour, and a little modified in shape, to suit her different complexion and contour of face.
LittleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Harriett Phillips Does A Little Bit Of Shopping, Which Is Somewhat Fatal To Her Projects Among other purchases which Elsie had made on the day of Francis' arrival, were the materials for a bonnet for Mrs. Phillips, which she had chosen, and which, as she was busily engaged in making up, so much excited Harriett's admiration, that she was seized with a desire to have one like it immediately, only that hers must be of a different colour, and a little modified in shape, to suit her different complexion and contour of face.
lovernounUS /ˈlʌvər/
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Miss Harriett was quite unaware of her own weakness, or she never would have asked a lover to go with her in a draper's shop.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Harriett Phillips Does A Little Bit Of Shopping, Which Is Somewhat Fatal To Her Projects Among other purchases which Elsie had made on the day of Francis' arrival, were the materials for a bonnet for Mrs. Phillips, which she had chosen, and which, as she was busily engaged in making up, so much excited Harriett's admiration, that she was seized with a desire to have one like it immediately, only that hers must be of a different colour, and a little modified in shape, to suit her different complexion and contour of face.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Harriett Phillips Does A Little Bit Of Shopping, Which Is Somewhat Fatal To Her Projects Among other purchases which Elsie had made on the day of Francis' arrival, were the materials for a bonnet for Mrs. Phillips, which she had chosen, and which, as she was busily engaged in making up, so much excited Harriett's admiration, that she was seized with a desire to have one like it immediately, only that hers must be of a different colour, and a little modified in shape, to suit her different complexion and contour of face.
materialsnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading Harriett Phillips Does A Little Bit Of Shopping, Which Is Somewhat Fatal To Her Projects Among other purchases which Elsie had made on the day of Francis' arrival, were the materials for a bonnet for Mrs. Phillips, which she had chosen, and which, as she was busily engaged in making up, so much excited Harriett's admiration, that she was seized with a desire to have one like it immediately, only that hers must be of a different colour, and a little modified in shape, to suit her different complexion and contour of face.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading He said he was, and he would be very happy to go with Miss Phillips--as he had nothing particular to do, and Phillips was out, and Jane had the children at their lessons, and he did not find it amusing to be left TETE-A-TETE with Mrs. Phillips.
modifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəfaɪd/
changed in form or character
From this reading Harriett Phillips Does A Little Bit Of Shopping, Which Is Somewhat Fatal To Her Projects Among other purchases which Elsie had made on the day of Francis' arrival, were the materials for a bonnet for Mrs. Phillips, which she had chosen, and which, as she was busily engaged in making up, so much excited Harriett's admiration, that she was seized with a desire to have one like it immediately, only that hers must be of a different colour, and a little modified in shape, to suit her different complexion and contour of face.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the following morning, as she was going out shopping herself, she asked Elsie to accompany her, to give her the benefit of her taste on this as well as some other purchases.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Brandon was asked if he was not going down Regent Street?
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Harriett Phillips Does A Little Bit Of Shopping, Which Is Somewhat Fatal To Her Projects Among other purchases which Elsie had made on the day of Francis' arrival, were the materials for a bonnet for Mrs. Phillips, which she had chosen, and which, as she was busily engaged in making up, so much excited Harriett's admiration, that she was seized with a desire to have one like it immediately, only that hers must be of a different colour, and a little modified in shape, to suit her different complexion and contour of face.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Harriett Phillips Does A Little Bit Of Shopping, Which Is Somewhat Fatal To Her Projects Among other purchases which Elsie had made on the day of Francis' arrival, were the materials for a bonnet for Mrs. Phillips, which she had chosen, and which, as she was busily engaged in making up, so much excited Harriett's admiration, that she was seized with a desire to have one like it immediately, only that hers must be of a different colour, and a little modified in shape, to suit her different complexion and contour of face.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Harriett Phillips Does A Little Bit Of Shopping, Which Is Somewhat Fatal To Her Projects Among other purchases which Elsie had made on the day of Francis' arrival, were the materials for a bonnet for Mrs. Phillips, which she had chosen, and which, as she was busily engaged in making up, so much excited Harriett's admiration, that she was seized with a desire to have one like it immediately, only that hers must be of a different colour, and a little modified in shape, to suit her different complexion and contour of face.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Miss Harriett was quite unaware of her own weakness, or she never would have asked a lover to go with her in a draper's shop.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Brandon was asked if he was not going down Regent Street?
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He said he was, and he would be very happy to go with Miss Phillips--as he had nothing particular to do, and Phillips was out, and Jane had the children at their lessons, and he did not find it amusing to be left TETE-A-TETE with Mrs. Phillips.
OfprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Harriett Phillips Does A Little Bit Of Shopping, Which Is Somewhat Fatal To Her Projects Among other purchases which Elsie had made on the day of Francis' arrival, were the materials for a bonnet for Mrs. Phillips, which she had chosen, and which, as she was busily engaged in making up, so much excited Harriett's admiration, that she was seized with a desire to have one like it immediately, only that hers must be of a different colour, and a little modified in shape, to suit her different complexion and contour of face.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Harriett Phillips Does A Little Bit Of Shopping, Which Is Somewhat Fatal To Her Projects Among other purchases which Elsie had made on the day of Francis' arrival, were the materials for a bonnet for Mrs. Phillips, which she had chosen, and which, as she was busily engaged in making up, so much excited Harriett's admiration, that she was seized with a desire to have one like it immediately, only that hers must be of a different colour, and a little modified in shape, to suit her different complexion and contour of face.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Harriett Phillips Does A Little Bit Of Shopping, Which Is Somewhat Fatal To Her Projects Among other purchases which Elsie had made on the day of Francis' arrival, were the materials for a bonnet for Mrs. Phillips, which she had chosen, and which, as she was busily engaged in making up, so much excited Harriett's admiration, that she was seized with a desire to have one like it immediately, only that hers must be of a different colour, and a little modified in shape, to suit her different complexion and contour of face.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Harriett Phillips Does A Little Bit Of Shopping, Which Is Somewhat Fatal To Her Projects Among other purchases which Elsie had made on the day of Francis' arrival, were the materials for a bonnet for Mrs. Phillips, which she had chosen, and which, as she was busily engaged in making up, so much excited Harriett's admiration, that she was seized with a desire to have one like it immediately, only that hers must be of a different colour, and a little modified in shape, to suit her different complexion and contour of face.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Miss Harriett was quite unaware of her own weakness, or she never would have asked a lover to go with her in a draper's shop.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Harriett Phillips Does A Little Bit Of Shopping, Which Is Somewhat Fatal To Her Projects Among other purchases which Elsie had made on the day of Francis' arrival, were the materials for a bonnet for Mrs. Phillips, which she had chosen, and which, as she was busily engaged in making up, so much excited Harriett's admiration, that she was seized with a desire to have one like it immediately, only that hers must be of a different colour, and a little modified in shape, to suit her different complexion and contour of face.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading On the following morning, as she was going out shopping herself, she asked Elsie to accompany her, to give her the benefit of her taste on this as well as some other purchases.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Miss Harriett was quite unaware of her own weakness, or she never would have asked a lover to go with her in a draper's shop.
particularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading He said he was, and he would be very happy to go with Miss Phillips--as he had nothing particular to do, and Phillips was out, and Jane had the children at their lessons, and he did not find it amusing to be left TETE-A-TETE with Mrs. Phillips.
Phillips
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From this reading Harriett Phillips Does A Little Bit Of Shopping, Which Is Somewhat Fatal To Her Projects Among other purchases which Elsie had made on the day of Francis' arrival, were the materials for a bonnet for Mrs. Phillips, which she had chosen, and which, as she was busily engaged in making up, so much excited Harriett's admiration, that she was seized with a desire to have one like it immediately, only that hers must be of a different colour, and a little modified in shape, to suit her different complexion and contour of face.
ProjectsnounUS /ˈprɑːdʒekts/
plural of “project” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Harriett Phillips Does A Little Bit Of Shopping, Which Is Somewhat Fatal To Her Projects Among other purchases which Elsie had made on the day of Francis' arrival, were the materials for a bonnet for Mrs. Phillips, which she had chosen, and which, as she was busily engaged in making up, so much excited Harriett's admiration, that she was seized with a desire to have one like it immediately, only that hers must be of a different colour, and a little modified in shape, to suit her different complexion and contour of face.
purchasesnounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəsəz/
plural of “purchase” — the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading Harriett Phillips Does A Little Bit Of Shopping, Which Is Somewhat Fatal To Her Projects Among other purchases which Elsie had made on the day of Francis' arrival, were the materials for a bonnet for Mrs. Phillips, which she had chosen, and which, as she was busily engaged in making up, so much excited Harriett's admiration, that she was seized with a desire to have one like it immediately, only that hers must be of a different colour, and a little modified in shape, to suit her different complexion and contour of face.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Miss Harriett was quite unaware of her own weakness, or she never would have asked a lover to go with her in a draper's shop.
RegentnounUS /ˈriːdʒənt/
members of a governing board
From this reading Mr. Brandon was asked if he was not going down Regent Street?
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He said he was, and he would be very happy to go with Miss Phillips--as he had nothing particular to do, and Phillips was out, and Jane had the children at their lessons, and he did not find it amusing to be left TETE-A-TETE with Mrs. Phillips.
seizedverbUS /siːzd/
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Harriett Phillips Does A Little Bit Of Shopping, Which Is Somewhat Fatal To Her Projects Among other purchases which Elsie had made on the day of Francis' arrival, were the materials for a bonnet for Mrs. Phillips, which she had chosen, and which, as she was busily engaged in making up, so much excited Harriett's admiration, that she was seized with a desire to have one like it immediately, only that hers must be of a different colour, and a little modified in shape, to suit her different complexion and contour of face.
shapenounUS /ʃeɪp/
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Harriett Phillips Does A Little Bit Of Shopping, Which Is Somewhat Fatal To Her Projects Among other purchases which Elsie had made on the day of Francis' arrival, were the materials for a bonnet for Mrs. Phillips, which she had chosen, and which, as she was busily engaged in making up, so much excited Harriett's admiration, that she was seized with a desire to have one like it immediately, only that hers must be of a different colour, and a little modified in shape, to suit her different complexion and contour of face.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Harriett Phillips Does A Little Bit Of Shopping, Which Is Somewhat Fatal To Her Projects Among other purchases which Elsie had made on the day of Francis' arrival, were the materials for a bonnet for Mrs. Phillips, which she had chosen, and which, as she was busily engaged in making up, so much excited Harriett's admiration, that she was seized with a desire to have one like it immediately, only that hers must be of a different colour, and a little modified in shape, to suit her different complexion and contour of face.
shopverbUS /ʃɑːp/
do one's shopping
From this reading Miss Harriett was quite unaware of her own weakness, or she never would have asked a lover to go with her in a draper's shop.
ShoppingnounUS /ˈʃɑːpɪŋ/
searching for or buying goods or services
From this reading Harriett Phillips Does A Little Bit Of Shopping, Which Is Somewhat Fatal To Her Projects Among other purchases which Elsie had made on the day of Francis' arrival, were the materials for a bonnet for Mrs. Phillips, which she had chosen, and which, as she was busily engaged in making up, so much excited Harriett's admiration, that she was seized with a desire to have one like it immediately, only that hers must be of a different colour, and a little modified in shape, to suit her different complexion and contour of face.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Harriett Phillips Does A Little Bit Of Shopping, Which Is Somewhat Fatal To Her Projects Among other purchases which Elsie had made on the day of Francis' arrival, were the materials for a bonnet for Mrs. Phillips, which she had chosen, and which, as she was busily engaged in making up, so much excited Harriett's admiration, that she was seized with a desire to have one like it immediately, only that hers must be of a different colour, and a little modified in shape, to suit her different complexion and contour of face.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading On the following morning, as she was going out shopping herself, she asked Elsie to accompany her, to give her the benefit of her taste on this as well as some other purchases.
SomewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Harriett Phillips Does A Little Bit Of Shopping, Which Is Somewhat Fatal To Her Projects Among other purchases which Elsie had made on the day of Francis' arrival, were the materials for a bonnet for Mrs. Phillips, which she had chosen, and which, as she was busily engaged in making up, so much excited Harriett's admiration, that she was seized with a desire to have one like it immediately, only that hers must be of a different colour, and a little modified in shape, to suit her different complexion and contour of face.
StreetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Mr. Brandon was asked if he was not going down Regent Street?
suitverbUS /suːt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Harriett Phillips Does A Little Bit Of Shopping, Which Is Somewhat Fatal To Her Projects Among other purchases which Elsie had made on the day of Francis' arrival, were the materials for a bonnet for Mrs. Phillips, which she had chosen, and which, as she was busily engaged in making up, so much excited Harriett's admiration, that she was seized with a desire to have one like it immediately, only that hers must be of a different colour, and a little modified in shape, to suit her different complexion and contour of face.
tasteverbUS /teɪst/
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading On the following morning, as she was going out shopping herself, she asked Elsie to accompany her, to give her the benefit of her taste on this as well as some other purchases.
TETE-A-TETEnoun
a private conversation between two people
From this reading He said he was, and he would be very happy to go with Miss Phillips--as he had nothing particular to do, and Phillips was out, and Jane had the children at their lessons, and he did not find it amusing to be left TETE-A-TETE with Mrs. Phillips.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Harriett Phillips Does A Little Bit Of Shopping, Which Is Somewhat Fatal To Her Projects Among other purchases which Elsie had made on the day of Francis' arrival, were the materials for a bonnet for Mrs. Phillips, which she had chosen, and which, as she was busily engaged in making up, so much excited Harriett's admiration, that she was seized with a desire to have one like it immediately, only that hers must be of a different colour, and a little modified in shape, to suit her different complexion and contour of face.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Harriett Phillips Does A Little Bit Of Shopping, Which Is Somewhat Fatal To Her Projects Among other purchases which Elsie had made on the day of Francis' arrival, were the materials for a bonnet for Mrs. Phillips, which she had chosen, and which, as she was busily engaged in making up, so much excited Harriett's admiration, that she was seized with a desire to have one like it immediately, only that hers must be of a different colour, and a little modified in shape, to suit her different complexion and contour of face.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He said he was, and he would be very happy to go with Miss Phillips--as he had nothing particular to do, and Phillips was out, and Jane had the children at their lessons, and he did not find it amusing to be left TETE-A-TETE with Mrs. Phillips.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On the following morning, as she was going out shopping herself, she asked Elsie to accompany her, to give her the benefit of her taste on this as well as some other purchases.
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Harriett Phillips Does A Little Bit Of Shopping, Which Is Somewhat Fatal To Her Projects Among other purchases which Elsie had made on the day of Francis' arrival, were the materials for a bonnet for Mrs. Phillips, which she had chosen, and which, as she was busily engaged in making up, so much excited Harriett's admiration, that she was seized with a desire to have one like it immediately, only that hers must be of a different colour, and a little modified in shape, to suit her different complexion and contour of face.
unawareadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈwer/
(often followed by “of”) not aware
From this reading Miss Harriett was quite unaware of her own weakness, or she never would have asked a lover to go with her in a draper's shop.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Harriett Phillips Does A Little Bit Of Shopping, Which Is Somewhat Fatal To Her Projects Among other purchases which Elsie had made on the day of Francis' arrival, were the materials for a bonnet for Mrs. Phillips, which she had chosen, and which, as she was busily engaged in making up, so much excited Harriett's admiration, that she was seized with a desire to have one like it immediately, only that hers must be of a different colour, and a little modified in shape, to suit her different complexion and contour of face.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading He said he was, and he would be very happy to go with Miss Phillips--as he had nothing particular to do, and Phillips was out, and Jane had the children at their lessons, and he did not find it amusing to be left TETE-A-TETE with Mrs. Phillips.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Harriett Phillips Does A Little Bit Of Shopping, Which Is Somewhat Fatal To Her Projects Among other purchases which Elsie had made on the day of Francis' arrival, were the materials for a bonnet for Mrs. Phillips, which she had chosen, and which, as she was busily engaged in making up, so much excited Harriett's admiration, that she was seized with a desire to have one like it immediately, only that hers must be of a different colour, and a little modified in shape, to suit her different complexion and contour of face.
weaknessnounUS /ˈwiːknəs/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading Miss Harriett was quite unaware of her own weakness, or she never would have asked a lover to go with her in a draper's shop.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading On the following morning, as she was going out shopping herself, she asked Elsie to accompany her, to give her the benefit of her taste on this as well as some other purchases.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Harriett Phillips Does A Little Bit Of Shopping, Which Is Somewhat Fatal To Her Projects Among other purchases which Elsie had made on the day of Francis' arrival, were the materials for a bonnet for Mrs. Phillips, which she had chosen, and which, as she was busily engaged in making up, so much excited Harriett's admiration, that she was seized with a desire to have one like it immediately, only that hers must be of a different colour, and a little modified in shape, to suit her different complexion and contour of face.
WhichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Harriett Phillips Does A Little Bit Of Shopping, Which Is Somewhat Fatal To Her Projects Among other purchases which Elsie had made on the day of Francis' arrival, were the materials for a bonnet for Mrs. Phillips, which she had chosen, and which, as she was busily engaged in making up, so much excited Harriett's admiration, that she was seized with a desire to have one like it immediately, only that hers must be of a different colour, and a little modified in shape, to suit her different complexion and contour of face.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Harriett Phillips Does A Little Bit Of Shopping, Which Is Somewhat Fatal To Her Projects Among other purchases which Elsie had made on the day of Francis' arrival, were the materials for a bonnet for Mrs. Phillips, which she had chosen, and which, as she was busily engaged in making up, so much excited Harriett's admiration, that she was seized with a desire to have one like it immediately, only that hers must be of a different colour, and a little modified in shape, to suit her different complexion and contour of face.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He said he was, and he would be very happy to go with Miss Phillips--as he had nothing particular to do, and Phillips was out, and Jane had the children at their lessons, and he did not find it amusing to be left TETE-A-TETE with Mrs. Phillips.
