adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Phillips's First Grief Mrs. Phillips was somewhat annoyed at her husband's treating Elsie Melville on their continental tour more as a travelling companion than as a paid dependant.
accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading In vain Mr. Phillips said he had disliked the difference that was made between the two sisters, and had only submitted to it in London on account of the servants, and that he was glad to take this opportunity of treating Elsie as her birth and education deserved.
affectionnounUS /əˈfekʃən/
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading Mrs. Phillips felt offended, and, for the first time in her life, a little jealous--not very jealous, for she was so conscious of her own beauty, and so unconscious of her defects of mind and temper, that she had a strong substratum of confidence in her husband's affection--but at this time, Elsie was looking really very pretty; her movements were quick and graceful--a great contrast to Mrs. Phillips's slow, dignified, Juno-like deportment--and her conversation so sparkling and amusing, that she thought Mr. Phillips looked at her too much, and talked to her too much.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Where was to be the glory of this journey through France and Italy, of which she would have to boast all her life, if her maid and herself were to be on such terms of equality?
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading Mrs. Phillips felt offended, and, for the first time in her life, a little jealous--not very jealous, for she was so conscious of her own beauty, and so unconscious of her defects of mind and temper, that she had a strong substratum of confidence in her husband's affection--but at this time, Elsie was looking really very pretty; her movements were quick and graceful--a great contrast to Mrs. Phillips's slow, dignified, Juno-like deportment--and her conversation so sparkling and amusing, that she thought Mr. Phillips looked at her too much, and talked to her too much.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Where was to be the glory of this journey through France and Italy, of which she would have to boast all her life, if her maid and herself were to be on such terms of equality?
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading Mrs. Phillips's First Grief Mrs. Phillips was somewhat annoyed at her husband's treating Elsie Melville on their continental tour more as a travelling companion than as a paid dependant.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mrs. Phillips's First Grief Mrs. Phillips was somewhat annoyed at her husband's treating Elsie Melville on their continental tour more as a travelling companion than as a paid dependant.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mrs. Phillips's First Grief Mrs. Phillips was somewhat annoyed at her husband's treating Elsie Melville on their continental tour more as a travelling companion than as a paid dependant.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Where was to be the glory of this journey through France and Italy, of which she would have to boast all her life, if her maid and herself were to be on such terms of equality?
beautynounUS /ˈbjuːti/
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Mrs. Phillips felt offended, and, for the first time in her life, a little jealous--not very jealous, for she was so conscious of her own beauty, and so unconscious of her defects of mind and temper, that she had a strong substratum of confidence in her husband's affection--but at this time, Elsie was looking really very pretty; her movements were quick and graceful--a great contrast to Mrs. Phillips's slow, dignified, Juno-like deportment--and her conversation so sparkling and amusing, that she thought Mr. Phillips looked at her too much, and talked to her too much.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading In vain Mr. Phillips said he had disliked the difference that was made between the two sisters, and had only submitted to it in London on account of the servants, and that he was glad to take this opportunity of treating Elsie as her birth and education deserved.
birthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading In vain Mr. Phillips said he had disliked the difference that was made between the two sisters, and had only submitted to it in London on account of the servants, and that he was glad to take this opportunity of treating Elsie as her birth and education deserved.
boastverbUS /boʊst/
show off
From this reading Where was to be the glory of this journey through France and Italy, of which she would have to boast all her life, if her maid and herself were to be on such terms of equality?
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mrs. Phillips felt offended, and, for the first time in her life, a little jealous--not very jealous, for she was so conscious of her own beauty, and so unconscious of her defects of mind and temper, that she had a strong substratum of confidence in her husband's affection--but at this time, Elsie was looking really very pretty; her movements were quick and graceful--a great contrast to Mrs. Phillips's slow, dignified, Juno-like deportment--and her conversation so sparkling and amusing, that she thought Mr. Phillips looked at her too much, and talked to her too much.
companionnounUS /kəmˈpænjən/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Mrs. Phillips's First Grief Mrs. Phillips was somewhat annoyed at her husband's treating Elsie Melville on their continental tour more as a travelling companion than as a paid dependant.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading In vain he pointed out that French ladies conducted themselves to their dependants with less distance and hauteur than Englishwomen, and that in France it was proper to do as the French did.
confidencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfədəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Mrs. Phillips felt offended, and, for the first time in her life, a little jealous--not very jealous, for she was so conscious of her own beauty, and so unconscious of her defects of mind and temper, that she had a strong substratum of confidence in her husband's affection--but at this time, Elsie was looking really very pretty; her movements were quick and graceful--a great contrast to Mrs. Phillips's slow, dignified, Juno-like deportment--and her conversation so sparkling and amusing, that she thought Mr. Phillips looked at her too much, and talked to her too much.
consciousadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnʃəs/
intentionally conceived
From this reading Mrs. Phillips felt offended, and, for the first time in her life, a little jealous--not very jealous, for she was so conscious of her own beauty, and so unconscious of her defects of mind and temper, that she had a strong substratum of confidence in her husband's affection--but at this time, Elsie was looking really very pretty; her movements were quick and graceful--a great contrast to Mrs. Phillips's slow, dignified, Juno-like deportment--and her conversation so sparkling and amusing, that she thought Mr. Phillips looked at her too much, and talked to her too much.
continentaladjectiveUS /ˌkɑːntəˈnentəl/
of or pertaining to or typical of Europe
From this reading Mrs. Phillips's First Grief Mrs. Phillips was somewhat annoyed at her husband's treating Elsie Melville on their continental tour more as a travelling companion than as a paid dependant.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading Mrs. Phillips felt offended, and, for the first time in her life, a little jealous--not very jealous, for she was so conscious of her own beauty, and so unconscious of her defects of mind and temper, that she had a strong substratum of confidence in her husband's affection--but at this time, Elsie was looking really very pretty; her movements were quick and graceful--a great contrast to Mrs. Phillips's slow, dignified, Juno-like deportment--and her conversation so sparkling and amusing, that she thought Mr. Phillips looked at her too much, and talked to her too much.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Mrs. Phillips felt offended, and, for the first time in her life, a little jealous--not very jealous, for she was so conscious of her own beauty, and so unconscious of her defects of mind and temper, that she had a strong substratum of confidence in her husband's affection--but at this time, Elsie was looking really very pretty; her movements were quick and graceful--a great contrast to Mrs. Phillips's slow, dignified, Juno-like deportment--and her conversation so sparkling and amusing, that she thought Mr. Phillips looked at her too much, and talked to her too much.
defectsnounUS /ˈdiːfekts/
plural of “defect” — an imperfection in a bodily system
From this reading Mrs. Phillips felt offended, and, for the first time in her life, a little jealous--not very jealous, for she was so conscious of her own beauty, and so unconscious of her defects of mind and temper, that she had a strong substratum of confidence in her husband's affection--but at this time, Elsie was looking really very pretty; her movements were quick and graceful--a great contrast to Mrs. Phillips's slow, dignified, Juno-like deportment--and her conversation so sparkling and amusing, that she thought Mr. Phillips looked at her too much, and talked to her too much.
dependantadjective
contingent on something else
From this reading Mrs. Phillips's First Grief Mrs. Phillips was somewhat annoyed at her husband's treating Elsie Melville on their continental tour more as a travelling companion than as a paid dependant.
dependants
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From this reading In vain he pointed out that French ladies conducted themselves to their dependants with less distance and hauteur than Englishwomen, and that in France it was proper to do as the French did.
deportmentnounUS /dəˈpɔːrtmənt/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading Mrs. Phillips felt offended, and, for the first time in her life, a little jealous--not very jealous, for she was so conscious of her own beauty, and so unconscious of her defects of mind and temper, that she had a strong substratum of confidence in her husband's affection--but at this time, Elsie was looking really very pretty; her movements were quick and graceful--a great contrast to Mrs. Phillips's slow, dignified, Juno-like deportment--and her conversation so sparkling and amusing, that she thought Mr. Phillips looked at her too much, and talked to her too much.
deservedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvd/
properly deserved
From this reading In vain Mr. Phillips said he had disliked the difference that was made between the two sisters, and had only submitted to it in London on account of the servants, and that he was glad to take this opportunity of treating Elsie as her birth and education deserved.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In vain he pointed out that French ladies conducted themselves to their dependants with less distance and hauteur than Englishwomen, and that in France it was proper to do as the French did.
differencenounUS /ˈdɪfərəns/
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading In vain Mr. Phillips said he had disliked the difference that was made between the two sisters, and had only submitted to it in London on account of the servants, and that he was glad to take this opportunity of treating Elsie as her birth and education deserved.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading Mrs. Phillips felt offended, and, for the first time in her life, a little jealous--not very jealous, for she was so conscious of her own beauty, and so unconscious of her defects of mind and temper, that she had a strong substratum of confidence in her husband's affection--but at this time, Elsie was looking really very pretty; her movements were quick and graceful--a great contrast to Mrs. Phillips's slow, dignified, Juno-like deportment--and her conversation so sparkling and amusing, that she thought Mr. Phillips looked at her too much, and talked to her too much.
dislikedadjectiveUS /dɪˈslaɪkt/
regarded with aversion
From this reading In vain Mr. Phillips said he had disliked the difference that was made between the two sisters, and had only submitted to it in London on account of the servants, and that he was glad to take this opportunity of treating Elsie as her birth and education deserved.
distancenounUS /ˈdɪstəns/
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading In vain he pointed out that French ladies conducted themselves to their dependants with less distance and hauteur than Englishwomen, and that in France it was proper to do as the French did.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading In vain he pointed out that French ladies conducted themselves to their dependants with less distance and hauteur than Englishwomen, and that in France it was proper to do as the French did.
educationnounUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃən/
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading In vain Mr. Phillips said he had disliked the difference that was made between the two sisters, and had only submitted to it in London on account of the servants, and that he was glad to take this opportunity of treating Elsie as her birth and education deserved.
Elsie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Phillips's First Grief Mrs. Phillips was somewhat annoyed at her husband's treating Elsie Melville on their continental tour more as a travelling companion than as a paid dependant.
Englishwomen
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From this reading In vain he pointed out that French ladies conducted themselves to their dependants with less distance and hauteur than Englishwomen, and that in France it was proper to do as the French did.
equalitynounUS /ɪˈkwɑːləti/
the quality of being the same in quantity or measure or value or status
From this reading Where was to be the glory of this journey through France and Italy, of which she would have to boast all her life, if her maid and herself were to be on such terms of equality?
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Mrs. Phillips felt offended, and, for the first time in her life, a little jealous--not very jealous, for she was so conscious of her own beauty, and so unconscious of her defects of mind and temper, that she had a strong substratum of confidence in her husband's affection--but at this time, Elsie was looking really very pretty; her movements were quick and graceful--a great contrast to Mrs. Phillips's slow, dignified, Juno-like deportment--and her conversation so sparkling and amusing, that she thought Mr. Phillips looked at her too much, and talked to her too much.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Mrs. Phillips's First Grief Mrs. Phillips was somewhat annoyed at her husband's treating Elsie Melville on their continental tour more as a travelling companion than as a paid dependant.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Phillips felt offended, and, for the first time in her life, a little jealous--not very jealous, for she was so conscious of her own beauty, and so unconscious of her defects of mind and temper, that she had a strong substratum of confidence in her husband's affection--but at this time, Elsie was looking really very pretty; her movements were quick and graceful--a great contrast to Mrs. Phillips's slow, dignified, Juno-like deportment--and her conversation so sparkling and amusing, that she thought Mr. Phillips looked at her too much, and talked to her too much.
FrancenounUS /fræns/
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Where was to be the glory of this journey through France and Italy, of which she would have to boast all her life, if her maid and herself were to be on such terms of equality?
FrenchnounUS /frentʃ/
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading In vain he pointed out that French ladies conducted themselves to their dependants with less distance and hauteur than Englishwomen, and that in France it was proper to do as the French did.
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading In vain Mr. Phillips said he had disliked the difference that was made between the two sisters, and had only submitted to it in London on account of the servants, and that he was glad to take this opportunity of treating Elsie as her birth and education deserved.
glorynounUS /ˈɡlɔːri/
a state of high honor
From this reading Where was to be the glory of this journey through France and Italy, of which she would have to boast all her life, if her maid and herself were to be on such terms of equality?
gracefuladjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪsfəl/
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading Mrs. Phillips felt offended, and, for the first time in her life, a little jealous--not very jealous, for she was so conscious of her own beauty, and so unconscious of her defects of mind and temper, that she had a strong substratum of confidence in her husband's affection--but at this time, Elsie was looking really very pretty; her movements were quick and graceful--a great contrast to Mrs. Phillips's slow, dignified, Juno-like deportment--and her conversation so sparkling and amusing, that she thought Mr. Phillips looked at her too much, and talked to her too much.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Phillips felt offended, and, for the first time in her life, a little jealous--not very jealous, for she was so conscious of her own beauty, and so unconscious of her defects of mind and temper, that she had a strong substratum of confidence in her husband's affection--but at this time, Elsie was looking really very pretty; her movements were quick and graceful--a great contrast to Mrs. Phillips's slow, dignified, Juno-like deportment--and her conversation so sparkling and amusing, that she thought Mr. Phillips looked at her too much, and talked to her too much.
GriefnounUS /ɡriːf/
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading Mrs. Phillips's First Grief Mrs. Phillips was somewhat annoyed at her husband's treating Elsie Melville on their continental tour more as a travelling companion than as a paid dependant.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In vain Mr. Phillips said he had disliked the difference that was made between the two sisters, and had only submitted to it in London on account of the servants, and that he was glad to take this opportunity of treating Elsie as her birth and education deserved.
hauteurnoun
overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
From this reading In vain he pointed out that French ladies conducted themselves to their dependants with less distance and hauteur than Englishwomen, and that in France it was proper to do as the French did.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Where was to be the glory of this journey through France and Italy, of which she would have to boast all her life, if her maid and herself were to be on such terms of equality?
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In vain Mr. Phillips said he had disliked the difference that was made between the two sisters, and had only submitted to it in London on account of the servants, and that he was glad to take this opportunity of treating Elsie as her birth and education deserved.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Phillips's First Grief Mrs. Phillips was somewhat annoyed at her husband's treating Elsie Melville on their continental tour more as a travelling companion than as a paid dependant.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Where was to be the glory of this journey through France and Italy, of which she would have to boast all her life, if her maid and herself were to be on such terms of equality?
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Mrs. Phillips's First Grief Mrs. Phillips was somewhat annoyed at her husband's treating Elsie Melville on their continental tour more as a travelling companion than as a paid dependant.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Where was to be the glory of this journey through France and Italy, of which she would have to boast all her life, if her maid and herself were to be on such terms of equality?
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In vain Mr. Phillips said he had disliked the difference that was made between the two sisters, and had only submitted to it in London on account of the servants, and that he was glad to take this opportunity of treating Elsie as her birth and education deserved.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In vain Mr. Phillips said he had disliked the difference that was made between the two sisters, and had only submitted to it in London on account of the servants, and that he was glad to take this opportunity of treating Elsie as her birth and education deserved.
ItalynounUS /ˈɪtəli/
a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD
From this reading Where was to be the glory of this journey through France and Italy, of which she would have to boast all her life, if her maid and herself were to be on such terms of equality?
jealousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒeləs/
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading Mrs. Phillips felt offended, and, for the first time in her life, a little jealous--not very jealous, for she was so conscious of her own beauty, and so unconscious of her defects of mind and temper, that she had a strong substratum of confidence in her husband's affection--but at this time, Elsie was looking really very pretty; her movements were quick and graceful--a great contrast to Mrs. Phillips's slow, dignified, Juno-like deportment--and her conversation so sparkling and amusing, that she thought Mr. Phillips looked at her too much, and talked to her too much.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Where was to be the glory of this journey through France and Italy, of which she would have to boast all her life, if her maid and herself were to be on such terms of equality?
Juno-like
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Phillips felt offended, and, for the first time in her life, a little jealous--not very jealous, for she was so conscious of her own beauty, and so unconscious of her defects of mind and temper, that she had a strong substratum of confidence in her husband's affection--but at this time, Elsie was looking really very pretty; her movements were quick and graceful--a great contrast to Mrs. Phillips's slow, dignified, Juno-like deportment--and her conversation so sparkling and amusing, that she thought Mr. Phillips looked at her too much, and talked to her too much.
ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading In vain he pointed out that French ladies conducted themselves to their dependants with less distance and hauteur than Englishwomen, and that in France it was proper to do as the French did.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading In vain he pointed out that French ladies conducted themselves to their dependants with less distance and hauteur than Englishwomen, and that in France it was proper to do as the French did.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Where was to be the glory of this journey through France and Italy, of which she would have to boast all her life, if her maid and herself were to be on such terms of equality?
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mrs. Phillips felt offended, and, for the first time in her life, a little jealous--not very jealous, for she was so conscious of her own beauty, and so unconscious of her defects of mind and temper, that she had a strong substratum of confidence in her husband's affection--but at this time, Elsie was looking really very pretty; her movements were quick and graceful--a great contrast to Mrs. Phillips's slow, dignified, Juno-like deportment--and her conversation so sparkling and amusing, that she thought Mr. Phillips looked at her too much, and talked to her too much.
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading In vain Mr. Phillips said he had disliked the difference that was made between the two sisters, and had only submitted to it in London on account of the servants, and that he was glad to take this opportunity of treating Elsie as her birth and education deserved.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mrs. Phillips felt offended, and, for the first time in her life, a little jealous--not very jealous, for she was so conscious of her own beauty, and so unconscious of her defects of mind and temper, that she had a strong substratum of confidence in her husband's affection--but at this time, Elsie was looking really very pretty; her movements were quick and graceful--a great contrast to Mrs. Phillips's slow, dignified, Juno-like deportment--and her conversation so sparkling and amusing, that she thought Mr. Phillips looked at her too much, and talked to her too much.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Mrs. Phillips felt offended, and, for the first time in her life, a little jealous--not very jealous, for she was so conscious of her own beauty, and so unconscious of her defects of mind and temper, that she had a strong substratum of confidence in her husband's affection--but at this time, Elsie was looking really very pretty; her movements were quick and graceful--a great contrast to Mrs. Phillips's slow, dignified, Juno-like deportment--and her conversation so sparkling and amusing, that she thought Mr. Phillips looked at her too much, and talked to her too much.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In vain Mr. Phillips said he had disliked the difference that was made between the two sisters, and had only submitted to it in London on account of the servants, and that he was glad to take this opportunity of treating Elsie as her birth and education deserved.
maidnounUS /meɪd/
a female domestic
From this reading Where was to be the glory of this journey through France and Italy, of which she would have to boast all her life, if her maid and herself were to be on such terms of equality?
MelvillenounUS /ˈmelvɪl/
United States writer of novels and short stories (1819-1891)
From this reading Mrs. Phillips's First Grief Mrs. Phillips was somewhat annoyed at her husband's treating Elsie Melville on their continental tour more as a travelling companion than as a paid dependant.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Mrs. Phillips felt offended, and, for the first time in her life, a little jealous--not very jealous, for she was so conscious of her own beauty, and so unconscious of her defects of mind and temper, that she had a strong substratum of confidence in her husband's affection--but at this time, Elsie was looking really very pretty; her movements were quick and graceful--a great contrast to Mrs. Phillips's slow, dignified, Juno-like deportment--and her conversation so sparkling and amusing, that she thought Mr. Phillips looked at her too much, and talked to her too much.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mrs. Phillips's First Grief Mrs. Phillips was somewhat annoyed at her husband's treating Elsie Melville on their continental tour more as a travelling companion than as a paid dependant.
movementsnounUS /ˈmuːvmənts/
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Mrs. Phillips felt offended, and, for the first time in her life, a little jealous--not very jealous, for she was so conscious of her own beauty, and so unconscious of her defects of mind and temper, that she had a strong substratum of confidence in her husband's affection--but at this time, Elsie was looking really very pretty; her movements were quick and graceful--a great contrast to Mrs. Phillips's slow, dignified, Juno-like deportment--and her conversation so sparkling and amusing, that she thought Mr. Phillips looked at her too much, and talked to her too much.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading In vain Mr. Phillips said he had disliked the difference that was made between the two sisters, and had only submitted to it in London on account of the servants, and that he was glad to take this opportunity of treating Elsie as her birth and education deserved.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Phillips's First Grief Mrs. Phillips was somewhat annoyed at her husband's treating Elsie Melville on their continental tour more as a travelling companion than as a paid dependant.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Mrs. Phillips felt offended, and, for the first time in her life, a little jealous--not very jealous, for she was so conscious of her own beauty, and so unconscious of her defects of mind and temper, that she had a strong substratum of confidence in her husband's affection--but at this time, Elsie was looking really very pretty; her movements were quick and graceful--a great contrast to Mrs. Phillips's slow, dignified, Juno-like deportment--and her conversation so sparkling and amusing, that she thought Mr. Phillips looked at her too much, and talked to her too much.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mrs. Phillips felt offended, and, for the first time in her life, a little jealous--not very jealous, for she was so conscious of her own beauty, and so unconscious of her defects of mind and temper, that she had a strong substratum of confidence in her husband's affection--but at this time, Elsie was looking really very pretty; her movements were quick and graceful--a great contrast to Mrs. Phillips's slow, dignified, Juno-like deportment--and her conversation so sparkling and amusing, that she thought Mr. Phillips looked at her too much, and talked to her too much.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Where was to be the glory of this journey through France and Italy, of which she would have to boast all her life, if her maid and herself were to be on such terms of equality?
offendedadjectiveUS /əˈfendəd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading Mrs. Phillips felt offended, and, for the first time in her life, a little jealous--not very jealous, for she was so conscious of her own beauty, and so unconscious of her defects of mind and temper, that she had a strong substratum of confidence in her husband's affection--but at this time, Elsie was looking really very pretty; her movements were quick and graceful--a great contrast to Mrs. Phillips's slow, dignified, Juno-like deportment--and her conversation so sparkling and amusing, that she thought Mr. Phillips looked at her too much, and talked to her too much.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mrs. Phillips's First Grief Mrs. Phillips was somewhat annoyed at her husband's treating Elsie Melville on their continental tour more as a travelling companion than as a paid dependant.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading In vain Mr. Phillips said he had disliked the difference that was made between the two sisters, and had only submitted to it in London on account of the servants, and that he was glad to take this opportunity of treating Elsie as her birth and education deserved.
opportunitynounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading In vain Mr. Phillips said he had disliked the difference that was made between the two sisters, and had only submitted to it in London on account of the servants, and that he was glad to take this opportunity of treating Elsie as her birth and education deserved.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In vain he pointed out that French ladies conducted themselves to their dependants with less distance and hauteur than Englishwomen, and that in France it was proper to do as the French did.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Mrs. Phillips felt offended, and, for the first time in her life, a little jealous--not very jealous, for she was so conscious of her own beauty, and so unconscious of her defects of mind and temper, that she had a strong substratum of confidence in her husband's affection--but at this time, Elsie was looking really very pretty; her movements were quick and graceful--a great contrast to Mrs. Phillips's slow, dignified, Juno-like deportment--and her conversation so sparkling and amusing, that she thought Mr. Phillips looked at her too much, and talked to her too much.
paidadjectiveUS /peɪd/
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Mrs. Phillips's First Grief Mrs. Phillips was somewhat annoyed at her husband's treating Elsie Melville on their continental tour more as a travelling companion than as a paid dependant.
Phillips
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From this reading Mrs. Phillips's First Grief Mrs. Phillips was somewhat annoyed at her husband's treating Elsie Melville on their continental tour more as a travelling companion than as a paid dependant.
Phillips's
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From this reading Mrs. Phillips's First Grief Mrs. Phillips was somewhat annoyed at her husband's treating Elsie Melville on their continental tour more as a travelling companion than as a paid dependant.
pointedadjectiveUS /ˈpɔɪntɪd/
having a point
From this reading In vain he pointed out that French ladies conducted themselves to their dependants with less distance and hauteur than Englishwomen, and that in France it was proper to do as the French did.
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Mrs. Phillips felt offended, and, for the first time in her life, a little jealous--not very jealous, for she was so conscious of her own beauty, and so unconscious of her defects of mind and temper, that she had a strong substratum of confidence in her husband's affection--but at this time, Elsie was looking really very pretty; her movements were quick and graceful--a great contrast to Mrs. Phillips's slow, dignified, Juno-like deportment--and her conversation so sparkling and amusing, that she thought Mr. Phillips looked at her too much, and talked to her too much.
properadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːpər/
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading In vain he pointed out that French ladies conducted themselves to their dependants with less distance and hauteur than Englishwomen, and that in France it was proper to do as the French did.
quickadjectiveUS /kwɪk/
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Mrs. Phillips felt offended, and, for the first time in her life, a little jealous--not very jealous, for she was so conscious of her own beauty, and so unconscious of her defects of mind and temper, that she had a strong substratum of confidence in her husband's affection--but at this time, Elsie was looking really very pretty; her movements were quick and graceful--a great contrast to Mrs. Phillips's slow, dignified, Juno-like deportment--and her conversation so sparkling and amusing, that she thought Mr. Phillips looked at her too much, and talked to her too much.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Mrs. Phillips felt offended, and, for the first time in her life, a little jealous--not very jealous, for she was so conscious of her own beauty, and so unconscious of her defects of mind and temper, that she had a strong substratum of confidence in her husband's affection--but at this time, Elsie was looking really very pretty; her movements were quick and graceful--a great contrast to Mrs. Phillips's slow, dignified, Juno-like deportment--and her conversation so sparkling and amusing, that she thought Mr. Phillips looked at her too much, and talked to her too much.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading In vain Mr. Phillips said he had disliked the difference that was made between the two sisters, and had only submitted to it in London on account of the servants, and that he was glad to take this opportunity of treating Elsie as her birth and education deserved.
servantsnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənts/
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading In vain Mr. Phillips said he had disliked the difference that was made between the two sisters, and had only submitted to it in London on account of the servants, and that he was glad to take this opportunity of treating Elsie as her birth and education deserved.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Where was to be the glory of this journey through France and Italy, of which she would have to boast all her life, if her maid and herself were to be on such terms of equality?
sistersnounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading In vain Mr. Phillips said he had disliked the difference that was made between the two sisters, and had only submitted to it in London on account of the servants, and that he was glad to take this opportunity of treating Elsie as her birth and education deserved.
slowadjectiveUS /sloʊ/
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading Mrs. Phillips felt offended, and, for the first time in her life, a little jealous--not very jealous, for she was so conscious of her own beauty, and so unconscious of her defects of mind and temper, that she had a strong substratum of confidence in her husband's affection--but at this time, Elsie was looking really very pretty; her movements were quick and graceful--a great contrast to Mrs. Phillips's slow, dignified, Juno-like deportment--and her conversation so sparkling and amusing, that she thought Mr. Phillips looked at her too much, and talked to her too much.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mrs. Phillips felt offended, and, for the first time in her life, a little jealous--not very jealous, for she was so conscious of her own beauty, and so unconscious of her defects of mind and temper, that she had a strong substratum of confidence in her husband's affection--but at this time, Elsie was looking really very pretty; her movements were quick and graceful--a great contrast to Mrs. Phillips's slow, dignified, Juno-like deportment--and her conversation so sparkling and amusing, that she thought Mr. Phillips looked at her too much, and talked to her too much.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Mrs. Phillips's First Grief Mrs. Phillips was somewhat annoyed at her husband's treating Elsie Melville on their continental tour more as a travelling companion than as a paid dependant.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading Mrs. Phillips felt offended, and, for the first time in her life, a little jealous--not very jealous, for she was so conscious of her own beauty, and so unconscious of her defects of mind and temper, that she had a strong substratum of confidence in her husband's affection--but at this time, Elsie was looking really very pretty; her movements were quick and graceful--a great contrast to Mrs. Phillips's slow, dignified, Juno-like deportment--and her conversation so sparkling and amusing, that she thought Mr. Phillips looked at her too much, and talked to her too much.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Mrs. Phillips felt offended, and, for the first time in her life, a little jealous--not very jealous, for she was so conscious of her own beauty, and so unconscious of her defects of mind and temper, that she had a strong substratum of confidence in her husband's affection--but at this time, Elsie was looking really very pretty; her movements were quick and graceful--a great contrast to Mrs. Phillips's slow, dignified, Juno-like deportment--and her conversation so sparkling and amusing, that she thought Mr. Phillips looked at her too much, and talked to her too much.
submittedverbUS /səbˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading In vain Mr. Phillips said he had disliked the difference that was made between the two sisters, and had only submitted to it in London on account of the servants, and that he was glad to take this opportunity of treating Elsie as her birth and education deserved.
substratumnoun
a surface on which an organism grows or is attached
From this reading Mrs. Phillips felt offended, and, for the first time in her life, a little jealous--not very jealous, for she was so conscious of her own beauty, and so unconscious of her defects of mind and temper, that she had a strong substratum of confidence in her husband's affection--but at this time, Elsie was looking really very pretty; her movements were quick and graceful--a great contrast to Mrs. Phillips's slow, dignified, Juno-like deportment--and her conversation so sparkling and amusing, that she thought Mr. Phillips looked at her too much, and talked to her too much.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Where was to be the glory of this journey through France and Italy, of which she would have to boast all her life, if her maid and herself were to be on such terms of equality?
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading In vain Mr. Phillips said he had disliked the difference that was made between the two sisters, and had only submitted to it in London on account of the servants, and that he was glad to take this opportunity of treating Elsie as her birth and education deserved.
talkedverbUS /tɔːkt/
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Mrs. Phillips felt offended, and, for the first time in her life, a little jealous--not very jealous, for she was so conscious of her own beauty, and so unconscious of her defects of mind and temper, that she had a strong substratum of confidence in her husband's affection--but at this time, Elsie was looking really very pretty; her movements were quick and graceful--a great contrast to Mrs. Phillips's slow, dignified, Juno-like deportment--and her conversation so sparkling and amusing, that she thought Mr. Phillips looked at her too much, and talked to her too much.
tempernounUS /ˈtempər/
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading Mrs. Phillips felt offended, and, for the first time in her life, a little jealous--not very jealous, for she was so conscious of her own beauty, and so unconscious of her defects of mind and temper, that she had a strong substratum of confidence in her husband's affection--but at this time, Elsie was looking really very pretty; her movements were quick and graceful--a great contrast to Mrs. Phillips's slow, dignified, Juno-like deportment--and her conversation so sparkling and amusing, that she thought Mr. Phillips looked at her too much, and talked to her too much.
termsnounUS /tɜːrmz/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Where was to be the glory of this journey through France and Italy, of which she would have to boast all her life, if her maid and herself were to be on such terms of equality?
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Mrs. Phillips's First Grief Mrs. Phillips was somewhat annoyed at her husband's treating Elsie Melville on their continental tour more as a travelling companion than as a paid dependant.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In vain Mr. Phillips said he had disliked the difference that was made between the two sisters, and had only submitted to it in London on account of the servants, and that he was glad to take this opportunity of treating Elsie as her birth and education deserved.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Where was to be the glory of this journey through France and Italy, of which she would have to boast all her life, if her maid and herself were to be on such terms of equality?
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Phillips's First Grief Mrs. Phillips was somewhat annoyed at her husband's treating Elsie Melville on their continental tour more as a travelling companion than as a paid dependant.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading In vain he pointed out that French ladies conducted themselves to their dependants with less distance and hauteur than Englishwomen, and that in France it was proper to do as the French did.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Where was to be the glory of this journey through France and Italy, of which she would have to boast all her life, if her maid and herself were to be on such terms of equality?
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Mrs. Phillips felt offended, and, for the first time in her life, a little jealous--not very jealous, for she was so conscious of her own beauty, and so unconscious of her defects of mind and temper, that she had a strong substratum of confidence in her husband's affection--but at this time, Elsie was looking really very pretty; her movements were quick and graceful--a great contrast to Mrs. Phillips's slow, dignified, Juno-like deportment--and her conversation so sparkling and amusing, that she thought Mr. Phillips looked at her too much, and talked to her too much.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Where was to be the glory of this journey through France and Italy, of which she would have to boast all her life, if her maid and herself were to be on such terms of equality?
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mrs. Phillips felt offended, and, for the first time in her life, a little jealous--not very jealous, for she was so conscious of her own beauty, and so unconscious of her defects of mind and temper, that she had a strong substratum of confidence in her husband's affection--but at this time, Elsie was looking really very pretty; her movements were quick and graceful--a great contrast to Mrs. Phillips's slow, dignified, Juno-like deportment--and her conversation so sparkling and amusing, that she thought Mr. Phillips looked at her too much, and talked to her too much.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Where was to be the glory of this journey through France and Italy, of which she would have to boast all her life, if her maid and herself were to be on such terms of equality?
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Mrs. Phillips felt offended, and, for the first time in her life, a little jealous--not very jealous, for she was so conscious of her own beauty, and so unconscious of her defects of mind and temper, that she had a strong substratum of confidence in her husband's affection--but at this time, Elsie was looking really very pretty; her movements were quick and graceful--a great contrast to Mrs. Phillips's slow, dignified, Juno-like deportment--and her conversation so sparkling and amusing, that she thought Mr. Phillips looked at her too much, and talked to her too much.
tournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading Mrs. Phillips's First Grief Mrs. Phillips was somewhat annoyed at her husband's treating Elsie Melville on their continental tour more as a travelling companion than as a paid dependant.
travellingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Mrs. Phillips's First Grief Mrs. Phillips was somewhat annoyed at her husband's treating Elsie Melville on their continental tour more as a travelling companion than as a paid dependant.
treatingverbUS /ˈtriːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “treat” — interact in a certain way
From this reading Mrs. Phillips's First Grief Mrs. Phillips was somewhat annoyed at her husband's treating Elsie Melville on their continental tour more as a travelling companion than as a paid dependant.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In vain Mr. Phillips said he had disliked the difference that was made between the two sisters, and had only submitted to it in London on account of the servants, and that he was glad to take this opportunity of treating Elsie as her birth and education deserved.
unconsciousadjectiveUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəs/
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading Mrs. Phillips felt offended, and, for the first time in her life, a little jealous--not very jealous, for she was so conscious of her own beauty, and so unconscious of her defects of mind and temper, that she had a strong substratum of confidence in her husband's affection--but at this time, Elsie was looking really very pretty; her movements were quick and graceful--a great contrast to Mrs. Phillips's slow, dignified, Juno-like deportment--and her conversation so sparkling and amusing, that she thought Mr. Phillips looked at her too much, and talked to her too much.
vainadjectiveUS /veɪn/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading In vain Mr. Phillips said he had disliked the difference that was made between the two sisters, and had only submitted to it in London on account of the servants, and that he was glad to take this opportunity of treating Elsie as her birth and education deserved.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Mrs. Phillips felt offended, and, for the first time in her life, a little jealous--not very jealous, for she was so conscious of her own beauty, and so unconscious of her defects of mind and temper, that she had a strong substratum of confidence in her husband's affection--but at this time, Elsie was looking really very pretty; her movements were quick and graceful--a great contrast to Mrs. Phillips's slow, dignified, Juno-like deportment--and her conversation so sparkling and amusing, that she thought Mr. Phillips looked at her too much, and talked to her too much.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Phillips's First Grief Mrs. Phillips was somewhat annoyed at her husband's treating Elsie Melville on their continental tour more as a travelling companion than as a paid dependant.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Where was to be the glory of this journey through France and Italy, of which she would have to boast all her life, if her maid and herself were to be on such terms of equality?
WhereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Where was to be the glory of this journey through France and Italy, of which she would have to boast all her life, if her maid and herself were to be on such terms of equality?
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Where was to be the glory of this journey through France and Italy, of which she would have to boast all her life, if her maid and herself were to be on such terms of equality?
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading In vain he pointed out that French ladies conducted themselves to their dependants with less distance and hauteur than Englishwomen, and that in France it was proper to do as the French did.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Where was to be the glory of this journey through France and Italy, of which she would have to boast all her life, if her maid and herself were to be on such terms of equality?
