adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Before her marriage she had done so as a mere matter of course, accompanying her mother, but Reardon’s attitude with regard to the popular religion speedily became her own; she let the subject lapse from her mind, and cared neither to defend nor to attack where dogma was concerned.
accompanyingadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading Before her marriage she had done so as a mere matter of course, accompanying her mother, but Reardon’s attitude with regard to the popular religion speedily became her own; she let the subject lapse from her mind, and cared neither to defend nor to attack where dogma was concerned.
Amy
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From this reading Amy did not go to church.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Before her marriage she had done so as a mere matter of course, accompanying her mother, but Reardon’s attitude with regard to the popular religion speedily became her own; she let the subject lapse from her mind, and cared neither to defend nor to attack where dogma was concerned.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Before her marriage she had done so as a mere matter of course, accompanying her mother, but Reardon’s attitude with regard to the popular religion speedily became her own; she let the subject lapse from her mind, and cared neither to defend nor to attack where dogma was concerned.
attacknounUS /əˈtæk/
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Before her marriage she had done so as a mere matter of course, accompanying her mother, but Reardon’s attitude with regard to the popular religion speedily became her own; she let the subject lapse from her mind, and cared neither to defend nor to attack where dogma was concerned.
attainmentnounUS /əˈteɪnmənt/
the act of achieving an aim
From this reading She had no sympathies with mysticism; her nature was strongly practical, with something of zeal for intellectual attainment superadded.
attitudenounUS /ˈætətuːd/
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Before her marriage she had done so as a mere matter of course, accompanying her mother, but Reardon’s attitude with regard to the popular religion speedily became her own; she let the subject lapse from her mind, and cared neither to defend nor to attack where dogma was concerned.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Before her marriage she had done so as a mere matter of course, accompanying her mother, but Reardon’s attitude with regard to the popular religion speedily became her own; she let the subject lapse from her mind, and cared neither to defend nor to attack where dogma was concerned.
BeforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before her marriage she had done so as a mere matter of course, accompanying her mother, but Reardon’s attitude with regard to the popular religion speedily became her own; she let the subject lapse from her mind, and cared neither to defend nor to attack where dogma was concerned.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Reardon noticed what looked like preparations for packing, and being as little disposed for conversation as his wife, he went out and walked for a couple of hours in the Hampstead region.
busyadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzi/
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading This Sunday morning she was very busy with domestic minutiae.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Before her marriage she had done so as a mere matter of course, accompanying her mother, but Reardon’s attitude with regard to the popular religion speedily became her own; she let the subject lapse from her mind, and cared neither to defend nor to attack where dogma was concerned.
caredverbUS /kerd/
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading Before her marriage she had done so as a mere matter of course, accompanying her mother, but Reardon’s attitude with regard to the popular religion speedily became her own; she let the subject lapse from her mind, and cared neither to defend nor to attack where dogma was concerned.
churchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Amy did not go to church.
concernedadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrnd/
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Before her marriage she had done so as a mere matter of course, accompanying her mother, but Reardon’s attitude with regard to the popular religion speedily became her own; she let the subject lapse from her mind, and cared neither to defend nor to attack where dogma was concerned.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Reardon noticed what looked like preparations for packing, and being as little disposed for conversation as his wife, he went out and walked for a couple of hours in the Hampstead region.
couplenounUS /ˈkʌpəl/
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Reardon noticed what looked like preparations for packing, and being as little disposed for conversation as his wife, he went out and walked for a couple of hours in the Hampstead region.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Before her marriage she had done so as a mere matter of course, accompanying her mother, but Reardon’s attitude with regard to the popular religion speedily became her own; she let the subject lapse from her mind, and cared neither to defend nor to attack where dogma was concerned.
defendverbUS /dɪˈfend/
argue or speak in defense of
From this reading Before her marriage she had done so as a mere matter of course, accompanying her mother, but Reardon’s attitude with regard to the popular religion speedily became her own; she let the subject lapse from her mind, and cared neither to defend nor to attack where dogma was concerned.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Amy did not go to church.
disposedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspoʊzd/
having made preparations
From this reading Reardon noticed what looked like preparations for packing, and being as little disposed for conversation as his wife, he went out and walked for a couple of hours in the Hampstead region.
dogmanounUS /ˈdɑːɡmə/
a religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof
From this reading Before her marriage she had done so as a mere matter of course, accompanying her mother, but Reardon’s attitude with regard to the popular religion speedily became her own; she let the subject lapse from her mind, and cared neither to defend nor to attack where dogma was concerned.
domesticadjectiveUS /dəˈmestɪk/
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading This Sunday morning she was very busy with domestic minutiae.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Before her marriage she had done so as a mere matter of course, accompanying her mother, but Reardon’s attitude with regard to the popular religion speedily became her own; she let the subject lapse from her mind, and cared neither to defend nor to attack where dogma was concerned.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had no sympathies with mysticism; her nature was strongly practical, with something of zeal for intellectual attainment superadded.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Before her marriage she had done so as a mere matter of course, accompanying her mother, but Reardon’s attitude with regard to the popular religion speedily became her own; she let the subject lapse from her mind, and cared neither to defend nor to attack where dogma was concerned.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Amy did not go to church.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Before her marriage she had done so as a mere matter of course, accompanying her mother, but Reardon’s attitude with regard to the popular religion speedily became her own; she let the subject lapse from her mind, and cared neither to defend nor to attack where dogma was concerned.
Hampstead
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From this reading Reardon noticed what looked like preparations for packing, and being as little disposed for conversation as his wife, he went out and walked for a couple of hours in the Hampstead region.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Reardon noticed what looked like preparations for packing, and being as little disposed for conversation as his wife, he went out and walked for a couple of hours in the Hampstead region.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Before her marriage she had done so as a mere matter of course, accompanying her mother, but Reardon’s attitude with regard to the popular religion speedily became her own; she let the subject lapse from her mind, and cared neither to defend nor to attack where dogma was concerned.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Reardon noticed what looked like preparations for packing, and being as little disposed for conversation as his wife, he went out and walked for a couple of hours in the Hampstead region.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Reardon noticed what looked like preparations for packing, and being as little disposed for conversation as his wife, he went out and walked for a couple of hours in the Hampstead region.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Reardon noticed what looked like preparations for packing, and being as little disposed for conversation as his wife, he went out and walked for a couple of hours in the Hampstead region.
intellectualadjectiveUS /ˌɪntəˈlektʃuːəl/
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading She had no sympathies with mysticism; her nature was strongly practical, with something of zeal for intellectual attainment superadded.
lapseverbUS /læps/
pass into a specified state or condition
From this reading Before her marriage she had done so as a mere matter of course, accompanying her mother, but Reardon’s attitude with regard to the popular religion speedily became her own; she let the subject lapse from her mind, and cared neither to defend nor to attack where dogma was concerned.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Before her marriage she had done so as a mere matter of course, accompanying her mother, but Reardon’s attitude with regard to the popular religion speedily became her own; she let the subject lapse from her mind, and cared neither to defend nor to attack where dogma was concerned.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Reardon noticed what looked like preparations for packing, and being as little disposed for conversation as his wife, he went out and walked for a couple of hours in the Hampstead region.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Reardon noticed what looked like preparations for packing, and being as little disposed for conversation as his wife, he went out and walked for a couple of hours in the Hampstead region.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Reardon noticed what looked like preparations for packing, and being as little disposed for conversation as his wife, he went out and walked for a couple of hours in the Hampstead region.
marriagenounUS /ˈmerɪdʒ/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Before her marriage she had done so as a mere matter of course, accompanying her mother, but Reardon’s attitude with regard to the popular religion speedily became her own; she let the subject lapse from her mind, and cared neither to defend nor to attack where dogma was concerned.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Before her marriage she had done so as a mere matter of course, accompanying her mother, but Reardon’s attitude with regard to the popular religion speedily became her own; she let the subject lapse from her mind, and cared neither to defend nor to attack where dogma was concerned.
mereadjectiveUS /mɪr/
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Before her marriage she had done so as a mere matter of course, accompanying her mother, but Reardon’s attitude with regard to the popular religion speedily became her own; she let the subject lapse from her mind, and cared neither to defend nor to attack where dogma was concerned.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Before her marriage she had done so as a mere matter of course, accompanying her mother, but Reardon’s attitude with regard to the popular religion speedily became her own; she let the subject lapse from her mind, and cared neither to defend nor to attack where dogma was concerned.
minutiaenounUS /mɪˈnuːʃiə/
plural of “minutia” — a small or minor detail
From this reading This Sunday morning she was very busy with domestic minutiae.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading This Sunday morning she was very busy with domestic minutiae.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Before her marriage she had done so as a mere matter of course, accompanying her mother, but Reardon’s attitude with regard to the popular religion speedily became her own; she let the subject lapse from her mind, and cared neither to defend nor to attack where dogma was concerned.
mysticismnounUS /ˈmɪstɪsɪzəm/
a religion based on mystical communion with an ultimate reality
From this reading She had no sympathies with mysticism; her nature was strongly practical, with something of zeal for intellectual attainment superadded.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading She had no sympathies with mysticism; her nature was strongly practical, with something of zeal for intellectual attainment superadded.
neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Before her marriage she had done so as a mere matter of course, accompanying her mother, but Reardon’s attitude with regard to the popular religion speedily became her own; she let the subject lapse from her mind, and cared neither to defend nor to attack where dogma was concerned.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading She had no sympathies with mysticism; her nature was strongly practical, with something of zeal for intellectual attainment superadded.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Before her marriage she had done so as a mere matter of course, accompanying her mother, but Reardon’s attitude with regard to the popular religion speedily became her own; she let the subject lapse from her mind, and cared neither to defend nor to attack where dogma was concerned.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Amy did not go to church.
noticedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəst/
being perceived or observed
From this reading Reardon noticed what looked like preparations for packing, and being as little disposed for conversation as his wife, he went out and walked for a couple of hours in the Hampstead region.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Before her marriage she had done so as a mere matter of course, accompanying her mother, but Reardon’s attitude with regard to the popular religion speedily became her own; she let the subject lapse from her mind, and cared neither to defend nor to attack where dogma was concerned.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Reardon noticed what looked like preparations for packing, and being as little disposed for conversation as his wife, he went out and walked for a couple of hours in the Hampstead region.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Before her marriage she had done so as a mere matter of course, accompanying her mother, but Reardon’s attitude with regard to the popular religion speedily became her own; she let the subject lapse from her mind, and cared neither to defend nor to attack where dogma was concerned.
packingnounUS /ˈpækɪŋ/
any material used especially to protect something
From this reading Reardon noticed what looked like preparations for packing, and being as little disposed for conversation as his wife, he went out and walked for a couple of hours in the Hampstead region.
popularadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːpjələr/
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading Before her marriage she had done so as a mere matter of course, accompanying her mother, but Reardon’s attitude with regard to the popular religion speedily became her own; she let the subject lapse from her mind, and cared neither to defend nor to attack where dogma was concerned.
practicaladjectiveUS /ˈpræktəkəl/
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading She had no sympathies with mysticism; her nature was strongly practical, with something of zeal for intellectual attainment superadded.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Reardon noticed what looked like preparations for packing, and being as little disposed for conversation as his wife, he went out and walked for a couple of hours in the Hampstead region.
Reardon
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From this reading Reardon noticed what looked like preparations for packing, and being as little disposed for conversation as his wife, he went out and walked for a couple of hours in the Hampstead region.
Reardon's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before her marriage she had done so as a mere matter of course, accompanying her mother, but Reardon’s attitude with regard to the popular religion speedily became her own; she let the subject lapse from her mind, and cared neither to defend nor to attack where dogma was concerned.
regardnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrd/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Before her marriage she had done so as a mere matter of course, accompanying her mother, but Reardon’s attitude with regard to the popular religion speedily became her own; she let the subject lapse from her mind, and cared neither to defend nor to attack where dogma was concerned.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading Reardon noticed what looked like preparations for packing, and being as little disposed for conversation as his wife, he went out and walked for a couple of hours in the Hampstead region.
religionnounUS /rɪˈlɪdʒən/
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Before her marriage she had done so as a mere matter of course, accompanying her mother, but Reardon’s attitude with regard to the popular religion speedily became her own; she let the subject lapse from her mind, and cared neither to defend nor to attack where dogma was concerned.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Before her marriage she had done so as a mere matter of course, accompanying her mother, but Reardon’s attitude with regard to the popular religion speedily became her own; she let the subject lapse from her mind, and cared neither to defend nor to attack where dogma was concerned.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Before her marriage she had done so as a mere matter of course, accompanying her mother, but Reardon’s attitude with regard to the popular religion speedily became her own; she let the subject lapse from her mind, and cared neither to defend nor to attack where dogma was concerned.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading She had no sympathies with mysticism; her nature was strongly practical, with something of zeal for intellectual attainment superadded.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading Before her marriage she had done so as a mere matter of course, accompanying her mother, but Reardon’s attitude with regard to the popular religion speedily became her own; she let the subject lapse from her mind, and cared neither to defend nor to attack where dogma was concerned.
stronglyadverbUS /ˈstrɔːŋli/
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading She had no sympathies with mysticism; her nature was strongly practical, with something of zeal for intellectual attainment superadded.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Before her marriage she had done so as a mere matter of course, accompanying her mother, but Reardon’s attitude with regard to the popular religion speedily became her own; she let the subject lapse from her mind, and cared neither to defend nor to attack where dogma was concerned.
SundaynounUS /ˈsʌndeɪ/
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading This Sunday morning she was very busy with domestic minutiae.
superadded
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From this reading She had no sympathies with mysticism; her nature was strongly practical, with something of zeal for intellectual attainment superadded.
sympathiesnounUS /ˈsɪmpəθiz/
plural of “sympathy” — an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading She had no sympathies with mysticism; her nature was strongly practical, with something of zeal for intellectual attainment superadded.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Before her marriage she had done so as a mere matter of course, accompanying her mother, but Reardon’s attitude with regard to the popular religion speedily became her own; she let the subject lapse from her mind, and cared neither to defend nor to attack where dogma was concerned.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This Sunday morning she was very busy with domestic minutiae.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Amy did not go to church.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading This Sunday morning she was very busy with domestic minutiae.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Reardon noticed what looked like preparations for packing, and being as little disposed for conversation as his wife, he went out and walked for a couple of hours in the Hampstead region.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Before her marriage she had done so as a mere matter of course, accompanying her mother, but Reardon’s attitude with regard to the popular religion speedily became her own; she let the subject lapse from her mind, and cared neither to defend nor to attack where dogma was concerned.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Reardon noticed what looked like preparations for packing, and being as little disposed for conversation as his wife, he went out and walked for a couple of hours in the Hampstead region.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Reardon noticed what looked like preparations for packing, and being as little disposed for conversation as his wife, he went out and walked for a couple of hours in the Hampstead region.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Before her marriage she had done so as a mere matter of course, accompanying her mother, but Reardon’s attitude with regard to the popular religion speedily became her own; she let the subject lapse from her mind, and cared neither to defend nor to attack where dogma was concerned.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Reardon noticed what looked like preparations for packing, and being as little disposed for conversation as his wife, he went out and walked for a couple of hours in the Hampstead region.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Before her marriage she had done so as a mere matter of course, accompanying her mother, but Reardon’s attitude with regard to the popular religion speedily became her own; she let the subject lapse from her mind, and cared neither to defend nor to attack where dogma was concerned.
zealnounUS /ziːl/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading She had no sympathies with mysticism; her nature was strongly practical, with something of zeal for intellectual attainment superadded.
