accomplishedadjectiveUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃt/
highly skilled
From this reading Whatever their object might have been, they had to all appearance successfully accomplished it—for they both returned in perfect possession of their every-day looks and manners.
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 Whatever their object might have been, they had to all appearance successfully accomplished it—for they both returned in perfect possession of their every-day looks and manners.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Whatever their object might have been, they had to all appearance successfully accomplished it—for they both returned in perfect possession of their every-day looks and manners.
anticipationsnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “anticipation” — an expectation
From this reading No new revelations came back with them: no anticipations associated with their return were realized.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Whatever their object might have been, they had to all appearance successfully accomplished it—for they both returned in perfect possession of their every-day looks and manners.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mrs. Vanstone’s spirits had subsided to their natural quiet level; Mr. Vanstone’s imperturbable cheerfulness sat as easily and indolently on him as usual.
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading No new revelations came back with them: no anticipations associated with their return were realized.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading No new revelations came back with them: no anticipations associated with their return were realized.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Whatever their object might have been, they had to all appearance successfully accomplished it—for they both returned in perfect possession of their every-day looks and manners.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Whatever their object might have been, they had to all appearance successfully accomplished it—for they both returned in perfect possession of their every-day looks and manners.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading No new revelations came back with them: no anticipations associated with their return were realized.
cheerfulnessnounUS /ˈtʃɪrfəlnəs/
the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom
From this reading Mrs. Vanstone’s spirits had subsided to their natural quiet level; Mr. Vanstone’s imperturbable cheerfulness sat as easily and indolently on him as usual.
easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Mrs. Vanstone’s spirits had subsided to their natural quiet level; Mr. Vanstone’s imperturbable cheerfulness sat as easily and indolently on him as usual.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading On the one forbidden subject of their errand in London, there was no moving either the master or the mistress of the house.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading On the one forbidden subject of their errand in London, there was no moving either the master or the mistress of the house.
every-day
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From this reading Whatever their object might have been, they had to all appearance successfully accomplished it—for they both returned in perfect possession of their every-day looks and manners.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Whatever their object might have been, they had to all appearance successfully accomplished it—for they both returned in perfect possession of their every-day looks and manners.
forbiddenadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading On the one forbidden subject of their errand in London, there was no moving either the master or the mistress of the house.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Whatever their object might have been, they had to all appearance successfully accomplished it—for they both returned in perfect possession of their every-day looks and manners.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Whatever their object might have been, they had to all appearance successfully accomplished it—for they both returned in perfect possession of their every-day looks and manners.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mrs. Vanstone’s spirits had subsided to their natural quiet level; Mr. Vanstone’s imperturbable cheerfulness sat as easily and indolently on him as usual.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading On the one forbidden subject of their errand in London, there was no moving either the master or the mistress of the house.
imperturbableadjective
not easily perturbed or excited or upset; marked by extreme calm and composure
From this reading Mrs. Vanstone’s spirits had subsided to their natural quiet level; Mr. Vanstone’s imperturbable cheerfulness sat as easily and indolently on him as usual.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the one forbidden subject of their errand in London, there was no moving either the master or the mistress of the house.
indolentlyadverb
in an indolent manner
From this reading Mrs. Vanstone’s spirits had subsided to their natural quiet level; Mr. Vanstone’s imperturbable cheerfulness sat as easily and indolently on him as usual.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Whatever their object might have been, they had to all appearance successfully accomplished it—for they both returned in perfect possession of their every-day looks and manners.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading This was the one noticeable result of their journey—this, and no more.
levelnounUS /ˈlevəl/
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Mrs. Vanstone’s spirits had subsided to their natural quiet level; Mr. Vanstone’s imperturbable cheerfulness sat as easily and indolently on him as usual.
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 On the one forbidden subject of their errand in London, there was no moving either the master or the mistress of the house.
looksnounUS /lʊks/
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Whatever their object might have been, they had to all appearance successfully accomplished it—for they both returned in perfect possession of their every-day looks and manners.
mannersnounUS /ˈmænərz/
social deportment
From this reading Whatever their object might have been, they had to all appearance successfully accomplished it—for they both returned in perfect possession of their every-day looks and manners.
masternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading On the one forbidden subject of their errand in London, there was no moving either the master or the mistress of the house.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Whatever their object might have been, they had to all appearance successfully accomplished it—for they both returned in perfect possession of their every-day looks and manners.
mistressnounUS /ˈmɪstrəs/
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading On the one forbidden subject of their errand in London, there was no moving either the master or the mistress of the house.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This was the one noticeable result of their journey—this, and no more.
movingadjectiveUS /ˈmuːvɪŋ/
in motion
From this reading On the one forbidden subject of their errand in London, there was no moving either the master or the mistress of the house.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mrs. Vanstone’s spirits had subsided to their natural quiet level; Mr. Vanstone’s imperturbable cheerfulness sat as easily and indolently on him as usual.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Vanstone’s spirits had subsided to their natural quiet level; Mr. Vanstone’s imperturbable cheerfulness sat as easily and indolently on him as usual.
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Mrs. Vanstone’s spirits had subsided to their natural quiet level; Mr. Vanstone’s imperturbable cheerfulness sat as easily and indolently on him as usual.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading No new revelations came back with them: no anticipations associated with their return were realized.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading No new revelations came back with them: no anticipations associated with their return were realized.
noticeableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəsəbəl/
capable or worthy of being noticed
From this reading This was the one noticeable result of their journey—this, and no more.
objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Whatever their object might have been, they had to all appearance successfully accomplished it—for they both returned in perfect possession of their every-day looks and manners.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the one forbidden subject of their errand in London, there was no moving either the master or the mistress of the house.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the one forbidden subject of their errand in London, there was no moving either the master or the mistress of the house.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On the one forbidden subject of their errand in London, there was no moving either the master or the mistress of the house.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading On the one forbidden subject of their errand in London, there was no moving either the master or the mistress of the house.
perfectadjectiveUS /pərˈfekt/
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Whatever their object might have been, they had to all appearance successfully accomplished it—for they both returned in perfect possession of their every-day looks and manners.
possessionnounUS /pəˈzeʃən/
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Whatever their object might have been, they had to all appearance successfully accomplished it—for they both returned in perfect possession of their every-day looks and manners.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Mrs. Vanstone’s spirits had subsided to their natural quiet level; Mr. Vanstone’s imperturbable cheerfulness sat as easily and indolently on him as usual.
realizedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading No new revelations came back with them: no anticipations associated with their return were realized.
resultnounUS /rɪˈzʌlt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading This was the one noticeable result of their journey—this, and no more.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading No new revelations came back with them: no anticipations associated with their return were realized.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Whatever their object might have been, they had to all appearance successfully accomplished it—for they both returned in perfect possession of their every-day looks and manners.
revelationsnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “revelation” — the speech act of making something evident
From this reading No new revelations came back with them: no anticipations associated with their return were realized.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Mrs. Vanstone’s spirits had subsided to their natural quiet level; Mr. Vanstone’s imperturbable cheerfulness sat as easily and indolently on him as usual.
spiritsnounUS /ˈspɪrɪts/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Mrs. Vanstone’s spirits had subsided to their natural quiet level; Mr. Vanstone’s imperturbable cheerfulness sat as easily and indolently on him as usual.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading On the one forbidden subject of their errand in London, there was no moving either the master or the mistress of the house.
subsidedverbUS /səbˈsaɪdɪd/
past form of “subside” — wear off or die down
From this reading Mrs. Vanstone’s spirits had subsided to their natural quiet level; Mr. Vanstone’s imperturbable cheerfulness sat as easily and indolently on him as usual.
successfullyadverbUS /səkˈsesfəli/
with success; in a successful manner
From this reading Whatever their object might have been, they had to all appearance successfully accomplished it—for they both returned in perfect possession of their every-day looks and manners.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the one forbidden subject of their errand in London, there was no moving either the master or the mistress of the house.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading No new revelations came back with them: no anticipations associated with their return were realized.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading No new revelations came back with them: no anticipations associated with their return were realized.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading On the one forbidden subject of their errand in London, there was no moving either the master or the mistress of the house.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whatever their object might have been, they had to all appearance successfully accomplished it—for they both returned in perfect possession of their every-day looks and manners.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was the one noticeable result of their journey—this, and no more.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Whatever their object might have been, they had to all appearance successfully accomplished it—for they both returned in perfect possession of their every-day looks and manners.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Mrs. Vanstone’s spirits had subsided to their natural quiet level; Mr. Vanstone’s imperturbable cheerfulness sat as easily and indolently on him as usual.
Vanstone's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Vanstone’s spirits had subsided to their natural quiet level; Mr. Vanstone’s imperturbable cheerfulness sat as easily and indolently on him as usual.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the one forbidden subject of their errand in London, there was no moving either the master or the mistress of the house.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading No new revelations came back with them: no anticipations associated with their return were realized.
WhateverdeterminerUS /ˌwʌˈtevər/
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Whatever their object might have been, they had to all appearance successfully accomplished it—for they both returned in perfect possession of their every-day looks and manners.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading No new revelations came back with them: no anticipations associated with their return were realized.
