adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Magdalen appeared in the parlor shortly before seven o’clock, not a trace of discomposure was visible in her manner.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading There had been moments during the afternoon when he had seriously doubted whether the pleasure of satisfying the grudge he owed to Noel Vanstone, and the prospect of earning the sum of two hundred pounds, would not be dearly purchased by running the risk of discovery to which Magdalen’s uncertain temper might expose him at any hour of the day.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She looked and spoke as quietly and unconcernedly as usual.
anxietynounUS /æŋˈzaɪəti/
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading The plain proof now before him of her powers of self-control relieved his mind of a serious anxiety.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There had been moments during the afternoon when he had seriously doubted whether the pleasure of satisfying the grudge he owed to Noel Vanstone, and the prospect of earning the sum of two hundred pounds, would not be dearly purchased by running the risk of discovery to which Magdalen’s uncertain temper might expose him at any hour of the day.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When Magdalen appeared in the parlor shortly before seven o’clock, not a trace of discomposure was visible in her manner.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She looked and spoke as quietly and unconcernedly as usual.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The lowering distrust on Captain Wragge’s face cleared away at the sight of her.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The lowering distrust on Captain Wragge’s face cleared away at the sight of her.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There had been moments during the afternoon when he had seriously doubted whether the pleasure of satisfying the grudge he owed to Noel Vanstone, and the prospect of earning the sum of two hundred pounds, would not be dearly purchased by running the risk of discovery to which Magdalen’s uncertain temper might expose him at any hour of the day.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There had been moments during the afternoon when he had seriously doubted whether the pleasure of satisfying the grudge he owed to Noel Vanstone, and the prospect of earning the sum of two hundred pounds, would not be dearly purchased by running the risk of discovery to which Magdalen’s uncertain temper might expose him at any hour of the day.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading When Magdalen appeared in the parlor shortly before seven o’clock, not a trace of discomposure was visible in her manner.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There had been moments during the afternoon when he had seriously doubted whether the pleasure of satisfying the grudge he owed to Noel Vanstone, and the prospect of earning the sum of two hundred pounds, would not be dearly purchased by running the risk of discovery to which Magdalen’s uncertain temper might expose him at any hour of the day.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The lowering distrust on Captain Wragge’s face cleared away at the sight of her.
clearedadjectiveUS /klɪrd/
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading The lowering distrust on Captain Wragge’s face cleared away at the sight of her.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading There had been moments during the afternoon when he had seriously doubted whether the pleasure of satisfying the grudge he owed to Noel Vanstone, and the prospect of earning the sum of two hundred pounds, would not be dearly purchased by running the risk of discovery to which Magdalen’s uncertain temper might expose him at any hour of the day.
dearlyadverbUS /ˈdɪrli/
in a sincere and heartfelt manner
From this reading There had been moments during the afternoon when he had seriously doubted whether the pleasure of satisfying the grudge he owed to Noel Vanstone, and the prospect of earning the sum of two hundred pounds, would not be dearly purchased by running the risk of discovery to which Magdalen’s uncertain temper might expose him at any hour of the day.
discomposure
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From this reading When Magdalen appeared in the parlor shortly before seven o’clock, not a trace of discomposure was visible in her manner.
discoverynounUS /dɪˈskʌvəri/
the act of discovering something
From this reading There had been moments during the afternoon when he had seriously doubted whether the pleasure of satisfying the grudge he owed to Noel Vanstone, and the prospect of earning the sum of two hundred pounds, would not be dearly purchased by running the risk of discovery to which Magdalen’s uncertain temper might expose him at any hour of the day.
distrustnounUS /dɪˈstrʌst/
doubt about someone's honesty
From this reading The lowering distrust on Captain Wragge’s face cleared away at the sight of her.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading There had been moments during the afternoon when he had seriously doubted whether the pleasure of satisfying the grudge he owed to Noel Vanstone, and the prospect of earning the sum of two hundred pounds, would not be dearly purchased by running the risk of discovery to which Magdalen’s uncertain temper might expose him at any hour of the day.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading There had been moments during the afternoon when he had seriously doubted whether the pleasure of satisfying the grudge he owed to Noel Vanstone, and the prospect of earning the sum of two hundred pounds, would not be dearly purchased by running the risk of discovery to which Magdalen’s uncertain temper might expose him at any hour of the day.
earningverbUS /ˈɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “earn” — earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading There had been moments during the afternoon when he had seriously doubted whether the pleasure of satisfying the grudge he owed to Noel Vanstone, and the prospect of earning the sum of two hundred pounds, would not be dearly purchased by running the risk of discovery to which Magdalen’s uncertain temper might expose him at any hour of the day.
exposeverbUS /ɪkˈspoʊz/
expose or make accessible to some action or influence
From this reading There had been moments during the afternoon when he had seriously doubted whether the pleasure of satisfying the grudge he owed to Noel Vanstone, and the prospect of earning the sum of two hundred pounds, would not be dearly purchased by running the risk of discovery to which Magdalen’s uncertain temper might expose him at any hour of the day.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The lowering distrust on Captain Wragge’s face cleared away at the sight of her.
grudgenounUS /ɡrʌdʒ/
a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
From this reading There had been moments during the afternoon when he had seriously doubted whether the pleasure of satisfying the grudge he owed to Noel Vanstone, and the prospect of earning the sum of two hundred pounds, would not be dearly purchased by running the risk of discovery to which Magdalen’s uncertain temper might expose him at any hour of the day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There had been moments during the afternoon when he had seriously doubted whether the pleasure of satisfying the grudge he owed to Noel Vanstone, and the prospect of earning the sum of two hundred pounds, would not be dearly purchased by running the risk of discovery to which Magdalen’s uncertain temper might expose him at any hour of the day.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There had been moments during the afternoon when he had seriously doubted whether the pleasure of satisfying the grudge he owed to Noel Vanstone, and the prospect of earning the sum of two hundred pounds, would not be dearly purchased by running the risk of discovery to which Magdalen’s uncertain temper might expose him at any hour of the day.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Magdalen appeared in the parlor shortly before seven o’clock, not a trace of discomposure was visible in her manner.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There had been moments during the afternoon when he had seriously doubted whether the pleasure of satisfying the grudge he owed to Noel Vanstone, and the prospect of earning the sum of two hundred pounds, would not be dearly purchased by running the risk of discovery to which Magdalen’s uncertain temper might expose him at any hour of the day.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The plain proof now before him of her powers of self-control relieved his mind of a serious anxiety.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading There had been moments during the afternoon when he had seriously doubted whether the pleasure of satisfying the grudge he owed to Noel Vanstone, and the prospect of earning the sum of two hundred pounds, would not be dearly purchased by running the risk of discovery to which Magdalen’s uncertain temper might expose him at any hour of the day.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading There had been moments during the afternoon when he had seriously doubted whether the pleasure of satisfying the grudge he owed to Noel Vanstone, and the prospect of earning the sum of two hundred pounds, would not be dearly purchased by running the risk of discovery to which Magdalen’s uncertain temper might expose him at any hour of the day.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Magdalen appeared in the parlor shortly before seven o’clock, not a trace of discomposure was visible in her manner.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She looked and spoke as quietly and unconcernedly as usual.
loweringadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərɪŋ/
darkened by clouds
From this reading The lowering distrust on Captain Wragge’s face cleared away at the sight of her.
MagdalennounUS /ˈmæɡdələn/
a reformed prostitute
From this reading When Magdalen appeared in the parlor shortly before seven o’clock, not a trace of discomposure was visible in her manner.
Magdalen's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There had been moments during the afternoon when he had seriously doubted whether the pleasure of satisfying the grudge he owed to Noel Vanstone, and the prospect of earning the sum of two hundred pounds, would not be dearly purchased by running the risk of discovery to which Magdalen’s uncertain temper might expose him at any hour of the day.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading When Magdalen appeared in the parlor shortly before seven o’clock, not a trace of discomposure was visible in her manner.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading There had been moments during the afternoon when he had seriously doubted whether the pleasure of satisfying the grudge he owed to Noel Vanstone, and the prospect of earning the sum of two hundred pounds, would not be dearly purchased by running the risk of discovery to which Magdalen’s uncertain temper might expose him at any hour of the day.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The plain proof now before him of her powers of self-control relieved his mind of a serious anxiety.
momentsnounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading There had been moments during the afternoon when he had seriously doubted whether the pleasure of satisfying the grudge he owed to Noel Vanstone, and the prospect of earning the sum of two hundred pounds, would not be dearly purchased by running the risk of discovery to which Magdalen’s uncertain temper might expose him at any hour of the day.
NoelnounUS /noʊˈel/
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading There had been moments during the afternoon when he had seriously doubted whether the pleasure of satisfying the grudge he owed to Noel Vanstone, and the prospect of earning the sum of two hundred pounds, would not be dearly purchased by running the risk of discovery to which Magdalen’s uncertain temper might expose him at any hour of the day.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When Magdalen appeared in the parlor shortly before seven o’clock, not a trace of discomposure was visible in her manner.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The plain proof now before him of her powers of self-control relieved his mind of a serious anxiety.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading When Magdalen appeared in the parlor shortly before seven o’clock, not a trace of discomposure was visible in her manner.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Magdalen appeared in the parlor shortly before seven o’clock, not a trace of discomposure was visible in her manner.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The lowering distrust on Captain Wragge’s face cleared away at the sight of her.
owedverbUS /oʊd/
past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading There had been moments during the afternoon when he had seriously doubted whether the pleasure of satisfying the grudge he owed to Noel Vanstone, and the prospect of earning the sum of two hundred pounds, would not be dearly purchased by running the risk of discovery to which Magdalen’s uncertain temper might expose him at any hour of the day.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading When Magdalen appeared in the parlor shortly before seven o’clock, not a trace of discomposure was visible in her manner.
plainadjectiveUS /pleɪn/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The plain proof now before him of her powers of self-control relieved his mind of a serious anxiety.
pleasurenounUS /ˈpleʒər/
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading There had been moments during the afternoon when he had seriously doubted whether the pleasure of satisfying the grudge he owed to Noel Vanstone, and the prospect of earning the sum of two hundred pounds, would not be dearly purchased by running the risk of discovery to which Magdalen’s uncertain temper might expose him at any hour of the day.
poundsnounUS /paʊndz/
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading There had been moments during the afternoon when he had seriously doubted whether the pleasure of satisfying the grudge he owed to Noel Vanstone, and the prospect of earning the sum of two hundred pounds, would not be dearly purchased by running the risk of discovery to which Magdalen’s uncertain temper might expose him at any hour of the day.
powersnounUS /ˈpaʊərz/
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading The plain proof now before him of her powers of self-control relieved his mind of a serious anxiety.
proofnounUS /pruːf/
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading The plain proof now before him of her powers of self-control relieved his mind of a serious anxiety.
prospectnounUS /ˈprɑːspekt/
the possibility of future success
From this reading There had been moments during the afternoon when he had seriously doubted whether the pleasure of satisfying the grudge he owed to Noel Vanstone, and the prospect of earning the sum of two hundred pounds, would not be dearly purchased by running the risk of discovery to which Magdalen’s uncertain temper might expose him at any hour of the day.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading There had been moments during the afternoon when he had seriously doubted whether the pleasure of satisfying the grudge he owed to Noel Vanstone, and the prospect of earning the sum of two hundred pounds, would not be dearly purchased by running the risk of discovery to which Magdalen’s uncertain temper might expose him at any hour of the day.
quietlyadverbUS /ˈkwaɪətli/
with low volume
From this reading She looked and spoke as quietly and unconcernedly as usual.
relievedadjectiveUS /rɪˈliːvd/
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading The plain proof now before him of her powers of self-control relieved his mind of a serious anxiety.
risknounUS /rɪsk/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading There had been moments during the afternoon when he had seriously doubted whether the pleasure of satisfying the grudge he owed to Noel Vanstone, and the prospect of earning the sum of two hundred pounds, would not be dearly purchased by running the risk of discovery to which Magdalen’s uncertain temper might expose him at any hour of the day.
runningadjectiveUS /ˈrʌnɪŋ/
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading There had been moments during the afternoon when he had seriously doubted whether the pleasure of satisfying the grudge he owed to Noel Vanstone, and the prospect of earning the sum of two hundred pounds, would not be dearly purchased by running the risk of discovery to which Magdalen’s uncertain temper might expose him at any hour of the day.
satisfyingadjectiveUS /ˈsætɪsfaɪɪŋ/
providing abundant nourishment
From this reading There had been moments during the afternoon when he had seriously doubted whether the pleasure of satisfying the grudge he owed to Noel Vanstone, and the prospect of earning the sum of two hundred pounds, would not be dearly purchased by running the risk of discovery to which Magdalen’s uncertain temper might expose him at any hour of the day.
self-controlnounUS /ˌselfkənˈtroʊl/
the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses
From this reading The plain proof now before him of her powers of self-control relieved his mind of a serious anxiety.
seriousadjectiveUS /ˈsɪriəs/
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading The plain proof now before him of her powers of self-control relieved his mind of a serious anxiety.
seriouslyadverbUS /ˈsɪriəsli/
in a serious manner
From this reading There had been moments during the afternoon when he had seriously doubted whether the pleasure of satisfying the grudge he owed to Noel Vanstone, and the prospect of earning the sum of two hundred pounds, would not be dearly purchased by running the risk of discovery to which Magdalen’s uncertain temper might expose him at any hour of the day.
sevennounUS /ˈsevən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading When Magdalen appeared in the parlor shortly before seven o’clock, not a trace of discomposure was visible in her manner.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She looked and spoke as quietly and unconcernedly as usual.
shortlyadverbUS /ˈʃɔːrtli/
for a short time
From this reading When Magdalen appeared in the parlor shortly before seven o’clock, not a trace of discomposure was visible in her manner.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The lowering distrust on Captain Wragge’s face cleared away at the sight of her.
spokenounUS /spoʊk/
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading She looked and spoke as quietly and unconcernedly as usual.
sumnounUS /sʌm/
a quantity of money
From this reading There had been moments during the afternoon when he had seriously doubted whether the pleasure of satisfying the grudge he owed to Noel Vanstone, and the prospect of earning the sum of two hundred pounds, would not be dearly purchased by running the risk of discovery to which Magdalen’s uncertain temper might expose him at any hour of the day.
tempernounUS /ˈtempər/
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading There had been moments during the afternoon when he had seriously doubted whether the pleasure of satisfying the grudge he owed to Noel Vanstone, and the prospect of earning the sum of two hundred pounds, would not be dearly purchased by running the risk of discovery to which Magdalen’s uncertain temper might expose him at any hour of the day.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Magdalen appeared in the parlor shortly before seven o’clock, not a trace of discomposure was visible in her manner.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There had been moments during the afternoon when he had seriously doubted whether the pleasure of satisfying the grudge he owed to Noel Vanstone, and the prospect of earning the sum of two hundred pounds, would not be dearly purchased by running the risk of discovery to which Magdalen’s uncertain temper might expose him at any hour of the day.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There had been moments during the afternoon when he had seriously doubted whether the pleasure of satisfying the grudge he owed to Noel Vanstone, and the prospect of earning the sum of two hundred pounds, would not be dearly purchased by running the risk of discovery to which Magdalen’s uncertain temper might expose him at any hour of the day.
tracenounUS /treɪs/
a just detectable amount
From this reading When Magdalen appeared in the parlor shortly before seven o’clock, not a trace of discomposure was visible in her manner.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There had been moments during the afternoon when he had seriously doubted whether the pleasure of satisfying the grudge he owed to Noel Vanstone, and the prospect of earning the sum of two hundred pounds, would not be dearly purchased by running the risk of discovery to which Magdalen’s uncertain temper might expose him at any hour of the day.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading There had been moments during the afternoon when he had seriously doubted whether the pleasure of satisfying the grudge he owed to Noel Vanstone, and the prospect of earning the sum of two hundred pounds, would not be dearly purchased by running the risk of discovery to which Magdalen’s uncertain temper might expose him at any hour of the day.
unconcernedly
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From this reading She looked and spoke as quietly and unconcernedly as usual.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading She looked and spoke as quietly and unconcernedly as usual.
Vanstone
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From this reading There had been moments during the afternoon when he had seriously doubted whether the pleasure of satisfying the grudge he owed to Noel Vanstone, and the prospect of earning the sum of two hundred pounds, would not be dearly purchased by running the risk of discovery to which Magdalen’s uncertain temper might expose him at any hour of the day.
visibleadjectiveUS /ˈvɪzəbəl/
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading When Magdalen appeared in the parlor shortly before seven o’clock, not a trace of discomposure was visible in her manner.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Magdalen appeared in the parlor shortly before seven o’clock, not a trace of discomposure was visible in her manner.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When Magdalen appeared in the parlor shortly before seven o’clock, not a trace of discomposure was visible in her manner.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading There had been moments during the afternoon when he had seriously doubted whether the pleasure of satisfying the grudge he owed to Noel Vanstone, and the prospect of earning the sum of two hundred pounds, would not be dearly purchased by running the risk of discovery to which Magdalen’s uncertain temper might expose him at any hour of the day.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There had been moments during the afternoon when he had seriously doubted whether the pleasure of satisfying the grudge he owed to Noel Vanstone, and the prospect of earning the sum of two hundred pounds, would not be dearly purchased by running the risk of discovery to which Magdalen’s uncertain temper might expose him at any hour of the day.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There had been moments during the afternoon when he had seriously doubted whether the pleasure of satisfying the grudge he owed to Noel Vanstone, and the prospect of earning the sum of two hundred pounds, would not be dearly purchased by running the risk of discovery to which Magdalen’s uncertain temper might expose him at any hour of the day.
Wragge's
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From this reading The lowering distrust on Captain Wragge’s face cleared away at the sight of her.
