AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A theme more delicate and intimate than that of our Friends in fiction awaits a more passionate writer than the present parodist.
agenounUS /eɪdʒ/
how long something has existed
From this reading Our _Loves_ in fiction are probably numerous, and our choice depends on age and temperament.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A theme more delicate and intimate than that of our Friends in fiction awaits a more passionate writer than the present parodist.
Antoinette
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From this reading It is probable that Beatrix Esmond has not fewer knights than Marie Antoinette or Mary Stuart.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Our _Loves_ in fiction are probably numerous, and our choice depends on age and temperament.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In romance, if not in life, we can be in love with a number of ladies at once.
awaitsverbUS /əˈweɪts/
third-person singular of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading A theme more delicate and intimate than that of our Friends in fiction awaits a more passionate writer than the present parodist.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In romance, if not in life, we can be in love with a number of ladies at once.
Beatrix
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From this reading It is probable that Beatrix Esmond has not fewer knights than Marie Antoinette or Mary Stuart.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading These ladies have been the marks of scandal.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading In romance, if not in life, we can be in love with a number of ladies at once.
choicenounUS /tʃɔɪs/
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading Our _Loves_ in fiction are probably numerous, and our choice depends on age and temperament.
delicateadjectiveUS /ˈdeləkət/
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading A theme more delicate and intimate than that of our Friends in fiction awaits a more passionate writer than the present parodist.
dependsverbUS /dɪˈpendz/
third-person singular of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading Our _Loves_ in fiction are probably numerous, and our choice depends on age and temperament.
Esmond
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From this reading It is probable that Beatrix Esmond has not fewer knights than Marie Antoinette or Mary Stuart.
feweradjectiveUS /ˈfjuːər/
(comparative of “few” used with count nouns) quantifier meaning a smaller number of
From this reading It is probable that Beatrix Esmond has not fewer knights than Marie Antoinette or Mary Stuart.
fictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading A theme more delicate and intimate than that of our Friends in fiction awaits a more passionate writer than the present parodist.
FriendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A theme more delicate and intimate than that of our Friends in fiction awaits a more passionate writer than the present parodist.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is probable that Beatrix Esmond has not fewer knights than Marie Antoinette or Mary Stuart.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading These ladies have been the marks of scandal.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In romance, if not in life, we can be in love with a number of ladies at once.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A theme more delicate and intimate than that of our Friends in fiction awaits a more passionate writer than the present parodist.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading A theme more delicate and intimate than that of our Friends in fiction awaits a more passionate writer than the present parodist.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is probable that Beatrix Esmond has not fewer knights than Marie Antoinette or Mary Stuart.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is probable that Beatrix Esmond has not fewer knights than Marie Antoinette or Mary Stuart.
knightsnounUS /naɪts/
plural of “knight” — originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading It is probable that Beatrix Esmond has not fewer knights than Marie Antoinette or Mary Stuart.
ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading In romance, if not in life, we can be in love with a number of ladies at once.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In romance, if not in life, we can be in love with a number of ladies at once.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading In romance, if not in life, we can be in love with a number of ladies at once.
LovesnounUS /lʌvz/
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Our _Loves_ in fiction are probably numerous, and our choice depends on age and temperament.
Marie
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From this reading It is probable that Beatrix Esmond has not fewer knights than Marie Antoinette or Mary Stuart.
marksnounUS /mɑːrks/
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading These ladies have been the marks of scandal.
MarynounUS /ˈmeri/
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading It is probable that Beatrix Esmond has not fewer knights than Marie Antoinette or Mary Stuart.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A theme more delicate and intimate than that of our Friends in fiction awaits a more passionate writer than the present parodist.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In romance, if not in life, we can be in love with a number of ladies at once.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading In romance, if not in life, we can be in love with a number of ladies at once.
numerousadjectiveUS /ˈnuːmərəs/
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading Our _Loves_ in fiction are probably numerous, and our choice depends on age and temperament.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A theme more delicate and intimate than that of our Friends in fiction awaits a more passionate writer than the present parodist.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Our _Loves_ in fiction are probably numerous, and our choice depends on age and temperament.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading In romance, if not in life, we can be in love with a number of ladies at once.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is probable that Beatrix Esmond has not fewer knights than Marie Antoinette or Mary Stuart.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading A theme more delicate and intimate than that of our Friends in fiction awaits a more passionate writer than the present parodist.
parodistnounUS /ˈpærədɪst/
mimics literary or musical style for comic effect
From this reading A theme more delicate and intimate than that of our Friends in fiction awaits a more passionate writer than the present parodist.
passionateadjectiveUS /ˈpæʃənət/
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading A theme more delicate and intimate than that of our Friends in fiction awaits a more passionate writer than the present parodist.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A theme more delicate and intimate than that of our Friends in fiction awaits a more passionate writer than the present parodist.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading It is probable that Beatrix Esmond has not fewer knights than Marie Antoinette or Mary Stuart.
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Our _Loves_ in fiction are probably numerous, and our choice depends on age and temperament.
romancenounUS /roʊˈmæns/
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading In romance, if not in life, we can be in love with a number of ladies at once.
scandalnounUS /ˈskændəl/
disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people
From this reading These ladies have been the marks of scandal.
StuartnounUS /ˈstuːərt/
United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)
From this reading It is probable that Beatrix Esmond has not fewer knights than Marie Antoinette or Mary Stuart.
temperamentnounUS /ˈtemprəmənt/
your usual mood
From this reading Our _Loves_ in fiction are probably numerous, and our choice depends on age and temperament.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A theme more delicate and intimate than that of our Friends in fiction awaits a more passionate writer than the present parodist.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A theme more delicate and intimate than that of our Friends in fiction awaits a more passionate writer than the present parodist.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A theme more delicate and intimate than that of our Friends in fiction awaits a more passionate writer than the present parodist.
themenounUS /θiːm/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading A theme more delicate and intimate than that of our Friends in fiction awaits a more passionate writer than the present parodist.
ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These ladies have been the marks of scandal.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In romance, if not in life, we can be in love with a number of ladies at once.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading In romance, if not in life, we can be in love with a number of ladies at once.
writernounUS /ˈraɪtər/
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading A theme more delicate and intimate than that of our Friends in fiction awaits a more passionate writer than the present parodist.
