adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I consider that, as a rule, the majority of society intrigues, however short they may be, are not worth the trouble which they give us and the difficulties which may arise.
advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading I therefore mentally compared the advantages and disadvantages which I might expect, and I thought I noticed that the husband suspected me.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I consider that, as a rule, the majority of society intrigues, however short they may be, are not worth the trouble which they give us and the difficulties which may arise.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I consider that, as a rule, the majority of society intrigues, however short they may be, are not worth the trouble which they give us and the difficulties which may arise.
ariseverbUS /ərˈaɪz/
come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading I consider that, as a rule, the majority of society intrigues, however short they may be, are not worth the trouble which they give us and the difficulties which may arise.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I consider that, as a rule, the majority of society intrigues, however short they may be, are not worth the trouble which they give us and the difficulties which may arise.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “One evening, at a ball, as I was saying tender things to the young woman in a little parlor leading from the big hall where the dancing was going on, I noticed in a mirror the reflection of some one who was watching me.
ballnounUS /bɔːl/
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading “One evening, at a ball, as I was saying tender things to the young woman in a little parlor leading from the big hall where the dancing was going on, I noticed in a mirror the reflection of some one who was watching me.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I consider that, as a rule, the majority of society intrigues, however short they may be, are not worth the trouble which they give us and the difficulties which may arise.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “One evening, at a ball, as I was saying tender things to the young woman in a little parlor leading from the big hall where the dancing was going on, I noticed in a mirror the reflection of some one who was watching me.
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading I therefore mentally compared the advantages and disadvantages which I might expect, and I thought I noticed that the husband suspected me.
considerverbUS /kənˈsɪdər/
deem to be
From this reading I consider that, as a rule, the majority of society intrigues, however short they may be, are not worth the trouble which they give us and the difficulties which may arise.
dancingnounUS /ˈdænsɪŋ/
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading “One evening, at a ball, as I was saying tender things to the young woman in a little parlor leading from the big hall where the dancing was going on, I noticed in a mirror the reflection of some one who was watching me.
difficultiesnounUS /ˈdɪfəkəltiz/
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading I consider that, as a rule, the majority of society intrigues, however short they may be, are not worth the trouble which they give us and the difficulties which may arise.
disadvantagesnounUS /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “disadvantage” — the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position
From this reading I therefore mentally compared the advantages and disadvantages which I might expect, and I thought I noticed that the husband suspected me.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading “One evening, at a ball, as I was saying tender things to the young woman in a little parlor leading from the big hall where the dancing was going on, I noticed in a mirror the reflection of some one who was watching me.
expectverbUS /ɪkˈspekt/
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading I therefore mentally compared the advantages and disadvantages which I might expect, and I thought I noticed that the husband suspected me.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “One evening, at a ball, as I was saying tender things to the young woman in a little parlor leading from the big hall where the dancing was going on, I noticed in a mirror the reflection of some one who was watching me.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I consider that, as a rule, the majority of society intrigues, however short they may be, are not worth the trouble which they give us and the difficulties which may arise.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading “One evening, at a ball, as I was saying tender things to the young woman in a little parlor leading from the big hall where the dancing was going on, I noticed in a mirror the reflection of some one who was watching me.
hallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading “One evening, at a ball, as I was saying tender things to the young woman in a little parlor leading from the big hall where the dancing was going on, I noticed in a mirror the reflection of some one who was watching me.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was he.
hesitatedverbUS /ˈhezɪteɪtɪd/
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading “Nevertheless, I hesitated.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading I consider that, as a rule, the majority of society intrigues, however short they may be, are not worth the trouble which they give us and the difficulties which may arise.
husbandnounUS /ˈhʌzbənd/
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading I therefore mentally compared the advantages and disadvantages which I might expect, and I thought I noticed that the husband suspected me.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Nevertheless, I hesitated.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “One evening, at a ball, as I was saying tender things to the young woman in a little parlor leading from the big hall where the dancing was going on, I noticed in a mirror the reflection of some one who was watching me.
intriguesnounUS /ˌɪnˈtriːɡz/
plural of “intrigue” — a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
From this reading I consider that, as a rule, the majority of society intrigues, however short they may be, are not worth the trouble which they give us and the difficulties which may arise.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was he.
leadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading “One evening, at a ball, as I was saying tender things to the young woman in a little parlor leading from the big hall where the dancing was going on, I noticed in a mirror the reflection of some one who was watching me.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “One evening, at a ball, as I was saying tender things to the young woman in a little parlor leading from the big hall where the dancing was going on, I noticed in a mirror the reflection of some one who was watching me.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading I consider that, as a rule, the majority of society intrigues, however short they may be, are not worth the trouble which they give us and the difficulties which may arise.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I consider that, as a rule, the majority of society intrigues, however short they may be, are not worth the trouble which they give us and the difficulties which may arise.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I therefore mentally compared the advantages and disadvantages which I might expect, and I thought I noticed that the husband suspected me.
mentallyadverbUS /ˈmentəli/
in your mind
From this reading I therefore mentally compared the advantages and disadvantages which I might expect, and I thought I noticed that the husband suspected me.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I therefore mentally compared the advantages and disadvantages which I might expect, and I thought I noticed that the husband suspected me.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading “One evening, at a ball, as I was saying tender things to the young woman in a little parlor leading from the big hall where the dancing was going on, I noticed in a mirror the reflection of some one who was watching me.
NeverthelessadverbUS /ˌnevərðəˈles/
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading “Nevertheless, I hesitated.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I consider that, as a rule, the majority of society intrigues, however short they may be, are not worth the trouble which they give us and the difficulties which may arise.
noticedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəst/
being perceived or observed
From this reading I therefore mentally compared the advantages and disadvantages which I might expect, and I thought I noticed that the husband suspected me.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I consider that, as a rule, the majority of society intrigues, however short they may be, are not worth the trouble which they give us and the difficulties which may arise.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “One evening, at a ball, as I was saying tender things to the young woman in a little parlor leading from the big hall where the dancing was going on, I noticed in a mirror the reflection of some one who was watching me.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “One evening, at a ball, as I was saying tender things to the young woman in a little parlor leading from the big hall where the dancing was going on, I noticed in a mirror the reflection of some one who was watching me.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading “One evening, at a ball, as I was saying tender things to the young woman in a little parlor leading from the big hall where the dancing was going on, I noticed in a mirror the reflection of some one who was watching me.
reflectionnounUS /rɪˈflekʃən/
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading “One evening, at a ball, as I was saying tender things to the young woman in a little parlor leading from the big hall where the dancing was going on, I noticed in a mirror the reflection of some one who was watching me.
rulenounUS /ruːl/
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading I consider that, as a rule, the majority of society intrigues, however short they may be, are not worth the trouble which they give us and the difficulties which may arise.
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading “One evening, at a ball, as I was saying tender things to the young woman in a little parlor leading from the big hall where the dancing was going on, I noticed in a mirror the reflection of some one who was watching me.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading I consider that, as a rule, the majority of society intrigues, however short they may be, are not worth the trouble which they give us and the difficulties which may arise.
societynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading I consider that, as a rule, the majority of society intrigues, however short they may be, are not worth the trouble which they give us and the difficulties which may arise.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “One evening, at a ball, as I was saying tender things to the young woman in a little parlor leading from the big hall where the dancing was going on, I noticed in a mirror the reflection of some one who was watching me.
suspectedadjectiveUS /səˈspektɪd/
believed likely
From this reading I therefore mentally compared the advantages and disadvantages which I might expect, and I thought I noticed that the husband suspected me.
tenderadjectiveUS /ˈtendər/
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading “One evening, at a ball, as I was saying tender things to the young woman in a little parlor leading from the big hall where the dancing was going on, I noticed in a mirror the reflection of some one who was watching me.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I consider that, as a rule, the majority of society intrigues, however short they may be, are not worth the trouble which they give us and the difficulties which may arise.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I consider that, as a rule, the majority of society intrigues, however short they may be, are not worth the trouble which they give us and the difficulties which may arise.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading I therefore mentally compared the advantages and disadvantages which I might expect, and I thought I noticed that the husband suspected me.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I consider that, as a rule, the majority of society intrigues, however short they may be, are not worth the trouble which they give us and the difficulties which may arise.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “One evening, at a ball, as I was saying tender things to the young woman in a little parlor leading from the big hall where the dancing was going on, I noticed in a mirror the reflection of some one who was watching me.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I therefore mentally compared the advantages and disadvantages which I might expect, and I thought I noticed that the husband suspected me.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “One evening, at a ball, as I was saying tender things to the young woman in a little parlor leading from the big hall where the dancing was going on, I noticed in a mirror the reflection of some one who was watching me.
troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/
a source of difficulty
From this reading I consider that, as a rule, the majority of society intrigues, however short they may be, are not worth the trouble which they give us and the difficulties which may arise.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I consider that, as a rule, the majority of society intrigues, however short they may be, are not worth the trouble which they give us and the difficulties which may arise.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “One evening, at a ball, as I was saying tender things to the young woman in a little parlor leading from the big hall where the dancing was going on, I noticed in a mirror the reflection of some one who was watching me.
watchingnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ/
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading “One evening, at a ball, as I was saying tender things to the young woman in a little parlor leading from the big hall where the dancing was going on, I noticed in a mirror the reflection of some one who was watching me.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading “One evening, at a ball, as I was saying tender things to the young woman in a little parlor leading from the big hall where the dancing was going on, I noticed in a mirror the reflection of some one who was watching me.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I consider that, as a rule, the majority of society intrigues, however short they may be, are not worth the trouble which they give us and the difficulties which may arise.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading “One evening, at a ball, as I was saying tender things to the young woman in a little parlor leading from the big hall where the dancing was going on, I noticed in a mirror the reflection of some one who was watching me.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading “One evening, at a ball, as I was saying tender things to the young woman in a little parlor leading from the big hall where the dancing was going on, I noticed in a mirror the reflection of some one who was watching me.
worthnounUS /wɜːrθ/
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading I consider that, as a rule, the majority of society intrigues, however short they may be, are not worth the trouble which they give us and the difficulties which may arise.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “One evening, at a ball, as I was saying tender things to the young woman in a little parlor leading from the big hall where the dancing was going on, I noticed in a mirror the reflection of some one who was watching me.
