adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was leading a secluded and charming existence in an old and picturesque villa at Scarboro, in the north of England.
addedverbUS /ˈædəd/
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading It added a softness to the patrician line of her features and a touch of distinction to her manner and poise.
afflictionnounUS /əˈflɪkʃən/
a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity
From this reading She had an illustrious example of a life-long sorrow, and, being ever loyal, Mrs. Chichester retained the weeds of widowhood and the crepe of affliction ever present.
AlthoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although her husband had been dead for several years, she still clung to the outward symbols of mourning.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She was leading a secluded and charming existence in an old and picturesque villa at Scarboro, in the north of England.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was leading a secluded and charming existence in an old and picturesque villa at Scarboro, in the north of England.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was leading a secluded and charming existence in an old and picturesque villa at Scarboro, in the north of England.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Although her husband had been dead for several years, she still clung to the outward symbols of mourning.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She had an illustrious example of a life-long sorrow, and, being ever loyal, Mrs. Chichester retained the weeds of widowhood and the crepe of affliction ever present.
charmingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋ/
pleasing or delighting
From this reading She was leading a secluded and charming existence in an old and picturesque villa at Scarboro, in the north of England.
CHICHESTER
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From this reading THE CHICHESTER FAMILY Mrs. Chichester--whom we last saw under extremely distressing circumstances in Ireland--now enters prominently into the story.
circumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading THE CHICHESTER FAMILY Mrs. Chichester--whom we last saw under extremely distressing circumstances in Ireland--now enters prominently into the story.
clungverbUS /klʌŋ/
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading Although her husband had been dead for several years, she still clung to the outward symbols of mourning.
crepenounUS /kreɪp/
paper with a crinkled texture; usually colored and used for decorations
From this reading She had an illustrious example of a life-long sorrow, and, being ever loyal, Mrs. Chichester retained the weeds of widowhood and the crepe of affliction ever present.
deadadjectiveUS /ded/
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Although her husband had been dead for several years, she still clung to the outward symbols of mourning.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading It added a softness to the patrician line of her features and a touch of distinction to her manner and poise.
distressingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstresɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading THE CHICHESTER FAMILY Mrs. Chichester--whom we last saw under extremely distressing circumstances in Ireland--now enters prominently into the story.
EnglandnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlənd/
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading She was leading a secluded and charming existence in an old and picturesque villa at Scarboro, in the north of England.
entersverbUS /ˈentərz/
third-person singular of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading THE CHICHESTER FAMILY Mrs. Chichester--whom we last saw under extremely distressing circumstances in Ireland--now enters prominently into the story.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading She had an illustrious example of a life-long sorrow, and, being ever loyal, Mrs. Chichester retained the weeds of widowhood and the crepe of affliction ever present.
examplenounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəl/
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading She had an illustrious example of a life-long sorrow, and, being ever loyal, Mrs. Chichester retained the weeds of widowhood and the crepe of affliction ever present.
existencenounUS /eɡˈzɪstəns/
the state or fact of existing
From this reading She was leading a secluded and charming existence in an old and picturesque villa at Scarboro, in the north of England.
extremelyadverbUS /ekˈstriːmli/
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading THE CHICHESTER FAMILY Mrs. Chichester--whom we last saw under extremely distressing circumstances in Ireland--now enters prominently into the story.
FAMILYnounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading THE CHICHESTER FAMILY Mrs. Chichester--whom we last saw under extremely distressing circumstances in Ireland--now enters prominently into the story.
featuresnounUS /ˈfiːtʃərz/
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading It added a softness to the patrician line of her features and a touch of distinction to her manner and poise.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Although her husband had been dead for several years, she still clung to the outward symbols of mourning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Although her husband had been dead for several years, she still clung to the outward symbols of mourning.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Although her husband had been dead for several years, she still clung to the outward symbols of mourning.
husbandnounUS /ˈhʌzbənd/
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Although her husband had been dead for several years, she still clung to the outward symbols of mourning.
illustriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈlʌstriəs/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading She had an illustrious example of a life-long sorrow, and, being ever loyal, Mrs. Chichester retained the weeds of widowhood and the crepe of affliction ever present.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CHICHESTER FAMILY Mrs. Chichester--whom we last saw under extremely distressing circumstances in Ireland--now enters prominently into the story.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE CHICHESTER FAMILY Mrs. Chichester--whom we last saw under extremely distressing circumstances in Ireland--now enters prominently into the story.
IrelandnounUS /ˈaɪərlənd/
a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921
From this reading THE CHICHESTER FAMILY Mrs. Chichester--whom we last saw under extremely distressing circumstances in Ireland--now enters prominently into the story.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It added a softness to the patrician line of her features and a touch of distinction to her manner and poise.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading THE CHICHESTER FAMILY Mrs. Chichester--whom we last saw under extremely distressing circumstances in Ireland--now enters prominently into the story.
leadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading She was leading a secluded and charming existence in an old and picturesque villa at Scarboro, in the north of England.
life-long
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had an illustrious example of a life-long sorrow, and, being ever loyal, Mrs. Chichester retained the weeds of widowhood and the crepe of affliction ever present.
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading It added a softness to the patrician line of her features and a touch of distinction to her manner and poise.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading She had an illustrious example of a life-long sorrow, and, being ever loyal, Mrs. Chichester retained the weeds of widowhood and the crepe of affliction ever present.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It added a softness to the patrician line of her features and a touch of distinction to her manner and poise.
mourningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading Although her husband had been dead for several years, she still clung to the outward symbols of mourning.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE CHICHESTER FAMILY Mrs. Chichester--whom we last saw under extremely distressing circumstances in Ireland--now enters prominently into the story.
northnounUS /nɔːrθ/
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading She was leading a secluded and charming existence in an old and picturesque villa at Scarboro, in the north of England.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE CHICHESTER FAMILY Mrs. Chichester--whom we last saw under extremely distressing circumstances in Ireland--now enters prominently into the story.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was leading a secluded and charming existence in an old and picturesque villa at Scarboro, in the north of England.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She was leading a secluded and charming existence in an old and picturesque villa at Scarboro, in the north of England.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading Although her husband had been dead for several years, she still clung to the outward symbols of mourning.
patriciannounUS /pəˈtrɪʃən/
a person of refined upbringing and manners
From this reading It added a softness to the patrician line of her features and a touch of distinction to her manner and poise.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading She was leading a secluded and charming existence in an old and picturesque villa at Scarboro, in the north of England.
poiseverbUS /pɔɪz/
be motionless, in suspension
From this reading It added a softness to the patrician line of her features and a touch of distinction to her manner and poise.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading She had an illustrious example of a life-long sorrow, and, being ever loyal, Mrs. Chichester retained the weeds of widowhood and the crepe of affliction ever present.
prominentlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmənəntli/
in a prominent way
From this reading THE CHICHESTER FAMILY Mrs. Chichester--whom we last saw under extremely distressing circumstances in Ireland--now enters prominently into the story.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading She had an illustrious example of a life-long sorrow, and, being ever loyal, Mrs. Chichester retained the weeds of widowhood and the crepe of affliction ever present.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading THE CHICHESTER FAMILY Mrs. Chichester--whom we last saw under extremely distressing circumstances in Ireland--now enters prominently into the story.
Scarboro
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was leading a secluded and charming existence in an old and picturesque villa at Scarboro, in the north of England.
secludedadjectiveUS /sɪˈkluːdɪd/
hidden from general view or use
From this reading She was leading a secluded and charming existence in an old and picturesque villa at Scarboro, in the north of England.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Although her husband had been dead for several years, she still clung to the outward symbols of mourning.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was leading a secluded and charming existence in an old and picturesque villa at Scarboro, in the north of England.
softnessnounUS /ˈsɔːftnəs/
the property of giving little resistance to pressure and being easily cut or molded
From this reading It added a softness to the patrician line of her features and a touch of distinction to her manner and poise.
sorrownounUS /ˈsɑːroʊ/
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading She had an illustrious example of a life-long sorrow, and, being ever loyal, Mrs. Chichester retained the weeds of widowhood and the crepe of affliction ever present.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Although her husband had been dead for several years, she still clung to the outward symbols of mourning.
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE CHICHESTER FAMILY Mrs. Chichester--whom we last saw under extremely distressing circumstances in Ireland--now enters prominently into the story.
symbolsnounUS /ˈsɪmbəlz/
plural of “symbol” — an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
From this reading Although her husband had been dead for several years, she still clung to the outward symbols of mourning.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CHICHESTER FAMILY Mrs. Chichester--whom we last saw under extremely distressing circumstances in Ireland--now enters prominently into the story.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although her husband had been dead for several years, she still clung to the outward symbols of mourning.
touchverbUS /tʌtʃ/
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading It added a softness to the patrician line of her features and a touch of distinction to her manner and poise.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading THE CHICHESTER FAMILY Mrs. Chichester--whom we last saw under extremely distressing circumstances in Ireland--now enters prominently into the story.
villanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading She was leading a secluded and charming existence in an old and picturesque villa at Scarboro, in the north of England.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was leading a secluded and charming existence in an old and picturesque villa at Scarboro, in the north of England.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE CHICHESTER FAMILY Mrs. Chichester--whom we last saw under extremely distressing circumstances in Ireland--now enters prominently into the story.
weedsnounUS /wiːdz/
a black garment (dress) worn by a widow as a sign of mourning
From this reading She had an illustrious example of a life-long sorrow, and, being ever loyal, Mrs. Chichester retained the weeds of widowhood and the crepe of affliction ever present.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE CHICHESTER FAMILY Mrs. Chichester--whom we last saw under extremely distressing circumstances in Ireland--now enters prominently into the story.
widowhoodnoun
the time of a woman's life when she is a widow
From this reading She had an illustrious example of a life-long sorrow, and, being ever loyal, Mrs. Chichester retained the weeds of widowhood and the crepe of affliction ever present.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading Although her husband had been dead for several years, she still clung to the outward symbols of mourning.
