adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Religion in Edinburgh is a theory, a convention, a fashion (both humble and aristocratic), a sensation, an intellectual conviction, an emotion, a dissipation, a sweet habit of the blood; in fact, it is, it seems to me, every sort of thing it can be to the human spirit.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am going to ask Susanna to ask Mrs. M'Collop what it means.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Religion in Edinburgh is a theory, a convention, a fashion (both humble and aristocratic), a sensation, an intellectual conviction, an emotion, a dissipation, a sweet habit of the blood; in fact, it is, it seems to me, every sort of thing it can be to the human spirit.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Religion in Edinburgh is a theory, a convention, a fashion (both humble and aristocratic), a sensation, an intellectual conviction, an emotion, a dissipation, a sweet habit of the blood; in fact, it is, it seems to me, every sort of thing it can be to the human spirit.
aristocraticadjectiveUS /ərˌɪstəˈkrætɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
From this reading Religion in Edinburgh is a theory, a convention, a fashion (both humble and aristocratic), a sensation, an intellectual conviction, an emotion, a dissipation, a sweet habit of the blood; in fact, it is, it seems to me, every sort of thing it can be to the human spirit.
askverbUS /æsk/
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “I am going to ask Susanna to ask Mrs. M'Collop what it means.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When we had finished our church toilettes, and came into the drawing-room, on the first Sunday morning, I remember that we found Francesca at the window.
battlenounUS /ˈbætəl/
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading “There is a battle, murder, or sudden death going on in the square below,” she said.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Religion in Edinburgh is a theory, a convention, a fashion (both humble and aristocratic), a sensation, an intellectual conviction, an emotion, a dissipation, a sweet habit of the blood; in fact, it is, it seems to me, every sort of thing it can be to the human spirit.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading “There is a battle, murder, or sudden death going on in the square below,” she said.
bloodnounUS /blʌd/
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Religion in Edinburgh is a theory, a convention, a fashion (both humble and aristocratic), a sensation, an intellectual conviction, an emotion, a dissipation, a sweet habit of the blood; in fact, it is, it seems to me, every sort of thing it can be to the human spirit.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Religion in Edinburgh is a theory, a convention, a fashion (both humble and aristocratic), a sensation, an intellectual conviction, an emotion, a dissipation, a sweet habit of the blood; in fact, it is, it seems to me, every sort of thing it can be to the human spirit.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When we had finished our church toilettes, and came into the drawing-room, on the first Sunday morning, I remember that we found Francesca at the window.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Religion in Edinburgh is a theory, a convention, a fashion (both humble and aristocratic), a sensation, an intellectual conviction, an emotion, a dissipation, a sweet habit of the blood; in fact, it is, it seems to me, every sort of thing it can be to the human spirit.
churchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading When we had finished our church toilettes, and came into the drawing-room, on the first Sunday morning, I remember that we found Francesca at the window.
confusionnounUS /kənˈfjuːʒən/
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading Never have I seen such a crowd moving peacefully, with no excitement or confusion, in one direction.
conventionnounUS /kənˈvenʃən/
a large formal assembly
From this reading Religion in Edinburgh is a theory, a convention, a fashion (both humble and aristocratic), a sensation, an intellectual conviction, an emotion, a dissipation, a sweet habit of the blood; in fact, it is, it seems to me, every sort of thing it can be to the human spirit.
convictionnounUS /kənˈvɪkʃən/
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading Religion in Edinburgh is a theory, a convention, a fashion (both humble and aristocratic), a sensation, an intellectual conviction, an emotion, a dissipation, a sweet habit of the blood; in fact, it is, it seems to me, every sort of thing it can be to the human spirit.
crowdverbUS /kraʊd/
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Never have I seen such a crowd moving peacefully, with no excitement or confusion, in one direction.
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading “There is a battle, murder, or sudden death going on in the square below,” she said.
directionnounUS /dərˈekʃən/
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Never have I seen such a crowd moving peacefully, with no excitement or confusion, in one direction.
dissipationnounUS /ˌdɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/
breaking up and scattering by dispersion
From this reading Religion in Edinburgh is a theory, a convention, a fashion (both humble and aristocratic), a sensation, an intellectual conviction, an emotion, a dissipation, a sweet habit of the blood; in fact, it is, it seems to me, every sort of thing it can be to the human spirit.
drawing-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When we had finished our church toilettes, and came into the drawing-room, on the first Sunday morning, I remember that we found Francesca at the window.
EdinburghnounUS /ˈedənbəroʊ/
the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth
From this reading Religion in Edinburgh is a theory, a convention, a fashion (both humble and aristocratic), a sensation, an intellectual conviction, an emotion, a dissipation, a sweet habit of the blood; in fact, it is, it seems to me, every sort of thing it can be to the human spirit.
emotionnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃən/
any strong feeling
From this reading Religion in Edinburgh is a theory, a convention, a fashion (both humble and aristocratic), a sensation, an intellectual conviction, an emotion, a dissipation, a sweet habit of the blood; in fact, it is, it seems to me, every sort of thing it can be to the human spirit.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Religion in Edinburgh is a theory, a convention, a fashion (both humble and aristocratic), a sensation, an intellectual conviction, an emotion, a dissipation, a sweet habit of the blood; in fact, it is, it seems to me, every sort of thing it can be to the human spirit.
excitementnounUS /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Never have I seen such a crowd moving peacefully, with no excitement or confusion, in one direction.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Religion in Edinburgh is a theory, a convention, a fashion (both humble and aristocratic), a sensation, an intellectual conviction, an emotion, a dissipation, a sweet habit of the blood; in fact, it is, it seems to me, every sort of thing it can be to the human spirit.
fashionnounUS /ˈfæʃən/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Religion in Edinburgh is a theory, a convention, a fashion (both humble and aristocratic), a sensation, an intellectual conviction, an emotion, a dissipation, a sweet habit of the blood; in fact, it is, it seems to me, every sort of thing it can be to the human spirit.
finishedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪnɪʃt/
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading When we had finished our church toilettes, and came into the drawing-room, on the first Sunday morning, I remember that we found Francesca at the window.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When we had finished our church toilettes, and came into the drawing-room, on the first Sunday morning, I remember that we found Francesca at the window.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading When we had finished our church toilettes, and came into the drawing-room, on the first Sunday morning, I remember that we found Francesca at the window.
Francesca
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When we had finished our church toilettes, and came into the drawing-room, on the first Sunday morning, I remember that we found Francesca at the window.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading “There is a battle, murder, or sudden death going on in the square below,” she said.
habitnounUS /ˈhæbət/
an established custom
From this reading Religion in Edinburgh is a theory, a convention, a fashion (both humble and aristocratic), a sensation, an intellectual conviction, an emotion, a dissipation, a sweet habit of the blood; in fact, it is, it seems to me, every sort of thing it can be to the human spirit.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When we had finished our church toilettes, and came into the drawing-room, on the first Sunday morning, I remember that we found Francesca at the window.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Never have I seen such a crowd moving peacefully, with no excitement or confusion, in one direction.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Religion in Edinburgh is a theory, a convention, a fashion (both humble and aristocratic), a sensation, an intellectual conviction, an emotion, a dissipation, a sweet habit of the blood; in fact, it is, it seems to me, every sort of thing it can be to the human spirit.
humbleadjectiveUS /ˈhʌmbəl/
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading Religion in Edinburgh is a theory, a convention, a fashion (both humble and aristocratic), a sensation, an intellectual conviction, an emotion, a dissipation, a sweet habit of the blood; in fact, it is, it seems to me, every sort of thing it can be to the human spirit.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When we had finished our church toilettes, and came into the drawing-room, on the first Sunday morning, I remember that we found Francesca at the window.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Religion in Edinburgh is a theory, a convention, a fashion (both humble and aristocratic), a sensation, an intellectual conviction, an emotion, a dissipation, a sweet habit of the blood; in fact, it is, it seems to me, every sort of thing it can be to the human spirit.
intellectualadjectiveUS /ˌɪntəˈlektʃuːəl/
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading Religion in Edinburgh is a theory, a convention, a fashion (both humble and aristocratic), a sensation, an intellectual conviction, an emotion, a dissipation, a sweet habit of the blood; in fact, it is, it seems to me, every sort of thing it can be to the human spirit.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When we had finished our church toilettes, and came into the drawing-room, on the first Sunday morning, I remember that we found Francesca at the window.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Religion in Edinburgh is a theory, a convention, a fashion (both humble and aristocratic), a sensation, an intellectual conviction, an emotion, a dissipation, a sweet habit of the blood; in fact, it is, it seems to me, every sort of thing it can be to the human spirit.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Religion in Edinburgh is a theory, a convention, a fashion (both humble and aristocratic), a sensation, an intellectual conviction, an emotion, a dissipation, a sweet habit of the blood; in fact, it is, it seems to me, every sort of thing it can be to the human spirit.
M'Collop
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I am going to ask Susanna to ask Mrs. M'Collop what it means.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Religion in Edinburgh is a theory, a convention, a fashion (both humble and aristocratic), a sensation, an intellectual conviction, an emotion, a dissipation, a sweet habit of the blood; in fact, it is, it seems to me, every sort of thing it can be to the human spirit.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading “I am going to ask Susanna to ask Mrs. M'Collop what it means.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When we had finished our church toilettes, and came into the drawing-room, on the first Sunday morning, I remember that we found Francesca at the window.
movingadjectiveUS /ˈmuːvɪŋ/
in motion
From this reading Never have I seen such a crowd moving peacefully, with no excitement or confusion, in one direction.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “I am going to ask Susanna to ask Mrs. M'Collop what it means.
murderverbUS /ˈmɜːrdər/
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading “There is a battle, murder, or sudden death going on in the square below,” she said.
NeveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never have I seen such a crowd moving peacefully, with no excitement or confusion, in one direction.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Never have I seen such a crowd moving peacefully, with no excitement or confusion, in one direction.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Religion in Edinburgh is a theory, a convention, a fashion (both humble and aristocratic), a sensation, an intellectual conviction, an emotion, a dissipation, a sweet habit of the blood; in fact, it is, it seems to me, every sort of thing it can be to the human spirit.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When we had finished our church toilettes, and came into the drawing-room, on the first Sunday morning, I remember that we found Francesca at the window.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Never have I seen such a crowd moving peacefully, with no excitement or confusion, in one direction.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “There is a battle, murder, or sudden death going on in the square below,” she said.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading When we had finished our church toilettes, and came into the drawing-room, on the first Sunday morning, I remember that we found Francesca at the window.
peacefullyadverbUS /ˈpiːsfəli/
in a peaceful manner
From this reading Never have I seen such a crowd moving peacefully, with no excitement or confusion, in one direction.
ReligionnounUS /rɪˈlɪdʒən/
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Religion in Edinburgh is a theory, a convention, a fashion (both humble and aristocratic), a sensation, an intellectual conviction, an emotion, a dissipation, a sweet habit of the blood; in fact, it is, it seems to me, every sort of thing it can be to the human spirit.
rememberverbUS /rɪˈmɛm.bər/
To recall to mind.
From this reading When we had finished our church toilettes, and came into the drawing-room, on the first Sunday morning, I remember that we found Francesca at the window.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “There is a battle, murder, or sudden death going on in the square below,” she said.
seemsverbUS /siːmz/
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Religion in Edinburgh is a theory, a convention, a fashion (both humble and aristocratic), a sensation, an intellectual conviction, an emotion, a dissipation, a sweet habit of the blood; in fact, it is, it seems to me, every sort of thing it can be to the human spirit.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Never have I seen such a crowd moving peacefully, with no excitement or confusion, in one direction.
sensationnounUS /senˈseɪʃən/
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading Religion in Edinburgh is a theory, a convention, a fashion (both humble and aristocratic), a sensation, an intellectual conviction, an emotion, a dissipation, a sweet habit of the blood; in fact, it is, it seems to me, every sort of thing it can be to the human spirit.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “There is a battle, murder, or sudden death going on in the square below,” she said.
sortnounUS /sɔːrt/
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Religion in Edinburgh is a theory, a convention, a fashion (both humble and aristocratic), a sensation, an intellectual conviction, an emotion, a dissipation, a sweet habit of the blood; in fact, it is, it seems to me, every sort of thing it can be to the human spirit.
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Religion in Edinburgh is a theory, a convention, a fashion (both humble and aristocratic), a sensation, an intellectual conviction, an emotion, a dissipation, a sweet habit of the blood; in fact, it is, it seems to me, every sort of thing it can be to the human spirit.
squareverbUS /skwer/
make square
From this reading “There is a battle, murder, or sudden death going on in the square below,” she said.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Never have I seen such a crowd moving peacefully, with no excitement or confusion, in one direction.
suddenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌdən/
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading “There is a battle, murder, or sudden death going on in the square below,” she said.
SundaynounUS /ˈsʌndeɪ/
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading When we had finished our church toilettes, and came into the drawing-room, on the first Sunday morning, I remember that we found Francesca at the window.
SusannanounUS /suːˈzænə/
an Apocryphal book consisting of text added to the Book of Daniel
From this reading “I am going to ask Susanna to ask Mrs. M'Collop what it means.
sweetadjectiveUS /swiːt/
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Religion in Edinburgh is a theory, a convention, a fashion (both humble and aristocratic), a sensation, an intellectual conviction, an emotion, a dissipation, a sweet habit of the blood; in fact, it is, it seems to me, every sort of thing it can be to the human spirit.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When we had finished our church toilettes, and came into the drawing-room, on the first Sunday morning, I remember that we found Francesca at the window.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Religion in Edinburgh is a theory, a convention, a fashion (both humble and aristocratic), a sensation, an intellectual conviction, an emotion, a dissipation, a sweet habit of the blood; in fact, it is, it seems to me, every sort of thing it can be to the human spirit.
theorynounUS /ˈθɪri/
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading Religion in Edinburgh is a theory, a convention, a fashion (both humble and aristocratic), a sensation, an intellectual conviction, an emotion, a dissipation, a sweet habit of the blood; in fact, it is, it seems to me, every sort of thing it can be to the human spirit.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading “There is a battle, murder, or sudden death going on in the square below,” she said.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading Religion in Edinburgh is a theory, a convention, a fashion (both humble and aristocratic), a sensation, an intellectual conviction, an emotion, a dissipation, a sweet habit of the blood; in fact, it is, it seems to me, every sort of thing it can be to the human spirit.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Religion in Edinburgh is a theory, a convention, a fashion (both humble and aristocratic), a sensation, an intellectual conviction, an emotion, a dissipation, a sweet habit of the blood; in fact, it is, it seems to me, every sort of thing it can be to the human spirit.
toilettes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When we had finished our church toilettes, and came into the drawing-room, on the first Sunday morning, I remember that we found Francesca at the window.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading When we had finished our church toilettes, and came into the drawing-room, on the first Sunday morning, I remember that we found Francesca at the window.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “I am going to ask Susanna to ask Mrs. M'Collop what it means.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When we had finished our church toilettes, and came into the drawing-room, on the first Sunday morning, I remember that we found Francesca at the window.
windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading When we had finished our church toilettes, and came into the drawing-room, on the first Sunday morning, I remember that we found Francesca at the window.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Never have I seen such a crowd moving peacefully, with no excitement or confusion, in one direction.
