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Precaution: A Novel

Chapter XLII · Chapter 42

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But Dr. Ives was mistaken.
Had he seen the sparkling eyes and glowing cheeks of Miss Moseley, the smile of satisfaction and happiness which played on the usually thoughtful face of Mrs. Wilson, when the earl handed them into his own carriage, as they left his house on the evening of the discovery, the doctor would have gladly acknowledged the failure of his prognostics.
In truth, there was no possible event that, under the circumstances, could have given both aunt and niece such heartfelt pleasure, as the knowledge that Denbigh and the earl were the same person.
Pendennyss stood holding the door of the carriage in his hand, irresolute how to act, when Mrs. Wilson said-- "Surely, my lord, you sup with us."
"A thousand thanks, my dear madam, for the privilege," cried the earl, as he sprang into the coach; the door was closed, and they drove off.
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Precaution: A Novel

Chapter XLII · Chapter 42

Chapter 42 of Precaution: A Novel is here in full — 114 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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But Dr. Ives was mistaken.
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Had he seen the sparkling eyes and glowing cheeks of Miss Moseley, the smile of satisfaction and happiness which played on the usually thoughtful face of Mrs. Wilson, when the earl handed them into his own carriage, as they left his house on the evening of the discovery, the doctor would have gladly acknowledged the failure of his prognostics.
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In truth, there was no possible event that, under the circumstances, could have given both aunt and niece such heartfelt pleasure, as the knowledge that Denbigh and the earl were the same person.
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Pendennyss stood holding the door of the carriage in his hand, irresolute how to act, when Mrs. Wilson said-- "Surely, my lord, you sup with us."
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"A thousand thanks, my dear madam, for the privilege," cried the earl, as he sprang into the coach; the door was closed, and they drove off.
/ə ˈθaʊzənd θæŋks maɪ dɪr ˈmædəm fɔːr ðə ˈprɪvlədʒ kraɪd ðə ɜːrl æz hiː spræŋ ˈɪntuː ðə koʊtʃ ðə dɔːr wɑːz kloʊzd ənd ðeɪ droʊv ɔːf/

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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acknowledged adjective US /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/

recognized or made known or admitted

From this reading “Had he seen the sparkling eyes and glowing cheeks of Miss Moseley, the smile of satisfaction and happiness which played on the usually thoughtful face of Mrs. Wilson, when the earl handed them into his own carriage, as they left his house on the evening of the discovery, the doctor would have gladly acknowledged the failure of his prognostics.”

heartfelt adjective US /ˈhɑːrtfelt/

sincerely earnest

From this reading “In truth, there was no possible event that, under the circumstances, could have given both aunt and niece such heartfelt pleasure, as the knowledge that Denbigh and the earl were the same person.”

Ives noun US /aɪvz/

United States composer noted for his innovative use of polytonality (1874-1954)

From this reading “But Dr. Ives was mistaken.”

privilege noun US /ˈprɪvlədʒ/

a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading “"A thousand thanks, my dear madam, for the privilege," cried the earl, as he sprang into the coach; the door was closed, and they drove off.”

sparkling adjective US /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/

shining with brilliant points of light like stars

From this reading “Had he seen the sparkling eyes and glowing cheeks of Miss Moseley, the smile of satisfaction and happiness which played on the usually thoughtful face of Mrs. Wilson, when the earl handed them into his own carriage, as they left his house on the evening of the discovery, the doctor would have gladly acknowledged the failure of his prognostics.”

sup noun US /sʌp/

a small amount of liquid food

From this reading “Pendennyss stood holding the door of the carriage in his hand, irresolute how to act, when Mrs. Wilson said-- "Surely, my lord, you sup with us."”

thoughtful adjective US /ˈθɔːtfəl/

having intellectual depth

From this reading “Had he seen the sparkling eyes and glowing cheeks of Miss Moseley, the smile of satisfaction and happiness which played on the usually thoughtful face of Mrs. Wilson, when the earl handed them into his own carriage, as they left his house on the evening of the discovery, the doctor would have gladly acknowledged the failure of his prognostics.”

Wilson noun US /ˈwɪlsən/

author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)

From this reading “Had he seen the sparkling eyes and glowing cheeks of Miss Moseley, the smile of satisfaction and happiness which played on the usually thoughtful face of Mrs. Wilson, when the earl handed them into his own carriage, as they left his house on the evening of the discovery, the doctor would have gladly acknowledged the failure of his prognostics.”

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AdeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading "A thousand thanks, my dear madam, for the privilege," cried the earl, as he sprang into the coach; the door was closed, and they drove off.

acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/

recognized or made known or admitted

From this reading Had he seen the sparkling eyes and glowing cheeks of Miss Moseley, the smile of satisfaction and happiness which played on the usually thoughtful face of Mrs. Wilson, when the earl handed them into his own carriage, as they left his house on the evening of the discovery, the doctor would have gladly acknowledged the failure of his prognostics.

actverbUS /ækt/

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Pendennyss stood holding the door of the carriage in his hand, irresolute how to act, when Mrs. Wilson said-- "Surely, my lord, you sup with us."

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Had he seen the sparkling eyes and glowing cheeks of Miss Moseley, the smile of satisfaction and happiness which played on the usually thoughtful face of Mrs. Wilson, when the earl handed them into his own carriage, as they left his house on the evening of the discovery, the doctor would have gladly acknowledged the failure of his prognostics.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Had he seen the sparkling eyes and glowing cheeks of Miss Moseley, the smile of satisfaction and happiness which played on the usually thoughtful face of Mrs. Wilson, when the earl handed them into his own carriage, as they left his house on the evening of the discovery, the doctor would have gladly acknowledged the failure of his prognostics.

auntnounUS /ænt/

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading In truth, there was no possible event that, under the circumstances, could have given both aunt and niece such heartfelt pleasure, as the knowledge that Denbigh and the earl were the same person.

bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/

the two together, not just one

From this reading In truth, there was no possible event that, under the circumstances, could have given both aunt and niece such heartfelt pleasure, as the knowledge that Denbigh and the earl were the same person.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Dr. Ives was mistaken.

carriagenounUS /ˈkærɪdʒ/

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading Had he seen the sparkling eyes and glowing cheeks of Miss Moseley, the smile of satisfaction and happiness which played on the usually thoughtful face of Mrs. Wilson, when the earl handed them into his own carriage, as they left his house on the evening of the discovery, the doctor would have gladly acknowledged the failure of his prognostics.

cheeksnounUS /tʃiːks/

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading Had he seen the sparkling eyes and glowing cheeks of Miss Moseley, the smile of satisfaction and happiness which played on the usually thoughtful face of Mrs. Wilson, when the earl handed them into his own carriage, as they left his house on the evening of the discovery, the doctor would have gladly acknowledged the failure of his prognostics.

circumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading In truth, there was no possible event that, under the circumstances, could have given both aunt and niece such heartfelt pleasure, as the knowledge that Denbigh and the earl were the same person.

closedadjectiveUS /kloʊzd/

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading "A thousand thanks, my dear madam, for the privilege," cried the earl, as he sprang into the coach; the door was closed, and they drove off.

coachverbUS /koʊtʃ/

teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports

From this reading "A thousand thanks, my dear madam, for the privilege," cried the earl, as he sprang into the coach; the door was closed, and they drove off.

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading In truth, there was no possible event that, under the circumstances, could have given both aunt and niece such heartfelt pleasure, as the knowledge that Denbigh and the earl were the same person.

criedverbUS /kraɪd/

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "A thousand thanks, my dear madam, for the privilege," cried the earl, as he sprang into the coach; the door was closed, and they drove off.

dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/

dearly loved

From this reading "A thousand thanks, my dear madam, for the privilege," cried the earl, as he sprang into the coach; the door was closed, and they drove off.

Denbigh

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From this reading In truth, there was no possible event that, under the circumstances, could have given both aunt and niece such heartfelt pleasure, as the knowledge that Denbigh and the earl were the same person.

discoverynounUS /dɪˈskʌvəri/

the act of discovering something

From this reading Had he seen the sparkling eyes and glowing cheeks of Miss Moseley, the smile of satisfaction and happiness which played on the usually thoughtful face of Mrs. Wilson, when the earl handed them into his own carriage, as they left his house on the evening of the discovery, the doctor would have gladly acknowledged the failure of his prognostics.

doctornounUS /ˈdɑːktər/

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Had he seen the sparkling eyes and glowing cheeks of Miss Moseley, the smile of satisfaction and happiness which played on the usually thoughtful face of Mrs. Wilson, when the earl handed them into his own carriage, as they left his house on the evening of the discovery, the doctor would have gladly acknowledged the failure of his prognostics.

doornounUS /dɔːr/

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Pendennyss stood holding the door of the carriage in his hand, irresolute how to act, when Mrs. Wilson said-- "Surely, my lord, you sup with us."

Dr

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From this reading But Dr. Ives was mistaken.

drovenounUS /droʊv/

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading "A thousand thanks, my dear madam, for the privilege," cried the earl, as he sprang into the coach; the door was closed, and they drove off.

earlnounUS /ɜːrl/

a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

From this reading Had he seen the sparkling eyes and glowing cheeks of Miss Moseley, the smile of satisfaction and happiness which played on the usually thoughtful face of Mrs. Wilson, when the earl handed them into his own carriage, as they left his house on the evening of the discovery, the doctor would have gladly acknowledged the failure of his prognostics.

eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Had he seen the sparkling eyes and glowing cheeks of Miss Moseley, the smile of satisfaction and happiness which played on the usually thoughtful face of Mrs. Wilson, when the earl handed them into his own carriage, as they left his house on the evening of the discovery, the doctor would have gladly acknowledged the failure of his prognostics.

eventnounUS /ɪˈvent/

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading In truth, there was no possible event that, under the circumstances, could have given both aunt and niece such heartfelt pleasure, as the knowledge that Denbigh and the earl were the same person.

eyesnounUS /aɪz/

opinion or judgment

From this reading Had he seen the sparkling eyes and glowing cheeks of Miss Moseley, the smile of satisfaction and happiness which played on the usually thoughtful face of Mrs. Wilson, when the earl handed them into his own carriage, as they left his house on the evening of the discovery, the doctor would have gladly acknowledged the failure of his prognostics.

facenounUS /feɪs/

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Had he seen the sparkling eyes and glowing cheeks of Miss Moseley, the smile of satisfaction and happiness which played on the usually thoughtful face of Mrs. Wilson, when the earl handed them into his own carriage, as they left his house on the evening of the discovery, the doctor would have gladly acknowledged the failure of his prognostics.

failurenounUS /ˈfeɪljər/

an act that fails

From this reading Had he seen the sparkling eyes and glowing cheeks of Miss Moseley, the smile of satisfaction and happiness which played on the usually thoughtful face of Mrs. Wilson, when the earl handed them into his own carriage, as they left his house on the evening of the discovery, the doctor would have gladly acknowledged the failure of his prognostics.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "A thousand thanks, my dear madam, for the privilege," cried the earl, as he sprang into the coach; the door was closed, and they drove off.

givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading In truth, there was no possible event that, under the circumstances, could have given both aunt and niece such heartfelt pleasure, as the knowledge that Denbigh and the earl were the same person.

gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/

in a willing manner

From this reading Had he seen the sparkling eyes and glowing cheeks of Miss Moseley, the smile of satisfaction and happiness which played on the usually thoughtful face of Mrs. Wilson, when the earl handed them into his own carriage, as they left his house on the evening of the discovery, the doctor would have gladly acknowledged the failure of his prognostics.

glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/

highly enthusiastic

From this reading Had he seen the sparkling eyes and glowing cheeks of Miss Moseley, the smile of satisfaction and happiness which played on the usually thoughtful face of Mrs. Wilson, when the earl handed them into his own carriage, as they left his house on the evening of the discovery, the doctor would have gladly acknowledged the failure of his prognostics.

Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Had he seen the sparkling eyes and glowing cheeks of Miss Moseley, the smile of satisfaction and happiness which played on the usually thoughtful face of Mrs. Wilson, when the earl handed them into his own carriage, as they left his house on the evening of the discovery, the doctor would have gladly acknowledged the failure of his prognostics.

handnounUS /hænd/

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Pendennyss stood holding the door of the carriage in his hand, irresolute how to act, when Mrs. Wilson said-- "Surely, my lord, you sup with us."

handedadjectiveUS /ˈhændəd/

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading Had he seen the sparkling eyes and glowing cheeks of Miss Moseley, the smile of satisfaction and happiness which played on the usually thoughtful face of Mrs. Wilson, when the earl handed them into his own carriage, as they left his house on the evening of the discovery, the doctor would have gladly acknowledged the failure of his prognostics.

happinessnounUS /ˈhæpinəs/

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading Had he seen the sparkling eyes and glowing cheeks of Miss Moseley, the smile of satisfaction and happiness which played on the usually thoughtful face of Mrs. Wilson, when the earl handed them into his own carriage, as they left his house on the evening of the discovery, the doctor would have gladly acknowledged the failure of his prognostics.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Had he seen the sparkling eyes and glowing cheeks of Miss Moseley, the smile of satisfaction and happiness which played on the usually thoughtful face of Mrs. Wilson, when the earl handed them into his own carriage, as they left his house on the evening of the discovery, the doctor would have gladly acknowledged the failure of his prognostics.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Had he seen the sparkling eyes and glowing cheeks of Miss Moseley, the smile of satisfaction and happiness which played on the usually thoughtful face of Mrs. Wilson, when the earl handed them into his own carriage, as they left his house on the evening of the discovery, the doctor would have gladly acknowledged the failure of his prognostics.

heartfeltadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrtfelt/

sincerely earnest

From this reading In truth, there was no possible event that, under the circumstances, could have given both aunt and niece such heartfelt pleasure, as the knowledge that Denbigh and the earl were the same person.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Had he seen the sparkling eyes and glowing cheeks of Miss Moseley, the smile of satisfaction and happiness which played on the usually thoughtful face of Mrs. Wilson, when the earl handed them into his own carriage, as they left his house on the evening of the discovery, the doctor would have gladly acknowledged the failure of his prognostics.

holdingnounUS /ˈhoʊldɪŋ/

the act of retaining something

From this reading Pendennyss stood holding the door of the carriage in his hand, irresolute how to act, when Mrs. Wilson said-- "Surely, my lord, you sup with us."

housenounUS /haʊs/

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Had he seen the sparkling eyes and glowing cheeks of Miss Moseley, the smile of satisfaction and happiness which played on the usually thoughtful face of Mrs. Wilson, when the earl handed them into his own carriage, as they left his house on the evening of the discovery, the doctor would have gladly acknowledged the failure of his prognostics.

how

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From this reading Pendennyss stood holding the door of the carriage in his hand, irresolute how to act, when Mrs. Wilson said-- "Surely, my lord, you sup with us."

InprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading In truth, there was no possible event that, under the circumstances, could have given both aunt and niece such heartfelt pleasure, as the knowledge that Denbigh and the earl were the same person.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Had he seen the sparkling eyes and glowing cheeks of Miss Moseley, the smile of satisfaction and happiness which played on the usually thoughtful face of Mrs. Wilson, when the earl handed them into his own carriage, as they left his house on the evening of the discovery, the doctor would have gladly acknowledged the failure of his prognostics.

irresoluteadjective

uncertain how to act or proceed

From this reading Pendennyss stood holding the door of the carriage in his hand, irresolute how to act, when Mrs. Wilson said-- "Surely, my lord, you sup with us."

IvesnounUS /aɪvz/

United States composer noted for his innovative use of polytonality (1874-1954)

From this reading But Dr. Ives was mistaken.

knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading In truth, there was no possible event that, under the circumstances, could have given both aunt and niece such heartfelt pleasure, as the knowledge that Denbigh and the earl were the same person.

leftnounUS /left/

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Had he seen the sparkling eyes and glowing cheeks of Miss Moseley, the smile of satisfaction and happiness which played on the usually thoughtful face of Mrs. Wilson, when the earl handed them into his own carriage, as they left his house on the evening of the discovery, the doctor would have gladly acknowledged the failure of his prognostics.

lordnounUS /lɔːrd/

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Pendennyss stood holding the door of the carriage in his hand, irresolute how to act, when Mrs. Wilson said-- "Surely, my lord, you sup with us."

madamnounUS /ˈmædəm/

a woman of refinement

From this reading "A thousand thanks, my dear madam, for the privilege," cried the earl, as he sprang into the coach; the door was closed, and they drove off.

MissverbUS /mɪs/

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Had he seen the sparkling eyes and glowing cheeks of Miss Moseley, the smile of satisfaction and happiness which played on the usually thoughtful face of Mrs. Wilson, when the earl handed them into his own carriage, as they left his house on the evening of the discovery, the doctor would have gladly acknowledged the failure of his prognostics.

mistakenadjectiveUS /mɪˈsteɪkən/

wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment

From this reading But Dr. Ives was mistaken.

Moseley

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Had he seen the sparkling eyes and glowing cheeks of Miss Moseley, the smile of satisfaction and happiness which played on the usually thoughtful face of Mrs. Wilson, when the earl handed them into his own carriage, as they left his house on the evening of the discovery, the doctor would have gladly acknowledged the failure of his prognostics.

MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Had he seen the sparkling eyes and glowing cheeks of Miss Moseley, the smile of satisfaction and happiness which played on the usually thoughtful face of Mrs. Wilson, when the earl handed them into his own carriage, as they left his house on the evening of the discovery, the doctor would have gladly acknowledged the failure of his prognostics.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Pendennyss stood holding the door of the carriage in his hand, irresolute how to act, when Mrs. Wilson said-- "Surely, my lord, you sup with us."

niecenounUS /niːs/

a daughter of your brother or sister

From this reading In truth, there was no possible event that, under the circumstances, could have given both aunt and niece such heartfelt pleasure, as the knowledge that Denbigh and the earl were the same person.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading In truth, there was no possible event that, under the circumstances, could have given both aunt and niece such heartfelt pleasure, as the knowledge that Denbigh and the earl were the same person.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Had he seen the sparkling eyes and glowing cheeks of Miss Moseley, the smile of satisfaction and happiness which played on the usually thoughtful face of Mrs. Wilson, when the earl handed them into his own carriage, as they left his house on the evening of the discovery, the doctor would have gladly acknowledged the failure of his prognostics.

offadverbUS /ɔːf/

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "A thousand thanks, my dear madam, for the privilege," cried the earl, as he sprang into the coach; the door was closed, and they drove off.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Had he seen the sparkling eyes and glowing cheeks of Miss Moseley, the smile of satisfaction and happiness which played on the usually thoughtful face of Mrs. Wilson, when the earl handed them into his own carriage, as they left his house on the evening of the discovery, the doctor would have gladly acknowledged the failure of his prognostics.

ownverbUS /oʊn/

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Had he seen the sparkling eyes and glowing cheeks of Miss Moseley, the smile of satisfaction and happiness which played on the usually thoughtful face of Mrs. Wilson, when the earl handed them into his own carriage, as they left his house on the evening of the discovery, the doctor would have gladly acknowledged the failure of his prognostics.

Pendennyss

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From this reading Pendennyss stood holding the door of the carriage in his hand, irresolute how to act, when Mrs. Wilson said-- "Surely, my lord, you sup with us."

personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/

a human being

From this reading In truth, there was no possible event that, under the circumstances, could have given both aunt and niece such heartfelt pleasure, as the knowledge that Denbigh and the earl were the same person.

playedadjectiveUS /pleɪd/

(of games) engaged in

From this reading Had he seen the sparkling eyes and glowing cheeks of Miss Moseley, the smile of satisfaction and happiness which played on the usually thoughtful face of Mrs. Wilson, when the earl handed them into his own carriage, as they left his house on the evening of the discovery, the doctor would have gladly acknowledged the failure of his prognostics.

pleasurenounUS /ˈpleʒər/

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading In truth, there was no possible event that, under the circumstances, could have given both aunt and niece such heartfelt pleasure, as the knowledge that Denbigh and the earl were the same person.

possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/

capable of happening or existing

From this reading In truth, there was no possible event that, under the circumstances, could have given both aunt and niece such heartfelt pleasure, as the knowledge that Denbigh and the earl were the same person.

privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/

a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading "A thousand thanks, my dear madam, for the privilege," cried the earl, as he sprang into the coach; the door was closed, and they drove off.

prognostics

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Had he seen the sparkling eyes and glowing cheeks of Miss Moseley, the smile of satisfaction and happiness which played on the usually thoughtful face of Mrs. Wilson, when the earl handed them into his own carriage, as they left his house on the evening of the discovery, the doctor would have gladly acknowledged the failure of his prognostics.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Pendennyss stood holding the door of the carriage in his hand, irresolute how to act, when Mrs. Wilson said-- "Surely, my lord, you sup with us."

sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading In truth, there was no possible event that, under the circumstances, could have given both aunt and niece such heartfelt pleasure, as the knowledge that Denbigh and the earl were the same person.

satisfactionnounUS /ˌsætəˈsfækʃən/

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading Had he seen the sparkling eyes and glowing cheeks of Miss Moseley, the smile of satisfaction and happiness which played on the usually thoughtful face of Mrs. Wilson, when the earl handed them into his own carriage, as they left his house on the evening of the discovery, the doctor would have gladly acknowledged the failure of his prognostics.

seenverbUS /siːn/

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Had he seen the sparkling eyes and glowing cheeks of Miss Moseley, the smile of satisfaction and happiness which played on the usually thoughtful face of Mrs. Wilson, when the earl handed them into his own carriage, as they left his house on the evening of the discovery, the doctor would have gladly acknowledged the failure of his prognostics.

smileverbUS /smaɪl/

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading Had he seen the sparkling eyes and glowing cheeks of Miss Moseley, the smile of satisfaction and happiness which played on the usually thoughtful face of Mrs. Wilson, when the earl handed them into his own carriage, as they left his house on the evening of the discovery, the doctor would have gladly acknowledged the failure of his prognostics.

sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/

shining with brilliant points of light like stars

From this reading Had he seen the sparkling eyes and glowing cheeks of Miss Moseley, the smile of satisfaction and happiness which played on the usually thoughtful face of Mrs. Wilson, when the earl handed them into his own carriage, as they left his house on the evening of the discovery, the doctor would have gladly acknowledged the failure of his prognostics.

sprangverbUS /spræŋ/

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading "A thousand thanks, my dear madam, for the privilege," cried the earl, as he sprang into the coach; the door was closed, and they drove off.

stoodverbUS /stʊd/

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Pendennyss stood holding the door of the carriage in his hand, irresolute how to act, when Mrs. Wilson said-- "Surely, my lord, you sup with us."

suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading In truth, there was no possible event that, under the circumstances, could have given both aunt and niece such heartfelt pleasure, as the knowledge that Denbigh and the earl were the same person.

supnounUS /sʌp/

a small amount of liquid food

From this reading Pendennyss stood holding the door of the carriage in his hand, irresolute how to act, when Mrs. Wilson said-- "Surely, my lord, you sup with us."

SurelyadverbUS /ˈʃʊrli/

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Pendennyss stood holding the door of the carriage in his hand, irresolute how to act, when Mrs. Wilson said-- "Surely, my lord, you sup with us."

thanksnounUS /θæŋks/

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading "A thousand thanks, my dear madam, for the privilege," cried the earl, as he sprang into the coach; the door was closed, and they drove off.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In truth, there was no possible event that, under the circumstances, could have given both aunt and niece such heartfelt pleasure, as the knowledge that Denbigh and the earl were the same person.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Had he seen the sparkling eyes and glowing cheeks of Miss Moseley, the smile of satisfaction and happiness which played on the usually thoughtful face of Mrs. Wilson, when the earl handed them into his own carriage, as they left his house on the evening of the discovery, the doctor would have gladly acknowledged the failure of his prognostics.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Had he seen the sparkling eyes and glowing cheeks of Miss Moseley, the smile of satisfaction and happiness which played on the usually thoughtful face of Mrs. Wilson, when the earl handed them into his own carriage, as they left his house on the evening of the discovery, the doctor would have gladly acknowledged the failure of his prognostics.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading In truth, there was no possible event that, under the circumstances, could have given both aunt and niece such heartfelt pleasure, as the knowledge that Denbigh and the earl were the same person.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Had he seen the sparkling eyes and glowing cheeks of Miss Moseley, the smile of satisfaction and happiness which played on the usually thoughtful face of Mrs. Wilson, when the earl handed them into his own carriage, as they left his house on the evening of the discovery, the doctor would have gladly acknowledged the failure of his prognostics.

thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/

having intellectual depth

From this reading Had he seen the sparkling eyes and glowing cheeks of Miss Moseley, the smile of satisfaction and happiness which played on the usually thoughtful face of Mrs. Wilson, when the earl handed them into his own carriage, as they left his house on the evening of the discovery, the doctor would have gladly acknowledged the failure of his prognostics.

thousandnounUS /ˈθaʊzənd/

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading "A thousand thanks, my dear madam, for the privilege," cried the earl, as he sprang into the coach; the door was closed, and they drove off.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Pendennyss stood holding the door of the carriage in his hand, irresolute how to act, when Mrs. Wilson said-- "Surely, my lord, you sup with us."

truthnounUS /truːθ/

a fact that has been verified

From this reading In truth, there was no possible event that, under the circumstances, could have given both aunt and niece such heartfelt pleasure, as the knowledge that Denbigh and the earl were the same person.

underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading In truth, there was no possible event that, under the circumstances, could have given both aunt and niece such heartfelt pleasure, as the knowledge that Denbigh and the earl were the same person.

uspronounUS /ʌs/

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Pendennyss stood holding the door of the carriage in his hand, irresolute how to act, when Mrs. Wilson said-- "Surely, my lord, you sup with us."

usuallyadverbUS /ˈjuːʒəwəli/

under normal conditions

From this reading Had he seen the sparkling eyes and glowing cheeks of Miss Moseley, the smile of satisfaction and happiness which played on the usually thoughtful face of Mrs. Wilson, when the earl handed them into his own carriage, as they left his house on the evening of the discovery, the doctor would have gladly acknowledged the failure of his prognostics.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading But Dr. Ives was mistaken.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading In truth, there was no possible event that, under the circumstances, could have given both aunt and niece such heartfelt pleasure, as the knowledge that Denbigh and the earl were the same person.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading Had he seen the sparkling eyes and glowing cheeks of Miss Moseley, the smile of satisfaction and happiness which played on the usually thoughtful face of Mrs. Wilson, when the earl handed them into his own carriage, as they left his house on the evening of the discovery, the doctor would have gladly acknowledged the failure of his prognostics.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Had he seen the sparkling eyes and glowing cheeks of Miss Moseley, the smile of satisfaction and happiness which played on the usually thoughtful face of Mrs. Wilson, when the earl handed them into his own carriage, as they left his house on the evening of the discovery, the doctor would have gladly acknowledged the failure of his prognostics.

WilsonnounUS /ˈwɪlsən/

author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)

From this reading Had he seen the sparkling eyes and glowing cheeks of Miss Moseley, the smile of satisfaction and happiness which played on the usually thoughtful face of Mrs. Wilson, when the earl handed them into his own carriage, as they left his house on the evening of the discovery, the doctor would have gladly acknowledged the failure of his prognostics.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Pendennyss stood holding the door of the carriage in his hand, irresolute how to act, when Mrs. Wilson said-- "Surely, my lord, you sup with us."

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Had he seen the sparkling eyes and glowing cheeks of Miss Moseley, the smile of satisfaction and happiness which played on the usually thoughtful face of Mrs. Wilson, when the earl handed them into his own carriage, as they left his house on the evening of the discovery, the doctor would have gladly acknowledged the failure of his prognostics.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Pendennyss stood holding the door of the carriage in his hand, irresolute how to act, when Mrs. Wilson said-- "Surely, my lord, you sup with us."

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