adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The ladies never acted so well as when they were in the presence of a fact which they acknowledged, but did not recognize.
achievementnounUS /əˈtʃiːvmənt/
the action of accomplishing something
From this reading A peculiar lightness of heart beset them; for brooding ambition is richer in that first realizing step it takes, insignificant though it seem, than in any subsequent achievement.
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading The ladies never acted so well as when they were in the presence of a fact which they acknowledged, but did not recognize.
actedverbUS /ˈæktɪd/
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading The ladies never acted so well as when they were in the presence of a fact which they acknowledged, but did not recognize.
admissionnounUS /ædˈmɪʃən/
the act of admitting someone to enter
From this reading Albeit constrained to admit that this was the first occasion of their ever being on their way to the dinner-table of a person of quality, they could refuse to look the admission in the face.
admitverbUS /ədˈmɪt/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Albeit constrained to admit that this was the first occasion of their ever being on their way to the dinner-table of a person of quality, they could refuse to look the admission in the face.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading I fear to say that the hearts of the ladies boiled, because visages so sedate, and voices so monotonously indifferent, would witness decidedly against me.
AlbeitconjunctionUS /ɔːlˈbiːɪt/
although
From this reading Albeit constrained to admit that this was the first occasion of their ever being on their way to the dinner-table of a person of quality, they could refuse to look the admission in the face.
ambitionnounUS /æmˈbɪʃən/
a cherished desire
From this reading A peculiar lightness of heart beset them; for brooding ambition is richer in that first realizing step it takes, insignificant though it seem, than in any subsequent achievement.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Richford was an easy drive from Brookfield, through lanes of elm and white hawthorn.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Richford was an easy drive from Brookfield, through lanes of elm and white hawthorn.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A peculiar lightness of heart beset them; for brooding ambition is richer in that first realizing step it takes, insignificant though it seem, than in any subsequent achievement.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The ladies never acted so well as when they were in the presence of a fact which they acknowledged, but did not recognize.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading I fear to say that the hearts of the ladies boiled, because visages so sedate, and voices so monotonously indifferent, would witness decidedly against me.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Albeit constrained to admit that this was the first occasion of their ever being on their way to the dinner-table of a person of quality, they could refuse to look the admission in the face.
besetverbUS /bɪˈset/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading A peculiar lightness of heart beset them; for brooding ambition is richer in that first realizing step it takes, insignificant though it seem, than in any subsequent achievement.
boiledadjectiveUS /bɔɪld/
cooked in hot water
From this reading I fear to say that the hearts of the ladies boiled, because visages so sedate, and voices so monotonously indifferent, would witness decidedly against me.
broodingnounUS /ˈbruːdɪŋ/
sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body
From this reading A peculiar lightness of heart beset them; for brooding ambition is richer in that first realizing step it takes, insignificant though it seem, than in any subsequent achievement.
Brookfield
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Richford was an easy drive from Brookfield, through lanes of elm and white hawthorn.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The ladies never acted so well as when they were in the presence of a fact which they acknowledged, but did not recognize.
constrainedadjectiveUS /kənˈstreɪnd/
lacking spontaneity; not natural
From this reading Albeit constrained to admit that this was the first occasion of their ever being on their way to the dinner-table of a person of quality, they could refuse to look the admission in the face.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Albeit constrained to admit that this was the first occasion of their ever being on their way to the dinner-table of a person of quality, they could refuse to look the admission in the face.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading I fear to say that the hearts of the ladies boiled, because visages so sedate, and voices so monotonously indifferent, would witness decidedly against me.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The ladies never acted so well as when they were in the presence of a fact which they acknowledged, but did not recognize.
dinner-table
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Albeit constrained to admit that this was the first occasion of their ever being on their way to the dinner-table of a person of quality, they could refuse to look the admission in the face.
driveverbUS /draɪv/
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Richford was an easy drive from Brookfield, through lanes of elm and white hawthorn.
easyadjectiveUS /ˈiːzi/
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Richford was an easy drive from Brookfield, through lanes of elm and white hawthorn.
elmnounUS /elm/
any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees
From this reading Richford was an easy drive from Brookfield, through lanes of elm and white hawthorn.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Albeit constrained to admit that this was the first occasion of their ever being on their way to the dinner-table of a person of quality, they could refuse to look the admission in the face.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Albeit constrained to admit that this was the first occasion of their ever being on their way to the dinner-table of a person of quality, they could refuse to look the admission in the face.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The ladies never acted so well as when they were in the presence of a fact which they acknowledged, but did not recognize.
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading I fear to say that the hearts of the ladies boiled, because visages so sedate, and voices so monotonously indifferent, would witness decidedly against me.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Albeit constrained to admit that this was the first occasion of their ever being on their way to the dinner-table of a person of quality, they could refuse to look the admission in the face.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A peculiar lightness of heart beset them; for brooding ambition is richer in that first realizing step it takes, insignificant though it seem, than in any subsequent achievement.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Richford was an easy drive from Brookfield, through lanes of elm and white hawthorn.
hawthornnounUS /ˈhɔːθɔːrn/
a spring-flowering shrub or small tree of the genus Crataegus
From this reading Richford was an easy drive from Brookfield, through lanes of elm and white hawthorn.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading A peculiar lightness of heart beset them; for brooding ambition is richer in that first realizing step it takes, insignificant though it seem, than in any subsequent achievement.
heartsnounUS /hɑːrts/
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading I fear to say that the hearts of the ladies boiled, because visages so sedate, and voices so monotonously indifferent, would witness decidedly against me.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I fear to say that the hearts of the ladies boiled, because visages so sedate, and voices so monotonously indifferent, would witness decidedly against me.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The ladies never acted so well as when they were in the presence of a fact which they acknowledged, but did not recognize.
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading I fear to say that the hearts of the ladies boiled, because visages so sedate, and voices so monotonously indifferent, would witness decidedly against me.
insignificantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkənt/
signifying nothing
From this reading A peculiar lightness of heart beset them; for brooding ambition is richer in that first realizing step it takes, insignificant though it seem, than in any subsequent achievement.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A peculiar lightness of heart beset them; for brooding ambition is richer in that first realizing step it takes, insignificant though it seem, than in any subsequent achievement.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A peculiar lightness of heart beset them; for brooding ambition is richer in that first realizing step it takes, insignificant though it seem, than in any subsequent achievement.
ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The ladies never acted so well as when they were in the presence of a fact which they acknowledged, but did not recognize.
lanesnounUS /leɪnz/
plural of “lane” — a narrow way or road
From this reading Richford was an easy drive from Brookfield, through lanes of elm and white hawthorn.
lightnessnounUS /ˈlaɪtnəs/
a feeling of joy and pride
From this reading A peculiar lightness of heart beset them; for brooding ambition is richer in that first realizing step it takes, insignificant though it seem, than in any subsequent achievement.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Albeit constrained to admit that this was the first occasion of their ever being on their way to the dinner-table of a person of quality, they could refuse to look the admission in the face.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I fear to say that the hearts of the ladies boiled, because visages so sedate, and voices so monotonously indifferent, would witness decidedly against me.
monotonouslyadverb
in a monotonous manner
From this reading I fear to say that the hearts of the ladies boiled, because visages so sedate, and voices so monotonously indifferent, would witness decidedly against me.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The ladies never acted so well as when they were in the presence of a fact which they acknowledged, but did not recognize.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The ladies never acted so well as when they were in the presence of a fact which they acknowledged, but did not recognize.
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Albeit constrained to admit that this was the first occasion of their ever being on their way to the dinner-table of a person of quality, they could refuse to look the admission in the face.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Richford was an easy drive from Brookfield, through lanes of elm and white hawthorn.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Albeit constrained to admit that this was the first occasion of their ever being on their way to the dinner-table of a person of quality, they could refuse to look the admission in the face.
peculiaradjectiveUS /pəˈkjuːljər/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading A peculiar lightness of heart beset them; for brooding ambition is richer in that first realizing step it takes, insignificant though it seem, than in any subsequent achievement.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading Albeit constrained to admit that this was the first occasion of their ever being on their way to the dinner-table of a person of quality, they could refuse to look the admission in the face.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The ladies never acted so well as when they were in the presence of a fact which they acknowledged, but did not recognize.
qualitynounUS /ˈkwɑːləti/
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Albeit constrained to admit that this was the first occasion of their ever being on their way to the dinner-table of a person of quality, they could refuse to look the admission in the face.
realizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading A peculiar lightness of heart beset them; for brooding ambition is richer in that first realizing step it takes, insignificant though it seem, than in any subsequent achievement.
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading The ladies never acted so well as when they were in the presence of a fact which they acknowledged, but did not recognize.
refuseverbUS /rəˈfjuːz/
show unwillingness towards
From this reading Albeit constrained to admit that this was the first occasion of their ever being on their way to the dinner-table of a person of quality, they could refuse to look the admission in the face.
richeradjectiveUS /ˈrɪtʃər/
comparative of “rich” — possessing material wealth
From this reading A peculiar lightness of heart beset them; for brooding ambition is richer in that first realizing step it takes, insignificant though it seem, than in any subsequent achievement.
Richford
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Richford was an easy drive from Brookfield, through lanes of elm and white hawthorn.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading I fear to say that the hearts of the ladies boiled, because visages so sedate, and voices so monotonously indifferent, would witness decidedly against me.
sedateadjectiveUS /sɪˈdeɪt/
characterized by dignity and propriety
From this reading I fear to say that the hearts of the ladies boiled, because visages so sedate, and voices so monotonously indifferent, would witness decidedly against me.
seemverbUS /siːm/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A peculiar lightness of heart beset them; for brooding ambition is richer in that first realizing step it takes, insignificant though it seem, than in any subsequent achievement.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The ladies never acted so well as when they were in the presence of a fact which they acknowledged, but did not recognize.
stepnounUS /step/
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading A peculiar lightness of heart beset them; for brooding ambition is richer in that first realizing step it takes, insignificant though it seem, than in any subsequent achievement.
subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading A peculiar lightness of heart beset them; for brooding ambition is richer in that first realizing step it takes, insignificant though it seem, than in any subsequent achievement.
takesnounUS /teɪks/
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading A peculiar lightness of heart beset them; for brooding ambition is richer in that first realizing step it takes, insignificant though it seem, than in any subsequent achievement.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A peculiar lightness of heart beset them; for brooding ambition is richer in that first realizing step it takes, insignificant though it seem, than in any subsequent achievement.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Albeit constrained to admit that this was the first occasion of their ever being on their way to the dinner-table of a person of quality, they could refuse to look the admission in the face.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The ladies never acted so well as when they were in the presence of a fact which they acknowledged, but did not recognize.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Albeit constrained to admit that this was the first occasion of their ever being on their way to the dinner-table of a person of quality, they could refuse to look the admission in the face.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A peculiar lightness of heart beset them; for brooding ambition is richer in that first realizing step it takes, insignificant though it seem, than in any subsequent achievement.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The ladies never acted so well as when they were in the presence of a fact which they acknowledged, but did not recognize.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Albeit constrained to admit that this was the first occasion of their ever being on their way to the dinner-table of a person of quality, they could refuse to look the admission in the face.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading A peculiar lightness of heart beset them; for brooding ambition is richer in that first realizing step it takes, insignificant though it seem, than in any subsequent achievement.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Richford was an easy drive from Brookfield, through lanes of elm and white hawthorn.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Albeit constrained to admit that this was the first occasion of their ever being on their way to the dinner-table of a person of quality, they could refuse to look the admission in the face.
visages
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I fear to say that the hearts of the ladies boiled, because visages so sedate, and voices so monotonously indifferent, would witness decidedly against me.
voicesnounUS /ˈvɔɪsəz/
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading I fear to say that the hearts of the ladies boiled, because visages so sedate, and voices so monotonously indifferent, would witness decidedly against me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Richford was an easy drive from Brookfield, through lanes of elm and white hawthorn.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Albeit constrained to admit that this was the first occasion of their ever being on their way to the dinner-table of a person of quality, they could refuse to look the admission in the face.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The ladies never acted so well as when they were in the presence of a fact which they acknowledged, but did not recognize.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The ladies never acted so well as when they were in the presence of a fact which they acknowledged, but did not recognize.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The ladies never acted so well as when they were in the presence of a fact which they acknowledged, but did not recognize.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The ladies never acted so well as when they were in the presence of a fact which they acknowledged, but did not recognize.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading Richford was an easy drive from Brookfield, through lanes of elm and white hawthorn.
witnessnounUS /ˈwɪtnəs/
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading I fear to say that the hearts of the ladies boiled, because visages so sedate, and voices so monotonously indifferent, would witness decidedly against me.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I fear to say that the hearts of the ladies boiled, because visages so sedate, and voices so monotonously indifferent, would witness decidedly against me.
