admirablyadverbUS /ˈædmərəbli/
in an admirable manner
From this reading Flavia used to imitate the look admirably, to the delight of her brothers and sisters.
affectionatelyadverbUS /əˈfekʃənətli/
with affection
From this reading Montevarchi made his daughter sit beside him and took her hand affectionately in his, assuming at the same time the expression of sanctimonious superiority he always wore when he mentioned the cares of his household or was engaged in regulating any matter of importance in his family.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading He smiled meaningly, pressed the girl's fingers, and smiled again, attempting in vain to elicit some response.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Montevarchi made his daughter sit beside him and took her hand affectionately in his, assuming at the same time the expression of sanctimonious superiority he always wore when he mentioned the cares of his household or was engaged in regulating any matter of importance in his family.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "You know what I am going to say, I am sure," he began.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Montevarchi made his daughter sit beside him and took her hand affectionately in his, assuming at the same time the expression of sanctimonious superiority he always wore when he mentioned the cares of his household or was engaged in regulating any matter of importance in his family.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Montevarchi made his daughter sit beside him and took her hand affectionately in his, assuming at the same time the expression of sanctimonious superiority he always wore when he mentioned the cares of his household or was engaged in regulating any matter of importance in his family.
assumingadjectiveUS /əˈsuːmɪŋ/
excessively forward
From this reading Montevarchi made his daughter sit beside him and took her hand affectionately in his, assuming at the same time the expression of sanctimonious superiority he always wore when he mentioned the cares of his household or was engaged in regulating any matter of importance in his family.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Montevarchi made his daughter sit beside him and took her hand affectionately in his, assuming at the same time the expression of sanctimonious superiority he always wore when he mentioned the cares of his household or was engaged in regulating any matter of importance in his family.
attemptingverbUS /əˈtemptɪŋ/
-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt
From this reading He smiled meaningly, pressed the girl's fingers, and smiled again, attempting in vain to elicit some response.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "You know what I am going to say, I am sure," he began.
besideprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪd/
next to; at the side of
From this reading Montevarchi made his daughter sit beside him and took her hand affectionately in his, assuming at the same time the expression of sanctimonious superiority he always wore when he mentioned the cares of his household or was engaged in regulating any matter of importance in his family.
brothersnounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Flavia used to imitate the look admirably, to the delight of her brothers and sisters.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Faustina remained cold and indifferent, for she was used to her father's ways and did not like them.
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Montevarchi made his daughter sit beside him and took her hand affectionately in his, assuming at the same time the expression of sanctimonious superiority he always wore when he mentioned the cares of his household or was engaged in regulating any matter of importance in his family.
coldadjectiveUS /koʊld/
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading But Faustina remained cold and indifferent, for she was used to her father's ways and did not like them.
daughternounUS /ˈdɔːtər/
a female human offspring
From this reading Montevarchi made his daughter sit beside him and took her hand affectionately in his, assuming at the same time the expression of sanctimonious superiority he always wore when he mentioned the cares of his household or was engaged in regulating any matter of importance in his family.
delightverbUS /dɪˈlaɪt/
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Flavia used to imitate the look admirably, to the delight of her brothers and sisters.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But Faustina remained cold and indifferent, for she was used to her father's ways and did not like them.
elicitverbUS /ɪˈlɪsɪt/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading He smiled meaningly, pressed the girl's fingers, and smiled again, attempting in vain to elicit some response.
engagedadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒd/
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Montevarchi made his daughter sit beside him and took her hand affectionately in his, assuming at the same time the expression of sanctimonious superiority he always wore when he mentioned the cares of his household or was engaged in regulating any matter of importance in his family.
expressionnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃən/
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Montevarchi made his daughter sit beside him and took her hand affectionately in his, assuming at the same time the expression of sanctimonious superiority he always wore when he mentioned the cares of his household or was engaged in regulating any matter of importance in his family.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading Montevarchi made his daughter sit beside him and took her hand affectionately in his, assuming at the same time the expression of sanctimonious superiority he always wore when he mentioned the cares of his household or was engaged in regulating any matter of importance in his family.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading But Faustina remained cold and indifferent, for she was used to her father's ways and did not like them.
Faustina
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From this reading But Faustina remained cold and indifferent, for she was used to her father's ways and did not like them.
fingersnounUS /ˈfɪŋɡərz/
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading He smiled meaningly, pressed the girl's fingers, and smiled again, attempting in vain to elicit some response.
Flavia
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From this reading Flavia used to imitate the look admirably, to the delight of her brothers and sisters.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But Faustina remained cold and indifferent, for she was used to her father's ways and did not like them.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading He smiled meaningly, pressed the girl's fingers, and smiled again, attempting in vain to elicit some response.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading "You know what I am going to say, I am sure," he began.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Montevarchi made his daughter sit beside him and took her hand affectionately in his, assuming at the same time the expression of sanctimonious superiority he always wore when he mentioned the cares of his household or was engaged in regulating any matter of importance in his family.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Montevarchi made his daughter sit beside him and took her hand affectionately in his, assuming at the same time the expression of sanctimonious superiority he always wore when he mentioned the cares of his household or was engaged in regulating any matter of importance in his family.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Montevarchi made his daughter sit beside him and took her hand affectionately in his, assuming at the same time the expression of sanctimonious superiority he always wore when he mentioned the cares of his household or was engaged in regulating any matter of importance in his family.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Montevarchi made his daughter sit beside him and took her hand affectionately in his, assuming at the same time the expression of sanctimonious superiority he always wore when he mentioned the cares of his household or was engaged in regulating any matter of importance in his family.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Montevarchi made his daughter sit beside him and took her hand affectionately in his, assuming at the same time the expression of sanctimonious superiority he always wore when he mentioned the cares of his household or was engaged in regulating any matter of importance in his family.
householdnounUS /ˈhaʊshoʊld/
a social unit living together
From this reading Montevarchi made his daughter sit beside him and took her hand affectionately in his, assuming at the same time the expression of sanctimonious superiority he always wore when he mentioned the cares of his household or was engaged in regulating any matter of importance in his family.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You know what I am going to say, I am sure," he began.
imitateverbUS /ˈɪməteɪt/
reproduce someone's behavior or looks
From this reading Flavia used to imitate the look admirably, to the delight of her brothers and sisters.
importancenounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtəns/
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Montevarchi made his daughter sit beside him and took her hand affectionately in his, assuming at the same time the expression of sanctimonious superiority he always wore when he mentioned the cares of his household or was engaged in regulating any matter of importance in his family.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Montevarchi made his daughter sit beside him and took her hand affectionately in his, assuming at the same time the expression of sanctimonious superiority he always wore when he mentioned the cares of his household or was engaged in regulating any matter of importance in his family.
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading But Faustina remained cold and indifferent, for she was used to her father's ways and did not like them.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "You know what I am going to say, I am sure," he began.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading But Faustina remained cold and indifferent, for she was used to her father's ways and did not like them.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Flavia used to imitate the look admirably, to the delight of her brothers and sisters.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Montevarchi made his daughter sit beside him and took her hand affectionately in his, assuming at the same time the expression of sanctimonious superiority he always wore when he mentioned the cares of his household or was engaged in regulating any matter of importance in his family.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Montevarchi made his daughter sit beside him and took her hand affectionately in his, assuming at the same time the expression of sanctimonious superiority he always wore when he mentioned the cares of his household or was engaged in regulating any matter of importance in his family.
meaningly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He smiled meaningly, pressed the girl's fingers, and smiled again, attempting in vain to elicit some response.
mentionedverbUS /ˈmenʃənd/
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Montevarchi made his daughter sit beside him and took her hand affectionately in his, assuming at the same time the expression of sanctimonious superiority he always wore when he mentioned the cares of his household or was engaged in regulating any matter of importance in his family.
Montevarchi
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From this reading Montevarchi made his daughter sit beside him and took her hand affectionately in his, assuming at the same time the expression of sanctimonious superiority he always wore when he mentioned the cares of his household or was engaged in regulating any matter of importance in his family.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But Faustina remained cold and indifferent, for she was used to her father's ways and did not like them.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Montevarchi made his daughter sit beside him and took her hand affectionately in his, assuming at the same time the expression of sanctimonious superiority he always wore when he mentioned the cares of his household or was engaged in regulating any matter of importance in his family.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Montevarchi made his daughter sit beside him and took her hand affectionately in his, assuming at the same time the expression of sanctimonious superiority he always wore when he mentioned the cares of his household or was engaged in regulating any matter of importance in his family.
pressedadjectiveUS /prest/
compacted by ironing
From this reading He smiled meaningly, pressed the girl's fingers, and smiled again, attempting in vain to elicit some response.
regulatingnounUS /ˈreɡjəleɪtɪŋ/
the act of controlling or directing according to rule
From this reading Montevarchi made his daughter sit beside him and took her hand affectionately in his, assuming at the same time the expression of sanctimonious superiority he always wore when he mentioned the cares of his household or was engaged in regulating any matter of importance in his family.
remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading But Faustina remained cold and indifferent, for she was used to her father's ways and did not like them.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading He smiled meaningly, pressed the girl's fingers, and smiled again, attempting in vain to elicit some response.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading Montevarchi made his daughter sit beside him and took her hand affectionately in his, assuming at the same time the expression of sanctimonious superiority he always wore when he mentioned the cares of his household or was engaged in regulating any matter of importance in his family.
sanctimoniousadjectiveUS /ˌsæŋktəˈmoʊniəs/
excessively or hypocritically pious
From this reading Montevarchi made his daughter sit beside him and took her hand affectionately in his, assuming at the same time the expression of sanctimonious superiority he always wore when he mentioned the cares of his household or was engaged in regulating any matter of importance in his family.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading "You know what I am going to say, I am sure," he began.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But Faustina remained cold and indifferent, for she was used to her father's ways and did not like them.
sistersnounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Flavia used to imitate the look admirably, to the delight of her brothers and sisters.
sitverbUS /sɪt/
be seated
From this reading Montevarchi made his daughter sit beside him and took her hand affectionately in his, assuming at the same time the expression of sanctimonious superiority he always wore when he mentioned the cares of his household or was engaged in regulating any matter of importance in his family.
smiledverbUS /smaɪld/
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading He smiled meaningly, pressed the girl's fingers, and smiled again, attempting in vain to elicit some response.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He smiled meaningly, pressed the girl's fingers, and smiled again, attempting in vain to elicit some response.
superioritynounUS /ˌsuːpɪriˈɔːrɪti/
the quality of being superior
From this reading Montevarchi made his daughter sit beside him and took her hand affectionately in his, assuming at the same time the expression of sanctimonious superiority he always wore when he mentioned the cares of his household or was engaged in regulating any matter of importance in his family.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "You know what I am going to say, I am sure," he began.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Montevarchi made his daughter sit beside him and took her hand affectionately in his, assuming at the same time the expression of sanctimonious superiority he always wore when he mentioned the cares of his household or was engaged in regulating any matter of importance in his family.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But Faustina remained cold and indifferent, for she was used to her father's ways and did not like them.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Montevarchi made his daughter sit beside him and took her hand affectionately in his, assuming at the same time the expression of sanctimonious superiority he always wore when he mentioned the cares of his household or was engaged in regulating any matter of importance in his family.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Flavia used to imitate the look admirably, to the delight of her brothers and sisters.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Montevarchi made his daughter sit beside him and took her hand affectionately in his, assuming at the same time the expression of sanctimonious superiority he always wore when he mentioned the cares of his household or was engaged in regulating any matter of importance in his family.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Flavia used to imitate the look admirably, to the delight of her brothers and sisters.
vainadjectiveUS /veɪn/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading He smiled meaningly, pressed the girl's fingers, and smiled again, attempting in vain to elicit some response.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Montevarchi made his daughter sit beside him and took her hand affectionately in his, assuming at the same time the expression of sanctimonious superiority he always wore when he mentioned the cares of his household or was engaged in regulating any matter of importance in his family.
waysnounUS /weɪz/
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading But Faustina remained cold and indifferent, for she was used to her father's ways and did not like them.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "You know what I am going to say, I am sure," he began.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Montevarchi made his daughter sit beside him and took her hand affectionately in his, assuming at the same time the expression of sanctimonious superiority he always wore when he mentioned the cares of his household or was engaged in regulating any matter of importance in his family.
woreverbUS /wɔːr/
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Montevarchi made his daughter sit beside him and took her hand affectionately in his, assuming at the same time the expression of sanctimonious superiority he always wore when he mentioned the cares of his household or was engaged in regulating any matter of importance in his family.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You know what I am going to say, I am sure," he began.
