adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN a day or two Lady Rotherwood and her daughter called at the New Court.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Lady Rotherwood greeted her nieces very affectionately, gave a double caress to Adeline, stroked her pretty curls, admired her beadwork, talked to her about her doll, and then proceeded to invite the whole family to a Twelfth-Day party, given for their especial benefit.
AdanounUS /ˈeɪdə/
an enzyme found in mammals that can catalyze the deamination of adenosine into inosine and ammonia
From this reading On this occasion Lilias was employed in as rational and lady-like a manner as could be desired—in practising her music in the drawing-room; Emily was reading, and Ada threading beads.
Adeline
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From this reading Lady Rotherwood greeted her nieces very affectionately, gave a double caress to Adeline, stroked her pretty curls, admired her beadwork, talked to her about her doll, and then proceeded to invite the whole family to a Twelfth-Day party, given for their especial benefit.
admiredadjectiveUS /ədˈmaɪərd/
regarded with admiration
From this reading Lady Rotherwood greeted her nieces very affectionately, gave a double caress to Adeline, stroked her pretty curls, admired her beadwork, talked to her about her doll, and then proceeded to invite the whole family to a Twelfth-Day party, given for their especial benefit.
affectionatelyadverbUS /əˈfekʃənətli/
with affection
From this reading Lady Rotherwood greeted her nieces very affectionately, gave a double caress to Adeline, stroked her pretty curls, admired her beadwork, talked to her about her doll, and then proceeded to invite the whole family to a Twelfth-Day party, given for their especial benefit.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading The little Carringtons and the Weston girls were also to be asked.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MINOR MISFORTUNES ‘Loving she is, and tractable though wild.’
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On this occasion Lilias was employed in as rational and lady-like a manner as could be desired—in practising her music in the drawing-room; Emily was reading, and Ada threading beads.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The little Carringtons and the Weston girls were also to be asked.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN a day or two Lady Rotherwood and her daughter called at the New Court.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading On this occasion Lilias was employed in as rational and lady-like a manner as could be desired—in practising her music in the drawing-room; Emily was reading, and Ada threading beads.
beadsnounUS /biːdz/
several beads threaded together on a string
From this reading On this occasion Lilias was employed in as rational and lady-like a manner as could be desired—in practising her music in the drawing-room; Emily was reading, and Ada threading beads.
beadworknounUS /ˈbiːdwɜːrk/
ornamentation with beads
From this reading Lady Rotherwood greeted her nieces very affectionately, gave a double caress to Adeline, stroked her pretty curls, admired her beadwork, talked to her about her doll, and then proceeded to invite the whole family to a Twelfth-Day party, given for their especial benefit.
benefitnounUS /ˈbenəfɪt/
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading Lady Rotherwood greeted her nieces very affectionately, gave a double caress to Adeline, stroked her pretty curls, admired her beadwork, talked to her about her doll, and then proceeded to invite the whole family to a Twelfth-Day party, given for their especial benefit.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading IN a day or two Lady Rotherwood and her daughter called at the New Court.
caressnounUS /kərˈes/
a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it)
From this reading Lady Rotherwood greeted her nieces very affectionately, gave a double caress to Adeline, stroked her pretty curls, admired her beadwork, talked to her about her doll, and then proceeded to invite the whole family to a Twelfth-Day party, given for their especial benefit.
Carringtons
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From this reading The little Carringtons and the Weston girls were also to be asked.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading On this occasion Lilias was employed in as rational and lady-like a manner as could be desired—in practising her music in the drawing-room; Emily was reading, and Ada threading beads.
CourtnounUS /kɔːrt/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading IN a day or two Lady Rotherwood and her daughter called at the New Court.
curlsnounUS /kɜːrlz/
plural of “curl” — a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
From this reading Lady Rotherwood greeted her nieces very affectionately, gave a double caress to Adeline, stroked her pretty curls, admired her beadwork, talked to her about her doll, and then proceeded to invite the whole family to a Twelfth-Day party, given for their especial benefit.
daughternounUS /ˈdɔːtər/
a female human offspring
From this reading IN a day or two Lady Rotherwood and her daughter called at the New Court.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading IN a day or two Lady Rotherwood and her daughter called at the New Court.
desiredadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪərd/
wanted intensely
From this reading On this occasion Lilias was employed in as rational and lady-like a manner as could be desired—in practising her music in the drawing-room; Emily was reading, and Ada threading beads.
dollnounUS /dɑːl/
a small replica of a person; used as a toy
From this reading Lady Rotherwood greeted her nieces very affectionately, gave a double caress to Adeline, stroked her pretty curls, admired her beadwork, talked to her about her doll, and then proceeded to invite the whole family to a Twelfth-Day party, given for their especial benefit.
doubleverbUS /ˈdʌbəl/
increase twofold
From this reading Lady Rotherwood greeted her nieces very affectionately, gave a double caress to Adeline, stroked her pretty curls, admired her beadwork, talked to her about her doll, and then proceeded to invite the whole family to a Twelfth-Day party, given for their especial benefit.
drawing-room
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From this reading On this occasion Lilias was employed in as rational and lady-like a manner as could be desired—in practising her music in the drawing-room; Emily was reading, and Ada threading beads.
Emily
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From this reading On this occasion Lilias was employed in as rational and lady-like a manner as could be desired—in practising her music in the drawing-room; Emily was reading, and Ada threading beads.
employedadjectiveUS /emˈplɔɪd/
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading On this occasion Lilias was employed in as rational and lady-like a manner as could be desired—in practising her music in the drawing-room; Emily was reading, and Ada threading beads.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading Lady Rotherwood greeted her nieces very affectionately, gave a double caress to Adeline, stroked her pretty curls, admired her beadwork, talked to her about her doll, and then proceeded to invite the whole family to a Twelfth-Day party, given for their especial benefit.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading Lady Rotherwood greeted her nieces very affectionately, gave a double caress to Adeline, stroked her pretty curls, admired her beadwork, talked to her about her doll, and then proceeded to invite the whole family to a Twelfth-Day party, given for their especial benefit.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lady Rotherwood greeted her nieces very affectionately, gave a double caress to Adeline, stroked her pretty curls, admired her beadwork, talked to her about her doll, and then proceeded to invite the whole family to a Twelfth-Day party, given for their especial benefit.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Lady Rotherwood greeted her nieces very affectionately, gave a double caress to Adeline, stroked her pretty curls, admired her beadwork, talked to her about her doll, and then proceeded to invite the whole family to a Twelfth-Day party, given for their especial benefit.
girlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The little Carringtons and the Weston girls were also to be asked.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Lady Rotherwood greeted her nieces very affectionately, gave a double caress to Adeline, stroked her pretty curls, admired her beadwork, talked to her about her doll, and then proceeded to invite the whole family to a Twelfth-Day party, given for their especial benefit.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading Lady Rotherwood greeted her nieces very affectionately, gave a double caress to Adeline, stroked her pretty curls, admired her beadwork, talked to her about her doll, and then proceeded to invite the whole family to a Twelfth-Day party, given for their especial benefit.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading IN a day or two Lady Rotherwood and her daughter called at the New Court.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN a day or two Lady Rotherwood and her daughter called at the New Court.
inviteverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪt/
increase the likelihood of
From this reading Lady Rotherwood greeted her nieces very affectionately, gave a double caress to Adeline, stroked her pretty curls, admired her beadwork, talked to her about her doll, and then proceeded to invite the whole family to a Twelfth-Day party, given for their especial benefit.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MINOR MISFORTUNES ‘Loving she is, and tractable though wild.’
LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading IN a day or two Lady Rotherwood and her daughter called at the New Court.
lady-like
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From this reading On this occasion Lilias was employed in as rational and lady-like a manner as could be desired—in practising her music in the drawing-room; Emily was reading, and Ada threading beads.
Lilias
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From this reading On this occasion Lilias was employed in as rational and lady-like a manner as could be desired—in practising her music in the drawing-room; Emily was reading, and Ada threading beads.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little Carringtons and the Weston girls were also to be asked.
LovingadjectiveUS /ˈlʌvɪŋ/
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading MINOR MISFORTUNES ‘Loving she is, and tractable though wild.’
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On this occasion Lilias was employed in as rational and lady-like a manner as could be desired—in practising her music in the drawing-room; Emily was reading, and Ada threading beads.
MINORadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading MINOR MISFORTUNES ‘Loving she is, and tractable though wild.’
MISFORTUNESnounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “misfortune” — unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading MINOR MISFORTUNES ‘Loving she is, and tractable though wild.’
musicnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪk/
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading On this occasion Lilias was employed in as rational and lady-like a manner as could be desired—in practising her music in the drawing-room; Emily was reading, and Ada threading beads.
NewadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading IN a day or two Lady Rotherwood and her daughter called at the New Court.
niecesnounUS /ˈniːsɪz/
plural of “niece” — a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading Lady Rotherwood greeted her nieces very affectionately, gave a double caress to Adeline, stroked her pretty curls, admired her beadwork, talked to her about her doll, and then proceeded to invite the whole family to a Twelfth-Day party, given for their especial benefit.
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading On this occasion Lilias was employed in as rational and lady-like a manner as could be desired—in practising her music in the drawing-room; Emily was reading, and Ada threading beads.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On this occasion Lilias was employed in as rational and lady-like a manner as could be desired—in practising her music in the drawing-room; Emily was reading, and Ada threading beads.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading IN a day or two Lady Rotherwood and her daughter called at the New Court.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Lady Rotherwood greeted her nieces very affectionately, gave a double caress to Adeline, stroked her pretty curls, admired her beadwork, talked to her about her doll, and then proceeded to invite the whole family to a Twelfth-Day party, given for their especial benefit.
practising
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From this reading On this occasion Lilias was employed in as rational and lady-like a manner as could be desired—in practising her music in the drawing-room; Emily was reading, and Ada threading beads.
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Lady Rotherwood greeted her nieces very affectionately, gave a double caress to Adeline, stroked her pretty curls, admired her beadwork, talked to her about her doll, and then proceeded to invite the whole family to a Twelfth-Day party, given for their especial benefit.
proceededverbUS /prəˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Lady Rotherwood greeted her nieces very affectionately, gave a double caress to Adeline, stroked her pretty curls, admired her beadwork, talked to her about her doll, and then proceeded to invite the whole family to a Twelfth-Day party, given for their especial benefit.
rationaladjectiveUS /ˈræʃ.ən.əl/
Based on or in accordance with reason or logic rather than turbulent emotions.
From this reading On this occasion Lilias was employed in as rational and lady-like a manner as could be desired—in practising her music in the drawing-room; Emily was reading, and Ada threading beads.
readingnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋ/
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading On this occasion Lilias was employed in as rational and lady-like a manner as could be desired—in practising her music in the drawing-room; Emily was reading, and Ada threading beads.
Rotherwood
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From this reading IN a day or two Lady Rotherwood and her daughter called at the New Court.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MINOR MISFORTUNES ‘Loving she is, and tractable though wild.’
strokedverbUS /stroʊkt/
past form of “stroke” — touch lightly and repeatedly, as with brushing motions
From this reading Lady Rotherwood greeted her nieces very affectionately, gave a double caress to Adeline, stroked her pretty curls, admired her beadwork, talked to her about her doll, and then proceeded to invite the whole family to a Twelfth-Day party, given for their especial benefit.
talkedverbUS /tɔːkt/
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Lady Rotherwood greeted her nieces very affectionately, gave a double caress to Adeline, stroked her pretty curls, admired her beadwork, talked to her about her doll, and then proceeded to invite the whole family to a Twelfth-Day party, given for their especial benefit.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN a day or two Lady Rotherwood and her daughter called at the New Court.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Lady Rotherwood greeted her nieces very affectionately, gave a double caress to Adeline, stroked her pretty curls, admired her beadwork, talked to her about her doll, and then proceeded to invite the whole family to a Twelfth-Day party, given for their especial benefit.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Lady Rotherwood greeted her nieces very affectionately, gave a double caress to Adeline, stroked her pretty curls, admired her beadwork, talked to her about her doll, and then proceeded to invite the whole family to a Twelfth-Day party, given for their especial benefit.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On this occasion Lilias was employed in as rational and lady-like a manner as could be desired—in practising her music in the drawing-room; Emily was reading, and Ada threading beads.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading MINOR MISFORTUNES ‘Loving she is, and tractable though wild.’
threadingverbUS /ˈθredɪŋ/
-ing form of “thread” — to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
From this reading On this occasion Lilias was employed in as rational and lady-like a manner as could be desired—in practising her music in the drawing-room; Emily was reading, and Ada threading beads.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lady Rotherwood greeted her nieces very affectionately, gave a double caress to Adeline, stroked her pretty curls, admired her beadwork, talked to her about her doll, and then proceeded to invite the whole family to a Twelfth-Day party, given for their especial benefit.
tractableadjectiveUS /ˈtræktəbəl/
easily managed (controlled or taught or molded)
From this reading MINOR MISFORTUNES ‘Loving she is, and tractable though wild.’
Twelfth-Day
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From this reading Lady Rotherwood greeted her nieces very affectionately, gave a double caress to Adeline, stroked her pretty curls, admired her beadwork, talked to her about her doll, and then proceeded to invite the whole family to a Twelfth-Day party, given for their especial benefit.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading IN a day or two Lady Rotherwood and her daughter called at the New Court.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Lady Rotherwood greeted her nieces very affectionately, gave a double caress to Adeline, stroked her pretty curls, admired her beadwork, talked to her about her doll, and then proceeded to invite the whole family to a Twelfth-Day party, given for their especial benefit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On this occasion Lilias was employed in as rational and lady-like a manner as could be desired—in practising her music in the drawing-room; Emily was reading, and Ada threading beads.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The little Carringtons and the Weston girls were also to be asked.
WestonnounUS /ˈwestən/
United States photographer(1886-1958)
From this reading The little Carringtons and the Weston girls were also to be asked.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Lady Rotherwood greeted her nieces very affectionately, gave a double caress to Adeline, stroked her pretty curls, admired her beadwork, talked to her about her doll, and then proceeded to invite the whole family to a Twelfth-Day party, given for their especial benefit.
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading MINOR MISFORTUNES ‘Loving she is, and tractable though wild.’
