adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Posthumous fame is a silly thing, but posthumous jealousy detestable.”
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When Lady Delacour repeated to Miss Portman the message about “simplicity of mind and dignity of character,” she frankly said-- “Belinda, notwithstanding all this, observe, I’m determined to retain Clarence Hervey among the number of my public worshippers during my life--which you know cannot last long.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After I am gone, my dear, he’ll be all your own, and of that I give you joy.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading When Lady Delacour repeated to Miss Portman the message about “simplicity of mind and dignity of character,” she frankly said-- “Belinda, notwithstanding all this, observe, I’m determined to retain Clarence Hervey among the number of my public worshippers during my life--which you know cannot last long.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading After I am gone, my dear, he’ll be all your own, and of that I give you joy.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading When Lady Delacour repeated to Miss Portman the message about “simplicity of mind and dignity of character,” she frankly said-- “Belinda, notwithstanding all this, observe, I’m determined to retain Clarence Hervey among the number of my public worshippers during my life--which you know cannot last long.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WAYS AND MEANS.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading After I am gone, my dear, he’ll be all your own, and of that I give you joy.
Belinda
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From this reading When Lady Delacour repeated to Miss Portman the message about “simplicity of mind and dignity of character,” she frankly said-- “Belinda, notwithstanding all this, observe, I’m determined to retain Clarence Hervey among the number of my public worshippers during my life--which you know cannot last long.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading There was one part of the conversation between Mr. Hervey and her ladyship which she, in her great discretion, did not immediately repeat to Miss Portman--that part which related to the horses.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Posthumous fame is a silly thing, but posthumous jealousy detestable.”
cannot
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From this reading When Lady Delacour repeated to Miss Portman the message about “simplicity of mind and dignity of character,” she frankly said-- “Belinda, notwithstanding all this, observe, I’m determined to retain Clarence Hervey among the number of my public worshippers during my life--which you know cannot last long.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading When Lady Delacour repeated to Miss Portman the message about “simplicity of mind and dignity of character,” she frankly said-- “Belinda, notwithstanding all this, observe, I’m determined to retain Clarence Hervey among the number of my public worshippers during my life--which you know cannot last long.
ClarencenounUS /ˈklerəns/
a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers
From this reading When Lady Delacour repeated to Miss Portman the message about “simplicity of mind and dignity of character,” she frankly said-- “Belinda, notwithstanding all this, observe, I’m determined to retain Clarence Hervey among the number of my public worshippers during my life--which you know cannot last long.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading There was one part of the conversation between Mr. Hervey and her ladyship which she, in her great discretion, did not immediately repeat to Miss Portman--that part which related to the horses.
dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading After I am gone, my dear, he’ll be all your own, and of that I give you joy.
Delacour
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From this reading When Lady Delacour repeated to Miss Portman the message about “simplicity of mind and dignity of character,” she frankly said-- “Belinda, notwithstanding all this, observe, I’m determined to retain Clarence Hervey among the number of my public worshippers during my life--which you know cannot last long.
determinedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənd/
characterized by great determination
From this reading When Lady Delacour repeated to Miss Portman the message about “simplicity of mind and dignity of character,” she frankly said-- “Belinda, notwithstanding all this, observe, I’m determined to retain Clarence Hervey among the number of my public worshippers during my life--which you know cannot last long.
detestableadjective
offensive to the mind
From this reading Posthumous fame is a silly thing, but posthumous jealousy detestable.”
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading There was one part of the conversation between Mr. Hervey and her ladyship which she, in her great discretion, did not immediately repeat to Miss Portman--that part which related to the horses.
dignitynounUS /ˈdɪɡnəti/
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading When Lady Delacour repeated to Miss Portman the message about “simplicity of mind and dignity of character,” she frankly said-- “Belinda, notwithstanding all this, observe, I’m determined to retain Clarence Hervey among the number of my public worshippers during my life--which you know cannot last long.
discretionnounUS /dɪˈskreʃən/
freedom to act or judge on one's own
From this reading There was one part of the conversation between Mr. Hervey and her ladyship which she, in her great discretion, did not immediately repeat to Miss Portman--that part which related to the horses.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading When Lady Delacour repeated to Miss Portman the message about “simplicity of mind and dignity of character,” she frankly said-- “Belinda, notwithstanding all this, observe, I’m determined to retain Clarence Hervey among the number of my public worshippers during my life--which you know cannot last long.
famenounUS /feɪm/
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading Posthumous fame is a silly thing, but posthumous jealousy detestable.”
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading When Lady Delacour repeated to Miss Portman the message about “simplicity of mind and dignity of character,” she frankly said-- “Belinda, notwithstanding all this, observe, I’m determined to retain Clarence Hervey among the number of my public worshippers during my life--which you know cannot last long.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading After I am gone, my dear, he’ll be all your own, and of that I give you joy.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading After I am gone, my dear, he’ll be all your own, and of that I give you joy.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading There was one part of the conversation between Mr. Hervey and her ladyship which she, in her great discretion, did not immediately repeat to Miss Portman--that part which related to the horses.
he'll
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From this reading After I am gone, my dear, he’ll be all your own, and of that I give you joy.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There was one part of the conversation between Mr. Hervey and her ladyship which she, in her great discretion, did not immediately repeat to Miss Portman--that part which related to the horses.
Hervey
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From this reading When Lady Delacour repeated to Miss Portman the message about “simplicity of mind and dignity of character,” she frankly said-- “Belinda, notwithstanding all this, observe, I’m determined to retain Clarence Hervey among the number of my public worshippers during my life--which you know cannot last long.
horsesnounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading There was one part of the conversation between Mr. Hervey and her ladyship which she, in her great discretion, did not immediately repeat to Miss Portman--that part which related to the horses.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading After I am gone, my dear, he’ll be all your own, and of that I give you joy.
I'm
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From this reading When Lady Delacour repeated to Miss Portman the message about “simplicity of mind and dignity of character,” she frankly said-- “Belinda, notwithstanding all this, observe, I’m determined to retain Clarence Hervey among the number of my public worshippers during my life--which you know cannot last long.
immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading There was one part of the conversation between Mr. Hervey and her ladyship which she, in her great discretion, did not immediately repeat to Miss Portman--that part which related to the horses.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was one part of the conversation between Mr. Hervey and her ladyship which she, in her great discretion, did not immediately repeat to Miss Portman--that part which related to the horses.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Posthumous fame is a silly thing, but posthumous jealousy detestable.”
jealousynounUS /ˈdʒeləsi/
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading Posthumous fame is a silly thing, but posthumous jealousy detestable.”
joynounUS /dʒɔɪ/
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading After I am gone, my dear, he’ll be all your own, and of that I give you joy.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading When Lady Delacour repeated to Miss Portman the message about “simplicity of mind and dignity of character,” she frankly said-- “Belinda, notwithstanding all this, observe, I’m determined to retain Clarence Hervey among the number of my public worshippers during my life--which you know cannot last long.
LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading When Lady Delacour repeated to Miss Portman the message about “simplicity of mind and dignity of character,” she frankly said-- “Belinda, notwithstanding all this, observe, I’m determined to retain Clarence Hervey among the number of my public worshippers during my life--which you know cannot last long.
ladyshipnoun
a title used to address any peeress except a duchess
From this reading There was one part of the conversation between Mr. Hervey and her ladyship which she, in her great discretion, did not immediately repeat to Miss Portman--that part which related to the horses.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading When Lady Delacour repeated to Miss Portman the message about “simplicity of mind and dignity of character,” she frankly said-- “Belinda, notwithstanding all this, observe, I’m determined to retain Clarence Hervey among the number of my public worshippers during my life--which you know cannot last long.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading When Lady Delacour repeated to Miss Portman the message about “simplicity of mind and dignity of character,” she frankly said-- “Belinda, notwithstanding all this, observe, I’m determined to retain Clarence Hervey among the number of my public worshippers during my life--which you know cannot last long.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading When Lady Delacour repeated to Miss Portman the message about “simplicity of mind and dignity of character,” she frankly said-- “Belinda, notwithstanding all this, observe, I’m determined to retain Clarence Hervey among the number of my public worshippers during my life--which you know cannot last long.
MEANSnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading WAYS AND MEANS.
messagenounUS /ˈmesədʒ/
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading When Lady Delacour repeated to Miss Portman the message about “simplicity of mind and dignity of character,” she frankly said-- “Belinda, notwithstanding all this, observe, I’m determined to retain Clarence Hervey among the number of my public worshippers during my life--which you know cannot last long.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading When Lady Delacour repeated to Miss Portman the message about “simplicity of mind and dignity of character,” she frankly said-- “Belinda, notwithstanding all this, observe, I’m determined to retain Clarence Hervey among the number of my public worshippers during my life--which you know cannot last long.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading When Lady Delacour repeated to Miss Portman the message about “simplicity of mind and dignity of character,” she frankly said-- “Belinda, notwithstanding all this, observe, I’m determined to retain Clarence Hervey among the number of my public worshippers during my life--which you know cannot last long.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading There was one part of the conversation between Mr. Hervey and her ladyship which she, in her great discretion, did not immediately repeat to Miss Portman--that part which related to the horses.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading When Lady Delacour repeated to Miss Portman the message about “simplicity of mind and dignity of character,” she frankly said-- “Belinda, notwithstanding all this, observe, I’m determined to retain Clarence Hervey among the number of my public worshippers during my life--which you know cannot last long.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was one part of the conversation between Mr. Hervey and her ladyship which she, in her great discretion, did not immediately repeat to Miss Portman--that part which related to the horses.
notwithstandingadverbUS /ˌnɑːtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading When Lady Delacour repeated to Miss Portman the message about “simplicity of mind and dignity of character,” she frankly said-- “Belinda, notwithstanding all this, observe, I’m determined to retain Clarence Hervey among the number of my public worshippers during my life--which you know cannot last long.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading When Lady Delacour repeated to Miss Portman the message about “simplicity of mind and dignity of character,” she frankly said-- “Belinda, notwithstanding all this, observe, I’m determined to retain Clarence Hervey among the number of my public worshippers during my life--which you know cannot last long.
observeverbUS /əbˈzɜːrv/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading When Lady Delacour repeated to Miss Portman the message about “simplicity of mind and dignity of character,” she frankly said-- “Belinda, notwithstanding all this, observe, I’m determined to retain Clarence Hervey among the number of my public worshippers during my life--which you know cannot last long.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Lady Delacour repeated to Miss Portman the message about “simplicity of mind and dignity of character,” she frankly said-- “Belinda, notwithstanding all this, observe, I’m determined to retain Clarence Hervey among the number of my public worshippers during my life--which you know cannot last long.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was one part of the conversation between Mr. Hervey and her ladyship which she, in her great discretion, did not immediately repeat to Miss Portman--that part which related to the horses.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading After I am gone, my dear, he’ll be all your own, and of that I give you joy.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading There was one part of the conversation between Mr. Hervey and her ladyship which she, in her great discretion, did not immediately repeat to Miss Portman--that part which related to the horses.
Portman
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From this reading When Lady Delacour repeated to Miss Portman the message about “simplicity of mind and dignity of character,” she frankly said-- “Belinda, notwithstanding all this, observe, I’m determined to retain Clarence Hervey among the number of my public worshippers during my life--which you know cannot last long.
PosthumousadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːstʃʊməs/
occurring or coming into existence after a person's death
From this reading Posthumous fame is a silly thing, but posthumous jealousy detestable.”
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading When Lady Delacour repeated to Miss Portman the message about “simplicity of mind and dignity of character,” she frankly said-- “Belinda, notwithstanding all this, observe, I’m determined to retain Clarence Hervey among the number of my public worshippers during my life--which you know cannot last long.
relatedadjectiveUS /rɪˈleɪtɪd/
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading There was one part of the conversation between Mr. Hervey and her ladyship which she, in her great discretion, did not immediately repeat to Miss Portman--that part which related to the horses.
repeatverbUS /rɪˈpiːt/
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading There was one part of the conversation between Mr. Hervey and her ladyship which she, in her great discretion, did not immediately repeat to Miss Portman--that part which related to the horses.
repeatedadjectiveUS /rɪˈpiːtɪd/
recurring again and again
From this reading When Lady Delacour repeated to Miss Portman the message about “simplicity of mind and dignity of character,” she frankly said-- “Belinda, notwithstanding all this, observe, I’m determined to retain Clarence Hervey among the number of my public worshippers during my life--which you know cannot last long.
retainverbUS /rɪˈteɪn/
hold back within
From this reading When Lady Delacour repeated to Miss Portman the message about “simplicity of mind and dignity of character,” she frankly said-- “Belinda, notwithstanding all this, observe, I’m determined to retain Clarence Hervey among the number of my public worshippers during my life--which you know cannot last long.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading When Lady Delacour repeated to Miss Portman the message about “simplicity of mind and dignity of character,” she frankly said-- “Belinda, notwithstanding all this, observe, I’m determined to retain Clarence Hervey among the number of my public worshippers during my life--which you know cannot last long.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Lady Delacour repeated to Miss Portman the message about “simplicity of mind and dignity of character,” she frankly said-- “Belinda, notwithstanding all this, observe, I’m determined to retain Clarence Hervey among the number of my public worshippers during my life--which you know cannot last long.
sillyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪli/
ludicrous, foolish
From this reading Posthumous fame is a silly thing, but posthumous jealousy detestable.”
simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading When Lady Delacour repeated to Miss Portman the message about “simplicity of mind and dignity of character,” she frankly said-- “Belinda, notwithstanding all this, observe, I’m determined to retain Clarence Hervey among the number of my public worshippers during my life--which you know cannot last long.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After I am gone, my dear, he’ll be all your own, and of that I give you joy.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Lady Delacour repeated to Miss Portman the message about “simplicity of mind and dignity of character,” she frankly said-- “Belinda, notwithstanding all this, observe, I’m determined to retain Clarence Hervey among the number of my public worshippers during my life--which you know cannot last long.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was one part of the conversation between Mr. Hervey and her ladyship which she, in her great discretion, did not immediately repeat to Miss Portman--that part which related to the horses.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading Posthumous fame is a silly thing, but posthumous jealousy detestable.”
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When Lady Delacour repeated to Miss Portman the message about “simplicity of mind and dignity of character,” she frankly said-- “Belinda, notwithstanding all this, observe, I’m determined to retain Clarence Hervey among the number of my public worshippers during my life--which you know cannot last long.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Lady Delacour repeated to Miss Portman the message about “simplicity of mind and dignity of character,” she frankly said-- “Belinda, notwithstanding all this, observe, I’m determined to retain Clarence Hervey among the number of my public worshippers during my life--which you know cannot last long.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was one part of the conversation between Mr. Hervey and her ladyship which she, in her great discretion, did not immediately repeat to Miss Portman--that part which related to the horses.
WAYSnounUS /weɪz/
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading WAYS AND MEANS.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When Lady Delacour repeated to Miss Portman the message about “simplicity of mind and dignity of character,” she frankly said-- “Belinda, notwithstanding all this, observe, I’m determined to retain Clarence Hervey among the number of my public worshippers during my life--which you know cannot last long.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When Lady Delacour repeated to Miss Portman the message about “simplicity of mind and dignity of character,” she frankly said-- “Belinda, notwithstanding all this, observe, I’m determined to retain Clarence Hervey among the number of my public worshippers during my life--which you know cannot last long.
worshippersnounUS /ˈwɜːrʃɪpərz/
plural of “worshipper” — a person who has religious faith
From this reading When Lady Delacour repeated to Miss Portman the message about “simplicity of mind and dignity of character,” she frankly said-- “Belinda, notwithstanding all this, observe, I’m determined to retain Clarence Hervey among the number of my public worshippers during my life--which you know cannot last long.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading When Lady Delacour repeated to Miss Portman the message about “simplicity of mind and dignity of character,” she frankly said-- “Belinda, notwithstanding all this, observe, I’m determined to retain Clarence Hervey among the number of my public worshippers during my life--which you know cannot last long.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading After I am gone, my dear, he’ll be all your own, and of that I give you joy.
