adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He twirled and twisted a short stick that he held in his hand, and put it into and out of his boot twenty times, and at last he began with--“Lady Delacour’s not gone to Harrowgate yet?”
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading He waited upon Miss Portman with the certainty of being favourably received; but he was, nevertheless, somewhat embarrassed to know how to begin the conversation, when he found himself alone with the lady.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He twirled and twisted a short stick that he held in his hand, and put it into and out of his boot twenty times, and at last he began with--“Lady Delacour’s not gone to Harrowgate yet?”
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He twirled and twisted a short stick that he held in his hand, and put it into and out of his boot twenty times, and at last he began with--“Lady Delacour’s not gone to Harrowgate yet?”
attacknounUS /əˈtæk/
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading The baronet determined the next day upon the grand attack.
baronetnounUS /ˈberənət/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading The baronet determined the next day upon the grand attack.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He twirled and twisted a short stick that he held in his hand, and put it into and out of his boot twenty times, and at last he began with--“Lady Delacour’s not gone to Harrowgate yet?”
beginverbUS /bɪˈɡɪn/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He waited upon Miss Portman with the certainty of being favourably received; but he was, nevertheless, somewhat embarrassed to know how to begin the conversation, when he found himself alone with the lady.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He waited upon Miss Portman with the certainty of being favourably received; but he was, nevertheless, somewhat embarrassed to know how to begin the conversation, when he found himself alone with the lady.
bootnounUS /buːt/
footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading He twirled and twisted a short stick that he held in his hand, and put it into and out of his boot twenty times, and at last he began with--“Lady Delacour’s not gone to Harrowgate yet?”
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He waited upon Miss Portman with the certainty of being favourably received; but he was, nevertheless, somewhat embarrassed to know how to begin the conversation, when he found himself alone with the lady.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading He waited upon Miss Portman with the certainty of being favourably received; but he was, nevertheless, somewhat embarrassed to know how to begin the conversation, when he found himself alone with the lady.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading He waited upon Miss Portman with the certainty of being favourably received; but he was, nevertheless, somewhat embarrassed to know how to begin the conversation, when he found himself alone with the lady.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The baronet determined the next day upon the grand attack.
Delacour's
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From this reading He twirled and twisted a short stick that he held in his hand, and put it into and out of his boot twenty times, and at last he began with--“Lady Delacour’s not gone to Harrowgate yet?”
determinedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənd/
characterized by great determination
From this reading The baronet determined the next day upon the grand attack.
embarrassedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəst/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading He waited upon Miss Portman with the certainty of being favourably received; but he was, nevertheless, somewhat embarrassed to know how to begin the conversation, when he found himself alone with the lady.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading “No: her ladyship has not yet felt herself well enough to undertake the journey.”
favourablyadverb
showing approval
From this reading He waited upon Miss Portman with the certainty of being favourably received; but he was, nevertheless, somewhat embarrassed to know how to begin the conversation, when he found himself alone with the lady.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading “No: her ladyship has not yet felt herself well enough to undertake the journey.”
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading He waited upon Miss Portman with the certainty of being favourably received; but he was, nevertheless, somewhat embarrassed to know how to begin the conversation, when he found himself alone with the lady.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading He twirled and twisted a short stick that he held in his hand, and put it into and out of his boot twenty times, and at last he began with--“Lady Delacour’s not gone to Harrowgate yet?”
grandadjectiveUS /ɡrænd/
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading The baronet determined the next day upon the grand attack.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He twirled and twisted a short stick that he held in his hand, and put it into and out of his boot twenty times, and at last he began with--“Lady Delacour’s not gone to Harrowgate yet?”
Harrowgate
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From this reading He twirled and twisted a short stick that he held in his hand, and put it into and out of his boot twenty times, and at last he began with--“Lady Delacour’s not gone to Harrowgate yet?”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “No: her ladyship has not yet felt herself well enough to undertake the journey.”
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He waited upon Miss Portman with the certainty of being favourably received; but he was, nevertheless, somewhat embarrassed to know how to begin the conversation, when he found himself alone with the lady.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He twirled and twisted a short stick that he held in his hand, and put it into and out of his boot twenty times, and at last he began with--“Lady Delacour’s not gone to Harrowgate yet?”
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “No: her ladyship has not yet felt herself well enough to undertake the journey.”
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading “No: her ladyship has not yet felt herself well enough to undertake the journey.”
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He waited upon Miss Portman with the certainty of being favourably received; but he was, nevertheless, somewhat embarrassed to know how to begin the conversation, when he found himself alone with the lady.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He twirled and twisted a short stick that he held in his hand, and put it into and out of his boot twenty times, and at last he began with--“Lady Delacour’s not gone to Harrowgate yet?”
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He waited upon Miss Portman with the certainty of being favourably received; but he was, nevertheless, somewhat embarrassed to know how to begin the conversation, when he found himself alone with the lady.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He twirled and twisted a short stick that he held in his hand, and put it into and out of his boot twenty times, and at last he began with--“Lady Delacour’s not gone to Harrowgate yet?”
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He twirled and twisted a short stick that he held in his hand, and put it into and out of his boot twenty times, and at last he began with--“Lady Delacour’s not gone to Harrowgate yet?”
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He twirled and twisted a short stick that he held in his hand, and put it into and out of his boot twenty times, and at last he began with--“Lady Delacour’s not gone to Harrowgate yet?”
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading “No: her ladyship has not yet felt herself well enough to undertake the journey.”
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He waited upon Miss Portman with the certainty of being favourably received; but he was, nevertheless, somewhat embarrassed to know how to begin the conversation, when he found himself alone with the lady.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading He waited upon Miss Portman with the certainty of being favourably received; but he was, nevertheless, somewhat embarrassed to know how to begin the conversation, when he found himself alone with the lady.
ladyshipnoun
a title used to address any peeress except a duchess
From this reading “No: her ladyship has not yet felt herself well enough to undertake the journey.”
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading He twirled and twisted a short stick that he held in his hand, and put it into and out of his boot twenty times, and at last he began with--“Lady Delacour’s not gone to Harrowgate yet?”
MACAWnounUS /məˈkɔː/
long-tailed brilliantly colored parrot of Central America and South America; among the largest and showiest of parrots
From this reading THE MACAW.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading He waited upon Miss Portman with the certainty of being favourably received; but he was, nevertheless, somewhat embarrassed to know how to begin the conversation, when he found himself alone with the lady.
neverthelessadverbUS /ˌnevərðəˈles/
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading He waited upon Miss Portman with the certainty of being favourably received; but he was, nevertheless, somewhat embarrassed to know how to begin the conversation, when he found himself alone with the lady.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The baronet determined the next day upon the grand attack.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading “No: her ladyship has not yet felt herself well enough to undertake the journey.”
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He twirled and twisted a short stick that he held in his hand, and put it into and out of his boot twenty times, and at last he began with--“Lady Delacour’s not gone to Harrowgate yet?”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He waited upon Miss Portman with the certainty of being favourably received; but he was, nevertheless, somewhat embarrassed to know how to begin the conversation, when he found himself alone with the lady.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He twirled and twisted a short stick that he held in his hand, and put it into and out of his boot twenty times, and at last he began with--“Lady Delacour’s not gone to Harrowgate yet?”
Portman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He waited upon Miss Portman with the certainty of being favourably received; but he was, nevertheless, somewhat embarrassed to know how to begin the conversation, when he found himself alone with the lady.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He twirled and twisted a short stick that he held in his hand, and put it into and out of his boot twenty times, and at last he began with--“Lady Delacour’s not gone to Harrowgate yet?”
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading He waited upon Miss Portman with the certainty of being favourably received; but he was, nevertheless, somewhat embarrassed to know how to begin the conversation, when he found himself alone with the lady.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading He twirled and twisted a short stick that he held in his hand, and put it into and out of his boot twenty times, and at last he began with--“Lady Delacour’s not gone to Harrowgate yet?”
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading He waited upon Miss Portman with the certainty of being favourably received; but he was, nevertheless, somewhat embarrassed to know how to begin the conversation, when he found himself alone with the lady.
stickverbUS /stɪk/
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading He twirled and twisted a short stick that he held in his hand, and put it into and out of his boot twenty times, and at last he began with--“Lady Delacour’s not gone to Harrowgate yet?”
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He twirled and twisted a short stick that he held in his hand, and put it into and out of his boot twenty times, and at last he began with--“Lady Delacour’s not gone to Harrowgate yet?”
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MACAW.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading He twirled and twisted a short stick that he held in his hand, and put it into and out of his boot twenty times, and at last he began with--“Lady Delacour’s not gone to Harrowgate yet?”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He waited upon Miss Portman with the certainty of being favourably received; but he was, nevertheless, somewhat embarrassed to know how to begin the conversation, when he found himself alone with the lady.
twentynounUS /ˈtwenti/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading He twirled and twisted a short stick that he held in his hand, and put it into and out of his boot twenty times, and at last he began with--“Lady Delacour’s not gone to Harrowgate yet?”
twirledverbUS /twɜːrld/
past form of “twirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading He twirled and twisted a short stick that he held in his hand, and put it into and out of his boot twenty times, and at last he began with--“Lady Delacour’s not gone to Harrowgate yet?”
twistedadjectiveUS /ˈtwɪstɪd/
having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented
From this reading He twirled and twisted a short stick that he held in his hand, and put it into and out of his boot twenty times, and at last he began with--“Lady Delacour’s not gone to Harrowgate yet?”
undertakeverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪk/
enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading “No: her ladyship has not yet felt herself well enough to undertake the journey.”
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The baronet determined the next day upon the grand attack.
waitedverbUS /ˈweɪtɪd/
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading He waited upon Miss Portman with the certainty of being favourably received; but he was, nevertheless, somewhat embarrassed to know how to begin the conversation, when he found himself alone with the lady.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He waited upon Miss Portman with the certainty of being favourably received; but he was, nevertheless, somewhat embarrassed to know how to begin the conversation, when he found himself alone with the lady.
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 “No: her ladyship has not yet felt herself well enough to undertake the journey.”
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading He waited upon Miss Portman with the certainty of being favourably received; but he was, nevertheless, somewhat embarrassed to know how to begin the conversation, when he found himself alone with the lady.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He waited upon Miss Portman with the certainty of being favourably received; but he was, nevertheless, somewhat embarrassed to know how to begin the conversation, when he found himself alone with the lady.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading He twirled and twisted a short stick that he held in his hand, and put it into and out of his boot twenty times, and at last he began with--“Lady Delacour’s not gone to Harrowgate yet?”
