adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Amelia was undressing at night, her mother went into her room; and, having dismissed the maid, threw herself into an arm-chair, and exclaimed, half-yawning, “How tired I am!--No wonder, such a long airing as we took to-day.
accordverbUS /əˈkɔːrd/
go together
From this reading To prepare Amelia to receive Sir John Hunter _properly_ was Mrs. Beaumont’s next attempt; for as she had represented to Mr. Palmer that her daughter was attached to Sir John, it was necessary that her manner should in some degree accord with this representation, that at least it should not exhibit any symptoms of disapprobation or dislike: whatever coldness or reserve might appear, it would be easy to attribute to bashfulness and dread of Mr. Palmer’s observation.
airingnounUS /ˈerɪŋ/
the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate
From this reading When Amelia was undressing at night, her mother went into her room; and, having dismissed the maid, threw herself into an arm-chair, and exclaimed, half-yawning, “How tired I am!--No wonder, such a long airing as we took to-day.
ajustés
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From this reading “Vous m’enchantez, mais vous m’épouvantez; Ces pieges-là sont-ils bien ajustés?
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading When Amelia was undressing at night, her mother went into her room; and, having dismissed the maid, threw herself into an arm-chair, and exclaimed, half-yawning, “How tired I am!--No wonder, such a long airing as we took to-day.
AmelianounUS /əˈmiːljə/
congenital absence of an arm or leg
From this reading To prepare Amelia to receive Sir John Hunter _properly_ was Mrs. Beaumont’s next attempt; for as she had represented to Mr. Palmer that her daughter was attached to Sir John, it was necessary that her manner should in some degree accord with this representation, that at least it should not exhibit any symptoms of disapprobation or dislike: whatever coldness or reserve might appear, it would be easy to attribute to bashfulness and dread of Mr. Palmer’s observation.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When Amelia was undressing at night, her mother went into her room; and, having dismissed the maid, threw herself into an arm-chair, and exclaimed, half-yawning, “How tired I am!--No wonder, such a long airing as we took to-day.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To prepare Amelia to receive Sir John Hunter _properly_ was Mrs. Beaumont’s next attempt; for as she had represented to Mr. Palmer that her daughter was attached to Sir John, it was necessary that her manner should in some degree accord with this representation, that at least it should not exhibit any symptoms of disapprobation or dislike: whatever coldness or reserve might appear, it would be easy to attribute to bashfulness and dread of Mr. Palmer’s observation.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading To prepare Amelia to receive Sir John Hunter _properly_ was Mrs. Beaumont’s next attempt; for as she had represented to Mr. Palmer that her daughter was attached to Sir John, it was necessary that her manner should in some degree accord with this representation, that at least it should not exhibit any symptoms of disapprobation or dislike: whatever coldness or reserve might appear, it would be easy to attribute to bashfulness and dread of Mr. Palmer’s observation.
appearverbUS /əˈpɪr/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To prepare Amelia to receive Sir John Hunter _properly_ was Mrs. Beaumont’s next attempt; for as she had represented to Mr. Palmer that her daughter was attached to Sir John, it was necessary that her manner should in some degree accord with this representation, that at least it should not exhibit any symptoms of disapprobation or dislike: whatever coldness or reserve might appear, it would be easy to attribute to bashfulness and dread of Mr. Palmer’s observation.
arm-chair
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From this reading When Amelia was undressing at night, her mother went into her room; and, having dismissed the maid, threw herself into an arm-chair, and exclaimed, half-yawning, “How tired I am!--No wonder, such a long airing as we took to-day.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To prepare Amelia to receive Sir John Hunter _properly_ was Mrs. Beaumont’s next attempt; for as she had represented to Mr. Palmer that her daughter was attached to Sir John, it was necessary that her manner should in some degree accord with this representation, that at least it should not exhibit any symptoms of disapprobation or dislike: whatever coldness or reserve might appear, it would be easy to attribute to bashfulness and dread of Mr. Palmer’s observation.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To prepare Amelia to receive Sir John Hunter _properly_ was Mrs. Beaumont’s next attempt; for as she had represented to Mr. Palmer that her daughter was attached to Sir John, it was necessary that her manner should in some degree accord with this representation, that at least it should not exhibit any symptoms of disapprobation or dislike: whatever coldness or reserve might appear, it would be easy to attribute to bashfulness and dread of Mr. Palmer’s observation.
attachedadjectiveUS /əˈtætʃt/
being joined in close association
From this reading To prepare Amelia to receive Sir John Hunter _properly_ was Mrs. Beaumont’s next attempt; for as she had represented to Mr. Palmer that her daughter was attached to Sir John, it was necessary that her manner should in some degree accord with this representation, that at least it should not exhibit any symptoms of disapprobation or dislike: whatever coldness or reserve might appear, it would be easy to attribute to bashfulness and dread of Mr. Palmer’s observation.
attemptnounUS /əˈtempt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading To prepare Amelia to receive Sir John Hunter _properly_ was Mrs. Beaumont’s next attempt; for as she had represented to Mr. Palmer that her daughter was attached to Sir John, it was necessary that her manner should in some degree accord with this representation, that at least it should not exhibit any symptoms of disapprobation or dislike: whatever coldness or reserve might appear, it would be easy to attribute to bashfulness and dread of Mr. Palmer’s observation.
attributenounUS /ˈætrəbjuːt/
a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
From this reading To prepare Amelia to receive Sir John Hunter _properly_ was Mrs. Beaumont’s next attempt; for as she had represented to Mr. Palmer that her daughter was attached to Sir John, it was necessary that her manner should in some degree accord with this representation, that at least it should not exhibit any symptoms of disapprobation or dislike: whatever coldness or reserve might appear, it would be easy to attribute to bashfulness and dread of Mr. Palmer’s observation.
bashfulnessnounUS /ˈbæʃfəlnes/
feeling embarrassed due to modesty
From this reading To prepare Amelia to receive Sir John Hunter _properly_ was Mrs. Beaumont’s next attempt; for as she had represented to Mr. Palmer that her daughter was attached to Sir John, it was necessary that her manner should in some degree accord with this representation, that at least it should not exhibit any symptoms of disapprobation or dislike: whatever coldness or reserve might appear, it would be easy to attribute to bashfulness and dread of Mr. Palmer’s observation.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To prepare Amelia to receive Sir John Hunter _properly_ was Mrs. Beaumont’s next attempt; for as she had represented to Mr. Palmer that her daughter was attached to Sir John, it was necessary that her manner should in some degree accord with this representation, that at least it should not exhibit any symptoms of disapprobation or dislike: whatever coldness or reserve might appear, it would be easy to attribute to bashfulness and dread of Mr. Palmer’s observation.
Beaumont's
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From this reading To prepare Amelia to receive Sir John Hunter _properly_ was Mrs. Beaumont’s next attempt; for as she had represented to Mr. Palmer that her daughter was attached to Sir John, it was necessary that her manner should in some degree accord with this representation, that at least it should not exhibit any symptoms of disapprobation or dislike: whatever coldness or reserve might appear, it would be easy to attribute to bashfulness and dread of Mr. Palmer’s observation.
bien
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From this reading “Vous m’enchantez, mais vous m’épouvantez; Ces pieges-là sont-ils bien ajustés?
Ces
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From this reading “Vous m’enchantez, mais vous m’épouvantez; Ces pieges-là sont-ils bien ajustés?
coldnessnounUS /ˈkoʊldnəs/
the sensation produced by low temperatures
From this reading To prepare Amelia to receive Sir John Hunter _properly_ was Mrs. Beaumont’s next attempt; for as she had represented to Mr. Palmer that her daughter was attached to Sir John, it was necessary that her manner should in some degree accord with this representation, that at least it should not exhibit any symptoms of disapprobation or dislike: whatever coldness or reserve might appear, it would be easy to attribute to bashfulness and dread of Mr. Palmer’s observation.
Craignez
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From this reading Craignez vous point de vous laisser surprendre Dans les filets que vos mains savent tendre?”
Dans
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From this reading Craignez vous point de vous laisser surprendre Dans les filets que vos mains savent tendre?”
daughternounUS /ˈdɔːtər/
a female human offspring
From this reading To prepare Amelia to receive Sir John Hunter _properly_ was Mrs. Beaumont’s next attempt; for as she had represented to Mr. Palmer that her daughter was attached to Sir John, it was necessary that her manner should in some degree accord with this representation, that at least it should not exhibit any symptoms of disapprobation or dislike: whatever coldness or reserve might appear, it would be easy to attribute to bashfulness and dread of Mr. Palmer’s observation.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Craignez vous point de vous laisser surprendre Dans les filets que vos mains savent tendre?”
degreenounUS /dɪˈɡriː/
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading To prepare Amelia to receive Sir John Hunter _properly_ was Mrs. Beaumont’s next attempt; for as she had represented to Mr. Palmer that her daughter was attached to Sir John, it was necessary that her manner should in some degree accord with this representation, that at least it should not exhibit any symptoms of disapprobation or dislike: whatever coldness or reserve might appear, it would be easy to attribute to bashfulness and dread of Mr. Palmer’s observation.
disapprobationnoun
an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable
From this reading To prepare Amelia to receive Sir John Hunter _properly_ was Mrs. Beaumont’s next attempt; for as she had represented to Mr. Palmer that her daughter was attached to Sir John, it was necessary that her manner should in some degree accord with this representation, that at least it should not exhibit any symptoms of disapprobation or dislike: whatever coldness or reserve might appear, it would be easy to attribute to bashfulness and dread of Mr. Palmer’s observation.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading To prepare Amelia to receive Sir John Hunter _properly_ was Mrs. Beaumont’s next attempt; for as she had represented to Mr. Palmer that her daughter was attached to Sir John, it was necessary that her manner should in some degree accord with this representation, that at least it should not exhibit any symptoms of disapprobation or dislike: whatever coldness or reserve might appear, it would be easy to attribute to bashfulness and dread of Mr. Palmer’s observation.
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading When Amelia was undressing at night, her mother went into her room; and, having dismissed the maid, threw herself into an arm-chair, and exclaimed, half-yawning, “How tired I am!--No wonder, such a long airing as we took to-day.
dreadnounUS /dred/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading To prepare Amelia to receive Sir John Hunter _properly_ was Mrs. Beaumont’s next attempt; for as she had represented to Mr. Palmer that her daughter was attached to Sir John, it was necessary that her manner should in some degree accord with this representation, that at least it should not exhibit any symptoms of disapprobation or dislike: whatever coldness or reserve might appear, it would be easy to attribute to bashfulness and dread of Mr. Palmer’s observation.
easyadjectiveUS /ˈiːzi/
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading To prepare Amelia to receive Sir John Hunter _properly_ was Mrs. Beaumont’s next attempt; for as she had represented to Mr. Palmer that her daughter was attached to Sir John, it was necessary that her manner should in some degree accord with this representation, that at least it should not exhibit any symptoms of disapprobation or dislike: whatever coldness or reserve might appear, it would be easy to attribute to bashfulness and dread of Mr. Palmer’s observation.
exclaimedverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmd/
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading When Amelia was undressing at night, her mother went into her room; and, having dismissed the maid, threw herself into an arm-chair, and exclaimed, half-yawning, “How tired I am!--No wonder, such a long airing as we took to-day.
exhibitverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/
show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading To prepare Amelia to receive Sir John Hunter _properly_ was Mrs. Beaumont’s next attempt; for as she had represented to Mr. Palmer that her daughter was attached to Sir John, it was necessary that her manner should in some degree accord with this representation, that at least it should not exhibit any symptoms of disapprobation or dislike: whatever coldness or reserve might appear, it would be easy to attribute to bashfulness and dread of Mr. Palmer’s observation.
filetsnounUS /fɪˈleɪz/
plural of “filet” — a boneless steak cut from the tenderloin of beef
From this reading Craignez vous point de vous laisser surprendre Dans les filets que vos mains savent tendre?”
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To prepare Amelia to receive Sir John Hunter _properly_ was Mrs. Beaumont’s next attempt; for as she had represented to Mr. Palmer that her daughter was attached to Sir John, it was necessary that her manner should in some degree accord with this representation, that at least it should not exhibit any symptoms of disapprobation or dislike: whatever coldness or reserve might appear, it would be easy to attribute to bashfulness and dread of Mr. Palmer’s observation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To prepare Amelia to receive Sir John Hunter _properly_ was Mrs. Beaumont’s next attempt; for as she had represented to Mr. Palmer that her daughter was attached to Sir John, it was necessary that her manner should in some degree accord with this representation, that at least it should not exhibit any symptoms of disapprobation or dislike: whatever coldness or reserve might appear, it would be easy to attribute to bashfulness and dread of Mr. Palmer’s observation.
half-yawning
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From this reading When Amelia was undressing at night, her mother went into her room; and, having dismissed the maid, threw herself into an arm-chair, and exclaimed, half-yawning, “How tired I am!--No wonder, such a long airing as we took to-day.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading When Amelia was undressing at night, her mother went into her room; and, having dismissed the maid, threw herself into an arm-chair, and exclaimed, half-yawning, “How tired I am!--No wonder, such a long airing as we took to-day.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading To prepare Amelia to receive Sir John Hunter _properly_ was Mrs. Beaumont’s next attempt; for as she had represented to Mr. Palmer that her daughter was attached to Sir John, it was necessary that her manner should in some degree accord with this representation, that at least it should not exhibit any symptoms of disapprobation or dislike: whatever coldness or reserve might appear, it would be easy to attribute to bashfulness and dread of Mr. Palmer’s observation.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading When Amelia was undressing at night, her mother went into her room; and, having dismissed the maid, threw herself into an arm-chair, and exclaimed, half-yawning, “How tired I am!--No wonder, such a long airing as we took to-day.
How
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From this reading When Amelia was undressing at night, her mother went into her room; and, having dismissed the maid, threw herself into an arm-chair, and exclaimed, half-yawning, “How tired I am!--No wonder, such a long airing as we took to-day.
HunternounUS /ˈhʌntər/
someone who hunts game
From this reading To prepare Amelia to receive Sir John Hunter _properly_ was Mrs. Beaumont’s next attempt; for as she had represented to Mr. Palmer that her daughter was attached to Sir John, it was necessary that her manner should in some degree accord with this representation, that at least it should not exhibit any symptoms of disapprobation or dislike: whatever coldness or reserve might appear, it would be easy to attribute to bashfulness and dread of Mr. Palmer’s observation.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When Amelia was undressing at night, her mother went into her room; and, having dismissed the maid, threw herself into an arm-chair, and exclaimed, half-yawning, “How tired I am!--No wonder, such a long airing as we took to-day.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To prepare Amelia to receive Sir John Hunter _properly_ was Mrs. Beaumont’s next attempt; for as she had represented to Mr. Palmer that her daughter was attached to Sir John, it was necessary that her manner should in some degree accord with this representation, that at least it should not exhibit any symptoms of disapprobation or dislike: whatever coldness or reserve might appear, it would be easy to attribute to bashfulness and dread of Mr. Palmer’s observation.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When Amelia was undressing at night, her mother went into her room; and, having dismissed the maid, threw herself into an arm-chair, and exclaimed, half-yawning, “How tired I am!--No wonder, such a long airing as we took to-day.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To prepare Amelia to receive Sir John Hunter _properly_ was Mrs. Beaumont’s next attempt; for as she had represented to Mr. Palmer that her daughter was attached to Sir John, it was necessary that her manner should in some degree accord with this representation, that at least it should not exhibit any symptoms of disapprobation or dislike: whatever coldness or reserve might appear, it would be easy to attribute to bashfulness and dread of Mr. Palmer’s observation.
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading To prepare Amelia to receive Sir John Hunter _properly_ was Mrs. Beaumont’s next attempt; for as she had represented to Mr. Palmer that her daughter was attached to Sir John, it was necessary that her manner should in some degree accord with this representation, that at least it should not exhibit any symptoms of disapprobation or dislike: whatever coldness or reserve might appear, it would be easy to attribute to bashfulness and dread of Mr. Palmer’s observation.
laisser
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From this reading Craignez vous point de vous laisser surprendre Dans les filets que vos mains savent tendre?”
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading To prepare Amelia to receive Sir John Hunter _properly_ was Mrs. Beaumont’s next attempt; for as she had represented to Mr. Palmer that her daughter was attached to Sir John, it was necessary that her manner should in some degree accord with this representation, that at least it should not exhibit any symptoms of disapprobation or dislike: whatever coldness or reserve might appear, it would be easy to attribute to bashfulness and dread of Mr. Palmer’s observation.
lesnounUS /les/
plural of “le” — a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading Craignez vous point de vous laisser surprendre Dans les filets que vos mains savent tendre?”
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 Amelia was undressing at night, her mother went into her room; and, having dismissed the maid, threw herself into an arm-chair, and exclaimed, half-yawning, “How tired I am!--No wonder, such a long airing as we took to-day.
m'enchantez
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From this reading “Vous m’enchantez, mais vous m’épouvantez; Ces pieges-là sont-ils bien ajustés?
m'épouvantez
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From this reading “Vous m’enchantez, mais vous m’épouvantez; Ces pieges-là sont-ils bien ajustés?
maidnounUS /meɪd/
a female domestic
From this reading When Amelia was undressing at night, her mother went into her room; and, having dismissed the maid, threw herself into an arm-chair, and exclaimed, half-yawning, “How tired I am!--No wonder, such a long airing as we took to-day.
mainsnounUS /meɪnz/
plural of “main” — any very large body of (salt) water
From this reading Craignez vous point de vous laisser surprendre Dans les filets que vos mains savent tendre?”
mais
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From this reading “Vous m’enchantez, mais vous m’épouvantez; Ces pieges-là sont-ils bien ajustés?
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading To prepare Amelia to receive Sir John Hunter _properly_ was Mrs. Beaumont’s next attempt; for as she had represented to Mr. Palmer that her daughter was attached to Sir John, it was necessary that her manner should in some degree accord with this representation, that at least it should not exhibit any symptoms of disapprobation or dislike: whatever coldness or reserve might appear, it would be easy to attribute to bashfulness and dread of Mr. Palmer’s observation.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading To prepare Amelia to receive Sir John Hunter _properly_ was Mrs. Beaumont’s next attempt; for as she had represented to Mr. Palmer that her daughter was attached to Sir John, it was necessary that her manner should in some degree accord with this representation, that at least it should not exhibit any symptoms of disapprobation or dislike: whatever coldness or reserve might appear, it would be easy to attribute to bashfulness and dread of Mr. Palmer’s observation.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading When Amelia was undressing at night, her mother went into her room; and, having dismissed the maid, threw herself into an arm-chair, and exclaimed, half-yawning, “How tired I am!--No wonder, such a long airing as we took to-day.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading To prepare Amelia to receive Sir John Hunter _properly_ was Mrs. Beaumont’s next attempt; for as she had represented to Mr. Palmer that her daughter was attached to Sir John, it was necessary that her manner should in some degree accord with this representation, that at least it should not exhibit any symptoms of disapprobation or dislike: whatever coldness or reserve might appear, it would be easy to attribute to bashfulness and dread of Mr. Palmer’s observation.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading To prepare Amelia to receive Sir John Hunter _properly_ was Mrs. Beaumont’s next attempt; for as she had represented to Mr. Palmer that her daughter was attached to Sir John, it was necessary that her manner should in some degree accord with this representation, that at least it should not exhibit any symptoms of disapprobation or dislike: whatever coldness or reserve might appear, it would be easy to attribute to bashfulness and dread of Mr. Palmer’s observation.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading To prepare Amelia to receive Sir John Hunter _properly_ was Mrs. Beaumont’s next attempt; for as she had represented to Mr. Palmer that her daughter was attached to Sir John, it was necessary that her manner should in some degree accord with this representation, that at least it should not exhibit any symptoms of disapprobation or dislike: whatever coldness or reserve might appear, it would be easy to attribute to bashfulness and dread of Mr. Palmer’s observation.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading To prepare Amelia to receive Sir John Hunter _properly_ was Mrs. Beaumont’s next attempt; for as she had represented to Mr. Palmer that her daughter was attached to Sir John, it was necessary that her manner should in some degree accord with this representation, that at least it should not exhibit any symptoms of disapprobation or dislike: whatever coldness or reserve might appear, it would be easy to attribute to bashfulness and dread of Mr. Palmer’s observation.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading When Amelia was undressing at night, her mother went into her room; and, having dismissed the maid, threw herself into an arm-chair, and exclaimed, half-yawning, “How tired I am!--No wonder, such a long airing as we took to-day.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading When Amelia was undressing at night, her mother went into her room; and, having dismissed the maid, threw herself into an arm-chair, and exclaimed, half-yawning, “How tired I am!--No wonder, such a long airing as we took to-day.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To prepare Amelia to receive Sir John Hunter _properly_ was Mrs. Beaumont’s next attempt; for as she had represented to Mr. Palmer that her daughter was attached to Sir John, it was necessary that her manner should in some degree accord with this representation, that at least it should not exhibit any symptoms of disapprobation or dislike: whatever coldness or reserve might appear, it would be easy to attribute to bashfulness and dread of Mr. Palmer’s observation.
observationnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃən/
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading To prepare Amelia to receive Sir John Hunter _properly_ was Mrs. Beaumont’s next attempt; for as she had represented to Mr. Palmer that her daughter was attached to Sir John, it was necessary that her manner should in some degree accord with this representation, that at least it should not exhibit any symptoms of disapprobation or dislike: whatever coldness or reserve might appear, it would be easy to attribute to bashfulness and dread of Mr. Palmer’s observation.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To prepare Amelia to receive Sir John Hunter _properly_ was Mrs. Beaumont’s next attempt; for as she had represented to Mr. Palmer that her daughter was attached to Sir John, it was necessary that her manner should in some degree accord with this representation, that at least it should not exhibit any symptoms of disapprobation or dislike: whatever coldness or reserve might appear, it would be easy to attribute to bashfulness and dread of Mr. Palmer’s observation.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading To prepare Amelia to receive Sir John Hunter _properly_ was Mrs. Beaumont’s next attempt; for as she had represented to Mr. Palmer that her daughter was attached to Sir John, it was necessary that her manner should in some degree accord with this representation, that at least it should not exhibit any symptoms of disapprobation or dislike: whatever coldness or reserve might appear, it would be easy to attribute to bashfulness and dread of Mr. Palmer’s observation.
PalmernounUS /ˈpɑːmər/
United States golfer (born in 1929)
From this reading To prepare Amelia to receive Sir John Hunter _properly_ was Mrs. Beaumont’s next attempt; for as she had represented to Mr. Palmer that her daughter was attached to Sir John, it was necessary that her manner should in some degree accord with this representation, that at least it should not exhibit any symptoms of disapprobation or dislike: whatever coldness or reserve might appear, it would be easy to attribute to bashfulness and dread of Mr. Palmer’s observation.
Palmer'snounUS /ˈpɑːmərz/
possessive form of “palmer” — United States golfer (born in 1929)
From this reading To prepare Amelia to receive Sir John Hunter _properly_ was Mrs. Beaumont’s next attempt; for as she had represented to Mr. Palmer that her daughter was attached to Sir John, it was necessary that her manner should in some degree accord with this representation, that at least it should not exhibit any symptoms of disapprobation or dislike: whatever coldness or reserve might appear, it would be easy to attribute to bashfulness and dread of Mr. Palmer’s observation.
pieges-là
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From this reading “Vous m’enchantez, mais vous m’épouvantez; Ces pieges-là sont-ils bien ajustés?
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Craignez vous point de vous laisser surprendre Dans les filets que vos mains savent tendre?”
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading To prepare Amelia to receive Sir John Hunter _properly_ was Mrs. Beaumont’s next attempt; for as she had represented to Mr. Palmer that her daughter was attached to Sir John, it was necessary that her manner should in some degree accord with this representation, that at least it should not exhibit any symptoms of disapprobation or dislike: whatever coldness or reserve might appear, it would be easy to attribute to bashfulness and dread of Mr. Palmer’s observation.
properlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːpərli/
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading To prepare Amelia to receive Sir John Hunter _properly_ was Mrs. Beaumont’s next attempt; for as she had represented to Mr. Palmer that her daughter was attached to Sir John, it was necessary that her manner should in some degree accord with this representation, that at least it should not exhibit any symptoms of disapprobation or dislike: whatever coldness or reserve might appear, it would be easy to attribute to bashfulness and dread of Mr. Palmer’s observation.
que
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From this reading Craignez vous point de vous laisser surprendre Dans les filets que vos mains savent tendre?”
receiveverbUS /rəˈsiːv/
get something; come into possession of
From this reading To prepare Amelia to receive Sir John Hunter _properly_ was Mrs. Beaumont’s next attempt; for as she had represented to Mr. Palmer that her daughter was attached to Sir John, it was necessary that her manner should in some degree accord with this representation, that at least it should not exhibit any symptoms of disapprobation or dislike: whatever coldness or reserve might appear, it would be easy to attribute to bashfulness and dread of Mr. Palmer’s observation.
representationnounUS /ˌreprəzenˈteɪʃən/
a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
From this reading To prepare Amelia to receive Sir John Hunter _properly_ was Mrs. Beaumont’s next attempt; for as she had represented to Mr. Palmer that her daughter was attached to Sir John, it was necessary that her manner should in some degree accord with this representation, that at least it should not exhibit any symptoms of disapprobation or dislike: whatever coldness or reserve might appear, it would be easy to attribute to bashfulness and dread of Mr. Palmer’s observation.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading To prepare Amelia to receive Sir John Hunter _properly_ was Mrs. Beaumont’s next attempt; for as she had represented to Mr. Palmer that her daughter was attached to Sir John, it was necessary that her manner should in some degree accord with this representation, that at least it should not exhibit any symptoms of disapprobation or dislike: whatever coldness or reserve might appear, it would be easy to attribute to bashfulness and dread of Mr. Palmer’s observation.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading To prepare Amelia to receive Sir John Hunter _properly_ was Mrs. Beaumont’s next attempt; for as she had represented to Mr. Palmer that her daughter was attached to Sir John, it was necessary that her manner should in some degree accord with this representation, that at least it should not exhibit any symptoms of disapprobation or dislike: whatever coldness or reserve might appear, it would be easy to attribute to bashfulness and dread of Mr. Palmer’s observation.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading When Amelia was undressing at night, her mother went into her room; and, having dismissed the maid, threw herself into an arm-chair, and exclaimed, half-yawning, “How tired I am!--No wonder, such a long airing as we took to-day.
savent
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From this reading Craignez vous point de vous laisser surprendre Dans les filets que vos mains savent tendre?”
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To prepare Amelia to receive Sir John Hunter _properly_ was Mrs. Beaumont’s next attempt; for as she had represented to Mr. Palmer that her daughter was attached to Sir John, it was necessary that her manner should in some degree accord with this representation, that at least it should not exhibit any symptoms of disapprobation or dislike: whatever coldness or reserve might appear, it would be easy to attribute to bashfulness and dread of Mr. Palmer’s observation.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading To prepare Amelia to receive Sir John Hunter _properly_ was Mrs. Beaumont’s next attempt; for as she had represented to Mr. Palmer that her daughter was attached to Sir John, it was necessary that her manner should in some degree accord with this representation, that at least it should not exhibit any symptoms of disapprobation or dislike: whatever coldness or reserve might appear, it would be easy to attribute to bashfulness and dread of Mr. Palmer’s observation.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading To prepare Amelia to receive Sir John Hunter _properly_ was Mrs. Beaumont’s next attempt; for as she had represented to Mr. Palmer that her daughter was attached to Sir John, it was necessary that her manner should in some degree accord with this representation, that at least it should not exhibit any symptoms of disapprobation or dislike: whatever coldness or reserve might appear, it would be easy to attribute to bashfulness and dread of Mr. Palmer’s observation.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading To prepare Amelia to receive Sir John Hunter _properly_ was Mrs. Beaumont’s next attempt; for as she had represented to Mr. Palmer that her daughter was attached to Sir John, it was necessary that her manner should in some degree accord with this representation, that at least it should not exhibit any symptoms of disapprobation or dislike: whatever coldness or reserve might appear, it would be easy to attribute to bashfulness and dread of Mr. Palmer’s observation.
sont-ils
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From this reading “Vous m’enchantez, mais vous m’épouvantez; Ces pieges-là sont-ils bien ajustés?
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading When Amelia was undressing at night, her mother went into her room; and, having dismissed the maid, threw herself into an arm-chair, and exclaimed, half-yawning, “How tired I am!--No wonder, such a long airing as we took to-day.
surprendre
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From this reading Craignez vous point de vous laisser surprendre Dans les filets que vos mains savent tendre?”
symptomsnounUS /ˈsɪmptəmz/
plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
From this reading To prepare Amelia to receive Sir John Hunter _properly_ was Mrs. Beaumont’s next attempt; for as she had represented to Mr. Palmer that her daughter was attached to Sir John, it was necessary that her manner should in some degree accord with this representation, that at least it should not exhibit any symptoms of disapprobation or dislike: whatever coldness or reserve might appear, it would be easy to attribute to bashfulness and dread of Mr. Palmer’s observation.
tendre
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From this reading Craignez vous point de vous laisser surprendre Dans les filets que vos mains savent tendre?”
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To prepare Amelia to receive Sir John Hunter _properly_ was Mrs. Beaumont’s next attempt; for as she had represented to Mr. Palmer that her daughter was attached to Sir John, it was necessary that her manner should in some degree accord with this representation, that at least it should not exhibit any symptoms of disapprobation or dislike: whatever coldness or reserve might appear, it would be easy to attribute to bashfulness and dread of Mr. Palmer’s observation.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Amelia was undressing at night, her mother went into her room; and, having dismissed the maid, threw herself into an arm-chair, and exclaimed, half-yawning, “How tired I am!--No wonder, such a long airing as we took to-day.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To prepare Amelia to receive Sir John Hunter _properly_ was Mrs. Beaumont’s next attempt; for as she had represented to Mr. Palmer that her daughter was attached to Sir John, it was necessary that her manner should in some degree accord with this representation, that at least it should not exhibit any symptoms of disapprobation or dislike: whatever coldness or reserve might appear, it would be easy to attribute to bashfulness and dread of Mr. Palmer’s observation.
threwverbUS /θruː/
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading When Amelia was undressing at night, her mother went into her room; and, having dismissed the maid, threw herself into an arm-chair, and exclaimed, half-yawning, “How tired I am!--No wonder, such a long airing as we took to-day.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading When Amelia was undressing at night, her mother went into her room; and, having dismissed the maid, threw herself into an arm-chair, and exclaimed, half-yawning, “How tired I am!--No wonder, such a long airing as we took to-day.
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To prepare Amelia to receive Sir John Hunter _properly_ was Mrs. Beaumont’s next attempt; for as she had represented to Mr. Palmer that her daughter was attached to Sir John, it was necessary that her manner should in some degree accord with this representation, that at least it should not exhibit any symptoms of disapprobation or dislike: whatever coldness or reserve might appear, it would be easy to attribute to bashfulness and dread of Mr. Palmer’s observation.
to-day
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From this reading When Amelia was undressing at night, her mother went into her room; and, having dismissed the maid, threw herself into an arm-chair, and exclaimed, half-yawning, “How tired I am!--No wonder, such a long airing as we took to-day.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading When Amelia was undressing at night, her mother went into her room; and, having dismissed the maid, threw herself into an arm-chair, and exclaimed, half-yawning, “How tired I am!--No wonder, such a long airing as we took to-day.
undressing
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From this reading When Amelia was undressing at night, her mother went into her room; and, having dismissed the maid, threw herself into an arm-chair, and exclaimed, half-yawning, “How tired I am!--No wonder, such a long airing as we took to-day.
VOLTAIREnounUS /voʊlˈter/
French writer who was the embodiment of 18th century Enlightenment (1694-1778)
From this reading VOLTAIRE.
vos
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From this reading Craignez vous point de vous laisser surprendre Dans les filets que vos mains savent tendre?”
Vous
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From this reading “Vous m’enchantez, mais vous m’épouvantez; Ces pieges-là sont-ils bien ajustés?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To prepare Amelia to receive Sir John Hunter _properly_ was Mrs. Beaumont’s next attempt; for as she had represented to Mr. Palmer that her daughter was attached to Sir John, it was necessary that her manner should in some degree accord with this representation, that at least it should not exhibit any symptoms of disapprobation or dislike: whatever coldness or reserve might appear, it would be easy to attribute to bashfulness and dread of Mr. Palmer’s observation.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading When Amelia was undressing at night, her mother went into her room; and, having dismissed the maid, threw herself into an arm-chair, and exclaimed, half-yawning, “How tired I am!--No wonder, such a long airing as we took to-day.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When Amelia was undressing at night, her mother went into her room; and, having dismissed the maid, threw herself into an arm-chair, and exclaimed, half-yawning, “How tired I am!--No wonder, such a long airing as we took to-day.
whateverdeterminerUS /ˌwʌˈtevər/
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading To prepare Amelia to receive Sir John Hunter _properly_ was Mrs. Beaumont’s next attempt; for as she had represented to Mr. Palmer that her daughter was attached to Sir John, it was necessary that her manner should in some degree accord with this representation, that at least it should not exhibit any symptoms of disapprobation or dislike: whatever coldness or reserve might appear, it would be easy to attribute to bashfulness and dread of Mr. Palmer’s observation.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When Amelia was undressing at night, her mother went into her room; and, having dismissed the maid, threw herself into an arm-chair, and exclaimed, half-yawning, “How tired I am!--No wonder, such a long airing as we took to-day.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading To prepare Amelia to receive Sir John Hunter _properly_ was Mrs. Beaumont’s next attempt; for as she had represented to Mr. Palmer that her daughter was attached to Sir John, it was necessary that her manner should in some degree accord with this representation, that at least it should not exhibit any symptoms of disapprobation or dislike: whatever coldness or reserve might appear, it would be easy to attribute to bashfulness and dread of Mr. Palmer’s observation.
wondernounUS /ˈwʌndər/
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading When Amelia was undressing at night, her mother went into her room; and, having dismissed the maid, threw herself into an arm-chair, and exclaimed, half-yawning, “How tired I am!--No wonder, such a long airing as we took to-day.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To prepare Amelia to receive Sir John Hunter _properly_ was Mrs. Beaumont’s next attempt; for as she had represented to Mr. Palmer that her daughter was attached to Sir John, it was necessary that her manner should in some degree accord with this representation, that at least it should not exhibit any symptoms of disapprobation or dislike: whatever coldness or reserve might appear, it would be easy to attribute to bashfulness and dread of Mr. Palmer’s observation.
