adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On his arrival at the castle, he was told that Mr. Russell was out riding; and that every body else was in the theatre at a rehearsal, except Lady Glistonbury, the Lady Sarah, and Miss Strictland.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading On his way to Glistonbury Castle, Vivian had full leisure to repent of having accepted of this invitation, recollecting, as he did, all the former reports about himself and Lady Sarah Lidhurst.
acceptedadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪd/
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading On his way to Glistonbury Castle, Vivian had full leisure to repent of having accepted of this invitation, recollecting, as he did, all the former reports about himself and Lady Sarah Lidhurst.
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 On his way to Glistonbury Castle, Vivian had full leisure to repent of having accepted of this invitation, recollecting, as he did, all the former reports about himself and Lady Sarah Lidhurst.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On his way to Glistonbury Castle, Vivian had full leisure to repent of having accepted of this invitation, recollecting, as he did, all the former reports about himself and Lady Sarah Lidhurst.
approachverbUS /əˈproʊtʃ/
move towards
From this reading Vivian approached with due awe; but, to his great surprise and relief, at his approach their countenances exhibited some signs of life.
approachedverbUS /əˈproʊtʃt/
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading Vivian approached with due awe; but, to his great surprise and relief, at his approach their countenances exhibited some signs of life.
arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading On his arrival at the castle, he was told that Mr. Russell was out riding; and that every body else was in the theatre at a rehearsal, except Lady Glistonbury, the Lady Sarah, and Miss Strictland.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On his way to Glistonbury Castle, Vivian had full leisure to repent of having accepted of this invitation, recollecting, as he did, all the former reports about himself and Lady Sarah Lidhurst.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On his arrival at the castle, he was told that Mr. Russell was out riding; and that every body else was in the theatre at a rehearsal, except Lady Glistonbury, the Lady Sarah, and Miss Strictland.
awenounUS /ɑː/
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
From this reading Vivian approached with due awe; but, to his great surprise and relief, at his approach their countenances exhibited some signs of life.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He determined, therefore, that his visit should be as short as possible; and the chief pleasure he promised himself was the society of his friend Russell.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading On his arrival at the castle, he was told that Mr. Russell was out riding; and that every body else was in the theatre at a rehearsal, except Lady Glistonbury, the Lady Sarah, and Miss Strictland.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Vivian approached with due awe; but, to his great surprise and relief, at his approach their countenances exhibited some signs of life.
CastlenounUS /ˈkæsəl/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading On his way to Glistonbury Castle, Vivian had full leisure to repent of having accepted of this invitation, recollecting, as he did, all the former reports about himself and Lady Sarah Lidhurst.
chiefnounUS /tʃiːf/
a person who is in charge
From this reading He determined, therefore, that his visit should be as short as possible; and the chief pleasure he promised himself was the society of his friend Russell.
copynounUS /ˈkɑːpi/
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading He found these three ladies sitting in form in the great deserted drawing-room, each looking like a copy of the other, and all as if they were deploring the degeneracy of the times.
countenancesnounUS /ˈkaʊntənənsɪz/
plural of “countenance” — the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Vivian approached with due awe; but, to his great surprise and relief, at his approach their countenances exhibited some signs of life.
degeneracynounUS /dɪˈdʒenərəsi/
the state of being degenerate in mental or moral qualities
From this reading He found these three ladies sitting in form in the great deserted drawing-room, each looking like a copy of the other, and all as if they were deploring the degeneracy of the times.
deploringverbUS /dɪˈplɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “deplore” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading He found these three ladies sitting in form in the great deserted drawing-room, each looking like a copy of the other, and all as if they were deploring the degeneracy of the times.
desertedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrtɪd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading He found these three ladies sitting in form in the great deserted drawing-room, each looking like a copy of the other, and all as if they were deploring the degeneracy of the times.
determinedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənd/
characterized by great determination
From this reading He determined, therefore, that his visit should be as short as possible; and the chief pleasure he promised himself was the society of his friend Russell.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading On his way to Glistonbury Castle, Vivian had full leisure to repent of having accepted of this invitation, recollecting, as he did, all the former reports about himself and Lady Sarah Lidhurst.
drawing-room
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From this reading He found these three ladies sitting in form in the great deserted drawing-room, each looking like a copy of the other, and all as if they were deploring the degeneracy of the times.
dueadjectiveUS /duː/
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Vivian approached with due awe; but, to his great surprise and relief, at his approach their countenances exhibited some signs of life.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading He found these three ladies sitting in form in the great deserted drawing-room, each looking like a copy of the other, and all as if they were deploring the degeneracy of the times.
else
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From this reading On his arrival at the castle, he was told that Mr. Russell was out riding; and that every body else was in the theatre at a rehearsal, except Lady Glistonbury, the Lady Sarah, and Miss Strictland.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading On his arrival at the castle, he was told that Mr. Russell was out riding; and that every body else was in the theatre at a rehearsal, except Lady Glistonbury, the Lady Sarah, and Miss Strictland.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading On his arrival at the castle, he was told that Mr. Russell was out riding; and that every body else was in the theatre at a rehearsal, except Lady Glistonbury, the Lady Sarah, and Miss Strictland.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Vivian approached with due awe; but, to his great surprise and relief, at his approach their countenances exhibited some signs of life.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading He found these three ladies sitting in form in the great deserted drawing-room, each looking like a copy of the other, and all as if they were deploring the degeneracy of the times.
formeradjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmər/
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading On his way to Glistonbury Castle, Vivian had full leisure to repent of having accepted of this invitation, recollecting, as he did, all the former reports about himself and Lady Sarah Lidhurst.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading He found these three ladies sitting in form in the great deserted drawing-room, each looking like a copy of the other, and all as if they were deploring the degeneracy of the times.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He determined, therefore, that his visit should be as short as possible; and the chief pleasure he promised himself was the society of his friend Russell.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading On his way to Glistonbury Castle, Vivian had full leisure to repent of having accepted of this invitation, recollecting, as he did, all the former reports about himself and Lady Sarah Lidhurst.
Glistonbury
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From this reading On his way to Glistonbury Castle, Vivian had full leisure to repent of having accepted of this invitation, recollecting, as he did, all the former reports about himself and Lady Sarah Lidhurst.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He found these three ladies sitting in form in the great deserted drawing-room, each looking like a copy of the other, and all as if they were deploring the degeneracy of the times.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On his way to Glistonbury Castle, Vivian had full leisure to repent of having accepted of this invitation, recollecting, as he did, all the former reports about himself and Lady Sarah Lidhurst.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading On his way to Glistonbury Castle, Vivian had full leisure to repent of having accepted of this invitation, recollecting, as he did, all the former reports about himself and Lady Sarah Lidhurst.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On his way to Glistonbury Castle, Vivian had full leisure to repent of having accepted of this invitation, recollecting, as he did, all the former reports about himself and Lady Sarah Lidhurst.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading On his way to Glistonbury Castle, Vivian had full leisure to repent of having accepted of this invitation, recollecting, as he did, all the former reports about himself and Lady Sarah Lidhurst.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On his way to Glistonbury Castle, Vivian had full leisure to repent of having accepted of this invitation, recollecting, as he did, all the former reports about himself and Lady Sarah Lidhurst.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He found these three ladies sitting in form in the great deserted drawing-room, each looking like a copy of the other, and all as if they were deploring the degeneracy of the times.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On his arrival at the castle, he was told that Mr. Russell was out riding; and that every body else was in the theatre at a rehearsal, except Lady Glistonbury, the Lady Sarah, and Miss Strictland.
invitationnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading On his way to Glistonbury Castle, Vivian had full leisure to repent of having accepted of this invitation, recollecting, as he did, all the former reports about himself and Lady Sarah Lidhurst.
ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading He found these three ladies sitting in form in the great deserted drawing-room, each looking like a copy of the other, and all as if they were deploring the degeneracy of the times.
LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading On his way to Glistonbury Castle, Vivian had full leisure to repent of having accepted of this invitation, recollecting, as he did, all the former reports about himself and Lady Sarah Lidhurst.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading On his way to Glistonbury Castle, Vivian had full leisure to repent of having accepted of this invitation, recollecting, as he did, all the former reports about himself and Lady Sarah Lidhurst.
Lidhurst
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From this reading On his way to Glistonbury Castle, Vivian had full leisure to repent of having accepted of this invitation, recollecting, as he did, all the former reports about himself and Lady Sarah Lidhurst.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Vivian approached with due awe; but, to his great surprise and relief, at his approach their countenances exhibited some signs of life.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He found these three ladies sitting in form in the great deserted drawing-room, each looking like a copy of the other, and all as if they were deploring the degeneracy of the times.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading He found these three ladies sitting in form in the great deserted drawing-room, each looking like a copy of the other, and all as if they were deploring the degeneracy of the times.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading On his arrival at the castle, he was told that Mr. Russell was out riding; and that every body else was in the theatre at a rehearsal, except Lady Glistonbury, the Lady Sarah, and Miss Strictland.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading On his arrival at the castle, he was told that Mr. Russell was out riding; and that every body else was in the theatre at a rehearsal, except Lady Glistonbury, the Lady Sarah, and Miss Strictland.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On his way to Glistonbury Castle, Vivian had full leisure to repent of having accepted of this invitation, recollecting, as he did, all the former reports about himself and Lady Sarah Lidhurst.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On his way to Glistonbury Castle, Vivian had full leisure to repent of having accepted of this invitation, recollecting, as he did, all the former reports about himself and Lady Sarah Lidhurst.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He found these three ladies sitting in form in the great deserted drawing-room, each looking like a copy of the other, and all as if they were deploring the degeneracy of the times.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading On his arrival at the castle, he was told that Mr. Russell was out riding; and that every body else was in the theatre at a rehearsal, except Lady Glistonbury, the Lady Sarah, and Miss Strictland.
pleasurenounUS /ˈpleʒər/
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading He determined, therefore, that his visit should be as short as possible; and the chief pleasure he promised himself was the society of his friend Russell.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He determined, therefore, that his visit should be as short as possible; and the chief pleasure he promised himself was the society of his friend Russell.
promisedverbUS /ˈprɑːməst/
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading He determined, therefore, that his visit should be as short as possible; and the chief pleasure he promised himself was the society of his friend Russell.
recollectingverbUS /ˌrekəˈlektɪŋ/
-ing form of “recollect” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading On his way to Glistonbury Castle, Vivian had full leisure to repent of having accepted of this invitation, recollecting, as he did, all the former reports about himself and Lady Sarah Lidhurst.
rehearsalnounUS /rɪˈhɜːrsəl/
a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert)
From this reading On his arrival at the castle, he was told that Mr. Russell was out riding; and that every body else was in the theatre at a rehearsal, except Lady Glistonbury, the Lady Sarah, and Miss Strictland.
reliefnounUS /rɪˈliːf/
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading Vivian approached with due awe; but, to his great surprise and relief, at his approach their countenances exhibited some signs of life.
repentverbUS /rɪˈpent/
turn away from sin or do penitence
From this reading On his way to Glistonbury Castle, Vivian had full leisure to repent of having accepted of this invitation, recollecting, as he did, all the former reports about himself and Lady Sarah Lidhurst.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading On his way to Glistonbury Castle, Vivian had full leisure to repent of having accepted of this invitation, recollecting, as he did, all the former reports about himself and Lady Sarah Lidhurst.
ridingnounUS /ˈraɪdɪŋ/
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading On his arrival at the castle, he was told that Mr. Russell was out riding; and that every body else was in the theatre at a rehearsal, except Lady Glistonbury, the Lady Sarah, and Miss Strictland.
RussellnounUS /ˈrʌsəl/
United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)
From this reading He determined, therefore, that his visit should be as short as possible; and the chief pleasure he promised himself was the society of his friend Russell.
SarahnounUS /ˈserə/
(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
From this reading On his way to Glistonbury Castle, Vivian had full leisure to repent of having accepted of this invitation, recollecting, as he did, all the former reports about himself and Lady Sarah Lidhurst.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading He determined, therefore, that his visit should be as short as possible; and the chief pleasure he promised himself was the society of his friend Russell.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He determined, therefore, that his visit should be as short as possible; and the chief pleasure he promised himself was the society of his friend Russell.
signsnounUS /saɪnz/
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Vivian approached with due awe; but, to his great surprise and relief, at his approach their countenances exhibited some signs of life.
sittingnounUS /ˈsɪtɪŋ/
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading He found these three ladies sitting in form in the great deserted drawing-room, each looking like a copy of the other, and all as if they were deploring the degeneracy of the times.
societynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading He determined, therefore, that his visit should be as short as possible; and the chief pleasure he promised himself was the society of his friend Russell.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Vivian approached with due awe; but, to his great surprise and relief, at his approach their countenances exhibited some signs of life.
Strictland
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From this reading On his arrival at the castle, he was told that Mr. Russell was out riding; and that every body else was in the theatre at a rehearsal, except Lady Glistonbury, the Lady Sarah, and Miss Strictland.
surprisenounUS /sərˈpraɪz/
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Vivian approached with due awe; but, to his great surprise and relief, at his approach their countenances exhibited some signs of life.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He determined, therefore, that his visit should be as short as possible; and the chief pleasure he promised himself was the society of his friend Russell.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On his way to Glistonbury Castle, Vivian had full leisure to repent of having accepted of this invitation, recollecting, as he did, all the former reports about himself and Lady Sarah Lidhurst.
theatrenounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading On his arrival at the castle, he was told that Mr. Russell was out riding; and that every body else was in the theatre at a rehearsal, except Lady Glistonbury, the Lady Sarah, and Miss Strictland.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Vivian approached with due awe; but, to his great surprise and relief, at his approach their countenances exhibited some signs of life.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading He determined, therefore, that his visit should be as short as possible; and the chief pleasure he promised himself was the society of his friend Russell.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He found these three ladies sitting in form in the great deserted drawing-room, each looking like a copy of the other, and all as if they were deploring the degeneracy of the times.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He found these three ladies sitting in form in the great deserted drawing-room, each looking like a copy of the other, and all as if they were deploring the degeneracy of the times.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On his way to Glistonbury Castle, Vivian had full leisure to repent of having accepted of this invitation, recollecting, as he did, all the former reports about himself and Lady Sarah Lidhurst.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He found these three ladies sitting in form in the great deserted drawing-room, each looking like a copy of the other, and all as if they were deploring the degeneracy of the times.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading He found these three ladies sitting in form in the great deserted drawing-room, each looking like a copy of the other, and all as if they were deploring the degeneracy of the times.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On his way to Glistonbury Castle, Vivian had full leisure to repent of having accepted of this invitation, recollecting, as he did, all the former reports about himself and Lady Sarah Lidhurst.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading On his arrival at the castle, he was told that Mr. Russell was out riding; and that every body else was in the theatre at a rehearsal, except Lady Glistonbury, the Lady Sarah, and Miss Strictland.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading He determined, therefore, that his visit should be as short as possible; and the chief pleasure he promised himself was the society of his friend Russell.
Vivian
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From this reading On his way to Glistonbury Castle, Vivian had full leisure to repent of having accepted of this invitation, recollecting, as he did, all the former reports about himself and Lady Sarah Lidhurst.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He determined, therefore, that his visit should be as short as possible; and the chief pleasure he promised himself was the society of his friend Russell.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On his way to Glistonbury Castle, Vivian had full leisure to repent of having accepted of this invitation, recollecting, as he did, all the former reports about himself and Lady Sarah Lidhurst.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He found these three ladies sitting in form in the great deserted drawing-room, each looking like a copy of the other, and all as if they were deploring the degeneracy of the times.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Vivian approached with due awe; but, to his great surprise and relief, at his approach their countenances exhibited some signs of life.
