adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Mr. Vivian, I trust that I am not deficient in maidenly modesty,” said Lady Julia, “when it is not incompatible with what I deem a higher virtue--sincerity.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The confidence I am about to repose in you, sir, is the strongest proof of my esteem, and of the gratitude I feel for your attachment.--My heart is no longer in my power to bestow.
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 Your proposal was made to my father--Why was it not made to me?--Men--all men but one--treat women as puppets, and then wonder that they are not rational creatures!--Forgive me this too just reproach.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “Mr. Vivian, I trust that I am not deficient in maidenly modesty,” said Lady Julia, “when it is not incompatible with what I deem a higher virtue--sincerity.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now and ever, frankness is, and shall be, my only policy.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Your proposal was made to my father--Why was it not made to me?--Men--all men but one--treat women as puppets, and then wonder that they are not rational creatures!--Forgive me this too just reproach.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is--young as I am, I dare to pronounce the words--irrevocably fixed upon one who will do honour to my choice.
attachmentnounUS /əˈtætʃmənt/
a feeling of affection for a person or an institution
From this reading The confidence I am about to repose in you, sir, is the strongest proof of my esteem, and of the gratitude I feel for your attachment.--My heart is no longer in my power to bestow.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Now and ever, frankness is, and shall be, my only policy.
bestowverbUS /bɪˈstoʊ/
present
From this reading The confidence I am about to repose in you, sir, is the strongest proof of my esteem, and of the gratitude I feel for your attachment.--My heart is no longer in my power to bestow.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Your proposal was made to my father--Why was it not made to me?--Men--all men but one--treat women as puppets, and then wonder that they are not rational creatures!--Forgive me this too just reproach.
choicenounUS /tʃɔɪs/
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading It is--young as I am, I dare to pronounce the words--irrevocably fixed upon one who will do honour to my choice.
confidencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfədəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading The confidence I am about to repose in you, sir, is the strongest proof of my esteem, and of the gratitude I feel for your attachment.--My heart is no longer in my power to bestow.
creaturesnounUS /ˈkriːtʃərz/
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Your proposal was made to my father--Why was it not made to me?--Men--all men but one--treat women as puppets, and then wonder that they are not rational creatures!--Forgive me this too just reproach.
dareverbUS /der/
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading It is--young as I am, I dare to pronounce the words--irrevocably fixed upon one who will do honour to my choice.
deemverbUS /diːm/
keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading “Mr. Vivian, I trust that I am not deficient in maidenly modesty,” said Lady Julia, “when it is not incompatible with what I deem a higher virtue--sincerity.
deficientadjectiveUS /dɪˈfɪʃənt/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading “Mr. Vivian, I trust that I am not deficient in maidenly modesty,” said Lady Julia, “when it is not incompatible with what I deem a higher virtue--sincerity.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It is--young as I am, I dare to pronounce the words--irrevocably fixed upon one who will do honour to my choice.
esteemnounUS /əˈstiːm/
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
From this reading The confidence I am about to repose in you, sir, is the strongest proof of my esteem, and of the gratitude I feel for your attachment.--My heart is no longer in my power to bestow.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Now and ever, frankness is, and shall be, my only policy.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Your proposal was made to my father--Why was it not made to me?--Men--all men but one--treat women as puppets, and then wonder that they are not rational creatures!--Forgive me this too just reproach.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading The confidence I am about to repose in you, sir, is the strongest proof of my esteem, and of the gratitude I feel for your attachment.--My heart is no longer in my power to bestow.
fixedadjectiveUS /fɪkst/
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading It is--young as I am, I dare to pronounce the words--irrevocably fixed upon one who will do honour to my choice.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The confidence I am about to repose in you, sir, is the strongest proof of my esteem, and of the gratitude I feel for your attachment.--My heart is no longer in my power to bestow.
ForgiveverbUS /fərˈɡɪv/
stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading Your proposal was made to my father--Why was it not made to me?--Men--all men but one--treat women as puppets, and then wonder that they are not rational creatures!--Forgive me this too just reproach.
franknessnounUS /ˈfræŋknəs/
the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
From this reading Now and ever, frankness is, and shall be, my only policy.
gratitudenounUS /ˈɡrætətuːd/
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading The confidence I am about to repose in you, sir, is the strongest proof of my esteem, and of the gratitude I feel for your attachment.--My heart is no longer in my power to bestow.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The confidence I am about to repose in you, sir, is the strongest proof of my esteem, and of the gratitude I feel for your attachment.--My heart is no longer in my power to bestow.
higheradjectiveUS /ˈhaɪər/
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading “Mr. Vivian, I trust that I am not deficient in maidenly modesty,” said Lady Julia, “when it is not incompatible with what I deem a higher virtue--sincerity.
honournounUS /ˈɑːnər/
the state of being honored
From this reading It is--young as I am, I dare to pronounce the words--irrevocably fixed upon one who will do honour to my choice.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Mr. Vivian, I trust that I am not deficient in maidenly modesty,” said Lady Julia, “when it is not incompatible with what I deem a higher virtue--sincerity.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Mr. Vivian, I trust that I am not deficient in maidenly modesty,” said Lady Julia, “when it is not incompatible with what I deem a higher virtue--sincerity.
incompatibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkəmˈpætəbəl/
not compatible
From this reading “Mr. Vivian, I trust that I am not deficient in maidenly modesty,” said Lady Julia, “when it is not incompatible with what I deem a higher virtue--sincerity.
irrevocablyadverbUS /ˌɪˈrevəkəbli/
in an irrevocable manner
From this reading It is--young as I am, I dare to pronounce the words--irrevocably fixed upon one who will do honour to my choice.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Mr. Vivian, I trust that I am not deficient in maidenly modesty,” said Lady Julia, “when it is not incompatible with what I deem a higher virtue--sincerity.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Mr. Vivian, I trust that I am not deficient in maidenly modesty,” said Lady Julia, “when it is not incompatible with what I deem a higher virtue--sincerity.
Julia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Mr. Vivian, I trust that I am not deficient in maidenly modesty,” said Lady Julia, “when it is not incompatible with what I deem a higher virtue--sincerity.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Your proposal was made to my father--Why was it not made to me?--Men--all men but one--treat women as puppets, and then wonder that they are not rational creatures!--Forgive me this too just reproach.
LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading “Mr. Vivian, I trust that I am not deficient in maidenly modesty,” said Lady Julia, “when it is not incompatible with what I deem a higher virtue--sincerity.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading The confidence I am about to repose in you, sir, is the strongest proof of my esteem, and of the gratitude I feel for your attachment.--My heart is no longer in my power to bestow.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Your proposal was made to my father--Why was it not made to me?--Men--all men but one--treat women as puppets, and then wonder that they are not rational creatures!--Forgive me this too just reproach.
maidenlyadjective
befitting or characteristic of a maiden
From this reading “Mr. Vivian, I trust that I am not deficient in maidenly modesty,” said Lady Julia, “when it is not incompatible with what I deem a higher virtue--sincerity.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Your proposal was made to my father--Why was it not made to me?--Men--all men but one--treat women as puppets, and then wonder that they are not rational creatures!--Forgive me this too just reproach.
MennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Your proposal was made to my father--Why was it not made to me?--Men--all men but one--treat women as puppets, and then wonder that they are not rational creatures!--Forgive me this too just reproach.
modestynounUS /ˈmɑːdəsti/
freedom from vanity or conceit
From this reading “Mr. Vivian, I trust that I am not deficient in maidenly modesty,” said Lady Julia, “when it is not incompatible with what I deem a higher virtue--sincerity.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Mr. Vivian, I trust that I am not deficient in maidenly modesty,” said Lady Julia, “when it is not incompatible with what I deem a higher virtue--sincerity.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Now and ever, frankness is, and shall be, my only policy.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The confidence I am about to repose in you, sir, is the strongest proof of my esteem, and of the gratitude I feel for your attachment.--My heart is no longer in my power to bestow.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Mr. Vivian, I trust that I am not deficient in maidenly modesty,” said Lady Julia, “when it is not incompatible with what I deem a higher virtue--sincerity.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now and ever, frankness is, and shall be, my only policy.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The confidence I am about to repose in you, sir, is the strongest proof of my esteem, and of the gratitude I feel for your attachment.--My heart is no longer in my power to bestow.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is--young as I am, I dare to pronounce the words--irrevocably fixed upon one who will do honour to my choice.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Now and ever, frankness is, and shall be, my only policy.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading Now and ever, frankness is, and shall be, my only policy.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The confidence I am about to repose in you, sir, is the strongest proof of my esteem, and of the gratitude I feel for your attachment.--My heart is no longer in my power to bestow.
pronounceverbUS /prəˈnaʊns/
speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
From this reading It is--young as I am, I dare to pronounce the words--irrevocably fixed upon one who will do honour to my choice.
proofnounUS /pruːf/
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading The confidence I am about to repose in you, sir, is the strongest proof of my esteem, and of the gratitude I feel for your attachment.--My heart is no longer in my power to bestow.
proposalnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading Your proposal was made to my father--Why was it not made to me?--Men--all men but one--treat women as puppets, and then wonder that they are not rational creatures!--Forgive me this too just reproach.
puppetsnounUS /ˈpʌpəts/
plural of “puppet” — a small figure of a person operated from above with strings by a puppeteer
From this reading Your proposal was made to my father--Why was it not made to me?--Men--all men but one--treat women as puppets, and then wonder that they are not rational creatures!--Forgive me this too just reproach.
rationaladjectiveUS /ˈræʃ.ən.əl/
Based on or in accordance with reason or logic rather than turbulent emotions.
From this reading Your proposal was made to my father--Why was it not made to me?--Men--all men but one--treat women as puppets, and then wonder that they are not rational creatures!--Forgive me this too just reproach.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading The confidence I am about to repose in you, sir, is the strongest proof of my esteem, and of the gratitude I feel for your attachment.--My heart is no longer in my power to bestow.
reproachnounUS /riˈproʊtʃ/
a mild rebuke or criticism
From this reading Your proposal was made to my father--Why was it not made to me?--Men--all men but one--treat women as puppets, and then wonder that they are not rational creatures!--Forgive me this too just reproach.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Mr. Vivian, I trust that I am not deficient in maidenly modesty,” said Lady Julia, “when it is not incompatible with what I deem a higher virtue--sincerity.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Now and ever, frankness is, and shall be, my only policy.
sinceritynounUS /sɪnˈserəti/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading “Mr. Vivian, I trust that I am not deficient in maidenly modesty,” said Lady Julia, “when it is not incompatible with what I deem a higher virtue--sincerity.
sirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading The confidence I am about to repose in you, sir, is the strongest proof of my esteem, and of the gratitude I feel for your attachment.--My heart is no longer in my power to bestow.
strongestadjectiveUS /ˈstrɔːŋɡəst/
superlative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The confidence I am about to repose in you, sir, is the strongest proof of my esteem, and of the gratitude I feel for your attachment.--My heart is no longer in my power to bestow.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Mr. Vivian, I trust that I am not deficient in maidenly modesty,” said Lady Julia, “when it is not incompatible with what I deem a higher virtue--sincerity.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The confidence I am about to repose in you, sir, is the strongest proof of my esteem, and of the gratitude I feel for your attachment.--My heart is no longer in my power to bestow.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Your proposal was made to my father--Why was it not made to me?--Men--all men but one--treat women as puppets, and then wonder that they are not rational creatures!--Forgive me this too just reproach.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Your proposal was made to my father--Why was it not made to me?--Men--all men but one--treat women as puppets, and then wonder that they are not rational creatures!--Forgive me this too just reproach.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Your proposal was made to my father--Why was it not made to me?--Men--all men but one--treat women as puppets, and then wonder that they are not rational creatures!--Forgive me this too just reproach.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The confidence I am about to repose in you, sir, is the strongest proof of my esteem, and of the gratitude I feel for your attachment.--My heart is no longer in my power to bestow.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Your proposal was made to my father--Why was it not made to me?--Men--all men but one--treat women as puppets, and then wonder that they are not rational creatures!--Forgive me this too just reproach.
treatverbUS /triːt/
interact in a certain way
From this reading Your proposal was made to my father--Why was it not made to me?--Men--all men but one--treat women as puppets, and then wonder that they are not rational creatures!--Forgive me this too just reproach.
trustnounUS /trʌst/
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading “Mr. Vivian, I trust that I am not deficient in maidenly modesty,” said Lady Julia, “when it is not incompatible with what I deem a higher virtue--sincerity.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It is--young as I am, I dare to pronounce the words--irrevocably fixed upon one who will do honour to my choice.
virtuenounUS /ˈvɝː.tʃuː/
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading “Mr. Vivian, I trust that I am not deficient in maidenly modesty,” said Lady Julia, “when it is not incompatible with what I deem a higher virtue--sincerity.
Vivian
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Mr. Vivian, I trust that I am not deficient in maidenly modesty,” said Lady Julia, “when it is not incompatible with what I deem a higher virtue--sincerity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Your proposal was made to my father--Why was it not made to me?--Men--all men but one--treat women as puppets, and then wonder that they are not rational creatures!--Forgive me this too just reproach.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Mr. Vivian, I trust that I am not deficient in maidenly modesty,” said Lady Julia, “when it is not incompatible with what I deem a higher virtue--sincerity.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading “Mr. Vivian, I trust that I am not deficient in maidenly modesty,” said Lady Julia, “when it is not incompatible with what I deem a higher virtue--sincerity.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading It is--young as I am, I dare to pronounce the words--irrevocably fixed upon one who will do honour to my choice.
WhynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Your proposal was made to my father--Why was it not made to me?--Men--all men but one--treat women as puppets, and then wonder that they are not rational creatures!--Forgive me this too just reproach.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It is--young as I am, I dare to pronounce the words--irrevocably fixed upon one who will do honour to my choice.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Mr. Vivian, I trust that I am not deficient in maidenly modesty,” said Lady Julia, “when it is not incompatible with what I deem a higher virtue--sincerity.
womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Your proposal was made to my father--Why was it not made to me?--Men--all men but one--treat women as puppets, and then wonder that they are not rational creatures!--Forgive me this too just reproach.
wondernounUS /ˈwʌndər/
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Your proposal was made to my father--Why was it not made to me?--Men--all men but one--treat women as puppets, and then wonder that they are not rational creatures!--Forgive me this too just reproach.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading It is--young as I am, I dare to pronounce the words--irrevocably fixed upon one who will do honour to my choice.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The confidence I am about to repose in you, sir, is the strongest proof of my esteem, and of the gratitude I feel for your attachment.--My heart is no longer in my power to bestow.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It is--young as I am, I dare to pronounce the words--irrevocably fixed upon one who will do honour to my choice.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The confidence I am about to repose in you, sir, is the strongest proof of my esteem, and of the gratitude I feel for your attachment.--My heart is no longer in my power to bestow.
