adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Griselda retired to rest, she found a note from him on her dressing-table; she tore it open with a triumphant hand, certain that it came to offer terms of reconciliation.
admirablyadverbUS /ˈædmərəbli/
in an admirable manner
From this reading Her provoking composure was admirably prepared: but it was thrown away, for Mr. Bolingbroke did not appear at supper.
ai-je
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading En ai-je pu tirer un seul gémissement?"
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 Ashamed of her late weakness, our heroine rallied all her spirits, and resolved to meet her husband at supper with an undaunted countenance.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Ashamed of her late weakness, our heroine rallied all her spirits, and resolved to meet her husband at supper with an undaunted countenance.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ashamed of her late weakness, our heroine rallied all her spirits, and resolved to meet her husband at supper with an undaunted countenance.
appearverbUS /əˈpɪr/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Her provoking composure was admirably prepared: but it was thrown away, for Mr. Bolingbroke did not appear at supper.
AshamedadjectiveUS /əˈʃeɪmd/
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading Ashamed of her late weakness, our heroine rallied all her spirits, and resolved to meet her husband at supper with an undaunted countenance.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ashamed of her late weakness, our heroine rallied all her spirits, and resolved to meet her husband at supper with an undaunted countenance.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Her provoking composure was admirably prepared: but it was thrown away, for Mr. Bolingbroke did not appear at supper.
Bolingbrokenoun
the first Lancastrian king of England from 1399 to 1413; deposed Richard II and suppressed rebellions (1367-1413)
From this reading Her provoking composure was admirably prepared: but it was thrown away, for Mr. Bolingbroke did not appear at supper.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her provoking composure was admirably prepared: but it was thrown away, for Mr. Bolingbroke did not appear at supper.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When Griselda retired to rest, she found a note from him on her dressing-table; she tore it open with a triumphant hand, certain that it came to offer terms of reconciliation.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading When Griselda retired to rest, she found a note from him on her dressing-table; she tore it open with a triumphant hand, certain that it came to offer terms of reconciliation.
composurenounUS /kəmˈpoʊʒər/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading Her provoking composure was admirably prepared: but it was thrown away, for Mr. Bolingbroke did not appear at supper.
countenancenounUS /ˈkaʊntənəns/
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Ashamed of her late weakness, our heroine rallied all her spirits, and resolved to meet her husband at supper with an undaunted countenance.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Her provoking composure was admirably prepared: but it was thrown away, for Mr. Bolingbroke did not appear at supper.
dressing-table
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Griselda retired to rest, she found a note from him on her dressing-table; she tore it open with a triumphant hand, certain that it came to offer terms of reconciliation.
EnnounUS /en/
half the width of an em
From this reading En ai-je pu tirer un seul gémissement?"
et
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "L'ai-je vu se troubler, et me plaindre un moment?
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her provoking composure was admirably prepared: but it was thrown away, for Mr. Bolingbroke did not appear at supper.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading When Griselda retired to rest, she found a note from him on her dressing-table; she tore it open with a triumphant hand, certain that it came to offer terms of reconciliation.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When Griselda retired to rest, she found a note from him on her dressing-table; she tore it open with a triumphant hand, certain that it came to offer terms of reconciliation.
Griselda
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Griselda retired to rest, she found a note from him on her dressing-table; she tore it open with a triumphant hand, certain that it came to offer terms of reconciliation.
gémissement
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From this reading En ai-je pu tirer un seul gémissement?"
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading When Griselda retired to rest, she found a note from him on her dressing-table; she tore it open with a triumphant hand, certain that it came to offer terms of reconciliation.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Ashamed of her late weakness, our heroine rallied all her spirits, and resolved to meet her husband at supper with an undaunted countenance.
heroinenounUS /ˈheroʊən/
the main good female character in a work of fiction
From this reading Ashamed of her late weakness, our heroine rallied all her spirits, and resolved to meet her husband at supper with an undaunted countenance.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Griselda retired to rest, she found a note from him on her dressing-table; she tore it open with a triumphant hand, certain that it came to offer terms of reconciliation.
husbandnounUS /ˈhʌzbənd/
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Ashamed of her late weakness, our heroine rallied all her spirits, and resolved to meet her husband at supper with an undaunted countenance.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Her provoking composure was admirably prepared: but it was thrown away, for Mr. Bolingbroke did not appear at supper.
L'ai-je
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "L'ai-je vu se troubler, et me plaindre un moment?
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Ashamed of her late weakness, our heroine rallied all her spirits, and resolved to meet her husband at supper with an undaunted countenance.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "L'ai-je vu se troubler, et me plaindre un moment?
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading Ashamed of her late weakness, our heroine rallied all her spirits, and resolved to meet her husband at supper with an undaunted countenance.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading "L'ai-je vu se troubler, et me plaindre un moment?
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Her provoking composure was admirably prepared: but it was thrown away, for Mr. Bolingbroke did not appear at supper.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Her provoking composure was admirably prepared: but it was thrown away, for Mr. Bolingbroke did not appear at supper.
notenounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading When Griselda retired to rest, she found a note from him on her dressing-table; she tore it open with a triumphant hand, certain that it came to offer terms of reconciliation.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ashamed of her late weakness, our heroine rallied all her spirits, and resolved to meet her husband at supper with an undaunted countenance.
offerverbUS /ˈɔːfər/
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading When Griselda retired to rest, she found a note from him on her dressing-table; she tore it open with a triumphant hand, certain that it came to offer terms of reconciliation.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Griselda retired to rest, she found a note from him on her dressing-table; she tore it open with a triumphant hand, certain that it came to offer terms of reconciliation.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading When Griselda retired to rest, she found a note from him on her dressing-table; she tore it open with a triumphant hand, certain that it came to offer terms of reconciliation.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Ashamed of her late weakness, our heroine rallied all her spirits, and resolved to meet her husband at supper with an undaunted countenance.
plaindre
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "L'ai-je vu se troubler, et me plaindre un moment?
preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Her provoking composure was admirably prepared: but it was thrown away, for Mr. Bolingbroke did not appear at supper.
provokingadjectiveUS /prəˈvoʊkɪŋ/
causing or tending to cause anger or resentment
From this reading Her provoking composure was admirably prepared: but it was thrown away, for Mr. Bolingbroke did not appear at supper.
punounUS /puː/
a solid silvery grey radioactive transuranic element whose atoms can be split when bombarded with neutrons
From this reading En ai-je pu tirer un seul gémissement?"
ralliedverbUS /ˈrælid/
inflected form of “rally” — gather
From this reading Ashamed of her late weakness, our heroine rallied all her spirits, and resolved to meet her husband at supper with an undaunted countenance.
reconciliationnounUS /ˌrekənsɪliˈeɪʃən/
the reestablishing of cordial relations
From this reading When Griselda retired to rest, she found a note from him on her dressing-table; she tore it open with a triumphant hand, certain that it came to offer terms of reconciliation.
resolvedadjectiveUS /riˈzɑːlvd/
determined
From this reading Ashamed of her late weakness, our heroine rallied all her spirits, and resolved to meet her husband at supper with an undaunted countenance.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading When Griselda retired to rest, she found a note from him on her dressing-table; she tore it open with a triumphant hand, certain that it came to offer terms of reconciliation.
retiredadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrd/
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading When Griselda retired to rest, she found a note from him on her dressing-table; she tore it open with a triumphant hand, certain that it came to offer terms of reconciliation.
senounUS /seɪ/
a toxic nonmetallic element related to sulfur and tellurium
From this reading "L'ai-je vu se troubler, et me plaindre un moment?
seul
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading En ai-je pu tirer un seul gémissement?"
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Griselda retired to rest, she found a note from him on her dressing-table; she tore it open with a triumphant hand, certain that it came to offer terms of reconciliation.
spiritsnounUS /ˈspɪrɪts/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Ashamed of her late weakness, our heroine rallied all her spirits, and resolved to meet her husband at supper with an undaunted countenance.
suppernounUS /ˈsʌpər/
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Ashamed of her late weakness, our heroine rallied all her spirits, and resolved to meet her husband at supper with an undaunted countenance.
termsnounUS /tɜːrmz/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading When Griselda retired to rest, she found a note from him on her dressing-table; she tore it open with a triumphant hand, certain that it came to offer terms of reconciliation.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Griselda retired to rest, she found a note from him on her dressing-table; she tore it open with a triumphant hand, certain that it came to offer terms of reconciliation.
thrownadjectiveUS /θroʊn/
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Her provoking composure was admirably prepared: but it was thrown away, for Mr. Bolingbroke did not appear at supper.
tirer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading En ai-je pu tirer un seul gémissement?"
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ashamed of her late weakness, our heroine rallied all her spirits, and resolved to meet her husband at supper with an undaunted countenance.
torenounUS /tɔːr/
commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
From this reading When Griselda retired to rest, she found a note from him on her dressing-table; she tore it open with a triumphant hand, certain that it came to offer terms of reconciliation.
triumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading When Griselda retired to rest, she found a note from him on her dressing-table; she tore it open with a triumphant hand, certain that it came to offer terms of reconciliation.
troublernoun
someone who deliberately stirs up trouble
From this reading "L'ai-je vu se troubler, et me plaindre un moment?
unnounUS /ʌn/
an organization of independent states formed in 1945 to promote international peace and security
From this reading "L'ai-je vu se troubler, et me plaindre un moment?
undauntedadjectiveUS /ənˈdɔːntɪd/
unshaken in purpose
From this reading Ashamed of her late weakness, our heroine rallied all her spirits, and resolved to meet her husband at supper with an undaunted countenance.
vu
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "L'ai-je vu se troubler, et me plaindre un moment?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her provoking composure was admirably prepared: but it was thrown away, for Mr. Bolingbroke did not appear at supper.
weaknessnounUS /ˈwiːknəs/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading Ashamed of her late weakness, our heroine rallied all her spirits, and resolved to meet her husband at supper with an undaunted countenance.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When Griselda retired to rest, she found a note from him on her dressing-table; she tore it open with a triumphant hand, certain that it came to offer terms of reconciliation.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ashamed of her late weakness, our heroine rallied all her spirits, and resolved to meet her husband at supper with an undaunted countenance.
