alasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading “My humanity, on the present occasion, cannot even be suspected,” said Rosamond; “for you know, alas! that I have no lover at sea or land.”
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading “You gentlemen,” replied Rosamond, “imagine that ladies are always thinking of lovers.”
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Her brother Godfrey smiled.--“One would think,” said he, “that she had an argosy of lovers at sea, uninsured.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “You gentlemen,” replied Rosamond, “imagine that ladies are always thinking of lovers.”
argosynounUS /ˈɑːrɡəsi/
one or more large merchant ships
From this reading Her brother Godfrey smiled.--“One would think,” said he, “that she had an argosy of lovers at sea, uninsured.”
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “How the wind is rising!” said Rosamond.--“God help the poor people at sea to-night!”
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “My humanity, on the present occasion, cannot even be suspected,” said Rosamond; “for you know, alas! that I have no lover at sea or land.”
brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Her brother Godfrey smiled.--“One would think,” said he, “that she had an argosy of lovers at sea, uninsured.”
cannot
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From this reading “My humanity, on the present occasion, cannot even be suspected,” said Rosamond; “for you know, alas! that I have no lover at sea or land.”
disposedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspoʊzd/
having made preparations
From this reading “Not _always_,” said Godfrey; “only when they show themselves particularly disposed to humanity.”
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading “My humanity, on the present occasion, cannot even be suspected,” said Rosamond; “for you know, alas! that I have no lover at sea or land.”
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “My humanity, on the present occasion, cannot even be suspected,” said Rosamond; “for you know, alas! that I have no lover at sea or land.”
gentlemennounUS /ˈdʒentəlmɪn/
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading “You gentlemen,” replied Rosamond, “imagine that ladies are always thinking of lovers.”
GodnounUS /ɡɑːd/
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading “How the wind is rising!” said Rosamond.--“God help the poor people at sea to-night!”
Godfrey
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From this reading Her brother Godfrey smiled.--“One would think,” said he, “that she had an argosy of lovers at sea, uninsured.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her brother Godfrey smiled.--“One would think,” said he, “that she had an argosy of lovers at sea, uninsured.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “My humanity, on the present occasion, cannot even be suspected,” said Rosamond; “for you know, alas! that I have no lover at sea or land.”
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her brother Godfrey smiled.--“One would think,” said he, “that she had an argosy of lovers at sea, uninsured.”
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading “How the wind is rising!” said Rosamond.--“God help the poor people at sea to-night!”
HerdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her brother Godfrey smiled.--“One would think,” said he, “that she had an argosy of lovers at sea, uninsured.”
How
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “How the wind is rising!” said Rosamond.--“God help the poor people at sea to-night!”
humanitynounUS /hjuːˈmænɪti/
the quality of being humane
From this reading “Not _always_,” said Godfrey; “only when they show themselves particularly disposed to humanity.”
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “My humanity, on the present occasion, cannot even be suspected,” said Rosamond; “for you know, alas! that I have no lover at sea or land.”
imagineverbUS /ˌɪˈmædʒən/
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading “You gentlemen,” replied Rosamond, “imagine that ladies are always thinking of lovers.”
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “How the wind is rising!” said Rosamond.--“God help the poor people at sea to-night!”
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “My humanity, on the present occasion, cannot even be suspected,” said Rosamond; “for you know, alas! that I have no lover at sea or land.”
ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading “You gentlemen,” replied Rosamond, “imagine that ladies are always thinking of lovers.”
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading “My humanity, on the present occasion, cannot even be suspected,” said Rosamond; “for you know, alas! that I have no lover at sea or land.”
lovernounUS /ˈlʌvər/
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading “My humanity, on the present occasion, cannot even be suspected,” said Rosamond; “for you know, alas! that I have no lover at sea or land.”
loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Her brother Godfrey smiled.--“One would think,” said he, “that she had an argosy of lovers at sea, uninsured.”
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “My humanity, on the present occasion, cannot even be suspected,” said Rosamond; “for you know, alas! that I have no lover at sea or land.”
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading “My humanity, on the present occasion, cannot even be suspected,” said Rosamond; “for you know, alas! that I have no lover at sea or land.”
NotadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Not _always_,” said Godfrey; “only when they show themselves particularly disposed to humanity.”
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading “My humanity, on the present occasion, cannot even be suspected,” said Rosamond; “for you know, alas! that I have no lover at sea or land.”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her brother Godfrey smiled.--“One would think,” said he, “that she had an argosy of lovers at sea, uninsured.”
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “My humanity, on the present occasion, cannot even be suspected,” said Rosamond; “for you know, alas! that I have no lover at sea or land.”
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Her brother Godfrey smiled.--“One would think,” said he, “that she had an argosy of lovers at sea, uninsured.”
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading “Not _always_,” said Godfrey; “only when they show themselves particularly disposed to humanity.”
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “My humanity, on the present occasion, cannot even be suspected,” said Rosamond; “for you know, alas! that I have no lover at sea or land.”
particularlyadverbUS /ˌpɑːrˈtɪkjələrli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading “Not _always_,” said Godfrey; “only when they show themselves particularly disposed to humanity.”
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading “How the wind is rising!” said Rosamond.--“God help the poor people at sea to-night!”
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading “How the wind is rising!” said Rosamond.--“God help the poor people at sea to-night!”
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “My humanity, on the present occasion, cannot even be suspected,” said Rosamond; “for you know, alas! that I have no lover at sea or land.”
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “You gentlemen,” replied Rosamond, “imagine that ladies are always thinking of lovers.”
risingadjectiveUS /ˈraɪzɪŋ/
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading “How the wind is rising!” said Rosamond.--“God help the poor people at sea to-night!”
Rosamond
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From this reading “How the wind is rising!” said Rosamond.--“God help the poor people at sea to-night!”
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “How the wind is rising!” said Rosamond.--“God help the poor people at sea to-night!”
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading “How the wind is rising!” said Rosamond.--“God help the poor people at sea to-night!”
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her brother Godfrey smiled.--“One would think,” said he, “that she had an argosy of lovers at sea, uninsured.”
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “Not _always_,” said Godfrey; “only when they show themselves particularly disposed to humanity.”
smiledverbUS /smaɪld/
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Her brother Godfrey smiled.--“One would think,” said he, “that she had an argosy of lovers at sea, uninsured.”
suspectedadjectiveUS /səˈspektɪd/
believed likely
From this reading “My humanity, on the present occasion, cannot even be suspected,” said Rosamond; “for you know, alas! that I have no lover at sea or land.”
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her brother Godfrey smiled.--“One would think,” said he, “that she had an argosy of lovers at sea, uninsured.”
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “How the wind is rising!” said Rosamond.--“God help the poor people at sea to-night!”
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading “Not _always_,” said Godfrey; “only when they show themselves particularly disposed to humanity.”
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Not _always_,” said Godfrey; “only when they show themselves particularly disposed to humanity.”
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Her brother Godfrey smiled.--“One would think,” said he, “that she had an argosy of lovers at sea, uninsured.”
thinkingnounUS /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading “You gentlemen,” replied Rosamond, “imagine that ladies are always thinking of lovers.”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Not _always_,” said Godfrey; “only when they show themselves particularly disposed to humanity.”
to-night
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “How the wind is rising!” said Rosamond.--“God help the poor people at sea to-night!”
uninsuredadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪnˈʃʊrd/
not covered by insurance
From this reading Her brother Godfrey smiled.--“One would think,” said he, “that she had an argosy of lovers at sea, uninsured.”
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading “Not _always_,” said Godfrey; “only when they show themselves particularly disposed to humanity.”
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading “How the wind is rising!” said Rosamond.--“God help the poor people at sea to-night!”
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Her brother Godfrey smiled.--“One would think,” said he, “that she had an argosy of lovers at sea, uninsured.”
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You gentlemen,” replied Rosamond, “imagine that ladies are always thinking of lovers.”
