adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BETWEEN CARINTHIA AND HER LORD The earl's easy grace of manner was a ceremonial mantle on him as he grasped the situation in a look.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading He bent with deferential familiarity to his countess, exactly toning the degree of difference which befitted a salute to the two gentlemen, amiable or hostile.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Her smile was the braced one of an untired stepper.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BETWEEN CARINTHIA AND HER LORD The earl's easy grace of manner was a ceremonial mantle on him as he grasped the situation in a look.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading BETWEEN CARINTHIA AND HER LORD The earl's easy grace of manner was a ceremonial mantle on him as he grasped the situation in a look.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading 'There and back?' he said, and conveyed a compliment to Carinthia's pedestrian vigour in the wary smile which can be recalled for a snub.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading 'There and back?' he said, and conveyed a compliment to Carinthia's pedestrian vigour in the wary smile which can be recalled for a snub.
befitted
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From this reading He bent with deferential familiarity to his countess, exactly toning the degree of difference which befitted a salute to the two gentlemen, amiable or hostile.
bentnounUS /bent/
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading He bent with deferential familiarity to his countess, exactly toning the degree of difference which befitted a salute to the two gentlemen, amiable or hostile.
BETWEENprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading BETWEEN CARINTHIA AND HER LORD The earl's easy grace of manner was a ceremonial mantle on him as he grasped the situation in a look.
bracedadjectiveUS /breɪst/
positioned so as to be ready for confrontation or danger
From this reading Her smile was the braced one of an untired stepper.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading 'There and back?' he said, and conveyed a compliment to Carinthia's pedestrian vigour in the wary smile which can be recalled for a snub.
CARINTHIA
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From this reading BETWEEN CARINTHIA AND HER LORD The earl's easy grace of manner was a ceremonial mantle on him as he grasped the situation in a look.
Carinthia's
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From this reading 'There and back?' he said, and conveyed a compliment to Carinthia's pedestrian vigour in the wary smile which can be recalled for a snub.
ceremonialnounUS /ˌserəˈmoʊniəl/
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading BETWEEN CARINTHIA AND HER LORD The earl's easy grace of manner was a ceremonial mantle on him as he grasped the situation in a look.
complimentverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləment/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading 'There and back?' he said, and conveyed a compliment to Carinthia's pedestrian vigour in the wary smile which can be recalled for a snub.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading 'There and back?' he said, and conveyed a compliment to Carinthia's pedestrian vigour in the wary smile which can be recalled for a snub.
countessnounUS /ˈkaʊntəs/
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading He bent with deferential familiarity to his countess, exactly toning the degree of difference which befitted a salute to the two gentlemen, amiable or hostile.
deferentialadjectiveUS /ˌdefərˈentʃəl/
showing deference
From this reading He bent with deferential familiarity to his countess, exactly toning the degree of difference which befitted a salute to the two gentlemen, amiable or hostile.
degreenounUS /dɪˈɡriː/
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading He bent with deferential familiarity to his countess, exactly toning the degree of difference which befitted a salute to the two gentlemen, amiable or hostile.
differencenounUS /ˈdɪfərəns/
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading He bent with deferential familiarity to his countess, exactly toning the degree of difference which befitted a salute to the two gentlemen, amiable or hostile.
distancenounUS /ˈdɪstəns/
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading She replied: 'We have walked the distance, my lord.'
earl'snounUS /ɜːrlz/
possessive form of “earl” — a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading BETWEEN CARINTHIA AND HER LORD The earl's easy grace of manner was a ceremonial mantle on him as he grasped the situation in a look.
easyadjectiveUS /ˈiːzi/
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading BETWEEN CARINTHIA AND HER LORD The earl's easy grace of manner was a ceremonial mantle on him as he grasped the situation in a look.
exactlyadverbUS /ɪɡˈzæktli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading He bent with deferential familiarity to his countess, exactly toning the degree of difference which befitted a salute to the two gentlemen, amiable or hostile.
familiaritynounUS /fəˌmɪˈljerəti/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading He bent with deferential familiarity to his countess, exactly toning the degree of difference which befitted a salute to the two gentlemen, amiable or hostile.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 'There and back?' he said, and conveyed a compliment to Carinthia's pedestrian vigour in the wary smile which can be recalled for a snub.
gentlemennounUS /ˈdʒentəlmɪn/
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading He bent with deferential familiarity to his countess, exactly toning the degree of difference which befitted a salute to the two gentlemen, amiable or hostile.
gracenounUS /ɡreɪs/
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading BETWEEN CARINTHIA AND HER LORD The earl's easy grace of manner was a ceremonial mantle on him as he grasped the situation in a look.
graspedverbUS /ɡræspt/
past form of “grasp” — hold firmly
From this reading BETWEEN CARINTHIA AND HER LORD The earl's easy grace of manner was a ceremonial mantle on him as he grasped the situation in a look.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She replied: 'We have walked the distance, my lord.'
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BETWEEN CARINTHIA AND HER LORD The earl's easy grace of manner was a ceremonial mantle on him as he grasped the situation in a look.
HERdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading BETWEEN CARINTHIA AND HER LORD The earl's easy grace of manner was a ceremonial mantle on him as he grasped the situation in a look.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading BETWEEN CARINTHIA AND HER LORD The earl's easy grace of manner was a ceremonial mantle on him as he grasped the situation in a look.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He bent with deferential familiarity to his countess, exactly toning the degree of difference which befitted a salute to the two gentlemen, amiable or hostile.
hostileadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading He bent with deferential familiarity to his countess, exactly toning the degree of difference which befitted a salute to the two gentlemen, amiable or hostile.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BETWEEN CARINTHIA AND HER LORD The earl's easy grace of manner was a ceremonial mantle on him as he grasped the situation in a look.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading BETWEEN CARINTHIA AND HER LORD The earl's easy grace of manner was a ceremonial mantle on him as he grasped the situation in a look.
LORDnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading BETWEEN CARINTHIA AND HER LORD The earl's easy grace of manner was a ceremonial mantle on him as he grasped the situation in a look.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading BETWEEN CARINTHIA AND HER LORD The earl's easy grace of manner was a ceremonial mantle on him as he grasped the situation in a look.
mantlenounUS /ˈmæntəl/
the cloak as a symbol of authority
From this reading BETWEEN CARINTHIA AND HER LORD The earl's easy grace of manner was a ceremonial mantle on him as he grasped the situation in a look.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading She replied: 'We have walked the distance, my lord.'
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BETWEEN CARINTHIA AND HER LORD The earl's easy grace of manner was a ceremonial mantle on him as he grasped the situation in a look.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BETWEEN CARINTHIA AND HER LORD The earl's easy grace of manner was a ceremonial mantle on him as he grasped the situation in a look.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Her smile was the braced one of an untired stepper.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He bent with deferential familiarity to his countess, exactly toning the degree of difference which befitted a salute to the two gentlemen, amiable or hostile.
pedestriannounUS /pəˈdestriən/
a person who travels by foot
From this reading 'There and back?' he said, and conveyed a compliment to Carinthia's pedestrian vigour in the wary smile which can be recalled for a snub.
recalledverbUS /rɪˈkɔːld/
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading 'There and back?' he said, and conveyed a compliment to Carinthia's pedestrian vigour in the wary smile which can be recalled for a snub.
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading She replied: 'We have walked the distance, my lord.'
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'There and back?' he said, and conveyed a compliment to Carinthia's pedestrian vigour in the wary smile which can be recalled for a snub.
saluteverbUS /səˈluːt/
propose a toast to
From this reading He bent with deferential familiarity to his countess, exactly toning the degree of difference which befitted a salute to the two gentlemen, amiable or hostile.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She replied: 'We have walked the distance, my lord.'
situationnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃən/
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading BETWEEN CARINTHIA AND HER LORD The earl's easy grace of manner was a ceremonial mantle on him as he grasped the situation in a look.
smileverbUS /smaɪl/
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading 'There and back?' he said, and conveyed a compliment to Carinthia's pedestrian vigour in the wary smile which can be recalled for a snub.
snubverbUS /snʌb/
refuse to acknowledge
From this reading 'There and back?' he said, and conveyed a compliment to Carinthia's pedestrian vigour in the wary smile which can be recalled for a snub.
steppernounUS /ˈstepər/
a professional dancer
From this reading Her smile was the braced one of an untired stepper.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BETWEEN CARINTHIA AND HER LORD The earl's easy grace of manner was a ceremonial mantle on him as he grasped the situation in a look.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading 'There and back?' he said, and conveyed a compliment to Carinthia's pedestrian vigour in the wary smile which can be recalled for a snub.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He bent with deferential familiarity to his countess, exactly toning the degree of difference which befitted a salute to the two gentlemen, amiable or hostile.
toningverbUS /ˈtoʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “tone” — utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically
From this reading He bent with deferential familiarity to his countess, exactly toning the degree of difference which befitted a salute to the two gentlemen, amiable or hostile.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He bent with deferential familiarity to his countess, exactly toning the degree of difference which befitted a salute to the two gentlemen, amiable or hostile.
untiredadjective
with unreduced energy
From this reading Her smile was the braced one of an untired stepper.
vigournoun
forceful exertion
From this reading 'There and back?' he said, and conveyed a compliment to Carinthia's pedestrian vigour in the wary smile which can be recalled for a snub.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading She replied: 'We have walked the distance, my lord.'
waryadjectiveUS /ˈweri/
marked by keen caution and watchful prudence
From this reading 'There and back?' he said, and conveyed a compliment to Carinthia's pedestrian vigour in the wary smile which can be recalled for a snub.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BETWEEN CARINTHIA AND HER LORD The earl's easy grace of manner was a ceremonial mantle on him as he grasped the situation in a look.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading She replied: 'We have walked the distance, my lord.'
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He bent with deferential familiarity to his countess, exactly toning the degree of difference which befitted a salute to the two gentlemen, amiable or hostile.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He bent with deferential familiarity to his countess, exactly toning the degree of difference which befitted a salute to the two gentlemen, amiable or hostile.
