AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE LAST: WITH A CONCLUDING WORD BY THE DAME It is of seemingly good augury for the cause of a suppliant man, however little for the man himself, when she who has much to pardon can depict him in a manner that almost smiles, not unlike a dandling nurse the miniature man-child sobbing off to sleep after a frenzy; an example of a genus framed for excuses, and he more than others.
addedverbUS /ˈædəd/
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading As she sketched the very rational alliance proposed to her, and his kick at the fetters of Calesford, a shadowy dash for an image of the solicitous tyrant was added perforce to complete the scene; following which, her head moved sharply, the subject was flung over her shoulder.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE LAST: WITH A CONCLUDING WORD BY THE DAME It is of seemingly good augury for the cause of a suppliant man, however little for the man himself, when she who has much to pardon can depict him in a manner that almost smiles, not unlike a dandling nurse the miniature man-child sobbing off to sleep after a frenzy; an example of a genus framed for excuses, and he more than others.
alliancenounUS /əˈlaɪəns/
the state of being allied or confederated
From this reading As she sketched the very rational alliance proposed to her, and his kick at the fetters of Calesford, a shadowy dash for an image of the solicitous tyrant was added perforce to complete the scene; following which, her head moved sharply, the subject was flung over her shoulder.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading THE LAST: WITH A CONCLUDING WORD BY THE DAME It is of seemingly good augury for the cause of a suppliant man, however little for the man himself, when she who has much to pardon can depict him in a manner that almost smiles, not unlike a dandling nurse the miniature man-child sobbing off to sleep after a frenzy; an example of a genus framed for excuses, and he more than others.
amusedadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Chillon was amused up to inquisitive surprise by Carinthia's novel idea of her formerly dreaded riddle of a husband.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE LAST: WITH A CONCLUDING WORD BY THE DAME It is of seemingly good augury for the cause of a suppliant man, however little for the man himself, when she who has much to pardon can depict him in a manner that almost smiles, not unlike a dandling nurse the miniature man-child sobbing off to sleep after a frenzy; an example of a genus framed for excuses, and he more than others.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LAST: WITH A CONCLUDING WORD BY THE DAME It is of seemingly good augury for the cause of a suppliant man, however little for the man himself, when she who has much to pardon can depict him in a manner that almost smiles, not unlike a dandling nurse the miniature man-child sobbing off to sleep after a frenzy; an example of a genus framed for excuses, and he more than others.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she sketched the very rational alliance proposed to her, and his kick at the fetters of Calesford, a shadowy dash for an image of the solicitous tyrant was added perforce to complete the scene; following which, her head moved sharply, the subject was flung over her shoulder.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As she sketched the very rational alliance proposed to her, and his kick at the fetters of Calesford, a shadowy dash for an image of the solicitous tyrant was added perforce to complete the scene; following which, her head moved sharply, the subject was flung over her shoulder.
augurynoun
an event that is experienced as indicating important things to come
From this reading THE LAST: WITH A CONCLUDING WORD BY THE DAME It is of seemingly good augury for the cause of a suppliant man, however little for the man himself, when she who has much to pardon can depict him in a manner that almost smiles, not unlike a dandling nurse the miniature man-child sobbing off to sleep after a frenzy; an example of a genus framed for excuses, and he more than others.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She was developing; she might hold her ground with the husband, if the alliance should be resumed; and she would be a companion for Henrietta in England: she was now independent, as to money, and she could break an intolerable yoke without suffering privation.
breakverbUS /breɪk/
terminate
From this reading She was developing; she might hold her ground with the husband, if the alliance should be resumed; and she would be a companion for Henrietta in England: she was now independent, as to money, and she could break an intolerable yoke without suffering privation.
BYprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE LAST: WITH A CONCLUDING WORD BY THE DAME It is of seemingly good augury for the cause of a suppliant man, however little for the man himself, when she who has much to pardon can depict him in a manner that almost smiles, not unlike a dandling nurse the miniature man-child sobbing off to sleep after a frenzy; an example of a genus framed for excuses, and he more than others.
Calesford
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From this reading As she sketched the very rational alliance proposed to her, and his kick at the fetters of Calesford, a shadowy dash for an image of the solicitous tyrant was added perforce to complete the scene; following which, her head moved sharply, the subject was flung over her shoulder.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading THE LAST: WITH A CONCLUDING WORD BY THE DAME It is of seemingly good augury for the cause of a suppliant man, however little for the man himself, when she who has much to pardon can depict him in a manner that almost smiles, not unlike a dandling nurse the miniature man-child sobbing off to sleep after a frenzy; an example of a genus framed for excuses, and he more than others.
Carinthia's
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From this reading Chillon was amused up to inquisitive surprise by Carinthia's novel idea of her formerly dreaded riddle of a husband.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading THE LAST: WITH A CONCLUDING WORD BY THE DAME It is of seemingly good augury for the cause of a suppliant man, however little for the man himself, when she who has much to pardon can depict him in a manner that almost smiles, not unlike a dandling nurse the miniature man-child sobbing off to sleep after a frenzy; an example of a genus framed for excuses, and he more than others.
Chillon
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From this reading Chillon was amused up to inquisitive surprise by Carinthia's novel idea of her formerly dreaded riddle of a husband.
companionnounUS /kəmˈpænjən/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading She was developing; she might hold her ground with the husband, if the alliance should be resumed; and she would be a companion for Henrietta in England: she was now independent, as to money, and she could break an intolerable yoke without suffering privation.
completeverbUS /kəmˈpliːt/
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading As she sketched the very rational alliance proposed to her, and his kick at the fetters of Calesford, a shadowy dash for an image of the solicitous tyrant was added perforce to complete the scene; following which, her head moved sharply, the subject was flung over her shoulder.
CONCLUDINGadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːdɪŋ/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading THE LAST: WITH A CONCLUDING WORD BY THE DAME It is of seemingly good augury for the cause of a suppliant man, however little for the man himself, when she who has much to pardon can depict him in a manner that almost smiles, not unlike a dandling nurse the miniature man-child sobbing off to sleep after a frenzy; an example of a genus framed for excuses, and he more than others.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She was developing; she might hold her ground with the husband, if the alliance should be resumed; and she would be a companion for Henrietta in England: she was now independent, as to money, and she could break an intolerable yoke without suffering privation.
DAMEnounUS /deɪm/
informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading THE LAST: WITH A CONCLUDING WORD BY THE DAME It is of seemingly good augury for the cause of a suppliant man, however little for the man himself, when she who has much to pardon can depict him in a manner that almost smiles, not unlike a dandling nurse the miniature man-child sobbing off to sleep after a frenzy; an example of a genus framed for excuses, and he more than others.
dandling
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From this reading THE LAST: WITH A CONCLUDING WORD BY THE DAME It is of seemingly good augury for the cause of a suppliant man, however little for the man himself, when she who has much to pardon can depict him in a manner that almost smiles, not unlike a dandling nurse the miniature man-child sobbing off to sleep after a frenzy; an example of a genus framed for excuses, and he more than others.
dashverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading As she sketched the very rational alliance proposed to her, and his kick at the fetters of Calesford, a shadowy dash for an image of the solicitous tyrant was added perforce to complete the scene; following which, her head moved sharply, the subject was flung over her shoulder.
depictverbUS /dɪˈpɪkt/
show in, or as in, a picture
From this reading THE LAST: WITH A CONCLUDING WORD BY THE DAME It is of seemingly good augury for the cause of a suppliant man, however little for the man himself, when she who has much to pardon can depict him in a manner that almost smiles, not unlike a dandling nurse the miniature man-child sobbing off to sleep after a frenzy; an example of a genus framed for excuses, and he more than others.
determinedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənd/
characterized by great determination
From this reading He kept his wrath under, determined not to use his influence either way, sure though he was of her old father's voting for her to quit the man and enter the field where qualities would be serviceable.
developingadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpɪŋ/
relating to societies in which capital needed to industrialize is in short supply
From this reading She was developing; she might hold her ground with the husband, if the alliance should be resumed; and she would be a companion for Henrietta in England: she was now independent, as to money, and she could break an intolerable yoke without suffering privation.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Chillon was amused up to inquisitive surprise by Carinthia's novel idea of her formerly dreaded riddle of a husband.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading He kept his wrath under, determined not to use his influence either way, sure though he was of her old father's voting for her to quit the man and enter the field where qualities would be serviceable.
EnglandnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlənd/
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading She was developing; she might hold her ground with the husband, if the alliance should be resumed; and she would be a companion for Henrietta in England: she was now independent, as to money, and she could break an intolerable yoke without suffering privation.
enterverbUS /ˈentər/
to come or go into
From this reading He kept his wrath under, determined not to use his influence either way, sure though he was of her old father's voting for her to quit the man and enter the field where qualities would be serviceable.
examplenounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəl/
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading THE LAST: WITH A CONCLUDING WORD BY THE DAME It is of seemingly good augury for the cause of a suppliant man, however little for the man himself, when she who has much to pardon can depict him in a manner that almost smiles, not unlike a dandling nurse the miniature man-child sobbing off to sleep after a frenzy; an example of a genus framed for excuses, and he more than others.
excusesnounUS /ɪksˈkjuːsɪz/
plural of “excuse” — a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.
From this reading THE LAST: WITH A CONCLUDING WORD BY THE DAME It is of seemingly good augury for the cause of a suppliant man, however little for the man himself, when she who has much to pardon can depict him in a manner that almost smiles, not unlike a dandling nurse the miniature man-child sobbing off to sleep after a frenzy; an example of a genus framed for excuses, and he more than others.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He kept his wrath under, determined not to use his influence either way, sure though he was of her old father's voting for her to quit the man and enter the field where qualities would be serviceable.
fettersnounUS /ˈfetərz/
plural of “fetter” — a shackle for the ankles or feet
From this reading As she sketched the very rational alliance proposed to her, and his kick at the fetters of Calesford, a shadowy dash for an image of the solicitous tyrant was added perforce to complete the scene; following which, her head moved sharply, the subject was flung over her shoulder.
fieldnounUS /fiːld/
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading He kept his wrath under, determined not to use his influence either way, sure though he was of her old father's voting for her to quit the man and enter the field where qualities would be serviceable.
flungverbUS /flʌŋ/
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading As she sketched the very rational alliance proposed to her, and his kick at the fetters of Calesford, a shadowy dash for an image of the solicitous tyrant was added perforce to complete the scene; following which, her head moved sharply, the subject was flung over her shoulder.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading As she sketched the very rational alliance proposed to her, and his kick at the fetters of Calesford, a shadowy dash for an image of the solicitous tyrant was added perforce to complete the scene; following which, her head moved sharply, the subject was flung over her shoulder.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE LAST: WITH A CONCLUDING WORD BY THE DAME It is of seemingly good augury for the cause of a suppliant man, however little for the man himself, when she who has much to pardon can depict him in a manner that almost smiles, not unlike a dandling nurse the miniature man-child sobbing off to sleep after a frenzy; an example of a genus framed for excuses, and he more than others.
formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading Chillon was amused up to inquisitive surprise by Carinthia's novel idea of her formerly dreaded riddle of a husband.
framedadjectiveUS /freɪmd/
provided with a frame
From this reading THE LAST: WITH A CONCLUDING WORD BY THE DAME It is of seemingly good augury for the cause of a suppliant man, however little for the man himself, when she who has much to pardon can depict him in a manner that almost smiles, not unlike a dandling nurse the miniature man-child sobbing off to sleep after a frenzy; an example of a genus framed for excuses, and he more than others.
frenzynounUS /ˈfrenzi/
state of violent mental agitation
From this reading THE LAST: WITH A CONCLUDING WORD BY THE DAME It is of seemingly good augury for the cause of a suppliant man, however little for the man himself, when she who has much to pardon can depict him in a manner that almost smiles, not unlike a dandling nurse the miniature man-child sobbing off to sleep after a frenzy; an example of a genus framed for excuses, and he more than others.
genusnounUS /ˈdʒiːnəs/
a general kind of something
From this reading THE LAST: WITH A CONCLUDING WORD BY THE DAME It is of seemingly good augury for the cause of a suppliant man, however little for the man himself, when she who has much to pardon can depict him in a manner that almost smiles, not unlike a dandling nurse the miniature man-child sobbing off to sleep after a frenzy; an example of a genus framed for excuses, and he more than others.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE LAST: WITH A CONCLUDING WORD BY THE DAME It is of seemingly good augury for the cause of a suppliant man, however little for the man himself, when she who has much to pardon can depict him in a manner that almost smiles, not unlike a dandling nurse the miniature man-child sobbing off to sleep after a frenzy; an example of a genus framed for excuses, and he more than others.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading She was developing; she might hold her ground with the husband, if the alliance should be resumed; and she would be a companion for Henrietta in England: she was now independent, as to money, and she could break an intolerable yoke without suffering privation.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LAST: WITH A CONCLUDING WORD BY THE DAME It is of seemingly good augury for the cause of a suppliant man, however little for the man himself, when she who has much to pardon can depict him in a manner that almost smiles, not unlike a dandling nurse the miniature man-child sobbing off to sleep after a frenzy; an example of a genus framed for excuses, and he more than others.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE LAST: WITH A CONCLUDING WORD BY THE DAME It is of seemingly good augury for the cause of a suppliant man, however little for the man himself, when she who has much to pardon can depict him in a manner that almost smiles, not unlike a dandling nurse the miniature man-child sobbing off to sleep after a frenzy; an example of a genus framed for excuses, and he more than others.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading As she sketched the very rational alliance proposed to her, and his kick at the fetters of Calesford, a shadowy dash for an image of the solicitous tyrant was added perforce to complete the scene; following which, her head moved sharply, the subject was flung over her shoulder.
Henrietta
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From this reading She was developing; she might hold her ground with the husband, if the alliance should be resumed; and she would be a companion for Henrietta in England: she was now independent, as to money, and she could break an intolerable yoke without suffering privation.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Chillon was amused up to inquisitive surprise by Carinthia's novel idea of her formerly dreaded riddle of a husband.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE LAST: WITH A CONCLUDING WORD BY THE DAME It is of seemingly good augury for the cause of a suppliant man, however little for the man himself, when she who has much to pardon can depict him in a manner that almost smiles, not unlike a dandling nurse the miniature man-child sobbing off to sleep after a frenzy; an example of a genus framed for excuses, and he more than others.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE LAST: WITH A CONCLUDING WORD BY THE DAME It is of seemingly good augury for the cause of a suppliant man, however little for the man himself, when she who has much to pardon can depict him in a manner that almost smiles, not unlike a dandling nurse the miniature man-child sobbing off to sleep after a frenzy; an example of a genus framed for excuses, and he more than others.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As she sketched the very rational alliance proposed to her, and his kick at the fetters of Calesford, a shadowy dash for an image of the solicitous tyrant was added perforce to complete the scene; following which, her head moved sharply, the subject was flung over her shoulder.
holdverbUS /hoʊld/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading She was developing; she might hold her ground with the husband, if the alliance should be resumed; and she would be a companion for Henrietta in England: she was now independent, as to money, and she could break an intolerable yoke without suffering privation.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading THE LAST: WITH A CONCLUDING WORD BY THE DAME It is of seemingly good augury for the cause of a suppliant man, however little for the man himself, when she who has much to pardon can depict him in a manner that almost smiles, not unlike a dandling nurse the miniature man-child sobbing off to sleep after a frenzy; an example of a genus framed for excuses, and he more than others.
husbandnounUS /ˈhʌzbənd/
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Chillon was amused up to inquisitive surprise by Carinthia's novel idea of her formerly dreaded riddle of a husband.
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Chillon was amused up to inquisitive surprise by Carinthia's novel idea of her formerly dreaded riddle of a husband.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She was developing; she might hold her ground with the husband, if the alliance should be resumed; and she would be a companion for Henrietta in England: she was now independent, as to money, and she could break an intolerable yoke without suffering privation.
imagenounUS /ˈɪmədʒ/
an iconic mental representation
From this reading As she sketched the very rational alliance proposed to her, and his kick at the fetters of Calesford, a shadowy dash for an image of the solicitous tyrant was added perforce to complete the scene; following which, her head moved sharply, the subject was flung over her shoulder.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LAST: WITH A CONCLUDING WORD BY THE DAME It is of seemingly good augury for the cause of a suppliant man, however little for the man himself, when she who has much to pardon can depict him in a manner that almost smiles, not unlike a dandling nurse the miniature man-child sobbing off to sleep after a frenzy; an example of a genus framed for excuses, and he more than others.
independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading She was developing; she might hold her ground with the husband, if the alliance should be resumed; and she would be a companion for Henrietta in England: she was now independent, as to money, and she could break an intolerable yoke without suffering privation.
influencenounUS /ˈɪnfluːəns/
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading He kept his wrath under, determined not to use his influence either way, sure though he was of her old father's voting for her to quit the man and enter the field where qualities would be serviceable.
inquisitiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv/
showing curiosity
From this reading Chillon was amused up to inquisitive surprise by Carinthia's novel idea of her formerly dreaded riddle of a husband.
intolerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːlərəbəl/
incapable of being tolerated or endured
From this reading She was developing; she might hold her ground with the husband, if the alliance should be resumed; and she would be a companion for Henrietta in England: she was now independent, as to money, and she could break an intolerable yoke without suffering privation.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LAST: WITH A CONCLUDING WORD BY THE DAME It is of seemingly good augury for the cause of a suppliant man, however little for the man himself, when she who has much to pardon can depict him in a manner that almost smiles, not unlike a dandling nurse the miniature man-child sobbing off to sleep after a frenzy; an example of a genus framed for excuses, and he more than others.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE LAST: WITH A CONCLUDING WORD BY THE DAME It is of seemingly good augury for the cause of a suppliant man, however little for the man himself, when she who has much to pardon can depict him in a manner that almost smiles, not unlike a dandling nurse the miniature man-child sobbing off to sleep after a frenzy; an example of a genus framed for excuses, and he more than others.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He kept his wrath under, determined not to use his influence either way, sure though he was of her old father's voting for her to quit the man and enter the field where qualities would be serviceable.
kickverbUS /kɪk/
drive or propel with the foot
From this reading As she sketched the very rational alliance proposed to her, and his kick at the fetters of Calesford, a shadowy dash for an image of the solicitous tyrant was added perforce to complete the scene; following which, her head moved sharply, the subject was flung over her shoulder.
LASTadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading THE LAST: WITH A CONCLUDING WORD BY THE DAME It is of seemingly good augury for the cause of a suppliant man, however little for the man himself, when she who has much to pardon can depict him in a manner that almost smiles, not unlike a dandling nurse the miniature man-child sobbing off to sleep after a frenzy; an example of a genus framed for excuses, and he more than others.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE LAST: WITH A CONCLUDING WORD BY THE DAME It is of seemingly good augury for the cause of a suppliant man, however little for the man himself, when she who has much to pardon can depict him in a manner that almost smiles, not unlike a dandling nurse the miniature man-child sobbing off to sleep after a frenzy; an example of a genus framed for excuses, and he more than others.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE LAST: WITH A CONCLUDING WORD BY THE DAME It is of seemingly good augury for the cause of a suppliant man, however little for the man himself, when she who has much to pardon can depict him in a manner that almost smiles, not unlike a dandling nurse the miniature man-child sobbing off to sleep after a frenzy; an example of a genus framed for excuses, and he more than others.
man-childnoun
a child who is male
From this reading THE LAST: WITH A CONCLUDING WORD BY THE DAME It is of seemingly good augury for the cause of a suppliant man, however little for the man himself, when she who has much to pardon can depict him in a manner that almost smiles, not unlike a dandling nurse the miniature man-child sobbing off to sleep after a frenzy; an example of a genus framed for excuses, and he more than others.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE LAST: WITH A CONCLUDING WORD BY THE DAME It is of seemingly good augury for the cause of a suppliant man, however little for the man himself, when she who has much to pardon can depict him in a manner that almost smiles, not unlike a dandling nurse the miniature man-child sobbing off to sleep after a frenzy; an example of a genus framed for excuses, and he more than others.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She was developing; she might hold her ground with the husband, if the alliance should be resumed; and she would be a companion for Henrietta in England: she was now independent, as to money, and she could break an intolerable yoke without suffering privation.
miniaturenounUS /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/
painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)
From this reading THE LAST: WITH A CONCLUDING WORD BY THE DAME It is of seemingly good augury for the cause of a suppliant man, however little for the man himself, when she who has much to pardon can depict him in a manner that almost smiles, not unlike a dandling nurse the miniature man-child sobbing off to sleep after a frenzy; an example of a genus framed for excuses, and he more than others.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading She was developing; she might hold her ground with the husband, if the alliance should be resumed; and she would be a companion for Henrietta in England: she was now independent, as to money, and she could break an intolerable yoke without suffering privation.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE LAST: WITH A CONCLUDING WORD BY THE DAME It is of seemingly good augury for the cause of a suppliant man, however little for the man himself, when she who has much to pardon can depict him in a manner that almost smiles, not unlike a dandling nurse the miniature man-child sobbing off to sleep after a frenzy; an example of a genus framed for excuses, and he more than others.
movedadjectiveUS /muːvd/
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading As she sketched the very rational alliance proposed to her, and his kick at the fetters of Calesford, a shadowy dash for an image of the solicitous tyrant was added perforce to complete the scene; following which, her head moved sharply, the subject was flung over her shoulder.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THE LAST: WITH A CONCLUDING WORD BY THE DAME It is of seemingly good augury for the cause of a suppliant man, however little for the man himself, when she who has much to pardon can depict him in a manner that almost smiles, not unlike a dandling nurse the miniature man-child sobbing off to sleep after a frenzy; an example of a genus framed for excuses, and he more than others.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE LAST: WITH A CONCLUDING WORD BY THE DAME It is of seemingly good augury for the cause of a suppliant man, however little for the man himself, when she who has much to pardon can depict him in a manner that almost smiles, not unlike a dandling nurse the miniature man-child sobbing off to sleep after a frenzy; an example of a genus framed for excuses, and he more than others.
novelnounUS /ˈnɑːvəl/
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading Chillon was amused up to inquisitive surprise by Carinthia's novel idea of her formerly dreaded riddle of a husband.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She was developing; she might hold her ground with the husband, if the alliance should be resumed; and she would be a companion for Henrietta in England: she was now independent, as to money, and she could break an intolerable yoke without suffering privation.
nurseverbUS /nɜːrs/
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading THE LAST: WITH A CONCLUDING WORD BY THE DAME It is of seemingly good augury for the cause of a suppliant man, however little for the man himself, when she who has much to pardon can depict him in a manner that almost smiles, not unlike a dandling nurse the miniature man-child sobbing off to sleep after a frenzy; an example of a genus framed for excuses, and he more than others.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LAST: WITH A CONCLUDING WORD BY THE DAME It is of seemingly good augury for the cause of a suppliant man, however little for the man himself, when she who has much to pardon can depict him in a manner that almost smiles, not unlike a dandling nurse the miniature man-child sobbing off to sleep after a frenzy; an example of a genus framed for excuses, and he more than others.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE LAST: WITH A CONCLUDING WORD BY THE DAME It is of seemingly good augury for the cause of a suppliant man, however little for the man himself, when she who has much to pardon can depict him in a manner that almost smiles, not unlike a dandling nurse the miniature man-child sobbing off to sleep after a frenzy; an example of a genus framed for excuses, and he more than others.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He kept his wrath under, determined not to use his influence either way, sure though he was of her old father's voting for her to quit the man and enter the field where qualities would be serviceable.
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From this reading THE LAST: WITH A CONCLUDING WORD BY THE DAME It is of seemingly good augury for the cause of a suppliant man, however little for the man himself, when she who has much to pardon can depict him in a manner that almost smiles, not unlike a dandling nurse the miniature man-child sobbing off to sleep after a frenzy; an example of a genus framed for excuses, and he more than others.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As she sketched the very rational alliance proposed to her, and his kick at the fetters of Calesford, a shadowy dash for an image of the solicitous tyrant was added perforce to complete the scene; following which, her head moved sharply, the subject was flung over her shoulder.
pardonverbUS /ˈpɑːrdən/
accept an excuse for
From this reading THE LAST: WITH A CONCLUDING WORD BY THE DAME It is of seemingly good augury for the cause of a suppliant man, however little for the man himself, when she who has much to pardon can depict him in a manner that almost smiles, not unlike a dandling nurse the miniature man-child sobbing off to sleep after a frenzy; an example of a genus framed for excuses, and he more than others.
perforceadverbUS /pərˈfɔːrs/
by necessity; by force of circumstance
From this reading As she sketched the very rational alliance proposed to her, and his kick at the fetters of Calesford, a shadowy dash for an image of the solicitous tyrant was added perforce to complete the scene; following which, her head moved sharply, the subject was flung over her shoulder.
privationnounUS /praɪˈveɪʃən/
a state of extreme poverty
From this reading She was developing; she might hold her ground with the husband, if the alliance should be resumed; and she would be a companion for Henrietta in England: she was now independent, as to money, and she could break an intolerable yoke without suffering privation.
proposedverbUS /prəˈpoʊzd/
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading As she sketched the very rational alliance proposed to her, and his kick at the fetters of Calesford, a shadowy dash for an image of the solicitous tyrant was added perforce to complete the scene; following which, her head moved sharply, the subject was flung over her shoulder.
qualitiesnounUS /ˈkwɑːlətiz/
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading He kept his wrath under, determined not to use his influence either way, sure though he was of her old father's voting for her to quit the man and enter the field where qualities would be serviceable.
quitverbUS /kwɪt/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading He kept his wrath under, determined not to use his influence either way, sure though he was of her old father's voting for her to quit the man and enter the field where qualities would be serviceable.
rationaladjectiveUS /ˈræʃ.ən.əl/
Based on or in accordance with reason or logic rather than turbulent emotions.
From this reading As she sketched the very rational alliance proposed to her, and his kick at the fetters of Calesford, a shadowy dash for an image of the solicitous tyrant was added perforce to complete the scene; following which, her head moved sharply, the subject was flung over her shoulder.
resumedverbUS /rɪˈzuːmd/
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading She was developing; she might hold her ground with the husband, if the alliance should be resumed; and she would be a companion for Henrietta in England: she was now independent, as to money, and she could break an intolerable yoke without suffering privation.
riddleverbUS /ˈrɪdəl/
pierce with many holes
From this reading Chillon was amused up to inquisitive surprise by Carinthia's novel idea of her formerly dreaded riddle of a husband.
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading As she sketched the very rational alliance proposed to her, and his kick at the fetters of Calesford, a shadowy dash for an image of the solicitous tyrant was added perforce to complete the scene; following which, her head moved sharply, the subject was flung over her shoulder.
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading THE LAST: WITH A CONCLUDING WORD BY THE DAME It is of seemingly good augury for the cause of a suppliant man, however little for the man himself, when she who has much to pardon can depict him in a manner that almost smiles, not unlike a dandling nurse the miniature man-child sobbing off to sleep after a frenzy; an example of a genus framed for excuses, and he more than others.
serviceableadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrvəsəbəl/
ready for service or able to give long service
From this reading He kept his wrath under, determined not to use his influence either way, sure though he was of her old father's voting for her to quit the man and enter the field where qualities would be serviceable.
shadowyadjectiveUS /ˈʃædoʊi/
filled with shade
From this reading As she sketched the very rational alliance proposed to her, and his kick at the fetters of Calesford, a shadowy dash for an image of the solicitous tyrant was added perforce to complete the scene; following which, her head moved sharply, the subject was flung over her shoulder.
sharplyadverbUS /ˈʃɑːrpli/
in an aggressive manner
From this reading As she sketched the very rational alliance proposed to her, and his kick at the fetters of Calesford, a shadowy dash for an image of the solicitous tyrant was added perforce to complete the scene; following which, her head moved sharply, the subject was flung over her shoulder.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE LAST: WITH A CONCLUDING WORD BY THE DAME It is of seemingly good augury for the cause of a suppliant man, however little for the man himself, when she who has much to pardon can depict him in a manner that almost smiles, not unlike a dandling nurse the miniature man-child sobbing off to sleep after a frenzy; an example of a genus framed for excuses, and he more than others.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading She was developing; she might hold her ground with the husband, if the alliance should be resumed; and she would be a companion for Henrietta in England: she was now independent, as to money, and she could break an intolerable yoke without suffering privation.
shoulderverbUS /ˈʃoʊldər/
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading As she sketched the very rational alliance proposed to her, and his kick at the fetters of Calesford, a shadowy dash for an image of the solicitous tyrant was added perforce to complete the scene; following which, her head moved sharply, the subject was flung over her shoulder.
sketchedverbUS /sketʃt/
past form of “sketch” — make a sketch of
From this reading As she sketched the very rational alliance proposed to her, and his kick at the fetters of Calesford, a shadowy dash for an image of the solicitous tyrant was added perforce to complete the scene; following which, her head moved sharply, the subject was flung over her shoulder.
sleepnounUS /sliːp/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading THE LAST: WITH A CONCLUDING WORD BY THE DAME It is of seemingly good augury for the cause of a suppliant man, however little for the man himself, when she who has much to pardon can depict him in a manner that almost smiles, not unlike a dandling nurse the miniature man-child sobbing off to sleep after a frenzy; an example of a genus framed for excuses, and he more than others.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading THE LAST: WITH A CONCLUDING WORD BY THE DAME It is of seemingly good augury for the cause of a suppliant man, however little for the man himself, when she who has much to pardon can depict him in a manner that almost smiles, not unlike a dandling nurse the miniature man-child sobbing off to sleep after a frenzy; an example of a genus framed for excuses, and he more than others.
sobbingnounUS /ˈsɑːbɪŋ/
convulsive gasp made while weeping
From this reading THE LAST: WITH A CONCLUDING WORD BY THE DAME It is of seemingly good augury for the cause of a suppliant man, however little for the man himself, when she who has much to pardon can depict him in a manner that almost smiles, not unlike a dandling nurse the miniature man-child sobbing off to sleep after a frenzy; an example of a genus framed for excuses, and he more than others.
solicitousadjectiveUS /səˈlɪsətəs/
full of anxiety and concern
From this reading As she sketched the very rational alliance proposed to her, and his kick at the fetters of Calesford, a shadowy dash for an image of the solicitous tyrant was added perforce to complete the scene; following which, her head moved sharply, the subject was flung over her shoulder.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading As she sketched the very rational alliance proposed to her, and his kick at the fetters of Calesford, a shadowy dash for an image of the solicitous tyrant was added perforce to complete the scene; following which, her head moved sharply, the subject was flung over her shoulder.
sufferingnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋ/
a state of acute pain
From this reading She was developing; she might hold her ground with the husband, if the alliance should be resumed; and she would be a companion for Henrietta in England: she was now independent, as to money, and she could break an intolerable yoke without suffering privation.
suppliantnoun
one praying humbly for something
From this reading THE LAST: WITH A CONCLUDING WORD BY THE DAME It is of seemingly good augury for the cause of a suppliant man, however little for the man himself, when she who has much to pardon can depict him in a manner that almost smiles, not unlike a dandling nurse the miniature man-child sobbing off to sleep after a frenzy; an example of a genus framed for excuses, and he more than others.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He kept his wrath under, determined not to use his influence either way, sure though he was of her old father's voting for her to quit the man and enter the field where qualities would be serviceable.
surprisenounUS /sərˈpraɪz/
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Chillon was amused up to inquisitive surprise by Carinthia's novel idea of her formerly dreaded riddle of a husband.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE LAST: WITH A CONCLUDING WORD BY THE DAME It is of seemingly good augury for the cause of a suppliant man, however little for the man himself, when she who has much to pardon can depict him in a manner that almost smiles, not unlike a dandling nurse the miniature man-child sobbing off to sleep after a frenzy; an example of a genus framed for excuses, and he more than others.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE LAST: WITH A CONCLUDING WORD BY THE DAME It is of seemingly good augury for the cause of a suppliant man, however little for the man himself, when she who has much to pardon can depict him in a manner that almost smiles, not unlike a dandling nurse the miniature man-child sobbing off to sleep after a frenzy; an example of a genus framed for excuses, and he more than others.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LAST: WITH A CONCLUDING WORD BY THE DAME It is of seemingly good augury for the cause of a suppliant man, however little for the man himself, when she who has much to pardon can depict him in a manner that almost smiles, not unlike a dandling nurse the miniature man-child sobbing off to sleep after a frenzy; an example of a genus framed for excuses, and he more than others.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He kept his wrath under, determined not to use his influence either way, sure though he was of her old father's voting for her to quit the man and enter the field where qualities would be serviceable.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LAST: WITH A CONCLUDING WORD BY THE DAME It is of seemingly good augury for the cause of a suppliant man, however little for the man himself, when she who has much to pardon can depict him in a manner that almost smiles, not unlike a dandling nurse the miniature man-child sobbing off to sleep after a frenzy; an example of a genus framed for excuses, and he more than others.
tyrantnounUS /ˈtaɪrənt/
a cruel and oppressive dictator
From this reading As she sketched the very rational alliance proposed to her, and his kick at the fetters of Calesford, a shadowy dash for an image of the solicitous tyrant was added perforce to complete the scene; following which, her head moved sharply, the subject was flung over her shoulder.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He kept his wrath under, determined not to use his influence either way, sure though he was of her old father's voting for her to quit the man and enter the field where qualities would be serviceable.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading THE LAST: WITH A CONCLUDING WORD BY THE DAME It is of seemingly good augury for the cause of a suppliant man, however little for the man himself, when she who has much to pardon can depict him in a manner that almost smiles, not unlike a dandling nurse the miniature man-child sobbing off to sleep after a frenzy; an example of a genus framed for excuses, and he more than others.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Chillon was amused up to inquisitive surprise by Carinthia's novel idea of her formerly dreaded riddle of a husband.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading He kept his wrath under, determined not to use his influence either way, sure though he was of her old father's voting for her to quit the man and enter the field where qualities would be serviceable.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading As she sketched the very rational alliance proposed to her, and his kick at the fetters of Calesford, a shadowy dash for an image of the solicitous tyrant was added perforce to complete the scene; following which, her head moved sharply, the subject was flung over her shoulder.
votingnounUS /ˈvoʊtɪŋ/
a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
From this reading He kept his wrath under, determined not to use his influence either way, sure though he was of her old father's voting for her to quit the man and enter the field where qualities would be serviceable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Chillon was amused up to inquisitive surprise by Carinthia's novel idea of her formerly dreaded riddle of a husband.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He kept his wrath under, determined not to use his influence either way, sure though he was of her old father's voting for her to quit the man and enter the field where qualities would be serviceable.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading THE LAST: WITH A CONCLUDING WORD BY THE DAME It is of seemingly good augury for the cause of a suppliant man, however little for the man himself, when she who has much to pardon can depict him in a manner that almost smiles, not unlike a dandling nurse the miniature man-child sobbing off to sleep after a frenzy; an example of a genus framed for excuses, and he more than others.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading He kept his wrath under, determined not to use his influence either way, sure though he was of her old father's voting for her to quit the man and enter the field where qualities would be serviceable.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As she sketched the very rational alliance proposed to her, and his kick at the fetters of Calesford, a shadowy dash for an image of the solicitous tyrant was added perforce to complete the scene; following which, her head moved sharply, the subject was flung over her shoulder.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading THE LAST: WITH A CONCLUDING WORD BY THE DAME It is of seemingly good augury for the cause of a suppliant man, however little for the man himself, when she who has much to pardon can depict him in a manner that almost smiles, not unlike a dandling nurse the miniature man-child sobbing off to sleep after a frenzy; an example of a genus framed for excuses, and he more than others.
WITHprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE LAST: WITH A CONCLUDING WORD BY THE DAME It is of seemingly good augury for the cause of a suppliant man, however little for the man himself, when she who has much to pardon can depict him in a manner that almost smiles, not unlike a dandling nurse the miniature man-child sobbing off to sleep after a frenzy; an example of a genus framed for excuses, and he more than others.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading She was developing; she might hold her ground with the husband, if the alliance should be resumed; and she would be a companion for Henrietta in England: she was now independent, as to money, and she could break an intolerable yoke without suffering privation.
WORDnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading THE LAST: WITH A CONCLUDING WORD BY THE DAME It is of seemingly good augury for the cause of a suppliant man, however little for the man himself, when she who has much to pardon can depict him in a manner that almost smiles, not unlike a dandling nurse the miniature man-child sobbing off to sleep after a frenzy; an example of a genus framed for excuses, and he more than others.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She was developing; she might hold her ground with the husband, if the alliance should be resumed; and she would be a companion for Henrietta in England: she was now independent, as to money, and she could break an intolerable yoke without suffering privation.
wrathnounUS /ræθ/
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading He kept his wrath under, determined not to use his influence either way, sure though he was of her old father's voting for her to quit the man and enter the field where qualities would be serviceable.
yokenounUS /joʊk/
fabric comprising a fitted part at the top of a garment
From this reading She was developing; she might hold her ground with the husband, if the alliance should be resumed; and she would be a companion for Henrietta in England: she was now independent, as to money, and she could break an intolerable yoke without suffering privation.
