adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She neglected to answer my question but raised her hand to take back the picture, with a gesture which though ineffectual was in a high degree peremptory.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My resolution was taken in ignorance of Miss Bordereau’s extremely resolute character, and her lips never formed in my hearing the syllables that meant so much for her.
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading She neglected to answer my question but raised her hand to take back the picture, with a gesture which though ineffectual was in a high degree peremptory.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I did not restore the precious thing; not from any vindictive purpose but because I instinctively clung to it.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading She neglected to answer my question but raised her hand to take back the picture, with a gesture which though ineffectual was in a high degree peremptory.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading I did not restore the precious thing; not from any vindictive purpose but because I instinctively clung to it.
Bordereau's
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From this reading My resolution was taken in ignorance of Miss Bordereau’s extremely resolute character, and her lips never formed in my hearing the syllables that meant so much for her.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She neglected to answer my question but raised her hand to take back the picture, with a gesture which though ineffectual was in a high degree peremptory.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading “It’s only a person who should know for himself that would give me my price,” she said with a certain dryness.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading My resolution was taken in ignorance of Miss Bordereau’s extremely resolute character, and her lips never formed in my hearing the syllables that meant so much for her.
clungverbUS /klʌŋ/
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading I did not restore the precious thing; not from any vindictive purpose but because I instinctively clung to it.
degreenounUS /dɪˈɡriː/
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading She neglected to answer my question but raised her hand to take back the picture, with a gesture which though ineffectual was in a high degree peremptory.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I did not restore the precious thing; not from any vindictive purpose but because I instinctively clung to it.
drynessnounUS /ˈdraɪnəs/
the condition of not containing or being covered by a liquid (especially water)
From this reading “It’s only a person who should know for himself that would give me my price,” she said with a certain dryness.
extremelyadverbUS /ekˈstriːmli/
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading My resolution was taken in ignorance of Miss Bordereau’s extremely resolute character, and her lips never formed in my hearing the syllables that meant so much for her.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading My resolution was taken in ignorance of Miss Bordereau’s extremely resolute character, and her lips never formed in my hearing the syllables that meant so much for her.
formedadjectiveUS /fɔːrmd/
having or given a form or shape
From this reading My resolution was taken in ignorance of Miss Bordereau’s extremely resolute character, and her lips never formed in my hearing the syllables that meant so much for her.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I did not restore the precious thing; not from any vindictive purpose but because I instinctively clung to it.
gesturenounUS /ˈdʒestʃər/
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading She neglected to answer my question but raised her hand to take back the picture, with a gesture which though ineffectual was in a high degree peremptory.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “It’s only a person who should know for himself that would give me my price,” she said with a certain dryness.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She neglected to answer my question but raised her hand to take back the picture, with a gesture which though ineffectual was in a high degree peremptory.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Oh, then, you have a price?”
hearingnounUS /ˈhiːrɪŋ/
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading My resolution was taken in ignorance of Miss Bordereau’s extremely resolute character, and her lips never formed in my hearing the syllables that meant so much for her.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading My resolution was taken in ignorance of Miss Bordereau’s extremely resolute character, and her lips never formed in my hearing the syllables that meant so much for her.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading She neglected to answer my question but raised her hand to take back the picture, with a gesture which though ineffectual was in a high degree peremptory.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “It’s only a person who should know for himself that would give me my price,” she said with a certain dryness.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I did not restore the precious thing; not from any vindictive purpose but because I instinctively clung to it.
ignorancenounUS /ˈɪɡnərəns/
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading My resolution was taken in ignorance of Miss Bordereau’s extremely resolute character, and her lips never formed in my hearing the syllables that meant so much for her.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My resolution was taken in ignorance of Miss Bordereau’s extremely resolute character, and her lips never formed in my hearing the syllables that meant so much for her.
ineffectualadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəˈfektʃuːəl/
not producing an intended effect
From this reading She neglected to answer my question but raised her hand to take back the picture, with a gesture which though ineffectual was in a high degree peremptory.
instinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading I did not restore the precious thing; not from any vindictive purpose but because I instinctively clung to it.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I did not restore the precious thing; not from any vindictive purpose but because I instinctively clung to it.
It's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It’s only a person who should know for himself that would give me my price,” she said with a certain dryness.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “It’s only a person who should know for himself that would give me my price,” she said with a certain dryness.
lipsnounUS /lɪps/
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading My resolution was taken in ignorance of Miss Bordereau’s extremely resolute character, and her lips never formed in my hearing the syllables that meant so much for her.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “It’s only a person who should know for himself that would give me my price,” she said with a certain dryness.
meantverbUS /ment/
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading My resolution was taken in ignorance of Miss Bordereau’s extremely resolute character, and her lips never formed in my hearing the syllables that meant so much for her.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading My resolution was taken in ignorance of Miss Bordereau’s extremely resolute character, and her lips never formed in my hearing the syllables that meant so much for her.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading My resolution was taken in ignorance of Miss Bordereau’s extremely resolute character, and her lips never formed in my hearing the syllables that meant so much for her.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My resolution was taken in ignorance of Miss Bordereau’s extremely resolute character, and her lips never formed in my hearing the syllables that meant so much for her.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading She neglected to answer my question but raised her hand to take back the picture, with a gesture which though ineffectual was in a high degree peremptory.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading My resolution was taken in ignorance of Miss Bordereau’s extremely resolute character, and her lips never formed in my hearing the syllables that meant so much for her.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I did not restore the precious thing; not from any vindictive purpose but because I instinctively clung to it.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My resolution was taken in ignorance of Miss Bordereau’s extremely resolute character, and her lips never formed in my hearing the syllables that meant so much for her.
OhnounUS /oʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh, then, you have a price?”
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading “It’s only a person who should know for himself that would give me my price,” she said with a certain dryness.
peremptoryadjectiveUS /pərˈemptəri/
offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power
From this reading She neglected to answer my question but raised her hand to take back the picture, with a gesture which though ineffectual was in a high degree peremptory.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading “It’s only a person who should know for himself that would give me my price,” she said with a certain dryness.
picturenounUS /ˈpɪktʃər/
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading She neglected to answer my question but raised her hand to take back the picture, with a gesture which though ineffectual was in a high degree peremptory.
preciousadjectiveUS /ˈpreʃəs/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading I did not restore the precious thing; not from any vindictive purpose but because I instinctively clung to it.
pricenounUS /praɪs/
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading “It’s only a person who should know for himself that would give me my price,” she said with a certain dryness.
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading I did not restore the precious thing; not from any vindictive purpose but because I instinctively clung to it.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading She neglected to answer my question but raised her hand to take back the picture, with a gesture which though ineffectual was in a high degree peremptory.
raisedadjectiveUS /reɪzd/
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading She neglected to answer my question but raised her hand to take back the picture, with a gesture which though ineffectual was in a high degree peremptory.
resoluteadjectiveUS /ˈrezəluːt/
firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination
From this reading My resolution was taken in ignorance of Miss Bordereau’s extremely resolute character, and her lips never formed in my hearing the syllables that meant so much for her.
resolutionnounUS /ˌrezəˈluːʃən/
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading My resolution was taken in ignorance of Miss Bordereau’s extremely resolute character, and her lips never formed in my hearing the syllables that meant so much for her.
restoreverbUS /rɪˈstɔːr/
return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading I did not restore the precious thing; not from any vindictive purpose but because I instinctively clung to it.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “It’s only a person who should know for himself that would give me my price,” she said with a certain dryness.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She neglected to answer my question but raised her hand to take back the picture, with a gesture which though ineffectual was in a high degree peremptory.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “It’s only a person who should know for himself that would give me my price,” she said with a certain dryness.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading My resolution was taken in ignorance of Miss Bordereau’s extremely resolute character, and her lips never formed in my hearing the syllables that meant so much for her.
syllablesnounUS /ˈsɪləbəlz/
plural of “syllable” — a unit of spoken language larger than a phoneme
From this reading My resolution was taken in ignorance of Miss Bordereau’s extremely resolute character, and her lips never formed in my hearing the syllables that meant so much for her.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading She neglected to answer my question but raised her hand to take back the picture, with a gesture which though ineffectual was in a high degree peremptory.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading My resolution was taken in ignorance of Miss Bordereau’s extremely resolute character, and her lips never formed in my hearing the syllables that meant so much for her.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading My resolution was taken in ignorance of Miss Bordereau’s extremely resolute character, and her lips never formed in my hearing the syllables that meant so much for her.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading My resolution was taken in ignorance of Miss Bordereau’s extremely resolute character, and her lips never formed in my hearing the syllables that meant so much for her.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “Oh, then, you have a price?”
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading I did not restore the precious thing; not from any vindictive purpose but because I instinctively clung to it.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She neglected to answer my question but raised her hand to take back the picture, with a gesture which though ineffectual was in a high degree peremptory.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She neglected to answer my question but raised her hand to take back the picture, with a gesture which though ineffectual was in a high degree peremptory.
vindictiveadjectiveUS /vɪnˈdɪktɪv/
disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
From this reading I did not restore the precious thing; not from any vindictive purpose but because I instinctively clung to it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My resolution was taken in ignorance of Miss Bordereau’s extremely resolute character, and her lips never formed in my hearing the syllables that meant so much for her.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She neglected to answer my question but raised her hand to take back the picture, with a gesture which though ineffectual was in a high degree peremptory.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading “It’s only a person who should know for himself that would give me my price,” she said with a certain dryness.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading She neglected to answer my question but raised her hand to take back the picture, with a gesture which though ineffectual was in a high degree peremptory.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “It’s only a person who should know for himself that would give me my price,” she said with a certain dryness.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Oh, then, you have a price?”
