AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CHRISTIAN JESUIT.
actverbUS /ækt/
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Her reception of Penrose, viewed as an act of refined courtesy, was beyond reproach.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading The affectionate meeting between the two men tested Stella’s self-control as it had never been tried yet.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Her reception of Penrose, viewed as an act of refined courtesy, was beyond reproach.
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading ON the next day Penrose arrived on his visit to Romayne.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The affectionate meeting between the two men tested Stella’s self-control as it had never been tried yet.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The affectionate meeting between the two men tested Stella’s self-control as it had never been tried yet.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The affectionate meeting between the two men tested Stella’s self-control as it had never been tried yet.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Her reception of Penrose, viewed as an act of refined courtesy, was beyond reproach.
CHRISTIANadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪstʃən/
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading A CHRISTIAN JESUIT.
couragenounUS /ˈkɜːrədʒ/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading She submitted to the ordeal with the courage of a woman whose happiness depended on her outward graciousness of manner toward her husband’s friend.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading Her reception of Penrose, viewed as an act of refined courtesy, was beyond reproach.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading ON the next day Penrose arrived on his visit to Romayne.
dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/
past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading She submitted to the ordeal with the courage of a woman whose happiness depended on her outward graciousness of manner toward her husband’s friend.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She submitted to the ordeal with the courage of a woman whose happiness depended on her outward graciousness of manner toward her husband’s friend.
graciousnessnounUS /ˈɡreɪʃəsnəs/
excellence of manners or social conduct
From this reading She submitted to the ordeal with the courage of a woman whose happiness depended on her outward graciousness of manner toward her husband’s friend.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The affectionate meeting between the two men tested Stella’s self-control as it had never been tried yet.
happinessnounUS /ˈhæpinəs/
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading She submitted to the ordeal with the courage of a woman whose happiness depended on her outward graciousness of manner toward her husband’s friend.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She submitted to the ordeal with the courage of a woman whose happiness depended on her outward graciousness of manner toward her husband’s friend.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ON the next day Penrose arrived on his visit to Romayne.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading She submitted to the ordeal with the courage of a woman whose happiness depended on her outward graciousness of manner toward her husband’s friend.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The affectionate meeting between the two men tested Stella’s self-control as it had never been tried yet.
JESUITnounUS /ˈdʒeʒuːɪt/
a member of the Jesuit order
From this reading A CHRISTIAN JESUIT.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She submitted to the ordeal with the courage of a woman whose happiness depended on her outward graciousness of manner toward her husband’s friend.
meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The affectionate meeting between the two men tested Stella’s self-control as it had never been tried yet.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading The affectionate meeting between the two men tested Stella’s self-control as it had never been tried yet.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The affectionate meeting between the two men tested Stella’s self-control as it had never been tried yet.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading ON the next day Penrose arrived on his visit to Romayne.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She submitted to the ordeal with the courage of a woman whose happiness depended on her outward graciousness of manner toward her husband’s friend.
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON the next day Penrose arrived on his visit to Romayne.
ordealnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːl/
a severe or trying experience
From this reading She submitted to the ordeal with the courage of a woman whose happiness depended on her outward graciousness of manner toward her husband’s friend.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading She submitted to the ordeal with the courage of a woman whose happiness depended on her outward graciousness of manner toward her husband’s friend.
Penrose
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From this reading ON the next day Penrose arrived on his visit to Romayne.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading Her reception of Penrose, viewed as an act of refined courtesy, was beyond reproach.
refinedadjectiveUS /rəˈfaɪnd/
(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel
From this reading Her reception of Penrose, viewed as an act of refined courtesy, was beyond reproach.
reproachnounUS /riˈproʊtʃ/
a mild rebuke or criticism
From this reading Her reception of Penrose, viewed as an act of refined courtesy, was beyond reproach.
Romayne
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From this reading ON the next day Penrose arrived on his visit to Romayne.
self-controlnounUS /ˌselfkənˈtroʊl/
the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses
From this reading The affectionate meeting between the two men tested Stella’s self-control as it had never been tried yet.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She submitted to the ordeal with the courage of a woman whose happiness depended on her outward graciousness of manner toward her husband’s friend.
Stella'snounUS /ˈsteləz/
possessive form of “stella” — United States minimalist painter (born in 1936)
From this reading The affectionate meeting between the two men tested Stella’s self-control as it had never been tried yet.
submittedverbUS /səbˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading She submitted to the ordeal with the courage of a woman whose happiness depended on her outward graciousness of manner toward her husband’s friend.
testedadjectiveUS /ˈtestɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading The affectionate meeting between the two men tested Stella’s self-control as it had never been tried yet.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON the next day Penrose arrived on his visit to Romayne.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON the next day Penrose arrived on his visit to Romayne.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading She submitted to the ordeal with the courage of a woman whose happiness depended on her outward graciousness of manner toward her husband’s friend.
triedadjectiveUS /traɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading The affectionate meeting between the two men tested Stella’s self-control as it had never been tried yet.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The affectionate meeting between the two men tested Stella’s self-control as it had never been tried yet.
viewedverbUS /vjuːd/
past form of “view” — deem to be
From this reading Her reception of Penrose, viewed as an act of refined courtesy, was beyond reproach.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading ON the next day Penrose arrived on his visit to Romayne.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her reception of Penrose, viewed as an act of refined courtesy, was beyond reproach.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading She submitted to the ordeal with the courage of a woman whose happiness depended on her outward graciousness of manner toward her husband’s friend.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading She submitted to the ordeal with the courage of a woman whose happiness depended on her outward graciousness of manner toward her husband’s friend.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She submitted to the ordeal with the courage of a woman whose happiness depended on her outward graciousness of manner toward her husband’s friend.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading The affectionate meeting between the two men tested Stella’s self-control as it had never been tried yet.
