adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The fact was, that, as Rosa was a high-spirited creature, of no mean perception and a noble heart, she took a very clear and judicious view of her own social position, if not of her moral and physical qualities.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From what he had said she was more ready to believe that he dreamed of the black tulip than of her; and yet Rosa was mistaken.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as there was no one to tell her so, and as the words of Cornelius’s thoughtless speech had fallen upon her heart like drops of poison, she did not dream, but she wept.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Cornelius was a scholar, and was wealthy,--at least he had been before the confiscation of his property; Cornelius belonged to the merchant-bourgeoisie, who were prouder of their richly emblazoned shop signs than the hereditary nobility of their heraldic bearings.
bearingsnounUS /ˈberɪŋz/
plural of “bearing” — relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Cornelius was a scholar, and was wealthy,--at least he had been before the confiscation of his property; Cornelius belonged to the merchant-bourgeoisie, who were prouder of their richly emblazoned shop signs than the hereditary nobility of their heraldic bearings.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Cornelius was a scholar, and was wealthy,--at least he had been before the confiscation of his property; Cornelius belonged to the merchant-bourgeoisie, who were prouder of their richly emblazoned shop signs than the hereditary nobility of their heraldic bearings.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Cornelius was a scholar, and was wealthy,--at least he had been before the confiscation of his property; Cornelius belonged to the merchant-bourgeoisie, who were prouder of their richly emblazoned shop signs than the hereditary nobility of their heraldic bearings.
believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading From what he had said she was more ready to believe that he dreamed of the black tulip than of her; and yet Rosa was mistaken.
belongedverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋd/
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading Cornelius was a scholar, and was wealthy,--at least he had been before the confiscation of his property; Cornelius belonged to the merchant-bourgeoisie, who were prouder of their richly emblazoned shop signs than the hereditary nobility of their heraldic bearings.
blackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading From what he had said she was more ready to believe that he dreamed of the black tulip than of her; and yet Rosa was mistaken.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But poor Rosa, in her secluded chamber, could not have known of whom or of what Cornelius was dreaming.
chambernounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbər/
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading But poor Rosa, in her secluded chamber, could not have known of whom or of what Cornelius was dreaming.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading The fact was, that, as Rosa was a high-spirited creature, of no mean perception and a noble heart, she took a very clear and judicious view of her own social position, if not of her moral and physical qualities.
confiscationnounUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈskeɪʃən/
seizure by the government
From this reading Cornelius was a scholar, and was wealthy,--at least he had been before the confiscation of his property; Cornelius belonged to the merchant-bourgeoisie, who were prouder of their richly emblazoned shop signs than the hereditary nobility of their heraldic bearings.
Cornelius
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From this reading But poor Rosa, in her secluded chamber, could not have known of whom or of what Cornelius was dreaming.
Cornelius's
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From this reading But as there was no one to tell her so, and as the words of Cornelius’s thoughtless speech had fallen upon her heart like drops of poison, she did not dream, but she wept.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But poor Rosa, in her secluded chamber, could not have known of whom or of what Cornelius was dreaming.
creaturenounUS /ˈkriːtʃər/
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The fact was, that, as Rosa was a high-spirited creature, of no mean perception and a noble heart, she took a very clear and judicious view of her own social position, if not of her moral and physical qualities.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But as there was no one to tell her so, and as the words of Cornelius’s thoughtless speech had fallen upon her heart like drops of poison, she did not dream, but she wept.
dreamnounUS /driːm/
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading But as there was no one to tell her so, and as the words of Cornelius’s thoughtless speech had fallen upon her heart like drops of poison, she did not dream, but she wept.
dreamedadjectiveUS /driːmd/
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading From what he had said she was more ready to believe that he dreamed of the black tulip than of her; and yet Rosa was mistaken.
dreamingnounUS /ˈdriːmɪŋ/
imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake
From this reading But poor Rosa, in her secluded chamber, could not have known of whom or of what Cornelius was dreaming.
dropsnounUS /drɑːps/
plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small
From this reading But as there was no one to tell her so, and as the words of Cornelius’s thoughtless speech had fallen upon her heart like drops of poison, she did not dream, but she wept.
emblazonedverbUS /emˈbleɪzənd/
past form of “emblazon” — decorate with colors
From this reading Cornelius was a scholar, and was wealthy,--at least he had been before the confiscation of his property; Cornelius belonged to the merchant-bourgeoisie, who were prouder of their richly emblazoned shop signs than the hereditary nobility of their heraldic bearings.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fact was, that, as Rosa was a high-spirited creature, of no mean perception and a noble heart, she took a very clear and judicious view of her own social position, if not of her moral and physical qualities.
fallenadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlən/
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading But as there was no one to tell her so, and as the words of Cornelius’s thoughtless speech had fallen upon her heart like drops of poison, she did not dream, but she wept.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From what he had said she was more ready to believe that he dreamed of the black tulip than of her; and yet Rosa was mistaken.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From what he had said she was more ready to believe that he dreamed of the black tulip than of her; and yet Rosa was mistaken.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But poor Rosa, in her secluded chamber, could not have known of whom or of what Cornelius was dreaming.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From what he had said she was more ready to believe that he dreamed of the black tulip than of her; and yet Rosa was mistaken.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading But as there was no one to tell her so, and as the words of Cornelius’s thoughtless speech had fallen upon her heart like drops of poison, she did not dream, but she wept.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But poor Rosa, in her secluded chamber, could not have known of whom or of what Cornelius was dreaming.
heraldicadjectiveUS /heˈrældɪk/
indicative of or announcing something to come
From this reading Cornelius was a scholar, and was wealthy,--at least he had been before the confiscation of his property; Cornelius belonged to the merchant-bourgeoisie, who were prouder of their richly emblazoned shop signs than the hereditary nobility of their heraldic bearings.
hereditaryadjectiveUS /hərˈedəteri/
occurring among members of a family usually by heredity
From this reading Cornelius was a scholar, and was wealthy,--at least he had been before the confiscation of his property; Cornelius belonged to the merchant-bourgeoisie, who were prouder of their richly emblazoned shop signs than the hereditary nobility of their heraldic bearings.
high-spiritedadjectiveUS /ˌhaɪˈspɪrɪdɪd/
joyously unrestrained
From this reading The fact was, that, as Rosa was a high-spirited creature, of no mean perception and a noble heart, she took a very clear and judicious view of her own social position, if not of her moral and physical qualities.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Cornelius was a scholar, and was wealthy,--at least he had been before the confiscation of his property; Cornelius belonged to the merchant-bourgeoisie, who were prouder of their richly emblazoned shop signs than the hereditary nobility of their heraldic bearings.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The fact was, that, as Rosa was a high-spirited creature, of no mean perception and a noble heart, she took a very clear and judicious view of her own social position, if not of her moral and physical qualities.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But poor Rosa, in her secluded chamber, could not have known of whom or of what Cornelius was dreaming.
judiciousadjectiveUS /dʒuːˈdɪʃəs/
marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
From this reading The fact was, that, as Rosa was a high-spirited creature, of no mean perception and a noble heart, she took a very clear and judicious view of her own social position, if not of her moral and physical qualities.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading But poor Rosa, in her secluded chamber, could not have known of whom or of what Cornelius was dreaming.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Cornelius was a scholar, and was wealthy,--at least he had been before the confiscation of his property; Cornelius belonged to the merchant-bourgeoisie, who were prouder of their richly emblazoned shop signs than the hereditary nobility of their heraldic bearings.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading But as there was no one to tell her so, and as the words of Cornelius’s thoughtless speech had fallen upon her heart like drops of poison, she did not dream, but she wept.
meanverbUS /miːn/
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading The fact was, that, as Rosa was a high-spirited creature, of no mean perception and a noble heart, she took a very clear and judicious view of her own social position, if not of her moral and physical qualities.
merchant-bourgeoisie
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From this reading Cornelius was a scholar, and was wealthy,--at least he had been before the confiscation of his property; Cornelius belonged to the merchant-bourgeoisie, who were prouder of their richly emblazoned shop signs than the hereditary nobility of their heraldic bearings.
mistakenadjectiveUS /mɪˈsteɪkən/
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading From what he had said she was more ready to believe that he dreamed of the black tulip than of her; and yet Rosa was mistaken.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading The fact was, that, as Rosa was a high-spirited creature, of no mean perception and a noble heart, she took a very clear and judicious view of her own social position, if not of her moral and physical qualities.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading From what he had said she was more ready to believe that he dreamed of the black tulip than of her; and yet Rosa was mistaken.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading But as there was no one to tell her so, and as the words of Cornelius’s thoughtless speech had fallen upon her heart like drops of poison, she did not dream, but she wept.
nobilitynounUS /noʊˈbɪləti/
a privileged class holding hereditary titles
From this reading Cornelius was a scholar, and was wealthy,--at least he had been before the confiscation of his property; Cornelius belonged to the merchant-bourgeoisie, who were prouder of their richly emblazoned shop signs than the hereditary nobility of their heraldic bearings.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading The fact was, that, as Rosa was a high-spirited creature, of no mean perception and a noble heart, she took a very clear and judicious view of her own social position, if not of her moral and physical qualities.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But poor Rosa, in her secluded chamber, could not have known of whom or of what Cornelius was dreaming.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But poor Rosa, in her secluded chamber, could not have known of whom or of what Cornelius was dreaming.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But as there was no one to tell her so, and as the words of Cornelius’s thoughtless speech had fallen upon her heart like drops of poison, she did not dream, but she wept.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But poor Rosa, in her secluded chamber, could not have known of whom or of what Cornelius was dreaming.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The fact was, that, as Rosa was a high-spirited creature, of no mean perception and a noble heart, she took a very clear and judicious view of her own social position, if not of her moral and physical qualities.
perceptionnounUS /pərˈsepʃən/
the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
From this reading The fact was, that, as Rosa was a high-spirited creature, of no mean perception and a noble heart, she took a very clear and judicious view of her own social position, if not of her moral and physical qualities.
physicaladjectiveUS /ˈfɪzɪkəl/
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading The fact was, that, as Rosa was a high-spirited creature, of no mean perception and a noble heart, she took a very clear and judicious view of her own social position, if not of her moral and physical qualities.
poisonverbUS /ˈpɔɪzən/
spoil as if by poison
From this reading But as there was no one to tell her so, and as the words of Cornelius’s thoughtless speech had fallen upon her heart like drops of poison, she did not dream, but she wept.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading But poor Rosa, in her secluded chamber, could not have known of whom or of what Cornelius was dreaming.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading The fact was, that, as Rosa was a high-spirited creature, of no mean perception and a noble heart, she took a very clear and judicious view of her own social position, if not of her moral and physical qualities.
propertynounUS /ˈprɑːpərti/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Cornelius was a scholar, and was wealthy,--at least he had been before the confiscation of his property; Cornelius belonged to the merchant-bourgeoisie, who were prouder of their richly emblazoned shop signs than the hereditary nobility of their heraldic bearings.
prouderadjectiveUS /ˈpraʊdər/
comparative of “proud” — feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Cornelius was a scholar, and was wealthy,--at least he had been before the confiscation of his property; Cornelius belonged to the merchant-bourgeoisie, who were prouder of their richly emblazoned shop signs than the hereditary nobility of their heraldic bearings.
qualitiesnounUS /ˈkwɑːlətiz/
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading The fact was, that, as Rosa was a high-spirited creature, of no mean perception and a noble heart, she took a very clear and judicious view of her own social position, if not of her moral and physical qualities.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading From what he had said she was more ready to believe that he dreamed of the black tulip than of her; and yet Rosa was mistaken.
richlyadverbUS /ˈrɪtʃli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading Cornelius was a scholar, and was wealthy,--at least he had been before the confiscation of his property; Cornelius belonged to the merchant-bourgeoisie, who were prouder of their richly emblazoned shop signs than the hereditary nobility of their heraldic bearings.
RosanounUS /ˈroʊzə/
large genus of erect or climbing prickly shrubs including roses
From this reading But poor Rosa, in her secluded chamber, could not have known of whom or of what Cornelius was dreaming.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading From what he had said she was more ready to believe that he dreamed of the black tulip than of her; and yet Rosa was mistaken.
scholarnounUS /ˈskɒl.ər/
A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.
From this reading Cornelius was a scholar, and was wealthy,--at least he had been before the confiscation of his property; Cornelius belonged to the merchant-bourgeoisie, who were prouder of their richly emblazoned shop signs than the hereditary nobility of their heraldic bearings.
secludedadjectiveUS /sɪˈkluːdɪd/
hidden from general view or use
From this reading But poor Rosa, in her secluded chamber, could not have known of whom or of what Cornelius was dreaming.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From what he had said she was more ready to believe that he dreamed of the black tulip than of her; and yet Rosa was mistaken.
shopverbUS /ʃɑːp/
do one's shopping
From this reading Cornelius was a scholar, and was wealthy,--at least he had been before the confiscation of his property; Cornelius belonged to the merchant-bourgeoisie, who were prouder of their richly emblazoned shop signs than the hereditary nobility of their heraldic bearings.
signsnounUS /saɪnz/
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Cornelius was a scholar, and was wealthy,--at least he had been before the confiscation of his property; Cornelius belonged to the merchant-bourgeoisie, who were prouder of their richly emblazoned shop signs than the hereditary nobility of their heraldic bearings.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But as there was no one to tell her so, and as the words of Cornelius’s thoughtless speech had fallen upon her heart like drops of poison, she did not dream, but she wept.
socialadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊʃəl/
relating to human society and its members
From this reading The fact was, that, as Rosa was a high-spirited creature, of no mean perception and a noble heart, she took a very clear and judicious view of her own social position, if not of her moral and physical qualities.
speechnounUS /spiːtʃ/
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading But as there was no one to tell her so, and as the words of Cornelius’s thoughtless speech had fallen upon her heart like drops of poison, she did not dream, but she wept.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading But as there was no one to tell her so, and as the words of Cornelius’s thoughtless speech had fallen upon her heart like drops of poison, she did not dream, but she wept.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading From what he had said she was more ready to believe that he dreamed of the black tulip than of her; and yet Rosa was mistaken.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From what he had said she was more ready to believe that he dreamed of the black tulip than of her; and yet Rosa was mistaken.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From what he had said she was more ready to believe that he dreamed of the black tulip than of her; and yet Rosa was mistaken.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Cornelius was a scholar, and was wealthy,--at least he had been before the confiscation of his property; Cornelius belonged to the merchant-bourgeoisie, who were prouder of their richly emblazoned shop signs than the hereditary nobility of their heraldic bearings.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading But as there was no one to tell her so, and as the words of Cornelius’s thoughtless speech had fallen upon her heart like drops of poison, she did not dream, but she wept.
thoughtlessadjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtləs/
showing lack of careful thought
From this reading But as there was no one to tell her so, and as the words of Cornelius’s thoughtless speech had fallen upon her heart like drops of poison, she did not dream, but she wept.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From what he had said she was more ready to believe that he dreamed of the black tulip than of her; and yet Rosa was mistaken.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The fact was, that, as Rosa was a high-spirited creature, of no mean perception and a noble heart, she took a very clear and judicious view of her own social position, if not of her moral and physical qualities.
tulipnounUS /ˈtuːləp/
any of numerous perennial bulbous herbs having linear or broadly lanceolate leaves and usually a single showy flower
From this reading From what he had said she was more ready to believe that he dreamed of the black tulip than of her; and yet Rosa was mistaken.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But as there was no one to tell her so, and as the words of Cornelius’s thoughtless speech had fallen upon her heart like drops of poison, she did not dream, but she wept.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading The fact was, that, as Rosa was a high-spirited creature, of no mean perception and a noble heart, she took a very clear and judicious view of her own social position, if not of her moral and physical qualities.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The fact was, that, as Rosa was a high-spirited creature, of no mean perception and a noble heart, she took a very clear and judicious view of her own social position, if not of her moral and physical qualities.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But poor Rosa, in her secluded chamber, could not have known of whom or of what Cornelius was dreaming.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading Cornelius was a scholar, and was wealthy,--at least he had been before the confiscation of his property; Cornelius belonged to the merchant-bourgeoisie, who were prouder of their richly emblazoned shop signs than the hereditary nobility of their heraldic bearings.
weptverbUS /wept/
inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading But as there was no one to tell her so, and as the words of Cornelius’s thoughtless speech had fallen upon her heart like drops of poison, she did not dream, but she wept.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Cornelius was a scholar, and was wealthy,--at least he had been before the confiscation of his property; Cornelius belonged to the merchant-bourgeoisie, who were prouder of their richly emblazoned shop signs than the hereditary nobility of their heraldic bearings.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But poor Rosa, in her secluded chamber, could not have known of whom or of what Cornelius was dreaming.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Cornelius was a scholar, and was wealthy,--at least he had been before the confiscation of his property; Cornelius belonged to the merchant-bourgeoisie, who were prouder of their richly emblazoned shop signs than the hereditary nobility of their heraldic bearings.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But poor Rosa, in her secluded chamber, could not have known of whom or of what Cornelius was dreaming.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading But as there was no one to tell her so, and as the words of Cornelius’s thoughtless speech had fallen upon her heart like drops of poison, she did not dream, but she wept.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading From what he had said she was more ready to believe that he dreamed of the black tulip than of her; and yet Rosa was mistaken.
