adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I was shocked at his infatuation, and changed the subject, after we had agreed to maintain a close correspondence for the future.
accordingadjectiveUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading All the three husbands were of dispositions very different from each other, and, according to this variation, their consorts were admirably suited to the purpose of keeping them all three in subjection.
admirablyadverbUS /ˈædmərəbli/
in an admirable manner
From this reading All the three husbands were of dispositions very different from each other, and, according to this variation, their consorts were admirably suited to the purpose of keeping them all three in subjection.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I was shocked at his infatuation, and changed the subject, after we had agreed to maintain a close correspondence for the future.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading They vied in grandeur, that is, in ostentation, with the wife of Sir Charles Chickwell, who had four times their fortune; and she again piqued herself upon making an equal figure with a neighbouring peeress, whose revenue trebled her own.
agreedadjectiveUS /əˈɡriːd/
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading I was shocked at his infatuation, and changed the subject, after we had agreed to maintain a close correspondence for the future.
AlladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All the three husbands were of dispositions very different from each other, and, according to this variation, their consorts were admirably suited to the purpose of keeping them all three in subjection.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They vied in grandeur, that is, in ostentation, with the wife of Sir Charles Chickwell, who had four times their fortune; and she again piqued herself upon making an equal figure with a neighbouring peeress, whose revenue trebled her own.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was shocked at his infatuation, and changed the subject, after we had agreed to maintain a close correspondence for the future.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I was shocked at his infatuation, and changed the subject, after we had agreed to maintain a close correspondence for the future.
bankruptcynounUS /ˈbæŋkrəpsi/
a state of complete lack of some abstract property
From this reading He then gave me to understand, that he had two neighbours, who, like himself, were driven by their wives at full speed, in the high road to bankruptcy and ruin.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He then gave me to understand, that he had two neighbours, who, like himself, were driven by their wives at full speed, in the high road to bankruptcy and ruin.
changedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪndʒd/
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading I was shocked at his infatuation, and changed the subject, after we had agreed to maintain a close correspondence for the future.
CharlesnounUS /tʃɑːrlz/
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading They vied in grandeur, that is, in ostentation, with the wife of Sir Charles Chickwell, who had four times their fortune; and she again piqued herself upon making an equal figure with a neighbouring peeress, whose revenue trebled her own.
Chickwell
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From this reading They vied in grandeur, that is, in ostentation, with the wife of Sir Charles Chickwell, who had four times their fortune; and she again piqued herself upon making an equal figure with a neighbouring peeress, whose revenue trebled her own.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading I was shocked at his infatuation, and changed the subject, after we had agreed to maintain a close correspondence for the future.
consorts
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From this reading All the three husbands were of dispositions very different from each other, and, according to this variation, their consorts were admirably suited to the purpose of keeping them all three in subjection.
correspondencenounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/
communication by the exchange of letters
From this reading I was shocked at his infatuation, and changed the subject, after we had agreed to maintain a close correspondence for the future.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading All the three husbands were of dispositions very different from each other, and, according to this variation, their consorts were admirably suited to the purpose of keeping them all three in subjection.
dispositionsnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “disposition” — your usual mood
From this reading All the three husbands were of dispositions very different from each other, and, according to this variation, their consorts were admirably suited to the purpose of keeping them all three in subjection.
drivenadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪvən/
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading He then gave me to understand, that he had two neighbours, who, like himself, were driven by their wives at full speed, in the high road to bankruptcy and ruin.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading All the three husbands were of dispositions very different from each other, and, according to this variation, their consorts were admirably suited to the purpose of keeping them all three in subjection.
equalverbUS /ˈiːkwəl/
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading They vied in grandeur, that is, in ostentation, with the wife of Sir Charles Chickwell, who had four times their fortune; and she again piqued herself upon making an equal figure with a neighbouring peeress, whose revenue trebled her own.
exactlyadverbUS /ɪɡˈzæktli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading The views of the ladies were exactly the same.
figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading They vied in grandeur, that is, in ostentation, with the wife of Sir Charles Chickwell, who had four times their fortune; and she again piqued herself upon making an equal figure with a neighbouring peeress, whose revenue trebled her own.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I was shocked at his infatuation, and changed the subject, after we had agreed to maintain a close correspondence for the future.
fortunenounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃən/
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading They vied in grandeur, that is, in ostentation, with the wife of Sir Charles Chickwell, who had four times their fortune; and she again piqued herself upon making an equal figure with a neighbouring peeress, whose revenue trebled her own.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading They vied in grandeur, that is, in ostentation, with the wife of Sir Charles Chickwell, who had four times their fortune; and she again piqued herself upon making an equal figure with a neighbouring peeress, whose revenue trebled her own.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading All the three husbands were of dispositions very different from each other, and, according to this variation, their consorts were admirably suited to the purpose of keeping them all three in subjection.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading He then gave me to understand, that he had two neighbours, who, like himself, were driven by their wives at full speed, in the high road to bankruptcy and ruin.
futureadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtʃər/
yet to be or coming
From this reading I was shocked at his infatuation, and changed the subject, after we had agreed to maintain a close correspondence for the future.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He then gave me to understand, that he had two neighbours, who, like himself, were driven by their wives at full speed, in the high road to bankruptcy and ruin.
grandeurnounUS /ɡrænˈduːr/
the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand
From this reading They vied in grandeur, that is, in ostentation, with the wife of Sir Charles Chickwell, who had four times their fortune; and she again piqued herself upon making an equal figure with a neighbouring peeress, whose revenue trebled her own.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I was shocked at his infatuation, and changed the subject, after we had agreed to maintain a close correspondence for the future.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He then gave me to understand, that he had two neighbours, who, like himself, were driven by their wives at full speed, in the high road to bankruptcy and ruin.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading They vied in grandeur, that is, in ostentation, with the wife of Sir Charles Chickwell, who had four times their fortune; and she again piqued herself upon making an equal figure with a neighbouring peeress, whose revenue trebled her own.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading They vied in grandeur, that is, in ostentation, with the wife of Sir Charles Chickwell, who had four times their fortune; and she again piqued herself upon making an equal figure with a neighbouring peeress, whose revenue trebled her own.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He then gave me to understand, that he had two neighbours, who, like himself, were driven by their wives at full speed, in the high road to bankruptcy and ruin.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He then gave me to understand, that he had two neighbours, who, like himself, were driven by their wives at full speed, in the high road to bankruptcy and ruin.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I was shocked at his infatuation, and changed the subject, after we had agreed to maintain a close correspondence for the future.
husbandsnounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
plural of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading All the three husbands were of dispositions very different from each other, and, according to this variation, their consorts were admirably suited to the purpose of keeping them all three in subjection.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was shocked at his infatuation, and changed the subject, after we had agreed to maintain a close correspondence for the future.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He then gave me to understand, that he had two neighbours, who, like himself, were driven by their wives at full speed, in the high road to bankruptcy and ruin.
infatuationnounUS /ˌɪnfætʃuːˈeɪʃən/
a foolish and usually extravagant passion or love or admiration
From this reading I was shocked at his infatuation, and changed the subject, after we had agreed to maintain a close correspondence for the future.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They vied in grandeur, that is, in ostentation, with the wife of Sir Charles Chickwell, who had four times their fortune; and she again piqued herself upon making an equal figure with a neighbouring peeress, whose revenue trebled her own.
keepingnounUS /ˈkiːpɪŋ/
conformity or harmony
From this reading All the three husbands were of dispositions very different from each other, and, according to this variation, their consorts were admirably suited to the purpose of keeping them all three in subjection.
ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The views of the ladies were exactly the same.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He then gave me to understand, that he had two neighbours, who, like himself, were driven by their wives at full speed, in the high road to bankruptcy and ruin.
maintainverbUS /meɪnˈteɪn/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading I was shocked at his infatuation, and changed the subject, after we had agreed to maintain a close correspondence for the future.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading They vied in grandeur, that is, in ostentation, with the wife of Sir Charles Chickwell, who had four times their fortune; and she again piqued herself upon making an equal figure with a neighbouring peeress, whose revenue trebled her own.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He then gave me to understand, that he had two neighbours, who, like himself, were driven by their wives at full speed, in the high road to bankruptcy and ruin.
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading They vied in grandeur, that is, in ostentation, with the wife of Sir Charles Chickwell, who had four times their fortune; and she again piqued herself upon making an equal figure with a neighbouring peeress, whose revenue trebled her own.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading He then gave me to understand, that he had two neighbours, who, like himself, were driven by their wives at full speed, in the high road to bankruptcy and ruin.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All the three husbands were of dispositions very different from each other, and, according to this variation, their consorts were admirably suited to the purpose of keeping them all three in subjection.
ostentationnounUS /ˌɔːstenˈteɪʃən/
a gaudy outward display
From this reading They vied in grandeur, that is, in ostentation, with the wife of Sir Charles Chickwell, who had four times their fortune; and she again piqued herself upon making an equal figure with a neighbouring peeress, whose revenue trebled her own.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading All the three husbands were of dispositions very different from each other, and, according to this variation, their consorts were admirably suited to the purpose of keeping them all three in subjection.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading They vied in grandeur, that is, in ostentation, with the wife of Sir Charles Chickwell, who had four times their fortune; and she again piqued herself upon making an equal figure with a neighbouring peeress, whose revenue trebled her own.
peeressnoun
a woman of the peerage in Britain
From this reading They vied in grandeur, that is, in ostentation, with the wife of Sir Charles Chickwell, who had four times their fortune; and she again piqued herself upon making an equal figure with a neighbouring peeress, whose revenue trebled her own.
piquedverbUS /piːkt/
past form of “pique” — cause to feel resentment or indignation
From this reading They vied in grandeur, that is, in ostentation, with the wife of Sir Charles Chickwell, who had four times their fortune; and she again piqued herself upon making an equal figure with a neighbouring peeress, whose revenue trebled her own.
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading All the three husbands were of dispositions very different from each other, and, according to this variation, their consorts were admirably suited to the purpose of keeping them all three in subjection.
revenuenounUS /ˈrevənuː/
the entire amount of income before any deductions are made
From this reading They vied in grandeur, that is, in ostentation, with the wife of Sir Charles Chickwell, who had four times their fortune; and she again piqued herself upon making an equal figure with a neighbouring peeress, whose revenue trebled her own.
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading He then gave me to understand, that he had two neighbours, who, like himself, were driven by their wives at full speed, in the high road to bankruptcy and ruin.
ruinnounUS /ˈruːən/
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading He then gave me to understand, that he had two neighbours, who, like himself, were driven by their wives at full speed, in the high road to bankruptcy and ruin.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading The views of the ladies were exactly the same.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They vied in grandeur, that is, in ostentation, with the wife of Sir Charles Chickwell, who had four times their fortune; and she again piqued herself upon making an equal figure with a neighbouring peeress, whose revenue trebled her own.
shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading I was shocked at his infatuation, and changed the subject, after we had agreed to maintain a close correspondence for the future.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading They vied in grandeur, that is, in ostentation, with the wife of Sir Charles Chickwell, who had four times their fortune; and she again piqued herself upon making an equal figure with a neighbouring peeress, whose revenue trebled her own.
speedverbUS /spiːd/
move hurridly
From this reading He then gave me to understand, that he had two neighbours, who, like himself, were driven by their wives at full speed, in the high road to bankruptcy and ruin.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading I was shocked at his infatuation, and changed the subject, after we had agreed to maintain a close correspondence for the future.
subjectionnoun
forced submission to control by others
From this reading All the three husbands were of dispositions very different from each other, and, according to this variation, their consorts were admirably suited to the purpose of keeping them all three in subjection.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading All the three husbands were of dispositions very different from each other, and, according to this variation, their consorts were admirably suited to the purpose of keeping them all three in subjection.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He then gave me to understand, that he had two neighbours, who, like himself, were driven by their wives at full speed, in the high road to bankruptcy and ruin.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I was shocked at his infatuation, and changed the subject, after we had agreed to maintain a close correspondence for the future.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He then gave me to understand, that he had two neighbours, who, like himself, were driven by their wives at full speed, in the high road to bankruptcy and ruin.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading All the three husbands were of dispositions very different from each other, and, according to this variation, their consorts were admirably suited to the purpose of keeping them all three in subjection.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He then gave me to understand, that he had two neighbours, who, like himself, were driven by their wives at full speed, in the high road to bankruptcy and ruin.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They vied in grandeur, that is, in ostentation, with the wife of Sir Charles Chickwell, who had four times their fortune; and she again piqued herself upon making an equal figure with a neighbouring peeress, whose revenue trebled her own.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading All the three husbands were of dispositions very different from each other, and, according to this variation, their consorts were admirably suited to the purpose of keeping them all three in subjection.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading All the three husbands were of dispositions very different from each other, and, according to this variation, their consorts were admirably suited to the purpose of keeping them all three in subjection.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading They vied in grandeur, that is, in ostentation, with the wife of Sir Charles Chickwell, who had four times their fortune; and she again piqued herself upon making an equal figure with a neighbouring peeress, whose revenue trebled her own.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was shocked at his infatuation, and changed the subject, after we had agreed to maintain a close correspondence for the future.
trebledverbUS /ˈtrebəld/
past form of “treble” — sing treble
From this reading They vied in grandeur, that is, in ostentation, with the wife of Sir Charles Chickwell, who had four times their fortune; and she again piqued herself upon making an equal figure with a neighbouring peeress, whose revenue trebled her own.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He then gave me to understand, that he had two neighbours, who, like himself, were driven by their wives at full speed, in the high road to bankruptcy and ruin.
understandverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstænd/
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading He then gave me to understand, that he had two neighbours, who, like himself, were driven by their wives at full speed, in the high road to bankruptcy and ruin.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading They vied in grandeur, that is, in ostentation, with the wife of Sir Charles Chickwell, who had four times their fortune; and she again piqued herself upon making an equal figure with a neighbouring peeress, whose revenue trebled her own.
variationnounUS /ˌveriˈeɪʃən/
an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change
From this reading All the three husbands were of dispositions very different from each other, and, according to this variation, their consorts were admirably suited to the purpose of keeping them all three in subjection.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading All the three husbands were of dispositions very different from each other, and, according to this variation, their consorts were admirably suited to the purpose of keeping them all three in subjection.
viedverbUS /vaɪd/
past form of “vie” — compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
From this reading They vied in grandeur, that is, in ostentation, with the wife of Sir Charles Chickwell, who had four times their fortune; and she again piqued herself upon making an equal figure with a neighbouring peeress, whose revenue trebled her own.
viewsnounUS /vjuːz/
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The views of the ladies were exactly the same.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was shocked at his infatuation, and changed the subject, after we had agreed to maintain a close correspondence for the future.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I was shocked at his infatuation, and changed the subject, after we had agreed to maintain a close correspondence for the future.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He then gave me to understand, that he had two neighbours, who, like himself, were driven by their wives at full speed, in the high road to bankruptcy and ruin.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading He then gave me to understand, that he had two neighbours, who, like himself, were driven by their wives at full speed, in the high road to bankruptcy and ruin.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading They vied in grandeur, that is, in ostentation, with the wife of Sir Charles Chickwell, who had four times their fortune; and she again piqued herself upon making an equal figure with a neighbouring peeress, whose revenue trebled her own.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading They vied in grandeur, that is, in ostentation, with the wife of Sir Charles Chickwell, who had four times their fortune; and she again piqued herself upon making an equal figure with a neighbouring peeress, whose revenue trebled her own.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading They vied in grandeur, that is, in ostentation, with the wife of Sir Charles Chickwell, who had four times their fortune; and she again piqued herself upon making an equal figure with a neighbouring peeress, whose revenue trebled her own.
wivesnounUS /waɪvz/
plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He then gave me to understand, that he had two neighbours, who, like himself, were driven by their wives at full speed, in the high road to bankruptcy and ruin.
