andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And she made an inventory of her charms that was creditably free from vanity.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And she made an inventory of her charms that was creditably free from vanity.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "What is it in me," she said to her image, "that makes me less successful at drawing men to the point than so many girls who are no better looking than I?"
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "HE ISN'T LIKE US" Margaret continued to sit there, her elbows on the dressing-table, her knuckles pressing into her cheeks, the hazel eyes gazing at their reflection in the mirror.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "What is it in me," she said to her image, "that makes me less successful at drawing men to the point than so many girls who are no better looking than I?"
biteverbUS /baɪt/
to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws
From this reading "The fish bite, but the hook doesn't hold.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "The fish bite, but the hook doesn't hold.
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "And men certainly like to talk to me," she pursued.
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading And she made an inventory of her charms that was creditably free from vanity.
cheeksnounUS /tʃiːks/
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading "HE ISN'T LIKE US" Margaret continued to sit there, her elbows on the dressing-table, her knuckles pressing into her cheeks, the hazel eyes gazing at their reflection in the mirror.
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading "HE ISN'T LIKE US" Margaret continued to sit there, her elbows on the dressing-table, her knuckles pressing into her cheeks, the hazel eyes gazing at their reflection in the mirror.
creditablyadverbUS /ˈkredətəbli/
to a tolerably worthy extent
From this reading And she made an inventory of her charms that was creditably free from vanity.
doesn't
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From this reading "The fish bite, but the hook doesn't hold.
drawingnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋ/
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading "What is it in me," she said to her image, "that makes me less successful at drawing men to the point than so many girls who are no better looking than I?"
dressing-table
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From this reading "HE ISN'T LIKE US" Margaret continued to sit there, her elbows on the dressing-table, her knuckles pressing into her cheeks, the hazel eyes gazing at their reflection in the mirror.
elbowsnounUS /ˈelboʊz/
plural of “elbow” — hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading "HE ISN'T LIKE US" Margaret continued to sit there, her elbows on the dressing-table, her knuckles pressing into her cheeks, the hazel eyes gazing at their reflection in the mirror.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading "HE ISN'T LIKE US" Margaret continued to sit there, her elbows on the dressing-table, her knuckles pressing into her cheeks, the hazel eyes gazing at their reflection in the mirror.
fishnounUS /fɪʃ/
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading "The fish bite, but the hook doesn't hold.
freeverbUS /friː/
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading And she made an inventory of her charms that was creditably free from vanity.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And she made an inventory of her charms that was creditably free from vanity.
gazingverbUS /ˈɡeɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading "HE ISN'T LIKE US" Margaret continued to sit there, her elbows on the dressing-table, her knuckles pressing into her cheeks, the hazel eyes gazing at their reflection in the mirror.
girlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading "What is it in me," she said to her image, "that makes me less successful at drawing men to the point than so many girls who are no better looking than I?"
hazeladjectiveUS /ˈheɪzəl/
of a light brown or yellowish brown color
From this reading "HE ISN'T LIKE US" Margaret continued to sit there, her elbows on the dressing-table, her knuckles pressing into her cheeks, the hazel eyes gazing at their reflection in the mirror.
HEpronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "HE ISN'T LIKE US" Margaret continued to sit there, her elbows on the dressing-table, her knuckles pressing into her cheeks, the hazel eyes gazing at their reflection in the mirror.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "HE ISN'T LIKE US" Margaret continued to sit there, her elbows on the dressing-table, her knuckles pressing into her cheeks, the hazel eyes gazing at their reflection in the mirror.
holdverbUS /hoʊld/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "The fish bite, but the hook doesn't hold.
hookverbUS /hʊk/
fasten with a hook
From this reading "The fish bite, but the hook doesn't hold.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "What is it in me," she said to her image, "that makes me less successful at drawing men to the point than so many girls who are no better looking than I?"
imagenounUS /ˈɪmədʒ/
an iconic mental representation
From this reading "What is it in me," she said to her image, "that makes me less successful at drawing men to the point than so many girls who are no better looking than I?"
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "HE ISN'T LIKE US" Margaret continued to sit there, her elbows on the dressing-table, her knuckles pressing into her cheeks, the hazel eyes gazing at their reflection in the mirror.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "HE ISN'T LIKE US" Margaret continued to sit there, her elbows on the dressing-table, her knuckles pressing into her cheeks, the hazel eyes gazing at their reflection in the mirror.
inventorynounUS /ˌɪnvənˈtɔːri/
a detailed list of all the items in stock
From this reading And she made an inventory of her charms that was creditably free from vanity.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is it in me," she said to her image, "that makes me less successful at drawing men to the point than so many girls who are no better looking than I?"
ISN'T
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From this reading "HE ISN'T LIKE US" Margaret continued to sit there, her elbows on the dressing-table, her knuckles pressing into her cheeks, the hazel eyes gazing at their reflection in the mirror.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "What is it in me," she said to her image, "that makes me less successful at drawing men to the point than so many girls who are no better looking than I?"
knucklesnounUS /ˈnʌkəlz/
(used in the plural) a small metal weapon; worn over the knuckles on the back of the hand
From this reading "HE ISN'T LIKE US" Margaret continued to sit there, her elbows on the dressing-table, her knuckles pressing into her cheeks, the hazel eyes gazing at their reflection in the mirror.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading "What is it in me," she said to her image, "that makes me less successful at drawing men to the point than so many girls who are no better looking than I?"
LIKEverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "HE ISN'T LIKE US" Margaret continued to sit there, her elbows on the dressing-table, her knuckles pressing into her cheeks, the hazel eyes gazing at their reflection in the mirror.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "What is it in me," she said to her image, "that makes me less successful at drawing men to the point than so many girls who are no better looking than I?"
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading And she made an inventory of her charms that was creditably free from vanity.
makesnounUS /meɪks/
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading "What is it in me," she said to her image, "that makes me less successful at drawing men to the point than so many girls who are no better looking than I?"
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "What is it in me," she said to her image, "that makes me less successful at drawing men to the point than so many girls who are no better looking than I?"
Margaret
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "HE ISN'T LIKE US" Margaret continued to sit there, her elbows on the dressing-table, her knuckles pressing into her cheeks, the hazel eyes gazing at their reflection in the mirror.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "What is it in me," she said to her image, "that makes me less successful at drawing men to the point than so many girls who are no better looking than I?"
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading "What is it in me," she said to her image, "that makes me less successful at drawing men to the point than so many girls who are no better looking than I?"
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading "HE ISN'T LIKE US" Margaret continued to sit there, her elbows on the dressing-table, her knuckles pressing into her cheeks, the hazel eyes gazing at their reflection in the mirror.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading "What is it in me," she said to her image, "that makes me less successful at drawing men to the point than so many girls who are no better looking than I?"
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And she made an inventory of her charms that was creditably free from vanity.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "HE ISN'T LIKE US" Margaret continued to sit there, her elbows on the dressing-table, her knuckles pressing into her cheeks, the hazel eyes gazing at their reflection in the mirror.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading "What is it in me," she said to her image, "that makes me less successful at drawing men to the point than so many girls who are no better looking than I?"
pressingnounUS /ˈpresɪŋ/
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading "HE ISN'T LIKE US" Margaret continued to sit there, her elbows on the dressing-table, her knuckles pressing into her cheeks, the hazel eyes gazing at their reflection in the mirror.
pursuednounUS /pərˈsuːd/
a person who is being chased
From this reading "And men certainly like to talk to me," she pursued.
reflectionnounUS /rɪˈflekʃən/
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading "HE ISN'T LIKE US" Margaret continued to sit there, her elbows on the dressing-table, her knuckles pressing into her cheeks, the hazel eyes gazing at their reflection in the mirror.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "What is it in me," she said to her image, "that makes me less successful at drawing men to the point than so many girls who are no better looking than I?"
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What is it in me," she said to her image, "that makes me less successful at drawing men to the point than so many girls who are no better looking than I?"
sitverbUS /sɪt/
be seated
From this reading "HE ISN'T LIKE US" Margaret continued to sit there, her elbows on the dressing-table, her knuckles pressing into her cheeks, the hazel eyes gazing at their reflection in the mirror.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "What is it in me," she said to her image, "that makes me less successful at drawing men to the point than so many girls who are no better looking than I?"
successfuladjectiveUS /səkˈsesfəl/
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading "What is it in me," she said to her image, "that makes me less successful at drawing men to the point than so many girls who are no better looking than I?"
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "And men certainly like to talk to me," she pursued.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "What is it in me," she said to her image, "that makes me less successful at drawing men to the point than so many girls who are no better looking than I?"
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "What is it in me," she said to her image, "that makes me less successful at drawing men to the point than so many girls who are no better looking than I?"
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "HE ISN'T LIKE US" Margaret continued to sit there, her elbows on the dressing-table, her knuckles pressing into her cheeks, the hazel eyes gazing at their reflection in the mirror.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "HE ISN'T LIKE US" Margaret continued to sit there, her elbows on the dressing-table, her knuckles pressing into her cheeks, the hazel eyes gazing at their reflection in the mirror.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading "HE ISN'T LIKE US" Margaret continued to sit there, her elbows on the dressing-table, her knuckles pressing into her cheeks, the hazel eyes gazing at their reflection in the mirror.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "HE ISN'T LIKE US" Margaret continued to sit there, her elbows on the dressing-table, her knuckles pressing into her cheeks, the hazel eyes gazing at their reflection in the mirror.
USpronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "HE ISN'T LIKE US" Margaret continued to sit there, her elbows on the dressing-table, her knuckles pressing into her cheeks, the hazel eyes gazing at their reflection in the mirror.
vanitynounUS /ˈvænəti/
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading And she made an inventory of her charms that was creditably free from vanity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And she made an inventory of her charms that was creditably free from vanity.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is it in me," she said to her image, "that makes me less successful at drawing men to the point than so many girls who are no better looking than I?"
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading "What is it in me," she said to her image, "that makes me less successful at drawing men to the point than so many girls who are no better looking than I?"
