adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The home atmosphere which they established when they returned from their honeymoon was a great improvement in taste over that which had characterized the earlier life of Mrs. Cowperwood as Mrs. Semple.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Cowperwood, aggressive in his current artistic mood, had objected at once after they were engaged to the spirit of the furniture and decorations, or lack of them, and had suggested that he be allowed to have it brought more in keeping with his idea of what was appropriate.
aggressiveadjectiveUS /əˈɡresɪv/
having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends
From this reading Cowperwood, aggressive in his current artistic mood, had objected at once after they were engaged to the spirit of the furniture and decorations, or lack of them, and had suggested that he be allowed to have it brought more in keeping with his idea of what was appropriate.
allowedverbUS /əˈlaʊd/
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Cowperwood, aggressive in his current artistic mood, had objected at once after they were engaged to the spirit of the furniture and decorations, or lack of them, and had suggested that he be allowed to have it brought more in keeping with his idea of what was appropriate.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Cowperwood, aggressive in his current artistic mood, had objected at once after they were engaged to the spirit of the furniture and decorations, or lack of them, and had suggested that he be allowed to have it brought more in keeping with his idea of what was appropriate.
appropriateverbUS /əˈproʊpriət/
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading Cowperwood, aggressive in his current artistic mood, had objected at once after they were engaged to the spirit of the furniture and decorations, or lack of them, and had suggested that he be allowed to have it brought more in keeping with his idea of what was appropriate.
artisticadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
relating to or characteristic of art or artists
From this reading Cowperwood, aggressive in his current artistic mood, had objected at once after they were engaged to the spirit of the furniture and decorations, or lack of them, and had suggested that he be allowed to have it brought more in keeping with his idea of what was appropriate.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The home atmosphere which they established when they returned from their honeymoon was a great improvement in taste over that which had characterized the earlier life of Mrs. Cowperwood as Mrs. Semple.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They had decided to occupy her house, on North Front Street, for a while at least.
atmospherenounUS /ˈætməsfɪr/
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading The home atmosphere which they established when they returned from their honeymoon was a great improvement in taste over that which had characterized the earlier life of Mrs. Cowperwood as Mrs. Semple.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Cowperwood, aggressive in his current artistic mood, had objected at once after they were engaged to the spirit of the furniture and decorations, or lack of them, and had suggested that he be allowed to have it brought more in keeping with his idea of what was appropriate.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading During the years in which he had been growing into manhood he had come instinctively into sound notions of what was artistic and refined.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Cowperwood, aggressive in his current artistic mood, had objected at once after they were engaged to the spirit of the furniture and decorations, or lack of them, and had suggested that he be allowed to have it brought more in keeping with his idea of what was appropriate.
characterizedverbUS /ˈkerəktəraɪzd/
past form of “characterize” — describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
From this reading The home atmosphere which they established when they returned from their honeymoon was a great improvement in taste over that which had characterized the earlier life of Mrs. Cowperwood as Mrs. Semple.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading During the years in which he had been growing into manhood he had come instinctively into sound notions of what was artistic and refined.
Cowperwood
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From this reading The home atmosphere which they established when they returned from their honeymoon was a great improvement in taste over that which had characterized the earlier life of Mrs. Cowperwood as Mrs. Semple.
currentnounUS /ˈkɜːrənt/
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading Cowperwood, aggressive in his current artistic mood, had objected at once after they were engaged to the spirit of the furniture and decorations, or lack of them, and had suggested that he be allowed to have it brought more in keeping with his idea of what was appropriate.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading They had decided to occupy her house, on North Front Street, for a while at least.
decorationsnounUS /ˌdekərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “decoration” — something used to beautify
From this reading Cowperwood, aggressive in his current artistic mood, had objected at once after they were engaged to the spirit of the furniture and decorations, or lack of them, and had suggested that he be allowed to have it brought more in keeping with his idea of what was appropriate.
distinguishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading He had seen so many homes that were more distinguished and harmonious than his own.
DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the years in which he had been growing into manhood he had come instinctively into sound notions of what was artistic and refined.
earlieradverbUS /ˈɜːrliər/
earlier in time; previously
From this reading The home atmosphere which they established when they returned from their honeymoon was a great improvement in taste over that which had characterized the earlier life of Mrs. Cowperwood as Mrs. Semple.
engagedadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒd/
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Cowperwood, aggressive in his current artistic mood, had objected at once after they were engaged to the spirit of the furniture and decorations, or lack of them, and had suggested that he be allowed to have it brought more in keeping with his idea of what was appropriate.
establishedadjectiveUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃt/
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading The home atmosphere which they established when they returned from their honeymoon was a great improvement in taste over that which had characterized the earlier life of Mrs. Cowperwood as Mrs. Semple.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They had decided to occupy her house, on North Front Street, for a while at least.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The home atmosphere which they established when they returned from their honeymoon was a great improvement in taste over that which had characterized the earlier life of Mrs. Cowperwood as Mrs. Semple.
FrontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading They had decided to occupy her house, on North Front Street, for a while at least.
furniturenounUS /ˈfɜːrnɪtʃər/
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading Cowperwood, aggressive in his current artistic mood, had objected at once after they were engaged to the spirit of the furniture and decorations, or lack of them, and had suggested that he be allowed to have it brought more in keeping with his idea of what was appropriate.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The home atmosphere which they established when they returned from their honeymoon was a great improvement in taste over that which had characterized the earlier life of Mrs. Cowperwood as Mrs. Semple.
growingnounUS /ˈɡroʊɪŋ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading During the years in which he had been growing into manhood he had come instinctively into sound notions of what was artistic and refined.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The home atmosphere which they established when they returned from their honeymoon was a great improvement in taste over that which had characterized the earlier life of Mrs. Cowperwood as Mrs. Semple.
harmoniousadjectiveUS /hɑːrˈmoʊniəs/
musically pleasing
From this reading He had seen so many homes that were more distinguished and harmonious than his own.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Cowperwood, aggressive in his current artistic mood, had objected at once after they were engaged to the spirit of the furniture and decorations, or lack of them, and had suggested that he be allowed to have it brought more in keeping with his idea of what was appropriate.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Cowperwood, aggressive in his current artistic mood, had objected at once after they were engaged to the spirit of the furniture and decorations, or lack of them, and had suggested that he be allowed to have it brought more in keeping with his idea of what was appropriate.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading They had decided to occupy her house, on North Front Street, for a while at least.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Cowperwood, aggressive in his current artistic mood, had objected at once after they were engaged to the spirit of the furniture and decorations, or lack of them, and had suggested that he be allowed to have it brought more in keeping with his idea of what was appropriate.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The home atmosphere which they established when they returned from their honeymoon was a great improvement in taste over that which had characterized the earlier life of Mrs. Cowperwood as Mrs. Semple.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading He had seen so many homes that were more distinguished and harmonious than his own.
honeymoonnounUS /ˈhʌnimuːn/
a holiday taken by a newly married couple
From this reading The home atmosphere which they established when they returned from their honeymoon was a great improvement in taste over that which had characterized the earlier life of Mrs. Cowperwood as Mrs. Semple.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading They had decided to occupy her house, on North Front Street, for a while at least.
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Cowperwood, aggressive in his current artistic mood, had objected at once after they were engaged to the spirit of the furniture and decorations, or lack of them, and had suggested that he be allowed to have it brought more in keeping with his idea of what was appropriate.
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading The home atmosphere which they established when they returned from their honeymoon was a great improvement in taste over that which had characterized the earlier life of Mrs. Cowperwood as Mrs. Semple.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The home atmosphere which they established when they returned from their honeymoon was a great improvement in taste over that which had characterized the earlier life of Mrs. Cowperwood as Mrs. Semple.
instinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading During the years in which he had been growing into manhood he had come instinctively into sound notions of what was artistic and refined.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading During the years in which he had been growing into manhood he had come instinctively into sound notions of what was artistic and refined.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Cowperwood, aggressive in his current artistic mood, had objected at once after they were engaged to the spirit of the furniture and decorations, or lack of them, and had suggested that he be allowed to have it brought more in keeping with his idea of what was appropriate.
keepingnounUS /ˈkiːpɪŋ/
conformity or harmony
From this reading Cowperwood, aggressive in his current artistic mood, had objected at once after they were engaged to the spirit of the furniture and decorations, or lack of them, and had suggested that he be allowed to have it brought more in keeping with his idea of what was appropriate.
lacknounUS /læk/
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading Cowperwood, aggressive in his current artistic mood, had objected at once after they were engaged to the spirit of the furniture and decorations, or lack of them, and had suggested that he be allowed to have it brought more in keeping with his idea of what was appropriate.
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 They had decided to occupy her house, on North Front Street, for a while at least.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The home atmosphere which they established when they returned from their honeymoon was a great improvement in taste over that which had characterized the earlier life of Mrs. Cowperwood as Mrs. Semple.
manhoodnounUS /ˈmænhʊd/
the state of being a man; manly qualities
From this reading During the years in which he had been growing into manhood he had come instinctively into sound notions of what was artistic and refined.
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 He had seen so many homes that were more distinguished and harmonious than his own.
moodnounUS /muːd/
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Cowperwood, aggressive in his current artistic mood, had objected at once after they were engaged to the spirit of the furniture and decorations, or lack of them, and had suggested that he be allowed to have it brought more in keeping with his idea of what was appropriate.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Cowperwood, aggressive in his current artistic mood, had objected at once after they were engaged to the spirit of the furniture and decorations, or lack of them, and had suggested that he be allowed to have it brought more in keeping with his idea of what was appropriate.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The home atmosphere which they established when they returned from their honeymoon was a great improvement in taste over that which had characterized the earlier life of Mrs. Cowperwood as Mrs. Semple.
NorthnounUS /nɔːrθ/
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading They had decided to occupy her house, on North Front Street, for a while at least.
notionsnounUS /ˈnoʊʃənz/
plural of “notion” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading During the years in which he had been growing into manhood he had come instinctively into sound notions of what was artistic and refined.
objectedverbUS /əbˈdʒektəd/
past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
From this reading Cowperwood, aggressive in his current artistic mood, had objected at once after they were engaged to the spirit of the furniture and decorations, or lack of them, and had suggested that he be allowed to have it brought more in keeping with his idea of what was appropriate.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading They had decided to occupy her house, on North Front Street, for a while at least.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The home atmosphere which they established when they returned from their honeymoon was a great improvement in taste over that which had characterized the earlier life of Mrs. Cowperwood as Mrs. Semple.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They had decided to occupy her house, on North Front Street, for a while at least.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Cowperwood, aggressive in his current artistic mood, had objected at once after they were engaged to the spirit of the furniture and decorations, or lack of them, and had suggested that he be allowed to have it brought more in keeping with his idea of what was appropriate.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Cowperwood, aggressive in his current artistic mood, had objected at once after they were engaged to the spirit of the furniture and decorations, or lack of them, and had suggested that he be allowed to have it brought more in keeping with his idea of what was appropriate.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The home atmosphere which they established when they returned from their honeymoon was a great improvement in taste over that which had characterized the earlier life of Mrs. Cowperwood as Mrs. Semple.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He had seen so many homes that were more distinguished and harmonious than his own.
refinedadjectiveUS /rəˈfaɪnd/
(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel
From this reading During the years in which he had been growing into manhood he had come instinctively into sound notions of what was artistic and refined.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The home atmosphere which they established when they returned from their honeymoon was a great improvement in taste over that which had characterized the earlier life of Mrs. Cowperwood as Mrs. Semple.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had seen so many homes that were more distinguished and harmonious than his own.
Semple
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From this reading The home atmosphere which they established when they returned from their honeymoon was a great improvement in taste over that which had characterized the earlier life of Mrs. Cowperwood as Mrs. Semple.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had seen so many homes that were more distinguished and harmonious than his own.
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading During the years in which he had been growing into manhood he had come instinctively into sound notions of what was artistic and refined.
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Cowperwood, aggressive in his current artistic mood, had objected at once after they were engaged to the spirit of the furniture and decorations, or lack of them, and had suggested that he be allowed to have it brought more in keeping with his idea of what was appropriate.
StreetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading They had decided to occupy her house, on North Front Street, for a while at least.
suggestedverbUS /səˈdʒestɪd/
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Cowperwood, aggressive in his current artistic mood, had objected at once after they were engaged to the spirit of the furniture and decorations, or lack of them, and had suggested that he be allowed to have it brought more in keeping with his idea of what was appropriate.
tasteverbUS /teɪst/
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading The home atmosphere which they established when they returned from their honeymoon was a great improvement in taste over that which had characterized the earlier life of Mrs. Cowperwood as Mrs. Semple.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He had seen so many homes that were more distinguished and harmonious than his own.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The home atmosphere which they established when they returned from their honeymoon was a great improvement in taste over that which had characterized the earlier life of Mrs. Cowperwood as Mrs. Semple.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The home atmosphere which they established when they returned from their honeymoon was a great improvement in taste over that which had characterized the earlier life of Mrs. Cowperwood as Mrs. Semple.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The home atmosphere which they established when they returned from their honeymoon was a great improvement in taste over that which had characterized the earlier life of Mrs. Cowperwood as Mrs. Semple.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Cowperwood, aggressive in his current artistic mood, had objected at once after they were engaged to the spirit of the furniture and decorations, or lack of them, and had suggested that he be allowed to have it brought more in keeping with his idea of what was appropriate.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The home atmosphere which they established when they returned from their honeymoon was a great improvement in taste over that which had characterized the earlier life of Mrs. Cowperwood as Mrs. Semple.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They had decided to occupy her house, on North Front Street, for a while at least.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The home atmosphere which they established when they returned from their honeymoon was a great improvement in taste over that which had characterized the earlier life of Mrs. Cowperwood as Mrs. Semple.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Cowperwood, aggressive in his current artistic mood, had objected at once after they were engaged to the spirit of the furniture and decorations, or lack of them, and had suggested that he be allowed to have it brought more in keeping with his idea of what was appropriate.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Cowperwood, aggressive in his current artistic mood, had objected at once after they were engaged to the spirit of the furniture and decorations, or lack of them, and had suggested that he be allowed to have it brought more in keeping with his idea of what was appropriate.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The home atmosphere which they established when they returned from their honeymoon was a great improvement in taste over that which had characterized the earlier life of Mrs. Cowperwood as Mrs. Semple.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The home atmosphere which they established when they returned from their honeymoon was a great improvement in taste over that which had characterized the earlier life of Mrs. Cowperwood as Mrs. Semple.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading They had decided to occupy her house, on North Front Street, for a while at least.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Cowperwood, aggressive in his current artistic mood, had objected at once after they were engaged to the spirit of the furniture and decorations, or lack of them, and had suggested that he be allowed to have it brought more in keeping with his idea of what was appropriate.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading During the years in which he had been growing into manhood he had come instinctively into sound notions of what was artistic and refined.
