adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Why,” had argued Mademoiselle Vallé, “should one fill a white young mind with ugly images which would deface with dark marks and smears, and could only produce unhappiness and, perhaps, morbid broodings?
absoluteadjectiveUS /ˈæbsəluːt/
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading She had known none of the absolute horrors of life which were possible in that underworld which was not likely to touch her own existence in any form.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading One does not feel it is wise to give a girl an education in crime.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Why,” had argued Mademoiselle Vallé, “should one fill a white young mind with ugly images which would deface with dark marks and smears, and could only produce unhappiness and, perhaps, morbid broodings?
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She had known none of the absolute horrors of life which were possible in that underworld which was not likely to touch her own existence in any form.
arguedverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːd/
past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments
From this reading “Why,” had argued Mademoiselle Vallé, “should one fill a white young mind with ugly images which would deface with dark marks and smears, and could only produce unhappiness and, perhaps, morbid broodings?
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She will be protected by those who love her and what she must discover she will discover.
broodings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Why,” had argued Mademoiselle Vallé, “should one fill a white young mind with ugly images which would deface with dark marks and smears, and could only produce unhappiness and, perhaps, morbid broodings?
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She will be protected by those who love her and what she must discover she will discover.
CalendarnounUS /ˈkæləndər/
a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year
From this reading One would not permit her to read the Newgate Calendar for choice.
choicenounUS /tʃɔɪs/
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading One would not permit her to read the Newgate Calendar for choice.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “Why,” had argued Mademoiselle Vallé, “should one fill a white young mind with ugly images which would deface with dark marks and smears, and could only produce unhappiness and, perhaps, morbid broodings?
crimenounUS /kraɪm/
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading One does not feel it is wise to give a girl an education in crime.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading “Why,” had argued Mademoiselle Vallé, “should one fill a white young mind with ugly images which would deface with dark marks and smears, and could only produce unhappiness and, perhaps, morbid broodings?
defaceverbUS /dɪˈfeɪs/
mar or spoil the appearance of
From this reading “Why,” had argued Mademoiselle Vallé, “should one fill a white young mind with ugly images which would deface with dark marks and smears, and could only produce unhappiness and, perhaps, morbid broodings?
discoververbUS /dɪˈskʌvər/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading She will be protected by those who love her and what she must discover she will discover.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One does not feel it is wise to give a girl an education in crime.
educationnounUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃən/
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading One does not feel it is wise to give a girl an education in crime.
existencenounUS /eɡˈzɪstəns/
the state or fact of existing
From this reading She had known none of the absolute horrors of life which were possible in that underworld which was not likely to touch her own existence in any form.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading One does not feel it is wise to give a girl an education in crime.
fillverbUS /fɪl/
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading “Why,” had argued Mademoiselle Vallé, “should one fill a white young mind with ugly images which would deface with dark marks and smears, and could only produce unhappiness and, perhaps, morbid broodings?
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One would not permit her to read the Newgate Calendar for choice.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading She had known none of the absolute horrors of life which were possible in that underworld which was not likely to touch her own existence in any form.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading One does not feel it is wise to give a girl an education in crime.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading One does not feel it is wise to give a girl an education in crime.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had known none of the absolute horrors of life which were possible in that underworld which was not likely to touch her own existence in any form.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had known none of the absolute horrors of life which were possible in that underworld which was not likely to touch her own existence in any form.
horrorsnounUS /ˈhɔːrərz/
plural of “horror” — intense and profound fear
From this reading She had known none of the absolute horrors of life which were possible in that underworld which was not likely to touch her own existence in any form.
imagesnounUS /ˈɪmədʒəz/
plural of “image” — an iconic mental representation
From this reading “Why,” had argued Mademoiselle Vallé, “should one fill a white young mind with ugly images which would deface with dark marks and smears, and could only produce unhappiness and, perhaps, morbid broodings?
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had known none of the absolute horrors of life which were possible in that underworld which was not likely to touch her own existence in any form.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One does not feel it is wise to give a girl an education in crime.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading One does not feel it is wise to give a girl an education in crime.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading She had known none of the absolute horrors of life which were possible in that underworld which was not likely to touch her own existence in any form.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She had known none of the absolute horrors of life which were possible in that underworld which was not likely to touch her own existence in any form.
likelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪkli/
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading She had known none of the absolute horrors of life which were possible in that underworld which was not likely to touch her own existence in any form.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading She will be protected by those who love her and what she must discover she will discover.
MademoisellenounUS /ˌmædəməˈzel/
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading “Why,” had argued Mademoiselle Vallé, “should one fill a white young mind with ugly images which would deface with dark marks and smears, and could only produce unhappiness and, perhaps, morbid broodings?
marksnounUS /mɑːrks/
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading “Why,” had argued Mademoiselle Vallé, “should one fill a white young mind with ugly images which would deface with dark marks and smears, and could only produce unhappiness and, perhaps, morbid broodings?
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading “Why,” had argued Mademoiselle Vallé, “should one fill a white young mind with ugly images which would deface with dark marks and smears, and could only produce unhappiness and, perhaps, morbid broodings?
morbidadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrbəd/
suggesting an unhealthy mental state
From this reading “Why,” had argued Mademoiselle Vallé, “should one fill a white young mind with ugly images which would deface with dark marks and smears, and could only produce unhappiness and, perhaps, morbid broodings?
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading She will be protected by those who love her and what she must discover she will discover.
NewgatenounUS /ˈnuːɡeɪt/
a former prison in London notorious for its unsanitary conditions and burnt down in riots in 1780; a new prison was built on the same spot but was torn down in 1902
From this reading One would not permit her to read the Newgate Calendar for choice.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading She had known none of the absolute horrors of life which were possible in that underworld which was not likely to touch her own existence in any form.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had known none of the absolute horrors of life which were possible in that underworld which was not likely to touch her own existence in any form.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had known none of the absolute horrors of life which were possible in that underworld which was not likely to touch her own existence in any form.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Why,” had argued Mademoiselle Vallé, “should one fill a white young mind with ugly images which would deface with dark marks and smears, and could only produce unhappiness and, perhaps, morbid broodings?
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading “Why,” had argued Mademoiselle Vallé, “should one fill a white young mind with ugly images which would deface with dark marks and smears, and could only produce unhappiness and, perhaps, morbid broodings?
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She had known none of the absolute horrors of life which were possible in that underworld which was not likely to touch her own existence in any form.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading “Why,” had argued Mademoiselle Vallé, “should one fill a white young mind with ugly images which would deface with dark marks and smears, and could only produce unhappiness and, perhaps, morbid broodings?
permitnounUS /pərˈmɪt/
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading One would not permit her to read the Newgate Calendar for choice.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading She had known none of the absolute horrors of life which were possible in that underworld which was not likely to touch her own existence in any form.
produceverbUS /prəˈduːs/
bring forth or yield
From this reading “Why,” had argued Mademoiselle Vallé, “should one fill a white young mind with ugly images which would deface with dark marks and smears, and could only produce unhappiness and, perhaps, morbid broodings?
protectedadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪd/
kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss
From this reading She will be protected by those who love her and what she must discover she will discover.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading One would not permit her to read the Newgate Calendar for choice.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had known none of the absolute horrors of life which were possible in that underworld which was not likely to touch her own existence in any form.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “Why,” had argued Mademoiselle Vallé, “should one fill a white young mind with ugly images which would deface with dark marks and smears, and could only produce unhappiness and, perhaps, morbid broodings?
smearsnounUS /smɪrz/
plural of “smear” — slanderous defamation
From this reading “Why,” had argued Mademoiselle Vallé, “should one fill a white young mind with ugly images which would deface with dark marks and smears, and could only produce unhappiness and, perhaps, morbid broodings?
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had known none of the absolute horrors of life which were possible in that underworld which was not likely to touch her own existence in any form.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She had known none of the absolute horrors of life which were possible in that underworld which was not likely to touch her own existence in any form.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading She will be protected by those who love her and what she must discover she will discover.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had known none of the absolute horrors of life which were possible in that underworld which was not likely to touch her own existence in any form.
touchverbUS /tʌtʃ/
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading She had known none of the absolute horrors of life which were possible in that underworld which was not likely to touch her own existence in any form.
uglyadjectiveUS /ˈʌɡli/
displeasing to the senses
From this reading “Why,” had argued Mademoiselle Vallé, “should one fill a white young mind with ugly images which would deface with dark marks and smears, and could only produce unhappiness and, perhaps, morbid broodings?
underworldnounUS /ˈʌndərwɜːrld/
the criminal class
From this reading She had known none of the absolute horrors of life which were possible in that underworld which was not likely to touch her own existence in any form.
unhappinessnounUS /ənˈhæpinɪs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading “Why,” had argued Mademoiselle Vallé, “should one fill a white young mind with ugly images which would deface with dark marks and smears, and could only produce unhappiness and, perhaps, morbid broodings?
Vallé
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Why,” had argued Mademoiselle Vallé, “should one fill a white young mind with ugly images which would deface with dark marks and smears, and could only produce unhappiness and, perhaps, morbid broodings?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had known none of the absolute horrors of life which were possible in that underworld which was not likely to touch her own existence in any form.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She had known none of the absolute horrors of life which were possible in that underworld which was not likely to touch her own existence in any form.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She will be protected by those who love her and what she must discover she will discover.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She had known none of the absolute horrors of life which were possible in that underworld which was not likely to touch her own existence in any form.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading “Why,” had argued Mademoiselle Vallé, “should one fill a white young mind with ugly images which would deface with dark marks and smears, and could only produce unhappiness and, perhaps, morbid broodings?
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading She will be protected by those who love her and what she must discover she will discover.
WhynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why,” had argued Mademoiselle Vallé, “should one fill a white young mind with ugly images which would deface with dark marks and smears, and could only produce unhappiness and, perhaps, morbid broodings?
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading She will be protected by those who love her and what she must discover she will discover.
wiseadjectiveUS /waɪz/
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading One does not feel it is wise to give a girl an education in crime.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Why,” had argued Mademoiselle Vallé, “should one fill a white young mind with ugly images which would deface with dark marks and smears, and could only produce unhappiness and, perhaps, morbid broodings?
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “Why,” had argued Mademoiselle Vallé, “should one fill a white young mind with ugly images which would deface with dark marks and smears, and could only produce unhappiness and, perhaps, morbid broodings?
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “Why,” had argued Mademoiselle Vallé, “should one fill a white young mind with ugly images which would deface with dark marks and smears, and could only produce unhappiness and, perhaps, morbid broodings?
