adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had only said that it would, for he never explained anything to a woman if an explanation could be avoided, and he had found that there are certain general ways of stating things to which women will assent rather than seem not to understand.
acceptancenounUS /ækˈseptəns/
the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true
From this reading Volterra had not explained to the Princess the reason why her acceptance of his offer would make it so much easier for him to help her out of her difficulty.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had only said that it would, for he never explained anything to a woman if an explanation could be avoided, and he had found that there are certain general ways of stating things to which women will assent rather than seem not to understand.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had only said that it would, for he never explained anything to a woman if an explanation could be avoided, and he had found that there are certain general ways of stating things to which women will assent rather than seem not to understand.
answersnounUS /ˈænsərz/
plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading If the Princess had asked questions, he would have found plausible answers, but she did not.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading He had only said that it would, for he never explained anything to a woman if an explanation could be avoided, and he had found that there are certain general ways of stating things to which women will assent rather than seem not to understand.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had only said that it would, for he never explained anything to a woman if an explanation could be avoided, and he had found that there are certain general ways of stating things to which women will assent rather than seem not to understand.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading If the Princess had asked questions, he would have found plausible answers, but she did not.
assentnounUS /əˈsent/
agreement with a statement or proposal to do something
From this reading He had only said that it would, for he never explained anything to a woman if an explanation could be avoided, and he had found that there are certain general ways of stating things to which women will assent rather than seem not to understand.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading He had only said that it would, for he never explained anything to a woman if an explanation could be avoided, and he had found that there are certain general ways of stating things to which women will assent rather than seem not to understand.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had only said that it would, for he never explained anything to a woman if an explanation could be avoided, and he had found that there are certain general ways of stating things to which women will assent rather than seem not to understand.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If the Princess had asked questions, he would have found plausible answers, but she did not.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He had only said that it would, for he never explained anything to a woman if an explanation could be avoided, and he had found that there are certain general ways of stating things to which women will assent rather than seem not to understand.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had only said that it would, for he never explained anything to a woman if an explanation could be avoided, and he had found that there are certain general ways of stating things to which women will assent rather than seem not to understand.
cousinnounUS /ˈkʌzən/
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading She promptly invented a rich cousin in Poland, who had fallen in love with Sabina's photograph and was only waiting for her to be eighteen years old in order to marry her.
daughternounUS /ˈdɔːtər/
a female human offspring
From this reading She refused his offer, saying that she had other views for her daughter.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading If the Princess had asked questions, he would have found plausible answers, but she did not.
difficultynounUS /ˈdɪfəkəlti/
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Volterra had not explained to the Princess the reason why her acceptance of his offer would make it so much easier for him to help her out of her difficulty.
easieradjectiveUS /ˈiːziər/
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Volterra had not explained to the Princess the reason why her acceptance of his offer would make it so much easier for him to help her out of her difficulty.
eighteenadjectiveUS /eɪˈtiːn/
being one more than seventeen
From this reading She promptly invented a rich cousin in Poland, who had fallen in love with Sabina's photograph and was only waiting for her to be eighteen years old in order to marry her.
explainedverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnd/
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Volterra had not explained to the Princess the reason why her acceptance of his offer would make it so much easier for him to help her out of her difficulty.
explanationnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃən/
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading He had only said that it would, for he never explained anything to a woman if an explanation could be avoided, and he had found that there are certain general ways of stating things to which women will assent rather than seem not to understand.
fallenadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlən/
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading She promptly invented a rich cousin in Poland, who had fallen in love with Sabina's photograph and was only waiting for her to be eighteen years old in order to marry her.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Volterra had not explained to the Princess the reason why her acceptance of his offer would make it so much easier for him to help her out of her difficulty.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading He had only said that it would, for he never explained anything to a woman if an explanation could be avoided, and he had found that there are certain general ways of stating things to which women will assent rather than seem not to understand.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading He had only said that it would, for he never explained anything to a woman if an explanation could be avoided, and he had found that there are certain general ways of stating things to which women will assent rather than seem not to understand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Volterra had not explained to the Princess the reason why her acceptance of his offer would make it so much easier for him to help her out of her difficulty.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If the Princess had asked questions, he would have found plausible answers, but she did not.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had only said that it would, for he never explained anything to a woman if an explanation could be avoided, and he had found that there are certain general ways of stating things to which women will assent rather than seem not to understand.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Volterra had not explained to the Princess the reason why her acceptance of his offer would make it so much easier for him to help her out of her difficulty.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Volterra had not explained to the Princess the reason why her acceptance of his offer would make it so much easier for him to help her out of her difficulty.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Volterra had not explained to the Princess the reason why her acceptance of his offer would make it so much easier for him to help her out of her difficulty.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Volterra had not explained to the Princess the reason why her acceptance of his offer would make it so much easier for him to help her out of her difficulty.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He had only said that it would, for he never explained anything to a woman if an explanation could be avoided, and he had found that there are certain general ways of stating things to which women will assent rather than seem not to understand.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She promptly invented a rich cousin in Poland, who had fallen in love with Sabina's photograph and was only waiting for her to be eighteen years old in order to marry her.
inventedverbUS /ˌɪnˈventəd/
past form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading She promptly invented a rich cousin in Poland, who had fallen in love with Sabina's photograph and was only waiting for her to be eighteen years old in order to marry her.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Volterra had not explained to the Princess the reason why her acceptance of his offer would make it so much easier for him to help her out of her difficulty.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading She promptly invented a rich cousin in Poland, who had fallen in love with Sabina's photograph and was only waiting for her to be eighteen years old in order to marry her.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading Volterra had not explained to the Princess the reason why her acceptance of his offer would make it so much easier for him to help her out of her difficulty.
marryverbUS /ˈmeri/
take in marriage
From this reading She promptly invented a rich cousin in Poland, who had fallen in love with Sabina's photograph and was only waiting for her to be eighteen years old in order to marry her.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Volterra had not explained to the Princess the reason why her acceptance of his offer would make it so much easier for him to help her out of her difficulty.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He had only said that it would, for he never explained anything to a woman if an explanation could be avoided, and he had found that there are certain general ways of stating things to which women will assent rather than seem not to understand.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Volterra had not explained to the Princess the reason why her acceptance of his offer would make it so much easier for him to help her out of her difficulty.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Volterra had not explained to the Princess the reason why her acceptance of his offer would make it so much easier for him to help her out of her difficulty.
offerverbUS /ˈɔːfər/
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Volterra had not explained to the Princess the reason why her acceptance of his offer would make it so much easier for him to help her out of her difficulty.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She promptly invented a rich cousin in Poland, who had fallen in love with Sabina's photograph and was only waiting for her to be eighteen years old in order to marry her.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading He had only said that it would, for he never explained anything to a woman if an explanation could be avoided, and he had found that there are certain general ways of stating things to which women will assent rather than seem not to understand.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading She promptly invented a rich cousin in Poland, who had fallen in love with Sabina's photograph and was only waiting for her to be eighteen years old in order to marry her.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She refused his offer, saying that she had other views for her daughter.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Volterra had not explained to the Princess the reason why her acceptance of his offer would make it so much easier for him to help her out of her difficulty.
photographverbUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræf/
record on photographic film
From this reading She promptly invented a rich cousin in Poland, who had fallen in love with Sabina's photograph and was only waiting for her to be eighteen years old in order to marry her.
plausibleadjectiveUS /ˈplɔːzəbəl/
apparently reasonable and credible, and therefore convincing
From this reading If the Princess had asked questions, he would have found plausible answers, but she did not.
PolandnounUS /ˈpoʊlənd/
a republic in central Europe; the invasion of Poland by Germany in 1939 started World War II
From this reading She promptly invented a rich cousin in Poland, who had fallen in love with Sabina's photograph and was only waiting for her to be eighteen years old in order to marry her.
PrincessnounUS /ˈprɪn.ses/
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading Volterra had not explained to the Princess the reason why her acceptance of his offer would make it so much easier for him to help her out of her difficulty.
promptlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmptli/
with little or no delay
From this reading She promptly invented a rich cousin in Poland, who had fallen in love with Sabina's photograph and was only waiting for her to be eighteen years old in order to marry her.
questionsnounUS /ˈkwestʃənz/
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading If the Princess had asked questions, he would have found plausible answers, but she did not.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading He had only said that it would, for he never explained anything to a woman if an explanation could be avoided, and he had found that there are certain general ways of stating things to which women will assent rather than seem not to understand.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Volterra had not explained to the Princess the reason why her acceptance of his offer would make it so much easier for him to help her out of her difficulty.
refusedverbUS /rəˈfjuːzd/
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading She refused his offer, saying that she had other views for her daughter.
richadjectiveUS /rɪtʃ/
possessing material wealth
From this reading She promptly invented a rich cousin in Poland, who had fallen in love with Sabina's photograph and was only waiting for her to be eighteen years old in order to marry her.
Sabina's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She promptly invented a rich cousin in Poland, who had fallen in love with Sabina's photograph and was only waiting for her to be eighteen years old in order to marry her.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He had only said that it would, for he never explained anything to a woman if an explanation could be avoided, and he had found that there are certain general ways of stating things to which women will assent rather than seem not to understand.
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading She refused his offer, saying that she had other views for her daughter.
seemverbUS /siːm/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He had only said that it would, for he never explained anything to a woman if an explanation could be avoided, and he had found that there are certain general ways of stating things to which women will assent rather than seem not to understand.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If the Princess had asked questions, he would have found plausible answers, but she did not.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Volterra had not explained to the Princess the reason why her acceptance of his offer would make it so much easier for him to help her out of her difficulty.
statingverbUS /ˈsteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “state” — express in words
From this reading He had only said that it would, for he never explained anything to a woman if an explanation could be avoided, and he had found that there are certain general ways of stating things to which women will assent rather than seem not to understand.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He had only said that it would, for he never explained anything to a woman if an explanation could be avoided, and he had found that there are certain general ways of stating things to which women will assent rather than seem not to understand.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had only said that it would, for he never explained anything to a woman if an explanation could be avoided, and he had found that there are certain general ways of stating things to which women will assent rather than seem not to understand.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Volterra had not explained to the Princess the reason why her acceptance of his offer would make it so much easier for him to help her out of her difficulty.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading He had only said that it would, for he never explained anything to a woman if an explanation could be avoided, and he had found that there are certain general ways of stating things to which women will assent rather than seem not to understand.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He had only said that it would, for he never explained anything to a woman if an explanation could be avoided, and he had found that there are certain general ways of stating things to which women will assent rather than seem not to understand.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Volterra had not explained to the Princess the reason why her acceptance of his offer would make it so much easier for him to help her out of her difficulty.
understandverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstænd/
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading He had only said that it would, for he never explained anything to a woman if an explanation could be avoided, and he had found that there are certain general ways of stating things to which women will assent rather than seem not to understand.
viewsnounUS /vjuːz/
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading She refused his offer, saying that she had other views for her daughter.
Volterra
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From this reading Volterra had not explained to the Princess the reason why her acceptance of his offer would make it so much easier for him to help her out of her difficulty.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading She promptly invented a rich cousin in Poland, who had fallen in love with Sabina's photograph and was only waiting for her to be eighteen years old in order to marry her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She promptly invented a rich cousin in Poland, who had fallen in love with Sabina's photograph and was only waiting for her to be eighteen years old in order to marry her.
waysnounUS /weɪz/
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading He had only said that it would, for he never explained anything to a woman if an explanation could be avoided, and he had found that there are certain general ways of stating things to which women will assent rather than seem not to understand.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had only said that it would, for he never explained anything to a woman if an explanation could be avoided, and he had found that there are certain general ways of stating things to which women will assent rather than seem not to understand.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading She promptly invented a rich cousin in Poland, who had fallen in love with Sabina's photograph and was only waiting for her to be eighteen years old in order to marry her.
whynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Volterra had not explained to the Princess the reason why her acceptance of his offer would make it so much easier for him to help her out of her difficulty.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He had only said that it would, for he never explained anything to a woman if an explanation could be avoided, and he had found that there are certain general ways of stating things to which women will assent rather than seem not to understand.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading She promptly invented a rich cousin in Poland, who had fallen in love with Sabina's photograph and was only waiting for her to be eighteen years old in order to marry her.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He had only said that it would, for he never explained anything to a woman if an explanation could be avoided, and he had found that there are certain general ways of stating things to which women will assent rather than seem not to understand.
womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He had only said that it would, for he never explained anything to a woman if an explanation could be avoided, and he had found that there are certain general ways of stating things to which women will assent rather than seem not to understand.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Volterra had not explained to the Princess the reason why her acceptance of his offer would make it so much easier for him to help her out of her difficulty.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading She promptly invented a rich cousin in Poland, who had fallen in love with Sabina's photograph and was only waiting for her to be eighteen years old in order to marry her.
