adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Mistress Alice Pyncheon,” remarked Matthew Maule, with the utmost deference, but yet a half-hidden sarcasm in his look and tone, “will no doubt feel herself quite safe in her father’s presence, and under his all-sufficient protection.”
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading By what unhappy impulse did she thus put herself at once on terms of defiance against a strength which she could not estimate?
Alice
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From this reading “Mistress Alice Pyncheon,” remarked Matthew Maule, with the utmost deference, but yet a half-hidden sarcasm in his look and tone, “will no doubt feel herself quite safe in her father’s presence, and under his all-sufficient protection.”
all-sufficient
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From this reading “Mistress Alice Pyncheon,” remarked Matthew Maule, with the utmost deference, but yet a half-hidden sarcasm in his look and tone, “will no doubt feel herself quite safe in her father’s presence, and under his all-sufficient protection.”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Mistress Alice Pyncheon,” remarked Matthew Maule, with the utmost deference, but yet a half-hidden sarcasm in his look and tone, “will no doubt feel herself quite safe in her father’s presence, and under his all-sufficient protection.”
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “Neither do I conceive that a lady, while true to herself, can have aught to fear from whomsoever, or in any circumstances!”
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading “I certainly shall entertain no manner of apprehension, with my father at hand,” said Alice with maidenly dignity.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I certainly shall entertain no manner of apprehension, with my father at hand,” said Alice with maidenly dignity.
aughtnounUS /ɔːt/
a quantity of no importance
From this reading “Neither do I conceive that a lady, while true to herself, can have aught to fear from whomsoever, or in any circumstances!”
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Mistress Alice Pyncheon,” remarked Matthew Maule, with the utmost deference, but yet a half-hidden sarcasm in his look and tone, “will no doubt feel herself quite safe in her father’s presence, and under his all-sufficient protection.”
ByprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By what unhappy impulse did she thus put herself at once on terms of defiance against a strength which she could not estimate?
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Neither do I conceive that a lady, while true to herself, can have aught to fear from whomsoever, or in any circumstances!”
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading “I certainly shall entertain no manner of apprehension, with my father at hand,” said Alice with maidenly dignity.
circumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading “Neither do I conceive that a lady, while true to herself, can have aught to fear from whomsoever, or in any circumstances!”
conceiveverbUS /kənˈsiːv/
have the idea for
From this reading “Neither do I conceive that a lady, while true to herself, can have aught to fear from whomsoever, or in any circumstances!”
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading By what unhappy impulse did she thus put herself at once on terms of defiance against a strength which she could not estimate?
deferencenounUS /ˈdefərəns/
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
From this reading “Mistress Alice Pyncheon,” remarked Matthew Maule, with the utmost deference, but yet a half-hidden sarcasm in his look and tone, “will no doubt feel herself quite safe in her father’s presence, and under his all-sufficient protection.”
defiancenounUS /dɪˈfaɪəns/
intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
From this reading By what unhappy impulse did she thus put herself at once on terms of defiance against a strength which she could not estimate?
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading By what unhappy impulse did she thus put herself at once on terms of defiance against a strength which she could not estimate?
dignitynounUS /ˈdɪɡnəti/
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading “I certainly shall entertain no manner of apprehension, with my father at hand,” said Alice with maidenly dignity.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Neither do I conceive that a lady, while true to herself, can have aught to fear from whomsoever, or in any circumstances!”
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading “Mistress Alice Pyncheon,” remarked Matthew Maule, with the utmost deference, but yet a half-hidden sarcasm in his look and tone, “will no doubt feel herself quite safe in her father’s presence, and under his all-sufficient protection.”
entertainverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/
provide entertainment for
From this reading “I certainly shall entertain no manner of apprehension, with my father at hand,” said Alice with maidenly dignity.
estimatenounUS /ˈestəmət/
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
From this reading By what unhappy impulse did she thus put herself at once on terms of defiance against a strength which she could not estimate?
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “I certainly shall entertain no manner of apprehension, with my father at hand,” said Alice with maidenly dignity.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “Mistress Alice Pyncheon,” remarked Matthew Maule, with the utmost deference, but yet a half-hidden sarcasm in his look and tone, “will no doubt feel herself quite safe in her father’s presence, and under his all-sufficient protection.”
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading “Neither do I conceive that a lady, while true to herself, can have aught to fear from whomsoever, or in any circumstances!”
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading “Mistress Alice Pyncheon,” remarked Matthew Maule, with the utmost deference, but yet a half-hidden sarcasm in his look and tone, “will no doubt feel herself quite safe in her father’s presence, and under his all-sufficient protection.”
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Neither do I conceive that a lady, while true to herself, can have aught to fear from whomsoever, or in any circumstances!”
half-hidden
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From this reading “Mistress Alice Pyncheon,” remarked Matthew Maule, with the utmost deference, but yet a half-hidden sarcasm in his look and tone, “will no doubt feel herself quite safe in her father’s presence, and under his all-sufficient protection.”
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading “I certainly shall entertain no manner of apprehension, with my father at hand,” said Alice with maidenly dignity.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Neither do I conceive that a lady, while true to herself, can have aught to fear from whomsoever, or in any circumstances!”
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Mistress Alice Pyncheon,” remarked Matthew Maule, with the utmost deference, but yet a half-hidden sarcasm in his look and tone, “will no doubt feel herself quite safe in her father’s presence, and under his all-sufficient protection.”
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading “Mistress Alice Pyncheon,” remarked Matthew Maule, with the utmost deference, but yet a half-hidden sarcasm in his look and tone, “will no doubt feel herself quite safe in her father’s presence, and under his all-sufficient protection.”
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Mistress Alice Pyncheon,” remarked Matthew Maule, with the utmost deference, but yet a half-hidden sarcasm in his look and tone, “will no doubt feel herself quite safe in her father’s presence, and under his all-sufficient protection.”
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I certainly shall entertain no manner of apprehension, with my father at hand,” said Alice with maidenly dignity.
impulsenounUS /ˈɪmpəls/
an instinctive motive
From this reading By what unhappy impulse did she thus put herself at once on terms of defiance against a strength which she could not estimate?
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Mistress Alice Pyncheon,” remarked Matthew Maule, with the utmost deference, but yet a half-hidden sarcasm in his look and tone, “will no doubt feel herself quite safe in her father’s presence, and under his all-sufficient protection.”
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading “Neither do I conceive that a lady, while true to herself, can have aught to fear from whomsoever, or in any circumstances!”
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Mistress Alice Pyncheon,” remarked Matthew Maule, with the utmost deference, but yet a half-hidden sarcasm in his look and tone, “will no doubt feel herself quite safe in her father’s presence, and under his all-sufficient protection.”
maidenlyadjective
befitting or characteristic of a maiden
From this reading “I certainly shall entertain no manner of apprehension, with my father at hand,” said Alice with maidenly dignity.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “I certainly shall entertain no manner of apprehension, with my father at hand,” said Alice with maidenly dignity.
MatthewnounUS /ˈmæθjuː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
From this reading “Mistress Alice Pyncheon,” remarked Matthew Maule, with the utmost deference, but yet a half-hidden sarcasm in his look and tone, “will no doubt feel herself quite safe in her father’s presence, and under his all-sufficient protection.”
Maule
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From this reading “Mistress Alice Pyncheon,” remarked Matthew Maule, with the utmost deference, but yet a half-hidden sarcasm in his look and tone, “will no doubt feel herself quite safe in her father’s presence, and under his all-sufficient protection.”
MistressnounUS /ˈmɪstrəs/
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading “Mistress Alice Pyncheon,” remarked Matthew Maule, with the utmost deference, but yet a half-hidden sarcasm in his look and tone, “will no doubt feel herself quite safe in her father’s presence, and under his all-sufficient protection.”
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I certainly shall entertain no manner of apprehension, with my father at hand,” said Alice with maidenly dignity.
NeitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading “Neither do I conceive that a lady, while true to herself, can have aught to fear from whomsoever, or in any circumstances!”
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading “Mistress Alice Pyncheon,” remarked Matthew Maule, with the utmost deference, but yet a half-hidden sarcasm in his look and tone, “will no doubt feel herself quite safe in her father’s presence, and under his all-sufficient protection.”
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading By what unhappy impulse did she thus put herself at once on terms of defiance against a strength which she could not estimate?
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I certainly shall entertain no manner of apprehension, with my father at hand,” said Alice with maidenly dignity.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading By what unhappy impulse did she thus put herself at once on terms of defiance against a strength which she could not estimate?
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading By what unhappy impulse did she thus put herself at once on terms of defiance against a strength which she could not estimate?
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “Neither do I conceive that a lady, while true to herself, can have aught to fear from whomsoever, or in any circumstances!”
PooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Poor Alice!
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading “Mistress Alice Pyncheon,” remarked Matthew Maule, with the utmost deference, but yet a half-hidden sarcasm in his look and tone, “will no doubt feel herself quite safe in her father’s presence, and under his all-sufficient protection.”
protectionnounUS /prəˈtekʃən/
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading “Mistress Alice Pyncheon,” remarked Matthew Maule, with the utmost deference, but yet a half-hidden sarcasm in his look and tone, “will no doubt feel herself quite safe in her father’s presence, and under his all-sufficient protection.”
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading By what unhappy impulse did she thus put herself at once on terms of defiance against a strength which she could not estimate?
Pyncheon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Mistress Alice Pyncheon,” remarked Matthew Maule, with the utmost deference, but yet a half-hidden sarcasm in his look and tone, “will no doubt feel herself quite safe in her father’s presence, and under his all-sufficient protection.”
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading “Mistress Alice Pyncheon,” remarked Matthew Maule, with the utmost deference, but yet a half-hidden sarcasm in his look and tone, “will no doubt feel herself quite safe in her father’s presence, and under his all-sufficient protection.”
remarkedverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkt/
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “Mistress Alice Pyncheon,” remarked Matthew Maule, with the utmost deference, but yet a half-hidden sarcasm in his look and tone, “will no doubt feel herself quite safe in her father’s presence, and under his all-sufficient protection.”
safeadjectiveUS /seɪf/
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading “Mistress Alice Pyncheon,” remarked Matthew Maule, with the utmost deference, but yet a half-hidden sarcasm in his look and tone, “will no doubt feel herself quite safe in her father’s presence, and under his all-sufficient protection.”
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I certainly shall entertain no manner of apprehension, with my father at hand,” said Alice with maidenly dignity.
sarcasmnounUS /ˈsɑːrkæzəm/
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading “Mistress Alice Pyncheon,” remarked Matthew Maule, with the utmost deference, but yet a half-hidden sarcasm in his look and tone, “will no doubt feel herself quite safe in her father’s presence, and under his all-sufficient protection.”
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “I certainly shall entertain no manner of apprehension, with my father at hand,” said Alice with maidenly dignity.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By what unhappy impulse did she thus put herself at once on terms of defiance against a strength which she could not estimate?
strengthnounUS /streŋkθ/
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading By what unhappy impulse did she thus put herself at once on terms of defiance against a strength which she could not estimate?
termsnounUS /tɜːrmz/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading By what unhappy impulse did she thus put herself at once on terms of defiance against a strength which she could not estimate?
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Neither do I conceive that a lady, while true to herself, can have aught to fear from whomsoever, or in any circumstances!”
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Mistress Alice Pyncheon,” remarked Matthew Maule, with the utmost deference, but yet a half-hidden sarcasm in his look and tone, “will no doubt feel herself quite safe in her father’s presence, and under his all-sufficient protection.”
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading By what unhappy impulse did she thus put herself at once on terms of defiance against a strength which she could not estimate?
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Neither do I conceive that a lady, while true to herself, can have aught to fear from whomsoever, or in any circumstances!”
tonenounUS /toʊn/
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading “Mistress Alice Pyncheon,” remarked Matthew Maule, with the utmost deference, but yet a half-hidden sarcasm in his look and tone, “will no doubt feel herself quite safe in her father’s presence, and under his all-sufficient protection.”
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading “Neither do I conceive that a lady, while true to herself, can have aught to fear from whomsoever, or in any circumstances!”
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading “Mistress Alice Pyncheon,” remarked Matthew Maule, with the utmost deference, but yet a half-hidden sarcasm in his look and tone, “will no doubt feel herself quite safe in her father’s presence, and under his all-sufficient protection.”
unhappyadjectiveUS /ənˈhæpi/
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading By what unhappy impulse did she thus put herself at once on terms of defiance against a strength which she could not estimate?
utmostadjectiveUS /ˈʌtmoʊst/
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading “Mistress Alice Pyncheon,” remarked Matthew Maule, with the utmost deference, but yet a half-hidden sarcasm in his look and tone, “will no doubt feel herself quite safe in her father’s presence, and under his all-sufficient protection.”
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading By what unhappy impulse did she thus put herself at once on terms of defiance against a strength which she could not estimate?
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading By what unhappy impulse did she thus put herself at once on terms of defiance against a strength which she could not estimate?
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading “Neither do I conceive that a lady, while true to herself, can have aught to fear from whomsoever, or in any circumstances!”
whomsoever
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From this reading “Neither do I conceive that a lady, while true to herself, can have aught to fear from whomsoever, or in any circumstances!”
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Mistress Alice Pyncheon,” remarked Matthew Maule, with the utmost deference, but yet a half-hidden sarcasm in his look and tone, “will no doubt feel herself quite safe in her father’s presence, and under his all-sufficient protection.”
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Mistress Alice Pyncheon,” remarked Matthew Maule, with the utmost deference, but yet a half-hidden sarcasm in his look and tone, “will no doubt feel herself quite safe in her father’s presence, and under his all-sufficient protection.”
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading “Mistress Alice Pyncheon,” remarked Matthew Maule, with the utmost deference, but yet a half-hidden sarcasm in his look and tone, “will no doubt feel herself quite safe in her father’s presence, and under his all-sufficient protection.”
