adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So it was even with Lady Arabella, who, under the instincts of a primeval serpent, carried the ever-varying wishes and customs of womanhood, which is always old--and always new.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Electrical disturbance in the sky and the air is reproduced in animals of all kinds, and particularly in the highest type of them all--the most receptive--the most electrical.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Electrical disturbance in the sky and the air is reproduced in animals of all kinds, and particularly in the highest type of them all--the most receptive--the most electrical.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The storm which was coming was already making itself manifest, not only in the wide scope of nature, but in the hearts and natures of human beings.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading So it was even with Lady Arabella, who, under the instincts of a primeval serpent, carried the ever-varying wishes and customs of womanhood, which is always old--and always new.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The storm which was coming was already making itself manifest, not only in the wide scope of nature, but in the hearts and natures of human beings.
animalsnounUS /ˈænəməlz/
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Electrical disturbance in the sky and the air is reproduced in animals of all kinds, and particularly in the highest type of them all--the most receptive--the most electrical.
Arabella
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From this reading So it was even with Lady Arabella, who, under the instincts of a primeval serpent, carried the ever-varying wishes and customs of womanhood, which is always old--and always new.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading The storm which was coming was already making itself manifest, not only in the wide scope of nature, but in the hearts and natures of human beings.
bloodnounUS /blʌd/
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading So it was with Edgar Caswall, despite his selfish nature and coldness of blood.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The storm which was coming was already making itself manifest, not only in the wide scope of nature, but in the hearts and natures of human beings.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading So it was even with Lady Arabella, who, under the instincts of a primeval serpent, carried the ever-varying wishes and customs of womanhood, which is always old--and always new.
Caswall
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From this reading So it was with Edgar Caswall, despite his selfish nature and coldness of blood.
coldnessnounUS /ˈkoʊldnəs/
the sensation produced by low temperatures
From this reading So it was with Edgar Caswall, despite his selfish nature and coldness of blood.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The storm which was coming was already making itself manifest, not only in the wide scope of nature, but in the hearts and natures of human beings.
customsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading So it was even with Lady Arabella, who, under the instincts of a primeval serpent, carried the ever-varying wishes and customs of womanhood, which is always old--and always new.
despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading So it was with Edgar Caswall, despite his selfish nature and coldness of blood.
devotionnounUS /dɪˈvoʊʃən/
feelings of ardent love
From this reading So it was with Mimi Salton, despite her unselfish, unchanging devotion for those she loved.
disturbancenounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbəns/
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading Electrical disturbance in the sky and the air is reproduced in animals of all kinds, and particularly in the highest type of them all--the most receptive--the most electrical.
EdgarnounUS /ˈedɡər/
the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)
From this reading So it was with Edgar Caswall, despite his selfish nature and coldness of blood.
ElectricaladjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪkəl/
relating to or concerned with electricity
From this reading Electrical disturbance in the sky and the air is reproduced in animals of all kinds, and particularly in the highest type of them all--the most receptive--the most electrical.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading So it was even with Lady Arabella, who, under the instincts of a primeval serpent, carried the ever-varying wishes and customs of womanhood, which is always old--and always new.
ever-varying
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From this reading So it was even with Lady Arabella, who, under the instincts of a primeval serpent, carried the ever-varying wishes and customs of womanhood, which is always old--and always new.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So it was with Mimi Salton, despite her unselfish, unchanging devotion for those she loved.
heartsnounUS /hɑːrts/
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading The storm which was coming was already making itself manifest, not only in the wide scope of nature, but in the hearts and natures of human beings.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading So it was with Mimi Salton, despite her unselfish, unchanging devotion for those she loved.
highestadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪəst/
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Electrical disturbance in the sky and the air is reproduced in animals of all kinds, and particularly in the highest type of them all--the most receptive--the most electrical.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading So it was with Edgar Caswall, despite his selfish nature and coldness of blood.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The storm which was coming was already making itself manifest, not only in the wide scope of nature, but in the hearts and natures of human beings.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The storm which was coming was already making itself manifest, not only in the wide scope of nature, but in the hearts and natures of human beings.
instinctsnounUS /ˈɪnstɪŋkts/
plural of “instinct” — inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading So it was even with Lady Arabella, who, under the instincts of a primeval serpent, carried the ever-varying wishes and customs of womanhood, which is always old--and always new.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Electrical disturbance in the sky and the air is reproduced in animals of all kinds, and particularly in the highest type of them all--the most receptive--the most electrical.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So it was with Edgar Caswall, despite his selfish nature and coldness of blood.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The storm which was coming was already making itself manifest, not only in the wide scope of nature, but in the hearts and natures of human beings.
kindsnounUS /kaɪndz/
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Electrical disturbance in the sky and the air is reproduced in animals of all kinds, and particularly in the highest type of them all--the most receptive--the most electrical.
LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading So it was even with Lady Arabella, who, under the instincts of a primeval serpent, carried the ever-varying wishes and customs of womanhood, which is always old--and always new.
lovedadjectiveUS /lʌvd/
held dear
From this reading So it was with Mimi Salton, despite her unselfish, unchanging devotion for those she loved.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The storm which was coming was already making itself manifest, not only in the wide scope of nature, but in the hearts and natures of human beings.
manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading The storm which was coming was already making itself manifest, not only in the wide scope of nature, but in the hearts and natures of human beings.
Mimi
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So it was with Mimi Salton, despite her unselfish, unchanging devotion for those she loved.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Electrical disturbance in the sky and the air is reproduced in animals of all kinds, and particularly in the highest type of them all--the most receptive--the most electrical.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The storm which was coming was already making itself manifest, not only in the wide scope of nature, but in the hearts and natures of human beings.
naturesnounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
plural of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The storm which was coming was already making itself manifest, not only in the wide scope of nature, but in the hearts and natures of human beings.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading So it was even with Lady Arabella, who, under the instincts of a primeval serpent, carried the ever-varying wishes and customs of womanhood, which is always old--and always new.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The storm which was coming was already making itself manifest, not only in the wide scope of nature, but in the hearts and natures of human beings.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The storm which was coming was already making itself manifest, not only in the wide scope of nature, but in the hearts and natures of human beings.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading So it was even with Lady Arabella, who, under the instincts of a primeval serpent, carried the ever-varying wishes and customs of womanhood, which is always old--and always new.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading The storm which was coming was already making itself manifest, not only in the wide scope of nature, but in the hearts and natures of human beings.
particularlyadverbUS /ˌpɑːrˈtɪkjələrli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Electrical disturbance in the sky and the air is reproduced in animals of all kinds, and particularly in the highest type of them all--the most receptive--the most electrical.
primevaladjectiveUS /praɪˈmiːvəl/
having existed from the beginning; in an earliest or original stage or state
From this reading So it was even with Lady Arabella, who, under the instincts of a primeval serpent, carried the ever-varying wishes and customs of womanhood, which is always old--and always new.
receptiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈseptɪv/
open to arguments, ideas, or change
From this reading Electrical disturbance in the sky and the air is reproduced in animals of all kinds, and particularly in the highest type of them all--the most receptive--the most electrical.
reproducedverbUS /ˌriːprəˈduːst/
past form of “reproduce” — make a copy or equivalent of
From this reading Electrical disturbance in the sky and the air is reproduced in animals of all kinds, and particularly in the highest type of them all--the most receptive--the most electrical.
Salton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So it was with Mimi Salton, despite her unselfish, unchanging devotion for those she loved.
scopenounUS /skoʊp/
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading The storm which was coming was already making itself manifest, not only in the wide scope of nature, but in the hearts and natures of human beings.
selfishadjectiveUS /ˈselfɪʃ/
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
From this reading So it was with Edgar Caswall, despite his selfish nature and coldness of blood.
serpentnounUS /ˈsɜːrpənt/
limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading So it was even with Lady Arabella, who, under the instincts of a primeval serpent, carried the ever-varying wishes and customs of womanhood, which is always old--and always new.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So it was with Mimi Salton, despite her unselfish, unchanging devotion for those she loved.
skynounUS /skaɪ/
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Electrical disturbance in the sky and the air is reproduced in animals of all kinds, and particularly in the highest type of them all--the most receptive--the most electrical.
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So it was with Edgar Caswall, despite his selfish nature and coldness of blood.
stormverbUS /stɔːrm/
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading The storm which was coming was already making itself manifest, not only in the wide scope of nature, but in the hearts and natures of human beings.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The storm which was coming was already making itself manifest, not only in the wide scope of nature, but in the hearts and natures of human beings.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Electrical disturbance in the sky and the air is reproduced in animals of all kinds, and particularly in the highest type of them all--the most receptive--the most electrical.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading So it was with Mimi Salton, despite her unselfish, unchanging devotion for those she loved.
typenounUS /taɪp/
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading Electrical disturbance in the sky and the air is reproduced in animals of all kinds, and particularly in the highest type of them all--the most receptive--the most electrical.
unchangingadjectiveUS /ənˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
conforming to the same principles or course of action over time
From this reading So it was with Mimi Salton, despite her unselfish, unchanging devotion for those she loved.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading So it was even with Lady Arabella, who, under the instincts of a primeval serpent, carried the ever-varying wishes and customs of womanhood, which is always old--and always new.
unselfishadjective
disregarding your own advantages and welfare over those of others
From this reading So it was with Mimi Salton, despite her unselfish, unchanging devotion for those she loved.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The storm which was coming was already making itself manifest, not only in the wide scope of nature, but in the hearts and natures of human beings.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The storm which was coming was already making itself manifest, not only in the wide scope of nature, but in the hearts and natures of human beings.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading So it was even with Lady Arabella, who, under the instincts of a primeval serpent, carried the ever-varying wishes and customs of womanhood, which is always old--and always new.
wideadjectiveUS /waɪd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The storm which was coming was already making itself manifest, not only in the wide scope of nature, but in the hearts and natures of human beings.
wishesnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪz/
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading So it was even with Lady Arabella, who, under the instincts of a primeval serpent, carried the ever-varying wishes and customs of womanhood, which is always old--and always new.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading So it was with Edgar Caswall, despite his selfish nature and coldness of blood.
womanhoodnounUS /ˈwʊmənhʊd/
the state of being an adult woman
From this reading So it was even with Lady Arabella, who, under the instincts of a primeval serpent, carried the ever-varying wishes and customs of womanhood, which is always old--and always new.
