accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Here is Philip’s own account of it: the last of his letters that I shall trouble you to read.”
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After having identified my handwriting, I waited with some curiosity to see whether Helena would let her anger honestly show itself, or whether she would keep it down.
AllowverbUS /əˈlaʊ/
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading “Allow me to return good for evil.”
angernounUS /ˈæŋɡər/
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading After having identified my handwriting, I waited with some curiosity to see whether Helena would let her anger honestly show itself, or whether she would keep it down.
anxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/
eagerly desirous
From this reading (The evil was uppermost, nevertheless, when Miss Gracedieu expressed herself in these self-denying terms.) “You are no doubt anxious to know if Philip’s father has been won over to serve your purpose.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading (The evil was uppermost, nevertheless, when Miss Gracedieu expressed herself in these self-denying terms.) “You are no doubt anxious to know if Philip’s father has been won over to serve your purpose.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading (The evil was uppermost, nevertheless, when Miss Gracedieu expressed herself in these self-denying terms.) “You are no doubt anxious to know if Philip’s father has been won over to serve your purpose.
curiositynounUS /ˌkjʊriˈɑːsəti/
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading After having identified my handwriting, I waited with some curiosity to see whether Helena would let her anger honestly show itself, or whether she would keep it down.
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading (The evil was uppermost, nevertheless, when Miss Gracedieu expressed herself in these self-denying terms.) “You are no doubt anxious to know if Philip’s father has been won over to serve your purpose.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading After having identified my handwriting, I waited with some curiosity to see whether Helena would let her anger honestly show itself, or whether she would keep it down.
evilnounUS /ˈiːvəl/
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading “Allow me to return good for evil.”
expressedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsprest/
communicated in words
From this reading (The evil was uppermost, nevertheless, when Miss Gracedieu expressed herself in these self-denying terms.) “You are no doubt anxious to know if Philip’s father has been won over to serve your purpose.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading (The evil was uppermost, nevertheless, when Miss Gracedieu expressed herself in these self-denying terms.) “You are no doubt anxious to know if Philip’s father has been won over to serve your purpose.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Allow me to return good for evil.”
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “Allow me to return good for evil.”
Gracedieu
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From this reading (The evil was uppermost, nevertheless, when Miss Gracedieu expressed herself in these self-denying terms.) “You are no doubt anxious to know if Philip’s father has been won over to serve your purpose.
handwritingnounUS /ˈhændraɪtɪŋ/
something written by hand
From this reading After having identified my handwriting, I waited with some curiosity to see whether Helena would let her anger honestly show itself, or whether she would keep it down.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading (The evil was uppermost, nevertheless, when Miss Gracedieu expressed herself in these self-denying terms.) “You are no doubt anxious to know if Philip’s father has been won over to serve your purpose.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading After having identified my handwriting, I waited with some curiosity to see whether Helena would let her anger honestly show itself, or whether she would keep it down.
HelenanounUS /ˈhelənə/
capital of the state of Montana; located in western Montana
From this reading After having identified my handwriting, I waited with some curiosity to see whether Helena would let her anger honestly show itself, or whether she would keep it down.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After having identified my handwriting, I waited with some curiosity to see whether Helena would let her anger honestly show itself, or whether she would keep it down.
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here is Philip’s own account of it: the last of his letters that I shall trouble you to read.”
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading (The evil was uppermost, nevertheless, when Miss Gracedieu expressed herself in these self-denying terms.) “You are no doubt anxious to know if Philip’s father has been won over to serve your purpose.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Here is Philip’s own account of it: the last of his letters that I shall trouble you to read.”
honestlyadverbUS /ˈɑːnəstli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading After having identified my handwriting, I waited with some curiosity to see whether Helena would let her anger honestly show itself, or whether she would keep it down.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading After having identified my handwriting, I waited with some curiosity to see whether Helena would let her anger honestly show itself, or whether she would keep it down.
identifiedadjectiveUS /aɪˈdentəfaɪd/
having the identity known or established
From this reading After having identified my handwriting, I waited with some curiosity to see whether Helena would let her anger honestly show itself, or whether she would keep it down.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading (The evil was uppermost, nevertheless, when Miss Gracedieu expressed herself in these self-denying terms.) “You are no doubt anxious to know if Philip’s father has been won over to serve your purpose.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading (The evil was uppermost, nevertheless, when Miss Gracedieu expressed herself in these self-denying terms.) “You are no doubt anxious to know if Philip’s father has been won over to serve your purpose.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here is Philip’s own account of it: the last of his letters that I shall trouble you to read.”
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After having identified my handwriting, I waited with some curiosity to see whether Helena would let her anger honestly show itself, or whether she would keep it down.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading After having identified my handwriting, I waited with some curiosity to see whether Helena would let her anger honestly show itself, or whether she would keep it down.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading After having identified my handwriting, I waited with some curiosity to see whether Helena would let her anger honestly show itself, or whether she would keep it down.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading She kept it down.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading (The evil was uppermost, nevertheless, when Miss Gracedieu expressed herself in these self-denying terms.) “You are no doubt anxious to know if Philip’s father has been won over to serve your purpose.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading Here is Philip’s own account of it: the last of his letters that I shall trouble you to read.”
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading After having identified my handwriting, I waited with some curiosity to see whether Helena would let her anger honestly show itself, or whether she would keep it down.
lettersnounUS /ˈletərz/
the literary culture
From this reading Here is Philip’s own account of it: the last of his letters that I shall trouble you to read.”
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Allow me to return good for evil.”
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading (The evil was uppermost, nevertheless, when Miss Gracedieu expressed herself in these self-denying terms.) “You are no doubt anxious to know if Philip’s father has been won over to serve your purpose.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading After having identified my handwriting, I waited with some curiosity to see whether Helena would let her anger honestly show itself, or whether she would keep it down.
neverthelessadverbUS /ˌnevərðəˈles/
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading (The evil was uppermost, nevertheless, when Miss Gracedieu expressed herself in these self-denying terms.) “You are no doubt anxious to know if Philip’s father has been won over to serve your purpose.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading (The evil was uppermost, nevertheless, when Miss Gracedieu expressed herself in these self-denying terms.) “You are no doubt anxious to know if Philip’s father has been won over to serve your purpose.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Here is Philip’s own account of it: the last of his letters that I shall trouble you to read.”
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading After having identified my handwriting, I waited with some curiosity to see whether Helena would let her anger honestly show itself, or whether she would keep it down.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading (The evil was uppermost, nevertheless, when Miss Gracedieu expressed herself in these self-denying terms.) “You are no doubt anxious to know if Philip’s father has been won over to serve your purpose.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Here is Philip’s own account of it: the last of his letters that I shall trouble you to read.”
Philip'snounUS /ˈfɪləps/
possessive form of “philip” — Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading (The evil was uppermost, nevertheless, when Miss Gracedieu expressed herself in these self-denying terms.) “You are no doubt anxious to know if Philip’s father has been won over to serve your purpose.
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading (The evil was uppermost, nevertheless, when Miss Gracedieu expressed herself in these self-denying terms.) “You are no doubt anxious to know if Philip’s father has been won over to serve your purpose.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Here is Philip’s own account of it: the last of his letters that I shall trouble you to read.”
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “Allow me to return good for evil.”
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading After having identified my handwriting, I waited with some curiosity to see whether Helena would let her anger honestly show itself, or whether she would keep it down.
self-denyingadjective
willing to deprive yourself
From this reading (The evil was uppermost, nevertheless, when Miss Gracedieu expressed herself in these self-denying terms.) “You are no doubt anxious to know if Philip’s father has been won over to serve your purpose.
serveverbUS /sɜːrv/
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading (The evil was uppermost, nevertheless, when Miss Gracedieu expressed herself in these self-denying terms.) “You are no doubt anxious to know if Philip’s father has been won over to serve your purpose.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Here is Philip’s own account of it: the last of his letters that I shall trouble you to read.”
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After having identified my handwriting, I waited with some curiosity to see whether Helena would let her anger honestly show itself, or whether she would keep it down.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading After having identified my handwriting, I waited with some curiosity to see whether Helena would let her anger honestly show itself, or whether she would keep it down.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading After having identified my handwriting, I waited with some curiosity to see whether Helena would let her anger honestly show itself, or whether she would keep it down.
termsnounUS /tɜːrmz/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading (The evil was uppermost, nevertheless, when Miss Gracedieu expressed herself in these self-denying terms.) “You are no doubt anxious to know if Philip’s father has been won over to serve your purpose.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Here is Philip’s own account of it: the last of his letters that I shall trouble you to read.”
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading (The evil was uppermost, nevertheless, when Miss Gracedieu expressed herself in these self-denying terms.) “You are no doubt anxious to know if Philip’s father has been won over to serve your purpose.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading (The evil was uppermost, nevertheless, when Miss Gracedieu expressed herself in these self-denying terms.) “You are no doubt anxious to know if Philip’s father has been won over to serve your purpose.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After having identified my handwriting, I waited with some curiosity to see whether Helena would let her anger honestly show itself, or whether she would keep it down.
troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/
a source of difficulty
From this reading Here is Philip’s own account of it: the last of his letters that I shall trouble you to read.”
uppermostadjectiveUS /ˈʌpərmoʊst/
at or nearest to the top
From this reading (The evil was uppermost, nevertheless, when Miss Gracedieu expressed herself in these self-denying terms.) “You are no doubt anxious to know if Philip’s father has been won over to serve your purpose.
waitedverbUS /ˈweɪtɪd/
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading After having identified my handwriting, I waited with some curiosity to see whether Helena would let her anger honestly show itself, or whether she would keep it down.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading (The evil was uppermost, nevertheless, when Miss Gracedieu expressed herself in these self-denying terms.) “You are no doubt anxious to know if Philip’s father has been won over to serve your purpose.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading (The evil was uppermost, nevertheless, when Miss Gracedieu expressed herself in these self-denying terms.) “You are no doubt anxious to know if Philip’s father has been won over to serve your purpose.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading After having identified my handwriting, I waited with some curiosity to see whether Helena would let her anger honestly show itself, or whether she would keep it down.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading After having identified my handwriting, I waited with some curiosity to see whether Helena would let her anger honestly show itself, or whether she would keep it down.
wonnounUS /wʌn/
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading (The evil was uppermost, nevertheless, when Miss Gracedieu expressed herself in these self-denying terms.) “You are no doubt anxious to know if Philip’s father has been won over to serve your purpose.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading After having identified my handwriting, I waited with some curiosity to see whether Helena would let her anger honestly show itself, or whether she would keep it down.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading (The evil was uppermost, nevertheless, when Miss Gracedieu expressed herself in these self-denying terms.) “You are no doubt anxious to know if Philip’s father has been won over to serve your purpose.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading (The evil was uppermost, nevertheless, when Miss Gracedieu expressed herself in these self-denying terms.) “You are no doubt anxious to know if Philip’s father has been won over to serve your purpose.
