adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All at once she became more cheerful, and seemed to enter with a joyful spirit into every plan proposed for spending the time pleasantly.
actverbUS /ækt/
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading It was the first time in her life that she had seriously determined to act towards the parent she had so long and so tenderly loved, with duplicity.
agenounUS /eɪdʒ/
how long something has existed
From this reading With a sprightly cousin, a young girl of her own age, she cultivated a close intimacy, and finding her somewhat romantic and independent, finally confided to her the secret that was wearing into her heart from concealment.
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 All at once she became more cheerful, and seemed to enter with a joyful spirit into every plan proposed for spending the time pleasantly.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was the first time in her life that she had seriously determined to act towards the parent she had so long and so tenderly loved, with duplicity.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Things assuming this decided appearance, Constance now set herself resolutely to work to circumvent her mother's careful surveillance.
assumingadjectiveUS /əˈsuːmɪŋ/
excessively forward
From this reading Things assuming this decided appearance, Constance now set herself resolutely to work to circumvent her mother's careful surveillance.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading All at once she became more cheerful, and seemed to enter with a joyful spirit into every plan proposed for spending the time pleasantly.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading All at once she became more cheerful, and seemed to enter with a joyful spirit into every plan proposed for spending the time pleasantly.
carefuladjectiveUS /ˈkerfəl/
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading Things assuming this decided appearance, Constance now set herself resolutely to work to circumvent her mother's careful surveillance.
chargeverbUS /tʃɑːrdʒ/
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Readily did Ellen Raymond enter into the scheme she at last proposed, which was to write to Theodore, and give the letter into her charge.
cheerfuladjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪrfəl/
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading All at once she became more cheerful, and seemed to enter with a joyful spirit into every plan proposed for spending the time pleasantly.
circumventverbUS /ˌsɜːrkəmˈvent/
surround so as to force to give up
From this reading Things assuming this decided appearance, Constance now set herself resolutely to work to circumvent her mother's careful surveillance.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading With a sprightly cousin, a young girl of her own age, she cultivated a close intimacy, and finding her somewhat romantic and independent, finally confided to her the secret that was wearing into her heart from concealment.
concealmentnounUS /kənˈsiːlmənt/
the condition of being concealed or hidden
From this reading With a sprightly cousin, a young girl of her own age, she cultivated a close intimacy, and finding her somewhat romantic and independent, finally confided to her the secret that was wearing into her heart from concealment.
confidedverbUS /kənˈfaɪdɪd/
past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading With a sprightly cousin, a young girl of her own age, she cultivated a close intimacy, and finding her somewhat romantic and independent, finally confided to her the secret that was wearing into her heart from concealment.
ConstancenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading Things assuming this decided appearance, Constance now set herself resolutely to work to circumvent her mother's careful surveillance.
cousinnounUS /ˈkʌzən/
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading With a sprightly cousin, a young girl of her own age, she cultivated a close intimacy, and finding her somewhat romantic and independent, finally confided to her the secret that was wearing into her heart from concealment.
cultivatedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌltəveɪtɪd/
(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing
From this reading With a sprightly cousin, a young girl of her own age, she cultivated a close intimacy, and finding her somewhat romantic and independent, finally confided to her the secret that was wearing into her heart from concealment.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading Things assuming this decided appearance, Constance now set herself resolutely to work to circumvent her mother's careful surveillance.
determinedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənd/
characterized by great determination
From this reading It was the first time in her life that she had seriously determined to act towards the parent she had so long and so tenderly loved, with duplicity.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Readily did Ellen Raymond enter into the scheme she at last proposed, which was to write to Theodore, and give the letter into her charge.
duplicitynounUS /duːˈplɪsɪti/
a fraudulent or duplicitous representation
From this reading It was the first time in her life that she had seriously determined to act towards the parent she had so long and so tenderly loved, with duplicity.
Ellen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Readily did Ellen Raymond enter into the scheme she at last proposed, which was to write to Theodore, and give the letter into her charge.
enterverbUS /ˈentər/
to come or go into
From this reading All at once she became more cheerful, and seemed to enter with a joyful spirit into every plan proposed for spending the time pleasantly.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading All at once she became more cheerful, and seemed to enter with a joyful spirit into every plan proposed for spending the time pleasantly.
finallyadverbUS /ˈfaɪnəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading With a sprightly cousin, a young girl of her own age, she cultivated a close intimacy, and finding her somewhat romantic and independent, finally confided to her the secret that was wearing into her heart from concealment.
findingnounUS /ˈfaɪndɪŋ/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading With a sprightly cousin, a young girl of her own age, she cultivated a close intimacy, and finding her somewhat romantic and independent, finally confided to her the secret that was wearing into her heart from concealment.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was the first time in her life that she had seriously determined to act towards the parent she had so long and so tenderly loved, with duplicity.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All at once she became more cheerful, and seemed to enter with a joyful spirit into every plan proposed for spending the time pleasantly.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading With a sprightly cousin, a young girl of her own age, she cultivated a close intimacy, and finding her somewhat romantic and independent, finally confided to her the secret that was wearing into her heart from concealment.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading With a sprightly cousin, a young girl of her own age, she cultivated a close intimacy, and finding her somewhat romantic and independent, finally confided to her the secret that was wearing into her heart from concealment.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Readily did Ellen Raymond enter into the scheme she at last proposed, which was to write to Theodore, and give the letter into her charge.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was the first time in her life that she had seriously determined to act towards the parent she had so long and so tenderly loved, with duplicity.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading With a sprightly cousin, a young girl of her own age, she cultivated a close intimacy, and finding her somewhat romantic and independent, finally confided to her the secret that was wearing into her heart from concealment.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Things assuming this decided appearance, Constance now set herself resolutely to work to circumvent her mother's careful surveillance.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Things assuming this decided appearance, Constance now set herself resolutely to work to circumvent her mother's careful surveillance.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was the first time in her life that she had seriously determined to act towards the parent she had so long and so tenderly loved, with duplicity.
independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading With a sprightly cousin, a young girl of her own age, she cultivated a close intimacy, and finding her somewhat romantic and independent, finally confided to her the secret that was wearing into her heart from concealment.
intimacynounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/
close or warm friendship
From this reading With a sprightly cousin, a young girl of her own age, she cultivated a close intimacy, and finding her somewhat romantic and independent, finally confided to her the secret that was wearing into her heart from concealment.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading All at once she became more cheerful, and seemed to enter with a joyful spirit into every plan proposed for spending the time pleasantly.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the first time in her life that she had seriously determined to act towards the parent she had so long and so tenderly loved, with duplicity.
joyfuladjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/
full of or producing joy
From this reading All at once she became more cheerful, and seemed to enter with a joyful spirit into every plan proposed for spending the time pleasantly.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading Readily did Ellen Raymond enter into the scheme she at last proposed, which was to write to Theodore, and give the letter into her charge.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Readily did Ellen Raymond enter into the scheme she at last proposed, which was to write to Theodore, and give the letter into her charge.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It was the first time in her life that she had seriously determined to act towards the parent she had so long and so tenderly loved, with duplicity.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It was the first time in her life that she had seriously determined to act towards the parent she had so long and so tenderly loved, with duplicity.
lovedadjectiveUS /lʌvd/
held dear
From this reading It was the first time in her life that she had seriously determined to act towards the parent she had so long and so tenderly loved, with duplicity.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading All at once she became more cheerful, and seemed to enter with a joyful spirit into every plan proposed for spending the time pleasantly.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Things assuming this decided appearance, Constance now set herself resolutely to work to circumvent her mother's careful surveillance.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Things assuming this decided appearance, Constance now set herself resolutely to work to circumvent her mother's careful surveillance.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With a sprightly cousin, a young girl of her own age, she cultivated a close intimacy, and finding her somewhat romantic and independent, finally confided to her the secret that was wearing into her heart from concealment.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading All at once she became more cheerful, and seemed to enter with a joyful spirit into every plan proposed for spending the time pleasantly.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading With a sprightly cousin, a young girl of her own age, she cultivated a close intimacy, and finding her somewhat romantic and independent, finally confided to her the secret that was wearing into her heart from concealment.
parentnounUS /ˈperənt/
a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading It was the first time in her life that she had seriously determined to act towards the parent she had so long and so tenderly loved, with duplicity.
planverbUS /plæn/
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading All at once she became more cheerful, and seemed to enter with a joyful spirit into every plan proposed for spending the time pleasantly.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading All at once she became more cheerful, and seemed to enter with a joyful spirit into every plan proposed for spending the time pleasantly.
proposedverbUS /prəˈpoʊzd/
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading All at once she became more cheerful, and seemed to enter with a joyful spirit into every plan proposed for spending the time pleasantly.
Raymond
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Readily did Ellen Raymond enter into the scheme she at last proposed, which was to write to Theodore, and give the letter into her charge.
ReadilyadverbUS /ˈredəli/
without much difficulty
From this reading Readily did Ellen Raymond enter into the scheme she at last proposed, which was to write to Theodore, and give the letter into her charge.
resolutelyadverbUS /ˈresəluːtli/
showing firm determination or purpose
From this reading Things assuming this decided appearance, Constance now set herself resolutely to work to circumvent her mother's careful surveillance.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading With a sprightly cousin, a young girl of her own age, she cultivated a close intimacy, and finding her somewhat romantic and independent, finally confided to her the secret that was wearing into her heart from concealment.
schemenounUS /skiːm/
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Readily did Ellen Raymond enter into the scheme she at last proposed, which was to write to Theodore, and give the letter into her charge.
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading With a sprightly cousin, a young girl of her own age, she cultivated a close intimacy, and finding her somewhat romantic and independent, finally confided to her the secret that was wearing into her heart from concealment.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading All at once she became more cheerful, and seemed to enter with a joyful spirit into every plan proposed for spending the time pleasantly.
seriouslyadverbUS /ˈsɪriəsli/
in a serious manner
From this reading It was the first time in her life that she had seriously determined to act towards the parent she had so long and so tenderly loved, with duplicity.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Things assuming this decided appearance, Constance now set herself resolutely to work to circumvent her mother's careful surveillance.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was the first time in her life that she had seriously determined to act towards the parent she had so long and so tenderly loved, with duplicity.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was the first time in her life that she had seriously determined to act towards the parent she had so long and so tenderly loved, with duplicity.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading With a sprightly cousin, a young girl of her own age, she cultivated a close intimacy, and finding her somewhat romantic and independent, finally confided to her the secret that was wearing into her heart from concealment.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading All at once she became more cheerful, and seemed to enter with a joyful spirit into every plan proposed for spending the time pleasantly.
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading All at once she became more cheerful, and seemed to enter with a joyful spirit into every plan proposed for spending the time pleasantly.
sprightlyadjectiveUS /ˈspraɪtli/
full of spirit and vitality
From this reading With a sprightly cousin, a young girl of her own age, she cultivated a close intimacy, and finding her somewhat romantic and independent, finally confided to her the secret that was wearing into her heart from concealment.
surveillancenounUS /sərˈveɪləns/
close observation of a person or group (usually by the police)
From this reading Things assuming this decided appearance, Constance now set herself resolutely to work to circumvent her mother's careful surveillance.
tenderlyadverbUS /ˈtendərli/
with tenderness; in a tender manner
From this reading It was the first time in her life that she had seriously determined to act towards the parent she had so long and so tenderly loved, with duplicity.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was the first time in her life that she had seriously determined to act towards the parent she had so long and so tenderly loved, with duplicity.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was the first time in her life that she had seriously determined to act towards the parent she had so long and so tenderly loved, with duplicity.
Theodore
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Readily did Ellen Raymond enter into the scheme she at last proposed, which was to write to Theodore, and give the letter into her charge.
ThingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Things assuming this decided appearance, Constance now set herself resolutely to work to circumvent her mother's careful surveillance.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Things assuming this decided appearance, Constance now set herself resolutely to work to circumvent her mother's careful surveillance.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was the first time in her life that she had seriously determined to act towards the parent she had so long and so tenderly loved, with duplicity.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Things assuming this decided appearance, Constance now set herself resolutely to work to circumvent her mother's careful surveillance.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading It was the first time in her life that she had seriously determined to act towards the parent she had so long and so tenderly loved, with duplicity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the first time in her life that she had seriously determined to act towards the parent she had so long and so tenderly loved, with duplicity.
wearingnounUS /ˈwerɪŋ/
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading With a sprightly cousin, a young girl of her own age, she cultivated a close intimacy, and finding her somewhat romantic and independent, finally confided to her the secret that was wearing into her heart from concealment.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Readily did Ellen Raymond enter into the scheme she at last proposed, which was to write to Theodore, and give the letter into her charge.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was the first time in her life that she had seriously determined to act towards the parent she had so long and so tenderly loved, with duplicity.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Things assuming this decided appearance, Constance now set herself resolutely to work to circumvent her mother's careful surveillance.
writeverbUS /raɪt/
produce a literary work
From this reading Readily did Ellen Raymond enter into the scheme she at last proposed, which was to write to Theodore, and give the letter into her charge.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading With a sprightly cousin, a young girl of her own age, she cultivated a close intimacy, and finding her somewhat romantic and independent, finally confided to her the secret that was wearing into her heart from concealment.
