adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All realized it, and none so keenly as Hortensia, who found it in her gentle heart to pity the woman who had never shown her a kindness.
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 realized it, and none so keenly as Hortensia, who found it in her gentle heart to pity the woman who had never shown her a kindness.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The game was played and lost.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading “What will you do, Justin?” she inquired in tones that seemed to plead for mercy for those others; for she had not paused to think--as another might have thought--that there was no mercy he could show them.
armnounUS /ɑːrm/
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading She set a hand upon her lover's arm.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading All realized it, and none so keenly as Hortensia, who found it in her gentle heart to pity the woman who had never shown her a kindness.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Rotherby and his mother stood hand in hand; it was the woman who had clutched at her son for comfort and support in this bitter hour of retribution, this hour of the recoil upon themselves of all the evil they had plotted.
bitteradjectiveUS /ˈbɪtər/
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading Rotherby and his mother stood hand in hand; it was the woman who had clutched at her son for comfort and support in this bitter hour of retribution, this hour of the recoil upon themselves of all the evil they had plotted.
clutchedverbUS /klʌtʃt/
past form of “clutch” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Rotherby and his mother stood hand in hand; it was the woman who had clutched at her son for comfort and support in this bitter hour of retribution, this hour of the recoil upon themselves of all the evil they had plotted.
comfortnounUS /ˈkʌmfərt/
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Rotherby and his mother stood hand in hand; it was the woman who had clutched at her son for comfort and support in this bitter hour of retribution, this hour of the recoil upon themselves of all the evil they had plotted.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “What will you do, Justin?” she inquired in tones that seemed to plead for mercy for those others; for she had not paused to think--as another might have thought--that there was no mercy he could show them.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “What will you do, Justin?” she inquired in tones that seemed to plead for mercy for those others; for she had not paused to think--as another might have thought--that there was no mercy he could show them.
evilnounUS /ˈiːvəl/
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Rotherby and his mother stood hand in hand; it was the woman who had clutched at her son for comfort and support in this bitter hour of retribution, this hour of the recoil upon themselves of all the evil they had plotted.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “What will you do, Justin?” she inquired in tones that seemed to plead for mercy for those others; for she had not paused to think--as another might have thought--that there was no mercy he could show them.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading All realized it, and none so keenly as Hortensia, who found it in her gentle heart to pity the woman who had never shown her a kindness.
gamenounUS /ɡeɪm/
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading The game was played and lost.
gentleadjectiveUS /ˈdʒentəl/
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading All realized it, and none so keenly as Hortensia, who found it in her gentle heart to pity the woman who had never shown her a kindness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All realized it, and none so keenly as Hortensia, who found it in her gentle heart to pity the woman who had never shown her a kindness.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She set a hand upon her lover's arm.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “What will you do, Justin?” she inquired in tones that seemed to plead for mercy for those others; for she had not paused to think--as another might have thought--that there was no mercy he could show them.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “What will you do, Justin?” she inquired in tones that seemed to plead for mercy for those others; for she had not paused to think--as another might have thought--that there was no mercy he could show them.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading All realized it, and none so keenly as Hortensia, who found it in her gentle heart to pity the woman who had never shown her a kindness.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading All realized it, and none so keenly as Hortensia, who found it in her gentle heart to pity the woman who had never shown her a kindness.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Rotherby and his mother stood hand in hand; it was the woman who had clutched at her son for comfort and support in this bitter hour of retribution, this hour of the recoil upon themselves of all the evil they had plotted.
Hortensianoun
deciduous shrub bearing roundheaded flower clusters opening green and aging to pink or blue
From this reading All realized it, and none so keenly as Hortensia, who found it in her gentle heart to pity the woman who had never shown her a kindness.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Rotherby and his mother stood hand in hand; it was the woman who had clutched at her son for comfort and support in this bitter hour of retribution, this hour of the recoil upon themselves of all the evil they had plotted.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All realized it, and none so keenly as Hortensia, who found it in her gentle heart to pity the woman who had never shown her a kindness.
inquiredverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərd/
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “What will you do, Justin?” she inquired in tones that seemed to plead for mercy for those others; for she had not paused to think--as another might have thought--that there was no mercy he could show them.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading All realized it, and none so keenly as Hortensia, who found it in her gentle heart to pity the woman who had never shown her a kindness.
Justin
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From this reading “What will you do, Justin?” she inquired in tones that seemed to plead for mercy for those others; for she had not paused to think--as another might have thought--that there was no mercy he could show them.
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading All realized it, and none so keenly as Hortensia, who found it in her gentle heart to pity the woman who had never shown her a kindness.
kindnessnounUS /ˈkaɪndnəs/
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading All realized it, and none so keenly as Hortensia, who found it in her gentle heart to pity the woman who had never shown her a kindness.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The game was played and lost.
lover'snounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
possessive form of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading She set a hand upon her lover's arm.
mercynounUS /ˈmɜːrsi/
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading “What will you do, Justin?” she inquired in tones that seemed to plead for mercy for those others; for she had not paused to think--as another might have thought--that there was no mercy he could show them.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “What will you do, Justin?” she inquired in tones that seemed to plead for mercy for those others; for she had not paused to think--as another might have thought--that there was no mercy he could show them.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Rotherby and his mother stood hand in hand; it was the woman who had clutched at her son for comfort and support in this bitter hour of retribution, this hour of the recoil upon themselves of all the evil they had plotted.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading All realized it, and none so keenly as Hortensia, who found it in her gentle heart to pity the woman who had never shown her a kindness.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading “What will you do, Justin?” she inquired in tones that seemed to plead for mercy for those others; for she had not paused to think--as another might have thought--that there was no mercy he could show them.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading All realized it, and none so keenly as Hortensia, who found it in her gentle heart to pity the woman who had never shown her a kindness.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “What will you do, Justin?” she inquired in tones that seemed to plead for mercy for those others; for she had not paused to think--as another might have thought--that there was no mercy he could show them.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Rotherby and his mother stood hand in hand; it was the woman who had clutched at her son for comfort and support in this bitter hour of retribution, this hour of the recoil upon themselves of all the evil they had plotted.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “What will you do, Justin?” she inquired in tones that seemed to plead for mercy for those others; for she had not paused to think--as another might have thought--that there was no mercy he could show them.
pausedverbUS /pɔːzd/
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading “What will you do, Justin?” she inquired in tones that seemed to plead for mercy for those others; for she had not paused to think--as another might have thought--that there was no mercy he could show them.
pitynounUS /ˈpɪti/
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading All realized it, and none so keenly as Hortensia, who found it in her gentle heart to pity the woman who had never shown her a kindness.
playedadjectiveUS /pleɪd/
(of games) engaged in
From this reading The game was played and lost.
pleadverbUS /pliːd/
appeal or request earnestly
From this reading “What will you do, Justin?” she inquired in tones that seemed to plead for mercy for those others; for she had not paused to think--as another might have thought--that there was no mercy he could show them.
plottedadjectiveUS /ˈplɑːtɪd/
with planning and intention
From this reading Rotherby and his mother stood hand in hand; it was the woman who had clutched at her son for comfort and support in this bitter hour of retribution, this hour of the recoil upon themselves of all the evil they had plotted.
realizedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading All realized it, and none so keenly as Hortensia, who found it in her gentle heart to pity the woman who had never shown her a kindness.
recoilverbUS /riˈkɔɪl/
draw back, as with fear or pain
From this reading Rotherby and his mother stood hand in hand; it was the woman who had clutched at her son for comfort and support in this bitter hour of retribution, this hour of the recoil upon themselves of all the evil they had plotted.
retributionnounUS /ˌret.rəˈbjuː.ʃən/
Punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong act. (Sự trừng phạt, quả báo thích đáng.)
From this reading Rotherby and his mother stood hand in hand; it was the woman who had clutched at her son for comfort and support in this bitter hour of retribution, this hour of the recoil upon themselves of all the evil they had plotted.
Rotherby
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rotherby and his mother stood hand in hand; it was the woman who had clutched at her son for comfort and support in this bitter hour of retribution, this hour of the recoil upon themselves of all the evil they had plotted.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “What will you do, Justin?” she inquired in tones that seemed to plead for mercy for those others; for she had not paused to think--as another might have thought--that there was no mercy he could show them.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She set a hand upon her lover's arm.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She set a hand upon her lover's arm.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “What will you do, Justin?” she inquired in tones that seemed to plead for mercy for those others; for she had not paused to think--as another might have thought--that there was no mercy he could show them.
shownverbUS /ʃoʊn/
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading All realized it, and none so keenly as Hortensia, who found it in her gentle heart to pity the woman who had never shown her a kindness.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading All realized it, and none so keenly as Hortensia, who found it in her gentle heart to pity the woman who had never shown her a kindness.
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading Rotherby and his mother stood hand in hand; it was the woman who had clutched at her son for comfort and support in this bitter hour of retribution, this hour of the recoil upon themselves of all the evil they had plotted.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Rotherby and his mother stood hand in hand; it was the woman who had clutched at her son for comfort and support in this bitter hour of retribution, this hour of the recoil upon themselves of all the evil they had plotted.
supportnounUS /səˈpɔːrt/
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading Rotherby and his mother stood hand in hand; it was the woman who had clutched at her son for comfort and support in this bitter hour of retribution, this hour of the recoil upon themselves of all the evil they had plotted.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “What will you do, Justin?” she inquired in tones that seemed to plead for mercy for those others; for she had not paused to think--as another might have thought--that there was no mercy he could show them.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The game was played and lost.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “What will you do, Justin?” she inquired in tones that seemed to plead for mercy for those others; for she had not paused to think--as another might have thought--that there was no mercy he could show them.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Rotherby and his mother stood hand in hand; it was the woman who had clutched at her son for comfort and support in this bitter hour of retribution, this hour of the recoil upon themselves of all the evil they had plotted.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading “What will you do, Justin?” she inquired in tones that seemed to plead for mercy for those others; for she had not paused to think--as another might have thought--that there was no mercy he could show them.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rotherby and his mother stood hand in hand; it was the woman who had clutched at her son for comfort and support in this bitter hour of retribution, this hour of the recoil upon themselves of all the evil they had plotted.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “What will you do, Justin?” she inquired in tones that seemed to plead for mercy for those others; for she had not paused to think--as another might have thought--that there was no mercy he could show them.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Rotherby and his mother stood hand in hand; it was the woman who had clutched at her son for comfort and support in this bitter hour of retribution, this hour of the recoil upon themselves of all the evil they had plotted.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “What will you do, Justin?” she inquired in tones that seemed to plead for mercy for those others; for she had not paused to think--as another might have thought--that there was no mercy he could show them.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “What will you do, Justin?” she inquired in tones that seemed to plead for mercy for those others; for she had not paused to think--as another might have thought--that there was no mercy he could show them.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All realized it, and none so keenly as Hortensia, who found it in her gentle heart to pity the woman who had never shown her a kindness.
tonesnounUS /toʊnz/
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading “What will you do, Justin?” she inquired in tones that seemed to plead for mercy for those others; for she had not paused to think--as another might have thought--that there was no mercy he could show them.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She set a hand upon her lover's arm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The game was played and lost.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What will you do, Justin?” she inquired in tones that seemed to plead for mercy for those others; for she had not paused to think--as another might have thought--that there was no mercy he could show them.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading All realized it, and none so keenly as Hortensia, who found it in her gentle heart to pity the woman who had never shown her a kindness.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “What will you do, Justin?” she inquired in tones that seemed to plead for mercy for those others; for she had not paused to think--as another might have thought--that there was no mercy he could show them.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading All realized it, and none so keenly as Hortensia, who found it in her gentle heart to pity the woman who had never shown her a kindness.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What will you do, Justin?” she inquired in tones that seemed to plead for mercy for those others; for she had not paused to think--as another might have thought--that there was no mercy he could show them.
