AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHICH HAS A GOOD MORAL TENDENCY Somewhat less spiteful in her intercourse with the other scholars, M’liss still retained an offensive attitude toward Clytemnestra.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading Perhaps it was that Clytemnestra’s round curves and plump outlines afforded an extensive pinching surface.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading WHICH HAS A GOOD MORAL TENDENCY Somewhat less spiteful in her intercourse with the other scholars, M’liss still retained an offensive attitude toward Clytemnestra.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Perhaps it was that Clytemnestra’s round curves and plump outlines afforded an extensive pinching surface.
attitudenounUS /ˈætətuːd/
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading WHICH HAS A GOOD MORAL TENDENCY Somewhat less spiteful in her intercourse with the other scholars, M’liss still retained an offensive attitude toward Clytemnestra.
breastnounUS /brest/
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading Perhaps the jealous element was not entirely stilled in her passionate little breast.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But while these ebullitions were under the master’s control, her enmity occasionally took a new and irresponsible form.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading In his first estimate of the child’s character he could not conceive that she had ever possessed a doll.
child'snounUS /tʃaɪldz/
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading In his first estimate of the child’s character he could not conceive that she had ever possessed a doll.
Clytemnestranoun
(Greek mythology) wife of Agamemnon who had him murdered when he returned from the Trojan War
From this reading WHICH HAS A GOOD MORAL TENDENCY Somewhat less spiteful in her intercourse with the other scholars, M’liss still retained an offensive attitude toward Clytemnestra.
Clytemnestra's
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From this reading Perhaps it was that Clytemnestra’s round curves and plump outlines afforded an extensive pinching surface.
conceiveverbUS /kənˈsiːv/
have the idea for
From this reading In his first estimate of the child’s character he could not conceive that she had ever possessed a doll.
controlnounUS /kənˈtroʊl/
power to direct or determine
From this reading But while these ebullitions were under the master’s control, her enmity occasionally took a new and irresponsible form.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In his first estimate of the child’s character he could not conceive that she had ever possessed a doll.
curvesnounUS /kɜːrvz/
plural of “curve” — the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
From this reading Perhaps it was that Clytemnestra’s round curves and plump outlines afforded an extensive pinching surface.
dollnounUS /dɑːl/
a small replica of a person; used as a toy
From this reading In his first estimate of the child’s character he could not conceive that she had ever possessed a doll.
ebullitions
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From this reading But while these ebullitions were under the master’s control, her enmity occasionally took a new and irresponsible form.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading Perhaps the jealous element was not entirely stilled in her passionate little breast.
enmitynounUS /ˈenməti/
a state of deep-seated ill-will
From this reading But while these ebullitions were under the master’s control, her enmity occasionally took a new and irresponsible form.
entirelyadverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪərli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Perhaps the jealous element was not entirely stilled in her passionate little breast.
estimatenounUS /ˈestəmət/
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
From this reading In his first estimate of the child’s character he could not conceive that she had ever possessed a doll.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading In his first estimate of the child’s character he could not conceive that she had ever possessed a doll.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading Perhaps it was that Clytemnestra’s round curves and plump outlines afforded an extensive pinching surface.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In his first estimate of the child’s character he could not conceive that she had ever possessed a doll.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading But while these ebullitions were under the master’s control, her enmity occasionally took a new and irresponsible form.
GOODadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading WHICH HAS A GOOD MORAL TENDENCY Somewhat less spiteful in her intercourse with the other scholars, M’liss still retained an offensive attitude toward Clytemnestra.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In his first estimate of the child’s character he could not conceive that she had ever possessed a doll.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHICH HAS A GOOD MORAL TENDENCY Somewhat less spiteful in her intercourse with the other scholars, M’liss still retained an offensive attitude toward Clytemnestra.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In his first estimate of the child’s character he could not conceive that she had ever possessed a doll.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading WHICH HAS A GOOD MORAL TENDENCY Somewhat less spiteful in her intercourse with the other scholars, M’liss still retained an offensive attitude toward Clytemnestra.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In his first estimate of the child’s character he could not conceive that she had ever possessed a doll.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHICH HAS A GOOD MORAL TENDENCY Somewhat less spiteful in her intercourse with the other scholars, M’liss still retained an offensive attitude toward Clytemnestra.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading WHICH HAS A GOOD MORAL TENDENCY Somewhat less spiteful in her intercourse with the other scholars, M’liss still retained an offensive attitude toward Clytemnestra.
irresponsibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrəˈspɑːnsəbəl/
showing lack of care for consequences
From this reading But while these ebullitions were under the master’s control, her enmity occasionally took a new and irresponsible form.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps it was that Clytemnestra’s round curves and plump outlines afforded an extensive pinching surface.
jealousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒeləs/
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading Perhaps the jealous element was not entirely stilled in her passionate little breast.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading WHICH HAS A GOOD MORAL TENDENCY Somewhat less spiteful in her intercourse with the other scholars, M’liss still retained an offensive attitude toward Clytemnestra.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Perhaps the jealous element was not entirely stilled in her passionate little breast.
M'liss
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From this reading WHICH HAS A GOOD MORAL TENDENCY Somewhat less spiteful in her intercourse with the other scholars, M’liss still retained an offensive attitude toward Clytemnestra.
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading But while these ebullitions were under the master’s control, her enmity occasionally took a new and irresponsible form.
MORALadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading WHICH HAS A GOOD MORAL TENDENCY Somewhat less spiteful in her intercourse with the other scholars, M’liss still retained an offensive attitude toward Clytemnestra.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading But while these ebullitions were under the master’s control, her enmity occasionally took a new and irresponsible form.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Perhaps the jealous element was not entirely stilled in her passionate little breast.
occasionallyadverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənəli/
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading But while these ebullitions were under the master’s control, her enmity occasionally took a new and irresponsible form.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In his first estimate of the child’s character he could not conceive that she had ever possessed a doll.
offensiveadjectiveUS /əˈfensɪv/
violating or tending to violate or offend against
From this reading WHICH HAS A GOOD MORAL TENDENCY Somewhat less spiteful in her intercourse with the other scholars, M’liss still retained an offensive attitude toward Clytemnestra.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading WHICH HAS A GOOD MORAL TENDENCY Somewhat less spiteful in her intercourse with the other scholars, M’liss still retained an offensive attitude toward Clytemnestra.
outlinesnounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnz/
plural of “outline” — the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading Perhaps it was that Clytemnestra’s round curves and plump outlines afforded an extensive pinching surface.
passionateadjectiveUS /ˈpæʃənət/
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading Perhaps the jealous element was not entirely stilled in her passionate little breast.
PerhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading Perhaps the jealous element was not entirely stilled in her passionate little breast.
pinchingverbUS /ˈpɪntʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “pinch” — squeeze tightly between the fingers
From this reading Perhaps it was that Clytemnestra’s round curves and plump outlines afforded an extensive pinching surface.
plumpadjectiveUS /plʌmp/
sufficiently fat so as to have a pleasing fullness of figure
From this reading Perhaps it was that Clytemnestra’s round curves and plump outlines afforded an extensive pinching surface.
possessedadjectiveUS /pəˈzest/
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading In his first estimate of the child’s character he could not conceive that she had ever possessed a doll.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading WHICH HAS A GOOD MORAL TENDENCY Somewhat less spiteful in her intercourse with the other scholars, M’liss still retained an offensive attitude toward Clytemnestra.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Perhaps it was that Clytemnestra’s round curves and plump outlines afforded an extensive pinching surface.
scholarsnounUS /ˈskɑːlərz/
plural of “scholar” — a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines
From this reading WHICH HAS A GOOD MORAL TENDENCY Somewhat less spiteful in her intercourse with the other scholars, M’liss still retained an offensive attitude toward Clytemnestra.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In his first estimate of the child’s character he could not conceive that she had ever possessed a doll.
SomewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading WHICH HAS A GOOD MORAL TENDENCY Somewhat less spiteful in her intercourse with the other scholars, M’liss still retained an offensive attitude toward Clytemnestra.
spitefuladjectiveUS /ˈspaɪtfəl/
showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite
From this reading WHICH HAS A GOOD MORAL TENDENCY Somewhat less spiteful in her intercourse with the other scholars, M’liss still retained an offensive attitude toward Clytemnestra.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading WHICH HAS A GOOD MORAL TENDENCY Somewhat less spiteful in her intercourse with the other scholars, M’liss still retained an offensive attitude toward Clytemnestra.
stilledverbUS /stɪld/
past form of “still” — make calm or still
From this reading Perhaps the jealous element was not entirely stilled in her passionate little breast.
surfacenounUS /ˈsɜːrfəs/
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading Perhaps it was that Clytemnestra’s round curves and plump outlines afforded an extensive pinching surface.
TENDENCYnounUS /ˈtendənsi/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading WHICH HAS A GOOD MORAL TENDENCY Somewhat less spiteful in her intercourse with the other scholars, M’liss still retained an offensive attitude toward Clytemnestra.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Perhaps it was that Clytemnestra’s round curves and plump outlines afforded an extensive pinching surface.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHICH HAS A GOOD MORAL TENDENCY Somewhat less spiteful in her intercourse with the other scholars, M’liss still retained an offensive attitude toward Clytemnestra.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But while these ebullitions were under the master’s control, her enmity occasionally took a new and irresponsible form.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading But while these ebullitions were under the master’s control, her enmity occasionally took a new and irresponsible form.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading WHICH HAS A GOOD MORAL TENDENCY Somewhat less spiteful in her intercourse with the other scholars, M’liss still retained an offensive attitude toward Clytemnestra.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading But while these ebullitions were under the master’s control, her enmity occasionally took a new and irresponsible form.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perhaps the jealous element was not entirely stilled in her passionate little breast.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But while these ebullitions were under the master’s control, her enmity occasionally took a new and irresponsible form.
WHICHpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading WHICH HAS A GOOD MORAL TENDENCY Somewhat less spiteful in her intercourse with the other scholars, M’liss still retained an offensive attitude toward Clytemnestra.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading But while these ebullitions were under the master’s control, her enmity occasionally took a new and irresponsible form.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading WHICH HAS A GOOD MORAL TENDENCY Somewhat less spiteful in her intercourse with the other scholars, M’liss still retained an offensive attitude toward Clytemnestra.
