adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SUBTERRANEAN REMINISCENCES Miriam’s model has so important a connection with our story, that it is essential to describe the singular mode of his first appearance, and how he subsequently became a self-appointed follower of the young female artist.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was an ambiguity about this young lady, which, though it did not necessarily imply anything wrong, would have operated unfavorably as regarded her reception in society, anywhere but in Rome.
ambiguitynounUS /ˌæmbɪˈɡjuːəti/
an expression whose meaning cannot be determined from its context
From this reading There was an ambiguity about this young lady, which, though it did not necessarily imply anything wrong, would have operated unfavorably as regarded her reception in society, anywhere but in Rome.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was an ambiguity about this young lady, which, though it did not necessarily imply anything wrong, would have operated unfavorably as regarded her reception in society, anywhere but in Rome.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SUBTERRANEAN REMINISCENCES Miriam’s model has so important a connection with our story, that it is essential to describe the singular mode of his first appearance, and how he subsequently became a self-appointed follower of the young female artist.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading There was an ambiguity about this young lady, which, though it did not necessarily imply anything wrong, would have operated unfavorably as regarded her reception in society, anywhere but in Rome.
anywhereadverbUS /ˈeniwer/
at or in or to any place
From this reading There was an ambiguity about this young lady, which, though it did not necessarily imply anything wrong, would have operated unfavorably as regarded her reception in society, anywhere but in Rome.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading SUBTERRANEAN REMINISCENCES Miriam’s model has so important a connection with our story, that it is essential to describe the singular mode of his first appearance, and how he subsequently became a self-appointed follower of the young female artist.
artistnounUS /ˈɑːrtəst/
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading SUBTERRANEAN REMINISCENCES Miriam’s model has so important a connection with our story, that it is essential to describe the singular mode of his first appearance, and how he subsequently became a self-appointed follower of the young female artist.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was an ambiguity about this young lady, which, though it did not necessarily imply anything wrong, would have operated unfavorably as regarded her reception in society, anywhere but in Rome.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading SUBTERRANEAN REMINISCENCES Miriam’s model has so important a connection with our story, that it is essential to describe the singular mode of his first appearance, and how he subsequently became a self-appointed follower of the young female artist.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was an ambiguity about this young lady, which, though it did not necessarily imply anything wrong, would have operated unfavorably as regarded her reception in society, anywhere but in Rome.
cardnounUS /kɑːrd/
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading She had made her appearance without introduction, had taken a studio, put her card upon the door, and showed very considerable talent as a painter in oils.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading In the first place, however, we must devote a page or two to certain peculiarities in the position of Miriam herself.
connectionnounUS /kəˈnekʃən/
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading SUBTERRANEAN REMINISCENCES Miriam’s model has so important a connection with our story, that it is essential to describe the singular mode of his first appearance, and how he subsequently became a self-appointed follower of the young female artist.
considerableadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərəbəl/
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She had made her appearance without introduction, had taken a studio, put her card upon the door, and showed very considerable talent as a painter in oils.
describeverbUS /dɪˈskraɪb/
give a description of
From this reading SUBTERRANEAN REMINISCENCES Miriam’s model has so important a connection with our story, that it is essential to describe the singular mode of his first appearance, and how he subsequently became a self-appointed follower of the young female artist.
devoteverbUS /dɪˈvoʊt/
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading In the first place, however, we must devote a page or two to certain peculiarities in the position of Miriam herself.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading There was an ambiguity about this young lady, which, though it did not necessarily imply anything wrong, would have operated unfavorably as regarded her reception in society, anywhere but in Rome.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading She had made her appearance without introduction, had taken a studio, put her card upon the door, and showed very considerable talent as a painter in oils.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading The truth was, that nobody knew anything about Miriam, either for good or evil.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading SUBTERRANEAN REMINISCENCES Miriam’s model has so important a connection with our story, that it is essential to describe the singular mode of his first appearance, and how he subsequently became a self-appointed follower of the young female artist.
evilnounUS /ˈiːvəl/
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading The truth was, that nobody knew anything about Miriam, either for good or evil.
femaleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːmeɪl/
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading SUBTERRANEAN REMINISCENCES Miriam’s model has so important a connection with our story, that it is essential to describe the singular mode of his first appearance, and how he subsequently became a self-appointed follower of the young female artist.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading SUBTERRANEAN REMINISCENCES Miriam’s model has so important a connection with our story, that it is essential to describe the singular mode of his first appearance, and how he subsequently became a self-appointed follower of the young female artist.
followernounUS /ˈfɑːloʊər/
a person who accepts the leadership of another
From this reading SUBTERRANEAN REMINISCENCES Miriam’s model has so important a connection with our story, that it is essential to describe the singular mode of his first appearance, and how he subsequently became a self-appointed follower of the young female artist.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The truth was, that nobody knew anything about Miriam, either for good or evil.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The truth was, that nobody knew anything about Miriam, either for good or evil.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had made her appearance without introduction, had taken a studio, put her card upon the door, and showed very considerable talent as a painter in oils.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SUBTERRANEAN REMINISCENCES Miriam’s model has so important a connection with our story, that it is essential to describe the singular mode of his first appearance, and how he subsequently became a self-appointed follower of the young female artist.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There was an ambiguity about this young lady, which, though it did not necessarily imply anything wrong, would have operated unfavorably as regarded her reception in society, anywhere but in Rome.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SUBTERRANEAN REMINISCENCES Miriam’s model has so important a connection with our story, that it is essential to describe the singular mode of his first appearance, and how he subsequently became a self-appointed follower of the young female artist.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There was an ambiguity about this young lady, which, though it did not necessarily imply anything wrong, would have operated unfavorably as regarded her reception in society, anywhere but in Rome.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading In the first place, however, we must devote a page or two to certain peculiarities in the position of Miriam herself.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SUBTERRANEAN REMINISCENCES Miriam’s model has so important a connection with our story, that it is essential to describe the singular mode of his first appearance, and how he subsequently became a self-appointed follower of the young female artist.
how
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From this reading SUBTERRANEAN REMINISCENCES Miriam’s model has so important a connection with our story, that it is essential to describe the singular mode of his first appearance, and how he subsequently became a self-appointed follower of the young female artist.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading In the first place, however, we must devote a page or two to certain peculiarities in the position of Miriam herself.
implyverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪ/
express or state indirectly
From this reading There was an ambiguity about this young lady, which, though it did not necessarily imply anything wrong, would have operated unfavorably as regarded her reception in society, anywhere but in Rome.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading SUBTERRANEAN REMINISCENCES Miriam’s model has so important a connection with our story, that it is essential to describe the singular mode of his first appearance, and how he subsequently became a self-appointed follower of the young female artist.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the first place, however, we must devote a page or two to certain peculiarities in the position of Miriam herself.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading She had made her appearance without introduction, had taken a studio, put her card upon the door, and showed very considerable talent as a painter in oils.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SUBTERRANEAN REMINISCENCES Miriam’s model has so important a connection with our story, that it is essential to describe the singular mode of his first appearance, and how he subsequently became a self-appointed follower of the young female artist.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SUBTERRANEAN REMINISCENCES Miriam’s model has so important a connection with our story, that it is essential to describe the singular mode of his first appearance, and how he subsequently became a self-appointed follower of the young female artist.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The truth was, that nobody knew anything about Miriam, either for good or evil.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading There was an ambiguity about this young lady, which, though it did not necessarily imply anything wrong, would have operated unfavorably as regarded her reception in society, anywhere but in Rome.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She had made her appearance without introduction, had taken a studio, put her card upon the door, and showed very considerable talent as a painter in oils.
Miriam
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From this reading In the first place, however, we must devote a page or two to certain peculiarities in the position of Miriam herself.
Miriam's
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From this reading SUBTERRANEAN REMINISCENCES Miriam’s model has so important a connection with our story, that it is essential to describe the singular mode of his first appearance, and how he subsequently became a self-appointed follower of the young female artist.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading SUBTERRANEAN REMINISCENCES Miriam’s model has so important a connection with our story, that it is essential to describe the singular mode of his first appearance, and how he subsequently became a self-appointed follower of the young female artist.
modelnounUS /ˈmɑːdəl/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading SUBTERRANEAN REMINISCENCES Miriam’s model has so important a connection with our story, that it is essential to describe the singular mode of his first appearance, and how he subsequently became a self-appointed follower of the young female artist.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading In the first place, however, we must devote a page or two to certain peculiarities in the position of Miriam herself.
necessarilyadverbUS /ˌnesəˈserəli/
in an essential manner
From this reading There was an ambiguity about this young lady, which, though it did not necessarily imply anything wrong, would have operated unfavorably as regarded her reception in society, anywhere but in Rome.
nobodypronounUS /ˈnoʊbɑːdiː/
no person; not anyone
From this reading The truth was, that nobody knew anything about Miriam, either for good or evil.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was an ambiguity about this young lady, which, though it did not necessarily imply anything wrong, would have operated unfavorably as regarded her reception in society, anywhere but in Rome.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SUBTERRANEAN REMINISCENCES Miriam’s model has so important a connection with our story, that it is essential to describe the singular mode of his first appearance, and how he subsequently became a self-appointed follower of the young female artist.
oilsnounUS /ɔɪlz/
plural of “oil” — a slippery or viscous liquid or liquefiable substance not miscible with water
From this reading She had made her appearance without introduction, had taken a studio, put her card upon the door, and showed very considerable talent as a painter in oils.
operatedverbUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtəd/
past form of “operate” — direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
From this reading There was an ambiguity about this young lady, which, though it did not necessarily imply anything wrong, would have operated unfavorably as regarded her reception in society, anywhere but in Rome.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In the first place, however, we must devote a page or two to certain peculiarities in the position of Miriam herself.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading SUBTERRANEAN REMINISCENCES Miriam’s model has so important a connection with our story, that it is essential to describe the singular mode of his first appearance, and how he subsequently became a self-appointed follower of the young female artist.
pagenounUS /peɪdʒ/
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading In the first place, however, we must devote a page or two to certain peculiarities in the position of Miriam herself.
painternounUS /ˈpeɪntər/
an artist who paints
From this reading She had made her appearance without introduction, had taken a studio, put her card upon the door, and showed very considerable talent as a painter in oils.
peculiaritiesnounUS /pɪˌkjuːliˈerətiz/
plural of “peculiarity” — an odd or unusual characteristic
From this reading In the first place, however, we must devote a page or two to certain peculiarities in the position of Miriam herself.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the first place, however, we must devote a page or two to certain peculiarities in the position of Miriam herself.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading In the first place, however, we must devote a page or two to certain peculiarities in the position of Miriam herself.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She had made her appearance without introduction, had taken a studio, put her card upon the door, and showed very considerable talent as a painter in oils.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading There was an ambiguity about this young lady, which, though it did not necessarily imply anything wrong, would have operated unfavorably as regarded her reception in society, anywhere but in Rome.
regardedverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪd/
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading There was an ambiguity about this young lady, which, though it did not necessarily imply anything wrong, would have operated unfavorably as regarded her reception in society, anywhere but in Rome.
REMINISCENCESnounUS /ˌreməˈnɪsənsɪz/
plural of “reminiscence” — a mental impression retained and recalled from the past
From this reading SUBTERRANEAN REMINISCENCES Miriam’s model has so important a connection with our story, that it is essential to describe the singular mode of his first appearance, and how he subsequently became a self-appointed follower of the young female artist.
RomenounUS /roʊm/
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading There was an ambiguity about this young lady, which, though it did not necessarily imply anything wrong, would have operated unfavorably as regarded her reception in society, anywhere but in Rome.
self-appointedadjective
designated or chosen by yourself
From this reading SUBTERRANEAN REMINISCENCES Miriam’s model has so important a connection with our story, that it is essential to describe the singular mode of his first appearance, and how he subsequently became a self-appointed follower of the young female artist.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had made her appearance without introduction, had taken a studio, put her card upon the door, and showed very considerable talent as a painter in oils.
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading She had made her appearance without introduction, had taken a studio, put her card upon the door, and showed very considerable talent as a painter in oils.
singularadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələr/
unusual or striking
From this reading SUBTERRANEAN REMINISCENCES Miriam’s model has so important a connection with our story, that it is essential to describe the singular mode of his first appearance, and how he subsequently became a self-appointed follower of the young female artist.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading SUBTERRANEAN REMINISCENCES Miriam’s model has so important a connection with our story, that it is essential to describe the singular mode of his first appearance, and how he subsequently became a self-appointed follower of the young female artist.
societynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading There was an ambiguity about this young lady, which, though it did not necessarily imply anything wrong, would have operated unfavorably as regarded her reception in society, anywhere but in Rome.
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading SUBTERRANEAN REMINISCENCES Miriam’s model has so important a connection with our story, that it is essential to describe the singular mode of his first appearance, and how he subsequently became a self-appointed follower of the young female artist.
studionounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/
workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading She had made her appearance without introduction, had taken a studio, put her card upon the door, and showed very considerable talent as a painter in oils.
subsequentlyadverbUS /ˈsʌbsəkwəntli/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading SUBTERRANEAN REMINISCENCES Miriam’s model has so important a connection with our story, that it is essential to describe the singular mode of his first appearance, and how he subsequently became a self-appointed follower of the young female artist.
SUBTERRANEANadjectiveUS /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.ən/
Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.
From this reading SUBTERRANEAN REMINISCENCES Miriam’s model has so important a connection with our story, that it is essential to describe the singular mode of his first appearance, and how he subsequently became a self-appointed follower of the young female artist.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading She had made her appearance without introduction, had taken a studio, put her card upon the door, and showed very considerable talent as a painter in oils.
talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading She had made her appearance without introduction, had taken a studio, put her card upon the door, and showed very considerable talent as a painter in oils.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SUBTERRANEAN REMINISCENCES Miriam’s model has so important a connection with our story, that it is essential to describe the singular mode of his first appearance, and how he subsequently became a self-appointed follower of the young female artist.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SUBTERRANEAN REMINISCENCES Miriam’s model has so important a connection with our story, that it is essential to describe the singular mode of his first appearance, and how he subsequently became a self-appointed follower of the young female artist.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was an ambiguity about this young lady, which, though it did not necessarily imply anything wrong, would have operated unfavorably as regarded her reception in society, anywhere but in Rome.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There was an ambiguity about this young lady, which, though it did not necessarily imply anything wrong, would have operated unfavorably as regarded her reception in society, anywhere but in Rome.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading There was an ambiguity about this young lady, which, though it did not necessarily imply anything wrong, would have operated unfavorably as regarded her reception in society, anywhere but in Rome.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SUBTERRANEAN REMINISCENCES Miriam’s model has so important a connection with our story, that it is essential to describe the singular mode of his first appearance, and how he subsequently became a self-appointed follower of the young female artist.
truthnounUS /truːθ/
a fact that has been verified
From this reading The truth was, that nobody knew anything about Miriam, either for good or evil.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In the first place, however, we must devote a page or two to certain peculiarities in the position of Miriam herself.
unfavorablyadverbUS /ənˈfeɪvərəbli/
showing disapproval; in a disparaging way
From this reading There was an ambiguity about this young lady, which, though it did not necessarily imply anything wrong, would have operated unfavorably as regarded her reception in society, anywhere but in Rome.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She had made her appearance without introduction, had taken a studio, put her card upon the door, and showed very considerable talent as a painter in oils.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading She had made her appearance without introduction, had taken a studio, put her card upon the door, and showed very considerable talent as a painter in oils.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was an ambiguity about this young lady, which, though it did not necessarily imply anything wrong, would have operated unfavorably as regarded her reception in society, anywhere but in Rome.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In the first place, however, we must devote a page or two to certain peculiarities in the position of Miriam herself.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was an ambiguity about this young lady, which, though it did not necessarily imply anything wrong, would have operated unfavorably as regarded her reception in society, anywhere but in Rome.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading SUBTERRANEAN REMINISCENCES Miriam’s model has so important a connection with our story, that it is essential to describe the singular mode of his first appearance, and how he subsequently became a self-appointed follower of the young female artist.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading She had made her appearance without introduction, had taken a studio, put her card upon the door, and showed very considerable talent as a painter in oils.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There was an ambiguity about this young lady, which, though it did not necessarily imply anything wrong, would have operated unfavorably as regarded her reception in society, anywhere but in Rome.
wrongadjectiveUS /rɔːŋ/
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading There was an ambiguity about this young lady, which, though it did not necessarily imply anything wrong, would have operated unfavorably as regarded her reception in society, anywhere but in Rome.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading SUBTERRANEAN REMINISCENCES Miriam’s model has so important a connection with our story, that it is essential to describe the singular mode of his first appearance, and how he subsequently became a self-appointed follower of the young female artist.
