adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had come to her with a queer superstitious gratitude for help in the past and a full recognition of present sympathy and service.
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 As far as he could grapple with psychological complexities, there had been nothing between them, through all the years, of the divine passion.
amicableadjectiveUS /ˈæmɪkəbəl/
characterized by friendship and good will
From this reading The amicable placidity unruffled by quarrel, which marked their relations, was far too precious to be disturbed by an unnecessary plumbing of emotional depths.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The amicable placidity unruffled by quarrel, which marked their relations, was far too precious to be disturbed by an unnecessary plumbing of emotional depths.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had come to him disillusioned and weary.
AndrewnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading She did not repeat the reproach, nor did Andrew put to her the question which he had asked himself.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As far as he could grapple with psychological complexities, there had been nothing between them, through all the years, of the divine passion.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading She did not repeat the reproach, nor did Andrew put to her the question which he had asked himself.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The amicable placidity unruffled by quarrel, which marked their relations, was far too precious to be disturbed by an unnecessary plumbing of emotional depths.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As far as he could grapple with psychological complexities, there had been nothing between them, through all the years, of the divine passion.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading As far as he could grapple with psychological complexities, there had been nothing between them, through all the years, of the divine passion.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The amicable placidity unruffled by quarrel, which marked their relations, was far too precious to be disturbed by an unnecessary plumbing of emotional depths.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She had come to him disillusioned and weary.
complexitiesnounUS /kəmˈpleksɪtiz/
plural of “complexity” — the quality of being intricate and compounded
From this reading As far as he could grapple with psychological complexities, there had been nothing between them, through all the years, of the divine passion.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As far as he could grapple with psychological complexities, there had been nothing between them, through all the years, of the divine passion.
depthsnounUS /depθs/
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading The amicable placidity unruffled by quarrel, which marked their relations, was far too precious to be disturbed by an unnecessary plumbing of emotional depths.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did not repeat the reproach, nor did Andrew put to her the question which he had asked himself.
disillusionedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsɪˈluːʒənd/
freed from illusion
From this reading She had come to him disillusioned and weary.
disturbedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbd/
having the place or position changed
From this reading The amicable placidity unruffled by quarrel, which marked their relations, was far too precious to be disturbed by an unnecessary plumbing of emotional depths.
divineadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaɪn/
emanating from God
From this reading As far as he could grapple with psychological complexities, there had been nothing between them, through all the years, of the divine passion.
emotionaladjectiveUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənəl/
determined or actuated by emotion rather than reason
From this reading The amicable placidity unruffled by quarrel, which marked their relations, was far too precious to be disturbed by an unnecessary plumbing of emotional depths.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The amicable placidity unruffled by quarrel, which marked their relations, was far too precious to be disturbed by an unnecessary plumbing of emotional depths.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had come to her with a queer superstitious gratitude for help in the past and a full recognition of present sympathy and service.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading He had come to her with a queer superstitious gratitude for help in the past and a full recognition of present sympathy and service.
grappleverbUS /ˈɡræpəl/
succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available
From this reading As far as he could grapple with psychological complexities, there had been nothing between them, through all the years, of the divine passion.
gratitudenounUS /ˈɡrætətuːd/
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading He had come to her with a queer superstitious gratitude for help in the past and a full recognition of present sympathy and service.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She did not repeat the reproach, nor did Andrew put to her the question which he had asked himself.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She did not repeat the reproach, nor did Andrew put to her the question which he had asked himself.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He had come to her with a queer superstitious gratitude for help in the past and a full recognition of present sympathy and service.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She did not repeat the reproach, nor did Andrew put to her the question which he had asked himself.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She had come to him disillusioned and weary.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading She did not repeat the reproach, nor did Andrew put to her the question which he had asked himself.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had come to her with a queer superstitious gratitude for help in the past and a full recognition of present sympathy and service.
markedadjectiveUS /mɑːrkt/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading The amicable placidity unruffled by quarrel, which marked their relations, was far too precious to be disturbed by an unnecessary plumbing of emotional depths.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading She did not repeat the reproach, nor did Andrew put to her the question which he had asked himself.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She did not repeat the reproach, nor did Andrew put to her the question which he had asked himself.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading As far as he could grapple with psychological complexities, there had been nothing between them, through all the years, of the divine passion.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The amicable placidity unruffled by quarrel, which marked their relations, was far too precious to be disturbed by an unnecessary plumbing of emotional depths.
passionnounUS /ˈpæʃən/
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading As far as he could grapple with psychological complexities, there had been nothing between them, through all the years, of the divine passion.
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading He had come to her with a queer superstitious gratitude for help in the past and a full recognition of present sympathy and service.
placiditynoun
a feeling of calmness; a quiet and undisturbed feeling
From this reading The amicable placidity unruffled by quarrel, which marked their relations, was far too precious to be disturbed by an unnecessary plumbing of emotional depths.
plumbingnounUS /ˈplʌmɪŋ/
utility consisting of the pipes and fixtures for the distribution of water or gas in a building and for the disposal of sewage
From this reading The amicable placidity unruffled by quarrel, which marked their relations, was far too precious to be disturbed by an unnecessary plumbing of emotional depths.
preciousadjectiveUS /ˈpreʃəs/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading The amicable placidity unruffled by quarrel, which marked their relations, was far too precious to be disturbed by an unnecessary plumbing of emotional depths.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He had come to her with a queer superstitious gratitude for help in the past and a full recognition of present sympathy and service.
psychologicaladjectiveUS /ˌsaɪkəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
mental or emotional as opposed to physical in nature
From this reading As far as he could grapple with psychological complexities, there had been nothing between them, through all the years, of the divine passion.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She did not repeat the reproach, nor did Andrew put to her the question which he had asked himself.
quarrelnounUS /ˈkwɔːrəl/
an angry dispute
From this reading The amicable placidity unruffled by quarrel, which marked their relations, was far too precious to be disturbed by an unnecessary plumbing of emotional depths.
queeradjectiveUS /kwɪr/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading He had come to her with a queer superstitious gratitude for help in the past and a full recognition of present sympathy and service.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading She did not repeat the reproach, nor did Andrew put to her the question which he had asked himself.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading He had come to her with a queer superstitious gratitude for help in the past and a full recognition of present sympathy and service.
relationsnounUS /riˈleɪʃənz/
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading The amicable placidity unruffled by quarrel, which marked their relations, was far too precious to be disturbed by an unnecessary plumbing of emotional depths.
repeatverbUS /rɪˈpiːt/
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading She did not repeat the reproach, nor did Andrew put to her the question which he had asked himself.
reproachnounUS /riˈproʊtʃ/
a mild rebuke or criticism
From this reading She did not repeat the reproach, nor did Andrew put to her the question which he had asked himself.
servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading He had come to her with a queer superstitious gratitude for help in the past and a full recognition of present sympathy and service.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She did not repeat the reproach, nor did Andrew put to her the question which he had asked himself.
superstitiousadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃəs/
showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance
From this reading He had come to her with a queer superstitious gratitude for help in the past and a full recognition of present sympathy and service.
sympathynounUS /ˈsɪmpəθi/
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading He had come to her with a queer superstitious gratitude for help in the past and a full recognition of present sympathy and service.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She did not repeat the reproach, nor did Andrew put to her the question which he had asked himself.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The amicable placidity unruffled by quarrel, which marked their relations, was far too precious to be disturbed by an unnecessary plumbing of emotional depths.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As far as he could grapple with psychological complexities, there had been nothing between them, through all the years, of the divine passion.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading As far as he could grapple with psychological complexities, there had been nothing between them, through all the years, of the divine passion.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading As far as he could grapple with psychological complexities, there had been nothing between them, through all the years, of the divine passion.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She did not repeat the reproach, nor did Andrew put to her the question which he had asked himself.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The amicable placidity unruffled by quarrel, which marked their relations, was far too precious to be disturbed by an unnecessary plumbing of emotional depths.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading The amicable placidity unruffled by quarrel, which marked their relations, was far too precious to be disturbed by an unnecessary plumbing of emotional depths.
unruffledadjectiveUS /ənˈrʌfəld/
free from emotional agitation or nervous tension
From this reading The amicable placidity unruffled by quarrel, which marked their relations, was far too precious to be disturbed by an unnecessary plumbing of emotional depths.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The amicable placidity unruffled by quarrel, which marked their relations, was far too precious to be disturbed by an unnecessary plumbing of emotional depths.
wearyverbUS /ˈwɪri/
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading She had come to him disillusioned and weary.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She did not repeat the reproach, nor did Andrew put to her the question which he had asked himself.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading As far as he could grapple with psychological complexities, there had been nothing between them, through all the years, of the divine passion.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading As far as he could grapple with psychological complexities, there had been nothing between them, through all the years, of the divine passion.
