adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His answers to her enquiries were concise, and delivered with the air of a man, who is conscious of possessing absolute power and impatient of hearing it questioned.
absoluteadjectiveUS /ˈæbsəluːt/
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading His answers to her enquiries were concise, and delivered with the air of a man, who is conscious of possessing absolute power and impatient of hearing it questioned.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading His answers to her enquiries were concise, and delivered with the air of a man, who is conscious of possessing absolute power and impatient of hearing it questioned.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading THOMSON Emily seized the first opportunity of conversing alone with Mons.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And poor Misfortune feels the lash of Vice.
answersnounUS /ˈænsərz/
plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading His answers to her enquiries were concise, and delivered with the air of a man, who is conscious of possessing absolute power and impatient of hearing it questioned.
concerningverbUS /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Quesnel, concerning La Vallée.
conciseadjectiveUS /kənˈsaɪs/
expressing much in few words
From this reading His answers to her enquiries were concise, and delivered with the air of a man, who is conscious of possessing absolute power and impatient of hearing it questioned.
consciousadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnʃəs/
intentionally conceived
From this reading His answers to her enquiries were concise, and delivered with the air of a man, who is conscious of possessing absolute power and impatient of hearing it questioned.
considerverbUS /kənˈsɪdər/
deem to be
From this reading He declared, that the disposal of the place was a necessary measure; and that she might consider herself indebted to his prudence for even the small income that remained for her.
conversingverbUS /kənˈvɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading THOMSON Emily seized the first opportunity of conversing alone with Mons.
declaredadjectiveUS /dɪˈklerd/
made known or openly avowed
From this reading He declared, that the disposal of the place was a necessary measure; and that she might consider herself indebted to his prudence for even the small income that remained for her.
deliveredverbUS /dɪˈlɪvərd/
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading His answers to her enquiries were concise, and delivered with the air of a man, who is conscious of possessing absolute power and impatient of hearing it questioned.
disposalnounUS /dɪˈspoʊzəl/
the power to use something or someone
From this reading He declared, that the disposal of the place was a necessary measure; and that she might consider herself indebted to his prudence for even the small income that remained for her.
Emily
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From this reading THOMSON Emily seized the first opportunity of conversing alone with Mons.
enquiries
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From this reading His answers to her enquiries were concise, and delivered with the air of a man, who is conscious of possessing absolute power and impatient of hearing it questioned.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading He declared, that the disposal of the place was a necessary measure; and that she might consider herself indebted to his prudence for even the small income that remained for her.
feelsnounUS /fiːlz/
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading And poor Misfortune feels the lash of Vice.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THOMSON Emily seized the first opportunity of conversing alone with Mons.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He declared, that the disposal of the place was a necessary measure; and that she might consider herself indebted to his prudence for even the small income that remained for her.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He declared, that the disposal of the place was a necessary measure; and that she might consider herself indebted to his prudence for even the small income that remained for her.
hearingnounUS /ˈhiːrɪŋ/
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading His answers to her enquiries were concise, and delivered with the air of a man, who is conscious of possessing absolute power and impatient of hearing it questioned.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His answers to her enquiries were concise, and delivered with the air of a man, who is conscious of possessing absolute power and impatient of hearing it questioned.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading He declared, that the disposal of the place was a necessary measure; and that she might consider herself indebted to his prudence for even the small income that remained for her.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His answers to her enquiries were concise, and delivered with the air of a man, who is conscious of possessing absolute power and impatient of hearing it questioned.
impatientadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃənt/
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading His answers to her enquiries were concise, and delivered with the air of a man, who is conscious of possessing absolute power and impatient of hearing it questioned.
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading He declared, that the disposal of the place was a necessary measure; and that she might consider herself indebted to his prudence for even the small income that remained for her.
indebtedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdetɪd/
owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc
From this reading He declared, that the disposal of the place was a necessary measure; and that she might consider herself indebted to his prudence for even the small income that remained for her.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His answers to her enquiries were concise, and delivered with the air of a man, who is conscious of possessing absolute power and impatient of hearing it questioned.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His answers to her enquiries were concise, and delivered with the air of a man, who is conscious of possessing absolute power and impatient of hearing it questioned.
LanounUS /lɑː/
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading Quesnel, concerning La Vallée.
lashverbUS /læʃ/
beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading And poor Misfortune feels the lash of Vice.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading His answers to her enquiries were concise, and delivered with the air of a man, who is conscious of possessing absolute power and impatient of hearing it questioned.
measurenounUS /ˈmeʒər/
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading He declared, that the disposal of the place was a necessary measure; and that she might consider herself indebted to his prudence for even the small income that remained for her.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He declared, that the disposal of the place was a necessary measure; and that she might consider herself indebted to his prudence for even the small income that remained for her.
MisfortunenounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən/
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading And poor Misfortune feels the lash of Vice.
Monsnoun
a mound of fatty tissue covering the pubic area in women
From this reading THOMSON Emily seized the first opportunity of conversing alone with Mons.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading He declared, that the disposal of the place was a necessary measure; and that she might consider herself indebted to his prudence for even the small income that remained for her.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And poor Misfortune feels the lash of Vice.
opportunitynounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading THOMSON Emily seized the first opportunity of conversing alone with Mons.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He declared, that the disposal of the place was a necessary measure; and that she might consider herself indebted to his prudence for even the small income that remained for her.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading And poor Misfortune feels the lash of Vice.
possessingverbUS /pəˈzesɪŋ/
-ing form of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading His answers to her enquiries were concise, and delivered with the air of a man, who is conscious of possessing absolute power and impatient of hearing it questioned.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading His answers to her enquiries were concise, and delivered with the air of a man, who is conscious of possessing absolute power and impatient of hearing it questioned.
prudencenounUS /ˈpruːdəns/
discretion in practical affairs
From this reading He declared, that the disposal of the place was a necessary measure; and that she might consider herself indebted to his prudence for even the small income that remained for her.
Quesnel
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From this reading Quesnel, concerning La Vallée.
questionedverbUS /ˈkwestʃənd/
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading His answers to her enquiries were concise, and delivered with the air of a man, who is conscious of possessing absolute power and impatient of hearing it questioned.
remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He declared, that the disposal of the place was a necessary measure; and that she might consider herself indebted to his prudence for even the small income that remained for her.
seizedverbUS /siːzd/
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading THOMSON Emily seized the first opportunity of conversing alone with Mons.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He declared, that the disposal of the place was a necessary measure; and that she might consider herself indebted to his prudence for even the small income that remained for her.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He declared, that the disposal of the place was a necessary measure; and that she might consider herself indebted to his prudence for even the small income that remained for her.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He declared, that the disposal of the place was a necessary measure; and that she might consider herself indebted to his prudence for even the small income that remained for her.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And poor Misfortune feels the lash of Vice.
THOMSONnounUS /ˈtɑːmsən/
United States composer who collaborated with Gertrude Stein (1896-1989)
From this reading THOMSON Emily seized the first opportunity of conversing alone with Mons.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His answers to her enquiries were concise, and delivered with the air of a man, who is conscious of possessing absolute power and impatient of hearing it questioned.
Vallée
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From this reading Quesnel, concerning La Vallée.
VicenounUS /vaɪs/
moral weakness
From this reading And poor Misfortune feels the lash of Vice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He declared, that the disposal of the place was a necessary measure; and that she might consider herself indebted to his prudence for even the small income that remained for her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His answers to her enquiries were concise, and delivered with the air of a man, who is conscious of possessing absolute power and impatient of hearing it questioned.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading His answers to her enquiries were concise, and delivered with the air of a man, who is conscious of possessing absolute power and impatient of hearing it questioned.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading THOMSON Emily seized the first opportunity of conversing alone with Mons.
