adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He held out before her eyes a little oval frame in which was set a simple profile, a pencil outline wherein she recognised herself, surprised to see herself so pretty, reflected, as it were, in the magic mirror of Love.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Tears came into her eyes without her knowing the reason, an open spring whose stream beat within her chaste breast.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And yet, at the moment of starting on this journey I have a scruple.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He held out before her eyes a little oval frame in which was set a simple profile, a pencil outline wherein she recognised herself, surprised to see herself so pretty, reflected, as it were, in the magic mirror of Love.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And yet, at the moment of starting on this journey I have a scruple.
beatverbUS /biːt/
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading Tears came into her eyes without her knowing the reason, an open spring whose stream beat within her chaste breast.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He held out before her eyes a little oval frame in which was set a simple profile, a pencil outline wherein she recognised herself, surprised to see herself so pretty, reflected, as it were, in the magic mirror of Love.
belongsverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋz/
third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading He continued: “This portrait belongs to me.
breastnounUS /brest/
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading Tears came into her eyes without her knowing the reason, an open spring whose stream beat within her chaste breast.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Tears came into her eyes without her knowing the reason, an open spring whose stream beat within her chaste breast.
chasteadjectiveUS /tʃeɪst/
morally pure (especially not having experienced sexual intercourse)
From this reading Tears came into her eyes without her knowing the reason, an open spring whose stream beat within her chaste breast.
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading He continued: “This portrait belongs to me.
drawnadjectiveUS /drɔːn/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading It was drawn for me.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading He held out before her eyes a little oval frame in which was set a simple profile, a pencil outline wherein she recognised herself, surprised to see herself so pretty, reflected, as it were, in the magic mirror of Love.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was drawn for me.
frameverbUS /freɪm/
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading He held out before her eyes a little oval frame in which was set a simple profile, a pencil outline wherein she recognised herself, surprised to see herself so pretty, reflected, as it were, in the magic mirror of Love.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And yet, at the moment of starting on this journey I have a scruple.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He held out before her eyes a little oval frame in which was set a simple profile, a pencil outline wherein she recognised herself, surprised to see herself so pretty, reflected, as it were, in the magic mirror of Love.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He held out before her eyes a little oval frame in which was set a simple profile, a pencil outline wherein she recognised herself, surprised to see herself so pretty, reflected, as it were, in the magic mirror of Love.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He held out before her eyes a little oval frame in which was set a simple profile, a pencil outline wherein she recognised herself, surprised to see herself so pretty, reflected, as it were, in the magic mirror of Love.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading He held out before her eyes a little oval frame in which was set a simple profile, a pencil outline wherein she recognised herself, surprised to see herself so pretty, reflected, as it were, in the magic mirror of Love.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading And yet, at the moment of starting on this journey I have a scruple.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He held out before her eyes a little oval frame in which was set a simple profile, a pencil outline wherein she recognised herself, surprised to see herself so pretty, reflected, as it were, in the magic mirror of Love.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Tears came into her eyes without her knowing the reason, an open spring whose stream beat within her chaste breast.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He held out before her eyes a little oval frame in which was set a simple profile, a pencil outline wherein she recognised herself, surprised to see herself so pretty, reflected, as it were, in the magic mirror of Love.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading And yet, at the moment of starting on this journey I have a scruple.
knowingadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊɪŋ/
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Tears came into her eyes without her knowing the reason, an open spring whose stream beat within her chaste breast.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He held out before her eyes a little oval frame in which was set a simple profile, a pencil outline wherein she recognised herself, surprised to see herself so pretty, reflected, as it were, in the magic mirror of Love.
LovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He held out before her eyes a little oval frame in which was set a simple profile, a pencil outline wherein she recognised herself, surprised to see herself so pretty, reflected, as it were, in the magic mirror of Love.
magicnounUS /ˈmædʒɪk/
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading He held out before her eyes a little oval frame in which was set a simple profile, a pencil outline wherein she recognised herself, surprised to see herself so pretty, reflected, as it were, in the magic mirror of Love.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He continued: “This portrait belongs to me.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading He held out before her eyes a little oval frame in which was set a simple profile, a pencil outline wherein she recognised herself, surprised to see herself so pretty, reflected, as it were, in the magic mirror of Love.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading And yet, at the moment of starting on this journey I have a scruple.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He held out before her eyes a little oval frame in which was set a simple profile, a pencil outline wherein she recognised herself, surprised to see herself so pretty, reflected, as it were, in the magic mirror of Love.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And yet, at the moment of starting on this journey I have a scruple.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Tears came into her eyes without her knowing the reason, an open spring whose stream beat within her chaste breast.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He held out before her eyes a little oval frame in which was set a simple profile, a pencil outline wherein she recognised herself, surprised to see herself so pretty, reflected, as it were, in the magic mirror of Love.
outlinenounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading He held out before her eyes a little oval frame in which was set a simple profile, a pencil outline wherein she recognised herself, surprised to see herself so pretty, reflected, as it were, in the magic mirror of Love.
ovalnounUS /ˈoʊvəl/
a closed plane curve resulting from the intersection of a circular cone and a plane cutting completely through it
From this reading He held out before her eyes a little oval frame in which was set a simple profile, a pencil outline wherein she recognised herself, surprised to see herself so pretty, reflected, as it were, in the magic mirror of Love.
pencilnounUS /ˈpensəl/
a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood
From this reading He held out before her eyes a little oval frame in which was set a simple profile, a pencil outline wherein she recognised herself, surprised to see herself so pretty, reflected, as it were, in the magic mirror of Love.
portraitnounUS /ˈpɔːrtrət/
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading He continued: “This portrait belongs to me.
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading He held out before her eyes a little oval frame in which was set a simple profile, a pencil outline wherein she recognised herself, surprised to see herself so pretty, reflected, as it were, in the magic mirror of Love.
profilenounUS /ˈproʊfaɪl/
an analysis (often in graphical form) representing the extent to which something exhibits various characteristics
From this reading He held out before her eyes a little oval frame in which was set a simple profile, a pencil outline wherein she recognised herself, surprised to see herself so pretty, reflected, as it were, in the magic mirror of Love.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Tears came into her eyes without her knowing the reason, an open spring whose stream beat within her chaste breast.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading He held out before her eyes a little oval frame in which was set a simple profile, a pencil outline wherein she recognised herself, surprised to see herself so pretty, reflected, as it were, in the magic mirror of Love.
reflectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪd/
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading He held out before her eyes a little oval frame in which was set a simple profile, a pencil outline wherein she recognised herself, surprised to see herself so pretty, reflected, as it were, in the magic mirror of Love.
scruplenounUS /ˈskruːpəl/
a unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains
From this reading And yet, at the moment of starting on this journey I have a scruple.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He held out before her eyes a little oval frame in which was set a simple profile, a pencil outline wherein she recognised herself, surprised to see herself so pretty, reflected, as it were, in the magic mirror of Love.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He held out before her eyes a little oval frame in which was set a simple profile, a pencil outline wherein she recognised herself, surprised to see herself so pretty, reflected, as it were, in the magic mirror of Love.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He held out before her eyes a little oval frame in which was set a simple profile, a pencil outline wherein she recognised herself, surprised to see herself so pretty, reflected, as it were, in the magic mirror of Love.
simpleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpəl/
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading He held out before her eyes a little oval frame in which was set a simple profile, a pencil outline wherein she recognised herself, surprised to see herself so pretty, reflected, as it were, in the magic mirror of Love.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He held out before her eyes a little oval frame in which was set a simple profile, a pencil outline wherein she recognised herself, surprised to see herself so pretty, reflected, as it were, in the magic mirror of Love.
springnounUS /sprɪŋ/
the season of growth
From this reading Tears came into her eyes without her knowing the reason, an open spring whose stream beat within her chaste breast.
startingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtɪŋ/
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading And yet, at the moment of starting on this journey I have a scruple.
streamnounUS /striːm/
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Tears came into her eyes without her knowing the reason, an open spring whose stream beat within her chaste breast.
surprisedadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzd/
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading He held out before her eyes a little oval frame in which was set a simple profile, a pencil outline wherein she recognised herself, surprised to see herself so pretty, reflected, as it were, in the magic mirror of Love.
TearsnounUS /terz/
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Tears came into her eyes without her knowing the reason, an open spring whose stream beat within her chaste breast.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He held out before her eyes a little oval frame in which was set a simple profile, a pencil outline wherein she recognised herself, surprised to see herself so pretty, reflected, as it were, in the magic mirror of Love.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He continued: “This portrait belongs to me.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He held out before her eyes a little oval frame in which was set a simple profile, a pencil outline wherein she recognised herself, surprised to see herself so pretty, reflected, as it were, in the magic mirror of Love.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He held out before her eyes a little oval frame in which was set a simple profile, a pencil outline wherein she recognised herself, surprised to see herself so pretty, reflected, as it were, in the magic mirror of Love.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He held out before her eyes a little oval frame in which was set a simple profile, a pencil outline wherein she recognised herself, surprised to see herself so pretty, reflected, as it were, in the magic mirror of Love.
wherein
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From this reading He held out before her eyes a little oval frame in which was set a simple profile, a pencil outline wherein she recognised herself, surprised to see herself so pretty, reflected, as it were, in the magic mirror of Love.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He held out before her eyes a little oval frame in which was set a simple profile, a pencil outline wherein she recognised herself, surprised to see herself so pretty, reflected, as it were, in the magic mirror of Love.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading Tears came into her eyes without her knowing the reason, an open spring whose stream beat within her chaste breast.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Tears came into her eyes without her knowing the reason, an open spring whose stream beat within her chaste breast.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Tears came into her eyes without her knowing the reason, an open spring whose stream beat within her chaste breast.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading And yet, at the moment of starting on this journey I have a scruple.
