adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It kindled in me a flame that made my throat dry when I tried to speak.
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 She gave me opportunities that the most ardent lover could in his wildest dream desire, and with the remoteness in her eyes and her still voice she deprived them of all hope.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was such an extraordinary simplicity and generosity in her manner that it appeared to me more enthralling and bewildering than the most finished coquetry I had ever known.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her gentleness and calm, the magnitude of the offer she was making stunned me so that I could scarcely speak.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There was such an extraordinary simplicity and generosity in her manner that it appeared to me more enthralling and bewildering than the most finished coquetry I had ever known.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading She gave me opportunities that the most ardent lover could in his wildest dream desire, and with the remoteness in her eyes and her still voice she deprived them of all hope.
bewilderingverbUS /bɪˈwɪldərɪŋ/
-ing form of “bewilder” — be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading There was such an extraordinary simplicity and generosity in her manner that it appeared to me more enthralling and bewildering than the most finished coquetry I had ever known.
calmverbUS /kɑːm/
make calm or still
From this reading Her gentleness and calm, the magnitude of the offer she was making stunned me so that I could scarcely speak.
coquetrynoun
playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest
From this reading There was such an extraordinary simplicity and generosity in her manner that it appeared to me more enthralling and bewildering than the most finished coquetry I had ever known.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Her gentleness and calm, the magnitude of the offer she was making stunned me so that I could scarcely speak.
deprivedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpraɪvd/
marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences
From this reading She gave me opportunities that the most ardent lover could in his wildest dream desire, and with the remoteness in her eyes and her still voice she deprived them of all hope.
desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading She gave me opportunities that the most ardent lover could in his wildest dream desire, and with the remoteness in her eyes and her still voice she deprived them of all hope.
dreamnounUS /driːm/
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading She gave me opportunities that the most ardent lover could in his wildest dream desire, and with the remoteness in her eyes and her still voice she deprived them of all hope.
dryadjectiveUS /draɪ/
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading It kindled in me a flame that made my throat dry when I tried to speak.
enthrallingadjective
capturing interest as if by a spell
From this reading There was such an extraordinary simplicity and generosity in her manner that it appeared to me more enthralling and bewildering than the most finished coquetry I had ever known.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading There was such an extraordinary simplicity and generosity in her manner that it appeared to me more enthralling and bewildering than the most finished coquetry I had ever known.
extraordinaryadjectiveUS /ˌekstrəˈɔːrdəneri/
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading There was such an extraordinary simplicity and generosity in her manner that it appeared to me more enthralling and bewildering than the most finished coquetry I had ever known.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading She gave me opportunities that the most ardent lover could in his wildest dream desire, and with the remoteness in her eyes and her still voice she deprived them of all hope.
finishedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪnɪʃt/
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading There was such an extraordinary simplicity and generosity in her manner that it appeared to me more enthralling and bewildering than the most finished coquetry I had ever known.
flamenounUS /fleɪm/
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading It kindled in me a flame that made my throat dry when I tried to speak.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading She gave me opportunities that the most ardent lover could in his wildest dream desire, and with the remoteness in her eyes and her still voice she deprived them of all hope.
generositynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈɑːsəti/
the trait of being willing to give your money or time
From this reading There was such an extraordinary simplicity and generosity in her manner that it appeared to me more enthralling and bewildering than the most finished coquetry I had ever known.
gentlenessnounUS /ˈdʒentəlnəs/
the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual
From this reading Her gentleness and calm, the magnitude of the offer she was making stunned me so that I could scarcely speak.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was such an extraordinary simplicity and generosity in her manner that it appeared to me more enthralling and bewildering than the most finished coquetry I had ever known.
HerdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her gentleness and calm, the magnitude of the offer she was making stunned me so that I could scarcely speak.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She gave me opportunities that the most ardent lover could in his wildest dream desire, and with the remoteness in her eyes and her still voice she deprived them of all hope.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading She gave me opportunities that the most ardent lover could in his wildest dream desire, and with the remoteness in her eyes and her still voice she deprived them of all hope.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Her gentleness and calm, the magnitude of the offer she was making stunned me so that I could scarcely speak.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was such an extraordinary simplicity and generosity in her manner that it appeared to me more enthralling and bewildering than the most finished coquetry I had ever known.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Vanna, is it a promise?
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was such an extraordinary simplicity and generosity in her manner that it appeared to me more enthralling and bewildering than the most finished coquetry I had ever known.
kindledadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndəld/
set afire
From this reading It kindled in me a flame that made my throat dry when I tried to speak.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading There was such an extraordinary simplicity and generosity in her manner that it appeared to me more enthralling and bewildering than the most finished coquetry I had ever known.
lovernounUS /ˈlʌvər/
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading She gave me opportunities that the most ardent lover could in his wildest dream desire, and with the remoteness in her eyes and her still voice she deprived them of all hope.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It kindled in me a flame that made my throat dry when I tried to speak.
magnitudenounUS /ˈmæɡnətuːd/
the property of relative size or extent (whether large or small)
From this reading Her gentleness and calm, the magnitude of the offer she was making stunned me so that I could scarcely speak.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Her gentleness and calm, the magnitude of the offer she was making stunned me so that I could scarcely speak.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There was such an extraordinary simplicity and generosity in her manner that it appeared to me more enthralling and bewildering than the most finished coquetry I had ever known.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Her gentleness and calm, the magnitude of the offer she was making stunned me so that I could scarcely speak.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There was such an extraordinary simplicity and generosity in her manner that it appeared to me more enthralling and bewildering than the most finished coquetry I had ever known.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading There was such an extraordinary simplicity and generosity in her manner that it appeared to me more enthralling and bewildering than the most finished coquetry I had ever known.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It kindled in me a flame that made my throat dry when I tried to speak.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her gentleness and calm, the magnitude of the offer she was making stunned me so that I could scarcely speak.
offerverbUS /ˈɔːfər/
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Her gentleness and calm, the magnitude of the offer she was making stunned me so that I could scarcely speak.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading She gave me opportunities that the most ardent lover could in his wildest dream desire, and with the remoteness in her eyes and her still voice she deprived them of all hope.
promiseverbUS /ˈprɑːməs/
make a promise or commitment
From this reading “Vanna, is it a promise?
remotenessnounUS /riˈmoʊtnəs/
the property of being remote
From this reading She gave me opportunities that the most ardent lover could in his wildest dream desire, and with the remoteness in her eyes and her still voice she deprived them of all hope.
scarcelyadverbUS /ˈskersli/
only a very short time before
From this reading Her gentleness and calm, the magnitude of the offer she was making stunned me so that I could scarcely speak.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her gentleness and calm, the magnitude of the offer she was making stunned me so that I could scarcely speak.
simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading There was such an extraordinary simplicity and generosity in her manner that it appeared to me more enthralling and bewildering than the most finished coquetry I had ever known.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Her gentleness and calm, the magnitude of the offer she was making stunned me so that I could scarcely speak.
speakverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
From this reading Her gentleness and calm, the magnitude of the offer she was making stunned me so that I could scarcely speak.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading She gave me opportunities that the most ardent lover could in his wildest dream desire, and with the remoteness in her eyes and her still voice she deprived them of all hope.
stunnedadjectiveUS /stʌnd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Her gentleness and calm, the magnitude of the offer she was making stunned me so that I could scarcely speak.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading There was such an extraordinary simplicity and generosity in her manner that it appeared to me more enthralling and bewildering than the most finished coquetry I had ever known.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There was such an extraordinary simplicity and generosity in her manner that it appeared to me more enthralling and bewildering than the most finished coquetry I had ever known.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her gentleness and calm, the magnitude of the offer she was making stunned me so that I could scarcely speak.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Her gentleness and calm, the magnitude of the offer she was making stunned me so that I could scarcely speak.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She gave me opportunities that the most ardent lover could in his wildest dream desire, and with the remoteness in her eyes and her still voice she deprived them of all hope.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was such an extraordinary simplicity and generosity in her manner that it appeared to me more enthralling and bewildering than the most finished coquetry I had ever known.
throatnounUS /θroʊt/
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading It kindled in me a flame that made my throat dry when I tried to speak.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was such an extraordinary simplicity and generosity in her manner that it appeared to me more enthralling and bewildering than the most finished coquetry I had ever known.
triedadjectiveUS /traɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading It kindled in me a flame that made my throat dry when I tried to speak.
Vanna
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Vanna, is it a promise?
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading She gave me opportunities that the most ardent lover could in his wildest dream desire, and with the remoteness in her eyes and her still voice she deprived them of all hope.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her gentleness and calm, the magnitude of the offer she was making stunned me so that I could scarcely speak.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading It kindled in me a flame that made my throat dry when I tried to speak.
wildestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪldɪst/
superlative of “wild” — marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading She gave me opportunities that the most ardent lover could in his wildest dream desire, and with the remoteness in her eyes and her still voice she deprived them of all hope.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading She gave me opportunities that the most ardent lover could in his wildest dream desire, and with the remoteness in her eyes and her still voice she deprived them of all hope.
