adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a habit which she had formed in the Rue Lord Byron--by accident rather than with an intention to utilize list slippers for the effective supervision of servants.
accidentnounUS /ˈæksədənt/
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading It was a habit which she had formed in the Rue Lord Byron--by accident rather than with an intention to utilize list slippers for the effective supervision of servants.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was a habit which she had formed in the Rue Lord Byron--by accident rather than with an intention to utilize list slippers for the effective supervision of servants.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sophia had been with Constance one calendar month--it was, of course, astonishing how quickly the time had passed!--and she had become familiar with the house.
astonishingadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading Sophia had been with Constance one calendar month--it was, of course, astonishing how quickly the time had passed!--and she had become familiar with the house.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Sophia had been with Constance one calendar month--it was, of course, astonishing how quickly the time had passed!--and she had become familiar with the house.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Sophia had been with Constance one calendar month--it was, of course, astonishing how quickly the time had passed!--and she had become familiar with the house.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was a habit which she had formed in the Rue Lord Byron--by accident rather than with an intention to utilize list slippers for the effective supervision of servants.
ByronnounUS /ˈbaɪrən/
English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)
From this reading It was a habit which she had formed in the Rue Lord Byron--by accident rather than with an intention to utilize list slippers for the effective supervision of servants.
calendarnounUS /ˈkæləndər/
a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year
From this reading Sophia had been with Constance one calendar month--it was, of course, astonishing how quickly the time had passed!--and she had become familiar with the house.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading These list slippers were the immediate cause of important happenings in St. Luke's Square.
ceasedverbUS /siːst/
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Restraint had gradually ceased to mark the relations of the sisters.
ConstancenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading Sophia had been with Constance one calendar month--it was, of course, astonishing how quickly the time had passed!--and she had become familiar with the house.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Sophia had been with Constance one calendar month--it was, of course, astonishing how quickly the time had passed!--and she had become familiar with the house.
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading It was a habit which she had formed in the Rue Lord Byron--by accident rather than with an intention to utilize list slippers for the effective supervision of servants.
familiaradjectiveUS /fəˈmɪljər/
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Sophia had been with Constance one calendar month--it was, of course, astonishing how quickly the time had passed!--and she had become familiar with the house.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a habit which she had formed in the Rue Lord Byron--by accident rather than with an intention to utilize list slippers for the effective supervision of servants.
formedadjectiveUS /fɔːrmd/
having or given a form or shape
From this reading It was a habit which she had formed in the Rue Lord Byron--by accident rather than with an intention to utilize list slippers for the effective supervision of servants.
graduallyadverbUS /ˈɡrædʒuːəli/
in a gradual manner
From this reading Restraint had gradually ceased to mark the relations of the sisters.
habitnounUS /ˈhæbət/
an established custom
From this reading It was a habit which she had formed in the Rue Lord Byron--by accident rather than with an intention to utilize list slippers for the effective supervision of servants.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was a habit which she had formed in the Rue Lord Byron--by accident rather than with an intention to utilize list slippers for the effective supervision of servants.
happeningsnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋz/
plural of “happening” — an event that happens
From this reading These list slippers were the immediate cause of important happenings in St. Luke's Square.
HOTELnounUS /hoʊˈtel/
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading TOWARDS HOTEL LIFE I SOPHIA wore list slippers in the morning.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Sophia had been with Constance one calendar month--it was, of course, astonishing how quickly the time had passed!--and she had become familiar with the house.
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From this reading Sophia had been with Constance one calendar month--it was, of course, astonishing how quickly the time had passed!--and she had become familiar with the house.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading TOWARDS HOTEL LIFE I SOPHIA wore list slippers in the morning.
immediateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːət/
of the present time and place
From this reading These list slippers were the immediate cause of important happenings in St. Luke's Square.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading These list slippers were the immediate cause of important happenings in St. Luke's Square.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TOWARDS HOTEL LIFE I SOPHIA wore list slippers in the morning.
intentionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃən/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It was a habit which she had formed in the Rue Lord Byron--by accident rather than with an intention to utilize list slippers for the effective supervision of servants.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a habit which she had formed in the Rue Lord Byron--by accident rather than with an intention to utilize list slippers for the effective supervision of servants.
LIFEnounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading TOWARDS HOTEL LIFE I SOPHIA wore list slippers in the morning.
listverbUS /lɪst/
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading TOWARDS HOTEL LIFE I SOPHIA wore list slippers in the morning.
LordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading It was a habit which she had formed in the Rue Lord Byron--by accident rather than with an intention to utilize list slippers for the effective supervision of servants.
Luke'snounUS /luːks/
possessive form of “luke” — (New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel
From this reading These list slippers were the immediate cause of important happenings in St. Luke's Square.
markverbUS /mɑːrk/
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Restraint had gradually ceased to mark the relations of the sisters.
monthnounUS /mʌnθ/
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Sophia had been with Constance one calendar month--it was, of course, astonishing how quickly the time had passed!--and she had become familiar with the house.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading TOWARDS HOTEL LIFE I SOPHIA wore list slippers in the morning.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a habit which she had formed in the Rue Lord Byron--by accident rather than with an intention to utilize list slippers for the effective supervision of servants.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Sophia had been with Constance one calendar month--it was, of course, astonishing how quickly the time had passed!--and she had become familiar with the house.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Sophia had been with Constance one calendar month--it was, of course, astonishing how quickly the time had passed!--and she had become familiar with the house.
quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/
with speed
From this reading Sophia had been with Constance one calendar month--it was, of course, astonishing how quickly the time had passed!--and she had become familiar with the house.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading It was a habit which she had formed in the Rue Lord Byron--by accident rather than with an intention to utilize list slippers for the effective supervision of servants.
relationsnounUS /riˈleɪʃənz/
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading Restraint had gradually ceased to mark the relations of the sisters.
RestraintnounUS /rɪˈstreɪnt/
the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
From this reading Restraint had gradually ceased to mark the relations of the sisters.
RuenounUS /ruː/
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading It was a habit which she had formed in the Rue Lord Byron--by accident rather than with an intention to utilize list slippers for the effective supervision of servants.
servantsnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənts/
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading It was a habit which she had formed in the Rue Lord Byron--by accident rather than with an intention to utilize list slippers for the effective supervision of servants.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was a habit which she had formed in the Rue Lord Byron--by accident rather than with an intention to utilize list slippers for the effective supervision of servants.
sistersnounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Restraint had gradually ceased to mark the relations of the sisters.
slippersnounUS /ˈslɪpərz/
plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors
From this reading TOWARDS HOTEL LIFE I SOPHIA wore list slippers in the morning.
SOPHIA
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From this reading TOWARDS HOTEL LIFE I SOPHIA wore list slippers in the morning.
SquareverbUS /skwer/
make square
From this reading These list slippers were the immediate cause of important happenings in St. Luke's Square.
St
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From this reading These list slippers were the immediate cause of important happenings in St. Luke's Square.
supervisionnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/
management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group
From this reading It was a habit which she had formed in the Rue Lord Byron--by accident rather than with an intention to utilize list slippers for the effective supervision of servants.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was a habit which she had formed in the Rue Lord Byron--by accident rather than with an intention to utilize list slippers for the effective supervision of servants.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TOWARDS HOTEL LIFE I SOPHIA wore list slippers in the morning.
ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These list slippers were the immediate cause of important happenings in St. Luke's Square.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Sophia had been with Constance one calendar month--it was, of course, astonishing how quickly the time had passed!--and she had become familiar with the house.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a habit which she had formed in the Rue Lord Byron--by accident rather than with an intention to utilize list slippers for the effective supervision of servants.
TOWARDSprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading TOWARDS HOTEL LIFE I SOPHIA wore list slippers in the morning.
utilizeverbUS /ˈjuːtəlaɪz/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading It was a habit which she had formed in the Rue Lord Byron--by accident rather than with an intention to utilize list slippers for the effective supervision of servants.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a habit which she had formed in the Rue Lord Byron--by accident rather than with an intention to utilize list slippers for the effective supervision of servants.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These list slippers were the immediate cause of important happenings in St. Luke's Square.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was a habit which she had formed in the Rue Lord Byron--by accident rather than with an intention to utilize list slippers for the effective supervision of servants.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a habit which she had formed in the Rue Lord Byron--by accident rather than with an intention to utilize list slippers for the effective supervision of servants.
woreverbUS /wɔːr/
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading TOWARDS HOTEL LIFE I SOPHIA wore list slippers in the morning.
