adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They were placed, however, at a distance from me, and it was not until the _pensionnaires_ had dispersed, and some of them, according to custom, had come out into the garden, that he had an opportunity of making me acquainted with them.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She was standing with her mother, in one of the paths, looking about with no great complacency, as I imagined, at the homely characteristics of the place, and old M. Pigeonneau was hovering near, hesitating apparently between the desire to be urbane and the absence of a pretext.
absencenounUS /ˈæbsəns/
the state of being absent
From this reading She was standing with her mother, in one of the paths, looking about with no great complacency, as I imagined, at the homely characteristics of the place, and old M. Pigeonneau was hovering near, hesitating apparently between the desire to be urbane and the absence of a pretext.
accordingadjectiveUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading They were placed, however, at a distance from me, and it was not until the _pensionnaires_ had dispersed, and some of them, according to custom, had come out into the garden, that he had an opportunity of making me acquainted with them.
acquaintedadjectiveUS /əˈkweɪntɪd/
having fair knowledge of
From this reading They were placed, however, at a distance from me, and it was not until the _pensionnaires_ had dispersed, and some of them, according to custom, had come out into the garden, that he had an opportunity of making me acquainted with them.
allowverbUS /əˈlaʊ/
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading “Will you allow me to introduce you to my daughter?” he said, moved apparently by a paternal inclination to provide this young lady with social diversion.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They were placed, however, at a distance from me, and it was not until the _pensionnaires_ had dispersed, and some of them, according to custom, had come out into the garden, that he had an opportunity of making me acquainted with them.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At breakfast I encountered his ladies—his wife and daughter.
apparentlyadverbUS /əˈperəntli/
from appearances alone
From this reading “Will you allow me to introduce you to my daughter?” he said, moved apparently by a paternal inclination to provide this young lady with social diversion.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was standing with her mother, in one of the paths, looking about with no great complacency, as I imagined, at the homely characteristics of the place, and old M. Pigeonneau was hovering near, hesitating apparently between the desire to be urbane and the absence of a pretext.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At breakfast I encountered his ladies—his wife and daughter.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She was standing with her mother, in one of the paths, looking about with no great complacency, as I imagined, at the homely characteristics of the place, and old M. Pigeonneau was hovering near, hesitating apparently between the desire to be urbane and the absence of a pretext.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading She was standing with her mother, in one of the paths, looking about with no great complacency, as I imagined, at the homely characteristics of the place, and old M. Pigeonneau was hovering near, hesitating apparently between the desire to be urbane and the absence of a pretext.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading At breakfast I encountered his ladies—his wife and daughter.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Will you allow me to introduce you to my daughter?” he said, moved apparently by a paternal inclination to provide this young lady with social diversion.
characteristicsnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪks/
plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading She was standing with her mother, in one of the paths, looking about with no great complacency, as I imagined, at the homely characteristics of the place, and old M. Pigeonneau was hovering near, hesitating apparently between the desire to be urbane and the absence of a pretext.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading They were placed, however, at a distance from me, and it was not until the _pensionnaires_ had dispersed, and some of them, according to custom, had come out into the garden, that he had an opportunity of making me acquainted with them.
complacencynounUS /kəmˈpleɪsənsi/
the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself
From this reading She was standing with her mother, in one of the paths, looking about with no great complacency, as I imagined, at the homely characteristics of the place, and old M. Pigeonneau was hovering near, hesitating apparently between the desire to be urbane and the absence of a pretext.
customnounUS /ˈkʌstəm/
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading They were placed, however, at a distance from me, and it was not until the _pensionnaires_ had dispersed, and some of them, according to custom, had come out into the garden, that he had an opportunity of making me acquainted with them.
daughternounUS /ˈdɔːtər/
a female human offspring
From this reading At breakfast I encountered his ladies—his wife and daughter.
desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading She was standing with her mother, in one of the paths, looking about with no great complacency, as I imagined, at the homely characteristics of the place, and old M. Pigeonneau was hovering near, hesitating apparently between the desire to be urbane and the absence of a pretext.
dispersedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspɜːrst/
distributed or spread over a considerable extent
From this reading They were placed, however, at a distance from me, and it was not until the _pensionnaires_ had dispersed, and some of them, according to custom, had come out into the garden, that he had an opportunity of making me acquainted with them.
distancenounUS /ˈdɪstəns/
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading They were placed, however, at a distance from me, and it was not until the _pensionnaires_ had dispersed, and some of them, according to custom, had come out into the garden, that he had an opportunity of making me acquainted with them.
diversionnounUS /daɪˈvɜːrʒən/
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading “Will you allow me to introduce you to my daughter?” he said, moved apparently by a paternal inclination to provide this young lady with social diversion.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading At breakfast I encountered his ladies—his wife and daughter.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “Mrs. Ruck—Miss Sophy Ruck,” said my friend, leading me up.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They were placed, however, at a distance from me, and it was not until the _pensionnaires_ had dispersed, and some of them, according to custom, had come out into the garden, that he had an opportunity of making me acquainted with them.
gardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading They were placed, however, at a distance from me, and it was not until the _pensionnaires_ had dispersed, and some of them, according to custom, had come out into the garden, that he had an opportunity of making me acquainted with them.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading She was standing with her mother, in one of the paths, looking about with no great complacency, as I imagined, at the homely characteristics of the place, and old M. Pigeonneau was hovering near, hesitating apparently between the desire to be urbane and the absence of a pretext.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They were placed, however, at a distance from me, and it was not until the _pensionnaires_ had dispersed, and some of them, according to custom, had come out into the garden, that he had an opportunity of making me acquainted with them.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were placed, however, at a distance from me, and it was not until the _pensionnaires_ had dispersed, and some of them, according to custom, had come out into the garden, that he had an opportunity of making me acquainted with them.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was standing with her mother, in one of the paths, looking about with no great complacency, as I imagined, at the homely characteristics of the place, and old M. Pigeonneau was hovering near, hesitating apparently between the desire to be urbane and the absence of a pretext.
hesitatingadjectiveUS /ˈhezəteɪtɪŋ/
lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly
From this reading She was standing with her mother, in one of the paths, looking about with no great complacency, as I imagined, at the homely characteristics of the place, and old M. Pigeonneau was hovering near, hesitating apparently between the desire to be urbane and the absence of a pretext.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At breakfast I encountered his ladies—his wife and daughter.
homelyadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊmli/
lacking in physical beauty or proportion
From this reading She was standing with her mother, in one of the paths, looking about with no great complacency, as I imagined, at the homely characteristics of the place, and old M. Pigeonneau was hovering near, hesitating apparently between the desire to be urbane and the absence of a pretext.
hoveringverbUS /ˈhʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading She was standing with her mother, in one of the paths, looking about with no great complacency, as I imagined, at the homely characteristics of the place, and old M. Pigeonneau was hovering near, hesitating apparently between the desire to be urbane and the absence of a pretext.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading They were placed, however, at a distance from me, and it was not until the _pensionnaires_ had dispersed, and some of them, according to custom, had come out into the garden, that he had an opportunity of making me acquainted with them.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading At breakfast I encountered his ladies—his wife and daughter.
imaginedverbUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənd/
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading She was standing with her mother, in one of the paths, looking about with no great complacency, as I imagined, at the homely characteristics of the place, and old M. Pigeonneau was hovering near, hesitating apparently between the desire to be urbane and the absence of a pretext.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was standing with her mother, in one of the paths, looking about with no great complacency, as I imagined, at the homely characteristics of the place, and old M. Pigeonneau was hovering near, hesitating apparently between the desire to be urbane and the absence of a pretext.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading “Will you allow me to introduce you to my daughter?” he said, moved apparently by a paternal inclination to provide this young lady with social diversion.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They were placed, however, at a distance from me, and it was not until the _pensionnaires_ had dispersed, and some of them, according to custom, had come out into the garden, that he had an opportunity of making me acquainted with them.
introduceverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading “Will you allow me to introduce you to my daughter?” he said, moved apparently by a paternal inclination to provide this young lady with social diversion.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They were placed, however, at a distance from me, and it was not until the _pensionnaires_ had dispersed, and some of them, according to custom, had come out into the garden, that he had an opportunity of making me acquainted with them.
ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading At breakfast I encountered his ladies—his wife and daughter.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading “Will you allow me to introduce you to my daughter?” he said, moved apparently by a paternal inclination to provide this young lady with social diversion.
leadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading “Mrs. Ruck—Miss Sophy Ruck,” said my friend, leading me up.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading She was standing with her mother, in one of the paths, looking about with no great complacency, as I imagined, at the homely characteristics of the place, and old M. Pigeonneau was hovering near, hesitating apparently between the desire to be urbane and the absence of a pretext.
MnounUS /em/
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading She was standing with her mother, in one of the paths, looking about with no great complacency, as I imagined, at the homely characteristics of the place, and old M. Pigeonneau was hovering near, hesitating apparently between the desire to be urbane and the absence of a pretext.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading They were placed, however, at a distance from me, and it was not until the _pensionnaires_ had dispersed, and some of them, according to custom, had come out into the garden, that he had an opportunity of making me acquainted with them.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They were placed, however, at a distance from me, and it was not until the _pensionnaires_ had dispersed, and some of them, according to custom, had come out into the garden, that he had an opportunity of making me acquainted with them.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “Mrs. Ruck—Miss Sophy Ruck,” said my friend, leading me up.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading She was standing with her mother, in one of the paths, looking about with no great complacency, as I imagined, at the homely characteristics of the place, and old M. Pigeonneau was hovering near, hesitating apparently between the desire to be urbane and the absence of a pretext.
movedadjectiveUS /muːvd/
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading “Will you allow me to introduce you to my daughter?” he said, moved apparently by a paternal inclination to provide this young lady with social diversion.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “Mrs. Ruck—Miss Sophy Ruck,” said my friend, leading me up.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Will you allow me to introduce you to my daughter?” he said, moved apparently by a paternal inclination to provide this young lady with social diversion.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading She was standing with her mother, in one of the paths, looking about with no great complacency, as I imagined, at the homely characteristics of the place, and old M. Pigeonneau was hovering near, hesitating apparently between the desire to be urbane and the absence of a pretext.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading She was standing with her mother, in one of the paths, looking about with no great complacency, as I imagined, at the homely characteristics of the place, and old M. Pigeonneau was hovering near, hesitating apparently between the desire to be urbane and the absence of a pretext.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They were placed, however, at a distance from me, and it was not until the _pensionnaires_ had dispersed, and some of them, according to custom, had come out into the garden, that he had an opportunity of making me acquainted with them.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They were placed, however, at a distance from me, and it was not until the _pensionnaires_ had dispersed, and some of them, according to custom, had come out into the garden, that he had an opportunity of making me acquainted with them.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She was standing with her mother, in one of the paths, looking about with no great complacency, as I imagined, at the homely characteristics of the place, and old M. Pigeonneau was hovering near, hesitating apparently between the desire to be urbane and the absence of a pretext.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She was standing with her mother, in one of the paths, looking about with no great complacency, as I imagined, at the homely characteristics of the place, and old M. Pigeonneau was hovering near, hesitating apparently between the desire to be urbane and the absence of a pretext.
opportunitynounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading They were placed, however, at a distance from me, and it was not until the _pensionnaires_ had dispersed, and some of them, according to custom, had come out into the garden, that he had an opportunity of making me acquainted with them.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They were placed, however, at a distance from me, and it was not until the _pensionnaires_ had dispersed, and some of them, according to custom, had come out into the garden, that he had an opportunity of making me acquainted with them.
paternaladjectiveUS /pəˈtɜːrnəl/
belonging to or inherited from one's father
From this reading “Will you allow me to introduce you to my daughter?” he said, moved apparently by a paternal inclination to provide this young lady with social diversion.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading She was standing with her mother, in one of the paths, looking about with no great complacency, as I imagined, at the homely characteristics of the place, and old M. Pigeonneau was hovering near, hesitating apparently between the desire to be urbane and the absence of a pretext.
pensionnaires
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From this reading They were placed, however, at a distance from me, and it was not until the _pensionnaires_ had dispersed, and some of them, according to custom, had come out into the garden, that he had an opportunity of making me acquainted with them.
Pigeonneau
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From this reading She was standing with her mother, in one of the paths, looking about with no great complacency, as I imagined, at the homely characteristics of the place, and old M. Pigeonneau was hovering near, hesitating apparently between the desire to be urbane and the absence of a pretext.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading She was standing with her mother, in one of the paths, looking about with no great complacency, as I imagined, at the homely characteristics of the place, and old M. Pigeonneau was hovering near, hesitating apparently between the desire to be urbane and the absence of a pretext.
placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading They were placed, however, at a distance from me, and it was not until the _pensionnaires_ had dispersed, and some of them, according to custom, had come out into the garden, that he had an opportunity of making me acquainted with them.
pretextnounUS /ˈpriːtekst/
something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason
From this reading She was standing with her mother, in one of the paths, looking about with no great complacency, as I imagined, at the homely characteristics of the place, and old M. Pigeonneau was hovering near, hesitating apparently between the desire to be urbane and the absence of a pretext.
provideverbUS /prəˈvaɪd/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading “Will you allow me to introduce you to my daughter?” he said, moved apparently by a paternal inclination to provide this young lady with social diversion.
RucknounUS /rʌk/
a crowd especially of ordinary or undistinguished persons or things
From this reading “Mrs. Ruck—Miss Sophy Ruck,” said my friend, leading me up.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Will you allow me to introduce you to my daughter?” he said, moved apparently by a paternal inclination to provide this young lady with social diversion.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was standing with her mother, in one of the paths, looking about with no great complacency, as I imagined, at the homely characteristics of the place, and old M. Pigeonneau was hovering near, hesitating apparently between the desire to be urbane and the absence of a pretext.
socialadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊʃəl/
relating to human society and its members
From this reading “Will you allow me to introduce you to my daughter?” he said, moved apparently by a paternal inclination to provide this young lady with social diversion.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading They were placed, however, at a distance from me, and it was not until the _pensionnaires_ had dispersed, and some of them, according to custom, had come out into the garden, that he had an opportunity of making me acquainted with them.
Sophy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Mrs. Ruck—Miss Sophy Ruck,” said my friend, leading me up.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading She was standing with her mother, in one of the paths, looking about with no great complacency, as I imagined, at the homely characteristics of the place, and old M. Pigeonneau was hovering near, hesitating apparently between the desire to be urbane and the absence of a pretext.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They were placed, however, at a distance from me, and it was not until the _pensionnaires_ had dispersed, and some of them, according to custom, had come out into the garden, that he had an opportunity of making me acquainted with them.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They were placed, however, at a distance from me, and it was not until the _pensionnaires_ had dispersed, and some of them, according to custom, had come out into the garden, that he had an opportunity of making me acquainted with them.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They were placed, however, at a distance from me, and it was not until the _pensionnaires_ had dispersed, and some of them, according to custom, had come out into the garden, that he had an opportunity of making me acquainted with them.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were placed, however, at a distance from me, and it was not until the _pensionnaires_ had dispersed, and some of them, according to custom, had come out into the garden, that he had an opportunity of making me acquainted with them.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Will you allow me to introduce you to my daughter?” he said, moved apparently by a paternal inclination to provide this young lady with social diversion.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They were placed, however, at a distance from me, and it was not until the _pensionnaires_ had dispersed, and some of them, according to custom, had come out into the garden, that he had an opportunity of making me acquainted with them.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading They were placed, however, at a distance from me, and it was not until the _pensionnaires_ had dispersed, and some of them, according to custom, had come out into the garden, that he had an opportunity of making me acquainted with them.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Mrs. Ruck—Miss Sophy Ruck,” said my friend, leading me up.
urbaneadjectiveUS /ərˈbeɪn/
showing a high degree of refinement and the assurance that comes from wide social experience
From this reading She was standing with her mother, in one of the paths, looking about with no great complacency, as I imagined, at the homely characteristics of the place, and old M. Pigeonneau was hovering near, hesitating apparently between the desire to be urbane and the absence of a pretext.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They were placed, however, at a distance from me, and it was not until the _pensionnaires_ had dispersed, and some of them, according to custom, had come out into the garden, that he had an opportunity of making me acquainted with them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were placed, however, at a distance from me, and it was not until the _pensionnaires_ had dispersed, and some of them, according to custom, had come out into the garden, that he had an opportunity of making me acquainted with them.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading At breakfast I encountered his ladies—his wife and daughter.
Willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Will you allow me to introduce you to my daughter?” he said, moved apparently by a paternal inclination to provide this young lady with social diversion.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading They were placed, however, at a distance from me, and it was not until the _pensionnaires_ had dispersed, and some of them, according to custom, had come out into the garden, that he had an opportunity of making me acquainted with them.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Will you allow me to introduce you to my daughter?” he said, moved apparently by a paternal inclination to provide this young lady with social diversion.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “Will you allow me to introduce you to my daughter?” he said, moved apparently by a paternal inclination to provide this young lady with social diversion.
