adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As she was devoted to romantic effects Lord Warburton ventured to express a hope that she would come some day and see his house, a very curious old place.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He extracted from Mrs. Touchett a promise that she would bring her niece to Lockleigh, and Ralph signified his willingness to attend the ladies if his father should be able to spare him.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She knew something about his sisters, having sounded him, during the hours they spent together while he was at Gardencourt, on many points connected with his family.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As she was devoted to romantic effects Lord Warburton ventured to express a hope that she would come some day and see his house, a very curious old place.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she was devoted to romantic effects Lord Warburton ventured to express a hope that she would come some day and see his house, a very curious old place.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading When Isabel was interested she asked a great many questions, and as her companion was a copious talker she urged him on this occasion by no means in vain.
assuredadjectiveUS /əˈʃʊrd/
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading Lord Warburton assured our heroine that in the mean time his sisters would come and see her.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She knew something about his sisters, having sounded him, during the hours they spent together while he was at Gardencourt, on many points connected with his family.
attendverbUS /əˈtend/
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading He extracted from Mrs. Touchett a promise that she would bring her niece to Lockleigh, and Ralph signified his willingness to attend the ladies if his father should be able to spare him.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He extracted from Mrs. Touchett a promise that she would bring her niece to Lockleigh, and Ralph signified his willingness to attend the ladies if his father should be able to spare him.
bringverbUS /brɪŋ/
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He extracted from Mrs. Touchett a promise that she would bring her niece to Lockleigh, and Ralph signified his willingness to attend the ladies if his father should be able to spare him.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When Isabel was interested she asked a great many questions, and as her companion was a copious talker she urged him on this occasion by no means in vain.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As she was devoted to romantic effects Lord Warburton ventured to express a hope that she would come some day and see his house, a very curious old place.
companionnounUS /kəmˈpænjən/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading When Isabel was interested she asked a great many questions, and as her companion was a copious talker she urged him on this occasion by no means in vain.
connectedadjectiveUS /kəˈnektɪd/
being joined in close association
From this reading She knew something about his sisters, having sounded him, during the hours they spent together while he was at Gardencourt, on many points connected with his family.
copiousadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊpiəs/
large in number or quantity (especially of discourse)
From this reading When Isabel was interested she asked a great many questions, and as her companion was a copious talker she urged him on this occasion by no means in vain.
curiousadjectiveUS /ˈkjʊriəs/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading As she was devoted to romantic effects Lord Warburton ventured to express a hope that she would come some day and see his house, a very curious old place.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading As she was devoted to romantic effects Lord Warburton ventured to express a hope that she would come some day and see his house, a very curious old place.
devotedadjectiveUS /dɪˈvoʊtɪd/
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading As she was devoted to romantic effects Lord Warburton ventured to express a hope that she would come some day and see his house, a very curious old place.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading She knew something about his sisters, having sounded him, during the hours they spent together while he was at Gardencourt, on many points connected with his family.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading As she was devoted to romantic effects Lord Warburton ventured to express a hope that she would come some day and see his house, a very curious old place.
expressverbUS /ɪkˈspres/
give expression to
From this reading As she was devoted to romantic effects Lord Warburton ventured to express a hope that she would come some day and see his house, a very curious old place.
extractedverbUS /ekˈstræktɪd/
past form of “extract” — remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
From this reading He extracted from Mrs. Touchett a promise that she would bring her niece to Lockleigh, and Ralph signified his willingness to attend the ladies if his father should be able to spare him.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading She knew something about his sisters, having sounded him, during the hours they spent together while he was at Gardencourt, on many points connected with his family.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He extracted from Mrs. Touchett a promise that she would bring her niece to Lockleigh, and Ralph signified his willingness to attend the ladies if his father should be able to spare him.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He extracted from Mrs. Touchett a promise that she would bring her niece to Lockleigh, and Ralph signified his willingness to attend the ladies if his father should be able to spare him.
Gardencourt
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From this reading She knew something about his sisters, having sounded him, during the hours they spent together while he was at Gardencourt, on many points connected with his family.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading When Isabel was interested she asked a great many questions, and as her companion was a copious talker she urged him on this occasion by no means in vain.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading She knew something about his sisters, having sounded him, during the hours they spent together while he was at Gardencourt, on many points connected with his family.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He extracted from Mrs. Touchett a promise that she would bring her niece to Lockleigh, and Ralph signified his willingness to attend the ladies if his father should be able to spare him.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He extracted from Mrs. Touchett a promise that she would bring her niece to Lockleigh, and Ralph signified his willingness to attend the ladies if his father should be able to spare him.
heroinenounUS /ˈheroʊən/
the main good female character in a work of fiction
From this reading Lord Warburton assured our heroine that in the mean time his sisters would come and see her.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He extracted from Mrs. Touchett a promise that she would bring her niece to Lockleigh, and Ralph signified his willingness to attend the ladies if his father should be able to spare him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As she was devoted to romantic effects Lord Warburton ventured to express a hope that she would come some day and see his house, a very curious old place.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading As she was devoted to romantic effects Lord Warburton ventured to express a hope that she would come some day and see his house, a very curious old place.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading She knew something about his sisters, having sounded him, during the hours they spent together while he was at Gardencourt, on many points connected with his family.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading As she was devoted to romantic effects Lord Warburton ventured to express a hope that she would come some day and see his house, a very curious old place.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He extracted from Mrs. Touchett a promise that she would bring her niece to Lockleigh, and Ralph signified his willingness to attend the ladies if his father should be able to spare him.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lord Warburton assured our heroine that in the mean time his sisters would come and see her.
interestedadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪd/
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading When Isabel was interested she asked a great many questions, and as her companion was a copious talker she urged him on this occasion by no means in vain.
Isabel
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From this reading When Isabel was interested she asked a great many questions, and as her companion was a copious talker she urged him on this occasion by no means in vain.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She knew something about his sisters, having sounded him, during the hours they spent together while he was at Gardencourt, on many points connected with his family.
ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading He extracted from Mrs. Touchett a promise that she would bring her niece to Lockleigh, and Ralph signified his willingness to attend the ladies if his father should be able to spare him.
Lockleigh
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From this reading He extracted from Mrs. Touchett a promise that she would bring her niece to Lockleigh, and Ralph signified his willingness to attend the ladies if his father should be able to spare him.
LordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading As she was devoted to romantic effects Lord Warburton ventured to express a hope that she would come some day and see his house, a very curious old place.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading She knew something about his sisters, having sounded him, during the hours they spent together while he was at Gardencourt, on many points connected with his family.
meanverbUS /miːn/
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Lord Warburton assured our heroine that in the mean time his sisters would come and see her.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading When Isabel was interested she asked a great many questions, and as her companion was a copious talker she urged him on this occasion by no means in vain.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading He extracted from Mrs. Touchett a promise that she would bring her niece to Lockleigh, and Ralph signified his willingness to attend the ladies if his father should be able to spare him.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading He extracted from Mrs. Touchett a promise that she would bring her niece to Lockleigh, and Ralph signified his willingness to attend the ladies if his father should be able to spare him.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading When Isabel was interested she asked a great many questions, and as her companion was a copious talker she urged him on this occasion by no means in vain.
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading When Isabel was interested she asked a great many questions, and as her companion was a copious talker she urged him on this occasion by no means in vain.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading As she was devoted to romantic effects Lord Warburton ventured to express a hope that she would come some day and see his house, a very curious old place.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She knew something about his sisters, having sounded him, during the hours they spent together while he was at Gardencourt, on many points connected with his family.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Lord Warburton assured our heroine that in the mean time his sisters would come and see her.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading As she was devoted to romantic effects Lord Warburton ventured to express a hope that she would come some day and see his house, a very curious old place.
pointsnounUS /pɔɪnts/
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading She knew something about his sisters, having sounded him, during the hours they spent together while he was at Gardencourt, on many points connected with his family.
promiseverbUS /ˈprɑːməs/
make a promise or commitment
From this reading He extracted from Mrs. Touchett a promise that she would bring her niece to Lockleigh, and Ralph signified his willingness to attend the ladies if his father should be able to spare him.
questionsnounUS /ˈkwestʃənz/
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading When Isabel was interested she asked a great many questions, and as her companion was a copious talker she urged him on this occasion by no means in vain.
Ralph
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From this reading He extracted from Mrs. Touchett a promise that she would bring her niece to Lockleigh, and Ralph signified his willingness to attend the ladies if his father should be able to spare him.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading As she was devoted to romantic effects Lord Warburton ventured to express a hope that she would come some day and see his house, a very curious old place.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As she was devoted to romantic effects Lord Warburton ventured to express a hope that she would come some day and see his house, a very curious old place.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As she was devoted to romantic effects Lord Warburton ventured to express a hope that she would come some day and see his house, a very curious old place.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He extracted from Mrs. Touchett a promise that she would bring her niece to Lockleigh, and Ralph signified his willingness to attend the ladies if his father should be able to spare him.
signifiednounUS /ˈsɪɡnəfaɪd/
the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted
From this reading He extracted from Mrs. Touchett a promise that she would bring her niece to Lockleigh, and Ralph signified his willingness to attend the ladies if his father should be able to spare him.
sistersnounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Lord Warburton assured our heroine that in the mean time his sisters would come and see her.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading As she was devoted to romantic effects Lord Warburton ventured to express a hope that she would come some day and see his house, a very curious old place.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading She knew something about his sisters, having sounded him, during the hours they spent together while he was at Gardencourt, on many points connected with his family.
soundedverbUS /ˈsaʊndɪd/
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading She knew something about his sisters, having sounded him, during the hours they spent together while he was at Gardencourt, on many points connected with his family.
spareverbUS /sper/
refrain from harming
From this reading He extracted from Mrs. Touchett a promise that she would bring her niece to Lockleigh, and Ralph signified his willingness to attend the ladies if his father should be able to spare him.
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading She knew something about his sisters, having sounded him, during the hours they spent together while he was at Gardencourt, on many points connected with his family.
talkernounUS /ˈtɔːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading When Isabel was interested she asked a great many questions, and as her companion was a copious talker she urged him on this occasion by no means in vain.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As she was devoted to romantic effects Lord Warburton ventured to express a hope that she would come some day and see his house, a very curious old place.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He extracted from Mrs. Touchett a promise that she would bring her niece to Lockleigh, and Ralph signified his willingness to attend the ladies if his father should be able to spare him.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She knew something about his sisters, having sounded him, during the hours they spent together while he was at Gardencourt, on many points connected with his family.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When Isabel was interested she asked a great many questions, and as her companion was a copious talker she urged him on this occasion by no means in vain.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Lord Warburton assured our heroine that in the mean time his sisters would come and see her.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As she was devoted to romantic effects Lord Warburton ventured to express a hope that she would come some day and see his house, a very curious old place.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading She knew something about his sisters, having sounded him, during the hours they spent together while he was at Gardencourt, on many points connected with his family.
Touchett
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He extracted from Mrs. Touchett a promise that she would bring her niece to Lockleigh, and Ralph signified his willingness to attend the ladies if his father should be able to spare him.
urgedverbUS /ɜːrdʒd/
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading When Isabel was interested she asked a great many questions, and as her companion was a copious talker she urged him on this occasion by no means in vain.
vainadjectiveUS /veɪn/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading When Isabel was interested she asked a great many questions, and as her companion was a copious talker she urged him on this occasion by no means in vain.
venturedverbUS /ˈventʃərd/
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading As she was devoted to romantic effects Lord Warburton ventured to express a hope that she would come some day and see his house, a very curious old place.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading As she was devoted to romantic effects Lord Warburton ventured to express a hope that she would come some day and see his house, a very curious old place.
Warburton
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From this reading As she was devoted to romantic effects Lord Warburton ventured to express a hope that she would come some day and see his house, a very curious old place.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As she was devoted to romantic effects Lord Warburton ventured to express a hope that she would come some day and see his house, a very curious old place.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When Isabel was interested she asked a great many questions, and as her companion was a copious talker she urged him on this occasion by no means in vain.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading She knew something about his sisters, having sounded him, during the hours they spent together while he was at Gardencourt, on many points connected with his family.
willingnessnounUS /ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/
cheerful compliance
From this reading He extracted from Mrs. Touchett a promise that she would bring her niece to Lockleigh, and Ralph signified his willingness to attend the ladies if his father should be able to spare him.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading She knew something about his sisters, having sounded him, during the hours they spent together while he was at Gardencourt, on many points connected with his family.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As she was devoted to romantic effects Lord Warburton ventured to express a hope that she would come some day and see his house, a very curious old place.
