adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It will probably not surprise the reflective reader that Ralph Touchett should have seen less of his cousin since her marriage than he had done before that event--an event of which he took such a view as could hardly prove a confirmation of intimacy.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He had uttered his thought, as we know, and after this had held his peace, Isabel not having invited him to resume a discussion which marked an era in their relations.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading No reference was ever again made between them to Ralph’s opinion of Gilbert Osmond, and by surrounding this topic with a sacred silence they managed to preserve a semblance of reciprocal frankness.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It will probably not surprise the reflective reader that Ralph Touchett should have seen less of his cousin since her marriage than he had done before that event--an event of which he took such a view as could hardly prove a confirmation of intimacy.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had uttered his thought, as we know, and after this had held his peace, Isabel not having invited him to resume a discussion which marked an era in their relations.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It will probably not surprise the reflective reader that Ralph Touchett should have seen less of his cousin since her marriage than he had done before that event--an event of which he took such a view as could hardly prove a confirmation of intimacy.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It will probably not surprise the reflective reader that Ralph Touchett should have seen less of his cousin since her marriage than he had done before that event--an event of which he took such a view as could hardly prove a confirmation of intimacy.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading No reference was ever again made between them to Ralph’s opinion of Gilbert Osmond, and by surrounding this topic with a sacred silence they managed to preserve a semblance of reciprocal frankness.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It had not chilled the girl’s zeal in carrying out her engagement, but it had come dangerously near to spoiling a friendship.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading No reference was ever again made between them to Ralph’s opinion of Gilbert Osmond, and by surrounding this topic with a sacred silence they managed to preserve a semblance of reciprocal frankness.
carryingverbUS /ˈkæriɪŋ/
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading It had not chilled the girl’s zeal in carrying out her engagement, but it had come dangerously near to spoiling a friendship.
chilledverbUS /tʃɪld/
past form of “chill” — depress or discourage
From this reading It had not chilled the girl’s zeal in carrying out her engagement, but it had come dangerously near to spoiling a friendship.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It had not chilled the girl’s zeal in carrying out her engagement, but it had come dangerously near to spoiling a friendship.
confirmationnounUS /ˌkɑːnfərˈmeɪʃən/
additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
From this reading It will probably not surprise the reflective reader that Ralph Touchett should have seen less of his cousin since her marriage than he had done before that event--an event of which he took such a view as could hardly prove a confirmation of intimacy.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It will probably not surprise the reflective reader that Ralph Touchett should have seen less of his cousin since her marriage than he had done before that event--an event of which he took such a view as could hardly prove a confirmation of intimacy.
cousinnounUS /ˈkʌzən/
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading It will probably not surprise the reflective reader that Ralph Touchett should have seen less of his cousin since her marriage than he had done before that event--an event of which he took such a view as could hardly prove a confirmation of intimacy.
dangerouslyadverbUS /ˈdeɪn.dʒər.əs.li/
In a way that involves danger or risk.
From this reading It had not chilled the girl’s zeal in carrying out her engagement, but it had come dangerously near to spoiling a friendship.
differencenounUS /ˈdɪfərəns/
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading That discussion had made a difference--the difference he feared rather than the one he hoped.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading He had uttered his thought, as we know, and after this had held his peace, Isabel not having invited him to resume a discussion which marked an era in their relations.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading It will probably not surprise the reflective reader that Ralph Touchett should have seen less of his cousin since her marriage than he had done before that event--an event of which he took such a view as could hardly prove a confirmation of intimacy.
engagementnounUS /enˈɡeɪdʒmənt/
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading It had not chilled the girl’s zeal in carrying out her engagement, but it had come dangerously near to spoiling a friendship.
eranounUS /ˈerə/
a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading He had uttered his thought, as we know, and after this had held his peace, Isabel not having invited him to resume a discussion which marked an era in their relations.
eventnounUS /ɪˈvent/
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading It will probably not surprise the reflective reader that Ralph Touchett should have seen less of his cousin since her marriage than he had done before that event--an event of which he took such a view as could hardly prove a confirmation of intimacy.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading No reference was ever again made between them to Ralph’s opinion of Gilbert Osmond, and by surrounding this topic with a sacred silence they managed to preserve a semblance of reciprocal frankness.
fearedverbUS /fɪrd/
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading That discussion had made a difference--the difference he feared rather than the one he hoped.
franknessnounUS /ˈfræŋknəs/
the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
From this reading No reference was ever again made between them to Ralph’s opinion of Gilbert Osmond, and by surrounding this topic with a sacred silence they managed to preserve a semblance of reciprocal frankness.
friendshipnounUS /ˈfrendʃɪp/
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading It had not chilled the girl’s zeal in carrying out her engagement, but it had come dangerously near to spoiling a friendship.
GilbertnounUS /ˈɡɪlbərt/
a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading No reference was ever again made between them to Ralph’s opinion of Gilbert Osmond, and by surrounding this topic with a sacred silence they managed to preserve a semblance of reciprocal frankness.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading It had not chilled the girl’s zeal in carrying out her engagement, but it had come dangerously near to spoiling a friendship.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It will probably not surprise the reflective reader that Ralph Touchett should have seen less of his cousin since her marriage than he had done before that event--an event of which he took such a view as could hardly prove a confirmation of intimacy.
hardlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdli/
only a very short time before
From this reading It will probably not surprise the reflective reader that Ralph Touchett should have seen less of his cousin since her marriage than he had done before that event--an event of which he took such a view as could hardly prove a confirmation of intimacy.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It will probably not surprise the reflective reader that Ralph Touchett should have seen less of his cousin since her marriage than he had done before that event--an event of which he took such a view as could hardly prove a confirmation of intimacy.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He had uttered his thought, as we know, and after this had held his peace, Isabel not having invited him to resume a discussion which marked an era in their relations.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It will probably not surprise the reflective reader that Ralph Touchett should have seen less of his cousin since her marriage than he had done before that event--an event of which he took such a view as could hardly prove a confirmation of intimacy.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He had uttered his thought, as we know, and after this had held his peace, Isabel not having invited him to resume a discussion which marked an era in their relations.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It will probably not surprise the reflective reader that Ralph Touchett should have seen less of his cousin since her marriage than he had done before that event--an event of which he took such a view as could hardly prove a confirmation of intimacy.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had uttered his thought, as we know, and after this had held his peace, Isabel not having invited him to resume a discussion which marked an era in their relations.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It will probably not surprise the reflective reader that Ralph Touchett should have seen less of his cousin since her marriage than he had done before that event--an event of which he took such a view as could hardly prove a confirmation of intimacy.
hopedverbUS /hoʊpt/
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading That discussion had made a difference--the difference he feared rather than the one he hoped.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had uttered his thought, as we know, and after this had held his peace, Isabel not having invited him to resume a discussion which marked an era in their relations.
intimacynounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/
close or warm friendship
From this reading It will probably not surprise the reflective reader that Ralph Touchett should have seen less of his cousin since her marriage than he had done before that event--an event of which he took such a view as could hardly prove a confirmation of intimacy.
invitedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtəd/
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading He had uttered his thought, as we know, and after this had held his peace, Isabel not having invited him to resume a discussion which marked an era in their relations.
Isabel
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From this reading He had uttered his thought, as we know, and after this had held his peace, Isabel not having invited him to resume a discussion which marked an era in their relations.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It will probably not surprise the reflective reader that Ralph Touchett should have seen less of his cousin since her marriage than he had done before that event--an event of which he took such a view as could hardly prove a confirmation of intimacy.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He had uttered his thought, as we know, and after this had held his peace, Isabel not having invited him to resume a discussion which marked an era in their relations.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading It will probably not surprise the reflective reader that Ralph Touchett should have seen less of his cousin since her marriage than he had done before that event--an event of which he took such a view as could hardly prove a confirmation of intimacy.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading That discussion had made a difference--the difference he feared rather than the one he hoped.
managedverbUS /ˈmænədʒd/
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading No reference was ever again made between them to Ralph’s opinion of Gilbert Osmond, and by surrounding this topic with a sacred silence they managed to preserve a semblance of reciprocal frankness.
markedadjectiveUS /mɑːrkt/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading He had uttered his thought, as we know, and after this had held his peace, Isabel not having invited him to resume a discussion which marked an era in their relations.
marriagenounUS /ˈmerɪdʒ/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading It will probably not surprise the reflective reader that Ralph Touchett should have seen less of his cousin since her marriage than he had done before that event--an event of which he took such a view as could hardly prove a confirmation of intimacy.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading It had not chilled the girl’s zeal in carrying out her engagement, but it had come dangerously near to spoiling a friendship.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading No reference was ever again made between them to Ralph’s opinion of Gilbert Osmond, and by surrounding this topic with a sacred silence they managed to preserve a semblance of reciprocal frankness.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It will probably not surprise the reflective reader that Ralph Touchett should have seen less of his cousin since her marriage than he had done before that event--an event of which he took such a view as could hardly prove a confirmation of intimacy.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It will probably not surprise the reflective reader that Ralph Touchett should have seen less of his cousin since her marriage than he had done before that event--an event of which he took such a view as could hardly prove a confirmation of intimacy.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading That discussion had made a difference--the difference he feared rather than the one he hoped.
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading No reference was ever again made between them to Ralph’s opinion of Gilbert Osmond, and by surrounding this topic with a sacred silence they managed to preserve a semblance of reciprocal frankness.
Osmond
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From this reading No reference was ever again made between them to Ralph’s opinion of Gilbert Osmond, and by surrounding this topic with a sacred silence they managed to preserve a semblance of reciprocal frankness.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It had not chilled the girl’s zeal in carrying out her engagement, but it had come dangerously near to spoiling a friendship.
peacenounUS /piːs/
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading He had uttered his thought, as we know, and after this had held his peace, Isabel not having invited him to resume a discussion which marked an era in their relations.
preserveverbUS /prəˈzɜːrv/
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading No reference was ever again made between them to Ralph’s opinion of Gilbert Osmond, and by surrounding this topic with a sacred silence they managed to preserve a semblance of reciprocal frankness.
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading It will probably not surprise the reflective reader that Ralph Touchett should have seen less of his cousin since her marriage than he had done before that event--an event of which he took such a view as could hardly prove a confirmation of intimacy.
proveverbUS /pruːv/
be shown or be found to be
From this reading It will probably not surprise the reflective reader that Ralph Touchett should have seen less of his cousin since her marriage than he had done before that event--an event of which he took such a view as could hardly prove a confirmation of intimacy.
Ralph
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From this reading It will probably not surprise the reflective reader that Ralph Touchett should have seen less of his cousin since her marriage than he had done before that event--an event of which he took such a view as could hardly prove a confirmation of intimacy.
Ralph's
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From this reading No reference was ever again made between them to Ralph’s opinion of Gilbert Osmond, and by surrounding this topic with a sacred silence they managed to preserve a semblance of reciprocal frankness.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading That discussion had made a difference--the difference he feared rather than the one he hoped.
readernounUS /ˈriːdər/
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading It will probably not surprise the reflective reader that Ralph Touchett should have seen less of his cousin since her marriage than he had done before that event--an event of which he took such a view as could hardly prove a confirmation of intimacy.
reciprocaladjectiveUS /rɪˈsɪprəkəl/
concerning each of two or more persons or things; especially given or done in return
From this reading No reference was ever again made between them to Ralph’s opinion of Gilbert Osmond, and by surrounding this topic with a sacred silence they managed to preserve a semblance of reciprocal frankness.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading No reference was ever again made between them to Ralph’s opinion of Gilbert Osmond, and by surrounding this topic with a sacred silence they managed to preserve a semblance of reciprocal frankness.
reflectiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪv/
deeply or seriously thoughtful
From this reading It will probably not surprise the reflective reader that Ralph Touchett should have seen less of his cousin since her marriage than he had done before that event--an event of which he took such a view as could hardly prove a confirmation of intimacy.
relationsnounUS /riˈleɪʃənz/
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading He had uttered his thought, as we know, and after this had held his peace, Isabel not having invited him to resume a discussion which marked an era in their relations.
resumeverbUS /rɪˈzuːm/
take up or begin anew
From this reading He had uttered his thought, as we know, and after this had held his peace, Isabel not having invited him to resume a discussion which marked an era in their relations.
sacredadjectiveUS /ˈseɪkrəd/
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading No reference was ever again made between them to Ralph’s opinion of Gilbert Osmond, and by surrounding this topic with a sacred silence they managed to preserve a semblance of reciprocal frankness.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It will probably not surprise the reflective reader that Ralph Touchett should have seen less of his cousin since her marriage than he had done before that event--an event of which he took such a view as could hardly prove a confirmation of intimacy.
semblancenounUS /ˈsembləns/
an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading
From this reading No reference was ever again made between them to Ralph’s opinion of Gilbert Osmond, and by surrounding this topic with a sacred silence they managed to preserve a semblance of reciprocal frankness.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It will probably not surprise the reflective reader that Ralph Touchett should have seen less of his cousin since her marriage than he had done before that event--an event of which he took such a view as could hardly prove a confirmation of intimacy.
silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading No reference was ever again made between them to Ralph’s opinion of Gilbert Osmond, and by surrounding this topic with a sacred silence they managed to preserve a semblance of reciprocal frankness.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It will probably not surprise the reflective reader that Ralph Touchett should have seen less of his cousin since her marriage than he had done before that event--an event of which he took such a view as could hardly prove a confirmation of intimacy.
spoilingnounUS /ˈspɔɪlɪŋ/
the process of becoming spoiled
From this reading It had not chilled the girl’s zeal in carrying out her engagement, but it had come dangerously near to spoiling a friendship.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It will probably not surprise the reflective reader that Ralph Touchett should have seen less of his cousin since her marriage than he had done before that event--an event of which he took such a view as could hardly prove a confirmation of intimacy.
surprisenounUS /sərˈpraɪz/
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading It will probably not surprise the reflective reader that Ralph Touchett should have seen less of his cousin since her marriage than he had done before that event--an event of which he took such a view as could hardly prove a confirmation of intimacy.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading No reference was ever again made between them to Ralph’s opinion of Gilbert Osmond, and by surrounding this topic with a sacred silence they managed to preserve a semblance of reciprocal frankness.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It will probably not surprise the reflective reader that Ralph Touchett should have seen less of his cousin since her marriage than he had done before that event--an event of which he took such a view as could hardly prove a confirmation of intimacy.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It will probably not surprise the reflective reader that Ralph Touchett should have seen less of his cousin since her marriage than he had done before that event--an event of which he took such a view as could hardly prove a confirmation of intimacy.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It will probably not surprise the reflective reader that Ralph Touchett should have seen less of his cousin since her marriage than he had done before that event--an event of which he took such a view as could hardly prove a confirmation of intimacy.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He had uttered his thought, as we know, and after this had held his peace, Isabel not having invited him to resume a discussion which marked an era in their relations.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading No reference was ever again made between them to Ralph’s opinion of Gilbert Osmond, and by surrounding this topic with a sacred silence they managed to preserve a semblance of reciprocal frankness.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No reference was ever again made between them to Ralph’s opinion of Gilbert Osmond, and by surrounding this topic with a sacred silence they managed to preserve a semblance of reciprocal frankness.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He had uttered his thought, as we know, and after this had held his peace, Isabel not having invited him to resume a discussion which marked an era in their relations.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He had uttered his thought, as we know, and after this had held his peace, Isabel not having invited him to resume a discussion which marked an era in their relations.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had uttered his thought, as we know, and after this had held his peace, Isabel not having invited him to resume a discussion which marked an era in their relations.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It will probably not surprise the reflective reader that Ralph Touchett should have seen less of his cousin since her marriage than he had done before that event--an event of which he took such a view as could hardly prove a confirmation of intimacy.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading No reference was ever again made between them to Ralph’s opinion of Gilbert Osmond, and by surrounding this topic with a sacred silence they managed to preserve a semblance of reciprocal frankness.
Touchett
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From this reading It will probably not surprise the reflective reader that Ralph Touchett should have seen less of his cousin since her marriage than he had done before that event--an event of which he took such a view as could hardly prove a confirmation of intimacy.
utteredadjectiveUS /ˈʌtərd/
communicated in words
From this reading He had uttered his thought, as we know, and after this had held his peace, Isabel not having invited him to resume a discussion which marked an era in their relations.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading It will probably not surprise the reflective reader that Ralph Touchett should have seen less of his cousin since her marriage than he had done before that event--an event of which he took such a view as could hardly prove a confirmation of intimacy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No reference was ever again made between them to Ralph’s opinion of Gilbert Osmond, and by surrounding this topic with a sacred silence they managed to preserve a semblance of reciprocal frankness.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading He had uttered his thought, as we know, and after this had held his peace, Isabel not having invited him to resume a discussion which marked an era in their relations.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It will probably not surprise the reflective reader that Ralph Touchett should have seen less of his cousin since her marriage than he had done before that event--an event of which he took such a view as could hardly prove a confirmation of intimacy.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It will probably not surprise the reflective reader that Ralph Touchett should have seen less of his cousin since her marriage than he had done before that event--an event of which he took such a view as could hardly prove a confirmation of intimacy.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading No reference was ever again made between them to Ralph’s opinion of Gilbert Osmond, and by surrounding this topic with a sacred silence they managed to preserve a semblance of reciprocal frankness.
zealnounUS /ziːl/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading It had not chilled the girl’s zeal in carrying out her engagement, but it had come dangerously near to spoiling a friendship.
