adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That knowledge was very present to her as she went to her cousin’s hotel the day after she had invited Lord Warburton to give a tangible proof of his sincerity; and at this moment, as at others, she had a sufficient perception of the sources of Osmond’s opposition.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading That knowledge was very present to her as she went to her cousin’s hotel the day after she had invited Lord Warburton to give a tangible proof of his sincerity; and at this moment, as at others, she had a sufficient perception of the sources of Osmond’s opposition.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading I have already had reason to say that Isabel knew her husband to be displeased by the continuance of Ralph’s visit to Rome.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He wished her to have no freedom of mind, and he knew perfectly well that Ralph was an apostle of freedom.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That knowledge was very present to her as she went to her cousin’s hotel the day after she had invited Lord Warburton to give a tangible proof of his sincerity; and at this moment, as at others, she had a sufficient perception of the sources of Osmond’s opposition.
apostlenounUS /əˈpɑːsəl/
an ardent early supporter of a cause or reform
From this reading He wished her to have no freedom of mind, and he knew perfectly well that Ralph was an apostle of freedom.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading That knowledge was very present to her as she went to her cousin’s hotel the day after she had invited Lord Warburton to give a tangible proof of his sincerity; and at this moment, as at others, she had a sufficient perception of the sources of Osmond’s opposition.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading That knowledge was very present to her as she went to her cousin’s hotel the day after she had invited Lord Warburton to give a tangible proof of his sincerity; and at this moment, as at others, she had a sufficient perception of the sources of Osmond’s opposition.
aversionnounUS /əˈvɜːrʒən/
a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading It will be perceived that she partook of this refreshment in spite of her husband’s aversion to it, that is partook of it, as she flattered herself, discreetly.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I have already had reason to say that Isabel knew her husband to be displeased by the continuance of Ralph’s visit to Rome.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading It was just because he was this, Isabel said to herself, that it was a refreshment to go and see him.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I have already had reason to say that Isabel knew her husband to be displeased by the continuance of Ralph’s visit to Rome.
continuancenounUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəns/
the act of continuing an activity without interruption
From this reading I have already had reason to say that Isabel knew her husband to be displeased by the continuance of Ralph’s visit to Rome.
cousin'snounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
possessive form of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading That knowledge was very present to her as she went to her cousin’s hotel the day after she had invited Lord Warburton to give a tangible proof of his sincerity; and at this moment, as at others, she had a sufficient perception of the sources of Osmond’s opposition.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading That knowledge was very present to her as she went to her cousin’s hotel the day after she had invited Lord Warburton to give a tangible proof of his sincerity; and at this moment, as at others, she had a sufficient perception of the sources of Osmond’s opposition.
discreetlyadverbUS /dɪˈskriːtli/
with discretion; prudently and with wise self-restraint
From this reading It will be perceived that she partook of this refreshment in spite of her husband’s aversion to it, that is partook of it, as she flattered herself, discreetly.
displeasedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspliːzd/
not pleased; experiencing or manifesting displeasure
From this reading I have already had reason to say that Isabel knew her husband to be displeased by the continuance of Ralph’s visit to Rome.
flatteredverbUS /ˈflætərd/
past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading It will be perceived that she partook of this refreshment in spite of her husband’s aversion to it, that is partook of it, as she flattered herself, discreetly.
freedomnounUS /ˈfriːdəm/
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading He wished her to have no freedom of mind, and he knew perfectly well that Ralph was an apostle of freedom.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading That knowledge was very present to her as she went to her cousin’s hotel the day after she had invited Lord Warburton to give a tangible proof of his sincerity; and at this moment, as at others, she had a sufficient perception of the sources of Osmond’s opposition.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was just because he was this, Isabel said to herself, that it was a refreshment to go and see him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I have already had reason to say that Isabel knew her husband to be displeased by the continuance of Ralph’s visit to Rome.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have already had reason to say that Isabel knew her husband to be displeased by the continuance of Ralph’s visit to Rome.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wished her to have no freedom of mind, and he knew perfectly well that Ralph was an apostle of freedom.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I have already had reason to say that Isabel knew her husband to be displeased by the continuance of Ralph’s visit to Rome.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was just because he was this, Isabel said to herself, that it was a refreshment to go and see him.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was just because he was this, Isabel said to herself, that it was a refreshment to go and see him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading That knowledge was very present to her as she went to her cousin’s hotel the day after she had invited Lord Warburton to give a tangible proof of his sincerity; and at this moment, as at others, she had a sufficient perception of the sources of Osmond’s opposition.
hotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading That knowledge was very present to her as she went to her cousin’s hotel the day after she had invited Lord Warburton to give a tangible proof of his sincerity; and at this moment, as at others, she had a sufficient perception of the sources of Osmond’s opposition.
husbandnounUS /ˈhʌzbənd/
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading I have already had reason to say that Isabel knew her husband to be displeased by the continuance of Ralph’s visit to Rome.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading It will be perceived that she partook of this refreshment in spite of her husband’s aversion to it, that is partook of it, as she flattered herself, discreetly.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have already had reason to say that Isabel knew her husband to be displeased by the continuance of Ralph’s visit to Rome.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It will be perceived that she partook of this refreshment in spite of her husband’s aversion to it, that is partook of it, as she flattered herself, discreetly.
invitedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtəd/
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading That knowledge was very present to her as she went to her cousin’s hotel the day after she had invited Lord Warburton to give a tangible proof of his sincerity; and at this moment, as at others, she had a sufficient perception of the sources of Osmond’s opposition.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It will be perceived that she partook of this refreshment in spite of her husband’s aversion to it, that is partook of it, as she flattered herself, discreetly.
Isabel
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From this reading I have already had reason to say that Isabel knew her husband to be displeased by the continuance of Ralph’s visit to Rome.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was just because he was this, Isabel said to herself, that it was a refreshment to go and see him.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading It was just because he was this, Isabel said to herself, that it was a refreshment to go and see him.
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 I have already had reason to say that Isabel knew her husband to be displeased by the continuance of Ralph’s visit to Rome.
knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading That knowledge was very present to her as she went to her cousin’s hotel the day after she had invited Lord Warburton to give a tangible proof of his sincerity; and at this moment, as at others, she had a sufficient perception of the sources of Osmond’s opposition.
LordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading That knowledge was very present to her as she went to her cousin’s hotel the day after she had invited Lord Warburton to give a tangible proof of his sincerity; and at this moment, as at others, she had a sufficient perception of the sources of Osmond’s opposition.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He wished her to have no freedom of mind, and he knew perfectly well that Ralph was an apostle of freedom.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading That knowledge was very present to her as she went to her cousin’s hotel the day after she had invited Lord Warburton to give a tangible proof of his sincerity; and at this moment, as at others, she had a sufficient perception of the sources of Osmond’s opposition.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading He wished her to have no freedom of mind, and he knew perfectly well that Ralph was an apostle of freedom.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I have already had reason to say that Isabel knew her husband to be displeased by the continuance of Ralph’s visit to Rome.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading That knowledge was very present to her as she went to her cousin’s hotel the day after she had invited Lord Warburton to give a tangible proof of his sincerity; and at this moment, as at others, she had a sufficient perception of the sources of Osmond’s opposition.
Osmond's
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From this reading That knowledge was very present to her as she went to her cousin’s hotel the day after she had invited Lord Warburton to give a tangible proof of his sincerity; and at this moment, as at others, she had a sufficient perception of the sources of Osmond’s opposition.
others
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From this reading That knowledge was very present to her as she went to her cousin’s hotel the day after she had invited Lord Warburton to give a tangible proof of his sincerity; and at this moment, as at others, she had a sufficient perception of the sources of Osmond’s opposition.
partook
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From this reading It will be perceived that she partook of this refreshment in spite of her husband’s aversion to it, that is partook of it, as she flattered herself, discreetly.
perceivedadjectiveUS /pərˈsiːvd/
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading It will be perceived that she partook of this refreshment in spite of her husband’s aversion to it, that is partook of it, as she flattered herself, discreetly.
perceptionnounUS /pərˈsepʃən/
the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
From this reading That knowledge was very present to her as she went to her cousin’s hotel the day after she had invited Lord Warburton to give a tangible proof of his sincerity; and at this moment, as at others, she had a sufficient perception of the sources of Osmond’s opposition.
perfectlyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrfəktli/
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading He wished her to have no freedom of mind, and he knew perfectly well that Ralph was an apostle of freedom.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading That knowledge was very present to her as she went to her cousin’s hotel the day after she had invited Lord Warburton to give a tangible proof of his sincerity; and at this moment, as at others, she had a sufficient perception of the sources of Osmond’s opposition.
proofnounUS /pruːf/
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading That knowledge was very present to her as she went to her cousin’s hotel the day after she had invited Lord Warburton to give a tangible proof of his sincerity; and at this moment, as at others, she had a sufficient perception of the sources of Osmond’s opposition.
Ralph
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From this reading He wished her to have no freedom of mind, and he knew perfectly well that Ralph was an apostle of freedom.
Ralph's
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From this reading I have already had reason to say that Isabel knew her husband to be displeased by the continuance of Ralph’s visit to Rome.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading I have already had reason to say that Isabel knew her husband to be displeased by the continuance of Ralph’s visit to Rome.
refreshmentnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənt/
snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading It was just because he was this, Isabel said to herself, that it was a refreshment to go and see him.
RomenounUS /roʊm/
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading I have already had reason to say that Isabel knew her husband to be displeased by the continuance of Ralph’s visit to Rome.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It was just because he was this, Isabel said to herself, that it was a refreshment to go and see him.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading I have already had reason to say that Isabel knew her husband to be displeased by the continuance of Ralph’s visit to Rome.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was just because he was this, Isabel said to herself, that it was a refreshment to go and see him.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That knowledge was very present to her as she went to her cousin’s hotel the day after she had invited Lord Warburton to give a tangible proof of his sincerity; and at this moment, as at others, she had a sufficient perception of the sources of Osmond’s opposition.
sinceritynounUS /sɪnˈserəti/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading That knowledge was very present to her as she went to her cousin’s hotel the day after she had invited Lord Warburton to give a tangible proof of his sincerity; and at this moment, as at others, she had a sufficient perception of the sources of Osmond’s opposition.
sourcesnounUS /ˈsɔːrsəz/
plural of “source” — the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading That knowledge was very present to her as she went to her cousin’s hotel the day after she had invited Lord Warburton to give a tangible proof of his sincerity; and at this moment, as at others, she had a sufficient perception of the sources of Osmond’s opposition.
spitenounUS /spaɪt/
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading It will be perceived that she partook of this refreshment in spite of her husband’s aversion to it, that is partook of it, as she flattered herself, discreetly.
sufficientadjectiveUS /səˈfɪʃənt/
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading That knowledge was very present to her as she went to her cousin’s hotel the day after she had invited Lord Warburton to give a tangible proof of his sincerity; and at this moment, as at others, she had a sufficient perception of the sources of Osmond’s opposition.
tangibleadjectiveUS /ˈtændʒəbəl/
perceptible by the senses especially the sense of touch
From this reading That knowledge was very present to her as she went to her cousin’s hotel the day after she had invited Lord Warburton to give a tangible proof of his sincerity; and at this moment, as at others, she had a sufficient perception of the sources of Osmond’s opposition.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I have already had reason to say that Isabel knew her husband to be displeased by the continuance of Ralph’s visit to Rome.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I have already had reason to say that Isabel knew her husband to be displeased by the continuance of Ralph’s visit to Rome.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading That knowledge was very present to her as she went to her cousin’s hotel the day after she had invited Lord Warburton to give a tangible proof of his sincerity; and at this moment, as at others, she had a sufficient perception of the sources of Osmond’s opposition.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I have already had reason to say that Isabel knew her husband to be displeased by the continuance of Ralph’s visit to Rome.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading That knowledge was very present to her as she went to her cousin’s hotel the day after she had invited Lord Warburton to give a tangible proof of his sincerity; and at this moment, as at others, she had a sufficient perception of the sources of Osmond’s opposition.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading I have already had reason to say that Isabel knew her husband to be displeased by the continuance of Ralph’s visit to Rome.
Warburton
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From this reading That knowledge was very present to her as she went to her cousin’s hotel the day after she had invited Lord Warburton to give a tangible proof of his sincerity; and at this moment, as at others, she had a sufficient perception of the sources of Osmond’s opposition.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That knowledge was very present to her as she went to her cousin’s hotel the day after she had invited Lord Warburton to give a tangible proof of his sincerity; and at this moment, as at others, she had a sufficient perception of the sources of Osmond’s opposition.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He wished her to have no freedom of mind, and he knew perfectly well that Ralph was an apostle of freedom.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading That knowledge was very present to her as she went to her cousin’s hotel the day after she had invited Lord Warburton to give a tangible proof of his sincerity; and at this moment, as at others, she had a sufficient perception of the sources of Osmond’s opposition.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It will be perceived that she partook of this refreshment in spite of her husband’s aversion to it, that is partook of it, as she flattered herself, discreetly.
wishedverbUS /wɪʃt/
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading He wished her to have no freedom of mind, and he knew perfectly well that Ralph was an apostle of freedom.
