adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading An admirable woman, Sir, because she does good things, and even kind things,--takes care of this--this--young lady--we have here, talks like a sensible person, and always looks as if she was doing her duty with all her might.
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading That is an admirable woman, Sir,--he said to me one day, as we sat alone at the table after breakfast,--an admirable woman, Sir,--and I hate her.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading That is an admirable woman, Sir,--he said to me one day, as we sat alone at the table after breakfast,--an admirable woman, Sir,--and I hate her.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading An admirable woman, Sir, because she does good things, and even kind things,--takes care of this--this--young lady--we have here, talks like a sensible person, and always looks as if she was doing her duty with all her might.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading That is an admirable woman, Sir,--he said to me one day, as we sat alone at the table after breakfast,--an admirable woman, Sir,--and I hate her.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading An admirable woman, Sir, because she does good things, and even kind things,--takes care of this--this--young lady--we have here, talks like a sensible person, and always looks as if she was doing her duty with all her might.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading That is an admirable woman, Sir,--he said to me one day, as we sat alone at the table after breakfast,--an admirable woman, Sir,--and I hate her.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sitting, as he does, next to the young girl, and next but one to the calm lady who has her in charge, he cannot help seeing their relations to each other.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sitting, as he does, next to the young girl, and next but one to the calm lady who has her in charge, he cannot help seeing their relations to each other.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading That is an admirable woman, Sir,--he said to me one day, as we sat alone at the table after breakfast,--an admirable woman, Sir,--and I hate her.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading An admirable woman, Sir, because she does good things, and even kind things,--takes care of this--this--young lady--we have here, talks like a sensible person, and always looks as if she was doing her duty with all her might.
beggedverbUS /beɡd/
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading Of course, I begged an explanation.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading That is an admirable woman, Sir,--he said to me one day, as we sat alone at the table after breakfast,--an admirable woman, Sir,--and I hate her.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Sitting, as he does, next to the young girl, and next but one to the calm lady who has her in charge, he cannot help seeing their relations to each other.
calmverbUS /kɑːm/
make calm or still
From this reading Sitting, as he does, next to the young girl, and next but one to the calm lady who has her in charge, he cannot help seeing their relations to each other.
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From this reading Sitting, as he does, next to the young girl, and next but one to the calm lady who has her in charge, he cannot help seeing their relations to each other.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading An admirable woman, Sir, because she does good things, and even kind things,--takes care of this--this--young lady--we have here, talks like a sensible person, and always looks as if she was doing her duty with all her might.
chargeverbUS /tʃɑːrdʒ/
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Sitting, as he does, next to the young girl, and next but one to the calm lady who has her in charge, he cannot help seeing their relations to each other.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, I begged an explanation.
cryverbUS /kraɪ/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading I hate her because her voice sounds as if it never trembled and her eyes look as if she never knew what it was to cry.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading That is an admirable woman, Sir,--he said to me one day, as we sat alone at the table after breakfast,--an admirable woman, Sir,--and I hate her.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sitting, as he does, next to the young girl, and next but one to the calm lady who has her in charge, he cannot help seeing their relations to each other.
doingverbUS /ˈduːɪŋ/
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading An admirable woman, Sir, because she does good things, and even kind things,--takes care of this--this--young lady--we have here, talks like a sensible person, and always looks as if she was doing her duty with all her might.
dutynounUS /ˈduːti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading An admirable woman, Sir, because she does good things, and even kind things,--takes care of this--this--young lady--we have here, talks like a sensible person, and always looks as if she was doing her duty with all her might.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Sitting, as he does, next to the young girl, and next but one to the calm lady who has her in charge, he cannot help seeing their relations to each other.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading An admirable woman, Sir, because she does good things, and even kind things,--takes care of this--this--young lady--we have here, talks like a sensible person, and always looks as if she was doing her duty with all her might.
explanationnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃən/
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Of course, I begged an explanation.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading I hate her because her voice sounds as if it never trembled and her eyes look as if she never knew what it was to cry.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading Sitting, as he does, next to the young girl, and next but one to the calm lady who has her in charge, he cannot help seeing their relations to each other.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading An admirable woman, Sir, because she does good things, and even kind things,--takes care of this--this--young lady--we have here, talks like a sensible person, and always looks as if she was doing her duty with all her might.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sitting, as he does, next to the young girl, and next but one to the calm lady who has her in charge, he cannot help seeing their relations to each other.
hatenounUS /heɪt/
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading That is an admirable woman, Sir,--he said to me one day, as we sat alone at the table after breakfast,--an admirable woman, Sir,--and I hate her.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading An admirable woman, Sir, because she does good things, and even kind things,--takes care of this--this--young lady--we have here, talks like a sensible person, and always looks as if she was doing her duty with all her might.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sitting, as he does, next to the young girl, and next but one to the calm lady who has her in charge, he cannot help seeing their relations to each other.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Sitting, as he does, next to the young girl, and next but one to the calm lady who has her in charge, he cannot help seeing their relations to each other.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Sitting, as he does, next to the young girl, and next but one to the calm lady who has her in charge, he cannot help seeing their relations to each other.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading An admirable woman, Sir, because she does good things, and even kind things,--takes care of this--this--young lady--we have here, talks like a sensible person, and always looks as if she was doing her duty with all her might.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading That is an admirable woman, Sir,--he said to me one day, as we sat alone at the table after breakfast,--an admirable woman, Sir,--and I hate her.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading An admirable woman, Sir, because she does good things, and even kind things,--takes care of this--this--young lady--we have here, talks like a sensible person, and always looks as if she was doing her duty with all her might.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sitting, as he does, next to the young girl, and next but one to the calm lady who has her in charge, he cannot help seeing their relations to each other.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That is an admirable woman, Sir,--he said to me one day, as we sat alone at the table after breakfast,--an admirable woman, Sir,--and I hate her.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I hate her because her voice sounds as if it never trembled and her eyes look as if she never knew what it was to cry.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading An admirable woman, Sir, because she does good things, and even kind things,--takes care of this--this--young lady--we have here, talks like a sensible person, and always looks as if she was doing her duty with all her might.
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 hate her because her voice sounds as if it never trembled and her eyes look as if she never knew what it was to cry.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Sitting, as he does, next to the young girl, and next but one to the calm lady who has her in charge, he cannot help seeing their relations to each other.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading An admirable woman, Sir, because she does good things, and even kind things,--takes care of this--this--young lady--we have here, talks like a sensible person, and always looks as if she was doing her duty with all her might.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I hate her because her voice sounds as if it never trembled and her eyes look as if she never knew what it was to cry.
looksnounUS /lʊks/
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading An admirable woman, Sir, because she does good things, and even kind things,--takes care of this--this--young lady--we have here, talks like a sensible person, and always looks as if she was doing her duty with all her might.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading That is an admirable woman, Sir,--he said to me one day, as we sat alone at the table after breakfast,--an admirable woman, Sir,--and I hate her.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading An admirable woman, Sir, because she does good things, and even kind things,--takes care of this--this--young lady--we have here, talks like a sensible person, and always looks as if she was doing her duty with all her might.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I hate her because her voice sounds as if it never trembled and her eyes look as if she never knew what it was to cry.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Sitting, as he does, next to the young girl, and next but one to the calm lady who has her in charge, he cannot help seeing their relations to each other.
OfprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course, I begged an explanation.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Sitting, as he does, next to the young girl, and next but one to the calm lady who has her in charge, he cannot help seeing their relations to each other.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Sitting, as he does, next to the young girl, and next but one to the calm lady who has her in charge, he cannot help seeing their relations to each other.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading An admirable woman, Sir, because she does good things, and even kind things,--takes care of this--this--young lady--we have here, talks like a sensible person, and always looks as if she was doing her duty with all her might.
relationsnounUS /riˈleɪʃənz/
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading Sitting, as he does, next to the young girl, and next but one to the calm lady who has her in charge, he cannot help seeing their relations to each other.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading That is an admirable woman, Sir,--he said to me one day, as we sat alone at the table after breakfast,--an admirable woman, Sir,--and I hate her.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading That is an admirable woman, Sir,--he said to me one day, as we sat alone at the table after breakfast,--an admirable woman, Sir,--and I hate her.
seeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Sitting, as he does, next to the young girl, and next but one to the calm lady who has her in charge, he cannot help seeing their relations to each other.
sensibleadjectiveUS /ˈsensəbəl/
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading An admirable woman, Sir, because she does good things, and even kind things,--takes care of this--this--young lady--we have here, talks like a sensible person, and always looks as if she was doing her duty with all her might.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading An admirable woman, Sir, because she does good things, and even kind things,--takes care of this--this--young lady--we have here, talks like a sensible person, and always looks as if she was doing her duty with all her might.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading That is an admirable woman, Sir,--he said to me one day, as we sat alone at the table after breakfast,--an admirable woman, Sir,--and I hate her.
SittingnounUS /ˈsɪtɪŋ/
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Sitting, as he does, next to the young girl, and next but one to the calm lady who has her in charge, he cannot help seeing their relations to each other.
soundsnounUS /saʊndz/
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading I hate her because her voice sounds as if it never trembled and her eyes look as if she never knew what it was to cry.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading That is an admirable woman, Sir,--he said to me one day, as we sat alone at the table after breakfast,--an admirable woman, Sir,--and I hate her.
takesnounUS /teɪks/
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading An admirable woman, Sir, because she does good things, and even kind things,--takes care of this--this--young lady--we have here, talks like a sensible person, and always looks as if she was doing her duty with all her might.
talksnounUS /tɔːks/
a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading An admirable woman, Sir, because she does good things, and even kind things,--takes care of this--this--young lady--we have here, talks like a sensible person, and always looks as if she was doing her duty with all her might.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That is an admirable woman, Sir,--he said to me one day, as we sat alone at the table after breakfast,--an admirable woman, Sir,--and I hate her.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sitting, as he does, next to the young girl, and next but one to the calm lady who has her in charge, he cannot help seeing their relations to each other.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Sitting, as he does, next to the young girl, and next but one to the calm lady who has her in charge, he cannot help seeing their relations to each other.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading An admirable woman, Sir, because she does good things, and even kind things,--takes care of this--this--young lady--we have here, talks like a sensible person, and always looks as if she was doing her duty with all her might.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading An admirable woman, Sir, because she does good things, and even kind things,--takes care of this--this--young lady--we have here, talks like a sensible person, and always looks as if she was doing her duty with all her might.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sitting, as he does, next to the young girl, and next but one to the calm lady who has her in charge, he cannot help seeing their relations to each other.
trembledverbUS /ˈtrembəld/
past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading I hate her because her voice sounds as if it never trembled and her eyes look as if she never knew what it was to cry.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading I hate her because her voice sounds as if it never trembled and her eyes look as if she never knew what it was to cry.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An admirable woman, Sir, because she does good things, and even kind things,--takes care of this--this--young lady--we have here, talks like a sensible person, and always looks as if she was doing her duty with all her might.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading That is an admirable woman, Sir,--he said to me one day, as we sat alone at the table after breakfast,--an admirable woman, Sir,--and I hate her.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I hate her because her voice sounds as if it never trembled and her eyes look as if she never knew what it was to cry.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Sitting, as he does, next to the young girl, and next but one to the calm lady who has her in charge, he cannot help seeing their relations to each other.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading An admirable woman, Sir, because she does good things, and even kind things,--takes care of this--this--young lady--we have here, talks like a sensible person, and always looks as if she was doing her duty with all her might.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading That is an admirable woman, Sir,--he said to me one day, as we sat alone at the table after breakfast,--an admirable woman, Sir,--and I hate her.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Sitting, as he does, next to the young girl, and next but one to the calm lady who has her in charge, he cannot help seeing their relations to each other.
