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The Rake's Progress
The Rake's Progress

Chapter XVIII

Chapter 18 of The Rake's Progress is here in full — 207 sentences across 42 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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MARIUS APPEALS The heavy coach rolled cumbrously over the cobbled streets, and the fitful flame of the lamp that lit the handsome interior showed the wan, troubled face of Susannah Chressham, colourless between the folds of bright hair, and the clouded countenance of Captain Lyndwood who sat opposite to her, wrapped in what seemed a passionate and seething silence.
She, sitting up, and gathering her mantle together over her low blue dress with a mechanical gesture, was the first to speak.
"I regret I could not find Selina again," she said.
"I was sorry to leave without speaking to her--" She broke off; Marius was not in her confidence, nor indeed much in her thoughts, and she paused, wondering what she should reveal and what keep back.
He half startled and half relieved her by his abrupt answer.
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The Rake's Progress

Chapter XVIII

Chapter 18 of The Rake's Progress is here in full — 207 sentences across 42 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/41 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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MARIUS APPEALS The heavy coach rolled cumbrously over the cobbled streets, and the fitful flame of the lamp that lit the handsome interior showed the wan, troubled face of Susannah Chressham, colourless between the folds of bright hair, and the clouded countenance of Captain Lyndwood who sat opposite to her, wrapped in what seemed a passionate and seething silence.
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She, sitting up, and gathering her mantle together over her low blue dress with a mechanical gesture, was the first to speak.
/ʃiː ˈsɪtɪŋ ʌp ənd ˈɡæðərɪŋ hɜːr ˈmæntəl təˈɡeðər ˈoʊvər hɜːr loʊ bluː dres wɪð ə məˈkænɪkəl ˈdʒestʃər wɑːz ðə fɜːrst tuː spiːk/
Line 3
"I regret I could not find Selina again," she said.
Line 4
"I was sorry to leave without speaking to her--" She broke off; Marius was not in her confidence, nor indeed much in her thoughts, and she paused, wondering what she should reveal and what keep back.
Line 5
He half startled and half relieved her by his abrupt answer.
/hiː hæf ˈstɑːrtəld ənd hæf rɪˈliːvd hɜːr baɪ hɪz əˈbrʌpt ˈænsər/

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

abrupt adjective US /əˈbrʌpt/

marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions

From this reading “He half startled and half relieved her by his abrupt answer.”

appeals noun US /əˈpiːlz/

plural of “appeal” — earnest or urgent request

From this reading “MARIUS APPEALS The heavy coach rolled cumbrously over the cobbled streets, and the fitful flame of the lamp that lit the handsome interior showed the wan, troubled face of Susannah Chressham, colourless between the folds of bright hair, and the clouded countenance of Captain Lyndwood who sat opposite to her, wrapped in what seemed a passionate and seething silence.”

clouded adjective US /ˈklaʊdɪd/

made troubled or apprehensive or distressed in appearance

From this reading “MARIUS APPEALS The heavy coach rolled cumbrously over the cobbled streets, and the fitful flame of the lamp that lit the handsome interior showed the wan, troubled face of Susannah Chressham, colourless between the folds of bright hair, and the clouded countenance of Captain Lyndwood who sat opposite to her, wrapped in what seemed a passionate and seething silence.”

cobbled verb US /ˈkɑːbəld/

past form of “cobble” — pave with cobblestones

From this reading “MARIUS APPEALS The heavy coach rolled cumbrously over the cobbled streets, and the fitful flame of the lamp that lit the handsome interior showed the wan, troubled face of Susannah Chressham, colourless between the folds of bright hair, and the clouded countenance of Captain Lyndwood who sat opposite to her, wrapped in what seemed a passionate and seething silence.”

fitful adjective US /ˈfɪtfəl/

occurring in spells and often abruptly

From this reading “MARIUS APPEALS The heavy coach rolled cumbrously over the cobbled streets, and the fitful flame of the lamp that lit the handsome interior showed the wan, troubled face of Susannah Chressham, colourless between the folds of bright hair, and the clouded countenance of Captain Lyndwood who sat opposite to her, wrapped in what seemed a passionate and seething silence.”

mechanical adjective US /məˈkænɪkəl/

using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices

From this reading “She, sitting up, and gathering her mantle together over her low blue dress with a mechanical gesture, was the first to speak.”

seething adjective US /ˈsiːðɪŋ/

in constant agitation

From this reading “MARIUS APPEALS The heavy coach rolled cumbrously over the cobbled streets, and the fitful flame of the lamp that lit the handsome interior showed the wan, troubled face of Susannah Chressham, colourless between the folds of bright hair, and the clouded countenance of Captain Lyndwood who sat opposite to her, wrapped in what seemed a passionate and seething silence.”

wan adjective US /wɑːn/

(of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble

From this reading “MARIUS APPEALS The heavy coach rolled cumbrously over the cobbled streets, and the fitful flame of the lamp that lit the handsome interior showed the wan, troubled face of Susannah Chressham, colourless between the folds of bright hair, and the clouded countenance of Captain Lyndwood who sat opposite to her, wrapped in what seemed a passionate and seething silence.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

without speaking preposition + noun

In this reading “"I was sorry to leave without speaking to her--" She broke off; Marius was not in her confidence, nor indeed much in her thoughts, and she paused, wondering what she should reveal and what keep back.”

troubled face adjective + noun

In this reading “MARIUS APPEALS The heavy coach rolled cumbrously over the cobbled streets, and the fitful flame of the lamp that lit the handsome interior showed the wan, troubled face of Susannah Chressham, colourless between the folds of bright hair, and the clouded countenance of Captain Lyndwood who sat opposite to her, wrapped in what seemed a passionate and seething silence.”

bright hair adjective + noun

In this reading “MARIUS APPEALS The heavy coach rolled cumbrously over the cobbled streets, and the fitful flame of the lamp that lit the handsome interior showed the wan, troubled face of Susannah Chressham, colourless between the folds of bright hair, and the clouded countenance of Captain Lyndwood who sat opposite to her, wrapped in what seemed a passionate and seething silence.”

keep back verb + particle

secure and keep for possible future use or application

In this reading “"I was sorry to leave without speaking to her--" She broke off; Marius was not in her confidence, nor indeed much in her thoughts, and she paused, wondering what she should reveal and what keep back.”

All words in this reading · 95

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading MARIUS APPEALS The heavy coach rolled cumbrously over the cobbled streets, and the fitful flame of the lamp that lit the handsome interior showed the wan, troubled face of Susannah Chressham, colourless between the folds of bright hair, and the clouded countenance of Captain Lyndwood who sat opposite to her, wrapped in what seemed a passionate and seething silence.

abruptadjectiveUS /əˈbrʌpt/

marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions

From this reading He half startled and half relieved her by his abrupt answer.

againadverbUS /əˈɡen/

anew

From this reading "I regret I could not find Selina again," she said.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading MARIUS APPEALS The heavy coach rolled cumbrously over the cobbled streets, and the fitful flame of the lamp that lit the handsome interior showed the wan, troubled face of Susannah Chressham, colourless between the folds of bright hair, and the clouded countenance of Captain Lyndwood who sat opposite to her, wrapped in what seemed a passionate and seething silence.

answerverbUS /ˈænsər/

react verbally

From this reading He half startled and half relieved her by his abrupt answer.

APPEALSnounUS /əˈpiːlz/

plural of “appeal” — earnest or urgent request

From this reading MARIUS APPEALS The heavy coach rolled cumbrously over the cobbled streets, and the fitful flame of the lamp that lit the handsome interior showed the wan, troubled face of Susannah Chressham, colourless between the folds of bright hair, and the clouded countenance of Captain Lyndwood who sat opposite to her, wrapped in what seemed a passionate and seething silence.

backadverbUS /bæk/

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "I was sorry to leave without speaking to her--" She broke off; Marius was not in her confidence, nor indeed much in her thoughts, and she paused, wondering what she should reveal and what keep back.

betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading MARIUS APPEALS The heavy coach rolled cumbrously over the cobbled streets, and the fitful flame of the lamp that lit the handsome interior showed the wan, troubled face of Susannah Chressham, colourless between the folds of bright hair, and the clouded countenance of Captain Lyndwood who sat opposite to her, wrapped in what seemed a passionate and seething silence.

blueadjectiveUS /bluː/

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading She, sitting up, and gathering her mantle together over her low blue dress with a mechanical gesture, was the first to speak.

brightadjectiveUS /braɪt/

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading MARIUS APPEALS The heavy coach rolled cumbrously over the cobbled streets, and the fitful flame of the lamp that lit the handsome interior showed the wan, troubled face of Susannah Chressham, colourless between the folds of bright hair, and the clouded countenance of Captain Lyndwood who sat opposite to her, wrapped in what seemed a passionate and seething silence.

brokeadjectiveUS /broʊk/

lacking funds

From this reading "I was sorry to leave without speaking to her--" She broke off; Marius was not in her confidence, nor indeed much in her thoughts, and she paused, wondering what she should reveal and what keep back.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He half startled and half relieved her by his abrupt answer.

CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading MARIUS APPEALS The heavy coach rolled cumbrously over the cobbled streets, and the fitful flame of the lamp that lit the handsome interior showed the wan, troubled face of Susannah Chressham, colourless between the folds of bright hair, and the clouded countenance of Captain Lyndwood who sat opposite to her, wrapped in what seemed a passionate and seething silence.

Chressham

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading MARIUS APPEALS The heavy coach rolled cumbrously over the cobbled streets, and the fitful flame of the lamp that lit the handsome interior showed the wan, troubled face of Susannah Chressham, colourless between the folds of bright hair, and the clouded countenance of Captain Lyndwood who sat opposite to her, wrapped in what seemed a passionate and seething silence.

cloudedadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdɪd/

made troubled or apprehensive or distressed in appearance

From this reading MARIUS APPEALS The heavy coach rolled cumbrously over the cobbled streets, and the fitful flame of the lamp that lit the handsome interior showed the wan, troubled face of Susannah Chressham, colourless between the folds of bright hair, and the clouded countenance of Captain Lyndwood who sat opposite to her, wrapped in what seemed a passionate and seething silence.

coachverbUS /koʊtʃ/

teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports

From this reading MARIUS APPEALS The heavy coach rolled cumbrously over the cobbled streets, and the fitful flame of the lamp that lit the handsome interior showed the wan, troubled face of Susannah Chressham, colourless between the folds of bright hair, and the clouded countenance of Captain Lyndwood who sat opposite to her, wrapped in what seemed a passionate and seething silence.

cobbledverbUS /ˈkɑːbəld/

past form of “cobble” — pave with cobblestones

From this reading MARIUS APPEALS The heavy coach rolled cumbrously over the cobbled streets, and the fitful flame of the lamp that lit the handsome interior showed the wan, troubled face of Susannah Chressham, colourless between the folds of bright hair, and the clouded countenance of Captain Lyndwood who sat opposite to her, wrapped in what seemed a passionate and seething silence.

colourlessadjective

lacking in variety and interest

From this reading MARIUS APPEALS The heavy coach rolled cumbrously over the cobbled streets, and the fitful flame of the lamp that lit the handsome interior showed the wan, troubled face of Susannah Chressham, colourless between the folds of bright hair, and the clouded countenance of Captain Lyndwood who sat opposite to her, wrapped in what seemed a passionate and seething silence.

confidencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfədəns/

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading "I was sorry to leave without speaking to her--" She broke off; Marius was not in her confidence, nor indeed much in her thoughts, and she paused, wondering what she should reveal and what keep back.

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading "I regret I could not find Selina again," she said.

countenancenounUS /ˈkaʊntənəns/

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading MARIUS APPEALS The heavy coach rolled cumbrously over the cobbled streets, and the fitful flame of the lamp that lit the handsome interior showed the wan, troubled face of Susannah Chressham, colourless between the folds of bright hair, and the clouded countenance of Captain Lyndwood who sat opposite to her, wrapped in what seemed a passionate and seething silence.

cumbrously

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading MARIUS APPEALS The heavy coach rolled cumbrously over the cobbled streets, and the fitful flame of the lamp that lit the handsome interior showed the wan, troubled face of Susannah Chressham, colourless between the folds of bright hair, and the clouded countenance of Captain Lyndwood who sat opposite to her, wrapped in what seemed a passionate and seething silence.

dressverbUS /dres/

put on clothes

From this reading She, sitting up, and gathering her mantle together over her low blue dress with a mechanical gesture, was the first to speak.

facenounUS /feɪs/

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading MARIUS APPEALS The heavy coach rolled cumbrously over the cobbled streets, and the fitful flame of the lamp that lit the handsome interior showed the wan, troubled face of Susannah Chressham, colourless between the folds of bright hair, and the clouded countenance of Captain Lyndwood who sat opposite to her, wrapped in what seemed a passionate and seething silence.

findverbUS /faɪnd/

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading "I regret I could not find Selina again," she said.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading She, sitting up, and gathering her mantle together over her low blue dress with a mechanical gesture, was the first to speak.

fitfuladjectiveUS /ˈfɪtfəl/

occurring in spells and often abruptly

From this reading MARIUS APPEALS The heavy coach rolled cumbrously over the cobbled streets, and the fitful flame of the lamp that lit the handsome interior showed the wan, troubled face of Susannah Chressham, colourless between the folds of bright hair, and the clouded countenance of Captain Lyndwood who sat opposite to her, wrapped in what seemed a passionate and seething silence.

flamenounUS /fleɪm/

A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.

From this reading MARIUS APPEALS The heavy coach rolled cumbrously over the cobbled streets, and the fitful flame of the lamp that lit the handsome interior showed the wan, troubled face of Susannah Chressham, colourless between the folds of bright hair, and the clouded countenance of Captain Lyndwood who sat opposite to her, wrapped in what seemed a passionate and seething silence.

foldsnounUS /foʊldz/

plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding

From this reading MARIUS APPEALS The heavy coach rolled cumbrously over the cobbled streets, and the fitful flame of the lamp that lit the handsome interior showed the wan, troubled face of Susannah Chressham, colourless between the folds of bright hair, and the clouded countenance of Captain Lyndwood who sat opposite to her, wrapped in what seemed a passionate and seething silence.

gatheringnounUS /ˈɡæðərɪŋ/

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading She, sitting up, and gathering her mantle together over her low blue dress with a mechanical gesture, was the first to speak.

gesturenounUS /ˈdʒestʃər/

motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling

From this reading She, sitting up, and gathering her mantle together over her low blue dress with a mechanical gesture, was the first to speak.

hairnounUS /her/

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading MARIUS APPEALS The heavy coach rolled cumbrously over the cobbled streets, and the fitful flame of the lamp that lit the handsome interior showed the wan, troubled face of Susannah Chressham, colourless between the folds of bright hair, and the clouded countenance of Captain Lyndwood who sat opposite to her, wrapped in what seemed a passionate and seething silence.

halfadjectiveUS /hæf/

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading He half startled and half relieved her by his abrupt answer.

handsomeadjectiveUS /ˈhænsəm/

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading MARIUS APPEALS The heavy coach rolled cumbrously over the cobbled streets, and the fitful flame of the lamp that lit the handsome interior showed the wan, troubled face of Susannah Chressham, colourless between the folds of bright hair, and the clouded countenance of Captain Lyndwood who sat opposite to her, wrapped in what seemed a passionate and seething silence.

HepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He half startled and half relieved her by his abrupt answer.

heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading MARIUS APPEALS The heavy coach rolled cumbrously over the cobbled streets, and the fitful flame of the lamp that lit the handsome interior showed the wan, troubled face of Susannah Chressham, colourless between the folds of bright hair, and the clouded countenance of Captain Lyndwood who sat opposite to her, wrapped in what seemed a passionate and seething silence.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading MARIUS APPEALS The heavy coach rolled cumbrously over the cobbled streets, and the fitful flame of the lamp that lit the handsome interior showed the wan, troubled face of Susannah Chressham, colourless between the folds of bright hair, and the clouded countenance of Captain Lyndwood who sat opposite to her, wrapped in what seemed a passionate and seething silence.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He half startled and half relieved her by his abrupt answer.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I regret I could not find Selina again," she said.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading MARIUS APPEALS The heavy coach rolled cumbrously over the cobbled streets, and the fitful flame of the lamp that lit the handsome interior showed the wan, troubled face of Susannah Chressham, colourless between the folds of bright hair, and the clouded countenance of Captain Lyndwood who sat opposite to her, wrapped in what seemed a passionate and seething silence.

indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading "I was sorry to leave without speaking to her--" She broke off; Marius was not in her confidence, nor indeed much in her thoughts, and she paused, wondering what she should reveal and what keep back.

interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading MARIUS APPEALS The heavy coach rolled cumbrously over the cobbled streets, and the fitful flame of the lamp that lit the handsome interior showed the wan, troubled face of Susannah Chressham, colourless between the folds of bright hair, and the clouded countenance of Captain Lyndwood who sat opposite to her, wrapped in what seemed a passionate and seething silence.

keepverbUS /kiːp/

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading "I was sorry to leave without speaking to her--" She broke off; Marius was not in her confidence, nor indeed much in her thoughts, and she paused, wondering what she should reveal and what keep back.

lampnounUS /læmp/

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading MARIUS APPEALS The heavy coach rolled cumbrously over the cobbled streets, and the fitful flame of the lamp that lit the handsome interior showed the wan, troubled face of Susannah Chressham, colourless between the folds of bright hair, and the clouded countenance of Captain Lyndwood who sat opposite to her, wrapped in what seemed a passionate and seething silence.

leaveverbUS /liːv/

go away from a place

From this reading "I was sorry to leave without speaking to her--" She broke off; Marius was not in her confidence, nor indeed much in her thoughts, and she paused, wondering what she should reveal and what keep back.

litadjectiveUS /lɪt/

provided with artificial light

From this reading MARIUS APPEALS The heavy coach rolled cumbrously over the cobbled streets, and the fitful flame of the lamp that lit the handsome interior showed the wan, troubled face of Susannah Chressham, colourless between the folds of bright hair, and the clouded countenance of Captain Lyndwood who sat opposite to her, wrapped in what seemed a passionate and seething silence.

lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading She, sitting up, and gathering her mantle together over her low blue dress with a mechanical gesture, was the first to speak.

Lyndwood

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading MARIUS APPEALS The heavy coach rolled cumbrously over the cobbled streets, and the fitful flame of the lamp that lit the handsome interior showed the wan, troubled face of Susannah Chressham, colourless between the folds of bright hair, and the clouded countenance of Captain Lyndwood who sat opposite to her, wrapped in what seemed a passionate and seething silence.

mantlenounUS /ˈmæntəl/

the cloak as a symbol of authority

From this reading She, sitting up, and gathering her mantle together over her low blue dress with a mechanical gesture, was the first to speak.

MARIUS

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading MARIUS APPEALS The heavy coach rolled cumbrously over the cobbled streets, and the fitful flame of the lamp that lit the handsome interior showed the wan, troubled face of Susannah Chressham, colourless between the folds of bright hair, and the clouded countenance of Captain Lyndwood who sat opposite to her, wrapped in what seemed a passionate and seething silence.

mechanicaladjectiveUS /məˈkænɪkəl/

using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices

From this reading She, sitting up, and gathering her mantle together over her low blue dress with a mechanical gesture, was the first to speak.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "I was sorry to leave without speaking to her--" She broke off; Marius was not in her confidence, nor indeed much in her thoughts, and she paused, wondering what she should reveal and what keep back.

norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading "I was sorry to leave without speaking to her--" She broke off; Marius was not in her confidence, nor indeed much in her thoughts, and she paused, wondering what she should reveal and what keep back.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "I regret I could not find Selina again," she said.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MARIUS APPEALS The heavy coach rolled cumbrously over the cobbled streets, and the fitful flame of the lamp that lit the handsome interior showed the wan, troubled face of Susannah Chressham, colourless between the folds of bright hair, and the clouded countenance of Captain Lyndwood who sat opposite to her, wrapped in what seemed a passionate and seething silence.

offadverbUS /ɔːf/

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "I was sorry to leave without speaking to her--" She broke off; Marius was not in her confidence, nor indeed much in her thoughts, and she paused, wondering what she should reveal and what keep back.

oppositeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəzət/

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading MARIUS APPEALS The heavy coach rolled cumbrously over the cobbled streets, and the fitful flame of the lamp that lit the handsome interior showed the wan, troubled face of Susannah Chressham, colourless between the folds of bright hair, and the clouded countenance of Captain Lyndwood who sat opposite to her, wrapped in what seemed a passionate and seething silence.

overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading MARIUS APPEALS The heavy coach rolled cumbrously over the cobbled streets, and the fitful flame of the lamp that lit the handsome interior showed the wan, troubled face of Susannah Chressham, colourless between the folds of bright hair, and the clouded countenance of Captain Lyndwood who sat opposite to her, wrapped in what seemed a passionate and seething silence.

passionateadjectiveUS /ˈpæʃənət/

having or expressing strong emotions

From this reading MARIUS APPEALS The heavy coach rolled cumbrously over the cobbled streets, and the fitful flame of the lamp that lit the handsome interior showed the wan, troubled face of Susannah Chressham, colourless between the folds of bright hair, and the clouded countenance of Captain Lyndwood who sat opposite to her, wrapped in what seemed a passionate and seething silence.

pausedverbUS /pɔːzd/

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading "I was sorry to leave without speaking to her--" She broke off; Marius was not in her confidence, nor indeed much in her thoughts, and she paused, wondering what she should reveal and what keep back.

regretverbUS /rəˈɡret/

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading "I regret I could not find Selina again," she said.

relievedadjectiveUS /rɪˈliːvd/

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading He half startled and half relieved her by his abrupt answer.

revealverbUS /rɪˈviːl/

make visible

From this reading "I was sorry to leave without speaking to her--" She broke off; Marius was not in her confidence, nor indeed much in her thoughts, and she paused, wondering what she should reveal and what keep back.

rolledadjectiveUS /roʊld/

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading MARIUS APPEALS The heavy coach rolled cumbrously over the cobbled streets, and the fitful flame of the lamp that lit the handsome interior showed the wan, troubled face of Susannah Chressham, colourless between the folds of bright hair, and the clouded countenance of Captain Lyndwood who sat opposite to her, wrapped in what seemed a passionate and seething silence.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I regret I could not find Selina again," she said.

satnounUS /sæt/

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading MARIUS APPEALS The heavy coach rolled cumbrously over the cobbled streets, and the fitful flame of the lamp that lit the handsome interior showed the wan, troubled face of Susannah Chressham, colourless between the folds of bright hair, and the clouded countenance of Captain Lyndwood who sat opposite to her, wrapped in what seemed a passionate and seething silence.

seemedverbUS /siːmd/

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading MARIUS APPEALS The heavy coach rolled cumbrously over the cobbled streets, and the fitful flame of the lamp that lit the handsome interior showed the wan, troubled face of Susannah Chressham, colourless between the folds of bright hair, and the clouded countenance of Captain Lyndwood who sat opposite to her, wrapped in what seemed a passionate and seething silence.

seethingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːðɪŋ/

in constant agitation

From this reading MARIUS APPEALS The heavy coach rolled cumbrously over the cobbled streets, and the fitful flame of the lamp that lit the handsome interior showed the wan, troubled face of Susannah Chressham, colourless between the folds of bright hair, and the clouded countenance of Captain Lyndwood who sat opposite to her, wrapped in what seemed a passionate and seething silence.

Selina

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "I regret I could not find Selina again," she said.

ShepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She, sitting up, and gathering her mantle together over her low blue dress with a mechanical gesture, was the first to speak.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "I was sorry to leave without speaking to her--" She broke off; Marius was not in her confidence, nor indeed much in her thoughts, and she paused, wondering what she should reveal and what keep back.

showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading MARIUS APPEALS The heavy coach rolled cumbrously over the cobbled streets, and the fitful flame of the lamp that lit the handsome interior showed the wan, troubled face of Susannah Chressham, colourless between the folds of bright hair, and the clouded countenance of Captain Lyndwood who sat opposite to her, wrapped in what seemed a passionate and seething silence.

silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading MARIUS APPEALS The heavy coach rolled cumbrously over the cobbled streets, and the fitful flame of the lamp that lit the handsome interior showed the wan, troubled face of Susannah Chressham, colourless between the folds of bright hair, and the clouded countenance of Captain Lyndwood who sat opposite to her, wrapped in what seemed a passionate and seething silence.

sittingnounUS /ˈsɪtɪŋ/

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading She, sitting up, and gathering her mantle together over her low blue dress with a mechanical gesture, was the first to speak.

sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading "I was sorry to leave without speaking to her--" She broke off; Marius was not in her confidence, nor indeed much in her thoughts, and she paused, wondering what she should reveal and what keep back.

speakverbUS /spiːk/

express in speech

From this reading She, sitting up, and gathering her mantle together over her low blue dress with a mechanical gesture, was the first to speak.

speakingnounUS /ˈspiːkɪŋ/

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading "I was sorry to leave without speaking to her--" She broke off; Marius was not in her confidence, nor indeed much in her thoughts, and she paused, wondering what she should reveal and what keep back.

startledadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtəld/

excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement

From this reading He half startled and half relieved her by his abrupt answer.

streetsnounUS /striːts/

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading MARIUS APPEALS The heavy coach rolled cumbrously over the cobbled streets, and the fitful flame of the lamp that lit the handsome interior showed the wan, troubled face of Susannah Chressham, colourless between the folds of bright hair, and the clouded countenance of Captain Lyndwood who sat opposite to her, wrapped in what seemed a passionate and seething silence.

Susannah

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From this reading MARIUS APPEALS The heavy coach rolled cumbrously over the cobbled streets, and the fitful flame of the lamp that lit the handsome interior showed the wan, troubled face of Susannah Chressham, colourless between the folds of bright hair, and the clouded countenance of Captain Lyndwood who sat opposite to her, wrapped in what seemed a passionate and seething silence.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading MARIUS APPEALS The heavy coach rolled cumbrously over the cobbled streets, and the fitful flame of the lamp that lit the handsome interior showed the wan, troubled face of Susannah Chressham, colourless between the folds of bright hair, and the clouded countenance of Captain Lyndwood who sat opposite to her, wrapped in what seemed a passionate and seething silence.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading MARIUS APPEALS The heavy coach rolled cumbrously over the cobbled streets, and the fitful flame of the lamp that lit the handsome interior showed the wan, troubled face of Susannah Chressham, colourless between the folds of bright hair, and the clouded countenance of Captain Lyndwood who sat opposite to her, wrapped in what seemed a passionate and seething silence.

thoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading "I was sorry to leave without speaking to her--" She broke off; Marius was not in her confidence, nor indeed much in her thoughts, and she paused, wondering what she should reveal and what keep back.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading MARIUS APPEALS The heavy coach rolled cumbrously over the cobbled streets, and the fitful flame of the lamp that lit the handsome interior showed the wan, troubled face of Susannah Chressham, colourless between the folds of bright hair, and the clouded countenance of Captain Lyndwood who sat opposite to her, wrapped in what seemed a passionate and seething silence.

togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading She, sitting up, and gathering her mantle together over her low blue dress with a mechanical gesture, was the first to speak.

troubledadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəld/

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading MARIUS APPEALS The heavy coach rolled cumbrously over the cobbled streets, and the fitful flame of the lamp that lit the handsome interior showed the wan, troubled face of Susannah Chressham, colourless between the folds of bright hair, and the clouded countenance of Captain Lyndwood who sat opposite to her, wrapped in what seemed a passionate and seething silence.

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading She, sitting up, and gathering her mantle together over her low blue dress with a mechanical gesture, was the first to speak.

wanadjectiveUS /wɑːn/

(of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble

From this reading MARIUS APPEALS The heavy coach rolled cumbrously over the cobbled streets, and the fitful flame of the lamp that lit the handsome interior showed the wan, troubled face of Susannah Chressham, colourless between the folds of bright hair, and the clouded countenance of Captain Lyndwood who sat opposite to her, wrapped in what seemed a passionate and seething silence.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading She, sitting up, and gathering her mantle together over her low blue dress with a mechanical gesture, was the first to speak.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading MARIUS APPEALS The heavy coach rolled cumbrously over the cobbled streets, and the fitful flame of the lamp that lit the handsome interior showed the wan, troubled face of Susannah Chressham, colourless between the folds of bright hair, and the clouded countenance of Captain Lyndwood who sat opposite to her, wrapped in what seemed a passionate and seething silence.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading MARIUS APPEALS The heavy coach rolled cumbrously over the cobbled streets, and the fitful flame of the lamp that lit the handsome interior showed the wan, troubled face of Susannah Chressham, colourless between the folds of bright hair, and the clouded countenance of Captain Lyndwood who sat opposite to her, wrapped in what seemed a passionate and seething silence.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading She, sitting up, and gathering her mantle together over her low blue dress with a mechanical gesture, was the first to speak.

withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading "I was sorry to leave without speaking to her--" She broke off; Marius was not in her confidence, nor indeed much in her thoughts, and she paused, wondering what she should reveal and what keep back.

wonderingadjectiveUS /ˈwʌndərɪŋ/

showing curiosity

From this reading "I was sorry to leave without speaking to her--" She broke off; Marius was not in her confidence, nor indeed much in her thoughts, and she paused, wondering what she should reveal and what keep back.

wrappedadjectiveUS /ræpt/

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading MARIUS APPEALS The heavy coach rolled cumbrously over the cobbled streets, and the fitful flame of the lamp that lit the handsome interior showed the wan, troubled face of Susannah Chressham, colourless between the folds of bright hair, and the clouded countenance of Captain Lyndwood who sat opposite to her, wrapped in what seemed a passionate and seething silence.

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