AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A later phase was more distinguishable—that at which Rose forbore to inflict on her companion a duality that might become oppressive.
acuteadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːt/
having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course
From this reading No observer, probably, would have been acute enough to fix exactly the moment at which the girl ceased to take out her mother and began to be taken out by her.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading No observer, probably, would have been acute enough to fix exactly the moment at which the girl ceased to take out her mother and began to be taken out by her.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading No observer, probably, would have been acute enough to fix exactly the moment at which the girl ceased to take out her mother and began to be taken out by her.
averred
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From this reading Her marriage was delayed by the period of mourning consequent upon the death of her grandmother, who, the younger Mrs. Tramore averred, was killed by the rumour of her own new birth.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading No observer, probably, would have been acute enough to fix exactly the moment at which the girl ceased to take out her mother and began to be taken out by her.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading A later phase was more distinguishable—that at which Rose forbore to inflict on her companion a duality that might become oppressive.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading No observer, probably, would have been acute enough to fix exactly the moment at which the girl ceased to take out her mother and began to be taken out by her.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading No observer, probably, would have been acute enough to fix exactly the moment at which the girl ceased to take out her mother and began to be taken out by her.
birthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading Her marriage was delayed by the period of mourning consequent upon the death of her grandmother, who, the younger Mrs. Tramore averred, was killed by the rumour of her own new birth.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading No observer, probably, would have been acute enough to fix exactly the moment at which the girl ceased to take out her mother and began to be taken out by her.
ceasedverbUS /siːst/
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading No observer, probably, would have been acute enough to fix exactly the moment at which the girl ceased to take out her mother and began to be taken out by her.
companionnounUS /kəmˈpænjən/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading A later phase was more distinguishable—that at which Rose forbore to inflict on her companion a duality that might become oppressive.
consequentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwənt/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading Her marriage was delayed by the period of mourning consequent upon the death of her grandmother, who, the younger Mrs. Tramore averred, was killed by the rumour of her own new birth.
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Her marriage was delayed by the period of mourning consequent upon the death of her grandmother, who, the younger Mrs. Tramore averred, was killed by the rumour of her own new birth.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading Her marriage was delayed by the period of mourning consequent upon the death of her grandmother, who, the younger Mrs. Tramore averred, was killed by the rumour of her own new birth.
distinguishableadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃəbəl/
capable of being perceived as different or distinct
From this reading A later phase was more distinguishable—that at which Rose forbore to inflict on her companion a duality that might become oppressive.
dragonsnounUS /ˈdræɡənz/
plural of “dragon” — a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings
From this reading She was the only one of the dragons who had not been tamed.
dualitynounUS /duːˈæləti/
being twofold; a classification into two opposed parts or subclasses
From this reading A later phase was more distinguishable—that at which Rose forbore to inflict on her companion a duality that might become oppressive.
economiseverb
spend sparingly, avoid the waste of
From this reading She began to economise her force, she went only when the particular effect was required.
effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading She began to economise her force, she went only when the particular effect was required.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading No observer, probably, would have been acute enough to fix exactly the moment at which the girl ceased to take out her mother and began to be taken out by her.
exactlyadverbUS /ɪɡˈzæktli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading No observer, probably, would have been acute enough to fix exactly the moment at which the girl ceased to take out her mother and began to be taken out by her.
fixverbUS /fɪks/
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading No observer, probably, would have been acute enough to fix exactly the moment at which the girl ceased to take out her mother and began to be taken out by her.
forbore
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From this reading A later phase was more distinguishable—that at which Rose forbore to inflict on her companion a duality that might become oppressive.
forcenounUS /fɔːrs/
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading She began to economise her force, she went only when the particular effect was required.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading No observer, probably, would have been acute enough to fix exactly the moment at which the girl ceased to take out her mother and began to be taken out by her.
grandmothernounUS /ˈɡrændmʌðər/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading Her marriage was delayed by the period of mourning consequent upon the death of her grandmother, who, the younger Mrs. Tramore averred, was killed by the rumour of her own new birth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was the only one of the dragons who had not been tamed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading No observer, probably, would have been acute enough to fix exactly the moment at which the girl ceased to take out her mother and began to be taken out by her.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading No observer, probably, would have been acute enough to fix exactly the moment at which the girl ceased to take out her mother and began to be taken out by her.
inflictverbUS /ˌɪnˈflɪkt/
impose something unpleasant
From this reading A later phase was more distinguishable—that at which Rose forbore to inflict on her companion a duality that might become oppressive.
killedverbUS /kɪld/
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Her marriage was delayed by the period of mourning consequent upon the death of her grandmother, who, the younger Mrs. Tramore averred, was killed by the rumour of her own new birth.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A later phase was more distinguishable—that at which Rose forbore to inflict on her companion a duality that might become oppressive.
marriagenounUS /ˈmerɪdʒ/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Her marriage was delayed by the period of mourning consequent upon the death of her grandmother, who, the younger Mrs. Tramore averred, was killed by the rumour of her own new birth.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading A later phase was more distinguishable—that at which Rose forbore to inflict on her companion a duality that might become oppressive.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading No observer, probably, would have been acute enough to fix exactly the moment at which the girl ceased to take out her mother and began to be taken out by her.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A later phase was more distinguishable—that at which Rose forbore to inflict on her companion a duality that might become oppressive.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading No observer, probably, would have been acute enough to fix exactly the moment at which the girl ceased to take out her mother and began to be taken out by her.
mourningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading Her marriage was delayed by the period of mourning consequent upon the death of her grandmother, who, the younger Mrs. Tramore averred, was killed by the rumour of her own new birth.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Her marriage was delayed by the period of mourning consequent upon the death of her grandmother, who, the younger Mrs. Tramore averred, was killed by the rumour of her own new birth.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Her marriage was delayed by the period of mourning consequent upon the death of her grandmother, who, the younger Mrs. Tramore averred, was killed by the rumour of her own new birth.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading No observer, probably, would have been acute enough to fix exactly the moment at which the girl ceased to take out her mother and began to be taken out by her.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was the only one of the dragons who had not been tamed.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading No observer, probably, would have been acute enough to fix exactly the moment at which the girl ceased to take out her mother and began to be taken out by her.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her marriage was delayed by the period of mourning consequent upon the death of her grandmother, who, the younger Mrs. Tramore averred, was killed by the rumour of her own new birth.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A later phase was more distinguishable—that at which Rose forbore to inflict on her companion a duality that might become oppressive.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She was the only one of the dragons who had not been tamed.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading She began to economise her force, she went only when the particular effect was required.
oppressiveadjectiveUS /əˈpresɪv/
weighing heavily on the senses or spirit
From this reading A later phase was more distinguishable—that at which Rose forbore to inflict on her companion a duality that might become oppressive.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading No observer, probably, would have been acute enough to fix exactly the moment at which the girl ceased to take out her mother and began to be taken out by her.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Her marriage was delayed by the period of mourning consequent upon the death of her grandmother, who, the younger Mrs. Tramore averred, was killed by the rumour of her own new birth.
particularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading She began to economise her force, she went only when the particular effect was required.
periodnounUS /ˈpɪriəd/
an amount of time
From this reading Her marriage was delayed by the period of mourning consequent upon the death of her grandmother, who, the younger Mrs. Tramore averred, was killed by the rumour of her own new birth.
phasenounUS /feɪz/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading A later phase was more distinguishable—that at which Rose forbore to inflict on her companion a duality that might become oppressive.
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading No observer, probably, would have been acute enough to fix exactly the moment at which the girl ceased to take out her mother and began to be taken out by her.
requiredadjectiveUS /riˈkwaɪərd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading She began to economise her force, she went only when the particular effect was required.
RosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading A later phase was more distinguishable—that at which Rose forbore to inflict on her companion a duality that might become oppressive.
rumournounUS /ˈruːmər/
gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading Her marriage was delayed by the period of mourning consequent upon the death of her grandmother, who, the younger Mrs. Tramore averred, was killed by the rumour of her own new birth.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She began to economise her force, she went only when the particular effect was required.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading No observer, probably, would have been acute enough to fix exactly the moment at which the girl ceased to take out her mother and began to be taken out by her.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading No observer, probably, would have been acute enough to fix exactly the moment at which the girl ceased to take out her mother and began to be taken out by her.
tamedadjectiveUS /teɪmd/
brought from wildness into a domesticated state
From this reading She was the only one of the dragons who had not been tamed.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A later phase was more distinguishable—that at which Rose forbore to inflict on her companion a duality that might become oppressive.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading No observer, probably, would have been acute enough to fix exactly the moment at which the girl ceased to take out her mother and began to be taken out by her.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No observer, probably, would have been acute enough to fix exactly the moment at which the girl ceased to take out her mother and began to be taken out by her.
Tramore
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her marriage was delayed by the period of mourning consequent upon the death of her grandmother, who, the younger Mrs. Tramore averred, was killed by the rumour of her own new birth.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Her marriage was delayed by the period of mourning consequent upon the death of her grandmother, who, the younger Mrs. Tramore averred, was killed by the rumour of her own new birth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A later phase was more distinguishable—that at which Rose forbore to inflict on her companion a duality that might become oppressive.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She began to economise her force, she went only when the particular effect was required.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading She began to economise her force, she went only when the particular effect was required.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading No observer, probably, would have been acute enough to fix exactly the moment at which the girl ceased to take out her mother and began to be taken out by her.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Her marriage was delayed by the period of mourning consequent upon the death of her grandmother, who, the younger Mrs. Tramore averred, was killed by the rumour of her own new birth.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading No observer, probably, would have been acute enough to fix exactly the moment at which the girl ceased to take out her mother and began to be taken out by her.
youngeradjectiveUS /ˈjʌŋɡər/
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading Her marriage was delayed by the period of mourning consequent upon the death of her grandmother, who, the younger Mrs. Tramore averred, was killed by the rumour of her own new birth.
