acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading Zara seemed to have acquired in this short week even an extra air of regal dignity, aided by her perfect clothes; and Tristram looked stern, and less joyous and more haughty than he had done.
aidedadjectiveUS /ˈeɪdəd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading Zara seemed to have acquired in this short week even an extra air of regal dignity, aided by her perfect clothes; and Tristram looked stern, and less joyous and more haughty than he had done.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Zara seemed to have acquired in this short week even an extra air of regal dignity, aided by her perfect clothes; and Tristram looked stern, and less joyous and more haughty than he had done.
(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 Francis Markrute's moral antennae upon which he prided himself informed him that all was not as it should be between this young bride and bridegroom.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Zara seemed to have acquired in this short week even an extra air of regal dignity, aided by her perfect clothes; and Tristram looked stern, and less joyous and more haughty than he had done.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Francis Markrute's moral antennae upon which he prided himself informed him that all was not as it should be between this young bride and bridegroom.
antennaenounUS /ænˈteni/
plural of “antenna” — an electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals
From this reading Francis Markrute's moral antennae upon which he prided himself informed him that all was not as it should be between this young bride and bridegroom.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Francis Markrute's moral antennae upon which he prided himself informed him that all was not as it should be between this young bride and bridegroom.
basedadjectiveUS /beɪst/
having a base
From this reading They were based upon far too sound reasoning.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Francis Markrute's moral antennae upon which he prided himself informed him that all was not as it should be between this young bride and bridegroom.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Francis Markrute's moral antennae upon which he prided himself informed him that all was not as it should be between this young bride and bridegroom.
the two together, not just one
From this reading And they were both so deadly cold, and certainly constrained!
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading Francis Markrute's moral antennae upon which he prided himself informed him that all was not as it should be between this young bride and bridegroom.
bridegroomnounUS /ˈbraɪdɡruːm/
a man who has recently been married
From this reading Francis Markrute's moral antennae upon which he prided himself informed him that all was not as it should be between this young bride and bridegroom.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Zara seemed to have acquired in this short week even an extra air of regal dignity, aided by her perfect clothes; and Tristram looked stern, and less joyous and more haughty than he had done.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading And they were both so deadly cold, and certainly constrained!
clothing in general
From this reading Zara seemed to have acquired in this short week even an extra air of regal dignity, aided by her perfect clothes; and Tristram looked stern, and less joyous and more haughty than he had done.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading And they were both so deadly cold, and certainly constrained!
constrainedadjectiveUS /kənˈstreɪnd/
lacking spontaneity; not natural
From this reading And they were both so deadly cold, and certainly constrained!
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading And they were both so deadly cold, and certainly constrained!
deductionsnounUS /dɪˈdʌkʃənz/
plural of “deduction” — a reduction in the gross amount on which a tax is calculated; reduces taxes by the percentage fixed for the taxpayer's income bracket
From this reading It was not one of the financier's habits ever to doubt himself or his deductions.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading Zara seemed to have acquired in this short week even an extra air of regal dignity, aided by her perfect clothes; and Tristram looked stern, and less joyous and more haughty than he had done.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Zara seemed to have acquired in this short week even an extra air of regal dignity, aided by her perfect clothes; and Tristram looked stern, and less joyous and more haughty than he had done.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading It was not one of the financier's habits ever to doubt himself or his deductions.
divisible by two
From this reading Zara seemed to have acquired in this short week even an extra air of regal dignity, aided by her perfect clothes; and Tristram looked stern, and less joyous and more haughty than he had done.
at any time
From this reading It was not one of the financier's habits ever to doubt himself or his deductions.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading Zara seemed to have acquired in this short week even an extra air of regal dignity, aided by her perfect clothes; and Tristram looked stern, and less joyous and more haughty than he had done.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading They were based upon far too sound reasoning.
financier's
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From this reading It was not one of the financier's habits ever to doubt himself or his deductions.
Francis
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From this reading Francis Markrute's moral antennae upon which he prided himself informed him that all was not as it should be between this young bride and bridegroom.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading It was not one of the financier's habits ever to doubt himself or his deductions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Zara seemed to have acquired in this short week even an extra air of regal dignity, aided by her perfect clothes; and Tristram looked stern, and less joyous and more haughty than he had done.
haughtyadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːti/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading Zara seemed to have acquired in this short week even an extra air of regal dignity, aided by her perfect clothes; and Tristram looked stern, and less joyous and more haughty than he had done.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Zara seemed to have acquired in this short week even an extra air of regal dignity, aided by her perfect clothes; and Tristram looked stern, and less joyous and more haughty than he had done.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Francis Markrute's moral antennae upon which he prided himself informed him that all was not as it should be between this young bride and bridegroom.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Zara seemed to have acquired in this short week even an extra air of regal dignity, aided by her perfect clothes; and Tristram looked stern, and less joyous and more haughty than he had done.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Francis Markrute's moral antennae upon which he prided himself informed him that all was not as it should be between this young bride and bridegroom.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Francis Markrute's moral antennae upon which he prided himself informed him that all was not as it should be between this young bride and bridegroom.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was not one of the financier's habits ever to doubt himself or his deductions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Zara seemed to have acquired in this short week even an extra air of regal dignity, aided by her perfect clothes; and Tristram looked stern, and less joyous and more haughty than he had done.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Francis Markrute's moral antennae upon which he prided himself informed him that all was not as it should be between this young bride and bridegroom.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Francis Markrute's moral antennae upon which he prided himself informed him that all was not as it should be between this young bride and bridegroom.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading Zara seemed to have acquired in this short week even an extra air of regal dignity, aided by her perfect clothes; and Tristram looked stern, and less joyous and more haughty than he had done.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Zara seemed to have acquired in this short week even an extra air of regal dignity, aided by her perfect clothes; and Tristram looked stern, and less joyous and more haughty than he had done.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Zara seemed to have acquired in this short week even an extra air of regal dignity, aided by her perfect clothes; and Tristram looked stern, and less joyous and more haughty than he had done.
Markrute's
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From this reading Francis Markrute's moral antennae upon which he prided himself informed him that all was not as it should be between this young bride and bridegroom.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading Francis Markrute's moral antennae upon which he prided himself informed him that all was not as it should be between this young bride and bridegroom.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Zara seemed to have acquired in this short week even an extra air of regal dignity, aided by her perfect clothes; and Tristram looked stern, and less joyous and more haughty than he had done.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Francis Markrute's moral antennae upon which he prided himself informed him that all was not as it should be between this young bride and bridegroom.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Zara seemed to have acquired in this short week even an extra air of regal dignity, aided by her perfect clothes; and Tristram looked stern, and less joyous and more haughty than he had done.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was not one of the financier's habits ever to doubt himself or his deductions.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was not one of the financier's habits ever to doubt himself or his deductions.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Zara seemed to have acquired in this short week even an extra air of regal dignity, aided by her perfect clothes; and Tristram looked stern, and less joyous and more haughty than he had done.
pridedverbUS /ˈpraɪdɪd/
past form of “pride” — be proud of
From this reading Francis Markrute's moral antennae upon which he prided himself informed him that all was not as it should be between this young bride and bridegroom.
reasoningnounUS /ˈriːzənɪŋ/
thinking that is coherent and logical
From this reading They were based upon far too sound reasoning.
regaladjectiveUS /ˈriːɡəl/
belonging to or befitting a supreme ruler
From this reading Zara seemed to have acquired in this short week even an extra air of regal dignity, aided by her perfect clothes; and Tristram looked stern, and less joyous and more haughty than he had done.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Zara seemed to have acquired in this short week even an extra air of regal dignity, aided by her perfect clothes; and Tristram looked stern, and less joyous and more haughty than he had done.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Zara seemed to have acquired in this short week even an extra air of regal dignity, aided by her perfect clothes; and Tristram looked stern, and less joyous and more haughty than he had done.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Francis Markrute's moral antennae upon which he prided himself informed him that all was not as it should be between this young bride and bridegroom.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And they were both so deadly cold, and certainly constrained!
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading They were based upon far too sound reasoning.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading Zara seemed to have acquired in this short week even an extra air of regal dignity, aided by her perfect clothes; and Tristram looked stern, and less joyous and more haughty than he had done.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Zara seemed to have acquired in this short week even an extra air of regal dignity, aided by her perfect clothes; and Tristram looked stern, and less joyous and more haughty than he had done.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Francis Markrute's moral antennae upon which he prided himself informed him that all was not as it should be between this young bride and bridegroom.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was not one of the financier's habits ever to doubt himself or his deductions.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And they were both so deadly cold, and certainly constrained!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Francis Markrute's moral antennae upon which he prided himself informed him that all was not as it should be between this young bride and bridegroom.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Zara seemed to have acquired in this short week even an extra air of regal dignity, aided by her perfect clothes; and Tristram looked stern, and less joyous and more haughty than he had done.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading They were based upon far too sound reasoning.
TristramnounUS /ˈtrɪstrəm/
(Middle Ages) the nephew of the king of Cornwall who (according to legend) fell in love with his uncle's bride (Iseult) after they mistakenly drank a love potion that left them eternally in love with each other
From this reading Zara seemed to have acquired in this short week even an extra air of regal dignity, aided by her perfect clothes; and Tristram looked stern, and less joyous and more haughty than he had done.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Francis Markrute's moral antennae upon which he prided himself informed him that all was not as it should be between this young bride and bridegroom.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Francis Markrute's moral antennae upon which he prided himself informed him that all was not as it should be between this young bride and bridegroom.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Zara seemed to have acquired in this short week even an extra air of regal dignity, aided by her perfect clothes; and Tristram looked stern, and less joyous and more haughty than he had done.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And they were both so deadly cold, and certainly constrained!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Francis Markrute's moral antennae upon which he prided himself informed him that all was not as it should be between this young bride and bridegroom.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Francis Markrute's moral antennae upon which he prided himself informed him that all was not as it should be between this young bride and bridegroom.
Zara
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From this reading Zara seemed to have acquired in this short week even an extra air of regal dignity, aided by her perfect clothes; and Tristram looked stern, and less joyous and more haughty than he had done.
