adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "But Mr. Crosbie is only a mere clerk."
actionnounUS /ˈækʃən/
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Whatever of the magnificent may be produced will be diluted and apportioned out in very moderate quantities among two or more, probably among three or four, young gentlemen--to none of whom will be vouchsafed the privilege of much heroic action.
ALLINGTON
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From this reading THE TWO PEARLS OF ALLINGTON.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Whatever of the magnificent may be produced will be diluted and apportioned out in very moderate quantities among two or more, probably among three or four, young gentlemen--to none of whom will be vouchsafed the privilege of much heroic action.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This sarcastic condemnation was spoken by Miss Lilian Dale to her sister Isabella, and referred to a gentleman with whom we shall have much concern in these pages.
apportionedadjectiveUS /əˈpɔːrʃənd/
given out in portions
From this reading Whatever of the magnificent may be produced will be diluted and apportioned out in very moderate quantities among two or more, probably among three or four, young gentlemen--to none of whom will be vouchsafed the privilege of much heroic action.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I do not say that Mr. Crosbie will be our hero, seeing that that part in the drama will be cut up, as it were, into fragments.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I do not say that Mr. Crosbie will be our hero, seeing that that part in the drama will be cut up, as it were, into fragments.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But Mr. Crosbie is only a mere clerk."
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This sarcastic condemnation was spoken by Miss Lilian Dale to her sister Isabella, and referred to a gentleman with whom we shall have much concern in these pages.
clerknounUS /klɜːrk/
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading "But Mr. Crosbie is only a mere clerk."
concernnounUS /kənˈsɜːrn/
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading This sarcastic condemnation was spoken by Miss Lilian Dale to her sister Isabella, and referred to a gentleman with whom we shall have much concern in these pages.
condemnationnounUS /ˌkɑːndəmˈneɪʃən/
an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable
From this reading This sarcastic condemnation was spoken by Miss Lilian Dale to her sister Isabella, and referred to a gentleman with whom we shall have much concern in these pages.
Crosbie
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From this reading "But Mr. Crosbie is only a mere clerk."
cutverbUS /kʌt/
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading I do not say that Mr. Crosbie will be our hero, seeing that that part in the drama will be cut up, as it were, into fragments.
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading This sarcastic condemnation was spoken by Miss Lilian Dale to her sister Isabella, and referred to a gentleman with whom we shall have much concern in these pages.
dilutedadjectiveUS /daɪˈluːtəd/
reduced in strength or concentration or quality or purity
From this reading Whatever of the magnificent may be produced will be diluted and apportioned out in very moderate quantities among two or more, probably among three or four, young gentlemen--to none of whom will be vouchsafed the privilege of much heroic action.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not say that Mr. Crosbie will be our hero, seeing that that part in the drama will be cut up, as it were, into fragments.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading I do not say that Mr. Crosbie will be our hero, seeing that that part in the drama will be cut up, as it were, into fragments.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Whatever of the magnificent may be produced will be diluted and apportioned out in very moderate quantities among two or more, probably among three or four, young gentlemen--to none of whom will be vouchsafed the privilege of much heroic action.
fragmentsnounUS /ˈfræɡmənts/
plural of “fragment” — a piece broken off or cut off of something else
From this reading I do not say that Mr. Crosbie will be our hero, seeing that that part in the drama will be cut up, as it were, into fragments.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading This sarcastic condemnation was spoken by Miss Lilian Dale to her sister Isabella, and referred to a gentleman with whom we shall have much concern in these pages.
gentlemennounUS /ˈdʒentəlmɪn/
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Whatever of the magnificent may be produced will be diluted and apportioned out in very moderate quantities among two or more, probably among three or four, young gentlemen--to none of whom will be vouchsafed the privilege of much heroic action.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This sarcastic condemnation was spoken by Miss Lilian Dale to her sister Isabella, and referred to a gentleman with whom we shall have much concern in these pages.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading This sarcastic condemnation was spoken by Miss Lilian Dale to her sister Isabella, and referred to a gentleman with whom we shall have much concern in these pages.
heronounUS /ˈhɪroʊ/
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading I do not say that Mr. Crosbie will be our hero, seeing that that part in the drama will be cut up, as it were, into fragments.
heroicadjectiveUS /hɪˈroʊɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading Whatever of the magnificent may be produced will be diluted and apportioned out in very moderate quantities among two or more, probably among three or four, young gentlemen--to none of whom will be vouchsafed the privilege of much heroic action.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I do not say that Mr. Crosbie will be our hero, seeing that that part in the drama will be cut up, as it were, into fragments.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This sarcastic condemnation was spoken by Miss Lilian Dale to her sister Isabella, and referred to a gentleman with whom we shall have much concern in these pages.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I do not say that Mr. Crosbie will be our hero, seeing that that part in the drama will be cut up, as it were, into fragments.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But Mr. Crosbie is only a mere clerk."
IsabellanounUS /ˌɪzəˈbelə/
the queen of Castile whose marriage to Ferdinand of Aragon in 1469 marked the beginning of the modern state of Spain; they instituted the Spanish Inquisition in 1478 and sponsored the voyages of Christopher Columbus in 1492 (1451-1504)
From this reading This sarcastic condemnation was spoken by Miss Lilian Dale to her sister Isabella, and referred to a gentleman with whom we shall have much concern in these pages.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I do not say that Mr. Crosbie will be our hero, seeing that that part in the drama will be cut up, as it were, into fragments.
Lilian
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From this reading This sarcastic condemnation was spoken by Miss Lilian Dale to her sister Isabella, and referred to a gentleman with whom we shall have much concern in these pages.
magnificentadjectiveUS /mæɡˈnɪfəsənt/
characterized by grandeur
From this reading Whatever of the magnificent may be produced will be diluted and apportioned out in very moderate quantities among two or more, probably among three or four, young gentlemen--to none of whom will be vouchsafed the privilege of much heroic action.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Whatever of the magnificent may be produced will be diluted and apportioned out in very moderate quantities among two or more, probably among three or four, young gentlemen--to none of whom will be vouchsafed the privilege of much heroic action.
mereadjectiveUS /mɪr/
being nothing more than specified
From this reading "But Mr. Crosbie is only a mere clerk."
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading This sarcastic condemnation was spoken by Miss Lilian Dale to her sister Isabella, and referred to a gentleman with whom we shall have much concern in these pages.
moderateverbUS /ˈmɑːdərət/
preside over
From this reading Whatever of the magnificent may be produced will be diluted and apportioned out in very moderate quantities among two or more, probably among three or four, young gentlemen--to none of whom will be vouchsafed the privilege of much heroic action.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Whatever of the magnificent may be produced will be diluted and apportioned out in very moderate quantities among two or more, probably among three or four, young gentlemen--to none of whom will be vouchsafed the privilege of much heroic action.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading "But Mr. Crosbie is only a mere clerk."
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading This sarcastic condemnation was spoken by Miss Lilian Dale to her sister Isabella, and referred to a gentleman with whom we shall have much concern in these pages.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading Whatever of the magnificent may be produced will be diluted and apportioned out in very moderate quantities among two or more, probably among three or four, young gentlemen--to none of whom will be vouchsafed the privilege of much heroic action.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I do not say that Mr. Crosbie will be our hero, seeing that that part in the drama will be cut up, as it were, into fragments.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TWO PEARLS OF ALLINGTON.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading "But Mr. Crosbie is only a mere clerk."
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whatever of the magnificent may be produced will be diluted and apportioned out in very moderate quantities among two or more, probably among three or four, young gentlemen--to none of whom will be vouchsafed the privilege of much heroic action.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I do not say that Mr. Crosbie will be our hero, seeing that that part in the drama will be cut up, as it were, into fragments.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Whatever of the magnificent may be produced will be diluted and apportioned out in very moderate quantities among two or more, probably among three or four, young gentlemen--to none of whom will be vouchsafed the privilege of much heroic action.
pagesnounUS /ˈpeɪdʒəz/
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading This sarcastic condemnation was spoken by Miss Lilian Dale to her sister Isabella, and referred to a gentleman with whom we shall have much concern in these pages.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I do not say that Mr. Crosbie will be our hero, seeing that that part in the drama will be cut up, as it were, into fragments.
PEARLSnounUS /pɜːrlz/
plural of “pearl” — a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading THE TWO PEARLS OF ALLINGTON.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading Whatever of the magnificent may be produced will be diluted and apportioned out in very moderate quantities among two or more, probably among three or four, young gentlemen--to none of whom will be vouchsafed the privilege of much heroic action.
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Whatever of the magnificent may be produced will be diluted and apportioned out in very moderate quantities among two or more, probably among three or four, young gentlemen--to none of whom will be vouchsafed the privilege of much heroic action.
producedverbUS /prəˈduːst/
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading Whatever of the magnificent may be produced will be diluted and apportioned out in very moderate quantities among two or more, probably among three or four, young gentlemen--to none of whom will be vouchsafed the privilege of much heroic action.
quantitiesnounUS /ˈkwɑːntətiz/
plural of “quantity” — how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading Whatever of the magnificent may be produced will be diluted and apportioned out in very moderate quantities among two or more, probably among three or four, young gentlemen--to none of whom will be vouchsafed the privilege of much heroic action.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading This sarcastic condemnation was spoken by Miss Lilian Dale to her sister Isabella, and referred to a gentleman with whom we shall have much concern in these pages.
sarcasticadjectiveUS /sɑːrˈkæstɪk/
expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds
From this reading This sarcastic condemnation was spoken by Miss Lilian Dale to her sister Isabella, and referred to a gentleman with whom we shall have much concern in these pages.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading I do not say that Mr. Crosbie will be our hero, seeing that that part in the drama will be cut up, as it were, into fragments.
seeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading I do not say that Mr. Crosbie will be our hero, seeing that that part in the drama will be cut up, as it were, into fragments.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading This sarcastic condemnation was spoken by Miss Lilian Dale to her sister Isabella, and referred to a gentleman with whom we shall have much concern in these pages.
sisternounUS /ˈsɪstər/
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading This sarcastic condemnation was spoken by Miss Lilian Dale to her sister Isabella, and referred to a gentleman with whom we shall have much concern in these pages.
spokenadjectiveUS /ˈspoʊkən/
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading This sarcastic condemnation was spoken by Miss Lilian Dale to her sister Isabella, and referred to a gentleman with whom we shall have much concern in these pages.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I do not say that Mr. Crosbie will be our hero, seeing that that part in the drama will be cut up, as it were, into fragments.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TWO PEARLS OF ALLINGTON.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading This sarcastic condemnation was spoken by Miss Lilian Dale to her sister Isabella, and referred to a gentleman with whom we shall have much concern in these pages.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This sarcastic condemnation was spoken by Miss Lilian Dale to her sister Isabella, and referred to a gentleman with whom we shall have much concern in these pages.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Whatever of the magnificent may be produced will be diluted and apportioned out in very moderate quantities among two or more, probably among three or four, young gentlemen--to none of whom will be vouchsafed the privilege of much heroic action.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This sarcastic condemnation was spoken by Miss Lilian Dale to her sister Isabella, and referred to a gentleman with whom we shall have much concern in these pages.
TWOnounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE TWO PEARLS OF ALLINGTON.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I do not say that Mr. Crosbie will be our hero, seeing that that part in the drama will be cut up, as it were, into fragments.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Whatever of the magnificent may be produced will be diluted and apportioned out in very moderate quantities among two or more, probably among three or four, young gentlemen--to none of whom will be vouchsafed the privilege of much heroic action.
vouchsafed
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From this reading Whatever of the magnificent may be produced will be diluted and apportioned out in very moderate quantities among two or more, probably among three or four, young gentlemen--to none of whom will be vouchsafed the privilege of much heroic action.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This sarcastic condemnation was spoken by Miss Lilian Dale to her sister Isabella, and referred to a gentleman with whom we shall have much concern in these pages.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading This sarcastic condemnation was spoken by Miss Lilian Dale to her sister Isabella, and referred to a gentleman with whom we shall have much concern in these pages.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I do not say that Mr. Crosbie will be our hero, seeing that that part in the drama will be cut up, as it were, into fragments.
WhateverdeterminerUS /ˌwʌˈtevər/
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Whatever of the magnificent may be produced will be diluted and apportioned out in very moderate quantities among two or more, probably among three or four, young gentlemen--to none of whom will be vouchsafed the privilege of much heroic action.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This sarcastic condemnation was spoken by Miss Lilian Dale to her sister Isabella, and referred to a gentleman with whom we shall have much concern in these pages.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I do not say that Mr. Crosbie will be our hero, seeing that that part in the drama will be cut up, as it were, into fragments.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading This sarcastic condemnation was spoken by Miss Lilian Dale to her sister Isabella, and referred to a gentleman with whom we shall have much concern in these pages.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Whatever of the magnificent may be produced will be diluted and apportioned out in very moderate quantities among two or more, probably among three or four, young gentlemen--to none of whom will be vouchsafed the privilege of much heroic action.
