adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had asked herself many times whether her present life was so happy as to make her think that a permanent continuance in it would suffice for her desires, and she had always replied to herself that she would fain change to some other life if it were possible.
advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading In the meantime Lady Alexandrina endeavoured to realize to herself all the advantages and disadvantages of her own position.
affectionsnounUS /əˈfekʃənz/
plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking
From this reading She was not possessed of strong affections, nor of depth of character, nor of high purpose; but she was no fool, nor was she devoid of principle.
Alexandrina
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From this reading In the meantime Lady Alexandrina endeavoured to realize to herself all the advantages and disadvantages of her own position.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading In the meantime Lady Alexandrina endeavoured to realize to herself all the advantages and disadvantages of her own position.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading She had also questioned herself as to her rank, of which she was quite sufficiently proud, and had told herself that she could not degrade herself in the world without a heavy pang.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading She had asked herself many times whether her present life was so happy as to make her think that a permanent continuance in it would suffice for her desires, and she had always replied to herself that she would fain change to some other life if it were possible.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the meantime Lady Alexandrina endeavoured to realize to herself all the advantages and disadvantages of her own position.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had asked herself many times whether her present life was so happy as to make her think that a permanent continuance in it would suffice for her desires, and she had always replied to herself that she would fain change to some other life if it were possible.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading She had asked herself many times whether her present life was so happy as to make her think that a permanent continuance in it would suffice for her desires, and she had always replied to herself that she would fain change to some other life if it were possible.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was not possessed of strong affections, nor of depth of character, nor of high purpose; but she was no fool, nor was she devoid of principle.
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading She had asked herself many times whether her present life was so happy as to make her think that a permanent continuance in it would suffice for her desires, and she had always replied to herself that she would fain change to some other life if it were possible.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading She was not possessed of strong affections, nor of depth of character, nor of high purpose; but she was no fool, nor was she devoid of principle.
continuancenounUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəns/
the act of continuing an activity without interruption
From this reading She had asked herself many times whether her present life was so happy as to make her think that a permanent continuance in it would suffice for her desires, and she had always replied to herself that she would fain change to some other life if it were possible.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She had also questioned herself as to her rank, of which she was quite sufficiently proud, and had told herself that she could not degrade herself in the world without a heavy pang.
degradeverbUS /dɪˈɡreɪd/
reduce the level of land, as by erosion
From this reading She had also questioned herself as to her rank, of which she was quite sufficiently proud, and had told herself that she could not degrade herself in the world without a heavy pang.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading She was not possessed of strong affections, nor of depth of character, nor of high purpose; but she was no fool, nor was she devoid of principle.
desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/
plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading She had asked herself many times whether her present life was so happy as to make her think that a permanent continuance in it would suffice for her desires, and she had always replied to herself that she would fain change to some other life if it were possible.
devoidadjectiveUS /dɪˈvɔɪd/
completely wanting or lacking
From this reading She was not possessed of strong affections, nor of depth of character, nor of high purpose; but she was no fool, nor was she devoid of principle.
disadvantagesnounUS /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “disadvantage” — the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position
From this reading In the meantime Lady Alexandrina endeavoured to realize to herself all the advantages and disadvantages of her own position.
DOauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "ON MY HONOUR, I DO NOT UNDERSTAND IT."
endeavoured
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From this reading In the meantime Lady Alexandrina endeavoured to realize to herself all the advantages and disadvantages of her own position.
fainadjectiveUS /feɪn/
having made preparations
From this reading She had asked herself many times whether her present life was so happy as to make her think that a permanent continuance in it would suffice for her desires, and she had always replied to herself that she would fain change to some other life if it were possible.
foolnounUS /fuːl/
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading She was not possessed of strong affections, nor of depth of character, nor of high purpose; but she was no fool, nor was she devoid of principle.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had asked herself many times whether her present life was so happy as to make her think that a permanent continuance in it would suffice for her desires, and she had always replied to herself that she would fain change to some other life if it were possible.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had asked herself many times whether her present life was so happy as to make her think that a permanent continuance in it would suffice for her desires, and she had always replied to herself that she would fain change to some other life if it were possible.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading She had asked herself many times whether her present life was so happy as to make her think that a permanent continuance in it would suffice for her desires, and she had always replied to herself that she would fain change to some other life if it were possible.
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading She had also questioned herself as to her rank, of which she was quite sufficiently proud, and had told herself that she could not degrade herself in the world without a heavy pang.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In the meantime Lady Alexandrina endeavoured to realize to herself all the advantages and disadvantages of her own position.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading In the meantime Lady Alexandrina endeavoured to realize to herself all the advantages and disadvantages of her own position.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading She was not possessed of strong affections, nor of depth of character, nor of high purpose; but she was no fool, nor was she devoid of principle.
HONOURnounUS /ˈɑːnər/
the state of being honored
From this reading "ON MY HONOUR, I DO NOT UNDERSTAND IT."
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "ON MY HONOUR, I DO NOT UNDERSTAND IT."
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She had asked herself many times whether her present life was so happy as to make her think that a permanent continuance in it would suffice for her desires, and she had always replied to herself that she would fain change to some other life if it were possible.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the meantime Lady Alexandrina endeavoured to realize to herself all the advantages and disadvantages of her own position.
ITpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "ON MY HONOUR, I DO NOT UNDERSTAND IT."
LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading In the meantime Lady Alexandrina endeavoured to realize to herself all the advantages and disadvantages of her own position.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She had asked herself many times whether her present life was so happy as to make her think that a permanent continuance in it would suffice for her desires, and she had always replied to herself that she would fain change to some other life if it were possible.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading She had asked herself many times whether her present life was so happy as to make her think that a permanent continuance in it would suffice for her desires, and she had always replied to herself that she would fain change to some other life if it were possible.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading She had asked herself many times whether her present life was so happy as to make her think that a permanent continuance in it would suffice for her desires, and she had always replied to herself that she would fain change to some other life if it were possible.
meantimenounUS /ˈmiːntaɪm/
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading In the meantime Lady Alexandrina endeavoured to realize to herself all the advantages and disadvantages of her own position.
MYdeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "ON MY HONOUR, I DO NOT UNDERSTAND IT."
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading She was not possessed of strong affections, nor of depth of character, nor of high purpose; but she was no fool, nor was she devoid of principle.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading She was not possessed of strong affections, nor of depth of character, nor of high purpose; but she was no fool, nor was she devoid of principle.
NOTadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "ON MY HONOUR, I DO NOT UNDERSTAND IT."
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the meantime Lady Alexandrina endeavoured to realize to herself all the advantages and disadvantages of her own position.
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "ON MY HONOUR, I DO NOT UNDERSTAND IT."
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She had asked herself many times whether her present life was so happy as to make her think that a permanent continuance in it would suffice for her desires, and she had always replied to herself that she would fain change to some other life if it were possible.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In the meantime Lady Alexandrina endeavoured to realize to herself all the advantages and disadvantages of her own position.
pangnounUS /pæŋ/
a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading She had also questioned herself as to her rank, of which she was quite sufficiently proud, and had told herself that she could not degrade herself in the world without a heavy pang.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading She had asked herself many times whether her present life was so happy as to make her think that a permanent continuance in it would suffice for her desires, and she had always replied to herself that she would fain change to some other life if it were possible.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading In the meantime Lady Alexandrina endeavoured to realize to herself all the advantages and disadvantages of her own position.
possessedadjectiveUS /pəˈzest/
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading She was not possessed of strong affections, nor of depth of character, nor of high purpose; but she was no fool, nor was she devoid of principle.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading She had asked herself many times whether her present life was so happy as to make her think that a permanent continuance in it would suffice for her desires, and she had always replied to herself that she would fain change to some other life if it were possible.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading She had asked herself many times whether her present life was so happy as to make her think that a permanent continuance in it would suffice for her desires, and she had always replied to herself that she would fain change to some other life if it were possible.
principlenounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading She was not possessed of strong affections, nor of depth of character, nor of high purpose; but she was no fool, nor was she devoid of principle.
proudadjectiveUS /praʊd/
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading She had also questioned herself as to her rank, of which she was quite sufficiently proud, and had told herself that she could not degrade herself in the world without a heavy pang.
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading She was not possessed of strong affections, nor of depth of character, nor of high purpose; but she was no fool, nor was she devoid of principle.
questionedverbUS /ˈkwestʃənd/
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading She had also questioned herself as to her rank, of which she was quite sufficiently proud, and had told herself that she could not degrade herself in the world without a heavy pang.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading She had also questioned herself as to her rank, of which she was quite sufficiently proud, and had told herself that she could not degrade herself in the world without a heavy pang.
ranknounUS /ræŋk/
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading She had also questioned herself as to her rank, of which she was quite sufficiently proud, and had told herself that she could not degrade herself in the world without a heavy pang.
realizeverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading In the meantime Lady Alexandrina endeavoured to realize to herself all the advantages and disadvantages of her own position.
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading She had asked herself many times whether her present life was so happy as to make her think that a permanent continuance in it would suffice for her desires, and she had always replied to herself that she would fain change to some other life if it were possible.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was not possessed of strong affections, nor of depth of character, nor of high purpose; but she was no fool, nor was she devoid of principle.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She had asked herself many times whether her present life was so happy as to make her think that a permanent continuance in it would suffice for her desires, and she had always replied to herself that she would fain change to some other life if it were possible.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She had asked herself many times whether her present life was so happy as to make her think that a permanent continuance in it would suffice for her desires, and she had always replied to herself that she would fain change to some other life if it were possible.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading She was not possessed of strong affections, nor of depth of character, nor of high purpose; but she was no fool, nor was she devoid of principle.
sufficeverbUS /səˈfaɪs/
be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
From this reading She had asked herself many times whether her present life was so happy as to make her think that a permanent continuance in it would suffice for her desires, and she had always replied to herself that she would fain change to some other life if it were possible.
sufficientlyadverbUS /səˈfɪʃəntli/
to a sufficient degree
From this reading She had also questioned herself as to her rank, of which she was quite sufficiently proud, and had told herself that she could not degrade herself in the world without a heavy pang.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had asked herself many times whether her present life was so happy as to make her think that a permanent continuance in it would suffice for her desires, and she had always replied to herself that she would fain change to some other life if it were possible.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the meantime Lady Alexandrina endeavoured to realize to herself all the advantages and disadvantages of her own position.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading She had asked herself many times whether her present life was so happy as to make her think that a permanent continuance in it would suffice for her desires, and she had always replied to herself that she would fain change to some other life if it were possible.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading She had asked herself many times whether her present life was so happy as to make her think that a permanent continuance in it would suffice for her desires, and she had always replied to herself that she would fain change to some other life if it were possible.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the meantime Lady Alexandrina endeavoured to realize to herself all the advantages and disadvantages of her own position.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading She had also questioned herself as to her rank, of which she was quite sufficiently proud, and had told herself that she could not degrade herself in the world without a heavy pang.
UNDERSTANDverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstænd/
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "ON MY HONOUR, I DO NOT UNDERSTAND IT."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was not possessed of strong affections, nor of depth of character, nor of high purpose; but she was no fool, nor was she devoid of principle.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She had asked herself many times whether her present life was so happy as to make her think that a permanent continuance in it would suffice for her desires, and she had always replied to herself that she would fain change to some other life if it were possible.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading She had asked herself many times whether her present life was so happy as to make her think that a permanent continuance in it would suffice for her desires, and she had always replied to herself that she would fain change to some other life if it were possible.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She had also questioned herself as to her rank, of which she was quite sufficiently proud, and had told herself that she could not degrade herself in the world without a heavy pang.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading She had also questioned herself as to her rank, of which she was quite sufficiently proud, and had told herself that she could not degrade herself in the world without a heavy pang.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading She had also questioned herself as to her rank, of which she was quite sufficiently proud, and had told herself that she could not degrade herself in the world without a heavy pang.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She had asked herself many times whether her present life was so happy as to make her think that a permanent continuance in it would suffice for her desires, and she had always replied to herself that she would fain change to some other life if it were possible.
