adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading What made it seem so much worse was the fact that Mr. Scarrick had quite recently presided at a lecture on Savonarola.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Whether such a pleasant function ever fell to a Satrap’s lot she was not quite certain, but the simile faithfully conveyed her meaning to a large circle of acquaintances.
afterwardsadverbUS /ˈæftərwərdz/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Turning up the deep astrachan collar of his long coat, the stranger swept out of the shop, with the air, Miss Fritten afterwards described it, of a Satrap proroguing a Sanhedrim.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Turning up the deep astrachan collar of his long coat, the stranger swept out of the shop, with the air, Miss Fritten afterwards described it, of a Satrap proroguing a Sanhedrim.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “What will he deny next?” asked Mrs. Greyes under her breath.
astrachan
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From this reading Turning up the deep astrachan collar of his long coat, the stranger swept out of the shop, with the air, Miss Fritten afterwards described it, of a Satrap proroguing a Sanhedrim.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading What made it seem so much worse was the fact that Mr. Scarrick had quite recently presided at a lecture on Savonarola.
breathnounUS /breθ/
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading “What will he deny next?” asked Mrs. Greyes under her breath.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Whether such a pleasant function ever fell to a Satrap’s lot she was not quite certain, but the simile faithfully conveyed her meaning to a large circle of acquaintances.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Whether such a pleasant function ever fell to a Satrap’s lot she was not quite certain, but the simile faithfully conveyed her meaning to a large circle of acquaintances.
circlenounUS /ˈsɜːrkəl/
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading Whether such a pleasant function ever fell to a Satrap’s lot she was not quite certain, but the simile faithfully conveyed her meaning to a large circle of acquaintances.
coatnounUS /koʊt/
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Turning up the deep astrachan collar of his long coat, the stranger swept out of the shop, with the air, Miss Fritten afterwards described it, of a Satrap proroguing a Sanhedrim.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading Turning up the deep astrachan collar of his long coat, the stranger swept out of the shop, with the air, Miss Fritten afterwards described it, of a Satrap proroguing a Sanhedrim.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading Whether such a pleasant function ever fell to a Satrap’s lot she was not quite certain, but the simile faithfully conveyed her meaning to a large circle of acquaintances.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Turning up the deep astrachan collar of his long coat, the stranger swept out of the shop, with the air, Miss Fritten afterwards described it, of a Satrap proroguing a Sanhedrim.
denyverbUS /dɪˈnaɪ/
declare untrue; contradict
From this reading “What will he deny next?” asked Mrs. Greyes under her breath.
describedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskraɪbd/
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Turning up the deep astrachan collar of his long coat, the stranger swept out of the shop, with the air, Miss Fritten afterwards described it, of a Satrap proroguing a Sanhedrim.
don't
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From this reading “No,” said the grocer, without hesitation, “we don’t stock it.”
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Whether such a pleasant function ever fell to a Satrap’s lot she was not quite certain, but the simile faithfully conveyed her meaning to a large circle of acquaintances.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading What made it seem so much worse was the fact that Mr. Scarrick had quite recently presided at a lecture on Savonarola.
faithfullyadverbUS /ˈfeɪθfəli/
in a faithful manner
From this reading Whether such a pleasant function ever fell to a Satrap’s lot she was not quite certain, but the simile faithfully conveyed her meaning to a large circle of acquaintances.
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Whether such a pleasant function ever fell to a Satrap’s lot she was not quite certain, but the simile faithfully conveyed her meaning to a large circle of acquaintances.
Fritten
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From this reading Turning up the deep astrachan collar of his long coat, the stranger swept out of the shop, with the air, Miss Fritten afterwards described it, of a Satrap proroguing a Sanhedrim.
functionnounUS /ˈfʌŋkʃən/
(mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
From this reading Whether such a pleasant function ever fell to a Satrap’s lot she was not quite certain, but the simile faithfully conveyed her meaning to a large circle of acquaintances.
Greyes
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From this reading “What will he deny next?” asked Mrs. Greyes under her breath.
grocernounUS /ˈɡroʊsər/
a retail merchant who sells foodstuffs (and some household supplies)
From this reading “No,” said the grocer, without hesitation, “we don’t stock it.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading What made it seem so much worse was the fact that Mr. Scarrick had quite recently presided at a lecture on Savonarola.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “What will he deny next?” asked Mrs. Greyes under her breath.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “What will he deny next?” asked Mrs. Greyes under her breath.
hesitationnounUS /ˌhezəˈteɪʃən/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading “No,” said the grocer, without hesitation, “we don’t stock it.”
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Turning up the deep astrachan collar of his long coat, the stranger swept out of the shop, with the air, Miss Fritten afterwards described it, of a Satrap proroguing a Sanhedrim.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “No,” said the grocer, without hesitation, “we don’t stock it.”
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Whether such a pleasant function ever fell to a Satrap’s lot she was not quite certain, but the simile faithfully conveyed her meaning to a large circle of acquaintances.
lectureverbUS /ˈlektʃər/
deliver a lecture or talk
From this reading What made it seem so much worse was the fact that Mr. Scarrick had quite recently presided at a lecture on Savonarola.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Turning up the deep astrachan collar of his long coat, the stranger swept out of the shop, with the air, Miss Fritten afterwards described it, of a Satrap proroguing a Sanhedrim.
lotnounUS /lɑːt/
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading Whether such a pleasant function ever fell to a Satrap’s lot she was not quite certain, but the simile faithfully conveyed her meaning to a large circle of acquaintances.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading What made it seem so much worse was the fact that Mr. Scarrick had quite recently presided at a lecture on Savonarola.
meaningnounUS /ˈmiːnɪŋ/
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading Whether such a pleasant function ever fell to a Satrap’s lot she was not quite certain, but the simile faithfully conveyed her meaning to a large circle of acquaintances.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Turning up the deep astrachan collar of his long coat, the stranger swept out of the shop, with the air, Miss Fritten afterwards described it, of a Satrap proroguing a Sanhedrim.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading What made it seem so much worse was the fact that Mr. Scarrick had quite recently presided at a lecture on Savonarola.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “What will he deny next?” asked Mrs. Greyes under her breath.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading What made it seem so much worse was the fact that Mr. Scarrick had quite recently presided at a lecture on Savonarola.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading “What will he deny next?” asked Mrs. Greyes under her breath.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading “No,” said the grocer, without hesitation, “we don’t stock it.”
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Whether such a pleasant function ever fell to a Satrap’s lot she was not quite certain, but the simile faithfully conveyed her meaning to a large circle of acquaintances.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Turning up the deep astrachan collar of his long coat, the stranger swept out of the shop, with the air, Miss Fritten afterwards described it, of a Satrap proroguing a Sanhedrim.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading What made it seem so much worse was the fact that Mr. Scarrick had quite recently presided at a lecture on Savonarola.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Turning up the deep astrachan collar of his long coat, the stranger swept out of the shop, with the air, Miss Fritten afterwards described it, of a Satrap proroguing a Sanhedrim.
pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Whether such a pleasant function ever fell to a Satrap’s lot she was not quite certain, but the simile faithfully conveyed her meaning to a large circle of acquaintances.
presidedverbUS /prɪˈzaɪdɪd/
past form of “preside” — act as president
From this reading What made it seem so much worse was the fact that Mr. Scarrick had quite recently presided at a lecture on Savonarola.
proroguing
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From this reading Turning up the deep astrachan collar of his long coat, the stranger swept out of the shop, with the air, Miss Fritten afterwards described it, of a Satrap proroguing a Sanhedrim.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading What made it seem so much worse was the fact that Mr. Scarrick had quite recently presided at a lecture on Savonarola.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading What made it seem so much worse was the fact that Mr. Scarrick had quite recently presided at a lecture on Savonarola.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “No,” said the grocer, without hesitation, “we don’t stock it.”
Sanhedrim
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From this reading Turning up the deep astrachan collar of his long coat, the stranger swept out of the shop, with the air, Miss Fritten afterwards described it, of a Satrap proroguing a Sanhedrim.
Satrapnoun
a governor of a province in ancient Persia
From this reading Turning up the deep astrachan collar of his long coat, the stranger swept out of the shop, with the air, Miss Fritten afterwards described it, of a Satrap proroguing a Sanhedrim.
Satrap's
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From this reading Whether such a pleasant function ever fell to a Satrap’s lot she was not quite certain, but the simile faithfully conveyed her meaning to a large circle of acquaintances.
Savonarolanoun
Italian religious and political reformer
From this reading What made it seem so much worse was the fact that Mr. Scarrick had quite recently presided at a lecture on Savonarola.
Scarrick
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From this reading What made it seem so much worse was the fact that Mr. Scarrick had quite recently presided at a lecture on Savonarola.
seemverbUS /siːm/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading What made it seem so much worse was the fact that Mr. Scarrick had quite recently presided at a lecture on Savonarola.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whether such a pleasant function ever fell to a Satrap’s lot she was not quite certain, but the simile faithfully conveyed her meaning to a large circle of acquaintances.
shopverbUS /ʃɑːp/
do one's shopping
From this reading Turning up the deep astrachan collar of his long coat, the stranger swept out of the shop, with the air, Miss Fritten afterwards described it, of a Satrap proroguing a Sanhedrim.
similenoun
a figure of speech that expresses a resemblance between things of different kinds (usually formed with “like” or “as”)
From this reading Whether such a pleasant function ever fell to a Satrap’s lot she was not quite certain, but the simile faithfully conveyed her meaning to a large circle of acquaintances.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading What made it seem so much worse was the fact that Mr. Scarrick had quite recently presided at a lecture on Savonarola.
stocknounUS /stɑːk/
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading “No,” said the grocer, without hesitation, “we don’t stock it.”
strangernounUS /ˈstreɪndʒər/
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Turning up the deep astrachan collar of his long coat, the stranger swept out of the shop, with the air, Miss Fritten afterwards described it, of a Satrap proroguing a Sanhedrim.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Whether such a pleasant function ever fell to a Satrap’s lot she was not quite certain, but the simile faithfully conveyed her meaning to a large circle of acquaintances.
sweptadjectiveUS /swept/
possessing sweep
From this reading Turning up the deep astrachan collar of his long coat, the stranger swept out of the shop, with the air, Miss Fritten afterwards described it, of a Satrap proroguing a Sanhedrim.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading What made it seem so much worse was the fact that Mr. Scarrick had quite recently presided at a lecture on Savonarola.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “No,” said the grocer, without hesitation, “we don’t stock it.”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Whether such a pleasant function ever fell to a Satrap’s lot she was not quite certain, but the simile faithfully conveyed her meaning to a large circle of acquaintances.
TurningnounUS /ˈtɜːrnɪŋ/
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Turning up the deep astrachan collar of his long coat, the stranger swept out of the shop, with the air, Miss Fritten afterwards described it, of a Satrap proroguing a Sanhedrim.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading “What will he deny next?” asked Mrs. Greyes under her breath.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Turning up the deep astrachan collar of his long coat, the stranger swept out of the shop, with the air, Miss Fritten afterwards described it, of a Satrap proroguing a Sanhedrim.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What made it seem so much worse was the fact that Mr. Scarrick had quite recently presided at a lecture on Savonarola.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “No,” said the grocer, without hesitation, “we don’t stock it.”
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What will he deny next?” asked Mrs. Greyes under her breath.
WhetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether such a pleasant function ever fell to a Satrap’s lot she was not quite certain, but the simile faithfully conveyed her meaning to a large circle of acquaintances.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “What will he deny next?” asked Mrs. Greyes under her breath.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Turning up the deep astrachan collar of his long coat, the stranger swept out of the shop, with the air, Miss Fritten afterwards described it, of a Satrap proroguing a Sanhedrim.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “No,” said the grocer, without hesitation, “we don’t stock it.”
worseadjectiveUS /wɜːrs/
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading What made it seem so much worse was the fact that Mr. Scarrick had quite recently presided at a lecture on Savonarola.
