adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “We should never do such a thing,” said the aunt.
actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading It’s the dreadful little everyday acts of pretended importance that give the Mappin stamp to our life.
admittedverbUS /ədˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading “I can’t imagine it,” she admitted.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Of course,” she continued, “there are heaps of ways of leading a real existence without committing sensational deeds of violence.
auntnounUS /ænt/
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading “We should never do such a thing,” said the aunt.
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From this reading “I can’t imagine it,” she admitted.
committingverbUS /kəˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “commit” — perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading “Of course,” she continued, “there are heaps of ways of leading a real existence without committing sensational deeds of violence.
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading “Of course,” she continued, “there are heaps of ways of leading a real existence without committing sensational deeds of violence.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “Of course,” she continued, “there are heaps of ways of leading a real existence without committing sensational deeds of violence.
deedsnounUS /diːdz/
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading “Of course,” she continued, “there are heaps of ways of leading a real existence without committing sensational deeds of violence.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “We should never do such a thing,” said the aunt.
dreadfuladjectiveUS /ˈdredfəl/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading It’s the dreadful little everyday acts of pretended importance that give the Mappin stamp to our life.
everydayadjectiveUS /ˈevriˈdeɪ/
found in the ordinary course of events
From this reading It’s the dreadful little everyday acts of pretended importance that give the Mappin stamp to our life.
existencenounUS /eɡˈzɪstəns/
the state or fact of existing
From this reading “Of course,” she continued, “there are heaps of ways of leading a real existence without committing sensational deeds of violence.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The niece gave a reluctant sigh.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It’s the dreadful little everyday acts of pretended importance that give the Mappin stamp to our life.
heapsnounUS /hiːps/
a large number or amount
From this reading “Of course,” she continued, “there are heaps of ways of leading a real existence without committing sensational deeds of violence.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I can’t imagine it,” she admitted.
imagineverbUS /ˌɪˈmædʒən/
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading “I can’t imagine it,” she admitted.
importancenounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtəns/
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading It’s the dreadful little everyday acts of pretended importance that give the Mappin stamp to our life.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I can’t imagine it,” she admitted.
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From this reading It’s the dreadful little everyday acts of pretended importance that give the Mappin stamp to our life.
leadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading “Of course,” she continued, “there are heaps of ways of leading a real existence without committing sensational deeds of violence.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It’s the dreadful little everyday acts of pretended importance that give the Mappin stamp to our life.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It’s the dreadful little everyday acts of pretended importance that give the Mappin stamp to our life.
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From this reading It’s the dreadful little everyday acts of pretended importance that give the Mappin stamp to our life.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “We should never do such a thing,” said the aunt.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading The niece gave a reluctant sigh.
OfprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Of course,” she continued, “there are heaps of ways of leading a real existence without committing sensational deeds of violence.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It’s the dreadful little everyday acts of pretended importance that give the Mappin stamp to our life.
pretendedadjectiveUS /priˈtendɪd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading It’s the dreadful little everyday acts of pretended importance that give the Mappin stamp to our life.
realadjectiveUS /riːl/
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading “Of course,” she continued, “there are heaps of ways of leading a real existence without committing sensational deeds of violence.
reluctantadjectiveUS /rɪˈlʌktənt/
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading The niece gave a reluctant sigh.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “We should never do such a thing,” said the aunt.
sensationaladjectiveUS /senˈseɪʃənəl/
causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion
From this reading “Of course,” she continued, “there are heaps of ways of leading a real existence without committing sensational deeds of violence.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I can’t imagine it,” she admitted.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “We should never do such a thing,” said the aunt.
sighverbUS /saɪ/
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading The niece gave a reluctant sigh.
stampverbUS /stæmp/
walk heavily
From this reading It’s the dreadful little everyday acts of pretended importance that give the Mappin stamp to our life.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “We should never do such a thing,” said the aunt.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It’s the dreadful little everyday acts of pretended importance that give the Mappin stamp to our life.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “We should never do such a thing,” said the aunt.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Of course,” she continued, “there are heaps of ways of leading a real existence without committing sensational deeds of violence.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading “We should never do such a thing,” said the aunt.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It’s the dreadful little everyday acts of pretended importance that give the Mappin stamp to our life.
violencenounUS /ˈvaɪələns/
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading “Of course,” she continued, “there are heaps of ways of leading a real existence without committing sensational deeds of violence.
waysnounUS /weɪz/
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading “Of course,” she continued, “there are heaps of ways of leading a real existence without committing sensational deeds of violence.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We should never do such a thing,” said the aunt.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “Of course,” she continued, “there are heaps of ways of leading a real existence without committing sensational deeds of violence.
