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 When the little conversation took place between Lady Monogram and Miss Longestaffe, as recorded in the last chapter, Mr. Melmotte was in all his glory, and tickets for the entertainment were very precious.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the little conversation took place between Lady Monogram and Miss Longestaffe, as recorded in the last chapter, Mr. Melmotte was in all his glory, and tickets for the entertainment were very precious.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When the little conversation took place between Lady Monogram and Miss Longestaffe, as recorded in the last chapter, Mr. Melmotte was in all his glory, and tickets for the entertainment were very precious.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Lady Monogram had paid very dear for hers,--especially as the reception of Mr. Brehgert must be considered.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading But high prices were then being paid.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading When the little conversation took place between Lady Monogram and Miss Longestaffe, as recorded in the last chapter, Mr. Melmotte was in all his glory, and tickets for the entertainment were very precious.
Brehgert
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From this reading Lady Monogram had paid very dear for hers,--especially as the reception of Mr. Brehgert must be considered.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But high prices were then being paid.
chapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading When the little conversation took place between Lady Monogram and Miss Longestaffe, as recorded in the last chapter, Mr. Melmotte was in all his glory, and tickets for the entertainment were very precious.
consideredadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərd/
carefully weighed
From this reading Lady Monogram had paid very dear for hers,--especially as the reception of Mr. Brehgert must be considered.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading When the little conversation took place between Lady Monogram and Miss Longestaffe, as recorded in the last chapter, Mr. Melmotte was in all his glory, and tickets for the entertainment were very precious.
dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading Lady Monogram had paid very dear for hers,--especially as the reception of Mr. Brehgert must be considered.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading When the little conversation took place between Lady Monogram and Miss Longestaffe, as recorded in the last chapter, Mr. Melmotte was in all his glory, and tickets for the entertainment were very precious.
especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Lady Monogram had paid very dear for hers,--especially as the reception of Mr. Brehgert must be considered.
FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading LADY MONOGRAM PREPARES FOR THE PARTY.
glorynounUS /ˈɡlɔːri/
a state of high honor
From this reading When the little conversation took place between Lady Monogram and Miss Longestaffe, as recorded in the last chapter, Mr. Melmotte was in all his glory, and tickets for the entertainment were very precious.
GraduallyadverbUS /ˈɡrædʒuːəli/
in a gradual manner
From this reading Gradually their value subsided.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lady Monogram had paid very dear for hers,--especially as the reception of Mr. Brehgert must be considered.
herspronounUS /hərz/
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading Lady Monogram had paid very dear for hers,--especially as the reception of Mr. Brehgert must be considered.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading But high prices were then being paid.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When the little conversation took place between Lady Monogram and Miss Longestaffe, as recorded in the last chapter, Mr. Melmotte was in all his glory, and tickets for the entertainment were very precious.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the little conversation took place between Lady Monogram and Miss Longestaffe, as recorded in the last chapter, Mr. Melmotte was in all his glory, and tickets for the entertainment were very precious.
LADYnounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading LADY MONOGRAM PREPARES FOR THE PARTY.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading When the little conversation took place between Lady Monogram and Miss Longestaffe, as recorded in the last chapter, Mr. Melmotte was in all his glory, and tickets for the entertainment were very precious.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When the little conversation took place between Lady Monogram and Miss Longestaffe, as recorded in the last chapter, Mr. Melmotte was in all his glory, and tickets for the entertainment were very precious.
Longestaffe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the little conversation took place between Lady Monogram and Miss Longestaffe, as recorded in the last chapter, Mr. Melmotte was in all his glory, and tickets for the entertainment were very precious.
Melmotte
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the little conversation took place between Lady Monogram and Miss Longestaffe, as recorded in the last chapter, Mr. Melmotte was in all his glory, and tickets for the entertainment were very precious.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading When the little conversation took place between Lady Monogram and Miss Longestaffe, as recorded in the last chapter, Mr. Melmotte was in all his glory, and tickets for the entertainment were very precious.
MONOGRAMnounUS /ˈmɑːnəɡræm/
a graphic symbol consisting of 2 or more letters combined (usually your initials); printed on stationery or embroidered on clothing
From this reading LADY MONOGRAM PREPARES FOR THE PARTY.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading When the little conversation took place between Lady Monogram and Miss Longestaffe, as recorded in the last chapter, Mr. Melmotte was in all his glory, and tickets for the entertainment were very precious.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Lady Monogram had paid very dear for hers,--especially as the reception of Mr. Brehgert must be considered.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lady Monogram had paid very dear for hers,--especially as the reception of Mr. Brehgert must be considered.
paidadjectiveUS /peɪd/
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Lady Monogram had paid very dear for hers,--especially as the reception of Mr. Brehgert must be considered.
PARTYnounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading LADY MONOGRAM PREPARES FOR THE PARTY.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading When the little conversation took place between Lady Monogram and Miss Longestaffe, as recorded in the last chapter, Mr. Melmotte was in all his glory, and tickets for the entertainment were very precious.
preciousadjectiveUS /ˈpreʃəs/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading When the little conversation took place between Lady Monogram and Miss Longestaffe, as recorded in the last chapter, Mr. Melmotte was in all his glory, and tickets for the entertainment were very precious.
PREPARESverbUS /priˈperz/
third-person singular of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading LADY MONOGRAM PREPARES FOR THE PARTY.
pricesnounUS /ˈpraɪsəz/
plural of “price” — the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading But high prices were then being paid.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading Lady Monogram had paid very dear for hers,--especially as the reception of Mr. Brehgert must be considered.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading When the little conversation took place between Lady Monogram and Miss Longestaffe, as recorded in the last chapter, Mr. Melmotte was in all his glory, and tickets for the entertainment were very precious.
subsidedverbUS /səbˈsaɪdɪd/
past form of “subside” — wear off or die down
From this reading Gradually their value subsided.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LADY MONOGRAM PREPARES FOR THE PARTY.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Gradually their value subsided.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading But high prices were then being paid.
ticketsnounUS /ˈtɪkəts/
plural of “ticket” — a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading When the little conversation took place between Lady Monogram and Miss Longestaffe, as recorded in the last chapter, Mr. Melmotte was in all his glory, and tickets for the entertainment were very precious.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading When the little conversation took place between Lady Monogram and Miss Longestaffe, as recorded in the last chapter, Mr. Melmotte was in all his glory, and tickets for the entertainment were very precious.
valuenounUS /ˈvæljuː/
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading Gradually their value subsided.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading When the little conversation took place between Lady Monogram and Miss Longestaffe, as recorded in the last chapter, Mr. Melmotte was in all his glory, and tickets for the entertainment were very precious.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the little conversation took place between Lady Monogram and Miss Longestaffe, as recorded in the last chapter, Mr. Melmotte was in all his glory, and tickets for the entertainment were very precious.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When the little conversation took place between Lady Monogram and Miss Longestaffe, as recorded in the last chapter, Mr. Melmotte was in all his glory, and tickets for the entertainment were very precious.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When the little conversation took place between Lady Monogram and Miss Longestaffe, as recorded in the last chapter, Mr. Melmotte was in all his glory, and tickets for the entertainment were very precious.
