againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Thus, half against his will, Alan Merrick was drawn into this irregular compact.
Alan
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From this reading Thus, half against his will, Alan Merrick was drawn into this irregular compact.
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 His ideas were all naturally framed on the old model of marriage; in that matter, Herminia said, he was still in the gall of bitterness, and the bond of iniquity.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Next came that more difficult matter, the discussion of ways and means, the more practical details.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He took it for granted that of course they must dwell under one roof with one another.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Alan hardly knew at first on what precise terms it was Herminia’s wish that they two should pass their lives together.
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading His ideas were all naturally framed on the old model of marriage; in that matter, Herminia said, he was still in the gall of bitterness, and the bond of iniquity.
bondnounUS /bɑːnd/
an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading His ideas were all naturally framed on the old model of marriage; in that matter, Herminia said, he was still in the gall of bitterness, and the bond of iniquity.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Next came that more difficult matter, the discussion of ways and means, the more practical details.
compactnounUS /ˈkɑːmpækt/
a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse
From this reading Thus, half against his will, Alan Merrick was drawn into this irregular compact.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He took it for granted that of course they must dwell under one roof with one another.
detailsnounUS /dɪˈteɪlz/
true confidential information
From this reading Next came that more difficult matter, the discussion of ways and means, the more practical details.
difficultadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfəkəlt/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Next came that more difficult matter, the discussion of ways and means, the more practical details.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading Next came that more difficult matter, the discussion of ways and means, the more practical details.
drawnadjectiveUS /drɔːn/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Thus, half against his will, Alan Merrick was drawn into this irregular compact.
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading He took it for granted that of course they must dwell under one roof with one another.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Alan hardly knew at first on what precise terms it was Herminia’s wish that they two should pass their lives together.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He took it for granted that of course they must dwell under one roof with one another.
framedadjectiveUS /freɪmd/
provided with a frame
From this reading His ideas were all naturally framed on the old model of marriage; in that matter, Herminia said, he was still in the gall of bitterness, and the bond of iniquity.
gallnounUS /ɡɔːl/
an open sore on the back of a horse caused by ill-fitting or badly adjusted saddle
From this reading His ideas were all naturally framed on the old model of marriage; in that matter, Herminia said, he was still in the gall of bitterness, and the bond of iniquity.
grantedadjectiveUS /ˈɡræntəd/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He took it for granted that of course they must dwell under one roof with one another.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Thus, half against his will, Alan Merrick was drawn into this irregular compact.
hardlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdli/
only a very short time before
From this reading Alan hardly knew at first on what precise terms it was Herminia’s wish that they two should pass their lives together.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His ideas were all naturally framed on the old model of marriage; in that matter, Herminia said, he was still in the gall of bitterness, and the bond of iniquity.
Herminia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His ideas were all naturally framed on the old model of marriage; in that matter, Herminia said, he was still in the gall of bitterness, and the bond of iniquity.
Herminia's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Alan hardly knew at first on what precise terms it was Herminia’s wish that they two should pass their lives together.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Thus, half against his will, Alan Merrick was drawn into this irregular compact.
ideasnounUS /aɪˈdiːəz/
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading His ideas were all naturally framed on the old model of marriage; in that matter, Herminia said, he was still in the gall of bitterness, and the bond of iniquity.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His ideas were all naturally framed on the old model of marriage; in that matter, Herminia said, he was still in the gall of bitterness, and the bond of iniquity.
iniquitynounUS /ˌɪˈnɪkwɪti/
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading His ideas were all naturally framed on the old model of marriage; in that matter, Herminia said, he was still in the gall of bitterness, and the bond of iniquity.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Thus, half against his will, Alan Merrick was drawn into this irregular compact.
irregularadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈreɡjələr/
contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
From this reading Thus, half against his will, Alan Merrick was drawn into this irregular compact.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Alan hardly knew at first on what precise terms it was Herminia’s wish that they two should pass their lives together.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Alan hardly knew at first on what precise terms it was Herminia’s wish that they two should pass their lives together.
livesnounUS /lɪvz/
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Alan hardly knew at first on what precise terms it was Herminia’s wish that they two should pass their lives together.
marriagenounUS /ˈmerɪdʒ/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading His ideas were all naturally framed on the old model of marriage; in that matter, Herminia said, he was still in the gall of bitterness, and the bond of iniquity.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Next came that more difficult matter, the discussion of ways and means, the more practical details.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Next came that more difficult matter, the discussion of ways and means, the more practical details.
Merrick
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thus, half against his will, Alan Merrick was drawn into this irregular compact.
modelnounUS /ˈmɑːdəl/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading His ideas were all naturally framed on the old model of marriage; in that matter, Herminia said, he was still in the gall of bitterness, and the bond of iniquity.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Next came that more difficult matter, the discussion of ways and means, the more practical details.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He took it for granted that of course they must dwell under one roof with one another.
naturallyadverbUS /ˈnætʃərəli/
as might be expected
From this reading His ideas were all naturally framed on the old model of marriage; in that matter, Herminia said, he was still in the gall of bitterness, and the bond of iniquity.
NextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next came that more difficult matter, the discussion of ways and means, the more practical details.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Next came that more difficult matter, the discussion of ways and means, the more practical details.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading His ideas were all naturally framed on the old model of marriage; in that matter, Herminia said, he was still in the gall of bitterness, and the bond of iniquity.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Alan hardly knew at first on what precise terms it was Herminia’s wish that they two should pass their lives together.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He took it for granted that of course they must dwell under one roof with one another.
passverbUS /pæs/
go across or through
From this reading Alan hardly knew at first on what precise terms it was Herminia’s wish that they two should pass their lives together.
practicaladjectiveUS /ˈpræktəkəl/
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading Next came that more difficult matter, the discussion of ways and means, the more practical details.
preciseadjectiveUS /prɪˈsaɪs/
sharply exact or accurate or delimited
From this reading Alan hardly knew at first on what precise terms it was Herminia’s wish that they two should pass their lives together.
roofnounUS /ruːf/
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading He took it for granted that of course they must dwell under one roof with one another.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading His ideas were all naturally framed on the old model of marriage; in that matter, Herminia said, he was still in the gall of bitterness, and the bond of iniquity.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Alan hardly knew at first on what precise terms it was Herminia’s wish that they two should pass their lives together.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading His ideas were all naturally framed on the old model of marriage; in that matter, Herminia said, he was still in the gall of bitterness, and the bond of iniquity.
termsnounUS /tɜːrmz/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Alan hardly knew at first on what precise terms it was Herminia’s wish that they two should pass their lives together.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Next came that more difficult matter, the discussion of ways and means, the more practical details.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Next came that more difficult matter, the discussion of ways and means, the more practical details.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Alan hardly knew at first on what precise terms it was Herminia’s wish that they two should pass their lives together.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Alan hardly knew at first on what precise terms it was Herminia’s wish that they two should pass their lives together.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Thus, half against his will, Alan Merrick was drawn into this irregular compact.
ThusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus, half against his will, Alan Merrick was drawn into this irregular compact.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Alan hardly knew at first on what precise terms it was Herminia’s wish that they two should pass their lives together.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He took it for granted that of course they must dwell under one roof with one another.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Alan hardly knew at first on what precise terms it was Herminia’s wish that they two should pass their lives together.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He took it for granted that of course they must dwell under one roof with one another.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thus, half against his will, Alan Merrick was drawn into this irregular compact.
waysnounUS /weɪz/
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Next came that more difficult matter, the discussion of ways and means, the more practical details.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His ideas were all naturally framed on the old model of marriage; in that matter, Herminia said, he was still in the gall of bitterness, and the bond of iniquity.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Alan hardly knew at first on what precise terms it was Herminia’s wish that they two should pass their lives together.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Thus, half against his will, Alan Merrick was drawn into this irregular compact.
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Alan hardly knew at first on what precise terms it was Herminia’s wish that they two should pass their lives together.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He took it for granted that of course they must dwell under one roof with one another.
