1880
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From this reading The period of 1880 and of the two successive years should ever be memorable, for it marks a great change in the constitution of English society.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The period of 1880 and of the two successive years should ever be memorable, for it marks a great change in the constitution of English society.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The Prince of Wales had inclined to be restful after the revels of his youth.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The period of 1880 and of the two successive years should ever be memorable, for it marks a great change in the constitution of English society.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It would seem that, under the quiet régime of the Tory Cabinet, the upper ten thousand (as they were quaintly called in those days,) had taken a somewhat more frigid tone.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Balls and other festivities, both at Court and in the houses of the nobles, were notably fewer.
BallsnounUS /bɔːlz/
plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Balls and other festivities, both at Court and in the houses of the nobles, were notably fewer.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The period of 1880 and of the two successive years should ever be memorable, for it marks a great change in the constitution of English society.
begunverbUS /bɪˈɡʌn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The prolonged seclusion of Queen Victoria, who was then engaged upon that superb work of introspection and self-analysis, More Leaves from the Highlands, had begun to tell upon the social system.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Balls and other festivities, both at Court and in the houses of the nobles, were notably fewer.
CabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading It would seem that, under the quiet régime of the Tory Cabinet, the upper ten thousand (as they were quaintly called in those days,) had taken a somewhat more frigid tone.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It would seem that, under the quiet régime of the Tory Cabinet, the upper ten thousand (as they were quaintly called in those days,) had taken a somewhat more frigid tone.
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The period of 1880 and of the two successive years should ever be memorable, for it marks a great change in the constitution of English society.
constitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading The period of 1880 and of the two successive years should ever be memorable, for it marks a great change in the constitution of English society.
CourtnounUS /kɔːrt/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Balls and other festivities, both at Court and in the houses of the nobles, were notably fewer.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It would seem that, under the quiet régime of the Tory Cabinet, the upper ten thousand (as they were quaintly called in those days,) had taken a somewhat more frigid tone.
engagedadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒd/
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading The prolonged seclusion of Queen Victoria, who was then engaged upon that superb work of introspection and self-analysis, More Leaves from the Highlands, had begun to tell upon the social system.
EnglishnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading The period of 1880 and of the two successive years should ever be memorable, for it marks a great change in the constitution of English society.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading The period of 1880 and of the two successive years should ever be memorable, for it marks a great change in the constitution of English society.
festivitiesnounUS /feˈstɪvətiz/
plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion
From this reading Balls and other festivities, both at Court and in the houses of the nobles, were notably fewer.
feweradjectiveUS /ˈfjuːər/
(comparative of “few” used with count nouns) quantifier meaning a smaller number of
From this reading Balls and other festivities, both at Court and in the houses of the nobles, were notably fewer.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The period of 1880 and of the two successive years should ever be memorable, for it marks a great change in the constitution of English society.
frigidadjectiveUS /ˈfrɪdʒəd/
sexually unresponsive
From this reading It would seem that, under the quiet régime of the Tory Cabinet, the upper ten thousand (as they were quaintly called in those days,) had taken a somewhat more frigid tone.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The prolonged seclusion of Queen Victoria, who was then engaged upon that superb work of introspection and self-analysis, More Leaves from the Highlands, had begun to tell upon the social system.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The period of 1880 and of the two successive years should ever be memorable, for it marks a great change in the constitution of English society.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It would seem that, under the quiet régime of the Tory Cabinet, the upper ten thousand (as they were quaintly called in those days,) had taken a somewhat more frigid tone.
HighlandsnounUS /ˈhaɪləndz/
a mountainous region of northern Scotland famous for its rugged beauty; known for the style of dress (the kilt and tartan) and the clan system (now in disuse)
From this reading The prolonged seclusion of Queen Victoria, who was then engaged upon that superb work of introspection and self-analysis, More Leaves from the Highlands, had begun to tell upon the social system.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Prince of Wales had inclined to be restful after the revels of his youth.
housesnounUS /ˈhaʊsəz/
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Balls and other festivities, both at Court and in the houses of the nobles, were notably fewer.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The period of 1880 and of the two successive years should ever be memorable, for it marks a great change in the constitution of English society.
inclinedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈklaɪnd/
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading The Prince of Wales had inclined to be restful after the revels of his youth.
introspectionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈspekʃən/
the contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct
From this reading The prolonged seclusion of Queen Victoria, who was then engaged upon that superb work of introspection and self-analysis, More Leaves from the Highlands, had begun to tell upon the social system.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The period of 1880 and of the two successive years should ever be memorable, for it marks a great change in the constitution of English society.
LeavesnounUS /liːvz/
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The prolonged seclusion of Queen Victoria, who was then engaged upon that superb work of introspection and self-analysis, More Leaves from the Highlands, had begun to tell upon the social system.
marksnounUS /mɑːrks/
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading The period of 1880 and of the two successive years should ever be memorable, for it marks a great change in the constitution of English society.
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading The period of 1880 and of the two successive years should ever be memorable, for it marks a great change in the constitution of English society.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It would seem that, under the quiet régime of the Tory Cabinet, the upper ten thousand (as they were quaintly called in those days,) had taken a somewhat more frigid tone.
noblesnounUS /ˈnoʊbəlz/
plural of “noble” — a titled peer of the realm
From this reading Balls and other festivities, both at Court and in the houses of the nobles, were notably fewer.
notablyadverbUS /ˈnoʊtəbli/
especially; in particular
From this reading Balls and other festivities, both at Court and in the houses of the nobles, were notably fewer.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The period of 1880 and of the two successive years should ever be memorable, for it marks a great change in the constitution of English society.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Balls and other festivities, both at Court and in the houses of the nobles, were notably fewer.
periodnounUS /ˈpɪriəd/
an amount of time
From this reading The period of 1880 and of the two successive years should ever be memorable, for it marks a great change in the constitution of English society.
PrincenounUS /prɪns/
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading The Prince of Wales had inclined to be restful after the revels of his youth.
prolongedadjectiveUS /prəˈlɔːŋd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading The prolonged seclusion of Queen Victoria, who was then engaged upon that superb work of introspection and self-analysis, More Leaves from the Highlands, had begun to tell upon the social system.
quaintlyadverbUS /ˈkweɪntli/
in a strange but not unpleasant manner
From this reading It would seem that, under the quiet régime of the Tory Cabinet, the upper ten thousand (as they were quaintly called in those days,) had taken a somewhat more frigid tone.
QueennounUS /kwiːn/
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading The prolonged seclusion of Queen Victoria, who was then engaged upon that superb work of introspection and self-analysis, More Leaves from the Highlands, had begun to tell upon the social system.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading It would seem that, under the quiet régime of the Tory Cabinet, the upper ten thousand (as they were quaintly called in those days,) had taken a somewhat more frigid tone.
restfuladjectiveUS /ˈrestfəl/
affording physical or mental rest
From this reading The Prince of Wales had inclined to be restful after the revels of his youth.
revelsnounUS /ˈrevəlz/
plural of “revel” — unrestrained merrymaking
From this reading The Prince of Wales had inclined to be restful after the revels of his youth.
régime
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From this reading It would seem that, under the quiet régime of the Tory Cabinet, the upper ten thousand (as they were quaintly called in those days,) had taken a somewhat more frigid tone.
seclusionnounUS /sɪˈkluːʒən/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading The prolonged seclusion of Queen Victoria, who was then engaged upon that superb work of introspection and self-analysis, More Leaves from the Highlands, had begun to tell upon the social system.
seemverbUS /siːm/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It would seem that, under the quiet régime of the Tory Cabinet, the upper ten thousand (as they were quaintly called in those days,) had taken a somewhat more frigid tone.
self-analysisnoun
a penetrating examination of your own beliefs and motives
From this reading The prolonged seclusion of Queen Victoria, who was then engaged upon that superb work of introspection and self-analysis, More Leaves from the Highlands, had begun to tell upon the social system.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The period of 1880 and of the two successive years should ever be memorable, for it marks a great change in the constitution of English society.
socialadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊʃəl/
relating to human society and its members
From this reading The prolonged seclusion of Queen Victoria, who was then engaged upon that superb work of introspection and self-analysis, More Leaves from the Highlands, had begun to tell upon the social system.
societynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading The period of 1880 and of the two successive years should ever be memorable, for it marks a great change in the constitution of English society.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading It would seem that, under the quiet régime of the Tory Cabinet, the upper ten thousand (as they were quaintly called in those days,) had taken a somewhat more frigid tone.
successiveadjectiveUS /səkˈsesɪv/
in regular succession without gaps
From this reading The period of 1880 and of the two successive years should ever be memorable, for it marks a great change in the constitution of English society.
superbadjectiveUS /sʊˈpɜːrb/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading The prolonged seclusion of Queen Victoria, who was then engaged upon that superb work of introspection and self-analysis, More Leaves from the Highlands, had begun to tell upon the social system.
systemnounUS /ˈsɪstəm/
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading The prolonged seclusion of Queen Victoria, who was then engaged upon that superb work of introspection and self-analysis, More Leaves from the Highlands, had begun to tell upon the social system.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading It would seem that, under the quiet régime of the Tory Cabinet, the upper ten thousand (as they were quaintly called in those days,) had taken a somewhat more frigid tone.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading The prolonged seclusion of Queen Victoria, who was then engaged upon that superb work of introspection and self-analysis, More Leaves from the Highlands, had begun to tell upon the social system.
tennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading It would seem that, under the quiet régime of the Tory Cabinet, the upper ten thousand (as they were quaintly called in those days,) had taken a somewhat more frigid tone.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It would seem that, under the quiet régime of the Tory Cabinet, the upper ten thousand (as they were quaintly called in those days,) had taken a somewhat more frigid tone.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The period of 1880 and of the two successive years should ever be memorable, for it marks a great change in the constitution of English society.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The prolonged seclusion of Queen Victoria, who was then engaged upon that superb work of introspection and self-analysis, More Leaves from the Highlands, had begun to tell upon the social system.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It would seem that, under the quiet régime of the Tory Cabinet, the upper ten thousand (as they were quaintly called in those days,) had taken a somewhat more frigid tone.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It would seem that, under the quiet régime of the Tory Cabinet, the upper ten thousand (as they were quaintly called in those days,) had taken a somewhat more frigid tone.
thousandnounUS /ˈθaʊzənd/
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading It would seem that, under the quiet régime of the Tory Cabinet, the upper ten thousand (as they were quaintly called in those days,) had taken a somewhat more frigid tone.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Prince of Wales had inclined to be restful after the revels of his youth.
tonenounUS /toʊn/
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading It would seem that, under the quiet régime of the Tory Cabinet, the upper ten thousand (as they were quaintly called in those days,) had taken a somewhat more frigid tone.
TorynounUS /ˈtɔːri/
an American who favored the British side during the American Revolution
From this reading It would seem that, under the quiet régime of the Tory Cabinet, the upper ten thousand (as they were quaintly called in those days,) had taken a somewhat more frigid tone.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The period of 1880 and of the two successive years should ever be memorable, for it marks a great change in the constitution of English society.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It would seem that, under the quiet régime of the Tory Cabinet, the upper ten thousand (as they were quaintly called in those days,) had taken a somewhat more frigid tone.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The prolonged seclusion of Queen Victoria, who was then engaged upon that superb work of introspection and self-analysis, More Leaves from the Highlands, had begun to tell upon the social system.
upperadjectiveUS /ˈʌpər/
the topmost one of two
From this reading It would seem that, under the quiet régime of the Tory Cabinet, the upper ten thousand (as they were quaintly called in those days,) had taken a somewhat more frigid tone.
VictorianounUS /vɪkˈtɔːriə/
queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)
From this reading The prolonged seclusion of Queen Victoria, who was then engaged upon that superb work of introspection and self-analysis, More Leaves from the Highlands, had begun to tell upon the social system.
WalesnounUS /weɪlz/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; during Roman times the region was known as Cambria
From this reading The Prince of Wales had inclined to be restful after the revels of his youth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The prolonged seclusion of Queen Victoria, who was then engaged upon that superb work of introspection and self-analysis, More Leaves from the Highlands, had begun to tell upon the social system.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It would seem that, under the quiet régime of the Tory Cabinet, the upper ten thousand (as they were quaintly called in those days,) had taken a somewhat more frigid tone.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The prolonged seclusion of Queen Victoria, who was then engaged upon that superb work of introspection and self-analysis, More Leaves from the Highlands, had begun to tell upon the social system.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The prolonged seclusion of Queen Victoria, who was then engaged upon that superb work of introspection and self-analysis, More Leaves from the Highlands, had begun to tell upon the social system.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would seem that, under the quiet régime of the Tory Cabinet, the upper ten thousand (as they were quaintly called in those days,) had taken a somewhat more frigid tone.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading The period of 1880 and of the two successive years should ever be memorable, for it marks a great change in the constitution of English society.
youthnounUS /juːθ/
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading The Prince of Wales had inclined to be restful after the revels of his youth.
