AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A new tenseness seemed to have crept into the situation.
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 Philippa, cold and reserved, with a threat lurking all the time in her tone and manner, became its guiding spirit.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am the Baron Maderstrom,” was the prompt reply.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Philippa, cold and reserved, with a threat lurking all the time in her tone and manner, became its guiding spirit.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “We may enquire your name?” she asked.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The conversation, never without its emotional tendencies, at once changed its character.
BaronnounUS /ˈbærən/
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading “I am the Baron Maderstrom,” was the prompt reply.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Philippa, cold and reserved, with a threat lurking all the time in her tone and manner, became its guiding spirit.
changedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪndʒd/
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading The conversation, never without its emotional tendencies, at once changed its character.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The conversation, never without its emotional tendencies, at once changed its character.
coldadjectiveUS /koʊld/
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Philippa, cold and reserved, with a threat lurking all the time in her tone and manner, became its guiding spirit.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The conversation, never without its emotional tendencies, at once changed its character.
creptverbUS /krept/
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading A new tenseness seemed to have crept into the situation.
emotionaladjectiveUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənəl/
determined or actuated by emotion rather than reason
From this reading The conversation, never without its emotional tendencies, at once changed its character.
enquireverbUS /ɪnˈkwaɪər/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “We may enquire your name?” she asked.
guidingadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdɪŋ/
exerting control or influence
From this reading Philippa, cold and reserved, with a threat lurking all the time in her tone and manner, became its guiding spirit.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A new tenseness seemed to have crept into the situation.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Philippa, cold and reserved, with a threat lurking all the time in her tone and manner, became its guiding spirit.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I am the Baron Maderstrom,” was the prompt reply.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Philippa, cold and reserved, with a threat lurking all the time in her tone and manner, became its guiding spirit.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A new tenseness seemed to have crept into the situation.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The conversation, never without its emotional tendencies, at once changed its character.
lurkingverbUS /ˈlɜːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading Philippa, cold and reserved, with a threat lurking all the time in her tone and manner, became its guiding spirit.
Maderstrom
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From this reading “I am the Baron Maderstrom,” was the prompt reply.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Philippa, cold and reserved, with a threat lurking all the time in her tone and manner, became its guiding spirit.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “We may enquire your name?” she asked.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “We may enquire your name?” she asked.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The conversation, never without its emotional tendencies, at once changed its character.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A new tenseness seemed to have crept into the situation.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading The conversation, never without its emotional tendencies, at once changed its character.
Philippa
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Philippa, cold and reserved, with a threat lurking all the time in her tone and manner, became its guiding spirit.
promptverbUS /prɑːmpt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading “I am the Baron Maderstrom,” was the prompt reply.
replynounUS /rɪˈplaɪ/
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading “I am the Baron Maderstrom,” was the prompt reply.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading Philippa, cold and reserved, with a threat lurking all the time in her tone and manner, became its guiding spirit.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A new tenseness seemed to have crept into the situation.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “We may enquire your name?” she asked.
situationnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃən/
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading A new tenseness seemed to have crept into the situation.
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Philippa, cold and reserved, with a threat lurking all the time in her tone and manner, became its guiding spirit.
tendenciesnounUS /ˈtendənsiz/
plural of “tendency” — an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading The conversation, never without its emotional tendencies, at once changed its character.
tensenessnoun
the physical condition of being stretched or strained
From this reading A new tenseness seemed to have crept into the situation.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A new tenseness seemed to have crept into the situation.
threatnounUS /θret/
something that is a source of danger
From this reading Philippa, cold and reserved, with a threat lurking all the time in her tone and manner, became its guiding spirit.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Philippa, cold and reserved, with a threat lurking all the time in her tone and manner, became its guiding spirit.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A new tenseness seemed to have crept into the situation.
tonenounUS /toʊn/
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Philippa, cold and reserved, with a threat lurking all the time in her tone and manner, became its guiding spirit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I am the Baron Maderstrom,” was the prompt reply.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We may enquire your name?” she asked.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Philippa, cold and reserved, with a threat lurking all the time in her tone and manner, became its guiding spirit.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The conversation, never without its emotional tendencies, at once changed its character.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “We may enquire your name?” she asked.
