adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Miss Marian Lane was such a thorough cosmopolite that she had no discernible affection for any place.
affectionnounUS /əˈfekʃən/
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading Miss Marian Lane was such a thorough cosmopolite that she had no discernible affection for any place.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading That there was a Park in St. Louis, as in all properly created cities, she had confidence, because she asked Miss Joyce to take her there the day after her arrival.
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 That there was a Park in St. Louis, as in all properly created cities, she had confidence, because she asked Miss Joyce to take her there the day after her arrival.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She referred to Central Park, to the Farm, to the Price house in St. Louis, to Grosvenor with equal indifference and impartiality, as she might later to London or Paris or Rome.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Miss Marian Lane was such a thorough cosmopolite that she had no discernible affection for any place.
arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading That there was a Park in St. Louis, as in all properly created cities, she had confidence, because she asked Miss Joyce to take her there the day after her arrival.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She referred to Central Park, to the Farm, to the Price house in St. Louis, to Grosvenor with equal indifference and impartiality, as she might later to London or Paris or Rome.
askverbUS /æsk/
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading She did not even ask her mother where they were to spend the summer.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading That there was a Park in St. Louis, as in all properly created cities, she had confidence, because she asked Miss Joyce to take her there the day after her arrival.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading That there was a Park in St. Louis, as in all properly created cities, she had confidence, because she asked Miss Joyce to take her there the day after her arrival.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Isabelle's own childhood had been strongly colored by places,--the old house in K Street, this ugly Victorian mansion, and especially the Farm.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Isabelle's own childhood had been strongly colored by places,--the old house in K Street, this ugly Victorian mansion, and especially the Farm.
CentraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading She referred to Central Park, to the Farm, to the Price house in St. Louis, to Grosvenor with equal indifference and impartiality, as she might later to London or Paris or Rome.
childhoodnounUS /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading Isabelle's own childhood had been strongly colored by places,--the old house in K Street, this ugly Victorian mansion, and especially the Farm.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading That there was a Park in St. Louis, as in all properly created cities, she had confidence, because she asked Miss Joyce to take her there the day after her arrival.
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Isabelle's own childhood had been strongly colored by places,--the old house in K Street, this ugly Victorian mansion, and especially the Farm.
confidencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfədəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading That there was a Park in St. Louis, as in all properly created cities, she had confidence, because she asked Miss Joyce to take her there the day after her arrival.
cosmopolitenoun
a sophisticated person who has travelled in many countries
From this reading Miss Marian Lane was such a thorough cosmopolite that she had no discernible affection for any place.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading That there was a Park in St. Louis, as in all properly created cities, she had confidence, because she asked Miss Joyce to take her there the day after her arrival.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading That there was a Park in St. Louis, as in all properly created cities, she had confidence, because she asked Miss Joyce to take her there the day after her arrival.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did not even ask her mother where they were to spend the summer.
discernibleadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɜːrnəbəl/
perceptible by the senses or intellect
From this reading Miss Marian Lane was such a thorough cosmopolite that she had no discernible affection for any place.
equalverbUS /ˈiːkwəl/
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading She referred to Central Park, to the Farm, to the Price house in St. Louis, to Grosvenor with equal indifference and impartiality, as she might later to London or Paris or Rome.
especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Isabelle's own childhood had been strongly colored by places,--the old house in K Street, this ugly Victorian mansion, and especially the Farm.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading She did not even ask her mother where they were to spend the summer.
FarmverbUS /fɑːrm/
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading She referred to Central Park, to the Farm, to the Price house in St. Louis, to Grosvenor with equal indifference and impartiality, as she might later to London or Paris or Rome.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Miss Marian Lane was such a thorough cosmopolite that she had no discernible affection for any place.
Grosvenor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She referred to Central Park, to the Farm, to the Price house in St. Louis, to Grosvenor with equal indifference and impartiality, as she might later to London or Paris or Rome.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Miss Marian Lane was such a thorough cosmopolite that she had no discernible affection for any place.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She did not even ask her mother where they were to spend the summer.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading She referred to Central Park, to the Farm, to the Price house in St. Louis, to Grosvenor with equal indifference and impartiality, as she might later to London or Paris or Rome.
impartialitynounUS /ˌɪmpɑːrʃiˈælɪti/
an inclination to weigh both views or opinions equally
From this reading She referred to Central Park, to the Farm, to the Price house in St. Louis, to Grosvenor with equal indifference and impartiality, as she might later to London or Paris or Rome.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She referred to Central Park, to the Farm, to the Price house in St. Louis, to Grosvenor with equal indifference and impartiality, as she might later to London or Paris or Rome.
indifferencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfərəns/
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading She referred to Central Park, to the Farm, to the Price house in St. Louis, to Grosvenor with equal indifference and impartiality, as she might later to London or Paris or Rome.
Isabelle's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Isabelle's own childhood had been strongly colored by places,--the old house in K Street, this ugly Victorian mansion, and especially the Farm.
JoycenounUS /dʒɔɪs/
influential Irish writer noted for his many innovations (such as stream of consciousness writing) (1882-1941)
From this reading That there was a Park in St. Louis, as in all properly created cities, she had confidence, because she asked Miss Joyce to take her there the day after her arrival.
KnounUS /keɪ/
the basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Isabelle's own childhood had been strongly colored by places,--the old house in K Street, this ugly Victorian mansion, and especially the Farm.
LanenounUS /leɪn/
a narrow way or road
From this reading Miss Marian Lane was such a thorough cosmopolite that she had no discernible affection for any place.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading She referred to Central Park, to the Farm, to the Price house in St. Louis, to Grosvenor with equal indifference and impartiality, as she might later to London or Paris or Rome.
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading She referred to Central Park, to the Farm, to the Price house in St. Louis, to Grosvenor with equal indifference and impartiality, as she might later to London or Paris or Rome.
LouisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading She referred to Central Park, to the Farm, to the Price house in St. Louis, to Grosvenor with equal indifference and impartiality, as she might later to London or Paris or Rome.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading Isabelle's own childhood had been strongly colored by places,--the old house in K Street, this ugly Victorian mansion, and especially the Farm.
MarianadjectiveUS /ˈmeriən/
of or relating to or venerating the Virgin Mary
From this reading Miss Marian Lane was such a thorough cosmopolite that she had no discernible affection for any place.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She referred to Central Park, to the Farm, to the Price house in St. Louis, to Grosvenor with equal indifference and impartiality, as she might later to London or Paris or Rome.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Marian Lane was such a thorough cosmopolite that she had no discernible affection for any place.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading She did not even ask her mother where they were to spend the summer.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Miss Marian Lane was such a thorough cosmopolite that she had no discernible affection for any place.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She did not even ask her mother where they were to spend the summer.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Isabelle's own childhood had been strongly colored by places,--the old house in K Street, this ugly Victorian mansion, and especially the Farm.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She referred to Central Park, to the Farm, to the Price house in St. Louis, to Grosvenor with equal indifference and impartiality, as she might later to London or Paris or Rome.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Isabelle's own childhood had been strongly colored by places,--the old house in K Street, this ugly Victorian mansion, and especially the Farm.
ParisnounUS /ˈperɪs/
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading She referred to Central Park, to the Farm, to the Price house in St. Louis, to Grosvenor with equal indifference and impartiality, as she might later to London or Paris or Rome.
ParknounUS /pɑːrk/
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading She referred to Central Park, to the Farm, to the Price house in St. Louis, to Grosvenor with equal indifference and impartiality, as she might later to London or Paris or Rome.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Miss Marian Lane was such a thorough cosmopolite that she had no discernible affection for any place.
placesnounUS /ˈpleɪsəz/
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Isabelle's own childhood had been strongly colored by places,--the old house in K Street, this ugly Victorian mansion, and especially the Farm.
PricenounUS /praɪs/
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading She referred to Central Park, to the Farm, to the Price house in St. Louis, to Grosvenor with equal indifference and impartiality, as she might later to London or Paris or Rome.
properlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːpərli/
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading That there was a Park in St. Louis, as in all properly created cities, she had confidence, because she asked Miss Joyce to take her there the day after her arrival.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading She referred to Central Park, to the Farm, to the Price house in St. Louis, to Grosvenor with equal indifference and impartiality, as she might later to London or Paris or Rome.
RomenounUS /roʊm/
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading She referred to Central Park, to the Farm, to the Price house in St. Louis, to Grosvenor with equal indifference and impartiality, as she might later to London or Paris or Rome.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Marian Lane was such a thorough cosmopolite that she had no discernible affection for any place.
spendverbUS /spend/
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading She did not even ask her mother where they were to spend the summer.
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She referred to Central Park, to the Farm, to the Price house in St. Louis, to Grosvenor with equal indifference and impartiality, as she might later to London or Paris or Rome.
StreetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Isabelle's own childhood had been strongly colored by places,--the old house in K Street, this ugly Victorian mansion, and especially the Farm.
stronglyadverbUS /ˈstrɔːŋli/
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading Isabelle's own childhood had been strongly colored by places,--the old house in K Street, this ugly Victorian mansion, and especially the Farm.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Miss Marian Lane was such a thorough cosmopolite that she had no discernible affection for any place.
summernounUS /ˈsʌmər/
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading She did not even ask her mother where they were to spend the summer.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading That there was a Park in St. Louis, as in all properly created cities, she had confidence, because she asked Miss Joyce to take her there the day after her arrival.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Miss Marian Lane was such a thorough cosmopolite that she had no discernible affection for any place.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She referred to Central Park, to the Farm, to the Price house in St. Louis, to Grosvenor with equal indifference and impartiality, as she might later to London or Paris or Rome.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading That there was a Park in St. Louis, as in all properly created cities, she had confidence, because she asked Miss Joyce to take her there the day after her arrival.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She did not even ask her mother where they were to spend the summer.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Isabelle's own childhood had been strongly colored by places,--the old house in K Street, this ugly Victorian mansion, and especially the Farm.
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading Miss Marian Lane was such a thorough cosmopolite that she had no discernible affection for any place.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She referred to Central Park, to the Farm, to the Price house in St. Louis, to Grosvenor with equal indifference and impartiality, as she might later to London or Paris or Rome.
uglyadjectiveUS /ˈʌɡli/
displeasing to the senses
From this reading Isabelle's own childhood had been strongly colored by places,--the old house in K Street, this ugly Victorian mansion, and especially the Farm.
VictorianadjectiveUS /vɪkˈtɔːriən/
of or relating to Queen Victoria of Great Britain or to the age in which she ruled
From this reading Isabelle's own childhood had been strongly colored by places,--the old house in K Street, this ugly Victorian mansion, and especially the Farm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Marian Lane was such a thorough cosmopolite that she had no discernible affection for any place.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She did not even ask her mother where they were to spend the summer.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading She did not even ask her mother where they were to spend the summer.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading She referred to Central Park, to the Farm, to the Price house in St. Louis, to Grosvenor with equal indifference and impartiality, as she might later to London or Paris or Rome.
