adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Amantium Irae Frankness and kindness like Amelia's were likely to touch even such a hardened little reprobate as Becky.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading That was a lucky stroke of hers about the child "torn from her arms shrieking."
acquaintancenounUS /əˈkweɪntəns/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading It was by that harrowing misfortune that Becky had won her friend back, and it was one of the very first points, we may be certain, upon which our poor simple little Emmy began to talk to her new-found acquaintance.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She returned Emmy's caresses and kind speeches with something very like gratitude, and an emotion which, if it was not lasting, for a moment was almost genuine.
Amantium
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From this reading Amantium Irae Frankness and kindness like Amelia's were likely to touch even such a hardened little reprobate as Becky.
Amelia's
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From this reading Amantium Irae Frankness and kindness like Amelia's were likely to touch even such a hardened little reprobate as Becky.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She returned Emmy's caresses and kind speeches with something very like gratitude, and an emotion which, if it was not lasting, for a moment was almost genuine.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Amantium Irae Frankness and kindness like Amelia's were likely to touch even such a hardened little reprobate as Becky.
armsnounUS /ɑːrmz/
weapons considered collectively
From this reading That was a lucky stroke of hers about the child "torn from her arms shrieking."
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Amantium Irae Frankness and kindness like Amelia's were likely to touch even such a hardened little reprobate as Becky.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It was by that harrowing misfortune that Becky had won her friend back, and it was one of the very first points, we may be certain, upon which our poor simple little Emmy began to talk to her new-found acquaintance.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was by that harrowing misfortune that Becky had won her friend back, and it was one of the very first points, we may be certain, upon which our poor simple little Emmy began to talk to her new-found acquaintance.
Becky
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From this reading Amantium Irae Frankness and kindness like Amelia's were likely to touch even such a hardened little reprobate as Becky.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was by that harrowing misfortune that Becky had won her friend back, and it was one of the very first points, we may be certain, upon which our poor simple little Emmy began to talk to her new-found acquaintance.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was by that harrowing misfortune that Becky had won her friend back, and it was one of the very first points, we may be certain, upon which our poor simple little Emmy began to talk to her new-found acquaintance.
caressesnounUS /kərˈesɪz/
plural of “caress” — a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it)
From this reading She returned Emmy's caresses and kind speeches with something very like gratitude, and an emotion which, if it was not lasting, for a moment was almost genuine.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It was by that harrowing misfortune that Becky had won her friend back, and it was one of the very first points, we may be certain, upon which our poor simple little Emmy began to talk to her new-found acquaintance.
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading That was a lucky stroke of hers about the child "torn from her arms shrieking."
criedverbUS /kraɪd/
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "And so they took your darling child from you?" our simpleton cried out.
darlingnounUS /ˈdɑːrlɪŋ/
a special loved one
From this reading "And so they took your darling child from you?" our simpleton cried out.
EmmynounUS /ˈemi/
an annual award by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for outstanding achievements in television
From this reading It was by that harrowing misfortune that Becky had won her friend back, and it was one of the very first points, we may be certain, upon which our poor simple little Emmy began to talk to her new-found acquaintance.
Emmy'snounUS /ˈemiz/
possessive form of “emmy” — an annual award by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for outstanding achievements in television
From this reading She returned Emmy's caresses and kind speeches with something very like gratitude, and an emotion which, if it was not lasting, for a moment was almost genuine.
emotionnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃən/
any strong feeling
From this reading She returned Emmy's caresses and kind speeches with something very like gratitude, and an emotion which, if it was not lasting, for a moment was almost genuine.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Amantium Irae Frankness and kindness like Amelia's were likely to touch even such a hardened little reprobate as Becky.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was by that harrowing misfortune that Becky had won her friend back, and it was one of the very first points, we may be certain, upon which our poor simple little Emmy began to talk to her new-found acquaintance.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She returned Emmy's caresses and kind speeches with something very like gratitude, and an emotion which, if it was not lasting, for a moment was almost genuine.
FranknessnounUS /ˈfræŋknəs/
the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
From this reading Amantium Irae Frankness and kindness like Amelia's were likely to touch even such a hardened little reprobate as Becky.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It was by that harrowing misfortune that Becky had won her friend back, and it was one of the very first points, we may be certain, upon which our poor simple little Emmy began to talk to her new-found acquaintance.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading That was a lucky stroke of hers about the child "torn from her arms shrieking."
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading She returned Emmy's caresses and kind speeches with something very like gratitude, and an emotion which, if it was not lasting, for a moment was almost genuine.
gratitudenounUS /ˈɡrætətuːd/
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading She returned Emmy's caresses and kind speeches with something very like gratitude, and an emotion which, if it was not lasting, for a moment was almost genuine.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was by that harrowing misfortune that Becky had won her friend back, and it was one of the very first points, we may be certain, upon which our poor simple little Emmy began to talk to her new-found acquaintance.
hardenedadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdənd/
used of persons; emotionally hardened
From this reading Amantium Irae Frankness and kindness like Amelia's were likely to touch even such a hardened little reprobate as Becky.
harrowingadjectiveUS /ˈheroʊɪŋ/
extremely painful
From this reading It was by that harrowing misfortune that Becky had won her friend back, and it was one of the very first points, we may be certain, upon which our poor simple little Emmy began to talk to her new-found acquaintance.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading That was a lucky stroke of hers about the child "torn from her arms shrieking."
herspronounUS /hərz/
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading That was a lucky stroke of hers about the child "torn from her arms shrieking."
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She returned Emmy's caresses and kind speeches with something very like gratitude, and an emotion which, if it was not lasting, for a moment was almost genuine.
Irae
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From this reading Amantium Irae Frankness and kindness like Amelia's were likely to touch even such a hardened little reprobate as Becky.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She returned Emmy's caresses and kind speeches with something very like gratitude, and an emotion which, if it was not lasting, for a moment was almost genuine.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading She returned Emmy's caresses and kind speeches with something very like gratitude, and an emotion which, if it was not lasting, for a moment was almost genuine.
kindnessnounUS /ˈkaɪndnəs/
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading Amantium Irae Frankness and kindness like Amelia's were likely to touch even such a hardened little reprobate as Becky.
lastingadjectiveUS /ˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading She returned Emmy's caresses and kind speeches with something very like gratitude, and an emotion which, if it was not lasting, for a moment was almost genuine.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Amantium Irae Frankness and kindness like Amelia's were likely to touch even such a hardened little reprobate as Becky.
likelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪkli/
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Amantium Irae Frankness and kindness like Amelia's were likely to touch even such a hardened little reprobate as Becky.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Amantium Irae Frankness and kindness like Amelia's were likely to touch even such a hardened little reprobate as Becky.
luckyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌki/
occurring by chance
From this reading That was a lucky stroke of hers about the child "torn from her arms shrieking."
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It was by that harrowing misfortune that Becky had won her friend back, and it was one of the very first points, we may be certain, upon which our poor simple little Emmy began to talk to her new-found acquaintance.
misfortunenounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən/
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading It was by that harrowing misfortune that Becky had won her friend back, and it was one of the very first points, we may be certain, upon which our poor simple little Emmy began to talk to her new-found acquaintance.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading She returned Emmy's caresses and kind speeches with something very like gratitude, and an emotion which, if it was not lasting, for a moment was almost genuine.
new-found
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From this reading It was by that harrowing misfortune that Becky had won her friend back, and it was one of the very first points, we may be certain, upon which our poor simple little Emmy began to talk to her new-found acquaintance.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She returned Emmy's caresses and kind speeches with something very like gratitude, and an emotion which, if it was not lasting, for a moment was almost genuine.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That was a lucky stroke of hers about the child "torn from her arms shrieking."
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was by that harrowing misfortune that Becky had won her friend back, and it was one of the very first points, we may be certain, upon which our poor simple little Emmy began to talk to her new-found acquaintance.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It was by that harrowing misfortune that Becky had won her friend back, and it was one of the very first points, we may be certain, upon which our poor simple little Emmy began to talk to her new-found acquaintance.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "And so they took your darling child from you?" our simpleton cried out.
pointsnounUS /pɔɪnts/
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading It was by that harrowing misfortune that Becky had won her friend back, and it was one of the very first points, we may be certain, upon which our poor simple little Emmy began to talk to her new-found acquaintance.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading It was by that harrowing misfortune that Becky had won her friend back, and it was one of the very first points, we may be certain, upon which our poor simple little Emmy began to talk to her new-found acquaintance.
reprobateverbUS /ˈreprɔːbeɪt/
reject (documents) as invalid
From this reading Amantium Irae Frankness and kindness like Amelia's were likely to touch even such a hardened little reprobate as Becky.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading She returned Emmy's caresses and kind speeches with something very like gratitude, and an emotion which, if it was not lasting, for a moment was almost genuine.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She returned Emmy's caresses and kind speeches with something very like gratitude, and an emotion which, if it was not lasting, for a moment was almost genuine.
shriekingnounUS /ˈʃriːkɪŋ/
sharp piercing cry
From this reading That was a lucky stroke of hers about the child "torn from her arms shrieking."
simpleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpəl/
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading It was by that harrowing misfortune that Becky had won her friend back, and it was one of the very first points, we may be certain, upon which our poor simple little Emmy began to talk to her new-found acquaintance.
simpleton
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From this reading "And so they took your darling child from you?" our simpleton cried out.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "And so they took your darling child from you?" our simpleton cried out.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading She returned Emmy's caresses and kind speeches with something very like gratitude, and an emotion which, if it was not lasting, for a moment was almost genuine.
speechesnounUS /ˈspiːtʃəz/
plural of “speech” — the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading She returned Emmy's caresses and kind speeches with something very like gratitude, and an emotion which, if it was not lasting, for a moment was almost genuine.
strokenounUS /stroʊk/
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading That was a lucky stroke of hers about the child "torn from her arms shrieking."
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Amantium Irae Frankness and kindness like Amelia's were likely to touch even such a hardened little reprobate as Becky.
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading It was by that harrowing misfortune that Becky had won her friend back, and it was one of the very first points, we may be certain, upon which our poor simple little Emmy began to talk to her new-found acquaintance.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That was a lucky stroke of hers about the child "torn from her arms shrieking."
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That was a lucky stroke of hers about the child "torn from her arms shrieking."
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "And so they took your darling child from you?" our simpleton cried out.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Amantium Irae Frankness and kindness like Amelia's were likely to touch even such a hardened little reprobate as Becky.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "And so they took your darling child from you?" our simpleton cried out.
tornadjectiveUS /tɔːrn/
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading That was a lucky stroke of hers about the child "torn from her arms shrieking."
touchverbUS /tʌtʃ/
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Amantium Irae Frankness and kindness like Amelia's were likely to touch even such a hardened little reprobate as Becky.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was by that harrowing misfortune that Becky had won her friend back, and it was one of the very first points, we may be certain, upon which our poor simple little Emmy began to talk to her new-found acquaintance.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading She returned Emmy's caresses and kind speeches with something very like gratitude, and an emotion which, if it was not lasting, for a moment was almost genuine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She returned Emmy's caresses and kind speeches with something very like gratitude, and an emotion which, if it was not lasting, for a moment was almost genuine.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It was by that harrowing misfortune that Becky had won her friend back, and it was one of the very first points, we may be certain, upon which our poor simple little Emmy began to talk to her new-found acquaintance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Amantium Irae Frankness and kindness like Amelia's were likely to touch even such a hardened little reprobate as Becky.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She returned Emmy's caresses and kind speeches with something very like gratitude, and an emotion which, if it was not lasting, for a moment was almost genuine.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading She returned Emmy's caresses and kind speeches with something very like gratitude, and an emotion which, if it was not lasting, for a moment was almost genuine.
wonnounUS /wʌn/
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading It was by that harrowing misfortune that Becky had won her friend back, and it was one of the very first points, we may be certain, upon which our poor simple little Emmy began to talk to her new-found acquaintance.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And so they took your darling child from you?" our simpleton cried out.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And so they took your darling child from you?" our simpleton cried out.
