adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And so saying, she cast a triumphant look at the parrot, who only remarked that he could have desired a little more originality in her remarks.
addressedadjectiveUS /əˈdrest/
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading Then he thus addressed my poor young mistress:
affectionnounUS /əˈfekʃən/
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading He reflected, “Wisdom is exemption from attachment, and affection for children, wife, and home.”
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading But it is said: Never yet did the tiger become a lamb; and the hunchback felt that the edge of his passions again wanted blunting.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And so saying, she cast a triumphant look at the parrot, who only remarked that he could have desired a little more originality in her remarks.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And so saying, she cast a triumphant look at the parrot, who only remarked that he could have desired a little more originality in her remarks.
attachmentnounUS /əˈtætʃmənt/
a feeling of affection for a person or an institution
From this reading He reflected, “Wisdom is exemption from attachment, and affection for children, wife, and home.”
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading But it is said: Never yet did the tiger become a lamb; and the hunchback felt that the edge of his passions again wanted blunting.
bluntingverbUS /ˈblʌntɪŋ/
-ing form of “blunt” — make less intense
From this reading But it is said: Never yet did the tiger become a lamb; and the hunchback felt that the edge of his passions again wanted blunting.
bridenounUS /braɪd/
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading For some months (resumed Madan-manjari), the bride and the bridegroom lived happily together in Hemgupt’s house.
bridegroomnounUS /ˈbraɪdɡruːm/
a man who has recently been married
From this reading For some months (resumed Madan-manjari), the bride and the bridegroom lived happily together in Hemgupt’s house.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it is said: Never yet did the tiger become a lamb; and the hunchback felt that the edge of his passions again wanted blunting.
castverbUS /kæst/
put or send forth
From this reading And so saying, she cast a triumphant look at the parrot, who only remarked that he could have desired a little more originality in her remarks.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading He reflected, “Wisdom is exemption from attachment, and affection for children, wife, and home.”
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading And so saying, she cast a triumphant look at the parrot, who only remarked that he could have desired a little more originality in her remarks.
desiredadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪərd/
wanted intensely
From this reading And so saying, she cast a triumphant look at the parrot, who only remarked that he could have desired a little more originality in her remarks.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But it is said: Never yet did the tiger become a lamb; and the hunchback felt that the edge of his passions again wanted blunting.
edgenounUS /edʒ/
the boundary of a surface
From this reading But it is said: Never yet did the tiger become a lamb; and the hunchback felt that the edge of his passions again wanted blunting.
exemptionnounUS /ɪɡˈzempʃən/
immunity from an obligation or duty
From this reading He reflected, “Wisdom is exemption from attachment, and affection for children, wife, and home.”
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading But it is said: Never yet did the tiger become a lamb; and the hunchback felt that the edge of his passions again wanted blunting.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For some months (resumed Madan-manjari), the bride and the bridegroom lived happily together in Hemgupt’s house.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He reflected, “Wisdom is exemption from attachment, and affection for children, wife, and home.”
happilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading For some months (resumed Madan-manjari), the bride and the bridegroom lived happily together in Hemgupt’s house.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And so saying, she cast a triumphant look at the parrot, who only remarked that he could have desired a little more originality in her remarks.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And so saying, she cast a triumphant look at the parrot, who only remarked that he could have desired a little more originality in her remarks.
Hemgupt's
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From this reading For some months (resumed Madan-manjari), the bride and the bridegroom lived happily together in Hemgupt’s house.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And so saying, she cast a triumphant look at the parrot, who only remarked that he could have desired a little more originality in her remarks.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But it is said: Never yet did the tiger become a lamb; and the hunchback felt that the edge of his passions again wanted blunting.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He reflected, “Wisdom is exemption from attachment, and affection for children, wife, and home.”
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading For some months (resumed Madan-manjari), the bride and the bridegroom lived happily together in Hemgupt’s house.
hunchbacknounUS /ˈhʌntʃbæk/
an abnormal backward curve to the vertebral column
From this reading But it is said: Never yet did the tiger become a lamb; and the hunchback felt that the edge of his passions again wanted blunting.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And so saying, she cast a triumphant look at the parrot, who only remarked that he could have desired a little more originality in her remarks.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But it is said: Never yet did the tiger become a lamb; and the hunchback felt that the edge of his passions again wanted blunting.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it is said: Never yet did the tiger become a lamb; and the hunchback felt that the edge of his passions again wanted blunting.
lambnounUS /læm/
young sheep
From this reading But it is said: Never yet did the tiger become a lamb; and the hunchback felt that the edge of his passions again wanted blunting.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And so saying, she cast a triumphant look at the parrot, who only remarked that he could have desired a little more originality in her remarks.
livedverbUS /lɪvd/
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading For some months (resumed Madan-manjari), the bride and the bridegroom lived happily together in Hemgupt’s house.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading And so saying, she cast a triumphant look at the parrot, who only remarked that he could have desired a little more originality in her remarks.
Madan-manjari
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For some months (resumed Madan-manjari), the bride and the bridegroom lived happily together in Hemgupt’s house.
mistressnounUS /ˈmɪstrəs/
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Then he thus addressed my poor young mistress:
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading For some months (resumed Madan-manjari), the bride and the bridegroom lived happily together in Hemgupt’s house.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And so saying, she cast a triumphant look at the parrot, who only remarked that he could have desired a little more originality in her remarks.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Then he thus addressed my poor young mistress:
NeveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But it is said: Never yet did the tiger become a lamb; and the hunchback felt that the edge of his passions again wanted blunting.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But it is said: Never yet did the tiger become a lamb; and the hunchback felt that the edge of his passions again wanted blunting.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading And so saying, she cast a triumphant look at the parrot, who only remarked that he could have desired a little more originality in her remarks.
originalitynounUS /ərˌɪdʒəˈnælɪti/
the ability to think and act independently
From this reading And so saying, she cast a triumphant look at the parrot, who only remarked that he could have desired a little more originality in her remarks.
parrotnounUS /ˈperət/
usually brightly colored zygodactyl tropical birds with short hooked beaks and the ability to mimic sounds
From this reading And so saying, she cast a triumphant look at the parrot, who only remarked that he could have desired a little more originality in her remarks.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading But it is said: Never yet did the tiger become a lamb; and the hunchback felt that the edge of his passions again wanted blunting.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Then he thus addressed my poor young mistress:
reflectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪd/
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading He reflected, “Wisdom is exemption from attachment, and affection for children, wife, and home.”
remarkedverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkt/
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading And so saying, she cast a triumphant look at the parrot, who only remarked that he could have desired a little more originality in her remarks.
remarksnounUS /rɪˈmɑːrks/
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading And so saying, she cast a triumphant look at the parrot, who only remarked that he could have desired a little more originality in her remarks.
resumedverbUS /rɪˈzuːmd/
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading For some months (resumed Madan-manjari), the bride and the bridegroom lived happily together in Hemgupt’s house.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading But it is said: Never yet did the tiger become a lamb; and the hunchback felt that the edge of his passions again wanted blunting.
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading And so saying, she cast a triumphant look at the parrot, who only remarked that he could have desired a little more originality in her remarks.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And so saying, she cast a triumphant look at the parrot, who only remarked that he could have desired a little more originality in her remarks.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And so saying, she cast a triumphant look at the parrot, who only remarked that he could have desired a little more originality in her remarks.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For some months (resumed Madan-manjari), the bride and the bridegroom lived happily together in Hemgupt’s house.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And so saying, she cast a triumphant look at the parrot, who only remarked that he could have desired a little more originality in her remarks.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And so saying, she cast a triumphant look at the parrot, who only remarked that he could have desired a little more originality in her remarks.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he thus addressed my poor young mistress:
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Then he thus addressed my poor young mistress:
tigernounUS /ˈtaɪɡər/
a fierce or audacious person
From this reading But it is said: Never yet did the tiger become a lamb; and the hunchback felt that the edge of his passions again wanted blunting.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading For some months (resumed Madan-manjari), the bride and the bridegroom lived happily together in Hemgupt’s house.
triumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading And so saying, she cast a triumphant look at the parrot, who only remarked that he could have desired a little more originality in her remarks.
wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading But it is said: Never yet did the tiger become a lamb; and the hunchback felt that the edge of his passions again wanted blunting.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading And so saying, she cast a triumphant look at the parrot, who only remarked that he could have desired a little more originality in her remarks.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He reflected, “Wisdom is exemption from attachment, and affection for children, wife, and home.”
WisdomnounUS /ˈwɪzdəm/
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading He reflected, “Wisdom is exemption from attachment, and affection for children, wife, and home.”
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading But it is said: Never yet did the tiger become a lamb; and the hunchback felt that the edge of his passions again wanted blunting.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Then he thus addressed my poor young mistress:
