adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This was a more authoritative speech than she had ever heard on her niece’s lips, and Mrs. Penniman was proportionately startled.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading XXVI IF she had disturbed her niece’s temper—she began from this moment forward to talk a good deal about Catherine’s temper, an article which up to that time had never been mentioned in connexion with our heroine—Catherine had opportunity, on the morrow, to recover her serenity.
accompaniedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpənid/
having companions or an escort
From this reading She was easily frightened, and she always carried off her discomfiture by a concession; a concession which was often accompanied, as in the present case, by a little nervous laugh.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Mrs. Penniman had given her a message from Morris Townsend, to the effect that he would come and welcome her home on the day after her arrival.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading She was easily frightened, and she always carried off her discomfiture by a concession; a concession which was often accompanied, as in the present case, by a little nervous laugh.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading XXVI IF she had disturbed her niece’s temper—she began from this moment forward to talk a good deal about Catherine’s temper, an article which up to that time had never been mentioned in connexion with our heroine—Catherine had opportunity, on the morrow, to recover her serenity.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This was a more authoritative speech than she had ever heard on her niece’s lips, and Mrs. Penniman was proportionately startled.
arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Mrs. Penniman had given her a message from Morris Townsend, to the effect that he would come and welcome her home on the day after her arrival.
articlenounUS /ˈɑːrtəkəl/
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading XXVI IF she had disturbed her niece’s temper—she began from this moment forward to talk a good deal about Catherine’s temper, an article which up to that time had never been mentioned in connexion with our heroine—Catherine had opportunity, on the morrow, to recover her serenity.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was easily frightened, and she always carried off her discomfiture by a concession; a concession which was often accompanied, as in the present case, by a little nervous laugh.
authoritativeadjectiveUS /əˈθɔːrəteɪtɪv/
having authority or ascendancy or influence
From this reading This was a more authoritative speech than she had ever heard on her niece’s lips, and Mrs. Penniman was proportionately startled.
awestruckadjectiveUS /ˈɑːstrʌk/
having or showing a feeling of mixed reverence and respect and wonder and dread
From this reading She was indeed a little awestruck, and the force of the girl’s emotion and resolution left her nothing to reply.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading XXVI IF she had disturbed her niece’s temper—she began from this moment forward to talk a good deal about Catherine’s temper, an article which up to that time had never been mentioned in connexion with our heroine—Catherine had opportunity, on the morrow, to recover her serenity.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading XXVI IF she had disturbed her niece’s temper—she began from this moment forward to talk a good deal about Catherine’s temper, an article which up to that time had never been mentioned in connexion with our heroine—Catherine had opportunity, on the morrow, to recover her serenity.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was easily frightened, and she always carried off her discomfiture by a concession; a concession which was often accompanied, as in the present case, by a little nervous laugh.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading She was easily frightened, and she always carried off her discomfiture by a concession; a concession which was often accompanied, as in the present case, by a little nervous laugh.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading She was easily frightened, and she always carried off her discomfiture by a concession; a concession which was often accompanied, as in the present case, by a little nervous laugh.
CatherinenounUS /ˈkæθərən/
first wife of Henry VIII; Henry VIII's divorce from her was the initial step of the Reformation in England (1485-1536)
From this reading XXVI IF she had disturbed her niece’s temper—she began from this moment forward to talk a good deal about Catherine’s temper, an article which up to that time had never been mentioned in connexion with our heroine—Catherine had opportunity, on the morrow, to recover her serenity.
Catherine'snounUS /ˈkæθrɪnz/
possessive form of “catherine” — first wife of Henry VIII; Henry VIII's divorce from her was the initial step of the Reformation in England (1485-1536)
From this reading XXVI IF she had disturbed her niece’s temper—she began from this moment forward to talk a good deal about Catherine’s temper, an article which up to that time had never been mentioned in connexion with our heroine—Catherine had opportunity, on the morrow, to recover her serenity.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mrs. Penniman had given her a message from Morris Townsend, to the effect that he would come and welcome her home on the day after her arrival.
concessionnounUS /kənˈseʃən/
a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business
From this reading She was easily frightened, and she always carried off her discomfiture by a concession; a concession which was often accompanied, as in the present case, by a little nervous laugh.
connexionnounUS /kəˈnekʃən/
a connecting shape
From this reading XXVI IF she had disturbed her niece’s temper—she began from this moment forward to talk a good deal about Catherine’s temper, an article which up to that time had never been mentioned in connexion with our heroine—Catherine had opportunity, on the morrow, to recover her serenity.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Mrs. Penniman had given her a message from Morris Townsend, to the effect that he would come and welcome her home on the day after her arrival.
dealverbUS /diːl/
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading XXVI IF she had disturbed her niece’s temper—she began from this moment forward to talk a good deal about Catherine’s temper, an article which up to that time had never been mentioned in connexion with our heroine—Catherine had opportunity, on the morrow, to recover her serenity.
discomfiturenoun
anxious embarrassment
From this reading She was easily frightened, and she always carried off her discomfiture by a concession; a concession which was often accompanied, as in the present case, by a little nervous laugh.
disturbedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbd/
having the place or position changed
From this reading XXVI IF she had disturbed her niece’s temper—she began from this moment forward to talk a good deal about Catherine’s temper, an article which up to that time had never been mentioned in connexion with our heroine—Catherine had opportunity, on the morrow, to recover her serenity.
easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading She was easily frightened, and she always carried off her discomfiture by a concession; a concession which was often accompanied, as in the present case, by a little nervous laugh.
effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Mrs. Penniman had given her a message from Morris Townsend, to the effect that he would come and welcome her home on the day after her arrival.
emotionnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃən/
any strong feeling
From this reading She was indeed a little awestruck, and the force of the girl’s emotion and resolution left her nothing to reply.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading This was a more authoritative speech than she had ever heard on her niece’s lips, and Mrs. Penniman was proportionately startled.
forcenounUS /fɔːrs/
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading She was indeed a little awestruck, and the force of the girl’s emotion and resolution left her nothing to reply.
forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading XXVI IF she had disturbed her niece’s temper—she began from this moment forward to talk a good deal about Catherine’s temper, an article which up to that time had never been mentioned in connexion with our heroine—Catherine had opportunity, on the morrow, to recover her serenity.
frightenedadjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtənd/
made afraid
From this reading She was easily frightened, and she always carried off her discomfiture by a concession; a concession which was often accompanied, as in the present case, by a little nervous laugh.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading XXVI IF she had disturbed her niece’s temper—she began from this moment forward to talk a good deal about Catherine’s temper, an article which up to that time had never been mentioned in connexion with our heroine—Catherine had opportunity, on the morrow, to recover her serenity.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading She was indeed a little awestruck, and the force of the girl’s emotion and resolution left her nothing to reply.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Mrs. Penniman had given her a message from Morris Townsend, to the effect that he would come and welcome her home on the day after her arrival.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading XXVI IF she had disturbed her niece’s temper—she began from this moment forward to talk a good deal about Catherine’s temper, an article which up to that time had never been mentioned in connexion with our heroine—Catherine had opportunity, on the morrow, to recover her serenity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This was a more authoritative speech than she had ever heard on her niece’s lips, and Mrs. Penniman was proportionately startled.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Penniman had given her a message from Morris Townsend, to the effect that he would come and welcome her home on the day after her arrival.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading This was a more authoritative speech than she had ever heard on her niece’s lips, and Mrs. Penniman was proportionately startled.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading This was a more authoritative speech than she had ever heard on her niece’s lips, and Mrs. Penniman was proportionately startled.
heroinenounUS /ˈheroʊən/
the main good female character in a work of fiction
From this reading XXVI IF she had disturbed her niece’s temper—she began from this moment forward to talk a good deal about Catherine’s temper, an article which up to that time had never been mentioned in connexion with our heroine—Catherine had opportunity, on the morrow, to recover her serenity.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Mrs. Penniman had given her a message from Morris Townsend, to the effect that he would come and welcome her home on the day after her arrival.
IFconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading XXVI IF she had disturbed her niece’s temper—she began from this moment forward to talk a good deal about Catherine’s temper, an article which up to that time had never been mentioned in connexion with our heroine—Catherine had opportunity, on the morrow, to recover her serenity.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was easily frightened, and she always carried off her discomfiture by a concession; a concession which was often accompanied, as in the present case, by a little nervous laugh.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading She was indeed a little awestruck, and the force of the girl’s emotion and resolution left her nothing to reply.
laughnounUS /læf/
the sound of laughing
From this reading She was easily frightened, and she always carried off her discomfiture by a concession; a concession which was often accompanied, as in the present case, by a little nervous laugh.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading She was indeed a little awestruck, and the force of the girl’s emotion and resolution left her nothing to reply.
lipsnounUS /lɪps/
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading This was a more authoritative speech than she had ever heard on her niece’s lips, and Mrs. Penniman was proportionately startled.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She was indeed a little awestruck, and the force of the girl’s emotion and resolution left her nothing to reply.
mentionedverbUS /ˈmenʃənd/
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading XXVI IF she had disturbed her niece’s temper—she began from this moment forward to talk a good deal about Catherine’s temper, an article which up to that time had never been mentioned in connexion with our heroine—Catherine had opportunity, on the morrow, to recover her serenity.
messagenounUS /ˈmesədʒ/
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Mrs. Penniman had given her a message from Morris Townsend, to the effect that he would come and welcome her home on the day after her arrival.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading XXVI IF she had disturbed her niece’s temper—she began from this moment forward to talk a good deal about Catherine’s temper, an article which up to that time had never been mentioned in connexion with our heroine—Catherine had opportunity, on the morrow, to recover her serenity.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This was a more authoritative speech than she had ever heard on her niece’s lips, and Mrs. Penniman was proportionately startled.
MorrisnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading Mrs. Penniman had given her a message from Morris Townsend, to the effect that he would come and welcome her home on the day after her arrival.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading XXVI IF she had disturbed her niece’s temper—she began from this moment forward to talk a good deal about Catherine’s temper, an article which up to that time had never been mentioned in connexion with our heroine—Catherine had opportunity, on the morrow, to recover her serenity.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading This was a more authoritative speech than she had ever heard on her niece’s lips, and Mrs. Penniman was proportionately startled.
nervousadjectiveUS /ˈnɜːrvəs/
easily agitated
From this reading She was easily frightened, and she always carried off her discomfiture by a concession; a concession which was often accompanied, as in the present case, by a little nervous laugh.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading XXVI IF she had disturbed her niece’s temper—she began from this moment forward to talk a good deal about Catherine’s temper, an article which up to that time had never been mentioned in connexion with our heroine—Catherine had opportunity, on the morrow, to recover her serenity.
niece'snounUS /ˈniːsɪz/
possessive form of “niece” — a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading This was a more authoritative speech than she had ever heard on her niece’s lips, and Mrs. Penniman was proportionately startled.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading She was indeed a little awestruck, and the force of the girl’s emotion and resolution left her nothing to reply.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was indeed a little awestruck, and the force of the girl’s emotion and resolution left her nothing to reply.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She was easily frightened, and she always carried off her discomfiture by a concession; a concession which was often accompanied, as in the present case, by a little nervous laugh.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading She was easily frightened, and she always carried off her discomfiture by a concession; a concession which was often accompanied, as in the present case, by a little nervous laugh.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This was a more authoritative speech than she had ever heard on her niece’s lips, and Mrs. Penniman was proportionately startled.
opportunitynounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading XXVI IF she had disturbed her niece’s temper—she began from this moment forward to talk a good deal about Catherine’s temper, an article which up to that time had never been mentioned in connexion with our heroine—Catherine had opportunity, on the morrow, to recover her serenity.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading XXVI IF she had disturbed her niece’s temper—she began from this moment forward to talk a good deal about Catherine’s temper, an article which up to that time had never been mentioned in connexion with our heroine—Catherine had opportunity, on the morrow, to recover her serenity.
Penniman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This was a more authoritative speech than she had ever heard on her niece’s lips, and Mrs. Penniman was proportionately startled.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading She was easily frightened, and she always carried off her discomfiture by a concession; a concession which was often accompanied, as in the present case, by a little nervous laugh.
proportionatelyadverbUS /prəˈpɔːrʃənətli/
to a proportionate degree
From this reading This was a more authoritative speech than she had ever heard on her niece’s lips, and Mrs. Penniman was proportionately startled.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading XXVI IF she had disturbed her niece’s temper—she began from this moment forward to talk a good deal about Catherine’s temper, an article which up to that time had never been mentioned in connexion with our heroine—Catherine had opportunity, on the morrow, to recover her serenity.
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 She was indeed a little awestruck, and the force of the girl’s emotion and resolution left her nothing to reply.
resolutionnounUS /ˌrezəˈluːʃən/
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading She was indeed a little awestruck, and the force of the girl’s emotion and resolution left her nothing to reply.
serenitynounUS /səˈren.ə.t̬i/
The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled by external storms.
From this reading XXVI IF she had disturbed her niece’s temper—she began from this moment forward to talk a good deal about Catherine’s temper, an article which up to that time had never been mentioned in connexion with our heroine—Catherine had opportunity, on the morrow, to recover her serenity.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This was a more authoritative speech than she had ever heard on her niece’s lips, and Mrs. Penniman was proportionately startled.
speechnounUS /spiːtʃ/
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading This was a more authoritative speech than she had ever heard on her niece’s lips, and Mrs. Penniman was proportionately startled.
startledadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtəld/
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading This was a more authoritative speech than she had ever heard on her niece’s lips, and Mrs. Penniman was proportionately startled.
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading XXVI IF she had disturbed her niece’s temper—she began from this moment forward to talk a good deal about Catherine’s temper, an article which up to that time had never been mentioned in connexion with our heroine—Catherine had opportunity, on the morrow, to recover her serenity.
tempernounUS /ˈtempər/
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading XXVI IF she had disturbed her niece’s temper—she began from this moment forward to talk a good deal about Catherine’s temper, an article which up to that time had never been mentioned in connexion with our heroine—Catherine had opportunity, on the morrow, to recover her serenity.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading This was a more authoritative speech than she had ever heard on her niece’s lips, and Mrs. Penniman was proportionately startled.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading XXVI IF she had disturbed her niece’s temper—she began from this moment forward to talk a good deal about Catherine’s temper, an article which up to that time had never been mentioned in connexion with our heroine—Catherine had opportunity, on the morrow, to recover her serenity.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She was indeed a little awestruck, and the force of the girl’s emotion and resolution left her nothing to reply.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was a more authoritative speech than she had ever heard on her niece’s lips, and Mrs. Penniman was proportionately startled.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading XXVI IF she had disturbed her niece’s temper—she began from this moment forward to talk a good deal about Catherine’s temper, an article which up to that time had never been mentioned in connexion with our heroine—Catherine had opportunity, on the morrow, to recover her serenity.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was indeed a little awestruck, and the force of the girl’s emotion and resolution left her nothing to reply.
TownsendnounUS /ˈtaʊnzənd/
United States social reformer who proposed an old-age pension sponsored by the federal government; his plan was a precursor to Social Security (1867-1960)
From this reading Mrs. Penniman had given her a message from Morris Townsend, to the effect that he would come and welcome her home on the day after her arrival.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading XXVI IF she had disturbed her niece’s temper—she began from this moment forward to talk a good deal about Catherine’s temper, an article which up to that time had never been mentioned in connexion with our heroine—Catherine had opportunity, on the morrow, to recover her serenity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was a more authoritative speech than she had ever heard on her niece’s lips, and Mrs. Penniman was proportionately startled.
welcomeverbUS /ˈwelkəm/
accept gladly
From this reading Mrs. Penniman had given her a message from Morris Townsend, to the effect that he would come and welcome her home on the day after her arrival.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She was easily frightened, and she always carried off her discomfiture by a concession; a concession which was often accompanied, as in the present case, by a little nervous laugh.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading XXVI IF she had disturbed her niece’s temper—she began from this moment forward to talk a good deal about Catherine’s temper, an article which up to that time had never been mentioned in connexion with our heroine—Catherine had opportunity, on the morrow, to recover her serenity.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mrs. Penniman had given her a message from Morris Townsend, to the effect that he would come and welcome her home on the day after her arrival.
XXVInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-five and one
From this reading XXVI IF she had disturbed her niece’s temper—she began from this moment forward to talk a good deal about Catherine’s temper, an article which up to that time had never been mentioned in connexion with our heroine—Catherine had opportunity, on the morrow, to recover her serenity.
