adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE STORM THREATENING Laura had a better motive than that suggested by her father for wishing to lead Mr. Goulden to commit himself, for as far as she could love any one beyond herself she loved him, and she also realized fully that he could continue to her all that her elegant and expensive tastes craved.
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 THE STORM THREATENING Laura had a better motive than that suggested by her father for wishing to lead Mr. Goulden to commit himself, for as far as she could love any one beyond herself she loved him, and she also realized fully that he could continue to her all that her elegant and expensive tastes craved.
AllennounUS /ˈælən/
United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading Mr. Allen guessed as much.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading THE STORM THREATENING Laura had a better motive than that suggested by her father for wishing to lead Mr. Goulden to commit himself, for as far as she could love any one beyond herself she loved him, and she also realized fully that he could continue to her all that her elegant and expensive tastes craved.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE STORM THREATENING Laura had a better motive than that suggested by her father for wishing to lead Mr. Goulden to commit himself, for as far as she could love any one beyond herself she loved him, and she also realized fully that he could continue to her all that her elegant and expensive tastes craved.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE STORM THREATENING Laura had a better motive than that suggested by her father for wishing to lead Mr. Goulden to commit himself, for as far as she could love any one beyond herself she loved him, and she also realized fully that he could continue to her all that her elegant and expensive tastes craved.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE STORM THREATENING Laura had a better motive than that suggested by her father for wishing to lead Mr. Goulden to commit himself, for as far as she could love any one beyond herself she loved him, and she also realized fully that he could continue to her all that her elegant and expensive tastes craved.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading Indeed, as was quite natural, his wife was the type of the average woman to his mind, only he believed that she was a little cleverer in these matters than the majority.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Notwithstanding her show of maidenly pride and reserve, she was ready enough to do as she had been bidden.
believedverbUS /bɪˈliːvd/
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Indeed, as was quite natural, his wife was the type of the average woman to his mind, only he believed that she was a little cleverer in these matters than the majority.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading THE STORM THREATENING Laura had a better motive than that suggested by her father for wishing to lead Mr. Goulden to commit himself, for as far as she could love any one beyond herself she loved him, and she also realized fully that he could continue to her all that her elegant and expensive tastes craved.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading THE STORM THREATENING Laura had a better motive than that suggested by her father for wishing to lead Mr. Goulden to commit himself, for as far as she could love any one beyond herself she loved him, and she also realized fully that he could continue to her all that her elegant and expensive tastes craved.
biddenverbUS /ˈbɪdɪn/
inflected form of “bid” — propose a payment
From this reading Notwithstanding her show of maidenly pride and reserve, she was ready enough to do as she had been bidden.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE STORM THREATENING Laura had a better motive than that suggested by her father for wishing to lead Mr. Goulden to commit himself, for as far as she could love any one beyond herself she loved him, and she also realized fully that he could continue to her all that her elegant and expensive tastes craved.
clevereradjectiveUS /ˈklevərɜːr/
comparative of “clever” — showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading Indeed, as was quite natural, his wife was the type of the average woman to his mind, only he believed that she was a little cleverer in these matters than the majority.
commitverbUS /kəˈmɪt/
perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading THE STORM THREATENING Laura had a better motive than that suggested by her father for wishing to lead Mr. Goulden to commit himself, for as far as she could love any one beyond herself she loved him, and she also realized fully that he could continue to her all that her elegant and expensive tastes craved.
continueverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuː/
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading THE STORM THREATENING Laura had a better motive than that suggested by her father for wishing to lead Mr. Goulden to commit himself, for as far as she could love any one beyond herself she loved him, and she also realized fully that he could continue to her all that her elegant and expensive tastes craved.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE STORM THREATENING Laura had a better motive than that suggested by her father for wishing to lead Mr. Goulden to commit himself, for as far as she could love any one beyond herself she loved him, and she also realized fully that he could continue to her all that her elegant and expensive tastes craved.
cravedadjectiveUS /kreɪvd/
wanted intensely
From this reading THE STORM THREATENING Laura had a better motive than that suggested by her father for wishing to lead Mr. Goulden to commit himself, for as far as she could love any one beyond herself she loved him, and she also realized fully that he could continue to her all that her elegant and expensive tastes craved.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The manner in which she had "hooked" him made a deep and lasting impression on his memory.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Notwithstanding her show of maidenly pride and reserve, she was ready enough to do as she had been bidden.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading THE STORM THREATENING Laura had a better motive than that suggested by her father for wishing to lead Mr. Goulden to commit himself, for as far as she could love any one beyond herself she loved him, and she also realized fully that he could continue to her all that her elegant and expensive tastes craved.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Notwithstanding her show of maidenly pride and reserve, she was ready enough to do as she had been bidden.
expensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspensɪv/
high in price or charging high prices
From this reading THE STORM THREATENING Laura had a better motive than that suggested by her father for wishing to lead Mr. Goulden to commit himself, for as far as she could love any one beyond herself she loved him, and she also realized fully that he could continue to her all that her elegant and expensive tastes craved.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading THE STORM THREATENING Laura had a better motive than that suggested by her father for wishing to lead Mr. Goulden to commit himself, for as far as she could love any one beyond herself she loved him, and she also realized fully that he could continue to her all that her elegant and expensive tastes craved.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading THE STORM THREATENING Laura had a better motive than that suggested by her father for wishing to lead Mr. Goulden to commit himself, for as far as she could love any one beyond herself she loved him, and she also realized fully that he could continue to her all that her elegant and expensive tastes craved.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE STORM THREATENING Laura had a better motive than that suggested by her father for wishing to lead Mr. Goulden to commit himself, for as far as she could love any one beyond herself she loved him, and she also realized fully that he could continue to her all that her elegant and expensive tastes craved.
fullyadverbUS /ˈfʊli/
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading THE STORM THREATENING Laura had a better motive than that suggested by her father for wishing to lead Mr. Goulden to commit himself, for as far as she could love any one beyond herself she loved him, and she also realized fully that he could continue to her all that her elegant and expensive tastes craved.
Goulden
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE STORM THREATENING Laura had a better motive than that suggested by her father for wishing to lead Mr. Goulden to commit himself, for as far as she could love any one beyond herself she loved him, and she also realized fully that he could continue to her all that her elegant and expensive tastes craved.
guessedverbUS /ɡest/
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Mr. Allen guessed as much.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE STORM THREATENING Laura had a better motive than that suggested by her father for wishing to lead Mr. Goulden to commit himself, for as far as she could love any one beyond herself she loved him, and she also realized fully that he could continue to her all that her elegant and expensive tastes craved.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE STORM THREATENING Laura had a better motive than that suggested by her father for wishing to lead Mr. Goulden to commit himself, for as far as she could love any one beyond herself she loved him, and she also realized fully that he could continue to her all that her elegant and expensive tastes craved.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE STORM THREATENING Laura had a better motive than that suggested by her father for wishing to lead Mr. Goulden to commit himself, for as far as she could love any one beyond herself she loved him, and she also realized fully that he could continue to her all that her elegant and expensive tastes craved.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE STORM THREATENING Laura had a better motive than that suggested by her father for wishing to lead Mr. Goulden to commit himself, for as far as she could love any one beyond herself she loved him, and she also realized fully that he could continue to her all that her elegant and expensive tastes craved.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE STORM THREATENING Laura had a better motive than that suggested by her father for wishing to lead Mr. Goulden to commit himself, for as far as she could love any one beyond herself she loved him, and she also realized fully that he could continue to her all that her elegant and expensive tastes craved.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE STORM THREATENING Laura had a better motive than that suggested by her father for wishing to lead Mr. Goulden to commit himself, for as far as she could love any one beyond herself she loved him, and she also realized fully that he could continue to her all that her elegant and expensive tastes craved.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, as was quite natural, his wife was the type of the average woman to his mind, only he believed that she was a little cleverer in these matters than the majority.
hookedadjectiveUS /hʊkt/
curved down like an eagle's beak
From this reading The manner in which she had "hooked" him made a deep and lasting impression on his memory.
impressionnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃən/
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading The manner in which she had "hooked" him made a deep and lasting impression on his memory.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Indeed, as was quite natural, his wife was the type of the average woman to his mind, only he believed that she was a little cleverer in these matters than the majority.
IndeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, as was quite natural, his wife was the type of the average woman to his mind, only he believed that she was a little cleverer in these matters than the majority.
lastingadjectiveUS /ˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading The manner in which she had "hooked" him made a deep and lasting impression on his memory.
Laura
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE STORM THREATENING Laura had a better motive than that suggested by her father for wishing to lead Mr. Goulden to commit himself, for as far as she could love any one beyond herself she loved him, and she also realized fully that he could continue to her all that her elegant and expensive tastes craved.
leadverbUS /led/
take somebody somewhere
From this reading THE STORM THREATENING Laura had a better motive than that suggested by her father for wishing to lead Mr. Goulden to commit himself, for as far as she could love any one beyond herself she loved him, and she also realized fully that he could continue to her all that her elegant and expensive tastes craved.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Indeed, as was quite natural, his wife was the type of the average woman to his mind, only he believed that she was a little cleverer in these matters than the majority.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading THE STORM THREATENING Laura had a better motive than that suggested by her father for wishing to lead Mr. Goulden to commit himself, for as far as she could love any one beyond herself she loved him, and she also realized fully that he could continue to her all that her elegant and expensive tastes craved.
lovedadjectiveUS /lʌvd/
held dear
From this reading THE STORM THREATENING Laura had a better motive than that suggested by her father for wishing to lead Mr. Goulden to commit himself, for as far as she could love any one beyond herself she loved him, and she also realized fully that he could continue to her all that her elegant and expensive tastes craved.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The manner in which she had "hooked" him made a deep and lasting impression on his memory.
maidenlyadjective
befitting or characteristic of a maiden
From this reading Notwithstanding her show of maidenly pride and reserve, she was ready enough to do as she had been bidden.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading Indeed, as was quite natural, his wife was the type of the average woman to his mind, only he believed that she was a little cleverer in these matters than the majority.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The manner in which she had "hooked" him made a deep and lasting impression on his memory.
mattersnounUS /ˈmætərz/
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Indeed, as was quite natural, his wife was the type of the average woman to his mind, only he believed that she was a little cleverer in these matters than the majority.
memorynounUS /ˈmem.ər.i/
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading The manner in which she had "hooked" him made a deep and lasting impression on his memory.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Indeed, as was quite natural, his wife was the type of the average woman to his mind, only he believed that she was a little cleverer in these matters than the majority.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading THE STORM THREATENING Laura had a better motive than that suggested by her father for wishing to lead Mr. Goulden to commit himself, for as far as she could love any one beyond herself she loved him, and she also realized fully that he could continue to her all that her elegant and expensive tastes craved.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE STORM THREATENING Laura had a better motive than that suggested by her father for wishing to lead Mr. Goulden to commit himself, for as far as she could love any one beyond herself she loved him, and she also realized fully that he could continue to her all that her elegant and expensive tastes craved.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Mr. Allen guessed as much.
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Indeed, as was quite natural, his wife was the type of the average woman to his mind, only he believed that she was a little cleverer in these matters than the majority.
NotwithstandingadverbUS /ˌnɑːtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Notwithstanding her show of maidenly pride and reserve, she was ready enough to do as she had been bidden.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Notwithstanding her show of maidenly pride and reserve, she was ready enough to do as she had been bidden.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The manner in which she had "hooked" him made a deep and lasting impression on his memory.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE STORM THREATENING Laura had a better motive than that suggested by her father for wishing to lead Mr. Goulden to commit himself, for as far as she could love any one beyond herself she loved him, and she also realized fully that he could continue to her all that her elegant and expensive tastes craved.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Indeed, as was quite natural, his wife was the type of the average woman to his mind, only he believed that she was a little cleverer in these matters than the majority.
pridenounUS /praɪd/
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Notwithstanding her show of maidenly pride and reserve, she was ready enough to do as she had been bidden.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Indeed, as was quite natural, his wife was the type of the average woman to his mind, only he believed that she was a little cleverer in these matters than the majority.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Notwithstanding her show of maidenly pride and reserve, she was ready enough to do as she had been bidden.
realizedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading THE STORM THREATENING Laura had a better motive than that suggested by her father for wishing to lead Mr. Goulden to commit himself, for as far as she could love any one beyond herself she loved him, and she also realized fully that he could continue to her all that her elegant and expensive tastes craved.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading Notwithstanding her show of maidenly pride and reserve, she was ready enough to do as she had been bidden.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE STORM THREATENING Laura had a better motive than that suggested by her father for wishing to lead Mr. Goulden to commit himself, for as far as she could love any one beyond herself she loved him, and she also realized fully that he could continue to her all that her elegant and expensive tastes craved.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Notwithstanding her show of maidenly pride and reserve, she was ready enough to do as she had been bidden.
STORMverbUS /stɔːrm/
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading THE STORM THREATENING Laura had a better motive than that suggested by her father for wishing to lead Mr. Goulden to commit himself, for as far as she could love any one beyond herself she loved him, and she also realized fully that he could continue to her all that her elegant and expensive tastes craved.
suggestedverbUS /səˈdʒestɪd/
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading THE STORM THREATENING Laura had a better motive than that suggested by her father for wishing to lead Mr. Goulden to commit himself, for as far as she could love any one beyond herself she loved him, and she also realized fully that he could continue to her all that her elegant and expensive tastes craved.
tastesnounUS /teɪsts/
plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
From this reading THE STORM THREATENING Laura had a better motive than that suggested by her father for wishing to lead Mr. Goulden to commit himself, for as far as she could love any one beyond herself she loved him, and she also realized fully that he could continue to her all that her elegant and expensive tastes craved.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE STORM THREATENING Laura had a better motive than that suggested by her father for wishing to lead Mr. Goulden to commit himself, for as far as she could love any one beyond herself she loved him, and she also realized fully that he could continue to her all that her elegant and expensive tastes craved.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE STORM THREATENING Laura had a better motive than that suggested by her father for wishing to lead Mr. Goulden to commit himself, for as far as she could love any one beyond herself she loved him, and she also realized fully that he could continue to her all that her elegant and expensive tastes craved.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STORM THREATENING Laura had a better motive than that suggested by her father for wishing to lead Mr. Goulden to commit himself, for as far as she could love any one beyond herself she loved him, and she also realized fully that he could continue to her all that her elegant and expensive tastes craved.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Indeed, as was quite natural, his wife was the type of the average woman to his mind, only he believed that she was a little cleverer in these matters than the majority.
THREATENINGadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading THE STORM THREATENING Laura had a better motive than that suggested by her father for wishing to lead Mr. Goulden to commit himself, for as far as she could love any one beyond herself she loved him, and she also realized fully that he could continue to her all that her elegant and expensive tastes craved.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE STORM THREATENING Laura had a better motive than that suggested by her father for wishing to lead Mr. Goulden to commit himself, for as far as she could love any one beyond herself she loved him, and she also realized fully that he could continue to her all that her elegant and expensive tastes craved.
typenounUS /taɪp/
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading Indeed, as was quite natural, his wife was the type of the average woman to his mind, only he believed that she was a little cleverer in these matters than the majority.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Notwithstanding her show of maidenly pride and reserve, she was ready enough to do as she had been bidden.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The manner in which she had "hooked" him made a deep and lasting impression on his memory.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Indeed, as was quite natural, his wife was the type of the average woman to his mind, only he believed that she was a little cleverer in these matters than the majority.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading THE STORM THREATENING Laura had a better motive than that suggested by her father for wishing to lead Mr. Goulden to commit himself, for as far as she could love any one beyond herself she loved him, and she also realized fully that he could continue to her all that her elegant and expensive tastes craved.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Indeed, as was quite natural, his wife was the type of the average woman to his mind, only he believed that she was a little cleverer in these matters than the majority.
