adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I will show you what a woman can do who thinks of her son's life."
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "You are right, sir; and I thank you.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You are right, sir; and I thank you.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I must try to impress public opinion as you say; and, so far from wishing to find the station deserted, I shall be delighted to see it full of people.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I must try to impress public opinion as you say; and, so far from wishing to find the station deserted, I shall be delighted to see it full of people.
betrayingverbUS /bɪˈtreɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading Drawing her comb from her dressing-case, she repaired the disorder of her coiffure; with a few skilful strokes she smoothed her dress; her features, by a supreme effort of will, resumed their usual serenity; she forced her lips to smile without betraying the effort it cost her; and then she said in a clear, firm voice,--
Boiscoran
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Marchioness of Boiscoran was a woman of rare power.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Drawing her comb from her dressing-case, she repaired the disorder of her coiffure; with a few skilful strokes she smoothed her dress; her features, by a supreme effort of will, resumed their usual serenity; she forced her lips to smile without betraying the effort it cost her; and then she said in a clear, firm voice,--
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I will show you what a woman can do who thinks of her son's life."
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading Drawing her comb from her dressing-case, she repaired the disorder of her coiffure; with a few skilful strokes she smoothed her dress; her features, by a supreme effort of will, resumed their usual serenity; she forced her lips to smile without betraying the effort it cost her; and then she said in a clear, firm voice,--
coiffurenoun
the arrangement of the hair (especially a woman's hair)
From this reading Drawing her comb from her dressing-case, she repaired the disorder of her coiffure; with a few skilful strokes she smoothed her dress; her features, by a supreme effort of will, resumed their usual serenity; she forced her lips to smile without betraying the effort it cost her; and then she said in a clear, firm voice,--
combverbUS /koʊm/
straighten with a comb
From this reading Drawing her comb from her dressing-case, she repaired the disorder of her coiffure; with a few skilful strokes she smoothed her dress; her features, by a supreme effort of will, resumed their usual serenity; she forced her lips to smile without betraying the effort it cost her; and then she said in a clear, firm voice,--
costnounUS /kɑːst/
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading Drawing her comb from her dressing-case, she repaired the disorder of her coiffure; with a few skilful strokes she smoothed her dress; her features, by a supreme effort of will, resumed their usual serenity; she forced her lips to smile without betraying the effort it cost her; and then she said in a clear, firm voice,--
delightedadjectiveUS /dɪˈlaɪtəd/
greatly pleased
From this reading I must try to impress public opinion as you say; and, so far from wishing to find the station deserted, I shall be delighted to see it full of people.
desertedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrtɪd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading I must try to impress public opinion as you say; and, so far from wishing to find the station deserted, I shall be delighted to see it full of people.
disordernounUS /dɪˈsɔːrdər/
a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
From this reading Drawing her comb from her dressing-case, she repaired the disorder of her coiffure; with a few skilful strokes she smoothed her dress; her features, by a supreme effort of will, resumed their usual serenity; she forced her lips to smile without betraying the effort it cost her; and then she said in a clear, firm voice,--
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I will show you what a woman can do who thinks of her son's life."
DrawingnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋ/
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading Drawing her comb from her dressing-case, she repaired the disorder of her coiffure; with a few skilful strokes she smoothed her dress; her features, by a supreme effort of will, resumed their usual serenity; she forced her lips to smile without betraying the effort it cost her; and then she said in a clear, firm voice,--
dressverbUS /dres/
put on clothes
From this reading Drawing her comb from her dressing-case, she repaired the disorder of her coiffure; with a few skilful strokes she smoothed her dress; her features, by a supreme effort of will, resumed their usual serenity; she forced her lips to smile without betraying the effort it cost her; and then she said in a clear, firm voice,--
dressing-case
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Drawing her comb from her dressing-case, she repaired the disorder of her coiffure; with a few skilful strokes she smoothed her dress; her features, by a supreme effort of will, resumed their usual serenity; she forced her lips to smile without betraying the effort it cost her; and then she said in a clear, firm voice,--
effortnounUS /ˈefərt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Drawing her comb from her dressing-case, she repaired the disorder of her coiffure; with a few skilful strokes she smoothed her dress; her features, by a supreme effort of will, resumed their usual serenity; she forced her lips to smile without betraying the effort it cost her; and then she said in a clear, firm voice,--
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading I must try to impress public opinion as you say; and, so far from wishing to find the station deserted, I shall be delighted to see it full of people.
featuresnounUS /ˈfiːtʃərz/
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Drawing her comb from her dressing-case, she repaired the disorder of her coiffure; with a few skilful strokes she smoothed her dress; her features, by a supreme effort of will, resumed their usual serenity; she forced her lips to smile without betraying the effort it cost her; and then she said in a clear, firm voice,--
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Drawing her comb from her dressing-case, she repaired the disorder of her coiffure; with a few skilful strokes she smoothed her dress; her features, by a supreme effort of will, resumed their usual serenity; she forced her lips to smile without betraying the effort it cost her; and then she said in a clear, firm voice,--
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I must try to impress public opinion as you say; and, so far from wishing to find the station deserted, I shall be delighted to see it full of people.
firmadjectiveUS /fɜːrm/
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Drawing her comb from her dressing-case, she repaired the disorder of her coiffure; with a few skilful strokes she smoothed her dress; her features, by a supreme effort of will, resumed their usual serenity; she forced her lips to smile without betraying the effort it cost her; and then she said in a clear, firm voice,--
forcedadjectiveUS /fɔːrst/
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Drawing her comb from her dressing-case, she repaired the disorder of her coiffure; with a few skilful strokes she smoothed her dress; her features, by a supreme effort of will, resumed their usual serenity; she forced her lips to smile without betraying the effort it cost her; and then she said in a clear, firm voice,--
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I must try to impress public opinion as you say; and, so far from wishing to find the station deserted, I shall be delighted to see it full of people.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading I must try to impress public opinion as you say; and, so far from wishing to find the station deserted, I shall be delighted to see it full of people.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I will show you what a woman can do who thinks of her son's life."
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You are right, sir; and I thank you.
impressverbUS /ˌɪmˈpres/
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
From this reading I must try to impress public opinion as you say; and, so far from wishing to find the station deserted, I shall be delighted to see it full of people.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Drawing her comb from her dressing-case, she repaired the disorder of her coiffure; with a few skilful strokes she smoothed her dress; her features, by a supreme effort of will, resumed their usual serenity; she forced her lips to smile without betraying the effort it cost her; and then she said in a clear, firm voice,--
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I must try to impress public opinion as you say; and, so far from wishing to find the station deserted, I shall be delighted to see it full of people.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I will show you what a woman can do who thinks of her son's life."
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 Drawing her comb from her dressing-case, she repaired the disorder of her coiffure; with a few skilful strokes she smoothed her dress; her features, by a supreme effort of will, resumed their usual serenity; she forced her lips to smile without betraying the effort it cost her; and then she said in a clear, firm voice,--
MarchionessnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃənɪs/
the wife or widow of a marquis
From this reading The Marchioness of Boiscoran was a woman of rare power.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I must try to impress public opinion as you say; and, so far from wishing to find the station deserted, I shall be delighted to see it full of people.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I must try to impress public opinion as you say; and, so far from wishing to find the station deserted, I shall be delighted to see it full of people.
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading I must try to impress public opinion as you say; and, so far from wishing to find the station deserted, I shall be delighted to see it full of people.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading I must try to impress public opinion as you say; and, so far from wishing to find the station deserted, I shall be delighted to see it full of people.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The Marchioness of Boiscoran was a woman of rare power.
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading I must try to impress public opinion as you say; and, so far from wishing to find the station deserted, I shall be delighted to see it full of people.
rareadjectiveUS /rer/
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading The Marchioness of Boiscoran was a woman of rare power.
repairedverbUS /rɪˈperd/
past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading Drawing her comb from her dressing-case, she repaired the disorder of her coiffure; with a few skilful strokes she smoothed her dress; her features, by a supreme effort of will, resumed their usual serenity; she forced her lips to smile without betraying the effort it cost her; and then she said in a clear, firm voice,--
resumedverbUS /rɪˈzuːmd/
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading Drawing her comb from her dressing-case, she repaired the disorder of her coiffure; with a few skilful strokes she smoothed her dress; her features, by a supreme effort of will, resumed their usual serenity; she forced her lips to smile without betraying the effort it cost her; and then she said in a clear, firm voice,--
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading "You are right, sir; and I thank you.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Drawing her comb from her dressing-case, she repaired the disorder of her coiffure; with a few skilful strokes she smoothed her dress; her features, by a supreme effort of will, resumed their usual serenity; she forced her lips to smile without betraying the effort it cost her; and then she said in a clear, firm voice,--
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading I must try to impress public opinion as you say; and, so far from wishing to find the station deserted, I shall be delighted to see it full of people.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I must try to impress public opinion as you say; and, so far from wishing to find the station deserted, I shall be delighted to see it full of people.
serenitynounUS /səˈren.ə.t̬i/
The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled by external storms.
From this reading Drawing her comb from her dressing-case, she repaired the disorder of her coiffure; with a few skilful strokes she smoothed her dress; her features, by a supreme effort of will, resumed their usual serenity; she forced her lips to smile without betraying the effort it cost her; and then she said in a clear, firm voice,--
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I must try to impress public opinion as you say; and, so far from wishing to find the station deserted, I shall be delighted to see it full of people.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Drawing her comb from her dressing-case, she repaired the disorder of her coiffure; with a few skilful strokes she smoothed her dress; her features, by a supreme effort of will, resumed their usual serenity; she forced her lips to smile without betraying the effort it cost her; and then she said in a clear, firm voice,--
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I will show you what a woman can do who thinks of her son's life."
sirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading "You are right, sir; and I thank you.
skilfuladjective
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading Drawing her comb from her dressing-case, she repaired the disorder of her coiffure; with a few skilful strokes she smoothed her dress; her features, by a supreme effort of will, resumed their usual serenity; she forced her lips to smile without betraying the effort it cost her; and then she said in a clear, firm voice,--
smileverbUS /smaɪl/
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Drawing her comb from her dressing-case, she repaired the disorder of her coiffure; with a few skilful strokes she smoothed her dress; her features, by a supreme effort of will, resumed their usual serenity; she forced her lips to smile without betraying the effort it cost her; and then she said in a clear, firm voice,--
smoothedadjectiveUS /smuːðd/
made smooth by ironing
From this reading Drawing her comb from her dressing-case, she repaired the disorder of her coiffure; with a few skilful strokes she smoothed her dress; her features, by a supreme effort of will, resumed their usual serenity; she forced her lips to smile without betraying the effort it cost her; and then she said in a clear, firm voice,--
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I must try to impress public opinion as you say; and, so far from wishing to find the station deserted, I shall be delighted to see it full of people.
son'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading I will show you what a woman can do who thinks of her son's life."
stationnounUS /ˈsteɪʃən/
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading I must try to impress public opinion as you say; and, so far from wishing to find the station deserted, I shall be delighted to see it full of people.
strokesnounUS /stroʊks/
plural of “stroke” — (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading Drawing her comb from her dressing-case, she repaired the disorder of her coiffure; with a few skilful strokes she smoothed her dress; her features, by a supreme effort of will, resumed their usual serenity; she forced her lips to smile without betraying the effort it cost her; and then she said in a clear, firm voice,--
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading Drawing her comb from her dressing-case, she repaired the disorder of her coiffure; with a few skilful strokes she smoothed her dress; her features, by a supreme effort of will, resumed their usual serenity; she forced her lips to smile without betraying the effort it cost her; and then she said in a clear, firm voice,--
thankverbUS /θæŋk/
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "You are right, sir; and I thank you.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I must try to impress public opinion as you say; and, so far from wishing to find the station deserted, I shall be delighted to see it full of people.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Drawing her comb from her dressing-case, she repaired the disorder of her coiffure; with a few skilful strokes she smoothed her dress; her features, by a supreme effort of will, resumed their usual serenity; she forced her lips to smile without betraying the effort it cost her; and then she said in a clear, firm voice,--
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Drawing her comb from her dressing-case, she repaired the disorder of her coiffure; with a few skilful strokes she smoothed her dress; her features, by a supreme effort of will, resumed their usual serenity; she forced her lips to smile without betraying the effort it cost her; and then she said in a clear, firm voice,--
thinksnounUS /θɪŋks/
plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking
From this reading I will show you what a woman can do who thinks of her son's life."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I must try to impress public opinion as you say; and, so far from wishing to find the station deserted, I shall be delighted to see it full of people.
tryverbUS /traɪ/
make an effort or attempt
From this reading I must try to impress public opinion as you say; and, so far from wishing to find the station deserted, I shall be delighted to see it full of people.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Drawing her comb from her dressing-case, she repaired the disorder of her coiffure; with a few skilful strokes she smoothed her dress; her features, by a supreme effort of will, resumed their usual serenity; she forced her lips to smile without betraying the effort it cost her; and then she said in a clear, firm voice,--
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Drawing her comb from her dressing-case, she repaired the disorder of her coiffure; with a few skilful strokes she smoothed her dress; her features, by a supreme effort of will, resumed their usual serenity; she forced her lips to smile without betraying the effort it cost her; and then she said in a clear, firm voice,--
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Marchioness of Boiscoran was a woman of rare power.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I will show you what a woman can do who thinks of her son's life."
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading I will show you what a woman can do who thinks of her son's life."
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I will show you what a woman can do who thinks of her son's life."
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading I must try to impress public opinion as you say; and, so far from wishing to find the station deserted, I shall be delighted to see it full of people.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Drawing her comb from her dressing-case, she repaired the disorder of her coiffure; with a few skilful strokes she smoothed her dress; her features, by a supreme effort of will, resumed their usual serenity; she forced her lips to smile without betraying the effort it cost her; and then she said in a clear, firm voice,--
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Drawing her comb from her dressing-case, she repaired the disorder of her coiffure; with a few skilful strokes she smoothed her dress; her features, by a supreme effort of will, resumed their usual serenity; she forced her lips to smile without betraying the effort it cost her; and then she said in a clear, firm voice,--
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading I will show you what a woman can do who thinks of her son's life."
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are right, sir; and I thank you.
