adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But the affection of a man such as he was comes to its object as a blight instead of a blessing.
affectionnounUS /əˈfekʃən/
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading But the affection of a man such as he was comes to its object as a blight instead of a blessing.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A few evenings after the conversation held with Edith, as given in the last chapter, Burton, in passing from the dining room, said to Miriam,-- "Come.
airsnounUS /erz/
affected manners intended to impress others
From this reading I want you to play for me some of those beautiful airs in Don Giovanni."
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Miriam, while she did not repel his attentions, for his manner towards her was ever polite and respectful, felt, nevertheless, an instinctive repugnance towards him, and when she could keep out of his way without seeming to avoid him, she generally did so.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Miriam, while she did not repel his attentions, for his manner towards her was ever polite and respectful, felt, nevertheless, an instinctive repugnance towards him, and when she could keep out of his way without seeming to avoid him, she generally did so.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE man named Burton, to whom reference has been made as being particularly attentive to Miriam, was really charmed with the beautiful young girl.
attentionsnounUS /əˈtenʃənz/
plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Miriam, while she did not repel his attentions, for his manner towards her was ever polite and respectful, felt, nevertheless, an instinctive repugnance towards him, and when she could keep out of his way without seeming to avoid him, she generally did so.
attentiveadjectiveUS /əˈtentɪv/
(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention
From this reading THE man named Burton, to whom reference has been made as being particularly attentive to Miriam, was really charmed with the beautiful young girl.
avoidverbUS /əˈvɔɪd/
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Miriam, while she did not repel his attentions, for his manner towards her was ever polite and respectful, felt, nevertheless, an instinctive repugnance towards him, and when she could keep out of his way without seeming to avoid him, she generally did so.
beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading THE man named Burton, to whom reference has been made as being particularly attentive to Miriam, was really charmed with the beautiful young girl.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE man named Burton, to whom reference has been made as being particularly attentive to Miriam, was really charmed with the beautiful young girl.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading THE man named Burton, to whom reference has been made as being particularly attentive to Miriam, was really charmed with the beautiful young girl.
blessingnounUS /ˈblesɪŋ/
the formal act of approving
From this reading But the affection of a man such as he was comes to its object as a blight instead of a blessing.
blightnounUS /blaɪt/
a state or condition being blighted
From this reading But the affection of a man such as he was comes to its object as a blight instead of a blessing.
BurtonnounUS /ˈbɜːrtən/
English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)
From this reading THE man named Burton, to whom reference has been made as being particularly attentive to Miriam, was really charmed with the beautiful young girl.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the affection of a man such as he was comes to its object as a blight instead of a blessing.
chapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading A few evenings after the conversation held with Edith, as given in the last chapter, Burton, in passing from the dining room, said to Miriam,-- "Come.
charmedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrmd/
strongly attracted
From this reading THE man named Burton, to whom reference has been made as being particularly attentive to Miriam, was really charmed with the beautiful young girl.
ComeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A few evenings after the conversation held with Edith, as given in the last chapter, Burton, in passing from the dining room, said to Miriam,-- "Come.
comesnounUS /kʌmz/
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading But the affection of a man such as he was comes to its object as a blight instead of a blessing.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading A few evenings after the conversation held with Edith, as given in the last chapter, Burton, in passing from the dining room, said to Miriam,-- "Come.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Miriam, while she did not repel his attentions, for his manner towards her was ever polite and respectful, felt, nevertheless, an instinctive repugnance towards him, and when she could keep out of his way without seeming to avoid him, she generally did so.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Miriam, while she did not repel his attentions, for his manner towards her was ever polite and respectful, felt, nevertheless, an instinctive repugnance towards him, and when she could keep out of his way without seeming to avoid him, she generally did so.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading A few evenings after the conversation held with Edith, as given in the last chapter, Burton, in passing from the dining room, said to Miriam,-- "Come.
DonnounUS /dɑːn/
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading I want you to play for me some of those beautiful airs in Don Giovanni."
Edith
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From this reading A few evenings after the conversation held with Edith, as given in the last chapter, Burton, in passing from the dining room, said to Miriam,-- "Come.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading A few evenings after the conversation held with Edith, as given in the last chapter, Burton, in passing from the dining room, said to Miriam,-- "Come.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Miriam, while she did not repel his attentions, for his manner towards her was ever polite and respectful, felt, nevertheless, an instinctive repugnance towards him, and when she could keep out of his way without seeming to avoid him, she generally did so.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Miriam, while she did not repel his attentions, for his manner towards her was ever polite and respectful, felt, nevertheless, an instinctive repugnance towards him, and when she could keep out of his way without seeming to avoid him, she generally did so.
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 A few evenings after the conversation held with Edith, as given in the last chapter, Burton, in passing from the dining room, said to Miriam,-- "Come.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Miriam, while she did not repel his attentions, for his manner towards her was ever polite and respectful, felt, nevertheless, an instinctive repugnance towards him, and when she could keep out of his way without seeming to avoid him, she generally did so.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A few evenings after the conversation held with Edith, as given in the last chapter, Burton, in passing from the dining room, said to Miriam,-- "Come.
generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/
usually; as a rule
From this reading Miriam, while she did not repel his attentions, for his manner towards her was ever polite and respectful, felt, nevertheless, an instinctive repugnance towards him, and when she could keep out of his way without seeming to avoid him, she generally did so.
Giovanni
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I want you to play for me some of those beautiful airs in Don Giovanni."
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading THE man named Burton, to whom reference has been made as being particularly attentive to Miriam, was really charmed with the beautiful young girl.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading A few evenings after the conversation held with Edith, as given in the last chapter, Burton, in passing from the dining room, said to Miriam,-- "Come.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE man named Burton, to whom reference has been made as being particularly attentive to Miriam, was really charmed with the beautiful young girl.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But the affection of a man such as he was comes to its object as a blight instead of a blessing.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading A few evenings after the conversation held with Edith, as given in the last chapter, Burton, in passing from the dining room, said to Miriam,-- "Come.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miriam, while she did not repel his attentions, for his manner towards her was ever polite and respectful, felt, nevertheless, an instinctive repugnance towards him, and when she could keep out of his way without seeming to avoid him, she generally did so.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Miriam, while she did not repel his attentions, for his manner towards her was ever polite and respectful, felt, nevertheless, an instinctive repugnance towards him, and when she could keep out of his way without seeming to avoid him, she generally did so.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Miriam, while she did not repel his attentions, for his manner towards her was ever polite and respectful, felt, nevertheless, an instinctive repugnance towards him, and when she could keep out of his way without seeming to avoid him, she generally did so.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I want you to play for me some of those beautiful airs in Don Giovanni."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A few evenings after the conversation held with Edith, as given in the last chapter, Burton, in passing from the dining room, said to Miriam,-- "Come.
insteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading But the affection of a man such as he was comes to its object as a blight instead of a blessing.
instinctiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/
unthinking; prompted by (or as if by) instinct
From this reading Miriam, while she did not repel his attentions, for his manner towards her was ever polite and respectful, felt, nevertheless, an instinctive repugnance towards him, and when she could keep out of his way without seeming to avoid him, she generally did so.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But the affection of a man such as he was comes to its object as a blight instead of a blessing.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Miriam, while she did not repel his attentions, for his manner towards her was ever polite and respectful, felt, nevertheless, an instinctive repugnance towards him, and when she could keep out of his way without seeming to avoid him, she generally did so.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading A few evenings after the conversation held with Edith, as given in the last chapter, Burton, in passing from the dining room, said to Miriam,-- "Come.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading THE man named Burton, to whom reference has been made as being particularly attentive to Miriam, was really charmed with the beautiful young girl.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE man named Burton, to whom reference has been made as being particularly attentive to Miriam, was really charmed with the beautiful young girl.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Miriam, while she did not repel his attentions, for his manner towards her was ever polite and respectful, felt, nevertheless, an instinctive repugnance towards him, and when she could keep out of his way without seeming to avoid him, she generally did so.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I want you to play for me some of those beautiful airs in Don Giovanni."
Miriam
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE man named Burton, to whom reference has been made as being particularly attentive to Miriam, was really charmed with the beautiful young girl.
namedverbUS /neɪmd/
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE man named Burton, to whom reference has been made as being particularly attentive to Miriam, was really charmed with the beautiful young girl.
neverthelessadverbUS /ˌnevərðəˈles/
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Miriam, while she did not repel his attentions, for his manner towards her was ever polite and respectful, felt, nevertheless, an instinctive repugnance towards him, and when she could keep out of his way without seeming to avoid him, she generally did so.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Miriam, while she did not repel his attentions, for his manner towards her was ever polite and respectful, felt, nevertheless, an instinctive repugnance towards him, and when she could keep out of his way without seeming to avoid him, she generally did so.
objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading But the affection of a man such as he was comes to its object as a blight instead of a blessing.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But the affection of a man such as he was comes to its object as a blight instead of a blessing.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Miriam, while she did not repel his attentions, for his manner towards her was ever polite and respectful, felt, nevertheless, an instinctive repugnance towards him, and when she could keep out of his way without seeming to avoid him, she generally did so.
particularlyadverbUS /ˌpɑːrˈtɪkjələrli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading THE man named Burton, to whom reference has been made as being particularly attentive to Miriam, was really charmed with the beautiful young girl.
passingnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading A few evenings after the conversation held with Edith, as given in the last chapter, Burton, in passing from the dining room, said to Miriam,-- "Come.
playverbUS /pleɪ/
participate in games or sport
From this reading I want you to play for me some of those beautiful airs in Don Giovanni."
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading Miriam, while she did not repel his attentions, for his manner towards her was ever polite and respectful, felt, nevertheless, an instinctive repugnance towards him, and when she could keep out of his way without seeming to avoid him, she generally did so.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading THE man named Burton, to whom reference has been made as being particularly attentive to Miriam, was really charmed with the beautiful young girl.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading THE man named Burton, to whom reference has been made as being particularly attentive to Miriam, was really charmed with the beautiful young girl.
repelverbUS /rɪˈpel/
cause to move back by force or influence
From this reading Miriam, while she did not repel his attentions, for his manner towards her was ever polite and respectful, felt, nevertheless, an instinctive repugnance towards him, and when she could keep out of his way without seeming to avoid him, she generally did so.
repugnancenoun
intense aversion
From this reading Miriam, while she did not repel his attentions, for his manner towards her was ever polite and respectful, felt, nevertheless, an instinctive repugnance towards him, and when she could keep out of his way without seeming to avoid him, she generally did so.
respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading Miriam, while she did not repel his attentions, for his manner towards her was ever polite and respectful, felt, nevertheless, an instinctive repugnance towards him, and when she could keep out of his way without seeming to avoid him, she generally did so.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A few evenings after the conversation held with Edith, as given in the last chapter, Burton, in passing from the dining room, said to Miriam,-- "Come.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A few evenings after the conversation held with Edith, as given in the last chapter, Burton, in passing from the dining room, said to Miriam,-- "Come.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading Miriam, while she did not repel his attentions, for his manner towards her was ever polite and respectful, felt, nevertheless, an instinctive repugnance towards him, and when she could keep out of his way without seeming to avoid him, she generally did so.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miriam, while she did not repel his attentions, for his manner towards her was ever polite and respectful, felt, nevertheless, an instinctive repugnance towards him, and when she could keep out of his way without seeming to avoid him, she generally did so.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Miriam, while she did not repel his attentions, for his manner towards her was ever polite and respectful, felt, nevertheless, an instinctive repugnance towards him, and when she could keep out of his way without seeming to avoid him, she generally did so.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I want you to play for me some of those beautiful airs in Don Giovanni."
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But the affection of a man such as he was comes to its object as a blight instead of a blessing.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE man named Burton, to whom reference has been made as being particularly attentive to Miriam, was really charmed with the beautiful young girl.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I want you to play for me some of those beautiful airs in Don Giovanni."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE man named Burton, to whom reference has been made as being particularly attentive to Miriam, was really charmed with the beautiful young girl.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading Miriam, while she did not repel his attentions, for his manner towards her was ever polite and respectful, felt, nevertheless, an instinctive repugnance towards him, and when she could keep out of his way without seeming to avoid him, she generally did so.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I want you to play for me some of those beautiful airs in Don Giovanni."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE man named Burton, to whom reference has been made as being particularly attentive to Miriam, was really charmed with the beautiful young girl.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Miriam, while she did not repel his attentions, for his manner towards her was ever polite and respectful, felt, nevertheless, an instinctive repugnance towards him, and when she could keep out of his way without seeming to avoid him, she generally did so.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Miriam, while she did not repel his attentions, for his manner towards her was ever polite and respectful, felt, nevertheless, an instinctive repugnance towards him, and when she could keep out of his way without seeming to avoid him, she generally did so.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Miriam, while she did not repel his attentions, for his manner towards her was ever polite and respectful, felt, nevertheless, an instinctive repugnance towards him, and when she could keep out of his way without seeming to avoid him, she generally did so.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE man named Burton, to whom reference has been made as being particularly attentive to Miriam, was really charmed with the beautiful young girl.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE man named Burton, to whom reference has been made as being particularly attentive to Miriam, was really charmed with the beautiful young girl.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Miriam, while she did not repel his attentions, for his manner towards her was ever polite and respectful, felt, nevertheless, an instinctive repugnance towards him, and when she could keep out of his way without seeming to avoid him, she generally did so.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I want you to play for me some of those beautiful airs in Don Giovanni."
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE man named Burton, to whom reference has been made as being particularly attentive to Miriam, was really charmed with the beautiful young girl.
