Every word is available to listen to. Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading [Illustration] On Saturday morning Elizabeth and Mr. Collins met for breakfast a few minutes before the others appeared; and he took the opportunity of paying the parting civilities which he deemed indispensably necessary.
abode
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We know how little there is to tempt anyone to our humble abode.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I know not, Miss Elizabeth,” said he, “whether Mrs. Collins has yet expressed her sense of your kindness in coming to us; but I am very certain you will not leave the house without receiving her thanks for it.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading [Illustration] On Saturday morning Elizabeth and Mr. Collins met for breakfast a few minutes before the others appeared; and he took the opportunity of paying the parting civilities which he deemed indispensably necessary.
anyonepronounUS /ˈeniwʌn/
any person at all
From this reading We know how little there is to tempt anyone to our humble abode.
appeared
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Illustration] On Saturday morning Elizabeth and Mr. Collins met for breakfast a few minutes before the others appeared; and he took the opportunity of paying the parting civilities which he deemed indispensably necessary.
assure
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The favour of your company has been much felt, I assure you.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The favour of your company has been much felt, I assure you.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading [Illustration] On Saturday morning Elizabeth and Mr. Collins met for breakfast a few minutes before the others appeared; and he took the opportunity of paying the parting civilities which he deemed indispensably necessary.
believenounUS /ˈbelieve/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Our plain manner of living, our small rooms, and few domestics, and the little we see of the world, must make Hunsford extremely dull to a young lady like yourself; but I hope you will believe us grateful for the condescension, and that we have done everything in our power to prevent you spending your time unpleasantly.”
breakfast
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Illustration] On Saturday morning Elizabeth and Mr. Collins met for breakfast a few minutes before the others appeared; and he took the opportunity of paying the parting civilities which he deemed indispensably necessary.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I know not, Miss Elizabeth,” said he, “whether Mrs. Collins has yet expressed her sense of your kindness in coming to us; but I am very certain you will not leave the house without receiving her thanks for it.
certain
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I know not, Miss Elizabeth,” said he, “whether Mrs. Collins has yet expressed her sense of your kindness in coming to us; but I am very certain you will not leave the house without receiving her thanks for it.
civilities
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Illustration] On Saturday morning Elizabeth and Mr. Collins met for breakfast a few minutes before the others appeared; and he took the opportunity of paying the parting civilities which he deemed indispensably necessary.
Collins
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Illustration] On Saturday morning Elizabeth and Mr. Collins met for breakfast a few minutes before the others appeared; and he took the opportunity of paying the parting civilities which he deemed indispensably necessary.
coming
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I know not, Miss Elizabeth,” said he, “whether Mrs. Collins has yet expressed her sense of your kindness in coming to us; but I am very certain you will not leave the house without receiving her thanks for it.
company
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The favour of your company has been much felt, I assure you.
condescension
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Our plain manner of living, our small rooms, and few domestics, and the little we see of the world, must make Hunsford extremely dull to a young lady like yourself; but I hope you will believe us grateful for the condescension, and that we have done everything in our power to prevent you spending your time unpleasantly.”
deemed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Illustration] On Saturday morning Elizabeth and Mr. Collins met for breakfast a few minutes before the others appeared; and he took the opportunity of paying the parting civilities which he deemed indispensably necessary.
domestics
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Our plain manner of living, our small rooms, and few domestics, and the little we see of the world, must make Hunsford extremely dull to a young lady like yourself; but I hope you will believe us grateful for the condescension, and that we have done everything in our power to prevent you spending your time unpleasantly.”
donenounUS /done/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Our plain manner of living, our small rooms, and few domestics, and the little we see of the world, must make Hunsford extremely dull to a young lady like yourself; but I hope you will believe us grateful for the condescension, and that we have done everything in our power to prevent you spending your time unpleasantly.”
dull
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Our plain manner of living, our small rooms, and few domestics, and the little we see of the world, must make Hunsford extremely dull to a young lady like yourself; but I hope you will believe us grateful for the condescension, and that we have done everything in our power to prevent you spending your time unpleasantly.”
Elizabeth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Illustration] On Saturday morning Elizabeth and Mr. Collins met for breakfast a few minutes before the others appeared; and he took the opportunity of paying the parting civilities which he deemed indispensably necessary.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Our plain manner of living, our small rooms, and few domestics, and the little we see of the world, must make Hunsford extremely dull to a young lady like yourself; but I hope you will believe us grateful for the condescension, and that we have done everything in our power to prevent you spending your time unpleasantly.”
expressed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I know not, Miss Elizabeth,” said he, “whether Mrs. Collins has yet expressed her sense of your kindness in coming to us; but I am very certain you will not leave the house without receiving her thanks for it.
extremely
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Our plain manner of living, our small rooms, and few domestics, and the little we see of the world, must make Hunsford extremely dull to a young lady like yourself; but I hope you will believe us grateful for the condescension, and that we have done everything in our power to prevent you spending your time unpleasantly.”
favour
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The favour of your company has been much felt, I assure you.
felt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The favour of your company has been much felt, I assure you.
few
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Illustration] On Saturday morning Elizabeth and Mr. Collins met for breakfast a few minutes before the others appeared; and he took the opportunity of paying the parting civilities which he deemed indispensably necessary.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading [Illustration] On Saturday morning Elizabeth and Mr. Collins met for breakfast a few minutes before the others appeared; and he took the opportunity of paying the parting civilities which he deemed indispensably necessary.
grateful
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Our plain manner of living, our small rooms, and few domestics, and the little we see of the world, must make Hunsford extremely dull to a young lady like yourself; but I hope you will believe us grateful for the condescension, and that we have done everything in our power to prevent you spending your time unpleasantly.”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I know not, Miss Elizabeth,” said he, “whether Mrs. Collins has yet expressed her sense of your kindness in coming to us; but I am very certain you will not leave the house without receiving her thanks for it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Our plain manner of living, our small rooms, and few domestics, and the little we see of the world, must make Hunsford extremely dull to a young lady like yourself; but I hope you will believe us grateful for the condescension, and that we have done everything in our power to prevent you spending your time unpleasantly.”
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading [Illustration] On Saturday morning Elizabeth and Mr. Collins met for breakfast a few minutes before the others appeared; and he took the opportunity of paying the parting civilities which he deemed indispensably necessary.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “I know not, Miss Elizabeth,” said he, “whether Mrs. Collins has yet expressed her sense of your kindness in coming to us; but I am very certain you will not leave the house without receiving her thanks for it.
hope
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Our plain manner of living, our small rooms, and few domestics, and the little we see of the world, must make Hunsford extremely dull to a young lady like yourself; but I hope you will believe us grateful for the condescension, and that we have done everything in our power to prevent you spending your time unpleasantly.”
house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I know not, Miss Elizabeth,” said he, “whether Mrs. Collins has yet expressed her sense of your kindness in coming to us; but I am very certain you will not leave the house without receiving her thanks for it.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We know how little there is to tempt anyone to our humble abode.
humble
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We know how little there is to tempt anyone to our humble abode.
Hunsford
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Our plain manner of living, our small rooms, and few domestics, and the little we see of the world, must make Hunsford extremely dull to a young lady like yourself; but I hope you will believe us grateful for the condescension, and that we have done everything in our power to prevent you spending your time unpleasantly.”
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I know not, Miss Elizabeth,” said he, “whether Mrs. Collins has yet expressed her sense of your kindness in coming to us; but I am very certain you will not leave the house without receiving her thanks for it.
IllustrationnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃən/
artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading [Illustration] On Saturday morning Elizabeth and Mr. Collins met for breakfast a few minutes before the others appeared; and he took the opportunity of paying the parting civilities which he deemed indispensably necessary.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I know not, Miss Elizabeth,” said he, “whether Mrs. Collins has yet expressed her sense of your kindness in coming to us; but I am very certain you will not leave the house without receiving her thanks for it.
indispensably
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Illustration] On Saturday morning Elizabeth and Mr. Collins met for breakfast a few minutes before the others appeared; and he took the opportunity of paying the parting civilities which he deemed indispensably necessary.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We know how little there is to tempt anyone to our humble abode.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I know not, Miss Elizabeth,” said he, “whether Mrs. Collins has yet expressed her sense of your kindness in coming to us; but I am very certain you will not leave the house without receiving her thanks for it.
kindness
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I know not, Miss Elizabeth,” said he, “whether Mrs. Collins has yet expressed her sense of your kindness in coming to us; but I am very certain you will not leave the house without receiving her thanks for it.
knownounUS /know/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I know not, Miss Elizabeth,” said he, “whether Mrs. Collins has yet expressed her sense of your kindness in coming to us; but I am very certain you will not leave the house without receiving her thanks for it.
lady
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Our plain manner of living, our small rooms, and few domestics, and the little we see of the world, must make Hunsford extremely dull to a young lady like yourself; but I hope you will believe us grateful for the condescension, and that we have done everything in our power to prevent you spending your time unpleasantly.”
leave
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I know not, Miss Elizabeth,” said he, “whether Mrs. Collins has yet expressed her sense of your kindness in coming to us; but I am very certain you will not leave the house without receiving her thanks for it.
like
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Our plain manner of living, our small rooms, and few domestics, and the little we see of the world, must make Hunsford extremely dull to a young lady like yourself; but I hope you will believe us grateful for the condescension, and that we have done everything in our power to prevent you spending your time unpleasantly.”
littlenounUS /little/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading We know how little there is to tempt anyone to our humble abode.
living
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Our plain manner of living, our small rooms, and few domestics, and the little we see of the world, must make Hunsford extremely dull to a young lady like yourself; but I hope you will believe us grateful for the condescension, and that we have done everything in our power to prevent you spending your time unpleasantly.”
makenounUS /make/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Our plain manner of living, our small rooms, and few domestics, and the little we see of the world, must make Hunsford extremely dull to a young lady like yourself; but I hope you will believe us grateful for the condescension, and that we have done everything in our power to prevent you spending your time unpleasantly.”
manner
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Our plain manner of living, our small rooms, and few domestics, and the little we see of the world, must make Hunsford extremely dull to a young lady like yourself; but I hope you will believe us grateful for the condescension, and that we have done everything in our power to prevent you spending your time unpleasantly.”
met
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Illustration] On Saturday morning Elizabeth and Mr. Collins met for breakfast a few minutes before the others appeared; and he took the opportunity of paying the parting civilities which he deemed indispensably necessary.
minutes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Illustration] On Saturday morning Elizabeth and Mr. Collins met for breakfast a few minutes before the others appeared; and he took the opportunity of paying the parting civilities which he deemed indispensably necessary.
Miss
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I know not, Miss Elizabeth,” said he, “whether Mrs. Collins has yet expressed her sense of your kindness in coming to us; but I am very certain you will not leave the house without receiving her thanks for it.
morningnounUS /morning/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading [Illustration] On Saturday morning Elizabeth and Mr. Collins met for breakfast a few minutes before the others appeared; and he took the opportunity of paying the parting civilities which he deemed indispensably necessary.
Mr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Illustration] On Saturday morning Elizabeth and Mr. Collins met for breakfast a few minutes before the others appeared; and he took the opportunity of paying the parting civilities which he deemed indispensably necessary.
Mrs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I know not, Miss Elizabeth,” said he, “whether Mrs. Collins has yet expressed her sense of your kindness in coming to us; but I am very certain you will not leave the house without receiving her thanks for it.
much
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The favour of your company has been much felt, I assure you.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Our plain manner of living, our small rooms, and few domestics, and the little we see of the world, must make Hunsford extremely dull to a young lady like yourself; but I hope you will believe us grateful for the condescension, and that we have done everything in our power to prevent you spending your time unpleasantly.”
necessary
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Illustration] On Saturday morning Elizabeth and Mr. Collins met for breakfast a few minutes before the others appeared; and he took the opportunity of paying the parting civilities which he deemed indispensably necessary.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I know not, Miss Elizabeth,” said he, “whether Mrs. Collins has yet expressed her sense of your kindness in coming to us; but I am very certain you will not leave the house without receiving her thanks for it.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [Illustration] On Saturday morning Elizabeth and Mr. Collins met for breakfast a few minutes before the others appeared; and he took the opportunity of paying the parting civilities which he deemed indispensably necessary.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading [Illustration] On Saturday morning Elizabeth and Mr. Collins met for breakfast a few minutes before the others appeared; and he took the opportunity of paying the parting civilities which he deemed indispensably necessary.
opportunity
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Illustration] On Saturday morning Elizabeth and Mr. Collins met for breakfast a few minutes before the others appeared; and he took the opportunity of paying the parting civilities which he deemed indispensably necessary.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Illustration] On Saturday morning Elizabeth and Mr. Collins met for breakfast a few minutes before the others appeared; and he took the opportunity of paying the parting civilities which he deemed indispensably necessary.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We know how little there is to tempt anyone to our humble abode.
parting
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Illustration] On Saturday morning Elizabeth and Mr. Collins met for breakfast a few minutes before the others appeared; and he took the opportunity of paying the parting civilities which he deemed indispensably necessary.
paying
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Illustration] On Saturday morning Elizabeth and Mr. Collins met for breakfast a few minutes before the others appeared; and he took the opportunity of paying the parting civilities which he deemed indispensably necessary.
plain
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Our plain manner of living, our small rooms, and few domestics, and the little we see of the world, must make Hunsford extremely dull to a young lady like yourself; but I hope you will believe us grateful for the condescension, and that we have done everything in our power to prevent you spending your time unpleasantly.”
power
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Our plain manner of living, our small rooms, and few domestics, and the little we see of the world, must make Hunsford extremely dull to a young lady like yourself; but I hope you will believe us grateful for the condescension, and that we have done everything in our power to prevent you spending your time unpleasantly.”
prevent
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Our plain manner of living, our small rooms, and few domestics, and the little we see of the world, must make Hunsford extremely dull to a young lady like yourself; but I hope you will believe us grateful for the condescension, and that we have done everything in our power to prevent you spending your time unpleasantly.”
receiving
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I know not, Miss Elizabeth,” said he, “whether Mrs. Collins has yet expressed her sense of your kindness in coming to us; but I am very certain you will not leave the house without receiving her thanks for it.
rooms
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Our plain manner of living, our small rooms, and few domestics, and the little we see of the world, must make Hunsford extremely dull to a young lady like yourself; but I hope you will believe us grateful for the condescension, and that we have done everything in our power to prevent you spending your time unpleasantly.”
said
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I know not, Miss Elizabeth,” said he, “whether Mrs. Collins has yet expressed her sense of your kindness in coming to us; but I am very certain you will not leave the house without receiving her thanks for it.
Saturday
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Illustration] On Saturday morning Elizabeth and Mr. Collins met for breakfast a few minutes before the others appeared; and he took the opportunity of paying the parting civilities which he deemed indispensably necessary.
see
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Our plain manner of living, our small rooms, and few domestics, and the little we see of the world, must make Hunsford extremely dull to a young lady like yourself; but I hope you will believe us grateful for the condescension, and that we have done everything in our power to prevent you spending your time unpleasantly.”
sense
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I know not, Miss Elizabeth,” said he, “whether Mrs. Collins has yet expressed her sense of your kindness in coming to us; but I am very certain you will not leave the house without receiving her thanks for it.
small
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Our plain manner of living, our small rooms, and few domestics, and the little we see of the world, must make Hunsford extremely dull to a young lady like yourself; but I hope you will believe us grateful for the condescension, and that we have done everything in our power to prevent you spending your time unpleasantly.”
spendingnounUS /ˈspending/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Our plain manner of living, our small rooms, and few domestics, and the little we see of the world, must make Hunsford extremely dull to a young lady like yourself; but I hope you will believe us grateful for the condescension, and that we have done everything in our power to prevent you spending your time unpleasantly.”
tempt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We know how little there is to tempt anyone to our humble abode.
thanks
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I know not, Miss Elizabeth,” said he, “whether Mrs. Collins has yet expressed her sense of your kindness in coming to us; but I am very certain you will not leave the house without receiving her thanks for it.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Our plain manner of living, our small rooms, and few domestics, and the little we see of the world, must make Hunsford extremely dull to a young lady like yourself; but I hope you will believe us grateful for the condescension, and that we have done everything in our power to prevent you spending your time unpleasantly.”
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [Illustration] On Saturday morning Elizabeth and Mr. Collins met for breakfast a few minutes before the others appeared; and he took the opportunity of paying the parting civilities which he deemed indispensably necessary.
there
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We know how little there is to tempt anyone to our humble abode.
timenounUS /time/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Our plain manner of living, our small rooms, and few domestics, and the little we see of the world, must make Hunsford extremely dull to a young lady like yourself; but I hope you will believe us grateful for the condescension, and that we have done everything in our power to prevent you spending your time unpleasantly.”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I know not, Miss Elizabeth,” said he, “whether Mrs. Collins has yet expressed her sense of your kindness in coming to us; but I am very certain you will not leave the house without receiving her thanks for it.
tooknounUS /took/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading [Illustration] On Saturday morning Elizabeth and Mr. Collins met for breakfast a few minutes before the others appeared; and he took the opportunity of paying the parting civilities which he deemed indispensably necessary.
unpleasantly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Our plain manner of living, our small rooms, and few domestics, and the little we see of the world, must make Hunsford extremely dull to a young lady like yourself; but I hope you will believe us grateful for the condescension, and that we have done everything in our power to prevent you spending your time unpleasantly.”
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I know not, Miss Elizabeth,” said he, “whether Mrs. Collins has yet expressed her sense of your kindness in coming to us; but I am very certain you will not leave the house without receiving her thanks for it.
very
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I know not, Miss Elizabeth,” said he, “whether Mrs. Collins has yet expressed her sense of your kindness in coming to us; but I am very certain you will not leave the house without receiving her thanks for it.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We know how little there is to tempt anyone to our humble abode.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading “I know not, Miss Elizabeth,” said he, “whether Mrs. Collins has yet expressed her sense of your kindness in coming to us; but I am very certain you will not leave the house without receiving her thanks for it.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading [Illustration] On Saturday morning Elizabeth and Mr. Collins met for breakfast a few minutes before the others appeared; and he took the opportunity of paying the parting civilities which he deemed indispensably necessary.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “I know not, Miss Elizabeth,” said he, “whether Mrs. Collins has yet expressed her sense of your kindness in coming to us; but I am very certain you will not leave the house without receiving her thanks for it.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “I know not, Miss Elizabeth,” said he, “whether Mrs. Collins has yet expressed her sense of your kindness in coming to us; but I am very certain you will not leave the house without receiving her thanks for it.
world
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Our plain manner of living, our small rooms, and few domestics, and the little we see of the world, must make Hunsford extremely dull to a young lady like yourself; but I hope you will believe us grateful for the condescension, and that we have done everything in our power to prevent you spending your time unpleasantly.”
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading “I know not, Miss Elizabeth,” said he, “whether Mrs. Collins has yet expressed her sense of your kindness in coming to us; but I am very certain you will not leave the house without receiving her thanks for it.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I know not, Miss Elizabeth,” said he, “whether Mrs. Collins has yet expressed her sense of your kindness in coming to us; but I am very certain you will not leave the house without receiving her thanks for it.
young
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Our plain manner of living, our small rooms, and few domestics, and the little we see of the world, must make Hunsford extremely dull to a young lady like yourself; but I hope you will believe us grateful for the condescension, and that we have done everything in our power to prevent you spending your time unpleasantly.”
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I know not, Miss Elizabeth,” said he, “whether Mrs. Collins has yet expressed her sense of your kindness in coming to us; but I am very certain you will not leave the house without receiving her thanks for it.
yourselfpronounUS /jərˈself/
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading Our plain manner of living, our small rooms, and few domestics, and the little we see of the world, must make Hunsford extremely dull to a young lady like yourself; but I hope you will believe us grateful for the condescension, and that we have done everything in our power to prevent you spending your time unpleasantly.”
![Chapter 38: , section 1: [Illustration] On Saturday morning Elizabeth and Mr. Collins met for breakfast a few minutes before the others appeared; and he took the opportunity of paying the parting civilitie](/static/images/sections/classics-pride-and-prejudice/chapter-038-section-001-deterministic.svg)