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 Philip Stormont did not return home for a week, during which period Lilias had ample reason to share her sister's annoyance.
accounted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a curious study in human nature for the neighbourhood, and, though it was perhaps cruel, the interest of the race in mental phenomena generally may have accounted for the pleasure mingled with compassion with which one after another offered in Katie's presence their good wishes to Lilias, keenly observing meantime the air and aspect of the maiden forsaken.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was a curious study in human nature for the neighbourhood, and, though it was perhaps cruel, the interest of the race in mental phenomena generally may have accounted for the pleasure mingled with compassion with which one after another offered in Katie's presence their good wishes to Lilias, keenly observing meantime the air and aspect of the maiden forsaken.
air
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a curious study in human nature for the neighbourhood, and, though it was perhaps cruel, the interest of the race in mental phenomena generally may have accounted for the pleasure mingled with compassion with which one after another offered in Katie's presence their good wishes to Lilias, keenly observing meantime the air and aspect of the maiden forsaken.
all
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was received wherever she appeared with congratulations and good wishes, though it was a very daft-like thing, the village people thought, for young folk, who had known each other all their lives and might have spoken whenever they pleased, to go away up to London, and meet in strange houses there before they could come to an understanding.
ample
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Philip Stormont did not return home for a week, during which period Lilias had ample reason to share her sister's annoyance.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She was received wherever she appeared with congratulations and good wishes, though it was a very daft-like thing, the village people thought, for young folk, who had known each other all their lives and might have spoken whenever they pleased, to go away up to London, and meet in strange houses there before they could come to an understanding.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was received wherever she appeared with congratulations and good wishes, though it was a very daft-like thing, the village people thought, for young folk, who had known each other all their lives and might have spoken whenever they pleased, to go away up to London, and meet in strange houses there before they could come to an understanding.
annoyance
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Philip Stormont did not return home for a week, during which period Lilias had ample reason to share her sister's annoyance.
anothernounUS /ˈanother/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading It must be true, for I had it from the leddy hersel'," was the reception her denial got: and there was not unfrequently a glance aside at Katie, which showed the consciousness of the speaker of another claim.
appeared
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was received wherever she appeared with congratulations and good wishes, though it was a very daft-like thing, the village people thought, for young folk, who had known each other all their lives and might have spoken whenever they pleased, to go away up to London, and meet in strange houses there before they could come to an understanding.
aside
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It must be true, for I had it from the leddy hersel'," was the reception her denial got: and there was not unfrequently a glance aside at Katie, which showed the consciousness of the speaker of another claim.
aspect
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a curious study in human nature for the neighbourhood, and, though it was perhaps cruel, the interest of the race in mental phenomena generally may have accounted for the pleasure mingled with compassion with which one after another offered in Katie's presence their good wishes to Lilias, keenly observing meantime the air and aspect of the maiden forsaken.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It must be true, for I had it from the leddy hersel'," was the reception her denial got: and there was not unfrequently a glance aside at Katie, which showed the consciousness of the speaker of another claim.
away
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was received wherever she appeared with congratulations and good wishes, though it was a very daft-like thing, the village people thought, for young folk, who had known each other all their lives and might have spoken whenever they pleased, to go away up to London, and meet in strange houses there before they could come to an understanding.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It must be true, for I had it from the leddy hersel'," was the reception her denial got: and there was not unfrequently a glance aside at Katie, which showed the consciousness of the speaker of another claim.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She was received wherever she appeared with congratulations and good wishes, though it was a very daft-like thing, the village people thought, for young folk, who had known each other all their lives and might have spoken whenever they pleased, to go away up to London, and meet in strange houses there before they could come to an understanding.
claim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It must be true, for I had it from the leddy hersel'," was the reception her denial got: and there was not unfrequently a glance aside at Katie, which showed the consciousness of the speaker of another claim.
comenounUS /come/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading She was received wherever she appeared with congratulations and good wishes, though it was a very daft-like thing, the village people thought, for young folk, who had known each other all their lives and might have spoken whenever they pleased, to go away up to London, and meet in strange houses there before they could come to an understanding.
compassion
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a curious study in human nature for the neighbourhood, and, though it was perhaps cruel, the interest of the race in mental phenomena generally may have accounted for the pleasure mingled with compassion with which one after another offered in Katie's presence their good wishes to Lilias, keenly observing meantime the air and aspect of the maiden forsaken.
congratulations
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was received wherever she appeared with congratulations and good wishes, though it was a very daft-like thing, the village people thought, for young folk, who had known each other all their lives and might have spoken whenever they pleased, to go away up to London, and meet in strange houses there before they could come to an understanding.
consciousness
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It must be true, for I had it from the leddy hersel'," was the reception her denial got: and there was not unfrequently a glance aside at Katie, which showed the consciousness of the speaker of another claim.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She was received wherever she appeared with congratulations and good wishes, though it was a very daft-like thing, the village people thought, for young folk, who had known each other all their lives and might have spoken whenever they pleased, to go away up to London, and meet in strange houses there before they could come to an understanding.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
causing pain or showing no kindness
From this reading It was a curious study in human nature for the neighbourhood, and, though it was perhaps cruel, the interest of the race in mental phenomena generally may have accounted for the pleasure mingled with compassion with which one after another offered in Katie's presence their good wishes to Lilias, keenly observing meantime the air and aspect of the maiden forsaken.
curious
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a curious study in human nature for the neighbourhood, and, though it was perhaps cruel, the interest of the race in mental phenomena generally may have accounted for the pleasure mingled with compassion with which one after another offered in Katie's presence their good wishes to Lilias, keenly observing meantime the air and aspect of the maiden forsaken.
daft-like
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was received wherever she appeared with congratulations and good wishes, though it was a very daft-like thing, the village people thought, for young folk, who had known each other all their lives and might have spoken whenever they pleased, to go away up to London, and meet in strange houses there before they could come to an understanding.
denial
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It must be true, for I had it from the leddy hersel'," was the reception her denial got: and there was not unfrequently a glance aside at Katie, which showed the consciousness of the speaker of another claim.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Philip Stormont did not return home for a week, during which period Lilias had ample reason to share her sister's annoyance.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Philip Stormont did not return home for a week, during which period Lilias had ample reason to share her sister's annoyance.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading She was received wherever she appeared with congratulations and good wishes, though it was a very daft-like thing, the village people thought, for young folk, who had known each other all their lives and might have spoken whenever they pleased, to go away up to London, and meet in strange houses there before they could come to an understanding.
folk
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was received wherever she appeared with congratulations and good wishes, though it was a very daft-like thing, the village people thought, for young folk, who had known each other all their lives and might have spoken whenever they pleased, to go away up to London, and meet in strange houses there before they could come to an understanding.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Philip Stormont did not return home for a week, during which period Lilias had ample reason to share her sister's annoyance.
forsaken
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a curious study in human nature for the neighbourhood, and, though it was perhaps cruel, the interest of the race in mental phenomena generally may have accounted for the pleasure mingled with compassion with which one after another offered in Katie's presence their good wishes to Lilias, keenly observing meantime the air and aspect of the maiden forsaken.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It must be true, for I had it from the leddy hersel'," was the reception her denial got: and there was not unfrequently a glance aside at Katie, which showed the consciousness of the speaker of another claim.
generally
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a curious study in human nature for the neighbourhood, and, though it was perhaps cruel, the interest of the race in mental phenomena generally may have accounted for the pleasure mingled with compassion with which one after another offered in Katie's presence their good wishes to Lilias, keenly observing meantime the air and aspect of the maiden forsaken.
glance
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It must be true, for I had it from the leddy hersel'," was the reception her denial got: and there was not unfrequently a glance aside at Katie, which showed the consciousness of the speaker of another claim.
go
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was received wherever she appeared with congratulations and good wishes, though it was a very daft-like thing, the village people thought, for young folk, who had known each other all their lives and might have spoken whenever they pleased, to go away up to London, and meet in strange houses there before they could come to an understanding.
goodnounUS /good/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading She was received wherever she appeared with congratulations and good wishes, though it was a very daft-like thing, the village people thought, for young folk, who had known each other all their lives and might have spoken whenever they pleased, to go away up to London, and meet in strange houses there before they could come to an understanding.
got
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It must be true, for I had it from the leddy hersel'," was the reception her denial got: and there was not unfrequently a glance aside at Katie, which showed the consciousness of the speaker of another claim.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Philip Stormont did not return home for a week, during which period Lilias had ample reason to share her sister's annoyance.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She was received wherever she appeared with congratulations and good wishes, though it was a very daft-like thing, the village people thought, for young folk, who had known each other all their lives and might have spoken whenever they pleased, to go away up to London, and meet in strange houses there before they could come to an understanding.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Philip Stormont did not return home for a week, during which period Lilias had ample reason to share her sister's annoyance.
hersel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It must be true, for I had it from the leddy hersel'," was the reception her denial got: and there was not unfrequently a glance aside at Katie, which showed the consciousness of the speaker of another claim.
home
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Philip Stormont did not return home for a week, during which period Lilias had ample reason to share her sister's annoyance.
hoot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "No true! hoot, Miss Lilias!
houses
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was received wherever she appeared with congratulations and good wishes, though it was a very daft-like thing, the village people thought, for young folk, who had known each other all their lives and might have spoken whenever they pleased, to go away up to London, and meet in strange houses there before they could come to an understanding.
human
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a curious study in human nature for the neighbourhood, and, though it was perhaps cruel, the interest of the race in mental phenomena generally may have accounted for the pleasure mingled with compassion with which one after another offered in Katie's presence their good wishes to Lilias, keenly observing meantime the air and aspect of the maiden forsaken.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It must be true, for I had it from the leddy hersel'," was the reception her denial got: and there was not unfrequently a glance aside at Katie, which showed the consciousness of the speaker of another claim.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was received wherever she appeared with congratulations and good wishes, though it was a very daft-like thing, the village people thought, for young folk, who had known each other all their lives and might have spoken whenever they pleased, to go away up to London, and meet in strange houses there before they could come to an understanding.
interest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a curious study in human nature for the neighbourhood, and, though it was perhaps cruel, the interest of the race in mental phenomena generally may have accounted for the pleasure mingled with compassion with which one after another offered in Katie's presence their good wishes to Lilias, keenly observing meantime the air and aspect of the maiden forsaken.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She was received wherever she appeared with congratulations and good wishes, though it was a very daft-like thing, the village people thought, for young folk, who had known each other all their lives and might have spoken whenever they pleased, to go away up to London, and meet in strange houses there before they could come to an understanding.
Katie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It must be true, for I had it from the leddy hersel'," was the reception her denial got: and there was not unfrequently a glance aside at Katie, which showed the consciousness of the speaker of another claim.
Katie's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a curious study in human nature for the neighbourhood, and, though it was perhaps cruel, the interest of the race in mental phenomena generally may have accounted for the pleasure mingled with compassion with which one after another offered in Katie's presence their good wishes to Lilias, keenly observing meantime the air and aspect of the maiden forsaken.
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
with sharp attention or strong interest
From this reading It was a curious study in human nature for the neighbourhood, and, though it was perhaps cruel, the interest of the race in mental phenomena generally may have accounted for the pleasure mingled with compassion with which one after another offered in Katie's presence their good wishes to Lilias, keenly observing meantime the air and aspect of the maiden forsaken.
known
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was received wherever she appeared with congratulations and good wishes, though it was a very daft-like thing, the village people thought, for young folk, who had known each other all their lives and might have spoken whenever they pleased, to go away up to London, and meet in strange houses there before they could come to an understanding.
leddy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It must be true, for I had it from the leddy hersel'," was the reception her denial got: and there was not unfrequently a glance aside at Katie, which showed the consciousness of the speaker of another claim.
Lilias
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Philip Stormont did not return home for a week, during which period Lilias had ample reason to share her sister's annoyance.
lives
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was received wherever she appeared with congratulations and good wishes, though it was a very daft-like thing, the village people thought, for young folk, who had known each other all their lives and might have spoken whenever they pleased, to go away up to London, and meet in strange houses there before they could come to an understanding.
London
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was received wherever she appeared with congratulations and good wishes, though it was a very daft-like thing, the village people thought, for young folk, who had known each other all their lives and might have spoken whenever they pleased, to go away up to London, and meet in strange houses there before they could come to an understanding.
maidennoun, literaryUS /ˈmeɪdən/
a young woman who is not married
From this reading It was a curious study in human nature for the neighbourhood, and, though it was perhaps cruel, the interest of the race in mental phenomena generally may have accounted for the pleasure mingled with compassion with which one after another offered in Katie's presence their good wishes to Lilias, keenly observing meantime the air and aspect of the maiden forsaken.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It was a curious study in human nature for the neighbourhood, and, though it was perhaps cruel, the interest of the race in mental phenomena generally may have accounted for the pleasure mingled with compassion with which one after another offered in Katie's presence their good wishes to Lilias, keenly observing meantime the air and aspect of the maiden forsaken.
meantimenounUS /ˈmiːntaɪm/
the period of time while something else is happening
From this reading It was a curious study in human nature for the neighbourhood, and, though it was perhaps cruel, the interest of the race in mental phenomena generally may have accounted for the pleasure mingled with compassion with which one after another offered in Katie's presence their good wishes to Lilias, keenly observing meantime the air and aspect of the maiden forsaken.
meet
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was received wherever she appeared with congratulations and good wishes, though it was a very daft-like thing, the village people thought, for young folk, who had known each other all their lives and might have spoken whenever they pleased, to go away up to London, and meet in strange houses there before they could come to an understanding.
mental
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a curious study in human nature for the neighbourhood, and, though it was perhaps cruel, the interest of the race in mental phenomena generally may have accounted for the pleasure mingled with compassion with which one after another offered in Katie's presence their good wishes to Lilias, keenly observing meantime the air and aspect of the maiden forsaken.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She was received wherever she appeared with congratulations and good wishes, though it was a very daft-like thing, the village people thought, for young folk, who had known each other all their lives and might have spoken whenever they pleased, to go away up to London, and meet in strange houses there before they could come to an understanding.
mingled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a curious study in human nature for the neighbourhood, and, though it was perhaps cruel, the interest of the race in mental phenomena generally may have accounted for the pleasure mingled with compassion with which one after another offered in Katie's presence their good wishes to Lilias, keenly observing meantime the air and aspect of the maiden forsaken.
Miss
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "No true! hoot, Miss Lilias!
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It must be true, for I had it from the leddy hersel'," was the reception her denial got: and there was not unfrequently a glance aside at Katie, which showed the consciousness of the speaker of another claim.
nature
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a curious study in human nature for the neighbourhood, and, though it was perhaps cruel, the interest of the race in mental phenomena generally may have accounted for the pleasure mingled with compassion with which one after another offered in Katie's presence their good wishes to Lilias, keenly observing meantime the air and aspect of the maiden forsaken.
neighbourhood
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a curious study in human nature for the neighbourhood, and, though it was perhaps cruel, the interest of the race in mental phenomena generally may have accounted for the pleasure mingled with compassion with which one after another offered in Katie's presence their good wishes to Lilias, keenly observing meantime the air and aspect of the maiden forsaken.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading "No true! hoot, Miss Lilias!
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Philip Stormont did not return home for a week, during which period Lilias had ample reason to share her sister's annoyance.
observing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a curious study in human nature for the neighbourhood, and, though it was perhaps cruel, the interest of the race in mental phenomena generally may have accounted for the pleasure mingled with compassion with which one after another offered in Katie's presence their good wishes to Lilias, keenly observing meantime the air and aspect of the maiden forsaken.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It must be true, for I had it from the leddy hersel'," was the reception her denial got: and there was not unfrequently a glance aside at Katie, which showed the consciousness of the speaker of another claim.
offered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a curious study in human nature for the neighbourhood, and, though it was perhaps cruel, the interest of the race in mental phenomena generally may have accounted for the pleasure mingled with compassion with which one after another offered in Katie's presence their good wishes to Lilias, keenly observing meantime the air and aspect of the maiden forsaken.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was a curious study in human nature for the neighbourhood, and, though it was perhaps cruel, the interest of the race in mental phenomena generally may have accounted for the pleasure mingled with compassion with which one after another offered in Katie's presence their good wishes to Lilias, keenly observing meantime the air and aspect of the maiden forsaken.
other
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was received wherever she appeared with congratulations and good wishes, though it was a very daft-like thing, the village people thought, for young folk, who had known each other all their lives and might have spoken whenever they pleased, to go away up to London, and meet in strange houses there before they could come to an understanding.
people
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was received wherever she appeared with congratulations and good wishes, though it was a very daft-like thing, the village people thought, for young folk, who had known each other all their lives and might have spoken whenever they pleased, to go away up to London, and meet in strange houses there before they could come to an understanding.
perhaps
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a curious study in human nature for the neighbourhood, and, though it was perhaps cruel, the interest of the race in mental phenomena generally may have accounted for the pleasure mingled with compassion with which one after another offered in Katie's presence their good wishes to Lilias, keenly observing meantime the air and aspect of the maiden forsaken.
period
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Philip Stormont did not return home for a week, during which period Lilias had ample reason to share her sister's annoyance.
phenomena
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a curious study in human nature for the neighbourhood, and, though it was perhaps cruel, the interest of the race in mental phenomena generally may have accounted for the pleasure mingled with compassion with which one after another offered in Katie's presence their good wishes to Lilias, keenly observing meantime the air and aspect of the maiden forsaken.
Philip
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Philip Stormont did not return home for a week, during which period Lilias had ample reason to share her sister's annoyance.
pleasednounUS /ˈpleased/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading She was received wherever she appeared with congratulations and good wishes, though it was a very daft-like thing, the village people thought, for young folk, who had known each other all their lives and might have spoken whenever they pleased, to go away up to London, and meet in strange houses there before they could come to an understanding.
pleasure
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a curious study in human nature for the neighbourhood, and, though it was perhaps cruel, the interest of the race in mental phenomena generally may have accounted for the pleasure mingled with compassion with which one after another offered in Katie's presence their good wishes to Lilias, keenly observing meantime the air and aspect of the maiden forsaken.
presence
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a curious study in human nature for the neighbourhood, and, though it was perhaps cruel, the interest of the race in mental phenomena generally may have accounted for the pleasure mingled with compassion with which one after another offered in Katie's presence their good wishes to Lilias, keenly observing meantime the air and aspect of the maiden forsaken.
race
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a curious study in human nature for the neighbourhood, and, though it was perhaps cruel, the interest of the race in mental phenomena generally may have accounted for the pleasure mingled with compassion with which one after another offered in Katie's presence their good wishes to Lilias, keenly observing meantime the air and aspect of the maiden forsaken.
reason
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Philip Stormont did not return home for a week, during which period Lilias had ample reason to share her sister's annoyance.
received
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was received wherever she appeared with congratulations and good wishes, though it was a very daft-like thing, the village people thought, for young folk, who had known each other all their lives and might have spoken whenever they pleased, to go away up to London, and meet in strange houses there before they could come to an understanding.
reception
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It must be true, for I had it from the leddy hersel'," was the reception her denial got: and there was not unfrequently a glance aside at Katie, which showed the consciousness of the speaker of another claim.
return
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Philip Stormont did not return home for a week, during which period Lilias had ample reason to share her sister's annoyance.
share
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Philip Stormont did not return home for a week, during which period Lilias had ample reason to share her sister's annoyance.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was received wherever she appeared with congratulations and good wishes, though it was a very daft-like thing, the village people thought, for young folk, who had known each other all their lives and might have spoken whenever they pleased, to go away up to London, and meet in strange houses there before they could come to an understanding.
showed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It must be true, for I had it from the leddy hersel'," was the reception her denial got: and there was not unfrequently a glance aside at Katie, which showed the consciousness of the speaker of another claim.
sister's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Philip Stormont did not return home for a week, during which period Lilias had ample reason to share her sister's annoyance.
speaker
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It must be true, for I had it from the leddy hersel'," was the reception her denial got: and there was not unfrequently a glance aside at Katie, which showed the consciousness of the speaker of another claim.
spoken
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was received wherever she appeared with congratulations and good wishes, though it was a very daft-like thing, the village people thought, for young folk, who had known each other all their lives and might have spoken whenever they pleased, to go away up to London, and meet in strange houses there before they could come to an understanding.
Stormont
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Philip Stormont did not return home for a week, during which period Lilias had ample reason to share her sister's annoyance.
strange
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was received wherever she appeared with congratulations and good wishes, though it was a very daft-like thing, the village people thought, for young folk, who had known each other all their lives and might have spoken whenever they pleased, to go away up to London, and meet in strange houses there before they could come to an understanding.
study
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a curious study in human nature for the neighbourhood, and, though it was perhaps cruel, the interest of the race in mental phenomena generally may have accounted for the pleasure mingled with compassion with which one after another offered in Katie's presence their good wishes to Lilias, keenly observing meantime the air and aspect of the maiden forsaken.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She was received wherever she appeared with congratulations and good wishes, though it was a very daft-like thing, the village people thought, for young folk, who had known each other all their lives and might have spoken whenever they pleased, to go away up to London, and meet in strange houses there before they could come to an understanding.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She was received wherever she appeared with congratulations and good wishes, though it was a very daft-like thing, the village people thought, for young folk, who had known each other all their lives and might have spoken whenever they pleased, to go away up to London, and meet in strange houses there before they could come to an understanding.
there
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was received wherever she appeared with congratulations and good wishes, though it was a very daft-like thing, the village people thought, for young folk, who had known each other all their lives and might have spoken whenever they pleased, to go away up to London, and meet in strange houses there before they could come to an understanding.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was received wherever she appeared with congratulations and good wishes, though it was a very daft-like thing, the village people thought, for young folk, who had known each other all their lives and might have spoken whenever they pleased, to go away up to London, and meet in strange houses there before they could come to an understanding.
thingnounUS /thing/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading She was received wherever she appeared with congratulations and good wishes, though it was a very daft-like thing, the village people thought, for young folk, who had known each other all their lives and might have spoken whenever they pleased, to go away up to London, and meet in strange houses there before they could come to an understanding.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She was received wherever she appeared with congratulations and good wishes, though it was a very daft-like thing, the village people thought, for young folk, who had known each other all their lives and might have spoken whenever they pleased, to go away up to London, and meet in strange houses there before they could come to an understanding.
thoughtnounUS /thought/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading She was received wherever she appeared with congratulations and good wishes, though it was a very daft-like thing, the village people thought, for young folk, who had known each other all their lives and might have spoken whenever they pleased, to go away up to London, and meet in strange houses there before they could come to an understanding.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Philip Stormont did not return home for a week, during which period Lilias had ample reason to share her sister's annoyance.
true
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "No true! hoot, Miss Lilias!
understanding
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was received wherever she appeared with congratulations and good wishes, though it was a very daft-like thing, the village people thought, for young folk, who had known each other all their lives and might have spoken whenever they pleased, to go away up to London, and meet in strange houses there before they could come to an understanding.
unfrequently
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It must be true, for I had it from the leddy hersel'," was the reception her denial got: and there was not unfrequently a glance aside at Katie, which showed the consciousness of the speaker of another claim.
up
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was received wherever she appeared with congratulations and good wishes, though it was a very daft-like thing, the village people thought, for young folk, who had known each other all their lives and might have spoken whenever they pleased, to go away up to London, and meet in strange houses there before they could come to an understanding.
very
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was received wherever she appeared with congratulations and good wishes, though it was a very daft-like thing, the village people thought, for young folk, who had known each other all their lives and might have spoken whenever they pleased, to go away up to London, and meet in strange houses there before they could come to an understanding.
village
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was received wherever she appeared with congratulations and good wishes, though it was a very daft-like thing, the village people thought, for young folk, who had known each other all their lives and might have spoken whenever they pleased, to go away up to London, and meet in strange houses there before they could come to an understanding.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was received wherever she appeared with congratulations and good wishes, though it was a very daft-like thing, the village people thought, for young folk, who had known each other all their lives and might have spoken whenever they pleased, to go away up to London, and meet in strange houses there before they could come to an understanding.
week
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Philip Stormont did not return home for a week, during which period Lilias had ample reason to share her sister's annoyance.
wheneverconjunctionUS /weˈnevər/
at any time that; every time that
From this reading She was received wherever she appeared with congratulations and good wishes, though it was a very daft-like thing, the village people thought, for young folk, who had known each other all their lives and might have spoken whenever they pleased, to go away up to London, and meet in strange houses there before they could come to an understanding.
whereverconjunctionUS /weˈrevər/
in or to any place at all
From this reading She was received wherever she appeared with congratulations and good wishes, though it was a very daft-like thing, the village people thought, for young folk, who had known each other all their lives and might have spoken whenever they pleased, to go away up to London, and meet in strange houses there before they could come to an understanding.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Philip Stormont did not return home for a week, during which period Lilias had ample reason to share her sister's annoyance.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading She was received wherever she appeared with congratulations and good wishes, though it was a very daft-like thing, the village people thought, for young folk, who had known each other all their lives and might have spoken whenever they pleased, to go away up to London, and meet in strange houses there before they could come to an understanding.
wishes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was received wherever she appeared with congratulations and good wishes, though it was a very daft-like thing, the village people thought, for young folk, who had known each other all their lives and might have spoken whenever they pleased, to go away up to London, and meet in strange houses there before they could come to an understanding.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was received wherever she appeared with congratulations and good wishes, though it was a very daft-like thing, the village people thought, for young folk, who had known each other all their lives and might have spoken whenever they pleased, to go away up to London, and meet in strange houses there before they could come to an understanding.
young
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was received wherever she appeared with congratulations and good wishes, though it was a very daft-like thing, the village people thought, for young folk, who had known each other all their lives and might have spoken whenever they pleased, to go away up to London, and meet in strange houses there before they could come to an understanding.
