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 I cannot tell the reason why--I think there came over him a chill alarm as to how he should get back if by any accident his suit was unsuccessful.
accident
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I cannot tell the reason why--I think there came over him a chill alarm as to how he should get back if by any accident his suit was unsuccessful.
alarm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I cannot tell the reason why--I think there came over him a chill alarm as to how he should get back if by any accident his suit was unsuccessful.
aloe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But though Lady Jane had so fully made up her mind to it, and awaited the result with so much excitement, and though Katherine herself was thrilled with an uneasy consciousness, and Dr. Burnet’s looks gave every sanction to the idea, he did not on that evening under the tall aloe, which had begun to burst the innumerable wrappings of its husk, in the Steephill conservatory, declare his love or ask Katherine to be his wife.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But though Lady Jane had so fully made up her mind to it, and awaited the result with so much excitement, and though Katherine herself was thrilled with an uneasy consciousness, and Dr. Burnet’s looks gave every sanction to the idea, he did not on that evening under the tall aloe, which had begun to burst the innumerable wrappings of its husk, in the Steephill conservatory, declare his love or ask Katherine to be his wife.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But though Lady Jane had so fully made up her mind to it, and awaited the result with so much excitement, and though Katherine herself was thrilled with an uneasy consciousness, and Dr. Burnet’s looks gave every sanction to the idea, he did not on that evening under the tall aloe, which had begun to burst the innumerable wrappings of its husk, in the Steephill conservatory, declare his love or ask Katherine to be his wife.
any
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I cannot tell the reason why--I think there came over him a chill alarm as to how he should get back if by any accident his suit was unsuccessful.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I cannot tell the reason why--I think there came over him a chill alarm as to how he should get back if by any accident his suit was unsuccessful.
ask
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But though Lady Jane had so fully made up her mind to it, and awaited the result with so much excitement, and though Katherine herself was thrilled with an uneasy consciousness, and Dr. Burnet’s looks gave every sanction to the idea, he did not on that evening under the tall aloe, which had begun to burst the innumerable wrappings of its husk, in the Steephill conservatory, declare his love or ask Katherine to be his wife.
awaited
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But though Lady Jane had so fully made up her mind to it, and awaited the result with so much excitement, and though Katherine herself was thrilled with an uneasy consciousness, and Dr. Burnet’s looks gave every sanction to the idea, he did not on that evening under the tall aloe, which had begun to burst the innumerable wrappings of its husk, in the Steephill conservatory, declare his love or ask Katherine to be his wife.
back
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I cannot tell the reason why--I think there came over him a chill alarm as to how he should get back if by any accident his suit was unsuccessful.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But though Lady Jane had so fully made up her mind to it, and awaited the result with so much excitement, and though Katherine herself was thrilled with an uneasy consciousness, and Dr. Burnet’s looks gave every sanction to the idea, he did not on that evening under the tall aloe, which had begun to burst the innumerable wrappings of its husk, in the Steephill conservatory, declare his love or ask Katherine to be his wife.
begun
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But though Lady Jane had so fully made up her mind to it, and awaited the result with so much excitement, and though Katherine herself was thrilled with an uneasy consciousness, and Dr. Burnet’s looks gave every sanction to the idea, he did not on that evening under the tall aloe, which had begun to burst the innumerable wrappings of its husk, in the Steephill conservatory, declare his love or ask Katherine to be his wife.
Burnet's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But though Lady Jane had so fully made up her mind to it, and awaited the result with so much excitement, and though Katherine herself was thrilled with an uneasy consciousness, and Dr. Burnet’s looks gave every sanction to the idea, he did not on that evening under the tall aloe, which had begun to burst the innumerable wrappings of its husk, in the Steephill conservatory, declare his love or ask Katherine to be his wife.
burst
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But though Lady Jane had so fully made up her mind to it, and awaited the result with so much excitement, and though Katherine herself was thrilled with an uneasy consciousness, and Dr. Burnet’s looks gave every sanction to the idea, he did not on that evening under the tall aloe, which had begun to burst the innumerable wrappings of its husk, in the Steephill conservatory, declare his love or ask Katherine to be his wife.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But though Lady Jane had so fully made up her mind to it, and awaited the result with so much excitement, and though Katherine herself was thrilled with an uneasy consciousness, and Dr. Burnet’s looks gave every sanction to the idea, he did not on that evening under the tall aloe, which had begun to burst the innumerable wrappings of its husk, in the Steephill conservatory, declare his love or ask Katherine to be his wife.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I cannot tell the reason why--I think there came over him a chill alarm as to how he should get back if by any accident his suit was unsuccessful.
came
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I cannot tell the reason why--I think there came over him a chill alarm as to how he should get back if by any accident his suit was unsuccessful.
cannot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I cannot tell the reason why--I think there came over him a chill alarm as to how he should get back if by any accident his suit was unsuccessful.
chill
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I cannot tell the reason why--I think there came over him a chill alarm as to how he should get back if by any accident his suit was unsuccessful.
consciousness
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But though Lady Jane had so fully made up her mind to it, and awaited the result with so much excitement, and though Katherine herself was thrilled with an uneasy consciousness, and Dr. Burnet’s looks gave every sanction to the idea, he did not on that evening under the tall aloe, which had begun to burst the innumerable wrappings of its husk, in the Steephill conservatory, declare his love or ask Katherine to be his wife.
conservatory
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But though Lady Jane had so fully made up her mind to it, and awaited the result with so much excitement, and though Katherine herself was thrilled with an uneasy consciousness, and Dr. Burnet’s looks gave every sanction to the idea, he did not on that evening under the tall aloe, which had begun to burst the innumerable wrappings of its husk, in the Steephill conservatory, declare his love or ask Katherine to be his wife.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could not “exit praying.”
Critic
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was like the position which gave Mr. Puff so much trouble in the _Critic_.
declare
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But though Lady Jane had so fully made up her mind to it, and awaited the result with so much excitement, and though Katherine herself was thrilled with an uneasy consciousness, and Dr. Burnet’s looks gave every sanction to the idea, he did not on that evening under the tall aloe, which had begun to burst the innumerable wrappings of its husk, in the Steephill conservatory, declare his love or ask Katherine to be his wife.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But though Lady Jane had so fully made up her mind to it, and awaited the result with so much excitement, and though Katherine herself was thrilled with an uneasy consciousness, and Dr. Burnet’s looks gave every sanction to the idea, he did not on that evening under the tall aloe, which had begun to burst the innumerable wrappings of its husk, in the Steephill conservatory, declare his love or ask Katherine to be his wife.
Dr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But though Lady Jane had so fully made up her mind to it, and awaited the result with so much excitement, and though Katherine herself was thrilled with an uneasy consciousness, and Dr. Burnet’s looks gave every sanction to the idea, he did not on that evening under the tall aloe, which had begun to burst the innumerable wrappings of its husk, in the Steephill conservatory, declare his love or ask Katherine to be his wife.
evening
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But though Lady Jane had so fully made up her mind to it, and awaited the result with so much excitement, and though Katherine herself was thrilled with an uneasy consciousness, and Dr. Burnet’s looks gave every sanction to the idea, he did not on that evening under the tall aloe, which had begun to burst the innumerable wrappings of its husk, in the Steephill conservatory, declare his love or ask Katherine to be his wife.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading But though Lady Jane had so fully made up her mind to it, and awaited the result with so much excitement, and though Katherine herself was thrilled with an uneasy consciousness, and Dr. Burnet’s looks gave every sanction to the idea, he did not on that evening under the tall aloe, which had begun to burst the innumerable wrappings of its husk, in the Steephill conservatory, declare his love or ask Katherine to be his wife.
excitement
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But though Lady Jane had so fully made up her mind to it, and awaited the result with so much excitement, and though Katherine herself was thrilled with an uneasy consciousness, and Dr. Burnet’s looks gave every sanction to the idea, he did not on that evening under the tall aloe, which had begun to burst the innumerable wrappings of its husk, in the Steephill conservatory, declare his love or ask Katherine to be his wife.
exit
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He could not “exit praying.”
fully
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But though Lady Jane had so fully made up her mind to it, and awaited the result with so much excitement, and though Katherine herself was thrilled with an uneasy consciousness, and Dr. Burnet’s looks gave every sanction to the idea, he did not on that evening under the tall aloe, which had begun to burst the innumerable wrappings of its husk, in the Steephill conservatory, declare his love or ask Katherine to be his wife.
gave
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But though Lady Jane had so fully made up her mind to it, and awaited the result with so much excitement, and though Katherine herself was thrilled with an uneasy consciousness, and Dr. Burnet’s looks gave every sanction to the idea, he did not on that evening under the tall aloe, which had begun to burst the innumerable wrappings of its husk, in the Steephill conservatory, declare his love or ask Katherine to be his wife.
get
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I cannot tell the reason why--I think there came over him a chill alarm as to how he should get back if by any accident his suit was unsuccessful.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But though Lady Jane had so fully made up her mind to it, and awaited the result with so much excitement, and though Katherine herself was thrilled with an uneasy consciousness, and Dr. Burnet’s looks gave every sanction to the idea, he did not on that evening under the tall aloe, which had begun to burst the innumerable wrappings of its husk, in the Steephill conservatory, declare his love or ask Katherine to be his wife.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But though Lady Jane had so fully made up her mind to it, and awaited the result with so much excitement, and though Katherine herself was thrilled with an uneasy consciousness, and Dr. Burnet’s looks gave every sanction to the idea, he did not on that evening under the tall aloe, which had begun to burst the innumerable wrappings of its husk, in the Steephill conservatory, declare his love or ask Katherine to be his wife.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But though Lady Jane had so fully made up her mind to it, and awaited the result with so much excitement, and though Katherine herself was thrilled with an uneasy consciousness, and Dr. Burnet’s looks gave every sanction to the idea, he did not on that evening under the tall aloe, which had begun to burst the innumerable wrappings of its husk, in the Steephill conservatory, declare his love or ask Katherine to be his wife.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading But though Lady Jane had so fully made up her mind to it, and awaited the result with so much excitement, and though Katherine herself was thrilled with an uneasy consciousness, and Dr. Burnet’s looks gave every sanction to the idea, he did not on that evening under the tall aloe, which had begun to burst the innumerable wrappings of its husk, in the Steephill conservatory, declare his love or ask Katherine to be his wife.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I cannot tell the reason why--I think there came over him a chill alarm as to how he should get back if by any accident his suit was unsuccessful.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But though Lady Jane had so fully made up her mind to it, and awaited the result with so much excitement, and though Katherine herself was thrilled with an uneasy consciousness, and Dr. Burnet’s looks gave every sanction to the idea, he did not on that evening under the tall aloe, which had begun to burst the innumerable wrappings of its husk, in the Steephill conservatory, declare his love or ask Katherine to be his wife.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I cannot tell the reason why--I think there came over him a chill alarm as to how he should get back if by any accident his suit was unsuccessful.
husk
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But though Lady Jane had so fully made up her mind to it, and awaited the result with so much excitement, and though Katherine herself was thrilled with an uneasy consciousness, and Dr. Burnet’s looks gave every sanction to the idea, he did not on that evening under the tall aloe, which had begun to burst the innumerable wrappings of its husk, in the Steephill conservatory, declare his love or ask Katherine to be his wife.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I cannot tell the reason why--I think there came over him a chill alarm as to how he should get back if by any accident his suit was unsuccessful.
idea
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But though Lady Jane had so fully made up her mind to it, and awaited the result with so much excitement, and though Katherine herself was thrilled with an uneasy consciousness, and Dr. Burnet’s looks gave every sanction to the idea, he did not on that evening under the tall aloe, which had begun to burst the innumerable wrappings of its husk, in the Steephill conservatory, declare his love or ask Katherine to be his wife.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I cannot tell the reason why--I think there came over him a chill alarm as to how he should get back if by any accident his suit was unsuccessful.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But though Lady Jane had so fully made up her mind to it, and awaited the result with so much excitement, and though Katherine herself was thrilled with an uneasy consciousness, and Dr. Burnet’s looks gave every sanction to the idea, he did not on that evening under the tall aloe, which had begun to burst the innumerable wrappings of its husk, in the Steephill conservatory, declare his love or ask Katherine to be his wife.
innumerable
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But though Lady Jane had so fully made up her mind to it, and awaited the result with so much excitement, and though Katherine herself was thrilled with an uneasy consciousness, and Dr. Burnet’s looks gave every sanction to the idea, he did not on that evening under the tall aloe, which had begun to burst the innumerable wrappings of its husk, in the Steephill conservatory, declare his love or ask Katherine to be his wife.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But though Lady Jane had so fully made up her mind to it, and awaited the result with so much excitement, and though Katherine herself was thrilled with an uneasy consciousness, and Dr. Burnet’s looks gave every sanction to the idea, he did not on that evening under the tall aloe, which had begun to burst the innumerable wrappings of its husk, in the Steephill conservatory, declare his love or ask Katherine to be his wife.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But though Lady Jane had so fully made up her mind to it, and awaited the result with so much excitement, and though Katherine herself was thrilled with an uneasy consciousness, and Dr. Burnet’s looks gave every sanction to the idea, he did not on that evening under the tall aloe, which had begun to burst the innumerable wrappings of its husk, in the Steephill conservatory, declare his love or ask Katherine to be his wife.
Jane
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But though Lady Jane had so fully made up her mind to it, and awaited the result with so much excitement, and though Katherine herself was thrilled with an uneasy consciousness, and Dr. Burnet’s looks gave every sanction to the idea, he did not on that evening under the tall aloe, which had begun to burst the innumerable wrappings of its husk, in the Steephill conservatory, declare his love or ask Katherine to be his wife.
Katherine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But though Lady Jane had so fully made up her mind to it, and awaited the result with so much excitement, and though Katherine herself was thrilled with an uneasy consciousness, and Dr. Burnet’s looks gave every sanction to the idea, he did not on that evening under the tall aloe, which had begun to burst the innumerable wrappings of its husk, in the Steephill conservatory, declare his love or ask Katherine to be his wife.
Lady
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But though Lady Jane had so fully made up her mind to it, and awaited the result with so much excitement, and though Katherine herself was thrilled with an uneasy consciousness, and Dr. Burnet’s looks gave every sanction to the idea, he did not on that evening under the tall aloe, which had begun to burst the innumerable wrappings of its husk, in the Steephill conservatory, declare his love or ask Katherine to be his wife.
like
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was like the position which gave Mr. Puff so much trouble in the _Critic_.
looks
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But though Lady Jane had so fully made up her mind to it, and awaited the result with so much excitement, and though Katherine herself was thrilled with an uneasy consciousness, and Dr. Burnet’s looks gave every sanction to the idea, he did not on that evening under the tall aloe, which had begun to burst the innumerable wrappings of its husk, in the Steephill conservatory, declare his love or ask Katherine to be his wife.
love
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But though Lady Jane had so fully made up her mind to it, and awaited the result with so much excitement, and though Katherine herself was thrilled with an uneasy consciousness, and Dr. Burnet’s looks gave every sanction to the idea, he did not on that evening under the tall aloe, which had begun to burst the innumerable wrappings of its husk, in the Steephill conservatory, declare his love or ask Katherine to be his wife.
made
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But though Lady Jane had so fully made up her mind to it, and awaited the result with so much excitement, and though Katherine herself was thrilled with an uneasy consciousness, and Dr. Burnet’s looks gave every sanction to the idea, he did not on that evening under the tall aloe, which had begun to burst the innumerable wrappings of its husk, in the Steephill conservatory, declare his love or ask Katherine to be his wife.
mindnounUS /mind/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading But though Lady Jane had so fully made up her mind to it, and awaited the result with so much excitement, and though Katherine herself was thrilled with an uneasy consciousness, and Dr. Burnet’s looks gave every sanction to the idea, he did not on that evening under the tall aloe, which had begun to burst the innumerable wrappings of its husk, in the Steephill conservatory, declare his love or ask Katherine to be his wife.
Mr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was like the position which gave Mr. Puff so much trouble in the _Critic_.
much
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But though Lady Jane had so fully made up her mind to it, and awaited the result with so much excitement, and though Katherine herself was thrilled with an uneasy consciousness, and Dr. Burnet’s looks gave every sanction to the idea, he did not on that evening under the tall aloe, which had begun to burst the innumerable wrappings of its husk, in the Steephill conservatory, declare his love or ask Katherine to be his wife.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But though Lady Jane had so fully made up her mind to it, and awaited the result with so much excitement, and though Katherine herself was thrilled with an uneasy consciousness, and Dr. Burnet’s looks gave every sanction to the idea, he did not on that evening under the tall aloe, which had begun to burst the innumerable wrappings of its husk, in the Steephill conservatory, declare his love or ask Katherine to be his wife.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But though Lady Jane had so fully made up her mind to it, and awaited the result with so much excitement, and though Katherine herself was thrilled with an uneasy consciousness, and Dr. Burnet’s looks gave every sanction to the idea, he did not on that evening under the tall aloe, which had begun to burst the innumerable wrappings of its husk, in the Steephill conservatory, declare his love or ask Katherine to be his wife.
off
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading How was he to get off the stage?
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But though Lady Jane had so fully made up her mind to it, and awaited the result with so much excitement, and though Katherine herself was thrilled with an uneasy consciousness, and Dr. Burnet’s looks gave every sanction to the idea, he did not on that evening under the tall aloe, which had begun to burst the innumerable wrappings of its husk, in the Steephill conservatory, declare his love or ask Katherine to be his wife.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But though Lady Jane had so fully made up her mind to it, and awaited the result with so much excitement, and though Katherine herself was thrilled with an uneasy consciousness, and Dr. Burnet’s looks gave every sanction to the idea, he did not on that evening under the tall aloe, which had begun to burst the innumerable wrappings of its husk, in the Steephill conservatory, declare his love or ask Katherine to be his wife.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I cannot tell the reason why--I think there came over him a chill alarm as to how he should get back if by any accident his suit was unsuccessful.
position
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was like the position which gave Mr. Puff so much trouble in the _Critic_.
praying
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He could not “exit praying.”
Puff
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was like the position which gave Mr. Puff so much trouble in the _Critic_.
reason
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I cannot tell the reason why--I think there came over him a chill alarm as to how he should get back if by any accident his suit was unsuccessful.
result
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But though Lady Jane had so fully made up her mind to it, and awaited the result with so much excitement, and though Katherine herself was thrilled with an uneasy consciousness, and Dr. Burnet’s looks gave every sanction to the idea, he did not on that evening under the tall aloe, which had begun to burst the innumerable wrappings of its husk, in the Steephill conservatory, declare his love or ask Katherine to be his wife.
sanction
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But though Lady Jane had so fully made up her mind to it, and awaited the result with so much excitement, and though Katherine herself was thrilled with an uneasy consciousness, and Dr. Burnet’s looks gave every sanction to the idea, he did not on that evening under the tall aloe, which had begun to burst the innumerable wrappings of its husk, in the Steephill conservatory, declare his love or ask Katherine to be his wife.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I cannot tell the reason why--I think there came over him a chill alarm as to how he should get back if by any accident his suit was unsuccessful.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But though Lady Jane had so fully made up her mind to it, and awaited the result with so much excitement, and though Katherine herself was thrilled with an uneasy consciousness, and Dr. Burnet’s looks gave every sanction to the idea, he did not on that evening under the tall aloe, which had begun to burst the innumerable wrappings of its husk, in the Steephill conservatory, declare his love or ask Katherine to be his wife.
stage
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading How was he to get off the stage?
Steephill
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But though Lady Jane had so fully made up her mind to it, and awaited the result with so much excitement, and though Katherine herself was thrilled with an uneasy consciousness, and Dr. Burnet’s looks gave every sanction to the idea, he did not on that evening under the tall aloe, which had begun to burst the innumerable wrappings of its husk, in the Steephill conservatory, declare his love or ask Katherine to be his wife.
suit
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I cannot tell the reason why--I think there came over him a chill alarm as to how he should get back if by any accident his suit was unsuccessful.
tall
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But though Lady Jane had so fully made up her mind to it, and awaited the result with so much excitement, and though Katherine herself was thrilled with an uneasy consciousness, and Dr. Burnet’s looks gave every sanction to the idea, he did not on that evening under the tall aloe, which had begun to burst the innumerable wrappings of its husk, in the Steephill conservatory, declare his love or ask Katherine to be his wife.
tellnounUS /tell/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I cannot tell the reason why--I think there came over him a chill alarm as to how he should get back if by any accident his suit was unsuccessful.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But though Lady Jane had so fully made up her mind to it, and awaited the result with so much excitement, and though Katherine herself was thrilled with an uneasy consciousness, and Dr. Burnet’s looks gave every sanction to the idea, he did not on that evening under the tall aloe, which had begun to burst the innumerable wrappings of its husk, in the Steephill conservatory, declare his love or ask Katherine to be his wife.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But though Lady Jane had so fully made up her mind to it, and awaited the result with so much excitement, and though Katherine herself was thrilled with an uneasy consciousness, and Dr. Burnet’s looks gave every sanction to the idea, he did not on that evening under the tall aloe, which had begun to burst the innumerable wrappings of its husk, in the Steephill conservatory, declare his love or ask Katherine to be his wife.
there
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I cannot tell the reason why--I think there came over him a chill alarm as to how he should get back if by any accident his suit was unsuccessful.
thinknounUS /think/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I cannot tell the reason why--I think there came over him a chill alarm as to how he should get back if by any accident his suit was unsuccessful.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But though Lady Jane had so fully made up her mind to it, and awaited the result with so much excitement, and though Katherine herself was thrilled with an uneasy consciousness, and Dr. Burnet’s looks gave every sanction to the idea, he did not on that evening under the tall aloe, which had begun to burst the innumerable wrappings of its husk, in the Steephill conservatory, declare his love or ask Katherine to be his wife.
thrilled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But though Lady Jane had so fully made up her mind to it, and awaited the result with so much excitement, and though Katherine herself was thrilled with an uneasy consciousness, and Dr. Burnet’s looks gave every sanction to the idea, he did not on that evening under the tall aloe, which had begun to burst the innumerable wrappings of its husk, in the Steephill conservatory, declare his love or ask Katherine to be his wife.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But though Lady Jane had so fully made up her mind to it, and awaited the result with so much excitement, and though Katherine herself was thrilled with an uneasy consciousness, and Dr. Burnet’s looks gave every sanction to the idea, he did not on that evening under the tall aloe, which had begun to burst the innumerable wrappings of its husk, in the Steephill conservatory, declare his love or ask Katherine to be his wife.
trouble
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was like the position which gave Mr. Puff so much trouble in the _Critic_.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading But though Lady Jane had so fully made up her mind to it, and awaited the result with so much excitement, and though Katherine herself was thrilled with an uneasy consciousness, and Dr. Burnet’s looks gave every sanction to the idea, he did not on that evening under the tall aloe, which had begun to burst the innumerable wrappings of its husk, in the Steephill conservatory, declare his love or ask Katherine to be his wife.
uneasy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But though Lady Jane had so fully made up her mind to it, and awaited the result with so much excitement, and though Katherine herself was thrilled with an uneasy consciousness, and Dr. Burnet’s looks gave every sanction to the idea, he did not on that evening under the tall aloe, which had begun to burst the innumerable wrappings of its husk, in the Steephill conservatory, declare his love or ask Katherine to be his wife.
unsuccessful
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I cannot tell the reason why--I think there came over him a chill alarm as to how he should get back if by any accident his suit was unsuccessful.
up
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But though Lady Jane had so fully made up her mind to it, and awaited the result with so much excitement, and though Katherine herself was thrilled with an uneasy consciousness, and Dr. Burnet’s looks gave every sanction to the idea, he did not on that evening under the tall aloe, which had begun to burst the innumerable wrappings of its husk, in the Steephill conservatory, declare his love or ask Katherine to be his wife.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But though Lady Jane had so fully made up her mind to it, and awaited the result with so much excitement, and though Katherine herself was thrilled with an uneasy consciousness, and Dr. Burnet’s looks gave every sanction to the idea, he did not on that evening under the tall aloe, which had begun to burst the innumerable wrappings of its husk, in the Steephill conservatory, declare his love or ask Katherine to be his wife.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But though Lady Jane had so fully made up her mind to it, and awaited the result with so much excitement, and though Katherine herself was thrilled with an uneasy consciousness, and Dr. Burnet’s looks gave every sanction to the idea, he did not on that evening under the tall aloe, which had begun to burst the innumerable wrappings of its husk, in the Steephill conservatory, declare his love or ask Katherine to be his wife.
why
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I cannot tell the reason why--I think there came over him a chill alarm as to how he should get back if by any accident his suit was unsuccessful.
wife
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But though Lady Jane had so fully made up her mind to it, and awaited the result with so much excitement, and though Katherine herself was thrilled with an uneasy consciousness, and Dr. Burnet’s looks gave every sanction to the idea, he did not on that evening under the tall aloe, which had begun to burst the innumerable wrappings of its husk, in the Steephill conservatory, declare his love or ask Katherine to be his wife.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading But though Lady Jane had so fully made up her mind to it, and awaited the result with so much excitement, and though Katherine herself was thrilled with an uneasy consciousness, and Dr. Burnet’s looks gave every sanction to the idea, he did not on that evening under the tall aloe, which had begun to burst the innumerable wrappings of its husk, in the Steephill conservatory, declare his love or ask Katherine to be his wife.
wrappings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But though Lady Jane had so fully made up her mind to it, and awaited the result with so much excitement, and though Katherine herself was thrilled with an uneasy consciousness, and Dr. Burnet’s looks gave every sanction to the idea, he did not on that evening under the tall aloe, which had begun to burst the innumerable wrappings of its husk, in the Steephill conservatory, declare his love or ask Katherine to be his wife.
