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 "None here are happy, but the very fool, Or very wise: I am not fool enough To smile in vanities, and hug a shadow; Nor have I wisdom to elaborate An artificial happiness from pains."--YOUNG.
all
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THEY are all standing in the porch, saying "How d'ye do" to half a dozen of their neighbors, and being introduced to the dark young man in the Fens pew.
always
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Portia," says Sir Christopher, suddenly--when Stephen Gower has expressed his extreme pleasure at the thought of lunching at the Court, always with his dark eyes fixed curiously upon Dulce--"Come with me; I want to show you your poor mother's last resting-place."
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "None here are happy, but the very fool, Or very wise: I am not fool enough To smile in vanities, and hug a shadow; Nor have I wisdom to elaborate An artificial happiness from pains."--YOUNG.
AndeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "None here are happy, but the very fool, Or very wise: I am not fool enough To smile in vanities, and hug a shadow; Nor have I wisdom to elaborate An artificial happiness from pains."--YOUNG.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "None here are happy, but the very fool, Or very wise: I am not fool enough To smile in vanities, and hug a shadow; Nor have I wisdom to elaborate An artificial happiness from pains."--YOUNG.
Any
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Any_ friend of Roger's"--and so on.
apparently
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He is a very handsome young man, and very light-hearted apparently, and looks very frequently at Miss Blount, who smiles at him very graciously, and tells him he must "really come up to luncheon at the Court, or Uncle Christopher will be _so_ disappointed.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "None here are happy, but the very fool, Or very wise: I am not fool enough To smile in vanities, and hug a shadow; Nor have I wisdom to elaborate An artificial happiness from pains."--YOUNG.
artificial
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "None here are happy, but the very fool, Or very wise: I am not fool enough To smile in vanities, and hug a shadow; Nor have I wisdom to elaborate An artificial happiness from pains."--YOUNG.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He is a very handsome young man, and very light-hearted apparently, and looks very frequently at Miss Blount, who smiles at him very graciously, and tells him he must "really come up to luncheon at the Court, or Uncle Christopher will be _so_ disappointed.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He is a very handsome young man, and very light-hearted apparently, and looks very frequently at Miss Blount, who smiles at him very graciously, and tells him he must "really come up to luncheon at the Court, or Uncle Christopher will be _so_ disappointed.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading THEY are all standing in the porch, saying "How d'ye do" to half a dozen of their neighbors, and being introduced to the dark young man in the Fens pew.
Blount
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He is a very handsome young man, and very light-hearted apparently, and looks very frequently at Miss Blount, who smiles at him very graciously, and tells him he must "really come up to luncheon at the Court, or Uncle Christopher will be _so_ disappointed.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "None here are happy, but the very fool, Or very wise: I am not fool enough To smile in vanities, and hug a shadow; Nor have I wisdom to elaborate An artificial happiness from pains."--YOUNG.
Christopher
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He is a very handsome young man, and very light-hearted apparently, and looks very frequently at Miss Blount, who smiles at him very graciously, and tells him he must "really come up to luncheon at the Court, or Uncle Christopher will be _so_ disappointed.
comenounUS /come/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He is a very handsome young man, and very light-hearted apparently, and looks very frequently at Miss Blount, who smiles at him very graciously, and tells him he must "really come up to luncheon at the Court, or Uncle Christopher will be _so_ disappointed.
Court
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He is a very handsome young man, and very light-hearted apparently, and looks very frequently at Miss Blount, who smiles at him very graciously, and tells him he must "really come up to luncheon at the Court, or Uncle Christopher will be _so_ disappointed.
curiously
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Portia," says Sir Christopher, suddenly--when Stephen Gower has expressed his extreme pleasure at the thought of lunching at the Court, always with his dark eyes fixed curiously upon Dulce--"Come with me; I want to show you your poor mother's last resting-place."
d'ye
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THEY are all standing in the porch, saying "How d'ye do" to half a dozen of their neighbors, and being introduced to the dark young man in the Fens pew.
dark
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THEY are all standing in the porch, saying "How d'ye do" to half a dozen of their neighbors, and being introduced to the dark young man in the Fens pew.
disappointed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He is a very handsome young man, and very light-hearted apparently, and looks very frequently at Miss Blount, who smiles at him very graciously, and tells him he must "really come up to luncheon at the Court, or Uncle Christopher will be _so_ disappointed.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading THEY are all standing in the porch, saying "How d'ye do" to half a dozen of their neighbors, and being introduced to the dark young man in the Fens pew.
dozen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THEY are all standing in the porch, saying "How d'ye do" to half a dozen of their neighbors, and being introduced to the dark young man in the Fens pew.
Dulce
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Portia," says Sir Christopher, suddenly--when Stephen Gower has expressed his extreme pleasure at the thought of lunching at the Court, always with his dark eyes fixed curiously upon Dulce--"Come with me; I want to show you your poor mother's last resting-place."
elaborate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "None here are happy, but the very fool, Or very wise: I am not fool enough To smile in vanities, and hug a shadow; Nor have I wisdom to elaborate An artificial happiness from pains."--YOUNG.
enough
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "None here are happy, but the very fool, Or very wise: I am not fool enough To smile in vanities, and hug a shadow; Nor have I wisdom to elaborate An artificial happiness from pains."--YOUNG.
expressed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Portia," says Sir Christopher, suddenly--when Stephen Gower has expressed his extreme pleasure at the thought of lunching at the Court, always with his dark eyes fixed curiously upon Dulce--"Come with me; I want to show you your poor mother's last resting-place."
extreme
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Portia," says Sir Christopher, suddenly--when Stephen Gower has expressed his extreme pleasure at the thought of lunching at the Court, always with his dark eyes fixed curiously upon Dulce--"Come with me; I want to show you your poor mother's last resting-place."
eyes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Portia," says Sir Christopher, suddenly--when Stephen Gower has expressed his extreme pleasure at the thought of lunching at the Court, always with his dark eyes fixed curiously upon Dulce--"Come with me; I want to show you your poor mother's last resting-place."
Fens
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THEY are all standing in the porch, saying "How d'ye do" to half a dozen of their neighbors, and being introduced to the dark young man in the Fens pew.
fixed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Portia," says Sir Christopher, suddenly--when Stephen Gower has expressed his extreme pleasure at the thought of lunching at the Court, always with his dark eyes fixed curiously upon Dulce--"Come with me; I want to show you your poor mother's last resting-place."
foolnounUS /fool/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "None here are happy, but the very fool, Or very wise: I am not fool enough To smile in vanities, and hug a shadow; Nor have I wisdom to elaborate An artificial happiness from pains."--YOUNG.
frequently
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He is a very handsome young man, and very light-hearted apparently, and looks very frequently at Miss Blount, who smiles at him very graciously, and tells him he must "really come up to luncheon at the Court, or Uncle Christopher will be _so_ disappointed.
friend
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Any_ friend of Roger's"--and so on.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "None here are happy, but the very fool, Or very wise: I am not fool enough To smile in vanities, and hug a shadow; Nor have I wisdom to elaborate An artificial happiness from pains."--YOUNG.
Gower
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Portia," says Sir Christopher, suddenly--when Stephen Gower has expressed his extreme pleasure at the thought of lunching at the Court, always with his dark eyes fixed curiously upon Dulce--"Come with me; I want to show you your poor mother's last resting-place."
graciously
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He is a very handsome young man, and very light-hearted apparently, and looks very frequently at Miss Blount, who smiles at him very graciously, and tells him he must "really come up to luncheon at the Court, or Uncle Christopher will be _so_ disappointed.
halfnounUS /half/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THEY are all standing in the porch, saying "How d'ye do" to half a dozen of their neighbors, and being introduced to the dark young man in the Fens pew.
handsomenounUS /ˈhandsome/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading He is a very handsome young man, and very light-hearted apparently, and looks very frequently at Miss Blount, who smiles at him very graciously, and tells him he must "really come up to luncheon at the Court, or Uncle Christopher will be _so_ disappointed.
happiness
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "None here are happy, but the very fool, Or very wise: I am not fool enough To smile in vanities, and hug a shadow; Nor have I wisdom to elaborate An artificial happiness from pains."--YOUNG.
happy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "None here are happy, but the very fool, Or very wise: I am not fool enough To smile in vanities, and hug a shadow; Nor have I wisdom to elaborate An artificial happiness from pains."--YOUNG.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Portia," says Sir Christopher, suddenly--when Stephen Gower has expressed his extreme pleasure at the thought of lunching at the Court, always with his dark eyes fixed curiously upon Dulce--"Come with me; I want to show you your poor mother's last resting-place."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "None here are happy, but the very fool, Or very wise: I am not fool enough To smile in vanities, and hug a shadow; Nor have I wisdom to elaborate An artificial happiness from pains."--YOUNG.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is a very handsome young man, and very light-hearted apparently, and looks very frequently at Miss Blount, who smiles at him very graciously, and tells him he must "really come up to luncheon at the Court, or Uncle Christopher will be _so_ disappointed.
herenounUS /here/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "None here are happy, but the very fool, Or very wise: I am not fool enough To smile in vanities, and hug a shadow; Nor have I wisdom to elaborate An artificial happiness from pains."--YOUNG.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He is a very handsome young man, and very light-hearted apparently, and looks very frequently at Miss Blount, who smiles at him very graciously, and tells him he must "really come up to luncheon at the Court, or Uncle Christopher will be _so_ disappointed.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Portia," says Sir Christopher, suddenly--when Stephen Gower has expressed his extreme pleasure at the thought of lunching at the Court, always with his dark eyes fixed curiously upon Dulce--"Come with me; I want to show you your poor mother's last resting-place."
How
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THEY are all standing in the porch, saying "How d'ye do" to half a dozen of their neighbors, and being introduced to the dark young man in the Fens pew.
hug
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "None here are happy, but the very fool, Or very wise: I am not fool enough To smile in vanities, and hug a shadow; Nor have I wisdom to elaborate An artificial happiness from pains."--YOUNG.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "None here are happy, but the very fool, Or very wise: I am not fool enough To smile in vanities, and hug a shadow; Nor have I wisdom to elaborate An artificial happiness from pains."--YOUNG.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "None here are happy, but the very fool, Or very wise: I am not fool enough To smile in vanities, and hug a shadow; Nor have I wisdom to elaborate An artificial happiness from pains."--YOUNG.
introduced
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THEY are all standing in the porch, saying "How d'ye do" to half a dozen of their neighbors, and being introduced to the dark young man in the Fens pew.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is a very handsome young man, and very light-hearted apparently, and looks very frequently at Miss Blount, who smiles at him very graciously, and tells him he must "really come up to luncheon at the Court, or Uncle Christopher will be _so_ disappointed.
lastnounUS /last/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Portia," says Sir Christopher, suddenly--when Stephen Gower has expressed his extreme pleasure at the thought of lunching at the Court, always with his dark eyes fixed curiously upon Dulce--"Come with me; I want to show you your poor mother's last resting-place."
light-hearted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He is a very handsome young man, and very light-hearted apparently, and looks very frequently at Miss Blount, who smiles at him very graciously, and tells him he must "really come up to luncheon at the Court, or Uncle Christopher will be _so_ disappointed.
looks
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He is a very handsome young man, and very light-hearted apparently, and looks very frequently at Miss Blount, who smiles at him very graciously, and tells him he must "really come up to luncheon at the Court, or Uncle Christopher will be _so_ disappointed.
luncheon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He is a very handsome young man, and very light-hearted apparently, and looks very frequently at Miss Blount, who smiles at him very graciously, and tells him he must "really come up to luncheon at the Court, or Uncle Christopher will be _so_ disappointed.
lunching
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Portia," says Sir Christopher, suddenly--when Stephen Gower has expressed his extreme pleasure at the thought of lunching at the Court, always with his dark eyes fixed curiously upon Dulce--"Come with me; I want to show you your poor mother's last resting-place."
man
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THEY are all standing in the porch, saying "How d'ye do" to half a dozen of their neighbors, and being introduced to the dark young man in the Fens pew.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Portia," says Sir Christopher, suddenly--when Stephen Gower has expressed his extreme pleasure at the thought of lunching at the Court, always with his dark eyes fixed curiously upon Dulce--"Come with me; I want to show you your poor mother's last resting-place."
Miss
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He is a very handsome young man, and very light-hearted apparently, and looks very frequently at Miss Blount, who smiles at him very graciously, and tells him he must "really come up to luncheon at the Court, or Uncle Christopher will be _so_ disappointed.
mother's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Portia," says Sir Christopher, suddenly--when Stephen Gower has expressed his extreme pleasure at the thought of lunching at the Court, always with his dark eyes fixed curiously upon Dulce--"Come with me; I want to show you your poor mother's last resting-place."
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He is a very handsome young man, and very light-hearted apparently, and looks very frequently at Miss Blount, who smiles at him very graciously, and tells him he must "really come up to luncheon at the Court, or Uncle Christopher will be _so_ disappointed.
neighbors
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THEY are all standing in the porch, saying "How d'ye do" to half a dozen of their neighbors, and being introduced to the dark young man in the Fens pew.
NonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading "None here are happy, but the very fool, Or very wise: I am not fool enough To smile in vanities, and hug a shadow; Nor have I wisdom to elaborate An artificial happiness from pains."--YOUNG.
NorconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading "None here are happy, but the very fool, Or very wise: I am not fool enough To smile in vanities, and hug a shadow; Nor have I wisdom to elaborate An artificial happiness from pains."--YOUNG.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "None here are happy, but the very fool, Or very wise: I am not fool enough To smile in vanities, and hug a shadow; Nor have I wisdom to elaborate An artificial happiness from pains."--YOUNG.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THEY are all standing in the porch, saying "How d'ye do" to half a dozen of their neighbors, and being introduced to the dark young man in the Fens pew.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Any_ friend of Roger's"--and so on.
OrconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "None here are happy, but the very fool, Or very wise: I am not fool enough To smile in vanities, and hug a shadow; Nor have I wisdom to elaborate An artificial happiness from pains."--YOUNG.
pains
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "None here are happy, but the very fool, Or very wise: I am not fool enough To smile in vanities, and hug a shadow; Nor have I wisdom to elaborate An artificial happiness from pains."--YOUNG.
pew
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THEY are all standing in the porch, saying "How d'ye do" to half a dozen of their neighbors, and being introduced to the dark young man in the Fens pew.
pleasure
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Portia," says Sir Christopher, suddenly--when Stephen Gower has expressed his extreme pleasure at the thought of lunching at the Court, always with his dark eyes fixed curiously upon Dulce--"Come with me; I want to show you your poor mother's last resting-place."
poornounUS /poor/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Portia," says Sir Christopher, suddenly--when Stephen Gower has expressed his extreme pleasure at the thought of lunching at the Court, always with his dark eyes fixed curiously upon Dulce--"Come with me; I want to show you your poor mother's last resting-place."
porch
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THEY are all standing in the porch, saying "How d'ye do" to half a dozen of their neighbors, and being introduced to the dark young man in the Fens pew.
Portia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Portia," says Sir Christopher, suddenly--when Stephen Gower has expressed his extreme pleasure at the thought of lunching at the Court, always with his dark eyes fixed curiously upon Dulce--"Come with me; I want to show you your poor mother's last resting-place."
really
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He is a very handsome young man, and very light-hearted apparently, and looks very frequently at Miss Blount, who smiles at him very graciously, and tells him he must "really come up to luncheon at the Court, or Uncle Christopher will be _so_ disappointed.
resting-place
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Portia," says Sir Christopher, suddenly--when Stephen Gower has expressed his extreme pleasure at the thought of lunching at the Court, always with his dark eyes fixed curiously upon Dulce--"Come with me; I want to show you your poor mother's last resting-place."
Roger's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Any_ friend of Roger's"--and so on.
saying
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THEY are all standing in the porch, saying "How d'ye do" to half a dozen of their neighbors, and being introduced to the dark young man in the Fens pew.
says
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Portia," says Sir Christopher, suddenly--when Stephen Gower has expressed his extreme pleasure at the thought of lunching at the Court, always with his dark eyes fixed curiously upon Dulce--"Come with me; I want to show you your poor mother's last resting-place."
shadownounUS /ˈʃæd.oʊ/
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading "None here are happy, but the very fool, Or very wise: I am not fool enough To smile in vanities, and hug a shadow; Nor have I wisdom to elaborate An artificial happiness from pains."--YOUNG.
show
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Portia," says Sir Christopher, suddenly--when Stephen Gower has expressed his extreme pleasure at the thought of lunching at the Court, always with his dark eyes fixed curiously upon Dulce--"Come with me; I want to show you your poor mother's last resting-place."
Sir
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Portia," says Sir Christopher, suddenly--when Stephen Gower has expressed his extreme pleasure at the thought of lunching at the Court, always with his dark eyes fixed curiously upon Dulce--"Come with me; I want to show you your poor mother's last resting-place."
smile
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "None here are happy, but the very fool, Or very wise: I am not fool enough To smile in vanities, and hug a shadow; Nor have I wisdom to elaborate An artificial happiness from pains."--YOUNG.
smiles
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He is a very handsome young man, and very light-hearted apparently, and looks very frequently at Miss Blount, who smiles at him very graciously, and tells him he must "really come up to luncheon at the Court, or Uncle Christopher will be _so_ disappointed.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He is a very handsome young man, and very light-hearted apparently, and looks very frequently at Miss Blount, who smiles at him very graciously, and tells him he must "really come up to luncheon at the Court, or Uncle Christopher will be _so_ disappointed.
standingnounUS /ˈstanding/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading THEY are all standing in the porch, saying "How d'ye do" to half a dozen of their neighbors, and being introduced to the dark young man in the Fens pew.
Stephen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Portia," says Sir Christopher, suddenly--when Stephen Gower has expressed his extreme pleasure at the thought of lunching at the Court, always with his dark eyes fixed curiously upon Dulce--"Come with me; I want to show you your poor mother's last resting-place."
suddenlynounUS /ˈsuddenly/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "Portia," says Sir Christopher, suddenly--when Stephen Gower has expressed his extreme pleasure at the thought of lunching at the Court, always with his dark eyes fixed curiously upon Dulce--"Come with me; I want to show you your poor mother's last resting-place."
tells
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He is a very handsome young man, and very light-hearted apparently, and looks very frequently at Miss Blount, who smiles at him very graciously, and tells him he must "really come up to luncheon at the Court, or Uncle Christopher will be _so_ disappointed.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "None here are happy, but the very fool, Or very wise: I am not fool enough To smile in vanities, and hug a shadow; Nor have I wisdom to elaborate An artificial happiness from pains."--YOUNG.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THEY are all standing in the porch, saying "How d'ye do" to half a dozen of their neighbors, and being introduced to the dark young man in the Fens pew.
THEYpronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THEY are all standing in the porch, saying "How d'ye do" to half a dozen of their neighbors, and being introduced to the dark young man in the Fens pew.
thoughtnounUS /thought/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Portia," says Sir Christopher, suddenly--when Stephen Gower has expressed his extreme pleasure at the thought of lunching at the Court, always with his dark eyes fixed curiously upon Dulce--"Come with me; I want to show you your poor mother's last resting-place."
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "None here are happy, but the very fool, Or very wise: I am not fool enough To smile in vanities, and hug a shadow; Nor have I wisdom to elaborate An artificial happiness from pains."--YOUNG.
Uncle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He is a very handsome young man, and very light-hearted apparently, and looks very frequently at Miss Blount, who smiles at him very graciously, and tells him he must "really come up to luncheon at the Court, or Uncle Christopher will be _so_ disappointed.
up
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He is a very handsome young man, and very light-hearted apparently, and looks very frequently at Miss Blount, who smiles at him very graciously, and tells him he must "really come up to luncheon at the Court, or Uncle Christopher will be _so_ disappointed.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Portia," says Sir Christopher, suddenly--when Stephen Gower has expressed his extreme pleasure at the thought of lunching at the Court, always with his dark eyes fixed curiously upon Dulce--"Come with me; I want to show you your poor mother's last resting-place."
vanities
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "None here are happy, but the very fool, Or very wise: I am not fool enough To smile in vanities, and hug a shadow; Nor have I wisdom to elaborate An artificial happiness from pains."--YOUNG.
very
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "None here are happy, but the very fool, Or very wise: I am not fool enough To smile in vanities, and hug a shadow; Nor have I wisdom to elaborate An artificial happiness from pains."--YOUNG.
want
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Portia," says Sir Christopher, suddenly--when Stephen Gower has expressed his extreme pleasure at the thought of lunching at the Court, always with his dark eyes fixed curiously upon Dulce--"Come with me; I want to show you your poor mother's last resting-place."
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading "Portia," says Sir Christopher, suddenly--when Stephen Gower has expressed his extreme pleasure at the thought of lunching at the Court, always with his dark eyes fixed curiously upon Dulce--"Come with me; I want to show you your poor mother's last resting-place."
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading He is a very handsome young man, and very light-hearted apparently, and looks very frequently at Miss Blount, who smiles at him very graciously, and tells him he must "really come up to luncheon at the Court, or Uncle Christopher will be _so_ disappointed.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He is a very handsome young man, and very light-hearted apparently, and looks very frequently at Miss Blount, who smiles at him very graciously, and tells him he must "really come up to luncheon at the Court, or Uncle Christopher will be _so_ disappointed.
wisdom
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "None here are happy, but the very fool, Or very wise: I am not fool enough To smile in vanities, and hug a shadow; Nor have I wisdom to elaborate An artificial happiness from pains."--YOUNG.
wise
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "None here are happy, but the very fool, Or very wise: I am not fool enough To smile in vanities, and hug a shadow; Nor have I wisdom to elaborate An artificial happiness from pains."--YOUNG.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Portia," says Sir Christopher, suddenly--when Stephen Gower has expressed his extreme pleasure at the thought of lunching at the Court, always with his dark eyes fixed curiously upon Dulce--"Come with me; I want to show you your poor mother's last resting-place."
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Portia," says Sir Christopher, suddenly--when Stephen Gower has expressed his extreme pleasure at the thought of lunching at the Court, always with his dark eyes fixed curiously upon Dulce--"Come with me; I want to show you your poor mother's last resting-place."
YOUNG
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "None here are happy, but the very fool, Or very wise: I am not fool enough To smile in vanities, and hug a shadow; Nor have I wisdom to elaborate An artificial happiness from pains."--YOUNG.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Portia," says Sir Christopher, suddenly--when Stephen Gower has expressed his extreme pleasure at the thought of lunching at the Court, always with his dark eyes fixed curiously upon Dulce--"Come with me; I want to show you your poor mother's last resting-place."
