The Portrait of a Lady - Volume 2 — Vocabulary
Henry James
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howeverdespite that (a transition word use to connect contrasting ideas) Most college application deadlines are in January and February. However, early admission deadlines are around November and some scholarships require even earlier deadlines.more Show sample from book In that brief, extremely personal gaze, however, deeper meanings passed between them than they were conscious of at the moment.130 more though (used to connect contrasting ideas) Show general definition for however (as in: However, complications may...) though (or another expression that connects contrasting ideas) Show editor's word notes Based on idea 1 we might not expect idea 2, but this is a way of saying that even though idea 1 exists, we still have idea 2. Synonyms include in spite of that, despite that, nevertheless, nonetheless, on the other hand, in contrast and but.
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however#2in whatever way However we do it, someone is going to be unhappy.more Show sample from book However that might be, the girl had in these days a thousand uses for her sense of the romantic, which was more active than it had ever been.†130 more Show general definition for however (as in: However you do it, get it done!) in whatever way
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alludeallude → alluded:indirectly referenced He alluded to Susan without mentioning her name.more Show sample from book And on this the aunt and the niece went to breakfast, where Mrs. Touchett, as good as her word, made no allusion to Gilbert Osmond.†19 more allude → allusion:an indirect reference Show general definition to make an indirect reference Show editor's word notes The expression, no allusion can mean "not even an indirect reference"; i.e., neither a direct nor an indirect reference to something.
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correspondcorrespond → corresponds:is equivalent The girls are using a simple code where "1" corresponds to "A", "2" to "B" and so on for each of the 26 letters of the alphabet.more Show sample from book The convent is a great institution; we can't do without it; it corresponds to an essential need in families, in society.†5 more correspond → corresponds:connects or fits together by being equivalent, proportionate, or matched Show general definition for correspond (as in: corresponding time period) connect or fit together by being equivalent, proportionate, or matched (Two things are equivalent if they have the same or very similar value, purpose, or result.)
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correspond#2write to each other We correspond regularly via email.more Show sample from book She could imagine braver things than spending the winter in Paris—Paris had sides by which it so resembled New York, Paris was like smart, neat prose—and her close correspondence with Madame Merle did much to stimulate such flights.†5 more correspond → correspondence:communication by written letters or messages Show general definition for correspond (as in: corresponding by email) communicate -- typically by writing letters or email Show editor's word notes A corresponding secretary is an officer of an organization who is responsible for managing the organization's correspondence and keeping a record of it.
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moreoverin addition to what has just been said The company has too much debt. Moreover, it is responsible for a long-term lease on expensive office space.more Show sample from book It belonged to the past, moreover; it had occurred six months before and she had already laid aside the tokens of mourning.†11 more
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intimationsubtle hint The CEO’s intimation that the company might be facing financial difficulties caused panic among the shareholders.more Show sample from book Madame Merle slowly rose; she had given Isabel a look as rapid as the intimation that had gleamed before our heroine a few moments before.†17 more a hint or suggestion of something Show general definition a subtle hint or something indicated indirectly
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vulgarvulgar → vulgarity:crudeness (showing of bad taste) Her vulgarity was a turnoff.more Show sample from book What cared Isabel Archer for the vulgar judgments of obscure people?14 more unsophisticated Show general definition of bad taste -- often crude or offensive or: unsophisticated (or common) -- especially of taste
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conveycommunicate or express She dresses to convey a sense of a successful, no-nonsense woman.more Show sample from book She laid her hand on Pansy's as if to let her know that her look conveyed no diminution of esteem; for the collapse of the girl's momentary resistance (mute and modest thought it had been) seemed only her tribute to the truth of things.†3 more convey → conveyed:communicated or expressed
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convey#2transport I was ordered to convey her to London.more Show sample from book Ralph had arrived more dead than alive, but she had managed to convey him to Gardencourt, where he had taken to his bed, which, as Miss Stackpole wrote, he evidently would never leave again.†3 more Show general definition for convey (as in: convey her safely to) transport Show editor's word notes Today, this sense of convey is seldom seen outside of historic literature.
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cultivatedevelop or grow We encourage our representatives to cultivate a close relationship with their clients.more Show sample from book Isabel wondered at her; she had never had so directly presented to her nose the white flower of cultivated sweetness.†9 more cultivate → cultivated:developed, grown, or prepared for growing crops Show general definition enhance growth or development in various senses, including: to grow crops or prepare land for them enhance a relationship -- especially for a purpose develop discernment (better recognition of differences) in taste or judgment to grow a culture in a petri dish
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ingeniousshowing cleverness and originality It is an ingenious solution to the problem. It is as reliable as it is easy.more Show sample from book Her talk with him moreover pointed to presence of mind; it expressed a kindness so ingenious and deliberate as to indicate that she was in undisturbed possession of her faculties.†10 more
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superficialshallow She has only superficial knowledge on the subject.more Show sample from book —which perhaps was exactly why Ralph had made his old-time look of superficial sociability a reproach to him.†6 more relating to a surface rather than to anything deep or penetrating Show general definition relating to a surface rather than to anything deep or penetrating (often of injuries or thinking)
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disposesell or transfer Will you dispose of your California real estate now that you have moved?more Show sample from book The rest of his property, which was to be withdrawn from the bank, was disposed of in various bequests, several of them to those cousins in Vermont to whom his father had already been so bountiful.5 more dispose → disposed:given away Show general definition for dispose (as in: dispose of the assets) sell or transfer to another
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dispose#2dispose → disposed:inclined (with a tendency to; or in the mood to) I am not disposed to help someone who has been so rude.more Show sample from book It was more romantic to say nothing, and, drinking deep, in secret, of romance, she was as little disposed to ask poor Lily's advice as she would have been to close that rare volume forever.5 more dispose → disposed:inclined (with a tendency or mood to do something) Show general definition for dispose (as in: Is she disposed to help?) inclined (with a tendency to; or in the mood to) Show editor's word notes This is usually seen in the form "disposed to..." or "disposed toward..."
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intrinsicinherent (built-in or natural) It has an intrinsic value separate from its sale price.more Show sample from book Mr. Goodwood made these detached assertions with dry deliberateness, in his hard, slow American tone, which flung no atmospheric colour over propositions intrinsically crude.†4 more intrinsic → intrinsically:in a manner related to the very nature of something Show general definition belonging naturally or essential to the nature of something
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forbearancetolerance She won the children over with patience and forbearance.more Show sample from book It was perhaps because Lord Warburton divined the pang that he generously forbore to call her attention to her not having contributed then to the facility.†4 more forbearance → forbore:refrained (held back) from acting Show general definition patient tolerance or self-control; or holding back from taking action or enforcing a right Show editor's word notes Today, the word, forbearance, is most commonly seen in the field of law to indicate that a legal right, claim or privilege is not being enforced.
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scruplesprinciples that discourage certain kinds of action She doesn't share my scruples on the subject.more Show sample from book "I think I shall have no scruple in saying that to YOU," she bravely returned.†4 more scruples → scruple:an ethical or moral principle that discourages certain kinds of action
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interposeinterpose → interposed:inserted She interposed herself between them before someone threw a punch.more Show sample from book She told me she was watching you only in order to interpose.†4 more insert between other elements; or to interrupt or stop action by others Show general definition to insert between other elements; or to interrupt or stop action by others
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remonstratecriticize or argue When she has a complaint with her staff, she will remonstrate quietly and in private.more Show sample from book It implied things she could never assent to—rights, reproaches, remonstrance, rebuke, the expectation of making her change her purpose.†4 more remonstrate → remonstrance:argument in protest or opposition Show general definition argue, complain, or criticize