The Portrait of a Lady - Volumes 1 & 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.265 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#2no matter how (how much/how hard/how long…) However hard she tried, she couldn't do it.more Show sample from book I'm of an inquisitive disposition, though you mightn't think it if you were to watch me: however much you might watch me I should be watching you more.265 more regardless of how Show general definition for however (as in: However much she tried...) to whatever degree (regardless of how much; or whatever unspecified amount)
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however#3in 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.†265 more Show general definition for however (as in: However you do it, get it done!) in whatever way
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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 You know I asked you some time ago never to speak to me of a creature who shouldn't correspond to that description.†22 more connect or fit 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.†22 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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alludeallude → alluded:indirectly referenced He alluded to Susan without mentioning her name.more Show sample from book Lord Warburton was at a loss; he had not been made acquainted with Miss Stackpole's professional character and failed to catch her allusion.†34 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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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 must be added moreover that an incident had occurred which might have seemed to put her good-humour to the test.†36 more
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cultivatedevelop or grow We encourage our representatives to cultivate a close relationship with their clients.more Show sample from book There was the danger of the noted "thinness"—which was to be averted, tooth and nail, by cultivation of the lively.†26 more cultivate → cultivation:development, growth, or preparation 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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vulgarvulgar → vulgarity:crudeness (showing of bad taste) Her vulgarity was a turnoff.more Show sample from book The first on the list was a conviction of the vulgarity of thinking too much of it.†35 more vulgar → vulgarity:bad taste (crude, offensive, or unsophisticated) Show general definition of bad taste -- often crude or offensive or: unsophisticated (or common) -- especially of taste
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superficialshallow She has only superficial knowledge on the subject.more Show sample from book He was about to take a step which would astonish all his friends and displease a great many of them, and which had superficially nothing to recommend it.†19 more superficial → superficially: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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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.†7 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.†7 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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intimationsubtle hint The CEO’s intimation that the company might be facing financial difficulties caused panic among the shareholders.more Show sample from book To this observation our heroine made no return; she was absorbed in the alarm given her by Henrietta's intimation that Caspar Goodwood would present himself at Gardencourt.†22 more a hint or suggestion of something Show general definition a subtle hint or something indicated indirectly
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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 "That's ingenious rather than candid," said Ralph.†18 more
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odiousworthy of hate Though they think the country's government is odious, they're unwilling to help topple it for fear of the consequences.more Show sample from book She accused him of an odious want of seriousness, of laughing at all things, beginning with himself.†10 more extremely unpleasant, disgusting, dislikable, or worthy of hate Show general definition extremely unpleasant, disgusting, dislikable, or worthy of hate
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intrinsicinherent (built-in or natural) It has an intrinsic value separate from its sale price.more Show sample from book This way of her own, of which she was so fond, was not intrinsically offensive—it was just unmistakeably distinguished from the ways of others.†6 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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scruplesprinciples that discourage certain kinds of action She doesn't share my scruples on the subject.more Show sample from book But she nevertheless made no scruple of abounding in her cousin's sense and pretending to sigh for the charms of her native land.†7 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 "There's not the slightest need of your walking alone," Mr. Bantling gaily interposed.†7 more interpose → interposed:to 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 Pray do; but I don't say I shall always think your remonstrance just.†7 more remonstrate → remonstrance:argument in protest or opposition Show general definition argue, complain, or criticize
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indolentindolent → indolence:laziness She never recovered from the indolence of her youth.more Show sample from book My indolence, at any rate, was one of the reasons I didn't go to Rome.†5 more Show general definition for indolent (as in: she is naturally indolent) lazy; disinclined to work