adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I put it to myself in a variety of ways, concentrating my faculties on it; but the result still remained doubtful.
accomplishmentnounUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃmənt/
the action of accomplishing something
From this reading Of course I was surrounded with mysteries, being in the house but not of it, to the manner born; and I had already arrived at the conclusion that these mysteries could only be known to me through reading, once that accomplishment was mine.
affectionnounUS /əˈfekʃən/
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading Mine was a curious position for a man to be in; for here was I, very much in love with Yoletta, who said that her age was thirty-one, and yet who knew of only one kind of love--that sisterly affection which she gave me so unstintingly.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The question whether I had reason to feel happy or the reverse still occupied me after going to bed, and kept me awake far into the night.
agenounUS /eɪdʒ/
how long something has existed
From this reading Mine was a curious position for a man to be in; for here was I, very much in love with Yoletta, who said that her age was thirty-one, and yet who knew of only one kind of love--that sisterly affection which she gave me so unstintingly.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Of course I was surrounded with mysteries, being in the house but not of it, to the manner born; and I had already arrived at the conclusion that these mysteries could only be known to me through reading, once that accomplishment was mine.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For it seemed rather a dangerous thing to ask questions, since the most innocent interrogatory might be taken as an offense, only to be expiated by solitary confinement and a bread-and-water diet; or, if not punishable in that way, it would probably be regarded as a result of the supposed collision of my head with a stone.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The question whether I had reason to feel happy or the reverse still occupied me after going to bed, and kept me awake far into the night.
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Of course I was surrounded with mysteries, being in the house but not of it, to the manner born; and I had already arrived at the conclusion that these mysteries could only be known to me through reading, once that accomplishment was mine.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For it seemed rather a dangerous thing to ask questions, since the most innocent interrogatory might be taken as an offense, only to be expiated by solitary confinement and a bread-and-water diet; or, if not punishable in that way, it would probably be regarded as a result of the supposed collision of my head with a stone.
askverbUS /æsk/
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading For it seemed rather a dangerous thing to ask questions, since the most innocent interrogatory might be taken as an offense, only to be expiated by solitary confinement and a bread-and-water diet; or, if not punishable in that way, it would probably be regarded as a result of the supposed collision of my head with a stone.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Of course I was surrounded with mysteries, being in the house but not of it, to the manner born; and I had already arrived at the conclusion that these mysteries could only be known to me through reading, once that accomplishment was mine.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading The question whether I had reason to feel happy or the reverse still occupied me after going to bed, and kept me awake far into the night.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mine was a curious position for a man to be in; for here was I, very much in love with Yoletta, who said that her age was thirty-one, and yet who knew of only one kind of love--that sisterly affection which she gave me so unstintingly.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading The question whether I had reason to feel happy or the reverse still occupied me after going to bed, and kept me awake far into the night.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Of course I was surrounded with mysteries, being in the house but not of it, to the manner born; and I had already arrived at the conclusion that these mysteries could only be known to me through reading, once that accomplishment was mine.
bornadjectiveUS /bɔːrn/
brought into existence
From this reading Of course I was surrounded with mysteries, being in the house but not of it, to the manner born; and I had already arrived at the conclusion that these mysteries could only be known to me through reading, once that accomplishment was mine.
bread-and-water
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From this reading For it seemed rather a dangerous thing to ask questions, since the most innocent interrogatory might be taken as an offense, only to be expiated by solitary confinement and a bread-and-water diet; or, if not punishable in that way, it would probably be regarded as a result of the supposed collision of my head with a stone.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I put it to myself in a variety of ways, concentrating my faculties on it; but the result still remained doubtful.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For it seemed rather a dangerous thing to ask questions, since the most innocent interrogatory might be taken as an offense, only to be expiated by solitary confinement and a bread-and-water diet; or, if not punishable in that way, it would probably be regarded as a result of the supposed collision of my head with a stone.
collisionnounUS /kəˈlɪʒən/
(physics) a brief event in which two or more bodies come together
From this reading For it seemed rather a dangerous thing to ask questions, since the most innocent interrogatory might be taken as an offense, only to be expiated by solitary confinement and a bread-and-water diet; or, if not punishable in that way, it would probably be regarded as a result of the supposed collision of my head with a stone.
concentratingverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəntreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “concentrate” — make denser, stronger, or purer
From this reading I put it to myself in a variety of ways, concentrating my faculties on it; but the result still remained doubtful.
conclusionnounUS /kənˈkluːʒən/
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading Of course I was surrounded with mysteries, being in the house but not of it, to the manner born; and I had already arrived at the conclusion that these mysteries could only be known to me through reading, once that accomplishment was mine.
confinementnounUS /kənˈfaɪnmənt/
concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child
From this reading For it seemed rather a dangerous thing to ask questions, since the most innocent interrogatory might be taken as an offense, only to be expiated by solitary confinement and a bread-and-water diet; or, if not punishable in that way, it would probably be regarded as a result of the supposed collision of my head with a stone.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Of course I was surrounded with mysteries, being in the house but not of it, to the manner born; and I had already arrived at the conclusion that these mysteries could only be known to me through reading, once that accomplishment was mine.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course I was surrounded with mysteries, being in the house but not of it, to the manner born; and I had already arrived at the conclusion that these mysteries could only be known to me through reading, once that accomplishment was mine.
curiousadjectiveUS /ˈkjʊriəs/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Mine was a curious position for a man to be in; for here was I, very much in love with Yoletta, who said that her age was thirty-one, and yet who knew of only one kind of love--that sisterly affection which she gave me so unstintingly.
dangerousadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading For it seemed rather a dangerous thing to ask questions, since the most innocent interrogatory might be taken as an offense, only to be expiated by solitary confinement and a bread-and-water diet; or, if not punishable in that way, it would probably be regarded as a result of the supposed collision of my head with a stone.
dietnounUS /ˈdaɪət/
a prescribed selection of foods
From this reading For it seemed rather a dangerous thing to ask questions, since the most innocent interrogatory might be taken as an offense, only to be expiated by solitary confinement and a bread-and-water diet; or, if not punishable in that way, it would probably be regarded as a result of the supposed collision of my head with a stone.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading I put it to myself in a variety of ways, concentrating my faculties on it; but the result still remained doubtful.
expiated
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From this reading For it seemed rather a dangerous thing to ask questions, since the most innocent interrogatory might be taken as an offense, only to be expiated by solitary confinement and a bread-and-water diet; or, if not punishable in that way, it would probably be regarded as a result of the supposed collision of my head with a stone.
facultiesnounUS /ˈfækəltiz/
plural of “faculty” — one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading I put it to myself in a variety of ways, concentrating my faculties on it; but the result still remained doubtful.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The question whether I had reason to feel happy or the reverse still occupied me after going to bed, and kept me awake far into the night.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading The question whether I had reason to feel happy or the reverse still occupied me after going to bed, and kept me awake far into the night.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mine was a curious position for a man to be in; for here was I, very much in love with Yoletta, who said that her age was thirty-one, and yet who knew of only one kind of love--that sisterly affection which she gave me so unstintingly.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Mine was a curious position for a man to be in; for here was I, very much in love with Yoletta, who said that her age was thirty-one, and yet who knew of only one kind of love--that sisterly affection which she gave me so unstintingly.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading The question whether I had reason to feel happy or the reverse still occupied me after going to bed, and kept me awake far into the night.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The question whether I had reason to feel happy or the reverse still occupied me after going to bed, and kept me awake far into the night.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The question whether I had reason to feel happy or the reverse still occupied me after going to bed, and kept me awake far into the night.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading For it seemed rather a dangerous thing to ask questions, since the most innocent interrogatory might be taken as an offense, only to be expiated by solitary confinement and a bread-and-water diet; or, if not punishable in that way, it would probably be regarded as a result of the supposed collision of my head with a stone.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mine was a curious position for a man to be in; for here was I, very much in love with Yoletta, who said that her age was thirty-one, and yet who knew of only one kind of love--that sisterly affection which she gave me so unstintingly.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Mine was a curious position for a man to be in; for here was I, very much in love with Yoletta, who said that her age was thirty-one, and yet who knew of only one kind of love--that sisterly affection which she gave me so unstintingly.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Of course I was surrounded with mysteries, being in the house but not of it, to the manner born; and I had already arrived at the conclusion that these mysteries could only be known to me through reading, once that accomplishment was mine.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The question whether I had reason to feel happy or the reverse still occupied me after going to bed, and kept me awake far into the night.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading For it seemed rather a dangerous thing to ask questions, since the most innocent interrogatory might be taken as an offense, only to be expiated by solitary confinement and a bread-and-water diet; or, if not punishable in that way, it would probably be regarded as a result of the supposed collision of my head with a stone.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I put it to myself in a variety of ways, concentrating my faculties on it; but the result still remained doubtful.
innocentadjectiveUS /ˈɪnəsənt/
free from evil or guilt
From this reading For it seemed rather a dangerous thing to ask questions, since the most innocent interrogatory might be taken as an offense, only to be expiated by solitary confinement and a bread-and-water diet; or, if not punishable in that way, it would probably be regarded as a result of the supposed collision of my head with a stone.
interrogatorynounUS /ˌɪnteˈrɑːɡətɔːri/
formal systematic questioning
From this reading For it seemed rather a dangerous thing to ask questions, since the most innocent interrogatory might be taken as an offense, only to be expiated by solitary confinement and a bread-and-water diet; or, if not punishable in that way, it would probably be regarded as a result of the supposed collision of my head with a stone.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The question whether I had reason to feel happy or the reverse still occupied me after going to bed, and kept me awake far into the night.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I put it to myself in a variety of ways, concentrating my faculties on it; but the result still remained doubtful.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The question whether I had reason to feel happy or the reverse still occupied me after going to bed, and kept me awake far into the night.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Mine was a curious position for a man to be in; for here was I, very much in love with Yoletta, who said that her age was thirty-one, and yet who knew of only one kind of love--that sisterly affection which she gave me so unstintingly.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Mine was a curious position for a man to be in; for here was I, very much in love with Yoletta, who said that her age was thirty-one, and yet who knew of only one kind of love--that sisterly affection which she gave me so unstintingly.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Of course I was surrounded with mysteries, being in the house but not of it, to the manner born; and I had already arrived at the conclusion that these mysteries could only be known to me through reading, once that accomplishment was mine.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Mine was a curious position for a man to be in; for here was I, very much in love with Yoletta, who said that her age was thirty-one, and yet who knew of only one kind of love--that sisterly affection which she gave me so unstintingly.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Mine was a curious position for a man to be in; for here was I, very much in love with Yoletta, who said that her age was thirty-one, and yet who knew of only one kind of love--that sisterly affection which she gave me so unstintingly.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Of course I was surrounded with mysteries, being in the house but not of it, to the manner born; and I had already arrived at the conclusion that these mysteries could only be known to me through reading, once that accomplishment was mine.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The question whether I had reason to feel happy or the reverse still occupied me after going to bed, and kept me awake far into the night.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading For it seemed rather a dangerous thing to ask questions, since the most innocent interrogatory might be taken as an offense, only to be expiated by solitary confinement and a bread-and-water diet; or, if not punishable in that way, it would probably be regarded as a result of the supposed collision of my head with a stone.
MinepronounUS /maɪn/
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Mine was a curious position for a man to be in; for here was I, very much in love with Yoletta, who said that her age was thirty-one, and yet who knew of only one kind of love--that sisterly affection which she gave me so unstintingly.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading For it seemed rather a dangerous thing to ask questions, since the most innocent interrogatory might be taken as an offense, only to be expiated by solitary confinement and a bread-and-water diet; or, if not punishable in that way, it would probably be regarded as a result of the supposed collision of my head with a stone.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Mine was a curious position for a man to be in; for here was I, very much in love with Yoletta, who said that her age was thirty-one, and yet who knew of only one kind of love--that sisterly affection which she gave me so unstintingly.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I put it to myself in a variety of ways, concentrating my faculties on it; but the result still remained doubtful.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I put it to myself in a variety of ways, concentrating my faculties on it; but the result still remained doubtful.
mysteriesnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Of course I was surrounded with mysteries, being in the house but not of it, to the manner born; and I had already arrived at the conclusion that these mysteries could only be known to me through reading, once that accomplishment was mine.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The question whether I had reason to feel happy or the reverse still occupied me after going to bed, and kept me awake far into the night.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Of course I was surrounded with mysteries, being in the house but not of it, to the manner born; and I had already arrived at the conclusion that these mysteries could only be known to me through reading, once that accomplishment was mine.
occupiedadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
held or filled or in use
From this reading The question whether I had reason to feel happy or the reverse still occupied me after going to bed, and kept me awake far into the night.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I put it to myself in a variety of ways, concentrating my faculties on it; but the result still remained doubtful.
offensenounUS /əˈfens/
a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others
From this reading For it seemed rather a dangerous thing to ask questions, since the most innocent interrogatory might be taken as an offense, only to be expiated by solitary confinement and a bread-and-water diet; or, if not punishable in that way, it would probably be regarded as a result of the supposed collision of my head with a stone.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I put it to myself in a variety of ways, concentrating my faculties on it; but the result still remained doubtful.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Of course I was surrounded with mysteries, being in the house but not of it, to the manner born; and I had already arrived at the conclusion that these mysteries could only be known to me through reading, once that accomplishment was mine.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mine was a curious position for a man to be in; for here was I, very much in love with Yoletta, who said that her age was thirty-one, and yet who knew of only one kind of love--that sisterly affection which she gave me so unstintingly.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Mine was a curious position for a man to be in; for here was I, very much in love with Yoletta, who said that her age was thirty-one, and yet who knew of only one kind of love--that sisterly affection which she gave me so unstintingly.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The question whether I had reason to feel happy or the reverse still occupied me after going to bed, and kept me awake far into the night.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Mine was a curious position for a man to be in; for here was I, very much in love with Yoletta, who said that her age was thirty-one, and yet who knew of only one kind of love--that sisterly affection which she gave me so unstintingly.
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading For it seemed rather a dangerous thing to ask questions, since the most innocent interrogatory might be taken as an offense, only to be expiated by solitary confinement and a bread-and-water diet; or, if not punishable in that way, it would probably be regarded as a result of the supposed collision of my head with a stone.
punishableadjectiveUS /ˈpʌnɪʃəbəl/
liable to or deserving punishment
From this reading For it seemed rather a dangerous thing to ask questions, since the most innocent interrogatory might be taken as an offense, only to be expiated by solitary confinement and a bread-and-water diet; or, if not punishable in that way, it would probably be regarded as a result of the supposed collision of my head with a stone.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I put it to myself in a variety of ways, concentrating my faculties on it; but the result still remained doubtful.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The question whether I had reason to feel happy or the reverse still occupied me after going to bed, and kept me awake far into the night.
questionsnounUS /ˈkwestʃənz/
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading For it seemed rather a dangerous thing to ask questions, since the most innocent interrogatory might be taken as an offense, only to be expiated by solitary confinement and a bread-and-water diet; or, if not punishable in that way, it would probably be regarded as a result of the supposed collision of my head with a stone.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading For it seemed rather a dangerous thing to ask questions, since the most innocent interrogatory might be taken as an offense, only to be expiated by solitary confinement and a bread-and-water diet; or, if not punishable in that way, it would probably be regarded as a result of the supposed collision of my head with a stone.
readingnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋ/
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Of course I was surrounded with mysteries, being in the house but not of it, to the manner born; and I had already arrived at the conclusion that these mysteries could only be known to me through reading, once that accomplishment was mine.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The question whether I had reason to feel happy or the reverse still occupied me after going to bed, and kept me awake far into the night.
regardedverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪd/
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading For it seemed rather a dangerous thing to ask questions, since the most innocent interrogatory might be taken as an offense, only to be expiated by solitary confinement and a bread-and-water diet; or, if not punishable in that way, it would probably be regarded as a result of the supposed collision of my head with a stone.
remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading I put it to myself in a variety of ways, concentrating my faculties on it; but the result still remained doubtful.
resultnounUS /rɪˈzʌlt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading I put it to myself in a variety of ways, concentrating my faculties on it; but the result still remained doubtful.
reverseverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrs/
change to the contrary
From this reading The question whether I had reason to feel happy or the reverse still occupied me after going to bed, and kept me awake far into the night.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Mine was a curious position for a man to be in; for here was I, very much in love with Yoletta, who said that her age was thirty-one, and yet who knew of only one kind of love--that sisterly affection which she gave me so unstintingly.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading For it seemed rather a dangerous thing to ask questions, since the most innocent interrogatory might be taken as an offense, only to be expiated by solitary confinement and a bread-and-water diet; or, if not punishable in that way, it would probably be regarded as a result of the supposed collision of my head with a stone.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mine was a curious position for a man to be in; for here was I, very much in love with Yoletta, who said that her age was thirty-one, and yet who knew of only one kind of love--that sisterly affection which she gave me so unstintingly.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading For it seemed rather a dangerous thing to ask questions, since the most innocent interrogatory might be taken as an offense, only to be expiated by solitary confinement and a bread-and-water diet; or, if not punishable in that way, it would probably be regarded as a result of the supposed collision of my head with a stone.
sisterlyadjective
like or characteristic of or befitting a sister
From this reading Mine was a curious position for a man to be in; for here was I, very much in love with Yoletta, who said that her age was thirty-one, and yet who knew of only one kind of love--that sisterly affection which she gave me so unstintingly.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mine was a curious position for a man to be in; for here was I, very much in love with Yoletta, who said that her age was thirty-one, and yet who knew of only one kind of love--that sisterly affection which she gave me so unstintingly.
solitaryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləteri/
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading For it seemed rather a dangerous thing to ask questions, since the most innocent interrogatory might be taken as an offense, only to be expiated by solitary confinement and a bread-and-water diet; or, if not punishable in that way, it would probably be regarded as a result of the supposed collision of my head with a stone.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading The question whether I had reason to feel happy or the reverse still occupied me after going to bed, and kept me awake far into the night.
stonenounUS /stoʊn/
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading For it seemed rather a dangerous thing to ask questions, since the most innocent interrogatory might be taken as an offense, only to be expiated by solitary confinement and a bread-and-water diet; or, if not punishable in that way, it would probably be regarded as a result of the supposed collision of my head with a stone.
supposedadjectiveUS /səˈpoʊzd/
required or under orders
From this reading For it seemed rather a dangerous thing to ask questions, since the most innocent interrogatory might be taken as an offense, only to be expiated by solitary confinement and a bread-and-water diet; or, if not punishable in that way, it would probably be regarded as a result of the supposed collision of my head with a stone.
surroundedadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪd/
confined on all sides
From this reading Of course I was surrounded with mysteries, being in the house but not of it, to the manner born; and I had already arrived at the conclusion that these mysteries could only be known to me through reading, once that accomplishment was mine.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading For it seemed rather a dangerous thing to ask questions, since the most innocent interrogatory might be taken as an offense, only to be expiated by solitary confinement and a bread-and-water diet; or, if not punishable in that way, it would probably be regarded as a result of the supposed collision of my head with a stone.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mine was a curious position for a man to be in; for here was I, very much in love with Yoletta, who said that her age was thirty-one, and yet who knew of only one kind of love--that sisterly affection which she gave me so unstintingly.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The question whether I had reason to feel happy or the reverse still occupied me after going to bed, and kept me awake far into the night.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Of course I was surrounded with mysteries, being in the house but not of it, to the manner born; and I had already arrived at the conclusion that these mysteries could only be known to me through reading, once that accomplishment was mine.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading For it seemed rather a dangerous thing to ask questions, since the most innocent interrogatory might be taken as an offense, only to be expiated by solitary confinement and a bread-and-water diet; or, if not punishable in that way, it would probably be regarded as a result of the supposed collision of my head with a stone.
thirty-oneadjective
being one more than thirty
From this reading Mine was a curious position for a man to be in; for here was I, very much in love with Yoletta, who said that her age was thirty-one, and yet who knew of only one kind of love--that sisterly affection which she gave me so unstintingly.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Of course I was surrounded with mysteries, being in the house but not of it, to the manner born; and I had already arrived at the conclusion that these mysteries could only be known to me through reading, once that accomplishment was mine.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The question whether I had reason to feel happy or the reverse still occupied me after going to bed, and kept me awake far into the night.
unstintinglyadverb
in an unstinting manner
From this reading Mine was a curious position for a man to be in; for here was I, very much in love with Yoletta, who said that her age was thirty-one, and yet who knew of only one kind of love--that sisterly affection which she gave me so unstintingly.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading I put it to myself in a variety of ways, concentrating my faculties on it; but the result still remained doubtful.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Mine was a curious position for a man to be in; for here was I, very much in love with Yoletta, who said that her age was thirty-one, and yet who knew of only one kind of love--that sisterly affection which she gave me so unstintingly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mine was a curious position for a man to be in; for here was I, very much in love with Yoletta, who said that her age was thirty-one, and yet who knew of only one kind of love--that sisterly affection which she gave me so unstintingly.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading For it seemed rather a dangerous thing to ask questions, since the most innocent interrogatory might be taken as an offense, only to be expiated by solitary confinement and a bread-and-water diet; or, if not punishable in that way, it would probably be regarded as a result of the supposed collision of my head with a stone.
waysnounUS /weɪz/
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading I put it to myself in a variety of ways, concentrating my faculties on it; but the result still remained doubtful.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading The question whether I had reason to feel happy or the reverse still occupied me after going to bed, and kept me awake far into the night.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mine was a curious position for a man to be in; for here was I, very much in love with Yoletta, who said that her age was thirty-one, and yet who knew of only one kind of love--that sisterly affection which she gave me so unstintingly.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Mine was a curious position for a man to be in; for here was I, very much in love with Yoletta, who said that her age was thirty-one, and yet who knew of only one kind of love--that sisterly affection which she gave me so unstintingly.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mine was a curious position for a man to be in; for here was I, very much in love with Yoletta, who said that her age was thirty-one, and yet who knew of only one kind of love--that sisterly affection which she gave me so unstintingly.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading For it seemed rather a dangerous thing to ask questions, since the most innocent interrogatory might be taken as an offense, only to be expiated by solitary confinement and a bread-and-water diet; or, if not punishable in that way, it would probably be regarded as a result of the supposed collision of my head with a stone.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Mine was a curious position for a man to be in; for here was I, very much in love with Yoletta, who said that her age was thirty-one, and yet who knew of only one kind of love--that sisterly affection which she gave me so unstintingly.
Yoletta
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From this reading Mine was a curious position for a man to be in; for here was I, very much in love with Yoletta, who said that her age was thirty-one, and yet who knew of only one kind of love--that sisterly affection which she gave me so unstintingly.
