adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the following Monday honest Will was to sail away on a long cruise to China, and his young wife might possibly not see him again for a couple of years.
absolutelyadverbUS /ˌæbsəˈluːtli/
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
affectionnounUS /əˈfekʃən/
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading On the following Monday honest Will was to sail away on a long cruise to China, and his young wife might possibly not see him again for a couple of years.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This was Tuesday, and on the following Thursday he and Bet were to go to church together, and to be made man and wife.
atticnounUS /ˈætɪk/
floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading On the following Monday honest Will was to sail away on a long cruise to China, and his young wife might possibly not see him again for a couple of years.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This was Tuesday, and on the following Thursday he and Bet were to go to church together, and to be made man and wife.
BetverbUS /bet/
maintain with or as if with a bet
From this reading This was Tuesday, and on the following Thursday he and Bet were to go to church together, and to be made man and wife.
Bet'snounUS /bets/
possessive form of “bet” — the money risked on a gamble
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
braveadjectiveUS /breɪv/
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
bridgenounUS /brɪdʒ/
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
buoyantadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪənt/
tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
chainnounUS /tʃeɪn/
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
ChinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading On the following Monday honest Will was to sail away on a long cruise to China, and his young wife might possibly not see him again for a couple of years.
churchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading This was Tuesday, and on the following Thursday he and Bet were to go to church together, and to be made man and wife.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Will Scarlett's wedding-day had very nearly come.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
couplenounUS /ˈkʌpəl/
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading On the following Monday honest Will was to sail away on a long cruise to China, and his young wife might possibly not see him again for a couple of years.
cruiseverbUS /kruːz/
drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading On the following Monday honest Will was to sail away on a long cruise to China, and his young wife might possibly not see him again for a couple of years.
distancenounUS /ˈdɪstəns/
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
dividedadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaɪdɪd/
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
dreadnounUS /dred/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
endurableadjective
capable of being borne though unpleasant
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading This was Tuesday, and on the following Thursday he and Bet were to go to church together, and to be made man and wife.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the following Monday honest Will was to sail away on a long cruise to China, and his young wife might possibly not see him again for a couple of years.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading This was Tuesday, and on the following Thursday he and Bet were to go to church together, and to be made man and wife.
goldenadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊldən/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Will Scarlett's wedding-day had very nearly come.
halonounUS /ˈheɪloʊ/
an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This was Tuesday, and on the following Thursday he and Bet were to go to church together, and to be made man and wife.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
herspronounUS /hərz/
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On the following Monday honest Will was to sail away on a long cruise to China, and his young wife might possibly not see him again for a couple of years.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the following Monday honest Will was to sail away on a long cruise to China, and his young wife might possibly not see him again for a couple of years.
honestadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnəst/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading On the following Monday honest Will was to sail away on a long cruise to China, and his young wife might possibly not see him again for a couple of years.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading On the following Monday honest Will was to sail away on a long cruise to China, and his young wife might possibly not see him again for a couple of years.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "You look out for the moon, Bet," Will had said to her.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading This was Tuesday, and on the following Thursday he and Bet were to go to church together, and to be made man and wife.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading This was Tuesday, and on the following Thursday he and Bet were to go to church together, and to be made man and wife.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading On the following Monday honest Will was to sail away on a long cruise to China, and his young wife might possibly not see him again for a couple of years.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading On the following Monday honest Will was to sail away on a long cruise to China, and his young wife might possibly not see him again for a couple of years.
moonnounUS /muːn/
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading "You look out for the moon, Bet," Will had said to her.
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Will Scarlett's wedding-day had very nearly come.
NeveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On the following Monday honest Will was to sail away on a long cruise to China, and his young wife might possibly not see him again for a couple of years.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the following Monday honest Will was to sail away on a long cruise to China, and his young wife might possibly not see him again for a couple of years.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This was Tuesday, and on the following Thursday he and Bet were to go to church together, and to be made man and wife.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "You look out for the moon, Bet," Will had said to her.
outwardlyadverbUS /ˈaʊtwərdli/
with respect to the outside
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
ParadisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
possiblyadverbUS /ˈpɑːsəbli/
by chance
From this reading On the following Monday honest Will was to sail away on a long cruise to China, and his young wife might possibly not see him again for a couple of years.
reachverbUS /riːtʃ/
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
realitynounUS /ˌriːˈælətiː/
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
RownounUS /roʊ/
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You look out for the moon, Bet," Will had said to her.
sailverbUS /seɪl/
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading On the following Monday honest Will was to sail away on a long cruise to China, and his young wife might possibly not see him again for a couple of years.
sailor-mate
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From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
Scarlett's
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From this reading Will Scarlett's wedding-day had very nearly come.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading On the following Monday honest Will was to sail away on a long cruise to China, and his young wife might possibly not see him again for a couple of years.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
surroundverbUS /sərˈaʊnd/
extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This was Tuesday, and on the following Thursday he and Bet were to go to church together, and to be made man and wife.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was Tuesday, and on the following Thursday he and Bet were to go to church together, and to be made man and wife.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading This was Tuesday, and on the following Thursday he and Bet were to go to church together, and to be made man and wife.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This was Tuesday, and on the following Thursday he and Bet were to go to church together, and to be made man and wife.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading This was Tuesday, and on the following Thursday he and Bet were to go to church together, and to be made man and wife.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading This was Tuesday, and on the following Thursday he and Bet were to go to church together, and to be made man and wife.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Will Scarlett's wedding-day had very nearly come.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was Tuesday, and on the following Thursday he and Bet were to go to church together, and to be made man and wife.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
wedding-day
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From this reading Will Scarlett's wedding-day had very nearly come.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This was Tuesday, and on the following Thursday he and Bet were to go to church together, and to be made man and wife.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading This was Tuesday, and on the following Thursday he and Bet were to go to church together, and to be made man and wife.
Willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Will Scarlett's wedding-day had very nearly come.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Never mind that; they were both young and buoyant with hope just now--in short, Will felt his love so strong that he was sure it could bridge the whole distance from China to that dread attic in Paradise Row, and surround Bet's heart and life with a halo which would make all things endurable to her; and Bet's love was also so strong--for it was a way of hers when she gave her heart to give it absolutely--that she too was certain that the golden chain of affection would reach from Paradise Row to China, and that, though outwardly divided, she and her brave sailor-mate would in reality still be together.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading On the following Monday honest Will was to sail away on a long cruise to China, and his young wife might possibly not see him again for a couple of years.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You look out for the moon, Bet," Will had said to her.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading On the following Monday honest Will was to sail away on a long cruise to China, and his young wife might possibly not see him again for a couple of years.
