adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He has a memory like Mr. Gladstone's, and can give you a social history of the city that is well worth your time and attention.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.
agenounUS /eɪdʒ/
how long something has existed
From this reading Of Mr. Cyrus Meeker, whose mustaches, at the age of five and sixty, are waxed as tight as ever, and whose little legs to-day are as nimble as of yore.
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 He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of Mr. Cyrus Meeker, whose mustaches, at the age of five and sixty, are waxed as tight as ever, and whose little legs to-day are as nimble as of yore.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Of Mr. Cyrus Meeker, whose mustaches, at the age of five and sixty, are waxed as tight as ever, and whose little legs to-day are as nimble as of yore.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading The art came to her naturally.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Of Mr. Cyrus Meeker, whose mustaches, at the age of five and sixty, are waxed as tight as ever, and whose little legs to-day are as nimble as of yore.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Of Mr. Cyrus Meeker, whose mustaches, at the age of five and sixty, are waxed as tight as ever, and whose little legs to-day are as nimble as of yore.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading He has a memory like Mr. Gladstone's, and can give you a social history of the city that is well worth your time and attention.
augustnounUS /ˈɑːɡəst/
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The art came to her naturally.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading He has a memory like Mr. Gladstone's, and can give you a social history of the city that is well worth your time and attention.
carriagenounUS /ˈkærɪdʒ/
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading He has a memory like Mr. Gladstone's, and can give you a social history of the city that is well worth your time and attention.
CyrusnounUS /ˈsaɪrəs/
Persian prince who was defeated in battle by his brother Artaxerxes II (424-401 BC)
From this reading We have the word of Mr. Cyrus Meeker that Honora did not have to learn to dance.
dancenounUS /dæns/
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading We have the word of Mr. Cyrus Meeker that Honora did not have to learn to dance.
desiredadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪərd/
wanted intensely
From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading We have the word of Mr. Cyrus Meeker that Honora did not have to learn to dance.
distinguishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Of Mr. Cyrus Meeker, whose mustaches, at the age of five and sixty, are waxed as tight as ever, and whose little legs to-day are as nimble as of yore.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Of Mr. Cyrus Meeker, whose mustaches, at the age of five and sixty, are waxed as tight as ever, and whose little legs to-day are as nimble as of yore.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.
GeorgenounUS /dʒɔːrdʒ/
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He has a memory like Mr. Gladstone's, and can give you a social history of the city that is well worth your time and attention.
Gladstone's
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From this reading He has a memory like Mr. Gladstone's, and can give you a social history of the city that is well worth your time and attention.
Hanbury
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From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has a memory like Mr. Gladstone's, and can give you a social history of the city that is well worth your time and attention.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We have the word of Mr. Cyrus Meeker that Honora did not have to learn to dance.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He has a memory like Mr. Gladstone's, and can give you a social history of the city that is well worth your time and attention.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The art came to her naturally.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.
historynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/
the aggregate of past events
From this reading He has a memory like Mr. Gladstone's, and can give you a social history of the city that is well worth your time and attention.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.
Honora
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From this reading We have the word of Mr. Cyrus Meeker that Honora did not have to learn to dance.
how
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From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.
instancenounUS /ˈɪnstəns/
an occurrence of something
From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has a memory like Mr. Gladstone's, and can give you a social history of the city that is well worth your time and attention.
kickedverbUS /kɪkt/
past form of “kick” — drive or propel with the foot
From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.
learnverbUS /lɜːrn/
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading We have the word of Mr. Cyrus Meeker that Honora did not have to learn to dance.
legsnounUS /leɡz/
staying power
From this reading Of Mr. Cyrus Meeker, whose mustaches, at the age of five and sixty, are waxed as tight as ever, and whose little legs to-day are as nimble as of yore.
lessonnounUS /ˈlesən/
a unit of instruction
From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He has a memory like Mr. Gladstone's, and can give you a social history of the city that is well worth your time and attention.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Of Mr. Cyrus Meeker, whose mustaches, at the age of five and sixty, are waxed as tight as ever, and whose little legs to-day are as nimble as of yore.
MeekeradjectiveUS /ˈmiːkər/
comparative of “meek” — humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness
From this reading We have the word of Mr. Cyrus Meeker that Honora did not have to learn to dance.
Meeker's
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From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.
memorynounUS /ˈmem.ər.i/
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading He has a memory like Mr. Gladstone's, and can give you a social history of the city that is well worth your time and attention.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading We have the word of Mr. Cyrus Meeker that Honora did not have to learn to dance.
mustachesnounUS /ˈmʌstæʃɪz/
plural of “mustache” — an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
From this reading Of Mr. Cyrus Meeker, whose mustaches, at the age of five and sixty, are waxed as tight as ever, and whose little legs to-day are as nimble as of yore.
naturallyadverbUS /ˈnætʃərəli/
as might be expected
From this reading The art came to her naturally.
nimbleadjectiveUS /ˈnɪmbəl/
moving quickly and lightly
From this reading Of Mr. Cyrus Meeker, whose mustaches, at the age of five and sixty, are waxed as tight as ever, and whose little legs to-day are as nimble as of yore.
noblyadverbUS /ˈnɑːbli/
in a noble manner
From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We have the word of Mr. Cyrus Meeker that Honora did not have to learn to dance.
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We have the word of Mr. Cyrus Meeker that Honora did not have to learn to dance.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.
pleadedverbUS /ˈpliːdɪd/
past form of “plead” — appeal or request earnestly
From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.
punishmentnounUS /ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/
the act of punishing
From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.
shins
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From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading Of Mr. Cyrus Meeker, whose mustaches, at the age of five and sixty, are waxed as tight as ever, and whose little legs to-day are as nimble as of yore.
socialadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊʃəl/
relating to human society and its members
From this reading He has a memory like Mr. Gladstone's, and can give you a social history of the city that is well worth your time and attention.
soreadjectiveUS /sɔːr/
hurting
From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We have the word of Mr. Cyrus Meeker that Honora did not have to learn to dance.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We have the word of Mr. Cyrus Meeker that Honora did not have to learn to dance.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.
tightadjectiveUS /taɪt/
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading Of Mr. Cyrus Meeker, whose mustaches, at the age of five and sixty, are waxed as tight as ever, and whose little legs to-day are as nimble as of yore.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He has a memory like Mr. Gladstone's, and can give you a social history of the city that is well worth your time and attention.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We have the word of Mr. Cyrus Meeker that Honora did not have to learn to dance.
to-day
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From this reading Of Mr. Cyrus Meeker, whose mustaches, at the age of five and sixty, are waxed as tight as ever, and whose little legs to-day are as nimble as of yore.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.
waxedadjectiveUS /wækst/
treated with wax
From this reading Of Mr. Cyrus Meeker, whose mustaches, at the age of five and sixty, are waxed as tight as ever, and whose little legs to-day are as nimble as of yore.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We have the word of Mr. Cyrus Meeker that Honora did not have to learn to dance.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He has a memory like Mr. Gladstone's, and can give you a social history of the city that is well worth your time and attention.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading Of Mr. Cyrus Meeker, whose mustaches, at the age of five and sixty, are waxed as tight as ever, and whose little legs to-day are as nimble as of yore.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading We have the word of Mr. Cyrus Meeker that Honora did not have to learn to dance.
worthnounUS /wɜːrθ/
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading He has a memory like Mr. Gladstone's, and can give you a social history of the city that is well worth your time and attention.
yorenounUS /jɔːr/
time long past
From this reading Of Mr. Cyrus Meeker, whose mustaches, at the age of five and sixty, are waxed as tight as ever, and whose little legs to-day are as nimble as of yore.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He has a memory like Mr. Gladstone's, and can give you a social history of the city that is well worth your time and attention.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He will tell you how, for instance, he was kicked by the august feet of Mr. George Hanbury on the occasion of his first lesson to that distinguished young gentleman; and how, although Mr. Meeker's shins were sore, he pleaded nobly for Mr. George, who was sent home in the carriage by himself,--a punishment, by the way, which Mr. George desired above all things.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He has a memory like Mr. Gladstone's, and can give you a social history of the city that is well worth your time and attention.
