adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I feel I have hardly a right to, for my Rosa might be in her grave now but for you; and, another thing, when I interfered between you two I had no proof you were a man of ability; I had only your sweetheart's word for that; and I never knew a case before where a young lady's swan did not turn out a goose.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading I feel I have hardly a right to, for my Rosa might be in her grave now but for you; and, another thing, when I interfered between you two I had no proof you were a man of ability; I had only your sweetheart's word for that; and I never knew a case before where a young lady's swan did not turn out a goose.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Well, Dr. Staines, I will not beat about the bush with you.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading My judgment is still against this marriage; you need not look so alarmed; it does not follow I shall forbid it.
alarmedadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmd/
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading My judgment is still against this marriage; you need not look so alarmed; it does not follow I shall forbid it.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Mr. Lusignan,” said he, “the last time I was here you gave me some hopes that you might be prevailed on to trust that angel's health and happiness to my care.”
angel'snounUS /ˈeɪndʒəlz/
possessive form of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading “Mr. Lusignan,” said he, “the last time I was here you gave me some hopes that you might be prevailed on to trust that angel's health and happiness to my care.”
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading I feel I have hardly a right to, for my Rosa might be in her grave now but for you; and, another thing, when I interfered between you two I had no proof you were a man of ability; I had only your sweetheart's word for that; and I never knew a case before where a young lady's swan did not turn out a goose.
battlenounUS /ˈbætəl/
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Your rare ability gives you another chance in the professional battle that is before you; indeed, it puts a different face on the whole matter.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Mr. Lusignan,” said he, “the last time I was here you gave me some hopes that you might be prevailed on to trust that angel's health and happiness to my care.”
beatverbUS /biːt/
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading “Well, Dr. Staines, I will not beat about the bush with you.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I feel I have hardly a right to, for my Rosa might be in her grave now but for you; and, another thing, when I interfered between you two I had no proof you were a man of ability; I had only your sweetheart's word for that; and I never knew a case before where a young lady's swan did not turn out a goose.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading I feel I have hardly a right to, for my Rosa might be in her grave now but for you; and, another thing, when I interfered between you two I had no proof you were a man of ability; I had only your sweetheart's word for that; and I never knew a case before where a young lady's swan did not turn out a goose.
bushnounUS /bʊʃ/
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading “Well, Dr. Staines, I will not beat about the bush with you.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I feel I have hardly a right to, for my Rosa might be in her grave now but for you; and, another thing, when I interfered between you two I had no proof you were a man of ability; I had only your sweetheart's word for that; and I never knew a case before where a young lady's swan did not turn out a goose.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading “Mr. Lusignan,” said he, “the last time I was here you gave me some hopes that you might be prevailed on to trust that angel's health and happiness to my care.”
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading I feel I have hardly a right to, for my Rosa might be in her grave now but for you; and, another thing, when I interfered between you two I had no proof you were a man of ability; I had only your sweetheart's word for that; and I never knew a case before where a young lady's swan did not turn out a goose.
chancenounUS /tʃæns/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Your rare ability gives you another chance in the professional battle that is before you; indeed, it puts a different face on the whole matter.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I feel I have hardly a right to, for my Rosa might be in her grave now but for you; and, another thing, when I interfered between you two I had no proof you were a man of ability; I had only your sweetheart's word for that; and I never knew a case before where a young lady's swan did not turn out a goose.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Your rare ability gives you another chance in the professional battle that is before you; indeed, it puts a different face on the whole matter.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My judgment is still against this marriage; you need not look so alarmed; it does not follow I shall forbid it.
Dr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Well, Dr. Staines, I will not beat about the bush with you.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Your rare ability gives you another chance in the professional battle that is before you; indeed, it puts a different face on the whole matter.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading I feel I have hardly a right to, for my Rosa might be in her grave now but for you; and, another thing, when I interfered between you two I had no proof you were a man of ability; I had only your sweetheart's word for that; and I never knew a case before where a young lady's swan did not turn out a goose.
followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading My judgment is still against this marriage; you need not look so alarmed; it does not follow I shall forbid it.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I feel I have hardly a right to, for my Rosa might be in her grave now but for you; and, another thing, when I interfered between you two I had no proof you were a man of ability; I had only your sweetheart's word for that; and I never knew a case before where a young lady's swan did not turn out a goose.
forbidverbUS /fərˈbɪd/
command against
From this reading My judgment is still against this marriage; you need not look so alarmed; it does not follow I shall forbid it.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “Mr. Lusignan,” said he, “the last time I was here you gave me some hopes that you might be prevailed on to trust that angel's health and happiness to my care.”
givesnounUS /ɡɪvz/
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading Your rare ability gives you another chance in the professional battle that is before you; indeed, it puts a different face on the whole matter.
goosenounUS /ɡuːs/
web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks
From this reading I feel I have hardly a right to, for my Rosa might be in her grave now but for you; and, another thing, when I interfered between you two I had no proof you were a man of ability; I had only your sweetheart's word for that; and I never knew a case before where a young lady's swan did not turn out a goose.
gravenounUS /ɡreɪv/
death of a person
From this reading I feel I have hardly a right to, for my Rosa might be in her grave now but for you; and, another thing, when I interfered between you two I had no proof you were a man of ability; I had only your sweetheart's word for that; and I never knew a case before where a young lady's swan did not turn out a goose.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I feel I have hardly a right to, for my Rosa might be in her grave now but for you; and, another thing, when I interfered between you two I had no proof you were a man of ability; I had only your sweetheart's word for that; and I never knew a case before where a young lady's swan did not turn out a goose.
happinessnounUS /ˈhæpinəs/
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading “Mr. Lusignan,” said he, “the last time I was here you gave me some hopes that you might be prevailed on to trust that angel's health and happiness to my care.”
hardlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdli/
only a very short time before
From this reading I feel I have hardly a right to, for my Rosa might be in her grave now but for you; and, another thing, when I interfered between you two I had no proof you were a man of ability; I had only your sweetheart's word for that; and I never knew a case before where a young lady's swan did not turn out a goose.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I feel I have hardly a right to, for my Rosa might be in her grave now but for you; and, another thing, when I interfered between you two I had no proof you were a man of ability; I had only your sweetheart's word for that; and I never knew a case before where a young lady's swan did not turn out a goose.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Mr. Lusignan,” said he, “the last time I was here you gave me some hopes that you might be prevailed on to trust that angel's health and happiness to my care.”
healthnounUS /helθ/
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading “Mr. Lusignan,” said he, “the last time I was here you gave me some hopes that you might be prevailed on to trust that angel's health and happiness to my care.”
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I feel I have hardly a right to, for my Rosa might be in her grave now but for you; and, another thing, when I interfered between you two I had no proof you were a man of ability; I had only your sweetheart's word for that; and I never knew a case before where a young lady's swan did not turn out a goose.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Mr. Lusignan,” said he, “the last time I was here you gave me some hopes that you might be prevailed on to trust that angel's health and happiness to my care.”
hopesnounUS /hoʊps/
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “Mr. Lusignan,” said he, “the last time I was here you gave me some hopes that you might be prevailed on to trust that angel's health and happiness to my care.”
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Mr. Lusignan,” said he, “the last time I was here you gave me some hopes that you might be prevailed on to trust that angel's health and happiness to my care.”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I feel I have hardly a right to, for my Rosa might be in her grave now but for you; and, another thing, when I interfered between you two I had no proof you were a man of ability; I had only your sweetheart's word for that; and I never knew a case before where a young lady's swan did not turn out a goose.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Your rare ability gives you another chance in the professional battle that is before you; indeed, it puts a different face on the whole matter.
interferedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrd/
past form of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading I feel I have hardly a right to, for my Rosa might be in her grave now but for you; and, another thing, when I interfered between you two I had no proof you were a man of ability; I had only your sweetheart's word for that; and I never knew a case before where a young lady's swan did not turn out a goose.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My judgment is still against this marriage; you need not look so alarmed; it does not follow I shall forbid it.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading My judgment is still against this marriage; you need not look so alarmed; it does not follow I shall forbid it.
judgmentnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading My judgment is still against this marriage; you need not look so alarmed; it does not follow I shall forbid it.
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 I feel I have hardly a right to, for my Rosa might be in her grave now but for you; and, another thing, when I interfered between you two I had no proof you were a man of ability; I had only your sweetheart's word for that; and I never knew a case before where a young lady's swan did not turn out a goose.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading I feel I have hardly a right to, for my Rosa might be in her grave now but for you; and, another thing, when I interfered between you two I had no proof you were a man of ability; I had only your sweetheart's word for that; and I never knew a case before where a young lady's swan did not turn out a goose.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading “Mr. Lusignan,” said he, “the last time I was here you gave me some hopes that you might be prevailed on to trust that angel's health and happiness to my care.”
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading My judgment is still against this marriage; you need not look so alarmed; it does not follow I shall forbid it.
Lusignan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Mr. Lusignan,” said he, “the last time I was here you gave me some hopes that you might be prevailed on to trust that angel's health and happiness to my care.”
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I feel I have hardly a right to, for my Rosa might be in her grave now but for you; and, another thing, when I interfered between you two I had no proof you were a man of ability; I had only your sweetheart's word for that; and I never knew a case before where a young lady's swan did not turn out a goose.
marriagenounUS /ˈmerɪdʒ/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading My judgment is still against this marriage; you need not look so alarmed; it does not follow I shall forbid it.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Your rare ability gives you another chance in the professional battle that is before you; indeed, it puts a different face on the whole matter.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Mr. Lusignan,” said he, “the last time I was here you gave me some hopes that you might be prevailed on to trust that angel's health and happiness to my care.”
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “Mr. Lusignan,” said he, “the last time I was here you gave me some hopes that you might be prevailed on to trust that angel's health and happiness to my care.”
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Mr. Lusignan,” said he, “the last time I was here you gave me some hopes that you might be prevailed on to trust that angel's health and happiness to my care.”
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Mr. Lusignan,” said he, “the last time I was here you gave me some hopes that you might be prevailed on to trust that angel's health and happiness to my care.”
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading My judgment is still against this marriage; you need not look so alarmed; it does not follow I shall forbid it.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I feel I have hardly a right to, for my Rosa might be in her grave now but for you; and, another thing, when I interfered between you two I had no proof you were a man of ability; I had only your sweetheart's word for that; and I never knew a case before where a young lady's swan did not turn out a goose.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading I feel I have hardly a right to, for my Rosa might be in her grave now but for you; and, another thing, when I interfered between you two I had no proof you were a man of ability; I had only your sweetheart's word for that; and I never knew a case before where a young lady's swan did not turn out a goose.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Well, Dr. Staines, I will not beat about the bush with you.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I feel I have hardly a right to, for my Rosa might be in her grave now but for you; and, another thing, when I interfered between you two I had no proof you were a man of ability; I had only your sweetheart's word for that; and I never knew a case before where a young lady's swan did not turn out a goose.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I feel I have hardly a right to, for my Rosa might be in her grave now but for you; and, another thing, when I interfered between you two I had no proof you were a man of ability; I had only your sweetheart's word for that; and I never knew a case before where a young lady's swan did not turn out a goose.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Mr. Lusignan,” said he, “the last time I was here you gave me some hopes that you might be prevailed on to trust that angel's health and happiness to my care.”
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading I feel I have hardly a right to, for my Rosa might be in her grave now but for you; and, another thing, when I interfered between you two I had no proof you were a man of ability; I had only your sweetheart's word for that; and I never knew a case before where a young lady's swan did not turn out a goose.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I feel I have hardly a right to, for my Rosa might be in her grave now but for you; and, another thing, when I interfered between you two I had no proof you were a man of ability; I had only your sweetheart's word for that; and I never knew a case before where a young lady's swan did not turn out a goose.
prevailedverbUS /prɪˈveɪld/
past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading “Mr. Lusignan,” said he, “the last time I was here you gave me some hopes that you might be prevailed on to trust that angel's health and happiness to my care.”
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading Your rare ability gives you another chance in the professional battle that is before you; indeed, it puts a different face on the whole matter.
proofnounUS /pruːf/
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading I feel I have hardly a right to, for my Rosa might be in her grave now but for you; and, another thing, when I interfered between you two I had no proof you were a man of ability; I had only your sweetheart's word for that; and I never knew a case before where a young lady's swan did not turn out a goose.
putsnounUS /pʊts/
plural of “put” — the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date
From this reading Your rare ability gives you another chance in the professional battle that is before you; indeed, it puts a different face on the whole matter.
rareadjectiveUS /rer/
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading Your rare ability gives you another chance in the professional battle that is before you; indeed, it puts a different face on the whole matter.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading I feel I have hardly a right to, for my Rosa might be in her grave now but for you; and, another thing, when I interfered between you two I had no proof you were a man of ability; I had only your sweetheart's word for that; and I never knew a case before where a young lady's swan did not turn out a goose.
RosanounUS /ˈroʊzə/
large genus of erect or climbing prickly shrubs including roses
From this reading I feel I have hardly a right to, for my Rosa might be in her grave now but for you; and, another thing, when I interfered between you two I had no proof you were a man of ability; I had only your sweetheart's word for that; and I never knew a case before where a young lady's swan did not turn out a goose.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Mr. Lusignan,” said he, “the last time I was here you gave me some hopes that you might be prevailed on to trust that angel's health and happiness to my care.”
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading My judgment is still against this marriage; you need not look so alarmed; it does not follow I shall forbid it.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading My judgment is still against this marriage; you need not look so alarmed; it does not follow I shall forbid it.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “Mr. Lusignan,” said he, “the last time I was here you gave me some hopes that you might be prevailed on to trust that angel's health and happiness to my care.”
StainesverbUS /steɪnz/
third-person singular of “stain” — color with a liquid dye or tint
From this reading “Well, Dr. Staines, I will not beat about the bush with you.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading My judgment is still against this marriage; you need not look so alarmed; it does not follow I shall forbid it.
swanverbUS /swɑːn/
to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
From this reading I feel I have hardly a right to, for my Rosa might be in her grave now but for you; and, another thing, when I interfered between you two I had no proof you were a man of ability; I had only your sweetheart's word for that; and I never knew a case before where a young lady's swan did not turn out a goose.
sweetheart's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I feel I have hardly a right to, for my Rosa might be in her grave now but for you; and, another thing, when I interfered between you two I had no proof you were a man of ability; I had only your sweetheart's word for that; and I never knew a case before where a young lady's swan did not turn out a goose.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Mr. Lusignan,” said he, “the last time I was here you gave me some hopes that you might be prevailed on to trust that angel's health and happiness to my care.”
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Mr. Lusignan,” said he, “the last time I was here you gave me some hopes that you might be prevailed on to trust that angel's health and happiness to my care.”
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading I feel I have hardly a right to, for my Rosa might be in her grave now but for you; and, another thing, when I interfered between you two I had no proof you were a man of ability; I had only your sweetheart's word for that; and I never knew a case before where a young lady's swan did not turn out a goose.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading My judgment is still against this marriage; you need not look so alarmed; it does not follow I shall forbid it.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “Mr. Lusignan,” said he, “the last time I was here you gave me some hopes that you might be prevailed on to trust that angel's health and happiness to my care.”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Mr. Lusignan,” said he, “the last time I was here you gave me some hopes that you might be prevailed on to trust that angel's health and happiness to my care.”
trustnounUS /trʌst/
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading “Mr. Lusignan,” said he, “the last time I was here you gave me some hopes that you might be prevailed on to trust that angel's health and happiness to my care.”
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading I feel I have hardly a right to, for my Rosa might be in her grave now but for you; and, another thing, when I interfered between you two I had no proof you were a man of ability; I had only your sweetheart's word for that; and I never knew a case before where a young lady's swan did not turn out a goose.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I feel I have hardly a right to, for my Rosa might be in her grave now but for you; and, another thing, when I interfered between you two I had no proof you were a man of ability; I had only your sweetheart's word for that; and I never knew a case before where a young lady's swan did not turn out a goose.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Mr. Lusignan,” said he, “the last time I was here you gave me some hopes that you might be prevailed on to trust that angel's health and happiness to my care.”
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 “Well, Dr. Staines, I will not beat about the bush with you.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I feel I have hardly a right to, for my Rosa might be in her grave now but for you; and, another thing, when I interfered between you two I had no proof you were a man of ability; I had only your sweetheart's word for that; and I never knew a case before where a young lady's swan did not turn out a goose.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading I feel I have hardly a right to, for my Rosa might be in her grave now but for you; and, another thing, when I interfered between you two I had no proof you were a man of ability; I had only your sweetheart's word for that; and I never knew a case before where a young lady's swan did not turn out a goose.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading I feel I have hardly a right to, for my Rosa might be in her grave now but for you; and, another thing, when I interfered between you two I had no proof you were a man of ability; I had only your sweetheart's word for that; and I never knew a case before where a young lady's swan did not turn out a goose.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Your rare ability gives you another chance in the professional battle that is before you; indeed, it puts a different face on the whole matter.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Well, Dr. Staines, I will not beat about the bush with you.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Well, Dr. Staines, I will not beat about the bush with you.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading I feel I have hardly a right to, for my Rosa might be in her grave now but for you; and, another thing, when I interfered between you two I had no proof you were a man of ability; I had only your sweetheart's word for that; and I never knew a case before where a young lady's swan did not turn out a goose.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Mr. Lusignan,” said he, “the last time I was here you gave me some hopes that you might be prevailed on to trust that angel's health and happiness to my care.”
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading I feel I have hardly a right to, for my Rosa might be in her grave now but for you; and, another thing, when I interfered between you two I had no proof you were a man of ability; I had only your sweetheart's word for that; and I never knew a case before where a young lady's swan did not turn out a goose.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I feel I have hardly a right to, for my Rosa might be in her grave now but for you; and, another thing, when I interfered between you two I had no proof you were a man of ability; I had only your sweetheart's word for that; and I never knew a case before where a young lady's swan did not turn out a goose.
