adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This is not saying much—for hitherto I had been a little neglectful in that particular; but now, also, it was no uncommon thing to spend as much as two minutes in the contemplation of my own image in the glass; though I never could derive any consolation from such a study.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading CONFESSIONS As I am in the way of confessions I may as well acknowledge that, about this time, I paid more attention to dress than ever I had done before.
acknowledgeverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading CONFESSIONS As I am in the way of confessions I may as well acknowledge that, about this time, I paid more attention to dress than ever I had done before.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading This is not saying much—for hitherto I had been a little neglectful in that particular; but now, also, it was no uncommon thing to spend as much as two minutes in the contemplation of my own image in the glass; though I never could derive any consolation from such a study.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading CONFESSIONS As I am in the way of confessions I may as well acknowledge that, about this time, I paid more attention to dress than ever I had done before.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I could discover no beauty in those marked features, that pale hollow cheek, and ordinary dark brown hair; there might be intellect in the forehead, there might be expression in the dark grey eyes, but what of that?—a low Grecian brow, and large black eyes devoid of sentiment would be esteemed far preferable.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading This is not saying much—for hitherto I had been a little neglectful in that particular; but now, also, it was no uncommon thing to spend as much as two minutes in the contemplation of my own image in the glass; though I never could derive any consolation from such a study.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CONFESSIONS As I am in the way of confessions I may as well acknowledge that, about this time, I paid more attention to dress than ever I had done before.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading CONFESSIONS As I am in the way of confessions I may as well acknowledge that, about this time, I paid more attention to dress than ever I had done before.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I could discover no beauty in those marked features, that pale hollow cheek, and ordinary dark brown hair; there might be intellect in the forehead, there might be expression in the dark grey eyes, but what of that?—a low Grecian brow, and large black eyes devoid of sentiment would be esteemed far preferable.
beautynounUS /ˈbjuːti/
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading I could discover no beauty in those marked features, that pale hollow cheek, and ordinary dark brown hair; there might be intellect in the forehead, there might be expression in the dark grey eyes, but what of that?—a low Grecian brow, and large black eyes devoid of sentiment would be esteemed far preferable.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This is not saying much—for hitherto I had been a little neglectful in that particular; but now, also, it was no uncommon thing to spend as much as two minutes in the contemplation of my own image in the glass; though I never could derive any consolation from such a study.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading CONFESSIONS As I am in the way of confessions I may as well acknowledge that, about this time, I paid more attention to dress than ever I had done before.
blackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading I could discover no beauty in those marked features, that pale hollow cheek, and ordinary dark brown hair; there might be intellect in the forehead, there might be expression in the dark grey eyes, but what of that?—a low Grecian brow, and large black eyes devoid of sentiment would be esteemed far preferable.
brownounUS /braʊ/
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading I could discover no beauty in those marked features, that pale hollow cheek, and ordinary dark brown hair; there might be intellect in the forehead, there might be expression in the dark grey eyes, but what of that?—a low Grecian brow, and large black eyes devoid of sentiment would be esteemed far preferable.
brownnounUS /braʊn/
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading I could discover no beauty in those marked features, that pale hollow cheek, and ordinary dark brown hair; there might be intellect in the forehead, there might be expression in the dark grey eyes, but what of that?—a low Grecian brow, and large black eyes devoid of sentiment would be esteemed far preferable.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This is not saying much—for hitherto I had been a little neglectful in that particular; but now, also, it was no uncommon thing to spend as much as two minutes in the contemplation of my own image in the glass; though I never could derive any consolation from such a study.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Sensible people never either desire it for themselves or care about it in others.
cheeknounUS /tʃiːk/
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading I could discover no beauty in those marked features, that pale hollow cheek, and ordinary dark brown hair; there might be intellect in the forehead, there might be expression in the dark grey eyes, but what of that?—a low Grecian brow, and large black eyes devoid of sentiment would be esteemed far preferable.
CONFESSIONSnounUS /kənˈfeʃənz/
plural of “confession” — an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading CONFESSIONS As I am in the way of confessions I may as well acknowledge that, about this time, I paid more attention to dress than ever I had done before.
consolationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading This is not saying much—for hitherto I had been a little neglectful in that particular; but now, also, it was no uncommon thing to spend as much as two minutes in the contemplation of my own image in the glass; though I never could derive any consolation from such a study.
contemplationnounUS /ˌkɑːntəmˈpleɪʃən/
a long and thoughtful observation
From this reading This is not saying much—for hitherto I had been a little neglectful in that particular; but now, also, it was no uncommon thing to spend as much as two minutes in the contemplation of my own image in the glass; though I never could derive any consolation from such a study.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading This is not saying much—for hitherto I had been a little neglectful in that particular; but now, also, it was no uncommon thing to spend as much as two minutes in the contemplation of my own image in the glass; though I never could derive any consolation from such a study.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading I could discover no beauty in those marked features, that pale hollow cheek, and ordinary dark brown hair; there might be intellect in the forehead, there might be expression in the dark grey eyes, but what of that?—a low Grecian brow, and large black eyes devoid of sentiment would be esteemed far preferable.
deriveverbUS /dərˈaɪv/
reason by deduction; establish by deduction
From this reading This is not saying much—for hitherto I had been a little neglectful in that particular; but now, also, it was no uncommon thing to spend as much as two minutes in the contemplation of my own image in the glass; though I never could derive any consolation from such a study.
desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Sensible people never either desire it for themselves or care about it in others.
devoidadjectiveUS /dɪˈvɔɪd/
completely wanting or lacking
From this reading I could discover no beauty in those marked features, that pale hollow cheek, and ordinary dark brown hair; there might be intellect in the forehead, there might be expression in the dark grey eyes, but what of that?—a low Grecian brow, and large black eyes devoid of sentiment would be esteemed far preferable.
discoververbUS /dɪˈskʌvər/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading I could discover no beauty in those marked features, that pale hollow cheek, and ordinary dark brown hair; there might be intellect in the forehead, there might be expression in the dark grey eyes, but what of that?—a low Grecian brow, and large black eyes devoid of sentiment would be esteemed far preferable.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading CONFESSIONS As I am in the way of confessions I may as well acknowledge that, about this time, I paid more attention to dress than ever I had done before.
dressverbUS /dres/
put on clothes
From this reading CONFESSIONS As I am in the way of confessions I may as well acknowledge that, about this time, I paid more attention to dress than ever I had done before.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading Sensible people never either desire it for themselves or care about it in others.
esteemedadjectiveUS /ɪˈstiːmd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading I could discover no beauty in those marked features, that pale hollow cheek, and ordinary dark brown hair; there might be intellect in the forehead, there might be expression in the dark grey eyes, but what of that?—a low Grecian brow, and large black eyes devoid of sentiment would be esteemed far preferable.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading CONFESSIONS As I am in the way of confessions I may as well acknowledge that, about this time, I paid more attention to dress than ever I had done before.
expressionnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃən/
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading I could discover no beauty in those marked features, that pale hollow cheek, and ordinary dark brown hair; there might be intellect in the forehead, there might be expression in the dark grey eyes, but what of that?—a low Grecian brow, and large black eyes devoid of sentiment would be esteemed far preferable.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading I could discover no beauty in those marked features, that pale hollow cheek, and ordinary dark brown hair; there might be intellect in the forehead, there might be expression in the dark grey eyes, but what of that?—a low Grecian brow, and large black eyes devoid of sentiment would be esteemed far preferable.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading I could discover no beauty in those marked features, that pale hollow cheek, and ordinary dark brown hair; there might be intellect in the forehead, there might be expression in the dark grey eyes, but what of that?—a low Grecian brow, and large black eyes devoid of sentiment would be esteemed far preferable.
featuresnounUS /ˈfiːtʃərz/
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading I could discover no beauty in those marked features, that pale hollow cheek, and ordinary dark brown hair; there might be intellect in the forehead, there might be expression in the dark grey eyes, but what of that?—a low Grecian brow, and large black eyes devoid of sentiment would be esteemed far preferable.
foolishadjectiveUS /ˈfuːlɪʃ/
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading It is foolish to wish for beauty.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This is not saying much—for hitherto I had been a little neglectful in that particular; but now, also, it was no uncommon thing to spend as much as two minutes in the contemplation of my own image in the glass; though I never could derive any consolation from such a study.
foreheadnounUS /ˈfɔːrhed/
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading I could discover no beauty in those marked features, that pale hollow cheek, and ordinary dark brown hair; there might be intellect in the forehead, there might be expression in the dark grey eyes, but what of that?—a low Grecian brow, and large black eyes devoid of sentiment would be esteemed far preferable.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This is not saying much—for hitherto I had been a little neglectful in that particular; but now, also, it was no uncommon thing to spend as much as two minutes in the contemplation of my own image in the glass; though I never could derive any consolation from such a study.
glassnounUS /ɡlæs/
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading This is not saying much—for hitherto I had been a little neglectful in that particular; but now, also, it was no uncommon thing to spend as much as two minutes in the contemplation of my own image in the glass; though I never could derive any consolation from such a study.
GrecianadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːʃən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Greece or the Greeks or the Greek language
From this reading I could discover no beauty in those marked features, that pale hollow cheek, and ordinary dark brown hair; there might be intellect in the forehead, there might be expression in the dark grey eyes, but what of that?—a low Grecian brow, and large black eyes devoid of sentiment would be esteemed far preferable.
greyadjectiveUS /ɡreɪ/
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading I could discover no beauty in those marked features, that pale hollow cheek, and ordinary dark brown hair; there might be intellect in the forehead, there might be expression in the dark grey eyes, but what of that?—a low Grecian brow, and large black eyes devoid of sentiment would be esteemed far preferable.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CONFESSIONS As I am in the way of confessions I may as well acknowledge that, about this time, I paid more attention to dress than ever I had done before.
hairnounUS /her/
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading I could discover no beauty in those marked features, that pale hollow cheek, and ordinary dark brown hair; there might be intellect in the forehead, there might be expression in the dark grey eyes, but what of that?—a low Grecian brow, and large black eyes devoid of sentiment would be esteemed far preferable.
hithertoadverbUS /ˈhɪðɜːrˈtuː/
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading This is not saying much—for hitherto I had been a little neglectful in that particular; but now, also, it was no uncommon thing to spend as much as two minutes in the contemplation of my own image in the glass; though I never could derive any consolation from such a study.
hollowadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːloʊ/
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading I could discover no beauty in those marked features, that pale hollow cheek, and ordinary dark brown hair; there might be intellect in the forehead, there might be expression in the dark grey eyes, but what of that?—a low Grecian brow, and large black eyes devoid of sentiment would be esteemed far preferable.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading CONFESSIONS As I am in the way of confessions I may as well acknowledge that, about this time, I paid more attention to dress than ever I had done before.
imagenounUS /ˈɪmədʒ/
an iconic mental representation
From this reading This is not saying much—for hitherto I had been a little neglectful in that particular; but now, also, it was no uncommon thing to spend as much as two minutes in the contemplation of my own image in the glass; though I never could derive any consolation from such a study.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CONFESSIONS As I am in the way of confessions I may as well acknowledge that, about this time, I paid more attention to dress than ever I had done before.
intellectnounUS /ˈɪntəlekt/
knowledge and intellectual ability
From this reading I could discover no beauty in those marked features, that pale hollow cheek, and ordinary dark brown hair; there might be intellect in the forehead, there might be expression in the dark grey eyes, but what of that?—a low Grecian brow, and large black eyes devoid of sentiment would be esteemed far preferable.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is not saying much—for hitherto I had been a little neglectful in that particular; but now, also, it was no uncommon thing to spend as much as two minutes in the contemplation of my own image in the glass; though I never could derive any consolation from such a study.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This is not saying much—for hitherto I had been a little neglectful in that particular; but now, also, it was no uncommon thing to spend as much as two minutes in the contemplation of my own image in the glass; though I never could derive any consolation from such a study.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I could discover no beauty in those marked features, that pale hollow cheek, and ordinary dark brown hair; there might be intellect in the forehead, there might be expression in the dark grey eyes, but what of that?—a low Grecian brow, and large black eyes devoid of sentiment would be esteemed far preferable.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This is not saying much—for hitherto I had been a little neglectful in that particular; but now, also, it was no uncommon thing to spend as much as two minutes in the contemplation of my own image in the glass; though I never could derive any consolation from such a study.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading I could discover no beauty in those marked features, that pale hollow cheek, and ordinary dark brown hair; there might be intellect in the forehead, there might be expression in the dark grey eyes, but what of that?—a low Grecian brow, and large black eyes devoid of sentiment would be esteemed far preferable.
markedadjectiveUS /mɑːrkt/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading I could discover no beauty in those marked features, that pale hollow cheek, and ordinary dark brown hair; there might be intellect in the forehead, there might be expression in the dark grey eyes, but what of that?—a low Grecian brow, and large black eyes devoid of sentiment would be esteemed far preferable.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading CONFESSIONS As I am in the way of confessions I may as well acknowledge that, about this time, I paid more attention to dress than ever I had done before.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I could discover no beauty in those marked features, that pale hollow cheek, and ordinary dark brown hair; there might be intellect in the forehead, there might be expression in the dark grey eyes, but what of that?—a low Grecian brow, and large black eyes devoid of sentiment would be esteemed far preferable.
minutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading This is not saying much—for hitherto I had been a little neglectful in that particular; but now, also, it was no uncommon thing to spend as much as two minutes in the contemplation of my own image in the glass; though I never could derive any consolation from such a study.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading CONFESSIONS As I am in the way of confessions I may as well acknowledge that, about this time, I paid more attention to dress than ever I had done before.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading This is not saying much—for hitherto I had been a little neglectful in that particular; but now, also, it was no uncommon thing to spend as much as two minutes in the contemplation of my own image in the glass; though I never could derive any consolation from such a study.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading This is not saying much—for hitherto I had been a little neglectful in that particular; but now, also, it was no uncommon thing to spend as much as two minutes in the contemplation of my own image in the glass; though I never could derive any consolation from such a study.
neglectfuladjectiveUS /nɪˈɡlektfəl/
not showing due care or attention
From this reading This is not saying much—for hitherto I had been a little neglectful in that particular; but now, also, it was no uncommon thing to spend as much as two minutes in the contemplation of my own image in the glass; though I never could derive any consolation from such a study.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading This is not saying much—for hitherto I had been a little neglectful in that particular; but now, also, it was no uncommon thing to spend as much as two minutes in the contemplation of my own image in the glass; though I never could derive any consolation from such a study.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading This is not saying much—for hitherto I had been a little neglectful in that particular; but now, also, it was no uncommon thing to spend as much as two minutes in the contemplation of my own image in the glass; though I never could derive any consolation from such a study.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This is not saying much—for hitherto I had been a little neglectful in that particular; but now, also, it was no uncommon thing to spend as much as two minutes in the contemplation of my own image in the glass; though I never could derive any consolation from such a study.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading This is not saying much—for hitherto I had been a little neglectful in that particular; but now, also, it was no uncommon thing to spend as much as two minutes in the contemplation of my own image in the glass; though I never could derive any consolation from such a study.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CONFESSIONS As I am in the way of confessions I may as well acknowledge that, about this time, I paid more attention to dress than ever I had done before.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Sensible people never either desire it for themselves or care about it in others.
ordinarynounUS /ˈɔːrdəneri/
a judge of a probate court
From this reading I could discover no beauty in those marked features, that pale hollow cheek, and ordinary dark brown hair; there might be intellect in the forehead, there might be expression in the dark grey eyes, but what of that?—a low Grecian brow, and large black eyes devoid of sentiment would be esteemed far preferable.
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From this reading Sensible people never either desire it for themselves or care about it in others.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading This is not saying much—for hitherto I had been a little neglectful in that particular; but now, also, it was no uncommon thing to spend as much as two minutes in the contemplation of my own image in the glass; though I never could derive any consolation from such a study.
paidadjectiveUS /peɪd/
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading CONFESSIONS As I am in the way of confessions I may as well acknowledge that, about this time, I paid more attention to dress than ever I had done before.
paleadjectiveUS /peɪl/
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading I could discover no beauty in those marked features, that pale hollow cheek, and ordinary dark brown hair; there might be intellect in the forehead, there might be expression in the dark grey eyes, but what of that?—a low Grecian brow, and large black eyes devoid of sentiment would be esteemed far preferable.
particularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading This is not saying much—for hitherto I had been a little neglectful in that particular; but now, also, it was no uncommon thing to spend as much as two minutes in the contemplation of my own image in the glass; though I never could derive any consolation from such a study.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Sensible people never either desire it for themselves or care about it in others.
preferableadjectiveUS /ˈprefərəbəl/
more desirable than another
From this reading I could discover no beauty in those marked features, that pale hollow cheek, and ordinary dark brown hair; there might be intellect in the forehead, there might be expression in the dark grey eyes, but what of that?—a low Grecian brow, and large black eyes devoid of sentiment would be esteemed far preferable.
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading This is not saying much—for hitherto I had been a little neglectful in that particular; but now, also, it was no uncommon thing to spend as much as two minutes in the contemplation of my own image in the glass; though I never could derive any consolation from such a study.
SensibleadjectiveUS /ˈsensəbəl/
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading Sensible people never either desire it for themselves or care about it in others.
sentimentnounUS /ˈsentəmənt/
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading I could discover no beauty in those marked features, that pale hollow cheek, and ordinary dark brown hair; there might be intellect in the forehead, there might be expression in the dark grey eyes, but what of that?—a low Grecian brow, and large black eyes devoid of sentiment would be esteemed far preferable.
spendverbUS /spend/
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading This is not saying much—for hitherto I had been a little neglectful in that particular; but now, also, it was no uncommon thing to spend as much as two minutes in the contemplation of my own image in the glass; though I never could derive any consolation from such a study.
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading This is not saying much—for hitherto I had been a little neglectful in that particular; but now, also, it was no uncommon thing to spend as much as two minutes in the contemplation of my own image in the glass; though I never could derive any consolation from such a study.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading This is not saying much—for hitherto I had been a little neglectful in that particular; but now, also, it was no uncommon thing to spend as much as two minutes in the contemplation of my own image in the glass; though I never could derive any consolation from such a study.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading CONFESSIONS As I am in the way of confessions I may as well acknowledge that, about this time, I paid more attention to dress than ever I had done before.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CONFESSIONS As I am in the way of confessions I may as well acknowledge that, about this time, I paid more attention to dress than ever I had done before.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONFESSIONS As I am in the way of confessions I may as well acknowledge that, about this time, I paid more attention to dress than ever I had done before.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Sensible people never either desire it for themselves or care about it in others.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading I could discover no beauty in those marked features, that pale hollow cheek, and ordinary dark brown hair; there might be intellect in the forehead, there might be expression in the dark grey eyes, but what of that?—a low Grecian brow, and large black eyes devoid of sentiment would be esteemed far preferable.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading This is not saying much—for hitherto I had been a little neglectful in that particular; but now, also, it was no uncommon thing to spend as much as two minutes in the contemplation of my own image in the glass; though I never could derive any consolation from such a study.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading CONFESSIONS As I am in the way of confessions I may as well acknowledge that, about this time, I paid more attention to dress than ever I had done before.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I could discover no beauty in those marked features, that pale hollow cheek, and ordinary dark brown hair; there might be intellect in the forehead, there might be expression in the dark grey eyes, but what of that?—a low Grecian brow, and large black eyes devoid of sentiment would be esteemed far preferable.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading This is not saying much—for hitherto I had been a little neglectful in that particular; but now, also, it was no uncommon thing to spend as much as two minutes in the contemplation of my own image in the glass; though I never could derive any consolation from such a study.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading CONFESSIONS As I am in the way of confessions I may as well acknowledge that, about this time, I paid more attention to dress than ever I had done before.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CONFESSIONS As I am in the way of confessions I may as well acknowledge that, about this time, I paid more attention to dress than ever I had done before.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading This is not saying much—for hitherto I had been a little neglectful in that particular; but now, also, it was no uncommon thing to spend as much as two minutes in the contemplation of my own image in the glass; though I never could derive any consolation from such a study.
uncommonadjectiveUS /ənˈkɑːmən/
not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind
From this reading This is not saying much—for hitherto I had been a little neglectful in that particular; but now, also, it was no uncommon thing to spend as much as two minutes in the contemplation of my own image in the glass; though I never could derive any consolation from such a study.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is not saying much—for hitherto I had been a little neglectful in that particular; but now, also, it was no uncommon thing to spend as much as two minutes in the contemplation of my own image in the glass; though I never could derive any consolation from such a study.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading CONFESSIONS As I am in the way of confessions I may as well acknowledge that, about this time, I paid more attention to dress than ever I had done before.
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 CONFESSIONS As I am in the way of confessions I may as well acknowledge that, about this time, I paid more attention to dress than ever I had done before.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I could discover no beauty in those marked features, that pale hollow cheek, and ordinary dark brown hair; there might be intellect in the forehead, there might be expression in the dark grey eyes, but what of that?—a low Grecian brow, and large black eyes devoid of sentiment would be esteemed far preferable.
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading It is foolish to wish for beauty.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I could discover no beauty in those marked features, that pale hollow cheek, and ordinary dark brown hair; there might be intellect in the forehead, there might be expression in the dark grey eyes, but what of that?—a low Grecian brow, and large black eyes devoid of sentiment would be esteemed far preferable.
