1869
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From this reading In 1869 I was called on to decide, in council with my two boys and their mother, what should be their destination in life.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Frederic Chapman, who was then the sole representative of the publishing house known as Messrs. Chapman & Hall, wanted a partner, and my son Henry went into the firm.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading In June of that year the elder, who was then twenty-three, was called to the Bar; and as he had gone through the regular courses of lecturing tuition and study, it might be supposed that his course was already decided.
ANdeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _THE VICAR OF BULLHAMPTON_--_SIR HARRY HOTSPUR_--_AN EDITOR'S TALES_--_CÆSAR_.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In 1869 I was called on to decide, in council with my two boys and their mother, what should be their destination in life.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading But, just as he was called, there seemed to be an opening for him in another direction; and this, joined to the terrible uncertainty of the Bar, the terror of which was not in his case lessened by any peculiar forensic aptitudes, induced us to sacrifice dignity in quest of success.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But, just as he was called, there seemed to be an opening for him in another direction; and this, joined to the terrible uncertainty of the Bar, the terror of which was not in his case lessened by any peculiar forensic aptitudes, induced us to sacrifice dignity in quest of success.
aptitudesnounUS /ˈæptətuːdz/
plural of “aptitude” — inherent ability
From this reading But, just as he was called, there seemed to be an opening for him in another direction; and this, joined to the terrible uncertainty of the Bar, the terror of which was not in his case lessened by any peculiar forensic aptitudes, induced us to sacrifice dignity in quest of success.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In June of that year the elder, who was then twenty-three, was called to the Bar; and as he had gone through the regular courses of lecturing tuition and study, it might be supposed that his course was already decided.
BarnounUS /bɑːr/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading In June of that year the elder, who was then twenty-three, was called to the Bar; and as he had gone through the regular courses of lecturing tuition and study, it might be supposed that his course was already decided.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In 1869 I was called on to decide, in council with my two boys and their mother, what should be their destination in life.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading In 1869 I was called on to decide, in council with my two boys and their mother, what should be their destination in life.
BULLHAMPTON
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From this reading _THE VICAR OF BULLHAMPTON_--_SIR HARRY HOTSPUR_--_AN EDITOR'S TALES_--_CÆSAR_.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, just as he was called, there seemed to be an opening for him in another direction; and this, joined to the terrible uncertainty of the Bar, the terror of which was not in his case lessened by any peculiar forensic aptitudes, induced us to sacrifice dignity in quest of success.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But, just as he was called, there seemed to be an opening for him in another direction; and this, joined to the terrible uncertainty of the Bar, the terror of which was not in his case lessened by any peculiar forensic aptitudes, induced us to sacrifice dignity in quest of success.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In 1869 I was called on to decide, in council with my two boys and their mother, what should be their destination in life.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading But, just as he was called, there seemed to be an opening for him in another direction; and this, joined to the terrible uncertainty of the Bar, the terror of which was not in his case lessened by any peculiar forensic aptitudes, induced us to sacrifice dignity in quest of success.
ChapmannounUS /ˈtʃæpmən/
United States pioneer who planted apple trees as he traveled (1774-1845)
From this reading Mr. Frederic Chapman, who was then the sole representative of the publishing house known as Messrs. Chapman & Hall, wanted a partner, and my son Henry went into the firm.
councilnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəl/
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading In 1869 I was called on to decide, in council with my two boys and their mother, what should be their destination in life.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In June of that year the elder, who was then twenty-three, was called to the Bar; and as he had gone through the regular courses of lecturing tuition and study, it might be supposed that his course was already decided.
coursesnounUS /ˈkɔːrsəz/
plural of “course” — education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In June of that year the elder, who was then twenty-three, was called to the Bar; and as he had gone through the regular courses of lecturing tuition and study, it might be supposed that his course was already decided.
CÆSAR
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From this reading _THE VICAR OF BULLHAMPTON_--_SIR HARRY HOTSPUR_--_AN EDITOR'S TALES_--_CÆSAR_.
decideverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪd/
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading In 1869 I was called on to decide, in council with my two boys and their mother, what should be their destination in life.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading In June of that year the elder, who was then twenty-three, was called to the Bar; and as he had gone through the regular courses of lecturing tuition and study, it might be supposed that his course was already decided.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading In 1869 I was called on to decide, in council with my two boys and their mother, what should be their destination in life.
dignitynounUS /ˈdɪɡnəti/
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading But, just as he was called, there seemed to be an opening for him in another direction; and this, joined to the terrible uncertainty of the Bar, the terror of which was not in his case lessened by any peculiar forensic aptitudes, induced us to sacrifice dignity in quest of success.
directionnounUS /dərˈekʃən/
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading But, just as he was called, there seemed to be an opening for him in another direction; and this, joined to the terrible uncertainty of the Bar, the terror of which was not in his case lessened by any peculiar forensic aptitudes, induced us to sacrifice dignity in quest of success.
EDITOR'SnounUS /ˈedɪtərz/
possessive form of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading _THE VICAR OF BULLHAMPTON_--_SIR HARRY HOTSPUR_--_AN EDITOR'S TALES_--_CÆSAR_.
eldernounUS /ˈeldər/
a person who is older than you are
From this reading In June of that year the elder, who was then twenty-three, was called to the Bar; and as he had gone through the regular courses of lecturing tuition and study, it might be supposed that his course was already decided.
firmadjectiveUS /fɜːrm/
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Mr. Frederic Chapman, who was then the sole representative of the publishing house known as Messrs. Chapman & Hall, wanted a partner, and my son Henry went into the firm.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But, just as he was called, there seemed to be an opening for him in another direction; and this, joined to the terrible uncertainty of the Bar, the terror of which was not in his case lessened by any peculiar forensic aptitudes, induced us to sacrifice dignity in quest of success.
forensicadjectiveUS /fərˈensɪk/
of, relating to, or used in public debate or argument
From this reading But, just as he was called, there seemed to be an opening for him in another direction; and this, joined to the terrible uncertainty of the Bar, the terror of which was not in his case lessened by any peculiar forensic aptitudes, induced us to sacrifice dignity in quest of success.
Frederic
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From this reading Mr. Frederic Chapman, who was then the sole representative of the publishing house known as Messrs. Chapman & Hall, wanted a partner, and my son Henry went into the firm.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading In June of that year the elder, who was then twenty-three, was called to the Bar; and as he had gone through the regular courses of lecturing tuition and study, it might be supposed that his course was already decided.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In June of that year the elder, who was then twenty-three, was called to the Bar; and as he had gone through the regular courses of lecturing tuition and study, it might be supposed that his course was already decided.
HallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Mr. Frederic Chapman, who was then the sole representative of the publishing house known as Messrs. Chapman & Hall, wanted a partner, and my son Henry went into the firm.
HARRYverbUS /ˈheri/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading _THE VICAR OF BULLHAMPTON_--_SIR HARRY HOTSPUR_--_AN EDITOR'S TALES_--_CÆSAR_.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In June of that year the elder, who was then twenty-three, was called to the Bar; and as he had gone through the regular courses of lecturing tuition and study, it might be supposed that his course was already decided.
HenrynounUS /ˈhenri/
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading Mr. Frederic Chapman, who was then the sole representative of the publishing house known as Messrs. Chapman & Hall, wanted a partner, and my son Henry went into the firm.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But, just as he was called, there seemed to be an opening for him in another direction; and this, joined to the terrible uncertainty of the Bar, the terror of which was not in his case lessened by any peculiar forensic aptitudes, induced us to sacrifice dignity in quest of success.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In June of that year the elder, who was then twenty-three, was called to the Bar; and as he had gone through the regular courses of lecturing tuition and study, it might be supposed that his course was already decided.
HOTSPURnoun
English soldier killed in a rebellion against Henry IV (1364-1403)
From this reading _THE VICAR OF BULLHAMPTON_--_SIR HARRY HOTSPUR_--_AN EDITOR'S TALES_--_CÆSAR_.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Mr. Frederic Chapman, who was then the sole representative of the publishing house known as Messrs. Chapman & Hall, wanted a partner, and my son Henry went into the firm.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In 1869 I was called on to decide, in council with my two boys and their mother, what should be their destination in life.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In 1869 I was called on to decide, in council with my two boys and their mother, what should be their destination in life.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading But, just as he was called, there seemed to be an opening for him in another direction; and this, joined to the terrible uncertainty of the Bar, the terror of which was not in his case lessened by any peculiar forensic aptitudes, induced us to sacrifice dignity in quest of success.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Mr. Frederic Chapman, who was then the sole representative of the publishing house known as Messrs. Chapman & Hall, wanted a partner, and my son Henry went into the firm.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In June of that year the elder, who was then twenty-three, was called to the Bar; and as he had gone through the regular courses of lecturing tuition and study, it might be supposed that his course was already decided.
joinedadjectiveUS /dʒɔɪnd/
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading But, just as he was called, there seemed to be an opening for him in another direction; and this, joined to the terrible uncertainty of the Bar, the terror of which was not in his case lessened by any peculiar forensic aptitudes, induced us to sacrifice dignity in quest of success.
JunenounUS /dʒuːn/
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading In June of that year the elder, who was then twenty-three, was called to the Bar; and as he had gone through the regular courses of lecturing tuition and study, it might be supposed that his course was already decided.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading But, just as he was called, there seemed to be an opening for him in another direction; and this, joined to the terrible uncertainty of the Bar, the terror of which was not in his case lessened by any peculiar forensic aptitudes, induced us to sacrifice dignity in quest of success.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Mr. Frederic Chapman, who was then the sole representative of the publishing house known as Messrs. Chapman & Hall, wanted a partner, and my son Henry went into the firm.
lecturingnounUS /ˈlektʃərɪŋ/
teaching by giving a discourse on some subject (typically to a class)
From this reading In June of that year the elder, who was then twenty-three, was called to the Bar; and as he had gone through the regular courses of lecturing tuition and study, it might be supposed that his course was already decided.
lessenedadjectiveUS /ˈlesənd/
impaired by diminution
From this reading But, just as he was called, there seemed to be an opening for him in another direction; and this, joined to the terrible uncertainty of the Bar, the terror of which was not in his case lessened by any peculiar forensic aptitudes, induced us to sacrifice dignity in quest of success.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In 1869 I was called on to decide, in council with my two boys and their mother, what should be their destination in life.
Messrs
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From this reading Mr. Frederic Chapman, who was then the sole representative of the publishing house known as Messrs. Chapman & Hall, wanted a partner, and my son Henry went into the firm.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In June of that year the elder, who was then twenty-three, was called to the Bar; and as he had gone through the regular courses of lecturing tuition and study, it might be supposed that his course was already decided.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading In 1869 I was called on to decide, in council with my two boys and their mother, what should be their destination in life.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Frederic Chapman, who was then the sole representative of the publishing house known as Messrs. Chapman & Hall, wanted a partner, and my son Henry went into the firm.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In 1869 I was called on to decide, in council with my two boys and their mother, what should be their destination in life.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But, just as he was called, there seemed to be an opening for him in another direction; and this, joined to the terrible uncertainty of the Bar, the terror of which was not in his case lessened by any peculiar forensic aptitudes, induced us to sacrifice dignity in quest of success.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _THE VICAR OF BULLHAMPTON_--_SIR HARRY HOTSPUR_--_AN EDITOR'S TALES_--_CÆSAR_.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In 1869 I was called on to decide, in council with my two boys and their mother, what should be their destination in life.
openingnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading But, just as he was called, there seemed to be an opening for him in another direction; and this, joined to the terrible uncertainty of the Bar, the terror of which was not in his case lessened by any peculiar forensic aptitudes, induced us to sacrifice dignity in quest of success.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading Mr. Frederic Chapman, who was then the sole representative of the publishing house known as Messrs. Chapman & Hall, wanted a partner, and my son Henry went into the firm.
peculiaradjectiveUS /pəˈkjuːljər/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading But, just as he was called, there seemed to be an opening for him in another direction; and this, joined to the terrible uncertainty of the Bar, the terror of which was not in his case lessened by any peculiar forensic aptitudes, induced us to sacrifice dignity in quest of success.
publishingnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/
the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution
From this reading Mr. Frederic Chapman, who was then the sole representative of the publishing house known as Messrs. Chapman & Hall, wanted a partner, and my son Henry went into the firm.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading But, just as he was called, there seemed to be an opening for him in another direction; and this, joined to the terrible uncertainty of the Bar, the terror of which was not in his case lessened by any peculiar forensic aptitudes, induced us to sacrifice dignity in quest of success.
regularadjectiveUS /ˈreɡjələr/
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading In June of that year the elder, who was then twenty-three, was called to the Bar; and as he had gone through the regular courses of lecturing tuition and study, it might be supposed that his course was already decided.
representativenounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪv/
a person who represents others
From this reading Mr. Frederic Chapman, who was then the sole representative of the publishing house known as Messrs. Chapman & Hall, wanted a partner, and my son Henry went into the firm.
sacrificenounUS /ˈsækrəfaɪs/
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading But, just as he was called, there seemed to be an opening for him in another direction; and this, joined to the terrible uncertainty of the Bar, the terror of which was not in his case lessened by any peculiar forensic aptitudes, induced us to sacrifice dignity in quest of success.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But, just as he was called, there seemed to be an opening for him in another direction; and this, joined to the terrible uncertainty of the Bar, the terror of which was not in his case lessened by any peculiar forensic aptitudes, induced us to sacrifice dignity in quest of success.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading In 1869 I was called on to decide, in council with my two boys and their mother, what should be their destination in life.
SIRnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading _THE VICAR OF BULLHAMPTON_--_SIR HARRY HOTSPUR_--_AN EDITOR'S TALES_--_CÆSAR_.
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading Mr. Frederic Chapman, who was then the sole representative of the publishing house known as Messrs. Chapman & Hall, wanted a partner, and my son Henry went into the firm.
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading Mr. Frederic Chapman, who was then the sole representative of the publishing house known as Messrs. Chapman & Hall, wanted a partner, and my son Henry went into the firm.
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading In June of that year the elder, who was then twenty-three, was called to the Bar; and as he had gone through the regular courses of lecturing tuition and study, it might be supposed that his course was already decided.
successnounUS /səkˈses/
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading But, just as he was called, there seemed to be an opening for him in another direction; and this, joined to the terrible uncertainty of the Bar, the terror of which was not in his case lessened by any peculiar forensic aptitudes, induced us to sacrifice dignity in quest of success.
supposedadjectiveUS /səˈpoʊzd/
required or under orders
From this reading In June of that year the elder, who was then twenty-three, was called to the Bar; and as he had gone through the regular courses of lecturing tuition and study, it might be supposed that his course was already decided.
TALESnounUS /teɪlz/
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading _THE VICAR OF BULLHAMPTON_--_SIR HARRY HOTSPUR_--_AN EDITOR'S TALES_--_CÆSAR_.
terribleadjectiveUS /ˈterəbəl/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading But, just as he was called, there seemed to be an opening for him in another direction; and this, joined to the terrible uncertainty of the Bar, the terror of which was not in his case lessened by any peculiar forensic aptitudes, induced us to sacrifice dignity in quest of success.
terrornounUS /ˈterər/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading But, just as he was called, there seemed to be an opening for him in another direction; and this, joined to the terrible uncertainty of the Bar, the terror of which was not in his case lessened by any peculiar forensic aptitudes, induced us to sacrifice dignity in quest of success.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In June of that year the elder, who was then twenty-three, was called to the Bar; and as he had gone through the regular courses of lecturing tuition and study, it might be supposed that his course was already decided.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _THE VICAR OF BULLHAMPTON_--_SIR HARRY HOTSPUR_--_AN EDITOR'S TALES_--_CÆSAR_.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In 1869 I was called on to decide, in council with my two boys and their mother, what should be their destination in life.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading In June of that year the elder, who was then twenty-three, was called to the Bar; and as he had gone through the regular courses of lecturing tuition and study, it might be supposed that his course was already decided.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading But, just as he was called, there seemed to be an opening for him in another direction; and this, joined to the terrible uncertainty of the Bar, the terror of which was not in his case lessened by any peculiar forensic aptitudes, induced us to sacrifice dignity in quest of success.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But, just as he was called, there seemed to be an opening for him in another direction; and this, joined to the terrible uncertainty of the Bar, the terror of which was not in his case lessened by any peculiar forensic aptitudes, induced us to sacrifice dignity in quest of success.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading In June of that year the elder, who was then twenty-three, was called to the Bar; and as he had gone through the regular courses of lecturing tuition and study, it might be supposed that his course was already decided.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In 1869 I was called on to decide, in council with my two boys and their mother, what should be their destination in life.
tuitionnounUS /tjuːˈɪʃən/
a fee paid for instruction (especially for higher education)
From this reading In June of that year the elder, who was then twenty-three, was called to the Bar; and as he had gone through the regular courses of lecturing tuition and study, it might be supposed that his course was already decided.
twenty-threenounUS /ˈtwentiθriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-two and one
From this reading In June of that year the elder, who was then twenty-three, was called to the Bar; and as he had gone through the regular courses of lecturing tuition and study, it might be supposed that his course was already decided.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In 1869 I was called on to decide, in council with my two boys and their mother, what should be their destination in life.
uncertaintynounUS /ənˈsɜːrtənti/
being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
From this reading But, just as he was called, there seemed to be an opening for him in another direction; and this, joined to the terrible uncertainty of the Bar, the terror of which was not in his case lessened by any peculiar forensic aptitudes, induced us to sacrifice dignity in quest of success.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But, just as he was called, there seemed to be an opening for him in another direction; and this, joined to the terrible uncertainty of the Bar, the terror of which was not in his case lessened by any peculiar forensic aptitudes, induced us to sacrifice dignity in quest of success.
VICARnounUS /ˈvɪkər/
a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman
From this reading _THE VICAR OF BULLHAMPTON_--_SIR HARRY HOTSPUR_--_AN EDITOR'S TALES_--_CÆSAR_.
wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Mr. Frederic Chapman, who was then the sole representative of the publishing house known as Messrs. Chapman & Hall, wanted a partner, and my son Henry went into the firm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In 1869 I was called on to decide, in council with my two boys and their mother, what should be their destination in life.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mr. Frederic Chapman, who was then the sole representative of the publishing house known as Messrs. Chapman & Hall, wanted a partner, and my son Henry went into the firm.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In 1869 I was called on to decide, in council with my two boys and their mother, what should be their destination in life.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But, just as he was called, there seemed to be an opening for him in another direction; and this, joined to the terrible uncertainty of the Bar, the terror of which was not in his case lessened by any peculiar forensic aptitudes, induced us to sacrifice dignity in quest of success.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading In June of that year the elder, who was then twenty-three, was called to the Bar; and as he had gone through the regular courses of lecturing tuition and study, it might be supposed that his course was already decided.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading In 1869 I was called on to decide, in council with my two boys and their mother, what should be their destination in life.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading In June of that year the elder, who was then twenty-three, was called to the Bar; and as he had gone through the regular courses of lecturing tuition and study, it might be supposed that his course was already decided.
