AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FATHER'S FORETHOUGHT.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading STRAHAN improved rapidly in health, and was soon able to divide his time between his city and his country home.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The young officer lost no opportunities of visiting Marian's drawing-room, and, while his welcome continued as cordial as ever, she, nevertheless, indicated by a frank and almost sisterly manner the true state of her feelings toward him.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading STRAHAN improved rapidly in health, and was soon able to divide his time between his city and his country home.
arisingverbUS /ərˈaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading The impulse arising at the critical hour of his illness speedily died away.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The young officer lost no opportunities of visiting Marian's drawing-room, and, while his welcome continued as cordial as ever, she, nevertheless, indicated by a frank and almost sisterly manner the true state of her feelings toward him.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The impulse arising at the critical hour of his illness speedily died away.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The impulse arising at the critical hour of his illness speedily died away.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading STRAHAN improved rapidly in health, and was soon able to divide his time between his city and his country home.
bountiesnounUS /ˈbaʊntiz/
plural of “bounty” — payment or reward (especially from a government) for acts such as catching criminals or killing predatory animals or enlisting in the military
From this reading The recruiting station near the latter place was successful in securing stalwart men, who were tempted by the unusually large bounties offered through Merwyn's gift.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The recruiting station near the latter place was successful in securing stalwart men, who were tempted by the unusually large bounties offered through Merwyn's gift.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading STRAHAN improved rapidly in health, and was soon able to divide his time between his city and his country home.
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading The young officer lost no opportunities of visiting Marian's drawing-room, and, while his welcome continued as cordial as ever, she, nevertheless, indicated by a frank and almost sisterly manner the true state of her feelings toward him.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading The young officer lost no opportunities of visiting Marian's drawing-room, and, while his welcome continued as cordial as ever, she, nevertheless, indicated by a frank and almost sisterly manner the true state of her feelings toward him.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading STRAHAN improved rapidly in health, and was soon able to divide his time between his city and his country home.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading The impulse arising at the critical hour of his illness speedily died away.
diedverbUS /daɪd/
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading The impulse arising at the critical hour of his illness speedily died away.
divideverbUS /dɪˈvaɪd/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading STRAHAN improved rapidly in health, and was soon able to divide his time between his city and his country home.
drawing-room
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From this reading The young officer lost no opportunities of visiting Marian's drawing-room, and, while his welcome continued as cordial as ever, she, nevertheless, indicated by a frank and almost sisterly manner the true state of her feelings toward him.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading The young officer lost no opportunities of visiting Marian's drawing-room, and, while his welcome continued as cordial as ever, she, nevertheless, indicated by a frank and almost sisterly manner the true state of her feelings toward him.
FATHER'SnounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading A FATHER'S FORETHOUGHT.
feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading The young officer lost no opportunities of visiting Marian's drawing-room, and, while his welcome continued as cordial as ever, she, nevertheless, indicated by a frank and almost sisterly manner the true state of her feelings toward him.
FORETHOUGHTnounUS /ˈfɔːrθɔːt/
planning or plotting in advance of acting
From this reading A FATHER'S FORETHOUGHT.
frankadjectiveUS /fræŋk/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading The young officer lost no opportunities of visiting Marian's drawing-room, and, while his welcome continued as cordial as ever, she, nevertheless, indicated by a frank and almost sisterly manner the true state of her feelings toward him.
giftnounUS /ɡɪft/
something acquired without compensation
From this reading The recruiting station near the latter place was successful in securing stalwart men, who were tempted by the unusually large bounties offered through Merwyn's gift.
healthnounUS /helθ/
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading STRAHAN improved rapidly in health, and was soon able to divide his time between his city and his country home.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The young officer lost no opportunities of visiting Marian's drawing-room, and, while his welcome continued as cordial as ever, she, nevertheless, indicated by a frank and almost sisterly manner the true state of her feelings toward him.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The young officer lost no opportunities of visiting Marian's drawing-room, and, while his welcome continued as cordial as ever, she, nevertheless, indicated by a frank and almost sisterly manner the true state of her feelings toward him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading STRAHAN improved rapidly in health, and was soon able to divide his time between his city and his country home.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading STRAHAN improved rapidly in health, and was soon able to divide his time between his city and his country home.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The impulse arising at the critical hour of his illness speedily died away.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading The impulse arising at the critical hour of his illness speedily died away.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading STRAHAN improved rapidly in health, and was soon able to divide his time between his city and his country home.
impulsenounUS /ˈɪmpəls/
an instinctive motive
From this reading The impulse arising at the critical hour of his illness speedily died away.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading STRAHAN improved rapidly in health, and was soon able to divide his time between his city and his country home.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading The young officer lost no opportunities of visiting Marian's drawing-room, and, while his welcome continued as cordial as ever, she, nevertheless, indicated by a frank and almost sisterly manner the true state of her feelings toward him.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The recruiting station near the latter place was successful in securing stalwart men, who were tempted by the unusually large bounties offered through Merwyn's gift.
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The recruiting station near the latter place was successful in securing stalwart men, who were tempted by the unusually large bounties offered through Merwyn's gift.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The young officer lost no opportunities of visiting Marian's drawing-room, and, while his welcome continued as cordial as ever, she, nevertheless, indicated by a frank and almost sisterly manner the true state of her feelings toward him.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The young officer lost no opportunities of visiting Marian's drawing-room, and, while his welcome continued as cordial as ever, she, nevertheless, indicated by a frank and almost sisterly manner the true state of her feelings toward him.
Marian's
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From this reading The young officer lost no opportunities of visiting Marian's drawing-room, and, while his welcome continued as cordial as ever, she, nevertheless, indicated by a frank and almost sisterly manner the true state of her feelings toward him.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading The recruiting station near the latter place was successful in securing stalwart men, who were tempted by the unusually large bounties offered through Merwyn's gift.
Merwyn's
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From this reading The recruiting station near the latter place was successful in securing stalwart men, who were tempted by the unusually large bounties offered through Merwyn's gift.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The recruiting station near the latter place was successful in securing stalwart men, who were tempted by the unusually large bounties offered through Merwyn's gift.
neverthelessadverbUS /ˌnevərðəˈles/
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading The young officer lost no opportunities of visiting Marian's drawing-room, and, while his welcome continued as cordial as ever, she, nevertheless, indicated by a frank and almost sisterly manner the true state of her feelings toward him.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The young officer lost no opportunities of visiting Marian's drawing-room, and, while his welcome continued as cordial as ever, she, nevertheless, indicated by a frank and almost sisterly manner the true state of her feelings toward him.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The young officer lost no opportunities of visiting Marian's drawing-room, and, while his welcome continued as cordial as ever, she, nevertheless, indicated by a frank and almost sisterly manner the true state of her feelings toward him.
offeredverbUS /ˈɔːfərd/
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The recruiting station near the latter place was successful in securing stalwart men, who were tempted by the unusually large bounties offered through Merwyn's gift.
officernounUS /ˈɔːfəsər/
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The young officer lost no opportunities of visiting Marian's drawing-room, and, while his welcome continued as cordial as ever, she, nevertheless, indicated by a frank and almost sisterly manner the true state of her feelings toward him.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The young officer lost no opportunities of visiting Marian's drawing-room, and, while his welcome continued as cordial as ever, she, nevertheless, indicated by a frank and almost sisterly manner the true state of her feelings toward him.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The recruiting station near the latter place was successful in securing stalwart men, who were tempted by the unusually large bounties offered through Merwyn's gift.
rapidlyadverbUS /ˈræpədli/
with speed
From this reading STRAHAN improved rapidly in health, and was soon able to divide his time between his city and his country home.
recruitingverbUS /rəˈkruːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “recruit” — register formally as a participant or member
From this reading The recruiting station near the latter place was successful in securing stalwart men, who were tempted by the unusually large bounties offered through Merwyn's gift.
securingverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading The recruiting station near the latter place was successful in securing stalwart men, who were tempted by the unusually large bounties offered through Merwyn's gift.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The young officer lost no opportunities of visiting Marian's drawing-room, and, while his welcome continued as cordial as ever, she, nevertheless, indicated by a frank and almost sisterly manner the true state of her feelings toward him.
sisterlyadjective
like or characteristic of or befitting a sister
From this reading The young officer lost no opportunities of visiting Marian's drawing-room, and, while his welcome continued as cordial as ever, she, nevertheless, indicated by a frank and almost sisterly manner the true state of her feelings toward him.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading STRAHAN improved rapidly in health, and was soon able to divide his time between his city and his country home.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading The impulse arising at the critical hour of his illness speedily died away.
stalwartadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːlwərt/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading The recruiting station near the latter place was successful in securing stalwart men, who were tempted by the unusually large bounties offered through Merwyn's gift.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The young officer lost no opportunities of visiting Marian's drawing-room, and, while his welcome continued as cordial as ever, she, nevertheless, indicated by a frank and almost sisterly manner the true state of her feelings toward him.
stationnounUS /ˈsteɪʃən/
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading The recruiting station near the latter place was successful in securing stalwart men, who were tempted by the unusually large bounties offered through Merwyn's gift.
STRAHAN
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading STRAHAN improved rapidly in health, and was soon able to divide his time between his city and his country home.
successfuladjectiveUS /səkˈsesfəl/
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading The recruiting station near the latter place was successful in securing stalwart men, who were tempted by the unusually large bounties offered through Merwyn's gift.
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading The recruiting station near the latter place was successful in securing stalwart men, who were tempted by the unusually large bounties offered through Merwyn's gift.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The recruiting station near the latter place was successful in securing stalwart men, who were tempted by the unusually large bounties offered through Merwyn's gift.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The recruiting station near the latter place was successful in securing stalwart men, who were tempted by the unusually large bounties offered through Merwyn's gift.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading STRAHAN improved rapidly in health, and was soon able to divide his time between his city and his country home.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading STRAHAN improved rapidly in health, and was soon able to divide his time between his city and his country home.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The young officer lost no opportunities of visiting Marian's drawing-room, and, while his welcome continued as cordial as ever, she, nevertheless, indicated by a frank and almost sisterly manner the true state of her feelings toward him.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading The young officer lost no opportunities of visiting Marian's drawing-room, and, while his welcome continued as cordial as ever, she, nevertheless, indicated by a frank and almost sisterly manner the true state of her feelings toward him.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading The recruiting station near the latter place was successful in securing stalwart men, who were tempted by the unusually large bounties offered through Merwyn's gift.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading The young officer lost no opportunities of visiting Marian's drawing-room, and, while his welcome continued as cordial as ever, she, nevertheless, indicated by a frank and almost sisterly manner the true state of her feelings toward him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading STRAHAN improved rapidly in health, and was soon able to divide his time between his city and his country home.
welcomeverbUS /ˈwelkəm/
accept gladly
From this reading The young officer lost no opportunities of visiting Marian's drawing-room, and, while his welcome continued as cordial as ever, she, nevertheless, indicated by a frank and almost sisterly manner the true state of her feelings toward him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The recruiting station near the latter place was successful in securing stalwart men, who were tempted by the unusually large bounties offered through Merwyn's gift.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The young officer lost no opportunities of visiting Marian's drawing-room, and, while his welcome continued as cordial as ever, she, nevertheless, indicated by a frank and almost sisterly manner the true state of her feelings toward him.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The recruiting station near the latter place was successful in securing stalwart men, who were tempted by the unusually large bounties offered through Merwyn's gift.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young officer lost no opportunities of visiting Marian's drawing-room, and, while his welcome continued as cordial as ever, she, nevertheless, indicated by a frank and almost sisterly manner the true state of her feelings toward him.
