adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Such a man is rare and precious, were he as stupid as the Welsh giant in “Jack the Giant-Killer.”
actingnounUS /ˈæktɪŋ/
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading I had grown quite attached to Mr Boulderstone by this time, not because he was what is called interesting, for he was not; not because he was clever, for he was not; not because he was well-read, for he was not; not because he was possessed of influence in the parish, though he had that influence; but simply because he was true; he was what he appeared, felt what he professed, did what he said; appearing kind, and feeling and acting kindly.
amongstprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋst/
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading Very severe weather came, and much sickness followed, chiefly amongst the poorer people, who can so ill keep out the cold.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Yet some of my well-to-do parishioners were laid up likewise—amongst others Mr Boulderstone, who had an attack of pleurisy.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Very severe weather came, and much sickness followed, chiefly amongst the poorer people, who can so ill keep out the cold.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I had grown quite attached to Mr Boulderstone by this time, not because he was what is called interesting, for he was not; not because he was clever, for he was not; not because he was well-read, for he was not; not because he was possessed of influence in the parish, though he had that influence; but simply because he was true; he was what he appeared, felt what he professed, did what he said; appearing kind, and feeling and acting kindly.
appearingnounUS /əˈpɪrɪŋ/
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
From this reading I had grown quite attached to Mr Boulderstone by this time, not because he was what is called interesting, for he was not; not because he was clever, for he was not; not because he was well-read, for he was not; not because he was possessed of influence in the parish, though he had that influence; but simply because he was true; he was what he appeared, felt what he professed, did what he said; appearing kind, and feeling and acting kindly.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Such a man is rare and precious, were he as stupid as the Welsh giant in “Jack the Giant-Killer.”
attachedadjectiveUS /əˈtætʃt/
being joined in close association
From this reading I had grown quite attached to Mr Boulderstone by this time, not because he was what is called interesting, for he was not; not because he was clever, for he was not; not because he was well-read, for he was not; not because he was possessed of influence in the parish, though he had that influence; but simply because he was true; he was what he appeared, felt what he professed, did what he said; appearing kind, and feeling and acting kindly.
attacknounUS /əˈtæk/
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Yet some of my well-to-do parishioners were laid up likewise—amongst others Mr Boulderstone, who had an attack of pleurisy.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading I had grown quite attached to Mr Boulderstone by this time, not because he was what is called interesting, for he was not; not because he was clever, for he was not; not because he was well-read, for he was not; not because he was possessed of influence in the parish, though he had that influence; but simply because he was true; he was what he appeared, felt what he professed, did what he said; appearing kind, and feeling and acting kindly.
Boulderstone
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From this reading Yet some of my well-to-do parishioners were laid up likewise—amongst others Mr Boulderstone, who had an attack of pleurisy.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I had grown quite attached to Mr Boulderstone by this time, not because he was what is called interesting, for he was not; not because he was clever, for he was not; not because he was well-read, for he was not; not because he was possessed of influence in the parish, though he had that influence; but simply because he was true; he was what he appeared, felt what he professed, did what he said; appearing kind, and feeling and acting kindly.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I had grown quite attached to Mr Boulderstone by this time, not because he was what is called interesting, for he was not; not because he was clever, for he was not; not because he was well-read, for he was not; not because he was possessed of influence in the parish, though he had that influence; but simply because he was true; he was what he appeared, felt what he professed, did what he said; appearing kind, and feeling and acting kindly.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I had grown quite attached to Mr Boulderstone by this time, not because he was what is called interesting, for he was not; not because he was clever, for he was not; not because he was well-read, for he was not; not because he was possessed of influence in the parish, though he had that influence; but simply because he was true; he was what he appeared, felt what he professed, did what he said; appearing kind, and feeling and acting kindly.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Very severe weather came, and much sickness followed, chiefly amongst the poorer people, who can so ill keep out the cold.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Very severe weather came, and much sickness followed, chiefly amongst the poorer people, who can so ill keep out the cold.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading Very severe weather came, and much sickness followed, chiefly amongst the poorer people, who can so ill keep out the cold.
cleveradjectiveUS /ˈklevər/
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading I had grown quite attached to Mr Boulderstone by this time, not because he was what is called interesting, for he was not; not because he was clever, for he was not; not because he was well-read, for he was not; not because he was possessed of influence in the parish, though he had that influence; but simply because he was true; he was what he appeared, felt what he professed, did what he said; appearing kind, and feeling and acting kindly.
coldadjectiveUS /koʊld/
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Very severe weather came, and much sickness followed, chiefly amongst the poorer people, who can so ill keep out the cold.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I had grown quite attached to Mr Boulderstone by this time, not because he was what is called interesting, for he was not; not because he was clever, for he was not; not because he was well-read, for he was not; not because he was possessed of influence in the parish, though he had that influence; but simply because he was true; he was what he appeared, felt what he professed, did what he said; appearing kind, and feeling and acting kindly.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading I had grown quite attached to Mr Boulderstone by this time, not because he was what is called interesting, for he was not; not because he was clever, for he was not; not because he was well-read, for he was not; not because he was possessed of influence in the parish, though he had that influence; but simply because he was true; he was what he appeared, felt what he professed, did what he said; appearing kind, and feeling and acting kindly.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I had grown quite attached to Mr Boulderstone by this time, not because he was what is called interesting, for he was not; not because he was clever, for he was not; not because he was well-read, for he was not; not because he was possessed of influence in the parish, though he had that influence; but simply because he was true; he was what he appeared, felt what he professed, did what he said; appearing kind, and feeling and acting kindly.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Very severe weather came, and much sickness followed, chiefly amongst the poorer people, who can so ill keep out the cold.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I had grown quite attached to Mr Boulderstone by this time, not because he was what is called interesting, for he was not; not because he was clever, for he was not; not because he was well-read, for he was not; not because he was possessed of influence in the parish, though he had that influence; but simply because he was true; he was what he appeared, felt what he professed, did what he said; appearing kind, and feeling and acting kindly.
giantnounUS /ˈdʒaɪənt/
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading Such a man is rare and precious, were he as stupid as the Welsh giant in “Jack the Giant-Killer.”
Giant-Killer
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From this reading Such a man is rare and precious, were he as stupid as the Welsh giant in “Jack the Giant-Killer.”
grownadjectiveUS /ɡroʊn/
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading I had grown quite attached to Mr Boulderstone by this time, not because he was what is called interesting, for he was not; not because he was clever, for he was not; not because he was well-read, for he was not; not because he was possessed of influence in the parish, though he had that influence; but simply because he was true; he was what he appeared, felt what he professed, did what he said; appearing kind, and feeling and acting kindly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Yet some of my well-to-do parishioners were laid up likewise—amongst others Mr Boulderstone, who had an attack of pleurisy.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I had grown quite attached to Mr Boulderstone by this time, not because he was what is called interesting, for he was not; not because he was clever, for he was not; not because he was well-read, for he was not; not because he was possessed of influence in the parish, though he had that influence; but simply because he was true; he was what he appeared, felt what he professed, did what he said; appearing kind, and feeling and acting kindly.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had grown quite attached to Mr Boulderstone by this time, not because he was what is called interesting, for he was not; not because he was clever, for he was not; not because he was well-read, for he was not; not because he was possessed of influence in the parish, though he had that influence; but simply because he was true; he was what he appeared, felt what he professed, did what he said; appearing kind, and feeling and acting kindly.
illadjectiveUS /ɪl/
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Very severe weather came, and much sickness followed, chiefly amongst the poorer people, who can so ill keep out the cold.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I had grown quite attached to Mr Boulderstone by this time, not because he was what is called interesting, for he was not; not because he was clever, for he was not; not because he was well-read, for he was not; not because he was possessed of influence in the parish, though he had that influence; but simply because he was true; he was what he appeared, felt what he professed, did what he said; appearing kind, and feeling and acting kindly.
influencenounUS /ˈɪnfluːəns/
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading I had grown quite attached to Mr Boulderstone by this time, not because he was what is called interesting, for he was not; not because he was clever, for he was not; not because he was well-read, for he was not; not because he was possessed of influence in the parish, though he had that influence; but simply because he was true; he was what he appeared, felt what he professed, did what he said; appearing kind, and feeling and acting kindly.
interestingadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading I had grown quite attached to Mr Boulderstone by this time, not because he was what is called interesting, for he was not; not because he was clever, for he was not; not because he was well-read, for he was not; not because he was possessed of influence in the parish, though he had that influence; but simply because he was true; he was what he appeared, felt what he professed, did what he said; appearing kind, and feeling and acting kindly.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I had grown quite attached to Mr Boulderstone by this time, not because he was what is called interesting, for he was not; not because he was clever, for he was not; not because he was well-read, for he was not; not because he was possessed of influence in the parish, though he had that influence; but simply because he was true; he was what he appeared, felt what he professed, did what he said; appearing kind, and feeling and acting kindly.
JacknounUS /dʒæk/
a small worthless amount
From this reading Such a man is rare and precious, were he as stupid as the Welsh giant in “Jack the Giant-Killer.”
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Very severe weather came, and much sickness followed, chiefly amongst the poorer people, who can so ill keep out the cold.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading I had grown quite attached to Mr Boulderstone by this time, not because he was what is called interesting, for he was not; not because he was clever, for he was not; not because he was well-read, for he was not; not because he was possessed of influence in the parish, though he had that influence; but simply because he was true; he was what he appeared, felt what he professed, did what he said; appearing kind, and feeling and acting kindly.
kindlyadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndli/
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading I had grown quite attached to Mr Boulderstone by this time, not because he was what is called interesting, for he was not; not because he was clever, for he was not; not because he was well-read, for he was not; not because he was possessed of influence in the parish, though he had that influence; but simply because he was true; he was what he appeared, felt what he professed, did what he said; appearing kind, and feeling and acting kindly.
laidadjectiveUS /leɪd/
set down according to a plan
From this reading Yet some of my well-to-do parishioners were laid up likewise—amongst others Mr Boulderstone, who had an attack of pleurisy.
likewiseadverbUS /ˈlaɪkwaɪz/
in like or similar manner
From this reading Yet some of my well-to-do parishioners were laid up likewise—amongst others Mr Boulderstone, who had an attack of pleurisy.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Such a man is rare and precious, were he as stupid as the Welsh giant in “Jack the Giant-Killer.”
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Yet some of my well-to-do parishioners were laid up likewise—amongst others Mr Boulderstone, who had an attack of pleurisy.
MRSnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading OLD MRS TOMKINS.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Very severe weather came, and much sickness followed, chiefly amongst the poorer people, who can so ill keep out the cold.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Yet some of my well-to-do parishioners were laid up likewise—amongst others Mr Boulderstone, who had an attack of pleurisy.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I had grown quite attached to Mr Boulderstone by this time, not because he was what is called interesting, for he was not; not because he was clever, for he was not; not because he was well-read, for he was not; not because he was possessed of influence in the parish, though he had that influence; but simply because he was true; he was what he appeared, felt what he professed, did what he said; appearing kind, and feeling and acting kindly.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Yet some of my well-to-do parishioners were laid up likewise—amongst others Mr Boulderstone, who had an attack of pleurisy.
OLDadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading OLD MRS TOMKINS.
others
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From this reading Yet some of my well-to-do parishioners were laid up likewise—amongst others Mr Boulderstone, who had an attack of pleurisy.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Very severe weather came, and much sickness followed, chiefly amongst the poorer people, who can so ill keep out the cold.
parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading I had grown quite attached to Mr Boulderstone by this time, not because he was what is called interesting, for he was not; not because he was clever, for he was not; not because he was well-read, for he was not; not because he was possessed of influence in the parish, though he had that influence; but simply because he was true; he was what he appeared, felt what he professed, did what he said; appearing kind, and feeling and acting kindly.
parishionersnounUS /pərˈɪʃənərz/
plural of “parishioner” — a member of a parish
From this reading Yet some of my well-to-do parishioners were laid up likewise—amongst others Mr Boulderstone, who had an attack of pleurisy.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Very severe weather came, and much sickness followed, chiefly amongst the poorer people, who can so ill keep out the cold.
pleurisynounUS /ˈplʊrəsi/
inflammation of the pleura of the lungs (especially the parietal layer)
From this reading Yet some of my well-to-do parishioners were laid up likewise—amongst others Mr Boulderstone, who had an attack of pleurisy.
pooreradjectiveUS /ˈpuːrər/
comparative of “poor” — deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Very severe weather came, and much sickness followed, chiefly amongst the poorer people, who can so ill keep out the cold.
possessedadjectiveUS /pəˈzest/
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading I had grown quite attached to Mr Boulderstone by this time, not because he was what is called interesting, for he was not; not because he was clever, for he was not; not because he was well-read, for he was not; not because he was possessed of influence in the parish, though he had that influence; but simply because he was true; he was what he appeared, felt what he professed, did what he said; appearing kind, and feeling and acting kindly.
preciousadjectiveUS /ˈpreʃəs/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Such a man is rare and precious, were he as stupid as the Welsh giant in “Jack the Giant-Killer.”
professedadjectiveUS /prəˈfest/
professing to be qualified
From this reading I had grown quite attached to Mr Boulderstone by this time, not because he was what is called interesting, for he was not; not because he was clever, for he was not; not because he was well-read, for he was not; not because he was possessed of influence in the parish, though he had that influence; but simply because he was true; he was what he appeared, felt what he professed, did what he said; appearing kind, and feeling and acting kindly.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I had grown quite attached to Mr Boulderstone by this time, not because he was what is called interesting, for he was not; not because he was clever, for he was not; not because he was well-read, for he was not; not because he was possessed of influence in the parish, though he had that influence; but simply because he was true; he was what he appeared, felt what he professed, did what he said; appearing kind, and feeling and acting kindly.
rareadjectiveUS /rer/
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading Such a man is rare and precious, were he as stupid as the Welsh giant in “Jack the Giant-Killer.”
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I had grown quite attached to Mr Boulderstone by this time, not because he was what is called interesting, for he was not; not because he was clever, for he was not; not because he was well-read, for he was not; not because he was possessed of influence in the parish, though he had that influence; but simply because he was true; he was what he appeared, felt what he professed, did what he said; appearing kind, and feeling and acting kindly.
severeadjectiveUS /səˈvɪr/
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading Very severe weather came, and much sickness followed, chiefly amongst the poorer people, who can so ill keep out the cold.
sicknessnounUS /ˈsɪknəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading Very severe weather came, and much sickness followed, chiefly amongst the poorer people, who can so ill keep out the cold.
simplyadverbUS /ˈsɪmpli/
and nothing more
From this reading I had grown quite attached to Mr Boulderstone by this time, not because he was what is called interesting, for he was not; not because he was clever, for he was not; not because he was well-read, for he was not; not because he was possessed of influence in the parish, though he had that influence; but simply because he was true; he was what he appeared, felt what he professed, did what he said; appearing kind, and feeling and acting kindly.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Very severe weather came, and much sickness followed, chiefly amongst the poorer people, who can so ill keep out the cold.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Yet some of my well-to-do parishioners were laid up likewise—amongst others Mr Boulderstone, who had an attack of pleurisy.
stupidadjectiveUS /ˈstuːpəd/
lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity
From this reading Such a man is rare and precious, were he as stupid as the Welsh giant in “Jack the Giant-Killer.”
SuchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such a man is rare and precious, were he as stupid as the Welsh giant in “Jack the Giant-Killer.”
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I had grown quite attached to Mr Boulderstone by this time, not because he was what is called interesting, for he was not; not because he was clever, for he was not; not because he was well-read, for he was not; not because he was possessed of influence in the parish, though he had that influence; but simply because he was true; he was what he appeared, felt what he professed, did what he said; appearing kind, and feeling and acting kindly.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Very severe weather came, and much sickness followed, chiefly amongst the poorer people, who can so ill keep out the cold.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I had grown quite attached to Mr Boulderstone by this time, not because he was what is called interesting, for he was not; not because he was clever, for he was not; not because he was well-read, for he was not; not because he was possessed of influence in the parish, though he had that influence; but simply because he was true; he was what he appeared, felt what he professed, did what he said; appearing kind, and feeling and acting kindly.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I had grown quite attached to Mr Boulderstone by this time, not because he was what is called interesting, for he was not; not because he was clever, for he was not; not because he was well-read, for he was not; not because he was possessed of influence in the parish, though he had that influence; but simply because he was true; he was what he appeared, felt what he professed, did what he said; appearing kind, and feeling and acting kindly.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I had grown quite attached to Mr Boulderstone by this time, not because he was what is called interesting, for he was not; not because he was clever, for he was not; not because he was well-read, for he was not; not because he was possessed of influence in the parish, though he had that influence; but simply because he was true; he was what he appeared, felt what he professed, did what he said; appearing kind, and feeling and acting kindly.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I had grown quite attached to Mr Boulderstone by this time, not because he was what is called interesting, for he was not; not because he was clever, for he was not; not because he was well-read, for he was not; not because he was possessed of influence in the parish, though he had that influence; but simply because he was true; he was what he appeared, felt what he professed, did what he said; appearing kind, and feeling and acting kindly.
TOMKINS
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From this reading OLD MRS TOMKINS.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading I had grown quite attached to Mr Boulderstone by this time, not because he was what is called interesting, for he was not; not because he was clever, for he was not; not because he was well-read, for he was not; not because he was possessed of influence in the parish, though he had that influence; but simply because he was true; he was what he appeared, felt what he professed, did what he said; appearing kind, and feeling and acting kindly.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Yet some of my well-to-do parishioners were laid up likewise—amongst others Mr Boulderstone, who had an attack of pleurisy.
VeryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Very severe weather came, and much sickness followed, chiefly amongst the poorer people, who can so ill keep out the cold.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I had grown quite attached to Mr Boulderstone by this time, not because he was what is called interesting, for he was not; not because he was clever, for he was not; not because he was well-read, for he was not; not because he was possessed of influence in the parish, though he had that influence; but simply because he was true; he was what he appeared, felt what he professed, did what he said; appearing kind, and feeling and acting kindly.
weathernounUS /ˈweðər/
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Very severe weather came, and much sickness followed, chiefly amongst the poorer people, who can so ill keep out the cold.
well-readadjective
well informed or deeply versed through reading
From this reading I had grown quite attached to Mr Boulderstone by this time, not because he was what is called interesting, for he was not; not because he was clever, for he was not; not because he was well-read, for he was not; not because he was possessed of influence in the parish, though he had that influence; but simply because he was true; he was what he appeared, felt what he professed, did what he said; appearing kind, and feeling and acting kindly.
well-to-doadjective
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading Yet some of my well-to-do parishioners were laid up likewise—amongst others Mr Boulderstone, who had an attack of pleurisy.
WelshnounUS /weltʃ/
a native or resident of Wales
From this reading Such a man is rare and precious, were he as stupid as the Welsh giant in “Jack the Giant-Killer.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Yet some of my well-to-do parishioners were laid up likewise—amongst others Mr Boulderstone, who had an attack of pleurisy.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I had grown quite attached to Mr Boulderstone by this time, not because he was what is called interesting, for he was not; not because he was clever, for he was not; not because he was well-read, for he was not; not because he was possessed of influence in the parish, though he had that influence; but simply because he was true; he was what he appeared, felt what he professed, did what he said; appearing kind, and feeling and acting kindly.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Very severe weather came, and much sickness followed, chiefly amongst the poorer people, who can so ill keep out the cold.
YetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet some of my well-to-do parishioners were laid up likewise—amongst others Mr Boulderstone, who had an attack of pleurisy.
