adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a week nothing material transpired.
actedverbUS /ˈæktɪd/
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading He acted in this manner, because he thought he had secured a sufficient lien on the young lady, by means of her "yes," and knew how important it was for one who could show none of the usual inducements for consent, to the parents, to obtain the good-will of the "old lady."
AlladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All that time I lay in the drawer, gaining a knowledge of what passed, in the best manner I could.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Betts Shoreham was a constant visitor at the house, and Tom Thurston made his appearance with a degree of punctuality that began to attract notice, among the inmates of the house on the opposite side of the street.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Betts Shoreham was a constant visitor at the house, and Tom Thurston made his appearance with a degree of punctuality that began to attract notice, among the inmates of the house on the opposite side of the street.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Betts Shoreham was a constant visitor at the house, and Tom Thurston made his appearance with a degree of punctuality that began to attract notice, among the inmates of the house on the opposite side of the street.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Betts Shoreham was a constant visitor at the house, and Tom Thurston made his appearance with a degree of punctuality that began to attract notice, among the inmates of the house on the opposite side of the street.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading All this time, however, Tom treated Julia with the greatest respect, and even distance, turning more of his attention toward Mrs. Monson.
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Betts Shoreham was a constant visitor at the house, and Tom Thurston made his appearance with a degree of punctuality that began to attract notice, among the inmates of the house on the opposite side of the street.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading He acted in this manner, because he thought he had secured a sufficient lien on the young lady, by means of her "yes," and knew how important it was for one who could show none of the usual inducements for consent, to the parents, to obtain the good-will of the "old lady."
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Betts Shoreham was a constant visitor at the house, and Tom Thurston made his appearance with a degree of punctuality that began to attract notice, among the inmates of the house on the opposite side of the street.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading All that time I lay in the drawer, gaining a knowledge of what passed, in the best manner I could.
Betts
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From this reading Betts Shoreham was a constant visitor at the house, and Tom Thurston made his appearance with a degree of punctuality that began to attract notice, among the inmates of the house on the opposite side of the street.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He acted in this manner, because he thought he had secured a sufficient lien on the young lady, by means of her "yes," and knew how important it was for one who could show none of the usual inducements for consent, to the parents, to obtain the good-will of the "old lady."
consentnounUS /kənˈsent/
permission to do something
From this reading He acted in this manner, because he thought he had secured a sufficient lien on the young lady, by means of her "yes," and knew how important it was for one who could show none of the usual inducements for consent, to the parents, to obtain the good-will of the "old lady."
constantadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnstənt/
unvarying in nature
From this reading Betts Shoreham was a constant visitor at the house, and Tom Thurston made his appearance with a degree of punctuality that began to attract notice, among the inmates of the house on the opposite side of the street.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading All that time I lay in the drawer, gaining a knowledge of what passed, in the best manner I could.
degreenounUS /dɪˈɡriː/
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Betts Shoreham was a constant visitor at the house, and Tom Thurston made his appearance with a degree of punctuality that began to attract notice, among the inmates of the house on the opposite side of the street.
distancenounUS /ˈdɪstəns/
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading All this time, however, Tom treated Julia with the greatest respect, and even distance, turning more of his attention toward Mrs. Monson.
drawernounUS /drɔːr/
a boxlike container in a piece of furniture; made so as to slide in and out
From this reading All that time I lay in the drawer, gaining a knowledge of what passed, in the best manner I could.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading All this time, however, Tom treated Julia with the greatest respect, and even distance, turning more of his attention toward Mrs. Monson.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a week nothing material transpired.
gainingverbUS /ˈɡeɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading All that time I lay in the drawer, gaining a knowledge of what passed, in the best manner I could.
good-will
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He acted in this manner, because he thought he had secured a sufficient lien on the young lady, by means of her "yes," and knew how important it was for one who could show none of the usual inducements for consent, to the parents, to obtain the good-will of the "old lady."
greatestadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtəst/
highest in quality
From this reading All this time, however, Tom treated Julia with the greatest respect, and even distance, turning more of his attention toward Mrs. Monson.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He acted in this manner, because he thought he had secured a sufficient lien on the young lady, by means of her "yes," and knew how important it was for one who could show none of the usual inducements for consent, to the parents, to obtain the good-will of the "old lady."
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He acted in this manner, because he thought he had secured a sufficient lien on the young lady, by means of her "yes," and knew how important it was for one who could show none of the usual inducements for consent, to the parents, to obtain the good-will of the "old lady."
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He acted in this manner, because he thought he had secured a sufficient lien on the young lady, by means of her "yes," and knew how important it was for one who could show none of the usual inducements for consent, to the parents, to obtain the good-will of the "old lady."
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Betts Shoreham was a constant visitor at the house, and Tom Thurston made his appearance with a degree of punctuality that began to attract notice, among the inmates of the house on the opposite side of the street.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Betts Shoreham was a constant visitor at the house, and Tom Thurston made his appearance with a degree of punctuality that began to attract notice, among the inmates of the house on the opposite side of the street.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He acted in this manner, because he thought he had secured a sufficient lien on the young lady, by means of her "yes," and knew how important it was for one who could show none of the usual inducements for consent, to the parents, to obtain the good-will of the "old lady."
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading All this time, however, Tom treated Julia with the greatest respect, and even distance, turning more of his attention toward Mrs. Monson.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading All that time I lay in the drawer, gaining a knowledge of what passed, in the best manner I could.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading He acted in this manner, because he thought he had secured a sufficient lien on the young lady, by means of her "yes," and knew how important it was for one who could show none of the usual inducements for consent, to the parents, to obtain the good-will of the "old lady."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All that time I lay in the drawer, gaining a knowledge of what passed, in the best manner I could.
inducementsnounUS /ˌɪnˈduːsmənts/
plural of “inducement” — a positive motivational influence
From this reading He acted in this manner, because he thought he had secured a sufficient lien on the young lady, by means of her "yes," and knew how important it was for one who could show none of the usual inducements for consent, to the parents, to obtain the good-will of the "old lady."
inmatesnounUS /ˈɪnmeɪts/
plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading Betts Shoreham was a constant visitor at the house, and Tom Thurston made his appearance with a degree of punctuality that began to attract notice, among the inmates of the house on the opposite side of the street.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He acted in this manner, because he thought he had secured a sufficient lien on the young lady, by means of her "yes," and knew how important it was for one who could show none of the usual inducements for consent, to the parents, to obtain the good-will of the "old lady."
Julia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All this time, however, Tom treated Julia with the greatest respect, and even distance, turning more of his attention toward Mrs. Monson.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He acted in this manner, because he thought he had secured a sufficient lien on the young lady, by means of her "yes," and knew how important it was for one who could show none of the usual inducements for consent, to the parents, to obtain the good-will of the "old lady."
knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading All that time I lay in the drawer, gaining a knowledge of what passed, in the best manner I could.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading He acted in this manner, because he thought he had secured a sufficient lien on the young lady, by means of her "yes," and knew how important it was for one who could show none of the usual inducements for consent, to the parents, to obtain the good-will of the "old lady."
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading All that time I lay in the drawer, gaining a knowledge of what passed, in the best manner I could.
liennounUS /liːn/
the right to take another's property if an obligation is not discharged
From this reading He acted in this manner, because he thought he had secured a sufficient lien on the young lady, by means of her "yes," and knew how important it was for one who could show none of the usual inducements for consent, to the parents, to obtain the good-will of the "old lady."
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Betts Shoreham was a constant visitor at the house, and Tom Thurston made his appearance with a degree of punctuality that began to attract notice, among the inmates of the house on the opposite side of the street.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading All that time I lay in the drawer, gaining a knowledge of what passed, in the best manner I could.
materialadjectiveUS /məˈtɪriəl/
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading For a week nothing material transpired.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading He acted in this manner, because he thought he had secured a sufficient lien on the young lady, by means of her "yes," and knew how important it was for one who could show none of the usual inducements for consent, to the parents, to obtain the good-will of the "old lady."
Monson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All this time, however, Tom treated Julia with the greatest respect, and even distance, turning more of his attention toward Mrs. Monson.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading All this time, however, Tom treated Julia with the greatest respect, and even distance, turning more of his attention toward Mrs. Monson.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading All this time, however, Tom treated Julia with the greatest respect, and even distance, turning more of his attention toward Mrs. Monson.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading He acted in this manner, because he thought he had secured a sufficient lien on the young lady, by means of her "yes," and knew how important it was for one who could show none of the usual inducements for consent, to the parents, to obtain the good-will of the "old lady."
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading For a week nothing material transpired.
noticenounUS /ˈnoʊtəs/
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Betts Shoreham was a constant visitor at the house, and Tom Thurston made his appearance with a degree of punctuality that began to attract notice, among the inmates of the house on the opposite side of the street.
obtainverbUS /əbˈteɪn/
come into possession of
From this reading He acted in this manner, because he thought he had secured a sufficient lien on the young lady, by means of her "yes," and knew how important it was for one who could show none of the usual inducements for consent, to the parents, to obtain the good-will of the "old lady."
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All that time I lay in the drawer, gaining a knowledge of what passed, in the best manner I could.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He acted in this manner, because he thought he had secured a sufficient lien on the young lady, by means of her "yes," and knew how important it was for one who could show none of the usual inducements for consent, to the parents, to obtain the good-will of the "old lady."
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Betts Shoreham was a constant visitor at the house, and Tom Thurston made his appearance with a degree of punctuality that began to attract notice, among the inmates of the house on the opposite side of the street.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He acted in this manner, because he thought he had secured a sufficient lien on the young lady, by means of her "yes," and knew how important it was for one who could show none of the usual inducements for consent, to the parents, to obtain the good-will of the "old lady."
oppositeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəzət/
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Betts Shoreham was a constant visitor at the house, and Tom Thurston made his appearance with a degree of punctuality that began to attract notice, among the inmates of the house on the opposite side of the street.
parentsnounUS /ˈperənts/
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading He acted in this manner, because he thought he had secured a sufficient lien on the young lady, by means of her "yes," and knew how important it was for one who could show none of the usual inducements for consent, to the parents, to obtain the good-will of the "old lady."
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading All that time I lay in the drawer, gaining a knowledge of what passed, in the best manner I could.
punctualitynounUS /ˌpʌŋktʃuːˈælɪti/
the quality or habit of adhering to an appointed time
From this reading Betts Shoreham was a constant visitor at the house, and Tom Thurston made his appearance with a degree of punctuality that began to attract notice, among the inmates of the house on the opposite side of the street.
respectnounUS /rɪˈspekt/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading All this time, however, Tom treated Julia with the greatest respect, and even distance, turning more of his attention toward Mrs. Monson.
securedverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrd/
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading He acted in this manner, because he thought he had secured a sufficient lien on the young lady, by means of her "yes," and knew how important it was for one who could show none of the usual inducements for consent, to the parents, to obtain the good-will of the "old lady."
Shoreham
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Betts Shoreham was a constant visitor at the house, and Tom Thurston made his appearance with a degree of punctuality that began to attract notice, among the inmates of the house on the opposite side of the street.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He acted in this manner, because he thought he had secured a sufficient lien on the young lady, by means of her "yes," and knew how important it was for one who could show none of the usual inducements for consent, to the parents, to obtain the good-will of the "old lady."
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Betts Shoreham was a constant visitor at the house, and Tom Thurston made his appearance with a degree of punctuality that began to attract notice, among the inmates of the house on the opposite side of the street.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Betts Shoreham was a constant visitor at the house, and Tom Thurston made his appearance with a degree of punctuality that began to attract notice, among the inmates of the house on the opposite side of the street.
sufficientadjectiveUS /səˈfɪʃənt/
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading He acted in this manner, because he thought he had secured a sufficient lien on the young lady, by means of her "yes," and knew how important it was for one who could show none of the usual inducements for consent, to the parents, to obtain the good-will of the "old lady."
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All that time I lay in the drawer, gaining a knowledge of what passed, in the best manner I could.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All that time I lay in the drawer, gaining a knowledge of what passed, in the best manner I could.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading All this time, however, Tom treated Julia with the greatest respect, and even distance, turning more of his attention toward Mrs. Monson.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He acted in this manner, because he thought he had secured a sufficient lien on the young lady, by means of her "yes," and knew how important it was for one who could show none of the usual inducements for consent, to the parents, to obtain the good-will of the "old lady."
Thurston
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Betts Shoreham was a constant visitor at the house, and Tom Thurston made his appearance with a degree of punctuality that began to attract notice, among the inmates of the house on the opposite side of the street.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading All that time I lay in the drawer, gaining a knowledge of what passed, in the best manner I could.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Betts Shoreham was a constant visitor at the house, and Tom Thurston made his appearance with a degree of punctuality that began to attract notice, among the inmates of the house on the opposite side of the street.
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading Betts Shoreham was a constant visitor at the house, and Tom Thurston made his appearance with a degree of punctuality that began to attract notice, among the inmates of the house on the opposite side of the street.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading All this time, however, Tom treated Julia with the greatest respect, and even distance, turning more of his attention toward Mrs. Monson.
transpiredverbUS /trænˈspaɪərd/
past form of “transpire” — pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas
From this reading For a week nothing material transpired.
treatedadjectiveUS /ˈtriːtɪd/
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading All this time, however, Tom treated Julia with the greatest respect, and even distance, turning more of his attention toward Mrs. Monson.
turningnounUS /ˈtɜːrnɪŋ/
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading All this time, however, Tom treated Julia with the greatest respect, and even distance, turning more of his attention toward Mrs. Monson.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading He acted in this manner, because he thought he had secured a sufficient lien on the young lady, by means of her "yes," and knew how important it was for one who could show none of the usual inducements for consent, to the parents, to obtain the good-will of the "old lady."
visitornounUS /ˈvɪzɪtər/
someone who visits
From this reading Betts Shoreham was a constant visitor at the house, and Tom Thurston made his appearance with a degree of punctuality that began to attract notice, among the inmates of the house on the opposite side of the street.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Betts Shoreham was a constant visitor at the house, and Tom Thurston made his appearance with a degree of punctuality that began to attract notice, among the inmates of the house on the opposite side of the street.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading For a week nothing material transpired.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading All that time I lay in the drawer, gaining a knowledge of what passed, in the best manner I could.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading He acted in this manner, because he thought he had secured a sufficient lien on the young lady, by means of her "yes," and knew how important it was for one who could show none of the usual inducements for consent, to the parents, to obtain the good-will of the "old lady."
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Betts Shoreham was a constant visitor at the house, and Tom Thurston made his appearance with a degree of punctuality that began to attract notice, among the inmates of the house on the opposite side of the street.
yesnounUS /jes/
an affirmative
From this reading He acted in this manner, because he thought he had secured a sufficient lien on the young lady, by means of her "yes," and knew how important it was for one who could show none of the usual inducements for consent, to the parents, to obtain the good-will of the "old lady."
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He acted in this manner, because he thought he had secured a sufficient lien on the young lady, by means of her "yes," and knew how important it was for one who could show none of the usual inducements for consent, to the parents, to obtain the good-will of the "old lady."
