AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MORNING VISIT It was known that Dr Proudie would immediately have to reappoint to the wardenship of the hospital under the act of Parliament to which allusion has been made; but no one imagined that any choice was left to him--no one for a moment thought that he could appoint any other than Mr Harding.
actverbUS /ækt/
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading A MORNING VISIT It was known that Dr Proudie would immediately have to reappoint to the wardenship of the hospital under the act of Parliament to which allusion has been made; but no one imagined that any choice was left to him--no one for a moment thought that he could appoint any other than Mr Harding.
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 She had, indeed, all but promised to do so, though she still entertained an idea that the greatest of mortals, that important atom of humanity, that little god upon earth, Johnny Bold her baby, ought to have a house of his own over his head.
allusionnounUS /əˈluːʒən/
passing reference or indirect mention
From this reading A MORNING VISIT It was known that Dr Proudie would immediately have to reappoint to the wardenship of the hospital under the act of Parliament to which allusion has been made; but no one imagined that any choice was left to him--no one for a moment thought that he could appoint any other than Mr Harding.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading And though there would be much that was melancholy, nay, almost heartrending, in such a return, he still was glad that it was to be so.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She had, indeed, all but promised to do so, though she still entertained an idea that the greatest of mortals, that important atom of humanity, that little god upon earth, Johnny Bold her baby, ought to have a house of his own over his head.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr Harding himself, when he heard how the matter had been settled, without troubling himself much on the subject, considered it as certain that he would go back to his pleasant house and garden.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A MORNING VISIT It was known that Dr Proudie would immediately have to reappoint to the wardenship of the hospital under the act of Parliament to which allusion has been made; but no one imagined that any choice was left to him--no one for a moment thought that he could appoint any other than Mr Harding.
appointverbUS /əˈpɔɪnt/
create and charge with a task or function
From this reading A MORNING VISIT It was known that Dr Proudie would immediately have to reappoint to the wardenship of the hospital under the act of Parliament to which allusion has been made; but no one imagined that any choice was left to him--no one for a moment thought that he could appoint any other than Mr Harding.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr Harding himself, when he heard how the matter had been settled, without troubling himself much on the subject, considered it as certain that he would go back to his pleasant house and garden.
atomnounUS /ˈætəm/
(physics and chemistry) the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the element
From this reading She had, indeed, all but promised to do so, though she still entertained an idea that the greatest of mortals, that important atom of humanity, that little god upon earth, Johnny Bold her baby, ought to have a house of his own over his head.
babynounUS /ˈbeɪbi/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading She had, indeed, all but promised to do so, though she still entertained an idea that the greatest of mortals, that important atom of humanity, that little god upon earth, Johnny Bold her baby, ought to have a house of his own over his head.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Mr Harding himself, when he heard how the matter had been settled, without troubling himself much on the subject, considered it as certain that he would go back to his pleasant house and garden.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And though there would be much that was melancholy, nay, almost heartrending, in such a return, he still was glad that it was to be so.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A MORNING VISIT It was known that Dr Proudie would immediately have to reappoint to the wardenship of the hospital under the act of Parliament to which allusion has been made; but no one imagined that any choice was left to him--no one for a moment thought that he could appoint any other than Mr Harding.
BoldadjectiveUS /boʊld/
fearless and daring
From this reading She had, indeed, all but promised to do so, though she still entertained an idea that the greatest of mortals, that important atom of humanity, that little god upon earth, Johnny Bold her baby, ought to have a house of his own over his head.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A MORNING VISIT It was known that Dr Proudie would immediately have to reappoint to the wardenship of the hospital under the act of Parliament to which allusion has been made; but no one imagined that any choice was left to him--no one for a moment thought that he could appoint any other than Mr Harding.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Mr Harding himself, when he heard how the matter had been settled, without troubling himself much on the subject, considered it as certain that he would go back to his pleasant house and garden.
choicenounUS /tʃɔɪs/
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading A MORNING VISIT It was known that Dr Proudie would immediately have to reappoint to the wardenship of the hospital under the act of Parliament to which allusion has been made; but no one imagined that any choice was left to him--no one for a moment thought that he could appoint any other than Mr Harding.
consideredadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərd/
carefully weighed
From this reading Mr Harding himself, when he heard how the matter had been settled, without troubling himself much on the subject, considered it as certain that he would go back to his pleasant house and garden.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A MORNING VISIT It was known that Dr Proudie would immediately have to reappoint to the wardenship of the hospital under the act of Parliament to which allusion has been made; but no one imagined that any choice was left to him--no one for a moment thought that he could appoint any other than Mr Harding.
daughternounUS /ˈdɔːtər/
a female human offspring
From this reading His daughter might probably be persuaded to return there with him.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading She had, indeed, all but promised to do so, though she still entertained an idea that the greatest of mortals, that important atom of humanity, that little god upon earth, Johnny Bold her baby, ought to have a house of his own over his head.
Dr
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From this reading A MORNING VISIT It was known that Dr Proudie would immediately have to reappoint to the wardenship of the hospital under the act of Parliament to which allusion has been made; but no one imagined that any choice was left to him--no one for a moment thought that he could appoint any other than Mr Harding.
earthnounUS /ɜːrθ/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading She had, indeed, all but promised to do so, though she still entertained an idea that the greatest of mortals, that important atom of humanity, that little god upon earth, Johnny Bold her baby, ought to have a house of his own over his head.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading She had, indeed, all but promised to do so, though she still entertained an idea that the greatest of mortals, that important atom of humanity, that little god upon earth, Johnny Bold her baby, ought to have a house of his own over his head.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A MORNING VISIT It was known that Dr Proudie would immediately have to reappoint to the wardenship of the hospital under the act of Parliament to which allusion has been made; but no one imagined that any choice was left to him--no one for a moment thought that he could appoint any other than Mr Harding.
gardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Mr Harding himself, when he heard how the matter had been settled, without troubling himself much on the subject, considered it as certain that he would go back to his pleasant house and garden.
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading And though there would be much that was melancholy, nay, almost heartrending, in such a return, he still was glad that it was to be so.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mr Harding himself, when he heard how the matter had been settled, without troubling himself much on the subject, considered it as certain that he would go back to his pleasant house and garden.
godnounUS /ɡɑːd/
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading She had, indeed, all but promised to do so, though she still entertained an idea that the greatest of mortals, that important atom of humanity, that little god upon earth, Johnny Bold her baby, ought to have a house of his own over his head.
greatestadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtəst/
highest in quality
From this reading She had, indeed, all but promised to do so, though she still entertained an idea that the greatest of mortals, that important atom of humanity, that little god upon earth, Johnny Bold her baby, ought to have a house of his own over his head.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr Harding himself, when he heard how the matter had been settled, without troubling himself much on the subject, considered it as certain that he would go back to his pleasant house and garden.
HardingnounUS /ˈhɑːrdɪŋ/
29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)
From this reading A MORNING VISIT It was known that Dr Proudie would immediately have to reappoint to the wardenship of the hospital under the act of Parliament to which allusion has been made; but no one imagined that any choice was left to him--no one for a moment thought that he could appoint any other than Mr Harding.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A MORNING VISIT It was known that Dr Proudie would immediately have to reappoint to the wardenship of the hospital under the act of Parliament to which allusion has been made; but no one imagined that any choice was left to him--no one for a moment thought that he could appoint any other than Mr Harding.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A MORNING VISIT It was known that Dr Proudie would immediately have to reappoint to the wardenship of the hospital under the act of Parliament to which allusion has been made; but no one imagined that any choice was left to him--no one for a moment thought that he could appoint any other than Mr Harding.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A MORNING VISIT It was known that Dr Proudie would immediately have to reappoint to the wardenship of the hospital under the act of Parliament to which allusion has been made; but no one imagined that any choice was left to him--no one for a moment thought that he could appoint any other than Mr Harding.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading She had, indeed, all but promised to do so, though she still entertained an idea that the greatest of mortals, that important atom of humanity, that little god upon earth, Johnny Bold her baby, ought to have a house of his own over his head.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Mr Harding himself, when he heard how the matter had been settled, without troubling himself much on the subject, considered it as certain that he would go back to his pleasant house and garden.
heartrendingadjective
causing or marked by grief or anguish
From this reading And though there would be much that was melancholy, nay, almost heartrending, in such a return, he still was glad that it was to be so.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had, indeed, all but promised to do so, though she still entertained an idea that the greatest of mortals, that important atom of humanity, that little god upon earth, Johnny Bold her baby, ought to have a house of his own over his head.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A MORNING VISIT It was known that Dr Proudie would immediately have to reappoint to the wardenship of the hospital under the act of Parliament to which allusion has been made; but no one imagined that any choice was left to him--no one for a moment thought that he could appoint any other than Mr Harding.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mr Harding himself, when he heard how the matter had been settled, without troubling himself much on the subject, considered it as certain that he would go back to his pleasant house and garden.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr Harding himself, when he heard how the matter had been settled, without troubling himself much on the subject, considered it as certain that he would go back to his pleasant house and garden.
hospitalnounUS /ˈhɑːspɪtəl/
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading A MORNING VISIT It was known that Dr Proudie would immediately have to reappoint to the wardenship of the hospital under the act of Parliament to which allusion has been made; but no one imagined that any choice was left to him--no one for a moment thought that he could appoint any other than Mr Harding.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Mr Harding himself, when he heard how the matter had been settled, without troubling himself much on the subject, considered it as certain that he would go back to his pleasant house and garden.
how
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From this reading Mr Harding himself, when he heard how the matter had been settled, without troubling himself much on the subject, considered it as certain that he would go back to his pleasant house and garden.
humanitynounUS /hjuːˈmænɪti/
the quality of being humane
From this reading She had, indeed, all but promised to do so, though she still entertained an idea that the greatest of mortals, that important atom of humanity, that little god upon earth, Johnny Bold her baby, ought to have a house of his own over his head.
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She had, indeed, all but promised to do so, though she still entertained an idea that the greatest of mortals, that important atom of humanity, that little god upon earth, Johnny Bold her baby, ought to have a house of his own over his head.
imaginedverbUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənd/
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading A MORNING VISIT It was known that Dr Proudie would immediately have to reappoint to the wardenship of the hospital under the act of Parliament to which allusion has been made; but no one imagined that any choice was left to him--no one for a moment thought that he could appoint any other than Mr Harding.
immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading A MORNING VISIT It was known that Dr Proudie would immediately have to reappoint to the wardenship of the hospital under the act of Parliament to which allusion has been made; but no one imagined that any choice was left to him--no one for a moment thought that he could appoint any other than Mr Harding.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading She had, indeed, all but promised to do so, though she still entertained an idea that the greatest of mortals, that important atom of humanity, that little god upon earth, Johnny Bold her baby, ought to have a house of his own over his head.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And though there would be much that was melancholy, nay, almost heartrending, in such a return, he still was glad that it was to be so.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading She had, indeed, all but promised to do so, though she still entertained an idea that the greatest of mortals, that important atom of humanity, that little god upon earth, Johnny Bold her baby, ought to have a house of his own over his head.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A MORNING VISIT It was known that Dr Proudie would immediately have to reappoint to the wardenship of the hospital under the act of Parliament to which allusion has been made; but no one imagined that any choice was left to him--no one for a moment thought that he could appoint any other than Mr Harding.
JohnnynounUS /ˈdʒɑːni/
“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading She had, indeed, all but promised to do so, though she still entertained an idea that the greatest of mortals, that important atom of humanity, that little god upon earth, Johnny Bold her baby, ought to have a house of his own over his head.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading A MORNING VISIT It was known that Dr Proudie would immediately have to reappoint to the wardenship of the hospital under the act of Parliament to which allusion has been made; but no one imagined that any choice was left to him--no one for a moment thought that he could appoint any other than Mr Harding.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading A MORNING VISIT It was known that Dr Proudie would immediately have to reappoint to the wardenship of the hospital under the act of Parliament to which allusion has been made; but no one imagined that any choice was left to him--no one for a moment thought that he could appoint any other than Mr Harding.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She had, indeed, all but promised to do so, though she still entertained an idea that the greatest of mortals, that important atom of humanity, that little god upon earth, Johnny Bold her baby, ought to have a house of his own over his head.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A MORNING VISIT It was known that Dr Proudie would immediately have to reappoint to the wardenship of the hospital under the act of Parliament to which allusion has been made; but no one imagined that any choice was left to him--no one for a moment thought that he could appoint any other than Mr Harding.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Mr Harding himself, when he heard how the matter had been settled, without troubling himself much on the subject, considered it as certain that he would go back to his pleasant house and garden.
melancholynounUS /ˈmelənkɑːli/
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading And though there would be much that was melancholy, nay, almost heartrending, in such a return, he still was glad that it was to be so.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading His daughter might probably be persuaded to return there with him.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading A MORNING VISIT It was known that Dr Proudie would immediately have to reappoint to the wardenship of the hospital under the act of Parliament to which allusion has been made; but no one imagined that any choice was left to him--no one for a moment thought that he could appoint any other than Mr Harding.
MORNINGnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A MORNING VISIT It was known that Dr Proudie would immediately have to reappoint to the wardenship of the hospital under the act of Parliament to which allusion has been made; but no one imagined that any choice was left to him--no one for a moment thought that he could appoint any other than Mr Harding.
mortalsnounUS /ˈmɔːrtəlz/
plural of “mortal” — a human being
From this reading She had, indeed, all but promised to do so, though she still entertained an idea that the greatest of mortals, that important atom of humanity, that little god upon earth, Johnny Bold her baby, ought to have a house of his own over his head.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading A MORNING VISIT It was known that Dr Proudie would immediately have to reappoint to the wardenship of the hospital under the act of Parliament to which allusion has been made; but no one imagined that any choice was left to him--no one for a moment thought that he could appoint any other than Mr Harding.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Mr Harding himself, when he heard how the matter had been settled, without troubling himself much on the subject, considered it as certain that he would go back to his pleasant house and garden.
nayexclamationUS /neɪ/
an old word for “no”
From this reading And though there would be much that was melancholy, nay, almost heartrending, in such a return, he still was glad that it was to be so.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading A MORNING VISIT It was known that Dr Proudie would immediately have to reappoint to the wardenship of the hospital under the act of Parliament to which allusion has been made; but no one imagined that any choice was left to him--no one for a moment thought that he could appoint any other than Mr Harding.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A MORNING VISIT It was known that Dr Proudie would immediately have to reappoint to the wardenship of the hospital under the act of Parliament to which allusion has been made; but no one imagined that any choice was left to him--no one for a moment thought that he could appoint any other than Mr Harding.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr Harding himself, when he heard how the matter had been settled, without troubling himself much on the subject, considered it as certain that he would go back to his pleasant house and garden.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A MORNING VISIT It was known that Dr Proudie would immediately have to reappoint to the wardenship of the hospital under the act of Parliament to which allusion has been made; but no one imagined that any choice was left to him--no one for a moment thought that he could appoint any other than Mr Harding.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A MORNING VISIT It was known that Dr Proudie would immediately have to reappoint to the wardenship of the hospital under the act of Parliament to which allusion has been made; but no one imagined that any choice was left to him--no one for a moment thought that he could appoint any other than Mr Harding.
oughtmodal verbUS /ɔːt/
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading She had, indeed, all but promised to do so, though she still entertained an idea that the greatest of mortals, that important atom of humanity, that little god upon earth, Johnny Bold her baby, ought to have a house of his own over his head.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She had, indeed, all but promised to do so, though she still entertained an idea that the greatest of mortals, that important atom of humanity, that little god upon earth, Johnny Bold her baby, ought to have a house of his own over his head.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She had, indeed, all but promised to do so, though she still entertained an idea that the greatest of mortals, that important atom of humanity, that little god upon earth, Johnny Bold her baby, ought to have a house of his own over his head.
ParliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading A MORNING VISIT It was known that Dr Proudie would immediately have to reappoint to the wardenship of the hospital under the act of Parliament to which allusion has been made; but no one imagined that any choice was left to him--no one for a moment thought that he could appoint any other than Mr Harding.
persuadedverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪd/
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading His daughter might probably be persuaded to return there with him.
pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Mr Harding himself, when he heard how the matter had been settled, without troubling himself much on the subject, considered it as certain that he would go back to his pleasant house and garden.
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading His daughter might probably be persuaded to return there with him.
promisedverbUS /ˈprɑːməst/
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading She had, indeed, all but promised to do so, though she still entertained an idea that the greatest of mortals, that important atom of humanity, that little god upon earth, Johnny Bold her baby, ought to have a house of his own over his head.
Proudie
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From this reading A MORNING VISIT It was known that Dr Proudie would immediately have to reappoint to the wardenship of the hospital under the act of Parliament to which allusion has been made; but no one imagined that any choice was left to him--no one for a moment thought that he could appoint any other than Mr Harding.
reappoint
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From this reading A MORNING VISIT It was known that Dr Proudie would immediately have to reappoint to the wardenship of the hospital under the act of Parliament to which allusion has been made; but no one imagined that any choice was left to him--no one for a moment thought that he could appoint any other than Mr Harding.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading And though there would be much that was melancholy, nay, almost heartrending, in such a return, he still was glad that it was to be so.
settledadjectiveUS /ˈsetəld/
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Mr Harding himself, when he heard how the matter had been settled, without troubling himself much on the subject, considered it as certain that he would go back to his pleasant house and garden.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had, indeed, all but promised to do so, though she still entertained an idea that the greatest of mortals, that important atom of humanity, that little god upon earth, Johnny Bold her baby, ought to have a house of his own over his head.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And though there would be much that was melancholy, nay, almost heartrending, in such a return, he still was glad that it was to be so.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading And though there would be much that was melancholy, nay, almost heartrending, in such a return, he still was glad that it was to be so.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Mr Harding himself, when he heard how the matter had been settled, without troubling himself much on the subject, considered it as certain that he would go back to his pleasant house and garden.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading And though there would be much that was melancholy, nay, almost heartrending, in such a return, he still was glad that it was to be so.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A MORNING VISIT It was known that Dr Proudie would immediately have to reappoint to the wardenship of the hospital under the act of Parliament to which allusion has been made; but no one imagined that any choice was left to him--no one for a moment thought that he could appoint any other than Mr Harding.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A MORNING VISIT It was known that Dr Proudie would immediately have to reappoint to the wardenship of the hospital under the act of Parliament to which allusion has been made; but no one imagined that any choice was left to him--no one for a moment thought that he could appoint any other than Mr Harding.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MORNING VISIT It was known that Dr Proudie would immediately have to reappoint to the wardenship of the hospital under the act of Parliament to which allusion has been made; but no one imagined that any choice was left to him--no one for a moment thought that he could appoint any other than Mr Harding.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading And though there would be much that was melancholy, nay, almost heartrending, in such a return, he still was glad that it was to be so.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading And though there would be much that was melancholy, nay, almost heartrending, in such a return, he still was glad that it was to be so.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A MORNING VISIT It was known that Dr Proudie would immediately have to reappoint to the wardenship of the hospital under the act of Parliament to which allusion has been made; but no one imagined that any choice was left to him--no one for a moment thought that he could appoint any other than Mr Harding.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A MORNING VISIT It was known that Dr Proudie would immediately have to reappoint to the wardenship of the hospital under the act of Parliament to which allusion has been made; but no one imagined that any choice was left to him--no one for a moment thought that he could appoint any other than Mr Harding.
troublingadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəlɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading Mr Harding himself, when he heard how the matter had been settled, without troubling himself much on the subject, considered it as certain that he would go back to his pleasant house and garden.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading A MORNING VISIT It was known that Dr Proudie would immediately have to reappoint to the wardenship of the hospital under the act of Parliament to which allusion has been made; but no one imagined that any choice was left to him--no one for a moment thought that he could appoint any other than Mr Harding.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She had, indeed, all but promised to do so, though she still entertained an idea that the greatest of mortals, that important atom of humanity, that little god upon earth, Johnny Bold her baby, ought to have a house of his own over his head.
VISITverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading A MORNING VISIT It was known that Dr Proudie would immediately have to reappoint to the wardenship of the hospital under the act of Parliament to which allusion has been made; but no one imagined that any choice was left to him--no one for a moment thought that he could appoint any other than Mr Harding.
wardenshipnoun
the position of warden
From this reading A MORNING VISIT It was known that Dr Proudie would immediately have to reappoint to the wardenship of the hospital under the act of Parliament to which allusion has been made; but no one imagined that any choice was left to him--no one for a moment thought that he could appoint any other than Mr Harding.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A MORNING VISIT It was known that Dr Proudie would immediately have to reappoint to the wardenship of the hospital under the act of Parliament to which allusion has been made; but no one imagined that any choice was left to him--no one for a moment thought that he could appoint any other than Mr Harding.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Mr Harding himself, when he heard how the matter had been settled, without troubling himself much on the subject, considered it as certain that he would go back to his pleasant house and garden.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A MORNING VISIT It was known that Dr Proudie would immediately have to reappoint to the wardenship of the hospital under the act of Parliament to which allusion has been made; but no one imagined that any choice was left to him--no one for a moment thought that he could appoint any other than Mr Harding.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading His daughter might probably be persuaded to return there with him.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Mr Harding himself, when he heard how the matter had been settled, without troubling himself much on the subject, considered it as certain that he would go back to his pleasant house and garden.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A MORNING VISIT It was known that Dr Proudie would immediately have to reappoint to the wardenship of the hospital under the act of Parliament to which allusion has been made; but no one imagined that any choice was left to him--no one for a moment thought that he could appoint any other than Mr Harding.
