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Beauchamp's Career — Volume 6
Beauchamp's Career — Volume 6

Chapter III · Chapter 3

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THE NEPHEWS OF THE EARL, AND ANOTHER EXHIBITION OF THE TWO PASSIONS IN BEAUCHAMP It was now the season when London is as a lighted tower to her provinces, and, among other gentlemen hurried thither by attraction, Captain Baskelett arrived.
Although not a personage in the House of Commons, he was a vote; and if he never committed himself to the perils of a speech, he made himself heard.
His was the part of chorus, which he performed with a fairly close imitation of the original cries of periods before parliaments were instituted, thus representing a stage in the human development besides the borough of Bevisham.
He arrived in the best of moods for the emission of high-pitched vowel-sounds; otherwise in the worst of tempers.
His uncle had notified an addition of his income to him at Romfrey, together with commands that he should quit the castle instantly: and there did that woman, Mistress Culling, do the honours to Nevil Beauchamp's French party.
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Beauchamp's Career — Volume 6

Chapter III · Chapter 3

Chapter 3 of Beauchamp's Career — Volume 6 is here in full — 260 sentences across 52 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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THE NEPHEWS OF THE EARL, AND ANOTHER EXHIBITION OF THE TWO PASSIONS IN BEAUCHAMP It was now the season when London is as a lighted tower to her provinces, and, among other gentlemen hurried thither by attraction, Captain Baskelett arrived.
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Although not a personage in the House of Commons, he was a vote; and if he never committed himself to the perils of a speech, he made himself heard.
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His was the part of chorus, which he performed with a fairly close imitation of the original cries of periods before parliaments were instituted, thus representing a stage in the human development besides the borough of Bevisham.
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He arrived in the best of moods for the emission of high-pitched vowel-sounds; otherwise in the worst of tempers.
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His uncle had notified an addition of his income to him at Romfrey, together with commands that he should quit the castle instantly: and there did that woman, Mistress Culling, do the honours to Nevil Beauchamp's French party.

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borough noun US /ˈbɜːroʊ/

one of the administrative divisions of a large city

From this reading “His was the part of chorus, which he performed with a fairly close imitation of the original cries of periods before parliaments were instituted, thus representing a stage in the human development besides the borough of Bevisham.”

Culling verb US /ˈkʌlɪŋ/

-ing form of “cull” — remove something that has been rejected

From this reading “His uncle had notified an addition of his income to him at Romfrey, together with commands that he should quit the castle instantly: and there did that woman, Mistress Culling, do the honours to Nevil Beauchamp's French party.”

emission noun US /ɪˈmɪʃən/

the act of emitting; causing to flow forth

From this reading “He arrived in the best of moods for the emission of high-pitched vowel-sounds; otherwise in the worst of tempers.”

instituted verb US /ˈɪnstətuːtɪd/

past form of “institute” — set up or lay the groundwork for

From this reading “His was the part of chorus, which he performed with a fairly close imitation of the original cries of periods before parliaments were instituted, thus representing a stage in the human development besides the borough of Bevisham.”

nephews noun US /ˈnefjuːz/

plural of “nephew” — a son of your brother or sister

From this reading “THE NEPHEWS OF THE EARL, AND ANOTHER EXHIBITION OF THE TWO PASSIONS IN BEAUCHAMP It was now the season when London is as a lighted tower to her provinces, and, among other gentlemen hurried thither by attraction, Captain Baskelett arrived.”

notified verb US /ˈnoʊtəfaɪd/

inflected form of “notify” — inform (somebody) of something

From this reading “His uncle had notified an addition of his income to him at Romfrey, together with commands that he should quit the castle instantly: and there did that woman, Mistress Culling, do the honours to Nevil Beauchamp's French party.”

parliaments noun US /ˈpɑːrləmənts/

plural of “parliament” — a legislative assembly in certain countries

From this reading “His was the part of chorus, which he performed with a fairly close imitation of the original cries of periods before parliaments were instituted, thus representing a stage in the human development besides the borough of Bevisham.”

tempers noun US /ˈtempərz/

plural of “temper” — a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading “He arrived in the best of moods for the emission of high-pitched vowel-sounds; otherwise in the worst of tempers.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE NEPHEWS OF THE EARL, AND ANOTHER EXHIBITION OF THE TWO PASSIONS IN BEAUCHAMP It was now the season when London is as a lighted tower to her provinces, and, among other gentlemen hurried thither by attraction, Captain Baskelett arrived.

additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/

a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading His uncle had notified an addition of his income to him at Romfrey, together with commands that he should quit the castle instantly: and there did that woman, Mistress Culling, do the honours to Nevil Beauchamp's French party.

AlthoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although not a personage in the House of Commons, he was a vote; and if he never committed himself to the perils of a speech, he made himself heard.

amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading THE NEPHEWS OF THE EARL, AND ANOTHER EXHIBITION OF THE TWO PASSIONS IN BEAUCHAMP It was now the season when London is as a lighted tower to her provinces, and, among other gentlemen hurried thither by attraction, Captain Baskelett arrived.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading His uncle had notified an addition of his income to him at Romfrey, together with commands that he should quit the castle instantly: and there did that woman, Mistress Culling, do the honours to Nevil Beauchamp's French party.

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE NEPHEWS OF THE EARL, AND ANOTHER EXHIBITION OF THE TWO PASSIONS IN BEAUCHAMP It was now the season when London is as a lighted tower to her provinces, and, among other gentlemen hurried thither by attraction, Captain Baskelett arrived.

ANOTHERdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading THE NEPHEWS OF THE EARL, AND ANOTHER EXHIBITION OF THE TWO PASSIONS IN BEAUCHAMP It was now the season when London is as a lighted tower to her provinces, and, among other gentlemen hurried thither by attraction, Captain Baskelett arrived.

arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading THE NEPHEWS OF THE EARL, AND ANOTHER EXHIBITION OF THE TWO PASSIONS IN BEAUCHAMP It was now the season when London is as a lighted tower to her provinces, and, among other gentlemen hurried thither by attraction, Captain Baskelett arrived.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading THE NEPHEWS OF THE EARL, AND ANOTHER EXHIBITION OF THE TWO PASSIONS IN BEAUCHAMP It was now the season when London is as a lighted tower to her provinces, and, among other gentlemen hurried thither by attraction, Captain Baskelett arrived.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading His uncle had notified an addition of his income to him at Romfrey, together with commands that he should quit the castle instantly: and there did that woman, Mistress Culling, do the honours to Nevil Beauchamp's French party.

attractionnounUS /əˈtrækʃən/

the force by which one object attracts another

From this reading THE NEPHEWS OF THE EARL, AND ANOTHER EXHIBITION OF THE TWO PASSIONS IN BEAUCHAMP It was now the season when London is as a lighted tower to her provinces, and, among other gentlemen hurried thither by attraction, Captain Baskelett arrived.

Baskelett

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From this reading THE NEPHEWS OF THE EARL, AND ANOTHER EXHIBITION OF THE TWO PASSIONS IN BEAUCHAMP It was now the season when London is as a lighted tower to her provinces, and, among other gentlemen hurried thither by attraction, Captain Baskelett arrived.

BEAUCHAMP

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From this reading THE NEPHEWS OF THE EARL, AND ANOTHER EXHIBITION OF THE TWO PASSIONS IN BEAUCHAMP It was now the season when London is as a lighted tower to her provinces, and, among other gentlemen hurried thither by attraction, Captain Baskelett arrived.

Beauchamp's

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From this reading His uncle had notified an addition of his income to him at Romfrey, together with commands that he should quit the castle instantly: and there did that woman, Mistress Culling, do the honours to Nevil Beauchamp's French party.

beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading His was the part of chorus, which he performed with a fairly close imitation of the original cries of periods before parliaments were instituted, thus representing a stage in the human development besides the borough of Bevisham.

besidesprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪdz/

in addition to; as well as

From this reading His was the part of chorus, which he performed with a fairly close imitation of the original cries of periods before parliaments were instituted, thus representing a stage in the human development besides the borough of Bevisham.

bestnounUS /best/

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading He arrived in the best of moods for the emission of high-pitched vowel-sounds; otherwise in the worst of tempers.

Bevisham

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From this reading His was the part of chorus, which he performed with a fairly close imitation of the original cries of periods before parliaments were instituted, thus representing a stage in the human development besides the borough of Bevisham.

boroughnounUS /ˈbɜːroʊ/

one of the administrative divisions of a large city

From this reading His was the part of chorus, which he performed with a fairly close imitation of the original cries of periods before parliaments were instituted, thus representing a stage in the human development besides the borough of Bevisham.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE NEPHEWS OF THE EARL, AND ANOTHER EXHIBITION OF THE TWO PASSIONS IN BEAUCHAMP It was now the season when London is as a lighted tower to her provinces, and, among other gentlemen hurried thither by attraction, Captain Baskelett arrived.

CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading THE NEPHEWS OF THE EARL, AND ANOTHER EXHIBITION OF THE TWO PASSIONS IN BEAUCHAMP It was now the season when London is as a lighted tower to her provinces, and, among other gentlemen hurried thither by attraction, Captain Baskelett arrived.

castlenounUS /ˈkæsəl/

a large and stately mansion

From this reading His uncle had notified an addition of his income to him at Romfrey, together with commands that he should quit the castle instantly: and there did that woman, Mistress Culling, do the honours to Nevil Beauchamp's French party.

chorusnounUS /ˈkɔːrəs/

any utterance produced simultaneously by a group

From this reading His was the part of chorus, which he performed with a fairly close imitation of the original cries of periods before parliaments were instituted, thus representing a stage in the human development besides the borough of Bevisham.

closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading His was the part of chorus, which he performed with a fairly close imitation of the original cries of periods before parliaments were instituted, thus representing a stage in the human development besides the borough of Bevisham.

commandsnounUS /kəˈmændz/

plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading His uncle had notified an addition of his income to him at Romfrey, together with commands that he should quit the castle instantly: and there did that woman, Mistress Culling, do the honours to Nevil Beauchamp's French party.

committedadjectiveUS /kəˈmɪtɪd/

bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude

From this reading Although not a personage in the House of Commons, he was a vote; and if he never committed himself to the perils of a speech, he made himself heard.

CommonsnounUS /ˈkɑːmənz/

a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area

From this reading Although not a personage in the House of Commons, he was a vote; and if he never committed himself to the perils of a speech, he made himself heard.

criesnounUS /kraɪz/

plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading His was the part of chorus, which he performed with a fairly close imitation of the original cries of periods before parliaments were instituted, thus representing a stage in the human development besides the borough of Bevisham.

CullingverbUS /ˈkʌlɪŋ/

-ing form of “cull” — remove something that has been rejected

From this reading His uncle had notified an addition of his income to him at Romfrey, together with commands that he should quit the castle instantly: and there did that woman, Mistress Culling, do the honours to Nevil Beauchamp's French party.

developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/

act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading His was the part of chorus, which he performed with a fairly close imitation of the original cries of periods before parliaments were instituted, thus representing a stage in the human development besides the borough of Bevisham.

didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading His uncle had notified an addition of his income to him at Romfrey, together with commands that he should quit the castle instantly: and there did that woman, Mistress Culling, do the honours to Nevil Beauchamp's French party.

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading His uncle had notified an addition of his income to him at Romfrey, together with commands that he should quit the castle instantly: and there did that woman, Mistress Culling, do the honours to Nevil Beauchamp's French party.

EARLnounUS /ɜːrl/

a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

From this reading THE NEPHEWS OF THE EARL, AND ANOTHER EXHIBITION OF THE TWO PASSIONS IN BEAUCHAMP It was now the season when London is as a lighted tower to her provinces, and, among other gentlemen hurried thither by attraction, Captain Baskelett arrived.

emissionnounUS /ɪˈmɪʃən/

the act of emitting; causing to flow forth

From this reading He arrived in the best of moods for the emission of high-pitched vowel-sounds; otherwise in the worst of tempers.

EXHIBITIONnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/

the act of exhibiting

From this reading THE NEPHEWS OF THE EARL, AND ANOTHER EXHIBITION OF THE TWO PASSIONS IN BEAUCHAMP It was now the season when London is as a lighted tower to her provinces, and, among other gentlemen hurried thither by attraction, Captain Baskelett arrived.

fairlyadverbUS /ˈferli/

to certain extent or degree

From this reading His was the part of chorus, which he performed with a fairly close imitation of the original cries of periods before parliaments were instituted, thus representing a stage in the human development besides the borough of Bevisham.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He arrived in the best of moods for the emission of high-pitched vowel-sounds; otherwise in the worst of tempers.

FrenchnounUS /frentʃ/

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading His uncle had notified an addition of his income to him at Romfrey, together with commands that he should quit the castle instantly: and there did that woman, Mistress Culling, do the honours to Nevil Beauchamp's French party.

gentlemennounUS /ˈdʒentəlmɪn/

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading THE NEPHEWS OF THE EARL, AND ANOTHER EXHIBITION OF THE TWO PASSIONS IN BEAUCHAMP It was now the season when London is as a lighted tower to her provinces, and, among other gentlemen hurried thither by attraction, Captain Baskelett arrived.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading His uncle had notified an addition of his income to him at Romfrey, together with commands that he should quit the castle instantly: and there did that woman, Mistress Culling, do the honours to Nevil Beauchamp's French party.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Although not a personage in the House of Commons, he was a vote; and if he never committed himself to the perils of a speech, he made himself heard.

heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Although not a personage in the House of Commons, he was a vote; and if he never committed himself to the perils of a speech, he made himself heard.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading THE NEPHEWS OF THE EARL, AND ANOTHER EXHIBITION OF THE TWO PASSIONS IN BEAUCHAMP It was now the season when London is as a lighted tower to her provinces, and, among other gentlemen hurried thither by attraction, Captain Baskelett arrived.

high-pitchedadjective

used of sounds and voices; high in pitch or frequency

From this reading He arrived in the best of moods for the emission of high-pitched vowel-sounds; otherwise in the worst of tempers.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading His uncle had notified an addition of his income to him at Romfrey, together with commands that he should quit the castle instantly: and there did that woman, Mistress Culling, do the honours to Nevil Beauchamp's French party.

himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Although not a personage in the House of Commons, he was a vote; and if he never committed himself to the perils of a speech, he made himself heard.

HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading His was the part of chorus, which he performed with a fairly close imitation of the original cries of periods before parliaments were instituted, thus representing a stage in the human development besides the borough of Bevisham.

honoursnoun

a university degree with honors

From this reading His uncle had notified an addition of his income to him at Romfrey, together with commands that he should quit the castle instantly: and there did that woman, Mistress Culling, do the honours to Nevil Beauchamp's French party.

HousenounUS /haʊs/

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Although not a personage in the House of Commons, he was a vote; and if he never committed himself to the perils of a speech, he made himself heard.

humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/

characteristic of humanity

From this reading His was the part of chorus, which he performed with a fairly close imitation of the original cries of periods before parliaments were instituted, thus representing a stage in the human development besides the borough of Bevisham.

hurriedadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːrid/

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading THE NEPHEWS OF THE EARL, AND ANOTHER EXHIBITION OF THE TWO PASSIONS IN BEAUCHAMP It was now the season when London is as a lighted tower to her provinces, and, among other gentlemen hurried thither by attraction, Captain Baskelett arrived.

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Although not a personage in the House of Commons, he was a vote; and if he never committed himself to the perils of a speech, he made himself heard.

imitationnounUS /ˌɪməˈteɪʃən/

the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations

From this reading His was the part of chorus, which he performed with a fairly close imitation of the original cries of periods before parliaments were instituted, thus representing a stage in the human development besides the borough of Bevisham.

INprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE NEPHEWS OF THE EARL, AND ANOTHER EXHIBITION OF THE TWO PASSIONS IN BEAUCHAMP It was now the season when London is as a lighted tower to her provinces, and, among other gentlemen hurried thither by attraction, Captain Baskelett arrived.

incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/

the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time

From this reading His uncle had notified an addition of his income to him at Romfrey, together with commands that he should quit the castle instantly: and there did that woman, Mistress Culling, do the honours to Nevil Beauchamp's French party.

instantlyadverbUS /ˈɪnstəntli/

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading His uncle had notified an addition of his income to him at Romfrey, together with commands that he should quit the castle instantly: and there did that woman, Mistress Culling, do the honours to Nevil Beauchamp's French party.

institutedverbUS /ˈɪnstətuːtɪd/

past form of “institute” — set up or lay the groundwork for

From this reading His was the part of chorus, which he performed with a fairly close imitation of the original cries of periods before parliaments were instituted, thus representing a stage in the human development besides the borough of Bevisham.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE NEPHEWS OF THE EARL, AND ANOTHER EXHIBITION OF THE TWO PASSIONS IN BEAUCHAMP It was now the season when London is as a lighted tower to her provinces, and, among other gentlemen hurried thither by attraction, Captain Baskelett arrived.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE NEPHEWS OF THE EARL, AND ANOTHER EXHIBITION OF THE TWO PASSIONS IN BEAUCHAMP It was now the season when London is as a lighted tower to her provinces, and, among other gentlemen hurried thither by attraction, Captain Baskelett arrived.

lightedadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪtəd/

set afire or burning

From this reading THE NEPHEWS OF THE EARL, AND ANOTHER EXHIBITION OF THE TWO PASSIONS IN BEAUCHAMP It was now the season when London is as a lighted tower to her provinces, and, among other gentlemen hurried thither by attraction, Captain Baskelett arrived.

LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading THE NEPHEWS OF THE EARL, AND ANOTHER EXHIBITION OF THE TWO PASSIONS IN BEAUCHAMP It was now the season when London is as a lighted tower to her provinces, and, among other gentlemen hurried thither by attraction, Captain Baskelett arrived.

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Although not a personage in the House of Commons, he was a vote; and if he never committed himself to the perils of a speech, he made himself heard.

MistressnounUS /ˈmɪstrəs/

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading His uncle had notified an addition of his income to him at Romfrey, together with commands that he should quit the castle instantly: and there did that woman, Mistress Culling, do the honours to Nevil Beauchamp's French party.

moodsnounUS /muːdz/

plural of “mood” — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading He arrived in the best of moods for the emission of high-pitched vowel-sounds; otherwise in the worst of tempers.

NEPHEWSnounUS /ˈnefjuːz/

plural of “nephew” — a son of your brother or sister

From this reading THE NEPHEWS OF THE EARL, AND ANOTHER EXHIBITION OF THE TWO PASSIONS IN BEAUCHAMP It was now the season when London is as a lighted tower to her provinces, and, among other gentlemen hurried thither by attraction, Captain Baskelett arrived.

neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Although not a personage in the House of Commons, he was a vote; and if he never committed himself to the perils of a speech, he made himself heard.

Nevil

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From this reading His uncle had notified an addition of his income to him at Romfrey, together with commands that he should quit the castle instantly: and there did that woman, Mistress Culling, do the honours to Nevil Beauchamp's French party.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Although not a personage in the House of Commons, he was a vote; and if he never committed himself to the perils of a speech, he made himself heard.

notifiedverbUS /ˈnoʊtəfaɪd/

inflected form of “notify” — inform (somebody) of something

From this reading His uncle had notified an addition of his income to him at Romfrey, together with commands that he should quit the castle instantly: and there did that woman, Mistress Culling, do the honours to Nevil Beauchamp's French party.

nowadverbUS /naʊ/

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading THE NEPHEWS OF THE EARL, AND ANOTHER EXHIBITION OF THE TWO PASSIONS IN BEAUCHAMP It was now the season when London is as a lighted tower to her provinces, and, among other gentlemen hurried thither by attraction, Captain Baskelett arrived.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE NEPHEWS OF THE EARL, AND ANOTHER EXHIBITION OF THE TWO PASSIONS IN BEAUCHAMP It was now the season when London is as a lighted tower to her provinces, and, among other gentlemen hurried thither by attraction, Captain Baskelett arrived.

originaladjectiveUS /ərˈɪdʒənəl/

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading His was the part of chorus, which he performed with a fairly close imitation of the original cries of periods before parliaments were instituted, thus representing a stage in the human development besides the borough of Bevisham.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading THE NEPHEWS OF THE EARL, AND ANOTHER EXHIBITION OF THE TWO PASSIONS IN BEAUCHAMP It was now the season when London is as a lighted tower to her provinces, and, among other gentlemen hurried thither by attraction, Captain Baskelett arrived.

otherwiseadverbUS /ˈʌðərwaɪz/

in other respects or ways

From this reading He arrived in the best of moods for the emission of high-pitched vowel-sounds; otherwise in the worst of tempers.

parliamentsnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənts/

plural of “parliament” — a legislative assembly in certain countries

From this reading His was the part of chorus, which he performed with a fairly close imitation of the original cries of periods before parliaments were instituted, thus representing a stage in the human development besides the borough of Bevisham.

partnounUS /pɑːrt/

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading His was the part of chorus, which he performed with a fairly close imitation of the original cries of periods before parliaments were instituted, thus representing a stage in the human development besides the borough of Bevisham.

partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/

an organization to gain political power

From this reading His uncle had notified an addition of his income to him at Romfrey, together with commands that he should quit the castle instantly: and there did that woman, Mistress Culling, do the honours to Nevil Beauchamp's French party.

PASSIONSnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/

plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading THE NEPHEWS OF THE EARL, AND ANOTHER EXHIBITION OF THE TWO PASSIONS IN BEAUCHAMP It was now the season when London is as a lighted tower to her provinces, and, among other gentlemen hurried thither by attraction, Captain Baskelett arrived.

performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/

past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading His was the part of chorus, which he performed with a fairly close imitation of the original cries of periods before parliaments were instituted, thus representing a stage in the human development besides the borough of Bevisham.

perilsnounUS /ˈperəlz/

plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading Although not a personage in the House of Commons, he was a vote; and if he never committed himself to the perils of a speech, he made himself heard.

periodsnounUS /ˈpɪriədz/

plural of “period” — an amount of time

From this reading His was the part of chorus, which he performed with a fairly close imitation of the original cries of periods before parliaments were instituted, thus representing a stage in the human development besides the borough of Bevisham.

personagenoun

another word for person; a person not meriting identification

From this reading Although not a personage in the House of Commons, he was a vote; and if he never committed himself to the perils of a speech, he made himself heard.

provincesnounUS /ˈprɑːvənsəz/

plural of “province” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading THE NEPHEWS OF THE EARL, AND ANOTHER EXHIBITION OF THE TWO PASSIONS IN BEAUCHAMP It was now the season when London is as a lighted tower to her provinces, and, among other gentlemen hurried thither by attraction, Captain Baskelett arrived.

quitverbUS /kwɪt/

put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading His uncle had notified an addition of his income to him at Romfrey, together with commands that he should quit the castle instantly: and there did that woman, Mistress Culling, do the honours to Nevil Beauchamp's French party.

representingverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪŋ/

-ing form of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

From this reading His was the part of chorus, which he performed with a fairly close imitation of the original cries of periods before parliaments were instituted, thus representing a stage in the human development besides the borough of Bevisham.

Romfrey

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From this reading His uncle had notified an addition of his income to him at Romfrey, together with commands that he should quit the castle instantly: and there did that woman, Mistress Culling, do the honours to Nevil Beauchamp's French party.

seasonnounUS /ˈsiːzən/

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading THE NEPHEWS OF THE EARL, AND ANOTHER EXHIBITION OF THE TWO PASSIONS IN BEAUCHAMP It was now the season when London is as a lighted tower to her provinces, and, among other gentlemen hurried thither by attraction, Captain Baskelett arrived.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading His uncle had notified an addition of his income to him at Romfrey, together with commands that he should quit the castle instantly: and there did that woman, Mistress Culling, do the honours to Nevil Beauchamp's French party.

speechnounUS /spiːtʃ/

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading Although not a personage in the House of Commons, he was a vote; and if he never committed himself to the perils of a speech, he made himself heard.

stagenounUS /steɪdʒ/

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading His was the part of chorus, which he performed with a fairly close imitation of the original cries of periods before parliaments were instituted, thus representing a stage in the human development besides the borough of Bevisham.

tempersnounUS /ˈtempərz/

plural of “temper” — a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading He arrived in the best of moods for the emission of high-pitched vowel-sounds; otherwise in the worst of tempers.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His uncle had notified an addition of his income to him at Romfrey, together with commands that he should quit the castle instantly: and there did that woman, Mistress Culling, do the honours to Nevil Beauchamp's French party.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE NEPHEWS OF THE EARL, AND ANOTHER EXHIBITION OF THE TWO PASSIONS IN BEAUCHAMP It was now the season when London is as a lighted tower to her provinces, and, among other gentlemen hurried thither by attraction, Captain Baskelett arrived.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading His uncle had notified an addition of his income to him at Romfrey, together with commands that he should quit the castle instantly: and there did that woman, Mistress Culling, do the honours to Nevil Beauchamp's French party.

thitheradverbUS /ˈðɪθɜːr/

an old word meaning “to that place”

From this reading THE NEPHEWS OF THE EARL, AND ANOTHER EXHIBITION OF THE TWO PASSIONS IN BEAUCHAMP It was now the season when London is as a lighted tower to her provinces, and, among other gentlemen hurried thither by attraction, Captain Baskelett arrived.

thusadverbUS /ðʌs/

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading His was the part of chorus, which he performed with a fairly close imitation of the original cries of periods before parliaments were instituted, thus representing a stage in the human development besides the borough of Bevisham.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE NEPHEWS OF THE EARL, AND ANOTHER EXHIBITION OF THE TWO PASSIONS IN BEAUCHAMP It was now the season when London is as a lighted tower to her provinces, and, among other gentlemen hurried thither by attraction, Captain Baskelett arrived.

togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading His uncle had notified an addition of his income to him at Romfrey, together with commands that he should quit the castle instantly: and there did that woman, Mistress Culling, do the honours to Nevil Beauchamp's French party.

towernounUS /ˈtaʊər/

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading THE NEPHEWS OF THE EARL, AND ANOTHER EXHIBITION OF THE TWO PASSIONS IN BEAUCHAMP It was now the season when London is as a lighted tower to her provinces, and, among other gentlemen hurried thither by attraction, Captain Baskelett arrived.

TWOnounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading THE NEPHEWS OF THE EARL, AND ANOTHER EXHIBITION OF THE TWO PASSIONS IN BEAUCHAMP It was now the season when London is as a lighted tower to her provinces, and, among other gentlemen hurried thither by attraction, Captain Baskelett arrived.

unclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading His uncle had notified an addition of his income to him at Romfrey, together with commands that he should quit the castle instantly: and there did that woman, Mistress Culling, do the honours to Nevil Beauchamp's French party.

votenounUS /voʊt/

a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative

From this reading Although not a personage in the House of Commons, he was a vote; and if he never committed himself to the perils of a speech, he made himself heard.

vowel-sounds

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From this reading He arrived in the best of moods for the emission of high-pitched vowel-sounds; otherwise in the worst of tempers.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE NEPHEWS OF THE EARL, AND ANOTHER EXHIBITION OF THE TWO PASSIONS IN BEAUCHAMP It was now the season when London is as a lighted tower to her provinces, and, among other gentlemen hurried thither by attraction, Captain Baskelett arrived.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading His was the part of chorus, which he performed with a fairly close imitation of the original cries of periods before parliaments were instituted, thus representing a stage in the human development besides the borough of Bevisham.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading THE NEPHEWS OF THE EARL, AND ANOTHER EXHIBITION OF THE TWO PASSIONS IN BEAUCHAMP It was now the season when London is as a lighted tower to her provinces, and, among other gentlemen hurried thither by attraction, Captain Baskelett arrived.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading His was the part of chorus, which he performed with a fairly close imitation of the original cries of periods before parliaments were instituted, thus representing a stage in the human development besides the borough of Bevisham.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading His was the part of chorus, which he performed with a fairly close imitation of the original cries of periods before parliaments were instituted, thus representing a stage in the human development besides the borough of Bevisham.

womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading His uncle had notified an addition of his income to him at Romfrey, together with commands that he should quit the castle instantly: and there did that woman, Mistress Culling, do the honours to Nevil Beauchamp's French party.

worstnounUS /wɜːrst/

the least favorable outcome

From this reading He arrived in the best of moods for the emission of high-pitched vowel-sounds; otherwise in the worst of tempers.

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