adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Frederick Vincent evinced a marked preference for Georgia, while Horace Maxwell was conspicuously attentive to Helen.
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 In fine, they were fair samples, perfect types of the numerous class of fashionable young men who throng all large cities.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the number of gentlemen whom Beulah occasionally met at Dr. Asbury's house were two whose frequent visits and general demeanor induced the impression that they were more than ordinarily interested in the sisters.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Among the number of gentlemen whom Beulah occasionally met at Dr. Asbury's house were two whose frequent visits and general demeanor induced the impression that they were more than ordinarily interested in the sisters.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The former was wealthy, handsome, indolent, and self-indulgent; the latter rather superior, as to business habits, which a limited purse peremptorily demanded.
Asbury's
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From this reading Among the number of gentlemen whom Beulah occasionally met at Dr. Asbury's house were two whose frequent visits and general demeanor induced the impression that they were more than ordinarily interested in the sisters.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Among the number of gentlemen whom Beulah occasionally met at Dr. Asbury's house were two whose frequent visits and general demeanor induced the impression that they were more than ordinarily interested in the sisters.
attentiveadjectiveUS /əˈtentɪv/
(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention
From this reading Frederick Vincent evinced a marked preference for Georgia, while Horace Maxwell was conspicuously attentive to Helen.
Beulah
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From this reading Among the number of gentlemen whom Beulah occasionally met at Dr. Asbury's house were two whose frequent visits and general demeanor induced the impression that they were more than ordinarily interested in the sisters.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Doubtless both would have passed as men of medium capacity, but certainly as nothing more.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading The former was wealthy, handsome, indolent, and self-indulgent; the latter rather superior, as to business habits, which a limited purse peremptorily demanded.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Doubtless both would have passed as men of medium capacity, but certainly as nothing more.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading Doubtless both would have passed as men of medium capacity, but certainly as nothing more.
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Doubtless both would have passed as men of medium capacity, but certainly as nothing more.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading In fine, they were fair samples, perfect types of the numerous class of fashionable young men who throng all large cities.
classnounUS /klæs/
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading In fine, they were fair samples, perfect types of the numerous class of fashionable young men who throng all large cities.
conspicuouslyadverbUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəsli/
in a manner tending to attract attention
From this reading Frederick Vincent evinced a marked preference for Georgia, while Horace Maxwell was conspicuously attentive to Helen.
demandedverbUS /dɪˈmændəd/
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading The former was wealthy, handsome, indolent, and self-indulgent; the latter rather superior, as to business habits, which a limited purse peremptorily demanded.
demeanornounUS /dɪˈmiːnər/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading Among the number of gentlemen whom Beulah occasionally met at Dr. Asbury's house were two whose frequent visits and general demeanor induced the impression that they were more than ordinarily interested in the sisters.
DoubtlessadverbUS /ˈdaʊtləs/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Doubtless both would have passed as men of medium capacity, but certainly as nothing more.
Dr
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From this reading Among the number of gentlemen whom Beulah occasionally met at Dr. Asbury's house were two whose frequent visits and general demeanor induced the impression that they were more than ordinarily interested in the sisters.
evincedverbUS /ɪˈvɪnst/
past form of “evince” — give expression to
From this reading Frederick Vincent evinced a marked preference for Georgia, while Horace Maxwell was conspicuously attentive to Helen.
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading In fine, they were fair samples, perfect types of the numerous class of fashionable young men who throng all large cities.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading In fine, they were fair samples, perfect types of the numerous class of fashionable young men who throng all large cities.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading In fine, they were fair samples, perfect types of the numerous class of fashionable young men who throng all large cities.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Frederick Vincent evinced a marked preference for Georgia, while Horace Maxwell was conspicuously attentive to Helen.
formeradjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmər/
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading The former was wealthy, handsome, indolent, and self-indulgent; the latter rather superior, as to business habits, which a limited purse peremptorily demanded.
FredericknounUS /ˈfredrɪk/
a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore
From this reading Frederick Vincent evinced a marked preference for Georgia, while Horace Maxwell was conspicuously attentive to Helen.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading Among the number of gentlemen whom Beulah occasionally met at Dr. Asbury's house were two whose frequent visits and general demeanor induced the impression that they were more than ordinarily interested in the sisters.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Among the number of gentlemen whom Beulah occasionally met at Dr. Asbury's house were two whose frequent visits and general demeanor induced the impression that they were more than ordinarily interested in the sisters.
gentlemennounUS /ˈdʒentəlmɪn/
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Among the number of gentlemen whom Beulah occasionally met at Dr. Asbury's house were two whose frequent visits and general demeanor induced the impression that they were more than ordinarily interested in the sisters.
GeorgianounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdʒə/
a state in southeastern United States; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading Frederick Vincent evinced a marked preference for Georgia, while Horace Maxwell was conspicuously attentive to Helen.
habitsnounUS /ˈhæbəts/
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading The former was wealthy, handsome, indolent, and self-indulgent; the latter rather superior, as to business habits, which a limited purse peremptorily demanded.
handsomeadjectiveUS /ˈhænsəm/
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading The former was wealthy, handsome, indolent, and self-indulgent; the latter rather superior, as to business habits, which a limited purse peremptorily demanded.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Doubtless both would have passed as men of medium capacity, but certainly as nothing more.
HelennounUS /ˈhelən/
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading Frederick Vincent evinced a marked preference for Georgia, while Horace Maxwell was conspicuously attentive to Helen.
HoracenounUS /ˈhɔːrəs/
Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC)
From this reading Frederick Vincent evinced a marked preference for Georgia, while Horace Maxwell was conspicuously attentive to Helen.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Among the number of gentlemen whom Beulah occasionally met at Dr. Asbury's house were two whose frequent visits and general demeanor induced the impression that they were more than ordinarily interested in the sisters.
impressionnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃən/
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Among the number of gentlemen whom Beulah occasionally met at Dr. Asbury's house were two whose frequent visits and general demeanor induced the impression that they were more than ordinarily interested in the sisters.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Among the number of gentlemen whom Beulah occasionally met at Dr. Asbury's house were two whose frequent visits and general demeanor induced the impression that they were more than ordinarily interested in the sisters.
indolentadjectiveUS /ˈɪndələnt/
disinclined to work or exertion
From this reading The former was wealthy, handsome, indolent, and self-indulgent; the latter rather superior, as to business habits, which a limited purse peremptorily demanded.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading Among the number of gentlemen whom Beulah occasionally met at Dr. Asbury's house were two whose frequent visits and general demeanor induced the impression that they were more than ordinarily interested in the sisters.
interestedadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪd/
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Among the number of gentlemen whom Beulah occasionally met at Dr. Asbury's house were two whose frequent visits and general demeanor induced the impression that they were more than ordinarily interested in the sisters.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In fine, they were fair samples, perfect types of the numerous class of fashionable young men who throng all large cities.
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The former was wealthy, handsome, indolent, and self-indulgent; the latter rather superior, as to business habits, which a limited purse peremptorily demanded.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading The former was wealthy, handsome, indolent, and self-indulgent; the latter rather superior, as to business habits, which a limited purse peremptorily demanded.
markedadjectiveUS /mɑːrkt/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Frederick Vincent evinced a marked preference for Georgia, while Horace Maxwell was conspicuously attentive to Helen.
MaxwellnounUS /ˈmækswel/
a cgs unit of magnetic flux equal to the flux perpendicular to an area of 1 square centimeter in a magnetic field of 1 gauss
From this reading Frederick Vincent evinced a marked preference for Georgia, while Horace Maxwell was conspicuously attentive to Helen.
mediumnounUS /ˈmiːdiəm/
a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
From this reading Doubtless both would have passed as men of medium capacity, but certainly as nothing more.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Doubtless both would have passed as men of medium capacity, but certainly as nothing more.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Among the number of gentlemen whom Beulah occasionally met at Dr. Asbury's house were two whose frequent visits and general demeanor induced the impression that they were more than ordinarily interested in the sisters.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Among the number of gentlemen whom Beulah occasionally met at Dr. Asbury's house were two whose frequent visits and general demeanor induced the impression that they were more than ordinarily interested in the sisters.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Doubtless both would have passed as men of medium capacity, but certainly as nothing more.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Among the number of gentlemen whom Beulah occasionally met at Dr. Asbury's house were two whose frequent visits and general demeanor induced the impression that they were more than ordinarily interested in the sisters.
numerousadjectiveUS /ˈnuːmərəs/
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading In fine, they were fair samples, perfect types of the numerous class of fashionable young men who throng all large cities.
occasionallyadverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənəli/
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Among the number of gentlemen whom Beulah occasionally met at Dr. Asbury's house were two whose frequent visits and general demeanor induced the impression that they were more than ordinarily interested in the sisters.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Among the number of gentlemen whom Beulah occasionally met at Dr. Asbury's house were two whose frequent visits and general demeanor induced the impression that they were more than ordinarily interested in the sisters.
ordinarilyadverbUS /ˌɔːrdəˈnerəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading Among the number of gentlemen whom Beulah occasionally met at Dr. Asbury's house were two whose frequent visits and general demeanor induced the impression that they were more than ordinarily interested in the sisters.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Doubtless both would have passed as men of medium capacity, but certainly as nothing more.
peremptorilyadverb
in an imperative and commanding manner
From this reading The former was wealthy, handsome, indolent, and self-indulgent; the latter rather superior, as to business habits, which a limited purse peremptorily demanded.
perfectadjectiveUS /pərˈfekt/
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading In fine, they were fair samples, perfect types of the numerous class of fashionable young men who throng all large cities.
preferencenounUS /ˈprefərəns/
a strong liking
From this reading Frederick Vincent evinced a marked preference for Georgia, while Horace Maxwell was conspicuously attentive to Helen.
pursenounUS /pɜːrs/
a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
From this reading The former was wealthy, handsome, indolent, and self-indulgent; the latter rather superior, as to business habits, which a limited purse peremptorily demanded.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading The former was wealthy, handsome, indolent, and self-indulgent; the latter rather superior, as to business habits, which a limited purse peremptorily demanded.
samplesnounUS /ˈsæmpəlz/
plural of “sample” — a small part of something intended as representative of the whole
From this reading In fine, they were fair samples, perfect types of the numerous class of fashionable young men who throng all large cities.
self-indulgentadjective
indulgent of your own appetites and desires
From this reading The former was wealthy, handsome, indolent, and self-indulgent; the latter rather superior, as to business habits, which a limited purse peremptorily demanded.
sistersnounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Among the number of gentlemen whom Beulah occasionally met at Dr. Asbury's house were two whose frequent visits and general demeanor induced the impression that they were more than ordinarily interested in the sisters.
superioradjectiveUS /suːˈpɪriər/
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading The former was wealthy, handsome, indolent, and self-indulgent; the latter rather superior, as to business habits, which a limited purse peremptorily demanded.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Among the number of gentlemen whom Beulah occasionally met at Dr. Asbury's house were two whose frequent visits and general demeanor induced the impression that they were more than ordinarily interested in the sisters.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Among the number of gentlemen whom Beulah occasionally met at Dr. Asbury's house were two whose frequent visits and general demeanor induced the impression that they were more than ordinarily interested in the sisters.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Among the number of gentlemen whom Beulah occasionally met at Dr. Asbury's house were two whose frequent visits and general demeanor induced the impression that they were more than ordinarily interested in the sisters.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Among the number of gentlemen whom Beulah occasionally met at Dr. Asbury's house were two whose frequent visits and general demeanor induced the impression that they were more than ordinarily interested in the sisters.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading In fine, they were fair samples, perfect types of the numerous class of fashionable young men who throng all large cities.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Frederick Vincent evinced a marked preference for Georgia, while Horace Maxwell was conspicuously attentive to Helen.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Among the number of gentlemen whom Beulah occasionally met at Dr. Asbury's house were two whose frequent visits and general demeanor induced the impression that they were more than ordinarily interested in the sisters.
typesnounUS /taɪps/
plural of “type” — a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading In fine, they were fair samples, perfect types of the numerous class of fashionable young men who throng all large cities.
Vincent
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From this reading Frederick Vincent evinced a marked preference for Georgia, while Horace Maxwell was conspicuously attentive to Helen.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading Among the number of gentlemen whom Beulah occasionally met at Dr. Asbury's house were two whose frequent visits and general demeanor induced the impression that they were more than ordinarily interested in the sisters.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Frederick Vincent evinced a marked preference for Georgia, while Horace Maxwell was conspicuously attentive to Helen.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading The former was wealthy, handsome, indolent, and self-indulgent; the latter rather superior, as to business habits, which a limited purse peremptorily demanded.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Among the number of gentlemen whom Beulah occasionally met at Dr. Asbury's house were two whose frequent visits and general demeanor induced the impression that they were more than ordinarily interested in the sisters.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The former was wealthy, handsome, indolent, and self-indulgent; the latter rather superior, as to business habits, which a limited purse peremptorily demanded.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Frederick Vincent evinced a marked preference for Georgia, while Horace Maxwell was conspicuously attentive to Helen.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading In fine, they were fair samples, perfect types of the numerous class of fashionable young men who throng all large cities.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Among the number of gentlemen whom Beulah occasionally met at Dr. Asbury's house were two whose frequent visits and general demeanor induced the impression that they were more than ordinarily interested in the sisters.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading Among the number of gentlemen whom Beulah occasionally met at Dr. Asbury's house were two whose frequent visits and general demeanor induced the impression that they were more than ordinarily interested in the sisters.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Doubtless both would have passed as men of medium capacity, but certainly as nothing more.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading In fine, they were fair samples, perfect types of the numerous class of fashionable young men who throng all large cities.
