adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In volunteering a promise not to inform her brother of Peak's singular position, Marcella spoke with sincerity.
acquaintancenounUS /əˈkweɪntəns/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading There seemed to be little likelihood of Christian's learning from any other person that she had met with Peak at Budleigh Salterton; he had, indeed, dined with her at the Walworths', and might improve his acquaintance with that family, but it was improbable that they would ever mention in his hearing the stranger who had casually been presented to them, or indeed ever again think of him.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading There seemed to be little likelihood of Christian's learning from any other person that she had met with Peak at Budleigh Salterton; he had, indeed, dined with her at the Walworths', and might improve his acquaintance with that family, but it was improbable that they would ever mention in his hearing the stranger who had casually been presented to them, or indeed ever again think of him.
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 He would pursue his ends as hitherto, thinking of _her_, if at all, as a weak woman who had immodestly betrayed a hopeless passion, and who could be trusted never to wish him harm.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was prompted by incongruous feelings--a desire to compel Godwin's gratitude, and disdain of the circumstances in which she had discovered him.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There seemed to be little likelihood of Christian's learning from any other person that she had met with Peak at Budleigh Salterton; he had, indeed, dined with her at the Walworths', and might improve his acquaintance with that family, but it was improbable that they would ever mention in his hearing the stranger who had casually been presented to them, or indeed ever again think of him.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He would pursue his ends as hitherto, thinking of _her_, if at all, as a weak woman who had immodestly betrayed a hopeless passion, and who could be trusted never to wish him harm.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There seemed to be little likelihood of Christian's learning from any other person that she had met with Peak at Budleigh Salterton; he had, indeed, dined with her at the Walworths', and might improve his acquaintance with that family, but it was improbable that they would ever mention in his hearing the stranger who had casually been presented to them, or indeed ever again think of him.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There seemed to be little likelihood of Christian's learning from any other person that she had met with Peak at Budleigh Salterton; he had, indeed, dined with her at the Walworths', and might improve his acquaintance with that family, but it was improbable that they would ever mention in his hearing the stranger who had casually been presented to them, or indeed ever again think of him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There seemed to be little likelihood of Christian's learning from any other person that she had met with Peak at Budleigh Salterton; he had, indeed, dined with her at the Walworths', and might improve his acquaintance with that family, but it was improbable that they would ever mention in his hearing the stranger who had casually been presented to them, or indeed ever again think of him.
betrayedverbUS /bɪˈtreɪd/
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading He would pursue his ends as hitherto, thinking of _her_, if at all, as a weak woman who had immodestly betrayed a hopeless passion, and who could be trusted never to wish him harm.
brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading In volunteering a promise not to inform her brother of Peak's singular position, Marcella spoke with sincerity.
Budleigh
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From this reading There seemed to be little likelihood of Christian's learning from any other person that she had met with Peak at Budleigh Salterton; he had, indeed, dined with her at the Walworths', and might improve his acquaintance with that family, but it was improbable that they would ever mention in his hearing the stranger who had casually been presented to them, or indeed ever again think of him.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There seemed to be little likelihood of Christian's learning from any other person that she had met with Peak at Budleigh Salterton; he had, indeed, dined with her at the Walworths', and might improve his acquaintance with that family, but it was improbable that they would ever mention in his hearing the stranger who had casually been presented to them, or indeed ever again think of him.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was prompted by incongruous feelings--a desire to compel Godwin's gratitude, and disdain of the circumstances in which she had discovered him.
casuallyadverbUS /ˈkæʒəwəli/
not methodically or according to plan
From this reading There seemed to be little likelihood of Christian's learning from any other person that she had met with Peak at Budleigh Salterton; he had, indeed, dined with her at the Walworths', and might improve his acquaintance with that family, but it was improbable that they would ever mention in his hearing the stranger who had casually been presented to them, or indeed ever again think of him.
Christian's
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From this reading There seemed to be little likelihood of Christian's learning from any other person that she had met with Peak at Budleigh Salterton; he had, indeed, dined with her at the Walworths', and might improve his acquaintance with that family, but it was improbable that they would ever mention in his hearing the stranger who had casually been presented to them, or indeed ever again think of him.
circumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading She was prompted by incongruous feelings--a desire to compel Godwin's gratitude, and disdain of the circumstances in which she had discovered him.
compelverbUS /kəmˈpel/
force somebody to do something
From this reading She was prompted by incongruous feelings--a desire to compel Godwin's gratitude, and disdain of the circumstances in which she had discovered him.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He would pursue his ends as hitherto, thinking of _her_, if at all, as a weak woman who had immodestly betrayed a hopeless passion, and who could be trusted never to wish him harm.
desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading She was prompted by incongruous feelings--a desire to compel Godwin's gratitude, and disdain of the circumstances in which she had discovered him.
dinedverbUS /daɪnd/
past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner
From this reading There seemed to be little likelihood of Christian's learning from any other person that she had met with Peak at Budleigh Salterton; he had, indeed, dined with her at the Walworths', and might improve his acquaintance with that family, but it was improbable that they would ever mention in his hearing the stranger who had casually been presented to them, or indeed ever again think of him.
discoveredadjectiveUS /dɪˈskʌvərd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading She was prompted by incongruous feelings--a desire to compel Godwin's gratitude, and disdain of the circumstances in which she had discovered him.
disdainverbUS /dɪsˈdeɪn/
look down on with disdain
From this reading She was prompted by incongruous feelings--a desire to compel Godwin's gratitude, and disdain of the circumstances in which she had discovered him.
endsnounUS /endz/
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading He would pursue his ends as hitherto, thinking of _her_, if at all, as a weak woman who had immodestly betrayed a hopeless passion, and who could be trusted never to wish him harm.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading There seemed to be little likelihood of Christian's learning from any other person that she had met with Peak at Budleigh Salterton; he had, indeed, dined with her at the Walworths', and might improve his acquaintance with that family, but it was improbable that they would ever mention in his hearing the stranger who had casually been presented to them, or indeed ever again think of him.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading There seemed to be little likelihood of Christian's learning from any other person that she had met with Peak at Budleigh Salterton; he had, indeed, dined with her at the Walworths', and might improve his acquaintance with that family, but it was improbable that they would ever mention in his hearing the stranger who had casually been presented to them, or indeed ever again think of him.
feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading She was prompted by incongruous feelings--a desire to compel Godwin's gratitude, and disdain of the circumstances in which she had discovered him.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There seemed to be little likelihood of Christian's learning from any other person that she had met with Peak at Budleigh Salterton; he had, indeed, dined with her at the Walworths', and might improve his acquaintance with that family, but it was improbable that they would ever mention in his hearing the stranger who had casually been presented to them, or indeed ever again think of him.
Godwin's
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From this reading She was prompted by incongruous feelings--a desire to compel Godwin's gratitude, and disdain of the circumstances in which she had discovered him.
gratitudenounUS /ˈɡrætətuːd/
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading She was prompted by incongruous feelings--a desire to compel Godwin's gratitude, and disdain of the circumstances in which she had discovered him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was prompted by incongruous feelings--a desire to compel Godwin's gratitude, and disdain of the circumstances in which she had discovered him.
harmnounUS /hɑːrm/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading He would pursue his ends as hitherto, thinking of _her_, if at all, as a weak woman who had immodestly betrayed a hopeless passion, and who could be trusted never to wish him harm.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There seemed to be little likelihood of Christian's learning from any other person that she had met with Peak at Budleigh Salterton; he had, indeed, dined with her at the Walworths', and might improve his acquaintance with that family, but it was improbable that they would ever mention in his hearing the stranger who had casually been presented to them, or indeed ever again think of him.
hearingnounUS /ˈhiːrɪŋ/
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading There seemed to be little likelihood of Christian's learning from any other person that she had met with Peak at Budleigh Salterton; he had, indeed, dined with her at the Walworths', and might improve his acquaintance with that family, but it was improbable that they would ever mention in his hearing the stranger who had casually been presented to them, or indeed ever again think of him.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading If she held her peace, the secret of Godwin's retirement must still remain impenetrable.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In volunteering a promise not to inform her brother of Peak's singular position, Marcella spoke with sincerity.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She was prompted by incongruous feelings--a desire to compel Godwin's gratitude, and disdain of the circumstances in which she had discovered him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There seemed to be little likelihood of Christian's learning from any other person that she had met with Peak at Budleigh Salterton; he had, indeed, dined with her at the Walworths', and might improve his acquaintance with that family, but it was improbable that they would ever mention in his hearing the stranger who had casually been presented to them, or indeed ever again think of him.
hithertoadverbUS /ˈhɪðɜːrˈtuː/
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading He would pursue his ends as hitherto, thinking of _her_, if at all, as a weak woman who had immodestly betrayed a hopeless passion, and who could be trusted never to wish him harm.
hopelessadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpləs/
without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success
From this reading He would pursue his ends as hitherto, thinking of _her_, if at all, as a weak woman who had immodestly betrayed a hopeless passion, and who could be trusted never to wish him harm.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If she held her peace, the secret of Godwin's retirement must still remain impenetrable.
immodestlyadverb
without modesty; in an immodest manner
From this reading He would pursue his ends as hitherto, thinking of _her_, if at all, as a weak woman who had immodestly betrayed a hopeless passion, and who could be trusted never to wish him harm.
impenetrableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpenətrəbəl/
not admitting of penetration or passage into or through
From this reading If she held her peace, the secret of Godwin's retirement must still remain impenetrable.
improbableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɑːbəbəl/
not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred
From this reading There seemed to be little likelihood of Christian's learning from any other person that she had met with Peak at Budleigh Salterton; he had, indeed, dined with her at the Walworths', and might improve his acquaintance with that family, but it was improbable that they would ever mention in his hearing the stranger who had casually been presented to them, or indeed ever again think of him.
improveverbUS /ˌɪmˈpruːv/
to make better
From this reading There seemed to be little likelihood of Christian's learning from any other person that she had met with Peak at Budleigh Salterton; he had, indeed, dined with her at the Walworths', and might improve his acquaintance with that family, but it was improbable that they would ever mention in his hearing the stranger who had casually been presented to them, or indeed ever again think of him.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In volunteering a promise not to inform her brother of Peak's singular position, Marcella spoke with sincerity.
incongruousadjectiveUS /ˌɪŋˈkɔːŋruːəs/
lacking in harmony or compatibility or appropriateness
From this reading She was prompted by incongruous feelings--a desire to compel Godwin's gratitude, and disdain of the circumstances in which she had discovered him.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading There seemed to be little likelihood of Christian's learning from any other person that she had met with Peak at Budleigh Salterton; he had, indeed, dined with her at the Walworths', and might improve his acquaintance with that family, but it was improbable that they would ever mention in his hearing the stranger who had casually been presented to them, or indeed ever again think of him.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading In volunteering a promise not to inform her brother of Peak's singular position, Marcella spoke with sincerity.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There seemed to be little likelihood of Christian's learning from any other person that she had met with Peak at Budleigh Salterton; he had, indeed, dined with her at the Walworths', and might improve his acquaintance with that family, but it was improbable that they would ever mention in his hearing the stranger who had casually been presented to them, or indeed ever again think of him.
learningnounUS /ˈlɜːrnɪŋ/
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading There seemed to be little likelihood of Christian's learning from any other person that she had met with Peak at Budleigh Salterton; he had, indeed, dined with her at the Walworths', and might improve his acquaintance with that family, but it was improbable that they would ever mention in his hearing the stranger who had casually been presented to them, or indeed ever again think of him.
likelihoodnounUS /ˈlaɪklihʊd/
the probability of a specified outcome
From this reading There seemed to be little likelihood of Christian's learning from any other person that she had met with Peak at Budleigh Salterton; he had, indeed, dined with her at the Walworths', and might improve his acquaintance with that family, but it was improbable that they would ever mention in his hearing the stranger who had casually been presented to them, or indeed ever again think of him.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There seemed to be little likelihood of Christian's learning from any other person that she had met with Peak at Budleigh Salterton; he had, indeed, dined with her at the Walworths', and might improve his acquaintance with that family, but it was improbable that they would ever mention in his hearing the stranger who had casually been presented to them, or indeed ever again think of him.
Marcella
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From this reading In volunteering a promise not to inform her brother of Peak's singular position, Marcella spoke with sincerity.
mentionverbUS /ˈmenʃən/
make reference to
From this reading There seemed to be little likelihood of Christian's learning from any other person that she had met with Peak at Budleigh Salterton; he had, indeed, dined with her at the Walworths', and might improve his acquaintance with that family, but it was improbable that they would ever mention in his hearing the stranger who had casually been presented to them, or indeed ever again think of him.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading There seemed to be little likelihood of Christian's learning from any other person that she had met with Peak at Budleigh Salterton; he had, indeed, dined with her at the Walworths', and might improve his acquaintance with that family, but it was improbable that they would ever mention in his hearing the stranger who had casually been presented to them, or indeed ever again think of him.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading There seemed to be little likelihood of Christian's learning from any other person that she had met with Peak at Budleigh Salterton; he had, indeed, dined with her at the Walworths', and might improve his acquaintance with that family, but it was improbable that they would ever mention in his hearing the stranger who had casually been presented to them, or indeed ever again think of him.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading If she held her peace, the secret of Godwin's retirement must still remain impenetrable.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He would pursue his ends as hitherto, thinking of _her_, if at all, as a weak woman who had immodestly betrayed a hopeless passion, and who could be trusted never to wish him harm.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In volunteering a promise not to inform her brother of Peak's singular position, Marcella spoke with sincerity.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In volunteering a promise not to inform her brother of Peak's singular position, Marcella spoke with sincerity.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There seemed to be little likelihood of Christian's learning from any other person that she had met with Peak at Budleigh Salterton; he had, indeed, dined with her at the Walworths', and might improve his acquaintance with that family, but it was improbable that they would ever mention in his hearing the stranger who had casually been presented to them, or indeed ever again think of him.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There seemed to be little likelihood of Christian's learning from any other person that she had met with Peak at Budleigh Salterton; he had, indeed, dined with her at the Walworths', and might improve his acquaintance with that family, but it was improbable that they would ever mention in his hearing the stranger who had casually been presented to them, or indeed ever again think of him.
passionnounUS /ˈpæʃən/
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading He would pursue his ends as hitherto, thinking of _her_, if at all, as a weak woman who had immodestly betrayed a hopeless passion, and who could be trusted never to wish him harm.
peacenounUS /piːs/
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading If she held her peace, the secret of Godwin's retirement must still remain impenetrable.
PeaknounUS /piːk/
the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading There seemed to be little likelihood of Christian's learning from any other person that she had met with Peak at Budleigh Salterton; he had, indeed, dined with her at the Walworths', and might improve his acquaintance with that family, but it was improbable that they would ever mention in his hearing the stranger who had casually been presented to them, or indeed ever again think of him.
Peak's
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From this reading In volunteering a promise not to inform her brother of Peak's singular position, Marcella spoke with sincerity.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading There seemed to be little likelihood of Christian's learning from any other person that she had met with Peak at Budleigh Salterton; he had, indeed, dined with her at the Walworths', and might improve his acquaintance with that family, but it was improbable that they would ever mention in his hearing the stranger who had casually been presented to them, or indeed ever again think of him.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading In volunteering a promise not to inform her brother of Peak's singular position, Marcella spoke with sincerity.
presentedverbUS /priˈzentɪd/
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading There seemed to be little likelihood of Christian's learning from any other person that she had met with Peak at Budleigh Salterton; he had, indeed, dined with her at the Walworths', and might improve his acquaintance with that family, but it was improbable that they would ever mention in his hearing the stranger who had casually been presented to them, or indeed ever again think of him.
promiseverbUS /ˈprɑːməs/
make a promise or commitment
From this reading In volunteering a promise not to inform her brother of Peak's singular position, Marcella spoke with sincerity.
promptedverbUS /ˈprɑːmptɪd/
past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action
From this reading She was prompted by incongruous feelings--a desire to compel Godwin's gratitude, and disdain of the circumstances in which she had discovered him.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading He would pursue his ends as hitherto, thinking of _her_, if at all, as a weak woman who had immodestly betrayed a hopeless passion, and who could be trusted never to wish him harm.
remainverbUS /rɪˈmeɪn/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading If she held her peace, the secret of Godwin's retirement must still remain impenetrable.
retirementnounUS /riˈtaɪərmənt/
the state of being retired from one's business or occupation
From this reading If she held her peace, the secret of Godwin's retirement must still remain impenetrable.
Salterton
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From this reading There seemed to be little likelihood of Christian's learning from any other person that she had met with Peak at Budleigh Salterton; he had, indeed, dined with her at the Walworths', and might improve his acquaintance with that family, but it was improbable that they would ever mention in his hearing the stranger who had casually been presented to them, or indeed ever again think of him.
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading If she held her peace, the secret of Godwin's retirement must still remain impenetrable.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There seemed to be little likelihood of Christian's learning from any other person that she had met with Peak at Budleigh Salterton; he had, indeed, dined with her at the Walworths', and might improve his acquaintance with that family, but it was improbable that they would ever mention in his hearing the stranger who had casually been presented to them, or indeed ever again think of him.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was prompted by incongruous feelings--a desire to compel Godwin's gratitude, and disdain of the circumstances in which she had discovered him.
sinceritynounUS /sɪnˈserəti/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading In volunteering a promise not to inform her brother of Peak's singular position, Marcella spoke with sincerity.
singularadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələr/
unusual or striking
From this reading In volunteering a promise not to inform her brother of Peak's singular position, Marcella spoke with sincerity.
spokenounUS /spoʊk/
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading In volunteering a promise not to inform her brother of Peak's singular position, Marcella spoke with sincerity.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading If she held her peace, the secret of Godwin's retirement must still remain impenetrable.
strangernounUS /ˈstreɪndʒər/
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading There seemed to be little likelihood of Christian's learning from any other person that she had met with Peak at Budleigh Salterton; he had, indeed, dined with her at the Walworths', and might improve his acquaintance with that family, but it was improbable that they would ever mention in his hearing the stranger who had casually been presented to them, or indeed ever again think of him.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There seemed to be little likelihood of Christian's learning from any other person that she had met with Peak at Budleigh Salterton; he had, indeed, dined with her at the Walworths', and might improve his acquaintance with that family, but it was improbable that they would ever mention in his hearing the stranger who had casually been presented to them, or indeed ever again think of him.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She was prompted by incongruous feelings--a desire to compel Godwin's gratitude, and disdain of the circumstances in which she had discovered him.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There seemed to be little likelihood of Christian's learning from any other person that she had met with Peak at Budleigh Salterton; he had, indeed, dined with her at the Walworths', and might improve his acquaintance with that family, but it was improbable that they would ever mention in his hearing the stranger who had casually been presented to them, or indeed ever again think of him.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There seemed to be little likelihood of Christian's learning from any other person that she had met with Peak at Budleigh Salterton; he had, indeed, dined with her at the Walworths', and might improve his acquaintance with that family, but it was improbable that they would ever mention in his hearing the stranger who had casually been presented to them, or indeed ever again think of him.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There seemed to be little likelihood of Christian's learning from any other person that she had met with Peak at Budleigh Salterton; he had, indeed, dined with her at the Walworths', and might improve his acquaintance with that family, but it was improbable that they would ever mention in his hearing the stranger who had casually been presented to them, or indeed ever again think of him.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading There seemed to be little likelihood of Christian's learning from any other person that she had met with Peak at Budleigh Salterton; he had, indeed, dined with her at the Walworths', and might improve his acquaintance with that family, but it was improbable that they would ever mention in his hearing the stranger who had casually been presented to them, or indeed ever again think of him.
thinkingnounUS /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading He would pursue his ends as hitherto, thinking of _her_, if at all, as a weak woman who had immodestly betrayed a hopeless passion, and who could be trusted never to wish him harm.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In volunteering a promise not to inform her brother of Peak's singular position, Marcella spoke with sincerity.
trustedadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪd/
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading He would pursue his ends as hitherto, thinking of _her_, if at all, as a weak woman who had immodestly betrayed a hopeless passion, and who could be trusted never to wish him harm.
volunteeringverbUS /ˌvɔːlənˈtɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “volunteer” — tell voluntarily
From this reading In volunteering a promise not to inform her brother of Peak's singular position, Marcella spoke with sincerity.
Walworths
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From this reading There seemed to be little likelihood of Christian's learning from any other person that she had met with Peak at Budleigh Salterton; he had, indeed, dined with her at the Walworths', and might improve his acquaintance with that family, but it was improbable that they would ever mention in his hearing the stranger who had casually been presented to them, or indeed ever again think of him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was prompted by incongruous feelings--a desire to compel Godwin's gratitude, and disdain of the circumstances in which she had discovered him.
weakadjectiveUS /wiːk/
wanting in physical strength
From this reading He would pursue his ends as hitherto, thinking of _her_, if at all, as a weak woman who had immodestly betrayed a hopeless passion, and who could be trusted never to wish him harm.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She was prompted by incongruous feelings--a desire to compel Godwin's gratitude, and disdain of the circumstances in which she had discovered him.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading There seemed to be little likelihood of Christian's learning from any other person that she had met with Peak at Budleigh Salterton; he had, indeed, dined with her at the Walworths', and might improve his acquaintance with that family, but it was improbable that they would ever mention in his hearing the stranger who had casually been presented to them, or indeed ever again think of him.
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading He would pursue his ends as hitherto, thinking of _her_, if at all, as a weak woman who had immodestly betrayed a hopeless passion, and who could be trusted never to wish him harm.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading In volunteering a promise not to inform her brother of Peak's singular position, Marcella spoke with sincerity.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He would pursue his ends as hitherto, thinking of _her_, if at all, as a weak woman who had immodestly betrayed a hopeless passion, and who could be trusted never to wish him harm.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There seemed to be little likelihood of Christian's learning from any other person that she had met with Peak at Budleigh Salterton; he had, indeed, dined with her at the Walworths', and might improve his acquaintance with that family, but it was improbable that they would ever mention in his hearing the stranger who had casually been presented to them, or indeed ever again think of him.
