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From this reading April 17, being Good Friday, I waited on Johnson, as usual.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I compared him at this time to a warm West-Indian climate, where you have a bright sun, quick vegetation, luxuriant foliage, luscious fruits; but where the same heat sometimes produces thunder, lightning, earthquakes, in a terrible degree.
abstemiousadjective
sparing in consumption of especially food and drink
From this reading I observed at breakfast that although it was a part of his abstemious discipline on this most solemn fast, to take no milk in his tea, yet when Mrs. Desmoulins inadvertently poured it in, he did not reject it.
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 Notwithstanding occasional explosions of violence, we were all delighted upon the whole with Johnson.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I observed at breakfast that although it was a part of his abstemious discipline on this most solemn fast, to take no milk in his tea, yet when Mrs. Desmoulins inadvertently poured it in, he did not reject it.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading April 17, being Good Friday, I waited on Johnson, as usual.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading April 17, being Good Friday, I waited on Johnson, as usual.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I compared him at this time to a warm West-Indian climate, where you have a bright sun, quick vegetation, luxuriant foliage, luscious fruits; but where the same heat sometimes produces thunder, lightning, earthquakes, in a terrible degree.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading April 17, being Good Friday, I waited on Johnson, as usual.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading I observed at breakfast that although it was a part of his abstemious discipline on this most solemn fast, to take no milk in his tea, yet when Mrs. Desmoulins inadvertently poured it in, he did not reject it.
brightadjectiveUS /braɪt/
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading I compared him at this time to a warm West-Indian climate, where you have a bright sun, quick vegetation, luxuriant foliage, luscious fruits; but where the same heat sometimes produces thunder, lightning, earthquakes, in a terrible degree.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I compared him at this time to a warm West-Indian climate, where you have a bright sun, quick vegetation, luxuriant foliage, luscious fruits; but where the same heat sometimes produces thunder, lightning, earthquakes, in a terrible degree.
climatenounUS /ˈklaɪmət/
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading I compared him at this time to a warm West-Indian climate, where you have a bright sun, quick vegetation, luxuriant foliage, luscious fruits; but where the same heat sometimes produces thunder, lightning, earthquakes, in a terrible degree.
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading I compared him at this time to a warm West-Indian climate, where you have a bright sun, quick vegetation, luxuriant foliage, luscious fruits; but where the same heat sometimes produces thunder, lightning, earthquakes, in a terrible degree.
degreenounUS /dɪˈɡriː/
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading I compared him at this time to a warm West-Indian climate, where you have a bright sun, quick vegetation, luxuriant foliage, luscious fruits; but where the same heat sometimes produces thunder, lightning, earthquakes, in a terrible degree.
delightedadjectiveUS /dɪˈlaɪtəd/
greatly pleased
From this reading Notwithstanding occasional explosions of violence, we were all delighted upon the whole with Johnson.
Desmoulins
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From this reading I observed at breakfast that although it was a part of his abstemious discipline on this most solemn fast, to take no milk in his tea, yet when Mrs. Desmoulins inadvertently poured it in, he did not reject it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I observed at breakfast that although it was a part of his abstemious discipline on this most solemn fast, to take no milk in his tea, yet when Mrs. Desmoulins inadvertently poured it in, he did not reject it.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading I observed at breakfast that although it was a part of his abstemious discipline on this most solemn fast, to take no milk in his tea, yet when Mrs. Desmoulins inadvertently poured it in, he did not reject it.
earthquakesnounUS /ˈɜːrθkweɪks/
plural of “earthquake” — shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity
From this reading I compared him at this time to a warm West-Indian climate, where you have a bright sun, quick vegetation, luxuriant foliage, luscious fruits; but where the same heat sometimes produces thunder, lightning, earthquakes, in a terrible degree.
explosionsnounUS /ɪkˈsploʊʒənz/
plural of “explosion” — a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
From this reading Notwithstanding occasional explosions of violence, we were all delighted upon the whole with Johnson.
fastadverbUS /fæst/
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading I observed at breakfast that although it was a part of his abstemious discipline on this most solemn fast, to take no milk in his tea, yet when Mrs. Desmoulins inadvertently poured it in, he did not reject it.
foliagenounUS /ˈfoʊlɪdʒ/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading I compared him at this time to a warm West-Indian climate, where you have a bright sun, quick vegetation, luxuriant foliage, luscious fruits; but where the same heat sometimes produces thunder, lightning, earthquakes, in a terrible degree.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading April 17, being Good Friday, I waited on Johnson, as usual.
fruitsnounUS /fruːts/
plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading I compared him at this time to a warm West-Indian climate, where you have a bright sun, quick vegetation, luxuriant foliage, luscious fruits; but where the same heat sometimes produces thunder, lightning, earthquakes, in a terrible degree.
GoodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading April 17, being Good Friday, I waited on Johnson, as usual.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I compared him at this time to a warm West-Indian climate, where you have a bright sun, quick vegetation, luxuriant foliage, luscious fruits; but where the same heat sometimes produces thunder, lightning, earthquakes, in a terrible degree.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I observed at breakfast that although it was a part of his abstemious discipline on this most solemn fast, to take no milk in his tea, yet when Mrs. Desmoulins inadvertently poured it in, he did not reject it.
heatnounUS /hiːt/
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading I compared him at this time to a warm West-Indian climate, where you have a bright sun, quick vegetation, luxuriant foliage, luscious fruits; but where the same heat sometimes produces thunder, lightning, earthquakes, in a terrible degree.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I compared him at this time to a warm West-Indian climate, where you have a bright sun, quick vegetation, luxuriant foliage, luscious fruits; but where the same heat sometimes produces thunder, lightning, earthquakes, in a terrible degree.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I observed at breakfast that although it was a part of his abstemious discipline on this most solemn fast, to take no milk in his tea, yet when Mrs. Desmoulins inadvertently poured it in, he did not reject it.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I compared him at this time to a warm West-Indian climate, where you have a bright sun, quick vegetation, luxuriant foliage, luscious fruits; but where the same heat sometimes produces thunder, lightning, earthquakes, in a terrible degree.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I compared him at this time to a warm West-Indian climate, where you have a bright sun, quick vegetation, luxuriant foliage, luscious fruits; but where the same heat sometimes produces thunder, lightning, earthquakes, in a terrible degree.
inadvertentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtəntli/
without knowledge or intention
From this reading I observed at breakfast that although it was a part of his abstemious discipline on this most solemn fast, to take no milk in his tea, yet when Mrs. Desmoulins inadvertently poured it in, he did not reject it.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We remained together till it was pretty late.
JohnsonnounUS /ˈdʒɑːnsən/
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading Notwithstanding occasional explosions of violence, we were all delighted upon the whole with Johnson.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading We remained together till it was pretty late.
lightningnounUS /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/
abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
From this reading I compared him at this time to a warm West-Indian climate, where you have a bright sun, quick vegetation, luxuriant foliage, luscious fruits; but where the same heat sometimes produces thunder, lightning, earthquakes, in a terrible degree.
lusciousadjectiveUS /ˈlʌʃɪs/
having strong sexual appeal
From this reading I compared him at this time to a warm West-Indian climate, where you have a bright sun, quick vegetation, luxuriant foliage, luscious fruits; but where the same heat sometimes produces thunder, lightning, earthquakes, in a terrible degree.
luxuriantadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriənt/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading I compared him at this time to a warm West-Indian climate, where you have a bright sun, quick vegetation, luxuriant foliage, luscious fruits; but where the same heat sometimes produces thunder, lightning, earthquakes, in a terrible degree.
milknounUS /mɪlk/
a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings
From this reading I observed at breakfast that although it was a part of his abstemious discipline on this most solemn fast, to take no milk in his tea, yet when Mrs. Desmoulins inadvertently poured it in, he did not reject it.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading I observed at breakfast that although it was a part of his abstemious discipline on this most solemn fast, to take no milk in his tea, yet when Mrs. Desmoulins inadvertently poured it in, he did not reject it.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading I observed at breakfast that although it was a part of his abstemious discipline on this most solemn fast, to take no milk in his tea, yet when Mrs. Desmoulins inadvertently poured it in, he did not reject it.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading I observed at breakfast that although it was a part of his abstemious discipline on this most solemn fast, to take no milk in his tea, yet when Mrs. Desmoulins inadvertently poured it in, he did not reject it.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I observed at breakfast that although it was a part of his abstemious discipline on this most solemn fast, to take no milk in his tea, yet when Mrs. Desmoulins inadvertently poured it in, he did not reject it.
NotwithstandingadverbUS /ˌnɑːtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Notwithstanding occasional explosions of violence, we were all delighted upon the whole with Johnson.
observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading I observed at breakfast that although it was a part of his abstemious discipline on this most solemn fast, to take no milk in his tea, yet when Mrs. Desmoulins inadvertently poured it in, he did not reject it.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading Notwithstanding occasional explosions of violence, we were all delighted upon the whole with Johnson.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Notwithstanding occasional explosions of violence, we were all delighted upon the whole with Johnson.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading April 17, being Good Friday, I waited on Johnson, as usual.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I observed at breakfast that although it was a part of his abstemious discipline on this most solemn fast, to take no milk in his tea, yet when Mrs. Desmoulins inadvertently poured it in, he did not reject it.
pouredverbUS /pɔːrd/
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading I observed at breakfast that although it was a part of his abstemious discipline on this most solemn fast, to take no milk in his tea, yet when Mrs. Desmoulins inadvertently poured it in, he did not reject it.
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading We remained together till it was pretty late.
producesnounUS /prəˈduːsəz/
plural of “produce” — fresh fruits and vegetable grown for the market
From this reading I compared him at this time to a warm West-Indian climate, where you have a bright sun, quick vegetation, luxuriant foliage, luscious fruits; but where the same heat sometimes produces thunder, lightning, earthquakes, in a terrible degree.
quickadjectiveUS /kwɪk/
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading I compared him at this time to a warm West-Indian climate, where you have a bright sun, quick vegetation, luxuriant foliage, luscious fruits; but where the same heat sometimes produces thunder, lightning, earthquakes, in a terrible degree.
rejectverbUS /rɪˈdʒekt/
refuse to accept or acknowledge
From this reading I observed at breakfast that although it was a part of his abstemious discipline on this most solemn fast, to take no milk in his tea, yet when Mrs. Desmoulins inadvertently poured it in, he did not reject it.
remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading We remained together till it was pretty late.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading I compared him at this time to a warm West-Indian climate, where you have a bright sun, quick vegetation, luxuriant foliage, luscious fruits; but where the same heat sometimes produces thunder, lightning, earthquakes, in a terrible degree.
solemnadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləm/
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading I observed at breakfast that although it was a part of his abstemious discipline on this most solemn fast, to take no milk in his tea, yet when Mrs. Desmoulins inadvertently poured it in, he did not reject it.
sometimesadverbUS /səmˈtaɪmz/
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading I compared him at this time to a warm West-Indian climate, where you have a bright sun, quick vegetation, luxuriant foliage, luscious fruits; but where the same heat sometimes produces thunder, lightning, earthquakes, in a terrible degree.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading I compared him at this time to a warm West-Indian climate, where you have a bright sun, quick vegetation, luxuriant foliage, luscious fruits; but where the same heat sometimes produces thunder, lightning, earthquakes, in a terrible degree.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading I observed at breakfast that although it was a part of his abstemious discipline on this most solemn fast, to take no milk in his tea, yet when Mrs. Desmoulins inadvertently poured it in, he did not reject it.
teanounUS /tiː/
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading I observed at breakfast that although it was a part of his abstemious discipline on this most solemn fast, to take no milk in his tea, yet when Mrs. Desmoulins inadvertently poured it in, he did not reject it.
terribleadjectiveUS /ˈterəbəl/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading I compared him at this time to a warm West-Indian climate, where you have a bright sun, quick vegetation, luxuriant foliage, luscious fruits; but where the same heat sometimes produces thunder, lightning, earthquakes, in a terrible degree.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I observed at breakfast that although it was a part of his abstemious discipline on this most solemn fast, to take no milk in his tea, yet when Mrs. Desmoulins inadvertently poured it in, he did not reject it.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Notwithstanding occasional explosions of violence, we were all delighted upon the whole with Johnson.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I compared him at this time to a warm West-Indian climate, where you have a bright sun, quick vegetation, luxuriant foliage, luscious fruits; but where the same heat sometimes produces thunder, lightning, earthquakes, in a terrible degree.
thunderverbUS /ˈθʌndər/
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading I compared him at this time to a warm West-Indian climate, where you have a bright sun, quick vegetation, luxuriant foliage, luscious fruits; but where the same heat sometimes produces thunder, lightning, earthquakes, in a terrible degree.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading We remained together till it was pretty late.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I compared him at this time to a warm West-Indian climate, where you have a bright sun, quick vegetation, luxuriant foliage, luscious fruits; but where the same heat sometimes produces thunder, lightning, earthquakes, in a terrible degree.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I compared him at this time to a warm West-Indian climate, where you have a bright sun, quick vegetation, luxuriant foliage, luscious fruits; but where the same heat sometimes produces thunder, lightning, earthquakes, in a terrible degree.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading We remained together till it was pretty late.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Notwithstanding occasional explosions of violence, we were all delighted upon the whole with Johnson.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading April 17, being Good Friday, I waited on Johnson, as usual.
vegetationnounUS /ˌvedʒəˈteɪʃən/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading I compared him at this time to a warm West-Indian climate, where you have a bright sun, quick vegetation, luxuriant foliage, luscious fruits; but where the same heat sometimes produces thunder, lightning, earthquakes, in a terrible degree.
violencenounUS /ˈvaɪələns/
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading Notwithstanding occasional explosions of violence, we were all delighted upon the whole with Johnson.
waitedverbUS /ˈweɪtɪd/
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading April 17, being Good Friday, I waited on Johnson, as usual.
warmadjectiveUS /wɔːrm/
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading I compared him at this time to a warm West-Indian climate, where you have a bright sun, quick vegetation, luxuriant foliage, luscious fruits; but where the same heat sometimes produces thunder, lightning, earthquakes, in a terrible degree.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We remained together till it was pretty late.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We remained together till it was pretty late.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Notwithstanding occasional explosions of violence, we were all delighted upon the whole with Johnson.
West-Indian
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From this reading I compared him at this time to a warm West-Indian climate, where you have a bright sun, quick vegetation, luxuriant foliage, luscious fruits; but where the same heat sometimes produces thunder, lightning, earthquakes, in a terrible degree.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading I observed at breakfast that although it was a part of his abstemious discipline on this most solemn fast, to take no milk in his tea, yet when Mrs. Desmoulins inadvertently poured it in, he did not reject it.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading I compared him at this time to a warm West-Indian climate, where you have a bright sun, quick vegetation, luxuriant foliage, luscious fruits; but where the same heat sometimes produces thunder, lightning, earthquakes, in a terrible degree.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Notwithstanding occasional explosions of violence, we were all delighted upon the whole with Johnson.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Notwithstanding occasional explosions of violence, we were all delighted upon the whole with Johnson.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading I observed at breakfast that although it was a part of his abstemious discipline on this most solemn fast, to take no milk in his tea, yet when Mrs. Desmoulins inadvertently poured it in, he did not reject it.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I compared him at this time to a warm West-Indian climate, where you have a bright sun, quick vegetation, luxuriant foliage, luscious fruits; but where the same heat sometimes produces thunder, lightning, earthquakes, in a terrible degree.
