adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The second son of an old Suffolk family, he had followed the routine of his house, and having passed at Oxford through certain examinations, had been certificated at the age of twenty-four as a man fitted to impart to persons of both sexes rules of life and conduct after which they had been groping for twice or thrice that number of years.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Since he was a man neither below nor above the average, it did not occur to him to criticise or place himself in opposition to a system which had gone on so long and was about to do him so much good.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Since he was a man neither below nor above the average, it did not occur to him to criticise or place himself in opposition to a system which had gone on so long and was about to do him so much good.
actionnounUS /ˈækʃən/
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading CONTINUED INFLUENCE OF THE REVEREND HUSSELL BARTER To understand and sympathise with the feelings and action of the Rector of Worsted Skeynes, one must consider his origin and the circumstances of his life.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The second son of an old Suffolk family, he had followed the routine of his house, and having passed at Oxford through certain examinations, had been certificated at the age of twenty-four as a man fitted to impart to persons of both sexes rules of life and conduct after which they had been groping for twice or thrice that number of years.
agenounUS /eɪdʒ/
how long something has existed
From this reading The second son of an old Suffolk family, he had followed the routine of his house, and having passed at Oxford through certain examinations, had been certificated at the age of twenty-four as a man fitted to impart to persons of both sexes rules of life and conduct after which they had been groping for twice or thrice that number of years.
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 Like all average men, he was a believer in authority, and none the less because authority placed a large portion of itself in his hands.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The second son of an old Suffolk family, he had followed the routine of his house, and having passed at Oxford through certain examinations, had been certificated at the age of twenty-four as a man fitted to impart to persons of both sexes rules of life and conduct after which they had been groping for twice or thrice that number of years.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CONTINUED INFLUENCE OF THE REVEREND HUSSELL BARTER To understand and sympathise with the feelings and action of the Rector of Worsted Skeynes, one must consider his origin and the circumstances of his life.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading His character, never at any time undecided, was by this fortunate circumstance crystallised and rendered immune from the necessity for self-search and spiritual struggle incidental to his neighbours.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The second son of an old Suffolk family, he had followed the routine of his house, and having passed at Oxford through certain examinations, had been certificated at the age of twenty-four as a man fitted to impart to persons of both sexes rules of life and conduct after which they had been groping for twice or thrice that number of years.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The second son of an old Suffolk family, he had followed the routine of his house, and having passed at Oxford through certain examinations, had been certificated at the age of twenty-four as a man fitted to impart to persons of both sexes rules of life and conduct after which they had been groping for twice or thrice that number of years.
authoritynounUS /əˈθɔːrəti/
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading Like all average men, he was a believer in authority, and none the less because authority placed a large portion of itself in his hands.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading Since he was a man neither below nor above the average, it did not occur to him to criticise or place himself in opposition to a system which had gone on so long and was about to do him so much good.
BARTERnounUS /ˈbɑːrtər/
an equal exchange
From this reading CONTINUED INFLUENCE OF THE REVEREND HUSSELL BARTER To understand and sympathise with the feelings and action of the Rector of Worsted Skeynes, one must consider his origin and the circumstances of his life.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading Like all average men, he was a believer in authority, and none the less because authority placed a large portion of itself in his hands.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The second son of an old Suffolk family, he had followed the routine of his house, and having passed at Oxford through certain examinations, had been certificated at the age of twenty-four as a man fitted to impart to persons of both sexes rules of life and conduct after which they had been groping for twice or thrice that number of years.
believernounUS /bəˈliːvər/
a supporter who accepts something as true
From this reading Like all average men, he was a believer in authority, and none the less because authority placed a large portion of itself in his hands.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Since he was a man neither below nor above the average, it did not occur to him to criticise or place himself in opposition to a system which had gone on so long and was about to do him so much good.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading The second son of an old Suffolk family, he had followed the routine of his house, and having passed at Oxford through certain examinations, had been certificated at the age of twenty-four as a man fitted to impart to persons of both sexes rules of life and conduct after which they had been groping for twice or thrice that number of years.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His character, never at any time undecided, was by this fortunate circumstance crystallised and rendered immune from the necessity for self-search and spiritual struggle incidental to his neighbours.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The second son of an old Suffolk family, he had followed the routine of his house, and having passed at Oxford through certain examinations, had been certificated at the age of twenty-four as a man fitted to impart to persons of both sexes rules of life and conduct after which they had been groping for twice or thrice that number of years.
certificatedadjective
furnished with or authorized by a certificate: "certificated teachers"
From this reading The second son of an old Suffolk family, he had followed the routine of his house, and having passed at Oxford through certain examinations, had been certificated at the age of twenty-four as a man fitted to impart to persons of both sexes rules of life and conduct after which they had been groping for twice or thrice that number of years.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading His character, never at any time undecided, was by this fortunate circumstance crystallised and rendered immune from the necessity for self-search and spiritual struggle incidental to his neighbours.
circumstancenounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstæns/
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading His character, never at any time undecided, was by this fortunate circumstance crystallised and rendered immune from the necessity for self-search and spiritual struggle incidental to his neighbours.
circumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading CONTINUED INFLUENCE OF THE REVEREND HUSSELL BARTER To understand and sympathise with the feelings and action of the Rector of Worsted Skeynes, one must consider his origin and the circumstances of his life.
conductverbUS /ˈkɑːndəkt/
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading The second son of an old Suffolk family, he had followed the routine of his house, and having passed at Oxford through certain examinations, had been certificated at the age of twenty-four as a man fitted to impart to persons of both sexes rules of life and conduct after which they had been groping for twice or thrice that number of years.
considerverbUS /kənˈsɪdər/
deem to be
From this reading CONTINUED INFLUENCE OF THE REVEREND HUSSELL BARTER To understand and sympathise with the feelings and action of the Rector of Worsted Skeynes, one must consider his origin and the circumstances of his life.
CONTINUEDadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading CONTINUED INFLUENCE OF THE REVEREND HUSSELL BARTER To understand and sympathise with the feelings and action of the Rector of Worsted Skeynes, one must consider his origin and the circumstances of his life.
criticiseverb
find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
From this reading Since he was a man neither below nor above the average, it did not occur to him to criticise or place himself in opposition to a system which had gone on so long and was about to do him so much good.
crystallisedadjective
having become fixed and definite in form
From this reading His character, never at any time undecided, was by this fortunate circumstance crystallised and rendered immune from the necessity for self-search and spiritual struggle incidental to his neighbours.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Since he was a man neither below nor above the average, it did not occur to him to criticise or place himself in opposition to a system which had gone on so long and was about to do him so much good.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Since he was a man neither below nor above the average, it did not occur to him to criticise or place himself in opposition to a system which had gone on so long and was about to do him so much good.
examinationsnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “examination” — the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading The second son of an old Suffolk family, he had followed the routine of his house, and having passed at Oxford through certain examinations, had been certificated at the age of twenty-four as a man fitted to impart to persons of both sexes rules of life and conduct after which they had been groping for twice or thrice that number of years.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading The second son of an old Suffolk family, he had followed the routine of his house, and having passed at Oxford through certain examinations, had been certificated at the age of twenty-four as a man fitted to impart to persons of both sexes rules of life and conduct after which they had been groping for twice or thrice that number of years.
feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading CONTINUED INFLUENCE OF THE REVEREND HUSSELL BARTER To understand and sympathise with the feelings and action of the Rector of Worsted Skeynes, one must consider his origin and the circumstances of his life.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading The second son of an old Suffolk family, he had followed the routine of his house, and having passed at Oxford through certain examinations, had been certificated at the age of twenty-four as a man fitted to impart to persons of both sexes rules of life and conduct after which they had been groping for twice or thrice that number of years.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The second son of an old Suffolk family, he had followed the routine of his house, and having passed at Oxford through certain examinations, had been certificated at the age of twenty-four as a man fitted to impart to persons of both sexes rules of life and conduct after which they had been groping for twice or thrice that number of years.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The second son of an old Suffolk family, he had followed the routine of his house, and having passed at Oxford through certain examinations, had been certificated at the age of twenty-four as a man fitted to impart to persons of both sexes rules of life and conduct after which they had been groping for twice or thrice that number of years.
fortunateadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənət/
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading His character, never at any time undecided, was by this fortunate circumstance crystallised and rendered immune from the necessity for self-search and spiritual struggle incidental to his neighbours.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His character, never at any time undecided, was by this fortunate circumstance crystallised and rendered immune from the necessity for self-search and spiritual struggle incidental to his neighbours.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading Since he was a man neither below nor above the average, it did not occur to him to criticise or place himself in opposition to a system which had gone on so long and was about to do him so much good.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Since he was a man neither below nor above the average, it did not occur to him to criticise or place himself in opposition to a system which had gone on so long and was about to do him so much good.
gropingadjectiveUS /ˈɡroʊpɪŋ/
acting with uncertainty or hesitance or lack of confidence
From this reading The second son of an old Suffolk family, he had followed the routine of his house, and having passed at Oxford through certain examinations, had been certificated at the age of twenty-four as a man fitted to impart to persons of both sexes rules of life and conduct after which they had been groping for twice or thrice that number of years.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The second son of an old Suffolk family, he had followed the routine of his house, and having passed at Oxford through certain examinations, had been certificated at the age of twenty-four as a man fitted to impart to persons of both sexes rules of life and conduct after which they had been groping for twice or thrice that number of years.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Like all average men, he was a believer in authority, and none the less because authority placed a large portion of itself in his hands.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The second son of an old Suffolk family, he had followed the routine of his house, and having passed at Oxford through certain examinations, had been certificated at the age of twenty-four as a man fitted to impart to persons of both sexes rules of life and conduct after which they had been groping for twice or thrice that number of years.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The second son of an old Suffolk family, he had followed the routine of his house, and having passed at Oxford through certain examinations, had been certificated at the age of twenty-four as a man fitted to impart to persons of both sexes rules of life and conduct after which they had been groping for twice or thrice that number of years.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Since he was a man neither below nor above the average, it did not occur to him to criticise or place himself in opposition to a system which had gone on so long and was about to do him so much good.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Since he was a man neither below nor above the average, it did not occur to him to criticise or place himself in opposition to a system which had gone on so long and was about to do him so much good.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CONTINUED INFLUENCE OF THE REVEREND HUSSELL BARTER To understand and sympathise with the feelings and action of the Rector of Worsted Skeynes, one must consider his origin and the circumstances of his life.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The second son of an old Suffolk family, he had followed the routine of his house, and having passed at Oxford through certain examinations, had been certificated at the age of twenty-four as a man fitted to impart to persons of both sexes rules of life and conduct after which they had been groping for twice or thrice that number of years.
HUSSELL
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From this reading CONTINUED INFLUENCE OF THE REVEREND HUSSELL BARTER To understand and sympathise with the feelings and action of the Rector of Worsted Skeynes, one must consider his origin and the circumstances of his life.
immuneadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmjuːn/
relating to the condition of immunity
From this reading His character, never at any time undecided, was by this fortunate circumstance crystallised and rendered immune from the necessity for self-search and spiritual struggle incidental to his neighbours.
impartverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrt/
transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading The second son of an old Suffolk family, he had followed the routine of his house, and having passed at Oxford through certain examinations, had been certificated at the age of twenty-four as a man fitted to impart to persons of both sexes rules of life and conduct after which they had been groping for twice or thrice that number of years.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Since he was a man neither below nor above the average, it did not occur to him to criticise or place himself in opposition to a system which had gone on so long and was about to do him so much good.
incidentaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnsɪˈdentəl/
(sometimes followed by “to”) minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence
From this reading His character, never at any time undecided, was by this fortunate circumstance crystallised and rendered immune from the necessity for self-search and spiritual struggle incidental to his neighbours.
INFLUENCEnounUS /ˈɪnfluːəns/
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading CONTINUED INFLUENCE OF THE REVEREND HUSSELL BARTER To understand and sympathise with the feelings and action of the Rector of Worsted Skeynes, one must consider his origin and the circumstances of his life.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Since he was a man neither below nor above the average, it did not occur to him to criticise or place himself in opposition to a system which had gone on so long and was about to do him so much good.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Like all average men, he was a believer in authority, and none the less because authority placed a large portion of itself in his hands.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Like all average men, he was a believer in authority, and none the less because authority placed a large portion of itself in his hands.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Like all average men, he was a believer in authority, and none the less because authority placed a large portion of itself in his hands.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading CONTINUED INFLUENCE OF THE REVEREND HUSSELL BARTER To understand and sympathise with the feelings and action of the Rector of Worsted Skeynes, one must consider his origin and the circumstances of his life.
LikeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like all average men, he was a believer in authority, and none the less because authority placed a large portion of itself in his hands.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Since he was a man neither below nor above the average, it did not occur to him to criticise or place himself in opposition to a system which had gone on so long and was about to do him so much good.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The second son of an old Suffolk family, he had followed the routine of his house, and having passed at Oxford through certain examinations, had been certificated at the age of twenty-four as a man fitted to impart to persons of both sexes rules of life and conduct after which they had been groping for twice or thrice that number of years.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Like all average men, he was a believer in authority, and none the less because authority placed a large portion of itself in his hands.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Since he was a man neither below nor above the average, it did not occur to him to criticise or place himself in opposition to a system which had gone on so long and was about to do him so much good.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading CONTINUED INFLUENCE OF THE REVEREND HUSSELL BARTER To understand and sympathise with the feelings and action of the Rector of Worsted Skeynes, one must consider his origin and the circumstances of his life.
necessitynounUS /nəˈsesəti/
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading His character, never at any time undecided, was by this fortunate circumstance crystallised and rendered immune from the necessity for self-search and spiritual struggle incidental to his neighbours.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading His character, never at any time undecided, was by this fortunate circumstance crystallised and rendered immune from the necessity for self-search and spiritual struggle incidental to his neighbours.
neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Since he was a man neither below nor above the average, it did not occur to him to criticise or place himself in opposition to a system which had gone on so long and was about to do him so much good.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading His character, never at any time undecided, was by this fortunate circumstance crystallised and rendered immune from the necessity for self-search and spiritual struggle incidental to his neighbours.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading Like all average men, he was a believer in authority, and none the less because authority placed a large portion of itself in his hands.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Since he was a man neither below nor above the average, it did not occur to him to criticise or place himself in opposition to a system which had gone on so long and was about to do him so much good.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Since he was a man neither below nor above the average, it did not occur to him to criticise or place himself in opposition to a system which had gone on so long and was about to do him so much good.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The second son of an old Suffolk family, he had followed the routine of his house, and having passed at Oxford through certain examinations, had been certificated at the age of twenty-four as a man fitted to impart to persons of both sexes rules of life and conduct after which they had been groping for twice or thrice that number of years.
occurverbUS /əˈkɜːr/
come to pass
From this reading Since he was a man neither below nor above the average, it did not occur to him to criticise or place himself in opposition to a system which had gone on so long and was about to do him so much good.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CONTINUED INFLUENCE OF THE REVEREND HUSSELL BARTER To understand and sympathise with the feelings and action of the Rector of Worsted Skeynes, one must consider his origin and the circumstances of his life.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The second son of an old Suffolk family, he had followed the routine of his house, and having passed at Oxford through certain examinations, had been certificated at the age of twenty-four as a man fitted to impart to persons of both sexes rules of life and conduct after which they had been groping for twice or thrice that number of years.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Since he was a man neither below nor above the average, it did not occur to him to criticise or place himself in opposition to a system which had gone on so long and was about to do him so much good.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading CONTINUED INFLUENCE OF THE REVEREND HUSSELL BARTER To understand and sympathise with the feelings and action of the Rector of Worsted Skeynes, one must consider his origin and the circumstances of his life.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading Since he was a man neither below nor above the average, it did not occur to him to criticise or place himself in opposition to a system which had gone on so long and was about to do him so much good.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The second son of an old Suffolk family, he had followed the routine of his house, and having passed at Oxford through certain examinations, had been certificated at the age of twenty-four as a man fitted to impart to persons of both sexes rules of life and conduct after which they had been groping for twice or thrice that number of years.
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading CONTINUED INFLUENCE OF THE REVEREND HUSSELL BARTER To understand and sympathise with the feelings and action of the Rector of Worsted Skeynes, one must consider his origin and the circumstances of his life.
OxfordnounUS /ˈɑːksfərd/
a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University
From this reading The second son of an old Suffolk family, he had followed the routine of his house, and having passed at Oxford through certain examinations, had been certificated at the age of twenty-four as a man fitted to impart to persons of both sexes rules of life and conduct after which they had been groping for twice or thrice that number of years.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The second son of an old Suffolk family, he had followed the routine of his house, and having passed at Oxford through certain examinations, had been certificated at the age of twenty-four as a man fitted to impart to persons of both sexes rules of life and conduct after which they had been groping for twice or thrice that number of years.
personsnounUS /ˈpɜːrsənz/
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading The second son of an old Suffolk family, he had followed the routine of his house, and having passed at Oxford through certain examinations, had been certificated at the age of twenty-four as a man fitted to impart to persons of both sexes rules of life and conduct after which they had been groping for twice or thrice that number of years.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Since he was a man neither below nor above the average, it did not occur to him to criticise or place himself in opposition to a system which had gone on so long and was about to do him so much good.
placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Like all average men, he was a believer in authority, and none the less because authority placed a large portion of itself in his hands.
portionnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃən/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Like all average men, he was a believer in authority, and none the less because authority placed a large portion of itself in his hands.
RectornounUS /ˈrektər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading CONTINUED INFLUENCE OF THE REVEREND HUSSELL BARTER To understand and sympathise with the feelings and action of the Rector of Worsted Skeynes, one must consider his origin and the circumstances of his life.
renderedverbUS /ˈrendərd/
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading His character, never at any time undecided, was by this fortunate circumstance crystallised and rendered immune from the necessity for self-search and spiritual struggle incidental to his neighbours.
REVERENDnounUS /ˈrevərənd/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading CONTINUED INFLUENCE OF THE REVEREND HUSSELL BARTER To understand and sympathise with the feelings and action of the Rector of Worsted Skeynes, one must consider his origin and the circumstances of his life.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading The second son of an old Suffolk family, he had followed the routine of his house, and having passed at Oxford through certain examinations, had been certificated at the age of twenty-four as a man fitted to impart to persons of both sexes rules of life and conduct after which they had been groping for twice or thrice that number of years.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading The second son of an old Suffolk family, he had followed the routine of his house, and having passed at Oxford through certain examinations, had been certificated at the age of twenty-four as a man fitted to impart to persons of both sexes rules of life and conduct after which they had been groping for twice or thrice that number of years.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The second son of an old Suffolk family, he had followed the routine of his house, and having passed at Oxford through certain examinations, had been certificated at the age of twenty-four as a man fitted to impart to persons of both sexes rules of life and conduct after which they had been groping for twice or thrice that number of years.
self-search
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From this reading His character, never at any time undecided, was by this fortunate circumstance crystallised and rendered immune from the necessity for self-search and spiritual struggle incidental to his neighbours.
sexesnounUS /ˈseksəz/
plural of “sex” — activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading The second son of an old Suffolk family, he had followed the routine of his house, and having passed at Oxford through certain examinations, had been certificated at the age of twenty-four as a man fitted to impart to persons of both sexes rules of life and conduct after which they had been groping for twice or thrice that number of years.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since he was a man neither below nor above the average, it did not occur to him to criticise or place himself in opposition to a system which had gone on so long and was about to do him so much good.
Skeynes
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From this reading CONTINUED INFLUENCE OF THE REVEREND HUSSELL BARTER To understand and sympathise with the feelings and action of the Rector of Worsted Skeynes, one must consider his origin and the circumstances of his life.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Since he was a man neither below nor above the average, it did not occur to him to criticise or place himself in opposition to a system which had gone on so long and was about to do him so much good.
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading The second son of an old Suffolk family, he had followed the routine of his house, and having passed at Oxford through certain examinations, had been certificated at the age of twenty-four as a man fitted to impart to persons of both sexes rules of life and conduct after which they had been groping for twice or thrice that number of years.
spiritualadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəl/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading His character, never at any time undecided, was by this fortunate circumstance crystallised and rendered immune from the necessity for self-search and spiritual struggle incidental to his neighbours.
struggleverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəl/
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading His character, never at any time undecided, was by this fortunate circumstance crystallised and rendered immune from the necessity for self-search and spiritual struggle incidental to his neighbours.
Suffolk
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From this reading The second son of an old Suffolk family, he had followed the routine of his house, and having passed at Oxford through certain examinations, had been certificated at the age of twenty-four as a man fitted to impart to persons of both sexes rules of life and conduct after which they had been groping for twice or thrice that number of years.
sympathiseverb
share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
From this reading CONTINUED INFLUENCE OF THE REVEREND HUSSELL BARTER To understand and sympathise with the feelings and action of the Rector of Worsted Skeynes, one must consider his origin and the circumstances of his life.
systemnounUS /ˈsɪstəm/
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading Since he was a man neither below nor above the average, it did not occur to him to criticise or place himself in opposition to a system which had gone on so long and was about to do him so much good.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The second son of an old Suffolk family, he had followed the routine of his house, and having passed at Oxford through certain examinations, had been certificated at the age of twenty-four as a man fitted to impart to persons of both sexes rules of life and conduct after which they had been groping for twice or thrice that number of years.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONTINUED INFLUENCE OF THE REVEREND HUSSELL BARTER To understand and sympathise with the feelings and action of the Rector of Worsted Skeynes, one must consider his origin and the circumstances of his life.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The second son of an old Suffolk family, he had followed the routine of his house, and having passed at Oxford through certain examinations, had been certificated at the age of twenty-four as a man fitted to impart to persons of both sexes rules of life and conduct after which they had been groping for twice or thrice that number of years.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His character, never at any time undecided, was by this fortunate circumstance crystallised and rendered immune from the necessity for self-search and spiritual struggle incidental to his neighbours.
thriceadverbUS /θraɪs/
three times
From this reading The second son of an old Suffolk family, he had followed the routine of his house, and having passed at Oxford through certain examinations, had been certificated at the age of twenty-four as a man fitted to impart to persons of both sexes rules of life and conduct after which they had been groping for twice or thrice that number of years.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The second son of an old Suffolk family, he had followed the routine of his house, and having passed at Oxford through certain examinations, had been certificated at the age of twenty-four as a man fitted to impart to persons of both sexes rules of life and conduct after which they had been groping for twice or thrice that number of years.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading His character, never at any time undecided, was by this fortunate circumstance crystallised and rendered immune from the necessity for self-search and spiritual struggle incidental to his neighbours.
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CONTINUED INFLUENCE OF THE REVEREND HUSSELL BARTER To understand and sympathise with the feelings and action of the Rector of Worsted Skeynes, one must consider his origin and the circumstances of his life.
twenty-fouradjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɔːr/
being four more than twenty
From this reading The second son of an old Suffolk family, he had followed the routine of his house, and having passed at Oxford through certain examinations, had been certificated at the age of twenty-four as a man fitted to impart to persons of both sexes rules of life and conduct after which they had been groping for twice or thrice that number of years.
twiceadverbUS /twaɪs/
two times
From this reading The second son of an old Suffolk family, he had followed the routine of his house, and having passed at Oxford through certain examinations, had been certificated at the age of twenty-four as a man fitted to impart to persons of both sexes rules of life and conduct after which they had been groping for twice or thrice that number of years.
undecidedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈsaɪdɪd/
not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought
From this reading His character, never at any time undecided, was by this fortunate circumstance crystallised and rendered immune from the necessity for self-search and spiritual struggle incidental to his neighbours.
understandverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstænd/
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading CONTINUED INFLUENCE OF THE REVEREND HUSSELL BARTER To understand and sympathise with the feelings and action of the Rector of Worsted Skeynes, one must consider his origin and the circumstances of his life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His character, never at any time undecided, was by this fortunate circumstance crystallised and rendered immune from the necessity for self-search and spiritual struggle incidental to his neighbours.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The second son of an old Suffolk family, he had followed the routine of his house, and having passed at Oxford through certain examinations, had been certificated at the age of twenty-four as a man fitted to impart to persons of both sexes rules of life and conduct after which they had been groping for twice or thrice that number of years.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading CONTINUED INFLUENCE OF THE REVEREND HUSSELL BARTER To understand and sympathise with the feelings and action of the Rector of Worsted Skeynes, one must consider his origin and the circumstances of his life.
WorstednounUS /ˈwɜːrstɪd/
a woolen fabric with a hard textured surface and no nap; woven of worsted yarns "he wore a worsted suit"
From this reading CONTINUED INFLUENCE OF THE REVEREND HUSSELL BARTER To understand and sympathise with the feelings and action of the Rector of Worsted Skeynes, one must consider his origin and the circumstances of his life.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading The second son of an old Suffolk family, he had followed the routine of his house, and having passed at Oxford through certain examinations, had been certificated at the age of twenty-four as a man fitted to impart to persons of both sexes rules of life and conduct after which they had been groping for twice or thrice that number of years.
