AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A brief interval now passed over, after my connection begun with Mr. Edgerton, in which time the world went on with me more smoothly, perhaps, than ever.
acquaintancenounUS /əˈkweɪntəns/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading I need not say that I was as diligent and industrious, and not less studious, while in his employ, than I had been in that of my mercantile acquaintance.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A brief interval now passed over, after my connection begun with Mr. Edgerton, in which time the world went on with me more smoothly, perhaps, than ever.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He soon discerned the weaknesses in my character, and with the judgment of an old practitioner, he knew how to subdue and soften, without seeming to perceive them.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He soon discerned the weaknesses in my character, and with the judgment of an old practitioner, he knew how to subdue and soften, without seeming to perceive them.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading My patron--for so this gentleman deserves to be called--was as indulgent as I could wish.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading My patron--for so this gentleman deserves to be called--was as indulgent as I could wish.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I need not say that I was as diligent and industrious, and not less studious, while in his employ, than I had been in that of my mercantile acquaintance.
begunverbUS /bɪˈɡʌn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A brief interval now passed over, after my connection begun with Mr. Edgerton, in which time the world went on with me more smoothly, perhaps, than ever.
briefadjectiveUS /briːf/
of short duration or distance
From this reading A brief interval now passed over, after my connection begun with Mr. Edgerton, in which time the world went on with me more smoothly, perhaps, than ever.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading My patron--for so this gentleman deserves to be called--was as indulgent as I could wish.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading He soon discerned the weaknesses in my character, and with the judgment of an old practitioner, he knew how to subdue and soften, without seeming to perceive them.
connectionnounUS /kəˈnekʃən/
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading A brief interval now passed over, after my connection begun with Mr. Edgerton, in which time the world went on with me more smoothly, perhaps, than ever.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading My patron--for so this gentleman deserves to be called--was as indulgent as I could wish.
DEBUTverbUS /deɪˈbjuː/
present for the first time to the public
From this reading DEBUT.
deservesverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrvz/
third-person singular of “deserve” — be worthy or deserving
From this reading My patron--for so this gentleman deserves to be called--was as indulgent as I could wish.
diligentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/
quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness
From this reading I need not say that I was as diligent and industrious, and not less studious, while in his employ, than I had been in that of my mercantile acquaintance.
discernedverbUS /dɪˈsɜːrnd/
past form of “discern” — detect with the senses
From this reading He soon discerned the weaknesses in my character, and with the judgment of an old practitioner, he knew how to subdue and soften, without seeming to perceive them.
Edgerton
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From this reading A brief interval now passed over, after my connection begun with Mr. Edgerton, in which time the world went on with me more smoothly, perhaps, than ever.
employverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading I need not say that I was as diligent and industrious, and not less studious, while in his employ, than I had been in that of my mercantile acquaintance.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading A brief interval now passed over, after my connection begun with Mr. Edgerton, in which time the world went on with me more smoothly, perhaps, than ever.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading My patron--for so this gentleman deserves to be called--was as indulgent as I could wish.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading My patron--for so this gentleman deserves to be called--was as indulgent as I could wish.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I need not say that I was as diligent and industrious, and not less studious, while in his employ, than I had been in that of my mercantile acquaintance.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He soon discerned the weaknesses in my character, and with the judgment of an old practitioner, he knew how to subdue and soften, without seeming to perceive them.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I need not say that I was as diligent and industrious, and not less studious, while in his employ, than I had been in that of my mercantile acquaintance.
how
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From this reading He soon discerned the weaknesses in my character, and with the judgment of an old practitioner, he knew how to subdue and soften, without seeming to perceive them.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My patron--for so this gentleman deserves to be called--was as indulgent as I could wish.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A brief interval now passed over, after my connection begun with Mr. Edgerton, in which time the world went on with me more smoothly, perhaps, than ever.
indulgentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒənt/
characterized by or given to yielding to the wishes of someone
From this reading My patron--for so this gentleman deserves to be called--was as indulgent as I could wish.
industriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəs/
characterized by hard work and perseverance
From this reading I need not say that I was as diligent and industrious, and not less studious, while in his employ, than I had been in that of my mercantile acquaintance.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading A brief interval now passed over, after my connection begun with Mr. Edgerton, in which time the world went on with me more smoothly, perhaps, than ever.
judgmentnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading He soon discerned the weaknesses in my character, and with the judgment of an old practitioner, he knew how to subdue and soften, without seeming to perceive them.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He soon discerned the weaknesses in my character, and with the judgment of an old practitioner, he knew how to subdue and soften, without seeming to perceive them.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading I need not say that I was as diligent and industrious, and not less studious, while in his employ, than I had been in that of my mercantile acquaintance.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A brief interval now passed over, after my connection begun with Mr. Edgerton, in which time the world went on with me more smoothly, perhaps, than ever.
mercantileadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrkəntaɪl/
of or relating to the economic system of mercantilism
From this reading I need not say that I was as diligent and industrious, and not less studious, while in his employ, than I had been in that of my mercantile acquaintance.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A brief interval now passed over, after my connection begun with Mr. Edgerton, in which time the world went on with me more smoothly, perhaps, than ever.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading A brief interval now passed over, after my connection begun with Mr. Edgerton, in which time the world went on with me more smoothly, perhaps, than ever.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A brief interval now passed over, after my connection begun with Mr. Edgerton, in which time the world went on with me more smoothly, perhaps, than ever.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading I need not say that I was as diligent and industrious, and not less studious, while in his employ, than I had been in that of my mercantile acquaintance.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I need not say that I was as diligent and industrious, and not less studious, while in his employ, than I had been in that of my mercantile acquaintance.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A brief interval now passed over, after my connection begun with Mr. Edgerton, in which time the world went on with me more smoothly, perhaps, than ever.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He soon discerned the weaknesses in my character, and with the judgment of an old practitioner, he knew how to subdue and soften, without seeming to perceive them.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He soon discerned the weaknesses in my character, and with the judgment of an old practitioner, he knew how to subdue and soften, without seeming to perceive them.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A brief interval now passed over, after my connection begun with Mr. Edgerton, in which time the world went on with me more smoothly, perhaps, than ever.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A brief interval now passed over, after my connection begun with Mr. Edgerton, in which time the world went on with me more smoothly, perhaps, than ever.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A brief interval now passed over, after my connection begun with Mr. Edgerton, in which time the world went on with me more smoothly, perhaps, than ever.
patronnounUS /ˈpeɪtrən/
a regular customer
From this reading My patron--for so this gentleman deserves to be called--was as indulgent as I could wish.
perceiveverbUS /pərˈsiːv/
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading He soon discerned the weaknesses in my character, and with the judgment of an old practitioner, he knew how to subdue and soften, without seeming to perceive them.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading A brief interval now passed over, after my connection begun with Mr. Edgerton, in which time the world went on with me more smoothly, perhaps, than ever.
practitionernounUS /prækˈtɪʃənər/
someone who practices a learned profession
From this reading He soon discerned the weaknesses in my character, and with the judgment of an old practitioner, he knew how to subdue and soften, without seeming to perceive them.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading I need not say that I was as diligent and industrious, and not less studious, while in his employ, than I had been in that of my mercantile acquaintance.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading He soon discerned the weaknesses in my character, and with the judgment of an old practitioner, he knew how to subdue and soften, without seeming to perceive them.
smoothlyadverbUS /ˈsmuːðli/
with no problems or difficulties
From this reading A brief interval now passed over, after my connection begun with Mr. Edgerton, in which time the world went on with me more smoothly, perhaps, than ever.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading My patron--for so this gentleman deserves to be called--was as indulgent as I could wish.
softenverbUS /ˈsɑːfən/
make (images or sounds) soft or softer
From this reading He soon discerned the weaknesses in my character, and with the judgment of an old practitioner, he knew how to subdue and soften, without seeming to perceive them.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading He soon discerned the weaknesses in my character, and with the judgment of an old practitioner, he knew how to subdue and soften, without seeming to perceive them.
studiousadjectiveUS /ˈstuːdiəs/
marked by care and effort
From this reading I need not say that I was as diligent and industrious, and not less studious, while in his employ, than I had been in that of my mercantile acquaintance.
subdueverbUS /səbˈduː/
put down by force or intimidation
From this reading He soon discerned the weaknesses in my character, and with the judgment of an old practitioner, he knew how to subdue and soften, without seeming to perceive them.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A brief interval now passed over, after my connection begun with Mr. Edgerton, in which time the world went on with me more smoothly, perhaps, than ever.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I need not say that I was as diligent and industrious, and not less studious, while in his employ, than I had been in that of my mercantile acquaintance.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A brief interval now passed over, after my connection begun with Mr. Edgerton, in which time the world went on with me more smoothly, perhaps, than ever.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He soon discerned the weaknesses in my character, and with the judgment of an old practitioner, he knew how to subdue and soften, without seeming to perceive them.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading My patron--for so this gentleman deserves to be called--was as indulgent as I could wish.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A brief interval now passed over, after my connection begun with Mr. Edgerton, in which time the world went on with me more smoothly, perhaps, than ever.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading My patron--for so this gentleman deserves to be called--was as indulgent as I could wish.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My patron--for so this gentleman deserves to be called--was as indulgent as I could wish.
weaknessesnounUS /ˈwiːknəsəz/
plural of “weakness” — a flaw or weak point
From this reading He soon discerned the weaknesses in my character, and with the judgment of an old practitioner, he knew how to subdue and soften, without seeming to perceive them.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A brief interval now passed over, after my connection begun with Mr. Edgerton, in which time the world went on with me more smoothly, perhaps, than ever.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A brief interval now passed over, after my connection begun with Mr. Edgerton, in which time the world went on with me more smoothly, perhaps, than ever.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I need not say that I was as diligent and industrious, and not less studious, while in his employ, than I had been in that of my mercantile acquaintance.
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading My patron--for so this gentleman deserves to be called--was as indulgent as I could wish.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A brief interval now passed over, after my connection begun with Mr. Edgerton, in which time the world went on with me more smoothly, perhaps, than ever.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He soon discerned the weaknesses in my character, and with the judgment of an old practitioner, he knew how to subdue and soften, without seeming to perceive them.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading A brief interval now passed over, after my connection begun with Mr. Edgerton, in which time the world went on with me more smoothly, perhaps, than ever.
