1754
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From this reading {George Crabbe (English poet, 1754-1832), "Posthumous Tales: VI The Farewell and Return" line I.62} OF course, Harry was established at Wyllys-Roof.
1832
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From this reading {George Crabbe (English poet, 1754-1832), "Posthumous Tales: VI The Farewell and Return" line I.62} OF course, Harry was established at Wyllys-Roof.
62
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From this reading {George Crabbe (English poet, 1754-1832), "Posthumous Tales: VI The Farewell and Return" line I.62} OF course, Harry was established at Wyllys-Roof.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And, after a few days passed with her parents at Longbridge, Elinor persuaded Jane to pay her a short visit.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading It is a pleasant moment for people of mature years, when they can sit idly by, as affectionate observers, while a gay party of young people, in whom they are interested, are chatting familiarly together, with the lively tone and light spirits of youth, free alike from the restraints of childhood, and the cares of middle age.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading And, after a few days passed with her parents at Longbridge, Elinor persuaded Jane to pay her a short visit.
agenounUS /eɪdʒ/
how long something has existed
From this reading It is a pleasant moment for people of mature years, when they can sit idly by, as affectionate observers, while a gay party of young people, in whom they are interested, are chatting familiarly together, with the lively tone and light spirits of youth, free alike from the restraints of childhood, and the cares of middle age.
alikeadverbUS /əˈlaɪk/
equally
From this reading It is a pleasant moment for people of mature years, when they can sit idly by, as affectionate observers, while a gay party of young people, in whom they are interested, are chatting familiarly together, with the lively tone and light spirits of youth, free alike from the restraints of childhood, and the cares of middle age.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading {George Crabbe (English poet, 1754-1832), "Posthumous Tales: VI The Farewell and Return" line I.62} OF course, Harry was established at Wyllys-Roof.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is a pleasant moment for people of mature years, when they can sit idly by, as affectionate observers, while a gay party of young people, in whom they are interested, are chatting familiarly together, with the lively tone and light spirits of youth, free alike from the restraints of childhood, and the cares of middle age.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is a pleasant moment for people of mature years, when they can sit idly by, as affectionate observers, while a gay party of young people, in whom they are interested, are chatting familiarly together, with the lively tone and light spirits of youth, free alike from the restraints of childhood, and the cares of middle age.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading {George Crabbe (English poet, 1754-1832), "Posthumous Tales: VI The Farewell and Return" line I.62} OF course, Harry was established at Wyllys-Roof.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is a pleasant moment for people of mature years, when they can sit idly by, as affectionate observers, while a gay party of young people, in whom they are interested, are chatting familiarly together, with the lively tone and light spirits of youth, free alike from the restraints of childhood, and the cares of middle age.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It is a pleasant moment for people of mature years, when they can sit idly by, as affectionate observers, while a gay party of young people, in whom they are interested, are chatting familiarly together, with the lively tone and light spirits of youth, free alike from the restraints of childhood, and the cares of middle age.
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading It is a pleasant moment for people of mature years, when they can sit idly by, as affectionate observers, while a gay party of young people, in whom they are interested, are chatting familiarly together, with the lively tone and light spirits of youth, free alike from the restraints of childhood, and the cares of middle age.
chattingverbUS /ˈtʃætɪŋ/
inflected form of “chat” — talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading It is a pleasant moment for people of mature years, when they can sit idly by, as affectionate observers, while a gay party of young people, in whom they are interested, are chatting familiarly together, with the lively tone and light spirits of youth, free alike from the restraints of childhood, and the cares of middle age.
childhoodnounUS /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading It is a pleasant moment for people of mature years, when they can sit idly by, as affectionate observers, while a gay party of young people, in whom they are interested, are chatting familiarly together, with the lively tone and light spirits of youth, free alike from the restraints of childhood, and the cares of middle age.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading {George Crabbe (English poet, 1754-1832), "Posthumous Tales: VI The Farewell and Return" line I.62} OF course, Harry was established at Wyllys-Roof.
CRABBE
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From this reading CRABBE.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading And, after a few days passed with her parents at Longbridge, Elinor persuaded Jane to pay her a short visit.
Elinor
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From this reading And, after a few days passed with her parents at Longbridge, Elinor persuaded Jane to pay her a short visit.
EnglishnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading {George Crabbe (English poet, 1754-1832), "Posthumous Tales: VI The Farewell and Return" line I.62} OF course, Harry was established at Wyllys-Roof.
establishedadjectiveUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃt/
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading {George Crabbe (English poet, 1754-1832), "Posthumous Tales: VI The Farewell and Return" line I.62} OF course, Harry was established at Wyllys-Roof.
familiarlyadverb
in an intimately familiar manner
From this reading It is a pleasant moment for people of mature years, when they can sit idly by, as affectionate observers, while a gay party of young people, in whom they are interested, are chatting familiarly together, with the lively tone and light spirits of youth, free alike from the restraints of childhood, and the cares of middle age.
FarewellnounUS /ˌferˈwel/
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading {George Crabbe (English poet, 1754-1832), "Posthumous Tales: VI The Farewell and Return" line I.62} OF course, Harry was established at Wyllys-Roof.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading And, after a few days passed with her parents at Longbridge, Elinor persuaded Jane to pay her a short visit.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is a pleasant moment for people of mature years, when they can sit idly by, as affectionate observers, while a gay party of young people, in whom they are interested, are chatting familiarly together, with the lively tone and light spirits of youth, free alike from the restraints of childhood, and the cares of middle age.
freeverbUS /friː/
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading It is a pleasant moment for people of mature years, when they can sit idly by, as affectionate observers, while a gay party of young people, in whom they are interested, are chatting familiarly together, with the lively tone and light spirits of youth, free alike from the restraints of childhood, and the cares of middle age.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is a pleasant moment for people of mature years, when they can sit idly by, as affectionate observers, while a gay party of young people, in whom they are interested, are chatting familiarly together, with the lively tone and light spirits of youth, free alike from the restraints of childhood, and the cares of middle age.
gayadjectiveUS /ɡeɪ/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading It is a pleasant moment for people of mature years, when they can sit idly by, as affectionate observers, while a gay party of young people, in whom they are interested, are chatting familiarly together, with the lively tone and light spirits of youth, free alike from the restraints of childhood, and the cares of middle age.
GeorgenounUS /dʒɔːrdʒ/
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading {George Crabbe (English poet, 1754-1832), "Posthumous Tales: VI The Farewell and Return" line I.62} OF course, Harry was established at Wyllys-Roof.
HarryverbUS /ˈheri/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading {George Crabbe (English poet, 1754-1832), "Posthumous Tales: VI The Farewell and Return" line I.62} OF course, Harry was established at Wyllys-Roof.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And, after a few days passed with her parents at Longbridge, Elinor persuaded Jane to pay her a short visit.
How
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From this reading "How taught shall I return?"
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "How taught shall I return?"
idlyadverbUS /ˈaɪdli/
in an idle manner
From this reading It is a pleasant moment for people of mature years, when they can sit idly by, as affectionate observers, while a gay party of young people, in whom they are interested, are chatting familiarly together, with the lively tone and light spirits of youth, free alike from the restraints of childhood, and the cares of middle age.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is a pleasant moment for people of mature years, when they can sit idly by, as affectionate observers, while a gay party of young people, in whom they are interested, are chatting familiarly together, with the lively tone and light spirits of youth, free alike from the restraints of childhood, and the cares of middle age.
interestedadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪd/
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading It is a pleasant moment for people of mature years, when they can sit idly by, as affectionate observers, while a gay party of young people, in whom they are interested, are chatting familiarly together, with the lively tone and light spirits of youth, free alike from the restraints of childhood, and the cares of middle age.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a pleasant moment for people of mature years, when they can sit idly by, as affectionate observers, while a gay party of young people, in whom they are interested, are chatting familiarly together, with the lively tone and light spirits of youth, free alike from the restraints of childhood, and the cares of middle age.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a pleasant moment for people of mature years, when they can sit idly by, as affectionate observers, while a gay party of young people, in whom they are interested, are chatting familiarly together, with the lively tone and light spirits of youth, free alike from the restraints of childhood, and the cares of middle age.
Jane
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From this reading And, after a few days passed with her parents at Longbridge, Elinor persuaded Jane to pay her a short visit.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It is a pleasant moment for people of mature years, when they can sit idly by, as affectionate observers, while a gay party of young people, in whom they are interested, are chatting familiarly together, with the lively tone and light spirits of youth, free alike from the restraints of childhood, and the cares of middle age.
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading {George Crabbe (English poet, 1754-1832), "Posthumous Tales: VI The Farewell and Return" line I.62} OF course, Harry was established at Wyllys-Roof.
livelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪvli/
full of life and energy
From this reading It is a pleasant moment for people of mature years, when they can sit idly by, as affectionate observers, while a gay party of young people, in whom they are interested, are chatting familiarly together, with the lively tone and light spirits of youth, free alike from the restraints of childhood, and the cares of middle age.
Longbridge
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From this reading And, after a few days passed with her parents at Longbridge, Elinor persuaded Jane to pay her a short visit.
matureadjectiveUS /məˈtʃʊr/
characteristic of maturity
From this reading It is a pleasant moment for people of mature years, when they can sit idly by, as affectionate observers, while a gay party of young people, in whom they are interested, are chatting familiarly together, with the lively tone and light spirits of youth, free alike from the restraints of childhood, and the cares of middle age.
middlenounUS /ˈmɪdəl/
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading It is a pleasant moment for people of mature years, when they can sit idly by, as affectionate observers, while a gay party of young people, in whom they are interested, are chatting familiarly together, with the lively tone and light spirits of youth, free alike from the restraints of childhood, and the cares of middle age.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading It is a pleasant moment for people of mature years, when they can sit idly by, as affectionate observers, while a gay party of young people, in whom they are interested, are chatting familiarly together, with the lively tone and light spirits of youth, free alike from the restraints of childhood, and the cares of middle age.
observersnounUS /əbˈzɜːrvərz/
plural of “observer” — a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading It is a pleasant moment for people of mature years, when they can sit idly by, as affectionate observers, while a gay party of young people, in whom they are interested, are chatting familiarly together, with the lively tone and light spirits of youth, free alike from the restraints of childhood, and the cares of middle age.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading {George Crabbe (English poet, 1754-1832), "Posthumous Tales: VI The Farewell and Return" line I.62} OF course, Harry was established at Wyllys-Roof.
parentsnounUS /ˈperənts/
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading And, after a few days passed with her parents at Longbridge, Elinor persuaded Jane to pay her a short visit.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading It is a pleasant moment for people of mature years, when they can sit idly by, as affectionate observers, while a gay party of young people, in whom they are interested, are chatting familiarly together, with the lively tone and light spirits of youth, free alike from the restraints of childhood, and the cares of middle age.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading And, after a few days passed with her parents at Longbridge, Elinor persuaded Jane to pay her a short visit.
payverbUS /peɪ/
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading And, after a few days passed with her parents at Longbridge, Elinor persuaded Jane to pay her a short visit.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It is a pleasant moment for people of mature years, when they can sit idly by, as affectionate observers, while a gay party of young people, in whom they are interested, are chatting familiarly together, with the lively tone and light spirits of youth, free alike from the restraints of childhood, and the cares of middle age.
persuadedverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪd/
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading And, after a few days passed with her parents at Longbridge, Elinor persuaded Jane to pay her a short visit.
pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading It is a pleasant moment for people of mature years, when they can sit idly by, as affectionate observers, while a gay party of young people, in whom they are interested, are chatting familiarly together, with the lively tone and light spirits of youth, free alike from the restraints of childhood, and the cares of middle age.
poetnounUS /ˈpoʊət/
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading {George Crabbe (English poet, 1754-1832), "Posthumous Tales: VI The Farewell and Return" line I.62} OF course, Harry was established at Wyllys-Roof.
PosthumousadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːstʃʊməs/
occurring or coming into existence after a person's death
From this reading {George Crabbe (English poet, 1754-1832), "Posthumous Tales: VI The Farewell and Return" line I.62} OF course, Harry was established at Wyllys-Roof.
restraintsnounUS /rɪˈstreɪnts/
plural of “restraint” — the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
From this reading It is a pleasant moment for people of mature years, when they can sit idly by, as affectionate observers, while a gay party of young people, in whom they are interested, are chatting familiarly together, with the lively tone and light spirits of youth, free alike from the restraints of childhood, and the cares of middle age.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "How taught shall I return?"
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "How taught shall I return?"
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading And, after a few days passed with her parents at Longbridge, Elinor persuaded Jane to pay her a short visit.
sitverbUS /sɪt/
be seated
From this reading It is a pleasant moment for people of mature years, when they can sit idly by, as affectionate observers, while a gay party of young people, in whom they are interested, are chatting familiarly together, with the lively tone and light spirits of youth, free alike from the restraints of childhood, and the cares of middle age.
spiritsnounUS /ˈspɪrɪts/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading It is a pleasant moment for people of mature years, when they can sit idly by, as affectionate observers, while a gay party of young people, in whom they are interested, are chatting familiarly together, with the lively tone and light spirits of youth, free alike from the restraints of childhood, and the cares of middle age.
TalesnounUS /teɪlz/
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading {George Crabbe (English poet, 1754-1832), "Posthumous Tales: VI The Farewell and Return" line I.62} OF course, Harry was established at Wyllys-Roof.
taughtverbUS /tɔːt/
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading "How taught shall I return?"
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading {George Crabbe (English poet, 1754-1832), "Posthumous Tales: VI The Farewell and Return" line I.62} OF course, Harry was established at Wyllys-Roof.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is a pleasant moment for people of mature years, when they can sit idly by, as affectionate observers, while a gay party of young people, in whom they are interested, are chatting familiarly together, with the lively tone and light spirits of youth, free alike from the restraints of childhood, and the cares of middle age.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And, after a few days passed with her parents at Longbridge, Elinor persuaded Jane to pay her a short visit.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading It is a pleasant moment for people of mature years, when they can sit idly by, as affectionate observers, while a gay party of young people, in whom they are interested, are chatting familiarly together, with the lively tone and light spirits of youth, free alike from the restraints of childhood, and the cares of middle age.
tonenounUS /toʊn/
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading It is a pleasant moment for people of mature years, when they can sit idly by, as affectionate observers, while a gay party of young people, in whom they are interested, are chatting familiarly together, with the lively tone and light spirits of youth, free alike from the restraints of childhood, and the cares of middle age.
VInounUS /vaɪ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading {George Crabbe (English poet, 1754-1832), "Posthumous Tales: VI The Farewell and Return" line I.62} OF course, Harry was established at Wyllys-Roof.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading And, after a few days passed with her parents at Longbridge, Elinor persuaded Jane to pay her a short visit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading {George Crabbe (English poet, 1754-1832), "Posthumous Tales: VI The Farewell and Return" line I.62} OF course, Harry was established at Wyllys-Roof.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading It is a pleasant moment for people of mature years, when they can sit idly by, as affectionate observers, while a gay party of young people, in whom they are interested, are chatting familiarly together, with the lively tone and light spirits of youth, free alike from the restraints of childhood, and the cares of middle age.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It is a pleasant moment for people of mature years, when they can sit idly by, as affectionate observers, while a gay party of young people, in whom they are interested, are chatting familiarly together, with the lively tone and light spirits of youth, free alike from the restraints of childhood, and the cares of middle age.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is a pleasant moment for people of mature years, when they can sit idly by, as affectionate observers, while a gay party of young people, in whom they are interested, are chatting familiarly together, with the lively tone and light spirits of youth, free alike from the restraints of childhood, and the cares of middle age.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading And, after a few days passed with her parents at Longbridge, Elinor persuaded Jane to pay her a short visit.
Wyllys-Roof
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From this reading {George Crabbe (English poet, 1754-1832), "Posthumous Tales: VI The Farewell and Return" line I.62} OF course, Harry was established at Wyllys-Roof.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading It is a pleasant moment for people of mature years, when they can sit idly by, as affectionate observers, while a gay party of young people, in whom they are interested, are chatting familiarly together, with the lively tone and light spirits of youth, free alike from the restraints of childhood, and the cares of middle age.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It is a pleasant moment for people of mature years, when they can sit idly by, as affectionate observers, while a gay party of young people, in whom they are interested, are chatting familiarly together, with the lively tone and light spirits of youth, free alike from the restraints of childhood, and the cares of middle age.
youthnounUS /juːθ/
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading It is a pleasant moment for people of mature years, when they can sit idly by, as affectionate observers, while a gay party of young people, in whom they are interested, are chatting familiarly together, with the lively tone and light spirits of youth, free alike from the restraints of childhood, and the cares of middle age.
