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From this reading Berry Hill, July 21st.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Had it arisen from any other cause, not a moment would I have deferred the communication you ask;-but as it is, I would, were it possible, not only conceal it from all the world, but endeavour to disbelieve it myself.
accusationnounUS /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃən/
a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
From this reading YOU accuse me of mystery, and charge me with reserve: I cannot doubt but I must have merited the accusation; yet, to clear myself,-you know not how painful will be the task.
accuseverbUS /əˈkjuːz/
bring an accusation against; level a charge against
From this reading YOU accuse me of mystery, and charge me with reserve: I cannot doubt but I must have merited the accusation; yet, to clear myself,-you know not how painful will be the task.
affectionnounUS /əˈfekʃən/
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading But I cannot resist your kind entreaties;-indeed I do not wish to resist them; for your friendship and affection will soothe my chagrin.
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 Had it arisen from any other cause, not a moment would I have deferred the communication you ask;-but as it is, I would, were it possible, not only conceal it from all the world, but endeavour to disbelieve it myself.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading YOU accuse me of mystery, and charge me with reserve: I cannot doubt but I must have merited the accusation; yet, to clear myself,-you know not how painful will be the task.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Had it arisen from any other cause, not a moment would I have deferred the communication you ask;-but as it is, I would, were it possible, not only conceal it from all the world, but endeavour to disbelieve it myself.
arisenverbUS /ərˈɪzən/
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Had it arisen from any other cause, not a moment would I have deferred the communication you ask;-but as it is, I would, were it possible, not only conceal it from all the world, but endeavour to disbelieve it myself.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Had it arisen from any other cause, not a moment would I have deferred the communication you ask;-but as it is, I would, were it possible, not only conceal it from all the world, but endeavour to disbelieve it myself.
askverbUS /æsk/
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Had it arisen from any other cause, not a moment would I have deferred the communication you ask;-but as it is, I would, were it possible, not only conceal it from all the world, but endeavour to disbelieve it myself.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading YOU accuse me of mystery, and charge me with reserve: I cannot doubt but I must have merited the accusation; yet, to clear myself,-you know not how painful will be the task.
BerrynounUS /ˈberi/
any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves
From this reading Berry Hill, July 21st.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading YOU accuse me of mystery, and charge me with reserve: I cannot doubt but I must have merited the accusation; yet, to clear myself,-you know not how painful will be the task.
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From this reading YOU accuse me of mystery, and charge me with reserve: I cannot doubt but I must have merited the accusation; yet, to clear myself,-you know not how painful will be the task.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Had it arisen from any other cause, not a moment would I have deferred the communication you ask;-but as it is, I would, were it possible, not only conceal it from all the world, but endeavour to disbelieve it myself.
chagrinnounUS /ʃəˈɡrɪn/
strong feelings of embarrassment
From this reading But I cannot resist your kind entreaties;-indeed I do not wish to resist them; for your friendship and affection will soothe my chagrin.
chargeverbUS /tʃɑːrdʒ/
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading YOU accuse me of mystery, and charge me with reserve: I cannot doubt but I must have merited the accusation; yet, to clear myself,-you know not how painful will be the task.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading YOU accuse me of mystery, and charge me with reserve: I cannot doubt but I must have merited the accusation; yet, to clear myself,-you know not how painful will be the task.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading Had it arisen from any other cause, not a moment would I have deferred the communication you ask;-but as it is, I would, were it possible, not only conceal it from all the world, but endeavour to disbelieve it myself.
concealverbUS /kənˈsiːl/
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Had it arisen from any other cause, not a moment would I have deferred the communication you ask;-but as it is, I would, were it possible, not only conceal it from all the world, but endeavour to disbelieve it myself.
deferredverbUS /dɪˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “defer” — hold back to a later time
From this reading Had it arisen from any other cause, not a moment would I have deferred the communication you ask;-but as it is, I would, were it possible, not only conceal it from all the world, but endeavour to disbelieve it myself.
disbelieveverbUS /dɪsbəˈliːv/
reject as false; refuse to accept
From this reading Had it arisen from any other cause, not a moment would I have deferred the communication you ask;-but as it is, I would, were it possible, not only conceal it from all the world, but endeavour to disbelieve it myself.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But I cannot resist your kind entreaties;-indeed I do not wish to resist them; for your friendship and affection will soothe my chagrin.
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading YOU accuse me of mystery, and charge me with reserve: I cannot doubt but I must have merited the accusation; yet, to clear myself,-you know not how painful will be the task.
endeavournounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading Had it arisen from any other cause, not a moment would I have deferred the communication you ask;-but as it is, I would, were it possible, not only conceal it from all the world, but endeavour to disbelieve it myself.
entreatiesnounUS /enˈtriːtiz/
plural of “entreaty” — earnest or urgent request
From this reading But I cannot resist your kind entreaties;-indeed I do not wish to resist them; for your friendship and affection will soothe my chagrin.
EVELINA
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From this reading EVELINA TO MISS MIRVAN.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But I cannot resist your kind entreaties;-indeed I do not wish to resist them; for your friendship and affection will soothe my chagrin.
friendshipnounUS /ˈfrendʃɪp/
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading But I cannot resist your kind entreaties;-indeed I do not wish to resist them; for your friendship and affection will soothe my chagrin.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Had it arisen from any other cause, not a moment would I have deferred the communication you ask;-but as it is, I would, were it possible, not only conceal it from all the world, but endeavour to disbelieve it myself.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Had it arisen from any other cause, not a moment would I have deferred the communication you ask;-but as it is, I would, were it possible, not only conceal it from all the world, but endeavour to disbelieve it myself.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading YOU accuse me of mystery, and charge me with reserve: I cannot doubt but I must have merited the accusation; yet, to clear myself,-you know not how painful will be the task.
HillnounUS /hɪl/
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Berry Hill, July 21st.
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From this reading YOU accuse me of mystery, and charge me with reserve: I cannot doubt but I must have merited the accusation; yet, to clear myself,-you know not how painful will be the task.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading YOU accuse me of mystery, and charge me with reserve: I cannot doubt but I must have merited the accusation; yet, to clear myself,-you know not how painful will be the task.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading But I cannot resist your kind entreaties;-indeed I do not wish to resist them; for your friendship and affection will soothe my chagrin.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Had it arisen from any other cause, not a moment would I have deferred the communication you ask;-but as it is, I would, were it possible, not only conceal it from all the world, but endeavour to disbelieve it myself.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Had it arisen from any other cause, not a moment would I have deferred the communication you ask;-but as it is, I would, were it possible, not only conceal it from all the world, but endeavour to disbelieve it myself.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading Berry Hill, July 21st.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading But I cannot resist your kind entreaties;-indeed I do not wish to resist them; for your friendship and affection will soothe my chagrin.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading YOU accuse me of mystery, and charge me with reserve: I cannot doubt but I must have merited the accusation; yet, to clear myself,-you know not how painful will be the task.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading YOU accuse me of mystery, and charge me with reserve: I cannot doubt but I must have merited the accusation; yet, to clear myself,-you know not how painful will be the task.
meritedadjectiveUS /ˈmerɪtɪd/
properly deserved
From this reading YOU accuse me of mystery, and charge me with reserve: I cannot doubt but I must have merited the accusation; yet, to clear myself,-you know not how painful will be the task.
MIRVAN
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From this reading EVELINA TO MISS MIRVAN.
MISSverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading EVELINA TO MISS MIRVAN.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading Had it arisen from any other cause, not a moment would I have deferred the communication you ask;-but as it is, I would, were it possible, not only conceal it from all the world, but endeavour to disbelieve it myself.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading YOU accuse me of mystery, and charge me with reserve: I cannot doubt but I must have merited the accusation; yet, to clear myself,-you know not how painful will be the task.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But I cannot resist your kind entreaties;-indeed I do not wish to resist them; for your friendship and affection will soothe my chagrin.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading YOU accuse me of mystery, and charge me with reserve: I cannot doubt but I must have merited the accusation; yet, to clear myself,-you know not how painful will be the task.
mysterynounUS /ˈmɪstəri/
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading YOU accuse me of mystery, and charge me with reserve: I cannot doubt but I must have merited the accusation; yet, to clear myself,-you know not how painful will be the task.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading YOU accuse me of mystery, and charge me with reserve: I cannot doubt but I must have merited the accusation; yet, to clear myself,-you know not how painful will be the task.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading YOU accuse me of mystery, and charge me with reserve: I cannot doubt but I must have merited the accusation; yet, to clear myself,-you know not how painful will be the task.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Had it arisen from any other cause, not a moment would I have deferred the communication you ask;-but as it is, I would, were it possible, not only conceal it from all the world, but endeavour to disbelieve it myself.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Had it arisen from any other cause, not a moment would I have deferred the communication you ask;-but as it is, I would, were it possible, not only conceal it from all the world, but endeavour to disbelieve it myself.
painfuladjectiveUS /ˈpeɪnfəl/
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading YOU accuse me of mystery, and charge me with reserve: I cannot doubt but I must have merited the accusation; yet, to clear myself,-you know not how painful will be the task.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Had it arisen from any other cause, not a moment would I have deferred the communication you ask;-but as it is, I would, were it possible, not only conceal it from all the world, but endeavour to disbelieve it myself.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading YOU accuse me of mystery, and charge me with reserve: I cannot doubt but I must have merited the accusation; yet, to clear myself,-you know not how painful will be the task.
resistverbUS /rɪˈzɪst/
elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading But I cannot resist your kind entreaties;-indeed I do not wish to resist them; for your friendship and affection will soothe my chagrin.
sootheverbUS /suːð/
give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading But I cannot resist your kind entreaties;-indeed I do not wish to resist them; for your friendship and affection will soothe my chagrin.
tasknounUS /tæsk/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading YOU accuse me of mystery, and charge me with reserve: I cannot doubt but I must have merited the accusation; yet, to clear myself,-you know not how painful will be the task.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading YOU accuse me of mystery, and charge me with reserve: I cannot doubt but I must have merited the accusation; yet, to clear myself,-you know not how painful will be the task.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But I cannot resist your kind entreaties;-indeed I do not wish to resist them; for your friendship and affection will soothe my chagrin.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading EVELINA TO MISS MIRVAN.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Had it arisen from any other cause, not a moment would I have deferred the communication you ask;-but as it is, I would, were it possible, not only conceal it from all the world, but endeavour to disbelieve it myself.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading YOU accuse me of mystery, and charge me with reserve: I cannot doubt but I must have merited the accusation; yet, to clear myself,-you know not how painful will be the task.
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading But I cannot resist your kind entreaties;-indeed I do not wish to resist them; for your friendship and affection will soothe my chagrin.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading YOU accuse me of mystery, and charge me with reserve: I cannot doubt but I must have merited the accusation; yet, to clear myself,-you know not how painful will be the task.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Had it arisen from any other cause, not a moment would I have deferred the communication you ask;-but as it is, I would, were it possible, not only conceal it from all the world, but endeavour to disbelieve it myself.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Had it arisen from any other cause, not a moment would I have deferred the communication you ask;-but as it is, I would, were it possible, not only conceal it from all the world, but endeavour to disbelieve it myself.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading YOU accuse me of mystery, and charge me with reserve: I cannot doubt but I must have merited the accusation; yet, to clear myself,-you know not how painful will be the task.
YOUpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading YOU accuse me of mystery, and charge me with reserve: I cannot doubt but I must have merited the accusation; yet, to clear myself,-you know not how painful will be the task.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But I cannot resist your kind entreaties;-indeed I do not wish to resist them; for your friendship and affection will soothe my chagrin.
