adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was made known to the reader that in the early part of the winter Mr. Sowerby had a scheme for retrieving his lost fortunes, and setting himself right in the world, by marrying that rich heiress, Miss Dunstable.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading But nevertheless there are worse men than Mr. Sowerby, and I am not prepared to say that, should he be successful with Miss Dunstable, that lady would choose by any means the worst of the suitors who are continually throwing themselves at her feet.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was made known to the reader that in the early part of the winter Mr. Sowerby had a scheme for retrieving his lost fortunes, and setting himself right in the world, by marrying that rich heiress, Miss Dunstable.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But nevertheless there are worse men than Mr. Sowerby, and I am not prepared to say that, should he be successful with Miss Dunstable, that lady would choose by any means the worst of the suitors who are continually throwing themselves at her feet.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But nevertheless there are worse men than Mr. Sowerby, and I am not prepared to say that, should he be successful with Miss Dunstable, that lady would choose by any means the worst of the suitors who are continually throwing themselves at her feet.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He has been described as a spendthrift and gambler, and as one scarcely honest in his extravagance and gambling.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I fear my friend Sowerby does not, at present, stand high in the estimation of those who have come on with me thus far in this narrative.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But nevertheless there are worse men than Mr. Sowerby, and I am not prepared to say that, should he be successful with Miss Dunstable, that lady would choose by any means the worst of the suitors who are continually throwing themselves at her feet.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He has been described as a spendthrift and gambler, and as one scarcely honest in his extravagance and gambling.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But nevertheless there are worse men than Mr. Sowerby, and I am not prepared to say that, should he be successful with Miss Dunstable, that lady would choose by any means the worst of the suitors who are continually throwing themselves at her feet.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was made known to the reader that in the early part of the winter Mr. Sowerby had a scheme for retrieving his lost fortunes, and setting himself right in the world, by marrying that rich heiress, Miss Dunstable.
chooseverbUS /tʃuːz/
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading But nevertheless there are worse men than Mr. Sowerby, and I am not prepared to say that, should he be successful with Miss Dunstable, that lady would choose by any means the worst of the suitors who are continually throwing themselves at her feet.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I fear my friend Sowerby does not, at present, stand high in the estimation of those who have come on with me thus far in this narrative.
continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/
seemingly without interruption
From this reading But nevertheless there are worse men than Mr. Sowerby, and I am not prepared to say that, should he be successful with Miss Dunstable, that lady would choose by any means the worst of the suitors who are continually throwing themselves at her feet.
describedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskraɪbd/
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading He has been described as a spendthrift and gambler, and as one scarcely honest in his extravagance and gambling.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I fear my friend Sowerby does not, at present, stand high in the estimation of those who have come on with me thus far in this narrative.
Dunstable
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From this reading It was made known to the reader that in the early part of the winter Mr. Sowerby had a scheme for retrieving his lost fortunes, and setting himself right in the world, by marrying that rich heiress, Miss Dunstable.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading It was made known to the reader that in the early part of the winter Mr. Sowerby had a scheme for retrieving his lost fortunes, and setting himself right in the world, by marrying that rich heiress, Miss Dunstable.
ESTnounUS /est/
standard time in the 5th time zone west of Greenwich, reckoned at the 75th meridian; used in the eastern United States
From this reading MAGNA EST VERITAS.
estimationnounUS /ˌestəˈmeɪʃən/
a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)
From this reading I fear my friend Sowerby does not, at present, stand high in the estimation of those who have come on with me thus far in this narrative.
extravagancenounUS /ekˈstrævəɡəns/
the quality of exceeding the appropriate limits of decorum or probability or truth
From this reading He has been described as a spendthrift and gambler, and as one scarcely honest in his extravagance and gambling.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading I fear my friend Sowerby does not, at present, stand high in the estimation of those who have come on with me thus far in this narrative.
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading I fear my friend Sowerby does not, at present, stand high in the estimation of those who have come on with me thus far in this narrative.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading But nevertheless there are worse men than Mr. Sowerby, and I am not prepared to say that, should he be successful with Miss Dunstable, that lady would choose by any means the worst of the suitors who are continually throwing themselves at her feet.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was made known to the reader that in the early part of the winter Mr. Sowerby had a scheme for retrieving his lost fortunes, and setting himself right in the world, by marrying that rich heiress, Miss Dunstable.
fortunesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading It was made known to the reader that in the early part of the winter Mr. Sowerby had a scheme for retrieving his lost fortunes, and setting himself right in the world, by marrying that rich heiress, Miss Dunstable.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I fear my friend Sowerby does not, at present, stand high in the estimation of those who have come on with me thus far in this narrative.
gamblernounUS /ˈɡæmblər/
a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events
From this reading He has been described as a spendthrift and gambler, and as one scarcely honest in his extravagance and gambling.
gamblingnounUS /ˈɡæmbəlɪŋ/
the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
From this reading He has been described as a spendthrift and gambler, and as one scarcely honest in his extravagance and gambling.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was made known to the reader that in the early part of the winter Mr. Sowerby had a scheme for retrieving his lost fortunes, and setting himself right in the world, by marrying that rich heiress, Miss Dunstable.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has been described as a spendthrift and gambler, and as one scarcely honest in his extravagance and gambling.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I fear my friend Sowerby does not, at present, stand high in the estimation of those who have come on with me thus far in this narrative.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He has been described as a spendthrift and gambler, and as one scarcely honest in his extravagance and gambling.
heiressnounUS /ˈerəs/
a female heir
From this reading It was made known to the reader that in the early part of the winter Mr. Sowerby had a scheme for retrieving his lost fortunes, and setting himself right in the world, by marrying that rich heiress, Miss Dunstable.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But nevertheless there are worse men than Mr. Sowerby, and I am not prepared to say that, should he be successful with Miss Dunstable, that lady would choose by any means the worst of the suitors who are continually throwing themselves at her feet.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading I fear my friend Sowerby does not, at present, stand high in the estimation of those who have come on with me thus far in this narrative.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was made known to the reader that in the early part of the winter Mr. Sowerby had a scheme for retrieving his lost fortunes, and setting himself right in the world, by marrying that rich heiress, Miss Dunstable.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was made known to the reader that in the early part of the winter Mr. Sowerby had a scheme for retrieving his lost fortunes, and setting himself right in the world, by marrying that rich heiress, Miss Dunstable.
honestadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnəst/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading He has been described as a spendthrift and gambler, and as one scarcely honest in his extravagance and gambling.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I fear my friend Sowerby does not, at present, stand high in the estimation of those who have come on with me thus far in this narrative.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was made known to the reader that in the early part of the winter Mr. Sowerby had a scheme for retrieving his lost fortunes, and setting himself right in the world, by marrying that rich heiress, Miss Dunstable.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was made known to the reader that in the early part of the winter Mr. Sowerby had a scheme for retrieving his lost fortunes, and setting himself right in the world, by marrying that rich heiress, Miss Dunstable.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It was made known to the reader that in the early part of the winter Mr. Sowerby had a scheme for retrieving his lost fortunes, and setting himself right in the world, by marrying that rich heiress, Miss Dunstable.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading But nevertheless there are worse men than Mr. Sowerby, and I am not prepared to say that, should he be successful with Miss Dunstable, that lady would choose by any means the worst of the suitors who are continually throwing themselves at her feet.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading It was made known to the reader that in the early part of the winter Mr. Sowerby had a scheme for retrieving his lost fortunes, and setting himself right in the world, by marrying that rich heiress, Miss Dunstable.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was made known to the reader that in the early part of the winter Mr. Sowerby had a scheme for retrieving his lost fortunes, and setting himself right in the world, by marrying that rich heiress, Miss Dunstable.
MAGNA
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From this reading MAGNA EST VERITAS.
marryingverbUS /ˈmeriɪŋ/
-ing form of “marry” — take in marriage
From this reading It was made known to the reader that in the early part of the winter Mr. Sowerby had a scheme for retrieving his lost fortunes, and setting himself right in the world, by marrying that rich heiress, Miss Dunstable.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I fear my friend Sowerby does not, at present, stand high in the estimation of those who have come on with me thus far in this narrative.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading But nevertheless there are worse men than Mr. Sowerby, and I am not prepared to say that, should he be successful with Miss Dunstable, that lady would choose by any means the worst of the suitors who are continually throwing themselves at her feet.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading But nevertheless there are worse men than Mr. Sowerby, and I am not prepared to say that, should he be successful with Miss Dunstable, that lady would choose by any means the worst of the suitors who are continually throwing themselves at her feet.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading It was made known to the reader that in the early part of the winter Mr. Sowerby had a scheme for retrieving his lost fortunes, and setting himself right in the world, by marrying that rich heiress, Miss Dunstable.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading It was made known to the reader that in the early part of the winter Mr. Sowerby had a scheme for retrieving his lost fortunes, and setting himself right in the world, by marrying that rich heiress, Miss Dunstable.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I fear my friend Sowerby does not, at present, stand high in the estimation of those who have come on with me thus far in this narrative.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
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 I fear my friend Sowerby does not, at present, stand high in the estimation of those who have come on with me thus far in this narrative.
neverthelessadverbUS /ˌnevərðəˈles/
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading But nevertheless there are worse men than Mr. Sowerby, and I am not prepared to say that, should he be successful with Miss Dunstable, that lady would choose by any means the worst of the suitors who are continually throwing themselves at her feet.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I fear my friend Sowerby does not, at present, stand high in the estimation of those who have come on with me thus far in this narrative.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was made known to the reader that in the early part of the winter Mr. Sowerby had a scheme for retrieving his lost fortunes, and setting himself right in the world, by marrying that rich heiress, Miss Dunstable.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I fear my friend Sowerby does not, at present, stand high in the estimation of those who have come on with me thus far in this narrative.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He has been described as a spendthrift and gambler, and as one scarcely honest in his extravagance and gambling.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It was made known to the reader that in the early part of the winter Mr. Sowerby had a scheme for retrieving his lost fortunes, and setting himself right in the world, by marrying that rich heiress, Miss Dunstable.
preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading But nevertheless there are worse men than Mr. Sowerby, and I am not prepared to say that, should he be successful with Miss Dunstable, that lady would choose by any means the worst of the suitors who are continually throwing themselves at her feet.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I fear my friend Sowerby does not, at present, stand high in the estimation of those who have come on with me thus far in this narrative.
readernounUS /ˈriːdər/
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading It was made known to the reader that in the early part of the winter Mr. Sowerby had a scheme for retrieving his lost fortunes, and setting himself right in the world, by marrying that rich heiress, Miss Dunstable.
retrievingverbUS /riˈtriːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “retrieve” — get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading It was made known to the reader that in the early part of the winter Mr. Sowerby had a scheme for retrieving his lost fortunes, and setting himself right in the world, by marrying that rich heiress, Miss Dunstable.
richadjectiveUS /rɪtʃ/
possessing material wealth
From this reading It was made known to the reader that in the early part of the winter Mr. Sowerby had a scheme for retrieving his lost fortunes, and setting himself right in the world, by marrying that rich heiress, Miss Dunstable.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading It was made known to the reader that in the early part of the winter Mr. Sowerby had a scheme for retrieving his lost fortunes, and setting himself right in the world, by marrying that rich heiress, Miss Dunstable.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading But nevertheless there are worse men than Mr. Sowerby, and I am not prepared to say that, should he be successful with Miss Dunstable, that lady would choose by any means the worst of the suitors who are continually throwing themselves at her feet.
scarcelyadverbUS /ˈskersli/
only a very short time before
From this reading He has been described as a spendthrift and gambler, and as one scarcely honest in his extravagance and gambling.
schemenounUS /skiːm/
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading It was made known to the reader that in the early part of the winter Mr. Sowerby had a scheme for retrieving his lost fortunes, and setting himself right in the world, by marrying that rich heiress, Miss Dunstable.
settingnounUS /ˈsetɪŋ/
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading It was made known to the reader that in the early part of the winter Mr. Sowerby had a scheme for retrieving his lost fortunes, and setting himself right in the world, by marrying that rich heiress, Miss Dunstable.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But nevertheless there are worse men than Mr. Sowerby, and I am not prepared to say that, should he be successful with Miss Dunstable, that lady would choose by any means the worst of the suitors who are continually throwing themselves at her feet.
Sowerby
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From this reading It was made known to the reader that in the early part of the winter Mr. Sowerby had a scheme for retrieving his lost fortunes, and setting himself right in the world, by marrying that rich heiress, Miss Dunstable.
spendthriftnounUS /ˈspendθrɪft/
someone who spends money prodigally
From this reading He has been described as a spendthrift and gambler, and as one scarcely honest in his extravagance and gambling.
standverbUS /stænd/
be standing; be upright
From this reading I fear my friend Sowerby does not, at present, stand high in the estimation of those who have come on with me thus far in this narrative.
successfuladjectiveUS /səkˈsesfəl/
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading But nevertheless there are worse men than Mr. Sowerby, and I am not prepared to say that, should he be successful with Miss Dunstable, that lady would choose by any means the worst of the suitors who are continually throwing themselves at her feet.
suitorsnounUS /ˈsuːtərz/
plural of “suitor” — a man who courts a woman
From this reading But nevertheless there are worse men than Mr. Sowerby, and I am not prepared to say that, should he be successful with Miss Dunstable, that lady would choose by any means the worst of the suitors who are continually throwing themselves at her feet.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But nevertheless there are worse men than Mr. Sowerby, and I am not prepared to say that, should he be successful with Miss Dunstable, that lady would choose by any means the worst of the suitors who are continually throwing themselves at her feet.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was made known to the reader that in the early part of the winter Mr. Sowerby had a scheme for retrieving his lost fortunes, and setting himself right in the world, by marrying that rich heiress, Miss Dunstable.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was made known to the reader that in the early part of the winter Mr. Sowerby had a scheme for retrieving his lost fortunes, and setting himself right in the world, by marrying that rich heiress, Miss Dunstable.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading But nevertheless there are worse men than Mr. Sowerby, and I am not prepared to say that, should he be successful with Miss Dunstable, that lady would choose by any means the worst of the suitors who are continually throwing themselves at her feet.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading But nevertheless there are worse men than Mr. Sowerby, and I am not prepared to say that, should he be successful with Miss Dunstable, that lady would choose by any means the worst of the suitors who are continually throwing themselves at her feet.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I fear my friend Sowerby does not, at present, stand high in the estimation of those who have come on with me thus far in this narrative.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I fear my friend Sowerby does not, at present, stand high in the estimation of those who have come on with me thus far in this narrative.
throwingverbUS /ˈθroʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading But nevertheless there are worse men than Mr. Sowerby, and I am not prepared to say that, should he be successful with Miss Dunstable, that lady would choose by any means the worst of the suitors who are continually throwing themselves at her feet.
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading I fear my friend Sowerby does not, at present, stand high in the estimation of those who have come on with me thus far in this narrative.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was made known to the reader that in the early part of the winter Mr. Sowerby had a scheme for retrieving his lost fortunes, and setting himself right in the world, by marrying that rich heiress, Miss Dunstable.
VERITAS
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From this reading MAGNA EST VERITAS.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was made known to the reader that in the early part of the winter Mr. Sowerby had a scheme for retrieving his lost fortunes, and setting himself right in the world, by marrying that rich heiress, Miss Dunstable.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading I fear my friend Sowerby does not, at present, stand high in the estimation of those who have come on with me thus far in this narrative.
winternounUS /ˈwɪntər/
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading It was made known to the reader that in the early part of the winter Mr. Sowerby had a scheme for retrieving his lost fortunes, and setting himself right in the world, by marrying that rich heiress, Miss Dunstable.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I fear my friend Sowerby does not, at present, stand high in the estimation of those who have come on with me thus far in this narrative.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It was made known to the reader that in the early part of the winter Mr. Sowerby had a scheme for retrieving his lost fortunes, and setting himself right in the world, by marrying that rich heiress, Miss Dunstable.
worseadjectiveUS /wɜːrs/
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading But nevertheless there are worse men than Mr. Sowerby, and I am not prepared to say that, should he be successful with Miss Dunstable, that lady would choose by any means the worst of the suitors who are continually throwing themselves at her feet.
worstnounUS /wɜːrst/
the least favorable outcome
From this reading But nevertheless there are worse men than Mr. Sowerby, and I am not prepared to say that, should he be successful with Miss Dunstable, that lady would choose by any means the worst of the suitors who are continually throwing themselves at her feet.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But nevertheless there are worse men than Mr. Sowerby, and I am not prepared to say that, should he be successful with Miss Dunstable, that lady would choose by any means the worst of the suitors who are continually throwing themselves at her feet.
