adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And oft his smooth and bridled tongue Would give the lie to his flushing cheek: He was a coward to the strong: He was a tyrant to the weak.
absolutelyadverbUS /ˌæbsəˈluːtli/
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading In this transaction I soon after found there was an underplot, which I was too green to perceive at the time; but the wise heads of the two papas had agreed that a separation between the lovers was absolutely necessary, and that the longer it was delayed, the worse it would be for both of us: in short, that until I had attained my rank, nothing should be thought of in the way of matrimony.
AdmiraltynounUS /ˈædmərəlti/
the department in charge of the navy (as in Great Britain)
From this reading My father, as soon as he had obtained my promotion, asked for my being employed; and having had a promise from the Admiralty, that promise, unlike thousands of its predecessors and successors, was too rapidly fulfilled.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In this transaction I soon after found there was an underplot, which I was too green to perceive at the time; but the wise heads of the two papas had agreed that a separation between the lovers was absolutely necessary, and that the longer it was delayed, the worse it would be for both of us: in short, that until I had attained my rank, nothing should be thought of in the way of matrimony.
agreedadjectiveUS /əˈɡriːd/
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading In this transaction I soon after found there was an underplot, which I was too green to perceive at the time; but the wise heads of the two papas had agreed that a separation between the lovers was absolutely necessary, and that the longer it was delayed, the worse it would be for both of us: in short, that until I had attained my rank, nothing should be thought of in the way of matrimony.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In this transaction I soon after found there was an underplot, which I was too green to perceive at the time; but the wise heads of the two papas had agreed that a separation between the lovers was absolutely necessary, and that the longer it was delayed, the worse it would be for both of us: in short, that until I had attained my rank, nothing should be thought of in the way of matrimony.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And oft his smooth and bridled tongue Would give the lie to his flushing cheek: He was a coward to the strong: He was a tyrant to the weak.
announcingverbUS /əˈnaʊnsɪŋ/
-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement
From this reading I received a letter from my father, and a bouncing one from the Admiralty, by the same post, announcing officially my appointment to the D---- brig, of eighteen guns, at Portsmouth, whither I was directed to repair immediately, and take up my commission.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading I received a letter from my father, and a bouncing one from the Admiralty, by the same post, announcing officially my appointment to the D---- brig, of eighteen guns, at Portsmouth, whither I was directed to repair immediately, and take up my commission.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading My father, as soon as he had obtained my promotion, asked for my being employed; and having had a promise from the Admiralty, that promise, unlike thousands of its predecessors and successors, was too rapidly fulfilled.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading My father, as soon as he had obtained my promotion, asked for my being employed; and having had a promise from the Admiralty, that promise, unlike thousands of its predecessors and successors, was too rapidly fulfilled.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I received a letter from my father, and a bouncing one from the Admiralty, by the same post, announcing officially my appointment to the D---- brig, of eighteen guns, at Portsmouth, whither I was directed to repair immediately, and take up my commission.
attainedadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnd/
achieved or reached
From this reading In this transaction I soon after found there was an underplot, which I was too green to perceive at the time; but the wise heads of the two papas had agreed that a separation between the lovers was absolutely necessary, and that the longer it was delayed, the worse it would be for both of us: in short, that until I had attained my rank, nothing should be thought of in the way of matrimony.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In this transaction I soon after found there was an underplot, which I was too green to perceive at the time; but the wise heads of the two papas had agreed that a separation between the lovers was absolutely necessary, and that the longer it was delayed, the worse it would be for both of us: in short, that until I had attained my rank, nothing should be thought of in the way of matrimony.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading My father, as soon as he had obtained my promotion, asked for my being employed; and having had a promise from the Admiralty, that promise, unlike thousands of its predecessors and successors, was too rapidly fulfilled.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading In this transaction I soon after found there was an underplot, which I was too green to perceive at the time; but the wise heads of the two papas had agreed that a separation between the lovers was absolutely necessary, and that the longer it was delayed, the worse it would be for both of us: in short, that until I had attained my rank, nothing should be thought of in the way of matrimony.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading In this transaction I soon after found there was an underplot, which I was too green to perceive at the time; but the wise heads of the two papas had agreed that a separation between the lovers was absolutely necessary, and that the longer it was delayed, the worse it would be for both of us: in short, that until I had attained my rank, nothing should be thought of in the way of matrimony.
bouncingnounUS /ˈbaʊnsɪŋ/
rebounding from an impact (or series of impacts)
From this reading I received a letter from my father, and a bouncing one from the Admiralty, by the same post, announcing officially my appointment to the D---- brig, of eighteen guns, at Portsmouth, whither I was directed to repair immediately, and take up my commission.
bridledverbUS /ˈbraɪdəld/
past form of “bridle” — anger or take offense
From this reading And oft his smooth and bridled tongue Would give the lie to his flushing cheek: He was a coward to the strong: He was a tyrant to the weak.
brignounUS /brɪɡ/
two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts
From this reading I received a letter from my father, and a bouncing one from the Admiralty, by the same post, announcing officially my appointment to the D---- brig, of eighteen guns, at Portsmouth, whither I was directed to repair immediately, and take up my commission.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In this transaction I soon after found there was an underplot, which I was too green to perceive at the time; but the wise heads of the two papas had agreed that a separation between the lovers was absolutely necessary, and that the longer it was delayed, the worse it would be for both of us: in short, that until I had attained my rank, nothing should be thought of in the way of matrimony.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I received a letter from my father, and a bouncing one from the Admiralty, by the same post, announcing officially my appointment to the D---- brig, of eighteen guns, at Portsmouth, whither I was directed to repair immediately, and take up my commission.
cheeknounUS /tʃiːk/
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading And oft his smooth and bridled tongue Would give the lie to his flushing cheek: He was a coward to the strong: He was a tyrant to the weak.
commissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading I received a letter from my father, and a bouncing one from the Admiralty, by the same post, announcing officially my appointment to the D---- brig, of eighteen guns, at Portsmouth, whither I was directed to repair immediately, and take up my commission.
cowardnounUS /ˈkaʊərd/
a person who shows fear or timidity
From this reading And oft his smooth and bridled tongue Would give the lie to his flushing cheek: He was a coward to the strong: He was a tyrant to the weak.
DnounUS /diː/
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading I received a letter from my father, and a bouncing one from the Admiralty, by the same post, announcing officially my appointment to the D---- brig, of eighteen guns, at Portsmouth, whither I was directed to repair immediately, and take up my commission.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading In this transaction I soon after found there was an underplot, which I was too green to perceive at the time; but the wise heads of the two papas had agreed that a separation between the lovers was absolutely necessary, and that the longer it was delayed, the worse it would be for both of us: in short, that until I had attained my rank, nothing should be thought of in the way of matrimony.
directedadjectiveUS /dərˈektəd/
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading I received a letter from my father, and a bouncing one from the Admiralty, by the same post, announcing officially my appointment to the D---- brig, of eighteen guns, at Portsmouth, whither I was directed to repair immediately, and take up my commission.
eighteenadjectiveUS /eɪˈtiːn/
being one more than seventeen
From this reading I received a letter from my father, and a bouncing one from the Admiralty, by the same post, announcing officially my appointment to the D---- brig, of eighteen guns, at Portsmouth, whither I was directed to repair immediately, and take up my commission.
employedadjectiveUS /emˈplɔɪd/
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading My father, as soon as he had obtained my promotion, asked for my being employed; and having had a promise from the Admiralty, that promise, unlike thousands of its predecessors and successors, was too rapidly fulfilled.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading My father, as soon as he had obtained my promotion, asked for my being employed; and having had a promise from the Admiralty, that promise, unlike thousands of its predecessors and successors, was too rapidly fulfilled.
flushingverbUS /ˈflʌʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “flush” — turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading And oft his smooth and bridled tongue Would give the lie to his flushing cheek: He was a coward to the strong: He was a tyrant to the weak.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading My father, as soon as he had obtained my promotion, asked for my being employed; and having had a promise from the Admiralty, that promise, unlike thousands of its predecessors and successors, was too rapidly fulfilled.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading In this transaction I soon after found there was an underplot, which I was too green to perceive at the time; but the wise heads of the two papas had agreed that a separation between the lovers was absolutely necessary, and that the longer it was delayed, the worse it would be for both of us: in short, that until I had attained my rank, nothing should be thought of in the way of matrimony.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading My father, as soon as he had obtained my promotion, asked for my being employed; and having had a promise from the Admiralty, that promise, unlike thousands of its predecessors and successors, was too rapidly fulfilled.
fulfilledadjectiveUS /fʊlˈfɪld/
completed to perfection
From this reading My father, as soon as he had obtained my promotion, asked for my being employed; and having had a promise from the Admiralty, that promise, unlike thousands of its predecessors and successors, was too rapidly fulfilled.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading And oft his smooth and bridled tongue Would give the lie to his flushing cheek: He was a coward to the strong: He was a tyrant to the weak.
greennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading In this transaction I soon after found there was an underplot, which I was too green to perceive at the time; but the wise heads of the two papas had agreed that a separation between the lovers was absolutely necessary, and that the longer it was delayed, the worse it would be for both of us: in short, that until I had attained my rank, nothing should be thought of in the way of matrimony.
gunsnounUS /ɡʌnz/
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading I received a letter from my father, and a bouncing one from the Admiralty, by the same post, announcing officially my appointment to the D---- brig, of eighteen guns, at Portsmouth, whither I was directed to repair immediately, and take up my commission.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading My father, as soon as he had obtained my promotion, asked for my being employed; and having had a promise from the Admiralty, that promise, unlike thousands of its predecessors and successors, was too rapidly fulfilled.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading My father, as soon as he had obtained my promotion, asked for my being employed; and having had a promise from the Admiralty, that promise, unlike thousands of its predecessors and successors, was too rapidly fulfilled.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And oft his smooth and bridled tongue Would give the lie to his flushing cheek: He was a coward to the strong: He was a tyrant to the weak.
headsnounUS /hedz/
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading In this transaction I soon after found there was an underplot, which I was too green to perceive at the time; but the wise heads of the two papas had agreed that a separation between the lovers was absolutely necessary, and that the longer it was delayed, the worse it would be for both of us: in short, that until I had attained my rank, nothing should be thought of in the way of matrimony.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And oft his smooth and bridled tongue Would give the lie to his flushing cheek: He was a coward to the strong: He was a tyrant to the weak.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I received a letter from my father, and a bouncing one from the Admiralty, by the same post, announcing officially my appointment to the D---- brig, of eighteen guns, at Portsmouth, whither I was directed to repair immediately, and take up my commission.
immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading I received a letter from my father, and a bouncing one from the Admiralty, by the same post, announcing officially my appointment to the D---- brig, of eighteen guns, at Portsmouth, whither I was directed to repair immediately, and take up my commission.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In this transaction I soon after found there was an underplot, which I was too green to perceive at the time; but the wise heads of the two papas had agreed that a separation between the lovers was absolutely necessary, and that the longer it was delayed, the worse it would be for both of us: in short, that until I had attained my rank, nothing should be thought of in the way of matrimony.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In this transaction I soon after found there was an underplot, which I was too green to perceive at the time; but the wise heads of the two papas had agreed that a separation between the lovers was absolutely necessary, and that the longer it was delayed, the worse it would be for both of us: in short, that until I had attained my rank, nothing should be thought of in the way of matrimony.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading My father, as soon as he had obtained my promotion, asked for my being employed; and having had a promise from the Admiralty, that promise, unlike thousands of its predecessors and successors, was too rapidly fulfilled.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading I received a letter from my father, and a bouncing one from the Admiralty, by the same post, announcing officially my appointment to the D---- brig, of eighteen guns, at Portsmouth, whither I was directed to repair immediately, and take up my commission.
lieverbUS /laɪ/
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading And oft his smooth and bridled tongue Would give the lie to his flushing cheek: He was a coward to the strong: He was a tyrant to the weak.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading In this transaction I soon after found there was an underplot, which I was too green to perceive at the time; but the wise heads of the two papas had agreed that a separation between the lovers was absolutely necessary, and that the longer it was delayed, the worse it would be for both of us: in short, that until I had attained my rank, nothing should be thought of in the way of matrimony.
loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading In this transaction I soon after found there was an underplot, which I was too green to perceive at the time; but the wise heads of the two papas had agreed that a separation between the lovers was absolutely necessary, and that the longer it was delayed, the worse it would be for both of us: in short, that until I had attained my rank, nothing should be thought of in the way of matrimony.
matrimonynounUS /ˈmætrəmoʊni/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading In this transaction I soon after found there was an underplot, which I was too green to perceive at the time; but the wise heads of the two papas had agreed that a separation between the lovers was absolutely necessary, and that the longer it was delayed, the worse it would be for both of us: in short, that until I had attained my rank, nothing should be thought of in the way of matrimony.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My father, as soon as he had obtained my promotion, asked for my being employed; and having had a promise from the Admiralty, that promise, unlike thousands of its predecessors and successors, was too rapidly fulfilled.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading In this transaction I soon after found there was an underplot, which I was too green to perceive at the time; but the wise heads of the two papas had agreed that a separation between the lovers was absolutely necessary, and that the longer it was delayed, the worse it would be for both of us: in short, that until I had attained my rank, nothing should be thought of in the way of matrimony.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading In this transaction I soon after found there was an underplot, which I was too green to perceive at the time; but the wise heads of the two papas had agreed that a separation between the lovers was absolutely necessary, and that the longer it was delayed, the worse it would be for both of us: in short, that until I had attained my rank, nothing should be thought of in the way of matrimony.
obtainedverbUS /əbˈteɪnd/
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading My father, as soon as he had obtained my promotion, asked for my being employed; and having had a promise from the Admiralty, that promise, unlike thousands of its predecessors and successors, was too rapidly fulfilled.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My father, as soon as he had obtained my promotion, asked for my being employed; and having had a promise from the Admiralty, that promise, unlike thousands of its predecessors and successors, was too rapidly fulfilled.
officiallyadverbUS /əˈfɪʃəli/
in an official role
From this reading I received a letter from my father, and a bouncing one from the Admiralty, by the same post, announcing officially my appointment to the D---- brig, of eighteen guns, at Portsmouth, whither I was directed to repair immediately, and take up my commission.
oftadverbUS /ɔːft/
many times at short intervals
From this reading And oft his smooth and bridled tongue Would give the lie to his flushing cheek: He was a coward to the strong: He was a tyrant to the weak.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I received a letter from my father, and a bouncing one from the Admiralty, by the same post, announcing officially my appointment to the D---- brig, of eighteen guns, at Portsmouth, whither I was directed to repair immediately, and take up my commission.
papasnounUS /ˈpɑːpəz/
plural of “papa” — an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading In this transaction I soon after found there was an underplot, which I was too green to perceive at the time; but the wise heads of the two papas had agreed that a separation between the lovers was absolutely necessary, and that the longer it was delayed, the worse it would be for both of us: in short, that until I had attained my rank, nothing should be thought of in the way of matrimony.
perceiveverbUS /pərˈsiːv/
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading In this transaction I soon after found there was an underplot, which I was too green to perceive at the time; but the wise heads of the two papas had agreed that a separation between the lovers was absolutely necessary, and that the longer it was delayed, the worse it would be for both of us: in short, that until I had attained my rank, nothing should be thought of in the way of matrimony.
PortsmouthnounUS /ˈpɔːrtsməθ/
a port city in southeastern Virginia on the Elizabeth River opposite Norfolk; naval base; shipyards
From this reading I received a letter from my father, and a bouncing one from the Admiralty, by the same post, announcing officially my appointment to the D---- brig, of eighteen guns, at Portsmouth, whither I was directed to repair immediately, and take up my commission.
postverbUS /poʊst/
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading I received a letter from my father, and a bouncing one from the Admiralty, by the same post, announcing officially my appointment to the D---- brig, of eighteen guns, at Portsmouth, whither I was directed to repair immediately, and take up my commission.
predecessorsnounUS /ˈpredəsesərz/
plural of “predecessor” — one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)
From this reading My father, as soon as he had obtained my promotion, asked for my being employed; and having had a promise from the Admiralty, that promise, unlike thousands of its predecessors and successors, was too rapidly fulfilled.
promiseverbUS /ˈprɑːməs/
make a promise or commitment
From this reading My father, as soon as he had obtained my promotion, asked for my being employed; and having had a promise from the Admiralty, that promise, unlike thousands of its predecessors and successors, was too rapidly fulfilled.
promotionnounUS /prəˈmoʊʃən/
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading My father, as soon as he had obtained my promotion, asked for my being employed; and having had a promise from the Admiralty, that promise, unlike thousands of its predecessors and successors, was too rapidly fulfilled.
ranknounUS /ræŋk/
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading In this transaction I soon after found there was an underplot, which I was too green to perceive at the time; but the wise heads of the two papas had agreed that a separation between the lovers was absolutely necessary, and that the longer it was delayed, the worse it would be for both of us: in short, that until I had attained my rank, nothing should be thought of in the way of matrimony.
rapidlyadverbUS /ˈræpədli/
with speed
From this reading My father, as soon as he had obtained my promotion, asked for my being employed; and having had a promise from the Admiralty, that promise, unlike thousands of its predecessors and successors, was too rapidly fulfilled.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading I received a letter from my father, and a bouncing one from the Admiralty, by the same post, announcing officially my appointment to the D---- brig, of eighteen guns, at Portsmouth, whither I was directed to repair immediately, and take up my commission.
repairnounUS /rɪˈper/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading I received a letter from my father, and a bouncing one from the Admiralty, by the same post, announcing officially my appointment to the D---- brig, of eighteen guns, at Portsmouth, whither I was directed to repair immediately, and take up my commission.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading I received a letter from my father, and a bouncing one from the Admiralty, by the same post, announcing officially my appointment to the D---- brig, of eighteen guns, at Portsmouth, whither I was directed to repair immediately, and take up my commission.
separationnounUS /ˌsepərˈeɪʃən/
the state of lacking unity
From this reading In this transaction I soon after found there was an underplot, which I was too green to perceive at the time; but the wise heads of the two papas had agreed that a separation between the lovers was absolutely necessary, and that the longer it was delayed, the worse it would be for both of us: in short, that until I had attained my rank, nothing should be thought of in the way of matrimony.
SHELLEYnounUS /ˈʃeli/
English writer who created Frankenstein's monster and married Percy Bysshe Shelley (1797-1851)
From this reading SHELLEY.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading In this transaction I soon after found there was an underplot, which I was too green to perceive at the time; but the wise heads of the two papas had agreed that a separation between the lovers was absolutely necessary, and that the longer it was delayed, the worse it would be for both of us: in short, that until I had attained my rank, nothing should be thought of in the way of matrimony.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading In this transaction I soon after found there was an underplot, which I was too green to perceive at the time; but the wise heads of the two papas had agreed that a separation between the lovers was absolutely necessary, and that the longer it was delayed, the worse it would be for both of us: in short, that until I had attained my rank, nothing should be thought of in the way of matrimony.
smoothadjectiveUS /smuːð/
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading And oft his smooth and bridled tongue Would give the lie to his flushing cheek: He was a coward to the strong: He was a tyrant to the weak.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading My father, as soon as he had obtained my promotion, asked for my being employed; and having had a promise from the Admiralty, that promise, unlike thousands of its predecessors and successors, was too rapidly fulfilled.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading And oft his smooth and bridled tongue Would give the lie to his flushing cheek: He was a coward to the strong: He was a tyrant to the weak.
successorsnounUS /səkˈsesərz/
plural of “successor” — a person who follows next in order
From this reading My father, as soon as he had obtained my promotion, asked for my being employed; and having had a promise from the Admiralty, that promise, unlike thousands of its predecessors and successors, was too rapidly fulfilled.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading I received a letter from my father, and a bouncing one from the Admiralty, by the same post, announcing officially my appointment to the D---- brig, of eighteen guns, at Portsmouth, whither I was directed to repair immediately, and take up my commission.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading My father, as soon as he had obtained my promotion, asked for my being employed; and having had a promise from the Admiralty, that promise, unlike thousands of its predecessors and successors, was too rapidly fulfilled.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And oft his smooth and bridled tongue Would give the lie to his flushing cheek: He was a coward to the strong: He was a tyrant to the weak.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading In this transaction I soon after found there was an underplot, which I was too green to perceive at the time; but the wise heads of the two papas had agreed that a separation between the lovers was absolutely necessary, and that the longer it was delayed, the worse it would be for both of us: in short, that until I had attained my rank, nothing should be thought of in the way of matrimony.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this transaction I soon after found there was an underplot, which I was too green to perceive at the time; but the wise heads of the two papas had agreed that a separation between the lovers was absolutely necessary, and that the longer it was delayed, the worse it would be for both of us: in short, that until I had attained my rank, nothing should be thought of in the way of matrimony.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading In this transaction I soon after found there was an underplot, which I was too green to perceive at the time; but the wise heads of the two papas had agreed that a separation between the lovers was absolutely necessary, and that the longer it was delayed, the worse it would be for both of us: in short, that until I had attained my rank, nothing should be thought of in the way of matrimony.
thousandsnounUS /ˈθaʊzəndz/
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading My father, as soon as he had obtained my promotion, asked for my being employed; and having had a promise from the Admiralty, that promise, unlike thousands of its predecessors and successors, was too rapidly fulfilled.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In this transaction I soon after found there was an underplot, which I was too green to perceive at the time; but the wise heads of the two papas had agreed that a separation between the lovers was absolutely necessary, and that the longer it was delayed, the worse it would be for both of us: in short, that until I had attained my rank, nothing should be thought of in the way of matrimony.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And oft his smooth and bridled tongue Would give the lie to his flushing cheek: He was a coward to the strong: He was a tyrant to the weak.
tonguenounUS /tʌŋ/
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading And oft his smooth and bridled tongue Would give the lie to his flushing cheek: He was a coward to the strong: He was a tyrant to the weak.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading My father, as soon as he had obtained my promotion, asked for my being employed; and having had a promise from the Admiralty, that promise, unlike thousands of its predecessors and successors, was too rapidly fulfilled.
transactionnounUS /trænˈzækʃən/
the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities)
From this reading In this transaction I soon after found there was an underplot, which I was too green to perceive at the time; but the wise heads of the two papas had agreed that a separation between the lovers was absolutely necessary, and that the longer it was delayed, the worse it would be for both of us: in short, that until I had attained my rank, nothing should be thought of in the way of matrimony.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In this transaction I soon after found there was an underplot, which I was too green to perceive at the time; but the wise heads of the two papas had agreed that a separation between the lovers was absolutely necessary, and that the longer it was delayed, the worse it would be for both of us: in short, that until I had attained my rank, nothing should be thought of in the way of matrimony.
tyrantnounUS /ˈtaɪrənt/
a cruel and oppressive dictator
From this reading And oft his smooth and bridled tongue Would give the lie to his flushing cheek: He was a coward to the strong: He was a tyrant to the weak.
underplot
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From this reading In this transaction I soon after found there was an underplot, which I was too green to perceive at the time; but the wise heads of the two papas had agreed that a separation between the lovers was absolutely necessary, and that the longer it was delayed, the worse it would be for both of us: in short, that until I had attained my rank, nothing should be thought of in the way of matrimony.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading My father, as soon as he had obtained my promotion, asked for my being employed; and having had a promise from the Admiralty, that promise, unlike thousands of its predecessors and successors, was too rapidly fulfilled.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading In this transaction I soon after found there was an underplot, which I was too green to perceive at the time; but the wise heads of the two papas had agreed that a separation between the lovers was absolutely necessary, and that the longer it was delayed, the worse it would be for both of us: in short, that until I had attained my rank, nothing should be thought of in the way of matrimony.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I received a letter from my father, and a bouncing one from the Admiralty, by the same post, announcing officially my appointment to the D---- brig, of eighteen guns, at Portsmouth, whither I was directed to repair immediately, and take up my commission.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In this transaction I soon after found there was an underplot, which I was too green to perceive at the time; but the wise heads of the two papas had agreed that a separation between the lovers was absolutely necessary, and that the longer it was delayed, the worse it would be for both of us: in short, that until I had attained my rank, nothing should be thought of in the way of matrimony.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And oft his smooth and bridled tongue Would give the lie to his flushing cheek: He was a coward to the strong: He was a tyrant to the weak.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In this transaction I soon after found there was an underplot, which I was too green to perceive at the time; but the wise heads of the two papas had agreed that a separation between the lovers was absolutely necessary, and that the longer it was delayed, the worse it would be for both of us: in short, that until I had attained my rank, nothing should be thought of in the way of matrimony.
weakadjectiveUS /wiːk/
wanting in physical strength
From this reading And oft his smooth and bridled tongue Would give the lie to his flushing cheek: He was a coward to the strong: He was a tyrant to the weak.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In this transaction I soon after found there was an underplot, which I was too green to perceive at the time; but the wise heads of the two papas had agreed that a separation between the lovers was absolutely necessary, and that the longer it was delayed, the worse it would be for both of us: in short, that until I had attained my rank, nothing should be thought of in the way of matrimony.
whitheradverbUS /ˈwɪðər/
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading I received a letter from my father, and a bouncing one from the Admiralty, by the same post, announcing officially my appointment to the D---- brig, of eighteen guns, at Portsmouth, whither I was directed to repair immediately, and take up my commission.
wiseadjectiveUS /waɪz/
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading In this transaction I soon after found there was an underplot, which I was too green to perceive at the time; but the wise heads of the two papas had agreed that a separation between the lovers was absolutely necessary, and that the longer it was delayed, the worse it would be for both of us: in short, that until I had attained my rank, nothing should be thought of in the way of matrimony.
worseadjectiveUS /wɜːrs/
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading In this transaction I soon after found there was an underplot, which I was too green to perceive at the time; but the wise heads of the two papas had agreed that a separation between the lovers was absolutely necessary, and that the longer it was delayed, the worse it would be for both of us: in short, that until I had attained my rank, nothing should be thought of in the way of matrimony.
Wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading And oft his smooth and bridled tongue Would give the lie to his flushing cheek: He was a coward to the strong: He was a tyrant to the weak.
