adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Having ended the Story, they began to consider of the Means they were to use toward a Review of their Mistresses.
AdventureverbUS /ædˈventʃər/
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading He understood from Hippolito’s Adventure, that his Father knew of his being in Town, whom he must unavoidably Disoblige if he yet concealed himself, and Disobey if he came into his Sight; for he had already entertain’d an Aversion for Juliana, in apprehension of her being Imposed on him.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He understood from Hippolito’s Adventure, that his Father knew of his being in Town, whom he must unavoidably Disoblige if he yet concealed himself, and Disobey if he came into his Sight; for he had already entertain’d an Aversion for Juliana, in apprehension of her being Imposed on him.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He understood from Hippolito’s Adventure, that his Father knew of his being in Town, whom he must unavoidably Disoblige if he yet concealed himself, and Disobey if he came into his Sight; for he had already entertain’d an Aversion for Juliana, in apprehension of her being Imposed on him.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He understood from Hippolito’s Adventure, that his Father knew of his being in Town, whom he must unavoidably Disoblige if he yet concealed himself, and Disobey if he came into his Sight; for he had already entertain’d an Aversion for Juliana, in apprehension of her being Imposed on him.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading His Incognita was rooted in his Heart, yet could he not Comfort himself with any Hopes when he should see her: He knew not where she lived, and she had made him no Promise of a second Conference.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading He understood from Hippolito’s Adventure, that his Father knew of his being in Town, whom he must unavoidably Disoblige if he yet concealed himself, and Disobey if he came into his Sight; for he had already entertain’d an Aversion for Juliana, in apprehension of her being Imposed on him.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Aurelian was Confounded at the Difficulty he conceived on his Part.
Aurelian
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From this reading Aurelian was Confounded at the Difficulty he conceived on his Part.
AversionnounUS /əˈvɜːrʒən/
a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading He understood from Hippolito’s Adventure, that his Father knew of his being in Town, whom he must unavoidably Disoblige if he yet concealed himself, and Disobey if he came into his Sight; for he had already entertain’d an Aversion for Juliana, in apprehension of her being Imposed on him.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Having ended the Story, they began to consider of the Means they were to use toward a Review of their Mistresses.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He understood from Hippolito’s Adventure, that his Father knew of his being in Town, whom he must unavoidably Disoblige if he yet concealed himself, and Disobey if he came into his Sight; for he had already entertain’d an Aversion for Juliana, in apprehension of her being Imposed on him.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He understood from Hippolito’s Adventure, that his Father knew of his being in Town, whom he must unavoidably Disoblige if he yet concealed himself, and Disobey if he came into his Sight; for he had already entertain’d an Aversion for Juliana, in apprehension of her being Imposed on him.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Then did he repent his inconsiderate Choice, in preferring the momentary Vision of her Face, to a certain Intelligence of her Person.
ChoicenounUS /tʃɔɪs/
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading Then did he repent his inconsiderate Choice, in preferring the momentary Vision of her Face, to a certain Intelligence of her Person.
ComfortnounUS /ˈkʌmfərt/
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading His Incognita was rooted in his Heart, yet could he not Comfort himself with any Hopes when he should see her: He knew not where she lived, and she had made him no Promise of a second Conference.
concealedadjectiveUS /kənˈsiːld/
not accessible to view
From this reading He understood from Hippolito’s Adventure, that his Father knew of his being in Town, whom he must unavoidably Disoblige if he yet concealed himself, and Disobey if he came into his Sight; for he had already entertain’d an Aversion for Juliana, in apprehension of her being Imposed on him.
conceivedverbUS /kənˈsiːvd/
past form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading Aurelian was Confounded at the Difficulty he conceived on his Part.
ConferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading His Incognita was rooted in his Heart, yet could he not Comfort himself with any Hopes when he should see her: He knew not where she lived, and she had made him no Promise of a second Conference.
ConfoundedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaʊndɪd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading Aurelian was Confounded at the Difficulty he conceived on his Part.
considerverbUS /kənˈsɪdər/
deem to be
From this reading Having ended the Story, they began to consider of the Means they were to use toward a Review of their Mistresses.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading His Incognita was rooted in his Heart, yet could he not Comfort himself with any Hopes when he should see her: He knew not where she lived, and she had made him no Promise of a second Conference.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Then did he repent his inconsiderate Choice, in preferring the momentary Vision of her Face, to a certain Intelligence of her Person.
DifficultynounUS /ˈdɪfəkəlti/
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Aurelian was Confounded at the Difficulty he conceived on his Part.
DisobeyverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈbeɪ/
refuse to go along with; refuse to follow; be disobedient
From this reading He understood from Hippolito’s Adventure, that his Father knew of his being in Town, whom he must unavoidably Disoblige if he yet concealed himself, and Disobey if he came into his Sight; for he had already entertain’d an Aversion for Juliana, in apprehension of her being Imposed on him.
Disobligeverb
to cause inconvenience or discomfort to
From this reading He understood from Hippolito’s Adventure, that his Father knew of his being in Town, whom he must unavoidably Disoblige if he yet concealed himself, and Disobey if he came into his Sight; for he had already entertain’d an Aversion for Juliana, in apprehension of her being Imposed on him.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Having ended the Story, they began to consider of the Means they were to use toward a Review of their Mistresses.
entertain'd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He understood from Hippolito’s Adventure, that his Father knew of his being in Town, whom he must unavoidably Disoblige if he yet concealed himself, and Disobey if he came into his Sight; for he had already entertain’d an Aversion for Juliana, in apprehension of her being Imposed on him.
FacenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Then did he repent his inconsiderate Choice, in preferring the momentary Vision of her Face, to a certain Intelligence of her Person.
FathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He understood from Hippolito’s Adventure, that his Father knew of his being in Town, whom he must unavoidably Disoblige if he yet concealed himself, and Disobey if he came into his Sight; for he had already entertain’d an Aversion for Juliana, in apprehension of her being Imposed on him.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He understood from Hippolito’s Adventure, that his Father knew of his being in Town, whom he must unavoidably Disoblige if he yet concealed himself, and Disobey if he came into his Sight; for he had already entertain’d an Aversion for Juliana, in apprehension of her being Imposed on him.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He understood from Hippolito’s Adventure, that his Father knew of his being in Town, whom he must unavoidably Disoblige if he yet concealed himself, and Disobey if he came into his Sight; for he had already entertain’d an Aversion for Juliana, in apprehension of her being Imposed on him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He understood from Hippolito’s Adventure, that his Father knew of his being in Town, whom he must unavoidably Disoblige if he yet concealed himself, and Disobey if he came into his Sight; for he had already entertain’d an Aversion for Juliana, in apprehension of her being Imposed on him.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having ended the Story, they began to consider of the Means they were to use toward a Review of their Mistresses.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Aurelian was Confounded at the Difficulty he conceived on his Part.
HeartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading His Incognita was rooted in his Heart, yet could he not Comfort himself with any Hopes when he should see her: He knew not where she lived, and she had made him no Promise of a second Conference.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He understood from Hippolito’s Adventure, that his Father knew of his being in Town, whom he must unavoidably Disoblige if he yet concealed himself, and Disobey if he came into his Sight; for he had already entertain’d an Aversion for Juliana, in apprehension of her being Imposed on him.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He understood from Hippolito’s Adventure, that his Father knew of his being in Town, whom he must unavoidably Disoblige if he yet concealed himself, and Disobey if he came into his Sight; for he had already entertain’d an Aversion for Juliana, in apprehension of her being Imposed on him.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He understood from Hippolito’s Adventure, that his Father knew of his being in Town, whom he must unavoidably Disoblige if he yet concealed himself, and Disobey if he came into his Sight; for he had already entertain’d an Aversion for Juliana, in apprehension of her being Imposed on him.
Hippolito's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He understood from Hippolito’s Adventure, that his Father knew of his being in Town, whom he must unavoidably Disoblige if he yet concealed himself, and Disobey if he came into his Sight; for he had already entertain’d an Aversion for Juliana, in apprehension of her being Imposed on him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Aurelian was Confounded at the Difficulty he conceived on his Part.
HopesnounUS /hoʊps/
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading His Incognita was rooted in his Heart, yet could he not Comfort himself with any Hopes when he should see her: He knew not where she lived, and she had made him no Promise of a second Conference.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He understood from Hippolito’s Adventure, that his Father knew of his being in Town, whom he must unavoidably Disoblige if he yet concealed himself, and Disobey if he came into his Sight; for he had already entertain’d an Aversion for Juliana, in apprehension of her being Imposed on him.
ImposedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzd/
set forth authoritatively as obligatory
From this reading He understood from Hippolito’s Adventure, that his Father knew of his being in Town, whom he must unavoidably Disoblige if he yet concealed himself, and Disobey if he came into his Sight; for he had already entertain’d an Aversion for Juliana, in apprehension of her being Imposed on him.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He understood from Hippolito’s Adventure, that his Father knew of his being in Town, whom he must unavoidably Disoblige if he yet concealed himself, and Disobey if he came into his Sight; for he had already entertain’d an Aversion for Juliana, in apprehension of her being Imposed on him.
Incognita
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His Incognita was rooted in his Heart, yet could he not Comfort himself with any Hopes when he should see her: He knew not where she lived, and she had made him no Promise of a second Conference.
inconsiderateadjective
lacking regard for the rights or feelings of others
From this reading Then did he repent his inconsiderate Choice, in preferring the momentary Vision of her Face, to a certain Intelligence of her Person.
IntelligencenounUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒəns/
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading Then did he repent his inconsiderate Choice, in preferring the momentary Vision of her Face, to a certain Intelligence of her Person.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He understood from Hippolito’s Adventure, that his Father knew of his being in Town, whom he must unavoidably Disoblige if he yet concealed himself, and Disobey if he came into his Sight; for he had already entertain’d an Aversion for Juliana, in apprehension of her being Imposed on him.
Juliana
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He understood from Hippolito’s Adventure, that his Father knew of his being in Town, whom he must unavoidably Disoblige if he yet concealed himself, and Disobey if he came into his Sight; for he had already entertain’d an Aversion for Juliana, in apprehension of her being Imposed on him.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He understood from Hippolito’s Adventure, that his Father knew of his being in Town, whom he must unavoidably Disoblige if he yet concealed himself, and Disobey if he came into his Sight; for he had already entertain’d an Aversion for Juliana, in apprehension of her being Imposed on him.
livedverbUS /lɪvd/
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading His Incognita was rooted in his Heart, yet could he not Comfort himself with any Hopes when he should see her: He knew not where she lived, and she had made him no Promise of a second Conference.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading His Incognita was rooted in his Heart, yet could he not Comfort himself with any Hopes when he should see her: He knew not where she lived, and she had made him no Promise of a second Conference.
MeansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Having ended the Story, they began to consider of the Means they were to use toward a Review of their Mistresses.
MistressesnounUS /ˈmɪstrəsəz/
plural of “mistress” — an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Having ended the Story, they began to consider of the Means they were to use toward a Review of their Mistresses.
momentaryadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊmənteri/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading Then did he repent his inconsiderate Choice, in preferring the momentary Vision of her Face, to a certain Intelligence of her Person.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He understood from Hippolito’s Adventure, that his Father knew of his being in Town, whom he must unavoidably Disoblige if he yet concealed himself, and Disobey if he came into his Sight; for he had already entertain’d an Aversion for Juliana, in apprehension of her being Imposed on him.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading His Incognita was rooted in his Heart, yet could he not Comfort himself with any Hopes when he should see her: He knew not where she lived, and she had made him no Promise of a second Conference.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His Incognita was rooted in his Heart, yet could he not Comfort himself with any Hopes when he should see her: He knew not where she lived, and she had made him no Promise of a second Conference.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Having ended the Story, they began to consider of the Means they were to use toward a Review of their Mistresses.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Aurelian was Confounded at the Difficulty he conceived on his Part.
PartnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Aurelian was Confounded at the Difficulty he conceived on his Part.
PersonnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading Then did he repent his inconsiderate Choice, in preferring the momentary Vision of her Face, to a certain Intelligence of her Person.
preferringverbUS /prɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “prefer” — like better; value more highly
From this reading Then did he repent his inconsiderate Choice, in preferring the momentary Vision of her Face, to a certain Intelligence of her Person.
PromiseverbUS /ˈprɑːməs/
make a promise or commitment
From this reading His Incognita was rooted in his Heart, yet could he not Comfort himself with any Hopes when he should see her: He knew not where she lived, and she had made him no Promise of a second Conference.
repentverbUS /rɪˈpent/
turn away from sin or do penitence
From this reading Then did he repent his inconsiderate Choice, in preferring the momentary Vision of her Face, to a certain Intelligence of her Person.
ReviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading Having ended the Story, they began to consider of the Means they were to use toward a Review of their Mistresses.
rootedadjectiveUS /ˈruːtəd/
absolutely still
From this reading His Incognita was rooted in his Heart, yet could he not Comfort himself with any Hopes when he should see her: He knew not where she lived, and she had made him no Promise of a second Conference.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading His Incognita was rooted in his Heart, yet could he not Comfort himself with any Hopes when he should see her: He knew not where she lived, and she had made him no Promise of a second Conference.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading His Incognita was rooted in his Heart, yet could he not Comfort himself with any Hopes when he should see her: He knew not where she lived, and she had made him no Promise of a second Conference.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His Incognita was rooted in his Heart, yet could he not Comfort himself with any Hopes when he should see her: He knew not where she lived, and she had made him no Promise of a second Conference.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading His Incognita was rooted in his Heart, yet could he not Comfort himself with any Hopes when he should see her: He knew not where she lived, and she had made him no Promise of a second Conference.
SightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading He understood from Hippolito’s Adventure, that his Father knew of his being in Town, whom he must unavoidably Disoblige if he yet concealed himself, and Disobey if he came into his Sight; for he had already entertain’d an Aversion for Juliana, in apprehension of her being Imposed on him.
StorynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
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 Having ended the Story, they began to consider of the Means they were to use toward a Review of their Mistresses.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He understood from Hippolito’s Adventure, that his Father knew of his being in Town, whom he must unavoidably Disoblige if he yet concealed himself, and Disobey if he came into his Sight; for he had already entertain’d an Aversion for Juliana, in apprehension of her being Imposed on him.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Having ended the Story, they began to consider of the Means they were to use toward a Review of their Mistresses.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Having ended the Story, they began to consider of the Means they were to use toward a Review of their Mistresses.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then did he repent his inconsiderate Choice, in preferring the momentary Vision of her Face, to a certain Intelligence of her Person.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Having ended the Story, they began to consider of the Means they were to use toward a Review of their Mistresses.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Having ended the Story, they began to consider of the Means they were to use toward a Review of their Mistresses.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Having ended the Story, they began to consider of the Means they were to use toward a Review of their Mistresses.
TownnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading He understood from Hippolito’s Adventure, that his Father knew of his being in Town, whom he must unavoidably Disoblige if he yet concealed himself, and Disobey if he came into his Sight; for he had already entertain’d an Aversion for Juliana, in apprehension of her being Imposed on him.
unavoidablyadverbUS /ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbli/
by necessity
From this reading He understood from Hippolito’s Adventure, that his Father knew of his being in Town, whom he must unavoidably Disoblige if he yet concealed himself, and Disobey if he came into his Sight; for he had already entertain’d an Aversion for Juliana, in apprehension of her being Imposed on him.
understoodadjectiveUS /ˌʌndərˈstʊd/
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading He understood from Hippolito’s Adventure, that his Father knew of his being in Town, whom he must unavoidably Disoblige if he yet concealed himself, and Disobey if he came into his Sight; for he had already entertain’d an Aversion for Juliana, in apprehension of her being Imposed on him.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading Having ended the Story, they began to consider of the Means they were to use toward a Review of their Mistresses.
VisionnounUS /ˈvɪʒən/
a vivid mental image
From this reading Then did he repent his inconsiderate Choice, in preferring the momentary Vision of her Face, to a certain Intelligence of her Person.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Aurelian was Confounded at the Difficulty he conceived on his Part.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Having ended the Story, they began to consider of the Means they were to use toward a Review of their Mistresses.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading His Incognita was rooted in his Heart, yet could he not Comfort himself with any Hopes when he should see her: He knew not where she lived, and she had made him no Promise of a second Conference.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading His Incognita was rooted in his Heart, yet could he not Comfort himself with any Hopes when he should see her: He knew not where she lived, and she had made him no Promise of a second Conference.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He understood from Hippolito’s Adventure, that his Father knew of his being in Town, whom he must unavoidably Disoblige if he yet concealed himself, and Disobey if he came into his Sight; for he had already entertain’d an Aversion for Juliana, in apprehension of her being Imposed on him.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading His Incognita was rooted in his Heart, yet could he not Comfort himself with any Hopes when he should see her: He knew not where she lived, and she had made him no Promise of a second Conference.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading He understood from Hippolito’s Adventure, that his Father knew of his being in Town, whom he must unavoidably Disoblige if he yet concealed himself, and Disobey if he came into his Sight; for he had already entertain’d an Aversion for Juliana, in apprehension of her being Imposed on him.
