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Joseph Andrews, Vol. 2

Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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_A dialogue between Mr Abraham Adams and the Lady Booby._ Mr Adams was not far off, for he was drinking her ladyship's health below in a cup of her ale.
He no sooner came before her than she began in the following manner: "I wonder, sir, after the many great obligations you have had to this family" (with all which the reader hath in the course of this history been minutely acquainted), "that you will ungratefully show any respect to a fellow who hath been turned out of it for his misdeeds.
Nor doth it, I can tell you, sir, become a man of your character, to run about the country with an idle fellow and wench.
Indeed, as for the girl, I know no harm of her.
Slipslop tells me she was formerly bred up in my house, and behaved as she ought, till she hankered after this fellow, and he spoiled her.
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Joseph Andrews, Vol. 2

Chapter XII · Chapter 12

Chapter 12 of Joseph Andrews, Vol. 2 is here in full — 55 sentences across 11 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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_A dialogue between Mr Abraham Adams and the Lady Booby._ Mr Adams was not far off, for he was drinking her ladyship's health below in a cup of her ale.
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He no sooner came before her than she began in the following manner: "I wonder, sir, after the many great obligations you have had to this family" (with all which the reader hath in the course of this history been minutely acquainted), "that you will ungratefully show any respect to a fellow who hath been turned out of it for his misdeeds.
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Nor doth it, I can tell you, sir, become a man of your character, to run about the country with an idle fellow and wench.
/nɔːr dɔːθ ɪt aɪ kæn tel juː sɜːr bɪˈkʌm ə mæn ʌv jɔːr ˈkerɪktər tuː rʌn əˈbaʊt ðə ˈkʌntri wɪð æn ˈaɪdəl ˈfeloʊ ənd wentʃ/
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Indeed, as for the girl, I know no harm of her.
/ˌɪnˈdiːd æz fɔːr ðə ɡɜːrl aɪ noʊ noʊ hɑːrm ʌv hɜːr/
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Slipslop tells me she was formerly bred up in my house, and behaved as she ought, till she hankered after this fellow, and he spoiled her.

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Abraham noun US /ˈeɪbrəhæm/

the first of the Old Testament patriarchs and the father of Isaac; according to Genesis, God promised to give Abraham's family (the Hebrews) the land of Canaan (the Promised Land); God tested Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son

From this reading “_A dialogue between Mr Abraham Adams and the Lady Booby._ Mr Adams was not far off, for he was drinking her ladyship's health below in a cup of her ale.”

ale noun US /eɪl/

a general name for beer made with a top fermenting yeast; in some of the United States an ale is (by law) a brew of more than 4% alcohol by volume

From this reading “_A dialogue between Mr Abraham Adams and the Lady Booby._ Mr Adams was not far off, for he was drinking her ladyship's health below in a cup of her ale.”

Booby noun US /ˈbuːbi/

an ignorant or foolish person

From this reading “_A dialogue between Mr Abraham Adams and the Lady Booby._ Mr Adams was not far off, for he was drinking her ladyship's health below in a cup of her ale.”

dialogue noun US /ˈdaɪəlɔːɡ/

a conversation between two persons

From this reading “_A dialogue between Mr Abraham Adams and the Lady Booby._ Mr Adams was not far off, for he was drinking her ladyship's health below in a cup of her ale.”

minutely adverb US /ˈmɪnətli/

in minute detail

From this reading “He no sooner came before her than she began in the following manner: "I wonder, sir, after the many great obligations you have had to this family" (with all which the reader hath in the course of this history been minutely acquainted), "that you will ungratefully show any respect to a fellow who hath been turned out of it for his misdeeds.”

misdeeds noun US /mɪsˈdiːdz/

plural of “misdeed” — improper or wicked or immoral behavior

From this reading “He no sooner came before her than she began in the following manner: "I wonder, sir, after the many great obligations you have had to this family" (with all which the reader hath in the course of this history been minutely acquainted), "that you will ungratefully show any respect to a fellow who hath been turned out of it for his misdeeds.”

obligations noun US /ˌɑːbləˈɡeɪʃənz/

plural of “obligation” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading “He no sooner came before her than she began in the following manner: "I wonder, sir, after the many great obligations you have had to this family" (with all which the reader hath in the course of this history been minutely acquainted), "that you will ungratefully show any respect to a fellow who hath been turned out of it for his misdeeds.”

wench noun US /wentʃ/

informal terms for a (young) woman

From this reading “Nor doth it, I can tell you, sir, become a man of your character, to run about the country with an idle fellow and wench.”

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AdeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading _A dialogue between Mr Abraham Adams and the Lady Booby._ Mr Adams was not far off, for he was drinking her ladyship's health below in a cup of her ale.

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Nor doth it, I can tell you, sir, become a man of your character, to run about the country with an idle fellow and wench.

AbrahamnounUS /ˈeɪbrəhæm/

the first of the Old Testament patriarchs and the father of Isaac; according to Genesis, God promised to give Abraham's family (the Hebrews) the land of Canaan (the Promised Land); God tested Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son

From this reading _A dialogue between Mr Abraham Adams and the Lady Booby._ Mr Adams was not far off, for he was drinking her ladyship's health below in a cup of her ale.

acquaintedadjectiveUS /əˈkweɪntɪd/

having fair knowledge of

From this reading He no sooner came before her than she began in the following manner: "I wonder, sir, after the many great obligations you have had to this family" (with all which the reader hath in the course of this history been minutely acquainted), "that you will ungratefully show any respect to a fellow who hath been turned out of it for his misdeeds.

AdamsnounUS /ˈædəmz/

American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)

From this reading _A dialogue between Mr Abraham Adams and the Lady Booby._ Mr Adams was not far off, for he was drinking her ladyship's health below in a cup of her ale.

afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading He no sooner came before her than she began in the following manner: "I wonder, sir, after the many great obligations you have had to this family" (with all which the reader hath in the course of this history been minutely acquainted), "that you will ungratefully show any respect to a fellow who hath been turned out of it for his misdeeds.

alenounUS /eɪl/

a general name for beer made with a top fermenting yeast; in some of the United States an ale is (by law) a brew of more than 4% alcohol by volume

From this reading _A dialogue between Mr Abraham Adams and the Lady Booby._ Mr Adams was not far off, for he was drinking her ladyship's health below in a cup of her ale.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading He no sooner came before her than she began in the following manner: "I wonder, sir, after the many great obligations you have had to this family" (with all which the reader hath in the course of this history been minutely acquainted), "that you will ungratefully show any respect to a fellow who hath been turned out of it for his misdeeds.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Nor doth it, I can tell you, sir, become a man of your character, to run about the country with an idle fellow and wench.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading _A dialogue between Mr Abraham Adams and the Lady Booby._ Mr Adams was not far off, for he was drinking her ladyship's health below in a cup of her ale.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He no sooner came before her than she began in the following manner: "I wonder, sir, after the many great obligations you have had to this family" (with all which the reader hath in the course of this history been minutely acquainted), "that you will ungratefully show any respect to a fellow who hath been turned out of it for his misdeeds.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Indeed, as for the girl, I know no harm of her.

becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Nor doth it, I can tell you, sir, become a man of your character, to run about the country with an idle fellow and wench.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He no sooner came before her than she began in the following manner: "I wonder, sir, after the many great obligations you have had to this family" (with all which the reader hath in the course of this history been minutely acquainted), "that you will ungratefully show any respect to a fellow who hath been turned out of it for his misdeeds.

beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He no sooner came before her than she began in the following manner: "I wonder, sir, after the many great obligations you have had to this family" (with all which the reader hath in the course of this history been minutely acquainted), "that you will ungratefully show any respect to a fellow who hath been turned out of it for his misdeeds.

beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading He no sooner came before her than she began in the following manner: "I wonder, sir, after the many great obligations you have had to this family" (with all which the reader hath in the course of this history been minutely acquainted), "that you will ungratefully show any respect to a fellow who hath been turned out of it for his misdeeds.

behavedverbUS /bɪˈheɪvd/

past form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

From this reading Slipslop tells me she was formerly bred up in my house, and behaved as she ought, till she hankered after this fellow, and he spoiled her.

belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading _A dialogue between Mr Abraham Adams and the Lady Booby._ Mr Adams was not far off, for he was drinking her ladyship's health below in a cup of her ale.

betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading _A dialogue between Mr Abraham Adams and the Lady Booby._ Mr Adams was not far off, for he was drinking her ladyship's health below in a cup of her ale.

BoobynounUS /ˈbuːbi/

an ignorant or foolish person

From this reading _A dialogue between Mr Abraham Adams and the Lady Booby._ Mr Adams was not far off, for he was drinking her ladyship's health below in a cup of her ale.

bredverbUS /bred/

inflected form of “breed” — call forth

From this reading Slipslop tells me she was formerly bred up in my house, and behaved as she ought, till she hankered after this fellow, and he spoiled her.

cameverbUS /keɪm/

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He no sooner came before her than she began in the following manner: "I wonder, sir, after the many great obligations you have had to this family" (with all which the reader hath in the course of this history been minutely acquainted), "that you will ungratefully show any respect to a fellow who hath been turned out of it for his misdeeds.

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Nor doth it, I can tell you, sir, become a man of your character, to run about the country with an idle fellow and wench.

characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Nor doth it, I can tell you, sir, become a man of your character, to run about the country with an idle fellow and wench.

countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Nor doth it, I can tell you, sir, become a man of your character, to run about the country with an idle fellow and wench.

coursenounUS /kɔːrs/

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading He no sooner came before her than she began in the following manner: "I wonder, sir, after the many great obligations you have had to this family" (with all which the reader hath in the course of this history been minutely acquainted), "that you will ungratefully show any respect to a fellow who hath been turned out of it for his misdeeds.

cupnounUS /kʌp/

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading _A dialogue between Mr Abraham Adams and the Lady Booby._ Mr Adams was not far off, for he was drinking her ladyship's health below in a cup of her ale.

dialoguenounUS /ˈdaɪəlɔːɡ/

a conversation between two persons

From this reading _A dialogue between Mr Abraham Adams and the Lady Booby._ Mr Adams was not far off, for he was drinking her ladyship's health below in a cup of her ale.

dothauxiliary verbUS /dɔːθ/

an old form of “does”

From this reading Nor doth it, I can tell you, sir, become a man of your character, to run about the country with an idle fellow and wench.

drinkingnounUS /ˈdrɪŋkɪŋ/

the act of consuming liquids

From this reading _A dialogue between Mr Abraham Adams and the Lady Booby._ Mr Adams was not far off, for he was drinking her ladyship's health below in a cup of her ale.

familynounUS /ˈfæməli/

a social unit living together

From this reading He no sooner came before her than she began in the following manner: "I wonder, sir, after the many great obligations you have had to this family" (with all which the reader hath in the course of this history been minutely acquainted), "that you will ungratefully show any respect to a fellow who hath been turned out of it for his misdeeds.

faradverbUS /fɑːr/

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading _A dialogue between Mr Abraham Adams and the Lady Booby._ Mr Adams was not far off, for he was drinking her ladyship's health below in a cup of her ale.

fellownounUS /ˈfeloʊ/

a boy or man

From this reading He no sooner came before her than she began in the following manner: "I wonder, sir, after the many great obligations you have had to this family" (with all which the reader hath in the course of this history been minutely acquainted), "that you will ungratefully show any respect to a fellow who hath been turned out of it for his misdeeds.

followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading He no sooner came before her than she began in the following manner: "I wonder, sir, after the many great obligations you have had to this family" (with all which the reader hath in the course of this history been minutely acquainted), "that you will ungratefully show any respect to a fellow who hath been turned out of it for his misdeeds.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _A dialogue between Mr Abraham Adams and the Lady Booby._ Mr Adams was not far off, for he was drinking her ladyship's health below in a cup of her ale.

formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/

at a previous time

From this reading Slipslop tells me she was formerly bred up in my house, and behaved as she ought, till she hankered after this fellow, and he spoiled her.

girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/

a young female

From this reading Indeed, as for the girl, I know no harm of her.

greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading He no sooner came before her than she began in the following manner: "I wonder, sir, after the many great obligations you have had to this family" (with all which the reader hath in the course of this history been minutely acquainted), "that you will ungratefully show any respect to a fellow who hath been turned out of it for his misdeeds.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He no sooner came before her than she began in the following manner: "I wonder, sir, after the many great obligations you have had to this family" (with all which the reader hath in the course of this history been minutely acquainted), "that you will ungratefully show any respect to a fellow who hath been turned out of it for his misdeeds.

hankered

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Slipslop tells me she was formerly bred up in my house, and behaved as she ought, till she hankered after this fellow, and he spoiled her.

harmnounUS /hɑːrm/

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading Indeed, as for the girl, I know no harm of her.

hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/

an old form of “has”

From this reading He no sooner came before her than she began in the following manner: "I wonder, sir, after the many great obligations you have had to this family" (with all which the reader hath in the course of this history been minutely acquainted), "that you will ungratefully show any respect to a fellow who hath been turned out of it for his misdeeds.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He no sooner came before her than she began in the following manner: "I wonder, sir, after the many great obligations you have had to this family" (with all which the reader hath in the course of this history been minutely acquainted), "that you will ungratefully show any respect to a fellow who hath been turned out of it for his misdeeds.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading _A dialogue between Mr Abraham Adams and the Lady Booby._ Mr Adams was not far off, for he was drinking her ladyship's health below in a cup of her ale.

healthnounUS /helθ/

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading _A dialogue between Mr Abraham Adams and the Lady Booby._ Mr Adams was not far off, for he was drinking her ladyship's health below in a cup of her ale.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading _A dialogue between Mr Abraham Adams and the Lady Booby._ Mr Adams was not far off, for he was drinking her ladyship's health below in a cup of her ale.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He no sooner came before her than she began in the following manner: "I wonder, sir, after the many great obligations you have had to this family" (with all which the reader hath in the course of this history been minutely acquainted), "that you will ungratefully show any respect to a fellow who hath been turned out of it for his misdeeds.

historynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/

the aggregate of past events

From this reading He no sooner came before her than she began in the following manner: "I wonder, sir, after the many great obligations you have had to this family" (with all which the reader hath in the course of this history been minutely acquainted), "that you will ungratefully show any respect to a fellow who hath been turned out of it for his misdeeds.

housenounUS /haʊs/

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Slipslop tells me she was formerly bred up in my house, and behaved as she ought, till she hankered after this fellow, and he spoiled her.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading He no sooner came before her than she began in the following manner: "I wonder, sir, after the many great obligations you have had to this family" (with all which the reader hath in the course of this history been minutely acquainted), "that you will ungratefully show any respect to a fellow who hath been turned out of it for his misdeeds.

idleadjectiveUS /ˈaɪdəl/

not in action or at work

From this reading Nor doth it, I can tell you, sir, become a man of your character, to run about the country with an idle fellow and wench.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading _A dialogue between Mr Abraham Adams and the Lady Booby._ Mr Adams was not far off, for he was drinking her ladyship's health below in a cup of her ale.

IndeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, as for the girl, I know no harm of her.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He no sooner came before her than she began in the following manner: "I wonder, sir, after the many great obligations you have had to this family" (with all which the reader hath in the course of this history been minutely acquainted), "that you will ungratefully show any respect to a fellow who hath been turned out of it for his misdeeds.

knowverbUS /noʊ/

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Indeed, as for the girl, I know no harm of her.

LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/

a polite name for any woman

From this reading _A dialogue between Mr Abraham Adams and the Lady Booby._ Mr Adams was not far off, for he was drinking her ladyship's health below in a cup of her ale.

ladyship's

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _A dialogue between Mr Abraham Adams and the Lady Booby._ Mr Adams was not far off, for he was drinking her ladyship's health below in a cup of her ale.

mannounUS /mæn/

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Nor doth it, I can tell you, sir, become a man of your character, to run about the country with an idle fellow and wench.

mannernounUS /ˈmænər/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He no sooner came before her than she began in the following manner: "I wonder, sir, after the many great obligations you have had to this family" (with all which the reader hath in the course of this history been minutely acquainted), "that you will ungratefully show any respect to a fellow who hath been turned out of it for his misdeeds.

manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading He no sooner came before her than she began in the following manner: "I wonder, sir, after the many great obligations you have had to this family" (with all which the reader hath in the course of this history been minutely acquainted), "that you will ungratefully show any respect to a fellow who hath been turned out of it for his misdeeds.

mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Slipslop tells me she was formerly bred up in my house, and behaved as she ought, till she hankered after this fellow, and he spoiled her.

minutelyadverbUS /ˈmɪnətli/

in minute detail

From this reading He no sooner came before her than she began in the following manner: "I wonder, sir, after the many great obligations you have had to this family" (with all which the reader hath in the course of this history been minutely acquainted), "that you will ungratefully show any respect to a fellow who hath been turned out of it for his misdeeds.

misdeedsnounUS /mɪsˈdiːdz/

plural of “misdeed” — improper or wicked or immoral behavior

From this reading He no sooner came before her than she began in the following manner: "I wonder, sir, after the many great obligations you have had to this family" (with all which the reader hath in the course of this history been minutely acquainted), "that you will ungratefully show any respect to a fellow who hath been turned out of it for his misdeeds.

MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading _A dialogue between Mr Abraham Adams and the Lady Booby._ Mr Adams was not far off, for he was drinking her ladyship's health below in a cup of her ale.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Slipslop tells me she was formerly bred up in my house, and behaved as she ought, till she hankered after this fellow, and he spoiled her.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading He no sooner came before her than she began in the following manner: "I wonder, sir, after the many great obligations you have had to this family" (with all which the reader hath in the course of this history been minutely acquainted), "that you will ungratefully show any respect to a fellow who hath been turned out of it for his misdeeds.

NorconjunctionUS /nɔːr/

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Nor doth it, I can tell you, sir, become a man of your character, to run about the country with an idle fellow and wench.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _A dialogue between Mr Abraham Adams and the Lady Booby._ Mr Adams was not far off, for he was drinking her ladyship's health below in a cup of her ale.

obligationsnounUS /ˌɑːbləˈɡeɪʃənz/

plural of “obligation” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading He no sooner came before her than she began in the following manner: "I wonder, sir, after the many great obligations you have had to this family" (with all which the reader hath in the course of this history been minutely acquainted), "that you will ungratefully show any respect to a fellow who hath been turned out of it for his misdeeds.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _A dialogue between Mr Abraham Adams and the Lady Booby._ Mr Adams was not far off, for he was drinking her ladyship's health below in a cup of her ale.

offadverbUS /ɔːf/

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading _A dialogue between Mr Abraham Adams and the Lady Booby._ Mr Adams was not far off, for he was drinking her ladyship's health below in a cup of her ale.

oughtmodal verbUS /ɔːt/

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading Slipslop tells me she was formerly bred up in my house, and behaved as she ought, till she hankered after this fellow, and he spoiled her.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He no sooner came before her than she began in the following manner: "I wonder, sir, after the many great obligations you have had to this family" (with all which the reader hath in the course of this history been minutely acquainted), "that you will ungratefully show any respect to a fellow who hath been turned out of it for his misdeeds.

readernounUS /ˈriːdər/

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading He no sooner came before her than she began in the following manner: "I wonder, sir, after the many great obligations you have had to this family" (with all which the reader hath in the course of this history been minutely acquainted), "that you will ungratefully show any respect to a fellow who hath been turned out of it for his misdeeds.

respectnounUS /rɪˈspekt/

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading He no sooner came before her than she began in the following manner: "I wonder, sir, after the many great obligations you have had to this family" (with all which the reader hath in the course of this history been minutely acquainted), "that you will ungratefully show any respect to a fellow who hath been turned out of it for his misdeeds.

runverbUS /rʌn/

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Nor doth it, I can tell you, sir, become a man of your character, to run about the country with an idle fellow and wench.

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He no sooner came before her than she began in the following manner: "I wonder, sir, after the many great obligations you have had to this family" (with all which the reader hath in the course of this history been minutely acquainted), "that you will ungratefully show any respect to a fellow who hath been turned out of it for his misdeeds.

showverbUS /ʃoʊ/

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He no sooner came before her than she began in the following manner: "I wonder, sir, after the many great obligations you have had to this family" (with all which the reader hath in the course of this history been minutely acquainted), "that you will ungratefully show any respect to a fellow who hath been turned out of it for his misdeeds.

sirnounUS /sɜːr/

term of address for a man

From this reading He no sooner came before her than she began in the following manner: "I wonder, sir, after the many great obligations you have had to this family" (with all which the reader hath in the course of this history been minutely acquainted), "that you will ungratefully show any respect to a fellow who hath been turned out of it for his misdeeds.

Slipslop

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From this reading Slipslop tells me she was formerly bred up in my house, and behaved as she ought, till she hankered after this fellow, and he spoiled her.

sooneradverbUS /ˈsuːnər/

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading He no sooner came before her than she began in the following manner: "I wonder, sir, after the many great obligations you have had to this family" (with all which the reader hath in the course of this history been minutely acquainted), "that you will ungratefully show any respect to a fellow who hath been turned out of it for his misdeeds.

spoiledadjectiveUS /spɔɪld/

having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention

From this reading Slipslop tells me she was formerly bred up in my house, and behaved as she ought, till she hankered after this fellow, and he spoiled her.

tellverbUS /tel/

express in words

From this reading Nor doth it, I can tell you, sir, become a man of your character, to run about the country with an idle fellow and wench.

tellsnounUS /telz/

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading Slipslop tells me she was formerly bred up in my house, and behaved as she ought, till she hankered after this fellow, and he spoiled her.

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He no sooner came before her than she began in the following manner: "I wonder, sir, after the many great obligations you have had to this family" (with all which the reader hath in the course of this history been minutely acquainted), "that you will ungratefully show any respect to a fellow who hath been turned out of it for his misdeeds.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He no sooner came before her than she began in the following manner: "I wonder, sir, after the many great obligations you have had to this family" (with all which the reader hath in the course of this history been minutely acquainted), "that you will ungratefully show any respect to a fellow who hath been turned out of it for his misdeeds.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading _A dialogue between Mr Abraham Adams and the Lady Booby._ Mr Adams was not far off, for he was drinking her ladyship's health below in a cup of her ale.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading He no sooner came before her than she began in the following manner: "I wonder, sir, after the many great obligations you have had to this family" (with all which the reader hath in the course of this history been minutely acquainted), "that you will ungratefully show any respect to a fellow who hath been turned out of it for his misdeeds.

tillprepositionUS /tɪl/

up to a particular time

From this reading Slipslop tells me she was formerly bred up in my house, and behaved as she ought, till she hankered after this fellow, and he spoiled her.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading He no sooner came before her than she began in the following manner: "I wonder, sir, after the many great obligations you have had to this family" (with all which the reader hath in the course of this history been minutely acquainted), "that you will ungratefully show any respect to a fellow who hath been turned out of it for his misdeeds.

turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/

moved around an axis or center

From this reading He no sooner came before her than she began in the following manner: "I wonder, sir, after the many great obligations you have had to this family" (with all which the reader hath in the course of this history been minutely acquainted), "that you will ungratefully show any respect to a fellow who hath been turned out of it for his misdeeds.

ungratefullyadverb

in an ungrateful manner

From this reading He no sooner came before her than she began in the following manner: "I wonder, sir, after the many great obligations you have had to this family" (with all which the reader hath in the course of this history been minutely acquainted), "that you will ungratefully show any respect to a fellow who hath been turned out of it for his misdeeds.

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Slipslop tells me she was formerly bred up in my house, and behaved as she ought, till she hankered after this fellow, and he spoiled her.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading _A dialogue between Mr Abraham Adams and the Lady Booby._ Mr Adams was not far off, for he was drinking her ladyship's health below in a cup of her ale.

wenchnounUS /wentʃ/

informal terms for a (young) woman

From this reading Nor doth it, I can tell you, sir, become a man of your character, to run about the country with an idle fellow and wench.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading He no sooner came before her than she began in the following manner: "I wonder, sir, after the many great obligations you have had to this family" (with all which the reader hath in the course of this history been minutely acquainted), "that you will ungratefully show any respect to a fellow who hath been turned out of it for his misdeeds.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading He no sooner came before her than she began in the following manner: "I wonder, sir, after the many great obligations you have had to this family" (with all which the reader hath in the course of this history been minutely acquainted), "that you will ungratefully show any respect to a fellow who hath been turned out of it for his misdeeds.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading He no sooner came before her than she began in the following manner: "I wonder, sir, after the many great obligations you have had to this family" (with all which the reader hath in the course of this history been minutely acquainted), "that you will ungratefully show any respect to a fellow who hath been turned out of it for his misdeeds.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading He no sooner came before her than she began in the following manner: "I wonder, sir, after the many great obligations you have had to this family" (with all which the reader hath in the course of this history been minutely acquainted), "that you will ungratefully show any respect to a fellow who hath been turned out of it for his misdeeds.

wondernounUS /ˈwʌndər/

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading He no sooner came before her than she began in the following manner: "I wonder, sir, after the many great obligations you have had to this family" (with all which the reader hath in the course of this history been minutely acquainted), "that you will ungratefully show any respect to a fellow who hath been turned out of it for his misdeeds.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading He no sooner came before her than she began in the following manner: "I wonder, sir, after the many great obligations you have had to this family" (with all which the reader hath in the course of this history been minutely acquainted), "that you will ungratefully show any respect to a fellow who hath been turned out of it for his misdeeds.

yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Nor doth it, I can tell you, sir, become a man of your character, to run about the country with an idle fellow and wench.

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