adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She said, applying to her niece, that she wondered her nephew, who had pretended to marry for love, should think such a subject proper to amuse his wife with; adding, that, for her part, she should be jealous of a husband who spoke so warmly in praise of another woman.
accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading In the afternoon Joseph, at their request, entertained them with an account of his adventures: nor could Lady Booby conceal her dissatisfaction at those parts in which Fanny was concerned, especially when Mr Booby launched forth into such rapturous praises of her beauty.
addingverbUS /ˈædɪŋ/
-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading She said, applying to her niece, that she wondered her nephew, who had pretended to marry for love, should think such a subject proper to amuse his wife with; adding, that, for her part, she should be jealous of a husband who spoke so warmly in praise of another woman.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading They were, however, regarded with much more pleasure by the nephew than by the aunt, to whose flame they were fuel only; and this was increased by the addition of dress, which was indeed not wanted to set off the lively colours in which Nature had drawn health, strength, comeliness, and youth.
adventuresnounUS /ædˈventʃərz/
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading In the afternoon Joseph, at their request, entertained them with an account of his adventures: nor could Lady Booby conceal her dissatisfaction at those parts in which Fanny was concerned, especially when Mr Booby launched forth into such rapturous praises of her beauty.
affectionnounUS /əˈfekʃən/
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading _Of which you are desired to read no more than you like._ The meeting between Joseph and Pamela was not without tears of joy on both sides; and their embraces were full of tenderness and affection.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading In the afternoon Joseph, at their request, entertained them with an account of his adventures: nor could Lady Booby conceal her dissatisfaction at those parts in which Fanny was concerned, especially when Mr Booby launched forth into such rapturous praises of her beauty.
amuseverbUS /əˈmjuːz/
occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
From this reading She said, applying to her niece, that she wondered her nephew, who had pretended to marry for love, should think such a subject proper to amuse his wife with; adding, that, for her part, she should be jealous of a husband who spoke so warmly in praise of another woman.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In the afternoon Joseph, at their request, entertained them with an account of his adventures: nor could Lady Booby conceal her dissatisfaction at those parts in which Fanny was concerned, especially when Mr Booby launched forth into such rapturous praises of her beauty.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Of which you are desired to read no more than you like._ The meeting between Joseph and Pamela was not without tears of joy on both sides; and their embraces were full of tenderness and affection.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading She said, applying to her niece, that she wondered her nephew, who had pretended to marry for love, should think such a subject proper to amuse his wife with; adding, that, for her part, she should be jealous of a husband who spoke so warmly in praise of another woman.
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Pamela answered, indeed, she thought she had cause; but it was an instance of Mr Booby's aptness to see more beauty in women than they were mistresses of.
applyingverbUS /əˈplaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “apply” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading She said, applying to her niece, that she wondered her nephew, who had pretended to marry for love, should think such a subject proper to amuse his wife with; adding, that, for her part, she should be jealous of a husband who spoke so warmly in praise of another woman.
aptnessnoun
a disposition to behave in a certain way
From this reading Pamela answered, indeed, she thought she had cause; but it was an instance of Mr Booby's aptness to see more beauty in women than they were mistresses of.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Of which you are desired to read no more than you like._ The meeting between Joseph and Pamela was not without tears of joy on both sides; and their embraces were full of tenderness and affection.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the afternoon Joseph, at their request, entertained them with an account of his adventures: nor could Lady Booby conceal her dissatisfaction at those parts in which Fanny was concerned, especially when Mr Booby launched forth into such rapturous praises of her beauty.
auntnounUS /ænt/
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading They were, however, regarded with much more pleasure by the nephew than by the aunt, to whose flame they were fuel only; and this was increased by the addition of dress, which was indeed not wanted to set off the lively colours in which Nature had drawn health, strength, comeliness, and youth.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She said, applying to her niece, that she wondered her nephew, who had pretended to marry for love, should think such a subject proper to amuse his wife with; adding, that, for her part, she should be jealous of a husband who spoke so warmly in praise of another woman.
beautynounUS /ˈbjuːti/
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading In the afternoon Joseph, at their request, entertained them with an account of his adventures: nor could Lady Booby conceal her dissatisfaction at those parts in which Fanny was concerned, especially when Mr Booby launched forth into such rapturous praises of her beauty.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading _Of which you are desired to read no more than you like._ The meeting between Joseph and Pamela was not without tears of joy on both sides; and their embraces were full of tenderness and affection.
BoobynounUS /ˈbuːbi/
an ignorant or foolish person
From this reading In the afternoon Joseph, at their request, entertained them with an account of his adventures: nor could Lady Booby conceal her dissatisfaction at those parts in which Fanny was concerned, especially when Mr Booby launched forth into such rapturous praises of her beauty.
Booby's
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From this reading Pamela answered, indeed, she thought she had cause; but it was an instance of Mr Booby's aptness to see more beauty in women than they were mistresses of.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading _Of which you are desired to read no more than you like._ The meeting between Joseph and Pamela was not without tears of joy on both sides; and their embraces were full of tenderness and affection.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Pamela answered, indeed, she thought she had cause; but it was an instance of Mr Booby's aptness to see more beauty in women than they were mistresses of.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They were, however, regarded with much more pleasure by the nephew than by the aunt, to whose flame they were fuel only; and this was increased by the addition of dress, which was indeed not wanted to set off the lively colours in which Nature had drawn health, strength, comeliness, and youth.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Pamela answered, indeed, she thought she had cause; but it was an instance of Mr Booby's aptness to see more beauty in women than they were mistresses of.
coloursnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a distinguishing emblem
From this reading They were, however, regarded with much more pleasure by the nephew than by the aunt, to whose flame they were fuel only; and this was increased by the addition of dress, which was indeed not wanted to set off the lively colours in which Nature had drawn health, strength, comeliness, and youth.
comelinessnoun
the quality of being good looking and attractive
From this reading They were, however, regarded with much more pleasure by the nephew than by the aunt, to whose flame they were fuel only; and this was increased by the addition of dress, which was indeed not wanted to set off the lively colours in which Nature had drawn health, strength, comeliness, and youth.
concealverbUS /kənˈsiːl/
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading In the afternoon Joseph, at their request, entertained them with an account of his adventures: nor could Lady Booby conceal her dissatisfaction at those parts in which Fanny was concerned, especially when Mr Booby launched forth into such rapturous praises of her beauty.
concernedadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrnd/
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading In the afternoon Joseph, at their request, entertained them with an account of his adventures: nor could Lady Booby conceal her dissatisfaction at those parts in which Fanny was concerned, especially when Mr Booby launched forth into such rapturous praises of her beauty.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In the afternoon Joseph, at their request, entertained them with an account of his adventures: nor could Lady Booby conceal her dissatisfaction at those parts in which Fanny was concerned, especially when Mr Booby launched forth into such rapturous praises of her beauty.
desiredadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪərd/
wanted intensely
From this reading _Of which you are desired to read no more than you like._ The meeting between Joseph and Pamela was not without tears of joy on both sides; and their embraces were full of tenderness and affection.
dissatisfactionnounUS /ˌdɪsætɪˈsfækʃən/
the feeling of being displeased and discontent
From this reading In the afternoon Joseph, at their request, entertained them with an account of his adventures: nor could Lady Booby conceal her dissatisfaction at those parts in which Fanny was concerned, especially when Mr Booby launched forth into such rapturous praises of her beauty.
drawnadjectiveUS /drɔːn/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading They were, however, regarded with much more pleasure by the nephew than by the aunt, to whose flame they were fuel only; and this was increased by the addition of dress, which was indeed not wanted to set off the lively colours in which Nature had drawn health, strength, comeliness, and youth.
dressverbUS /dres/
put on clothes
From this reading They were, however, regarded with much more pleasure by the nephew than by the aunt, to whose flame they were fuel only; and this was increased by the addition of dress, which was indeed not wanted to set off the lively colours in which Nature had drawn health, strength, comeliness, and youth.
embracesnounUS /emˈbreɪsɪz/
plural of “embrace” — the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
From this reading _Of which you are desired to read no more than you like._ The meeting between Joseph and Pamela was not without tears of joy on both sides; and their embraces were full of tenderness and affection.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading In the afternoon Joseph, at their request, entertained them with an account of his adventures: nor could Lady Booby conceal her dissatisfaction at those parts in which Fanny was concerned, especially when Mr Booby launched forth into such rapturous praises of her beauty.
especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading In the afternoon Joseph, at their request, entertained them with an account of his adventures: nor could Lady Booby conceal her dissatisfaction at those parts in which Fanny was concerned, especially when Mr Booby launched forth into such rapturous praises of her beauty.
FannynounUS /ˈfæni/
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading In the afternoon Joseph, at their request, entertained them with an account of his adventures: nor could Lady Booby conceal her dissatisfaction at those parts in which Fanny was concerned, especially when Mr Booby launched forth into such rapturous praises of her beauty.
flamenounUS /fleɪm/
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading They were, however, regarded with much more pleasure by the nephew than by the aunt, to whose flame they were fuel only; and this was increased by the addition of dress, which was indeed not wanted to set off the lively colours in which Nature had drawn health, strength, comeliness, and youth.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She said, applying to her niece, that she wondered her nephew, who had pretended to marry for love, should think such a subject proper to amuse his wife with; adding, that, for her part, she should be jealous of a husband who spoke so warmly in praise of another woman.
forthadverbUS /fɔːrθ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In the afternoon Joseph, at their request, entertained them with an account of his adventures: nor could Lady Booby conceal her dissatisfaction at those parts in which Fanny was concerned, especially when Mr Booby launched forth into such rapturous praises of her beauty.
fuelverbUS /ˈfjuːəl/
provide with a combustible substance that provides energy
From this reading They were, however, regarded with much more pleasure by the nephew than by the aunt, to whose flame they were fuel only; and this was increased by the addition of dress, which was indeed not wanted to set off the lively colours in which Nature had drawn health, strength, comeliness, and youth.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading _Of which you are desired to read no more than you like._ The meeting between Joseph and Pamela was not without tears of joy on both sides; and their embraces were full of tenderness and affection.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They were, however, regarded with much more pleasure by the nephew than by the aunt, to whose flame they were fuel only; and this was increased by the addition of dress, which was indeed not wanted to set off the lively colours in which Nature had drawn health, strength, comeliness, and youth.
healthnounUS /helθ/
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading They were, however, regarded with much more pleasure by the nephew than by the aunt, to whose flame they were fuel only; and this was increased by the addition of dress, which was indeed not wanted to set off the lively colours in which Nature had drawn health, strength, comeliness, and youth.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In the afternoon Joseph, at their request, entertained them with an account of his adventures: nor could Lady Booby conceal her dissatisfaction at those parts in which Fanny was concerned, especially when Mr Booby launched forth into such rapturous praises of her beauty.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the afternoon Joseph, at their request, entertained them with an account of his adventures: nor could Lady Booby conceal her dissatisfaction at those parts in which Fanny was concerned, especially when Mr Booby launched forth into such rapturous praises of her beauty.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading They were, however, regarded with much more pleasure by the nephew than by the aunt, to whose flame they were fuel only; and this was increased by the addition of dress, which was indeed not wanted to set off the lively colours in which Nature had drawn health, strength, comeliness, and youth.
husbandnounUS /ˈhʌzbənd/
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading She said, applying to her niece, that she wondered her nephew, who had pretended to marry for love, should think such a subject proper to amuse his wife with; adding, that, for her part, she should be jealous of a husband who spoke so warmly in praise of another woman.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were, however, regarded with much more pleasure by the nephew than by the aunt, to whose flame they were fuel only; and this was increased by the addition of dress, which was indeed not wanted to set off the lively colours in which Nature had drawn health, strength, comeliness, and youth.
increasedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːst/
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading They were, however, regarded with much more pleasure by the nephew than by the aunt, to whose flame they were fuel only; and this was increased by the addition of dress, which was indeed not wanted to set off the lively colours in which Nature had drawn health, strength, comeliness, and youth.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading They were, however, regarded with much more pleasure by the nephew than by the aunt, to whose flame they were fuel only; and this was increased by the addition of dress, which was indeed not wanted to set off the lively colours in which Nature had drawn health, strength, comeliness, and youth.
instancenounUS /ˈɪnstəns/
an occurrence of something
From this reading Pamela answered, indeed, she thought she had cause; but it was an instance of Mr Booby's aptness to see more beauty in women than they were mistresses of.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In the afternoon Joseph, at their request, entertained them with an account of his adventures: nor could Lady Booby conceal her dissatisfaction at those parts in which Fanny was concerned, especially when Mr Booby launched forth into such rapturous praises of her beauty.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Pamela answered, indeed, she thought she had cause; but it was an instance of Mr Booby's aptness to see more beauty in women than they were mistresses of.
jealousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒeləs/
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading She said, applying to her niece, that she wondered her nephew, who had pretended to marry for love, should think such a subject proper to amuse his wife with; adding, that, for her part, she should be jealous of a husband who spoke so warmly in praise of another woman.
JosephnounUS /ˈdʒoʊsəf/
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading _Of which you are desired to read no more than you like._ The meeting between Joseph and Pamela was not without tears of joy on both sides; and their embraces were full of tenderness and affection.
joynounUS /dʒɔɪ/
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading _Of which you are desired to read no more than you like._ The meeting between Joseph and Pamela was not without tears of joy on both sides; and their embraces were full of tenderness and affection.
LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading In the afternoon Joseph, at their request, entertained them with an account of his adventures: nor could Lady Booby conceal her dissatisfaction at those parts in which Fanny was concerned, especially when Mr Booby launched forth into such rapturous praises of her beauty.
launchedverbUS /lɔːntʃt/
past form of “launch” — set up or found
From this reading In the afternoon Joseph, at their request, entertained them with an account of his adventures: nor could Lady Booby conceal her dissatisfaction at those parts in which Fanny was concerned, especially when Mr Booby launched forth into such rapturous praises of her beauty.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading _Of which you are desired to read no more than you like._ The meeting between Joseph and Pamela was not without tears of joy on both sides; and their embraces were full of tenderness and affection.
livelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪvli/
full of life and energy
From this reading They were, however, regarded with much more pleasure by the nephew than by the aunt, to whose flame they were fuel only; and this was increased by the addition of dress, which was indeed not wanted to set off the lively colours in which Nature had drawn health, strength, comeliness, and youth.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading She said, applying to her niece, that she wondered her nephew, who had pretended to marry for love, should think such a subject proper to amuse his wife with; adding, that, for her part, she should be jealous of a husband who spoke so warmly in praise of another woman.
marryverbUS /ˈmeri/
take in marriage
From this reading She said, applying to her niece, that she wondered her nephew, who had pretended to marry for love, should think such a subject proper to amuse his wife with; adding, that, for her part, she should be jealous of a husband who spoke so warmly in praise of another woman.
meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading _Of which you are desired to read no more than you like._ The meeting between Joseph and Pamela was not without tears of joy on both sides; and their embraces were full of tenderness and affection.
mistressesnounUS /ˈmɪstrəsəz/
plural of “mistress” — an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Pamela answered, indeed, she thought she had cause; but it was an instance of Mr Booby's aptness to see more beauty in women than they were mistresses of.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading _Of which you are desired to read no more than you like._ The meeting between Joseph and Pamela was not without tears of joy on both sides; and their embraces were full of tenderness and affection.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading In the afternoon Joseph, at their request, entertained them with an account of his adventures: nor could Lady Booby conceal her dissatisfaction at those parts in which Fanny was concerned, especially when Mr Booby launched forth into such rapturous praises of her beauty.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading They were, however, regarded with much more pleasure by the nephew than by the aunt, to whose flame they were fuel only; and this was increased by the addition of dress, which was indeed not wanted to set off the lively colours in which Nature had drawn health, strength, comeliness, and youth.
NaturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading They were, however, regarded with much more pleasure by the nephew than by the aunt, to whose flame they were fuel only; and this was increased by the addition of dress, which was indeed not wanted to set off the lively colours in which Nature had drawn health, strength, comeliness, and youth.
nephewnounUS /ˈnefjuː/
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading They were, however, regarded with much more pleasure by the nephew than by the aunt, to whose flame they were fuel only; and this was increased by the addition of dress, which was indeed not wanted to set off the lively colours in which Nature had drawn health, strength, comeliness, and youth.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading She said, applying to her niece, that she wondered her nephew, who had pretended to marry for love, should think such a subject proper to amuse his wife with; adding, that, for her part, she should be jealous of a husband who spoke so warmly in praise of another woman.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading _Of which you are desired to read no more than you like._ The meeting between Joseph and Pamela was not without tears of joy on both sides; and their embraces were full of tenderness and affection.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading In the afternoon Joseph, at their request, entertained them with an account of his adventures: nor could Lady Booby conceal her dissatisfaction at those parts in which Fanny was concerned, especially when Mr Booby launched forth into such rapturous praises of her beauty.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Of which you are desired to read no more than you like._ The meeting between Joseph and Pamela was not without tears of joy on both sides; and their embraces were full of tenderness and affection.
OfprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Of which you are desired to read no more than you like._ The meeting between Joseph and Pamela was not without tears of joy on both sides; and their embraces were full of tenderness and affection.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading They were, however, regarded with much more pleasure by the nephew than by the aunt, to whose flame they were fuel only; and this was increased by the addition of dress, which was indeed not wanted to set off the lively colours in which Nature had drawn health, strength, comeliness, and youth.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Of which you are desired to read no more than you like._ The meeting between Joseph and Pamela was not without tears of joy on both sides; and their embraces were full of tenderness and affection.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading They were, however, regarded with much more pleasure by the nephew than by the aunt, to whose flame they were fuel only; and this was increased by the addition of dress, which was indeed not wanted to set off the lively colours in which Nature had drawn health, strength, comeliness, and youth.
Pamela
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Of which you are desired to read no more than you like._ The meeting between Joseph and Pamela was not without tears of joy on both sides; and their embraces were full of tenderness and affection.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading She said, applying to her niece, that she wondered her nephew, who had pretended to marry for love, should think such a subject proper to amuse his wife with; adding, that, for her part, she should be jealous of a husband who spoke so warmly in praise of another woman.
partsnounUS /pɑːrts/
the local environment
From this reading In the afternoon Joseph, at their request, entertained them with an account of his adventures: nor could Lady Booby conceal her dissatisfaction at those parts in which Fanny was concerned, especially when Mr Booby launched forth into such rapturous praises of her beauty.
pleasurenounUS /ˈpleʒər/
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading They were, however, regarded with much more pleasure by the nephew than by the aunt, to whose flame they were fuel only; and this was increased by the addition of dress, which was indeed not wanted to set off the lively colours in which Nature had drawn health, strength, comeliness, and youth.
praisenounUS /preɪz/
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading She said, applying to her niece, that she wondered her nephew, who had pretended to marry for love, should think such a subject proper to amuse his wife with; adding, that, for her part, she should be jealous of a husband who spoke so warmly in praise of another woman.
praisesnounUS /ˈpreɪzəz/
plural of “praise” — an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading In the afternoon Joseph, at their request, entertained them with an account of his adventures: nor could Lady Booby conceal her dissatisfaction at those parts in which Fanny was concerned, especially when Mr Booby launched forth into such rapturous praises of her beauty.
pretendedadjectiveUS /priˈtendɪd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading She said, applying to her niece, that she wondered her nephew, who had pretended to marry for love, should think such a subject proper to amuse his wife with; adding, that, for her part, she should be jealous of a husband who spoke so warmly in praise of another woman.
properadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːpər/
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading She said, applying to her niece, that she wondered her nephew, who had pretended to marry for love, should think such a subject proper to amuse his wife with; adding, that, for her part, she should be jealous of a husband who spoke so warmly in praise of another woman.
rapturousadjectiveUS /ˈræptʃərəs/
feeling great rapture or delight
From this reading In the afternoon Joseph, at their request, entertained them with an account of his adventures: nor could Lady Booby conceal her dissatisfaction at those parts in which Fanny was concerned, especially when Mr Booby launched forth into such rapturous praises of her beauty.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading _Of which you are desired to read no more than you like._ The meeting between Joseph and Pamela was not without tears of joy on both sides; and their embraces were full of tenderness and affection.
regardedverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪd/
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading They were, however, regarded with much more pleasure by the nephew than by the aunt, to whose flame they were fuel only; and this was increased by the addition of dress, which was indeed not wanted to set off the lively colours in which Nature had drawn health, strength, comeliness, and youth.
requestverbUS /rɪˈkwest/
express the need or desire for
From this reading In the afternoon Joseph, at their request, entertained them with an account of his adventures: nor could Lady Booby conceal her dissatisfaction at those parts in which Fanny was concerned, especially when Mr Booby launched forth into such rapturous praises of her beauty.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She said, applying to her niece, that she wondered her nephew, who had pretended to marry for love, should think such a subject proper to amuse his wife with; adding, that, for her part, she should be jealous of a husband who spoke so warmly in praise of another woman.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Pamela answered, indeed, she thought she had cause; but it was an instance of Mr Booby's aptness to see more beauty in women than they were mistresses of.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading They were, however, regarded with much more pleasure by the nephew than by the aunt, to whose flame they were fuel only; and this was increased by the addition of dress, which was indeed not wanted to set off the lively colours in which Nature had drawn health, strength, comeliness, and youth.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She said, applying to her niece, that she wondered her nephew, who had pretended to marry for love, should think such a subject proper to amuse his wife with; adding, that, for her part, she should be jealous of a husband who spoke so warmly in praise of another woman.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading She said, applying to her niece, that she wondered her nephew, who had pretended to marry for love, should think such a subject proper to amuse his wife with; adding, that, for her part, she should be jealous of a husband who spoke so warmly in praise of another woman.
sidesnounUS /saɪdz/
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading _Of which you are desired to read no more than you like._ The meeting between Joseph and Pamela was not without tears of joy on both sides; and their embraces were full of tenderness and affection.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She said, applying to her niece, that she wondered her nephew, who had pretended to marry for love, should think such a subject proper to amuse his wife with; adding, that, for her part, she should be jealous of a husband who spoke so warmly in praise of another woman.
spokenounUS /spoʊk/
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading She said, applying to her niece, that she wondered her nephew, who had pretended to marry for love, should think such a subject proper to amuse his wife with; adding, that, for her part, she should be jealous of a husband who spoke so warmly in praise of another woman.
strengthnounUS /streŋkθ/
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading They were, however, regarded with much more pleasure by the nephew than by the aunt, to whose flame they were fuel only; and this was increased by the addition of dress, which was indeed not wanted to set off the lively colours in which Nature had drawn health, strength, comeliness, and youth.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading She said, applying to her niece, that she wondered her nephew, who had pretended to marry for love, should think such a subject proper to amuse his wife with; adding, that, for her part, she should be jealous of a husband who spoke so warmly in praise of another woman.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In the afternoon Joseph, at their request, entertained them with an account of his adventures: nor could Lady Booby conceal her dissatisfaction at those parts in which Fanny was concerned, especially when Mr Booby launched forth into such rapturous praises of her beauty.
tearsnounUS /terz/
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading _Of which you are desired to read no more than you like._ The meeting between Joseph and Pamela was not without tears of joy on both sides; and their embraces were full of tenderness and affection.
tendernessnounUS /ˈtendərnəs/
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
From this reading _Of which you are desired to read no more than you like._ The meeting between Joseph and Pamela was not without tears of joy on both sides; and their embraces were full of tenderness and affection.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading _Of which you are desired to read no more than you like._ The meeting between Joseph and Pamela was not without tears of joy on both sides; and their embraces were full of tenderness and affection.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She said, applying to her niece, that she wondered her nephew, who had pretended to marry for love, should think such a subject proper to amuse his wife with; adding, that, for her part, she should be jealous of a husband who spoke so warmly in praise of another woman.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Of which you are desired to read no more than you like._ The meeting between Joseph and Pamela was not without tears of joy on both sides; and their embraces were full of tenderness and affection.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _Of which you are desired to read no more than you like._ The meeting between Joseph and Pamela was not without tears of joy on both sides; and their embraces were full of tenderness and affection.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In the afternoon Joseph, at their request, entertained them with an account of his adventures: nor could Lady Booby conceal her dissatisfaction at those parts in which Fanny was concerned, especially when Mr Booby launched forth into such rapturous praises of her beauty.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were, however, regarded with much more pleasure by the nephew than by the aunt, to whose flame they were fuel only; and this was increased by the addition of dress, which was indeed not wanted to set off the lively colours in which Nature had drawn health, strength, comeliness, and youth.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading She said, applying to her niece, that she wondered her nephew, who had pretended to marry for love, should think such a subject proper to amuse his wife with; adding, that, for her part, she should be jealous of a husband who spoke so warmly in praise of another woman.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading They were, however, regarded with much more pleasure by the nephew than by the aunt, to whose flame they were fuel only; and this was increased by the addition of dress, which was indeed not wanted to set off the lively colours in which Nature had drawn health, strength, comeliness, and youth.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In the afternoon Joseph, at their request, entertained them with an account of his adventures: nor could Lady Booby conceal her dissatisfaction at those parts in which Fanny was concerned, especially when Mr Booby launched forth into such rapturous praises of her beauty.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Pamela answered, indeed, she thought she had cause; but it was an instance of Mr Booby's aptness to see more beauty in women than they were mistresses of.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Of which you are desired to read no more than you like._ The meeting between Joseph and Pamela was not without tears of joy on both sides; and their embraces were full of tenderness and affection.
wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading They were, however, regarded with much more pleasure by the nephew than by the aunt, to whose flame they were fuel only; and this was increased by the addition of dress, which was indeed not wanted to set off the lively colours in which Nature had drawn health, strength, comeliness, and youth.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading She said, applying to her niece, that she wondered her nephew, who had pretended to marry for love, should think such a subject proper to amuse his wife with; adding, that, for her part, she should be jealous of a husband who spoke so warmly in praise of another woman.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Of which you are desired to read no more than you like._ The meeting between Joseph and Pamela was not without tears of joy on both sides; and their embraces were full of tenderness and affection.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Of which you are desired to read no more than you like._ The meeting between Joseph and Pamela was not without tears of joy on both sides; and their embraces were full of tenderness and affection.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading In the afternoon Joseph, at their request, entertained them with an account of his adventures: nor could Lady Booby conceal her dissatisfaction at those parts in which Fanny was concerned, especially when Mr Booby launched forth into such rapturous praises of her beauty.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Of which you are desired to read no more than you like._ The meeting between Joseph and Pamela was not without tears of joy on both sides; and their embraces were full of tenderness and affection.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading She said, applying to her niece, that she wondered her nephew, who had pretended to marry for love, should think such a subject proper to amuse his wife with; adding, that, for her part, she should be jealous of a husband who spoke so warmly in praise of another woman.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading They were, however, regarded with much more pleasure by the nephew than by the aunt, to whose flame they were fuel only; and this was increased by the addition of dress, which was indeed not wanted to set off the lively colours in which Nature had drawn health, strength, comeliness, and youth.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading She said, applying to her niece, that she wondered her nephew, who had pretended to marry for love, should think such a subject proper to amuse his wife with; adding, that, for her part, she should be jealous of a husband who spoke so warmly in praise of another woman.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading They were, however, regarded with much more pleasure by the nephew than by the aunt, to whose flame they were fuel only; and this was increased by the addition of dress, which was indeed not wanted to set off the lively colours in which Nature had drawn health, strength, comeliness, and youth.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading _Of which you are desired to read no more than you like._ The meeting between Joseph and Pamela was not without tears of joy on both sides; and their embraces were full of tenderness and affection.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She said, applying to her niece, that she wondered her nephew, who had pretended to marry for love, should think such a subject proper to amuse his wife with; adding, that, for her part, she should be jealous of a husband who spoke so warmly in praise of another woman.
womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Pamela answered, indeed, she thought she had cause; but it was an instance of Mr Booby's aptness to see more beauty in women than they were mistresses of.
wonderedverbUS /ˈwʌndərd/
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading She said, applying to her niece, that she wondered her nephew, who had pretended to marry for love, should think such a subject proper to amuse his wife with; adding, that, for her part, she should be jealous of a husband who spoke so warmly in praise of another woman.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Of which you are desired to read no more than you like._ The meeting between Joseph and Pamela was not without tears of joy on both sides; and their embraces were full of tenderness and affection.
youthnounUS /juːθ/
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading They were, however, regarded with much more pleasure by the nephew than by the aunt, to whose flame they were fuel only; and this was increased by the addition of dress, which was indeed not wanted to set off the lively colours in which Nature had drawn health, strength, comeliness, and youth.
