adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Lennard and Paul were two friends, who, having been educated together at the same school, commenced a friendship which they preserved a long time for each other.
absencenounUS /ˈæbsəns/
the state of being absent
From this reading It was so deeply fixed in both their minds, that a long absence, during which they had maintained no correspondence, did not eradicate nor lessen it: but it revived in all its force at their first meeting, which was not till after fifteen years' absence, most of which time Lennard had spent in the East Indi-es."--"Pronounce it short, Indies," says Adams.--"Pray? sir, be quiet," says the lady.--The boy repeated--"in the East Indies, whilst Paul had served his king and country in the army.
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 _The history of two friends, which may afford an useful lesson to all those persons who happen to take up their residence in married families._ "Leonard and Paul were two friends."--"Pronounce it Lennard, child," cried the parson.--"Pray, Mr Adams," says Lady Booby, "let your son read without interruption."
affordverbUS /əˈfɔːrd/
be able to spare or give up
From this reading _The history of two friends, which may afford an useful lesson to all those persons who happen to take up their residence in married families._ "Leonard and Paul were two friends."--"Pronounce it Lennard, child," cried the parson.--"Pray, Mr Adams," says Lady Booby, "let your son read without interruption."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was so deeply fixed in both their minds, that a long absence, during which they had maintained no correspondence, did not eradicate nor lessen it: but it revived in all its force at their first meeting, which was not till after fifteen years' absence, most of which time Lennard had spent in the East Indi-es."--"Pronounce it short, Indies," says Adams.--"Pray? sir, be quiet," says the lady.--The boy repeated--"in the East Indies, whilst Paul had served his king and country in the army.
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 _The history of two friends, which may afford an useful lesson to all those persons who happen to take up their residence in married families._ "Leonard and Paul were two friends."--"Pronounce it Lennard, child," cried the parson.--"Pray, Mr Adams," says Lady Booby, "let your son read without interruption."
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _The history of two friends, which may afford an useful lesson to all those persons who happen to take up their residence in married families._ "Leonard and Paul were two friends."--"Pronounce it Lennard, child," cried the parson.--"Pray, Mr Adams," says Lady Booby, "let your son read without interruption."
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _The history of two friends, which may afford an useful lesson to all those persons who happen to take up their residence in married families._ "Leonard and Paul were two friends."--"Pronounce it Lennard, child," cried the parson.--"Pray, Mr Adams," says Lady Booby, "let your son read without interruption."
armynounUS /ˈɑːrmi/
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading It was so deeply fixed in both their minds, that a long absence, during which they had maintained no correspondence, did not eradicate nor lessen it: but it revived in all its force at their first meeting, which was not till after fifteen years' absence, most of which time Lennard had spent in the East Indi-es."--"Pronounce it short, Indies," says Adams.--"Pray? sir, be quiet," says the lady.--The boy repeated--"in the East Indies, whilst Paul had served his king and country in the army.
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading In which different services they had found such different success, that Lennard was now married, and retired with a fortune of thirty thousand pounds; and Paul was arrived to the degree of a lieutenant of foot; and was not worth a single shilling.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Lennard and Paul were two friends, who, having been educated together at the same school, commenced a friendship which they preserved a long time for each other.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was so deeply fixed in both their minds, that a long absence, during which they had maintained no correspondence, did not eradicate nor lessen it: but it revived in all its force at their first meeting, which was not till after fifteen years' absence, most of which time Lennard had spent in the East Indi-es."--"Pronounce it short, Indies," says Adams.--"Pray? sir, be quiet," says the lady.--The boy repeated--"in the East Indies, whilst Paul had served his king and country in the army.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Lennard and Paul were two friends, who, having been educated together at the same school, commenced a friendship which they preserved a long time for each other.
BoobynounUS /ˈbuːbi/
an ignorant or foolish person
From this reading _The history of two friends, which may afford an useful lesson to all those persons who happen to take up their residence in married families._ "Leonard and Paul were two friends."--"Pronounce it Lennard, child," cried the parson.--"Pray, Mr Adams," says Lady Booby, "let your son read without interruption."
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading It was so deeply fixed in both their minds, that a long absence, during which they had maintained no correspondence, did not eradicate nor lessen it: but it revived in all its force at their first meeting, which was not till after fifteen years' absence, most of which time Lennard had spent in the East Indi-es."--"Pronounce it short, Indies," says Adams.--"Pray? sir, be quiet," says the lady.--The boy repeated--"in the East Indies, whilst Paul had served his king and country in the army.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading It was so deeply fixed in both their minds, that a long absence, during which they had maintained no correspondence, did not eradicate nor lessen it: but it revived in all its force at their first meeting, which was not till after fifteen years' absence, most of which time Lennard had spent in the East Indi-es."--"Pronounce it short, Indies," says Adams.--"Pray? sir, be quiet," says the lady.--The boy repeated--"in the East Indies, whilst Paul had served his king and country in the army.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was so deeply fixed in both their minds, that a long absence, during which they had maintained no correspondence, did not eradicate nor lessen it: but it revived in all its force at their first meeting, which was not till after fifteen years' absence, most of which time Lennard had spent in the East Indi-es."--"Pronounce it short, Indies," says Adams.--"Pray? sir, be quiet," says the lady.--The boy repeated--"in the East Indies, whilst Paul had served his king and country in the army.
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading _The history of two friends, which may afford an useful lesson to all those persons who happen to take up their residence in married families._ "Leonard and Paul were two friends."--"Pronounce it Lennard, child," cried the parson.--"Pray, Mr Adams," says Lady Booby, "let your son read without interruption."
commencedverbUS /kəˈmenst/
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Lennard and Paul were two friends, who, having been educated together at the same school, commenced a friendship which they preserved a long time for each other.
correspondencenounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/
communication by the exchange of letters
From this reading It was so deeply fixed in both their minds, that a long absence, during which they had maintained no correspondence, did not eradicate nor lessen it: but it revived in all its force at their first meeting, which was not till after fifteen years' absence, most of which time Lennard had spent in the East Indi-es."--"Pronounce it short, Indies," says Adams.--"Pray? sir, be quiet," says the lady.--The boy repeated--"in the East Indies, whilst Paul had served his king and country in the army.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It was so deeply fixed in both their minds, that a long absence, during which they had maintained no correspondence, did not eradicate nor lessen it: but it revived in all its force at their first meeting, which was not till after fifteen years' absence, most of which time Lennard had spent in the East Indi-es."--"Pronounce it short, Indies," says Adams.--"Pray? sir, be quiet," says the lady.--The boy repeated--"in the East Indies, whilst Paul had served his king and country in the army.
criedverbUS /kraɪd/
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading _The history of two friends, which may afford an useful lesson to all those persons who happen to take up their residence in married families._ "Leonard and Paul were two friends."--"Pronounce it Lennard, child," cried the parson.--"Pray, Mr Adams," says Lady Booby, "let your son read without interruption."
deeplyadverbUS /ˈdiːpli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading It was so deeply fixed in both their minds, that a long absence, during which they had maintained no correspondence, did not eradicate nor lessen it: but it revived in all its force at their first meeting, which was not till after fifteen years' absence, most of which time Lennard had spent in the East Indi-es."--"Pronounce it short, Indies," says Adams.--"Pray? sir, be quiet," says the lady.--The boy repeated--"in the East Indies, whilst Paul had served his king and country in the army.
degreenounUS /dɪˈɡriː/
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading In which different services they had found such different success, that Lennard was now married, and retired with a fortune of thirty thousand pounds; and Paul was arrived to the degree of a lieutenant of foot; and was not worth a single shilling.
DicknounUS /dɪk/
someone who is a detective
From this reading Dick then proceeded.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was so deeply fixed in both their minds, that a long absence, during which they had maintained no correspondence, did not eradicate nor lessen it: but it revived in all its force at their first meeting, which was not till after fifteen years' absence, most of which time Lennard had spent in the East Indi-es."--"Pronounce it short, Indies," says Adams.--"Pray? sir, be quiet," says the lady.--The boy repeated--"in the East Indies, whilst Paul had served his king and country in the army.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading In which different services they had found such different success, that Lennard was now married, and retired with a fortune of thirty thousand pounds; and Paul was arrived to the degree of a lieutenant of foot; and was not worth a single shilling.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading It was so deeply fixed in both their minds, that a long absence, during which they had maintained no correspondence, did not eradicate nor lessen it: but it revived in all its force at their first meeting, which was not till after fifteen years' absence, most of which time Lennard had spent in the East Indi-es."--"Pronounce it short, Indies," says Adams.--"Pray? sir, be quiet," says the lady.--The boy repeated--"in the East Indies, whilst Paul had served his king and country in the army.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading "Lennard and Paul were two friends, who, having been educated together at the same school, commenced a friendship which they preserved a long time for each other.
EastnounUS /iːst/
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading It was so deeply fixed in both their minds, that a long absence, during which they had maintained no correspondence, did not eradicate nor lessen it: but it revived in all its force at their first meeting, which was not till after fifteen years' absence, most of which time Lennard had spent in the East Indi-es."--"Pronounce it short, Indies," says Adams.--"Pray? sir, be quiet," says the lady.--The boy repeated--"in the East Indies, whilst Paul had served his king and country in the army.
educatedadjectiveUS /ˈedʒəkeɪtɪd/
possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)
From this reading "Lennard and Paul were two friends, who, having been educated together at the same school, commenced a friendship which they preserved a long time for each other.
eradicateverbUS /ɪˈrædəkeɪt/
kill in large numbers
From this reading It was so deeply fixed in both their minds, that a long absence, during which they had maintained no correspondence, did not eradicate nor lessen it: but it revived in all its force at their first meeting, which was not till after fifteen years' absence, most of which time Lennard had spent in the East Indi-es."--"Pronounce it short, Indies," says Adams.--"Pray? sir, be quiet," says the lady.--The boy repeated--"in the East Indies, whilst Paul had served his king and country in the army.
familiesnounUS /ˈfæməliz/
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading _The history of two friends, which may afford an useful lesson to all those persons who happen to take up their residence in married families._ "Leonard and Paul were two friends."--"Pronounce it Lennard, child," cried the parson.--"Pray, Mr Adams," says Lady Booby, "let your son read without interruption."
fifteennounUS /fɪfˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading It was so deeply fixed in both their minds, that a long absence, during which they had maintained no correspondence, did not eradicate nor lessen it: but it revived in all its force at their first meeting, which was not till after fifteen years' absence, most of which time Lennard had spent in the East Indi-es."--"Pronounce it short, Indies," says Adams.--"Pray? sir, be quiet," says the lady.--The boy repeated--"in the East Indies, whilst Paul had served his king and country in the army.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was so deeply fixed in both their minds, that a long absence, during which they had maintained no correspondence, did not eradicate nor lessen it: but it revived in all its force at their first meeting, which was not till after fifteen years' absence, most of which time Lennard had spent in the East Indi-es."--"Pronounce it short, Indies," says Adams.--"Pray? sir, be quiet," says the lady.--The boy repeated--"in the East Indies, whilst Paul had served his king and country in the army.
fixedadjectiveUS /fɪkst/
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading It was so deeply fixed in both their minds, that a long absence, during which they had maintained no correspondence, did not eradicate nor lessen it: but it revived in all its force at their first meeting, which was not till after fifteen years' absence, most of which time Lennard had spent in the East Indi-es."--"Pronounce it short, Indies," says Adams.--"Pray? sir, be quiet," says the lady.--The boy repeated--"in the East Indies, whilst Paul had served his king and country in the army.
footnounUS /fʊt/
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading In which different services they had found such different success, that Lennard was now married, and retired with a fortune of thirty thousand pounds; and Paul was arrived to the degree of a lieutenant of foot; and was not worth a single shilling.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Lennard and Paul were two friends, who, having been educated together at the same school, commenced a friendship which they preserved a long time for each other.
forcenounUS /fɔːrs/
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading It was so deeply fixed in both their minds, that a long absence, during which they had maintained no correspondence, did not eradicate nor lessen it: but it revived in all its force at their first meeting, which was not till after fifteen years' absence, most of which time Lennard had spent in the East Indi-es."--"Pronounce it short, Indies," says Adams.--"Pray? sir, be quiet," says the lady.--The boy repeated--"in the East Indies, whilst Paul had served his king and country in the army.
fortunenounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃən/
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading In which different services they had found such different success, that Lennard was now married, and retired with a fortune of thirty thousand pounds; and Paul was arrived to the degree of a lieutenant of foot; and was not worth a single shilling.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading In which different services they had found such different success, that Lennard was now married, and retired with a fortune of thirty thousand pounds; and Paul was arrived to the degree of a lieutenant of foot; and was not worth a single shilling.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading _The history of two friends, which may afford an useful lesson to all those persons who happen to take up their residence in married families._ "Leonard and Paul were two friends."--"Pronounce it Lennard, child," cried the parson.--"Pray, Mr Adams," says Lady Booby, "let your son read without interruption."
friendshipnounUS /ˈfrendʃɪp/
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading "Lennard and Paul were two friends, who, having been educated together at the same school, commenced a friendship which they preserved a long time for each other.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was so deeply fixed in both their minds, that a long absence, during which they had maintained no correspondence, did not eradicate nor lessen it: but it revived in all its force at their first meeting, which was not till after fifteen years' absence, most of which time Lennard had spent in the East Indi-es."--"Pronounce it short, Indies," says Adams.--"Pray? sir, be quiet," says the lady.--The boy repeated--"in the East Indies, whilst Paul had served his king and country in the army.
happenverbUS /ˈhæpən/
come to pass
From this reading _The history of two friends, which may afford an useful lesson to all those persons who happen to take up their residence in married families._ "Leonard and Paul were two friends."--"Pronounce it Lennard, child," cried the parson.--"Pray, Mr Adams," says Lady Booby, "let your son read without interruption."
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "Lennard and Paul were two friends, who, having been educated together at the same school, commenced a friendship which they preserved a long time for each other.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was so deeply fixed in both their minds, that a long absence, during which they had maintained no correspondence, did not eradicate nor lessen it: but it revived in all its force at their first meeting, which was not till after fifteen years' absence, most of which time Lennard had spent in the East Indi-es."--"Pronounce it short, Indies," says Adams.--"Pray? sir, be quiet," says the lady.--The boy repeated--"in the East Indies, whilst Paul had served his king and country in the army.
historynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/
the aggregate of past events
From this reading _The history of two friends, which may afford an useful lesson to all those persons who happen to take up their residence in married families._ "Leonard and Paul were two friends."--"Pronounce it Lennard, child," cried the parson.--"Pray, Mr Adams," says Lady Booby, "let your son read without interruption."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _The history of two friends, which may afford an useful lesson to all those persons who happen to take up their residence in married families._ "Leonard and Paul were two friends."--"Pronounce it Lennard, child," cried the parson.--"Pray, Mr Adams," says Lady Booby, "let your son read without interruption."
Indi-es
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From this reading It was so deeply fixed in both their minds, that a long absence, during which they had maintained no correspondence, did not eradicate nor lessen it: but it revived in all its force at their first meeting, which was not till after fifteen years' absence, most of which time Lennard had spent in the East Indi-es."--"Pronounce it short, Indies," says Adams.--"Pray? sir, be quiet," says the lady.--The boy repeated--"in the East Indies, whilst Paul had served his king and country in the army.
IndiesnounUS /ˈɪndiz/
plural of “indie” — a pop group not affiliated with a major record company
From this reading It was so deeply fixed in both their minds, that a long absence, during which they had maintained no correspondence, did not eradicate nor lessen it: but it revived in all its force at their first meeting, which was not till after fifteen years' absence, most of which time Lennard had spent in the East Indi-es."--"Pronounce it short, Indies," says Adams.--"Pray? sir, be quiet," says the lady.--The boy repeated--"in the East Indies, whilst Paul had served his king and country in the army.
interruptionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃən/
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading _The history of two friends, which may afford an useful lesson to all those persons who happen to take up their residence in married families._ "Leonard and Paul were two friends."--"Pronounce it Lennard, child," cried the parson.--"Pray, Mr Adams," says Lady Booby, "let your son read without interruption."
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _The history of two friends, which may afford an useful lesson to all those persons who happen to take up their residence in married families._ "Leonard and Paul were two friends."--"Pronounce it Lennard, child," cried the parson.--"Pray, Mr Adams," says Lady Booby, "let your son read without interruption."
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was so deeply fixed in both their minds, that a long absence, during which they had maintained no correspondence, did not eradicate nor lessen it: but it revived in all its force at their first meeting, which was not till after fifteen years' absence, most of which time Lennard had spent in the East Indi-es."--"Pronounce it short, Indies," says Adams.--"Pray? sir, be quiet," says the lady.--The boy repeated--"in the East Indies, whilst Paul had served his king and country in the army.
kingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading It was so deeply fixed in both their minds, that a long absence, during which they had maintained no correspondence, did not eradicate nor lessen it: but it revived in all its force at their first meeting, which was not till after fifteen years' absence, most of which time Lennard had spent in the East Indi-es."--"Pronounce it short, Indies," says Adams.--"Pray? sir, be quiet," says the lady.--The boy repeated--"in the East Indies, whilst Paul had served his king and country in the army.
LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading _The history of two friends, which may afford an useful lesson to all those persons who happen to take up their residence in married families._ "Leonard and Paul were two friends."--"Pronounce it Lennard, child," cried the parson.--"Pray, Mr Adams," says Lady Booby, "let your son read without interruption."
Lennard
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From this reading _The history of two friends, which may afford an useful lesson to all those persons who happen to take up their residence in married families._ "Leonard and Paul were two friends."--"Pronounce it Lennard, child," cried the parson.--"Pray, Mr Adams," says Lady Booby, "let your son read without interruption."
LeonardnounUS /ˈlenərd/
United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)
From this reading _The history of two friends, which may afford an useful lesson to all those persons who happen to take up their residence in married families._ "Leonard and Paul were two friends."--"Pronounce it Lennard, child," cried the parson.--"Pray, Mr Adams," says Lady Booby, "let your son read without interruption."
lessenverbUS /ˈlesən/
decrease in size, extent, or range
From this reading It was so deeply fixed in both their minds, that a long absence, during which they had maintained no correspondence, did not eradicate nor lessen it: but it revived in all its force at their first meeting, which was not till after fifteen years' absence, most of which time Lennard had spent in the East Indi-es."--"Pronounce it short, Indies," says Adams.--"Pray? sir, be quiet," says the lady.--The boy repeated--"in the East Indies, whilst Paul had served his king and country in the army.
lessonnounUS /ˈlesən/
a unit of instruction
From this reading _The history of two friends, which may afford an useful lesson to all those persons who happen to take up their residence in married families._ "Leonard and Paul were two friends."--"Pronounce it Lennard, child," cried the parson.--"Pray, Mr Adams," says Lady Booby, "let your son read without interruption."
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading _The history of two friends, which may afford an useful lesson to all those persons who happen to take up their residence in married families._ "Leonard and Paul were two friends."--"Pronounce it Lennard, child," cried the parson.--"Pray, Mr Adams," says Lady Booby, "let your son read without interruption."
lieutenantnounUS /luːˈtenənt/
a commissioned military officer
From this reading In which different services they had found such different success, that Lennard was now married, and retired with a fortune of thirty thousand pounds; and Paul was arrived to the degree of a lieutenant of foot; and was not worth a single shilling.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "Lennard and Paul were two friends, who, having been educated together at the same school, commenced a friendship which they preserved a long time for each other.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading It was so deeply fixed in both their minds, that a long absence, during which they had maintained no correspondence, did not eradicate nor lessen it: but it revived in all its force at their first meeting, which was not till after fifteen years' absence, most of which time Lennard had spent in the East Indi-es."--"Pronounce it short, Indies," says Adams.--"Pray? sir, be quiet," says the lady.--The boy repeated--"in the East Indies, whilst Paul had served his king and country in the army.
marriedadjectiveUS /ˈmerid/
joined in matrimony
From this reading _The history of two friends, which may afford an useful lesson to all those persons who happen to take up their residence in married families._ "Leonard and Paul were two friends."--"Pronounce it Lennard, child," cried the parson.--"Pray, Mr Adams," says Lady Booby, "let your son read without interruption."
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading _The history of two friends, which may afford an useful lesson to all those persons who happen to take up their residence in married families._ "Leonard and Paul were two friends."--"Pronounce it Lennard, child," cried the parson.--"Pray, Mr Adams," says Lady Booby, "let your son read without interruption."
meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading It was so deeply fixed in both their minds, that a long absence, during which they had maintained no correspondence, did not eradicate nor lessen it: but it revived in all its force at their first meeting, which was not till after fifteen years' absence, most of which time Lennard had spent in the East Indi-es."--"Pronounce it short, Indies," says Adams.--"Pray? sir, be quiet," says the lady.--The boy repeated--"in the East Indies, whilst Paul had served his king and country in the army.
mindsnounUS /maɪndz/
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading It was so deeply fixed in both their minds, that a long absence, during which they had maintained no correspondence, did not eradicate nor lessen it: but it revived in all its force at their first meeting, which was not till after fifteen years' absence, most of which time Lennard had spent in the East Indi-es."--"Pronounce it short, Indies," says Adams.--"Pray? sir, be quiet," says the lady.--The boy repeated--"in the East Indies, whilst Paul had served his king and country in the army.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was so deeply fixed in both their minds, that a long absence, during which they had maintained no correspondence, did not eradicate nor lessen it: but it revived in all its force at their first meeting, which was not till after fifteen years' absence, most of which time Lennard had spent in the East Indi-es."--"Pronounce it short, Indies," says Adams.--"Pray? sir, be quiet," says the lady.--The boy repeated--"in the East Indies, whilst Paul had served his king and country in the army.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading _The history of two friends, which may afford an useful lesson to all those persons who happen to take up their residence in married families._ "Leonard and Paul were two friends."--"Pronounce it Lennard, child," cried the parson.--"Pray, Mr Adams," says Lady Booby, "let your son read without interruption."
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading It was so deeply fixed in both their minds, that a long absence, during which they had maintained no correspondence, did not eradicate nor lessen it: but it revived in all its force at their first meeting, which was not till after fifteen years' absence, most of which time Lennard had spent in the East Indi-es."--"Pronounce it short, Indies," says Adams.--"Pray? sir, be quiet," says the lady.--The boy repeated--"in the East Indies, whilst Paul had served his king and country in the army.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading It was so deeply fixed in both their minds, that a long absence, during which they had maintained no correspondence, did not eradicate nor lessen it: but it revived in all its force at their first meeting, which was not till after fifteen years' absence, most of which time Lennard had spent in the East Indi-es."--"Pronounce it short, Indies," says Adams.--"Pray? sir, be quiet," says the lady.--The boy repeated--"in the East Indies, whilst Paul had served his king and country in the army.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was so deeply fixed in both their minds, that a long absence, during which they had maintained no correspondence, did not eradicate nor lessen it: but it revived in all its force at their first meeting, which was not till after fifteen years' absence, most of which time Lennard had spent in the East Indi-es."--"Pronounce it short, Indies," says Adams.--"Pray? sir, be quiet," says the lady.--The boy repeated--"in the East Indies, whilst Paul had served his king and country in the army.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading In which different services they had found such different success, that Lennard was now married, and retired with a fortune of thirty thousand pounds; and Paul was arrived to the degree of a lieutenant of foot; and was not worth a single shilling.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The history of two friends, which may afford an useful lesson to all those persons who happen to take up their residence in married families._ "Leonard and Paul were two friends."--"Pronounce it Lennard, child," cried the parson.--"Pray, Mr Adams," says Lady Booby, "let your son read without interruption."
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Lennard and Paul were two friends, who, having been educated together at the same school, commenced a friendship which they preserved a long time for each other.
parsonnounUS /ˈpɑːrsən/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading _The history of two friends, which may afford an useful lesson to all those persons who happen to take up their residence in married families._ "Leonard and Paul were two friends."--"Pronounce it Lennard, child," cried the parson.--"Pray, Mr Adams," says Lady Booby, "let your son read without interruption."
PaulnounUS /pɔːl/
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading _The history of two friends, which may afford an useful lesson to all those persons who happen to take up their residence in married families._ "Leonard and Paul were two friends."--"Pronounce it Lennard, child," cried the parson.--"Pray, Mr Adams," says Lady Booby, "let your son read without interruption."
personsnounUS /ˈpɜːrsənz/
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading _The history of two friends, which may afford an useful lesson to all those persons who happen to take up their residence in married families._ "Leonard and Paul were two friends."--"Pronounce it Lennard, child," cried the parson.--"Pray, Mr Adams," says Lady Booby, "let your son read without interruption."
poundsnounUS /paʊndz/
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading In which different services they had found such different success, that Lennard was now married, and retired with a fortune of thirty thousand pounds; and Paul was arrived to the degree of a lieutenant of foot; and was not worth a single shilling.
PrayverbUS /preɪ/
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading _The history of two friends, which may afford an useful lesson to all those persons who happen to take up their residence in married families._ "Leonard and Paul were two friends."--"Pronounce it Lennard, child," cried the parson.--"Pray, Mr Adams," says Lady Booby, "let your son read without interruption."
preservedadjectiveUS /prəˈzɜːrvd/
prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use
From this reading "Lennard and Paul were two friends, who, having been educated together at the same school, commenced a friendship which they preserved a long time for each other.
proceededverbUS /prəˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Dick then proceeded.
PronounceverbUS /prəˈnaʊns/
speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
From this reading _The history of two friends, which may afford an useful lesson to all those persons who happen to take up their residence in married families._ "Leonard and Paul were two friends."--"Pronounce it Lennard, child," cried the parson.--"Pray, Mr Adams," says Lady Booby, "let your son read without interruption."
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading It was so deeply fixed in both their minds, that a long absence, during which they had maintained no correspondence, did not eradicate nor lessen it: but it revived in all its force at their first meeting, which was not till after fifteen years' absence, most of which time Lennard had spent in the East Indi-es."--"Pronounce it short, Indies," says Adams.--"Pray? sir, be quiet," says the lady.--The boy repeated--"in the East Indies, whilst Paul had served his king and country in the army.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading _The history of two friends, which may afford an useful lesson to all those persons who happen to take up their residence in married families._ "Leonard and Paul were two friends."--"Pronounce it Lennard, child," cried the parson.--"Pray, Mr Adams," says Lady Booby, "let your son read without interruption."
repeatedadjectiveUS /rɪˈpiːtɪd/
recurring again and again
From this reading It was so deeply fixed in both their minds, that a long absence, during which they had maintained no correspondence, did not eradicate nor lessen it: but it revived in all its force at their first meeting, which was not till after fifteen years' absence, most of which time Lennard had spent in the East Indi-es."--"Pronounce it short, Indies," says Adams.--"Pray? sir, be quiet," says the lady.--The boy repeated--"in the East Indies, whilst Paul had served his king and country in the army.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading _The history of two friends, which may afford an useful lesson to all those persons who happen to take up their residence in married families._ "Leonard and Paul were two friends."--"Pronounce it Lennard, child," cried the parson.--"Pray, Mr Adams," says Lady Booby, "let your son read without interruption."
retiredadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrd/
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading In which different services they had found such different success, that Lennard was now married, and retired with a fortune of thirty thousand pounds; and Paul was arrived to the degree of a lieutenant of foot; and was not worth a single shilling.
revivedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvd/
restored to consciousness or life or vigor
From this reading It was so deeply fixed in both their minds, that a long absence, during which they had maintained no correspondence, did not eradicate nor lessen it: but it revived in all its force at their first meeting, which was not till after fifteen years' absence, most of which time Lennard had spent in the East Indi-es."--"Pronounce it short, Indies," says Adams.--"Pray? sir, be quiet," says the lady.--The boy repeated--"in the East Indies, whilst Paul had served his king and country in the army.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading "Lennard and Paul were two friends, who, having been educated together at the same school, commenced a friendship which they preserved a long time for each other.
saysnounUS /sez/
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading _The history of two friends, which may afford an useful lesson to all those persons who happen to take up their residence in married families._ "Leonard and Paul were two friends."--"Pronounce it Lennard, child," cried the parson.--"Pray, Mr Adams," says Lady Booby, "let your son read without interruption."
schoolnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading "Lennard and Paul were two friends, who, having been educated together at the same school, commenced a friendship which they preserved a long time for each other.
servedverbUS /sɜːrvd/
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading It was so deeply fixed in both their minds, that a long absence, during which they had maintained no correspondence, did not eradicate nor lessen it: but it revived in all its force at their first meeting, which was not till after fifteen years' absence, most of which time Lennard had spent in the East Indi-es."--"Pronounce it short, Indies," says Adams.--"Pray? sir, be quiet," says the lady.--The boy repeated--"in the East Indies, whilst Paul had served his king and country in the army.
servicesnounUS /ˈsɜːrvəsəz/
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading In which different services they had found such different success, that Lennard was now married, and retired with a fortune of thirty thousand pounds; and Paul was arrived to the degree of a lieutenant of foot; and was not worth a single shilling.
shillingnounUS /ˈʃɪlɪŋ/
the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents
From this reading In which different services they had found such different success, that Lennard was now married, and retired with a fortune of thirty thousand pounds; and Paul was arrived to the degree of a lieutenant of foot; and was not worth a single shilling.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading It was so deeply fixed in both their minds, that a long absence, during which they had maintained no correspondence, did not eradicate nor lessen it: but it revived in all its force at their first meeting, which was not till after fifteen years' absence, most of which time Lennard had spent in the East Indi-es."--"Pronounce it short, Indies," says Adams.--"Pray? sir, be quiet," says the lady.--The boy repeated--"in the East Indies, whilst Paul had served his king and country in the army.
singleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡəl/
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading In which different services they had found such different success, that Lennard was now married, and retired with a fortune of thirty thousand pounds; and Paul was arrived to the degree of a lieutenant of foot; and was not worth a single shilling.
sirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading It was so deeply fixed in both their minds, that a long absence, during which they had maintained no correspondence, did not eradicate nor lessen it: but it revived in all its force at their first meeting, which was not till after fifteen years' absence, most of which time Lennard had spent in the East Indi-es."--"Pronounce it short, Indies," says Adams.--"Pray? sir, be quiet," says the lady.--The boy repeated--"in the East Indies, whilst Paul had served his king and country in the army.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was so deeply fixed in both their minds, that a long absence, during which they had maintained no correspondence, did not eradicate nor lessen it: but it revived in all its force at their first meeting, which was not till after fifteen years' absence, most of which time Lennard had spent in the East Indi-es."--"Pronounce it short, Indies," says Adams.--"Pray? sir, be quiet," says the lady.--The boy repeated--"in the East Indies, whilst Paul had served his king and country in the army.
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading _The history of two friends, which may afford an useful lesson to all those persons who happen to take up their residence in married families._ "Leonard and Paul were two friends."--"Pronounce it Lennard, child," cried the parson.--"Pray, Mr Adams," says Lady Booby, "let your son read without interruption."
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading It was so deeply fixed in both their minds, that a long absence, during which they had maintained no correspondence, did not eradicate nor lessen it: but it revived in all its force at their first meeting, which was not till after fifteen years' absence, most of which time Lennard had spent in the East Indi-es."--"Pronounce it short, Indies," says Adams.--"Pray? sir, be quiet," says the lady.--The boy repeated--"in the East Indies, whilst Paul had served his king and country in the army.
successnounUS /səkˈses/
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading In which different services they had found such different success, that Lennard was now married, and retired with a fortune of thirty thousand pounds; and Paul was arrived to the degree of a lieutenant of foot; and was not worth a single shilling.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In which different services they had found such different success, that Lennard was now married, and retired with a fortune of thirty thousand pounds; and Paul was arrived to the degree of a lieutenant of foot; and was not worth a single shilling.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading _The history of two friends, which may afford an useful lesson to all those persons who happen to take up their residence in married families._ "Leonard and Paul were two friends."--"Pronounce it Lennard, child," cried the parson.--"Pray, Mr Adams," says Lady Booby, "let your son read without interruption."
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was so deeply fixed in both their minds, that a long absence, during which they had maintained no correspondence, did not eradicate nor lessen it: but it revived in all its force at their first meeting, which was not till after fifteen years' absence, most of which time Lennard had spent in the East Indi-es."--"Pronounce it short, Indies," says Adams.--"Pray? sir, be quiet," says the lady.--The boy repeated--"in the East Indies, whilst Paul had served his king and country in the army.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The history of two friends, which may afford an useful lesson to all those persons who happen to take up their residence in married families._ "Leonard and Paul were two friends."--"Pronounce it Lennard, child," cried the parson.--"Pray, Mr Adams," says Lady Booby, "let your son read without interruption."
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _The history of two friends, which may afford an useful lesson to all those persons who happen to take up their residence in married families._ "Leonard and Paul were two friends."--"Pronounce it Lennard, child," cried the parson.--"Pray, Mr Adams," says Lady Booby, "let your son read without interruption."
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Dick then proceeded.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Lennard and Paul were two friends, who, having been educated together at the same school, commenced a friendship which they preserved a long time for each other.
thirtynounUS /ˈθɜːrdiː/
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading In which different services they had found such different success, that Lennard was now married, and retired with a fortune of thirty thousand pounds; and Paul was arrived to the degree of a lieutenant of foot; and was not worth a single shilling.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading _The history of two friends, which may afford an useful lesson to all those persons who happen to take up their residence in married families._ "Leonard and Paul were two friends."--"Pronounce it Lennard, child," cried the parson.--"Pray, Mr Adams," says Lady Booby, "let your son read without interruption."
thousandnounUS /ˈθaʊzənd/
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading In which different services they had found such different success, that Lennard was now married, and retired with a fortune of thirty thousand pounds; and Paul was arrived to the degree of a lieutenant of foot; and was not worth a single shilling.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It was so deeply fixed in both their minds, that a long absence, during which they had maintained no correspondence, did not eradicate nor lessen it: but it revived in all its force at their first meeting, which was not till after fifteen years' absence, most of which time Lennard had spent in the East Indi-es."--"Pronounce it short, Indies," says Adams.--"Pray? sir, be quiet," says the lady.--The boy repeated--"in the East Indies, whilst Paul had served his king and country in the army.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Lennard and Paul were two friends, who, having been educated together at the same school, commenced a friendship which they preserved a long time for each other.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _The history of two friends, which may afford an useful lesson to all those persons who happen to take up their residence in married families._ "Leonard and Paul were two friends."--"Pronounce it Lennard, child," cried the parson.--"Pray, Mr Adams," says Lady Booby, "let your son read without interruption."
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "Lennard and Paul were two friends, who, having been educated together at the same school, commenced a friendship which they preserved a long time for each other.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading _The history of two friends, which may afford an useful lesson to all those persons who happen to take up their residence in married families._ "Leonard and Paul were two friends."--"Pronounce it Lennard, child," cried the parson.--"Pray, Mr Adams," says Lady Booby, "let your son read without interruption."
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading _The history of two friends, which may afford an useful lesson to all those persons who happen to take up their residence in married families._ "Leonard and Paul were two friends."--"Pronounce it Lennard, child," cried the parson.--"Pray, Mr Adams," says Lady Booby, "let your son read without interruption."
usefuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːsfəl/
being of use or service
From this reading _The history of two friends, which may afford an useful lesson to all those persons who happen to take up their residence in married families._ "Leonard and Paul were two friends."--"Pronounce it Lennard, child," cried the parson.--"Pray, Mr Adams," says Lady Booby, "let your son read without interruption."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was so deeply fixed in both their minds, that a long absence, during which they had maintained no correspondence, did not eradicate nor lessen it: but it revived in all its force at their first meeting, which was not till after fifteen years' absence, most of which time Lennard had spent in the East Indi-es."--"Pronounce it short, Indies," says Adams.--"Pray? sir, be quiet," says the lady.--The boy repeated--"in the East Indies, whilst Paul had served his king and country in the army.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _The history of two friends, which may afford an useful lesson to all those persons who happen to take up their residence in married families._ "Leonard and Paul were two friends."--"Pronounce it Lennard, child," cried the parson.--"Pray, Mr Adams," says Lady Booby, "let your son read without interruption."
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _The history of two friends, which may afford an useful lesson to all those persons who happen to take up their residence in married families._ "Leonard and Paul were two friends."--"Pronounce it Lennard, child," cried the parson.--"Pray, Mr Adams," says Lady Booby, "let your son read without interruption."
whilstconjunctionUS /waɪlst/
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading It was so deeply fixed in both their minds, that a long absence, during which they had maintained no correspondence, did not eradicate nor lessen it: but it revived in all its force at their first meeting, which was not till after fifteen years' absence, most of which time Lennard had spent in the East Indi-es."--"Pronounce it short, Indies," says Adams.--"Pray? sir, be quiet," says the lady.--The boy repeated--"in the East Indies, whilst Paul had served his king and country in the army.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading _The history of two friends, which may afford an useful lesson to all those persons who happen to take up their residence in married families._ "Leonard and Paul were two friends."--"Pronounce it Lennard, child," cried the parson.--"Pray, Mr Adams," says Lady Booby, "let your son read without interruption."
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading In which different services they had found such different success, that Lennard was now married, and retired with a fortune of thirty thousand pounds; and Paul was arrived to the degree of a lieutenant of foot; and was not worth a single shilling.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading _The history of two friends, which may afford an useful lesson to all those persons who happen to take up their residence in married families._ "Leonard and Paul were two friends."--"Pronounce it Lennard, child," cried the parson.--"Pray, Mr Adams," says Lady Booby, "let your son read without interruption."
worthnounUS /wɜːrθ/
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading In which different services they had found such different success, that Lennard was now married, and retired with a fortune of thirty thousand pounds; and Paul was arrived to the degree of a lieutenant of foot; and was not worth a single shilling.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading It was so deeply fixed in both their minds, that a long absence, during which they had maintained no correspondence, did not eradicate nor lessen it: but it revived in all its force at their first meeting, which was not till after fifteen years' absence, most of which time Lennard had spent in the East Indi-es."--"Pronounce it short, Indies," says Adams.--"Pray? sir, be quiet," says the lady.--The boy repeated--"in the East Indies, whilst Paul had served his king and country in the army.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _The history of two friends, which may afford an useful lesson to all those persons who happen to take up their residence in married families._ "Leonard and Paul were two friends."--"Pronounce it Lennard, child," cried the parson.--"Pray, Mr Adams," says Lady Booby, "let your son read without interruption."
