AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Three years--Lilly's grammar--Proficiency--Ignorant of figures--The school bell--Order of succession--Persecution--What are we to do?--Northward--A goodly scene--Haunted ground--Feats of chivalry--Rivers--Over the brig.
acquisitionnounUS /ˌækwəˈzɪʃən/
the act of contracting or assuming or acquiring possession of something
From this reading The very first person to whose care I was intrusted for the acquisition of Latin was an old friend of my fathers, a clergyman who kept a seminary at a town the very next we visited after our departure from 'the Cross.'
advicenounUS /ædˈvaɪs/
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading 'Captain,' said this divine, when my father came to take leave of him on the eve of our departure, 'I have a friendship for you, and therefore wish to give you a piece of advice concerning this son of yours.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The very first person to whose care I was intrusted for the acquisition of Latin was an old friend of my fathers, a clergyman who kept a seminary at a town the very next we visited after our departure from 'the Cross.'
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The very first person to whose care I was intrusted for the acquisition of Latin was an old friend of my fathers, a clergyman who kept a seminary at a town the very next we visited after our departure from 'the Cross.'
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Years passed on, even three years; during this period I had increased considerably in stature and in strength, and, let us hope, improved in mind; for I had entered on the study of the Latin language.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Three years--Lilly's grammar--Proficiency--Ignorant of figures--The school bell--Order of succession--Persecution--What are we to do?--Northward--A goodly scene--Haunted ground--Feats of chivalry--Rivers--Over the brig.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Under his instruction, however, I continued only a few weeks, as we speedily left the place.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The very first person to whose care I was intrusted for the acquisition of Latin was an old friend of my fathers, a clergyman who kept a seminary at a town the very next we visited after our departure from 'the Cross.'
bellnounUS /bel/
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Three years--Lilly's grammar--Proficiency--Ignorant of figures--The school bell--Order of succession--Persecution--What are we to do?--Northward--A goodly scene--Haunted ground--Feats of chivalry--Rivers--Over the brig.
brignounUS /brɪɡ/
two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts
From this reading Three years--Lilly's grammar--Proficiency--Ignorant of figures--The school bell--Order of succession--Persecution--What are we to do?--Northward--A goodly scene--Haunted ground--Feats of chivalry--Rivers--Over the brig.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading 'Captain,' said this divine, when my father came to take leave of him on the eve of our departure, 'I have a friendship for you, and therefore wish to give you a piece of advice concerning this son of yours.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading 'Captain,' said this divine, when my father came to take leave of him on the eve of our departure, 'I have a friendship for you, and therefore wish to give you a piece of advice concerning this son of yours.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The very first person to whose care I was intrusted for the acquisition of Latin was an old friend of my fathers, a clergyman who kept a seminary at a town the very next we visited after our departure from 'the Cross.'
chivalrynounUS /ˈʃɪvəlri/
courtesy towards women
From this reading Three years--Lilly's grammar--Proficiency--Ignorant of figures--The school bell--Order of succession--Persecution--What are we to do?--Northward--A goodly scene--Haunted ground--Feats of chivalry--Rivers--Over the brig.
clergymannounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒimən/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading The very first person to whose care I was intrusted for the acquisition of Latin was an old friend of my fathers, a clergyman who kept a seminary at a town the very next we visited after our departure from 'the Cross.'
concerningverbUS /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading 'Captain,' said this divine, when my father came to take leave of him on the eve of our departure, 'I have a friendship for you, and therefore wish to give you a piece of advice concerning this son of yours.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading Years passed on, even three years; during this period I had increased considerably in stature and in strength, and, let us hope, improved in mind; for I had entered on the study of the Latin language.
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading Under his instruction, however, I continued only a few weeks, as we speedily left the place.
CrossverbUS /krɔːs/
travel across or pass over
From this reading The very first person to whose care I was intrusted for the acquisition of Latin was an old friend of my fathers, a clergyman who kept a seminary at a town the very next we visited after our departure from 'the Cross.'
departurenounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/
the act of departing
From this reading The very first person to whose care I was intrusted for the acquisition of Latin was an old friend of my fathers, a clergyman who kept a seminary at a town the very next we visited after our departure from 'the Cross.'
divineadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaɪn/
emanating from God
From this reading 'Captain,' said this divine, when my father came to take leave of him on the eve of our departure, 'I have a friendship for you, and therefore wish to give you a piece of advice concerning this son of yours.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Three years--Lilly's grammar--Proficiency--Ignorant of figures--The school bell--Order of succession--Persecution--What are we to do?--Northward--A goodly scene--Haunted ground--Feats of chivalry--Rivers--Over the brig.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Years passed on, even three years; during this period I had increased considerably in stature and in strength, and, let us hope, improved in mind; for I had entered on the study of the Latin language.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Years passed on, even three years; during this period I had increased considerably in stature and in strength, and, let us hope, improved in mind; for I had entered on the study of the Latin language.
evenounUS /iːv/
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading 'Captain,' said this divine, when my father came to take leave of him on the eve of our departure, 'I have a friendship for you, and therefore wish to give you a piece of advice concerning this son of yours.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Years passed on, even three years; during this period I had increased considerably in stature and in strength, and, let us hope, improved in mind; for I had entered on the study of the Latin language.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading 'Captain,' said this divine, when my father came to take leave of him on the eve of our departure, 'I have a friendship for you, and therefore wish to give you a piece of advice concerning this son of yours.
fathersnounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The very first person to whose care I was intrusted for the acquisition of Latin was an old friend of my fathers, a clergyman who kept a seminary at a town the very next we visited after our departure from 'the Cross.'
FeatsnounUS /fiːts/
plural of “feat” — a notable achievement
From this reading Three years--Lilly's grammar--Proficiency--Ignorant of figures--The school bell--Order of succession--Persecution--What are we to do?--Northward--A goodly scene--Haunted ground--Feats of chivalry--Rivers--Over the brig.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Under his instruction, however, I continued only a few weeks, as we speedily left the place.
figuresnounUS /ˈfɪɡjərz/
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Three years--Lilly's grammar--Proficiency--Ignorant of figures--The school bell--Order of succession--Persecution--What are we to do?--Northward--A goodly scene--Haunted ground--Feats of chivalry--Rivers--Over the brig.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The very first person to whose care I was intrusted for the acquisition of Latin was an old friend of my fathers, a clergyman who kept a seminary at a town the very next we visited after our departure from 'the Cross.'
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Years passed on, even three years; during this period I had increased considerably in stature and in strength, and, let us hope, improved in mind; for I had entered on the study of the Latin language.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The very first person to whose care I was intrusted for the acquisition of Latin was an old friend of my fathers, a clergyman who kept a seminary at a town the very next we visited after our departure from 'the Cross.'
friendshipnounUS /ˈfrendʃɪp/
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading 'Captain,' said this divine, when my father came to take leave of him on the eve of our departure, 'I have a friendship for you, and therefore wish to give you a piece of advice concerning this son of yours.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The very first person to whose care I was intrusted for the acquisition of Latin was an old friend of my fathers, a clergyman who kept a seminary at a town the very next we visited after our departure from 'the Cross.'
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading 'Captain,' said this divine, when my father came to take leave of him on the eve of our departure, 'I have a friendship for you, and therefore wish to give you a piece of advice concerning this son of yours.
goodlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡʊdli/
large in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Three years--Lilly's grammar--Proficiency--Ignorant of figures--The school bell--Order of succession--Persecution--What are we to do?--Northward--A goodly scene--Haunted ground--Feats of chivalry--Rivers--Over the brig.
grammarnounUS /ˈɡræmər/
the branch of linguistics that deals with syntax and morphology (and sometimes also deals with semantics)
From this reading Three years--Lilly's grammar--Proficiency--Ignorant of figures--The school bell--Order of succession--Persecution--What are we to do?--Northward--A goodly scene--Haunted ground--Feats of chivalry--Rivers--Over the brig.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Three years--Lilly's grammar--Proficiency--Ignorant of figures--The school bell--Order of succession--Persecution--What are we to do?--Northward--A goodly scene--Haunted ground--Feats of chivalry--Rivers--Over the brig.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Years passed on, even three years; during this period I had increased considerably in stature and in strength, and, let us hope, improved in mind; for I had entered on the study of the Latin language.
HauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading Three years--Lilly's grammar--Proficiency--Ignorant of figures--The school bell--Order of succession--Persecution--What are we to do?--Northward--A goodly scene--Haunted ground--Feats of chivalry--Rivers--Over the brig.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading 'Captain,' said this divine, when my father came to take leave of him on the eve of our departure, 'I have a friendship for you, and therefore wish to give you a piece of advice concerning this son of yours.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 'Captain,' said this divine, when my father came to take leave of him on the eve of our departure, 'I have a friendship for you, and therefore wish to give you a piece of advice concerning this son of yours.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Under his instruction, however, I continued only a few weeks, as we speedily left the place.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Years passed on, even three years; during this period I had increased considerably in stature and in strength, and, let us hope, improved in mind; for I had entered on the study of the Latin language.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Under his instruction, however, I continued only a few weeks, as we speedily left the place.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Years passed on, even three years; during this period I had increased considerably in stature and in strength, and, let us hope, improved in mind; for I had entered on the study of the Latin language.
IgnorantadjectiveUS /ˈɪɡnərənt/
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading Three years--Lilly's grammar--Proficiency--Ignorant of figures--The school bell--Order of succession--Persecution--What are we to do?--Northward--A goodly scene--Haunted ground--Feats of chivalry--Rivers--Over the brig.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading Years passed on, even three years; during this period I had increased considerably in stature and in strength, and, let us hope, improved in mind; for I had entered on the study of the Latin language.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Years passed on, even three years; during this period I had increased considerably in stature and in strength, and, let us hope, improved in mind; for I had entered on the study of the Latin language.
increasedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːst/
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading Years passed on, even three years; during this period I had increased considerably in stature and in strength, and, let us hope, improved in mind; for I had entered on the study of the Latin language.
instructionnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
a message describing how something is to be done
From this reading Under his instruction, however, I continued only a few weeks, as we speedily left the place.
intrusted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The very first person to whose care I was intrusted for the acquisition of Latin was an old friend of my fathers, a clergyman who kept a seminary at a town the very next we visited after our departure from 'the Cross.'
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The very first person to whose care I was intrusted for the acquisition of Latin was an old friend of my fathers, a clergyman who kept a seminary at a town the very next we visited after our departure from 'the Cross.'
languagenounUS /ˈlæŋɡwədʒ/
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading Years passed on, even three years; during this period I had increased considerably in stature and in strength, and, let us hope, improved in mind; for I had entered on the study of the Latin language.
LatinadjectiveUS /ˈlætən/
of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language
From this reading Years passed on, even three years; during this period I had increased considerably in stature and in strength, and, let us hope, improved in mind; for I had entered on the study of the Latin language.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading 'Captain,' said this divine, when my father came to take leave of him on the eve of our departure, 'I have a friendship for you, and therefore wish to give you a piece of advice concerning this son of yours.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Under his instruction, however, I continued only a few weeks, as we speedily left the place.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Years passed on, even three years; during this period I had increased considerably in stature and in strength, and, let us hope, improved in mind; for I had entered on the study of the Latin language.
Lilly's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Three years--Lilly's grammar--Proficiency--Ignorant of figures--The school bell--Order of succession--Persecution--What are we to do?--Northward--A goodly scene--Haunted ground--Feats of chivalry--Rivers--Over the brig.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Years passed on, even three years; during this period I had increased considerably in stature and in strength, and, let us hope, improved in mind; for I had entered on the study of the Latin language.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The very first person to whose care I was intrusted for the acquisition of Latin was an old friend of my fathers, a clergyman who kept a seminary at a town the very next we visited after our departure from 'the Cross.'
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The very first person to whose care I was intrusted for the acquisition of Latin was an old friend of my fathers, a clergyman who kept a seminary at a town the very next we visited after our departure from 'the Cross.'
NorthwardadverbUS /ˈnɔːrθwərd/
in a northern direction
From this reading Three years--Lilly's grammar--Proficiency--Ignorant of figures--The school bell--Order of succession--Persecution--What are we to do?--Northward--A goodly scene--Haunted ground--Feats of chivalry--Rivers--Over the brig.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Three years--Lilly's grammar--Proficiency--Ignorant of figures--The school bell--Order of succession--Persecution--What are we to do?--Northward--A goodly scene--Haunted ground--Feats of chivalry--Rivers--Over the brig.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The very first person to whose care I was intrusted for the acquisition of Latin was an old friend of my fathers, a clergyman who kept a seminary at a town the very next we visited after our departure from 'the Cross.'
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Years passed on, even three years; during this period I had increased considerably in stature and in strength, and, let us hope, improved in mind; for I had entered on the study of the Latin language.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Under his instruction, however, I continued only a few weeks, as we speedily left the place.
OrdernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Three years--Lilly's grammar--Proficiency--Ignorant of figures--The school bell--Order of succession--Persecution--What are we to do?--Northward--A goodly scene--Haunted ground--Feats of chivalry--Rivers--Over the brig.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The very first person to whose care I was intrusted for the acquisition of Latin was an old friend of my fathers, a clergyman who kept a seminary at a town the very next we visited after our departure from 'the Cross.'
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Three years--Lilly's grammar--Proficiency--Ignorant of figures--The school bell--Order of succession--Persecution--What are we to do?--Northward--A goodly scene--Haunted ground--Feats of chivalry--Rivers--Over the brig.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Years passed on, even three years; during this period I had increased considerably in stature and in strength, and, let us hope, improved in mind; for I had entered on the study of the Latin language.
periodnounUS /ˈpɪriəd/
an amount of time
From this reading Years passed on, even three years; during this period I had increased considerably in stature and in strength, and, let us hope, improved in mind; for I had entered on the study of the Latin language.
PersecutionnounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈkjuːʃən/
the act of persecuting (especially on the basis of race or religion)
From this reading Three years--Lilly's grammar--Proficiency--Ignorant of figures--The school bell--Order of succession--Persecution--What are we to do?--Northward--A goodly scene--Haunted ground--Feats of chivalry--Rivers--Over the brig.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading The very first person to whose care I was intrusted for the acquisition of Latin was an old friend of my fathers, a clergyman who kept a seminary at a town the very next we visited after our departure from 'the Cross.'
piecenounUS /piːs/
a separate part of a whole
From this reading 'Captain,' said this divine, when my father came to take leave of him on the eve of our departure, 'I have a friendship for you, and therefore wish to give you a piece of advice concerning this son of yours.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Under his instruction, however, I continued only a few weeks, as we speedily left the place.
ProficiencynounUS /prəˈfɪʃənsi/
the quality of having great facility and competence
From this reading Three years--Lilly's grammar--Proficiency--Ignorant of figures--The school bell--Order of succession--Persecution--What are we to do?--Northward--A goodly scene--Haunted ground--Feats of chivalry--Rivers--Over the brig.
RiversnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Three years--Lilly's grammar--Proficiency--Ignorant of figures--The school bell--Order of succession--Persecution--What are we to do?--Northward--A goodly scene--Haunted ground--Feats of chivalry--Rivers--Over the brig.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'Captain,' said this divine, when my father came to take leave of him on the eve of our departure, 'I have a friendship for you, and therefore wish to give you a piece of advice concerning this son of yours.
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Three years--Lilly's grammar--Proficiency--Ignorant of figures--The school bell--Order of succession--Persecution--What are we to do?--Northward--A goodly scene--Haunted ground--Feats of chivalry--Rivers--Over the brig.
schoolnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading Three years--Lilly's grammar--Proficiency--Ignorant of figures--The school bell--Order of succession--Persecution--What are we to do?--Northward--A goodly scene--Haunted ground--Feats of chivalry--Rivers--Over the brig.
seminarynounUS /ˈseməneri/
a private place of education for the young
From this reading The very first person to whose care I was intrusted for the acquisition of Latin was an old friend of my fathers, a clergyman who kept a seminary at a town the very next we visited after our departure from 'the Cross.'
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading 'Captain,' said this divine, when my father came to take leave of him on the eve of our departure, 'I have a friendship for you, and therefore wish to give you a piece of advice concerning this son of yours.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading Under his instruction, however, I continued only a few weeks, as we speedily left the place.
staturenounUS /ˈstætʃər/
high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement
From this reading Years passed on, even three years; during this period I had increased considerably in stature and in strength, and, let us hope, improved in mind; for I had entered on the study of the Latin language.
strengthnounUS /streŋkθ/
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Years passed on, even three years; during this period I had increased considerably in stature and in strength, and, let us hope, improved in mind; for I had entered on the study of the Latin language.
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Years passed on, even three years; during this period I had increased considerably in stature and in strength, and, let us hope, improved in mind; for I had entered on the study of the Latin language.
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading Three years--Lilly's grammar--Proficiency--Ignorant of figures--The school bell--Order of succession--Persecution--What are we to do?--Northward--A goodly scene--Haunted ground--Feats of chivalry--Rivers--Over the brig.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading 'Captain,' said this divine, when my father came to take leave of him on the eve of our departure, 'I have a friendship for you, and therefore wish to give you a piece of advice concerning this son of yours.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Three years--Lilly's grammar--Proficiency--Ignorant of figures--The school bell--Order of succession--Persecution--What are we to do?--Northward--A goodly scene--Haunted ground--Feats of chivalry--Rivers--Over the brig.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading 'Captain,' said this divine, when my father came to take leave of him on the eve of our departure, 'I have a friendship for you, and therefore wish to give you a piece of advice concerning this son of yours.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Years passed on, even three years; during this period I had increased considerably in stature and in strength, and, let us hope, improved in mind; for I had entered on the study of the Latin language.
ThreenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three years--Lilly's grammar--Proficiency--Ignorant of figures--The school bell--Order of succession--Persecution--What are we to do?--Northward--A goodly scene--Haunted ground--Feats of chivalry--Rivers--Over the brig.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Three years--Lilly's grammar--Proficiency--Ignorant of figures--The school bell--Order of succession--Persecution--What are we to do?--Northward--A goodly scene--Haunted ground--Feats of chivalry--Rivers--Over the brig.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The very first person to whose care I was intrusted for the acquisition of Latin was an old friend of my fathers, a clergyman who kept a seminary at a town the very next we visited after our departure from 'the Cross.'
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under his instruction, however, I continued only a few weeks, as we speedily left the place.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Years passed on, even three years; during this period I had increased considerably in stature and in strength, and, let us hope, improved in mind; for I had entered on the study of the Latin language.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading The very first person to whose care I was intrusted for the acquisition of Latin was an old friend of my fathers, a clergyman who kept a seminary at a town the very next we visited after our departure from 'the Cross.'
visitedverbUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪd/
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The very first person to whose care I was intrusted for the acquisition of Latin was an old friend of my fathers, a clergyman who kept a seminary at a town the very next we visited after our departure from 'the Cross.'
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The very first person to whose care I was intrusted for the acquisition of Latin was an old friend of my fathers, a clergyman who kept a seminary at a town the very next we visited after our departure from 'the Cross.'
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Three years--Lilly's grammar--Proficiency--Ignorant of figures--The school bell--Order of succession--Persecution--What are we to do?--Northward--A goodly scene--Haunted ground--Feats of chivalry--Rivers--Over the brig.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Under his instruction, however, I continued only a few weeks, as we speedily left the place.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Three years--Lilly's grammar--Proficiency--Ignorant of figures--The school bell--Order of succession--Persecution--What are we to do?--Northward--A goodly scene--Haunted ground--Feats of chivalry--Rivers--Over the brig.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading 'Captain,' said this divine, when my father came to take leave of him on the eve of our departure, 'I have a friendship for you, and therefore wish to give you a piece of advice concerning this son of yours.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The very first person to whose care I was intrusted for the acquisition of Latin was an old friend of my fathers, a clergyman who kept a seminary at a town the very next we visited after our departure from 'the Cross.'
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading The very first person to whose care I was intrusted for the acquisition of Latin was an old friend of my fathers, a clergyman who kept a seminary at a town the very next we visited after our departure from 'the Cross.'
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading 'Captain,' said this divine, when my father came to take leave of him on the eve of our departure, 'I have a friendship for you, and therefore wish to give you a piece of advice concerning this son of yours.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading Three years--Lilly's grammar--Proficiency--Ignorant of figures--The school bell--Order of succession--Persecution--What are we to do?--Northward--A goodly scene--Haunted ground--Feats of chivalry--Rivers--Over the brig.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'Captain,' said this divine, when my father came to take leave of him on the eve of our departure, 'I have a friendship for you, and therefore wish to give you a piece of advice concerning this son of yours.
yourspronounUS /jʊrz/
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading 'Captain,' said this divine, when my father came to take leave of him on the eve of our departure, 'I have a friendship for you, and therefore wish to give you a piece of advice concerning this son of yours.
