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From this reading BATH, October 29, O. S.
accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading This consideration excites that restless attention with which I am constantly examining how I can best contribute to the perfection of that character, in which the least spot or blemish would give me more real concern, than I am now capable of feeling upon any other account whatsoever.
allowancenounUS /əˈlaʊəns/
an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)
From this reading The audience will form their opinion of you upon your first appearance (making the proper allowance for your inexperience), and so far it will be final, that, though it may vary as to the degrees, it will never totally change.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading This consideration excites that restless attention with which I am constantly examining how I can best contribute to the perfection of that character, in which the least spot or blemish would give me more real concern, than I am now capable of feeling upon any other account whatsoever.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The audience will form their opinion of you upon your first appearance (making the proper allowance for your inexperience), and so far it will be final, that, though it may vary as to the degrees, it will never totally change.
anxietynounUS /æŋˈzaɪəti/
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading DEAR BOY: My anxiety for your success increases in proportion as the time approaches of your taking your part upon the great stage of the world.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading This consideration excites that restless attention with which I am constantly examining how I can best contribute to the perfection of that character, in which the least spot or blemish would give me more real concern, than I am now capable of feeling upon any other account whatsoever.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The audience will form their opinion of you upon your first appearance (making the proper allowance for your inexperience), and so far it will be final, that, though it may vary as to the degrees, it will never totally change.
approachesnounUS /əˈproʊtʃəz/
plural of “approach” — ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
From this reading DEAR BOY: My anxiety for your success increases in proportion as the time approaches of your taking your part upon the great stage of the world.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DEAR BOY: My anxiety for your success increases in proportion as the time approaches of your taking your part upon the great stage of the world.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading This consideration excites that restless attention with which I am constantly examining how I can best contribute to the perfection of that character, in which the least spot or blemish would give me more real concern, than I am now capable of feeling upon any other account whatsoever.
audiencenounUS /ˈɑːdiəns/
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading The audience will form their opinion of you upon your first appearance (making the proper allowance for your inexperience), and so far it will be final, that, though it may vary as to the degrees, it will never totally change.
BATHnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading BATH, October 29, O. S.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The audience will form their opinion of you upon your first appearance (making the proper allowance for your inexperience), and so far it will be final, that, though it may vary as to the degrees, it will never totally change.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading This consideration excites that restless attention with which I am constantly examining how I can best contribute to the perfection of that character, in which the least spot or blemish would give me more real concern, than I am now capable of feeling upon any other account whatsoever.
blemishnounUS /ˈblemɪʃ/
a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)
From this reading This consideration excites that restless attention with which I am constantly examining how I can best contribute to the perfection of that character, in which the least spot or blemish would give me more real concern, than I am now capable of feeling upon any other account whatsoever.
BOYnounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading DEAR BOY: My anxiety for your success increases in proportion as the time approaches of your taking your part upon the great stage of the world.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading This consideration excites that restless attention with which I am constantly examining how I can best contribute to the perfection of that character, in which the least spot or blemish would give me more real concern, than I am now capable of feeling upon any other account whatsoever.
capableadjectiveUS /ˈkeɪpəbəl/
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading This consideration excites that restless attention with which I am constantly examining how I can best contribute to the perfection of that character, in which the least spot or blemish would give me more real concern, than I am now capable of feeling upon any other account whatsoever.
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The audience will form their opinion of you upon your first appearance (making the proper allowance for your inexperience), and so far it will be final, that, though it may vary as to the degrees, it will never totally change.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading This consideration excites that restless attention with which I am constantly examining how I can best contribute to the perfection of that character, in which the least spot or blemish would give me more real concern, than I am now capable of feeling upon any other account whatsoever.
concernnounUS /kənˈsɜːrn/
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading This consideration excites that restless attention with which I am constantly examining how I can best contribute to the perfection of that character, in which the least spot or blemish would give me more real concern, than I am now capable of feeling upon any other account whatsoever.
considerationnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃən/
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading This consideration excites that restless attention with which I am constantly examining how I can best contribute to the perfection of that character, in which the least spot or blemish would give me more real concern, than I am now capable of feeling upon any other account whatsoever.
constantlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnstəntli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading This consideration excites that restless attention with which I am constantly examining how I can best contribute to the perfection of that character, in which the least spot or blemish would give me more real concern, than I am now capable of feeling upon any other account whatsoever.
contributeverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːt/
bestow a quality on
From this reading This consideration excites that restless attention with which I am constantly examining how I can best contribute to the perfection of that character, in which the least spot or blemish would give me more real concern, than I am now capable of feeling upon any other account whatsoever.
DEARadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading DEAR BOY: My anxiety for your success increases in proportion as the time approaches of your taking your part upon the great stage of the world.
degreesnounUS /dɪˈɡriːz/
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The audience will form their opinion of you upon your first appearance (making the proper allowance for your inexperience), and so far it will be final, that, though it may vary as to the degrees, it will never totally change.
examiningverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading This consideration excites that restless attention with which I am constantly examining how I can best contribute to the perfection of that character, in which the least spot or blemish would give me more real concern, than I am now capable of feeling upon any other account whatsoever.
excitesverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪts/
third-person singular of “excite” — arouse or elicit a feeling
From this reading This consideration excites that restless attention with which I am constantly examining how I can best contribute to the perfection of that character, in which the least spot or blemish would give me more real concern, than I am now capable of feeling upon any other account whatsoever.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The audience will form their opinion of you upon your first appearance (making the proper allowance for your inexperience), and so far it will be final, that, though it may vary as to the degrees, it will never totally change.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading This consideration excites that restless attention with which I am constantly examining how I can best contribute to the perfection of that character, in which the least spot or blemish would give me more real concern, than I am now capable of feeling upon any other account whatsoever.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading The audience will form their opinion of you upon your first appearance (making the proper allowance for your inexperience), and so far it will be final, that, though it may vary as to the degrees, it will never totally change.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The audience will form their opinion of you upon your first appearance (making the proper allowance for your inexperience), and so far it will be final, that, though it may vary as to the degrees, it will never totally change.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DEAR BOY: My anxiety for your success increases in proportion as the time approaches of your taking your part upon the great stage of the world.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The audience will form their opinion of you upon your first appearance (making the proper allowance for your inexperience), and so far it will be final, that, though it may vary as to the degrees, it will never totally change.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading This consideration excites that restless attention with which I am constantly examining how I can best contribute to the perfection of that character, in which the least spot or blemish would give me more real concern, than I am now capable of feeling upon any other account whatsoever.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading DEAR BOY: My anxiety for your success increases in proportion as the time approaches of your taking your part upon the great stage of the world.
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From this reading This consideration excites that restless attention with which I am constantly examining how I can best contribute to the perfection of that character, in which the least spot or blemish would give me more real concern, than I am now capable of feeling upon any other account whatsoever.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading This consideration excites that restless attention with which I am constantly examining how I can best contribute to the perfection of that character, in which the least spot or blemish would give me more real concern, than I am now capable of feeling upon any other account whatsoever.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DEAR BOY: My anxiety for your success increases in proportion as the time approaches of your taking your part upon the great stage of the world.
increasesnounUS /ɪnˈkriːsəz/
plural of “increase” — a quantity that is added
From this reading DEAR BOY: My anxiety for your success increases in proportion as the time approaches of your taking your part upon the great stage of the world.
inexperiencenounUS /ˌɪnɪkˈspɪriəns/
lack of experience and the knowledge and understanding derived from experience
From this reading The audience will form their opinion of you upon your first appearance (making the proper allowance for your inexperience), and so far it will be final, that, though it may vary as to the degrees, it will never totally change.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The audience will form their opinion of you upon your first appearance (making the proper allowance for your inexperience), and so far it will be final, that, though it may vary as to the degrees, it will never totally change.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading This consideration excites that restless attention with which I am constantly examining how I can best contribute to the perfection of that character, in which the least spot or blemish would give me more real concern, than I am now capable of feeling upon any other account whatsoever.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The audience will form their opinion of you upon your first appearance (making the proper allowance for your inexperience), and so far it will be final, that, though it may vary as to the degrees, it will never totally change.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The audience will form their opinion of you upon your first appearance (making the proper allowance for your inexperience), and so far it will be final, that, though it may vary as to the degrees, it will never totally change.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This consideration excites that restless attention with which I am constantly examining how I can best contribute to the perfection of that character, in which the least spot or blemish would give me more real concern, than I am now capable of feeling upon any other account whatsoever.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This consideration excites that restless attention with which I am constantly examining how I can best contribute to the perfection of that character, in which the least spot or blemish would give me more real concern, than I am now capable of feeling upon any other account whatsoever.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading DEAR BOY: My anxiety for your success increases in proportion as the time approaches of your taking your part upon the great stage of the world.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The audience will form their opinion of you upon your first appearance (making the proper allowance for your inexperience), and so far it will be final, that, though it may vary as to the degrees, it will never totally change.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading This consideration excites that restless attention with which I am constantly examining how I can best contribute to the perfection of that character, in which the least spot or blemish would give me more real concern, than I am now capable of feeling upon any other account whatsoever.
OnounUS /oʊ/
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading BATH, October 29, O. S.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading BATH, October 29, O. S.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DEAR BOY: My anxiety for your success increases in proportion as the time approaches of your taking your part upon the great stage of the world.
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading The audience will form their opinion of you upon your first appearance (making the proper allowance for your inexperience), and so far it will be final, that, though it may vary as to the degrees, it will never totally change.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This consideration excites that restless attention with which I am constantly examining how I can best contribute to the perfection of that character, in which the least spot or blemish would give me more real concern, than I am now capable of feeling upon any other account whatsoever.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading This consideration excites that restless attention with which I am constantly examining how I can best contribute to the perfection of that character, in which the least spot or blemish would give me more real concern, than I am now capable of feeling upon any other account whatsoever.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading DEAR BOY: My anxiety for your success increases in proportion as the time approaches of your taking your part upon the great stage of the world.
perfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading This consideration excites that restless attention with which I am constantly examining how I can best contribute to the perfection of that character, in which the least spot or blemish would give me more real concern, than I am now capable of feeling upon any other account whatsoever.
properadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːpər/
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading The audience will form their opinion of you upon your first appearance (making the proper allowance for your inexperience), and so far it will be final, that, though it may vary as to the degrees, it will never totally change.
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading DEAR BOY: My anxiety for your success increases in proportion as the time approaches of your taking your part upon the great stage of the world.
realadjectiveUS /riːl/
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading This consideration excites that restless attention with which I am constantly examining how I can best contribute to the perfection of that character, in which the least spot or blemish would give me more real concern, than I am now capable of feeling upon any other account whatsoever.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading This consideration excites that restless attention with which I am constantly examining how I can best contribute to the perfection of that character, in which the least spot or blemish would give me more real concern, than I am now capable of feeling upon any other account whatsoever.
SnounUS /es/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading BATH, October 29, O. S.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The audience will form their opinion of you upon your first appearance (making the proper allowance for your inexperience), and so far it will be final, that, though it may vary as to the degrees, it will never totally change.
spotnounUS /spɑːt/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading This consideration excites that restless attention with which I am constantly examining how I can best contribute to the perfection of that character, in which the least spot or blemish would give me more real concern, than I am now capable of feeling upon any other account whatsoever.
stagenounUS /steɪdʒ/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading DEAR BOY: My anxiety for your success increases in proportion as the time approaches of your taking your part upon the great stage of the world.
successnounUS /səkˈses/
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading DEAR BOY: My anxiety for your success increases in proportion as the time approaches of your taking your part upon the great stage of the world.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading DEAR BOY: My anxiety for your success increases in proportion as the time approaches of your taking your part upon the great stage of the world.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading This consideration excites that restless attention with which I am constantly examining how I can best contribute to the perfection of that character, in which the least spot or blemish would give me more real concern, than I am now capable of feeling upon any other account whatsoever.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The audience will form their opinion of you upon your first appearance (making the proper allowance for your inexperience), and so far it will be final, that, though it may vary as to the degrees, it will never totally change.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DEAR BOY: My anxiety for your success increases in proportion as the time approaches of your taking your part upon the great stage of the world.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The audience will form their opinion of you upon your first appearance (making the proper allowance for your inexperience), and so far it will be final, that, though it may vary as to the degrees, it will never totally change.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This consideration excites that restless attention with which I am constantly examining how I can best contribute to the perfection of that character, in which the least spot or blemish would give me more real concern, than I am now capable of feeling upon any other account whatsoever.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The audience will form their opinion of you upon your first appearance (making the proper allowance for your inexperience), and so far it will be final, that, though it may vary as to the degrees, it will never totally change.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading DEAR BOY: My anxiety for your success increases in proportion as the time approaches of your taking your part upon the great stage of the world.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The audience will form their opinion of you upon your first appearance (making the proper allowance for your inexperience), and so far it will be final, that, though it may vary as to the degrees, it will never totally change.
totallyadverbUS /ˈtoʊtəli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The audience will form their opinion of you upon your first appearance (making the proper allowance for your inexperience), and so far it will be final, that, though it may vary as to the degrees, it will never totally change.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading DEAR BOY: My anxiety for your success increases in proportion as the time approaches of your taking your part upon the great stage of the world.
varyverbUS /ˈveri/
become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
From this reading The audience will form their opinion of you upon your first appearance (making the proper allowance for your inexperience), and so far it will be final, that, though it may vary as to the degrees, it will never totally change.
whatsoeveradjectiveUS /ˌwʌtsoʊˈevər/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading This consideration excites that restless attention with which I am constantly examining how I can best contribute to the perfection of that character, in which the least spot or blemish would give me more real concern, than I am now capable of feeling upon any other account whatsoever.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This consideration excites that restless attention with which I am constantly examining how I can best contribute to the perfection of that character, in which the least spot or blemish would give me more real concern, than I am now capable of feeling upon any other account whatsoever.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The audience will form their opinion of you upon your first appearance (making the proper allowance for your inexperience), and so far it will be final, that, though it may vary as to the degrees, it will never totally change.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading This consideration excites that restless attention with which I am constantly examining how I can best contribute to the perfection of that character, in which the least spot or blemish would give me more real concern, than I am now capable of feeling upon any other account whatsoever.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading DEAR BOY: My anxiety for your success increases in proportion as the time approaches of your taking your part upon the great stage of the world.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This consideration excites that restless attention with which I am constantly examining how I can best contribute to the perfection of that character, in which the least spot or blemish would give me more real concern, than I am now capable of feeling upon any other account whatsoever.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The audience will form their opinion of you upon your first appearance (making the proper allowance for your inexperience), and so far it will be final, that, though it may vary as to the degrees, it will never totally change.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading DEAR BOY: My anxiety for your success increases in proportion as the time approaches of your taking your part upon the great stage of the world.
