adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was almost a matter of course that Robert Browning's father should be disinclined for bank work.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was almost a matter of course that Robert Browning's father should be disinclined for bank work.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading We are told, and can easily imagine, that he was not so good an official as the grandfather; we know that he did not rise so high, nor draw so large a salary.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Robert Browning's Father--His Position in Life--Comparison between him and his Son--Tenderness towards his Son--Outline of his Habits and Character--His Death--Significant Newspaper Paragraph--Letter of Mr. Locker-Lampson--Robert Browning's Mother--Her Character and Antecedents--Their Influence upon her Son--Nervous Delicacy imparted to both her Children--Its special Evidences in her Son.
AntecedentsnounUS /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənts/
plural of “antecedent” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
From this reading Robert Browning's Father--His Position in Life--Comparison between him and his Son--Tenderness towards his Son--Outline of his Habits and Character--His Death--Significant Newspaper Paragraph--Letter of Mr. Locker-Lampson--Robert Browning's Mother--Her Character and Antecedents--Their Influence upon her Son--Nervous Delicacy imparted to both her Children--Its special Evidences in her Son.
appointmentsnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənts/
plural of “appointment” — the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading But he made the best of his position for his family's sake, and it was at that time both more important and more lucrative than such appointments have since become.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We are told, and can easily imagine, that he was not so good an official as the grandfather; we know that he did not rise so high, nor draw so large a salary.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We are told, and can easily imagine, that he was not so good an official as the grandfather; we know that he did not rise so high, nor draw so large a salary.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But he made the best of his position for his family's sake, and it was at that time both more important and more lucrative than such appointments have since become.
banknounUS /bæŋk/
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading It was almost a matter of course that Robert Browning's father should be disinclined for bank work.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was almost a matter of course that Robert Browning's father should be disinclined for bank work.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading But he made the best of his position for his family's sake, and it was at that time both more important and more lucrative than such appointments have since become.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading But he made the best of his position for his family's sake, and it was at that time both more important and more lucrative than such appointments have since become.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Robert Browning's Father--His Position in Life--Comparison between him and his Son--Tenderness towards his Son--Outline of his Habits and Character--His Death--Significant Newspaper Paragraph--Letter of Mr. Locker-Lampson--Robert Browning's Mother--Her Character and Antecedents--Their Influence upon her Son--Nervous Delicacy imparted to both her Children--Its special Evidences in her Son.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Robert Browning's Father--His Position in Life--Comparison between him and his Son--Tenderness towards his Son--Outline of his Habits and Character--His Death--Significant Newspaper Paragraph--Letter of Mr. Locker-Lampson--Robert Browning's Mother--Her Character and Antecedents--Their Influence upon her Son--Nervous Delicacy imparted to both her Children--Its special Evidences in her Son.
Browning'snounUS /ˈbraʊnɪŋz/
possessive form of “browning” — United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)
From this reading Robert Browning's Father--His Position in Life--Comparison between him and his Son--Tenderness towards his Son--Outline of his Habits and Character--His Death--Significant Newspaper Paragraph--Letter of Mr. Locker-Lampson--Robert Browning's Mother--Her Character and Antecedents--Their Influence upon her Son--Nervous Delicacy imparted to both her Children--Its special Evidences in her Son.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he made the best of his position for his family's sake, and it was at that time both more important and more lucrative than such appointments have since become.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Its emoluments could be increased by many honourable means not covered by the regular salary.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading We are told, and can easily imagine, that he was not so good an official as the grandfather; we know that he did not rise so high, nor draw so large a salary.
CharacternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Robert Browning's Father--His Position in Life--Comparison between him and his Son--Tenderness towards his Son--Outline of his Habits and Character--His Death--Significant Newspaper Paragraph--Letter of Mr. Locker-Lampson--Robert Browning's Mother--Her Character and Antecedents--Their Influence upon her Son--Nervous Delicacy imparted to both her Children--Its special Evidences in her Son.
ChildrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Robert Browning's Father--His Position in Life--Comparison between him and his Son--Tenderness towards his Son--Outline of his Habits and Character--His Death--Significant Newspaper Paragraph--Letter of Mr. Locker-Lampson--Robert Browning's Mother--Her Character and Antecedents--Their Influence upon her Son--Nervous Delicacy imparted to both her Children--Its special Evidences in her Son.
ComparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading Robert Browning's Father--His Position in Life--Comparison between him and his Son--Tenderness towards his Son--Outline of his Habits and Character--His Death--Significant Newspaper Paragraph--Letter of Mr. Locker-Lampson--Robert Browning's Mother--Her Character and Antecedents--Their Influence upon her Son--Nervous Delicacy imparted to both her Children--Its special Evidences in her Son.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Its emoluments could be increased by many honourable means not covered by the regular salary.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading It was almost a matter of course that Robert Browning's father should be disinclined for bank work.
coveredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvərd/
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Its emoluments could be increased by many honourable means not covered by the regular salary.
DeathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Robert Browning's Father--His Position in Life--Comparison between him and his Son--Tenderness towards his Son--Outline of his Habits and Character--His Death--Significant Newspaper Paragraph--Letter of Mr. Locker-Lampson--Robert Browning's Mother--Her Character and Antecedents--Their Influence upon her Son--Nervous Delicacy imparted to both her Children--Its special Evidences in her Son.
DelicacynounUS /ˈdeləkəsi/
the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
From this reading Robert Browning's Father--His Position in Life--Comparison between him and his Son--Tenderness towards his Son--Outline of his Habits and Character--His Death--Significant Newspaper Paragraph--Letter of Mr. Locker-Lampson--Robert Browning's Mother--Her Character and Antecedents--Their Influence upon her Son--Nervous Delicacy imparted to both her Children--Its special Evidences in her Son.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading We are told, and can easily imagine, that he was not so good an official as the grandfather; we know that he did not rise so high, nor draw so large a salary.
disinclinedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsɪnˈklaɪnd/
unwilling because of mild dislike or disapproval
From this reading It was almost a matter of course that Robert Browning's father should be disinclined for bank work.
drawverbUS /drɔː/
cause to move by pulling
From this reading We are told, and can easily imagine, that he was not so good an official as the grandfather; we know that he did not rise so high, nor draw so large a salary.
easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading We are told, and can easily imagine, that he was not so good an official as the grandfather; we know that he did not rise so high, nor draw so large a salary.
emoluments
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Its emoluments could be increased by many honourable means not covered by the regular salary.
EvidencesnounUS /ˈevədənsəz/
plural of “evidence” — your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Robert Browning's Father--His Position in Life--Comparison between him and his Son--Tenderness towards his Son--Outline of his Habits and Character--His Death--Significant Newspaper Paragraph--Letter of Mr. Locker-Lampson--Robert Browning's Mother--Her Character and Antecedents--Their Influence upon her Son--Nervous Delicacy imparted to both her Children--Its special Evidences in her Son.
family'snounUS /ˈfæməliz/
possessive form of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading But he made the best of his position for his family's sake, and it was at that time both more important and more lucrative than such appointments have since become.
FathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Robert Browning's Father--His Position in Life--Comparison between him and his Son--Tenderness towards his Son--Outline of his Habits and Character--His Death--Significant Newspaper Paragraph--Letter of Mr. Locker-Lampson--Robert Browning's Mother--Her Character and Antecedents--Their Influence upon her Son--Nervous Delicacy imparted to both her Children--Its special Evidences in her Son.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was almost a matter of course that Robert Browning's father should be disinclined for bank work.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading We are told, and can easily imagine, that he was not so good an official as the grandfather; we know that he did not rise so high, nor draw so large a salary.
grandfathernounUS /ˈɡrændfɑːðər/
the father of your father or mother
From this reading We are told, and can easily imagine, that he was not so good an official as the grandfather; we know that he did not rise so high, nor draw so large a salary.
HabitsnounUS /ˈhæbəts/
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading Robert Browning's Father--His Position in Life--Comparison between him and his Son--Tenderness towards his Son--Outline of his Habits and Character--His Death--Significant Newspaper Paragraph--Letter of Mr. Locker-Lampson--Robert Browning's Mother--Her Character and Antecedents--Their Influence upon her Son--Nervous Delicacy imparted to both her Children--Its special Evidences in her Son.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But he made the best of his position for his family's sake, and it was at that time both more important and more lucrative than such appointments have since become.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We are told, and can easily imagine, that he was not so good an official as the grandfather; we know that he did not rise so high, nor draw so large a salary.
HerdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Robert Browning's Father--His Position in Life--Comparison between him and his Son--Tenderness towards his Son--Outline of his Habits and Character--His Death--Significant Newspaper Paragraph--Letter of Mr. Locker-Lampson--Robert Browning's Mother--Her Character and Antecedents--Their Influence upon her Son--Nervous Delicacy imparted to both her Children--Its special Evidences in her Son.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading We are told, and can easily imagine, that he was not so good an official as the grandfather; we know that he did not rise so high, nor draw so large a salary.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Robert Browning's Father--His Position in Life--Comparison between him and his Son--Tenderness towards his Son--Outline of his Habits and Character--His Death--Significant Newspaper Paragraph--Letter of Mr. Locker-Lampson--Robert Browning's Mother--Her Character and Antecedents--Their Influence upon her Son--Nervous Delicacy imparted to both her Children--Its special Evidences in her Son.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Robert Browning's Father--His Position in Life--Comparison between him and his Son--Tenderness towards his Son--Outline of his Habits and Character--His Death--Significant Newspaper Paragraph--Letter of Mr. Locker-Lampson--Robert Browning's Mother--Her Character and Antecedents--Their Influence upon her Son--Nervous Delicacy imparted to both her Children--Its special Evidences in her Son.
honourableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect
From this reading Its emoluments could be increased by many honourable means not covered by the regular salary.
imagineverbUS /ˌɪˈmædʒən/
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading We are told, and can easily imagine, that he was not so good an official as the grandfather; we know that he did not rise so high, nor draw so large a salary.
impartedverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrtɪd/
past form of “impart” — transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading Robert Browning's Father--His Position in Life--Comparison between him and his Son--Tenderness towards his Son--Outline of his Habits and Character--His Death--Significant Newspaper Paragraph--Letter of Mr. Locker-Lampson--Robert Browning's Mother--Her Character and Antecedents--Their Influence upon her Son--Nervous Delicacy imparted to both her Children--Its special Evidences in her Son.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading But he made the best of his position for his family's sake, and it was at that time both more important and more lucrative than such appointments have since become.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Robert Browning's Father--His Position in Life--Comparison between him and his Son--Tenderness towards his Son--Outline of his Habits and Character--His Death--Significant Newspaper Paragraph--Letter of Mr. Locker-Lampson--Robert Browning's Mother--Her Character and Antecedents--Their Influence upon her Son--Nervous Delicacy imparted to both her Children--Its special Evidences in her Son.
increasedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːst/
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading Its emoluments could be increased by many honourable means not covered by the regular salary.
InfluencenounUS /ˈɪnfluːəns/
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Robert Browning's Father--His Position in Life--Comparison between him and his Son--Tenderness towards his Son--Outline of his Habits and Character--His Death--Significant Newspaper Paragraph--Letter of Mr. Locker-Lampson--Robert Browning's Mother--Her Character and Antecedents--Their Influence upon her Son--Nervous Delicacy imparted to both her Children--Its special Evidences in her Son.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was almost a matter of course that Robert Browning's father should be disinclined for bank work.
ItsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Robert Browning's Father--His Position in Life--Comparison between him and his Son--Tenderness towards his Son--Outline of his Habits and Character--His Death--Significant Newspaper Paragraph--Letter of Mr. Locker-Lampson--Robert Browning's Mother--Her Character and Antecedents--Their Influence upon her Son--Nervous Delicacy imparted to both her Children--Its special Evidences in her Son.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading We are told, and can easily imagine, that he was not so good an official as the grandfather; we know that he did not rise so high, nor draw so large a salary.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading We are told, and can easily imagine, that he was not so good an official as the grandfather; we know that he did not rise so high, nor draw so large a salary.
LetternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Robert Browning's Father--His Position in Life--Comparison between him and his Son--Tenderness towards his Son--Outline of his Habits and Character--His Death--Significant Newspaper Paragraph--Letter of Mr. Locker-Lampson--Robert Browning's Mother--Her Character and Antecedents--Their Influence upon her Son--Nervous Delicacy imparted to both her Children--Its special Evidences in her Son.
LifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Robert Browning's Father--His Position in Life--Comparison between him and his Son--Tenderness towards his Son--Outline of his Habits and Character--His Death--Significant Newspaper Paragraph--Letter of Mr. Locker-Lampson--Robert Browning's Mother--Her Character and Antecedents--Their Influence upon her Son--Nervous Delicacy imparted to both her Children--Its special Evidences in her Son.
Locker-Lampson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Robert Browning's Father--His Position in Life--Comparison between him and his Son--Tenderness towards his Son--Outline of his Habits and Character--His Death--Significant Newspaper Paragraph--Letter of Mr. Locker-Lampson--Robert Browning's Mother--Her Character and Antecedents--Their Influence upon her Son--Nervous Delicacy imparted to both her Children--Its special Evidences in her Son.
lucrativeadjectiveUS /ˈluːkrətɪv/
producing a sizeable profit
From this reading But he made the best of his position for his family's sake, and it was at that time both more important and more lucrative than such appointments have since become.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But he made the best of his position for his family's sake, and it was at that time both more important and more lucrative than such appointments have since become.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Its emoluments could be increased by many honourable means not covered by the regular salary.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It was almost a matter of course that Robert Browning's father should be disinclined for bank work.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Its emoluments could be increased by many honourable means not covered by the regular salary.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But he made the best of his position for his family's sake, and it was at that time both more important and more lucrative than such appointments have since become.
MothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Robert Browning's Father--His Position in Life--Comparison between him and his Son--Tenderness towards his Son--Outline of his Habits and Character--His Death--Significant Newspaper Paragraph--Letter of Mr. Locker-Lampson--Robert Browning's Mother--Her Character and Antecedents--Their Influence upon her Son--Nervous Delicacy imparted to both her Children--Its special Evidences in her Son.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Robert Browning's Father--His Position in Life--Comparison between him and his Son--Tenderness towards his Son--Outline of his Habits and Character--His Death--Significant Newspaper Paragraph--Letter of Mr. Locker-Lampson--Robert Browning's Mother--Her Character and Antecedents--Their Influence upon her Son--Nervous Delicacy imparted to both her Children--Its special Evidences in her Son.
NervousadjectiveUS /ˈnɜːrvəs/
easily agitated
From this reading Robert Browning's Father--His Position in Life--Comparison between him and his Son--Tenderness towards his Son--Outline of his Habits and Character--His Death--Significant Newspaper Paragraph--Letter of Mr. Locker-Lampson--Robert Browning's Mother--Her Character and Antecedents--Their Influence upon her Son--Nervous Delicacy imparted to both her Children--Its special Evidences in her Son.
NewspapernounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpər/
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Robert Browning's Father--His Position in Life--Comparison between him and his Son--Tenderness towards his Son--Outline of his Habits and Character--His Death--Significant Newspaper Paragraph--Letter of Mr. Locker-Lampson--Robert Browning's Mother--Her Character and Antecedents--Their Influence upon her Son--Nervous Delicacy imparted to both her Children--Its special Evidences in her Son.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading We are told, and can easily imagine, that he was not so good an official as the grandfather; we know that he did not rise so high, nor draw so large a salary.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We are told, and can easily imagine, that he was not so good an official as the grandfather; we know that he did not rise so high, nor draw so large a salary.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Robert Browning's Father--His Position in Life--Comparison between him and his Son--Tenderness towards his Son--Outline of his Habits and Character--His Death--Significant Newspaper Paragraph--Letter of Mr. Locker-Lampson--Robert Browning's Mother--Her Character and Antecedents--Their Influence upon her Son--Nervous Delicacy imparted to both her Children--Its special Evidences in her Son.
officialadjectiveUS /əˈfɪʃəl/
having official authority or sanction
From this reading We are told, and can easily imagine, that he was not so good an official as the grandfather; we know that he did not rise so high, nor draw so large a salary.
OutlinenounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading Robert Browning's Father--His Position in Life--Comparison between him and his Son--Tenderness towards his Son--Outline of his Habits and Character--His Death--Significant Newspaper Paragraph--Letter of Mr. Locker-Lampson--Robert Browning's Mother--Her Character and Antecedents--Their Influence upon her Son--Nervous Delicacy imparted to both her Children--Its special Evidences in her Son.
ParagraphnounUS /ˈpærəɡræf/
one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line
From this reading Robert Browning's Father--His Position in Life--Comparison between him and his Son--Tenderness towards his Son--Outline of his Habits and Character--His Death--Significant Newspaper Paragraph--Letter of Mr. Locker-Lampson--Robert Browning's Mother--Her Character and Antecedents--Their Influence upon her Son--Nervous Delicacy imparted to both her Children--Its special Evidences in her Son.
PositionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Robert Browning's Father--His Position in Life--Comparison between him and his Son--Tenderness towards his Son--Outline of his Habits and Character--His Death--Significant Newspaper Paragraph--Letter of Mr. Locker-Lampson--Robert Browning's Mother--Her Character and Antecedents--Their Influence upon her Son--Nervous Delicacy imparted to both her Children--Its special Evidences in her Son.
regularadjectiveUS /ˈreɡjələr/
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading Its emoluments could be increased by many honourable means not covered by the regular salary.
riseverbUS /raɪz/
move upward
From this reading We are told, and can easily imagine, that he was not so good an official as the grandfather; we know that he did not rise so high, nor draw so large a salary.
RobertnounUS /ˈrɑːbərt/
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Robert Browning's Father--His Position in Life--Comparison between him and his Son--Tenderness towards his Son--Outline of his Habits and Character--His Death--Significant Newspaper Paragraph--Letter of Mr. Locker-Lampson--Robert Browning's Mother--Her Character and Antecedents--Their Influence upon her Son--Nervous Delicacy imparted to both her Children--Its special Evidences in her Son.
sakenounUS /seɪk/
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading But he made the best of his position for his family's sake, and it was at that time both more important and more lucrative than such appointments have since become.
salarynounUS /ˈsæləri/
something that remunerates
From this reading We are told, and can easily imagine, that he was not so good an official as the grandfather; we know that he did not rise so high, nor draw so large a salary.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was almost a matter of course that Robert Browning's father should be disinclined for bank work.
SignificantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading Robert Browning's Father--His Position in Life--Comparison between him and his Son--Tenderness towards his Son--Outline of his Habits and Character--His Death--Significant Newspaper Paragraph--Letter of Mr. Locker-Lampson--Robert Browning's Mother--Her Character and Antecedents--Their Influence upon her Son--Nervous Delicacy imparted to both her Children--Its special Evidences in her Son.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading But he made the best of his position for his family's sake, and it was at that time both more important and more lucrative than such appointments have since become.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading We are told, and can easily imagine, that he was not so good an official as the grandfather; we know that he did not rise so high, nor draw so large a salary.
SonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading Robert Browning's Father--His Position in Life--Comparison between him and his Son--Tenderness towards his Son--Outline of his Habits and Character--His Death--Significant Newspaper Paragraph--Letter of Mr. Locker-Lampson--Robert Browning's Mother--Her Character and Antecedents--Their Influence upon her Son--Nervous Delicacy imparted to both her Children--Its special Evidences in her Son.
specialadjectiveUS /ˈspeʃəl/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Robert Browning's Father--His Position in Life--Comparison between him and his Son--Tenderness towards his Son--Outline of his Habits and Character--His Death--Significant Newspaper Paragraph--Letter of Mr. Locker-Lampson--Robert Browning's Mother--Her Character and Antecedents--Their Influence upon her Son--Nervous Delicacy imparted to both her Children--Its special Evidences in her Son.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But he made the best of his position for his family's sake, and it was at that time both more important and more lucrative than such appointments have since become.
TendernessnounUS /ˈtendərnəs/
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
From this reading Robert Browning's Father--His Position in Life--Comparison between him and his Son--Tenderness towards his Son--Outline of his Habits and Character--His Death--Significant Newspaper Paragraph--Letter of Mr. Locker-Lampson--Robert Browning's Mother--Her Character and Antecedents--Their Influence upon her Son--Nervous Delicacy imparted to both her Children--Its special Evidences in her Son.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But he made the best of his position for his family's sake, and it was at that time both more important and more lucrative than such appointments have since become.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was almost a matter of course that Robert Browning's father should be disinclined for bank work.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We are told, and can easily imagine, that he was not so good an official as the grandfather; we know that he did not rise so high, nor draw so large a salary.
TheirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Robert Browning's Father--His Position in Life--Comparison between him and his Son--Tenderness towards his Son--Outline of his Habits and Character--His Death--Significant Newspaper Paragraph--Letter of Mr. Locker-Lampson--Robert Browning's Mother--Her Character and Antecedents--Their Influence upon her Son--Nervous Delicacy imparted to both her Children--Its special Evidences in her Son.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But he made the best of his position for his family's sake, and it was at that time both more important and more lucrative than such appointments have since become.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Robert Browning's Father--His Position in Life--Comparison between him and his Son--Tenderness towards his Son--Outline of his Habits and Character--His Death--Significant Newspaper Paragraph--Letter of Mr. Locker-Lampson--Robert Browning's Mother--Her Character and Antecedents--Their Influence upon her Son--Nervous Delicacy imparted to both her Children--Its special Evidences in her Son.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading We are told, and can easily imagine, that he was not so good an official as the grandfather; we know that he did not rise so high, nor draw so large a salary.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading Robert Browning's Father--His Position in Life--Comparison between him and his Son--Tenderness towards his Son--Outline of his Habits and Character--His Death--Significant Newspaper Paragraph--Letter of Mr. Locker-Lampson--Robert Browning's Mother--Her Character and Antecedents--Their Influence upon her Son--Nervous Delicacy imparted to both her Children--Its special Evidences in her Son.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Robert Browning's Father--His Position in Life--Comparison between him and his Son--Tenderness towards his Son--Outline of his Habits and Character--His Death--Significant Newspaper Paragraph--Letter of Mr. Locker-Lampson--Robert Browning's Mother--Her Character and Antecedents--Their Influence upon her Son--Nervous Delicacy imparted to both her Children--Its special Evidences in her Son.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was almost a matter of course that Robert Browning's father should be disinclined for bank work.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We are told, and can easily imagine, that he was not so good an official as the grandfather; we know that he did not rise so high, nor draw so large a salary.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It was almost a matter of course that Robert Browning's father should be disinclined for bank work.
