adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE ATTACK ON MARAISFONTEIN I do not propose to set out the history of the years which I spent in acquiring a knowledge of French and various other subjects, under the tuition of the learned but prejudiced Monsieur Leblanc.
acquiringnounUS /əˈkwaɪrɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading THE ATTACK ON MARAISFONTEIN I do not propose to set out the history of the years which I spent in acquiring a knowledge of French and various other subjects, under the tuition of the learned but prejudiced Monsieur Leblanc.
addverbUS /æd/
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading I may add that a certain childish code of honour prevented us from betraying his views on this and sundry other matters.
advancedadjectiveUS /ədˈvænst/
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading When tipsy, he grew excited and harangued us, generally upon politics and religion, or rather its reverse, for he was an advanced freethinker, although this was a side to his character which, however intoxicated he might be, he always managed to conceal from the Heer Marais.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading When Monsieur Leblanc was sober, he was a most excellent and well-informed tutor, although one apt to digress into many side issues, which in themselves were not uninstructive.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading When tipsy, he grew excited and harangued us, generally upon politics and religion, or rather its reverse, for he was an advanced freethinker, although this was a side to his character which, however intoxicated he might be, he always managed to conceal from the Heer Marais.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When tipsy, he grew excited and harangued us, generally upon politics and religion, or rather its reverse, for he was an advanced freethinker, although this was a side to his character which, however intoxicated he might be, he always managed to conceal from the Heer Marais.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ATTACK ON MARAISFONTEIN I do not propose to set out the history of the years which I spent in acquiring a knowledge of French and various other subjects, under the tuition of the learned but prejudiced Monsieur Leblanc.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading When Monsieur Leblanc was sober, he was a most excellent and well-informed tutor, although one apt to digress into many side issues, which in themselves were not uninstructive.
ATTACKnounUS /əˈtæk/
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading THE ATTACK ON MARAISFONTEIN I do not propose to set out the history of the years which I spent in acquiring a knowledge of French and various other subjects, under the tuition of the learned but prejudiced Monsieur Leblanc.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When tipsy, he grew excited and harangued us, generally upon politics and religion, or rather its reverse, for he was an advanced freethinker, although this was a side to his character which, however intoxicated he might be, he always managed to conceal from the Heer Marais.
betrayingverbUS /bɪˈtreɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading I may add that a certain childish code of honour prevented us from betraying his views on this and sundry other matters.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE ATTACK ON MARAISFONTEIN I do not propose to set out the history of the years which I spent in acquiring a knowledge of French and various other subjects, under the tuition of the learned but prejudiced Monsieur Leblanc.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading I may add that a certain childish code of honour prevented us from betraying his views on this and sundry other matters.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading When tipsy, he grew excited and harangued us, generally upon politics and religion, or rather its reverse, for he was an advanced freethinker, although this was a side to his character which, however intoxicated he might be, he always managed to conceal from the Heer Marais.
childishadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/
indicating a lack of maturity
From this reading I may add that a certain childish code of honour prevented us from betraying his views on this and sundry other matters.
codenounUS /koʊd/
a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)
From this reading I may add that a certain childish code of honour prevented us from betraying his views on this and sundry other matters.
concealverbUS /kənˈsiːl/
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading When tipsy, he grew excited and harangued us, generally upon politics and religion, or rather its reverse, for he was an advanced freethinker, although this was a side to his character which, however intoxicated he might be, he always managed to conceal from the Heer Marais.
digressverbUS /daɪˈɡres/
lose clarity or turn aside especially from the main subject of attention or course of argument in writing, thinking, or speaking
From this reading When Monsieur Leblanc was sober, he was a most excellent and well-informed tutor, although one apt to digress into many side issues, which in themselves were not uninstructive.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading THE ATTACK ON MARAISFONTEIN I do not propose to set out the history of the years which I spent in acquiring a knowledge of French and various other subjects, under the tuition of the learned but prejudiced Monsieur Leblanc.
excellentadjectiveUS /ˈeksələnt/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading When Monsieur Leblanc was sober, he was a most excellent and well-informed tutor, although one apt to digress into many side issues, which in themselves were not uninstructive.
excitedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtəd/
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading When tipsy, he grew excited and harangued us, generally upon politics and religion, or rather its reverse, for he was an advanced freethinker, although this was a side to his character which, however intoxicated he might be, he always managed to conceal from the Heer Marais.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When tipsy, he grew excited and harangued us, generally upon politics and religion, or rather its reverse, for he was an advanced freethinker, although this was a side to his character which, however intoxicated he might be, he always managed to conceal from the Heer Marais.
freethinkernounUS /ˈfriːˈθɪŋkər/
a person who rejects religion
From this reading When tipsy, he grew excited and harangued us, generally upon politics and religion, or rather its reverse, for he was an advanced freethinker, although this was a side to his character which, however intoxicated he might be, he always managed to conceal from the Heer Marais.
FrenchnounUS /frentʃ/
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading THE ATTACK ON MARAISFONTEIN I do not propose to set out the history of the years which I spent in acquiring a knowledge of French and various other subjects, under the tuition of the learned but prejudiced Monsieur Leblanc.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When tipsy, he grew excited and harangued us, generally upon politics and religion, or rather its reverse, for he was an advanced freethinker, although this was a side to his character which, however intoxicated he might be, he always managed to conceal from the Heer Marais.
generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/
usually; as a rule
From this reading When tipsy, he grew excited and harangued us, generally upon politics and religion, or rather its reverse, for he was an advanced freethinker, although this was a side to his character which, however intoxicated he might be, he always managed to conceal from the Heer Marais.
grewverbUS /ɡruː/
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading When tipsy, he grew excited and harangued us, generally upon politics and religion, or rather its reverse, for he was an advanced freethinker, although this was a side to his character which, however intoxicated he might be, he always managed to conceal from the Heer Marais.
haranguedverbUS /hərˈæŋd/
past form of “harangue” — deliver a harangue to; address forcefully
From this reading When tipsy, he grew excited and harangued us, generally upon politics and religion, or rather its reverse, for he was an advanced freethinker, although this was a side to his character which, however intoxicated he might be, he always managed to conceal from the Heer Marais.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Monsieur Leblanc was sober, he was a most excellent and well-informed tutor, although one apt to digress into many side issues, which in themselves were not uninstructive.
Heer
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From this reading When tipsy, he grew excited and harangued us, generally upon politics and religion, or rather its reverse, for he was an advanced freethinker, although this was a side to his character which, however intoxicated he might be, he always managed to conceal from the Heer Marais.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When tipsy, he grew excited and harangued us, generally upon politics and religion, or rather its reverse, for he was an advanced freethinker, although this was a side to his character which, however intoxicated he might be, he always managed to conceal from the Heer Marais.
historynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/
the aggregate of past events
From this reading THE ATTACK ON MARAISFONTEIN I do not propose to set out the history of the years which I spent in acquiring a knowledge of French and various other subjects, under the tuition of the learned but prejudiced Monsieur Leblanc.
honournounUS /ˈɑːnər/
the state of being honored
From this reading I may add that a certain childish code of honour prevented us from betraying his views on this and sundry other matters.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading When tipsy, he grew excited and harangued us, generally upon politics and religion, or rather its reverse, for he was an advanced freethinker, although this was a side to his character which, however intoxicated he might be, he always managed to conceal from the Heer Marais.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE ATTACK ON MARAISFONTEIN I do not propose to set out the history of the years which I spent in acquiring a knowledge of French and various other subjects, under the tuition of the learned but prejudiced Monsieur Leblanc.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE ATTACK ON MARAISFONTEIN I do not propose to set out the history of the years which I spent in acquiring a knowledge of French and various other subjects, under the tuition of the learned but prejudiced Monsieur Leblanc.
IndeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, there is “none to tell, sir.”
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When Monsieur Leblanc was sober, he was a most excellent and well-informed tutor, although one apt to digress into many side issues, which in themselves were not uninstructive.
intoxicatedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtɑːksəkeɪtɪd/
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading When tipsy, he grew excited and harangued us, generally upon politics and religion, or rather its reverse, for he was an advanced freethinker, although this was a side to his character which, however intoxicated he might be, he always managed to conceal from the Heer Marais.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Indeed, there is “none to tell, sir.”
issuesnounUS /ˈɪʃuːz/
plural of “issue” — an important question that is in dispute and must be settled
From this reading When Monsieur Leblanc was sober, he was a most excellent and well-informed tutor, although one apt to digress into many side issues, which in themselves were not uninstructive.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading When tipsy, he grew excited and harangued us, generally upon politics and religion, or rather its reverse, for he was an advanced freethinker, although this was a side to his character which, however intoxicated he might be, he always managed to conceal from the Heer Marais.
knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading THE ATTACK ON MARAISFONTEIN I do not propose to set out the history of the years which I spent in acquiring a knowledge of French and various other subjects, under the tuition of the learned but prejudiced Monsieur Leblanc.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading THE ATTACK ON MARAISFONTEIN I do not propose to set out the history of the years which I spent in acquiring a knowledge of French and various other subjects, under the tuition of the learned but prejudiced Monsieur Leblanc.
Leblanc
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From this reading THE ATTACK ON MARAISFONTEIN I do not propose to set out the history of the years which I spent in acquiring a knowledge of French and various other subjects, under the tuition of the learned but prejudiced Monsieur Leblanc.
managedverbUS /ˈmænədʒd/
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading When tipsy, he grew excited and harangued us, generally upon politics and religion, or rather its reverse, for he was an advanced freethinker, although this was a side to his character which, however intoxicated he might be, he always managed to conceal from the Heer Marais.
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 When Monsieur Leblanc was sober, he was a most excellent and well-informed tutor, although one apt to digress into many side issues, which in themselves were not uninstructive.
Marais
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From this reading When tipsy, he grew excited and harangued us, generally upon politics and religion, or rather its reverse, for he was an advanced freethinker, although this was a side to his character which, however intoxicated he might be, he always managed to conceal from the Heer Marais.
MARAISFONTEIN
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From this reading THE ATTACK ON MARAISFONTEIN I do not propose to set out the history of the years which I spent in acquiring a knowledge of French and various other subjects, under the tuition of the learned but prejudiced Monsieur Leblanc.
mattersnounUS /ˈmætərz/
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading I may add that a certain childish code of honour prevented us from betraying his views on this and sundry other matters.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I may add that a certain childish code of honour prevented us from betraying his views on this and sundry other matters.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading When tipsy, he grew excited and harangued us, generally upon politics and religion, or rather its reverse, for he was an advanced freethinker, although this was a side to his character which, however intoxicated he might be, he always managed to conceal from the Heer Marais.
MonsieurnounUS /məˈsjɜːr/
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading THE ATTACK ON MARAISFONTEIN I do not propose to set out the history of the years which I spent in acquiring a knowledge of French and various other subjects, under the tuition of the learned but prejudiced Monsieur Leblanc.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading When Monsieur Leblanc was sober, he was a most excellent and well-informed tutor, although one apt to digress into many side issues, which in themselves were not uninstructive.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading Indeed, there is “none to tell, sir.”
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE ATTACK ON MARAISFONTEIN I do not propose to set out the history of the years which I spent in acquiring a knowledge of French and various other subjects, under the tuition of the learned but prejudiced Monsieur Leblanc.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ATTACK ON MARAISFONTEIN I do not propose to set out the history of the years which I spent in acquiring a knowledge of French and various other subjects, under the tuition of the learned but prejudiced Monsieur Leblanc.
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE ATTACK ON MARAISFONTEIN I do not propose to set out the history of the years which I spent in acquiring a knowledge of French and various other subjects, under the tuition of the learned but prejudiced Monsieur Leblanc.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When Monsieur Leblanc was sober, he was a most excellent and well-informed tutor, although one apt to digress into many side issues, which in themselves were not uninstructive.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When tipsy, he grew excited and harangued us, generally upon politics and religion, or rather its reverse, for he was an advanced freethinker, although this was a side to his character which, however intoxicated he might be, he always managed to conceal from the Heer Marais.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THE ATTACK ON MARAISFONTEIN I do not propose to set out the history of the years which I spent in acquiring a knowledge of French and various other subjects, under the tuition of the learned but prejudiced Monsieur Leblanc.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE ATTACK ON MARAISFONTEIN I do not propose to set out the history of the years which I spent in acquiring a knowledge of French and various other subjects, under the tuition of the learned but prejudiced Monsieur Leblanc.
politicsnounUS /ˈpɑːlətɪks/
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading When tipsy, he grew excited and harangued us, generally upon politics and religion, or rather its reverse, for he was an advanced freethinker, although this was a side to his character which, however intoxicated he might be, he always managed to conceal from the Heer Marais.
prejudicedadjectiveUS /ˈpredʒədəst/
emanating from a person's emotions and prejudices
From this reading THE ATTACK ON MARAISFONTEIN I do not propose to set out the history of the years which I spent in acquiring a knowledge of French and various other subjects, under the tuition of the learned but prejudiced Monsieur Leblanc.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading I may add that a certain childish code of honour prevented us from betraying his views on this and sundry other matters.
proposeverbUS /prəˈpoʊz/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading THE ATTACK ON MARAISFONTEIN I do not propose to set out the history of the years which I spent in acquiring a knowledge of French and various other subjects, under the tuition of the learned but prejudiced Monsieur Leblanc.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading When tipsy, he grew excited and harangued us, generally upon politics and religion, or rather its reverse, for he was an advanced freethinker, although this was a side to his character which, however intoxicated he might be, he always managed to conceal from the Heer Marais.
religionnounUS /rɪˈlɪdʒən/
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading When tipsy, he grew excited and harangued us, generally upon politics and religion, or rather its reverse, for he was an advanced freethinker, although this was a side to his character which, however intoxicated he might be, he always managed to conceal from the Heer Marais.
reverseverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrs/
change to the contrary
From this reading When tipsy, he grew excited and harangued us, generally upon politics and religion, or rather its reverse, for he was an advanced freethinker, although this was a side to his character which, however intoxicated he might be, he always managed to conceal from the Heer Marais.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE ATTACK ON MARAISFONTEIN I do not propose to set out the history of the years which I spent in acquiring a knowledge of French and various other subjects, under the tuition of the learned but prejudiced Monsieur Leblanc.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading When Monsieur Leblanc was sober, he was a most excellent and well-informed tutor, although one apt to digress into many side issues, which in themselves were not uninstructive.
sirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading Indeed, there is “none to tell, sir.”
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading When Monsieur Leblanc was sober, he was a most excellent and well-informed tutor, although one apt to digress into many side issues, which in themselves were not uninstructive.
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading THE ATTACK ON MARAISFONTEIN I do not propose to set out the history of the years which I spent in acquiring a knowledge of French and various other subjects, under the tuition of the learned but prejudiced Monsieur Leblanc.
subjectsnounUS /ˈsʌbdʒɪkts/
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading THE ATTACK ON MARAISFONTEIN I do not propose to set out the history of the years which I spent in acquiring a knowledge of French and various other subjects, under the tuition of the learned but prejudiced Monsieur Leblanc.
sundryadjectiveUS /ˈsʌndri/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading I may add that a certain childish code of honour prevented us from betraying his views on this and sundry other matters.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading Indeed, there is “none to tell, sir.”
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I may add that a certain childish code of honour prevented us from betraying his views on this and sundry other matters.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ATTACK ON MARAISFONTEIN I do not propose to set out the history of the years which I spent in acquiring a knowledge of French and various other subjects, under the tuition of the learned but prejudiced Monsieur Leblanc.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading When Monsieur Leblanc was sober, he was a most excellent and well-informed tutor, although one apt to digress into many side issues, which in themselves were not uninstructive.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Indeed, there is “none to tell, sir.”
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When tipsy, he grew excited and harangued us, generally upon politics and religion, or rather its reverse, for he was an advanced freethinker, although this was a side to his character which, however intoxicated he might be, he always managed to conceal from the Heer Marais.
tipsyadjectiveUS /ˈtɪpsi/
slightly intoxicated
From this reading When tipsy, he grew excited and harangued us, generally upon politics and religion, or rather its reverse, for he was an advanced freethinker, although this was a side to his character which, however intoxicated he might be, he always managed to conceal from the Heer Marais.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE ATTACK ON MARAISFONTEIN I do not propose to set out the history of the years which I spent in acquiring a knowledge of French and various other subjects, under the tuition of the learned but prejudiced Monsieur Leblanc.
tuitionnounUS /tjuːˈɪʃən/
a fee paid for instruction (especially for higher education)
From this reading THE ATTACK ON MARAISFONTEIN I do not propose to set out the history of the years which I spent in acquiring a knowledge of French and various other subjects, under the tuition of the learned but prejudiced Monsieur Leblanc.
tutorverbUS /ˈtuːtər/
be a tutor to someone; give individual instruction
From this reading When Monsieur Leblanc was sober, he was a most excellent and well-informed tutor, although one apt to digress into many side issues, which in themselves were not uninstructive.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading THE ATTACK ON MARAISFONTEIN I do not propose to set out the history of the years which I spent in acquiring a knowledge of French and various other subjects, under the tuition of the learned but prejudiced Monsieur Leblanc.
uninstructiveadjective
failing to instruct
From this reading When Monsieur Leblanc was sober, he was a most excellent and well-informed tutor, although one apt to digress into many side issues, which in themselves were not uninstructive.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When tipsy, he grew excited and harangued us, generally upon politics and religion, or rather its reverse, for he was an advanced freethinker, although this was a side to his character which, however intoxicated he might be, he always managed to conceal from the Heer Marais.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When tipsy, he grew excited and harangued us, generally upon politics and religion, or rather its reverse, for he was an advanced freethinker, although this was a side to his character which, however intoxicated he might be, he always managed to conceal from the Heer Marais.
variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading THE ATTACK ON MARAISFONTEIN I do not propose to set out the history of the years which I spent in acquiring a knowledge of French and various other subjects, under the tuition of the learned but prejudiced Monsieur Leblanc.
viewsnounUS /vjuːz/
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading I may add that a certain childish code of honour prevented us from betraying his views on this and sundry other matters.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Monsieur Leblanc was sober, he was a most excellent and well-informed tutor, although one apt to digress into many side issues, which in themselves were not uninstructive.
well-informedadjective
possessing sound knowledge
From this reading When Monsieur Leblanc was sober, he was a most excellent and well-informed tutor, although one apt to digress into many side issues, which in themselves were not uninstructive.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When Monsieur Leblanc was sober, he was a most excellent and well-informed tutor, although one apt to digress into many side issues, which in themselves were not uninstructive.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When Monsieur Leblanc was sober, he was a most excellent and well-informed tutor, although one apt to digress into many side issues, which in themselves were not uninstructive.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE ATTACK ON MARAISFONTEIN I do not propose to set out the history of the years which I spent in acquiring a knowledge of French and various other subjects, under the tuition of the learned but prejudiced Monsieur Leblanc.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading THE ATTACK ON MARAISFONTEIN I do not propose to set out the history of the years which I spent in acquiring a knowledge of French and various other subjects, under the tuition of the learned but prejudiced Monsieur Leblanc.
