adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He asked no more that evening--he judged it wisest not to do so; but the next day, seizing an opportunity when he and his niece were alone, he endeavored to learn a little more concerning her reasons for dismissing Crawford.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Of course, Mary-'Gusta,” he said, “I ain't askin' anything--that is, I don't mean to put my oar in about what you told me last night, but--well, you see, Zoeth and me was beginnin' to feel that 'twas pretty nigh a settled thing between you and that young man.”
abruptnessnounUS /əˈbrʌptnəs/
an abrupt discourteous manner
From this reading The Captain liked young Smith, he had believed Mary liked him very much, and, although he could not help feeling a guilty sense of relief because the danger that he and Zoeth might have to share her affections with someone else was, for the time at least, out of the way, he was puzzled and troubled by the abruptness of the dismissal.
affectionsnounUS /əˈfekʃənz/
plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking
From this reading The Captain liked young Smith, he had believed Mary liked him very much, and, although he could not help feeling a guilty sense of relief because the danger that he and Zoeth might have to share her affections with someone else was, for the time at least, out of the way, he was puzzled and troubled by the abruptness of the dismissal.
ain't
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From this reading “Of course, Mary-'Gusta,” he said, “I ain't askin' anything--that is, I don't mean to put my oar in about what you told me last night, but--well, you see, Zoeth and me was beginnin' to feel that 'twas pretty nigh a settled thing between you and that young man.”
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading He asked no more that evening--he judged it wisest not to do so; but the next day, seizing an opportunity when he and his niece were alone, he endeavored to learn a little more concerning her reasons for dismissing Crawford.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The Captain liked young Smith, he had believed Mary liked him very much, and, although he could not help feeling a guilty sense of relief because the danger that he and Zoeth might have to share her affections with someone else was, for the time at least, out of the way, he was puzzled and troubled by the abruptness of the dismissal.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He asked no more that evening--he judged it wisest not to do so; but the next day, seizing an opportunity when he and his niece were alone, he endeavored to learn a little more concerning her reasons for dismissing Crawford.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He asked no more that evening--he judged it wisest not to do so; but the next day, seizing an opportunity when he and his niece were alone, he endeavored to learn a little more concerning her reasons for dismissing Crawford.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading “Of course, Mary-'Gusta,” he said, “I ain't askin' anything--that is, I don't mean to put my oar in about what you told me last night, but--well, you see, Zoeth and me was beginnin' to feel that 'twas pretty nigh a settled thing between you and that young man.”
askverbUS /æsk/
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Captain Shad did ask more questions, of course.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He asked no more that evening--he judged it wisest not to do so; but the next day, seizing an opportunity when he and his niece were alone, he endeavored to learn a little more concerning her reasons for dismissing Crawford.
askin
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From this reading “Of course, Mary-'Gusta,” he said, “I ain't askin' anything--that is, I don't mean to put my oar in about what you told me last night, but--well, you see, Zoeth and me was beginnin' to feel that 'twas pretty nigh a settled thing between you and that young man.”
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Captain liked young Smith, he had believed Mary liked him very much, and, although he could not help feeling a guilty sense of relief because the danger that he and Zoeth might have to share her affections with someone else was, for the time at least, out of the way, he was puzzled and troubled by the abruptness of the dismissal.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading The Captain liked young Smith, he had believed Mary liked him very much, and, although he could not help feeling a guilty sense of relief because the danger that he and Zoeth might have to share her affections with someone else was, for the time at least, out of the way, he was puzzled and troubled by the abruptness of the dismissal.
beginnin
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From this reading “Of course, Mary-'Gusta,” he said, “I ain't askin' anything--that is, I don't mean to put my oar in about what you told me last night, but--well, you see, Zoeth and me was beginnin' to feel that 'twas pretty nigh a settled thing between you and that young man.”
believedverbUS /bɪˈliːvd/
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading The Captain liked young Smith, he had believed Mary liked him very much, and, although he could not help feeling a guilty sense of relief because the danger that he and Zoeth might have to share her affections with someone else was, for the time at least, out of the way, he was puzzled and troubled by the abruptness of the dismissal.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading “Of course, Mary-'Gusta,” he said, “I ain't askin' anything--that is, I don't mean to put my oar in about what you told me last night, but--well, you see, Zoeth and me was beginnin' to feel that 'twas pretty nigh a settled thing between you and that young man.”
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He asked no more that evening--he judged it wisest not to do so; but the next day, seizing an opportunity when he and his niece were alone, he endeavored to learn a little more concerning her reasons for dismissing Crawford.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Captain liked young Smith, he had believed Mary liked him very much, and, although he could not help feeling a guilty sense of relief because the danger that he and Zoeth might have to share her affections with someone else was, for the time at least, out of the way, he was puzzled and troubled by the abruptness of the dismissal.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Shad did ask more questions, of course.
concerningverbUS /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading He asked no more that evening--he judged it wisest not to do so; but the next day, seizing an opportunity when he and his niece were alone, he endeavored to learn a little more concerning her reasons for dismissing Crawford.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The Captain liked young Smith, he had believed Mary liked him very much, and, although he could not help feeling a guilty sense of relief because the danger that he and Zoeth might have to share her affections with someone else was, for the time at least, out of the way, he was puzzled and troubled by the abruptness of the dismissal.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Captain Shad did ask more questions, of course.
CrawfordnounUS /ˈkrɔːfərd/
United States neoclassical sculptor (1814-1857)
From this reading He asked no more that evening--he judged it wisest not to do so; but the next day, seizing an opportunity when he and his niece were alone, he endeavored to learn a little more concerning her reasons for dismissing Crawford.
dangernounUS /ˈdeɪndʒər/
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The Captain liked young Smith, he had believed Mary liked him very much, and, although he could not help feeling a guilty sense of relief because the danger that he and Zoeth might have to share her affections with someone else was, for the time at least, out of the way, he was puzzled and troubled by the abruptness of the dismissal.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He asked no more that evening--he judged it wisest not to do so; but the next day, seizing an opportunity when he and his niece were alone, he endeavored to learn a little more concerning her reasons for dismissing Crawford.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Captain Shad did ask more questions, of course.
dismissalnounUS /dɪˈsmɪsəl/
a judgment disposing of the matter without a trial
From this reading The Captain liked young Smith, he had believed Mary liked him very much, and, although he could not help feeling a guilty sense of relief because the danger that he and Zoeth might have to share her affections with someone else was, for the time at least, out of the way, he was puzzled and troubled by the abruptness of the dismissal.
dismissingverbUS /dɪˈsmɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “dismiss” — bar from attention or consideration
From this reading He asked no more that evening--he judged it wisest not to do so; but the next day, seizing an opportunity when he and his niece were alone, he endeavored to learn a little more concerning her reasons for dismissing Crawford.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He asked no more that evening--he judged it wisest not to do so; but the next day, seizing an opportunity when he and his niece were alone, he endeavored to learn a little more concerning her reasons for dismissing Crawford.
don't
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From this reading “Of course, Mary-'Gusta,” he said, “I ain't askin' anything--that is, I don't mean to put my oar in about what you told me last night, but--well, you see, Zoeth and me was beginnin' to feel that 'twas pretty nigh a settled thing between you and that young man.”
else
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From this reading The Captain liked young Smith, he had believed Mary liked him very much, and, although he could not help feeling a guilty sense of relief because the danger that he and Zoeth might have to share her affections with someone else was, for the time at least, out of the way, he was puzzled and troubled by the abruptness of the dismissal.
endeavoredverbUS /ɪnˈdevərd/
past form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading He asked no more that evening--he judged it wisest not to do so; but the next day, seizing an opportunity when he and his niece were alone, he endeavored to learn a little more concerning her reasons for dismissing Crawford.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He asked no more that evening--he judged it wisest not to do so; but the next day, seizing an opportunity when he and his niece were alone, he endeavored to learn a little more concerning her reasons for dismissing Crawford.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading “Of course, Mary-'Gusta,” he said, “I ain't askin' anything--that is, I don't mean to put my oar in about what you told me last night, but--well, you see, Zoeth and me was beginnin' to feel that 'twas pretty nigh a settled thing between you and that young man.”
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading The Captain liked young Smith, he had believed Mary liked him very much, and, although he could not help feeling a guilty sense of relief because the danger that he and Zoeth might have to share her affections with someone else was, for the time at least, out of the way, he was puzzled and troubled by the abruptness of the dismissal.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading There was something, he felt sure, which he did not understand.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He asked no more that evening--he judged it wisest not to do so; but the next day, seizing an opportunity when he and his niece were alone, he endeavored to learn a little more concerning her reasons for dismissing Crawford.
guiltyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪlti/
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading The Captain liked young Smith, he had believed Mary liked him very much, and, although he could not help feeling a guilty sense of relief because the danger that he and Zoeth might have to share her affections with someone else was, for the time at least, out of the way, he was puzzled and troubled by the abruptness of the dismissal.
Gusta
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From this reading “Of course, Mary-'Gusta,” he said, “I ain't askin' anything--that is, I don't mean to put my oar in about what you told me last night, but--well, you see, Zoeth and me was beginnin' to feel that 'twas pretty nigh a settled thing between you and that young man.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Captain liked young Smith, he had believed Mary liked him very much, and, although he could not help feeling a guilty sense of relief because the danger that he and Zoeth might have to share her affections with someone else was, for the time at least, out of the way, he was puzzled and troubled by the abruptness of the dismissal.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The Captain liked young Smith, he had believed Mary liked him very much, and, although he could not help feeling a guilty sense of relief because the danger that he and Zoeth might have to share her affections with someone else was, for the time at least, out of the way, he was puzzled and troubled by the abruptness of the dismissal.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He asked no more that evening--he judged it wisest not to do so; but the next day, seizing an opportunity when he and his niece were alone, he endeavored to learn a little more concerning her reasons for dismissing Crawford.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The Captain liked young Smith, he had believed Mary liked him very much, and, although he could not help feeling a guilty sense of relief because the danger that he and Zoeth might have to share her affections with someone else was, for the time at least, out of the way, he was puzzled and troubled by the abruptness of the dismissal.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He asked no more that evening--he judged it wisest not to do so; but the next day, seizing an opportunity when he and his niece were alone, he endeavored to learn a little more concerning her reasons for dismissing Crawford.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Captain liked young Smith, he had believed Mary liked him very much, and, although he could not help feeling a guilty sense of relief because the danger that he and Zoeth might have to share her affections with someone else was, for the time at least, out of the way, he was puzzled and troubled by the abruptness of the dismissal.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He asked no more that evening--he judged it wisest not to do so; but the next day, seizing an opportunity when he and his niece were alone, he endeavored to learn a little more concerning her reasons for dismissing Crawford.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Of course, Mary-'Gusta,” he said, “I ain't askin' anything--that is, I don't mean to put my oar in about what you told me last night, but--well, you see, Zoeth and me was beginnin' to feel that 'twas pretty nigh a settled thing between you and that young man.”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Of course, Mary-'Gusta,” he said, “I ain't askin' anything--that is, I don't mean to put my oar in about what you told me last night, but--well, you see, Zoeth and me was beginnin' to feel that 'twas pretty nigh a settled thing between you and that young man.”
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Of course, Mary-'Gusta,” he said, “I ain't askin' anything--that is, I don't mean to put my oar in about what you told me last night, but--well, you see, Zoeth and me was beginnin' to feel that 'twas pretty nigh a settled thing between you and that young man.”
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He asked no more that evening--he judged it wisest not to do so; but the next day, seizing an opportunity when he and his niece were alone, he endeavored to learn a little more concerning her reasons for dismissing Crawford.
judgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/
past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading He asked no more that evening--he judged it wisest not to do so; but the next day, seizing an opportunity when he and his niece were alone, he endeavored to learn a little more concerning her reasons for dismissing Crawford.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading “Of course, Mary-'Gusta,” he said, “I ain't askin' anything--that is, I don't mean to put my oar in about what you told me last night, but--well, you see, Zoeth and me was beginnin' to feel that 'twas pretty nigh a settled thing between you and that young man.”
learnverbUS /lɜːrn/
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading He asked no more that evening--he judged it wisest not to do so; but the next day, seizing an opportunity when he and his niece were alone, he endeavored to learn a little more concerning her reasons for dismissing Crawford.
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 The Captain liked young Smith, he had believed Mary liked him very much, and, although he could not help feeling a guilty sense of relief because the danger that he and Zoeth might have to share her affections with someone else was, for the time at least, out of the way, he was puzzled and troubled by the abruptness of the dismissal.
likedadjectiveUS /laɪkt/
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading The Captain liked young Smith, he had believed Mary liked him very much, and, although he could not help feeling a guilty sense of relief because the danger that he and Zoeth might have to share her affections with someone else was, for the time at least, out of the way, he was puzzled and troubled by the abruptness of the dismissal.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He asked no more that evening--he judged it wisest not to do so; but the next day, seizing an opportunity when he and his niece were alone, he endeavored to learn a little more concerning her reasons for dismissing Crawford.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Of course, Mary-'Gusta,” he said, “I ain't askin' anything--that is, I don't mean to put my oar in about what you told me last night, but--well, you see, Zoeth and me was beginnin' to feel that 'twas pretty nigh a settled thing between you and that young man.”
MarynounUS /ˈmeri/
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading The Captain liked young Smith, he had believed Mary liked him very much, and, although he could not help feeling a guilty sense of relief because the danger that he and Zoeth might have to share her affections with someone else was, for the time at least, out of the way, he was puzzled and troubled by the abruptness of the dismissal.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Of course, Mary-'Gusta,” he said, “I ain't askin' anything--that is, I don't mean to put my oar in about what you told me last night, but--well, you see, Zoeth and me was beginnin' to feel that 'twas pretty nigh a settled thing between you and that young man.”
meanverbUS /miːn/
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “Of course, Mary-'Gusta,” he said, “I ain't askin' anything--that is, I don't mean to put my oar in about what you told me last night, but--well, you see, Zoeth and me was beginnin' to feel that 'twas pretty nigh a settled thing between you and that young man.”
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The Captain liked young Smith, he had believed Mary liked him very much, and, although he could not help feeling a guilty sense of relief because the danger that he and Zoeth might have to share her affections with someone else was, for the time at least, out of the way, he was puzzled and troubled by the abruptness of the dismissal.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Captain Shad did ask more questions, of course.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The Captain liked young Smith, he had believed Mary liked him very much, and, although he could not help feeling a guilty sense of relief because the danger that he and Zoeth might have to share her affections with someone else was, for the time at least, out of the way, he was puzzled and troubled by the abruptness of the dismissal.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Of course, Mary-'Gusta,” he said, “I ain't askin' anything--that is, I don't mean to put my oar in about what you told me last night, but--well, you see, Zoeth and me was beginnin' to feel that 'twas pretty nigh a settled thing between you and that young man.”
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading He asked no more that evening--he judged it wisest not to do so; but the next day, seizing an opportunity when he and his niece were alone, he endeavored to learn a little more concerning her reasons for dismissing Crawford.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading He asked no more that evening--he judged it wisest not to do so; but the next day, seizing an opportunity when he and his niece were alone, he endeavored to learn a little more concerning her reasons for dismissing Crawford.
nighadjectiveUS /naɪ/
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
From this reading “Of course, Mary-'Gusta,” he said, “I ain't askin' anything--that is, I don't mean to put my oar in about what you told me last night, but--well, you see, Zoeth and me was beginnin' to feel that 'twas pretty nigh a settled thing between you and that young man.”
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “Of course, Mary-'Gusta,” he said, “I ain't askin' anything--that is, I don't mean to put my oar in about what you told me last night, but--well, you see, Zoeth and me was beginnin' to feel that 'twas pretty nigh a settled thing between you and that young man.”
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading He asked no more that evening--he judged it wisest not to do so; but the next day, seizing an opportunity when he and his niece were alone, he endeavored to learn a little more concerning her reasons for dismissing Crawford.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He asked no more that evening--he judged it wisest not to do so; but the next day, seizing an opportunity when he and his niece were alone, he endeavored to learn a little more concerning her reasons for dismissing Crawford.
oarnounUS /ɔːr/
an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading “Of course, Mary-'Gusta,” he said, “I ain't askin' anything--that is, I don't mean to put my oar in about what you told me last night, but--well, you see, Zoeth and me was beginnin' to feel that 'twas pretty nigh a settled thing between you and that young man.”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Captain Shad did ask more questions, of course.
opportunitynounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He asked no more that evening--he judged it wisest not to do so; but the next day, seizing an opportunity when he and his niece were alone, he endeavored to learn a little more concerning her reasons for dismissing Crawford.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The Captain liked young Smith, he had believed Mary liked him very much, and, although he could not help feeling a guilty sense of relief because the danger that he and Zoeth might have to share her affections with someone else was, for the time at least, out of the way, he was puzzled and troubled by the abruptness of the dismissal.
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading “Of course, Mary-'Gusta,” he said, “I ain't askin' anything--that is, I don't mean to put my oar in about what you told me last night, but--well, you see, Zoeth and me was beginnin' to feel that 'twas pretty nigh a settled thing between you and that young man.”
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “Of course, Mary-'Gusta,” he said, “I ain't askin' anything--that is, I don't mean to put my oar in about what you told me last night, but--well, you see, Zoeth and me was beginnin' to feel that 'twas pretty nigh a settled thing between you and that young man.”
puzzledadjectiveUS /ˈpʌzəld/
filled with bewilderment
From this reading The Captain liked young Smith, he had believed Mary liked him very much, and, although he could not help feeling a guilty sense of relief because the danger that he and Zoeth might have to share her affections with someone else was, for the time at least, out of the way, he was puzzled and troubled by the abruptness of the dismissal.
questionsnounUS /ˈkwestʃənz/
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Captain Shad did ask more questions, of course.
reasonsnounUS /ˈriːzənz/
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He asked no more that evening--he judged it wisest not to do so; but the next day, seizing an opportunity when he and his niece were alone, he endeavored to learn a little more concerning her reasons for dismissing Crawford.
reliefnounUS /rɪˈliːf/
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading The Captain liked young Smith, he had believed Mary liked him very much, and, although he could not help feeling a guilty sense of relief because the danger that he and Zoeth might have to share her affections with someone else was, for the time at least, out of the way, he was puzzled and troubled by the abruptness of the dismissal.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Of course, Mary-'Gusta,” he said, “I ain't askin' anything--that is, I don't mean to put my oar in about what you told me last night, but--well, you see, Zoeth and me was beginnin' to feel that 'twas pretty nigh a settled thing between you and that young man.”
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Of course, Mary-'Gusta,” he said, “I ain't askin' anything--that is, I don't mean to put my oar in about what you told me last night, but--well, you see, Zoeth and me was beginnin' to feel that 'twas pretty nigh a settled thing between you and that young man.”
seizingnounUS /ˈsiːzɪŋ/
small stuff that is used for lashing two or more ropes together
From this reading He asked no more that evening--he judged it wisest not to do so; but the next day, seizing an opportunity when he and his niece were alone, he endeavored to learn a little more concerning her reasons for dismissing Crawford.
sensenounUS /sens/
a general conscious awareness
From this reading The Captain liked young Smith, he had believed Mary liked him very much, and, although he could not help feeling a guilty sense of relief because the danger that he and Zoeth might have to share her affections with someone else was, for the time at least, out of the way, he was puzzled and troubled by the abruptness of the dismissal.
settledadjectiveUS /ˈsetəld/
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading “Of course, Mary-'Gusta,” he said, “I ain't askin' anything--that is, I don't mean to put my oar in about what you told me last night, but--well, you see, Zoeth and me was beginnin' to feel that 'twas pretty nigh a settled thing between you and that young man.”
ShadnounUS /ʃæd/
bony flesh of herring-like fish usually caught during their migration to fresh water for spawning; especially of Atlantic coast
From this reading Captain Shad did ask more questions, of course.
shareverbUS /ʃer/
have in common
From this reading The Captain liked young Smith, he had believed Mary liked him very much, and, although he could not help feeling a guilty sense of relief because the danger that he and Zoeth might have to share her affections with someone else was, for the time at least, out of the way, he was puzzled and troubled by the abruptness of the dismissal.
SmithnounUS /smɪθ/
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading The Captain liked young Smith, he had believed Mary liked him very much, and, although he could not help feeling a guilty sense of relief because the danger that he and Zoeth might have to share her affections with someone else was, for the time at least, out of the way, he was puzzled and troubled by the abruptness of the dismissal.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He asked no more that evening--he judged it wisest not to do so; but the next day, seizing an opportunity when he and his niece were alone, he endeavored to learn a little more concerning her reasons for dismissing Crawford.
someonepronounUS /ˈsʌmwʌn/
a person, without saying who
From this reading The Captain liked young Smith, he had believed Mary liked him very much, and, although he could not help feeling a guilty sense of relief because the danger that he and Zoeth might have to share her affections with someone else was, for the time at least, out of the way, he was puzzled and troubled by the abruptness of the dismissal.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There was something, he felt sure, which he did not understand.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading There was something, he felt sure, which he did not understand.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He asked no more that evening--he judged it wisest not to do so; but the next day, seizing an opportunity when he and his niece were alone, he endeavored to learn a little more concerning her reasons for dismissing Crawford.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He asked no more that evening--he judged it wisest not to do so; but the next day, seizing an opportunity when he and his niece were alone, he endeavored to learn a little more concerning her reasons for dismissing Crawford.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was something, he felt sure, which he did not understand.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading “Of course, Mary-'Gusta,” he said, “I ain't askin' anything--that is, I don't mean to put my oar in about what you told me last night, but--well, you see, Zoeth and me was beginnin' to feel that 'twas pretty nigh a settled thing between you and that young man.”
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The Captain liked young Smith, he had believed Mary liked him very much, and, although he could not help feeling a guilty sense of relief because the danger that he and Zoeth might have to share her affections with someone else was, for the time at least, out of the way, he was puzzled and troubled by the abruptness of the dismissal.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He asked no more that evening--he judged it wisest not to do so; but the next day, seizing an opportunity when he and his niece were alone, he endeavored to learn a little more concerning her reasons for dismissing Crawford.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading “Of course, Mary-'Gusta,” he said, “I ain't askin' anything--that is, I don't mean to put my oar in about what you told me last night, but--well, you see, Zoeth and me was beginnin' to feel that 'twas pretty nigh a settled thing between you and that young man.”
troubledadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəld/
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading The Captain liked young Smith, he had believed Mary liked him very much, and, although he could not help feeling a guilty sense of relief because the danger that he and Zoeth might have to share her affections with someone else was, for the time at least, out of the way, he was puzzled and troubled by the abruptness of the dismissal.
twas
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Of course, Mary-'Gusta,” he said, “I ain't askin' anything--that is, I don't mean to put my oar in about what you told me last night, but--well, you see, Zoeth and me was beginnin' to feel that 'twas pretty nigh a settled thing between you and that young man.”
understandverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstænd/
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading There was something, he felt sure, which he did not understand.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading The Captain liked young Smith, he had believed Mary liked him very much, and, although he could not help feeling a guilty sense of relief because the danger that he and Zoeth might have to share her affections with someone else was, for the time at least, out of the way, he was puzzled and troubled by the abruptness of the dismissal.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Captain liked young Smith, he had believed Mary liked him very much, and, although he could not help feeling a guilty sense of relief because the danger that he and Zoeth might have to share her affections with someone else was, for the time at least, out of the way, he was puzzled and troubled by the abruptness of the dismissal.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The Captain liked young Smith, he had believed Mary liked him very much, and, although he could not help feeling a guilty sense of relief because the danger that he and Zoeth might have to share her affections with someone else was, for the time at least, out of the way, he was puzzled and troubled by the abruptness of the dismissal.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “Of course, Mary-'Gusta,” he said, “I ain't askin' anything--that is, I don't mean to put my oar in about what you told me last night, but--well, you see, Zoeth and me was beginnin' to feel that 'twas pretty nigh a settled thing between you and that young man.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He asked no more that evening--he judged it wisest not to do so; but the next day, seizing an opportunity when he and his niece were alone, he endeavored to learn a little more concerning her reasons for dismissing Crawford.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Of course, Mary-'Gusta,” he said, “I ain't askin' anything--that is, I don't mean to put my oar in about what you told me last night, but--well, you see, Zoeth and me was beginnin' to feel that 'twas pretty nigh a settled thing between you and that young man.”
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading He asked no more that evening--he judged it wisest not to do so; but the next day, seizing an opportunity when he and his niece were alone, he endeavored to learn a little more concerning her reasons for dismissing Crawford.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was something, he felt sure, which he did not understand.
wisestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzəst/
superlative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading He asked no more that evening--he judged it wisest not to do so; but the next day, seizing an opportunity when he and his niece were alone, he endeavored to learn a little more concerning her reasons for dismissing Crawford.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Captain liked young Smith, he had believed Mary liked him very much, and, although he could not help feeling a guilty sense of relief because the danger that he and Zoeth might have to share her affections with someone else was, for the time at least, out of the way, he was puzzled and troubled by the abruptness of the dismissal.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Of course, Mary-'Gusta,” he said, “I ain't askin' anything--that is, I don't mean to put my oar in about what you told me last night, but--well, you see, Zoeth and me was beginnin' to feel that 'twas pretty nigh a settled thing between you and that young man.”
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The Captain liked young Smith, he had believed Mary liked him very much, and, although he could not help feeling a guilty sense of relief because the danger that he and Zoeth might have to share her affections with someone else was, for the time at least, out of the way, he was puzzled and troubled by the abruptness of the dismissal.
Zoeth
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From this reading The Captain liked young Smith, he had believed Mary liked him very much, and, although he could not help feeling a guilty sense of relief because the danger that he and Zoeth might have to share her affections with someone else was, for the time at least, out of the way, he was puzzled and troubled by the abruptness of the dismissal.
