adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In them Edmee had made me no promise, nor had she even encouraged me by holding out any direct hopes; but she had displayed a lively desire for my return, and had spoken of the happiness we should all enjoy when, as we sat around the fire, I should while away the evenings at the chateau with accounts of my wonderful adventures; and she had not hesitated to tell me that, together with her father, I was the one object of her solicitude in life.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading In them Edmee had made me no promise, nor had she even encouraged me by holding out any direct hopes; but she had displayed a lively desire for my return, and had spoken of the happiness we should all enjoy when, as we sat around the fire, I should while away the evenings at the chateau with accounts of my wonderful adventures; and she had not hesitated to tell me that, together with her father, I was the one object of her solicitude in life.
adventuresnounUS /ædˈventʃərz/
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading In them Edmee had made me no promise, nor had she even encouraged me by holding out any direct hopes; but she had displayed a lively desire for my return, and had spoken of the happiness we should all enjoy when, as we sat around the fire, I should while away the evenings at the chateau with accounts of my wonderful adventures; and she had not hesitated to tell me that, together with her father, I was the one object of her solicitude in life.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading In them Edmee had made me no promise, nor had she even encouraged me by holding out any direct hopes; but she had displayed a lively desire for my return, and had spoken of the happiness we should all enjoy when, as we sat around the fire, I should while away the evenings at the chateau with accounts of my wonderful adventures; and she had not hesitated to tell me that, together with her father, I was the one object of her solicitude in life.
AmericanounUS /əˈmerəkə/
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading He wished to know how she had treated me during the two years we had been in America.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was struck by the good sense and perfect integrity which seemed manifested in their lofty tone and manly precision.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In them Edmee had made me no promise, nor had she even encouraged me by holding out any direct hopes; but she had displayed a lively desire for my return, and had spoken of the happiness we should all enjoy when, as we sat around the fire, I should while away the evenings at the chateau with accounts of my wonderful adventures; and she had not hesitated to tell me that, together with her father, I was the one object of her solicitude in life.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading In them Edmee had made me no promise, nor had she even encouraged me by holding out any direct hopes; but she had displayed a lively desire for my return, and had spoken of the happiness we should all enjoy when, as we sat around the fire, I should while away the evenings at the chateau with accounts of my wonderful adventures; and she had not hesitated to tell me that, together with her father, I was the one object of her solicitude in life.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In them Edmee had made me no promise, nor had she even encouraged me by holding out any direct hopes; but she had displayed a lively desire for my return, and had spoken of the happiness we should all enjoy when, as we sat around the fire, I should while away the evenings at the chateau with accounts of my wonderful adventures; and she had not hesitated to tell me that, together with her father, I was the one object of her solicitude in life.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In them Edmee had made me no promise, nor had she even encouraged me by holding out any direct hopes; but she had displayed a lively desire for my return, and had spoken of the happiness we should all enjoy when, as we sat around the fire, I should while away the evenings at the chateau with accounts of my wonderful adventures; and she had not hesitated to tell me that, together with her father, I was the one object of her solicitude in life.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In them Edmee had made me no promise, nor had she even encouraged me by holding out any direct hopes; but she had displayed a lively desire for my return, and had spoken of the happiness we should all enjoy when, as we sat around the fire, I should while away the evenings at the chateau with accounts of my wonderful adventures; and she had not hesitated to tell me that, together with her father, I was the one object of her solicitude in life.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He wished to know how she had treated me during the two years we had been in America.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In them Edmee had made me no promise, nor had she even encouraged me by holding out any direct hopes; but she had displayed a lively desire for my return, and had spoken of the happiness we should all enjoy when, as we sat around the fire, I should while away the evenings at the chateau with accounts of my wonderful adventures; and she had not hesitated to tell me that, together with her father, I was the one object of her solicitude in life.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was struck by the good sense and perfect integrity which seemed manifested in their lofty tone and manly precision.
chateaunounUS /ʃæˈtoʊ/
an impressive country house (or castle) in France
From this reading In them Edmee had made me no promise, nor had she even encouraged me by holding out any direct hopes; but she had displayed a lively desire for my return, and had spoken of the happiness we should all enjoy when, as we sat around the fire, I should while away the evenings at the chateau with accounts of my wonderful adventures; and she had not hesitated to tell me that, together with her father, I was the one object of her solicitude in life.
desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading In them Edmee had made me no promise, nor had she even encouraged me by holding out any direct hopes; but she had displayed a lively desire for my return, and had spoken of the happiness we should all enjoy when, as we sat around the fire, I should while away the evenings at the chateau with accounts of my wonderful adventures; and she had not hesitated to tell me that, together with her father, I was the one object of her solicitude in life.
directverbUS /dərˈekt/
command with authority
From this reading In them Edmee had made me no promise, nor had she even encouraged me by holding out any direct hopes; but she had displayed a lively desire for my return, and had spoken of the happiness we should all enjoy when, as we sat around the fire, I should while away the evenings at the chateau with accounts of my wonderful adventures; and she had not hesitated to tell me that, together with her father, I was the one object of her solicitude in life.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading In them Edmee had made me no promise, nor had she even encouraged me by holding out any direct hopes; but she had displayed a lively desire for my return, and had spoken of the happiness we should all enjoy when, as we sat around the fire, I should while away the evenings at the chateau with accounts of my wonderful adventures; and she had not hesitated to tell me that, together with her father, I was the one object of her solicitude in life.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He wished to know how she had treated me during the two years we had been in America.
Edmee
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From this reading In them Edmee had made me no promise, nor had she even encouraged me by holding out any direct hopes; but she had displayed a lively desire for my return, and had spoken of the happiness we should all enjoy when, as we sat around the fire, I should while away the evenings at the chateau with accounts of my wonderful adventures; and she had not hesitated to tell me that, together with her father, I was the one object of her solicitude in life.
encouragedadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒd/
inspired with confidence
From this reading In them Edmee had made me no promise, nor had she even encouraged me by holding out any direct hopes; but she had displayed a lively desire for my return, and had spoken of the happiness we should all enjoy when, as we sat around the fire, I should while away the evenings at the chateau with accounts of my wonderful adventures; and she had not hesitated to tell me that, together with her father, I was the one object of her solicitude in life.
enjoyverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪ/
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading In them Edmee had made me no promise, nor had she even encouraged me by holding out any direct hopes; but she had displayed a lively desire for my return, and had spoken of the happiness we should all enjoy when, as we sat around the fire, I should while away the evenings at the chateau with accounts of my wonderful adventures; and she had not hesitated to tell me that, together with her father, I was the one object of her solicitude in life.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading In them Edmee had made me no promise, nor had she even encouraged me by holding out any direct hopes; but she had displayed a lively desire for my return, and had spoken of the happiness we should all enjoy when, as we sat around the fire, I should while away the evenings at the chateau with accounts of my wonderful adventures; and she had not hesitated to tell me that, together with her father, I was the one object of her solicitude in life.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading In them Edmee had made me no promise, nor had she even encouraged me by holding out any direct hopes; but she had displayed a lively desire for my return, and had spoken of the happiness we should all enjoy when, as we sat around the fire, I should while away the evenings at the chateau with accounts of my wonderful adventures; and she had not hesitated to tell me that, together with her father, I was the one object of her solicitude in life.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading In them Edmee had made me no promise, nor had she even encouraged me by holding out any direct hopes; but she had displayed a lively desire for my return, and had spoken of the happiness we should all enjoy when, as we sat around the fire, I should while away the evenings at the chateau with accounts of my wonderful adventures; and she had not hesitated to tell me that, together with her father, I was the one object of her solicitude in life.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading I showed him the few short letters I had received from her.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading In them Edmee had made me no promise, nor had she even encouraged me by holding out any direct hopes; but she had displayed a lively desire for my return, and had spoken of the happiness we should all enjoy when, as we sat around the fire, I should while away the evenings at the chateau with accounts of my wonderful adventures; and she had not hesitated to tell me that, together with her father, I was the one object of her solicitude in life.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In them Edmee had made me no promise, nor had she even encouraged me by holding out any direct hopes; but she had displayed a lively desire for my return, and had spoken of the happiness we should all enjoy when, as we sat around the fire, I should while away the evenings at the chateau with accounts of my wonderful adventures; and she had not hesitated to tell me that, together with her father, I was the one object of her solicitude in life.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I showed him the few short letters I had received from her.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He was struck by the good sense and perfect integrity which seemed manifested in their lofty tone and manly precision.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He wished to know how she had treated me during the two years we had been in America.
happinessnounUS /ˈhæpinəs/
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading In them Edmee had made me no promise, nor had she even encouraged me by holding out any direct hopes; but she had displayed a lively desire for my return, and had spoken of the happiness we should all enjoy when, as we sat around the fire, I should while away the evenings at the chateau with accounts of my wonderful adventures; and she had not hesitated to tell me that, together with her father, I was the one object of her solicitude in life.
harassedadjectiveUS /hərˈæst/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading Yet, in spite of this never-failing tenderness, a terrible suspicion harassed me.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wished to know how she had treated me during the two years we had been in America.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I showed him the few short letters I had received from her.
hesitatedverbUS /ˈhezɪteɪtɪd/
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading In them Edmee had made me no promise, nor had she even encouraged me by holding out any direct hopes; but she had displayed a lively desire for my return, and had spoken of the happiness we should all enjoy when, as we sat around the fire, I should while away the evenings at the chateau with accounts of my wonderful adventures; and she had not hesitated to tell me that, together with her father, I was the one object of her solicitude in life.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I showed him the few short letters I had received from her.
holdingnounUS /ˈhoʊldɪŋ/
the act of retaining something
From this reading In them Edmee had made me no promise, nor had she even encouraged me by holding out any direct hopes; but she had displayed a lively desire for my return, and had spoken of the happiness we should all enjoy when, as we sat around the fire, I should while away the evenings at the chateau with accounts of my wonderful adventures; and she had not hesitated to tell me that, together with her father, I was the one object of her solicitude in life.
hopesnounUS /hoʊps/
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading In them Edmee had made me no promise, nor had she even encouraged me by holding out any direct hopes; but she had displayed a lively desire for my return, and had spoken of the happiness we should all enjoy when, as we sat around the fire, I should while away the evenings at the chateau with accounts of my wonderful adventures; and she had not hesitated to tell me that, together with her father, I was the one object of her solicitude in life.
how
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From this reading He wished to know how she had treated me during the two years we had been in America.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I showed him the few short letters I had received from her.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He wished to know how she had treated me during the two years we had been in America.
integritynounUS /ˌɪnˈteɡrəti/
an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting
From this reading He was struck by the good sense and perfect integrity which seemed manifested in their lofty tone and manly precision.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He wished to know how she had treated me during the two years we had been in America.
lettersnounUS /ˈletərz/
the literary culture
From this reading I showed him the few short letters I had received from her.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In them Edmee had made me no promise, nor had she even encouraged me by holding out any direct hopes; but she had displayed a lively desire for my return, and had spoken of the happiness we should all enjoy when, as we sat around the fire, I should while away the evenings at the chateau with accounts of my wonderful adventures; and she had not hesitated to tell me that, together with her father, I was the one object of her solicitude in life.
livelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪvli/
full of life and energy
From this reading In them Edmee had made me no promise, nor had she even encouraged me by holding out any direct hopes; but she had displayed a lively desire for my return, and had spoken of the happiness we should all enjoy when, as we sat around the fire, I should while away the evenings at the chateau with accounts of my wonderful adventures; and she had not hesitated to tell me that, together with her father, I was the one object of her solicitude in life.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading He was struck by the good sense and perfect integrity which seemed manifested in their lofty tone and manly precision.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In them Edmee had made me no promise, nor had she even encouraged me by holding out any direct hopes; but she had displayed a lively desire for my return, and had spoken of the happiness we should all enjoy when, as we sat around the fire, I should while away the evenings at the chateau with accounts of my wonderful adventures; and she had not hesitated to tell me that, together with her father, I was the one object of her solicitude in life.
manifestedverbUS /ˈmænəfestəd/
past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading He was struck by the good sense and perfect integrity which seemed manifested in their lofty tone and manly precision.
manlyadjectiveUS /ˈmænli/
possessing qualities befitting a man
From this reading He was struck by the good sense and perfect integrity which seemed manifested in their lofty tone and manly precision.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He wished to know how she had treated me during the two years we had been in America.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In them Edmee had made me no promise, nor had she even encouraged me by holding out any direct hopes; but she had displayed a lively desire for my return, and had spoken of the happiness we should all enjoy when, as we sat around the fire, I should while away the evenings at the chateau with accounts of my wonderful adventures; and she had not hesitated to tell me that, together with her father, I was the one object of her solicitude in life.
never-failing
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From this reading Yet, in spite of this never-failing tenderness, a terrible suspicion harassed me.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading In them Edmee had made me no promise, nor had she even encouraged me by holding out any direct hopes; but she had displayed a lively desire for my return, and had spoken of the happiness we should all enjoy when, as we sat around the fire, I should while away the evenings at the chateau with accounts of my wonderful adventures; and she had not hesitated to tell me that, together with her father, I was the one object of her solicitude in life.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading In them Edmee had made me no promise, nor had she even encouraged me by holding out any direct hopes; but she had displayed a lively desire for my return, and had spoken of the happiness we should all enjoy when, as we sat around the fire, I should while away the evenings at the chateau with accounts of my wonderful adventures; and she had not hesitated to tell me that, together with her father, I was the one object of her solicitude in life.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In them Edmee had made me no promise, nor had she even encouraged me by holding out any direct hopes; but she had displayed a lively desire for my return, and had spoken of the happiness we should all enjoy when, as we sat around the fire, I should while away the evenings at the chateau with accounts of my wonderful adventures; and she had not hesitated to tell me that, together with her father, I was the one object of her solicitude in life.
objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading In them Edmee had made me no promise, nor had she even encouraged me by holding out any direct hopes; but she had displayed a lively desire for my return, and had spoken of the happiness we should all enjoy when, as we sat around the fire, I should while away the evenings at the chateau with accounts of my wonderful adventures; and she had not hesitated to tell me that, together with her father, I was the one object of her solicitude in life.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In them Edmee had made me no promise, nor had she even encouraged me by holding out any direct hopes; but she had displayed a lively desire for my return, and had spoken of the happiness we should all enjoy when, as we sat around the fire, I should while away the evenings at the chateau with accounts of my wonderful adventures; and she had not hesitated to tell me that, together with her father, I was the one object of her solicitude in life.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In them Edmee had made me no promise, nor had she even encouraged me by holding out any direct hopes; but she had displayed a lively desire for my return, and had spoken of the happiness we should all enjoy when, as we sat around the fire, I should while away the evenings at the chateau with accounts of my wonderful adventures; and she had not hesitated to tell me that, together with her father, I was the one object of her solicitude in life.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In them Edmee had made me no promise, nor had she even encouraged me by holding out any direct hopes; but she had displayed a lively desire for my return, and had spoken of the happiness we should all enjoy when, as we sat around the fire, I should while away the evenings at the chateau with accounts of my wonderful adventures; and she had not hesitated to tell me that, together with her father, I was the one object of her solicitude in life.
perfectadjectiveUS /pərˈfekt/
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading He was struck by the good sense and perfect integrity which seemed manifested in their lofty tone and manly precision.
precisionnounUS /priˈsɪʒən/
the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance
From this reading He was struck by the good sense and perfect integrity which seemed manifested in their lofty tone and manly precision.
promiseverbUS /ˈprɑːməs/
make a promise or commitment
From this reading In them Edmee had made me no promise, nor had she even encouraged me by holding out any direct hopes; but she had displayed a lively desire for my return, and had spoken of the happiness we should all enjoy when, as we sat around the fire, I should while away the evenings at the chateau with accounts of my wonderful adventures; and she had not hesitated to tell me that, together with her father, I was the one object of her solicitude in life.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading I showed him the few short letters I had received from her.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading In them Edmee had made me no promise, nor had she even encouraged me by holding out any direct hopes; but she had displayed a lively desire for my return, and had spoken of the happiness we should all enjoy when, as we sat around the fire, I should while away the evenings at the chateau with accounts of my wonderful adventures; and she had not hesitated to tell me that, together with her father, I was the one object of her solicitude in life.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading In them Edmee had made me no promise, nor had she even encouraged me by holding out any direct hopes; but she had displayed a lively desire for my return, and had spoken of the happiness we should all enjoy when, as we sat around the fire, I should while away the evenings at the chateau with accounts of my wonderful adventures; and she had not hesitated to tell me that, together with her father, I was the one object of her solicitude in life.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He was struck by the good sense and perfect integrity which seemed manifested in their lofty tone and manly precision.
sensenounUS /sens/
a general conscious awareness
From this reading He was struck by the good sense and perfect integrity which seemed manifested in their lofty tone and manly precision.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wished to know how she had treated me during the two years we had been in America.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading I showed him the few short letters I had received from her.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading In them Edmee had made me no promise, nor had she even encouraged me by holding out any direct hopes; but she had displayed a lively desire for my return, and had spoken of the happiness we should all enjoy when, as we sat around the fire, I should while away the evenings at the chateau with accounts of my wonderful adventures; and she had not hesitated to tell me that, together with her father, I was the one object of her solicitude in life.
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I showed him the few short letters I had received from her.
solicitudenounUS /səˈlɪsɪtuːd/
a feeling of excessive concern
From this reading In them Edmee had made me no promise, nor had she even encouraged me by holding out any direct hopes; but she had displayed a lively desire for my return, and had spoken of the happiness we should all enjoy when, as we sat around the fire, I should while away the evenings at the chateau with accounts of my wonderful adventures; and she had not hesitated to tell me that, together with her father, I was the one object of her solicitude in life.
spitenounUS /spaɪt/
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Yet, in spite of this never-failing tenderness, a terrible suspicion harassed me.
spokenadjectiveUS /ˈspoʊkən/
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading In them Edmee had made me no promise, nor had she even encouraged me by holding out any direct hopes; but she had displayed a lively desire for my return, and had spoken of the happiness we should all enjoy when, as we sat around the fire, I should while away the evenings at the chateau with accounts of my wonderful adventures; and she had not hesitated to tell me that, together with her father, I was the one object of her solicitude in life.
struckadjectiveUS /strʌk/
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading He was struck by the good sense and perfect integrity which seemed manifested in their lofty tone and manly precision.
suspicionnounUS /səˈspɪʃən/
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Yet, in spite of this never-failing tenderness, a terrible suspicion harassed me.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading In them Edmee had made me no promise, nor had she even encouraged me by holding out any direct hopes; but she had displayed a lively desire for my return, and had spoken of the happiness we should all enjoy when, as we sat around the fire, I should while away the evenings at the chateau with accounts of my wonderful adventures; and she had not hesitated to tell me that, together with her father, I was the one object of her solicitude in life.
tendernessnounUS /ˈtendərnəs/
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
From this reading Yet, in spite of this never-failing tenderness, a terrible suspicion harassed me.
terribleadjectiveUS /ˈterəbəl/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Yet, in spite of this never-failing tenderness, a terrible suspicion harassed me.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In them Edmee had made me no promise, nor had she even encouraged me by holding out any direct hopes; but she had displayed a lively desire for my return, and had spoken of the happiness we should all enjoy when, as we sat around the fire, I should while away the evenings at the chateau with accounts of my wonderful adventures; and she had not hesitated to tell me that, together with her father, I was the one object of her solicitude in life.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He wished to know how she had treated me during the two years we had been in America.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He was struck by the good sense and perfect integrity which seemed manifested in their lofty tone and manly precision.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In them Edmee had made me no promise, nor had she even encouraged me by holding out any direct hopes; but she had displayed a lively desire for my return, and had spoken of the happiness we should all enjoy when, as we sat around the fire, I should while away the evenings at the chateau with accounts of my wonderful adventures; and she had not hesitated to tell me that, together with her father, I was the one object of her solicitude in life.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Yet, in spite of this never-failing tenderness, a terrible suspicion harassed me.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He wished to know how she had treated me during the two years we had been in America.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading In them Edmee had made me no promise, nor had she even encouraged me by holding out any direct hopes; but she had displayed a lively desire for my return, and had spoken of the happiness we should all enjoy when, as we sat around the fire, I should while away the evenings at the chateau with accounts of my wonderful adventures; and she had not hesitated to tell me that, together with her father, I was the one object of her solicitude in life.
tonenounUS /toʊn/
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading He was struck by the good sense and perfect integrity which seemed manifested in their lofty tone and manly precision.
treatedadjectiveUS /ˈtriːtɪd/
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading He wished to know how she had treated me during the two years we had been in America.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He wished to know how she had treated me during the two years we had been in America.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was struck by the good sense and perfect integrity which seemed manifested in their lofty tone and manly precision.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading He wished to know how she had treated me during the two years we had been in America.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading In them Edmee had made me no promise, nor had she even encouraged me by holding out any direct hopes; but she had displayed a lively desire for my return, and had spoken of the happiness we should all enjoy when, as we sat around the fire, I should while away the evenings at the chateau with accounts of my wonderful adventures; and she had not hesitated to tell me that, together with her father, I was the one object of her solicitude in life.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was struck by the good sense and perfect integrity which seemed manifested in their lofty tone and manly precision.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading In them Edmee had made me no promise, nor had she even encouraged me by holding out any direct hopes; but she had displayed a lively desire for my return, and had spoken of the happiness we should all enjoy when, as we sat around the fire, I should while away the evenings at the chateau with accounts of my wonderful adventures; and she had not hesitated to tell me that, together with her father, I was the one object of her solicitude in life.
wishedverbUS /wɪʃt/
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading He wished to know how she had treated me during the two years we had been in America.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading In them Edmee had made me no promise, nor had she even encouraged me by holding out any direct hopes; but she had displayed a lively desire for my return, and had spoken of the happiness we should all enjoy when, as we sat around the fire, I should while away the evenings at the chateau with accounts of my wonderful adventures; and she had not hesitated to tell me that, together with her father, I was the one object of her solicitude in life.
wonderfuladjectiveUS /ˈwʌndərfəl/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading In them Edmee had made me no promise, nor had she even encouraged me by holding out any direct hopes; but she had displayed a lively desire for my return, and had spoken of the happiness we should all enjoy when, as we sat around the fire, I should while away the evenings at the chateau with accounts of my wonderful adventures; and she had not hesitated to tell me that, together with her father, I was the one object of her solicitude in life.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading He wished to know how she had treated me during the two years we had been in America.
YetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet, in spite of this never-failing tenderness, a terrible suspicion harassed me.
