adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I do not know if I am appreciated or not, but the burghs are a little tired of a struggle between the Conservative duke and the Whig earl, always resulting in some one being put up on both sides, to whom there were no strong objections, and no strong recommendations--a mere nobody, in fact."
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "I do not know if I am appreciated or not, but the burghs are a little tired of a struggle between the Conservative duke and the Whig earl, always resulting in some one being put up on both sides, to whom there were no strong objections, and no strong recommendations--a mere nobody, in fact."
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I do not know if I am appreciated or not, but the burghs are a little tired of a struggle between the Conservative duke and the Whig earl, always resulting in some one being put up on both sides, to whom there were no strong objections, and no strong recommendations--a mere nobody, in fact."
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 'I know that my uncle said the Liberal interest was much stronger in the burghs of late, and you are really the fittest man they could have.
appreciatedadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading I was quite pleased to hear from Tom that you are so soon appreciated.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading 'I know that my uncle said the Liberal interest was much stronger in the burghs of late, and you are really the fittest man they could have.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "I do not know if I am appreciated or not, but the burghs are a little tired of a struggle between the Conservative duke and the Whig earl, always resulting in some one being put up on both sides, to whom there were no strong objections, and no strong recommendations--a mere nobody, in fact."
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "I do not know if I am appreciated or not, but the burghs are a little tired of a struggle between the Conservative duke and the Whig earl, always resulting in some one being put up on both sides, to whom there were no strong objections, and no strong recommendations--a mere nobody, in fact."
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading "I do not know if I am appreciated or not, but the burghs are a little tired of a struggle between the Conservative duke and the Whig earl, always resulting in some one being put up on both sides, to whom there were no strong objections, and no strong recommendations--a mere nobody, in fact."
burghs
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From this reading 'I know that my uncle said the Liberal interest was much stronger in the burghs of late, and you are really the fittest man they could have.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I do not know if I am appreciated or not, but the burghs are a little tired of a struggle between the Conservative duke and the Whig earl, always resulting in some one being put up on both sides, to whom there were no strong objections, and no strong recommendations--a mere nobody, in fact."
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Chiefly Political "Do you think that you can really get in?' said Jane, eagerly.
ChieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading Chiefly Political "Do you think that you can really get in?' said Jane, eagerly.
ConservativeadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrvətɪv/
resistant to change, particularly in relation to politics or religion
From this reading "I do not know if I am appreciated or not, but the burghs are a little tired of a struggle between the Conservative duke and the Whig earl, always resulting in some one being put up on both sides, to whom there were no strong objections, and no strong recommendations--a mere nobody, in fact."
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading 'I know that my uncle said the Liberal interest was much stronger in the burghs of late, and you are really the fittest man they could have.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, he is enthusiastic on the subject."
Doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Chiefly Political "Do you think that you can really get in?' said Jane, eagerly.
dukenounUS /duːk/
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading "I do not know if I am appreciated or not, but the burghs are a little tired of a struggle between the Conservative duke and the Whig earl, always resulting in some one being put up on both sides, to whom there were no strong objections, and no strong recommendations--a mere nobody, in fact."
eagerlyadverbUS /ˈiːɡərli/
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Chiefly Political "Do you think that you can really get in?' said Jane, eagerly.
earlnounUS /ɜːrl/
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading "I do not know if I am appreciated or not, but the burghs are a little tired of a struggle between the Conservative duke and the Whig earl, always resulting in some one being put up on both sides, to whom there were no strong objections, and no strong recommendations--a mere nobody, in fact."
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading Of course, he is enthusiastic on the subject."
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading "I do not know if I am appreciated or not, but the burghs are a little tired of a struggle between the Conservative duke and the Whig earl, always resulting in some one being put up on both sides, to whom there were no strong objections, and no strong recommendations--a mere nobody, in fact."
fittestadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəst/
superlative of “fit” — meeting adequate standards for a purpose
From this reading 'I know that my uncle said the Liberal interest was much stronger in the burghs of late, and you are really the fittest man they could have.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I was quite pleased to hear from Tom that you are so soon appreciated.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Chiefly Political "Do you think that you can really get in?' said Jane, eagerly.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading 'I know that my uncle said the Liberal interest was much stronger in the burghs of late, and you are really the fittest man they could have.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of course, he is enthusiastic on the subject."
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading I was quite pleased to hear from Tom that you are so soon appreciated.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'I know that my uncle said the Liberal interest was much stronger in the burghs of late, and you are really the fittest man they could have.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I do not know if I am appreciated or not, but the burghs are a little tired of a struggle between the Conservative duke and the Whig earl, always resulting in some one being put up on both sides, to whom there were no strong objections, and no strong recommendations--a mere nobody, in fact."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Chiefly Political "Do you think that you can really get in?' said Jane, eagerly.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading 'I know that my uncle said the Liberal interest was much stronger in the burghs of late, and you are really the fittest man they could have.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of course, he is enthusiastic on the subject."
Jane
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From this reading Chiefly Political "Do you think that you can really get in?' said Jane, eagerly.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading 'I know that my uncle said the Liberal interest was much stronger in the burghs of late, and you are really the fittest man they could have.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading 'I know that my uncle said the Liberal interest was much stronger in the burghs of late, and you are really the fittest man they could have.
LiberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading 'I know that my uncle said the Liberal interest was much stronger in the burghs of late, and you are really the fittest man they could have.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I do not know if I am appreciated or not, but the burghs are a little tired of a struggle between the Conservative duke and the Whig earl, always resulting in some one being put up on both sides, to whom there were no strong objections, and no strong recommendations--a mere nobody, in fact."
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading 'I know that my uncle said the Liberal interest was much stronger in the burghs of late, and you are really the fittest man they could have.
mereadjectiveUS /mɪr/
being nothing more than specified
From this reading "I do not know if I am appreciated or not, but the burghs are a little tired of a struggle between the Conservative duke and the Whig earl, always resulting in some one being put up on both sides, to whom there were no strong objections, and no strong recommendations--a mere nobody, in fact."
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading 'I know that my uncle said the Liberal interest was much stronger in the burghs of late, and you are really the fittest man they could have.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading 'I know that my uncle said the Liberal interest was much stronger in the burghs of late, and you are really the fittest man they could have.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading "I do not know if I am appreciated or not, but the burghs are a little tired of a struggle between the Conservative duke and the Whig earl, always resulting in some one being put up on both sides, to whom there were no strong objections, and no strong recommendations--a mere nobody, in fact."
nobodypronounUS /ˈnoʊbɑːdiː/
no person; not anyone
From this reading "I do not know if I am appreciated or not, but the burghs are a little tired of a struggle between the Conservative duke and the Whig earl, always resulting in some one being put up on both sides, to whom there were no strong objections, and no strong recommendations--a mere nobody, in fact."
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I do not know if I am appreciated or not, but the burghs are a little tired of a struggle between the Conservative duke and the Whig earl, always resulting in some one being put up on both sides, to whom there were no strong objections, and no strong recommendations--a mere nobody, in fact."
objectionsnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃənz/
plural of “objection” — the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading "I do not know if I am appreciated or not, but the burghs are a little tired of a struggle between the Conservative duke and the Whig earl, always resulting in some one being put up on both sides, to whom there were no strong objections, and no strong recommendations--a mere nobody, in fact."
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 'I know that my uncle said the Liberal interest was much stronger in the burghs of late, and you are really the fittest man they could have.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Of course, he is enthusiastic on the subject."
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I do not know if I am appreciated or not, but the burghs are a little tired of a struggle between the Conservative duke and the Whig earl, always resulting in some one being put up on both sides, to whom there were no strong objections, and no strong recommendations--a mere nobody, in fact."
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I do not know if I am appreciated or not, but the burghs are a little tired of a struggle between the Conservative duke and the Whig earl, always resulting in some one being put up on both sides, to whom there were no strong objections, and no strong recommendations--a mere nobody, in fact."
pleasedadjectiveUS /pliːzd/
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading I was quite pleased to hear from Tom that you are so soon appreciated.
PoliticaladjectiveUS /pəˈlɪtəkəl/
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading Chiefly Political "Do you think that you can really get in?' said Jane, eagerly.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "I do not know if I am appreciated or not, but the burghs are a little tired of a struggle between the Conservative duke and the Whig earl, always resulting in some one being put up on both sides, to whom there were no strong objections, and no strong recommendations--a mere nobody, in fact."
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I was quite pleased to hear from Tom that you are so soon appreciated.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Chiefly Political "Do you think that you can really get in?' said Jane, eagerly.
recommendationsnounUS /ˌrekəmənˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “recommendation” — something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable
From this reading "I do not know if I am appreciated or not, but the burghs are a little tired of a struggle between the Conservative duke and the Whig earl, always resulting in some one being put up on both sides, to whom there were no strong objections, and no strong recommendations--a mere nobody, in fact."
resultingverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪŋ/
-ing form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading "I do not know if I am appreciated or not, but the burghs are a little tired of a struggle between the Conservative duke and the Whig earl, always resulting in some one being put up on both sides, to whom there were no strong objections, and no strong recommendations--a mere nobody, in fact."
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Chiefly Political "Do you think that you can really get in?' said Jane, eagerly.
sidesnounUS /saɪdz/
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "I do not know if I am appreciated or not, but the burghs are a little tired of a struggle between the Conservative duke and the Whig earl, always resulting in some one being put up on both sides, to whom there were no strong objections, and no strong recommendations--a mere nobody, in fact."
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I was quite pleased to hear from Tom that you are so soon appreciated.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "I do not know if I am appreciated or not, but the burghs are a little tired of a struggle between the Conservative duke and the Whig earl, always resulting in some one being put up on both sides, to whom there were no strong objections, and no strong recommendations--a mere nobody, in fact."
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading I was quite pleased to hear from Tom that you are so soon appreciated.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading "I do not know if I am appreciated or not, but the burghs are a little tired of a struggle between the Conservative duke and the Whig earl, always resulting in some one being put up on both sides, to whom there were no strong objections, and no strong recommendations--a mere nobody, in fact."
strongeradjectiveUS /ˈstrɔːŋər/
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading 'I know that my uncle said the Liberal interest was much stronger in the burghs of late, and you are really the fittest man they could have.
struggleverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəl/
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading "I do not know if I am appreciated or not, but the burghs are a little tired of a struggle between the Conservative duke and the Whig earl, always resulting in some one being put up on both sides, to whom there were no strong objections, and no strong recommendations--a mere nobody, in fact."
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Of course, he is enthusiastic on the subject."
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Chiefly Political "Do you think that you can really get in?' said Jane, eagerly.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 'I know that my uncle said the Liberal interest was much stronger in the burghs of late, and you are really the fittest man they could have.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I do not know if I am appreciated or not, but the burghs are a little tired of a struggle between the Conservative duke and the Whig earl, always resulting in some one being put up on both sides, to whom there were no strong objections, and no strong recommendations--a mere nobody, in fact."
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'I know that my uncle said the Liberal interest was much stronger in the burghs of late, and you are really the fittest man they could have.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Chiefly Political "Do you think that you can really get in?' said Jane, eagerly.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading "I do not know if I am appreciated or not, but the burghs are a little tired of a struggle between the Conservative duke and the Whig earl, always resulting in some one being put up on both sides, to whom there were no strong objections, and no strong recommendations--a mere nobody, in fact."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was quite pleased to hear from Tom that you are so soon appreciated.
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading I was quite pleased to hear from Tom that you are so soon appreciated.
unclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading 'I know that my uncle said the Liberal interest was much stronger in the burghs of late, and you are really the fittest man they could have.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I do not know if I am appreciated or not, but the burghs are a little tired of a struggle between the Conservative duke and the Whig earl, always resulting in some one being put up on both sides, to whom there were no strong objections, and no strong recommendations--a mere nobody, in fact."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'I know that my uncle said the Liberal interest was much stronger in the burghs of late, and you are really the fittest man they could have.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I do not know if I am appreciated or not, but the burghs are a little tired of a struggle between the Conservative duke and the Whig earl, always resulting in some one being put up on both sides, to whom there were no strong objections, and no strong recommendations--a mere nobody, in fact."
WhignounUS /wɪɡ/
a member of the political party that urged social reform in 18th and 19th century England; was the opposition party to the Tories
From this reading "I do not know if I am appreciated or not, but the burghs are a little tired of a struggle between the Conservative duke and the Whig earl, always resulting in some one being put up on both sides, to whom there were no strong objections, and no strong recommendations--a mere nobody, in fact."
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I do not know if I am appreciated or not, but the burghs are a little tired of a struggle between the Conservative duke and the Whig earl, always resulting in some one being put up on both sides, to whom there were no strong objections, and no strong recommendations--a mere nobody, in fact."
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Chiefly Political "Do you think that you can really get in?' said Jane, eagerly.
