adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In which our hero is brought up all standing under a press of sail.
Agnes
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From this reading Agnes, naturally perhaps, showed a preference or partiality for Jack: to which Gascoigne willingly submitted, as he felt that our hero had a prior and stronger claim, and during the time that they remained a feeling of attachment was created between Agnes and the philosopher, which, if not love, was at least something very near akin to it, but the fact was, that they were both much too young to think of marriage; and, although they walked and talked, and laughed, and played together, they were always at home in time for their dinner.
akinadjectiveUS /əˈkɪn/
similar in quality or character
From this reading Agnes, naturally perhaps, showed a preference or partiality for Jack: to which Gascoigne willingly submitted, as he felt that our hero had a prior and stronger claim, and during the time that they remained a feeling of attachment was created between Agnes and the philosopher, which, if not love, was at least something very near akin to it, but the fact was, that they were both much too young to think of marriage; and, although they walked and talked, and laughed, and played together, they were always at home in time for their dinner.
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 which our hero is brought up all standing under a press of sail.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Agnes, naturally perhaps, showed a preference or partiality for Jack: to which Gascoigne willingly submitted, as he felt that our hero had a prior and stronger claim, and during the time that they remained a feeling of attachment was created between Agnes and the philosopher, which, if not love, was at least something very near akin to it, but the fact was, that they were both much too young to think of marriage; and, although they walked and talked, and laughed, and played together, they were always at home in time for their dinner.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Agnes, naturally perhaps, showed a preference or partiality for Jack: to which Gascoigne willingly submitted, as he felt that our hero had a prior and stronger claim, and during the time that they remained a feeling of attachment was created between Agnes and the philosopher, which, if not love, was at least something very near akin to it, but the fact was, that they were both much too young to think of marriage; and, although they walked and talked, and laughed, and played together, they were always at home in time for their dinner.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He and Gascoigne were treated as if they were his own sons, and the kindness of the female part of the family was equally remarkable.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He and Gascoigne were treated as if they were his own sons, and the kindness of the female part of the family was equally remarkable.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Our limits will not permit us to relate all that passed during our hero's stay of a fortnight at Don Rebiera's.
attachmentnounUS /əˈtætʃmənt/
a feeling of affection for a person or an institution
From this reading Agnes, naturally perhaps, showed a preference or partiality for Jack: to which Gascoigne willingly submitted, as he felt that our hero had a prior and stronger claim, and during the time that they remained a feeling of attachment was created between Agnes and the philosopher, which, if not love, was at least something very near akin to it, but the fact was, that they were both much too young to think of marriage; and, although they walked and talked, and laughed, and played together, they were always at home in time for their dinner.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Agnes, naturally perhaps, showed a preference or partiality for Jack: to which Gascoigne willingly submitted, as he felt that our hero had a prior and stronger claim, and during the time that they remained a feeling of attachment was created between Agnes and the philosopher, which, if not love, was at least something very near akin to it, but the fact was, that they were both much too young to think of marriage; and, although they walked and talked, and laughed, and played together, they were always at home in time for their dinner.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Agnes, naturally perhaps, showed a preference or partiality for Jack: to which Gascoigne willingly submitted, as he felt that our hero had a prior and stronger claim, and during the time that they remained a feeling of attachment was created between Agnes and the philosopher, which, if not love, was at least something very near akin to it, but the fact was, that they were both much too young to think of marriage; and, although they walked and talked, and laughed, and played together, they were always at home in time for their dinner.
brothersnounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Still, the young lady thought she preferred our hero, even to her brothers, and Jack thought that the young lady was the prettiest and kindest girl that he had ever met with.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading In which our hero is brought up all standing under a press of sail.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Agnes, naturally perhaps, showed a preference or partiality for Jack: to which Gascoigne willingly submitted, as he felt that our hero had a prior and stronger claim, and during the time that they remained a feeling of attachment was created between Agnes and the philosopher, which, if not love, was at least something very near akin to it, but the fact was, that they were both much too young to think of marriage; and, although they walked and talked, and laughed, and played together, they were always at home in time for their dinner.
claimnounUS /kleɪm/
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading Agnes, naturally perhaps, showed a preference or partiality for Jack: to which Gascoigne willingly submitted, as he felt that our hero had a prior and stronger claim, and during the time that they remained a feeling of attachment was created between Agnes and the philosopher, which, if not love, was at least something very near akin to it, but the fact was, that they were both much too young to think of marriage; and, although they walked and talked, and laughed, and played together, they were always at home in time for their dinner.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading Agnes, naturally perhaps, showed a preference or partiality for Jack: to which Gascoigne willingly submitted, as he felt that our hero had a prior and stronger claim, and during the time that they remained a feeling of attachment was created between Agnes and the philosopher, which, if not love, was at least something very near akin to it, but the fact was, that they were both much too young to think of marriage; and, although they walked and talked, and laughed, and played together, they were always at home in time for their dinner.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Agnes, naturally perhaps, showed a preference or partiality for Jack: to which Gascoigne willingly submitted, as he felt that our hero had a prior and stronger claim, and during the time that they remained a feeling of attachment was created between Agnes and the philosopher, which, if not love, was at least something very near akin to it, but the fact was, that they were both much too young to think of marriage; and, although they walked and talked, and laughed, and played together, they were always at home in time for their dinner.
DonnounUS /dɑːn/
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading Our limits will not permit us to relate all that passed during our hero's stay of a fortnight at Don Rebiera's.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Our limits will not permit us to relate all that passed during our hero's stay of a fortnight at Don Rebiera's.
equallyadverbUS /ˈiːkwəli/
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading He and Gascoigne were treated as if they were his own sons, and the kindness of the female part of the family was equally remarkable.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Still, the young lady thought she preferred our hero, even to her brothers, and Jack thought that the young lady was the prettiest and kindest girl that he had ever met with.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Still, the young lady thought she preferred our hero, even to her brothers, and Jack thought that the young lady was the prettiest and kindest girl that he had ever met with.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Agnes, naturally perhaps, showed a preference or partiality for Jack: to which Gascoigne willingly submitted, as he felt that our hero had a prior and stronger claim, and during the time that they remained a feeling of attachment was created between Agnes and the philosopher, which, if not love, was at least something very near akin to it, but the fact was, that they were both much too young to think of marriage; and, although they walked and talked, and laughed, and played together, they were always at home in time for their dinner.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading He and Gascoigne were treated as if they were his own sons, and the kindness of the female part of the family was equally remarkable.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Agnes, naturally perhaps, showed a preference or partiality for Jack: to which Gascoigne willingly submitted, as he felt that our hero had a prior and stronger claim, and during the time that they remained a feeling of attachment was created between Agnes and the philosopher, which, if not love, was at least something very near akin to it, but the fact was, that they were both much too young to think of marriage; and, although they walked and talked, and laughed, and played together, they were always at home in time for their dinner.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Agnes, naturally perhaps, showed a preference or partiality for Jack: to which Gascoigne willingly submitted, as he felt that our hero had a prior and stronger claim, and during the time that they remained a feeling of attachment was created between Agnes and the philosopher, which, if not love, was at least something very near akin to it, but the fact was, that they were both much too young to think of marriage; and, although they walked and talked, and laughed, and played together, they were always at home in time for their dinner.
femaleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːmeɪl/
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading He and Gascoigne were treated as if they were his own sons, and the kindness of the female part of the family was equally remarkable.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Agnes, naturally perhaps, showed a preference or partiality for Jack: to which Gascoigne willingly submitted, as he felt that our hero had a prior and stronger claim, and during the time that they remained a feeling of attachment was created between Agnes and the philosopher, which, if not love, was at least something very near akin to it, but the fact was, that they were both much too young to think of marriage; and, although they walked and talked, and laughed, and played together, they were always at home in time for their dinner.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading Our limits will not permit us to relate all that passed during our hero's stay of a fortnight at Don Rebiera's.
Gascoigne
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He and Gascoigne were treated as if they were his own sons, and the kindness of the female part of the family was equally remarkable.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading Still, the young lady thought she preferred our hero, even to her brothers, and Jack thought that the young lady was the prettiest and kindest girl that he had ever met with.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Agnes, naturally perhaps, showed a preference or partiality for Jack: to which Gascoigne willingly submitted, as he felt that our hero had a prior and stronger claim, and during the time that they remained a feeling of attachment was created between Agnes and the philosopher, which, if not love, was at least something very near akin to it, but the fact was, that they were both much too young to think of marriage; and, although they walked and talked, and laughed, and played together, they were always at home in time for their dinner.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He and Gascoigne were treated as if they were his own sons, and the kindness of the female part of the family was equally remarkable.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Still, the young lady thought she preferred our hero, even to her brothers, and Jack thought that the young lady was the prettiest and kindest girl that he had ever met with.
heronounUS /ˈhɪroʊ/
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading In which our hero is brought up all standing under a press of sail.
hero'snounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
possessive form of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Our limits will not permit us to relate all that passed during our hero's stay of a fortnight at Don Rebiera's.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He and Gascoigne were treated as if they were his own sons, and the kindness of the female part of the family was equally remarkable.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Agnes, naturally perhaps, showed a preference or partiality for Jack: to which Gascoigne willingly submitted, as he felt that our hero had a prior and stronger claim, and during the time that they remained a feeling of attachment was created between Agnes and the philosopher, which, if not love, was at least something very near akin to it, but the fact was, that they were both much too young to think of marriage; and, although they walked and talked, and laughed, and played together, they were always at home in time for their dinner.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He and Gascoigne were treated as if they were his own sons, and the kindness of the female part of the family was equally remarkable.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In which our hero is brought up all standing under a press of sail.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In which our hero is brought up all standing under a press of sail.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Agnes, naturally perhaps, showed a preference or partiality for Jack: to which Gascoigne willingly submitted, as he felt that our hero had a prior and stronger claim, and during the time that they remained a feeling of attachment was created between Agnes and the philosopher, which, if not love, was at least something very near akin to it, but the fact was, that they were both much too young to think of marriage; and, although they walked and talked, and laughed, and played together, they were always at home in time for their dinner.
JacknounUS /dʒæk/
a small worthless amount
From this reading Agnes, naturally perhaps, showed a preference or partiality for Jack: to which Gascoigne willingly submitted, as he felt that our hero had a prior and stronger claim, and during the time that they remained a feeling of attachment was created between Agnes and the philosopher, which, if not love, was at least something very near akin to it, but the fact was, that they were both much too young to think of marriage; and, although they walked and talked, and laughed, and played together, they were always at home in time for their dinner.
kindestadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndəst/
superlative of “kind” — having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Still, the young lady thought she preferred our hero, even to her brothers, and Jack thought that the young lady was the prettiest and kindest girl that he had ever met with.
kindnessnounUS /ˈkaɪndnəs/
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading He and Gascoigne were treated as if they were his own sons, and the kindness of the female part of the family was equally remarkable.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Still, the young lady thought she preferred our hero, even to her brothers, and Jack thought that the young lady was the prettiest and kindest girl that he had ever met with.
laughedverbUS /læft/
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Agnes, naturally perhaps, showed a preference or partiality for Jack: to which Gascoigne willingly submitted, as he felt that our hero had a prior and stronger claim, and during the time that they remained a feeling of attachment was created between Agnes and the philosopher, which, if not love, was at least something very near akin to it, but the fact was, that they were both much too young to think of marriage; and, although they walked and talked, and laughed, and played together, they were always at home in time for their dinner.
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 Agnes, naturally perhaps, showed a preference or partiality for Jack: to which Gascoigne willingly submitted, as he felt that our hero had a prior and stronger claim, and during the time that they remained a feeling of attachment was created between Agnes and the philosopher, which, if not love, was at least something very near akin to it, but the fact was, that they were both much too young to think of marriage; and, although they walked and talked, and laughed, and played together, they were always at home in time for their dinner.
limitsnounUS /ˈlɪməts/
plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading Our limits will not permit us to relate all that passed during our hero's stay of a fortnight at Don Rebiera's.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Agnes, naturally perhaps, showed a preference or partiality for Jack: to which Gascoigne willingly submitted, as he felt that our hero had a prior and stronger claim, and during the time that they remained a feeling of attachment was created between Agnes and the philosopher, which, if not love, was at least something very near akin to it, but the fact was, that they were both much too young to think of marriage; and, although they walked and talked, and laughed, and played together, they were always at home in time for their dinner.
marriagenounUS /ˈmerɪdʒ/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Agnes, naturally perhaps, showed a preference or partiality for Jack: to which Gascoigne willingly submitted, as he felt that our hero had a prior and stronger claim, and during the time that they remained a feeling of attachment was created between Agnes and the philosopher, which, if not love, was at least something very near akin to it, but the fact was, that they were both much too young to think of marriage; and, although they walked and talked, and laughed, and played together, they were always at home in time for their dinner.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Still, the young lady thought she preferred our hero, even to her brothers, and Jack thought that the young lady was the prettiest and kindest girl that he had ever met with.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Agnes, naturally perhaps, showed a preference or partiality for Jack: to which Gascoigne willingly submitted, as he felt that our hero had a prior and stronger claim, and during the time that they remained a feeling of attachment was created between Agnes and the philosopher, which, if not love, was at least something very near akin to it, but the fact was, that they were both much too young to think of marriage; and, although they walked and talked, and laughed, and played together, they were always at home in time for their dinner.
naturallyadverbUS /ˈnætʃərəli/
as might be expected
From this reading Agnes, naturally perhaps, showed a preference or partiality for Jack: to which Gascoigne willingly submitted, as he felt that our hero had a prior and stronger claim, and during the time that they remained a feeling of attachment was created between Agnes and the philosopher, which, if not love, was at least something very near akin to it, but the fact was, that they were both much too young to think of marriage; and, although they walked and talked, and laughed, and played together, they were always at home in time for their dinner.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Agnes, naturally perhaps, showed a preference or partiality for Jack: to which Gascoigne willingly submitted, as he felt that our hero had a prior and stronger claim, and during the time that they remained a feeling of attachment was created between Agnes and the philosopher, which, if not love, was at least something very near akin to it, but the fact was, that they were both much too young to think of marriage; and, although they walked and talked, and laughed, and played together, they were always at home in time for their dinner.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Our limits will not permit us to relate all that passed during our hero's stay of a fortnight at Don Rebiera's.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In which our hero is brought up all standing under a press of sail.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Agnes, naturally perhaps, showed a preference or partiality for Jack: to which Gascoigne willingly submitted, as he felt that our hero had a prior and stronger claim, and during the time that they remained a feeling of attachment was created between Agnes and the philosopher, which, if not love, was at least something very near akin to it, but the fact was, that they were both much too young to think of marriage; and, although they walked and talked, and laughed, and played together, they were always at home in time for their dinner.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In which our hero is brought up all standing under a press of sail.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He and Gascoigne were treated as if they were his own sons, and the kindness of the female part of the family was equally remarkable.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He and Gascoigne were treated as if they were his own sons, and the kindness of the female part of the family was equally remarkable.
partialitynounUS /ˌpɑːrʃiˈæləti/
a predisposition to like something
From this reading Agnes, naturally perhaps, showed a preference or partiality for Jack: to which Gascoigne willingly submitted, as he felt that our hero had a prior and stronger claim, and during the time that they remained a feeling of attachment was created between Agnes and the philosopher, which, if not love, was at least something very near akin to it, but the fact was, that they were both much too young to think of marriage; and, although they walked and talked, and laughed, and played together, they were always at home in time for their dinner.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Our limits will not permit us to relate all that passed during our hero's stay of a fortnight at Don Rebiera's.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading Agnes, naturally perhaps, showed a preference or partiality for Jack: to which Gascoigne willingly submitted, as he felt that our hero had a prior and stronger claim, and during the time that they remained a feeling of attachment was created between Agnes and the philosopher, which, if not love, was at least something very near akin to it, but the fact was, that they were both much too young to think of marriage; and, although they walked and talked, and laughed, and played together, they were always at home in time for their dinner.
permitnounUS /pərˈmɪt/
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading Our limits will not permit us to relate all that passed during our hero's stay of a fortnight at Don Rebiera's.
philosophernounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfər/
a specialist in philosophy
From this reading Agnes, naturally perhaps, showed a preference or partiality for Jack: to which Gascoigne willingly submitted, as he felt that our hero had a prior and stronger claim, and during the time that they remained a feeling of attachment was created between Agnes and the philosopher, which, if not love, was at least something very near akin to it, but the fact was, that they were both much too young to think of marriage; and, although they walked and talked, and laughed, and played together, they were always at home in time for their dinner.
playedadjectiveUS /pleɪd/
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Agnes, naturally perhaps, showed a preference or partiality for Jack: to which Gascoigne willingly submitted, as he felt that our hero had a prior and stronger claim, and during the time that they remained a feeling of attachment was created between Agnes and the philosopher, which, if not love, was at least something very near akin to it, but the fact was, that they were both much too young to think of marriage; and, although they walked and talked, and laughed, and played together, they were always at home in time for their dinner.
preferencenounUS /ˈprefərəns/
a strong liking
From this reading Agnes, naturally perhaps, showed a preference or partiality for Jack: to which Gascoigne willingly submitted, as he felt that our hero had a prior and stronger claim, and during the time that they remained a feeling of attachment was created between Agnes and the philosopher, which, if not love, was at least something very near akin to it, but the fact was, that they were both much too young to think of marriage; and, although they walked and talked, and laughed, and played together, they were always at home in time for their dinner.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading Still, the young lady thought she preferred our hero, even to her brothers, and Jack thought that the young lady was the prettiest and kindest girl that he had ever met with.
pressverbUS /pres/
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading In which our hero is brought up all standing under a press of sail.
prettiestadjectiveUS /ˈprɪtiəst/
superlative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Still, the young lady thought she preferred our hero, even to her brothers, and Jack thought that the young lady was the prettiest and kindest girl that he had ever met with.
prioradjectiveUS /ˈpraɪər/
earlier in time
From this reading Agnes, naturally perhaps, showed a preference or partiality for Jack: to which Gascoigne willingly submitted, as he felt that our hero had a prior and stronger claim, and during the time that they remained a feeling of attachment was created between Agnes and the philosopher, which, if not love, was at least something very near akin to it, but the fact was, that they were both much too young to think of marriage; and, although they walked and talked, and laughed, and played together, they were always at home in time for their dinner.
Rebiera's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Our limits will not permit us to relate all that passed during our hero's stay of a fortnight at Don Rebiera's.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Our limits will not permit us to relate all that passed during our hero's stay of a fortnight at Don Rebiera's.
remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Agnes, naturally perhaps, showed a preference or partiality for Jack: to which Gascoigne willingly submitted, as he felt that our hero had a prior and stronger claim, and during the time that they remained a feeling of attachment was created between Agnes and the philosopher, which, if not love, was at least something very near akin to it, but the fact was, that they were both much too young to think of marriage; and, although they walked and talked, and laughed, and played together, they were always at home in time for their dinner.
remarkableadjectiveUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbəl/
unusual or striking
From this reading He and Gascoigne were treated as if they were his own sons, and the kindness of the female part of the family was equally remarkable.
sailverbUS /seɪl/
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading In which our hero is brought up all standing under a press of sail.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Still, the young lady thought she preferred our hero, even to her brothers, and Jack thought that the young lady was the prettiest and kindest girl that he had ever met with.
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Agnes, naturally perhaps, showed a preference or partiality for Jack: to which Gascoigne willingly submitted, as he felt that our hero had a prior and stronger claim, and during the time that they remained a feeling of attachment was created between Agnes and the philosopher, which, if not love, was at least something very near akin to it, but the fact was, that they were both much too young to think of marriage; and, although they walked and talked, and laughed, and played together, they were always at home in time for their dinner.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Agnes, naturally perhaps, showed a preference or partiality for Jack: to which Gascoigne willingly submitted, as he felt that our hero had a prior and stronger claim, and during the time that they remained a feeling of attachment was created between Agnes and the philosopher, which, if not love, was at least something very near akin to it, but the fact was, that they were both much too young to think of marriage; and, although they walked and talked, and laughed, and played together, they were always at home in time for their dinner.
sonsnounUS /sʌnz/
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading He and Gascoigne were treated as if they were his own sons, and the kindness of the female part of the family was equally remarkable.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading In which our hero is brought up all standing under a press of sail.
stayverbUS /steɪ/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Our limits will not permit us to relate all that passed during our hero's stay of a fortnight at Don Rebiera's.
StilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, the young lady thought she preferred our hero, even to her brothers, and Jack thought that the young lady was the prettiest and kindest girl that he had ever met with.
strongeradjectiveUS /ˈstrɔːŋər/
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Agnes, naturally perhaps, showed a preference or partiality for Jack: to which Gascoigne willingly submitted, as he felt that our hero had a prior and stronger claim, and during the time that they remained a feeling of attachment was created between Agnes and the philosopher, which, if not love, was at least something very near akin to it, but the fact was, that they were both much too young to think of marriage; and, although they walked and talked, and laughed, and played together, they were always at home in time for their dinner.
submittedverbUS /səbˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading Agnes, naturally perhaps, showed a preference or partiality for Jack: to which Gascoigne willingly submitted, as he felt that our hero had a prior and stronger claim, and during the time that they remained a feeling of attachment was created between Agnes and the philosopher, which, if not love, was at least something very near akin to it, but the fact was, that they were both much too young to think of marriage; and, although they walked and talked, and laughed, and played together, they were always at home in time for their dinner.
talkedverbUS /tɔːkt/
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Agnes, naturally perhaps, showed a preference or partiality for Jack: to which Gascoigne willingly submitted, as he felt that our hero had a prior and stronger claim, and during the time that they remained a feeling of attachment was created between Agnes and the philosopher, which, if not love, was at least something very near akin to it, but the fact was, that they were both much too young to think of marriage; and, although they walked and talked, and laughed, and played together, they were always at home in time for their dinner.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Our limits will not permit us to relate all that passed during our hero's stay of a fortnight at Don Rebiera's.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He and Gascoigne were treated as if they were his own sons, and the kindness of the female part of the family was equally remarkable.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Agnes, naturally perhaps, showed a preference or partiality for Jack: to which Gascoigne willingly submitted, as he felt that our hero had a prior and stronger claim, and during the time that they remained a feeling of attachment was created between Agnes and the philosopher, which, if not love, was at least something very near akin to it, but the fact was, that they were both much too young to think of marriage; and, although they walked and talked, and laughed, and played together, they were always at home in time for their dinner.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He and Gascoigne were treated as if they were his own sons, and the kindness of the female part of the family was equally remarkable.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Agnes, naturally perhaps, showed a preference or partiality for Jack: to which Gascoigne willingly submitted, as he felt that our hero had a prior and stronger claim, and during the time that they remained a feeling of attachment was created between Agnes and the philosopher, which, if not love, was at least something very near akin to it, but the fact was, that they were both much too young to think of marriage; and, although they walked and talked, and laughed, and played together, they were always at home in time for their dinner.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Still, the young lady thought she preferred our hero, even to her brothers, and Jack thought that the young lady was the prettiest and kindest girl that he had ever met with.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Agnes, naturally perhaps, showed a preference or partiality for Jack: to which Gascoigne willingly submitted, as he felt that our hero had a prior and stronger claim, and during the time that they remained a feeling of attachment was created between Agnes and the philosopher, which, if not love, was at least something very near akin to it, but the fact was, that they were both much too young to think of marriage; and, although they walked and talked, and laughed, and played together, they were always at home in time for their dinner.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Our limits will not permit us to relate all that passed during our hero's stay of a fortnight at Don Rebiera's.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Agnes, naturally perhaps, showed a preference or partiality for Jack: to which Gascoigne willingly submitted, as he felt that our hero had a prior and stronger claim, and during the time that they remained a feeling of attachment was created between Agnes and the philosopher, which, if not love, was at least something very near akin to it, but the fact was, that they were both much too young to think of marriage; and, although they walked and talked, and laughed, and played together, they were always at home in time for their dinner.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Agnes, naturally perhaps, showed a preference or partiality for Jack: to which Gascoigne willingly submitted, as he felt that our hero had a prior and stronger claim, and during the time that they remained a feeling of attachment was created between Agnes and the philosopher, which, if not love, was at least something very near akin to it, but the fact was, that they were both much too young to think of marriage; and, although they walked and talked, and laughed, and played together, they were always at home in time for their dinner.
treatedadjectiveUS /ˈtriːtɪd/
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading He and Gascoigne were treated as if they were his own sons, and the kindness of the female part of the family was equally remarkable.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading In which our hero is brought up all standing under a press of sail.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In which our hero is brought up all standing under a press of sail.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Our limits will not permit us to relate all that passed during our hero's stay of a fortnight at Don Rebiera's.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Agnes, naturally perhaps, showed a preference or partiality for Jack: to which Gascoigne willingly submitted, as he felt that our hero had a prior and stronger claim, and during the time that they remained a feeling of attachment was created between Agnes and the philosopher, which, if not love, was at least something very near akin to it, but the fact was, that they were both much too young to think of marriage; and, although they walked and talked, and laughed, and played together, they were always at home in time for their dinner.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Agnes, naturally perhaps, showed a preference or partiality for Jack: to which Gascoigne willingly submitted, as he felt that our hero had a prior and stronger claim, and during the time that they remained a feeling of attachment was created between Agnes and the philosopher, which, if not love, was at least something very near akin to it, but the fact was, that they were both much too young to think of marriage; and, although they walked and talked, and laughed, and played together, they were always at home in time for their dinner.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He and Gascoigne were treated as if they were his own sons, and the kindness of the female part of the family was equally remarkable.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He and Gascoigne were treated as if they were his own sons, and the kindness of the female part of the family was equally remarkable.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In which our hero is brought up all standing under a press of sail.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Our limits will not permit us to relate all that passed during our hero's stay of a fortnight at Don Rebiera's.
willinglyadverbUS /ˈwɪlɪŋli/
in a willing manner
From this reading Agnes, naturally perhaps, showed a preference or partiality for Jack: to which Gascoigne willingly submitted, as he felt that our hero had a prior and stronger claim, and during the time that they remained a feeling of attachment was created between Agnes and the philosopher, which, if not love, was at least something very near akin to it, but the fact was, that they were both much too young to think of marriage; and, although they walked and talked, and laughed, and played together, they were always at home in time for their dinner.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Still, the young lady thought she preferred our hero, even to her brothers, and Jack thought that the young lady was the prettiest and kindest girl that he had ever met with.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Agnes, naturally perhaps, showed a preference or partiality for Jack: to which Gascoigne willingly submitted, as he felt that our hero had a prior and stronger claim, and during the time that they remained a feeling of attachment was created between Agnes and the philosopher, which, if not love, was at least something very near akin to it, but the fact was, that they were both much too young to think of marriage; and, although they walked and talked, and laughed, and played together, they were always at home in time for their dinner.
