adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading About the time that Henry and William quitted college, and had arrived at their twentieth year, the dean purchased a small estate in a village near to the country residence of Lord and Lady Bendham; and, in the total want of society, the dean's family were frequently honoured with invitations from the great house.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About the time that Henry and William quitted college, and had arrived at their twentieth year, the dean purchased a small estate in a village near to the country residence of Lord and Lady Bendham; and, in the total want of society, the dean's family were frequently honoured with invitations from the great house.
acquaintedadjectiveUS /əˈkweɪntɪd/
having fair knowledge of
From this reading A lord of the bed-chamber is a personage well known in courts, and in all capitals where courts reside; with this advantage to the inquirer, that in becoming acquainted with one of those noble characters, he becomes acquainted with all the remainder; not only with those of the same kingdom, but those of foreign nations; for, in whatever land, in whatever climate, a lord of the bed- chamber must necessarily be the self-same creature: one wholly made up of observance, of obedience, of dependence, and of imitation--a borrowed character--a character formed by reflection.
advantagenounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒ/
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading A lord of the bed-chamber is a personage well known in courts, and in all capitals where courts reside; with this advantage to the inquirer, that in becoming acquainted with one of those noble characters, he becomes acquainted with all the remainder; not only with those of the same kingdom, but those of foreign nations; for, in whatever land, in whatever climate, a lord of the bed- chamber must necessarily be the self-same creature: one wholly made up of observance, of obedience, of dependence, and of imitation--a borrowed character--a character formed by reflection.
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 A lord of the bed-chamber is a personage well known in courts, and in all capitals where courts reside; with this advantage to the inquirer, that in becoming acquainted with one of those noble characters, he becomes acquainted with all the remainder; not only with those of the same kingdom, but those of foreign nations; for, in whatever land, in whatever climate, a lord of the bed- chamber must necessarily be the self-same creature: one wholly made up of observance, of obedience, of dependence, and of imitation--a borrowed character--a character formed by reflection.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading About the time that Henry and William quitted college, and had arrived at their twentieth year, the dean purchased a small estate in a village near to the country residence of Lord and Lady Bendham; and, in the total want of society, the dean's family were frequently honoured with invitations from the great house.
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading About the time that Henry and William quitted college, and had arrived at their twentieth year, the dean purchased a small estate in a village near to the country residence of Lord and Lady Bendham; and, in the total want of society, the dean's family were frequently honoured with invitations from the great house.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The wife of this illustrious peer, as well as himself, took her hue, like the chameleon, from surrounding objects: her manners were not governed by her mind but were solely directed by external circumstances.
ascribeverbUS /əˈskraɪb/
attribute or credit to
From this reading Historians do not ascribe much importance to the situation, or to the talents of nobles in this department, nor shall this little history.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading About the time that Henry and William quitted college, and had arrived at their twentieth year, the dean purchased a small estate in a village near to the country residence of Lord and Lady Bendham; and, in the total want of society, the dean's family were frequently honoured with invitations from the great house.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A lord of the bed-chamber is a personage well known in courts, and in all capitals where courts reside; with this advantage to the inquirer, that in becoming acquainted with one of those noble characters, he becomes acquainted with all the remainder; not only with those of the same kingdom, but those of foreign nations; for, in whatever land, in whatever climate, a lord of the bed- chamber must necessarily be the self-same creature: one wholly made up of observance, of obedience, of dependence, and of imitation--a borrowed character--a character formed by reflection.
becomesverbUS /bɪˈkʌmz/
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading A lord of the bed-chamber is a personage well known in courts, and in all capitals where courts reside; with this advantage to the inquirer, that in becoming acquainted with one of those noble characters, he becomes acquainted with all the remainder; not only with those of the same kingdom, but those of foreign nations; for, in whatever land, in whatever climate, a lord of the bed- chamber must necessarily be the self-same creature: one wholly made up of observance, of obedience, of dependence, and of imitation--a borrowed character--a character formed by reflection.
becomingadjectiveUS /bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/
according with custom or propriety
From this reading A lord of the bed-chamber is a personage well known in courts, and in all capitals where courts reside; with this advantage to the inquirer, that in becoming acquainted with one of those noble characters, he becomes acquainted with all the remainder; not only with those of the same kingdom, but those of foreign nations; for, in whatever land, in whatever climate, a lord of the bed- chamber must necessarily be the self-same creature: one wholly made up of observance, of obedience, of dependence, and of imitation--a borrowed character--a character formed by reflection.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading A lord of the bed-chamber is a personage well known in courts, and in all capitals where courts reside; with this advantage to the inquirer, that in becoming acquainted with one of those noble characters, he becomes acquainted with all the remainder; not only with those of the same kingdom, but those of foreign nations; for, in whatever land, in whatever climate, a lord of the bed- chamber must necessarily be the self-same creature: one wholly made up of observance, of obedience, of dependence, and of imitation--a borrowed character--a character formed by reflection.
bed-chamber
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From this reading Lord Bendham, besides a good estate, possessed the office of a lord of the bed-chamber to his Majesty.
Bendham
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From this reading About the time that Henry and William quitted college, and had arrived at their twentieth year, the dean purchased a small estate in a village near to the country residence of Lord and Lady Bendham; and, in the total want of society, the dean's family were frequently honoured with invitations from the great house.
besidesprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪdz/
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Lord Bendham, besides a good estate, possessed the office of a lord of the bed-chamber to his Majesty.
borrowedverbUS /ˈbɑːroʊd/
past form of “borrow” — get temporarily
From this reading A lord of the bed-chamber is a personage well known in courts, and in all capitals where courts reside; with this advantage to the inquirer, that in becoming acquainted with one of those noble characters, he becomes acquainted with all the remainder; not only with those of the same kingdom, but those of foreign nations; for, in whatever land, in whatever climate, a lord of the bed- chamber must necessarily be the self-same creature: one wholly made up of observance, of obedience, of dependence, and of imitation--a borrowed character--a character formed by reflection.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A lord of the bed-chamber is a personage well known in courts, and in all capitals where courts reside; with this advantage to the inquirer, that in becoming acquainted with one of those noble characters, he becomes acquainted with all the remainder; not only with those of the same kingdom, but those of foreign nations; for, in whatever land, in whatever climate, a lord of the bed- chamber must necessarily be the self-same creature: one wholly made up of observance, of obedience, of dependence, and of imitation--a borrowed character--a character formed by reflection.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A lord of the bed-chamber is a personage well known in courts, and in all capitals where courts reside; with this advantage to the inquirer, that in becoming acquainted with one of those noble characters, he becomes acquainted with all the remainder; not only with those of the same kingdom, but those of foreign nations; for, in whatever land, in whatever climate, a lord of the bed- chamber must necessarily be the self-same creature: one wholly made up of observance, of obedience, of dependence, and of imitation--a borrowed character--a character formed by reflection.
capitalsnounUS /ˈkæpətəlz/
plural of “capital” — assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading A lord of the bed-chamber is a personage well known in courts, and in all capitals where courts reside; with this advantage to the inquirer, that in becoming acquainted with one of those noble characters, he becomes acquainted with all the remainder; not only with those of the same kingdom, but those of foreign nations; for, in whatever land, in whatever climate, a lord of the bed- chamber must necessarily be the self-same creature: one wholly made up of observance, of obedience, of dependence, and of imitation--a borrowed character--a character formed by reflection.
chambernounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbər/
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading A lord of the bed-chamber is a personage well known in courts, and in all capitals where courts reside; with this advantage to the inquirer, that in becoming acquainted with one of those noble characters, he becomes acquainted with all the remainder; not only with those of the same kingdom, but those of foreign nations; for, in whatever land, in whatever climate, a lord of the bed- chamber must necessarily be the self-same creature: one wholly made up of observance, of obedience, of dependence, and of imitation--a borrowed character--a character formed by reflection.
chameleonnounUS /kəˈmiːliən/
a changeable or inconstant person
From this reading The wife of this illustrious peer, as well as himself, took her hue, like the chameleon, from surrounding objects: her manners were not governed by her mind but were solely directed by external circumstances.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading A lord of the bed-chamber is a personage well known in courts, and in all capitals where courts reside; with this advantage to the inquirer, that in becoming acquainted with one of those noble characters, he becomes acquainted with all the remainder; not only with those of the same kingdom, but those of foreign nations; for, in whatever land, in whatever climate, a lord of the bed- chamber must necessarily be the self-same creature: one wholly made up of observance, of obedience, of dependence, and of imitation--a borrowed character--a character formed by reflection.
charactersnounUS /ˈkærəktərz/
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading A lord of the bed-chamber is a personage well known in courts, and in all capitals where courts reside; with this advantage to the inquirer, that in becoming acquainted with one of those noble characters, he becomes acquainted with all the remainder; not only with those of the same kingdom, but those of foreign nations; for, in whatever land, in whatever climate, a lord of the bed- chamber must necessarily be the self-same creature: one wholly made up of observance, of obedience, of dependence, and of imitation--a borrowed character--a character formed by reflection.
circumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading The wife of this illustrious peer, as well as himself, took her hue, like the chameleon, from surrounding objects: her manners were not governed by her mind but were solely directed by external circumstances.
climatenounUS /ˈklaɪmət/
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading A lord of the bed-chamber is a personage well known in courts, and in all capitals where courts reside; with this advantage to the inquirer, that in becoming acquainted with one of those noble characters, he becomes acquainted with all the remainder; not only with those of the same kingdom, but those of foreign nations; for, in whatever land, in whatever climate, a lord of the bed- chamber must necessarily be the self-same creature: one wholly made up of observance, of obedience, of dependence, and of imitation--a borrowed character--a character formed by reflection.
collegenounUS /ˈkɑːlɪdʒ/
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading About the time that Henry and William quitted college, and had arrived at their twentieth year, the dean purchased a small estate in a village near to the country residence of Lord and Lady Bendham; and, in the total want of society, the dean's family were frequently honoured with invitations from the great house.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading About the time that Henry and William quitted college, and had arrived at their twentieth year, the dean purchased a small estate in a village near to the country residence of Lord and Lady Bendham; and, in the total want of society, the dean's family were frequently honoured with invitations from the great house.
courtsnounUS /kɔːrts/
plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading A lord of the bed-chamber is a personage well known in courts, and in all capitals where courts reside; with this advantage to the inquirer, that in becoming acquainted with one of those noble characters, he becomes acquainted with all the remainder; not only with those of the same kingdom, but those of foreign nations; for, in whatever land, in whatever climate, a lord of the bed- chamber must necessarily be the self-same creature: one wholly made up of observance, of obedience, of dependence, and of imitation--a borrowed character--a character formed by reflection.
creaturenounUS /ˈkriːtʃər/
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading A lord of the bed-chamber is a personage well known in courts, and in all capitals where courts reside; with this advantage to the inquirer, that in becoming acquainted with one of those noble characters, he becomes acquainted with all the remainder; not only with those of the same kingdom, but those of foreign nations; for, in whatever land, in whatever climate, a lord of the bed- chamber must necessarily be the self-same creature: one wholly made up of observance, of obedience, of dependence, and of imitation--a borrowed character--a character formed by reflection.
deannounUS /diːn/
an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
From this reading About the time that Henry and William quitted college, and had arrived at their twentieth year, the dean purchased a small estate in a village near to the country residence of Lord and Lady Bendham; and, in the total want of society, the dean's family were frequently honoured with invitations from the great house.
dean'snounUS /diːnz/
possessive form of “dean” — an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
From this reading About the time that Henry and William quitted college, and had arrived at their twentieth year, the dean purchased a small estate in a village near to the country residence of Lord and Lady Bendham; and, in the total want of society, the dean's family were frequently honoured with invitations from the great house.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading Historians do not ascribe much importance to the situation, or to the talents of nobles in this department, nor shall this little history.
dependencenounUS /dɪˈpendəns/
the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else
From this reading A lord of the bed-chamber is a personage well known in courts, and in all capitals where courts reside; with this advantage to the inquirer, that in becoming acquainted with one of those noble characters, he becomes acquainted with all the remainder; not only with those of the same kingdom, but those of foreign nations; for, in whatever land, in whatever climate, a lord of the bed- chamber must necessarily be the self-same creature: one wholly made up of observance, of obedience, of dependence, and of imitation--a borrowed character--a character formed by reflection.
directedadjectiveUS /dərˈektəd/
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading The wife of this illustrious peer, as well as himself, took her hue, like the chameleon, from surrounding objects: her manners were not governed by her mind but were solely directed by external circumstances.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Historians do not ascribe much importance to the situation, or to the talents of nobles in this department, nor shall this little history.
estatenounUS /ɪˈsteɪt/
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading About the time that Henry and William quitted college, and had arrived at their twentieth year, the dean purchased a small estate in a village near to the country residence of Lord and Lady Bendham; and, in the total want of society, the dean's family were frequently honoured with invitations from the great house.
externaladjectiveUS /ɪkˈstɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface
From this reading The wife of this illustrious peer, as well as himself, took her hue, like the chameleon, from surrounding objects: her manners were not governed by her mind but were solely directed by external circumstances.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading About the time that Henry and William quitted college, and had arrived at their twentieth year, the dean purchased a small estate in a village near to the country residence of Lord and Lady Bendham; and, in the total want of society, the dean's family were frequently honoured with invitations from the great house.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A lord of the bed-chamber is a personage well known in courts, and in all capitals where courts reside; with this advantage to the inquirer, that in becoming acquainted with one of those noble characters, he becomes acquainted with all the remainder; not only with those of the same kingdom, but those of foreign nations; for, in whatever land, in whatever climate, a lord of the bed- chamber must necessarily be the self-same creature: one wholly made up of observance, of obedience, of dependence, and of imitation--a borrowed character--a character formed by reflection.
foreignadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrən/
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading A lord of the bed-chamber is a personage well known in courts, and in all capitals where courts reside; with this advantage to the inquirer, that in becoming acquainted with one of those noble characters, he becomes acquainted with all the remainder; not only with those of the same kingdom, but those of foreign nations; for, in whatever land, in whatever climate, a lord of the bed- chamber must necessarily be the self-same creature: one wholly made up of observance, of obedience, of dependence, and of imitation--a borrowed character--a character formed by reflection.
formedadjectiveUS /fɔːrmd/
having or given a form or shape
From this reading A lord of the bed-chamber is a personage well known in courts, and in all capitals where courts reside; with this advantage to the inquirer, that in becoming acquainted with one of those noble characters, he becomes acquainted with all the remainder; not only with those of the same kingdom, but those of foreign nations; for, in whatever land, in whatever climate, a lord of the bed- chamber must necessarily be the self-same creature: one wholly made up of observance, of obedience, of dependence, and of imitation--a borrowed character--a character formed by reflection.
frequentlyadverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntli/
many times at short intervals
From this reading About the time that Henry and William quitted college, and had arrived at their twentieth year, the dean purchased a small estate in a village near to the country residence of Lord and Lady Bendham; and, in the total want of society, the dean's family were frequently honoured with invitations from the great house.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading About the time that Henry and William quitted college, and had arrived at their twentieth year, the dean purchased a small estate in a village near to the country residence of Lord and Lady Bendham; and, in the total want of society, the dean's family were frequently honoured with invitations from the great house.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Lord Bendham, besides a good estate, possessed the office of a lord of the bed-chamber to his Majesty.
governednounUS /ˈɡʌvərnd/
the body of people who are citizens of a particular government
From this reading The wife of this illustrious peer, as well as himself, took her hue, like the chameleon, from surrounding objects: her manners were not governed by her mind but were solely directed by external circumstances.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading About the time that Henry and William quitted college, and had arrived at their twentieth year, the dean purchased a small estate in a village near to the country residence of Lord and Lady Bendham; and, in the total want of society, the dean's family were frequently honoured with invitations from the great house.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading About the time that Henry and William quitted college, and had arrived at their twentieth year, the dean purchased a small estate in a village near to the country residence of Lord and Lady Bendham; and, in the total want of society, the dean's family were frequently honoured with invitations from the great house.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A lord of the bed-chamber is a personage well known in courts, and in all capitals where courts reside; with this advantage to the inquirer, that in becoming acquainted with one of those noble characters, he becomes acquainted with all the remainder; not only with those of the same kingdom, but those of foreign nations; for, in whatever land, in whatever climate, a lord of the bed- chamber must necessarily be the self-same creature: one wholly made up of observance, of obedience, of dependence, and of imitation--a borrowed character--a character formed by reflection.
HenrynounUS /ˈhenri/
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading About the time that Henry and William quitted college, and had arrived at their twentieth year, the dean purchased a small estate in a village near to the country residence of Lord and Lady Bendham; and, in the total want of society, the dean's family were frequently honoured with invitations from the great house.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The wife of this illustrious peer, as well as himself, took her hue, like the chameleon, from surrounding objects: her manners were not governed by her mind but were solely directed by external circumstances.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The wife of this illustrious peer, as well as himself, took her hue, like the chameleon, from surrounding objects: her manners were not governed by her mind but were solely directed by external circumstances.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lord Bendham, besides a good estate, possessed the office of a lord of the bed-chamber to his Majesty.
HistoriansnounUS /hɪˈstɔːriənz/
plural of “historian” — a person who is an authority on history and who studies it and writes about it
From this reading Historians do not ascribe much importance to the situation, or to the talents of nobles in this department, nor shall this little history.
historynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Historians do not ascribe much importance to the situation, or to the talents of nobles in this department, nor shall this little history.
honouredverbUS /ˈɑːnərd/
past form of “honour” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading About the time that Henry and William quitted college, and had arrived at their twentieth year, the dean purchased a small estate in a village near to the country residence of Lord and Lady Bendham; and, in the total want of society, the dean's family were frequently honoured with invitations from the great house.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading About the time that Henry and William quitted college, and had arrived at their twentieth year, the dean purchased a small estate in a village near to the country residence of Lord and Lady Bendham; and, in the total want of society, the dean's family were frequently honoured with invitations from the great house.
huenounUS /hjuː/
the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
From this reading The wife of this illustrious peer, as well as himself, took her hue, like the chameleon, from surrounding objects: her manners were not governed by her mind but were solely directed by external circumstances.
illustriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈlʌstriəs/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The wife of this illustrious peer, as well as himself, took her hue, like the chameleon, from surrounding objects: her manners were not governed by her mind but were solely directed by external circumstances.
imitationnounUS /ˌɪməˈteɪʃən/
the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations
From this reading A lord of the bed-chamber is a personage well known in courts, and in all capitals where courts reside; with this advantage to the inquirer, that in becoming acquainted with one of those noble characters, he becomes acquainted with all the remainder; not only with those of the same kingdom, but those of foreign nations; for, in whatever land, in whatever climate, a lord of the bed- chamber must necessarily be the self-same creature: one wholly made up of observance, of obedience, of dependence, and of imitation--a borrowed character--a character formed by reflection.
importancenounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtəns/
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Historians do not ascribe much importance to the situation, or to the talents of nobles in this department, nor shall this little history.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading About the time that Henry and William quitted college, and had arrived at their twentieth year, the dean purchased a small estate in a village near to the country residence of Lord and Lady Bendham; and, in the total want of society, the dean's family were frequently honoured with invitations from the great house.
inquirernounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪrər/
someone who asks a question
From this reading A lord of the bed-chamber is a personage well known in courts, and in all capitals where courts reside; with this advantage to the inquirer, that in becoming acquainted with one of those noble characters, he becomes acquainted with all the remainder; not only with those of the same kingdom, but those of foreign nations; for, in whatever land, in whatever climate, a lord of the bed- chamber must necessarily be the self-same creature: one wholly made up of observance, of obedience, of dependence, and of imitation--a borrowed character--a character formed by reflection.
invitationsnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading About the time that Henry and William quitted college, and had arrived at their twentieth year, the dean purchased a small estate in a village near to the country residence of Lord and Lady Bendham; and, in the total want of society, the dean's family were frequently honoured with invitations from the great house.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A lord of the bed-chamber is a personage well known in courts, and in all capitals where courts reside; with this advantage to the inquirer, that in becoming acquainted with one of those noble characters, he becomes acquainted with all the remainder; not only with those of the same kingdom, but those of foreign nations; for, in whatever land, in whatever climate, a lord of the bed- chamber must necessarily be the self-same creature: one wholly made up of observance, of obedience, of dependence, and of imitation--a borrowed character--a character formed by reflection.
kingdomnounUS /ˈkɪŋdəm/
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading A lord of the bed-chamber is a personage well known in courts, and in all capitals where courts reside; with this advantage to the inquirer, that in becoming acquainted with one of those noble characters, he becomes acquainted with all the remainder; not only with those of the same kingdom, but those of foreign nations; for, in whatever land, in whatever climate, a lord of the bed- chamber must necessarily be the self-same creature: one wholly made up of observance, of obedience, of dependence, and of imitation--a borrowed character--a character formed by reflection.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading A lord of the bed-chamber is a personage well known in courts, and in all capitals where courts reside; with this advantage to the inquirer, that in becoming acquainted with one of those noble characters, he becomes acquainted with all the remainder; not only with those of the same kingdom, but those of foreign nations; for, in whatever land, in whatever climate, a lord of the bed- chamber must necessarily be the self-same creature: one wholly made up of observance, of obedience, of dependence, and of imitation--a borrowed character--a character formed by reflection.
LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading About the time that Henry and William quitted college, and had arrived at their twentieth year, the dean purchased a small estate in a village near to the country residence of Lord and Lady Bendham; and, in the total want of society, the dean's family were frequently honoured with invitations from the great house.
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading A lord of the bed-chamber is a personage well known in courts, and in all capitals where courts reside; with this advantage to the inquirer, that in becoming acquainted with one of those noble characters, he becomes acquainted with all the remainder; not only with those of the same kingdom, but those of foreign nations; for, in whatever land, in whatever climate, a lord of the bed- chamber must necessarily be the self-same creature: one wholly made up of observance, of obedience, of dependence, and of imitation--a borrowed character--a character formed by reflection.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The wife of this illustrious peer, as well as himself, took her hue, like the chameleon, from surrounding objects: her manners were not governed by her mind but were solely directed by external circumstances.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Historians do not ascribe much importance to the situation, or to the talents of nobles in this department, nor shall this little history.
LordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading About the time that Henry and William quitted college, and had arrived at their twentieth year, the dean purchased a small estate in a village near to the country residence of Lord and Lady Bendham; and, in the total want of society, the dean's family were frequently honoured with invitations from the great house.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A lord of the bed-chamber is a personage well known in courts, and in all capitals where courts reside; with this advantage to the inquirer, that in becoming acquainted with one of those noble characters, he becomes acquainted with all the remainder; not only with those of the same kingdom, but those of foreign nations; for, in whatever land, in whatever climate, a lord of the bed- chamber must necessarily be the self-same creature: one wholly made up of observance, of obedience, of dependence, and of imitation--a borrowed character--a character formed by reflection.
MajestynounUS /ˈmædʒəsti/
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading Lord Bendham, besides a good estate, possessed the office of a lord of the bed-chamber to his Majesty.
mannersnounUS /ˈmænərz/
social deportment
From this reading The wife of this illustrious peer, as well as himself, took her hue, like the chameleon, from surrounding objects: her manners were not governed by her mind but were solely directed by external circumstances.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The wife of this illustrious peer, as well as himself, took her hue, like the chameleon, from surrounding objects: her manners were not governed by her mind but were solely directed by external circumstances.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Historians do not ascribe much importance to the situation, or to the talents of nobles in this department, nor shall this little history.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading A lord of the bed-chamber is a personage well known in courts, and in all capitals where courts reside; with this advantage to the inquirer, that in becoming acquainted with one of those noble characters, he becomes acquainted with all the remainder; not only with those of the same kingdom, but those of foreign nations; for, in whatever land, in whatever climate, a lord of the bed- chamber must necessarily be the self-same creature: one wholly made up of observance, of obedience, of dependence, and of imitation--a borrowed character--a character formed by reflection.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading A lord of the bed-chamber is a personage well known in courts, and in all capitals where courts reside; with this advantage to the inquirer, that in becoming acquainted with one of those noble characters, he becomes acquainted with all the remainder; not only with those of the same kingdom, but those of foreign nations; for, in whatever land, in whatever climate, a lord of the bed- chamber must necessarily be the self-same creature: one wholly made up of observance, of obedience, of dependence, and of imitation--a borrowed character--a character formed by reflection.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading About the time that Henry and William quitted college, and had arrived at their twentieth year, the dean purchased a small estate in a village near to the country residence of Lord and Lady Bendham; and, in the total want of society, the dean's family were frequently honoured with invitations from the great house.
necessarilyadverbUS /ˌnesəˈserəli/
in an essential manner
From this reading A lord of the bed-chamber is a personage well known in courts, and in all capitals where courts reside; with this advantage to the inquirer, that in becoming acquainted with one of those noble characters, he becomes acquainted with all the remainder; not only with those of the same kingdom, but those of foreign nations; for, in whatever land, in whatever climate, a lord of the bed- chamber must necessarily be the self-same creature: one wholly made up of observance, of obedience, of dependence, and of imitation--a borrowed character--a character formed by reflection.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading A lord of the bed-chamber is a personage well known in courts, and in all capitals where courts reside; with this advantage to the inquirer, that in becoming acquainted with one of those noble characters, he becomes acquainted with all the remainder; not only with those of the same kingdom, but those of foreign nations; for, in whatever land, in whatever climate, a lord of the bed- chamber must necessarily be the self-same creature: one wholly made up of observance, of obedience, of dependence, and of imitation--a borrowed character--a character formed by reflection.
noblesnounUS /ˈnoʊbəlz/
plural of “noble” — a titled peer of the realm
From this reading Historians do not ascribe much importance to the situation, or to the talents of nobles in this department, nor shall this little history.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Historians do not ascribe much importance to the situation, or to the talents of nobles in this department, nor shall this little history.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Historians do not ascribe much importance to the situation, or to the talents of nobles in this department, nor shall this little history.
obediencenounUS /oʊˈbiːdiəns/
the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
From this reading A lord of the bed-chamber is a personage well known in courts, and in all capitals where courts reside; with this advantage to the inquirer, that in becoming acquainted with one of those noble characters, he becomes acquainted with all the remainder; not only with those of the same kingdom, but those of foreign nations; for, in whatever land, in whatever climate, a lord of the bed- chamber must necessarily be the self-same creature: one wholly made up of observance, of obedience, of dependence, and of imitation--a borrowed character--a character formed by reflection.
objectsnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekts/
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The wife of this illustrious peer, as well as himself, took her hue, like the chameleon, from surrounding objects: her manners were not governed by her mind but were solely directed by external circumstances.
observancenounUS /əbˈzɜːrvəns/
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading A lord of the bed-chamber is a personage well known in courts, and in all capitals where courts reside; with this advantage to the inquirer, that in becoming acquainted with one of those noble characters, he becomes acquainted with all the remainder; not only with those of the same kingdom, but those of foreign nations; for, in whatever land, in whatever climate, a lord of the bed- chamber must necessarily be the self-same creature: one wholly made up of observance, of obedience, of dependence, and of imitation--a borrowed character--a character formed by reflection.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading About the time that Henry and William quitted college, and had arrived at their twentieth year, the dean purchased a small estate in a village near to the country residence of Lord and Lady Bendham; and, in the total want of society, the dean's family were frequently honoured with invitations from the great house.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Lord Bendham, besides a good estate, possessed the office of a lord of the bed-chamber to his Majesty.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A lord of the bed-chamber is a personage well known in courts, and in all capitals where courts reside; with this advantage to the inquirer, that in becoming acquainted with one of those noble characters, he becomes acquainted with all the remainder; not only with those of the same kingdom, but those of foreign nations; for, in whatever land, in whatever climate, a lord of the bed- chamber must necessarily be the self-same creature: one wholly made up of observance, of obedience, of dependence, and of imitation--a borrowed character--a character formed by reflection.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading A lord of the bed-chamber is a personage well known in courts, and in all capitals where courts reside; with this advantage to the inquirer, that in becoming acquainted with one of those noble characters, he becomes acquainted with all the remainder; not only with those of the same kingdom, but those of foreign nations; for, in whatever land, in whatever climate, a lord of the bed- chamber must necessarily be the self-same creature: one wholly made up of observance, of obedience, of dependence, and of imitation--a borrowed character--a character formed by reflection.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Historians do not ascribe much importance to the situation, or to the talents of nobles in this department, nor shall this little history.
peernounUS /pɪr/
a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
From this reading The wife of this illustrious peer, as well as himself, took her hue, like the chameleon, from surrounding objects: her manners were not governed by her mind but were solely directed by external circumstances.
personagenoun
another word for person; a person not meriting identification
From this reading A lord of the bed-chamber is a personage well known in courts, and in all capitals where courts reside; with this advantage to the inquirer, that in becoming acquainted with one of those noble characters, he becomes acquainted with all the remainder; not only with those of the same kingdom, but those of foreign nations; for, in whatever land, in whatever climate, a lord of the bed- chamber must necessarily be the self-same creature: one wholly made up of observance, of obedience, of dependence, and of imitation--a borrowed character--a character formed by reflection.
possessedadjectiveUS /pəˈzest/
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Lord Bendham, besides a good estate, possessed the office of a lord of the bed-chamber to his Majesty.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading About the time that Henry and William quitted college, and had arrived at their twentieth year, the dean purchased a small estate in a village near to the country residence of Lord and Lady Bendham; and, in the total want of society, the dean's family were frequently honoured with invitations from the great house.
quitted
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From this reading About the time that Henry and William quitted college, and had arrived at their twentieth year, the dean purchased a small estate in a village near to the country residence of Lord and Lady Bendham; and, in the total want of society, the dean's family were frequently honoured with invitations from the great house.
reflectionnounUS /rɪˈflekʃən/
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading A lord of the bed-chamber is a personage well known in courts, and in all capitals where courts reside; with this advantage to the inquirer, that in becoming acquainted with one of those noble characters, he becomes acquainted with all the remainder; not only with those of the same kingdom, but those of foreign nations; for, in whatever land, in whatever climate, a lord of the bed- chamber must necessarily be the self-same creature: one wholly made up of observance, of obedience, of dependence, and of imitation--a borrowed character--a character formed by reflection.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading A lord of the bed-chamber is a personage well known in courts, and in all capitals where courts reside; with this advantage to the inquirer, that in becoming acquainted with one of those noble characters, he becomes acquainted with all the remainder; not only with those of the same kingdom, but those of foreign nations; for, in whatever land, in whatever climate, a lord of the bed- chamber must necessarily be the self-same creature: one wholly made up of observance, of obedience, of dependence, and of imitation--a borrowed character--a character formed by reflection.
resideverbUS /rɪˈzaɪd/
make one's home in a particular place or community
From this reading A lord of the bed-chamber is a personage well known in courts, and in all capitals where courts reside; with this advantage to the inquirer, that in becoming acquainted with one of those noble characters, he becomes acquainted with all the remainder; not only with those of the same kingdom, but those of foreign nations; for, in whatever land, in whatever climate, a lord of the bed- chamber must necessarily be the self-same creature: one wholly made up of observance, of obedience, of dependence, and of imitation--a borrowed character--a character formed by reflection.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading About the time that Henry and William quitted college, and had arrived at their twentieth year, the dean purchased a small estate in a village near to the country residence of Lord and Lady Bendham; and, in the total want of society, the dean's family were frequently honoured with invitations from the great house.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading A lord of the bed-chamber is a personage well known in courts, and in all capitals where courts reside; with this advantage to the inquirer, that in becoming acquainted with one of those noble characters, he becomes acquainted with all the remainder; not only with those of the same kingdom, but those of foreign nations; for, in whatever land, in whatever climate, a lord of the bed- chamber must necessarily be the self-same creature: one wholly made up of observance, of obedience, of dependence, and of imitation--a borrowed character--a character formed by reflection.
self-same
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A lord of the bed-chamber is a personage well known in courts, and in all capitals where courts reside; with this advantage to the inquirer, that in becoming acquainted with one of those noble characters, he becomes acquainted with all the remainder; not only with those of the same kingdom, but those of foreign nations; for, in whatever land, in whatever climate, a lord of the bed- chamber must necessarily be the self-same creature: one wholly made up of observance, of obedience, of dependence, and of imitation--a borrowed character--a character formed by reflection.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Historians do not ascribe much importance to the situation, or to the talents of nobles in this department, nor shall this little history.
situationnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃən/
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Historians do not ascribe much importance to the situation, or to the talents of nobles in this department, nor shall this little history.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading About the time that Henry and William quitted college, and had arrived at their twentieth year, the dean purchased a small estate in a village near to the country residence of Lord and Lady Bendham; and, in the total want of society, the dean's family were frequently honoured with invitations from the great house.
societynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading About the time that Henry and William quitted college, and had arrived at their twentieth year, the dean purchased a small estate in a village near to the country residence of Lord and Lady Bendham; and, in the total want of society, the dean's family were frequently honoured with invitations from the great house.
solelyadverbUS /ˈsoʊəli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading The wife of this illustrious peer, as well as himself, took her hue, like the chameleon, from surrounding objects: her manners were not governed by her mind but were solely directed by external circumstances.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading The wife of this illustrious peer, as well as himself, took her hue, like the chameleon, from surrounding objects: her manners were not governed by her mind but were solely directed by external circumstances.
talentsnounUS /ˈtælənts/
plural of “talent” — natural abilities or qualities
From this reading Historians do not ascribe much importance to the situation, or to the talents of nobles in this department, nor shall this little history.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading About the time that Henry and William quitted college, and had arrived at their twentieth year, the dean purchased a small estate in a village near to the country residence of Lord and Lady Bendham; and, in the total want of society, the dean's family were frequently honoured with invitations from the great house.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading About the time that Henry and William quitted college, and had arrived at their twentieth year, the dean purchased a small estate in a village near to the country residence of Lord and Lady Bendham; and, in the total want of society, the dean's family were frequently honoured with invitations from the great house.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading About the time that Henry and William quitted college, and had arrived at their twentieth year, the dean purchased a small estate in a village near to the country residence of Lord and Lady Bendham; and, in the total want of society, the dean's family were frequently honoured with invitations from the great house.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Historians do not ascribe much importance to the situation, or to the talents of nobles in this department, nor shall this little history.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading A lord of the bed-chamber is a personage well known in courts, and in all capitals where courts reside; with this advantage to the inquirer, that in becoming acquainted with one of those noble characters, he becomes acquainted with all the remainder; not only with those of the same kingdom, but those of foreign nations; for, in whatever land, in whatever climate, a lord of the bed- chamber must necessarily be the self-same creature: one wholly made up of observance, of obedience, of dependence, and of imitation--a borrowed character--a character formed by reflection.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading About the time that Henry and William quitted college, and had arrived at their twentieth year, the dean purchased a small estate in a village near to the country residence of Lord and Lady Bendham; and, in the total want of society, the dean's family were frequently honoured with invitations from the great house.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading About the time that Henry and William quitted college, and had arrived at their twentieth year, the dean purchased a small estate in a village near to the country residence of Lord and Lady Bendham; and, in the total want of society, the dean's family were frequently honoured with invitations from the great house.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The wife of this illustrious peer, as well as himself, took her hue, like the chameleon, from surrounding objects: her manners were not governed by her mind but were solely directed by external circumstances.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading About the time that Henry and William quitted college, and had arrived at their twentieth year, the dean purchased a small estate in a village near to the country residence of Lord and Lady Bendham; and, in the total want of society, the dean's family were frequently honoured with invitations from the great house.
twentiethnounUS /ˈtwentiəθ/
position 20 in a countable series of things
From this reading About the time that Henry and William quitted college, and had arrived at their twentieth year, the dean purchased a small estate in a village near to the country residence of Lord and Lady Bendham; and, in the total want of society, the dean's family were frequently honoured with invitations from the great house.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A lord of the bed-chamber is a personage well known in courts, and in all capitals where courts reside; with this advantage to the inquirer, that in becoming acquainted with one of those noble characters, he becomes acquainted with all the remainder; not only with those of the same kingdom, but those of foreign nations; for, in whatever land, in whatever climate, a lord of the bed- chamber must necessarily be the self-same creature: one wholly made up of observance, of obedience, of dependence, and of imitation--a borrowed character--a character formed by reflection.
villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading About the time that Henry and William quitted college, and had arrived at their twentieth year, the dean purchased a small estate in a village near to the country residence of Lord and Lady Bendham; and, in the total want of society, the dean's family were frequently honoured with invitations from the great house.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading About the time that Henry and William quitted college, and had arrived at their twentieth year, the dean purchased a small estate in a village near to the country residence of Lord and Lady Bendham; and, in the total want of society, the dean's family were frequently honoured with invitations from the great house.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading A lord of the bed-chamber is a personage well known in courts, and in all capitals where courts reside; with this advantage to the inquirer, that in becoming acquainted with one of those noble characters, he becomes acquainted with all the remainder; not only with those of the same kingdom, but those of foreign nations; for, in whatever land, in whatever climate, a lord of the bed- chamber must necessarily be the self-same creature: one wholly made up of observance, of obedience, of dependence, and of imitation--a borrowed character--a character formed by reflection.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading About the time that Henry and William quitted college, and had arrived at their twentieth year, the dean purchased a small estate in a village near to the country residence of Lord and Lady Bendham; and, in the total want of society, the dean's family were frequently honoured with invitations from the great house.
whateverdeterminerUS /ˌwʌˈtevər/
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading A lord of the bed-chamber is a personage well known in courts, and in all capitals where courts reside; with this advantage to the inquirer, that in becoming acquainted with one of those noble characters, he becomes acquainted with all the remainder; not only with those of the same kingdom, but those of foreign nations; for, in whatever land, in whatever climate, a lord of the bed- chamber must necessarily be the self-same creature: one wholly made up of observance, of obedience, of dependence, and of imitation--a borrowed character--a character formed by reflection.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading A lord of the bed-chamber is a personage well known in courts, and in all capitals where courts reside; with this advantage to the inquirer, that in becoming acquainted with one of those noble characters, he becomes acquainted with all the remainder; not only with those of the same kingdom, but those of foreign nations; for, in whatever land, in whatever climate, a lord of the bed- chamber must necessarily be the self-same creature: one wholly made up of observance, of obedience, of dependence, and of imitation--a borrowed character--a character formed by reflection.
whollyadverbUS /ˈhoʊli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading A lord of the bed-chamber is a personage well known in courts, and in all capitals where courts reside; with this advantage to the inquirer, that in becoming acquainted with one of those noble characters, he becomes acquainted with all the remainder; not only with those of the same kingdom, but those of foreign nations; for, in whatever land, in whatever climate, a lord of the bed- chamber must necessarily be the self-same creature: one wholly made up of observance, of obedience, of dependence, and of imitation--a borrowed character--a character formed by reflection.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The wife of this illustrious peer, as well as himself, took her hue, like the chameleon, from surrounding objects: her manners were not governed by her mind but were solely directed by external circumstances.
William
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From this reading About the time that Henry and William quitted college, and had arrived at their twentieth year, the dean purchased a small estate in a village near to the country residence of Lord and Lady Bendham; and, in the total want of society, the dean's family were frequently honoured with invitations from the great house.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading About the time that Henry and William quitted college, and had arrived at their twentieth year, the dean purchased a small estate in a village near to the country residence of Lord and Lady Bendham; and, in the total want of society, the dean's family were frequently honoured with invitations from the great house.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading About the time that Henry and William quitted college, and had arrived at their twentieth year, the dean purchased a small estate in a village near to the country residence of Lord and Lady Bendham; and, in the total want of society, the dean's family were frequently honoured with invitations from the great house.
