adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading William, well versed in all the licentious theory, thought himself in love, because he perceived a tumultuous impulse cause his heart to beat while his fancy fixed on a certain object whose presence agitated yet more his breast.
acquaintverbUS /əˈkweɪnt/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading Henry felt that his tender regard for Rebecca, the daughter of the curate of the parish, did not inspire him even with the boldness to acquaint her with his sentiments, much less to meditate one design that might tend to her dishonour.
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading William, well versed in all the licentious theory, thought himself in love, because he perceived a tumultuous impulse cause his heart to beat while his fancy fixed on a certain object whose presence agitated yet more his breast.
Agnes
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From this reading William owned to Henry that he loved Agnes, the daughter of a cottager in the village, and hoped to make her his mistress.
agreeverbUS /əˈɡriː/
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading Henry thought himself not in love, because, while he listened to William on the subject, he found their sensations did not in the least agree.
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 William, well versed in all the licentious theory, thought himself in love, because he perceived a tumultuous impulse cause his heart to beat while his fancy fixed on a certain object whose presence agitated yet more his breast.
amusementnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənt/
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading In the country--where the sensible heart is still more susceptible of impressions; and where the unfeeling mind, in the want of other men's wit to invent, forms schemes for its own amusement--our youths both fell in love: if passions, that were pursued on the most opposite principles, can receive the same appellation.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the country--where the sensible heart is still more susceptible of impressions; and where the unfeeling mind, in the want of other men's wit to invent, forms schemes for its own amusement--our youths both fell in love: if passions, that were pursued on the most opposite principles, can receive the same appellation.
appellationnounUS /ˌæpəˈleɪʃən/
identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others
From this reading In the country--where the sensible heart is still more susceptible of impressions; and where the unfeeling mind, in the want of other men's wit to invent, forms schemes for its own amusement--our youths both fell in love: if passions, that were pursued on the most opposite principles, can receive the same appellation.
beatverbUS /biːt/
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading William, well versed in all the licentious theory, thought himself in love, because he perceived a tumultuous impulse cause his heart to beat while his fancy fixed on a certain object whose presence agitated yet more his breast.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading William, well versed in all the licentious theory, thought himself in love, because he perceived a tumultuous impulse cause his heart to beat while his fancy fixed on a certain object whose presence agitated yet more his breast.
boldnessnounUS /ˈboʊldnəs/
the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger
From this reading Henry felt that his tender regard for Rebecca, the daughter of the curate of the parish, did not inspire him even with the boldness to acquaint her with his sentiments, much less to meditate one design that might tend to her dishonour.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading In the country--where the sensible heart is still more susceptible of impressions; and where the unfeeling mind, in the want of other men's wit to invent, forms schemes for its own amusement--our youths both fell in love: if passions, that were pursued on the most opposite principles, can receive the same appellation.
breastnounUS /brest/
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading William, well versed in all the licentious theory, thought himself in love, because he perceived a tumultuous impulse cause his heart to beat while his fancy fixed on a certain object whose presence agitated yet more his breast.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading In the country--where the sensible heart is still more susceptible of impressions; and where the unfeeling mind, in the want of other men's wit to invent, forms schemes for its own amusement--our youths both fell in love: if passions, that were pursued on the most opposite principles, can receive the same appellation.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading William, well versed in all the licentious theory, thought himself in love, because he perceived a tumultuous impulse cause his heart to beat while his fancy fixed on a certain object whose presence agitated yet more his breast.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading William, well versed in all the licentious theory, thought himself in love, because he perceived a tumultuous impulse cause his heart to beat while his fancy fixed on a certain object whose presence agitated yet more his breast.
cottagernoun
someone who lives in a cottage
From this reading William owned to Henry that he loved Agnes, the daughter of a cottager in the village, and hoped to make her his mistress.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading In the country--where the sensible heart is still more susceptible of impressions; and where the unfeeling mind, in the want of other men's wit to invent, forms schemes for its own amusement--our youths both fell in love: if passions, that were pursued on the most opposite principles, can receive the same appellation.
curatenounUS /ˈkjʊrət/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Henry felt that his tender regard for Rebecca, the daughter of the curate of the parish, did not inspire him even with the boldness to acquaint her with his sentiments, much less to meditate one design that might tend to her dishonour.
daughternounUS /ˈdɔːtər/
a female human offspring
From this reading William owned to Henry that he loved Agnes, the daughter of a cottager in the village, and hoped to make her his mistress.
designnounUS /dɪˈzaɪn/
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading Henry felt that his tender regard for Rebecca, the daughter of the curate of the parish, did not inspire him even with the boldness to acquaint her with his sentiments, much less to meditate one design that might tend to her dishonour.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Henry thought himself not in love, because, while he listened to William on the subject, he found their sensations did not in the least agree.
dishonourverb
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading Henry felt that his tender regard for Rebecca, the daughter of the curate of the parish, did not inspire him even with the boldness to acquaint her with his sentiments, much less to meditate one design that might tend to her dishonour.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Henry felt that his tender regard for Rebecca, the daughter of the curate of the parish, did not inspire him even with the boldness to acquaint her with his sentiments, much less to meditate one design that might tend to her dishonour.
fancynounUS /ˈfænsi/
something many people believe that is false
From this reading William, well versed in all the licentious theory, thought himself in love, because he perceived a tumultuous impulse cause his heart to beat while his fancy fixed on a certain object whose presence agitated yet more his breast.
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading In the country--where the sensible heart is still more susceptible of impressions; and where the unfeeling mind, in the want of other men's wit to invent, forms schemes for its own amusement--our youths both fell in love: if passions, that were pursued on the most opposite principles, can receive the same appellation.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Henry felt that his tender regard for Rebecca, the daughter of the curate of the parish, did not inspire him even with the boldness to acquaint her with his sentiments, much less to meditate one design that might tend to her dishonour.
fixedadjectiveUS /fɪkst/
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading William, well versed in all the licentious theory, thought himself in love, because he perceived a tumultuous impulse cause his heart to beat while his fancy fixed on a certain object whose presence agitated yet more his breast.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the country--where the sensible heart is still more susceptible of impressions; and where the unfeeling mind, in the want of other men's wit to invent, forms schemes for its own amusement--our youths both fell in love: if passions, that were pursued on the most opposite principles, can receive the same appellation.
formsnounUS /fɔːrmz/
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading In the country--where the sensible heart is still more susceptible of impressions; and where the unfeeling mind, in the want of other men's wit to invent, forms schemes for its own amusement--our youths both fell in love: if passions, that were pursued on the most opposite principles, can receive the same appellation.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Henry thought himself not in love, because, while he listened to William on the subject, he found their sensations did not in the least agree.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading William, well versed in all the licentious theory, thought himself in love, because he perceived a tumultuous impulse cause his heart to beat while his fancy fixed on a certain object whose presence agitated yet more his breast.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading In the country--where the sensible heart is still more susceptible of impressions; and where the unfeeling mind, in the want of other men's wit to invent, forms schemes for its own amusement--our youths both fell in love: if passions, that were pursued on the most opposite principles, can receive the same appellation.
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 Henry thought himself not in love, because, while he listened to William on the subject, he found their sensations did not in the least agree.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading William owned to Henry that he loved Agnes, the daughter of a cottager in the village, and hoped to make her his mistress.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Henry felt that his tender regard for Rebecca, the daughter of the curate of the parish, did not inspire him even with the boldness to acquaint her with his sentiments, much less to meditate one design that might tend to her dishonour.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading William, well versed in all the licentious theory, thought himself in love, because he perceived a tumultuous impulse cause his heart to beat while his fancy fixed on a certain object whose presence agitated yet more his breast.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading William, well versed in all the licentious theory, thought himself in love, because he perceived a tumultuous impulse cause his heart to beat while his fancy fixed on a certain object whose presence agitated yet more his breast.
hopedverbUS /hoʊpt/
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading William owned to Henry that he loved Agnes, the daughter of a cottager in the village, and hoped to make her his mistress.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In the country--where the sensible heart is still more susceptible of impressions; and where the unfeeling mind, in the want of other men's wit to invent, forms schemes for its own amusement--our youths both fell in love: if passions, that were pursued on the most opposite principles, can receive the same appellation.
impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading In the country--where the sensible heart is still more susceptible of impressions; and where the unfeeling mind, in the want of other men's wit to invent, forms schemes for its own amusement--our youths both fell in love: if passions, that were pursued on the most opposite principles, can receive the same appellation.
impulsenounUS /ˈɪmpəls/
an instinctive motive
From this reading William, well versed in all the licentious theory, thought himself in love, because he perceived a tumultuous impulse cause his heart to beat while his fancy fixed on a certain object whose presence agitated yet more his breast.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the country--where the sensible heart is still more susceptible of impressions; and where the unfeeling mind, in the want of other men's wit to invent, forms schemes for its own amusement--our youths both fell in love: if passions, that were pursued on the most opposite principles, can receive the same appellation.
inspireverbUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪr/
heighten or intensify
From this reading Henry felt that his tender regard for Rebecca, the daughter of the curate of the parish, did not inspire him even with the boldness to acquaint her with his sentiments, much less to meditate one design that might tend to her dishonour.
inventverbUS /ˌɪnˈvent/
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading In the country--where the sensible heart is still more susceptible of impressions; and where the unfeeling mind, in the want of other men's wit to invent, forms schemes for its own amusement--our youths both fell in love: if passions, that were pursued on the most opposite principles, can receive the same appellation.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the country--where the sensible heart is still more susceptible of impressions; and where the unfeeling mind, in the want of other men's wit to invent, forms schemes for its own amusement--our youths both fell in love: if passions, that were pursued on the most opposite principles, can receive the same appellation.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In the country--where the sensible heart is still more susceptible of impressions; and where the unfeeling mind, in the want of other men's wit to invent, forms schemes for its own amusement--our youths both fell in love: if passions, that were pursued on the most opposite principles, can receive the same appellation.
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 Henry thought himself not in love, because, while he listened to William on the subject, he found their sensations did not in the least agree.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Henry felt that his tender regard for Rebecca, the daughter of the curate of the parish, did not inspire him even with the boldness to acquaint her with his sentiments, much less to meditate one design that might tend to her dishonour.
licentiousadjectiveUS /laɪˈsentʃəs/
lacking moral discipline; especially sexually unrestrained
From this reading William, well versed in all the licentious theory, thought himself in love, because he perceived a tumultuous impulse cause his heart to beat while his fancy fixed on a certain object whose presence agitated yet more his breast.
listenedverbUS /ˈlɪsənd/
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Henry thought himself not in love, because, while he listened to William on the subject, he found their sensations did not in the least agree.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading In the country--where the sensible heart is still more susceptible of impressions; and where the unfeeling mind, in the want of other men's wit to invent, forms schemes for its own amusement--our youths both fell in love: if passions, that were pursued on the most opposite principles, can receive the same appellation.
lovedadjectiveUS /lʌvd/
held dear
From this reading William owned to Henry that he loved Agnes, the daughter of a cottager in the village, and hoped to make her his mistress.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading William owned to Henry that he loved Agnes, the daughter of a cottager in the village, and hoped to make her his mistress.
meditateverbUS /ˈmedəteɪt/
reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading Henry felt that his tender regard for Rebecca, the daughter of the curate of the parish, did not inspire him even with the boldness to acquaint her with his sentiments, much less to meditate one design that might tend to her dishonour.
men'snounUS /menz/
a public toilet for men
From this reading In the country--where the sensible heart is still more susceptible of impressions; and where the unfeeling mind, in the want of other men's wit to invent, forms schemes for its own amusement--our youths both fell in love: if passions, that were pursued on the most opposite principles, can receive the same appellation.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Henry felt that his tender regard for Rebecca, the daughter of the curate of the parish, did not inspire him even with the boldness to acquaint her with his sentiments, much less to meditate one design that might tend to her dishonour.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading In the country--where the sensible heart is still more susceptible of impressions; and where the unfeeling mind, in the want of other men's wit to invent, forms schemes for its own amusement--our youths both fell in love: if passions, that were pursued on the most opposite principles, can receive the same appellation.
mistressnounUS /ˈmɪstrəs/
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading William owned to Henry that he loved Agnes, the daughter of a cottager in the village, and hoped to make her his mistress.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In the country--where the sensible heart is still more susceptible of impressions; and where the unfeeling mind, in the want of other men's wit to invent, forms schemes for its own amusement--our youths both fell in love: if passions, that were pursued on the most opposite principles, can receive the same appellation.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading In the country--where the sensible heart is still more susceptible of impressions; and where the unfeeling mind, in the want of other men's wit to invent, forms schemes for its own amusement--our youths both fell in love: if passions, that were pursued on the most opposite principles, can receive the same appellation.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Henry felt that his tender regard for Rebecca, the daughter of the curate of the parish, did not inspire him even with the boldness to acquaint her with his sentiments, much less to meditate one design that might tend to her dishonour.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Henry thought himself not in love, because, while he listened to William on the subject, he found their sensations did not in the least agree.
objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading William, well versed in all the licentious theory, thought himself in love, because he perceived a tumultuous impulse cause his heart to beat while his fancy fixed on a certain object whose presence agitated yet more his breast.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the country--where the sensible heart is still more susceptible of impressions; and where the unfeeling mind, in the want of other men's wit to invent, forms schemes for its own amusement--our youths both fell in love: if passions, that were pursued on the most opposite principles, can receive the same appellation.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the country--where the sensible heart is still more susceptible of impressions; and where the unfeeling mind, in the want of other men's wit to invent, forms schemes for its own amusement--our youths both fell in love: if passions, that were pursued on the most opposite principles, can receive the same appellation.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Henry felt that his tender regard for Rebecca, the daughter of the curate of the parish, did not inspire him even with the boldness to acquaint her with his sentiments, much less to meditate one design that might tend to her dishonour.
oppositeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəzət/
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading In the country--where the sensible heart is still more susceptible of impressions; and where the unfeeling mind, in the want of other men's wit to invent, forms schemes for its own amusement--our youths both fell in love: if passions, that were pursued on the most opposite principles, can receive the same appellation.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In the country--where the sensible heart is still more susceptible of impressions; and where the unfeeling mind, in the want of other men's wit to invent, forms schemes for its own amusement--our youths both fell in love: if passions, that were pursued on the most opposite principles, can receive the same appellation.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In the country--where the sensible heart is still more susceptible of impressions; and where the unfeeling mind, in the want of other men's wit to invent, forms schemes for its own amusement--our youths both fell in love: if passions, that were pursued on the most opposite principles, can receive the same appellation.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In the country--where the sensible heart is still more susceptible of impressions; and where the unfeeling mind, in the want of other men's wit to invent, forms schemes for its own amusement--our youths both fell in love: if passions, that were pursued on the most opposite principles, can receive the same appellation.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading William owned to Henry that he loved Agnes, the daughter of a cottager in the village, and hoped to make her his mistress.
parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading Henry felt that his tender regard for Rebecca, the daughter of the curate of the parish, did not inspire him even with the boldness to acquaint her with his sentiments, much less to meditate one design that might tend to her dishonour.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading In the country--where the sensible heart is still more susceptible of impressions; and where the unfeeling mind, in the want of other men's wit to invent, forms schemes for its own amusement--our youths both fell in love: if passions, that were pursued on the most opposite principles, can receive the same appellation.
perceivedadjectiveUS /pərˈsiːvd/
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading William, well versed in all the licentious theory, thought himself in love, because he perceived a tumultuous impulse cause his heart to beat while his fancy fixed on a certain object whose presence agitated yet more his breast.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading William, well versed in all the licentious theory, thought himself in love, because he perceived a tumultuous impulse cause his heart to beat while his fancy fixed on a certain object whose presence agitated yet more his breast.
principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading In the country--where the sensible heart is still more susceptible of impressions; and where the unfeeling mind, in the want of other men's wit to invent, forms schemes for its own amusement--our youths both fell in love: if passions, that were pursued on the most opposite principles, can receive the same appellation.
pursuednounUS /pərˈsuːd/
a person who is being chased
From this reading In the country--where the sensible heart is still more susceptible of impressions; and where the unfeeling mind, in the want of other men's wit to invent, forms schemes for its own amusement--our youths both fell in love: if passions, that were pursued on the most opposite principles, can receive the same appellation.
RebeccanounUS /rəˈbekə/
(Old Testament) wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau
From this reading Henry felt that his tender regard for Rebecca, the daughter of the curate of the parish, did not inspire him even with the boldness to acquaint her with his sentiments, much less to meditate one design that might tend to her dishonour.
receiveverbUS /rəˈsiːv/
get something; come into possession of
From this reading In the country--where the sensible heart is still more susceptible of impressions; and where the unfeeling mind, in the want of other men's wit to invent, forms schemes for its own amusement--our youths both fell in love: if passions, that were pursued on the most opposite principles, can receive the same appellation.
regardnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrd/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Henry felt that his tender regard for Rebecca, the daughter of the curate of the parish, did not inspire him even with the boldness to acquaint her with his sentiments, much less to meditate one design that might tend to her dishonour.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading In the country--where the sensible heart is still more susceptible of impressions; and where the unfeeling mind, in the want of other men's wit to invent, forms schemes for its own amusement--our youths both fell in love: if passions, that were pursued on the most opposite principles, can receive the same appellation.
schemesnounUS /skiːmz/
plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading In the country--where the sensible heart is still more susceptible of impressions; and where the unfeeling mind, in the want of other men's wit to invent, forms schemes for its own amusement--our youths both fell in love: if passions, that were pursued on the most opposite principles, can receive the same appellation.
sensationsnounUS /senˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “sensation” — an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading Henry thought himself not in love, because, while he listened to William on the subject, he found their sensations did not in the least agree.
sensibleadjectiveUS /ˈsensəbəl/
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading In the country--where the sensible heart is still more susceptible of impressions; and where the unfeeling mind, in the want of other men's wit to invent, forms schemes for its own amusement--our youths both fell in love: if passions, that were pursued on the most opposite principles, can receive the same appellation.
sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading Henry felt that his tender regard for Rebecca, the daughter of the curate of the parish, did not inspire him even with the boldness to acquaint her with his sentiments, much less to meditate one design that might tend to her dishonour.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading In the country--where the sensible heart is still more susceptible of impressions; and where the unfeeling mind, in the want of other men's wit to invent, forms schemes for its own amusement--our youths both fell in love: if passions, that were pursued on the most opposite principles, can receive the same appellation.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Henry thought himself not in love, because, while he listened to William on the subject, he found their sensations did not in the least agree.
susceptibleadjectiveUS /səˈseptəbəl/
(often followed by “of” or “to”) yielding readily to or capable of
From this reading In the country--where the sensible heart is still more susceptible of impressions; and where the unfeeling mind, in the want of other men's wit to invent, forms schemes for its own amusement--our youths both fell in love: if passions, that were pursued on the most opposite principles, can receive the same appellation.
tendverbUS /tend/
have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
From this reading Henry felt that his tender regard for Rebecca, the daughter of the curate of the parish, did not inspire him even with the boldness to acquaint her with his sentiments, much less to meditate one design that might tend to her dishonour.
tenderadjectiveUS /ˈtendər/
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading Henry felt that his tender regard for Rebecca, the daughter of the curate of the parish, did not inspire him even with the boldness to acquaint her with his sentiments, much less to meditate one design that might tend to her dishonour.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the country--where the sensible heart is still more susceptible of impressions; and where the unfeeling mind, in the want of other men's wit to invent, forms schemes for its own amusement--our youths both fell in love: if passions, that were pursued on the most opposite principles, can receive the same appellation.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the country--where the sensible heart is still more susceptible of impressions; and where the unfeeling mind, in the want of other men's wit to invent, forms schemes for its own amusement--our youths both fell in love: if passions, that were pursued on the most opposite principles, can receive the same appellation.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Henry thought himself not in love, because, while he listened to William on the subject, he found their sensations did not in the least agree.
theorynounUS /ˈθɪri/
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading William, well versed in all the licentious theory, thought himself in love, because he perceived a tumultuous impulse cause his heart to beat while his fancy fixed on a certain object whose presence agitated yet more his breast.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading William, well versed in all the licentious theory, thought himself in love, because he perceived a tumultuous impulse cause his heart to beat while his fancy fixed on a certain object whose presence agitated yet more his breast.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the country--where the sensible heart is still more susceptible of impressions; and where the unfeeling mind, in the want of other men's wit to invent, forms schemes for its own amusement--our youths both fell in love: if passions, that were pursued on the most opposite principles, can receive the same appellation.
tumultuousadjectiveUS /ˌtuːˈmʌltʃuːəs/
characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
From this reading William, well versed in all the licentious theory, thought himself in love, because he perceived a tumultuous impulse cause his heart to beat while his fancy fixed on a certain object whose presence agitated yet more his breast.
unfeelingadjectiveUS /ənˈfiːlɪŋ/
devoid of feeling for others
From this reading In the country--where the sensible heart is still more susceptible of impressions; and where the unfeeling mind, in the want of other men's wit to invent, forms schemes for its own amusement--our youths both fell in love: if passions, that were pursued on the most opposite principles, can receive the same appellation.
versednounUS /vɜːrst/
an injectable form of benzodiazepine (trade name Versed) useful for sedation and for reducing pain during uncomfortable medical procedures
From this reading William, well versed in all the licentious theory, thought himself in love, because he perceived a tumultuous impulse cause his heart to beat while his fancy fixed on a certain object whose presence agitated yet more his breast.
villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading William owned to Henry that he loved Agnes, the daughter of a cottager in the village, and hoped to make her his mistress.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading In the country--where the sensible heart is still more susceptible of impressions; and where the unfeeling mind, in the want of other men's wit to invent, forms schemes for its own amusement--our youths both fell in love: if passions, that were pursued on the most opposite principles, can receive the same appellation.
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 William, well versed in all the licentious theory, thought himself in love, because he perceived a tumultuous impulse cause his heart to beat while his fancy fixed on a certain object whose presence agitated yet more his breast.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the country--where the sensible heart is still more susceptible of impressions; and where the unfeeling mind, in the want of other men's wit to invent, forms schemes for its own amusement--our youths both fell in love: if passions, that were pursued on the most opposite principles, can receive the same appellation.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading In the country--where the sensible heart is still more susceptible of impressions; and where the unfeeling mind, in the want of other men's wit to invent, forms schemes for its own amusement--our youths both fell in love: if passions, that were pursued on the most opposite principles, can receive the same appellation.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading William, well versed in all the licentious theory, thought himself in love, because he perceived a tumultuous impulse cause his heart to beat while his fancy fixed on a certain object whose presence agitated yet more his breast.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading William, well versed in all the licentious theory, thought himself in love, because he perceived a tumultuous impulse cause his heart to beat while his fancy fixed on a certain object whose presence agitated yet more his breast.
William
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From this reading William, well versed in all the licentious theory, thought himself in love, because he perceived a tumultuous impulse cause his heart to beat while his fancy fixed on a certain object whose presence agitated yet more his breast.
witnounUS /wɪt/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading In the country--where the sensible heart is still more susceptible of impressions; and where the unfeeling mind, in the want of other men's wit to invent, forms schemes for its own amusement--our youths both fell in love: if passions, that were pursued on the most opposite principles, can receive the same appellation.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Henry felt that his tender regard for Rebecca, the daughter of the curate of the parish, did not inspire him even with the boldness to acquaint her with his sentiments, much less to meditate one design that might tend to her dishonour.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading William, well versed in all the licentious theory, thought himself in love, because he perceived a tumultuous impulse cause his heart to beat while his fancy fixed on a certain object whose presence agitated yet more his breast.
youthsnounUS /juːðz/
plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading In the country--where the sensible heart is still more susceptible of impressions; and where the unfeeling mind, in the want of other men's wit to invent, forms schemes for its own amusement--our youths both fell in love: if passions, that were pursued on the most opposite principles, can receive the same appellation.
