alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading From what he had seen he also thought that Amy could deal with Burt better than any one else, for although high-strung, he was also manly and generous when once he got his bearings.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading From what he had seen he also thought that Amy could deal with Burt better than any one else, for although high-strung, he was also manly and generous when once he got his bearings.
Amy
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From this reading SPRING-TIME PASSION But little chance had Amy to talk with Webb for the next few days.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had seen the cloud on Burt's brow, and had observed that he was suspicious, unhappy, and irritable; that reason and good sense were not in the ascendant; and he understood his brother sufficiently well to believe that his attack must run its natural course, as like fevers had done before.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading From what he had seen he also thought that Amy could deal with Burt better than any one else, for although high-strung, he was also manly and generous when once he got his bearings.
appearverbUS /əˈpɪr/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Therefore he took especial pains to be most kindly, but also to appear busy and pre-occupied.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had seen the cloud on Burt's brow, and had observed that he was suspicious, unhappy, and irritable; that reason and good sense were not in the ascendant; and he understood his brother sufficiently well to believe that his attack must run its natural course, as like fevers had done before.
ascendantnounUS /əˈsendənt/
position or state of being dominant or in control
From this reading He had seen the cloud on Burt's brow, and had observed that he was suspicious, unhappy, and irritable; that reason and good sense were not in the ascendant; and he understood his brother sufficiently well to believe that his attack must run its natural course, as like fevers had done before.
attacknounUS /əˈtæk/
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading He had seen the cloud on Burt's brow, and had observed that he was suspicious, unhappy, and irritable; that reason and good sense were not in the ascendant; and he understood his brother sufficiently well to believe that his attack must run its natural course, as like fevers had done before.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In his present mood he would bitterly resent interference from any one, but would be bound to obey Amy and to respect her wishes.
bearingsnounUS /ˈberɪŋz/
plural of “bearing” — relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading From what he had seen he also thought that Amy could deal with Burt better than any one else, for although high-strung, he was also manly and generous when once he got his bearings.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He had seen the cloud on Burt's brow, and had observed that he was suspicious, unhappy, and irritable; that reason and good sense were not in the ascendant; and he understood his brother sufficiently well to believe that his attack must run its natural course, as like fevers had done before.
believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He had seen the cloud on Burt's brow, and had observed that he was suspicious, unhappy, and irritable; that reason and good sense were not in the ascendant; and he understood his brother sufficiently well to believe that his attack must run its natural course, as like fevers had done before.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading From what he had seen he also thought that Amy could deal with Burt better than any one else, for although high-strung, he was also manly and generous when once he got his bearings.
bitterlyadverbUS /ˈbɪtərli/
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading In his present mood he would bitterly resent interference from any one, but would be bound to obey Amy and to respect her wishes.
boundadjectiveUS /baʊnd/
confined by bonds
From this reading In his present mood he would bitterly resent interference from any one, but would be bound to obey Amy and to respect her wishes.
brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading He had seen the cloud on Burt's brow, and had observed that he was suspicious, unhappy, and irritable; that reason and good sense were not in the ascendant; and he understood his brother sufficiently well to believe that his attack must run its natural course, as like fevers had done before.
brownounUS /braʊ/
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading He had seen the cloud on Burt's brow, and had observed that he was suspicious, unhappy, and irritable; that reason and good sense were not in the ascendant; and he understood his brother sufficiently well to believe that his attack must run its natural course, as like fevers had done before.
BurtnounUS /bɜːrt/
English psychologist whose studies of twins were later said to have used fabricated data (1883-1971)
From this reading From what he had seen he also thought that Amy could deal with Burt better than any one else, for although high-strung, he was also manly and generous when once he got his bearings.
Burt's
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From this reading He had seen the cloud on Burt's brow, and had observed that he was suspicious, unhappy, and irritable; that reason and good sense were not in the ascendant; and he understood his brother sufficiently well to believe that his attack must run its natural course, as like fevers had done before.
busyadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzi/
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Therefore he took especial pains to be most kindly, but also to appear busy and pre-occupied.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading SPRING-TIME PASSION But little chance had Amy to talk with Webb for the next few days.
chancenounUS /tʃæns/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading SPRING-TIME PASSION But little chance had Amy to talk with Webb for the next few days.
cloudverbUS /klaʊd/
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading He had seen the cloud on Burt's brow, and had observed that he was suspicious, unhappy, and irritable; that reason and good sense were not in the ascendant; and he understood his brother sufficiently well to believe that his attack must run its natural course, as like fevers had done before.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading From what he had seen he also thought that Amy could deal with Burt better than any one else, for although high-strung, he was also manly and generous when once he got his bearings.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He had seen the cloud on Burt's brow, and had observed that he was suspicious, unhappy, and irritable; that reason and good sense were not in the ascendant; and he understood his brother sufficiently well to believe that his attack must run its natural course, as like fevers had done before.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading SPRING-TIME PASSION But little chance had Amy to talk with Webb for the next few days.
dealverbUS /diːl/
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading From what he had seen he also thought that Amy could deal with Burt better than any one else, for although high-strung, he was also manly and generous when once he got his bearings.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He had seen the cloud on Burt's brow, and had observed that he was suspicious, unhappy, and irritable; that reason and good sense were not in the ascendant; and he understood his brother sufficiently well to believe that his attack must run its natural course, as like fevers had done before.
else
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From this reading From what he had seen he also thought that Amy could deal with Burt better than any one else, for although high-strung, he was also manly and generous when once he got his bearings.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading Therefore he took especial pains to be most kindly, but also to appear busy and pre-occupied.
feversnounUS /ˈfiːvərz/
plural of “fever” — a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading He had seen the cloud on Burt's brow, and had observed that he was suspicious, unhappy, and irritable; that reason and good sense were not in the ascendant; and he understood his brother sufficiently well to believe that his attack must run its natural course, as like fevers had done before.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading SPRING-TIME PASSION But little chance had Amy to talk with Webb for the next few days.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SPRING-TIME PASSION But little chance had Amy to talk with Webb for the next few days.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From what he had seen he also thought that Amy could deal with Burt better than any one else, for although high-strung, he was also manly and generous when once he got his bearings.
generousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəs/
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading From what he had seen he also thought that Amy could deal with Burt better than any one else, for although high-strung, he was also manly and generous when once he got his bearings.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He had seen the cloud on Burt's brow, and had observed that he was suspicious, unhappy, and irritable; that reason and good sense were not in the ascendant; and he understood his brother sufficiently well to believe that his attack must run its natural course, as like fevers had done before.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading From what he had seen he also thought that Amy could deal with Burt better than any one else, for although high-strung, he was also manly and generous when once he got his bearings.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SPRING-TIME PASSION But little chance had Amy to talk with Webb for the next few days.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had seen the cloud on Burt's brow, and had observed that he was suspicious, unhappy, and irritable; that reason and good sense were not in the ascendant; and he understood his brother sufficiently well to believe that his attack must run its natural course, as like fevers had done before.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In his present mood he would bitterly resent interference from any one, but would be bound to obey Amy and to respect her wishes.
high-strungadjective
being in a tense state
From this reading From what he had seen he also thought that Amy could deal with Burt better than any one else, for although high-strung, he was also manly and generous when once he got his bearings.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had seen the cloud on Burt's brow, and had observed that he was suspicious, unhappy, and irritable; that reason and good sense were not in the ascendant; and he understood his brother sufficiently well to believe that his attack must run its natural course, as like fevers had done before.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had seen the cloud on Burt's brow, and had observed that he was suspicious, unhappy, and irritable; that reason and good sense were not in the ascendant; and he understood his brother sufficiently well to believe that his attack must run its natural course, as like fevers had done before.
interferencenounUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrəns/
a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries
From this reading In his present mood he would bitterly resent interference from any one, but would be bound to obey Amy and to respect her wishes.
irritableadjectiveUS /ˈɪrətəbəl/
easily irritated or annoyed
From this reading He had seen the cloud on Burt's brow, and had observed that he was suspicious, unhappy, and irritable; that reason and good sense were not in the ascendant; and he understood his brother sufficiently well to believe that his attack must run its natural course, as like fevers had done before.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He had seen the cloud on Burt's brow, and had observed that he was suspicious, unhappy, and irritable; that reason and good sense were not in the ascendant; and he understood his brother sufficiently well to believe that his attack must run its natural course, as like fevers had done before.
kindlyadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndli/
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading Therefore he took especial pains to be most kindly, but also to appear busy and pre-occupied.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He had seen the cloud on Burt's brow, and had observed that he was suspicious, unhappy, and irritable; that reason and good sense were not in the ascendant; and he understood his brother sufficiently well to believe that his attack must run its natural course, as like fevers had done before.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading SPRING-TIME PASSION But little chance had Amy to talk with Webb for the next few days.
manlyadjectiveUS /ˈmænli/
possessing qualities befitting a man
From this reading From what he had seen he also thought that Amy could deal with Burt better than any one else, for although high-strung, he was also manly and generous when once he got his bearings.
moodnounUS /muːd/
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading In his present mood he would bitterly resent interference from any one, but would be bound to obey Amy and to respect her wishes.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Therefore he took especial pains to be most kindly, but also to appear busy and pre-occupied.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He had seen the cloud on Burt's brow, and had observed that he was suspicious, unhappy, and irritable; that reason and good sense were not in the ascendant; and he understood his brother sufficiently well to believe that his attack must run its natural course, as like fevers had done before.
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading He had seen the cloud on Burt's brow, and had observed that he was suspicious, unhappy, and irritable; that reason and good sense were not in the ascendant; and he understood his brother sufficiently well to believe that his attack must run its natural course, as like fevers had done before.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading SPRING-TIME PASSION But little chance had Amy to talk with Webb for the next few days.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had seen the cloud on Burt's brow, and had observed that he was suspicious, unhappy, and irritable; that reason and good sense were not in the ascendant; and he understood his brother sufficiently well to believe that his attack must run its natural course, as like fevers had done before.
obeyverbUS /oʊˈbeɪ/
be obedient to
From this reading In his present mood he would bitterly resent interference from any one, but would be bound to obey Amy and to respect her wishes.
observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He had seen the cloud on Burt's brow, and had observed that he was suspicious, unhappy, and irritable; that reason and good sense were not in the ascendant; and he understood his brother sufficiently well to believe that his attack must run its natural course, as like fevers had done before.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had seen the cloud on Burt's brow, and had observed that he was suspicious, unhappy, and irritable; that reason and good sense were not in the ascendant; and he understood his brother sufficiently well to believe that his attack must run its natural course, as like fevers had done before.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading From what he had seen he also thought that Amy could deal with Burt better than any one else, for although high-strung, he was also manly and generous when once he got his bearings.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading From what he had seen he also thought that Amy could deal with Burt better than any one else, for although high-strung, he was also manly and generous when once he got his bearings.
painsnounUS /peɪnz/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading Therefore he took especial pains to be most kindly, but also to appear busy and pre-occupied.
PASSIONnounUS /ˈpæʃən/
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading SPRING-TIME PASSION But little chance had Amy to talk with Webb for the next few days.
pre-occupied
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From this reading Therefore he took especial pains to be most kindly, but also to appear busy and pre-occupied.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In his present mood he would bitterly resent interference from any one, but would be bound to obey Amy and to respect her wishes.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He had seen the cloud on Burt's brow, and had observed that he was suspicious, unhappy, and irritable; that reason and good sense were not in the ascendant; and he understood his brother sufficiently well to believe that his attack must run its natural course, as like fevers had done before.
resentverbUS /rɪˈzent/
feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading In his present mood he would bitterly resent interference from any one, but would be bound to obey Amy and to respect her wishes.
respectnounUS /rɪˈspekt/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading In his present mood he would bitterly resent interference from any one, but would be bound to obey Amy and to respect her wishes.
runverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He had seen the cloud on Burt's brow, and had observed that he was suspicious, unhappy, and irritable; that reason and good sense were not in the ascendant; and he understood his brother sufficiently well to believe that his attack must run its natural course, as like fevers had done before.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had seen the cloud on Burt's brow, and had observed that he was suspicious, unhappy, and irritable; that reason and good sense were not in the ascendant; and he understood his brother sufficiently well to believe that his attack must run its natural course, as like fevers had done before.
sensenounUS /sens/
a general conscious awareness
From this reading He had seen the cloud on Burt's brow, and had observed that he was suspicious, unhappy, and irritable; that reason and good sense were not in the ascendant; and he understood his brother sufficiently well to believe that his attack must run its natural course, as like fevers had done before.
SPRING-TIME
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From this reading SPRING-TIME PASSION But little chance had Amy to talk with Webb for the next few days.
sufficientlyadverbUS /səˈfɪʃəntli/
to a sufficient degree
From this reading He had seen the cloud on Burt's brow, and had observed that he was suspicious, unhappy, and irritable; that reason and good sense were not in the ascendant; and he understood his brother sufficiently well to believe that his attack must run its natural course, as like fevers had done before.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading He had seen the cloud on Burt's brow, and had observed that he was suspicious, unhappy, and irritable; that reason and good sense were not in the ascendant; and he understood his brother sufficiently well to believe that his attack must run its natural course, as like fevers had done before.
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading SPRING-TIME PASSION But little chance had Amy to talk with Webb for the next few days.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading From what he had seen he also thought that Amy could deal with Burt better than any one else, for although high-strung, he was also manly and generous when once he got his bearings.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had seen the cloud on Burt's brow, and had observed that he was suspicious, unhappy, and irritable; that reason and good sense were not in the ascendant; and he understood his brother sufficiently well to believe that his attack must run its natural course, as like fevers had done before.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SPRING-TIME PASSION But little chance had Amy to talk with Webb for the next few days.
ThereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore he took especial pains to be most kindly, but also to appear busy and pre-occupied.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading From what he had seen he also thought that Amy could deal with Burt better than any one else, for although high-strung, he was also manly and generous when once he got his bearings.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SPRING-TIME PASSION But little chance had Amy to talk with Webb for the next few days.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Therefore he took especial pains to be most kindly, but also to appear busy and pre-occupied.
understoodadjectiveUS /ˌʌndərˈstʊd/
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading He had seen the cloud on Burt's brow, and had observed that he was suspicious, unhappy, and irritable; that reason and good sense were not in the ascendant; and he understood his brother sufficiently well to believe that his attack must run its natural course, as like fevers had done before.
unhappyadjectiveUS /ənˈhæpi/
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading He had seen the cloud on Burt's brow, and had observed that he was suspicious, unhappy, and irritable; that reason and good sense were not in the ascendant; and he understood his brother sufficiently well to believe that his attack must run its natural course, as like fevers had done before.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had seen the cloud on Burt's brow, and had observed that he was suspicious, unhappy, and irritable; that reason and good sense were not in the ascendant; and he understood his brother sufficiently well to believe that his attack must run its natural course, as like fevers had done before.
WebbnounUS /web/
English writer and a central member of the Fabian Society (1858-1943)
From this reading SPRING-TIME PASSION But little chance had Amy to talk with Webb for the next few days.
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 He had seen the cloud on Burt's brow, and had observed that he was suspicious, unhappy, and irritable; that reason and good sense were not in the ascendant; and he understood his brother sufficiently well to believe that his attack must run its natural course, as like fevers had done before.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had seen the cloud on Burt's brow, and had observed that he was suspicious, unhappy, and irritable; that reason and good sense were not in the ascendant; and he understood his brother sufficiently well to believe that his attack must run its natural course, as like fevers had done before.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading From what he had seen he also thought that Amy could deal with Burt better than any one else, for although high-strung, he was also manly and generous when once he got his bearings.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading From what he had seen he also thought that Amy could deal with Burt better than any one else, for although high-strung, he was also manly and generous when once he got his bearings.
wishesnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪz/
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading In his present mood he would bitterly resent interference from any one, but would be bound to obey Amy and to respect her wishes.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading SPRING-TIME PASSION But little chance had Amy to talk with Webb for the next few days.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In his present mood he would bitterly resent interference from any one, but would be bound to obey Amy and to respect her wishes.
