adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nightmare Abbey, a venerable family-mansion, in a highly picturesque state of semi-dilapidation, pleasantly situated on a strip of dry land between the sea and the fens, at the verge of the county of Lincoln, had the honour to be the seat of Christopher Glowry, Esquire.
AbbeynounUS /ˈæbi/
a church associated with a monastery or convent
From this reading Nightmare Abbey, a venerable family-mansion, in a highly picturesque state of semi-dilapidation, pleasantly situated on a strip of dry land between the sea and the fens, at the verge of the county of Lincoln, had the honour to be the seat of Christopher Glowry, Esquire.
acceptedadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪd/
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading He had been deceived in an early friendship: he had been crossed in love; and had offered his hand, from pique, to a lady, who accepted it from interest, and who, in so doing, violently tore asunder the bonds of a tried and youthful attachment.
affectionnounUS /əˈfekʃən/
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading Riches she possessed, but that which enriches them, the participation of affection, was wanting.
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 Her vanity was gratified by being the mistress of a very extensive, if not very lively, establishment; but all the springs of her sympathies were frozen.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This gentleman was naturally of an atrabilarious temperament, and much troubled with those phantoms of indigestion which are commonly called _blue devils_.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nightmare Abbey, a venerable family-mansion, in a highly picturesque state of semi-dilapidation, pleasantly situated on a strip of dry land between the sea and the fens, at the verge of the county of Lincoln, had the honour to be the seat of Christopher Glowry, Esquire.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This gentleman was naturally of an atrabilarious temperament, and much troubled with those phantoms of indigestion which are commonly called _blue devils_.
asunderadjectiveUS /əˈsʌndər/
widely separated especially in space
From this reading He had been deceived in an early friendship: he had been crossed in love; and had offered his hand, from pique, to a lady, who accepted it from interest, and who, in so doing, violently tore asunder the bonds of a tried and youthful attachment.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Nightmare Abbey, a venerable family-mansion, in a highly picturesque state of semi-dilapidation, pleasantly situated on a strip of dry land between the sea and the fens, at the verge of the county of Lincoln, had the honour to be the seat of Christopher Glowry, Esquire.
atrabilarious
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From this reading This gentleman was naturally of an atrabilarious temperament, and much troubled with those phantoms of indigestion which are commonly called _blue devils_.
attachmentnounUS /əˈtætʃmənt/
a feeling of affection for a person or an institution
From this reading He had been deceived in an early friendship: he had been crossed in love; and had offered his hand, from pique, to a lady, who accepted it from interest, and who, in so doing, violently tore asunder the bonds of a tried and youthful attachment.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Nightmare Abbey, a venerable family-mansion, in a highly picturesque state of semi-dilapidation, pleasantly situated on a strip of dry land between the sea and the fens, at the verge of the county of Lincoln, had the honour to be the seat of Christopher Glowry, Esquire.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been deceived in an early friendship: he had been crossed in love; and had offered his hand, from pique, to a lady, who accepted it from interest, and who, in so doing, violently tore asunder the bonds of a tried and youthful attachment.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Her vanity was gratified by being the mistress of a very extensive, if not very lively, establishment; but all the springs of her sympathies were frozen.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Nightmare Abbey, a venerable family-mansion, in a highly picturesque state of semi-dilapidation, pleasantly situated on a strip of dry land between the sea and the fens, at the verge of the county of Lincoln, had the honour to be the seat of Christopher Glowry, Esquire.
blueadjectiveUS /bluː/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading This gentleman was naturally of an atrabilarious temperament, and much troubled with those phantoms of indigestion which are commonly called _blue devils_.
bondsnounUS /bɑːndz/
plural of “bond” — an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading He had been deceived in an early friendship: he had been crossed in love; and had offered his hand, from pique, to a lady, who accepted it from interest, and who, in so doing, violently tore asunder the bonds of a tried and youthful attachment.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her vanity was gratified by being the mistress of a very extensive, if not very lively, establishment; but all the springs of her sympathies were frozen.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Her vanity was gratified by being the mistress of a very extensive, if not very lively, establishment; but all the springs of her sympathies were frozen.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading This gentleman was naturally of an atrabilarious temperament, and much troubled with those phantoms of indigestion which are commonly called _blue devils_.
ChristophernounUS /ˈkrɪstəfər/
Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)
From this reading Nightmare Abbey, a venerable family-mansion, in a highly picturesque state of semi-dilapidation, pleasantly situated on a strip of dry land between the sea and the fens, at the verge of the county of Lincoln, had the honour to be the seat of Christopher Glowry, Esquire.
commonlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmənli/
under normal conditions
From this reading This gentleman was naturally of an atrabilarious temperament, and much troubled with those phantoms of indigestion which are commonly called _blue devils_.
countynounUS /ˈkaʊnti/
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading Nightmare Abbey, a venerable family-mansion, in a highly picturesque state of semi-dilapidation, pleasantly situated on a strip of dry land between the sea and the fens, at the verge of the county of Lincoln, had the honour to be the seat of Christopher Glowry, Esquire.
crossedadjectiveUS /krɔːst/
placed crosswise
From this reading He had been deceived in an early friendship: he had been crossed in love; and had offered his hand, from pique, to a lady, who accepted it from interest, and who, in so doing, violently tore asunder the bonds of a tried and youthful attachment.
deceivedverbUS /dɪˈsiːvd/
past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading He had been deceived in an early friendship: he had been crossed in love; and had offered his hand, from pique, to a lady, who accepted it from interest, and who, in so doing, violently tore asunder the bonds of a tried and youthful attachment.
devilsnounUS /ˈdevəlz/
plural of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading This gentleman was naturally of an atrabilarious temperament, and much troubled with those phantoms of indigestion which are commonly called _blue devils_.
doingverbUS /ˈduːɪŋ/
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading He had been deceived in an early friendship: he had been crossed in love; and had offered his hand, from pique, to a lady, who accepted it from interest, and who, in so doing, violently tore asunder the bonds of a tried and youthful attachment.
dryadjectiveUS /draɪ/
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading Nightmare Abbey, a venerable family-mansion, in a highly picturesque state of semi-dilapidation, pleasantly situated on a strip of dry land between the sea and the fens, at the verge of the county of Lincoln, had the honour to be the seat of Christopher Glowry, Esquire.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading He had been deceived in an early friendship: he had been crossed in love; and had offered his hand, from pique, to a lady, who accepted it from interest, and who, in so doing, violently tore asunder the bonds of a tried and youthful attachment.
enrichesverbUS /enˈrɪtʃɪz/
third-person singular of “enrich” — make better or improve in quality
From this reading Riches she possessed, but that which enriches them, the participation of affection, was wanting.
EsquirenounUS /ˈeskwaɪr/
(Middle Ages) an attendant and shield bearer to a knight; a candidate for knighthood
From this reading Nightmare Abbey, a venerable family-mansion, in a highly picturesque state of semi-dilapidation, pleasantly situated on a strip of dry land between the sea and the fens, at the verge of the county of Lincoln, had the honour to be the seat of Christopher Glowry, Esquire.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading Her vanity was gratified by being the mistress of a very extensive, if not very lively, establishment; but all the springs of her sympathies were frozen.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading Her vanity was gratified by being the mistress of a very extensive, if not very lively, establishment; but all the springs of her sympathies were frozen.
family-mansion
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From this reading Nightmare Abbey, a venerable family-mansion, in a highly picturesque state of semi-dilapidation, pleasantly situated on a strip of dry land between the sea and the fens, at the verge of the county of Lincoln, had the honour to be the seat of Christopher Glowry, Esquire.
fens
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From this reading Nightmare Abbey, a venerable family-mansion, in a highly picturesque state of semi-dilapidation, pleasantly situated on a strip of dry land between the sea and the fens, at the verge of the county of Lincoln, had the honour to be the seat of Christopher Glowry, Esquire.
friendshipnounUS /ˈfrendʃɪp/
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading He had been deceived in an early friendship: he had been crossed in love; and had offered his hand, from pique, to a lady, who accepted it from interest, and who, in so doing, violently tore asunder the bonds of a tried and youthful attachment.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had been deceived in an early friendship: he had been crossed in love; and had offered his hand, from pique, to a lady, who accepted it from interest, and who, in so doing, violently tore asunder the bonds of a tried and youthful attachment.
frozenadjectiveUS /ˈfroʊzən/
turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold
From this reading Her vanity was gratified by being the mistress of a very extensive, if not very lively, establishment; but all the springs of her sympathies were frozen.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading This gentleman was naturally of an atrabilarious temperament, and much troubled with those phantoms of indigestion which are commonly called _blue devils_.
Glowry
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From this reading Nightmare Abbey, a venerable family-mansion, in a highly picturesque state of semi-dilapidation, pleasantly situated on a strip of dry land between the sea and the fens, at the verge of the county of Lincoln, had the honour to be the seat of Christopher Glowry, Esquire.
gratifiedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪd/
having received what was desired
From this reading Her vanity was gratified by being the mistress of a very extensive, if not very lively, establishment; but all the springs of her sympathies were frozen.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nightmare Abbey, a venerable family-mansion, in a highly picturesque state of semi-dilapidation, pleasantly situated on a strip of dry land between the sea and the fens, at the verge of the county of Lincoln, had the honour to be the seat of Christopher Glowry, Esquire.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He had been deceived in an early friendship: he had been crossed in love; and had offered his hand, from pique, to a lady, who accepted it from interest, and who, in so doing, violently tore asunder the bonds of a tried and youthful attachment.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been deceived in an early friendship: he had been crossed in love; and had offered his hand, from pique, to a lady, who accepted it from interest, and who, in so doing, violently tore asunder the bonds of a tried and youthful attachment.
HerdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her vanity was gratified by being the mistress of a very extensive, if not very lively, establishment; but all the springs of her sympathies were frozen.
highlyadverbUS /ˈhaɪli/
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Nightmare Abbey, a venerable family-mansion, in a highly picturesque state of semi-dilapidation, pleasantly situated on a strip of dry land between the sea and the fens, at the verge of the county of Lincoln, had the honour to be the seat of Christopher Glowry, Esquire.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had been deceived in an early friendship: he had been crossed in love; and had offered his hand, from pique, to a lady, who accepted it from interest, and who, in so doing, violently tore asunder the bonds of a tried and youthful attachment.
honournounUS /ˈɑːnər/
the state of being honored
From this reading Nightmare Abbey, a venerable family-mansion, in a highly picturesque state of semi-dilapidation, pleasantly situated on a strip of dry land between the sea and the fens, at the verge of the county of Lincoln, had the honour to be the seat of Christopher Glowry, Esquire.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Her vanity was gratified by being the mistress of a very extensive, if not very lively, establishment; but all the springs of her sympathies were frozen.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nightmare Abbey, a venerable family-mansion, in a highly picturesque state of semi-dilapidation, pleasantly situated on a strip of dry land between the sea and the fens, at the verge of the county of Lincoln, had the honour to be the seat of Christopher Glowry, Esquire.
indigestionnounUS /ˌɪndaɪˈdʒestʃən/
a disorder of digestive function characterized by discomfort or heartburn or nausea
From this reading This gentleman was naturally of an atrabilarious temperament, and much troubled with those phantoms of indigestion which are commonly called _blue devils_.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He had been deceived in an early friendship: he had been crossed in love; and had offered his hand, from pique, to a lady, who accepted it from interest, and who, in so doing, violently tore asunder the bonds of a tried and youthful attachment.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had been deceived in an early friendship: he had been crossed in love; and had offered his hand, from pique, to a lady, who accepted it from interest, and who, in so doing, violently tore asunder the bonds of a tried and youthful attachment.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading He had been deceived in an early friendship: he had been crossed in love; and had offered his hand, from pique, to a lady, who accepted it from interest, and who, in so doing, violently tore asunder the bonds of a tried and youthful attachment.
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Nightmare Abbey, a venerable family-mansion, in a highly picturesque state of semi-dilapidation, pleasantly situated on a strip of dry land between the sea and the fens, at the verge of the county of Lincoln, had the honour to be the seat of Christopher Glowry, Esquire.
LincolnnounUS /ˈlɪŋkən/
16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)
From this reading Nightmare Abbey, a venerable family-mansion, in a highly picturesque state of semi-dilapidation, pleasantly situated on a strip of dry land between the sea and the fens, at the verge of the county of Lincoln, had the honour to be the seat of Christopher Glowry, Esquire.
livelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪvli/
full of life and energy
From this reading Her vanity was gratified by being the mistress of a very extensive, if not very lively, establishment; but all the springs of her sympathies were frozen.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He had been deceived in an early friendship: he had been crossed in love; and had offered his hand, from pique, to a lady, who accepted it from interest, and who, in so doing, violently tore asunder the bonds of a tried and youthful attachment.
mistressnounUS /ˈmɪstrəs/
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Her vanity was gratified by being the mistress of a very extensive, if not very lively, establishment; but all the springs of her sympathies were frozen.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading This gentleman was naturally of an atrabilarious temperament, and much troubled with those phantoms of indigestion which are commonly called _blue devils_.
naturallyadverbUS /ˈnætʃərəli/
as might be expected
From this reading This gentleman was naturally of an atrabilarious temperament, and much troubled with those phantoms of indigestion which are commonly called _blue devils_.
NightmarenounUS /ˈnaɪt.mɛr/
A terrifying or distressing dream.
From this reading Nightmare Abbey, a venerable family-mansion, in a highly picturesque state of semi-dilapidation, pleasantly situated on a strip of dry land between the sea and the fens, at the verge of the county of Lincoln, had the honour to be the seat of Christopher Glowry, Esquire.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Her vanity was gratified by being the mistress of a very extensive, if not very lively, establishment; but all the springs of her sympathies were frozen.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nightmare Abbey, a venerable family-mansion, in a highly picturesque state of semi-dilapidation, pleasantly situated on a strip of dry land between the sea and the fens, at the verge of the county of Lincoln, had the honour to be the seat of Christopher Glowry, Esquire.
offeredverbUS /ˈɔːfərd/
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading He had been deceived in an early friendship: he had been crossed in love; and had offered his hand, from pique, to a lady, who accepted it from interest, and who, in so doing, violently tore asunder the bonds of a tried and youthful attachment.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Nightmare Abbey, a venerable family-mansion, in a highly picturesque state of semi-dilapidation, pleasantly situated on a strip of dry land between the sea and the fens, at the verge of the county of Lincoln, had the honour to be the seat of Christopher Glowry, Esquire.
participationnounUS /pɑːrˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
the act of sharing in the activities of a group
From this reading Riches she possessed, but that which enriches them, the participation of affection, was wanting.
phantomsnounUS /ˈfæntəmz/
plural of “phantom” — a ghostly appearing figure
From this reading This gentleman was naturally of an atrabilarious temperament, and much troubled with those phantoms of indigestion which are commonly called _blue devils_.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading Nightmare Abbey, a venerable family-mansion, in a highly picturesque state of semi-dilapidation, pleasantly situated on a strip of dry land between the sea and the fens, at the verge of the county of Lincoln, had the honour to be the seat of Christopher Glowry, Esquire.
piquenounUS /piːk/
tightly woven fabric with raised cords
From this reading He had been deceived in an early friendship: he had been crossed in love; and had offered his hand, from pique, to a lady, who accepted it from interest, and who, in so doing, violently tore asunder the bonds of a tried and youthful attachment.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading Nightmare Abbey, a venerable family-mansion, in a highly picturesque state of semi-dilapidation, pleasantly situated on a strip of dry land between the sea and the fens, at the verge of the county of Lincoln, had the honour to be the seat of Christopher Glowry, Esquire.
possessedadjectiveUS /pəˈzest/
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Riches she possessed, but that which enriches them, the participation of affection, was wanting.
RichesnounUS /ˈrɪtʃəz/
an abundance of material possessions and resources
From this reading Riches she possessed, but that which enriches them, the participation of affection, was wanting.
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Nightmare Abbey, a venerable family-mansion, in a highly picturesque state of semi-dilapidation, pleasantly situated on a strip of dry land between the sea and the fens, at the verge of the county of Lincoln, had the honour to be the seat of Christopher Glowry, Esquire.
seatnounUS /siːt/
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Nightmare Abbey, a venerable family-mansion, in a highly picturesque state of semi-dilapidation, pleasantly situated on a strip of dry land between the sea and the fens, at the verge of the county of Lincoln, had the honour to be the seat of Christopher Glowry, Esquire.
semi-dilapidation
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From this reading Nightmare Abbey, a venerable family-mansion, in a highly picturesque state of semi-dilapidation, pleasantly situated on a strip of dry land between the sea and the fens, at the verge of the county of Lincoln, had the honour to be the seat of Christopher Glowry, Esquire.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Riches she possessed, but that which enriches them, the participation of affection, was wanting.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Nightmare Abbey, a venerable family-mansion, in a highly picturesque state of semi-dilapidation, pleasantly situated on a strip of dry land between the sea and the fens, at the verge of the county of Lincoln, had the honour to be the seat of Christopher Glowry, Esquire.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had been deceived in an early friendship: he had been crossed in love; and had offered his hand, from pique, to a lady, who accepted it from interest, and who, in so doing, violently tore asunder the bonds of a tried and youthful attachment.
springsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading Her vanity was gratified by being the mistress of a very extensive, if not very lively, establishment; but all the springs of her sympathies were frozen.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Nightmare Abbey, a venerable family-mansion, in a highly picturesque state of semi-dilapidation, pleasantly situated on a strip of dry land between the sea and the fens, at the verge of the county of Lincoln, had the honour to be the seat of Christopher Glowry, Esquire.
stripverbUS /strɪp/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading Nightmare Abbey, a venerable family-mansion, in a highly picturesque state of semi-dilapidation, pleasantly situated on a strip of dry land between the sea and the fens, at the verge of the county of Lincoln, had the honour to be the seat of Christopher Glowry, Esquire.
sympathiesnounUS /ˈsɪmpəθiz/
plural of “sympathy” — an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Her vanity was gratified by being the mistress of a very extensive, if not very lively, establishment; but all the springs of her sympathies were frozen.
temperamentnounUS /ˈtemprəmənt/
your usual mood
From this reading This gentleman was naturally of an atrabilarious temperament, and much troubled with those phantoms of indigestion which are commonly called _blue devils_.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Riches she possessed, but that which enriches them, the participation of affection, was wanting.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nightmare Abbey, a venerable family-mansion, in a highly picturesque state of semi-dilapidation, pleasantly situated on a strip of dry land between the sea and the fens, at the verge of the county of Lincoln, had the honour to be the seat of Christopher Glowry, Esquire.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Riches she possessed, but that which enriches them, the participation of affection, was wanting.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This gentleman was naturally of an atrabilarious temperament, and much troubled with those phantoms of indigestion which are commonly called _blue devils_.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading This gentleman was naturally of an atrabilarious temperament, and much troubled with those phantoms of indigestion which are commonly called _blue devils_.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nightmare Abbey, a venerable family-mansion, in a highly picturesque state of semi-dilapidation, pleasantly situated on a strip of dry land between the sea and the fens, at the verge of the county of Lincoln, had the honour to be the seat of Christopher Glowry, Esquire.
torenounUS /tɔːr/
commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
From this reading He had been deceived in an early friendship: he had been crossed in love; and had offered his hand, from pique, to a lady, who accepted it from interest, and who, in so doing, violently tore asunder the bonds of a tried and youthful attachment.
triedadjectiveUS /traɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading He had been deceived in an early friendship: he had been crossed in love; and had offered his hand, from pique, to a lady, who accepted it from interest, and who, in so doing, violently tore asunder the bonds of a tried and youthful attachment.
troubledadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəld/
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading This gentleman was naturally of an atrabilarious temperament, and much troubled with those phantoms of indigestion which are commonly called _blue devils_.
vanitynounUS /ˈvænəti/
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading Her vanity was gratified by being the mistress of a very extensive, if not very lively, establishment; but all the springs of her sympathies were frozen.
venerableadjectiveUS /ˈvenərəbəl/
impressive by reason of age
From this reading Nightmare Abbey, a venerable family-mansion, in a highly picturesque state of semi-dilapidation, pleasantly situated on a strip of dry land between the sea and the fens, at the verge of the county of Lincoln, had the honour to be the seat of Christopher Glowry, Esquire.
vergenounUS /vɜːrdʒ/
a region marking a boundary
From this reading Nightmare Abbey, a venerable family-mansion, in a highly picturesque state of semi-dilapidation, pleasantly situated on a strip of dry land between the sea and the fens, at the verge of the county of Lincoln, had the honour to be the seat of Christopher Glowry, Esquire.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Her vanity was gratified by being the mistress of a very extensive, if not very lively, establishment; but all the springs of her sympathies were frozen.
violentlyadverbUS /ˈvaɪələntli/
in a violent manner
From this reading He had been deceived in an early friendship: he had been crossed in love; and had offered his hand, from pique, to a lady, who accepted it from interest, and who, in so doing, violently tore asunder the bonds of a tried and youthful attachment.
wantingadjectiveUS /ˈwɑːntɪŋ/
nonexistent
From this reading Riches she possessed, but that which enriches them, the participation of affection, was wanting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This gentleman was naturally of an atrabilarious temperament, and much troubled with those phantoms of indigestion which are commonly called _blue devils_.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her vanity was gratified by being the mistress of a very extensive, if not very lively, establishment; but all the springs of her sympathies were frozen.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This gentleman was naturally of an atrabilarious temperament, and much troubled with those phantoms of indigestion which are commonly called _blue devils_.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading He had been deceived in an early friendship: he had been crossed in love; and had offered his hand, from pique, to a lady, who accepted it from interest, and who, in so doing, violently tore asunder the bonds of a tried and youthful attachment.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading This gentleman was naturally of an atrabilarious temperament, and much troubled with those phantoms of indigestion which are commonly called _blue devils_.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading He had been deceived in an early friendship: he had been crossed in love; and had offered his hand, from pique, to a lady, who accepted it from interest, and who, in so doing, violently tore asunder the bonds of a tried and youthful attachment.
