adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She mentioned her uncle Christian’s address, but it was with doubt and hesitation, arising from the hands in which he had already placed her; and her reluctance to go again under his protection was strongly confirmed by her youthful guide, when a few words had established to his conviction the identity of Ganlesse and Christian.--What then was to be done?
addressverbUS /ˈædres/
speak to
From this reading She mentioned her uncle Christian’s address, but it was with doubt and hesitation, arising from the hands in which he had already placed her; and her reluctance to go again under his protection was strongly confirmed by her youthful guide, when a few words had established to his conviction the identity of Ganlesse and Christian.--What then was to be done?
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading She mentioned her uncle Christian’s address, but it was with doubt and hesitation, arising from the hands in which he had already placed her; and her reluctance to go again under his protection was strongly confirmed by her youthful guide, when a few words had established to his conviction the identity of Ganlesse and Christian.--What then was to be done?
Alice
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From this reading Julian Peveril, half-leading, half-supporting, Alice Bridgenorth, had reached the middle of Saint Jame’s Street ere the doubt occurred to him which way they should bend their course.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading She mentioned her uncle Christian’s address, but it was with doubt and hesitation, arising from the hands in which he had already placed her; and her reluctance to go again under his protection was strongly confirmed by her youthful guide, when a few words had established to his conviction the identity of Ganlesse and Christian.--What then was to be done?
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But when the bully with assuming pace, Cocks his broad hat, edged round with tarnish’d lace, Yield not the way--defy his strutting pride, And thrust him to the muddy kennel’s side, Yet rather bear the shower and toils of mud, Than in the doubtful quarrel risk thy blood.
arisingverbUS /ərˈaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading She mentioned her uncle Christian’s address, but it was with doubt and hesitation, arising from the hands in which he had already placed her; and her reluctance to go again under his protection was strongly confirmed by her youthful guide, when a few words had established to his conviction the identity of Ganlesse and Christian.--What then was to be done?
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading He then asked Alice whither he should conduct her, and learned, to his surprise and embarrassment, that, far from knowing where her father was to be found, she had no certain knowledge that he was in London, and only hoped that he had arrived, from the expressions which he had used at parting.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He then asked Alice whither he should conduct her, and learned, to his surprise and embarrassment, that, far from knowing where her father was to be found, she had no certain knowledge that he was in London, and only hoped that he had arrived, from the expressions which he had used at parting.
assumingadjectiveUS /əˈsuːmɪŋ/
excessively forward
From this reading But when the bully with assuming pace, Cocks his broad hat, edged round with tarnish’d lace, Yield not the way--defy his strutting pride, And thrust him to the muddy kennel’s side, Yet rather bear the shower and toils of mud, Than in the doubtful quarrel risk thy blood.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He then asked Alice whither he should conduct her, and learned, to his surprise and embarrassment, that, far from knowing where her father was to be found, she had no certain knowledge that he was in London, and only hoped that he had arrived, from the expressions which he had used at parting.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He then asked Alice whither he should conduct her, and learned, to his surprise and embarrassment, that, far from knowing where her father was to be found, she had no certain knowledge that he was in London, and only hoped that he had arrived, from the expressions which he had used at parting.
bearverbUS /ber/
have
From this reading But when the bully with assuming pace, Cocks his broad hat, edged round with tarnish’d lace, Yield not the way--defy his strutting pride, And thrust him to the muddy kennel’s side, Yet rather bear the shower and toils of mud, Than in the doubtful quarrel risk thy blood.
bendverbUS /bend/
form a curve
From this reading Julian Peveril, half-leading, half-supporting, Alice Bridgenorth, had reached the middle of Saint Jame’s Street ere the doubt occurred to him which way they should bend their course.
bloodnounUS /blʌd/
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading But when the bully with assuming pace, Cocks his broad hat, edged round with tarnish’d lace, Yield not the way--defy his strutting pride, And thrust him to the muddy kennel’s side, Yet rather bear the shower and toils of mud, Than in the doubtful quarrel risk thy blood.
Bridgenorth
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From this reading Julian Peveril, half-leading, half-supporting, Alice Bridgenorth, had reached the middle of Saint Jame’s Street ere the doubt occurred to him which way they should bend their course.
broadadjectiveUS /brɔːd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading But when the bully with assuming pace, Cocks his broad hat, edged round with tarnish’d lace, Yield not the way--defy his strutting pride, And thrust him to the muddy kennel’s side, Yet rather bear the shower and toils of mud, Than in the doubtful quarrel risk thy blood.
bullynounUS /ˈbʊli/
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading But when the bully with assuming pace, Cocks his broad hat, edged round with tarnish’d lace, Yield not the way--defy his strutting pride, And thrust him to the muddy kennel’s side, Yet rather bear the shower and toils of mud, Than in the doubtful quarrel risk thy blood.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when the bully with assuming pace, Cocks his broad hat, edged round with tarnish’d lace, Yield not the way--defy his strutting pride, And thrust him to the muddy kennel’s side, Yet rather bear the shower and toils of mud, Than in the doubtful quarrel risk thy blood.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She mentioned her uncle Christian’s address, but it was with doubt and hesitation, arising from the hands in which he had already placed her; and her reluctance to go again under his protection was strongly confirmed by her youthful guide, when a few words had established to his conviction the identity of Ganlesse and Christian.--What then was to be done?
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He then asked Alice whither he should conduct her, and learned, to his surprise and embarrassment, that, far from knowing where her father was to be found, she had no certain knowledge that he was in London, and only hoped that he had arrived, from the expressions which he had used at parting.
ChristianadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪstʃən/
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading She mentioned her uncle Christian’s address, but it was with doubt and hesitation, arising from the hands in which he had already placed her; and her reluctance to go again under his protection was strongly confirmed by her youthful guide, when a few words had established to his conviction the identity of Ganlesse and Christian.--What then was to be done?
Christian's
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From this reading She mentioned her uncle Christian’s address, but it was with doubt and hesitation, arising from the hands in which he had already placed her; and her reluctance to go again under his protection was strongly confirmed by her youthful guide, when a few words had established to his conviction the identity of Ganlesse and Christian.--What then was to be done?
CocksnounUS /kɑːks/
plural of “cock” — obscene terms for penis
From this reading But when the bully with assuming pace, Cocks his broad hat, edged round with tarnish’d lace, Yield not the way--defy his strutting pride, And thrust him to the muddy kennel’s side, Yet rather bear the shower and toils of mud, Than in the doubtful quarrel risk thy blood.
conductverbUS /ˈkɑːndəkt/
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading He then asked Alice whither he should conduct her, and learned, to his surprise and embarrassment, that, far from knowing where her father was to be found, she had no certain knowledge that he was in London, and only hoped that he had arrived, from the expressions which he had used at parting.
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading She mentioned her uncle Christian’s address, but it was with doubt and hesitation, arising from the hands in which he had already placed her; and her reluctance to go again under his protection was strongly confirmed by her youthful guide, when a few words had established to his conviction the identity of Ganlesse and Christian.--What then was to be done?
convictionnounUS /kənˈvɪkʃən/
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading She mentioned her uncle Christian’s address, but it was with doubt and hesitation, arising from the hands in which he had already placed her; and her reluctance to go again under his protection was strongly confirmed by her youthful guide, when a few words had established to his conviction the identity of Ganlesse and Christian.--What then was to be done?
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Julian Peveril, half-leading, half-supporting, Alice Bridgenorth, had reached the middle of Saint Jame’s Street ere the doubt occurred to him which way they should bend their course.
defyverbUS /dɪˈfaɪ/
resist or confront with resistance
From this reading But when the bully with assuming pace, Cocks his broad hat, edged round with tarnish’d lace, Yield not the way--defy his strutting pride, And thrust him to the muddy kennel’s side, Yet rather bear the shower and toils of mud, Than in the doubtful quarrel risk thy blood.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading She mentioned her uncle Christian’s address, but it was with doubt and hesitation, arising from the hands in which he had already placed her; and her reluctance to go again under his protection was strongly confirmed by her youthful guide, when a few words had established to his conviction the identity of Ganlesse and Christian.--What then was to be done?
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Julian Peveril, half-leading, half-supporting, Alice Bridgenorth, had reached the middle of Saint Jame’s Street ere the doubt occurred to him which way they should bend their course.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading But when the bully with assuming pace, Cocks his broad hat, edged round with tarnish’d lace, Yield not the way--defy his strutting pride, And thrust him to the muddy kennel’s side, Yet rather bear the shower and toils of mud, Than in the doubtful quarrel risk thy blood.
edgedadjectiveUS /edʒd/
having a specified kind of border or edge
From this reading But when the bully with assuming pace, Cocks his broad hat, edged round with tarnish’d lace, Yield not the way--defy his strutting pride, And thrust him to the muddy kennel’s side, Yet rather bear the shower and toils of mud, Than in the doubtful quarrel risk thy blood.
embarrassmentnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənt/
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading He then asked Alice whither he should conduct her, and learned, to his surprise and embarrassment, that, far from knowing where her father was to be found, she had no certain knowledge that he was in London, and only hoped that he had arrived, from the expressions which he had used at parting.
ereconjunctionUS /er/
an old word for “before”
From this reading Julian Peveril, half-leading, half-supporting, Alice Bridgenorth, had reached the middle of Saint Jame’s Street ere the doubt occurred to him which way they should bend their course.
establishedadjectiveUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃt/
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading She mentioned her uncle Christian’s address, but it was with doubt and hesitation, arising from the hands in which he had already placed her; and her reluctance to go again under his protection was strongly confirmed by her youthful guide, when a few words had established to his conviction the identity of Ganlesse and Christian.--What then was to be done?
expressionsnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃənz/
plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading He then asked Alice whither he should conduct her, and learned, to his surprise and embarrassment, that, far from knowing where her father was to be found, she had no certain knowledge that he was in London, and only hoped that he had arrived, from the expressions which he had used at parting.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He then asked Alice whither he should conduct her, and learned, to his surprise and embarrassment, that, far from knowing where her father was to be found, she had no certain knowledge that he was in London, and only hoped that he had arrived, from the expressions which he had used at parting.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He then asked Alice whither he should conduct her, and learned, to his surprise and embarrassment, that, far from knowing where her father was to be found, she had no certain knowledge that he was in London, and only hoped that he had arrived, from the expressions which he had used at parting.
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 She mentioned her uncle Christian’s address, but it was with doubt and hesitation, arising from the hands in which he had already placed her; and her reluctance to go again under his protection was strongly confirmed by her youthful guide, when a few words had established to his conviction the identity of Ganlesse and Christian.--What then was to be done?
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading He then asked Alice whither he should conduct her, and learned, to his surprise and embarrassment, that, far from knowing where her father was to be found, she had no certain knowledge that he was in London, and only hoped that he had arrived, from the expressions which he had used at parting.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He then asked Alice whither he should conduct her, and learned, to his surprise and embarrassment, that, far from knowing where her father was to be found, she had no certain knowledge that he was in London, and only hoped that he had arrived, from the expressions which he had used at parting.
Ganlesse
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From this reading She mentioned her uncle Christian’s address, but it was with doubt and hesitation, arising from the hands in which he had already placed her; and her reluctance to go again under his protection was strongly confirmed by her youthful guide, when a few words had established to his conviction the identity of Ganlesse and Christian.--What then was to be done?
GAY'S
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From this reading --GAY’S TRIVIA.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She mentioned her uncle Christian’s address, but it was with doubt and hesitation, arising from the hands in which he had already placed her; and her reluctance to go again under his protection was strongly confirmed by her youthful guide, when a few words had established to his conviction the identity of Ganlesse and Christian.--What then was to be done?
guidenounUS /ɡaɪd/
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading She mentioned her uncle Christian’s address, but it was with doubt and hesitation, arising from the hands in which he had already placed her; and her reluctance to go again under his protection was strongly confirmed by her youthful guide, when a few words had established to his conviction the identity of Ganlesse and Christian.--What then was to be done?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Julian Peveril, half-leading, half-supporting, Alice Bridgenorth, had reached the middle of Saint Jame’s Street ere the doubt occurred to him which way they should bend their course.
half-leading
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From this reading Julian Peveril, half-leading, half-supporting, Alice Bridgenorth, had reached the middle of Saint Jame’s Street ere the doubt occurred to him which way they should bend their course.
half-supporting
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From this reading Julian Peveril, half-leading, half-supporting, Alice Bridgenorth, had reached the middle of Saint Jame’s Street ere the doubt occurred to him which way they should bend their course.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading She mentioned her uncle Christian’s address, but it was with doubt and hesitation, arising from the hands in which he had already placed her; and her reluctance to go again under his protection was strongly confirmed by her youthful guide, when a few words had established to his conviction the identity of Ganlesse and Christian.--What then was to be done?
hatnounUS /hæt/
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading But when the bully with assuming pace, Cocks his broad hat, edged round with tarnish’d lace, Yield not the way--defy his strutting pride, And thrust him to the muddy kennel’s side, Yet rather bear the shower and toils of mud, Than in the doubtful quarrel risk thy blood.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He then asked Alice whither he should conduct her, and learned, to his surprise and embarrassment, that, far from knowing where her father was to be found, she had no certain knowledge that he was in London, and only hoped that he had arrived, from the expressions which he had used at parting.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He then asked Alice whither he should conduct her, and learned, to his surprise and embarrassment, that, far from knowing where her father was to be found, she had no certain knowledge that he was in London, and only hoped that he had arrived, from the expressions which he had used at parting.
hesitationnounUS /ˌhezəˈteɪʃən/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading She mentioned her uncle Christian’s address, but it was with doubt and hesitation, arising from the hands in which he had already placed her; and her reluctance to go again under his protection was strongly confirmed by her youthful guide, when a few words had established to his conviction the identity of Ganlesse and Christian.--What then was to be done?
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But when the bully with assuming pace, Cocks his broad hat, edged round with tarnish’d lace, Yield not the way--defy his strutting pride, And thrust him to the muddy kennel’s side, Yet rather bear the shower and toils of mud, Than in the doubtful quarrel risk thy blood.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But when the bully with assuming pace, Cocks his broad hat, edged round with tarnish’d lace, Yield not the way--defy his strutting pride, And thrust him to the muddy kennel’s side, Yet rather bear the shower and toils of mud, Than in the doubtful quarrel risk thy blood.
hopedverbUS /hoʊpt/
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading He then asked Alice whither he should conduct her, and learned, to his surprise and embarrassment, that, far from knowing where her father was to be found, she had no certain knowledge that he was in London, and only hoped that he had arrived, from the expressions which he had used at parting.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading She mentioned her uncle Christian’s address, but it was with doubt and hesitation, arising from the hands in which he had already placed her; and her reluctance to go again under his protection was strongly confirmed by her youthful guide, when a few words had established to his conviction the identity of Ganlesse and Christian.--What then was to be done?
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But when the bully with assuming pace, Cocks his broad hat, edged round with tarnish’d lace, Yield not the way--defy his strutting pride, And thrust him to the muddy kennel’s side, Yet rather bear the shower and toils of mud, Than in the doubtful quarrel risk thy blood.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She mentioned her uncle Christian’s address, but it was with doubt and hesitation, arising from the hands in which he had already placed her; and her reluctance to go again under his protection was strongly confirmed by her youthful guide, when a few words had established to his conviction the identity of Ganlesse and Christian.--What then was to be done?
Jame's
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From this reading Julian Peveril, half-leading, half-supporting, Alice Bridgenorth, had reached the middle of Saint Jame’s Street ere the doubt occurred to him which way they should bend their course.
JuliannounUS /ˈdʒuːliən/
Roman Emperor and nephew of Constantine; he restored paganism as the official religion of the Roman Empire and destroyed Christian temples but his decision was reversed after his death (331?-363)
From this reading Julian Peveril, half-leading, half-supporting, Alice Bridgenorth, had reached the middle of Saint Jame’s Street ere the doubt occurred to him which way they should bend their course.
kennel's
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From this reading But when the bully with assuming pace, Cocks his broad hat, edged round with tarnish’d lace, Yield not the way--defy his strutting pride, And thrust him to the muddy kennel’s side, Yet rather bear the shower and toils of mud, Than in the doubtful quarrel risk thy blood.
knowingadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊɪŋ/
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading He then asked Alice whither he should conduct her, and learned, to his surprise and embarrassment, that, far from knowing where her father was to be found, she had no certain knowledge that he was in London, and only hoped that he had arrived, from the expressions which he had used at parting.
knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading He then asked Alice whither he should conduct her, and learned, to his surprise and embarrassment, that, far from knowing where her father was to be found, she had no certain knowledge that he was in London, and only hoped that he had arrived, from the expressions which he had used at parting.
laceverbUS /leɪs/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading But when the bully with assuming pace, Cocks his broad hat, edged round with tarnish’d lace, Yield not the way--defy his strutting pride, And thrust him to the muddy kennel’s side, Yet rather bear the shower and toils of mud, Than in the doubtful quarrel risk thy blood.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading He then asked Alice whither he should conduct her, and learned, to his surprise and embarrassment, that, far from knowing where her father was to be found, she had no certain knowledge that he was in London, and only hoped that he had arrived, from the expressions which he had used at parting.
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading He then asked Alice whither he should conduct her, and learned, to his surprise and embarrassment, that, far from knowing where her father was to be found, she had no certain knowledge that he was in London, and only hoped that he had arrived, from the expressions which he had used at parting.
mentionedverbUS /ˈmenʃənd/
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading She mentioned her uncle Christian’s address, but it was with doubt and hesitation, arising from the hands in which he had already placed her; and her reluctance to go again under his protection was strongly confirmed by her youthful guide, when a few words had established to his conviction the identity of Ganlesse and Christian.--What then was to be done?
middlenounUS /ˈmɪdəl/
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Julian Peveril, half-leading, half-supporting, Alice Bridgenorth, had reached the middle of Saint Jame’s Street ere the doubt occurred to him which way they should bend their course.
mudnounUS /mʌd/
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading But when the bully with assuming pace, Cocks his broad hat, edged round with tarnish’d lace, Yield not the way--defy his strutting pride, And thrust him to the muddy kennel’s side, Yet rather bear the shower and toils of mud, Than in the doubtful quarrel risk thy blood.
muddyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌdi/
(of soil) soft and watery
From this reading But when the bully with assuming pace, Cocks his broad hat, edged round with tarnish’d lace, Yield not the way--defy his strutting pride, And thrust him to the muddy kennel’s side, Yet rather bear the shower and toils of mud, Than in the doubtful quarrel risk thy blood.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading He then asked Alice whither he should conduct her, and learned, to his surprise and embarrassment, that, far from knowing where her father was to be found, she had no certain knowledge that he was in London, and only hoped that he had arrived, from the expressions which he had used at parting.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But when the bully with assuming pace, Cocks his broad hat, edged round with tarnish’d lace, Yield not the way--defy his strutting pride, And thrust him to the muddy kennel’s side, Yet rather bear the shower and toils of mud, Than in the doubtful quarrel risk thy blood.
occurredverbUS /əˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Julian Peveril, half-leading, half-supporting, Alice Bridgenorth, had reached the middle of Saint Jame’s Street ere the doubt occurred to him which way they should bend their course.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But when the bully with assuming pace, Cocks his broad hat, edged round with tarnish’d lace, Yield not the way--defy his strutting pride, And thrust him to the muddy kennel’s side, Yet rather bear the shower and toils of mud, Than in the doubtful quarrel risk thy blood.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading He then asked Alice whither he should conduct her, and learned, to his surprise and embarrassment, that, far from knowing where her father was to be found, she had no certain knowledge that he was in London, and only hoped that he had arrived, from the expressions which he had used at parting.
pacenounUS /peɪs/
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading But when the bully with assuming pace, Cocks his broad hat, edged round with tarnish’d lace, Yield not the way--defy his strutting pride, And thrust him to the muddy kennel’s side, Yet rather bear the shower and toils of mud, Than in the doubtful quarrel risk thy blood.
partingnounUS /ˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
the act of departing politely
From this reading He then asked Alice whither he should conduct her, and learned, to his surprise and embarrassment, that, far from knowing where her father was to be found, she had no certain knowledge that he was in London, and only hoped that he had arrived, from the expressions which he had used at parting.
Peveril
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From this reading Julian Peveril, half-leading, half-supporting, Alice Bridgenorth, had reached the middle of Saint Jame’s Street ere the doubt occurred to him which way they should bend their course.
placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading She mentioned her uncle Christian’s address, but it was with doubt and hesitation, arising from the hands in which he had already placed her; and her reluctance to go again under his protection was strongly confirmed by her youthful guide, when a few words had established to his conviction the identity of Ganlesse and Christian.--What then was to be done?
pridenounUS /praɪd/
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading But when the bully with assuming pace, Cocks his broad hat, edged round with tarnish’d lace, Yield not the way--defy his strutting pride, And thrust him to the muddy kennel’s side, Yet rather bear the shower and toils of mud, Than in the doubtful quarrel risk thy blood.
protectionnounUS /prəˈtekʃən/
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading She mentioned her uncle Christian’s address, but it was with doubt and hesitation, arising from the hands in which he had already placed her; and her reluctance to go again under his protection was strongly confirmed by her youthful guide, when a few words had established to his conviction the identity of Ganlesse and Christian.--What then was to be done?
quarrelnounUS /ˈkwɔːrəl/
an angry dispute
From this reading But when the bully with assuming pace, Cocks his broad hat, edged round with tarnish’d lace, Yield not the way--defy his strutting pride, And thrust him to the muddy kennel’s side, Yet rather bear the shower and toils of mud, Than in the doubtful quarrel risk thy blood.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading But when the bully with assuming pace, Cocks his broad hat, edged round with tarnish’d lace, Yield not the way--defy his strutting pride, And thrust him to the muddy kennel’s side, Yet rather bear the shower and toils of mud, Than in the doubtful quarrel risk thy blood.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Julian Peveril, half-leading, half-supporting, Alice Bridgenorth, had reached the middle of Saint Jame’s Street ere the doubt occurred to him which way they should bend their course.
reluctancenounUS /rɪˈlʌktəns/
(physics) opposition to magnetic flux (analogous to electric resistance)
From this reading She mentioned her uncle Christian’s address, but it was with doubt and hesitation, arising from the hands in which he had already placed her; and her reluctance to go again under his protection was strongly confirmed by her youthful guide, when a few words had established to his conviction the identity of Ganlesse and Christian.--What then was to be done?
risknounUS /rɪsk/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading But when the bully with assuming pace, Cocks his broad hat, edged round with tarnish’d lace, Yield not the way--defy his strutting pride, And thrust him to the muddy kennel’s side, Yet rather bear the shower and toils of mud, Than in the doubtful quarrel risk thy blood.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading But when the bully with assuming pace, Cocks his broad hat, edged round with tarnish’d lace, Yield not the way--defy his strutting pride, And thrust him to the muddy kennel’s side, Yet rather bear the shower and toils of mud, Than in the doubtful quarrel risk thy blood.
SaintnounUS /seɪnt/
a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading Julian Peveril, half-leading, half-supporting, Alice Bridgenorth, had reached the middle of Saint Jame’s Street ere the doubt occurred to him which way they should bend their course.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He then asked Alice whither he should conduct her, and learned, to his surprise and embarrassment, that, far from knowing where her father was to be found, she had no certain knowledge that he was in London, and only hoped that he had arrived, from the expressions which he had used at parting.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Julian Peveril, half-leading, half-supporting, Alice Bridgenorth, had reached the middle of Saint Jame’s Street ere the doubt occurred to him which way they should bend their course.
showernounUS /ˈʃaʊər/
a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading But when the bully with assuming pace, Cocks his broad hat, edged round with tarnish’d lace, Yield not the way--defy his strutting pride, And thrust him to the muddy kennel’s side, Yet rather bear the shower and toils of mud, Than in the doubtful quarrel risk thy blood.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading But when the bully with assuming pace, Cocks his broad hat, edged round with tarnish’d lace, Yield not the way--defy his strutting pride, And thrust him to the muddy kennel’s side, Yet rather bear the shower and toils of mud, Than in the doubtful quarrel risk thy blood.
StreetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Julian Peveril, half-leading, half-supporting, Alice Bridgenorth, had reached the middle of Saint Jame’s Street ere the doubt occurred to him which way they should bend their course.
stronglyadverbUS /ˈstrɔːŋli/
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading She mentioned her uncle Christian’s address, but it was with doubt and hesitation, arising from the hands in which he had already placed her; and her reluctance to go again under his protection was strongly confirmed by her youthful guide, when a few words had established to his conviction the identity of Ganlesse and Christian.--What then was to be done?
struttingverbUS /ˈstrʌtɪŋ/
inflected form of “strut” — to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others
From this reading But when the bully with assuming pace, Cocks his broad hat, edged round with tarnish’d lace, Yield not the way--defy his strutting pride, And thrust him to the muddy kennel’s side, Yet rather bear the shower and toils of mud, Than in the doubtful quarrel risk thy blood.
surprisenounUS /sərˈpraɪz/
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading He then asked Alice whither he should conduct her, and learned, to his surprise and embarrassment, that, far from knowing where her father was to be found, she had no certain knowledge that he was in London, and only hoped that he had arrived, from the expressions which he had used at parting.
tarnish'd
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From this reading But when the bully with assuming pace, Cocks his broad hat, edged round with tarnish’d lace, Yield not the way--defy his strutting pride, And thrust him to the muddy kennel’s side, Yet rather bear the shower and toils of mud, Than in the doubtful quarrel risk thy blood.
ThanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But when the bully with assuming pace, Cocks his broad hat, edged round with tarnish’d lace, Yield not the way--defy his strutting pride, And thrust him to the muddy kennel’s side, Yet rather bear the shower and toils of mud, Than in the doubtful quarrel risk thy blood.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He then asked Alice whither he should conduct her, and learned, to his surprise and embarrassment, that, far from knowing where her father was to be found, she had no certain knowledge that he was in London, and only hoped that he had arrived, from the expressions which he had used at parting.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But when the bully with assuming pace, Cocks his broad hat, edged round with tarnish’d lace, Yield not the way--defy his strutting pride, And thrust him to the muddy kennel’s side, Yet rather bear the shower and toils of mud, Than in the doubtful quarrel risk thy blood.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Julian Peveril, half-leading, half-supporting, Alice Bridgenorth, had reached the middle of Saint Jame’s Street ere the doubt occurred to him which way they should bend their course.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He then asked Alice whither he should conduct her, and learned, to his surprise and embarrassment, that, far from knowing where her father was to be found, she had no certain knowledge that he was in London, and only hoped that he had arrived, from the expressions which he had used at parting.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Julian Peveril, half-leading, half-supporting, Alice Bridgenorth, had reached the middle of Saint Jame’s Street ere the doubt occurred to him which way they should bend their course.
thrustverbUS /θrʌst/
push forcefully
From this reading But when the bully with assuming pace, Cocks his broad hat, edged round with tarnish’d lace, Yield not the way--defy his strutting pride, And thrust him to the muddy kennel’s side, Yet rather bear the shower and toils of mud, Than in the doubtful quarrel risk thy blood.
thydeterminerUS /ðaɪ/
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading But when the bully with assuming pace, Cocks his broad hat, edged round with tarnish’d lace, Yield not the way--defy his strutting pride, And thrust him to the muddy kennel’s side, Yet rather bear the shower and toils of mud, Than in the doubtful quarrel risk thy blood.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But when the bully with assuming pace, Cocks his broad hat, edged round with tarnish’d lace, Yield not the way--defy his strutting pride, And thrust him to the muddy kennel’s side, Yet rather bear the shower and toils of mud, Than in the doubtful quarrel risk thy blood.
toilsnounUS /tɔɪlz/
plural of “toil” — productive work (especially physical work done for wages)
From this reading But when the bully with assuming pace, Cocks his broad hat, edged round with tarnish’d lace, Yield not the way--defy his strutting pride, And thrust him to the muddy kennel’s side, Yet rather bear the shower and toils of mud, Than in the doubtful quarrel risk thy blood.
TRIVIAnounUS /ˈtrɪviə/
something of small importance
From this reading --GAY’S TRIVIA.
unclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading She mentioned her uncle Christian’s address, but it was with doubt and hesitation, arising from the hands in which he had already placed her; and her reluctance to go again under his protection was strongly confirmed by her youthful guide, when a few words had established to his conviction the identity of Ganlesse and Christian.--What then was to be done?
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading She mentioned her uncle Christian’s address, but it was with doubt and hesitation, arising from the hands in which he had already placed her; and her reluctance to go again under his protection was strongly confirmed by her youthful guide, when a few words had established to his conviction the identity of Ganlesse and Christian.--What then was to be done?
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading He then asked Alice whither he should conduct her, and learned, to his surprise and embarrassment, that, far from knowing where her father was to be found, she had no certain knowledge that he was in London, and only hoped that he had arrived, from the expressions which he had used at parting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He then asked Alice whither he should conduct her, and learned, to his surprise and embarrassment, that, far from knowing where her father was to be found, she had no certain knowledge that he was in London, and only hoped that he had arrived, from the expressions which he had used at parting.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But when the bully with assuming pace, Cocks his broad hat, edged round with tarnish’d lace, Yield not the way--defy his strutting pride, And thrust him to the muddy kennel’s side, Yet rather bear the shower and toils of mud, Than in the doubtful quarrel risk thy blood.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She mentioned her uncle Christian’s address, but it was with doubt and hesitation, arising from the hands in which he had already placed her; and her reluctance to go again under his protection was strongly confirmed by her youthful guide, when a few words had established to his conviction the identity of Ganlesse and Christian.--What then was to be done?
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading But when the bully with assuming pace, Cocks his broad hat, edged round with tarnish’d lace, Yield not the way--defy his strutting pride, And thrust him to the muddy kennel’s side, Yet rather bear the shower and toils of mud, Than in the doubtful quarrel risk thy blood.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading He then asked Alice whither he should conduct her, and learned, to his surprise and embarrassment, that, far from knowing where her father was to be found, she had no certain knowledge that he was in London, and only hoped that he had arrived, from the expressions which he had used at parting.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Julian Peveril, half-leading, half-supporting, Alice Bridgenorth, had reached the middle of Saint Jame’s Street ere the doubt occurred to him which way they should bend their course.
whitheradverbUS /ˈwɪðər/
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading He then asked Alice whither he should conduct her, and learned, to his surprise and embarrassment, that, far from knowing where her father was to be found, she had no certain knowledge that he was in London, and only hoped that he had arrived, from the expressions which he had used at parting.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading But when the bully with assuming pace, Cocks his broad hat, edged round with tarnish’d lace, Yield not the way--defy his strutting pride, And thrust him to the muddy kennel’s side, Yet rather bear the shower and toils of mud, Than in the doubtful quarrel risk thy blood.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading She mentioned her uncle Christian’s address, but it was with doubt and hesitation, arising from the hands in which he had already placed her; and her reluctance to go again under his protection was strongly confirmed by her youthful guide, when a few words had established to his conviction the identity of Ganlesse and Christian.--What then was to be done?
YetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading But when the bully with assuming pace, Cocks his broad hat, edged round with tarnish’d lace, Yield not the way--defy his strutting pride, And thrust him to the muddy kennel’s side, Yet rather bear the shower and toils of mud, Than in the doubtful quarrel risk thy blood.
YieldverbUS /jiːld/
be the cause or source of
From this reading But when the bully with assuming pace, Cocks his broad hat, edged round with tarnish’d lace, Yield not the way--defy his strutting pride, And thrust him to the muddy kennel’s side, Yet rather bear the shower and toils of mud, Than in the doubtful quarrel risk thy blood.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading She mentioned her uncle Christian’s address, but it was with doubt and hesitation, arising from the hands in which he had already placed her; and her reluctance to go again under his protection was strongly confirmed by her youthful guide, when a few words had established to his conviction the identity of Ganlesse and Christian.--What then was to be done?
