adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Boyne's bank was of the order of those old and firmly fixed establishments which have taken root with the fortunes of the country-- are honourable as England's name, solid as her prosperity, and even as the flourishing green tree to shareholders: a granite house.
acuteadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːt/
having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course
From this reading Boyne himself had been disembodied for more than a century: Burt and Hamble were still of the flesh; but a greater than Burt or Hamble was Blancove- -the Sir William Blancove, Baronet, of city feasts and charities, who, besides being a wealthy merchant, possessed of a very acute head for banking, was a scholarly gentleman, worthy of riches.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading This was after the elastic Algernon had, on the paternal intimation of his colonel, relinquished his cornetcy and military service.
Algernon
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From this reading Nevertheless, Squire Blancove, though everybody knew how deeply he despised his junior for his city-gained title and commercial occupation, sent him his son Algernon, to get the youth into sound discipline, if possible.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Boyne's bank was of the order of those old and firmly fixed establishments which have taken root with the fortunes of the country-- are honourable as England's name, solid as her prosperity, and even as the flourishing green tree to shareholders: a granite house.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Boyne's bank was of the order of those old and firmly fixed establishments which have taken root with the fortunes of the country-- are honourable as England's name, solid as her prosperity, and even as the flourishing green tree to shareholders: a granite house.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Boyne's bank was of the order of those old and firmly fixed establishments which have taken root with the fortunes of the country-- are honourable as England's name, solid as her prosperity, and even as the flourishing green tree to shareholders: a granite house.
banknounUS /bæŋk/
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Boyne's bank was of the order of those old and firmly fixed establishments which have taken root with the fortunes of the country-- are honourable as England's name, solid as her prosperity, and even as the flourishing green tree to shareholders: a granite house.
bankingnounUS /ˈbæŋkɪŋ/
engaging in the business of keeping money for savings and checking accounts or for exchange or for issuing loans and credit etc.
From this reading Boyne himself had been disembodied for more than a century: Burt and Hamble were still of the flesh; but a greater than Burt or Hamble was Blancove- -the Sir William Blancove, Baronet, of city feasts and charities, who, besides being a wealthy merchant, possessed of a very acute head for banking, was a scholarly gentleman, worthy of riches.
BaronetnounUS /ˈberənət/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading Boyne himself had been disembodied for more than a century: Burt and Hamble were still of the flesh; but a greater than Burt or Hamble was Blancove- -the Sir William Blancove, Baronet, of city feasts and charities, who, besides being a wealthy merchant, possessed of a very acute head for banking, was a scholarly gentleman, worthy of riches.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Boyne himself had been disembodied for more than a century: Burt and Hamble were still of the flesh; but a greater than Burt or Hamble was Blancove- -the Sir William Blancove, Baronet, of city feasts and charities, who, besides being a wealthy merchant, possessed of a very acute head for banking, was a scholarly gentleman, worthy of riches.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Boyne himself had been disembodied for more than a century: Burt and Hamble were still of the flesh; but a greater than Burt or Hamble was Blancove- -the Sir William Blancove, Baronet, of city feasts and charities, who, besides being a wealthy merchant, possessed of a very acute head for banking, was a scholarly gentleman, worthy of riches.
besidesprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪdz/
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Boyne himself had been disembodied for more than a century: Burt and Hamble were still of the flesh; but a greater than Burt or Hamble was Blancove- -the Sir William Blancove, Baronet, of city feasts and charities, who, besides being a wealthy merchant, possessed of a very acute head for banking, was a scholarly gentleman, worthy of riches.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading His brother was Squire Blancove, of Wrexby; but between these two close relatives there existed no stronger feeling than what was expressed by open contempt of a mind dedicated to business on the one side, and quiet contempt of a life devoted to indolence on the other.
Blancove
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From this reading Boyne himself had been disembodied for more than a century: Burt and Hamble were still of the flesh; but a greater than Burt or Hamble was Blancove- -the Sir William Blancove, Baronet, of city feasts and charities, who, besides being a wealthy merchant, possessed of a very acute head for banking, was a scholarly gentleman, worthy of riches.
BoynenounUS /bɔɪn/
a battle in the War of the Grand Alliance in Ireland in 1690; William III defeated the deposed James II and so ended the Catholicism that had been reintroduced in England by the Stuarts
From this reading Boyne himself had been disembodied for more than a century: Burt and Hamble were still of the flesh; but a greater than Burt or Hamble was Blancove- -the Sir William Blancove, Baronet, of city feasts and charities, who, besides being a wealthy merchant, possessed of a very acute head for banking, was a scholarly gentleman, worthy of riches.
Boyne's
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From this reading Boyne's bank was of the order of those old and firmly fixed establishments which have taken root with the fortunes of the country-- are honourable as England's name, solid as her prosperity, and even as the flourishing green tree to shareholders: a granite house.
brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading His brother was Squire Blancove, of Wrexby; but between these two close relatives there existed no stronger feeling than what was expressed by open contempt of a mind dedicated to business on the one side, and quiet contempt of a life devoted to indolence on the other.
BurtnounUS /bɜːrt/
English psychologist whose studies of twins were later said to have used fabricated data (1883-1971)
From this reading Boyne himself had been disembodied for more than a century: Burt and Hamble were still of the flesh; but a greater than Burt or Hamble was Blancove- -the Sir William Blancove, Baronet, of city feasts and charities, who, besides being a wealthy merchant, possessed of a very acute head for banking, was a scholarly gentleman, worthy of riches.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading His brother was Squire Blancove, of Wrexby; but between these two close relatives there existed no stronger feeling than what was expressed by open contempt of a mind dedicated to business on the one side, and quiet contempt of a life devoted to indolence on the other.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Boyne himself had been disembodied for more than a century: Burt and Hamble were still of the flesh; but a greater than Burt or Hamble was Blancove- -the Sir William Blancove, Baronet, of city feasts and charities, who, besides being a wealthy merchant, possessed of a very acute head for banking, was a scholarly gentleman, worthy of riches.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His brother was Squire Blancove, of Wrexby; but between these two close relatives there existed no stronger feeling than what was expressed by open contempt of a mind dedicated to business on the one side, and quiet contempt of a life devoted to indolence on the other.
centurynounUS /ˈsentʃəri/
a period of 100 years
From this reading Boyne himself had been disembodied for more than a century: Burt and Hamble were still of the flesh; but a greater than Burt or Hamble was Blancove- -the Sir William Blancove, Baronet, of city feasts and charities, who, besides being a wealthy merchant, possessed of a very acute head for banking, was a scholarly gentleman, worthy of riches.
charitiesnounUS /ˈtʃerətiz/
plural of “charity” — a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading Boyne himself had been disembodied for more than a century: Burt and Hamble were still of the flesh; but a greater than Burt or Hamble was Blancove- -the Sir William Blancove, Baronet, of city feasts and charities, who, besides being a wealthy merchant, possessed of a very acute head for banking, was a scholarly gentleman, worthy of riches.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Boyne himself had been disembodied for more than a century: Burt and Hamble were still of the flesh; but a greater than Burt or Hamble was Blancove- -the Sir William Blancove, Baronet, of city feasts and charities, who, besides being a wealthy merchant, possessed of a very acute head for banking, was a scholarly gentleman, worthy of riches.
city-gained
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From this reading Nevertheless, Squire Blancove, though everybody knew how deeply he despised his junior for his city-gained title and commercial occupation, sent him his son Algernon, to get the youth into sound discipline, if possible.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading His brother was Squire Blancove, of Wrexby; but between these two close relatives there existed no stronger feeling than what was expressed by open contempt of a mind dedicated to business on the one side, and quiet contempt of a life devoted to indolence on the other.
colonelnounUS /ˈkɜːrnəl/
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading This was after the elastic Algernon had, on the paternal intimation of his colonel, relinquished his cornetcy and military service.
commercialadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
From this reading Nevertheless, Squire Blancove, though everybody knew how deeply he despised his junior for his city-gained title and commercial occupation, sent him his son Algernon, to get the youth into sound discipline, if possible.
contemptnounUS /kənˈtempt/
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading His brother was Squire Blancove, of Wrexby; but between these two close relatives there existed no stronger feeling than what was expressed by open contempt of a mind dedicated to business on the one side, and quiet contempt of a life devoted to indolence on the other.
cornetcy
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From this reading This was after the elastic Algernon had, on the paternal intimation of his colonel, relinquished his cornetcy and military service.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Boyne's bank was of the order of those old and firmly fixed establishments which have taken root with the fortunes of the country-- are honourable as England's name, solid as her prosperity, and even as the flourishing green tree to shareholders: a granite house.
dedicatedadjectiveUS /ˈdedəkeɪtəd/
devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose
From this reading His brother was Squire Blancove, of Wrexby; but between these two close relatives there existed no stronger feeling than what was expressed by open contempt of a mind dedicated to business on the one side, and quiet contempt of a life devoted to indolence on the other.
deeplyadverbUS /ˈdiːpli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Nevertheless, Squire Blancove, though everybody knew how deeply he despised his junior for his city-gained title and commercial occupation, sent him his son Algernon, to get the youth into sound discipline, if possible.
despisedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspaɪzd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading Nevertheless, Squire Blancove, though everybody knew how deeply he despised his junior for his city-gained title and commercial occupation, sent him his son Algernon, to get the youth into sound discipline, if possible.
devotedadjectiveUS /dɪˈvoʊtɪd/
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading His brother was Squire Blancove, of Wrexby; but between these two close relatives there existed no stronger feeling than what was expressed by open contempt of a mind dedicated to business on the one side, and quiet contempt of a life devoted to indolence on the other.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading Nevertheless, Squire Blancove, though everybody knew how deeply he despised his junior for his city-gained title and commercial occupation, sent him his son Algernon, to get the youth into sound discipline, if possible.
disembodiedadjectiveUS /dɪsɪˈbɑːdid/
not having a material body
From this reading Boyne himself had been disembodied for more than a century: Burt and Hamble were still of the flesh; but a greater than Burt or Hamble was Blancove- -the Sir William Blancove, Baronet, of city feasts and charities, who, besides being a wealthy merchant, possessed of a very acute head for banking, was a scholarly gentleman, worthy of riches.
elasticadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæstɪk/
capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy
From this reading This was after the elastic Algernon had, on the paternal intimation of his colonel, relinquished his cornetcy and military service.
England'snounUS /ˈɪŋɡləndz/
possessive form of “england” — a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Boyne's bank was of the order of those old and firmly fixed establishments which have taken root with the fortunes of the country-- are honourable as England's name, solid as her prosperity, and even as the flourishing green tree to shareholders: a granite house.
establishmentsnounUS /eˈstæblɪʃmənts/
plural of “establishment” — the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading Boyne's bank was of the order of those old and firmly fixed establishments which have taken root with the fortunes of the country-- are honourable as England's name, solid as her prosperity, and even as the flourishing green tree to shareholders: a granite house.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Boyne's bank was of the order of those old and firmly fixed establishments which have taken root with the fortunes of the country-- are honourable as England's name, solid as her prosperity, and even as the flourishing green tree to shareholders: a granite house.
everybodypronounUS /ˈevribɑːdi/
every person
From this reading Nevertheless, Squire Blancove, though everybody knew how deeply he despised his junior for his city-gained title and commercial occupation, sent him his son Algernon, to get the youth into sound discipline, if possible.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading His brother was Squire Blancove, of Wrexby; but between these two close relatives there existed no stronger feeling than what was expressed by open contempt of a mind dedicated to business on the one side, and quiet contempt of a life devoted to indolence on the other.
expressedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsprest/
communicated in words
From this reading His brother was Squire Blancove, of Wrexby; but between these two close relatives there existed no stronger feeling than what was expressed by open contempt of a mind dedicated to business on the one side, and quiet contempt of a life devoted to indolence on the other.
feastsnounUS /fiːsts/
plural of “feast” — a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading Boyne himself had been disembodied for more than a century: Burt and Hamble were still of the flesh; but a greater than Burt or Hamble was Blancove- -the Sir William Blancove, Baronet, of city feasts and charities, who, besides being a wealthy merchant, possessed of a very acute head for banking, was a scholarly gentleman, worthy of riches.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading His brother was Squire Blancove, of Wrexby; but between these two close relatives there existed no stronger feeling than what was expressed by open contempt of a mind dedicated to business on the one side, and quiet contempt of a life devoted to indolence on the other.
firmlyadverbUS /ˈfɜːrmli/
with resolute determination
From this reading Boyne's bank was of the order of those old and firmly fixed establishments which have taken root with the fortunes of the country-- are honourable as England's name, solid as her prosperity, and even as the flourishing green tree to shareholders: a granite house.
fixedadjectiveUS /fɪkst/
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Boyne's bank was of the order of those old and firmly fixed establishments which have taken root with the fortunes of the country-- are honourable as England's name, solid as her prosperity, and even as the flourishing green tree to shareholders: a granite house.
fleshnounUS /fleʃ/
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading Boyne himself had been disembodied for more than a century: Burt and Hamble were still of the flesh; but a greater than Burt or Hamble was Blancove- -the Sir William Blancove, Baronet, of city feasts and charities, who, besides being a wealthy merchant, possessed of a very acute head for banking, was a scholarly gentleman, worthy of riches.
flourishingadjectiveUS /ˈflɜːrɪʃɪŋ/
very lively and profitable
From this reading Boyne's bank was of the order of those old and firmly fixed establishments which have taken root with the fortunes of the country-- are honourable as England's name, solid as her prosperity, and even as the flourishing green tree to shareholders: a granite house.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Boyne himself had been disembodied for more than a century: Burt and Hamble were still of the flesh; but a greater than Burt or Hamble was Blancove- -the Sir William Blancove, Baronet, of city feasts and charities, who, besides being a wealthy merchant, possessed of a very acute head for banking, was a scholarly gentleman, worthy of riches.
fortunesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Boyne's bank was of the order of those old and firmly fixed establishments which have taken root with the fortunes of the country-- are honourable as England's name, solid as her prosperity, and even as the flourishing green tree to shareholders: a granite house.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading Boyne himself had been disembodied for more than a century: Burt and Hamble were still of the flesh; but a greater than Burt or Hamble was Blancove- -the Sir William Blancove, Baronet, of city feasts and charities, who, besides being a wealthy merchant, possessed of a very acute head for banking, was a scholarly gentleman, worthy of riches.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Nevertheless, Squire Blancove, though everybody knew how deeply he despised his junior for his city-gained title and commercial occupation, sent him his son Algernon, to get the youth into sound discipline, if possible.
granitenounUS /ˈɡrænət/
plutonic igneous rock having visibly crystalline texture; generally composed of feldspar and mica and quartz
From this reading Boyne's bank was of the order of those old and firmly fixed establishments which have taken root with the fortunes of the country-- are honourable as England's name, solid as her prosperity, and even as the flourishing green tree to shareholders: a granite house.
greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Boyne himself had been disembodied for more than a century: Burt and Hamble were still of the flesh; but a greater than Burt or Hamble was Blancove- -the Sir William Blancove, Baronet, of city feasts and charities, who, besides being a wealthy merchant, possessed of a very acute head for banking, was a scholarly gentleman, worthy of riches.
greennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Boyne's bank was of the order of those old and firmly fixed establishments which have taken root with the fortunes of the country-- are honourable as England's name, solid as her prosperity, and even as the flourishing green tree to shareholders: a granite house.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Boyne himself had been disembodied for more than a century: Burt and Hamble were still of the flesh; but a greater than Burt or Hamble was Blancove- -the Sir William Blancove, Baronet, of city feasts and charities, who, besides being a wealthy merchant, possessed of a very acute head for banking, was a scholarly gentleman, worthy of riches.
Hamble
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From this reading Boyne himself had been disembodied for more than a century: Burt and Hamble were still of the flesh; but a greater than Burt or Hamble was Blancove- -the Sir William Blancove, Baronet, of city feasts and charities, who, besides being a wealthy merchant, possessed of a very acute head for banking, was a scholarly gentleman, worthy of riches.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Boyne's bank was of the order of those old and firmly fixed establishments which have taken root with the fortunes of the country-- are honourable as England's name, solid as her prosperity, and even as the flourishing green tree to shareholders: a granite house.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nevertheless, Squire Blancove, though everybody knew how deeply he despised his junior for his city-gained title and commercial occupation, sent him his son Algernon, to get the youth into sound discipline, if possible.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Boyne himself had been disembodied for more than a century: Burt and Hamble were still of the flesh; but a greater than Burt or Hamble was Blancove- -the Sir William Blancove, Baronet, of city feasts and charities, who, besides being a wealthy merchant, possessed of a very acute head for banking, was a scholarly gentleman, worthy of riches.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Boyne's bank was of the order of those old and firmly fixed establishments which have taken root with the fortunes of the country-- are honourable as England's name, solid as her prosperity, and even as the flourishing green tree to shareholders: a granite house.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nevertheless, Squire Blancove, though everybody knew how deeply he despised his junior for his city-gained title and commercial occupation, sent him his son Algernon, to get the youth into sound discipline, if possible.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Boyne himself had been disembodied for more than a century: Burt and Hamble were still of the flesh; but a greater than Burt or Hamble was Blancove- -the Sir William Blancove, Baronet, of city feasts and charities, who, besides being a wealthy merchant, possessed of a very acute head for banking, was a scholarly gentleman, worthy of riches.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His brother was Squire Blancove, of Wrexby; but between these two close relatives there existed no stronger feeling than what was expressed by open contempt of a mind dedicated to business on the one side, and quiet contempt of a life devoted to indolence on the other.
honourableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect
From this reading Boyne's bank was of the order of those old and firmly fixed establishments which have taken root with the fortunes of the country-- are honourable as England's name, solid as her prosperity, and even as the flourishing green tree to shareholders: a granite house.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Boyne's bank was of the order of those old and firmly fixed establishments which have taken root with the fortunes of the country-- are honourable as England's name, solid as her prosperity, and even as the flourishing green tree to shareholders: a granite house.
how
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From this reading Nevertheless, Squire Blancove, though everybody knew how deeply he despised his junior for his city-gained title and commercial occupation, sent him his son Algernon, to get the youth into sound discipline, if possible.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Nevertheless, Squire Blancove, though everybody knew how deeply he despised his junior for his city-gained title and commercial occupation, sent him his son Algernon, to get the youth into sound discipline, if possible.
indolencenoun
inactivity resulting from a dislike of work
From this reading His brother was Squire Blancove, of Wrexby; but between these two close relatives there existed no stronger feeling than what was expressed by open contempt of a mind dedicated to business on the one side, and quiet contempt of a life devoted to indolence on the other.
intimationnounUS /ˌɪntəˈmeɪʃən/
an indirect suggestion
From this reading This was after the elastic Algernon had, on the paternal intimation of his colonel, relinquished his cornetcy and military service.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Nevertheless, Squire Blancove, though everybody knew how deeply he despised his junior for his city-gained title and commercial occupation, sent him his son Algernon, to get the youth into sound discipline, if possible.
juniornounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading Nevertheless, Squire Blancove, though everybody knew how deeply he despised his junior for his city-gained title and commercial occupation, sent him his son Algernon, to get the youth into sound discipline, if possible.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Nevertheless, Squire Blancove, though everybody knew how deeply he despised his junior for his city-gained title and commercial occupation, sent him his son Algernon, to get the youth into sound discipline, if possible.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading His brother was Squire Blancove, of Wrexby; but between these two close relatives there existed no stronger feeling than what was expressed by open contempt of a mind dedicated to business on the one side, and quiet contempt of a life devoted to indolence on the other.
merchantnounUS /ˈmɜːr.tʃənt/
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading Boyne himself had been disembodied for more than a century: Burt and Hamble were still of the flesh; but a greater than Burt or Hamble was Blancove- -the Sir William Blancove, Baronet, of city feasts and charities, who, besides being a wealthy merchant, possessed of a very acute head for banking, was a scholarly gentleman, worthy of riches.
militaryadjectiveUS /ˈmɪləteri/
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading This was after the elastic Algernon had, on the paternal intimation of his colonel, relinquished his cornetcy and military service.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading His brother was Squire Blancove, of Wrexby; but between these two close relatives there existed no stronger feeling than what was expressed by open contempt of a mind dedicated to business on the one side, and quiet contempt of a life devoted to indolence on the other.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Boyne himself had been disembodied for more than a century: Burt and Hamble were still of the flesh; but a greater than Burt or Hamble was Blancove- -the Sir William Blancove, Baronet, of city feasts and charities, who, besides being a wealthy merchant, possessed of a very acute head for banking, was a scholarly gentleman, worthy of riches.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Boyne's bank was of the order of those old and firmly fixed establishments which have taken root with the fortunes of the country-- are honourable as England's name, solid as her prosperity, and even as the flourishing green tree to shareholders: a granite house.
NeverthelessadverbUS /ˌnevərðəˈles/
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, Squire Blancove, though everybody knew how deeply he despised his junior for his city-gained title and commercial occupation, sent him his son Algernon, to get the youth into sound discipline, if possible.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading His brother was Squire Blancove, of Wrexby; but between these two close relatives there existed no stronger feeling than what was expressed by open contempt of a mind dedicated to business on the one side, and quiet contempt of a life devoted to indolence on the other.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Nevertheless, Squire Blancove, though everybody knew how deeply he despised his junior for his city-gained title and commercial occupation, sent him his son Algernon, to get the youth into sound discipline, if possible.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Boyne's bank was of the order of those old and firmly fixed establishments which have taken root with the fortunes of the country-- are honourable as England's name, solid as her prosperity, and even as the flourishing green tree to shareholders: a granite house.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Boyne's bank was of the order of those old and firmly fixed establishments which have taken root with the fortunes of the country-- are honourable as England's name, solid as her prosperity, and even as the flourishing green tree to shareholders: a granite house.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His brother was Squire Blancove, of Wrexby; but between these two close relatives there existed no stronger feeling than what was expressed by open contempt of a mind dedicated to business on the one side, and quiet contempt of a life devoted to indolence on the other.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His brother was Squire Blancove, of Wrexby; but between these two close relatives there existed no stronger feeling than what was expressed by open contempt of a mind dedicated to business on the one side, and quiet contempt of a life devoted to indolence on the other.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading His brother was Squire Blancove, of Wrexby; but between these two close relatives there existed no stronger feeling than what was expressed by open contempt of a mind dedicated to business on the one side, and quiet contempt of a life devoted to indolence on the other.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Boyne himself had been disembodied for more than a century: Burt and Hamble were still of the flesh; but a greater than Burt or Hamble was Blancove- -the Sir William Blancove, Baronet, of city feasts and charities, who, besides being a wealthy merchant, possessed of a very acute head for banking, was a scholarly gentleman, worthy of riches.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Boyne's bank was of the order of those old and firmly fixed establishments which have taken root with the fortunes of the country-- are honourable as England's name, solid as her prosperity, and even as the flourishing green tree to shareholders: a granite house.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading His brother was Squire Blancove, of Wrexby; but between these two close relatives there existed no stronger feeling than what was expressed by open contempt of a mind dedicated to business on the one side, and quiet contempt of a life devoted to indolence on the other.
paternaladjectiveUS /pəˈtɜːrnəl/
belonging to or inherited from one's father
From this reading This was after the elastic Algernon had, on the paternal intimation of his colonel, relinquished his cornetcy and military service.
possessedadjectiveUS /pəˈzest/
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Boyne himself had been disembodied for more than a century: Burt and Hamble were still of the flesh; but a greater than Burt or Hamble was Blancove- -the Sir William Blancove, Baronet, of city feasts and charities, who, besides being a wealthy merchant, possessed of a very acute head for banking, was a scholarly gentleman, worthy of riches.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Nevertheless, Squire Blancove, though everybody knew how deeply he despised his junior for his city-gained title and commercial occupation, sent him his son Algernon, to get the youth into sound discipline, if possible.
prosperitynounUS /prɑːˈsperəti/
an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
From this reading Boyne's bank was of the order of those old and firmly fixed establishments which have taken root with the fortunes of the country-- are honourable as England's name, solid as her prosperity, and even as the flourishing green tree to shareholders: a granite house.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading His brother was Squire Blancove, of Wrexby; but between these two close relatives there existed no stronger feeling than what was expressed by open contempt of a mind dedicated to business on the one side, and quiet contempt of a life devoted to indolence on the other.
relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading His brother was Squire Blancove, of Wrexby; but between these two close relatives there existed no stronger feeling than what was expressed by open contempt of a mind dedicated to business on the one side, and quiet contempt of a life devoted to indolence on the other.
relinquishedadjectiveUS /rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃt/
that has been withdrawn or retreated from
From this reading This was after the elastic Algernon had, on the paternal intimation of his colonel, relinquished his cornetcy and military service.
richesnounUS /ˈrɪtʃəz/
an abundance of material possessions and resources
From this reading Boyne himself had been disembodied for more than a century: Burt and Hamble were still of the flesh; but a greater than Burt or Hamble was Blancove- -the Sir William Blancove, Baronet, of city feasts and charities, who, besides being a wealthy merchant, possessed of a very acute head for banking, was a scholarly gentleman, worthy of riches.
rootnounUS /ruːt/
(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground
From this reading Boyne's bank was of the order of those old and firmly fixed establishments which have taken root with the fortunes of the country-- are honourable as England's name, solid as her prosperity, and even as the flourishing green tree to shareholders: a granite house.
scholarlyadjectiveUS /ˈskɑːlərli/
characteristic of scholars or scholarship
From this reading Boyne himself had been disembodied for more than a century: Burt and Hamble were still of the flesh; but a greater than Burt or Hamble was Blancove- -the Sir William Blancove, Baronet, of city feasts and charities, who, besides being a wealthy merchant, possessed of a very acute head for banking, was a scholarly gentleman, worthy of riches.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Nevertheless, Squire Blancove, though everybody knew how deeply he despised his junior for his city-gained title and commercial occupation, sent him his son Algernon, to get the youth into sound discipline, if possible.
servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading This was after the elastic Algernon had, on the paternal intimation of his colonel, relinquished his cornetcy and military service.
shareholdersnounUS /ˈʃerhoʊldərz/
plural of “shareholder” — someone who holds shares of stock in a corporation
From this reading Boyne's bank was of the order of those old and firmly fixed establishments which have taken root with the fortunes of the country-- are honourable as England's name, solid as her prosperity, and even as the flourishing green tree to shareholders: a granite house.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading His brother was Squire Blancove, of Wrexby; but between these two close relatives there existed no stronger feeling than what was expressed by open contempt of a mind dedicated to business on the one side, and quiet contempt of a life devoted to indolence on the other.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading Boyne himself had been disembodied for more than a century: Burt and Hamble were still of the flesh; but a greater than Burt or Hamble was Blancove- -the Sir William Blancove, Baronet, of city feasts and charities, who, besides being a wealthy merchant, possessed of a very acute head for banking, was a scholarly gentleman, worthy of riches.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading Boyne's bank was of the order of those old and firmly fixed establishments which have taken root with the fortunes of the country-- are honourable as England's name, solid as her prosperity, and even as the flourishing green tree to shareholders: a granite house.
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading Nevertheless, Squire Blancove, though everybody knew how deeply he despised his junior for his city-gained title and commercial occupation, sent him his son Algernon, to get the youth into sound discipline, if possible.
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Nevertheless, Squire Blancove, though everybody knew how deeply he despised his junior for his city-gained title and commercial occupation, sent him his son Algernon, to get the youth into sound discipline, if possible.
SquirenounUS /skwaɪr/
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading His brother was Squire Blancove, of Wrexby; but between these two close relatives there existed no stronger feeling than what was expressed by open contempt of a mind dedicated to business on the one side, and quiet contempt of a life devoted to indolence on the other.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Boyne himself had been disembodied for more than a century: Burt and Hamble were still of the flesh; but a greater than Burt or Hamble was Blancove- -the Sir William Blancove, Baronet, of city feasts and charities, who, besides being a wealthy merchant, possessed of a very acute head for banking, was a scholarly gentleman, worthy of riches.
strongeradjectiveUS /ˈstrɔːŋər/
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading His brother was Squire Blancove, of Wrexby; but between these two close relatives there existed no stronger feeling than what was expressed by open contempt of a mind dedicated to business on the one side, and quiet contempt of a life devoted to indolence on the other.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Boyne's bank was of the order of those old and firmly fixed establishments which have taken root with the fortunes of the country-- are honourable as England's name, solid as her prosperity, and even as the flourishing green tree to shareholders: a granite house.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Boyne himself had been disembodied for more than a century: Burt and Hamble were still of the flesh; but a greater than Burt or Hamble was Blancove- -the Sir William Blancove, Baronet, of city feasts and charities, who, besides being a wealthy merchant, possessed of a very acute head for banking, was a scholarly gentleman, worthy of riches.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Boyne's bank was of the order of those old and firmly fixed establishments which have taken root with the fortunes of the country-- are honourable as England's name, solid as her prosperity, and even as the flourishing green tree to shareholders: a granite house.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading His brother was Squire Blancove, of Wrexby; but between these two close relatives there existed no stronger feeling than what was expressed by open contempt of a mind dedicated to business on the one side, and quiet contempt of a life devoted to indolence on the other.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading His brother was Squire Blancove, of Wrexby; but between these two close relatives there existed no stronger feeling than what was expressed by open contempt of a mind dedicated to business on the one side, and quiet contempt of a life devoted to indolence on the other.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was after the elastic Algernon had, on the paternal intimation of his colonel, relinquished his cornetcy and military service.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Boyne's bank was of the order of those old and firmly fixed establishments which have taken root with the fortunes of the country-- are honourable as England's name, solid as her prosperity, and even as the flourishing green tree to shareholders: a granite house.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Nevertheless, Squire Blancove, though everybody knew how deeply he despised his junior for his city-gained title and commercial occupation, sent him his son Algernon, to get the youth into sound discipline, if possible.
titlenounUS /ˈtaɪtəl/
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading Nevertheless, Squire Blancove, though everybody knew how deeply he despised his junior for his city-gained title and commercial occupation, sent him his son Algernon, to get the youth into sound discipline, if possible.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Boyne's bank was of the order of those old and firmly fixed establishments which have taken root with the fortunes of the country-- are honourable as England's name, solid as her prosperity, and even as the flourishing green tree to shareholders: a granite house.
treenounUS /triː/
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Boyne's bank was of the order of those old and firmly fixed establishments which have taken root with the fortunes of the country-- are honourable as England's name, solid as her prosperity, and even as the flourishing green tree to shareholders: a granite house.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading His brother was Squire Blancove, of Wrexby; but between these two close relatives there existed no stronger feeling than what was expressed by open contempt of a mind dedicated to business on the one side, and quiet contempt of a life devoted to indolence on the other.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Boyne himself had been disembodied for more than a century: Burt and Hamble were still of the flesh; but a greater than Burt or Hamble was Blancove- -the Sir William Blancove, Baronet, of city feasts and charities, who, besides being a wealthy merchant, possessed of a very acute head for banking, was a scholarly gentleman, worthy of riches.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Boyne's bank was of the order of those old and firmly fixed establishments which have taken root with the fortunes of the country-- are honourable as England's name, solid as her prosperity, and even as the flourishing green tree to shareholders: a granite house.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading Boyne himself had been disembodied for more than a century: Burt and Hamble were still of the flesh; but a greater than Burt or Hamble was Blancove- -the Sir William Blancove, Baronet, of city feasts and charities, who, besides being a wealthy merchant, possessed of a very acute head for banking, was a scholarly gentleman, worthy of riches.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Boyne himself had been disembodied for more than a century: Burt and Hamble were still of the flesh; but a greater than Burt or Hamble was Blancove- -the Sir William Blancove, Baronet, of city feasts and charities, who, besides being a wealthy merchant, possessed of a very acute head for banking, was a scholarly gentleman, worthy of riches.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading His brother was Squire Blancove, of Wrexby; but between these two close relatives there existed no stronger feeling than what was expressed by open contempt of a mind dedicated to business on the one side, and quiet contempt of a life devoted to indolence on the other.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Boyne's bank was of the order of those old and firmly fixed establishments which have taken root with the fortunes of the country-- are honourable as England's name, solid as her prosperity, and even as the flourishing green tree to shareholders: a granite house.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Boyne himself had been disembodied for more than a century: Burt and Hamble were still of the flesh; but a greater than Burt or Hamble was Blancove- -the Sir William Blancove, Baronet, of city feasts and charities, who, besides being a wealthy merchant, possessed of a very acute head for banking, was a scholarly gentleman, worthy of riches.
William
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From this reading Boyne himself had been disembodied for more than a century: Burt and Hamble were still of the flesh; but a greater than Burt or Hamble was Blancove- -the Sir William Blancove, Baronet, of city feasts and charities, who, besides being a wealthy merchant, possessed of a very acute head for banking, was a scholarly gentleman, worthy of riches.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Boyne's bank was of the order of those old and firmly fixed establishments which have taken root with the fortunes of the country-- are honourable as England's name, solid as her prosperity, and even as the flourishing green tree to shareholders: a granite house.
worthyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːr.ði/
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading Boyne himself had been disembodied for more than a century: Burt and Hamble were still of the flesh; but a greater than Burt or Hamble was Blancove- -the Sir William Blancove, Baronet, of city feasts and charities, who, besides being a wealthy merchant, possessed of a very acute head for banking, was a scholarly gentleman, worthy of riches.
Wrexby
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From this reading His brother was Squire Blancove, of Wrexby; but between these two close relatives there existed no stronger feeling than what was expressed by open contempt of a mind dedicated to business on the one side, and quiet contempt of a life devoted to indolence on the other.
youthnounUS /juːθ/
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Nevertheless, Squire Blancove, though everybody knew how deeply he despised his junior for his city-gained title and commercial occupation, sent him his son Algernon, to get the youth into sound discipline, if possible.
