adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now, Mr. Horner had a cold manner to every one, and never spoke more than was necessary, at the best of times.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I dare say, he had had some causes for anxiety (of which I knew nothing) about my lady’s affairs; and he was evidently annoyed by my lady’s whim (as he once inadvertently called it) of placing Miss Galindo under him in the position of a clerk.
accidentnounUS /ˈæksədənt/
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading But I don’t see how my lady could think it was over-education that made Harry Gregson break his thigh, for the manner in which he met with the accident was this:— Mr. Horner, who had fallen sadly out of health since his wife’s death, had attached himself greatly to Harry Gregson.
affairsnounUS /əˈferz/
matters of personal concern
From this reading I dare say, he had had some causes for anxiety (of which I knew nothing) about my lady’s affairs; and he was evidently annoyed by my lady’s whim (as he once inadvertently called it) of placing Miss Galindo under him in the position of a clerk.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Yet he had always been friends, in his quiet way, with Miss Galindo, and she devoted herself to her new occupation with diligence and punctuality, although more than once she had moaned to me over the orders for needlework which had been sent to her, and which, owing to her occupation in the service of Lady Ludlow, she had been unable to fulfil.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Yet he had always been friends, in his quiet way, with Miss Galindo, and she devoted herself to her new occupation with diligence and punctuality, although more than once she had moaned to me over the orders for needlework which had been sent to her, and which, owing to her occupation in the service of Lady Ludlow, she had been unable to fulfil.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now, Mr. Horner had a cold manner to every one, and never spoke more than was necessary, at the best of times.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading I dare say, he had had some causes for anxiety (of which I knew nothing) about my lady’s affairs; and he was evidently annoyed by my lady’s whim (as he once inadvertently called it) of placing Miss Galindo under him in the position of a clerk.
anxietynounUS /æŋˈzaɪəti/
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading I dare say, he had had some causes for anxiety (of which I knew nothing) about my lady’s affairs; and he was evidently annoyed by my lady’s whim (as he once inadvertently called it) of placing Miss Galindo under him in the position of a clerk.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I dare say, he had had some causes for anxiety (of which I knew nothing) about my lady’s affairs; and he was evidently annoyed by my lady’s whim (as he once inadvertently called it) of placing Miss Galindo under him in the position of a clerk.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Now, Mr. Horner had a cold manner to every one, and never spoke more than was necessary, at the best of times.
attachedadjectiveUS /əˈtætʃt/
being joined in close association
From this reading But I don’t see how my lady could think it was over-education that made Harry Gregson break his thigh, for the manner in which he met with the accident was this:— Mr. Horner, who had fallen sadly out of health since his wife’s death, had attached himself greatly to Harry Gregson.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading And, latterly, it had not been the best of times with him.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Now, Mr. Horner had a cold manner to every one, and never spoke more than was necessary, at the best of times.
breakverbUS /breɪk/
terminate
From this reading But I don’t see how my lady could think it was over-education that made Harry Gregson break his thigh, for the manner in which he met with the accident was this:— Mr. Horner, who had fallen sadly out of health since his wife’s death, had attached himself greatly to Harry Gregson.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I don’t see how my lady could think it was over-education that made Harry Gregson break his thigh, for the manner in which he met with the accident was this:— Mr. Horner, who had fallen sadly out of health since his wife’s death, had attached himself greatly to Harry Gregson.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I dare say, he had had some causes for anxiety (of which I knew nothing) about my lady’s affairs; and he was evidently annoyed by my lady’s whim (as he once inadvertently called it) of placing Miss Galindo under him in the position of a clerk.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I dare say, he had had some causes for anxiety (of which I knew nothing) about my lady’s affairs; and he was evidently annoyed by my lady’s whim (as he once inadvertently called it) of placing Miss Galindo under him in the position of a clerk.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading I dare say, he had had some causes for anxiety (of which I knew nothing) about my lady’s affairs; and he was evidently annoyed by my lady’s whim (as he once inadvertently called it) of placing Miss Galindo under him in the position of a clerk.
clerknounUS /klɜːrk/
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading I dare say, he had had some causes for anxiety (of which I knew nothing) about my lady’s affairs; and he was evidently annoyed by my lady’s whim (as he once inadvertently called it) of placing Miss Galindo under him in the position of a clerk.
coldadjectiveUS /koʊld/
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Now, Mr. Horner had a cold manner to every one, and never spoke more than was necessary, at the best of times.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But I don’t see how my lady could think it was over-education that made Harry Gregson break his thigh, for the manner in which he met with the accident was this:— Mr. Horner, who had fallen sadly out of health since his wife’s death, had attached himself greatly to Harry Gregson.
dareverbUS /der/
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading I dare say, he had had some causes for anxiety (of which I knew nothing) about my lady’s affairs; and he was evidently annoyed by my lady’s whim (as he once inadvertently called it) of placing Miss Galindo under him in the position of a clerk.
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading But I don’t see how my lady could think it was over-education that made Harry Gregson break his thigh, for the manner in which he met with the accident was this:— Mr. Horner, who had fallen sadly out of health since his wife’s death, had attached himself greatly to Harry Gregson.
devotedadjectiveUS /dɪˈvoʊtɪd/
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading Yet he had always been friends, in his quiet way, with Miss Galindo, and she devoted herself to her new occupation with diligence and punctuality, although more than once she had moaned to me over the orders for needlework which had been sent to her, and which, owing to her occupation in the service of Lady Ludlow, she had been unable to fulfil.
diligencenounUS /ˈdɪlədʒəns/
conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation
From this reading Yet he had always been friends, in his quiet way, with Miss Galindo, and she devoted herself to her new occupation with diligence and punctuality, although more than once she had moaned to me over the orders for needlework which had been sent to her, and which, owing to her occupation in the service of Lady Ludlow, she had been unable to fulfil.
don't
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From this reading But I don’t see how my lady could think it was over-education that made Harry Gregson break his thigh, for the manner in which he met with the accident was this:— Mr. Horner, who had fallen sadly out of health since his wife’s death, had attached himself greatly to Harry Gregson.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Now, Mr. Horner had a cold manner to every one, and never spoke more than was necessary, at the best of times.
evidentlyadverbUS /ˈevədəntli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading I dare say, he had had some causes for anxiety (of which I knew nothing) about my lady’s affairs; and he was evidently annoyed by my lady’s whim (as he once inadvertently called it) of placing Miss Galindo under him in the position of a clerk.
fallenadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlən/
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading But I don’t see how my lady could think it was over-education that made Harry Gregson break his thigh, for the manner in which he met with the accident was this:— Mr. Horner, who had fallen sadly out of health since his wife’s death, had attached himself greatly to Harry Gregson.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But I don’t see how my lady could think it was over-education that made Harry Gregson break his thigh, for the manner in which he met with the accident was this:— Mr. Horner, who had fallen sadly out of health since his wife’s death, had attached himself greatly to Harry Gregson.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Yet he had always been friends, in his quiet way, with Miss Galindo, and she devoted herself to her new occupation with diligence and punctuality, although more than once she had moaned to me over the orders for needlework which had been sent to her, and which, owing to her occupation in the service of Lady Ludlow, she had been unable to fulfil.
fulfilverbUS /fʊlˈfɪl/
put in effect
From this reading Yet he had always been friends, in his quiet way, with Miss Galindo, and she devoted herself to her new occupation with diligence and punctuality, although more than once she had moaned to me over the orders for needlework which had been sent to her, and which, owing to her occupation in the service of Lady Ludlow, she had been unable to fulfil.
Galindo
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From this reading I dare say, he had had some causes for anxiety (of which I knew nothing) about my lady’s affairs; and he was evidently annoyed by my lady’s whim (as he once inadvertently called it) of placing Miss Galindo under him in the position of a clerk.
greatlyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtli/
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading But I don’t see how my lady could think it was over-education that made Harry Gregson break his thigh, for the manner in which he met with the accident was this:— Mr. Horner, who had fallen sadly out of health since his wife’s death, had attached himself greatly to Harry Gregson.
Gregson
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From this reading But I don’t see how my lady could think it was over-education that made Harry Gregson break his thigh, for the manner in which he met with the accident was this:— Mr. Horner, who had fallen sadly out of health since his wife’s death, had attached himself greatly to Harry Gregson.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But I don’t see how my lady could think it was over-education that made Harry Gregson break his thigh, for the manner in which he met with the accident was this:— Mr. Horner, who had fallen sadly out of health since his wife’s death, had attached himself greatly to Harry Gregson.
HarryverbUS /ˈheri/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading But I don’t see how my lady could think it was over-education that made Harry Gregson break his thigh, for the manner in which he met with the accident was this:— Mr. Horner, who had fallen sadly out of health since his wife’s death, had attached himself greatly to Harry Gregson.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But I don’t see how my lady could think it was over-education that made Harry Gregson break his thigh, for the manner in which he met with the accident was this:— Mr. Horner, who had fallen sadly out of health since his wife’s death, had attached himself greatly to Harry Gregson.
healthnounUS /helθ/
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading But I don’t see how my lady could think it was over-education that made Harry Gregson break his thigh, for the manner in which he met with the accident was this:— Mr. Horner, who had fallen sadly out of health since his wife’s death, had attached himself greatly to Harry Gregson.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Yet he had always been friends, in his quiet way, with Miss Galindo, and she devoted herself to her new occupation with diligence and punctuality, although more than once she had moaned to me over the orders for needlework which had been sent to her, and which, owing to her occupation in the service of Lady Ludlow, she had been unable to fulfil.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Yet he had always been friends, in his quiet way, with Miss Galindo, and she devoted herself to her new occupation with diligence and punctuality, although more than once she had moaned to me over the orders for needlework which had been sent to her, and which, owing to her occupation in the service of Lady Ludlow, she had been unable to fulfil.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And, latterly, it had not been the best of times with him.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But I don’t see how my lady could think it was over-education that made Harry Gregson break his thigh, for the manner in which he met with the accident was this:— Mr. Horner, who had fallen sadly out of health since his wife’s death, had attached himself greatly to Harry Gregson.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But I don’t see how my lady could think it was over-education that made Harry Gregson break his thigh, for the manner in which he met with the accident was this:— Mr. Horner, who had fallen sadly out of health since his wife’s death, had attached himself greatly to Harry Gregson.
Horner
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From this reading But I don’t see how my lady could think it was over-education that made Harry Gregson break his thigh, for the manner in which he met with the accident was this:— Mr. Horner, who had fallen sadly out of health since his wife’s death, had attached himself greatly to Harry Gregson.
how
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From this reading But I don’t see how my lady could think it was over-education that made Harry Gregson break his thigh, for the manner in which he met with the accident was this:— Mr. Horner, who had fallen sadly out of health since his wife’s death, had attached himself greatly to Harry Gregson.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But I don’t see how my lady could think it was over-education that made Harry Gregson break his thigh, for the manner in which he met with the accident was this:— Mr. Horner, who had fallen sadly out of health since his wife’s death, had attached himself greatly to Harry Gregson.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But I don’t see how my lady could think it was over-education that made Harry Gregson break his thigh, for the manner in which he met with the accident was this:— Mr. Horner, who had fallen sadly out of health since his wife’s death, had attached himself greatly to Harry Gregson.
inadvertentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtəntli/
without knowledge or intention
From this reading I dare say, he had had some causes for anxiety (of which I knew nothing) about my lady’s affairs; and he was evidently annoyed by my lady’s whim (as he once inadvertently called it) of placing Miss Galindo under him in the position of a clerk.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But I don’t see how my lady could think it was over-education that made Harry Gregson break his thigh, for the manner in which he met with the accident was this:— Mr. Horner, who had fallen sadly out of health since his wife’s death, had attached himself greatly to Harry Gregson.
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 I dare say, he had had some causes for anxiety (of which I knew nothing) about my lady’s affairs; and he was evidently annoyed by my lady’s whim (as he once inadvertently called it) of placing Miss Galindo under him in the position of a clerk.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading But I don’t see how my lady could think it was over-education that made Harry Gregson break his thigh, for the manner in which he met with the accident was this:— Mr. Horner, who had fallen sadly out of health since his wife’s death, had attached himself greatly to Harry Gregson.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading I dare say, he had had some causes for anxiety (of which I knew nothing) about my lady’s affairs; and he was evidently annoyed by my lady’s whim (as he once inadvertently called it) of placing Miss Galindo under him in the position of a clerk.
latterlyadverb
in the recent past
From this reading And, latterly, it had not been the best of times with him.
Ludlow
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From this reading Yet he had always been friends, in his quiet way, with Miss Galindo, and she devoted herself to her new occupation with diligence and punctuality, although more than once she had moaned to me over the orders for needlework which had been sent to her, and which, owing to her occupation in the service of Lady Ludlow, she had been unable to fulfil.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But I don’t see how my lady could think it was over-education that made Harry Gregson break his thigh, for the manner in which he met with the accident was this:— Mr. Horner, who had fallen sadly out of health since his wife’s death, had attached himself greatly to Harry Gregson.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But I don’t see how my lady could think it was over-education that made Harry Gregson break his thigh, for the manner in which he met with the accident was this:— Mr. Horner, who had fallen sadly out of health since his wife’s death, had attached himself greatly to Harry Gregson.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Yet he had always been friends, in his quiet way, with Miss Galindo, and she devoted herself to her new occupation with diligence and punctuality, although more than once she had moaned to me over the orders for needlework which had been sent to her, and which, owing to her occupation in the service of Lady Ludlow, she had been unable to fulfil.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading But I don’t see how my lady could think it was over-education that made Harry Gregson break his thigh, for the manner in which he met with the accident was this:— Mr. Horner, who had fallen sadly out of health since his wife’s death, had attached himself greatly to Harry Gregson.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading I dare say, he had had some causes for anxiety (of which I knew nothing) about my lady’s affairs; and he was evidently annoyed by my lady’s whim (as he once inadvertently called it) of placing Miss Galindo under him in the position of a clerk.
moanedverbUS /moʊnd/
past form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading Yet he had always been friends, in his quiet way, with Miss Galindo, and she devoted herself to her new occupation with diligence and punctuality, although more than once she had moaned to me over the orders for needlework which had been sent to her, and which, owing to her occupation in the service of Lady Ludlow, she had been unable to fulfil.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Now, Mr. Horner had a cold manner to every one, and never spoke more than was necessary, at the best of times.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading But I don’t see how my lady could think it was over-education that made Harry Gregson break his thigh, for the manner in which he met with the accident was this:— Mr. Horner, who had fallen sadly out of health since his wife’s death, had attached himself greatly to Harry Gregson.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But I don’t see how my lady could think it was over-education that made Harry Gregson break his thigh, for the manner in which he met with the accident was this:— Mr. Horner, who had fallen sadly out of health since his wife’s death, had attached himself greatly to Harry Gregson.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading Now, Mr. Horner had a cold manner to every one, and never spoke more than was necessary, at the best of times.
needleworknounUS /ˈniːdəlwɜːrk/
a creation created or assembled by needle and thread
From this reading Yet he had always been friends, in his quiet way, with Miss Galindo, and she devoted herself to her new occupation with diligence and punctuality, although more than once she had moaned to me over the orders for needlework which had been sent to her, and which, owing to her occupation in the service of Lady Ludlow, she had been unable to fulfil.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Now, Mr. Horner had a cold manner to every one, and never spoke more than was necessary, at the best of times.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Yet he had always been friends, in his quiet way, with Miss Galindo, and she devoted herself to her new occupation with diligence and punctuality, although more than once she had moaned to me over the orders for needlework which had been sent to her, and which, owing to her occupation in the service of Lady Ludlow, she had been unable to fulfil.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And, latterly, it had not been the best of times with him.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I dare say, he had had some causes for anxiety (of which I knew nothing) about my lady’s affairs; and he was evidently annoyed by my lady’s whim (as he once inadvertently called it) of placing Miss Galindo under him in the position of a clerk.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, Mr. Horner had a cold manner to every one, and never spoke more than was necessary, at the best of times.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Yet he had always been friends, in his quiet way, with Miss Galindo, and she devoted herself to her new occupation with diligence and punctuality, although more than once she had moaned to me over the orders for needlework which had been sent to her, and which, owing to her occupation in the service of Lady Ludlow, she had been unable to fulfil.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But I don’t see how my lady could think it was over-education that made Harry Gregson break his thigh, for the manner in which he met with the accident was this:— Mr. Horner, who had fallen sadly out of health since his wife’s death, had attached himself greatly to Harry Gregson.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading I dare say, he had had some causes for anxiety (of which I knew nothing) about my lady’s affairs; and he was evidently annoyed by my lady’s whim (as he once inadvertently called it) of placing Miss Galindo under him in the position of a clerk.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Now, Mr. Horner had a cold manner to every one, and never spoke more than was necessary, at the best of times.
ordersnounUS /ˈɔːrdərz/
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Yet he had always been friends, in his quiet way, with Miss Galindo, and she devoted herself to her new occupation with diligence and punctuality, although more than once she had moaned to me over the orders for needlework which had been sent to her, and which, owing to her occupation in the service of Lady Ludlow, she had been unable to fulfil.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But I don’t see how my lady could think it was over-education that made Harry Gregson break his thigh, for the manner in which he met with the accident was this:— Mr. Horner, who had fallen sadly out of health since his wife’s death, had attached himself greatly to Harry Gregson.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Yet he had always been friends, in his quiet way, with Miss Galindo, and she devoted herself to her new occupation with diligence and punctuality, although more than once she had moaned to me over the orders for needlework which had been sent to her, and which, owing to her occupation in the service of Lady Ludlow, she had been unable to fulfil.
over-education
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From this reading But I don’t see how my lady could think it was over-education that made Harry Gregson break his thigh, for the manner in which he met with the accident was this:— Mr. Horner, who had fallen sadly out of health since his wife’s death, had attached himself greatly to Harry Gregson.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading Yet he had always been friends, in his quiet way, with Miss Galindo, and she devoted herself to her new occupation with diligence and punctuality, although more than once she had moaned to me over the orders for needlework which had been sent to her, and which, owing to her occupation in the service of Lady Ludlow, she had been unable to fulfil.
placingverbUS /ˈpleɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I dare say, he had had some causes for anxiety (of which I knew nothing) about my lady’s affairs; and he was evidently annoyed by my lady’s whim (as he once inadvertently called it) of placing Miss Galindo under him in the position of a clerk.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading I dare say, he had had some causes for anxiety (of which I knew nothing) about my lady’s affairs; and he was evidently annoyed by my lady’s whim (as he once inadvertently called it) of placing Miss Galindo under him in the position of a clerk.
punctualitynounUS /ˌpʌŋktʃuːˈælɪti/
the quality or habit of adhering to an appointed time
From this reading Yet he had always been friends, in his quiet way, with Miss Galindo, and she devoted herself to her new occupation with diligence and punctuality, although more than once she had moaned to me over the orders for needlework which had been sent to her, and which, owing to her occupation in the service of Lady Ludlow, she had been unable to fulfil.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Yet he had always been friends, in his quiet way, with Miss Galindo, and she devoted herself to her new occupation with diligence and punctuality, although more than once she had moaned to me over the orders for needlework which had been sent to her, and which, owing to her occupation in the service of Lady Ludlow, she had been unable to fulfil.
sadlyadverbUS /ˈsædli/
in an unfortunate way
From this reading But I don’t see how my lady could think it was over-education that made Harry Gregson break his thigh, for the manner in which he met with the accident was this:— Mr. Horner, who had fallen sadly out of health since his wife’s death, had attached himself greatly to Harry Gregson.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading I dare say, he had had some causes for anxiety (of which I knew nothing) about my lady’s affairs; and he was evidently annoyed by my lady’s whim (as he once inadvertently called it) of placing Miss Galindo under him in the position of a clerk.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But I don’t see how my lady could think it was over-education that made Harry Gregson break his thigh, for the manner in which he met with the accident was this:— Mr. Horner, who had fallen sadly out of health since his wife’s death, had attached himself greatly to Harry Gregson.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Yet he had always been friends, in his quiet way, with Miss Galindo, and she devoted herself to her new occupation with diligence and punctuality, although more than once she had moaned to me over the orders for needlework which had been sent to her, and which, owing to her occupation in the service of Lady Ludlow, she had been unable to fulfil.
servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Yet he had always been friends, in his quiet way, with Miss Galindo, and she devoted herself to her new occupation with diligence and punctuality, although more than once she had moaned to me over the orders for needlework which had been sent to her, and which, owing to her occupation in the service of Lady Ludlow, she had been unable to fulfil.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yet he had always been friends, in his quiet way, with Miss Galindo, and she devoted herself to her new occupation with diligence and punctuality, although more than once she had moaned to me over the orders for needlework which had been sent to her, and which, owing to her occupation in the service of Lady Ludlow, she had been unable to fulfil.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading But I don’t see how my lady could think it was over-education that made Harry Gregson break his thigh, for the manner in which he met with the accident was this:— Mr. Horner, who had fallen sadly out of health since his wife’s death, had attached himself greatly to Harry Gregson.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I dare say, he had had some causes for anxiety (of which I knew nothing) about my lady’s affairs; and he was evidently annoyed by my lady’s whim (as he once inadvertently called it) of placing Miss Galindo under him in the position of a clerk.
spokenounUS /spoʊk/
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Now, Mr. Horner had a cold manner to every one, and never spoke more than was necessary, at the best of times.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Now, Mr. Horner had a cold manner to every one, and never spoke more than was necessary, at the best of times.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But I don’t see how my lady could think it was over-education that made Harry Gregson break his thigh, for the manner in which he met with the accident was this:— Mr. Horner, who had fallen sadly out of health since his wife’s death, had attached himself greatly to Harry Gregson.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But I don’t see how my lady could think it was over-education that made Harry Gregson break his thigh, for the manner in which he met with the accident was this:— Mr. Horner, who had fallen sadly out of health since his wife’s death, had attached himself greatly to Harry Gregson.
thighnounUS /θaɪ/
the part of the leg between the hip and the knee
From this reading But I don’t see how my lady could think it was over-education that made Harry Gregson break his thigh, for the manner in which he met with the accident was this:— Mr. Horner, who had fallen sadly out of health since his wife’s death, had attached himself greatly to Harry Gregson.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading But I don’t see how my lady could think it was over-education that made Harry Gregson break his thigh, for the manner in which he met with the accident was this:— Mr. Horner, who had fallen sadly out of health since his wife’s death, had attached himself greatly to Harry Gregson.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But I don’t see how my lady could think it was over-education that made Harry Gregson break his thigh, for the manner in which he met with the accident was this:— Mr. Horner, who had fallen sadly out of health since his wife’s death, had attached himself greatly to Harry Gregson.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Now, Mr. Horner had a cold manner to every one, and never spoke more than was necessary, at the best of times.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But I don’t see how my lady could think it was over-education that made Harry Gregson break his thigh, for the manner in which he met with the accident was this:— Mr. Horner, who had fallen sadly out of health since his wife’s death, had attached himself greatly to Harry Gregson.
unableadjectiveUS /əˈneɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Yet he had always been friends, in his quiet way, with Miss Galindo, and she devoted herself to her new occupation with diligence and punctuality, although more than once she had moaned to me over the orders for needlework which had been sent to her, and which, owing to her occupation in the service of Lady Ludlow, she had been unable to fulfil.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading I dare say, he had had some causes for anxiety (of which I knew nothing) about my lady’s affairs; and he was evidently annoyed by my lady’s whim (as he once inadvertently called it) of placing Miss Galindo under him in the position of a clerk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But I don’t see how my lady could think it was over-education that made Harry Gregson break his thigh, for the manner in which he met with the accident was this:— Mr. Horner, who had fallen sadly out of health since his wife’s death, had attached himself greatly to Harry Gregson.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Yet he had always been friends, in his quiet way, with Miss Galindo, and she devoted herself to her new occupation with diligence and punctuality, although more than once she had moaned to me over the orders for needlework which had been sent to her, and which, owing to her occupation in the service of Lady Ludlow, she had been unable to fulfil.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But I don’t see how my lady could think it was over-education that made Harry Gregson break his thigh, for the manner in which he met with the accident was this:— Mr. Horner, who had fallen sadly out of health since his wife’s death, had attached himself greatly to Harry Gregson.
whimnounUS /wɪm/
a sudden desire
From this reading I dare say, he had had some causes for anxiety (of which I knew nothing) about my lady’s affairs; and he was evidently annoyed by my lady’s whim (as he once inadvertently called it) of placing Miss Galindo under him in the position of a clerk.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading But I don’t see how my lady could think it was over-education that made Harry Gregson break his thigh, for the manner in which he met with the accident was this:— Mr. Horner, who had fallen sadly out of health since his wife’s death, had attached himself greatly to Harry Gregson.
wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading But I don’t see how my lady could think it was over-education that made Harry Gregson break his thigh, for the manner in which he met with the accident was this:— Mr. Horner, who had fallen sadly out of health since his wife’s death, had attached himself greatly to Harry Gregson.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading But I don’t see how my lady could think it was over-education that made Harry Gregson break his thigh, for the manner in which he met with the accident was this:— Mr. Horner, who had fallen sadly out of health since his wife’s death, had attached himself greatly to Harry Gregson.
YetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet he had always been friends, in his quiet way, with Miss Galindo, and she devoted herself to her new occupation with diligence and punctuality, although more than once she had moaned to me over the orders for needlework which had been sent to her, and which, owing to her occupation in the service of Lady Ludlow, she had been unable to fulfil.
