adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was old compared to Ruth, but young as a man; hardly three-and-twenty.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Sunday at Mrs Mason's Mr Bellingham attended afternoon service at St Nicholas' church the next Sunday.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading His thoughts had been far more occupied by Ruth than hers by him, although his appearance upon the scene of her life was more an event to her than it was to him.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His thoughts had been far more occupied by Ruth than hers by him, although his appearance upon the scene of her life was more an event to her than it was to him.
analyseverb
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading He was puzzled by the impression she had produced on him, though he did not in general analyse the nature of his feelings, but simply enjoyed them with the delight which youth takes in experiencing new and strong emotion.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was puzzled by the impression she had produced on him, though he did not in general analyse the nature of his feelings, but simply enjoyed them with the delight which youth takes in experiencing new and strong emotion.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading His thoughts had been far more occupied by Ruth than hers by him, although his appearance upon the scene of her life was more an event to her than it was to him.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The fact of his being an only child had given him, as it does to many, a sort of inequality in those parts of the character which are usually formed by the number of years that a person has lived.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was old compared to Ruth, but young as a man; hardly three-and-twenty.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sunday at Mrs Mason's Mr Bellingham attended afternoon service at St Nicholas' church the next Sunday.
attendedadjectiveUS /əˈtendɪd/
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading Sunday at Mrs Mason's Mr Bellingham attended afternoon service at St Nicholas' church the next Sunday.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His thoughts had been far more occupied by Ruth than hers by him, although his appearance upon the scene of her life was more an event to her than it was to him.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The fact of his being an only child had given him, as it does to many, a sort of inequality in those parts of the character which are usually formed by the number of years that a person has lived.
BellinghamnounUS /ˈbelɪŋhæm/
a town in northwestern Washington on a bay near the Canadian border
From this reading Sunday at Mrs Mason's Mr Bellingham attended afternoon service at St Nicholas' church the next Sunday.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was puzzled by the impression she had produced on him, though he did not in general analyse the nature of his feelings, but simply enjoyed them with the delight which youth takes in experiencing new and strong emotion.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His thoughts had been far more occupied by Ruth than hers by him, although his appearance upon the scene of her life was more an event to her than it was to him.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The fact of his being an only child had given him, as it does to many, a sort of inequality in those parts of the character which are usually formed by the number of years that a person has lived.
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading The fact of his being an only child had given him, as it does to many, a sort of inequality in those parts of the character which are usually formed by the number of years that a person has lived.
churchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Sunday at Mrs Mason's Mr Bellingham attended afternoon service at St Nicholas' church the next Sunday.
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading He was old compared to Ruth, but young as a man; hardly three-and-twenty.
delightverbUS /dɪˈlaɪt/
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading He was puzzled by the impression she had produced on him, though he did not in general analyse the nature of his feelings, but simply enjoyed them with the delight which youth takes in experiencing new and strong emotion.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He was puzzled by the impression she had produced on him, though he did not in general analyse the nature of his feelings, but simply enjoyed them with the delight which youth takes in experiencing new and strong emotion.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The fact of his being an only child had given him, as it does to many, a sort of inequality in those parts of the character which are usually formed by the number of years that a person has lived.
emotionnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃən/
any strong feeling
From this reading He was puzzled by the impression she had produced on him, though he did not in general analyse the nature of his feelings, but simply enjoyed them with the delight which youth takes in experiencing new and strong emotion.
enjoyedverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪd/
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading He was puzzled by the impression she had produced on him, though he did not in general analyse the nature of his feelings, but simply enjoyed them with the delight which youth takes in experiencing new and strong emotion.
eventnounUS /ɪˈvent/
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading His thoughts had been far more occupied by Ruth than hers by him, although his appearance upon the scene of her life was more an event to her than it was to him.
experiencingverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪŋ/
-ing form of “experience” — undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading He was puzzled by the impression she had produced on him, though he did not in general analyse the nature of his feelings, but simply enjoyed them with the delight which youth takes in experiencing new and strong emotion.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fact of his being an only child had given him, as it does to many, a sort of inequality in those parts of the character which are usually formed by the number of years that a person has lived.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading His thoughts had been far more occupied by Ruth than hers by him, although his appearance upon the scene of her life was more an event to her than it was to him.
feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading He was puzzled by the impression she had produced on him, though he did not in general analyse the nature of his feelings, but simply enjoyed them with the delight which youth takes in experiencing new and strong emotion.
formedadjectiveUS /fɔːrmd/
having or given a form or shape
From this reading The fact of his being an only child had given him, as it does to many, a sort of inequality in those parts of the character which are usually formed by the number of years that a person has lived.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading He was puzzled by the impression she had produced on him, though he did not in general analyse the nature of his feelings, but simply enjoyed them with the delight which youth takes in experiencing new and strong emotion.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The fact of his being an only child had given him, as it does to many, a sort of inequality in those parts of the character which are usually formed by the number of years that a person has lived.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His thoughts had been far more occupied by Ruth than hers by him, although his appearance upon the scene of her life was more an event to her than it was to him.
hardlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdli/
only a very short time before
From this reading He was old compared to Ruth, but young as a man; hardly three-and-twenty.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The fact of his being an only child had given him, as it does to many, a sort of inequality in those parts of the character which are usually formed by the number of years that a person has lived.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was puzzled by the impression she had produced on him, though he did not in general analyse the nature of his feelings, but simply enjoyed them with the delight which youth takes in experiencing new and strong emotion.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His thoughts had been far more occupied by Ruth than hers by him, although his appearance upon the scene of her life was more an event to her than it was to him.
herspronounUS /hərz/
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading His thoughts had been far more occupied by Ruth than hers by him, although his appearance upon the scene of her life was more an event to her than it was to him.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His thoughts had been far more occupied by Ruth than hers by him, although his appearance upon the scene of her life was more an event to her than it was to him.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His thoughts had been far more occupied by Ruth than hers by him, although his appearance upon the scene of her life was more an event to her than it was to him.
impressionnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃən/
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading He was puzzled by the impression she had produced on him, though he did not in general analyse the nature of his feelings, but simply enjoyed them with the delight which youth takes in experiencing new and strong emotion.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was puzzled by the impression she had produced on him, though he did not in general analyse the nature of his feelings, but simply enjoyed them with the delight which youth takes in experiencing new and strong emotion.
inequalitynounUS /ˌɪnɪˈkwɑːləti/
lack of equality
From this reading The fact of his being an only child had given him, as it does to many, a sort of inequality in those parts of the character which are usually formed by the number of years that a person has lived.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His thoughts had been far more occupied by Ruth than hers by him, although his appearance upon the scene of her life was more an event to her than it was to him.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading His thoughts had been far more occupied by Ruth than hers by him, although his appearance upon the scene of her life was more an event to her than it was to him.
livedverbUS /lɪvd/
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading The fact of his being an only child had given him, as it does to many, a sort of inequality in those parts of the character which are usually formed by the number of years that a person has lived.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was old compared to Ruth, but young as a man; hardly three-and-twenty.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The fact of his being an only child had given him, as it does to many, a sort of inequality in those parts of the character which are usually formed by the number of years that a person has lived.
Mason'snounUS /ˈmeɪsənz/
possessive form of “mason” — American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading Sunday at Mrs Mason's Mr Bellingham attended afternoon service at St Nicholas' church the next Sunday.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading His thoughts had been far more occupied by Ruth than hers by him, although his appearance upon the scene of her life was more an event to her than it was to him.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Sunday at Mrs Mason's Mr Bellingham attended afternoon service at St Nicholas' church the next Sunday.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Sunday at Mrs Mason's Mr Bellingham attended afternoon service at St Nicholas' church the next Sunday.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading He was puzzled by the impression she had produced on him, though he did not in general analyse the nature of his feelings, but simply enjoyed them with the delight which youth takes in experiencing new and strong emotion.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He was puzzled by the impression she had produced on him, though he did not in general analyse the nature of his feelings, but simply enjoyed them with the delight which youth takes in experiencing new and strong emotion.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Sunday at Mrs Mason's Mr Bellingham attended afternoon service at St Nicholas' church the next Sunday.
NicholasnounUS /ˈnɪkələs/
a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)
From this reading Sunday at Mrs Mason's Mr Bellingham attended afternoon service at St Nicholas' church the next Sunday.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was puzzled by the impression she had produced on him, though he did not in general analyse the nature of his feelings, but simply enjoyed them with the delight which youth takes in experiencing new and strong emotion.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The fact of his being an only child had given him, as it does to many, a sort of inequality in those parts of the character which are usually formed by the number of years that a person has lived.
occupiedadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
held or filled or in use
From this reading His thoughts had been far more occupied by Ruth than hers by him, although his appearance upon the scene of her life was more an event to her than it was to him.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His thoughts had been far more occupied by Ruth than hers by him, although his appearance upon the scene of her life was more an event to her than it was to him.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He was old compared to Ruth, but young as a man; hardly three-and-twenty.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was puzzled by the impression she had produced on him, though he did not in general analyse the nature of his feelings, but simply enjoyed them with the delight which youth takes in experiencing new and strong emotion.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading The fact of his being an only child had given him, as it does to many, a sort of inequality in those parts of the character which are usually formed by the number of years that a person has lived.
partsnounUS /pɑːrts/
the local environment
From this reading The fact of his being an only child had given him, as it does to many, a sort of inequality in those parts of the character which are usually formed by the number of years that a person has lived.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading The fact of his being an only child had given him, as it does to many, a sort of inequality in those parts of the character which are usually formed by the number of years that a person has lived.
producedverbUS /prəˈduːst/
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading He was puzzled by the impression she had produced on him, though he did not in general analyse the nature of his feelings, but simply enjoyed them with the delight which youth takes in experiencing new and strong emotion.
puzzledadjectiveUS /ˈpʌzəld/
filled with bewilderment
From this reading He was puzzled by the impression she had produced on him, though he did not in general analyse the nature of his feelings, but simply enjoyed them with the delight which youth takes in experiencing new and strong emotion.
RuthnounUS /ruːθ/
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading His thoughts had been far more occupied by Ruth than hers by him, although his appearance upon the scene of her life was more an event to her than it was to him.
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading His thoughts had been far more occupied by Ruth than hers by him, although his appearance upon the scene of her life was more an event to her than it was to him.
servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Sunday at Mrs Mason's Mr Bellingham attended afternoon service at St Nicholas' church the next Sunday.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was puzzled by the impression she had produced on him, though he did not in general analyse the nature of his feelings, but simply enjoyed them with the delight which youth takes in experiencing new and strong emotion.
simplyadverbUS /ˈsɪmpli/
and nothing more
From this reading He was puzzled by the impression she had produced on him, though he did not in general analyse the nature of his feelings, but simply enjoyed them with the delight which youth takes in experiencing new and strong emotion.
sortnounUS /sɔːrt/
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading The fact of his being an only child had given him, as it does to many, a sort of inequality in those parts of the character which are usually formed by the number of years that a person has lived.
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From this reading Sunday at Mrs Mason's Mr Bellingham attended afternoon service at St Nicholas' church the next Sunday.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading He was puzzled by the impression she had produced on him, though he did not in general analyse the nature of his feelings, but simply enjoyed them with the delight which youth takes in experiencing new and strong emotion.
SundaynounUS /ˈsʌndeɪ/
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Sunday at Mrs Mason's Mr Bellingham attended afternoon service at St Nicholas' church the next Sunday.
takesnounUS /teɪks/
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading He was puzzled by the impression she had produced on him, though he did not in general analyse the nature of his feelings, but simply enjoyed them with the delight which youth takes in experiencing new and strong emotion.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading His thoughts had been far more occupied by Ruth than hers by him, although his appearance upon the scene of her life was more an event to her than it was to him.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The fact of his being an only child had given him, as it does to many, a sort of inequality in those parts of the character which are usually formed by the number of years that a person has lived.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sunday at Mrs Mason's Mr Bellingham attended afternoon service at St Nicholas' church the next Sunday.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He was puzzled by the impression she had produced on him, though he did not in general analyse the nature of his feelings, but simply enjoyed them with the delight which youth takes in experiencing new and strong emotion.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The fact of his being an only child had given him, as it does to many, a sort of inequality in those parts of the character which are usually formed by the number of years that a person has lived.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He was puzzled by the impression she had produced on him, though he did not in general analyse the nature of his feelings, but simply enjoyed them with the delight which youth takes in experiencing new and strong emotion.
thoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading His thoughts had been far more occupied by Ruth than hers by him, although his appearance upon the scene of her life was more an event to her than it was to him.
three-and-twenty
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From this reading He was old compared to Ruth, but young as a man; hardly three-and-twenty.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His thoughts had been far more occupied by Ruth than hers by him, although his appearance upon the scene of her life was more an event to her than it was to him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading His thoughts had been far more occupied by Ruth than hers by him, although his appearance upon the scene of her life was more an event to her than it was to him.
usuallyadverbUS /ˈjuːʒəwəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading The fact of his being an only child had given him, as it does to many, a sort of inequality in those parts of the character which are usually formed by the number of years that a person has lived.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His thoughts had been far more occupied by Ruth than hers by him, although his appearance upon the scene of her life was more an event to her than it was to him.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was puzzled by the impression she had produced on him, though he did not in general analyse the nature of his feelings, but simply enjoyed them with the delight which youth takes in experiencing new and strong emotion.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was puzzled by the impression she had produced on him, though he did not in general analyse the nature of his feelings, but simply enjoyed them with the delight which youth takes in experiencing new and strong emotion.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading The fact of his being an only child had given him, as it does to many, a sort of inequality in those parts of the character which are usually formed by the number of years that a person has lived.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He was old compared to Ruth, but young as a man; hardly three-and-twenty.
youthnounUS /juːθ/
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading He was puzzled by the impression she had produced on him, though he did not in general analyse the nature of his feelings, but simply enjoyed them with the delight which youth takes in experiencing new and strong emotion.
