adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I say, ma'am, do you happen to have the hair of 'All round my hat I vears a green villow?'"
abruptlyadverbUS /əˈbrʌptli/
quickly and without warning
From this reading I was indulging in a reverie of this sort, when Monsieur Dubois, my kind and gentlemanly tutor, abruptly entered the office.
accostedverbUS /əˈkɑːstɪd/
past form of “accost” — speak to someone
From this reading I was startled by the batho-romantic sentiment of Matthew, somewhat in the same manner as the young lady at the bookseller's, when she was accosted by a musical dustman, with--"I say, ma'am, do you happen to have the hair of 'All round my hat I vears a green villow?'"
AlladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "I say, ma'am, do you happen to have the hair of 'All round my hat I vears a green villow?'"
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was indulging in a reverie of this sort, when Monsieur Dubois, my kind and gentlemanly tutor, abruptly entered the office.
appearverbUS /əˈpɪr/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But, however ridiculous they may appear, such incongruous characters are by no means caricatures--nay, are "as plentiful as blackberries," especially in the lower grades of society.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I felt proud in having obtained his friendship--for he was to me a mine of wealth, and appeared master of every subject upon which my curiosity prompted me to inquire, whilst the worthy Frenchman was so flattered by my sincere respect, that he took a delight in imparting his knowledge to so willing and diligent a scholar.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But, however ridiculous they may appear, such incongruous characters are by no means caricatures--nay, are "as plentiful as blackberries," especially in the lower grades of society.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I was startled by the batho-romantic sentiment of Matthew, somewhat in the same manner as the young lady at the bookseller's, when she was accosted by a musical dustman, with--"I say, ma'am, do you happen to have the hair of 'All round my hat I vears a green villow?'"
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I was startled by the batho-romantic sentiment of Matthew, somewhat in the same manner as the young lady at the bookseller's, when she was accosted by a musical dustman, with--"I say, ma'am, do you happen to have the hair of 'All round my hat I vears a green villow?'"
batho-romantic
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From this reading I was startled by the batho-romantic sentiment of Matthew, somewhat in the same manner as the young lady at the bookseller's, when she was accosted by a musical dustman, with--"I say, ma'am, do you happen to have the hair of 'All round my hat I vears a green villow?'"
blackberriesnounUS /ˈblækberiz/
plural of “blackberry” — large sweet black or very dark purple edible aggregate fruit of any of various bushes of the genus Rubus
From this reading But, however ridiculous they may appear, such incongruous characters are by no means caricatures--nay, are "as plentiful as blackberries," especially in the lower grades of society.
bookseller's
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From this reading I was startled by the batho-romantic sentiment of Matthew, somewhat in the same manner as the young lady at the bookseller's, when she was accosted by a musical dustman, with--"I say, ma'am, do you happen to have the hair of 'All round my hat I vears a green villow?'"
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, however ridiculous they may appear, such incongruous characters are by no means caricatures--nay, are "as plentiful as blackberries," especially in the lower grades of society.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I was startled by the batho-romantic sentiment of Matthew, somewhat in the same manner as the young lady at the bookseller's, when she was accosted by a musical dustman, with--"I say, ma'am, do you happen to have the hair of 'All round my hat I vears a green villow?'"
caricaturesnounUS /kərˈɪkətʃərz/
plural of “caricature” — a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect
From this reading But, however ridiculous they may appear, such incongruous characters are by no means caricatures--nay, are "as plentiful as blackberries," especially in the lower grades of society.
charactersnounUS /ˈkærəktərz/
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading But, however ridiculous they may appear, such incongruous characters are by no means caricatures--nay, are "as plentiful as blackberries," especially in the lower grades of society.
curiositynounUS /ˌkjʊriˈɑːsəti/
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading I felt proud in having obtained his friendship--for he was to me a mine of wealth, and appeared master of every subject upon which my curiosity prompted me to inquire, whilst the worthy Frenchman was so flattered by my sincere respect, that he took a delight in imparting his knowledge to so willing and diligent a scholar.
delightverbUS /dɪˈlaɪt/
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading I felt proud in having obtained his friendship--for he was to me a mine of wealth, and appeared master of every subject upon which my curiosity prompted me to inquire, whilst the worthy Frenchman was so flattered by my sincere respect, that he took a delight in imparting his knowledge to so willing and diligent a scholar.
diligentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/
quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness
From this reading I felt proud in having obtained his friendship--for he was to me a mine of wealth, and appeared master of every subject upon which my curiosity prompted me to inquire, whilst the worthy Frenchman was so flattered by my sincere respect, that he took a delight in imparting his knowledge to so willing and diligent a scholar.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I say, ma'am, do you happen to have the hair of 'All round my hat I vears a green villow?'"
Dubois
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From this reading I was indulging in a reverie of this sort, when Monsieur Dubois, my kind and gentlemanly tutor, abruptly entered the office.
dustmannounUS /ˈdʌstmən/
someone employed to collect and dispose of refuse
From this reading I was startled by the batho-romantic sentiment of Matthew, somewhat in the same manner as the young lady at the bookseller's, when she was accosted by a musical dustman, with--"I say, ma'am, do you happen to have the hair of 'All round my hat I vears a green villow?'"
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading I was indulging in a reverie of this sort, when Monsieur Dubois, my kind and gentlemanly tutor, abruptly entered the office.
especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading But, however ridiculous they may appear, such incongruous characters are by no means caricatures--nay, are "as plentiful as blackberries," especially in the lower grades of society.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I felt proud in having obtained his friendship--for he was to me a mine of wealth, and appeared master of every subject upon which my curiosity prompted me to inquire, whilst the worthy Frenchman was so flattered by my sincere respect, that he took a delight in imparting his knowledge to so willing and diligent a scholar.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I felt proud in having obtained his friendship--for he was to me a mine of wealth, and appeared master of every subject upon which my curiosity prompted me to inquire, whilst the worthy Frenchman was so flattered by my sincere respect, that he took a delight in imparting his knowledge to so willing and diligent a scholar.
flatteredverbUS /ˈflætərd/
past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading I felt proud in having obtained his friendship--for he was to me a mine of wealth, and appeared master of every subject upon which my curiosity prompted me to inquire, whilst the worthy Frenchman was so flattered by my sincere respect, that he took a delight in imparting his knowledge to so willing and diligent a scholar.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I felt proud in having obtained his friendship--for he was to me a mine of wealth, and appeared master of every subject upon which my curiosity prompted me to inquire, whilst the worthy Frenchman was so flattered by my sincere respect, that he took a delight in imparting his knowledge to so willing and diligent a scholar.
FrenchmannounUS /ˈfrentʃmæn/
a person of French nationality
From this reading I felt proud in having obtained his friendship--for he was to me a mine of wealth, and appeared master of every subject upon which my curiosity prompted me to inquire, whilst the worthy Frenchman was so flattered by my sincere respect, that he took a delight in imparting his knowledge to so willing and diligent a scholar.
friendshipnounUS /ˈfrendʃɪp/
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading I felt proud in having obtained his friendship--for he was to me a mine of wealth, and appeared master of every subject upon which my curiosity prompted me to inquire, whilst the worthy Frenchman was so flattered by my sincere respect, that he took a delight in imparting his knowledge to so willing and diligent a scholar.
gentlemanlyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒentəlmənli/
befitting a man of good breeding
From this reading I was indulging in a reverie of this sort, when Monsieur Dubois, my kind and gentlemanly tutor, abruptly entered the office.
gradesnounUS /ɡreɪdz/
plural of “grade” — a body of students who are taught together
From this reading But, however ridiculous they may appear, such incongruous characters are by no means caricatures--nay, are "as plentiful as blackberries," especially in the lower grades of society.
greennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading "I say, ma'am, do you happen to have the hair of 'All round my hat I vears a green villow?'"
hairnounUS /her/
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading "I say, ma'am, do you happen to have the hair of 'All round my hat I vears a green villow?'"
happenverbUS /ˈhæpən/
come to pass
From this reading "I say, ma'am, do you happen to have the hair of 'All round my hat I vears a green villow?'"
hatnounUS /hæt/
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading "I say, ma'am, do you happen to have the hair of 'All round my hat I vears a green villow?'"
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I say, ma'am, do you happen to have the hair of 'All round my hat I vears a green villow?'"
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading I felt proud in having obtained his friendship--for he was to me a mine of wealth, and appeared master of every subject upon which my curiosity prompted me to inquire, whilst the worthy Frenchman was so flattered by my sincere respect, that he took a delight in imparting his knowledge to so willing and diligent a scholar.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I felt proud in having obtained his friendship--for he was to me a mine of wealth, and appeared master of every subject upon which my curiosity prompted me to inquire, whilst the worthy Frenchman was so flattered by my sincere respect, that he took a delight in imparting his knowledge to so willing and diligent a scholar.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I felt proud in having obtained his friendship--for he was to me a mine of wealth, and appeared master of every subject upon which my curiosity prompted me to inquire, whilst the worthy Frenchman was so flattered by my sincere respect, that he took a delight in imparting his knowledge to so willing and diligent a scholar.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading But, however ridiculous they may appear, such incongruous characters are by no means caricatures--nay, are "as plentiful as blackberries," especially in the lower grades of society.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I say, ma'am, do you happen to have the hair of 'All round my hat I vears a green villow?'"
impartingnounUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
the transmission of information
From this reading I felt proud in having obtained his friendship--for he was to me a mine of wealth, and appeared master of every subject upon which my curiosity prompted me to inquire, whilst the worthy Frenchman was so flattered by my sincere respect, that he took a delight in imparting his knowledge to so willing and diligent a scholar.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was startled by the batho-romantic sentiment of Matthew, somewhat in the same manner as the young lady at the bookseller's, when she was accosted by a musical dustman, with--"I say, ma'am, do you happen to have the hair of 'All round my hat I vears a green villow?'"
incongruousadjectiveUS /ˌɪŋˈkɔːŋruːəs/
lacking in harmony or compatibility or appropriateness
From this reading But, however ridiculous they may appear, such incongruous characters are by no means caricatures--nay, are "as plentiful as blackberries," especially in the lower grades of society.
indulgingnounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒɪŋ/
the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
From this reading I was indulging in a reverie of this sort, when Monsieur Dubois, my kind and gentlemanly tutor, abruptly entered the office.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading I felt proud in having obtained his friendship--for he was to me a mine of wealth, and appeared master of every subject upon which my curiosity prompted me to inquire, whilst the worthy Frenchman was so flattered by my sincere respect, that he took a delight in imparting his knowledge to so willing and diligent a scholar.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading I was indulging in a reverie of this sort, when Monsieur Dubois, my kind and gentlemanly tutor, abruptly entered the office.
knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading I felt proud in having obtained his friendship--for he was to me a mine of wealth, and appeared master of every subject upon which my curiosity prompted me to inquire, whilst the worthy Frenchman was so flattered by my sincere respect, that he took a delight in imparting his knowledge to so willing and diligent a scholar.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading I was startled by the batho-romantic sentiment of Matthew, somewhat in the same manner as the young lady at the bookseller's, when she was accosted by a musical dustman, with--"I say, ma'am, do you happen to have the hair of 'All round my hat I vears a green villow?'"
lowerverbUS /ˈloʊər/
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading But, however ridiculous they may appear, such incongruous characters are by no means caricatures--nay, are "as plentiful as blackberries," especially in the lower grades of society.
ma'amnounUS /mæm/
a woman of refinement
From this reading "I say, ma'am, do you happen to have the hair of 'All round my hat I vears a green villow?'"
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I was startled by the batho-romantic sentiment of Matthew, somewhat in the same manner as the young lady at the bookseller's, when she was accosted by a musical dustman, with--"I say, ma'am, do you happen to have the hair of 'All round my hat I vears a green villow?'"
masternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading I felt proud in having obtained his friendship--for he was to me a mine of wealth, and appeared master of every subject upon which my curiosity prompted me to inquire, whilst the worthy Frenchman was so flattered by my sincere respect, that he took a delight in imparting his knowledge to so willing and diligent a scholar.
MatthewnounUS /ˈmæθjuː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
From this reading I was startled by the batho-romantic sentiment of Matthew, somewhat in the same manner as the young lady at the bookseller's, when she was accosted by a musical dustman, with--"I say, ma'am, do you happen to have the hair of 'All round my hat I vears a green villow?'"
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But, however ridiculous they may appear, such incongruous characters are by no means caricatures--nay, are "as plentiful as blackberries," especially in the lower grades of society.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I felt proud in having obtained his friendship--for he was to me a mine of wealth, and appeared master of every subject upon which my curiosity prompted me to inquire, whilst the worthy Frenchman was so flattered by my sincere respect, that he took a delight in imparting his knowledge to so willing and diligent a scholar.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading But, however ridiculous they may appear, such incongruous characters are by no means caricatures--nay, are "as plentiful as blackberries," especially in the lower grades of society.
minepronounUS /maɪn/
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I felt proud in having obtained his friendship--for he was to me a mine of wealth, and appeared master of every subject upon which my curiosity prompted me to inquire, whilst the worthy Frenchman was so flattered by my sincere respect, that he took a delight in imparting his knowledge to so willing and diligent a scholar.
MonsieurnounUS /məˈsjɜːr/
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading I was indulging in a reverie of this sort, when Monsieur Dubois, my kind and gentlemanly tutor, abruptly entered the office.
musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading I was startled by the batho-romantic sentiment of Matthew, somewhat in the same manner as the young lady at the bookseller's, when she was accosted by a musical dustman, with--"I say, ma'am, do you happen to have the hair of 'All round my hat I vears a green villow?'"
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I say, ma'am, do you happen to have the hair of 'All round my hat I vears a green villow?'"
nayexclamationUS /neɪ/
an old word for “no”
From this reading But, however ridiculous they may appear, such incongruous characters are by no means caricatures--nay, are "as plentiful as blackberries," especially in the lower grades of society.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading But, however ridiculous they may appear, such incongruous characters are by no means caricatures--nay, are "as plentiful as blackberries," especially in the lower grades of society.
obtainedverbUS /əbˈteɪnd/
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading I felt proud in having obtained his friendship--for he was to me a mine of wealth, and appeared master of every subject upon which my curiosity prompted me to inquire, whilst the worthy Frenchman was so flattered by my sincere respect, that he took a delight in imparting his knowledge to so willing and diligent a scholar.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I say, ma'am, do you happen to have the hair of 'All round my hat I vears a green villow?'"
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading I was indulging in a reverie of this sort, when Monsieur Dubois, my kind and gentlemanly tutor, abruptly entered the office.
plentifuladjectiveUS /ˈplentəfəl/
existing in great number or quantity
From this reading But, however ridiculous they may appear, such incongruous characters are by no means caricatures--nay, are "as plentiful as blackberries," especially in the lower grades of society.
promptedverbUS /ˈprɑːmptɪd/
past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action
From this reading I felt proud in having obtained his friendship--for he was to me a mine of wealth, and appeared master of every subject upon which my curiosity prompted me to inquire, whilst the worthy Frenchman was so flattered by my sincere respect, that he took a delight in imparting his knowledge to so willing and diligent a scholar.
proudadjectiveUS /praʊd/
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading I felt proud in having obtained his friendship--for he was to me a mine of wealth, and appeared master of every subject upon which my curiosity prompted me to inquire, whilst the worthy Frenchman was so flattered by my sincere respect, that he took a delight in imparting his knowledge to so willing and diligent a scholar.
respectnounUS /rɪˈspekt/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading I felt proud in having obtained his friendship--for he was to me a mine of wealth, and appeared master of every subject upon which my curiosity prompted me to inquire, whilst the worthy Frenchman was so flattered by my sincere respect, that he took a delight in imparting his knowledge to so willing and diligent a scholar.
reverienounUS /ˈrevəri/
absentminded dreaming while awake
From this reading I was indulging in a reverie of this sort, when Monsieur Dubois, my kind and gentlemanly tutor, abruptly entered the office.
ridiculousadjectiveUS /rɪˈdɪkjələs/
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading But, however ridiculous they may appear, such incongruous characters are by no means caricatures--nay, are "as plentiful as blackberries," especially in the lower grades of society.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading "I say, ma'am, do you happen to have the hair of 'All round my hat I vears a green villow?'"
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading I was startled by the batho-romantic sentiment of Matthew, somewhat in the same manner as the young lady at the bookseller's, when she was accosted by a musical dustman, with--"I say, ma'am, do you happen to have the hair of 'All round my hat I vears a green villow?'"
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading "I say, ma'am, do you happen to have the hair of 'All round my hat I vears a green villow?'"
scholarnounUS /ˈskɒl.ər/
A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.
From this reading I felt proud in having obtained his friendship--for he was to me a mine of wealth, and appeared master of every subject upon which my curiosity prompted me to inquire, whilst the worthy Frenchman was so flattered by my sincere respect, that he took a delight in imparting his knowledge to so willing and diligent a scholar.
sentimentnounUS /ˈsentəmənt/
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading I was startled by the batho-romantic sentiment of Matthew, somewhat in the same manner as the young lady at the bookseller's, when she was accosted by a musical dustman, with--"I say, ma'am, do you happen to have the hair of 'All round my hat I vears a green villow?'"
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I was startled by the batho-romantic sentiment of Matthew, somewhat in the same manner as the young lady at the bookseller's, when she was accosted by a musical dustman, with--"I say, ma'am, do you happen to have the hair of 'All round my hat I vears a green villow?'"
sincereadjectiveUS /sɪnˈsɪr/
open and genuine; not deceitful
From this reading I felt proud in having obtained his friendship--for he was to me a mine of wealth, and appeared master of every subject upon which my curiosity prompted me to inquire, whilst the worthy Frenchman was so flattered by my sincere respect, that he took a delight in imparting his knowledge to so willing and diligent a scholar.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I felt proud in having obtained his friendship--for he was to me a mine of wealth, and appeared master of every subject upon which my curiosity prompted me to inquire, whilst the worthy Frenchman was so flattered by my sincere respect, that he took a delight in imparting his knowledge to so willing and diligent a scholar.
societynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading But, however ridiculous they may appear, such incongruous characters are by no means caricatures--nay, are "as plentiful as blackberries," especially in the lower grades of society.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading I was startled by the batho-romantic sentiment of Matthew, somewhat in the same manner as the young lady at the bookseller's, when she was accosted by a musical dustman, with--"I say, ma'am, do you happen to have the hair of 'All round my hat I vears a green villow?'"
sortnounUS /sɔːrt/
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading I was indulging in a reverie of this sort, when Monsieur Dubois, my kind and gentlemanly tutor, abruptly entered the office.
startledadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtəld/
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading I was startled by the batho-romantic sentiment of Matthew, somewhat in the same manner as the young lady at the bookseller's, when she was accosted by a musical dustman, with--"I say, ma'am, do you happen to have the hair of 'All round my hat I vears a green villow?'"
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading I felt proud in having obtained his friendship--for he was to me a mine of wealth, and appeared master of every subject upon which my curiosity prompted me to inquire, whilst the worthy Frenchman was so flattered by my sincere respect, that he took a delight in imparting his knowledge to so willing and diligent a scholar.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But, however ridiculous they may appear, such incongruous characters are by no means caricatures--nay, are "as plentiful as blackberries," especially in the lower grades of society.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I felt proud in having obtained his friendship--for he was to me a mine of wealth, and appeared master of every subject upon which my curiosity prompted me to inquire, whilst the worthy Frenchman was so flattered by my sincere respect, that he took a delight in imparting his knowledge to so willing and diligent a scholar.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I say, ma'am, do you happen to have the hair of 'All round my hat I vears a green villow?'"
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But, however ridiculous they may appear, such incongruous characters are by no means caricatures--nay, are "as plentiful as blackberries," especially in the lower grades of society.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I was indulging in a reverie of this sort, when Monsieur Dubois, my kind and gentlemanly tutor, abruptly entered the office.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I say, ma'am, do you happen to have the hair of 'All round my hat I vears a green villow?'"
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading I felt proud in having obtained his friendship--for he was to me a mine of wealth, and appeared master of every subject upon which my curiosity prompted me to inquire, whilst the worthy Frenchman was so flattered by my sincere respect, that he took a delight in imparting his knowledge to so willing and diligent a scholar.
tutorverbUS /ˈtuːtər/
be a tutor to someone; give individual instruction
From this reading I was indulging in a reverie of this sort, when Monsieur Dubois, my kind and gentlemanly tutor, abruptly entered the office.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I felt proud in having obtained his friendship--for he was to me a mine of wealth, and appeared master of every subject upon which my curiosity prompted me to inquire, whilst the worthy Frenchman was so flattered by my sincere respect, that he took a delight in imparting his knowledge to so willing and diligent a scholar.
vears
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From this reading "I say, ma'am, do you happen to have the hair of 'All round my hat I vears a green villow?'"
villow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I say, ma'am, do you happen to have the hair of 'All round my hat I vears a green villow?'"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was startled by the batho-romantic sentiment of Matthew, somewhat in the same manner as the young lady at the bookseller's, when she was accosted by a musical dustman, with--"I say, ma'am, do you happen to have the hair of 'All round my hat I vears a green villow?'"
wealthnounUS /welθ/
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading I felt proud in having obtained his friendship--for he was to me a mine of wealth, and appeared master of every subject upon which my curiosity prompted me to inquire, whilst the worthy Frenchman was so flattered by my sincere respect, that he took a delight in imparting his knowledge to so willing and diligent a scholar.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading I was startled by the batho-romantic sentiment of Matthew, somewhat in the same manner as the young lady at the bookseller's, when she was accosted by a musical dustman, with--"I say, ma'am, do you happen to have the hair of 'All round my hat I vears a green villow?'"
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I felt proud in having obtained his friendship--for he was to me a mine of wealth, and appeared master of every subject upon which my curiosity prompted me to inquire, whilst the worthy Frenchman was so flattered by my sincere respect, that he took a delight in imparting his knowledge to so willing and diligent a scholar.
whilstconjunctionUS /waɪlst/
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading I felt proud in having obtained his friendship--for he was to me a mine of wealth, and appeared master of every subject upon which my curiosity prompted me to inquire, whilst the worthy Frenchman was so flattered by my sincere respect, that he took a delight in imparting his knowledge to so willing and diligent a scholar.
willingadjectiveUS /ˈwɪlɪŋ/
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading I felt proud in having obtained his friendship--for he was to me a mine of wealth, and appeared master of every subject upon which my curiosity prompted me to inquire, whilst the worthy Frenchman was so flattered by my sincere respect, that he took a delight in imparting his knowledge to so willing and diligent a scholar.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was startled by the batho-romantic sentiment of Matthew, somewhat in the same manner as the young lady at the bookseller's, when she was accosted by a musical dustman, with--"I say, ma'am, do you happen to have the hair of 'All round my hat I vears a green villow?'"
worthyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːr.ði/
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading I felt proud in having obtained his friendship--for he was to me a mine of wealth, and appeared master of every subject upon which my curiosity prompted me to inquire, whilst the worthy Frenchman was so flattered by my sincere respect, that he took a delight in imparting his knowledge to so willing and diligent a scholar.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I say, ma'am, do you happen to have the hair of 'All round my hat I vears a green villow?'"
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading I was startled by the batho-romantic sentiment of Matthew, somewhat in the same manner as the young lady at the bookseller's, when she was accosted by a musical dustman, with--"I say, ma'am, do you happen to have the hair of 'All round my hat I vears a green villow?'"
