adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Richard Heywood, as to bodily fashion, was a tall and already powerful youth.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The clear brown of his complexion spoke of plentiful sunshine and air.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Correspondingly, his nose, although of a Greek type, was more notable for substance than clearness of line or modelling; while his lips had a boyish fulness along with a definiteness of bow-like curve, which manly resolve had not yet begun to compress and straighten out.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Richard Heywood, as to bodily fashion, was a tall and already powerful youth.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Correspondingly, his nose, although of a Greek type, was more notable for substance than clearness of line or modelling; while his lips had a boyish fulness along with a definiteness of bow-like curve, which manly resolve had not yet begun to compress and straighten out.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RICHARD AND HIS FATHER.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Richard Heywood, as to bodily fashion, was a tall and already powerful youth.
assertedadjectiveUS /əˈsɜːrtɪd/
confidently declared to be so
From this reading A merry sparkle in the depths of his hazel eyes relieved the shadows of rather notably heavy lids, themselves heavily overbrowed--with a suggestion of character which had not yet asserted itself to those who knew him best.
begunverbUS /bɪˈɡʌn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Correspondingly, his nose, although of a Greek type, was more notable for substance than clearness of line or modelling; while his lips had a boyish fulness along with a definiteness of bow-like curve, which manly resolve had not yet begun to compress and straighten out.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading A merry sparkle in the depths of his hazel eyes relieved the shadows of rather notably heavy lids, themselves heavily overbrowed--with a suggestion of character which had not yet asserted itself to those who knew him best.
bodilyadverbUS /ˈbɑːdəli/
in bodily form
From this reading Richard Heywood, as to bodily fashion, was a tall and already powerful youth.
bow-like
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From this reading Correspondingly, his nose, although of a Greek type, was more notable for substance than clearness of line or modelling; while his lips had a boyish fulness along with a definiteness of bow-like curve, which manly resolve had not yet begun to compress and straighten out.
boyishadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young boy
From this reading Correspondingly, his nose, although of a Greek type, was more notable for substance than clearness of line or modelling; while his lips had a boyish fulness along with a definiteness of bow-like curve, which manly resolve had not yet begun to compress and straighten out.
brownnounUS /braʊn/
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading The clear brown of his complexion spoke of plentiful sunshine and air.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading A merry sparkle in the depths of his hazel eyes relieved the shadows of rather notably heavy lids, themselves heavily overbrowed--with a suggestion of character which had not yet asserted itself to those who knew him best.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading The clear brown of his complexion spoke of plentiful sunshine and air.
clearnessnounUS /ˈklɪrnəs/
free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression
From this reading Correspondingly, his nose, although of a Greek type, was more notable for substance than clearness of line or modelling; while his lips had a boyish fulness along with a definiteness of bow-like curve, which manly resolve had not yet begun to compress and straighten out.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading The clear brown of his complexion spoke of plentiful sunshine and air.
compressverbUS /ˈkɑːmpres/
make more compact by or as if by pressing
From this reading Correspondingly, his nose, although of a Greek type, was more notable for substance than clearness of line or modelling; while his lips had a boyish fulness along with a definiteness of bow-like curve, which manly resolve had not yet begun to compress and straighten out.
CorrespondinglyadverbUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndɪŋli/
in a corresponding manner
From this reading Correspondingly, his nose, although of a Greek type, was more notable for substance than clearness of line or modelling; while his lips had a boyish fulness along with a definiteness of bow-like curve, which manly resolve had not yet begun to compress and straighten out.
curvenounUS /kɜːrv/
the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
From this reading Correspondingly, his nose, although of a Greek type, was more notable for substance than clearness of line or modelling; while his lips had a boyish fulness along with a definiteness of bow-like curve, which manly resolve had not yet begun to compress and straighten out.
definitenessnoun
the quality of being predictable with great confidence
From this reading Correspondingly, his nose, although of a Greek type, was more notable for substance than clearness of line or modelling; while his lips had a boyish fulness along with a definiteness of bow-like curve, which manly resolve had not yet begun to compress and straighten out.
depthsnounUS /depθs/
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading A merry sparkle in the depths of his hazel eyes relieved the shadows of rather notably heavy lids, themselves heavily overbrowed--with a suggestion of character which had not yet asserted itself to those who knew him best.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading A merry sparkle in the depths of his hazel eyes relieved the shadows of rather notably heavy lids, themselves heavily overbrowed--with a suggestion of character which had not yet asserted itself to those who knew him best.
fashionnounUS /ˈfæʃən/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Richard Heywood, as to bodily fashion, was a tall and already powerful youth.
FATHERnounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading RICHARD AND HIS FATHER.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Correspondingly, his nose, although of a Greek type, was more notable for substance than clearness of line or modelling; while his lips had a boyish fulness along with a definiteness of bow-like curve, which manly resolve had not yet begun to compress and straighten out.
fulness
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From this reading Correspondingly, his nose, although of a Greek type, was more notable for substance than clearness of line or modelling; while his lips had a boyish fulness along with a definiteness of bow-like curve, which manly resolve had not yet begun to compress and straighten out.
GreeknounUS /ɡriːk/
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading Correspondingly, his nose, although of a Greek type, was more notable for substance than clearness of line or modelling; while his lips had a boyish fulness along with a definiteness of bow-like curve, which manly resolve had not yet begun to compress and straighten out.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A merry sparkle in the depths of his hazel eyes relieved the shadows of rather notably heavy lids, themselves heavily overbrowed--with a suggestion of character which had not yet asserted itself to those who knew him best.
hazeladjectiveUS /ˈheɪzəl/
of a light brown or yellowish brown color
From this reading A merry sparkle in the depths of his hazel eyes relieved the shadows of rather notably heavy lids, themselves heavily overbrowed--with a suggestion of character which had not yet asserted itself to those who knew him best.
heavilyadverbUS /ˈhevəli/
to a considerable degree
From this reading A merry sparkle in the depths of his hazel eyes relieved the shadows of rather notably heavy lids, themselves heavily overbrowed--with a suggestion of character which had not yet asserted itself to those who knew him best.
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading A merry sparkle in the depths of his hazel eyes relieved the shadows of rather notably heavy lids, themselves heavily overbrowed--with a suggestion of character which had not yet asserted itself to those who knew him best.
Heywood
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From this reading Richard Heywood, as to bodily fashion, was a tall and already powerful youth.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A merry sparkle in the depths of his hazel eyes relieved the shadows of rather notably heavy lids, themselves heavily overbrowed--with a suggestion of character which had not yet asserted itself to those who knew him best.
HISdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading RICHARD AND HIS FATHER.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A merry sparkle in the depths of his hazel eyes relieved the shadows of rather notably heavy lids, themselves heavily overbrowed--with a suggestion of character which had not yet asserted itself to those who knew him best.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading A merry sparkle in the depths of his hazel eyes relieved the shadows of rather notably heavy lids, themselves heavily overbrowed--with a suggestion of character which had not yet asserted itself to those who knew him best.
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 A merry sparkle in the depths of his hazel eyes relieved the shadows of rather notably heavy lids, themselves heavily overbrowed--with a suggestion of character which had not yet asserted itself to those who knew him best.
lidsnounUS /lɪdz/
plural of “lid” — either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
From this reading A merry sparkle in the depths of his hazel eyes relieved the shadows of rather notably heavy lids, themselves heavily overbrowed--with a suggestion of character which had not yet asserted itself to those who knew him best.
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Correspondingly, his nose, although of a Greek type, was more notable for substance than clearness of line or modelling; while his lips had a boyish fulness along with a definiteness of bow-like curve, which manly resolve had not yet begun to compress and straighten out.
lipsnounUS /lɪps/
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Correspondingly, his nose, although of a Greek type, was more notable for substance than clearness of line or modelling; while his lips had a boyish fulness along with a definiteness of bow-like curve, which manly resolve had not yet begun to compress and straighten out.
manlyadjectiveUS /ˈmænli/
possessing qualities befitting a man
From this reading Correspondingly, his nose, although of a Greek type, was more notable for substance than clearness of line or modelling; while his lips had a boyish fulness along with a definiteness of bow-like curve, which manly resolve had not yet begun to compress and straighten out.
merryadjectiveUS /ˈmeri/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading A merry sparkle in the depths of his hazel eyes relieved the shadows of rather notably heavy lids, themselves heavily overbrowed--with a suggestion of character which had not yet asserted itself to those who knew him best.
modellingnounUS /ˈmɑːdəlɪŋ/
a preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work can be copied
From this reading Correspondingly, his nose, although of a Greek type, was more notable for substance than clearness of line or modelling; while his lips had a boyish fulness along with a definiteness of bow-like curve, which manly resolve had not yet begun to compress and straighten out.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Correspondingly, his nose, although of a Greek type, was more notable for substance than clearness of line or modelling; while his lips had a boyish fulness along with a definiteness of bow-like curve, which manly resolve had not yet begun to compress and straighten out.
nosenounUS /noʊz/
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading Correspondingly, his nose, although of a Greek type, was more notable for substance than clearness of line or modelling; while his lips had a boyish fulness along with a definiteness of bow-like curve, which manly resolve had not yet begun to compress and straighten out.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A merry sparkle in the depths of his hazel eyes relieved the shadows of rather notably heavy lids, themselves heavily overbrowed--with a suggestion of character which had not yet asserted itself to those who knew him best.
notableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəbəl/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Correspondingly, his nose, although of a Greek type, was more notable for substance than clearness of line or modelling; while his lips had a boyish fulness along with a definiteness of bow-like curve, which manly resolve had not yet begun to compress and straighten out.
notablyadverbUS /ˈnoʊtəbli/
especially; in particular
From this reading A merry sparkle in the depths of his hazel eyes relieved the shadows of rather notably heavy lids, themselves heavily overbrowed--with a suggestion of character which had not yet asserted itself to those who knew him best.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The clear brown of his complexion spoke of plentiful sunshine and air.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Correspondingly, his nose, although of a Greek type, was more notable for substance than clearness of line or modelling; while his lips had a boyish fulness along with a definiteness of bow-like curve, which manly resolve had not yet begun to compress and straighten out.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Correspondingly, his nose, although of a Greek type, was more notable for substance than clearness of line or modelling; while his lips had a boyish fulness along with a definiteness of bow-like curve, which manly resolve had not yet begun to compress and straighten out.
overbrowed
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From this reading A merry sparkle in the depths of his hazel eyes relieved the shadows of rather notably heavy lids, themselves heavily overbrowed--with a suggestion of character which had not yet asserted itself to those who knew him best.
plentifuladjectiveUS /ˈplentəfəl/
existing in great number or quantity
From this reading The clear brown of his complexion spoke of plentiful sunshine and air.
powerfuladjectiveUS /ˈpaʊərfəl/
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading Richard Heywood, as to bodily fashion, was a tall and already powerful youth.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading A merry sparkle in the depths of his hazel eyes relieved the shadows of rather notably heavy lids, themselves heavily overbrowed--with a suggestion of character which had not yet asserted itself to those who knew him best.
relievedadjectiveUS /rɪˈliːvd/
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading A merry sparkle in the depths of his hazel eyes relieved the shadows of rather notably heavy lids, themselves heavily overbrowed--with a suggestion of character which had not yet asserted itself to those who knew him best.
resolveverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/
bring to an end; settle conclusively
From this reading Correspondingly, his nose, although of a Greek type, was more notable for substance than clearness of line or modelling; while his lips had a boyish fulness along with a definiteness of bow-like curve, which manly resolve had not yet begun to compress and straighten out.
RICHARD
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From this reading RICHARD AND HIS FATHER.
shadowsnounUS /ˈʃædoʊz/
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading A merry sparkle in the depths of his hazel eyes relieved the shadows of rather notably heavy lids, themselves heavily overbrowed--with a suggestion of character which had not yet asserted itself to those who knew him best.
sparkleverbUS /ˈspɑːrkəl/
reflect brightly
From this reading A merry sparkle in the depths of his hazel eyes relieved the shadows of rather notably heavy lids, themselves heavily overbrowed--with a suggestion of character which had not yet asserted itself to those who knew him best.
spokenounUS /spoʊk/
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading The clear brown of his complexion spoke of plentiful sunshine and air.
straightenverbUS /ˈstreɪtən/
straighten up or out; make straight
From this reading Correspondingly, his nose, although of a Greek type, was more notable for substance than clearness of line or modelling; while his lips had a boyish fulness along with a definiteness of bow-like curve, which manly resolve had not yet begun to compress and straighten out.
substancenounUS /ˈsʌbstəns/
the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
From this reading Correspondingly, his nose, although of a Greek type, was more notable for substance than clearness of line or modelling; while his lips had a boyish fulness along with a definiteness of bow-like curve, which manly resolve had not yet begun to compress and straighten out.
suggestionnounUS /səˈdʒestʃən/
an idea that is suggested
From this reading A merry sparkle in the depths of his hazel eyes relieved the shadows of rather notably heavy lids, themselves heavily overbrowed--with a suggestion of character which had not yet asserted itself to those who knew him best.
sunshinenounUS /ˈsʌnʃaɪn/
the rays of the sun
From this reading The clear brown of his complexion spoke of plentiful sunshine and air.
talladjectiveUS /tɔːl/
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Richard Heywood, as to bodily fashion, was a tall and already powerful youth.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Correspondingly, his nose, although of a Greek type, was more notable for substance than clearness of line or modelling; while his lips had a boyish fulness along with a definiteness of bow-like curve, which manly resolve had not yet begun to compress and straighten out.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The clear brown of his complexion spoke of plentiful sunshine and air.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading A merry sparkle in the depths of his hazel eyes relieved the shadows of rather notably heavy lids, themselves heavily overbrowed--with a suggestion of character which had not yet asserted itself to those who knew him best.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading A merry sparkle in the depths of his hazel eyes relieved the shadows of rather notably heavy lids, themselves heavily overbrowed--with a suggestion of character which had not yet asserted itself to those who knew him best.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Richard Heywood, as to bodily fashion, was a tall and already powerful youth.
typenounUS /taɪp/
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading Correspondingly, his nose, although of a Greek type, was more notable for substance than clearness of line or modelling; while his lips had a boyish fulness along with a definiteness of bow-like curve, which manly resolve had not yet begun to compress and straighten out.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Richard Heywood, as to bodily fashion, was a tall and already powerful youth.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A merry sparkle in the depths of his hazel eyes relieved the shadows of rather notably heavy lids, themselves heavily overbrowed--with a suggestion of character which had not yet asserted itself to those who knew him best.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Correspondingly, his nose, although of a Greek type, was more notable for substance than clearness of line or modelling; while his lips had a boyish fulness along with a definiteness of bow-like curve, which manly resolve had not yet begun to compress and straighten out.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading A merry sparkle in the depths of his hazel eyes relieved the shadows of rather notably heavy lids, themselves heavily overbrowed--with a suggestion of character which had not yet asserted itself to those who knew him best.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A merry sparkle in the depths of his hazel eyes relieved the shadows of rather notably heavy lids, themselves heavily overbrowed--with a suggestion of character which had not yet asserted itself to those who knew him best.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading A merry sparkle in the depths of his hazel eyes relieved the shadows of rather notably heavy lids, themselves heavily overbrowed--with a suggestion of character which had not yet asserted itself to those who knew him best.
youthnounUS /juːθ/
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Richard Heywood, as to bodily fashion, was a tall and already powerful youth.
