adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was in March that we received a letter from my brother, Lord Walwyn, bidding us adieu, being, when we received it, already on the high seas with the Marquis of Montrose, to strike another blow for the King.
accompaniedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpənid/
having companions or an escort
From this reading Moreover, it was highly necessary that the Marquis should be accompanied by gentlemen of rank, birth, and experience, who could be entrusted with commands, and when so many hung back it was the more needful for some to go.
adieunounUS /əˈduː/
a farewell remark
From this reading It was in March that we received a letter from my brother, Lord Walwyn, bidding us adieu, being, when we received it, already on the high seas with the Marquis of Montrose, to strike another blow for the King.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading It was in March that we received a letter from my brother, Lord Walwyn, bidding us adieu, being, when we received it, already on the high seas with the Marquis of Montrose, to strike another blow for the King.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He said he could endure inaction no longer, and that his health had improved so much that he should not be a drag on the expedition.
AndrewnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading It was a great stroke to us, for besides that Sir Andrew Macniven went on reiterating that it was mere madness, and there was not a hope of success--the idea of Eustace going to face the winds of spring in the islands of Scotland was shocking enough.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It was in March that we received a letter from my brother, Lord Walwyn, bidding us adieu, being, when we received it, already on the high seas with the Marquis of Montrose, to strike another blow for the King.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I have gone on with the d’Aubepine side of the story, but while these two devoted wives were making exertions at Bordeaux so foreign to their whole nature, which seemed changed for their husband’s sake, I was far away at the time, even from my son.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I have gone on with the d’Aubepine side of the story, but while these two devoted wives were making exertions at Bordeaux so foreign to their whole nature, which seemed changed for their husband’s sake, I was far away at the time, even from my son.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Moreover, it was highly necessary that the Marquis should be accompanied by gentlemen of rank, birth, and experience, who could be entrusted with commands, and when so many hung back it was the more needful for some to go.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He said he could endure inaction no longer, and that his health had improved so much that he should not be a drag on the expedition.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was in March that we received a letter from my brother, Lord Walwyn, bidding us adieu, being, when we received it, already on the high seas with the Marquis of Montrose, to strike another blow for the King.
besidesprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪdz/
in addition to; as well as
From this reading It was a great stroke to us, for besides that Sir Andrew Macniven went on reiterating that it was mere madness, and there was not a hope of success--the idea of Eustace going to face the winds of spring in the islands of Scotland was shocking enough.
biddingnounUS /ˈbɪdɪŋ/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading It was in March that we received a letter from my brother, Lord Walwyn, bidding us adieu, being, when we received it, already on the high seas with the Marquis of Montrose, to strike another blow for the King.
birthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading Moreover, it was highly necessary that the Marquis should be accompanied by gentlemen of rank, birth, and experience, who could be entrusted with commands, and when so many hung back it was the more needful for some to go.
blowverbUS /bloʊ/
exhale hard
From this reading It was in March that we received a letter from my brother, Lord Walwyn, bidding us adieu, being, when we received it, already on the high seas with the Marquis of Montrose, to strike another blow for the King.
BordeauxnounUS /bɔːrˈdoʊ/
a port city in southwestern France; a major center of the wine trade
From this reading I have gone on with the d’Aubepine side of the story, but while these two devoted wives were making exertions at Bordeaux so foreign to their whole nature, which seemed changed for their husband’s sake, I was far away at the time, even from my son.
brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading It was in March that we received a letter from my brother, Lord Walwyn, bidding us adieu, being, when we received it, already on the high seas with the Marquis of Montrose, to strike another blow for the King.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I have gone on with the d’Aubepine side of the story, but while these two devoted wives were making exertions at Bordeaux so foreign to their whole nature, which seemed changed for their husband’s sake, I was far away at the time, even from my son.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Moreover, it was highly necessary that the Marquis should be accompanied by gentlemen of rank, birth, and experience, who could be entrusted with commands, and when so many hung back it was the more needful for some to go.
changedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪndʒd/
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading I have gone on with the d’Aubepine side of the story, but while these two devoted wives were making exertions at Bordeaux so foreign to their whole nature, which seemed changed for their husband’s sake, I was far away at the time, even from my son.
commandsnounUS /kəˈmændz/
plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Moreover, it was highly necessary that the Marquis should be accompanied by gentlemen of rank, birth, and experience, who could be entrusted with commands, and when so many hung back it was the more needful for some to go.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He said he could endure inaction no longer, and that his health had improved so much that he should not be a drag on the expedition.
d'Aubepine
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From this reading I have gone on with the d’Aubepine side of the story, but while these two devoted wives were making exertions at Bordeaux so foreign to their whole nature, which seemed changed for their husband’s sake, I was far away at the time, even from my son.
devotedadjectiveUS /dɪˈvoʊtɪd/
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading I have gone on with the d’Aubepine side of the story, but while these two devoted wives were making exertions at Bordeaux so foreign to their whole nature, which seemed changed for their husband’s sake, I was far away at the time, even from my son.
dragverbUS /dræɡ/
pull, as against a resistance
From this reading He said he could endure inaction no longer, and that his health had improved so much that he should not be a drag on the expedition.
endureverbUS /enˈdjʊr/
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading He said he could endure inaction no longer, and that his health had improved so much that he should not be a drag on the expedition.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It was a great stroke to us, for besides that Sir Andrew Macniven went on reiterating that it was mere madness, and there was not a hope of success--the idea of Eustace going to face the winds of spring in the islands of Scotland was shocking enough.
entrustedverbUS /enˈtrʌstɪd/
past form of “entrust” — confer a trust upon
From this reading Moreover, it was highly necessary that the Marquis should be accompanied by gentlemen of rank, birth, and experience, who could be entrusted with commands, and when so many hung back it was the more needful for some to go.
Eustace
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From this reading It was a great stroke to us, for besides that Sir Andrew Macniven went on reiterating that it was mere madness, and there was not a hope of success--the idea of Eustace going to face the winds of spring in the islands of Scotland was shocking enough.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading I have gone on with the d’Aubepine side of the story, but while these two devoted wives were making exertions at Bordeaux so foreign to their whole nature, which seemed changed for their husband’s sake, I was far away at the time, even from my son.
exertionsnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃənz/
plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading I have gone on with the d’Aubepine side of the story, but while these two devoted wives were making exertions at Bordeaux so foreign to their whole nature, which seemed changed for their husband’s sake, I was far away at the time, even from my son.
expeditionnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃən/
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading He said he could endure inaction no longer, and that his health had improved so much that he should not be a drag on the expedition.
experienceverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriəns/
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Moreover, it was highly necessary that the Marquis should be accompanied by gentlemen of rank, birth, and experience, who could be entrusted with commands, and when so many hung back it was the more needful for some to go.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading It was a great stroke to us, for besides that Sir Andrew Macniven went on reiterating that it was mere madness, and there was not a hope of success--the idea of Eustace going to face the winds of spring in the islands of Scotland was shocking enough.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading I have gone on with the d’Aubepine side of the story, but while these two devoted wives were making exertions at Bordeaux so foreign to their whole nature, which seemed changed for their husband’s sake, I was far away at the time, even from my son.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I have gone on with the d’Aubepine side of the story, but while these two devoted wives were making exertions at Bordeaux so foreign to their whole nature, which seemed changed for their husband’s sake, I was far away at the time, even from my son.
foreignadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrən/
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading I have gone on with the d’Aubepine side of the story, but while these two devoted wives were making exertions at Bordeaux so foreign to their whole nature, which seemed changed for their husband’s sake, I was far away at the time, even from my son.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I have gone on with the d’Aubepine side of the story, but while these two devoted wives were making exertions at Bordeaux so foreign to their whole nature, which seemed changed for their husband’s sake, I was far away at the time, even from my son.
gentlemennounUS /ˈdʒentəlmɪn/
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Moreover, it was highly necessary that the Marquis should be accompanied by gentlemen of rank, birth, and experience, who could be entrusted with commands, and when so many hung back it was the more needful for some to go.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Moreover, it was highly necessary that the Marquis should be accompanied by gentlemen of rank, birth, and experience, who could be entrusted with commands, and when so many hung back it was the more needful for some to go.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading It was a great stroke to us, for besides that Sir Andrew Macniven went on reiterating that it was mere madness, and there was not a hope of success--the idea of Eustace going to face the winds of spring in the islands of Scotland was shocking enough.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading I have gone on with the d’Aubepine side of the story, but while these two devoted wives were making exertions at Bordeaux so foreign to their whole nature, which seemed changed for their husband’s sake, I was far away at the time, even from my son.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was a great stroke to us, for besides that Sir Andrew Macniven went on reiterating that it was mere madness, and there was not a hope of success--the idea of Eustace going to face the winds of spring in the islands of Scotland was shocking enough.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He said he could endure inaction no longer, and that his health had improved so much that he should not be a drag on the expedition.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have gone on with the d’Aubepine side of the story, but while these two devoted wives were making exertions at Bordeaux so foreign to their whole nature, which seemed changed for their husband’s sake, I was far away at the time, even from my son.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He said he could endure inaction no longer, and that his health had improved so much that he should not be a drag on the expedition.
healthnounUS /helθ/
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading He said he could endure inaction no longer, and that his health had improved so much that he should not be a drag on the expedition.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It was in March that we received a letter from my brother, Lord Walwyn, bidding us adieu, being, when we received it, already on the high seas with the Marquis of Montrose, to strike another blow for the King.
highlyadverbUS /ˈhaɪli/
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Moreover, it was highly necessary that the Marquis should be accompanied by gentlemen of rank, birth, and experience, who could be entrusted with commands, and when so many hung back it was the more needful for some to go.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He said he could endure inaction no longer, and that his health had improved so much that he should not be a drag on the expedition.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading It was a great stroke to us, for besides that Sir Andrew Macniven went on reiterating that it was mere madness, and there was not a hope of success--the idea of Eustace going to face the winds of spring in the islands of Scotland was shocking enough.
hungverbUS /hʌŋ/
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Moreover, it was highly necessary that the Marquis should be accompanied by gentlemen of rank, birth, and experience, who could be entrusted with commands, and when so many hung back it was the more needful for some to go.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading I have gone on with the d’Aubepine side of the story, but while these two devoted wives were making exertions at Bordeaux so foreign to their whole nature, which seemed changed for their husband’s sake, I was far away at the time, even from my son.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have gone on with the d’Aubepine side of the story, but while these two devoted wives were making exertions at Bordeaux so foreign to their whole nature, which seemed changed for their husband’s sake, I was far away at the time, even from my son.
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was a great stroke to us, for besides that Sir Andrew Macniven went on reiterating that it was mere madness, and there was not a hope of success--the idea of Eustace going to face the winds of spring in the islands of Scotland was shocking enough.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading He said he could endure inaction no longer, and that his health had improved so much that he should not be a drag on the expedition.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was in March that we received a letter from my brother, Lord Walwyn, bidding us adieu, being, when we received it, already on the high seas with the Marquis of Montrose, to strike another blow for the King.
inactionnounUS /ˌɪˈnækʃən/
the state of being inactive
From this reading He said he could endure inaction no longer, and that his health had improved so much that he should not be a drag on the expedition.
islandsnounUS /ˈaɪləndz/
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading It was a great stroke to us, for besides that Sir Andrew Macniven went on reiterating that it was mere madness, and there was not a hope of success--the idea of Eustace going to face the winds of spring in the islands of Scotland was shocking enough.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was in March that we received a letter from my brother, Lord Walwyn, bidding us adieu, being, when we received it, already on the high seas with the Marquis of Montrose, to strike another blow for the King.
KingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading It was in March that we received a letter from my brother, Lord Walwyn, bidding us adieu, being, when we received it, already on the high seas with the Marquis of Montrose, to strike another blow for the King.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading It was in March that we received a letter from my brother, Lord Walwyn, bidding us adieu, being, when we received it, already on the high seas with the Marquis of Montrose, to strike another blow for the King.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading He said he could endure inaction no longer, and that his health had improved so much that he should not be a drag on the expedition.
LordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading It was in March that we received a letter from my brother, Lord Walwyn, bidding us adieu, being, when we received it, already on the high seas with the Marquis of Montrose, to strike another blow for the King.
Macniven
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From this reading It was a great stroke to us, for besides that Sir Andrew Macniven went on reiterating that it was mere madness, and there was not a hope of success--the idea of Eustace going to face the winds of spring in the islands of Scotland was shocking enough.
madnessnounUS /ˈmædnəs/
obsolete terms for legal insanity
From this reading It was a great stroke to us, for besides that Sir Andrew Macniven went on reiterating that it was mere madness, and there was not a hope of success--the idea of Eustace going to face the winds of spring in the islands of Scotland was shocking enough.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading I have gone on with the d’Aubepine side of the story, but while these two devoted wives were making exertions at Bordeaux so foreign to their whole nature, which seemed changed for their husband’s sake, I was far away at the time, even from my son.
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 Moreover, it was highly necessary that the Marquis should be accompanied by gentlemen of rank, birth, and experience, who could be entrusted with commands, and when so many hung back it was the more needful for some to go.
MarchverbUS /mɑːrtʃ/
march in a procession
From this reading It was in March that we received a letter from my brother, Lord Walwyn, bidding us adieu, being, when we received it, already on the high seas with the Marquis of Montrose, to strike another blow for the King.
MarquisnounUS /ˌmɑːrˈkiː/
humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)
From this reading It was in March that we received a letter from my brother, Lord Walwyn, bidding us adieu, being, when we received it, already on the high seas with the Marquis of Montrose, to strike another blow for the King.
mereadjectiveUS /mɪr/
being nothing more than specified
From this reading It was a great stroke to us, for besides that Sir Andrew Macniven went on reiterating that it was mere madness, and there was not a hope of success--the idea of Eustace going to face the winds of spring in the islands of Scotland was shocking enough.
Montrose
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From this reading It was in March that we received a letter from my brother, Lord Walwyn, bidding us adieu, being, when we received it, already on the high seas with the Marquis of Montrose, to strike another blow for the King.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Moreover, it was highly necessary that the Marquis should be accompanied by gentlemen of rank, birth, and experience, who could be entrusted with commands, and when so many hung back it was the more needful for some to go.
MoreoveradverbUS /mɔːˈroʊvər/
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, it was highly necessary that the Marquis should be accompanied by gentlemen of rank, birth, and experience, who could be entrusted with commands, and when so many hung back it was the more needful for some to go.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He said he could endure inaction no longer, and that his health had improved so much that he should not be a drag on the expedition.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I have gone on with the d’Aubepine side of the story, but while these two devoted wives were making exertions at Bordeaux so foreign to their whole nature, which seemed changed for their husband’s sake, I was far away at the time, even from my son.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading I have gone on with the d’Aubepine side of the story, but while these two devoted wives were making exertions at Bordeaux so foreign to their whole nature, which seemed changed for their husband’s sake, I was far away at the time, even from my son.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading Moreover, it was highly necessary that the Marquis should be accompanied by gentlemen of rank, birth, and experience, who could be entrusted with commands, and when so many hung back it was the more needful for some to go.
needfuladjectiveUS /ˈniːdfəl/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Moreover, it was highly necessary that the Marquis should be accompanied by gentlemen of rank, birth, and experience, who could be entrusted with commands, and when so many hung back it was the more needful for some to go.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading He said he could endure inaction no longer, and that his health had improved so much that he should not be a drag on the expedition.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He said he could endure inaction no longer, and that his health had improved so much that he should not be a drag on the expedition.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I have gone on with the d’Aubepine side of the story, but while these two devoted wives were making exertions at Bordeaux so foreign to their whole nature, which seemed changed for their husband’s sake, I was far away at the time, even from my son.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I have gone on with the d’Aubepine side of the story, but while these two devoted wives were making exertions at Bordeaux so foreign to their whole nature, which seemed changed for their husband’s sake, I was far away at the time, even from my son.
ranknounUS /ræŋk/
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Moreover, it was highly necessary that the Marquis should be accompanied by gentlemen of rank, birth, and experience, who could be entrusted with commands, and when so many hung back it was the more needful for some to go.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading It was in March that we received a letter from my brother, Lord Walwyn, bidding us adieu, being, when we received it, already on the high seas with the Marquis of Montrose, to strike another blow for the King.
reiteratingverbUS /riˈɪtəreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “reiterate” — to say, state, or perform again
From this reading It was a great stroke to us, for besides that Sir Andrew Macniven went on reiterating that it was mere madness, and there was not a hope of success--the idea of Eustace going to face the winds of spring in the islands of Scotland was shocking enough.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He said he could endure inaction no longer, and that his health had improved so much that he should not be a drag on the expedition.
sakenounUS /seɪk/
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading I have gone on with the d’Aubepine side of the story, but while these two devoted wives were making exertions at Bordeaux so foreign to their whole nature, which seemed changed for their husband’s sake, I was far away at the time, even from my son.
ScotlandnounUS /ˈskɑːtlənd/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading It was a great stroke to us, for besides that Sir Andrew Macniven went on reiterating that it was mere madness, and there was not a hope of success--the idea of Eustace going to face the winds of spring in the islands of Scotland was shocking enough.
seasnounUS /siːz/
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading It was in March that we received a letter from my brother, Lord Walwyn, bidding us adieu, being, when we received it, already on the high seas with the Marquis of Montrose, to strike another blow for the King.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I have gone on with the d’Aubepine side of the story, but while these two devoted wives were making exertions at Bordeaux so foreign to their whole nature, which seemed changed for their husband’s sake, I was far away at the time, even from my son.
shockingadjectiveUS /ˈʃɑːkɪŋ/
glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism
From this reading It was a great stroke to us, for besides that Sir Andrew Macniven went on reiterating that it was mere madness, and there was not a hope of success--the idea of Eustace going to face the winds of spring in the islands of Scotland was shocking enough.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He said he could endure inaction no longer, and that his health had improved so much that he should not be a drag on the expedition.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading I have gone on with the d’Aubepine side of the story, but while these two devoted wives were making exertions at Bordeaux so foreign to their whole nature, which seemed changed for their husband’s sake, I was far away at the time, even from my son.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading It was a great stroke to us, for besides that Sir Andrew Macniven went on reiterating that it was mere madness, and there was not a hope of success--the idea of Eustace going to face the winds of spring in the islands of Scotland was shocking enough.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I have gone on with the d’Aubepine side of the story, but while these two devoted wives were making exertions at Bordeaux so foreign to their whole nature, which seemed changed for their husband’s sake, I was far away at the time, even from my son.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Moreover, it was highly necessary that the Marquis should be accompanied by gentlemen of rank, birth, and experience, who could be entrusted with commands, and when so many hung back it was the more needful for some to go.
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading I have gone on with the d’Aubepine side of the story, but while these two devoted wives were making exertions at Bordeaux so foreign to their whole nature, which seemed changed for their husband’s sake, I was far away at the time, even from my son.
springnounUS /sprɪŋ/
the season of growth
From this reading It was a great stroke to us, for besides that Sir Andrew Macniven went on reiterating that it was mere madness, and there was not a hope of success--the idea of Eustace going to face the winds of spring in the islands of Scotland was shocking enough.
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading I have gone on with the d’Aubepine side of the story, but while these two devoted wives were making exertions at Bordeaux so foreign to their whole nature, which seemed changed for their husband’s sake, I was far away at the time, even from my son.
strikeverbUS /straɪk/
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading It was in March that we received a letter from my brother, Lord Walwyn, bidding us adieu, being, when we received it, already on the high seas with the Marquis of Montrose, to strike another blow for the King.
strokenounUS /stroʊk/
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading It was a great stroke to us, for besides that Sir Andrew Macniven went on reiterating that it was mere madness, and there was not a hope of success--the idea of Eustace going to face the winds of spring in the islands of Scotland was shocking enough.
successnounUS /səkˈses/
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading It was a great stroke to us, for besides that Sir Andrew Macniven went on reiterating that it was mere madness, and there was not a hope of success--the idea of Eustace going to face the winds of spring in the islands of Scotland was shocking enough.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was in March that we received a letter from my brother, Lord Walwyn, bidding us adieu, being, when we received it, already on the high seas with the Marquis of Montrose, to strike another blow for the King.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I have gone on with the d’Aubepine side of the story, but while these two devoted wives were making exertions at Bordeaux so foreign to their whole nature, which seemed changed for their husband’s sake, I was far away at the time, even from my son.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I have gone on with the d’Aubepine side of the story, but while these two devoted wives were making exertions at Bordeaux so foreign to their whole nature, which seemed changed for their husband’s sake, I was far away at the time, even from my son.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was a great stroke to us, for besides that Sir Andrew Macniven went on reiterating that it was mere madness, and there was not a hope of success--the idea of Eustace going to face the winds of spring in the islands of Scotland was shocking enough.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I have gone on with the d’Aubepine side of the story, but while these two devoted wives were making exertions at Bordeaux so foreign to their whole nature, which seemed changed for their husband’s sake, I was far away at the time, even from my son.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I have gone on with the d’Aubepine side of the story, but while these two devoted wives were making exertions at Bordeaux so foreign to their whole nature, which seemed changed for their husband’s sake, I was far away at the time, even from my son.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I have gone on with the d’Aubepine side of the story, but while these two devoted wives were making exertions at Bordeaux so foreign to their whole nature, which seemed changed for their husband’s sake, I was far away at the time, even from my son.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I have gone on with the d’Aubepine side of the story, but while these two devoted wives were making exertions at Bordeaux so foreign to their whole nature, which seemed changed for their husband’s sake, I was far away at the time, even from my son.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was in March that we received a letter from my brother, Lord Walwyn, bidding us adieu, being, when we received it, already on the high seas with the Marquis of Montrose, to strike another blow for the King.
Walwyn
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From this reading It was in March that we received a letter from my brother, Lord Walwyn, bidding us adieu, being, when we received it, already on the high seas with the Marquis of Montrose, to strike another blow for the King.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I have gone on with the d’Aubepine side of the story, but while these two devoted wives were making exertions at Bordeaux so foreign to their whole nature, which seemed changed for their husband’s sake, I was far away at the time, even from my son.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It was in March that we received a letter from my brother, Lord Walwyn, bidding us adieu, being, when we received it, already on the high seas with the Marquis of Montrose, to strike another blow for the King.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was a great stroke to us, for besides that Sir Andrew Macniven went on reiterating that it was mere madness, and there was not a hope of success--the idea of Eustace going to face the winds of spring in the islands of Scotland was shocking enough.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I have gone on with the d’Aubepine side of the story, but while these two devoted wives were making exertions at Bordeaux so foreign to their whole nature, which seemed changed for their husband’s sake, I was far away at the time, even from my son.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading It was in March that we received a letter from my brother, Lord Walwyn, bidding us adieu, being, when we received it, already on the high seas with the Marquis of Montrose, to strike another blow for the King.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I have gone on with the d’Aubepine side of the story, but while these two devoted wives were making exertions at Bordeaux so foreign to their whole nature, which seemed changed for their husband’s sake, I was far away at the time, even from my son.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I have gone on with the d’Aubepine side of the story, but while these two devoted wives were making exertions at Bordeaux so foreign to their whole nature, which seemed changed for their husband’s sake, I was far away at the time, even from my son.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Moreover, it was highly necessary that the Marquis should be accompanied by gentlemen of rank, birth, and experience, who could be entrusted with commands, and when so many hung back it was the more needful for some to go.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading I have gone on with the d’Aubepine side of the story, but while these two devoted wives were making exertions at Bordeaux so foreign to their whole nature, which seemed changed for their husband’s sake, I was far away at the time, even from my son.
windsnounUS /wɪndz/
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading It was a great stroke to us, for besides that Sir Andrew Macniven went on reiterating that it was mere madness, and there was not a hope of success--the idea of Eustace going to face the winds of spring in the islands of Scotland was shocking enough.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I have gone on with the d’Aubepine side of the story, but while these two devoted wives were making exertions at Bordeaux so foreign to their whole nature, which seemed changed for their husband’s sake, I was far away at the time, even from my son.
wivesnounUS /waɪvz/
plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading I have gone on with the d’Aubepine side of the story, but while these two devoted wives were making exertions at Bordeaux so foreign to their whole nature, which seemed changed for their husband’s sake, I was far away at the time, even from my son.
