adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "But, my dear Lady Di., indeed you should not let this affair prey so continually upon your spirits," said Miss Burrage, in the condoling tone of a humble companion--"you really have almost fretted yourself into a nervous fever.
affairnounUS /əˈfer/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "But, my dear Lady Di., indeed you should not let this affair prey so continually upon your spirits," said Miss Burrage, in the condoling tone of a humble companion--"you really have almost fretted yourself into a nervous fever.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading I was in hopes that change of air, and change of scene, would have done every thing for you, or I never would have consented to your leaving London; for you know your ladyship's always better in London than any where else.
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 What will the world say!--The world will lay all the blame upon _me_; yet I'm sure I'm the last, the very last person that ought to be blamed."
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "But, my dear Lady Di., indeed you should not let this affair prey so continually upon your spirits," said Miss Burrage, in the condoling tone of a humble companion--"you really have almost fretted yourself into a nervous fever.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I was in hopes that change of air, and change of scene, would have done every thing for you, or I never would have consented to your leaving London; for you know your ladyship's always better in London than any where else.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was in hopes that change of air, and change of scene, would have done every thing for you, or I never would have consented to your leaving London; for you know your ladyship's always better in London than any where else.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I was in hopes that change of air, and change of scene, would have done every thing for you, or I never would have consented to your leaving London; for you know your ladyship's always better in London than any where else.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I confess," said Lady Diana Chillingworth, "I deserve the reproaches of my friends for giving way to my sensibility, as I do, upon this occasion: but I own I cannot help it.--Oh, what will the world say!
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading What will the world say!--The world will lay all the blame upon _me_; yet I'm sure I'm the last, the very last person that ought to be blamed."
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading I was in hopes that change of air, and change of scene, would have done every thing for you, or I never would have consented to your leaving London; for you know your ladyship's always better in London than any where else.
blameverbUS /bleɪm/
put or pin the blame on
From this reading What will the world say!--The world will lay all the blame upon _me_; yet I'm sure I'm the last, the very last person that ought to be blamed."
blamedadjectiveUS /bleɪmd/
expletives used informally as intensifiers
From this reading What will the world say!--The world will lay all the blame upon _me_; yet I'm sure I'm the last, the very last person that ought to be blamed."
Burrage
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From this reading "But, my dear Lady Di., indeed you should not let this affair prey so continually upon your spirits," said Miss Burrage, in the condoling tone of a humble companion--"you really have almost fretted yourself into a nervous fever.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But, my dear Lady Di., indeed you should not let this affair prey so continually upon your spirits," said Miss Burrage, in the condoling tone of a humble companion--"you really have almost fretted yourself into a nervous fever.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading And I'm sure your ladyship has thought and talked of nothing but this sad affair since you came to Clifton."
cannot
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From this reading "I confess," said Lady Diana Chillingworth, "I deserve the reproaches of my friends for giving way to my sensibility, as I do, upon this occasion: but I own I cannot help it.--Oh, what will the world say!
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading I was in hopes that change of air, and change of scene, would have done every thing for you, or I never would have consented to your leaving London; for you know your ladyship's always better in London than any where else.
Chillingworth
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From this reading "I confess," said Lady Diana Chillingworth, "I deserve the reproaches of my friends for giving way to my sensibility, as I do, upon this occasion: but I own I cannot help it.--Oh, what will the world say!
Clifton
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From this reading And I'm sure your ladyship has thought and talked of nothing but this sad affair since you came to Clifton."
companionnounUS /kəmˈpænjən/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "But, my dear Lady Di., indeed you should not let this affair prey so continually upon your spirits," said Miss Burrage, in the condoling tone of a humble companion--"you really have almost fretted yourself into a nervous fever.
condoling
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From this reading "But, my dear Lady Di., indeed you should not let this affair prey so continually upon your spirits," said Miss Burrage, in the condoling tone of a humble companion--"you really have almost fretted yourself into a nervous fever.
confessverbUS /kənˈfes/
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading "I confess," said Lady Diana Chillingworth, "I deserve the reproaches of my friends for giving way to my sensibility, as I do, upon this occasion: but I own I cannot help it.--Oh, what will the world say!
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading I was in hopes that change of air, and change of scene, would have done every thing for you, or I never would have consented to your leaving London; for you know your ladyship's always better in London than any where else.
continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/
seemingly without interruption
From this reading "But, my dear Lady Di., indeed you should not let this affair prey so continually upon your spirits," said Miss Burrage, in the condoling tone of a humble companion--"you really have almost fretted yourself into a nervous fever.
dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading "But, my dear Lady Di., indeed you should not let this affair prey so continually upon your spirits," said Miss Burrage, in the condoling tone of a humble companion--"you really have almost fretted yourself into a nervous fever.
deserveverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrv/
be worthy or deserving
From this reading "I confess," said Lady Diana Chillingworth, "I deserve the reproaches of my friends for giving way to my sensibility, as I do, upon this occasion: but I own I cannot help it.--Oh, what will the world say!
Di
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From this reading "But, my dear Lady Di., indeed you should not let this affair prey so continually upon your spirits," said Miss Burrage, in the condoling tone of a humble companion--"you really have almost fretted yourself into a nervous fever.
DiananounUS /daɪˈænə/
English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)
From this reading "I confess," said Lady Diana Chillingworth, "I deserve the reproaches of my friends for giving way to my sensibility, as I do, upon this occasion: but I own I cannot help it.--Oh, what will the world say!
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I confess," said Lady Diana Chillingworth, "I deserve the reproaches of my friends for giving way to my sensibility, as I do, upon this occasion: but I own I cannot help it.--Oh, what will the world say!
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading I was in hopes that change of air, and change of scene, would have done every thing for you, or I never would have consented to your leaving London; for you know your ladyship's always better in London than any where else.
else
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From this reading I was in hopes that change of air, and change of scene, would have done every thing for you, or I never would have consented to your leaving London; for you know your ladyship's always better in London than any where else.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I was in hopes that change of air, and change of scene, would have done every thing for you, or I never would have consented to your leaving London; for you know your ladyship's always better in London than any where else.
fevernounUS /ˈfiːvər/
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading "But, my dear Lady Di., indeed you should not let this affair prey so continually upon your spirits," said Miss Burrage, in the condoling tone of a humble companion--"you really have almost fretted yourself into a nervous fever.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I was in hopes that change of air, and change of scene, would have done every thing for you, or I never would have consented to your leaving London; for you know your ladyship's always better in London than any where else.
frettedadjectiveUS /ˈfretɪd/
having frets
From this reading "But, my dear Lady Di., indeed you should not let this affair prey so continually upon your spirits," said Miss Burrage, in the condoling tone of a humble companion--"you really have almost fretted yourself into a nervous fever.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "I confess," said Lady Diana Chillingworth, "I deserve the reproaches of my friends for giving way to my sensibility, as I do, upon this occasion: but I own I cannot help it.--Oh, what will the world say!
givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/
the act of giving
From this reading "I confess," said Lady Diana Chillingworth, "I deserve the reproaches of my friends for giving way to my sensibility, as I do, upon this occasion: but I own I cannot help it.--Oh, what will the world say!
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And I'm sure your ladyship has thought and talked of nothing but this sad affair since you came to Clifton."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "But, my dear Lady Di., indeed you should not let this affair prey so continually upon your spirits," said Miss Burrage, in the condoling tone of a humble companion--"you really have almost fretted yourself into a nervous fever.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "I confess," said Lady Diana Chillingworth, "I deserve the reproaches of my friends for giving way to my sensibility, as I do, upon this occasion: but I own I cannot help it.--Oh, what will the world say!
hopesnounUS /hoʊps/
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I was in hopes that change of air, and change of scene, would have done every thing for you, or I never would have consented to your leaving London; for you know your ladyship's always better in London than any where else.
humbleadjectiveUS /ˈhʌmbəl/
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading "But, my dear Lady Di., indeed you should not let this affair prey so continually upon your spirits," said Miss Burrage, in the condoling tone of a humble companion--"you really have almost fretted yourself into a nervous fever.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was in hopes that change of air, and change of scene, would have done every thing for you, or I never would have consented to your leaving London; for you know your ladyship's always better in London than any where else.
I'm
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From this reading And I'm sure your ladyship has thought and talked of nothing but this sad affair since you came to Clifton."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "But, my dear Lady Di., indeed you should not let this affair prey so continually upon your spirits," said Miss Burrage, in the condoling tone of a humble companion--"you really have almost fretted yourself into a nervous fever.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "But, my dear Lady Di., indeed you should not let this affair prey so continually upon your spirits," said Miss Burrage, in the condoling tone of a humble companion--"you really have almost fretted yourself into a nervous fever.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "But, my dear Lady Di., indeed you should not let this affair prey so continually upon your spirits," said Miss Burrage, in the condoling tone of a humble companion--"you really have almost fretted yourself into a nervous fever.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I confess," said Lady Diana Chillingworth, "I deserve the reproaches of my friends for giving way to my sensibility, as I do, upon this occasion: but I own I cannot help it.--Oh, what will the world say!
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I was in hopes that change of air, and change of scene, would have done every thing for you, or I never would have consented to your leaving London; for you know your ladyship's always better in London than any where else.
LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "But, my dear Lady Di., indeed you should not let this affair prey so continually upon your spirits," said Miss Burrage, in the condoling tone of a humble companion--"you really have almost fretted yourself into a nervous fever.
ladyshipnoun
a title used to address any peeress except a duchess
From this reading And I'm sure your ladyship has thought and talked of nothing but this sad affair since you came to Clifton."
ladyship's
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From this reading I was in hopes that change of air, and change of scene, would have done every thing for you, or I never would have consented to your leaving London; for you know your ladyship's always better in London than any where else.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading What will the world say!--The world will lay all the blame upon _me_; yet I'm sure I'm the last, the very last person that ought to be blamed."
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading What will the world say!--The world will lay all the blame upon _me_; yet I'm sure I'm the last, the very last person that ought to be blamed."
leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading I was in hopes that change of air, and change of scene, would have done every thing for you, or I never would have consented to your leaving London; for you know your ladyship's always better in London than any where else.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "But, my dear Lady Di., indeed you should not let this affair prey so continually upon your spirits," said Miss Burrage, in the condoling tone of a humble companion--"you really have almost fretted yourself into a nervous fever.
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading I was in hopes that change of air, and change of scene, would have done every thing for you, or I never would have consented to your leaving London; for you know your ladyship's always better in London than any where else.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading What will the world say!--The world will lay all the blame upon _me_; yet I'm sure I'm the last, the very last person that ought to be blamed."
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "But, my dear Lady Di., indeed you should not let this affair prey so continually upon your spirits," said Miss Burrage, in the condoling tone of a humble companion--"you really have almost fretted yourself into a nervous fever.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "But, my dear Lady Di., indeed you should not let this affair prey so continually upon your spirits," said Miss Burrage, in the condoling tone of a humble companion--"you really have almost fretted yourself into a nervous fever.
nervousadjectiveUS /ˈnɜːrvəs/
easily agitated
From this reading "But, my dear Lady Di., indeed you should not let this affair prey so continually upon your spirits," said Miss Burrage, in the condoling tone of a humble companion--"you really have almost fretted yourself into a nervous fever.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I was in hopes that change of air, and change of scene, would have done every thing for you, or I never would have consented to your leaving London; for you know your ladyship's always better in London than any where else.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "But, my dear Lady Di., indeed you should not let this affair prey so continually upon your spirits," said Miss Burrage, in the condoling tone of a humble companion--"you really have almost fretted yourself into a nervous fever.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading And I'm sure your ladyship has thought and talked of nothing but this sad affair since you came to Clifton."
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading "I confess," said Lady Diana Chillingworth, "I deserve the reproaches of my friends for giving way to my sensibility, as I do, upon this occasion: but I own I cannot help it.--Oh, what will the world say!
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "But, my dear Lady Di., indeed you should not let this affair prey so continually upon your spirits," said Miss Burrage, in the condoling tone of a humble companion--"you really have almost fretted yourself into a nervous fever.
OhnounUS /oʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "I confess," said Lady Diana Chillingworth, "I deserve the reproaches of my friends for giving way to my sensibility, as I do, upon this occasion: but I own I cannot help it.--Oh, what will the world say!
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I was in hopes that change of air, and change of scene, would have done every thing for you, or I never would have consented to your leaving London; for you know your ladyship's always better in London than any where else.
oughtmodal verbUS /ɔːt/
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading What will the world say!--The world will lay all the blame upon _me_; yet I'm sure I'm the last, the very last person that ought to be blamed."
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "I confess," said Lady Diana Chillingworth, "I deserve the reproaches of my friends for giving way to my sensibility, as I do, upon this occasion: but I own I cannot help it.--Oh, what will the world say!
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading What will the world say!--The world will lay all the blame upon _me_; yet I'm sure I'm the last, the very last person that ought to be blamed."
preynounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading "But, my dear Lady Di., indeed you should not let this affair prey so continually upon your spirits," said Miss Burrage, in the condoling tone of a humble companion--"you really have almost fretted yourself into a nervous fever.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "But, my dear Lady Di., indeed you should not let this affair prey so continually upon your spirits," said Miss Burrage, in the condoling tone of a humble companion--"you really have almost fretted yourself into a nervous fever.
reproaches
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From this reading "I confess," said Lady Diana Chillingworth, "I deserve the reproaches of my friends for giving way to my sensibility, as I do, upon this occasion: but I own I cannot help it.--Oh, what will the world say!
sadadjectiveUS /sæd/
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading And I'm sure your ladyship has thought and talked of nothing but this sad affair since you came to Clifton."
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "But, my dear Lady Di., indeed you should not let this affair prey so continually upon your spirits," said Miss Burrage, in the condoling tone of a humble companion--"you really have almost fretted yourself into a nervous fever.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading "I confess," said Lady Diana Chillingworth, "I deserve the reproaches of my friends for giving way to my sensibility, as I do, upon this occasion: but I own I cannot help it.--Oh, what will the world say!
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading I was in hopes that change of air, and change of scene, would have done every thing for you, or I never would have consented to your leaving London; for you know your ladyship's always better in London than any where else.
sensibilitynounUS /ˌsensɪˈbɪlɪti/
mental responsiveness and awareness
From this reading "I confess," said Lady Diana Chillingworth, "I deserve the reproaches of my friends for giving way to my sensibility, as I do, upon this occasion: but I own I cannot help it.--Oh, what will the world say!
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "But, my dear Lady Di., indeed you should not let this affair prey so continually upon your spirits," said Miss Burrage, in the condoling tone of a humble companion--"you really have almost fretted yourself into a nervous fever.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading And I'm sure your ladyship has thought and talked of nothing but this sad affair since you came to Clifton."
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "But, my dear Lady Di., indeed you should not let this affair prey so continually upon your spirits," said Miss Burrage, in the condoling tone of a humble companion--"you really have almost fretted yourself into a nervous fever.
spiritsnounUS /ˈspɪrɪts/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading "But, my dear Lady Di., indeed you should not let this affair prey so continually upon your spirits," said Miss Burrage, in the condoling tone of a humble companion--"you really have almost fretted yourself into a nervous fever.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading And I'm sure your ladyship has thought and talked of nothing but this sad affair since you came to Clifton."
talkedverbUS /tɔːkt/
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading And I'm sure your ladyship has thought and talked of nothing but this sad affair since you came to Clifton."
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I was in hopes that change of air, and change of scene, would have done every thing for you, or I never would have consented to your leaving London; for you know your ladyship's always better in London than any where else.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was in hopes that change of air, and change of scene, would have done every thing for you, or I never would have consented to your leaving London; for you know your ladyship's always better in London than any where else.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "But, my dear Lady Di., indeed you should not let this affair prey so continually upon your spirits," said Miss Burrage, in the condoling tone of a humble companion--"you really have almost fretted yourself into a nervous fever.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading I was in hopes that change of air, and change of scene, would have done every thing for you, or I never would have consented to your leaving London; for you know your ladyship's always better in London than any where else.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "But, my dear Lady Di., indeed you should not let this affair prey so continually upon your spirits," said Miss Burrage, in the condoling tone of a humble companion--"you really have almost fretted yourself into a nervous fever.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading And I'm sure your ladyship has thought and talked of nothing but this sad affair since you came to Clifton."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was in hopes that change of air, and change of scene, would have done every thing for you, or I never would have consented to your leaving London; for you know your ladyship's always better in London than any where else.
tonenounUS /toʊn/
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "But, my dear Lady Di., indeed you should not let this affair prey so continually upon your spirits," said Miss Burrage, in the condoling tone of a humble companion--"you really have almost fretted yourself into a nervous fever.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "But, my dear Lady Di., indeed you should not let this affair prey so continually upon your spirits," said Miss Burrage, in the condoling tone of a humble companion--"you really have almost fretted yourself into a nervous fever.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading What will the world say!--The world will lay all the blame upon _me_; yet I'm sure I'm the last, the very last person that ought to be blamed."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was in hopes that change of air, and change of scene, would have done every thing for you, or I never would have consented to your leaving London; for you know your ladyship's always better in London than any where else.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "I confess," said Lady Diana Chillingworth, "I deserve the reproaches of my friends for giving way to my sensibility, as I do, upon this occasion: but I own I cannot help it.--Oh, what will the world say!
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I confess," said Lady Diana Chillingworth, "I deserve the reproaches of my friends for giving way to my sensibility, as I do, upon this occasion: but I own I cannot help it.--Oh, what will the world say!
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading I was in hopes that change of air, and change of scene, would have done every thing for you, or I never would have consented to your leaving London; for you know your ladyship's always better in London than any where else.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I confess," said Lady Diana Chillingworth, "I deserve the reproaches of my friends for giving way to my sensibility, as I do, upon this occasion: but I own I cannot help it.--Oh, what will the world say!
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "I confess," said Lady Diana Chillingworth, "I deserve the reproaches of my friends for giving way to my sensibility, as I do, upon this occasion: but I own I cannot help it.--Oh, what will the world say!
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I was in hopes that change of air, and change of scene, would have done every thing for you, or I never would have consented to your leaving London; for you know your ladyship's always better in London than any where else.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading What will the world say!--The world will lay all the blame upon _me_; yet I'm sure I'm the last, the very last person that ought to be blamed."
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But, my dear Lady Di., indeed you should not let this affair prey so continually upon your spirits," said Miss Burrage, in the condoling tone of a humble companion--"you really have almost fretted yourself into a nervous fever.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But, my dear Lady Di., indeed you should not let this affair prey so continually upon your spirits," said Miss Burrage, in the condoling tone of a humble companion--"you really have almost fretted yourself into a nervous fever.
yourselfpronounUS /jərˈself/
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "But, my dear Lady Di., indeed you should not let this affair prey so continually upon your spirits," said Miss Burrage, in the condoling tone of a humble companion--"you really have almost fretted yourself into a nervous fever.
