adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Wright heard nothing more of him for about a fortnight; he then received the following letter:
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Wright heard nothing more of him for about a fortnight; he then received the following letter:
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 “DEAR COUSIN WRIGHT, “It is a very great pity that you could not be persuaded to come along with me to York races, where I have seen more of life, and of the world, in a week, than ever I did in all my life before.--York is a surprising fine town; and has a handsome cathedral, and assembly-room: but I am not in the humour, just now, to describe them: so I shall proceed to what is much better worth thinking of.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading “DEAR COUSIN WRIGHT, “It is a very great pity that you could not be persuaded to come along with me to York races, where I have seen more of life, and of the world, in a week, than ever I did in all my life before.--York is a surprising fine town; and has a handsome cathedral, and assembly-room: but I am not in the humour, just now, to describe them: so I shall proceed to what is much better worth thinking of.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “DEAR COUSIN WRIGHT, “It is a very great pity that you could not be persuaded to come along with me to York races, where I have seen more of life, and of the world, in a week, than ever I did in all my life before.--York is a surprising fine town; and has a handsome cathedral, and assembly-room: but I am not in the humour, just now, to describe them: so I shall proceed to what is much better worth thinking of.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “DEAR COUSIN WRIGHT, “It is a very great pity that you could not be persuaded to come along with me to York races, where I have seen more of life, and of the world, in a week, than ever I did in all my life before.--York is a surprising fine town; and has a handsome cathedral, and assembly-room: but I am not in the humour, just now, to describe them: so I shall proceed to what is much better worth thinking of.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If I was not a farmer there would be some hopes for me; but, to be sure, it is not to be expected that such a lady as she is should think of a mere country booby; in which light, indeed, she was pleased to say, as I heard from good authority, she did not consider me; though my manners wanted polish.
assembly-room
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From this reading “DEAR COUSIN WRIGHT, “It is a very great pity that you could not be persuaded to come along with me to York races, where I have seen more of life, and of the world, in a week, than ever I did in all my life before.--York is a surprising fine town; and has a handsome cathedral, and assembly-room: but I am not in the humour, just now, to describe them: so I shall proceed to what is much better worth thinking of.
authoritynounUS /əˈθɔːrəti/
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading If I was not a farmer there would be some hopes for me; but, to be sure, it is not to be expected that such a lady as she is should think of a mere country booby; in which light, indeed, she was pleased to say, as I heard from good authority, she did not consider me; though my manners wanted polish.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “DEAR COUSIN WRIGHT, “It is a very great pity that you could not be persuaded to come along with me to York races, where I have seen more of life, and of the world, in a week, than ever I did in all my life before.--York is a surprising fine town; and has a handsome cathedral, and assembly-room: but I am not in the humour, just now, to describe them: so I shall proceed to what is much better worth thinking of.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “DEAR COUSIN WRIGHT, “It is a very great pity that you could not be persuaded to come along with me to York races, where I have seen more of life, and of the world, in a week, than ever I did in all my life before.--York is a surprising fine town; and has a handsome cathedral, and assembly-room: but I am not in the humour, just now, to describe them: so I shall proceed to what is much better worth thinking of.
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 “DEAR COUSIN WRIGHT, “It is a very great pity that you could not be persuaded to come along with me to York races, where I have seen more of life, and of the world, in a week, than ever I did in all my life before.--York is a surprising fine town; and has a handsome cathedral, and assembly-room: but I am not in the humour, just now, to describe them: so I shall proceed to what is much better worth thinking of.
boobynounUS /ˈbuːbi/
an ignorant or foolish person
From this reading If I was not a farmer there would be some hopes for me; but, to be sure, it is not to be expected that such a lady as she is should think of a mere country booby; in which light, indeed, she was pleased to say, as I heard from good authority, she did not consider me; though my manners wanted polish.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “DEAR COUSIN WRIGHT, “It is a very great pity that you could not be persuaded to come along with me to York races, where I have seen more of life, and of the world, in a week, than ever I did in all my life before.--York is a surprising fine town; and has a handsome cathedral, and assembly-room: but I am not in the humour, just now, to describe them: so I shall proceed to what is much better worth thinking of.
cathedralnounUS /kəˈθiːdrəl/
any large and important church
From this reading “DEAR COUSIN WRIGHT, “It is a very great pity that you could not be persuaded to come along with me to York races, where I have seen more of life, and of the world, in a week, than ever I did in all my life before.--York is a surprising fine town; and has a handsome cathedral, and assembly-room: but I am not in the humour, just now, to describe them: so I shall proceed to what is much better worth thinking of.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “DEAR COUSIN WRIGHT, “It is a very great pity that you could not be persuaded to come along with me to York races, where I have seen more of life, and of the world, in a week, than ever I did in all my life before.--York is a surprising fine town; and has a handsome cathedral, and assembly-room: but I am not in the humour, just now, to describe them: so I shall proceed to what is much better worth thinking of.
considerverbUS /kənˈsɪdər/
deem to be
From this reading If I was not a farmer there would be some hopes for me; but, to be sure, it is not to be expected that such a lady as she is should think of a mere country booby; in which light, indeed, she was pleased to say, as I heard from good authority, she did not consider me; though my manners wanted polish.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “DEAR COUSIN WRIGHT, “It is a very great pity that you could not be persuaded to come along with me to York races, where I have seen more of life, and of the world, in a week, than ever I did in all my life before.--York is a surprising fine town; and has a handsome cathedral, and assembly-room: but I am not in the humour, just now, to describe them: so I shall proceed to what is much better worth thinking of.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading If I was not a farmer there would be some hopes for me; but, to be sure, it is not to be expected that such a lady as she is should think of a mere country booby; in which light, indeed, she was pleased to say, as I heard from good authority, she did not consider me; though my manners wanted polish.
COUSINnounUS /ˈkʌzən/
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading “DEAR COUSIN WRIGHT, “It is a very great pity that you could not be persuaded to come along with me to York races, where I have seen more of life, and of the world, in a week, than ever I did in all my life before.--York is a surprising fine town; and has a handsome cathedral, and assembly-room: but I am not in the humour, just now, to describe them: so I shall proceed to what is much better worth thinking of.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading “You must know, cousin Wright, that I am in love, and never was I so happy or so miserable in my days.
DEARadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading “DEAR COUSIN WRIGHT, “It is a very great pity that you could not be persuaded to come along with me to York races, where I have seen more of life, and of the world, in a week, than ever I did in all my life before.--York is a surprising fine town; and has a handsome cathedral, and assembly-room: but I am not in the humour, just now, to describe them: so I shall proceed to what is much better worth thinking of.
describeverbUS /dɪˈskraɪb/
give a description of
From this reading “DEAR COUSIN WRIGHT, “It is a very great pity that you could not be persuaded to come along with me to York races, where I have seen more of life, and of the world, in a week, than ever I did in all my life before.--York is a surprising fine town; and has a handsome cathedral, and assembly-room: but I am not in the humour, just now, to describe them: so I shall proceed to what is much better worth thinking of.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “DEAR COUSIN WRIGHT, “It is a very great pity that you could not be persuaded to come along with me to York races, where I have seen more of life, and of the world, in a week, than ever I did in all my life before.--York is a surprising fine town; and has a handsome cathedral, and assembly-room: but I am not in the humour, just now, to describe them: so I shall proceed to what is much better worth thinking of.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading “DEAR COUSIN WRIGHT, “It is a very great pity that you could not be persuaded to come along with me to York races, where I have seen more of life, and of the world, in a week, than ever I did in all my life before.--York is a surprising fine town; and has a handsome cathedral, and assembly-room: but I am not in the humour, just now, to describe them: so I shall proceed to what is much better worth thinking of.
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading If I was not a farmer there would be some hopes for me; but, to be sure, it is not to be expected that such a lady as she is should think of a mere country booby; in which light, indeed, she was pleased to say, as I heard from good authority, she did not consider me; though my manners wanted polish.
farmernounUS /ˈfɑːrmər/
a person who operates a farm
From this reading If I was not a farmer there would be some hopes for me; but, to be sure, it is not to be expected that such a lady as she is should think of a mere country booby; in which light, indeed, she was pleased to say, as I heard from good authority, she did not consider me; though my manners wanted polish.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading “DEAR COUSIN WRIGHT, “It is a very great pity that you could not be persuaded to come along with me to York races, where I have seen more of life, and of the world, in a week, than ever I did in all my life before.--York is a surprising fine town; and has a handsome cathedral, and assembly-room: but I am not in the humour, just now, to describe them: so I shall proceed to what is much better worth thinking of.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Wright heard nothing more of him for about a fortnight; he then received the following letter:
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Wright heard nothing more of him for about a fortnight; he then received the following letter:
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading Wright heard nothing more of him for about a fortnight; he then received the following letter:
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading If I was not a farmer there would be some hopes for me; but, to be sure, it is not to be expected that such a lady as she is should think of a mere country booby; in which light, indeed, she was pleased to say, as I heard from good authority, she did not consider me; though my manners wanted polish.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading If I was not a farmer there would be some hopes for me; but, to be sure, it is not to be expected that such a lady as she is should think of a mere country booby; in which light, indeed, she was pleased to say, as I heard from good authority, she did not consider me; though my manners wanted polish.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “DEAR COUSIN WRIGHT, “It is a very great pity that you could not be persuaded to come along with me to York races, where I have seen more of life, and of the world, in a week, than ever I did in all my life before.--York is a surprising fine town; and has a handsome cathedral, and assembly-room: but I am not in the humour, just now, to describe them: so I shall proceed to what is much better worth thinking of.
handsomeadjectiveUS /ˈhænsəm/
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading “DEAR COUSIN WRIGHT, “It is a very great pity that you could not be persuaded to come along with me to York races, where I have seen more of life, and of the world, in a week, than ever I did in all my life before.--York is a surprising fine town; and has a handsome cathedral, and assembly-room: but I am not in the humour, just now, to describe them: so I shall proceed to what is much better worth thinking of.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading “You must know, cousin Wright, that I am in love, and never was I so happy or so miserable in my days.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “DEAR COUSIN WRIGHT, “It is a very great pity that you could not be persuaded to come along with me to York races, where I have seen more of life, and of the world, in a week, than ever I did in all my life before.--York is a surprising fine town; and has a handsome cathedral, and assembly-room: but I am not in the humour, just now, to describe them: so I shall proceed to what is much better worth thinking of.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “DEAR COUSIN WRIGHT, “It is a very great pity that you could not be persuaded to come along with me to York races, where I have seen more of life, and of the world, in a week, than ever I did in all my life before.--York is a surprising fine town; and has a handsome cathedral, and assembly-room: but I am not in the humour, just now, to describe them: so I shall proceed to what is much better worth thinking of.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Wright heard nothing more of him for about a fortnight; he then received the following letter:
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Wright heard nothing more of him for about a fortnight; he then received the following letter:
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading These were her own words.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Wright heard nothing more of him for about a fortnight; he then received the following letter:
hopesnounUS /hoʊps/
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading If I was not a farmer there would be some hopes for me; but, to be sure, it is not to be expected that such a lady as she is should think of a mere country booby; in which light, indeed, she was pleased to say, as I heard from good authority, she did not consider me; though my manners wanted polish.
humournounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading “DEAR COUSIN WRIGHT, “It is a very great pity that you could not be persuaded to come along with me to York races, where I have seen more of life, and of the world, in a week, than ever I did in all my life before.--York is a surprising fine town; and has a handsome cathedral, and assembly-room: but I am not in the humour, just now, to describe them: so I shall proceed to what is much better worth thinking of.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “DEAR COUSIN WRIGHT, “It is a very great pity that you could not be persuaded to come along with me to York races, where I have seen more of life, and of the world, in a week, than ever I did in all my life before.--York is a surprising fine town; and has a handsome cathedral, and assembly-room: but I am not in the humour, just now, to describe them: so I shall proceed to what is much better worth thinking of.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If I was not a farmer there would be some hopes for me; but, to be sure, it is not to be expected that such a lady as she is should think of a mere country booby; in which light, indeed, she was pleased to say, as I heard from good authority, she did not consider me; though my manners wanted polish.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “DEAR COUSIN WRIGHT, “It is a very great pity that you could not be persuaded to come along with me to York races, where I have seen more of life, and of the world, in a week, than ever I did in all my life before.--York is a surprising fine town; and has a handsome cathedral, and assembly-room: but I am not in the humour, just now, to describe them: so I shall proceed to what is much better worth thinking of.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading If I was not a farmer there would be some hopes for me; but, to be sure, it is not to be expected that such a lady as she is should think of a mere country booby; in which light, indeed, she was pleased to say, as I heard from good authority, she did not consider me; though my manners wanted polish.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “DEAR COUSIN WRIGHT, “It is a very great pity that you could not be persuaded to come along with me to York races, where I have seen more of life, and of the world, in a week, than ever I did in all my life before.--York is a surprising fine town; and has a handsome cathedral, and assembly-room: but I am not in the humour, just now, to describe them: so I shall proceed to what is much better worth thinking of.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “DEAR COUSIN WRIGHT, “It is a very great pity that you could not be persuaded to come along with me to York races, where I have seen more of life, and of the world, in a week, than ever I did in all my life before.--York is a surprising fine town; and has a handsome cathedral, and assembly-room: but I am not in the humour, just now, to describe them: so I shall proceed to what is much better worth thinking of.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading “DEAR COUSIN WRIGHT, “It is a very great pity that you could not be persuaded to come along with me to York races, where I have seen more of life, and of the world, in a week, than ever I did in all my life before.--York is a surprising fine town; and has a handsome cathedral, and assembly-room: but I am not in the humour, just now, to describe them: so I shall proceed to what is much better worth thinking of.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “You must know, cousin Wright, that I am in love, and never was I so happy or so miserable in my days.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading If I was not a farmer there would be some hopes for me; but, to be sure, it is not to be expected that such a lady as she is should think of a mere country booby; in which light, indeed, she was pleased to say, as I heard from good authority, she did not consider me; though my manners wanted polish.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Wright heard nothing more of him for about a fortnight; he then received the following letter:
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “DEAR COUSIN WRIGHT, “It is a very great pity that you could not be persuaded to come along with me to York races, where I have seen more of life, and of the world, in a week, than ever I did in all my life before.--York is a surprising fine town; and has a handsome cathedral, and assembly-room: but I am not in the humour, just now, to describe them: so I shall proceed to what is much better worth thinking of.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading If I was not a farmer there would be some hopes for me; but, to be sure, it is not to be expected that such a lady as she is should think of a mere country booby; in which light, indeed, she was pleased to say, as I heard from good authority, she did not consider me; though my manners wanted polish.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading “You must know, cousin Wright, that I am in love, and never was I so happy or so miserable in my days.
mannersnounUS /ˈmænərz/
social deportment
From this reading If I was not a farmer there would be some hopes for me; but, to be sure, it is not to be expected that such a lady as she is should think of a mere country booby; in which light, indeed, she was pleased to say, as I heard from good authority, she did not consider me; though my manners wanted polish.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “DEAR COUSIN WRIGHT, “It is a very great pity that you could not be persuaded to come along with me to York races, where I have seen more of life, and of the world, in a week, than ever I did in all my life before.--York is a surprising fine town; and has a handsome cathedral, and assembly-room: but I am not in the humour, just now, to describe them: so I shall proceed to what is much better worth thinking of.
mereadjectiveUS /mɪr/
being nothing more than specified
From this reading If I was not a farmer there would be some hopes for me; but, to be sure, it is not to be expected that such a lady as she is should think of a mere country booby; in which light, indeed, she was pleased to say, as I heard from good authority, she did not consider me; though my manners wanted polish.
miserableadjectiveUS /ˈmɪzərəbəl/
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading “You must know, cousin Wright, that I am in love, and never was I so happy or so miserable in my days.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Wright heard nothing more of him for about a fortnight; he then received the following letter:
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “DEAR COUSIN WRIGHT, “It is a very great pity that you could not be persuaded to come along with me to York races, where I have seen more of life, and of the world, in a week, than ever I did in all my life before.--York is a surprising fine town; and has a handsome cathedral, and assembly-room: but I am not in the humour, just now, to describe them: so I shall proceed to what is much better worth thinking of.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “You must know, cousin Wright, that I am in love, and never was I so happy or so miserable in my days.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “DEAR COUSIN WRIGHT, “It is a very great pity that you could not be persuaded to come along with me to York races, where I have seen more of life, and of the world, in a week, than ever I did in all my life before.--York is a surprising fine town; and has a handsome cathedral, and assembly-room: but I am not in the humour, just now, to describe them: so I shall proceed to what is much better worth thinking of.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “You must know, cousin Wright, that I am in love, and never was I so happy or so miserable in my days.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “DEAR COUSIN WRIGHT, “It is a very great pity that you could not be persuaded to come along with me to York races, where I have seen more of life, and of the world, in a week, than ever I did in all my life before.--York is a surprising fine town; and has a handsome cathedral, and assembly-room: but I am not in the humour, just now, to describe them: so I shall proceed to what is much better worth thinking of.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Wright heard nothing more of him for about a fortnight; he then received the following letter:
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “DEAR COUSIN WRIGHT, “It is a very great pity that you could not be persuaded to come along with me to York races, where I have seen more of life, and of the world, in a week, than ever I did in all my life before.--York is a surprising fine town; and has a handsome cathedral, and assembly-room: but I am not in the humour, just now, to describe them: so I shall proceed to what is much better worth thinking of.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Wright heard nothing more of him for about a fortnight; he then received the following letter:
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “You must know, cousin Wright, that I am in love, and never was I so happy or so miserable in my days.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading These were her own words.
persuadedverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪd/
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading “DEAR COUSIN WRIGHT, “It is a very great pity that you could not be persuaded to come along with me to York races, where I have seen more of life, and of the world, in a week, than ever I did in all my life before.--York is a surprising fine town; and has a handsome cathedral, and assembly-room: but I am not in the humour, just now, to describe them: so I shall proceed to what is much better worth thinking of.
pitynounUS /ˈpɪti/
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading “DEAR COUSIN WRIGHT, “It is a very great pity that you could not be persuaded to come along with me to York races, where I have seen more of life, and of the world, in a week, than ever I did in all my life before.--York is a surprising fine town; and has a handsome cathedral, and assembly-room: but I am not in the humour, just now, to describe them: so I shall proceed to what is much better worth thinking of.
pleasedadjectiveUS /pliːzd/
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading If I was not a farmer there would be some hopes for me; but, to be sure, it is not to be expected that such a lady as she is should think of a mere country booby; in which light, indeed, she was pleased to say, as I heard from good authority, she did not consider me; though my manners wanted polish.
polishnounUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃ/
the property of being smooth and shiny
From this reading If I was not a farmer there would be some hopes for me; but, to be sure, it is not to be expected that such a lady as she is should think of a mere country booby; in which light, indeed, she was pleased to say, as I heard from good authority, she did not consider me; though my manners wanted polish.
proceedverbUS /prəˈsiːd/
continue talking
From this reading “DEAR COUSIN WRIGHT, “It is a very great pity that you could not be persuaded to come along with me to York races, where I have seen more of life, and of the world, in a week, than ever I did in all my life before.--York is a surprising fine town; and has a handsome cathedral, and assembly-room: but I am not in the humour, just now, to describe them: so I shall proceed to what is much better worth thinking of.
racesnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading “DEAR COUSIN WRIGHT, “It is a very great pity that you could not be persuaded to come along with me to York races, where I have seen more of life, and of the world, in a week, than ever I did in all my life before.--York is a surprising fine town; and has a handsome cathedral, and assembly-room: but I am not in the humour, just now, to describe them: so I shall proceed to what is much better worth thinking of.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Wright heard nothing more of him for about a fortnight; he then received the following letter:
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading If I was not a farmer there would be some hopes for me; but, to be sure, it is not to be expected that such a lady as she is should think of a mere country booby; in which light, indeed, she was pleased to say, as I heard from good authority, she did not consider me; though my manners wanted polish.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “DEAR COUSIN WRIGHT, “It is a very great pity that you could not be persuaded to come along with me to York races, where I have seen more of life, and of the world, in a week, than ever I did in all my life before.--York is a surprising fine town; and has a handsome cathedral, and assembly-room: but I am not in the humour, just now, to describe them: so I shall proceed to what is much better worth thinking of.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “DEAR COUSIN WRIGHT, “It is a very great pity that you could not be persuaded to come along with me to York races, where I have seen more of life, and of the world, in a week, than ever I did in all my life before.--York is a surprising fine town; and has a handsome cathedral, and assembly-room: but I am not in the humour, just now, to describe them: so I shall proceed to what is much better worth thinking of.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If I was not a farmer there would be some hopes for me; but, to be sure, it is not to be expected that such a lady as she is should think of a mere country booby; in which light, indeed, she was pleased to say, as I heard from good authority, she did not consider me; though my manners wanted polish.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If I was not a farmer there would be some hopes for me; but, to be sure, it is not to be expected that such a lady as she is should think of a mere country booby; in which light, indeed, she was pleased to say, as I heard from good authority, she did not consider me; though my manners wanted polish.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “DEAR COUSIN WRIGHT, “It is a very great pity that you could not be persuaded to come along with me to York races, where I have seen more of life, and of the world, in a week, than ever I did in all my life before.--York is a surprising fine town; and has a handsome cathedral, and assembly-room: but I am not in the humour, just now, to describe them: so I shall proceed to what is much better worth thinking of.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading If I was not a farmer there would be some hopes for me; but, to be sure, it is not to be expected that such a lady as she is should think of a mere country booby; in which light, indeed, she was pleased to say, as I heard from good authority, she did not consider me; though my manners wanted polish.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading If I was not a farmer there would be some hopes for me; but, to be sure, it is not to be expected that such a lady as she is should think of a mere country booby; in which light, indeed, she was pleased to say, as I heard from good authority, she did not consider me; though my manners wanted polish.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading If I was not a farmer there would be some hopes for me; but, to be sure, it is not to be expected that such a lady as she is should think of a mere country booby; in which light, indeed, she was pleased to say, as I heard from good authority, she did not consider me; though my manners wanted polish.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading “DEAR COUSIN WRIGHT, “It is a very great pity that you could not be persuaded to come along with me to York races, where I have seen more of life, and of the world, in a week, than ever I did in all my life before.--York is a surprising fine town; and has a handsome cathedral, and assembly-room: but I am not in the humour, just now, to describe them: so I shall proceed to what is much better worth thinking of.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “DEAR COUSIN WRIGHT, “It is a very great pity that you could not be persuaded to come along with me to York races, where I have seen more of life, and of the world, in a week, than ever I did in all my life before.--York is a surprising fine town; and has a handsome cathedral, and assembly-room: but I am not in the humour, just now, to describe them: so I shall proceed to what is much better worth thinking of.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “DEAR COUSIN WRIGHT, “It is a very great pity that you could not be persuaded to come along with me to York races, where I have seen more of life, and of the world, in a week, than ever I did in all my life before.--York is a surprising fine town; and has a handsome cathedral, and assembly-room: but I am not in the humour, just now, to describe them: so I shall proceed to what is much better worth thinking of.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Wright heard nothing more of him for about a fortnight; he then received the following letter:
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “DEAR COUSIN WRIGHT, “It is a very great pity that you could not be persuaded to come along with me to York races, where I have seen more of life, and of the world, in a week, than ever I did in all my life before.--York is a surprising fine town; and has a handsome cathedral, and assembly-room: but I am not in the humour, just now, to describe them: so I shall proceed to what is much better worth thinking of.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Wright heard nothing more of him for about a fortnight; he then received the following letter:
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading If I was not a farmer there would be some hopes for me; but, to be sure, it is not to be expected that such a lady as she is should think of a mere country booby; in which light, indeed, she was pleased to say, as I heard from good authority, she did not consider me; though my manners wanted polish.
ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These were her own words.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading If I was not a farmer there would be some hopes for me; but, to be sure, it is not to be expected that such a lady as she is should think of a mere country booby; in which light, indeed, she was pleased to say, as I heard from good authority, she did not consider me; though my manners wanted polish.
thinkingnounUS /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading “DEAR COUSIN WRIGHT, “It is a very great pity that you could not be persuaded to come along with me to York races, where I have seen more of life, and of the world, in a week, than ever I did in all my life before.--York is a surprising fine town; and has a handsome cathedral, and assembly-room: but I am not in the humour, just now, to describe them: so I shall proceed to what is much better worth thinking of.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading If I was not a farmer there would be some hopes for me; but, to be sure, it is not to be expected that such a lady as she is should think of a mere country booby; in which light, indeed, she was pleased to say, as I heard from good authority, she did not consider me; though my manners wanted polish.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “DEAR COUSIN WRIGHT, “It is a very great pity that you could not be persuaded to come along with me to York races, where I have seen more of life, and of the world, in a week, than ever I did in all my life before.--York is a surprising fine town; and has a handsome cathedral, and assembly-room: but I am not in the humour, just now, to describe them: so I shall proceed to what is much better worth thinking of.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading “DEAR COUSIN WRIGHT, “It is a very great pity that you could not be persuaded to come along with me to York races, where I have seen more of life, and of the world, in a week, than ever I did in all my life before.--York is a surprising fine town; and has a handsome cathedral, and assembly-room: but I am not in the humour, just now, to describe them: so I shall proceed to what is much better worth thinking of.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading “DEAR COUSIN WRIGHT, “It is a very great pity that you could not be persuaded to come along with me to York races, where I have seen more of life, and of the world, in a week, than ever I did in all my life before.--York is a surprising fine town; and has a handsome cathedral, and assembly-room: but I am not in the humour, just now, to describe them: so I shall proceed to what is much better worth thinking of.
wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading If I was not a farmer there would be some hopes for me; but, to be sure, it is not to be expected that such a lady as she is should think of a mere country booby; in which light, indeed, she was pleased to say, as I heard from good authority, she did not consider me; though my manners wanted polish.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “You must know, cousin Wright, that I am in love, and never was I so happy or so miserable in my days.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading “DEAR COUSIN WRIGHT, “It is a very great pity that you could not be persuaded to come along with me to York races, where I have seen more of life, and of the world, in a week, than ever I did in all my life before.--York is a surprising fine town; and has a handsome cathedral, and assembly-room: but I am not in the humour, just now, to describe them: so I shall proceed to what is much better worth thinking of.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These were her own words.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “DEAR COUSIN WRIGHT, “It is a very great pity that you could not be persuaded to come along with me to York races, where I have seen more of life, and of the world, in a week, than ever I did in all my life before.--York is a surprising fine town; and has a handsome cathedral, and assembly-room: but I am not in the humour, just now, to describe them: so I shall proceed to what is much better worth thinking of.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading “DEAR COUSIN WRIGHT, “It is a very great pity that you could not be persuaded to come along with me to York races, where I have seen more of life, and of the world, in a week, than ever I did in all my life before.--York is a surprising fine town; and has a handsome cathedral, and assembly-room: but I am not in the humour, just now, to describe them: so I shall proceed to what is much better worth thinking of.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If I was not a farmer there would be some hopes for me; but, to be sure, it is not to be expected that such a lady as she is should think of a mere country booby; in which light, indeed, she was pleased to say, as I heard from good authority, she did not consider me; though my manners wanted polish.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “DEAR COUSIN WRIGHT, “It is a very great pity that you could not be persuaded to come along with me to York races, where I have seen more of life, and of the world, in a week, than ever I did in all my life before.--York is a surprising fine town; and has a handsome cathedral, and assembly-room: but I am not in the humour, just now, to describe them: so I shall proceed to what is much better worth thinking of.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading These were her own words.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading “DEAR COUSIN WRIGHT, “It is a very great pity that you could not be persuaded to come along with me to York races, where I have seen more of life, and of the world, in a week, than ever I did in all my life before.--York is a surprising fine town; and has a handsome cathedral, and assembly-room: but I am not in the humour, just now, to describe them: so I shall proceed to what is much better worth thinking of.
worthnounUS /wɜːrθ/
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading “DEAR COUSIN WRIGHT, “It is a very great pity that you could not be persuaded to come along with me to York races, where I have seen more of life, and of the world, in a week, than ever I did in all my life before.--York is a surprising fine town; and has a handsome cathedral, and assembly-room: but I am not in the humour, just now, to describe them: so I shall proceed to what is much better worth thinking of.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If I was not a farmer there would be some hopes for me; but, to be sure, it is not to be expected that such a lady as she is should think of a mere country booby; in which light, indeed, she was pleased to say, as I heard from good authority, she did not consider me; though my manners wanted polish.
WrightnounUS /raɪt/
United States writer of detective novels (1888-1939)
From this reading Wright heard nothing more of him for about a fortnight; he then received the following letter:
YorknounUS /jɔːrk/
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading “DEAR COUSIN WRIGHT, “It is a very great pity that you could not be persuaded to come along with me to York races, where I have seen more of life, and of the world, in a week, than ever I did in all my life before.--York is a surprising fine town; and has a handsome cathedral, and assembly-room: but I am not in the humour, just now, to describe them: so I shall proceed to what is much better worth thinking of.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “DEAR COUSIN WRIGHT, “It is a very great pity that you could not be persuaded to come along with me to York races, where I have seen more of life, and of the world, in a week, than ever I did in all my life before.--York is a surprising fine town; and has a handsome cathedral, and assembly-room: but I am not in the humour, just now, to describe them: so I shall proceed to what is much better worth thinking of.
