adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Leonard Ludgate was the only son and heir of a London haberdasher, who had made some money by constant attendance to his shop.
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 To imprison his elegant person behind a counter in Cranbourne-alley was, to be sure, in a cruel father’s power; but his tyranny could not extend to his mind; and, whilst he was weighing minikin pins, or measuring out penny ribbon, his soul, leaving all these meaner things, was expatiating in Bond-street or Hyde-park.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Leonard Ludgate was the only son and heir of a London haberdasher, who had made some money by constant attendance to his shop.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading Leonard Ludgate was the only son and heir of a London haberdasher, who had made some money by constant attendance to his shop.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Whilst he was under his father’s eye, it was not in his power to live up to his principles; and he longed for the time when he should be relieved from his post behind the counter: a situation which he deemed highly unworthy a youth of his parts and spirit.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Whilst he was under his father’s eye, it was not in his power to live up to his principles; and he longed for the time when he should be relieved from his post behind the counter: a situation which he deemed highly unworthy a youth of his parts and spirit.
Bond-street
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From this reading To imprison his elegant person behind a counter in Cranbourne-alley was, to be sure, in a cruel father’s power; but his tyranny could not extend to his mind; and, whilst he was weighing minikin pins, or measuring out penny ribbon, his soul, leaving all these meaner things, was expatiating in Bond-street or Hyde-park.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To imprison his elegant person behind a counter in Cranbourne-alley was, to be sure, in a cruel father’s power; but his tyranny could not extend to his mind; and, whilst he was weighing minikin pins, or measuring out penny ribbon, his soul, leaving all these meaner things, was expatiating in Bond-street or Hyde-park.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Leonard Ludgate was the only son and heir of a London haberdasher, who had made some money by constant attendance to his shop.
constantadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnstənt/
unvarying in nature
From this reading Leonard Ludgate was the only son and heir of a London haberdasher, who had made some money by constant attendance to his shop.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading To imprison his elegant person behind a counter in Cranbourne-alley was, to be sure, in a cruel father’s power; but his tyranny could not extend to his mind; and, whilst he was weighing minikin pins, or measuring out penny ribbon, his soul, leaving all these meaner things, was expatiating in Bond-street or Hyde-park.
counternounUS /ˈkaʊntər/
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading Whilst he was under his father’s eye, it was not in his power to live up to his principles; and he longed for the time when he should be relieved from his post behind the counter: a situation which he deemed highly unworthy a youth of his parts and spirit.
Cranbourne-alley
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From this reading To imprison his elegant person behind a counter in Cranbourne-alley was, to be sure, in a cruel father’s power; but his tyranny could not extend to his mind; and, whilst he was weighing minikin pins, or measuring out penny ribbon, his soul, leaving all these meaner things, was expatiating in Bond-street or Hyde-park.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading To imprison his elegant person behind a counter in Cranbourne-alley was, to be sure, in a cruel father’s power; but his tyranny could not extend to his mind; and, whilst he was weighing minikin pins, or measuring out penny ribbon, his soul, leaving all these meaner things, was expatiating in Bond-street or Hyde-park.
dangernounUS /ˈdeɪndʒər/
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading “Out of debt out of danger,” was the father’s old-fashioned saying.
debtnounUS /det/
the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading “Out of debt out of danger,” was the father’s old-fashioned saying.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading Whilst he was under his father’s eye, it was not in his power to live up to his principles; and he longed for the time when he should be relieved from his post behind the counter: a situation which he deemed highly unworthy a youth of his parts and spirit.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading To imprison his elegant person behind a counter in Cranbourne-alley was, to be sure, in a cruel father’s power; but his tyranny could not extend to his mind; and, whilst he was weighing minikin pins, or measuring out penny ribbon, his soul, leaving all these meaner things, was expatiating in Bond-street or Hyde-park.
expatiating
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From this reading To imprison his elegant person behind a counter in Cranbourne-alley was, to be sure, in a cruel father’s power; but his tyranny could not extend to his mind; and, whilst he was weighing minikin pins, or measuring out penny ribbon, his soul, leaving all these meaner things, was expatiating in Bond-street or Hyde-park.
extendverbUS /ɪkˈstend/
extend in scope or range or area
From this reading To imprison his elegant person behind a counter in Cranbourne-alley was, to be sure, in a cruel father’s power; but his tyranny could not extend to his mind; and, whilst he was weighing minikin pins, or measuring out penny ribbon, his soul, leaving all these meaner things, was expatiating in Bond-street or Hyde-park.
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading Whilst he was under his father’s eye, it was not in his power to live up to his principles; and he longed for the time when he should be relieved from his post behind the counter: a situation which he deemed highly unworthy a youth of his parts and spirit.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “Out of debt out of danger,” was the father’s old-fashioned saying.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Whilst he was under his father’s eye, it was not in his power to live up to his principles; and he longed for the time when he should be relieved from his post behind the counter: a situation which he deemed highly unworthy a youth of his parts and spirit.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Whilst he was under his father’s eye, it was not in his power to live up to his principles; and he longed for the time when he should be relieved from his post behind the counter: a situation which he deemed highly unworthy a youth of his parts and spirit.
haberdashernoun
a merchant who sells men's clothing
From this reading Leonard Ludgate was the only son and heir of a London haberdasher, who had made some money by constant attendance to his shop.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Leonard Ludgate was the only son and heir of a London haberdasher, who had made some money by constant attendance to his shop.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whilst he was under his father’s eye, it was not in his power to live up to his principles; and he longed for the time when he should be relieved from his post behind the counter: a situation which he deemed highly unworthy a youth of his parts and spirit.
heirnounUS /er/
A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.
From this reading Leonard Ludgate was the only son and heir of a London haberdasher, who had made some money by constant attendance to his shop.
highlyadverbUS /ˈhaɪli/
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Whilst he was under his father’s eye, it was not in his power to live up to his principles; and he longed for the time when he should be relieved from his post behind the counter: a situation which he deemed highly unworthy a youth of his parts and spirit.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Leonard Ludgate was the only son and heir of a London haberdasher, who had made some money by constant attendance to his shop.
Hyde-park
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From this reading To imprison his elegant person behind a counter in Cranbourne-alley was, to be sure, in a cruel father’s power; but his tyranny could not extend to his mind; and, whilst he was weighing minikin pins, or measuring out penny ribbon, his soul, leaving all these meaner things, was expatiating in Bond-street or Hyde-park.
imprisonverbUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzən/
lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
From this reading To imprison his elegant person behind a counter in Cranbourne-alley was, to be sure, in a cruel father’s power; but his tyranny could not extend to his mind; and, whilst he was weighing minikin pins, or measuring out penny ribbon, his soul, leaving all these meaner things, was expatiating in Bond-street or Hyde-park.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Whilst he was under his father’s eye, it was not in his power to live up to his principles; and he longed for the time when he should be relieved from his post behind the counter: a situation which he deemed highly unworthy a youth of his parts and spirit.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Whilst he was under his father’s eye, it was not in his power to live up to his principles; and he longed for the time when he should be relieved from his post behind the counter: a situation which he deemed highly unworthy a youth of his parts and spirit.
leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading To imprison his elegant person behind a counter in Cranbourne-alley was, to be sure, in a cruel father’s power; but his tyranny could not extend to his mind; and, whilst he was weighing minikin pins, or measuring out penny ribbon, his soul, leaving all these meaner things, was expatiating in Bond-street or Hyde-park.
LeonardnounUS /ˈlenərd/
United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)
From this reading Leonard Ludgate was the only son and heir of a London haberdasher, who had made some money by constant attendance to his shop.
liberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading The son’s more liberal maxim was, “Spend to-day, and spare to-morrow.”
liveverbUS /laɪv/
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Whilst he was under his father’s eye, it was not in his power to live up to his principles; and he longed for the time when he should be relieved from his post behind the counter: a situation which he deemed highly unworthy a youth of his parts and spirit.
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 Leonard Ludgate was the only son and heir of a London haberdasher, who had made some money by constant attendance to his shop.
longedverbUS /lɔːŋd/
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading Whilst he was under his father’s eye, it was not in his power to live up to his principles; and he longed for the time when he should be relieved from his post behind the counter: a situation which he deemed highly unworthy a youth of his parts and spirit.
Ludgate
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From this reading Leonard Ludgate was the only son and heir of a London haberdasher, who had made some money by constant attendance to his shop.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Leonard Ludgate was the only son and heir of a London haberdasher, who had made some money by constant attendance to his shop.
maximnounUS /ˈmæksəm/
a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
From this reading The son’s more liberal maxim was, “Spend to-day, and spare to-morrow.”
meaneradjectiveUS /ˈmiːnər/
comparative of “mean” — approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading To imprison his elegant person behind a counter in Cranbourne-alley was, to be sure, in a cruel father’s power; but his tyranny could not extend to his mind; and, whilst he was weighing minikin pins, or measuring out penny ribbon, his soul, leaving all these meaner things, was expatiating in Bond-street or Hyde-park.
measuringnounUS /ˈmeʒərɪŋ/
the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule
From this reading To imprison his elegant person behind a counter in Cranbourne-alley was, to be sure, in a cruel father’s power; but his tyranny could not extend to his mind; and, whilst he was weighing minikin pins, or measuring out penny ribbon, his soul, leaving all these meaner things, was expatiating in Bond-street or Hyde-park.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading To imprison his elegant person behind a counter in Cranbourne-alley was, to be sure, in a cruel father’s power; but his tyranny could not extend to his mind; and, whilst he was weighing minikin pins, or measuring out penny ribbon, his soul, leaving all these meaner things, was expatiating in Bond-street or Hyde-park.
minikin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To imprison his elegant person behind a counter in Cranbourne-alley was, to be sure, in a cruel father’s power; but his tyranny could not extend to his mind; and, whilst he was weighing minikin pins, or measuring out penny ribbon, his soul, leaving all these meaner things, was expatiating in Bond-street or Hyde-park.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Leonard Ludgate was the only son and heir of a London haberdasher, who had made some money by constant attendance to his shop.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The son’s more liberal maxim was, “Spend to-day, and spare to-morrow.”
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Whilst he was under his father’s eye, it was not in his power to live up to his principles; and he longed for the time when he should be relieved from his post behind the counter: a situation which he deemed highly unworthy a youth of his parts and spirit.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Leonard Ludgate was the only son and heir of a London haberdasher, who had made some money by constant attendance to his shop.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading “Out of debt out of danger,” was the father’s old-fashioned saying.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Leonard Ludgate was the only son and heir of a London haberdasher, who had made some money by constant attendance to his shop.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading To imprison his elegant person behind a counter in Cranbourne-alley was, to be sure, in a cruel father’s power; but his tyranny could not extend to his mind; and, whilst he was weighing minikin pins, or measuring out penny ribbon, his soul, leaving all these meaner things, was expatiating in Bond-street or Hyde-park.
OutadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Out of debt out of danger,” was the father’s old-fashioned saying.
partsnounUS /pɑːrts/
the local environment
From this reading Whilst he was under his father’s eye, it was not in his power to live up to his principles; and he longed for the time when he should be relieved from his post behind the counter: a situation which he deemed highly unworthy a youth of his parts and spirit.
pennynounUS /ˈpeni/
a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading To imprison his elegant person behind a counter in Cranbourne-alley was, to be sure, in a cruel father’s power; but his tyranny could not extend to his mind; and, whilst he was weighing minikin pins, or measuring out penny ribbon, his soul, leaving all these meaner things, was expatiating in Bond-street or Hyde-park.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading To imprison his elegant person behind a counter in Cranbourne-alley was, to be sure, in a cruel father’s power; but his tyranny could not extend to his mind; and, whilst he was weighing minikin pins, or measuring out penny ribbon, his soul, leaving all these meaner things, was expatiating in Bond-street or Hyde-park.
pinsnounUS /pɪnz/
plural of “pin” — a piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wearer's garment
From this reading To imprison his elegant person behind a counter in Cranbourne-alley was, to be sure, in a cruel father’s power; but his tyranny could not extend to his mind; and, whilst he was weighing minikin pins, or measuring out penny ribbon, his soul, leaving all these meaner things, was expatiating in Bond-street or Hyde-park.
postverbUS /poʊst/
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading Whilst he was under his father’s eye, it was not in his power to live up to his principles; and he longed for the time when he should be relieved from his post behind the counter: a situation which he deemed highly unworthy a youth of his parts and spirit.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Whilst he was under his father’s eye, it was not in his power to live up to his principles; and he longed for the time when he should be relieved from his post behind the counter: a situation which he deemed highly unworthy a youth of his parts and spirit.
principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading Whilst he was under his father’s eye, it was not in his power to live up to his principles; and he longed for the time when he should be relieved from his post behind the counter: a situation which he deemed highly unworthy a youth of his parts and spirit.
relievedadjectiveUS /rɪˈliːvd/
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading Whilst he was under his father’s eye, it was not in his power to live up to his principles; and he longed for the time when he should be relieved from his post behind the counter: a situation which he deemed highly unworthy a youth of his parts and spirit.
ribbonnounUS /ˈrɪbən/
any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading To imprison his elegant person behind a counter in Cranbourne-alley was, to be sure, in a cruel father’s power; but his tyranny could not extend to his mind; and, whilst he was weighing minikin pins, or measuring out penny ribbon, his soul, leaving all these meaner things, was expatiating in Bond-street or Hyde-park.
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading “Out of debt out of danger,” was the father’s old-fashioned saying.
shopverbUS /ʃɑːp/
do one's shopping
From this reading Leonard Ludgate was the only son and heir of a London haberdasher, who had made some money by constant attendance to his shop.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Whilst he was under his father’s eye, it was not in his power to live up to his principles; and he longed for the time when he should be relieved from his post behind the counter: a situation which he deemed highly unworthy a youth of his parts and spirit.
situationnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃən/
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Whilst he was under his father’s eye, it was not in his power to live up to his principles; and he longed for the time when he should be relieved from his post behind the counter: a situation which he deemed highly unworthy a youth of his parts and spirit.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Leonard Ludgate was the only son and heir of a London haberdasher, who had made some money by constant attendance to his shop.
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading Leonard Ludgate was the only son and heir of a London haberdasher, who had made some money by constant attendance to his shop.
son'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading The son’s more liberal maxim was, “Spend to-day, and spare to-morrow.”
soulnounUS /soʊl/
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading To imprison his elegant person behind a counter in Cranbourne-alley was, to be sure, in a cruel father’s power; but his tyranny could not extend to his mind; and, whilst he was weighing minikin pins, or measuring out penny ribbon, his soul, leaving all these meaner things, was expatiating in Bond-street or Hyde-park.
spareverbUS /sper/
refrain from harming
From this reading The son’s more liberal maxim was, “Spend to-day, and spare to-morrow.”
SpendverbUS /spend/
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading The son’s more liberal maxim was, “Spend to-day, and spare to-morrow.”
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Whilst he was under his father’s eye, it was not in his power to live up to his principles; and he longed for the time when he should be relieved from his post behind the counter: a situation which he deemed highly unworthy a youth of his parts and spirit.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading To imprison his elegant person behind a counter in Cranbourne-alley was, to be sure, in a cruel father’s power; but his tyranny could not extend to his mind; and, whilst he was weighing minikin pins, or measuring out penny ribbon, his soul, leaving all these meaner things, was expatiating in Bond-street or Hyde-park.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Leonard Ludgate was the only son and heir of a London haberdasher, who had made some money by constant attendance to his shop.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading To imprison his elegant person behind a counter in Cranbourne-alley was, to be sure, in a cruel father’s power; but his tyranny could not extend to his mind; and, whilst he was weighing minikin pins, or measuring out penny ribbon, his soul, leaving all these meaner things, was expatiating in Bond-street or Hyde-park.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading To imprison his elegant person behind a counter in Cranbourne-alley was, to be sure, in a cruel father’s power; but his tyranny could not extend to his mind; and, whilst he was weighing minikin pins, or measuring out penny ribbon, his soul, leaving all these meaner things, was expatiating in Bond-street or Hyde-park.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Whilst he was under his father’s eye, it was not in his power to live up to his principles; and he longed for the time when he should be relieved from his post behind the counter: a situation which he deemed highly unworthy a youth of his parts and spirit.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Leonard Ludgate was the only son and heir of a London haberdasher, who had made some money by constant attendance to his shop.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The son’s more liberal maxim was, “Spend to-day, and spare to-morrow.”
to-morrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The son’s more liberal maxim was, “Spend to-day, and spare to-morrow.”
tyrannynounUS /ˈtɪrəni/
a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
From this reading To imprison his elegant person behind a counter in Cranbourne-alley was, to be sure, in a cruel father’s power; but his tyranny could not extend to his mind; and, whilst he was weighing minikin pins, or measuring out penny ribbon, his soul, leaving all these meaner things, was expatiating in Bond-street or Hyde-park.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Whilst he was under his father’s eye, it was not in his power to live up to his principles; and he longed for the time when he should be relieved from his post behind the counter: a situation which he deemed highly unworthy a youth of his parts and spirit.
unworthyadjectiveUS /ənˈwɜːrði/
lacking in value or merit
From this reading Whilst he was under his father’s eye, it was not in his power to live up to his principles; and he longed for the time when he should be relieved from his post behind the counter: a situation which he deemed highly unworthy a youth of his parts and spirit.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Whilst he was under his father’s eye, it was not in his power to live up to his principles; and he longed for the time when he should be relieved from his post behind the counter: a situation which he deemed highly unworthy a youth of his parts and spirit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Leonard Ludgate was the only son and heir of a London haberdasher, who had made some money by constant attendance to his shop.
weighingnounUS /ˈweɪɪŋ/
careful consideration
From this reading To imprison his elegant person behind a counter in Cranbourne-alley was, to be sure, in a cruel father’s power; but his tyranny could not extend to his mind; and, whilst he was weighing minikin pins, or measuring out penny ribbon, his soul, leaving all these meaner things, was expatiating in Bond-street or Hyde-park.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Whilst he was under his father’s eye, it was not in his power to live up to his principles; and he longed for the time when he should be relieved from his post behind the counter: a situation which he deemed highly unworthy a youth of his parts and spirit.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Whilst he was under his father’s eye, it was not in his power to live up to his principles; and he longed for the time when he should be relieved from his post behind the counter: a situation which he deemed highly unworthy a youth of his parts and spirit.
WhilstconjunctionUS /waɪlst/
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading Whilst he was under his father’s eye, it was not in his power to live up to his principles; and he longed for the time when he should be relieved from his post behind the counter: a situation which he deemed highly unworthy a youth of his parts and spirit.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Leonard Ludgate was the only son and heir of a London haberdasher, who had made some money by constant attendance to his shop.
youthnounUS /juːθ/
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Whilst he was under his father’s eye, it was not in his power to live up to his principles; and he longed for the time when he should be relieved from his post behind the counter: a situation which he deemed highly unworthy a youth of his parts and spirit.
