adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In this embarrassment we must leave the Germaines for the present, and refresh ourselves with a look at a happy circle--the family of Mr. Darford, where there is no discordance of opinions, of tastes, or of tempers; none of those evils which arise sometimes from the disappointment and sometimes from the gratification of vanity and pride.
admissionnounUS /ædˈmɪʃən/
the act of admitting someone to enter
From this reading He never attempted to purchase from people of superior rank admission into their circles, by giving luxurious and ostentatious entertainments.
ambitionnounUS /æmˈbɪʃən/
a cherished desire
From this reading Wealth poured in upon him; but he considered wealth, like a true philosopher, only as one of the means of happiness: he did not become prodigal or avaricious; neither did he ever feel the slightest ambition to quit his own station in society.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In this embarrassment we must leave the Germaines for the present, and refresh ourselves with a look at a happy circle--the family of Mr. Darford, where there is no discordance of opinions, of tastes, or of tempers; none of those evils which arise sometimes from the disappointment and sometimes from the gratification of vanity and pride.
ariseverbUS /ərˈaɪz/
come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading In this embarrassment we must leave the Germaines for the present, and refresh ourselves with a look at a happy circle--the family of Mr. Darford, where there is no discordance of opinions, of tastes, or of tempers; none of those evils which arise sometimes from the disappointment and sometimes from the gratification of vanity and pride.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Wealth poured in upon him; but he considered wealth, like a true philosopher, only as one of the means of happiness: he did not become prodigal or avaricious; neither did he ever feel the slightest ambition to quit his own station in society.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In this embarrassment we must leave the Germaines for the present, and refresh ourselves with a look at a happy circle--the family of Mr. Darford, where there is no discordance of opinions, of tastes, or of tempers; none of those evils which arise sometimes from the disappointment and sometimes from the gratification of vanity and pride.
attemptedadjectiveUS /əˈtemptɪd/
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading He never attempted to purchase from people of superior rank admission into their circles, by giving luxurious and ostentatious entertainments.
avariciousadjective
immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth
From this reading Wealth poured in upon him; but he considered wealth, like a true philosopher, only as one of the means of happiness: he did not become prodigal or avaricious; neither did he ever feel the slightest ambition to quit his own station in society.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Wealth poured in upon him; but he considered wealth, like a true philosopher, only as one of the means of happiness: he did not become prodigal or avaricious; neither did he ever feel the slightest ambition to quit his own station in society.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Mr. Darford succeeded beyond his most sanguine expectations in the management of his business.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Mr. Darford succeeded beyond his most sanguine expectations in the management of his business.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Wealth poured in upon him; but he considered wealth, like a true philosopher, only as one of the means of happiness: he did not become prodigal or avaricious; neither did he ever feel the slightest ambition to quit his own station in society.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He never attempted to purchase from people of superior rank admission into their circles, by giving luxurious and ostentatious entertainments.
circlenounUS /ˈsɜːrkəl/
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading In this embarrassment we must leave the Germaines for the present, and refresh ourselves with a look at a happy circle--the family of Mr. Darford, where there is no discordance of opinions, of tastes, or of tempers; none of those evils which arise sometimes from the disappointment and sometimes from the gratification of vanity and pride.
circlesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəlz/
plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading He never attempted to purchase from people of superior rank admission into their circles, by giving luxurious and ostentatious entertainments.
commandedverbUS /kəˈmændɪd/
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading He possessed a sturdy sense of his own value, and commanded a species of respect very different from that which is paid to the laced livery or the varnished equipage.
consideredadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərd/
carefully weighed
From this reading Wealth poured in upon him; but he considered wealth, like a true philosopher, only as one of the means of happiness: he did not become prodigal or avaricious; neither did he ever feel the slightest ambition to quit his own station in society.
Darford
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From this reading In this embarrassment we must leave the Germaines for the present, and refresh ourselves with a look at a happy circle--the family of Mr. Darford, where there is no discordance of opinions, of tastes, or of tempers; none of those evils which arise sometimes from the disappointment and sometimes from the gratification of vanity and pride.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Wealth poured in upon him; but he considered wealth, like a true philosopher, only as one of the means of happiness: he did not become prodigal or avaricious; neither did he ever feel the slightest ambition to quit his own station in society.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading He possessed a sturdy sense of his own value, and commanded a species of respect very different from that which is paid to the laced livery or the varnished equipage.
disappointmentnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading In this embarrassment we must leave the Germaines for the present, and refresh ourselves with a look at a happy circle--the family of Mr. Darford, where there is no discordance of opinions, of tastes, or of tempers; none of those evils which arise sometimes from the disappointment and sometimes from the gratification of vanity and pride.
discordancenoun
a harsh mixture of sounds
From this reading In this embarrassment we must leave the Germaines for the present, and refresh ourselves with a look at a happy circle--the family of Mr. Darford, where there is no discordance of opinions, of tastes, or of tempers; none of those evils which arise sometimes from the disappointment and sometimes from the gratification of vanity and pride.
embarrassmentnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənt/
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading In this embarrassment we must leave the Germaines for the present, and refresh ourselves with a look at a happy circle--the family of Mr. Darford, where there is no discordance of opinions, of tastes, or of tempers; none of those evils which arise sometimes from the disappointment and sometimes from the gratification of vanity and pride.
entertainmentsnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənts/
plural of “entertainment” — an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading He never attempted to purchase from people of superior rank admission into their circles, by giving luxurious and ostentatious entertainments.
equipagenoun
equipment and supplies of a military force
From this reading He possessed a sturdy sense of his own value, and commanded a species of respect very different from that which is paid to the laced livery or the varnished equipage.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Wealth poured in upon him; but he considered wealth, like a true philosopher, only as one of the means of happiness: he did not become prodigal or avaricious; neither did he ever feel the slightest ambition to quit his own station in society.
evilsnounUS /ˈiːvəlz/
plural of “evil” — morally objectionable behavior
From this reading In this embarrassment we must leave the Germaines for the present, and refresh ourselves with a look at a happy circle--the family of Mr. Darford, where there is no discordance of opinions, of tastes, or of tempers; none of those evils which arise sometimes from the disappointment and sometimes from the gratification of vanity and pride.
expectationsnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading Mr. Darford succeeded beyond his most sanguine expectations in the management of his business.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading In this embarrassment we must leave the Germaines for the present, and refresh ourselves with a look at a happy circle--the family of Mr. Darford, where there is no discordance of opinions, of tastes, or of tempers; none of those evils which arise sometimes from the disappointment and sometimes from the gratification of vanity and pride.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Wealth poured in upon him; but he considered wealth, like a true philosopher, only as one of the means of happiness: he did not become prodigal or avaricious; neither did he ever feel the slightest ambition to quit his own station in society.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In this embarrassment we must leave the Germaines for the present, and refresh ourselves with a look at a happy circle--the family of Mr. Darford, where there is no discordance of opinions, of tastes, or of tempers; none of those evils which arise sometimes from the disappointment and sometimes from the gratification of vanity and pride.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In this embarrassment we must leave the Germaines for the present, and refresh ourselves with a look at a happy circle--the family of Mr. Darford, where there is no discordance of opinions, of tastes, or of tempers; none of those evils which arise sometimes from the disappointment and sometimes from the gratification of vanity and pride.
Germaines
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From this reading In this embarrassment we must leave the Germaines for the present, and refresh ourselves with a look at a happy circle--the family of Mr. Darford, where there is no discordance of opinions, of tastes, or of tempers; none of those evils which arise sometimes from the disappointment and sometimes from the gratification of vanity and pride.
givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/
the act of giving
From this reading He never attempted to purchase from people of superior rank admission into their circles, by giving luxurious and ostentatious entertainments.
gratificationnounUS /ˌɡrætəfəˈkeɪʃən/
state of being gratified or satisfied
From this reading In this embarrassment we must leave the Germaines for the present, and refresh ourselves with a look at a happy circle--the family of Mr. Darford, where there is no discordance of opinions, of tastes, or of tempers; none of those evils which arise sometimes from the disappointment and sometimes from the gratification of vanity and pride.
happinessnounUS /ˈhæpinəs/
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Wealth poured in upon him; but he considered wealth, like a true philosopher, only as one of the means of happiness: he did not become prodigal or avaricious; neither did he ever feel the slightest ambition to quit his own station in society.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading In this embarrassment we must leave the Germaines for the present, and refresh ourselves with a look at a happy circle--the family of Mr. Darford, where there is no discordance of opinions, of tastes, or of tempers; none of those evils which arise sometimes from the disappointment and sometimes from the gratification of vanity and pride.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Wealth poured in upon him; but he considered wealth, like a true philosopher, only as one of the means of happiness: he did not become prodigal or avaricious; neither did he ever feel the slightest ambition to quit his own station in society.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Wealth poured in upon him; but he considered wealth, like a true philosopher, only as one of the means of happiness: he did not become prodigal or avaricious; neither did he ever feel the slightest ambition to quit his own station in society.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Darford succeeded beyond his most sanguine expectations in the management of his business.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In this embarrassment we must leave the Germaines for the present, and refresh ourselves with a look at a happy circle--the family of Mr. Darford, where there is no discordance of opinions, of tastes, or of tempers; none of those evils which arise sometimes from the disappointment and sometimes from the gratification of vanity and pride.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He never attempted to purchase from people of superior rank admission into their circles, by giving luxurious and ostentatious entertainments.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In this embarrassment we must leave the Germaines for the present, and refresh ourselves with a look at a happy circle--the family of Mr. Darford, where there is no discordance of opinions, of tastes, or of tempers; none of those evils which arise sometimes from the disappointment and sometimes from the gratification of vanity and pride.
lacedadjectiveUS /leɪst/
closed with a lace
From this reading He possessed a sturdy sense of his own value, and commanded a species of respect very different from that which is paid to the laced livery or the varnished equipage.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading In this embarrassment we must leave the Germaines for the present, and refresh ourselves with a look at a happy circle--the family of Mr. Darford, where there is no discordance of opinions, of tastes, or of tempers; none of those evils which arise sometimes from the disappointment and sometimes from the gratification of vanity and pride.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Wealth poured in upon him; but he considered wealth, like a true philosopher, only as one of the means of happiness: he did not become prodigal or avaricious; neither did he ever feel the slightest ambition to quit his own station in society.
liverynounUS /ˈlɪvəri/
uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs
From this reading He possessed a sturdy sense of his own value, and commanded a species of respect very different from that which is paid to the laced livery or the varnished equipage.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading In this embarrassment we must leave the Germaines for the present, and refresh ourselves with a look at a happy circle--the family of Mr. Darford, where there is no discordance of opinions, of tastes, or of tempers; none of those evils which arise sometimes from the disappointment and sometimes from the gratification of vanity and pride.
luxuriousadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriəs/
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
From this reading He never attempted to purchase from people of superior rank admission into their circles, by giving luxurious and ostentatious entertainments.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading Mr. Darford succeeded beyond his most sanguine expectations in the management of his business.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Wealth poured in upon him; but he considered wealth, like a true philosopher, only as one of the means of happiness: he did not become prodigal or avaricious; neither did he ever feel the slightest ambition to quit his own station in society.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Mr. Darford succeeded beyond his most sanguine expectations in the management of his business.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading In this embarrassment we must leave the Germaines for the present, and refresh ourselves with a look at a happy circle--the family of Mr. Darford, where there is no discordance of opinions, of tastes, or of tempers; none of those evils which arise sometimes from the disappointment and sometimes from the gratification of vanity and pride.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading In this embarrassment we must leave the Germaines for the present, and refresh ourselves with a look at a happy circle--the family of Mr. Darford, where there is no discordance of opinions, of tastes, or of tempers; none of those evils which arise sometimes from the disappointment and sometimes from the gratification of vanity and pride.
neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Wealth poured in upon him; but he considered wealth, like a true philosopher, only as one of the means of happiness: he did not become prodigal or avaricious; neither did he ever feel the slightest ambition to quit his own station in society.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He never attempted to purchase from people of superior rank admission into their circles, by giving luxurious and ostentatious entertainments.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading In this embarrassment we must leave the Germaines for the present, and refresh ourselves with a look at a happy circle--the family of Mr. Darford, where there is no discordance of opinions, of tastes, or of tempers; none of those evils which arise sometimes from the disappointment and sometimes from the gratification of vanity and pride.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading In this embarrassment we must leave the Germaines for the present, and refresh ourselves with a look at a happy circle--the family of Mr. Darford, where there is no discordance of opinions, of tastes, or of tempers; none of those evils which arise sometimes from the disappointment and sometimes from the gratification of vanity and pride.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Wealth poured in upon him; but he considered wealth, like a true philosopher, only as one of the means of happiness: he did not become prodigal or avaricious; neither did he ever feel the slightest ambition to quit his own station in society.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In this embarrassment we must leave the Germaines for the present, and refresh ourselves with a look at a happy circle--the family of Mr. Darford, where there is no discordance of opinions, of tastes, or of tempers; none of those evils which arise sometimes from the disappointment and sometimes from the gratification of vanity and pride.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Wealth poured in upon him; but he considered wealth, like a true philosopher, only as one of the means of happiness: he did not become prodigal or avaricious; neither did he ever feel the slightest ambition to quit his own station in society.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Wealth poured in upon him; but he considered wealth, like a true philosopher, only as one of the means of happiness: he did not become prodigal or avaricious; neither did he ever feel the slightest ambition to quit his own station in society.
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading In this embarrassment we must leave the Germaines for the present, and refresh ourselves with a look at a happy circle--the family of Mr. Darford, where there is no discordance of opinions, of tastes, or of tempers; none of those evils which arise sometimes from the disappointment and sometimes from the gratification of vanity and pride.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In this embarrassment we must leave the Germaines for the present, and refresh ourselves with a look at a happy circle--the family of Mr. Darford, where there is no discordance of opinions, of tastes, or of tempers; none of those evils which arise sometimes from the disappointment and sometimes from the gratification of vanity and pride.
ostentatiousadjectiveUS /ˌɑːstənˈteɪʃəs/
intended to attract notice and impress others
From this reading He never attempted to purchase from people of superior rank admission into their circles, by giving luxurious and ostentatious entertainments.
ourselvespronounUS /aʊərˈselvz/
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading In this embarrassment we must leave the Germaines for the present, and refresh ourselves with a look at a happy circle--the family of Mr. Darford, where there is no discordance of opinions, of tastes, or of tempers; none of those evils which arise sometimes from the disappointment and sometimes from the gratification of vanity and pride.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Wealth poured in upon him; but he considered wealth, like a true philosopher, only as one of the means of happiness: he did not become prodigal or avaricious; neither did he ever feel the slightest ambition to quit his own station in society.
paidadjectiveUS /peɪd/
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading He possessed a sturdy sense of his own value, and commanded a species of respect very different from that which is paid to the laced livery or the varnished equipage.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He never attempted to purchase from people of superior rank admission into their circles, by giving luxurious and ostentatious entertainments.
philosophernounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfər/
a specialist in philosophy
From this reading Wealth poured in upon him; but he considered wealth, like a true philosopher, only as one of the means of happiness: he did not become prodigal or avaricious; neither did he ever feel the slightest ambition to quit his own station in society.
possessedadjectiveUS /pəˈzest/
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading He possessed a sturdy sense of his own value, and commanded a species of respect very different from that which is paid to the laced livery or the varnished equipage.
pouredverbUS /pɔːrd/
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading Wealth poured in upon him; but he considered wealth, like a true philosopher, only as one of the means of happiness: he did not become prodigal or avaricious; neither did he ever feel the slightest ambition to quit his own station in society.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In this embarrassment we must leave the Germaines for the present, and refresh ourselves with a look at a happy circle--the family of Mr. Darford, where there is no discordance of opinions, of tastes, or of tempers; none of those evils which arise sometimes from the disappointment and sometimes from the gratification of vanity and pride.
pridenounUS /praɪd/
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading In this embarrassment we must leave the Germaines for the present, and refresh ourselves with a look at a happy circle--the family of Mr. Darford, where there is no discordance of opinions, of tastes, or of tempers; none of those evils which arise sometimes from the disappointment and sometimes from the gratification of vanity and pride.
prodigalnounUS /ˈprɑːdɪɡəl/
a recklessly extravagant consumer
From this reading Wealth poured in upon him; but he considered wealth, like a true philosopher, only as one of the means of happiness: he did not become prodigal or avaricious; neither did he ever feel the slightest ambition to quit his own station in society.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading He never attempted to purchase from people of superior rank admission into their circles, by giving luxurious and ostentatious entertainments.
quitverbUS /kwɪt/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Wealth poured in upon him; but he considered wealth, like a true philosopher, only as one of the means of happiness: he did not become prodigal or avaricious; neither did he ever feel the slightest ambition to quit his own station in society.
ranknounUS /ræŋk/
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading He never attempted to purchase from people of superior rank admission into their circles, by giving luxurious and ostentatious entertainments.
refreshverbUS /rɪˈfreʃ/
refresh one's memory
From this reading In this embarrassment we must leave the Germaines for the present, and refresh ourselves with a look at a happy circle--the family of Mr. Darford, where there is no discordance of opinions, of tastes, or of tempers; none of those evils which arise sometimes from the disappointment and sometimes from the gratification of vanity and pride.
respectnounUS /rɪˈspekt/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading He possessed a sturdy sense of his own value, and commanded a species of respect very different from that which is paid to the laced livery or the varnished equipage.
sanguineadjectiveUS /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/
confidently optimistic and cheerful
From this reading Mr. Darford succeeded beyond his most sanguine expectations in the management of his business.
sensenounUS /sens/
a general conscious awareness
From this reading He possessed a sturdy sense of his own value, and commanded a species of respect very different from that which is paid to the laced livery or the varnished equipage.
slightestadjectiveUS /ˈslaɪtəst/
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading Wealth poured in upon him; but he considered wealth, like a true philosopher, only as one of the means of happiness: he did not become prodigal or avaricious; neither did he ever feel the slightest ambition to quit his own station in society.
societynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Wealth poured in upon him; but he considered wealth, like a true philosopher, only as one of the means of happiness: he did not become prodigal or avaricious; neither did he ever feel the slightest ambition to quit his own station in society.
sometimesadverbUS /səmˈtaɪmz/
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading In this embarrassment we must leave the Germaines for the present, and refresh ourselves with a look at a happy circle--the family of Mr. Darford, where there is no discordance of opinions, of tastes, or of tempers; none of those evils which arise sometimes from the disappointment and sometimes from the gratification of vanity and pride.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading He possessed a sturdy sense of his own value, and commanded a species of respect very different from that which is paid to the laced livery or the varnished equipage.
stationnounUS /ˈsteɪʃən/
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Wealth poured in upon him; but he considered wealth, like a true philosopher, only as one of the means of happiness: he did not become prodigal or avaricious; neither did he ever feel the slightest ambition to quit his own station in society.
sturdyadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading He possessed a sturdy sense of his own value, and commanded a species of respect very different from that which is paid to the laced livery or the varnished equipage.
succeededverbUS /səkˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Mr. Darford succeeded beyond his most sanguine expectations in the management of his business.
superioradjectiveUS /suːˈpɪriər/
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading He never attempted to purchase from people of superior rank admission into their circles, by giving luxurious and ostentatious entertainments.
tastesnounUS /teɪsts/
plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
From this reading In this embarrassment we must leave the Germaines for the present, and refresh ourselves with a look at a happy circle--the family of Mr. Darford, where there is no discordance of opinions, of tastes, or of tempers; none of those evils which arise sometimes from the disappointment and sometimes from the gratification of vanity and pride.
tempersnounUS /ˈtempərz/
plural of “temper” — a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading In this embarrassment we must leave the Germaines for the present, and refresh ourselves with a look at a happy circle--the family of Mr. Darford, where there is no discordance of opinions, of tastes, or of tempers; none of those evils which arise sometimes from the disappointment and sometimes from the gratification of vanity and pride.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He possessed a sturdy sense of his own value, and commanded a species of respect very different from that which is paid to the laced livery or the varnished equipage.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In this embarrassment we must leave the Germaines for the present, and refresh ourselves with a look at a happy circle--the family of Mr. Darford, where there is no discordance of opinions, of tastes, or of tempers; none of those evils which arise sometimes from the disappointment and sometimes from the gratification of vanity and pride.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He never attempted to purchase from people of superior rank admission into their circles, by giving luxurious and ostentatious entertainments.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading In this embarrassment we must leave the Germaines for the present, and refresh ourselves with a look at a happy circle--the family of Mr. Darford, where there is no discordance of opinions, of tastes, or of tempers; none of those evils which arise sometimes from the disappointment and sometimes from the gratification of vanity and pride.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this embarrassment we must leave the Germaines for the present, and refresh ourselves with a look at a happy circle--the family of Mr. Darford, where there is no discordance of opinions, of tastes, or of tempers; none of those evils which arise sometimes from the disappointment and sometimes from the gratification of vanity and pride.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In this embarrassment we must leave the Germaines for the present, and refresh ourselves with a look at a happy circle--the family of Mr. Darford, where there is no discordance of opinions, of tastes, or of tempers; none of those evils which arise sometimes from the disappointment and sometimes from the gratification of vanity and pride.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Wealth poured in upon him; but he considered wealth, like a true philosopher, only as one of the means of happiness: he did not become prodigal or avaricious; neither did he ever feel the slightest ambition to quit his own station in society.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Wealth poured in upon him; but he considered wealth, like a true philosopher, only as one of the means of happiness: he did not become prodigal or avaricious; neither did he ever feel the slightest ambition to quit his own station in society.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Wealth poured in upon him; but he considered wealth, like a true philosopher, only as one of the means of happiness: he did not become prodigal or avaricious; neither did he ever feel the slightest ambition to quit his own station in society.
valuenounUS /ˈvæljuː/
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading He possessed a sturdy sense of his own value, and commanded a species of respect very different from that which is paid to the laced livery or the varnished equipage.
vanitynounUS /ˈvænəti/
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading In this embarrassment we must leave the Germaines for the present, and refresh ourselves with a look at a happy circle--the family of Mr. Darford, where there is no discordance of opinions, of tastes, or of tempers; none of those evils which arise sometimes from the disappointment and sometimes from the gratification of vanity and pride.
varnishedadjectiveUS /ˈvɑːrnɪʃt/
having a coating of stain or varnish
From this reading He possessed a sturdy sense of his own value, and commanded a species of respect very different from that which is paid to the laced livery or the varnished equipage.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading He possessed a sturdy sense of his own value, and commanded a species of respect very different from that which is paid to the laced livery or the varnished equipage.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In this embarrassment we must leave the Germaines for the present, and refresh ourselves with a look at a happy circle--the family of Mr. Darford, where there is no discordance of opinions, of tastes, or of tempers; none of those evils which arise sometimes from the disappointment and sometimes from the gratification of vanity and pride.
WealthnounUS /welθ/
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading Wealth poured in upon him; but he considered wealth, like a true philosopher, only as one of the means of happiness: he did not become prodigal or avaricious; neither did he ever feel the slightest ambition to quit his own station in society.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading In this embarrassment we must leave the Germaines for the present, and refresh ourselves with a look at a happy circle--the family of Mr. Darford, where there is no discordance of opinions, of tastes, or of tempers; none of those evils which arise sometimes from the disappointment and sometimes from the gratification of vanity and pride.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In this embarrassment we must leave the Germaines for the present, and refresh ourselves with a look at a happy circle--the family of Mr. Darford, where there is no discordance of opinions, of tastes, or of tempers; none of those evils which arise sometimes from the disappointment and sometimes from the gratification of vanity and pride.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading In this embarrassment we must leave the Germaines for the present, and refresh ourselves with a look at a happy circle--the family of Mr. Darford, where there is no discordance of opinions, of tastes, or of tempers; none of those evils which arise sometimes from the disappointment and sometimes from the gratification of vanity and pride.
