AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A JEW.
actionnounUS /ˈækʃən/
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading In the silence of the night, when the hurry of action was over, and the enthusiasm of generosity began to subside, the words, which had escaped from Mr. Vincent in the paroxysm of despair and rage--the words, “_Belinda loves you_”--recurred to Clarence Hervey; and it required all his power over himself to banish the sound from his ear, and the idea from his mind.
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 In the silence of the night, when the hurry of action was over, and the enthusiasm of generosity began to subside, the words, which had escaped from Mr. Vincent in the paroxysm of despair and rage--the words, “_Belinda loves you_”--recurred to Clarence Hervey; and it required all his power over himself to banish the sound from his ear, and the idea from his mind.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the silence of the night, when the hurry of action was over, and the enthusiasm of generosity began to subside, the words, which had escaped from Mr. Vincent in the paroxysm of despair and rage--the words, “_Belinda loves you_”--recurred to Clarence Hervey; and it required all his power over himself to banish the sound from his ear, and the idea from his mind.
assertionnounUS /əˈsɜːrʃən/
a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
From this reading He endeavoured to persuade himself that these words were dictated merely by sudden jealousy, and that there could be no real foundation for the assertion: perhaps this belief was a necessary support to his integrity.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He reflected, that, at all events, his engagement with Virginia could not be violated; his proffered services to Mr. Vincent could not be withdrawn: he was firm and consistent.
banishverbUS /ˈbænɪʃ/
expel from a community or group
From this reading In the silence of the night, when the hurry of action was over, and the enthusiasm of generosity began to subside, the words, which had escaped from Mr. Vincent in the paroxysm of despair and rage--the words, “_Belinda loves you_”--recurred to Clarence Hervey; and it required all his power over himself to banish the sound from his ear, and the idea from his mind.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He endeavoured to persuade himself that these words were dictated merely by sudden jealousy, and that there could be no real foundation for the assertion: perhaps this belief was a necessary support to his integrity.
BeforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before two o’clock the next day, Vincent received from Clarence this short note:
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading In the silence of the night, when the hurry of action was over, and the enthusiasm of generosity began to subside, the words, which had escaped from Mr. Vincent in the paroxysm of despair and rage--the words, “_Belinda loves you_”--recurred to Clarence Hervey; and it required all his power over himself to banish the sound from his ear, and the idea from his mind.
beliefnounUS /bɪˈliːf/
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading He endeavoured to persuade himself that these words were dictated merely by sudden jealousy, and that there could be no real foundation for the assertion: perhaps this belief was a necessary support to his integrity.
Belinda
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From this reading In the silence of the night, when the hurry of action was over, and the enthusiasm of generosity began to subside, the words, which had escaped from Mr. Vincent in the paroxysm of despair and rage--the words, “_Belinda loves you_”--recurred to Clarence Hervey; and it required all his power over himself to banish the sound from his ear, and the idea from his mind.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He endeavoured to persuade himself that these words were dictated merely by sudden jealousy, and that there could be no real foundation for the assertion: perhaps this belief was a necessary support to his integrity.
ClarencenounUS /ˈklerəns/
a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers
From this reading In the silence of the night, when the hurry of action was over, and the enthusiasm of generosity began to subside, the words, which had escaped from Mr. Vincent in the paroxysm of despair and rage--the words, “_Belinda loves you_”--recurred to Clarence Hervey; and it required all his power over himself to banish the sound from his ear, and the idea from his mind.
consistentadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪstənt/
(sometimes followed by “with”) in agreement or consistent or reliable
From this reading He reflected, that, at all events, his engagement with Virginia could not be violated; his proffered services to Mr. Vincent could not be withdrawn: he was firm and consistent.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He endeavoured to persuade himself that these words were dictated merely by sudden jealousy, and that there could be no real foundation for the assertion: perhaps this belief was a necessary support to his integrity.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Before two o’clock the next day, Vincent received from Clarence this short note:
despairnounUS /dɪˈsper/
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading In the silence of the night, when the hurry of action was over, and the enthusiasm of generosity began to subside, the words, which had escaped from Mr. Vincent in the paroxysm of despair and rage--the words, “_Belinda loves you_”--recurred to Clarence Hervey; and it required all his power over himself to banish the sound from his ear, and the idea from his mind.
dictatedadjectiveUS /dɪkˈteɪtɪd/
determined or decided upon as by an authority
From this reading He endeavoured to persuade himself that these words were dictated merely by sudden jealousy, and that there could be no real foundation for the assertion: perhaps this belief was a necessary support to his integrity.
earnounUS /iːr/
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading In the silence of the night, when the hurry of action was over, and the enthusiasm of generosity began to subside, the words, which had escaped from Mr. Vincent in the paroxysm of despair and rage--the words, “_Belinda loves you_”--recurred to Clarence Hervey; and it required all his power over himself to banish the sound from his ear, and the idea from his mind.
endeavoured
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From this reading He endeavoured to persuade himself that these words were dictated merely by sudden jealousy, and that there could be no real foundation for the assertion: perhaps this belief was a necessary support to his integrity.
engagementnounUS /enˈɡeɪdʒmənt/
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading He reflected, that, at all events, his engagement with Virginia could not be violated; his proffered services to Mr. Vincent could not be withdrawn: he was firm and consistent.
enthusiasmnounUS /ɪnˈθuːziæzəm/
a feeling of excitement
From this reading In the silence of the night, when the hurry of action was over, and the enthusiasm of generosity began to subside, the words, which had escaped from Mr. Vincent in the paroxysm of despair and rage--the words, “_Belinda loves you_”--recurred to Clarence Hervey; and it required all his power over himself to banish the sound from his ear, and the idea from his mind.
escapedadjectiveUS /ɪˈskeɪpt/
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading In the silence of the night, when the hurry of action was over, and the enthusiasm of generosity began to subside, the words, which had escaped from Mr. Vincent in the paroxysm of despair and rage--the words, “_Belinda loves you_”--recurred to Clarence Hervey; and it required all his power over himself to banish the sound from his ear, and the idea from his mind.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading He reflected, that, at all events, his engagement with Virginia could not be violated; his proffered services to Mr. Vincent could not be withdrawn: he was firm and consistent.
firmadjectiveUS /fɜːrm/
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading He reflected, that, at all events, his engagement with Virginia could not be violated; his proffered services to Mr. Vincent could not be withdrawn: he was firm and consistent.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He endeavoured to persuade himself that these words were dictated merely by sudden jealousy, and that there could be no real foundation for the assertion: perhaps this belief was a necessary support to his integrity.
foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading He endeavoured to persuade himself that these words were dictated merely by sudden jealousy, and that there could be no real foundation for the assertion: perhaps this belief was a necessary support to his integrity.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the silence of the night, when the hurry of action was over, and the enthusiasm of generosity began to subside, the words, which had escaped from Mr. Vincent in the paroxysm of despair and rage--the words, “_Belinda loves you_”--recurred to Clarence Hervey; and it required all his power over himself to banish the sound from his ear, and the idea from his mind.
generositynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈɑːsəti/
the trait of being willing to give your money or time
From this reading In the silence of the night, when the hurry of action was over, and the enthusiasm of generosity began to subside, the words, which had escaped from Mr. Vincent in the paroxysm of despair and rage--the words, “_Belinda loves you_”--recurred to Clarence Hervey; and it required all his power over himself to banish the sound from his ear, and the idea from his mind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the silence of the night, when the hurry of action was over, and the enthusiasm of generosity began to subside, the words, which had escaped from Mr. Vincent in the paroxysm of despair and rage--the words, “_Belinda loves you_”--recurred to Clarence Hervey; and it required all his power over himself to banish the sound from his ear, and the idea from his mind.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He endeavoured to persuade himself that these words were dictated merely by sudden jealousy, and that there could be no real foundation for the assertion: perhaps this belief was a necessary support to his integrity.
Hervey
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From this reading In the silence of the night, when the hurry of action was over, and the enthusiasm of generosity began to subside, the words, which had escaped from Mr. Vincent in the paroxysm of despair and rage--the words, “_Belinda loves you_”--recurred to Clarence Hervey; and it required all his power over himself to banish the sound from his ear, and the idea from his mind.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading In the silence of the night, when the hurry of action was over, and the enthusiasm of generosity began to subside, the words, which had escaped from Mr. Vincent in the paroxysm of despair and rage--the words, “_Belinda loves you_”--recurred to Clarence Hervey; and it required all his power over himself to banish the sound from his ear, and the idea from his mind.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the silence of the night, when the hurry of action was over, and the enthusiasm of generosity began to subside, the words, which had escaped from Mr. Vincent in the paroxysm of despair and rage--the words, “_Belinda loves you_”--recurred to Clarence Hervey; and it required all his power over himself to banish the sound from his ear, and the idea from his mind.
hurrynounUS /ˈhɜːri/
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading In the silence of the night, when the hurry of action was over, and the enthusiasm of generosity began to subside, the words, which had escaped from Mr. Vincent in the paroxysm of despair and rage--the words, “_Belinda loves you_”--recurred to Clarence Hervey; and it required all his power over himself to banish the sound from his ear, and the idea from his mind.
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading In the silence of the night, when the hurry of action was over, and the enthusiasm of generosity began to subside, the words, which had escaped from Mr. Vincent in the paroxysm of despair and rage--the words, “_Belinda loves you_”--recurred to Clarence Hervey; and it required all his power over himself to banish the sound from his ear, and the idea from his mind.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the silence of the night, when the hurry of action was over, and the enthusiasm of generosity began to subside, the words, which had escaped from Mr. Vincent in the paroxysm of despair and rage--the words, “_Belinda loves you_”--recurred to Clarence Hervey; and it required all his power over himself to banish the sound from his ear, and the idea from his mind.
integritynounUS /ˌɪnˈteɡrəti/
an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting
From this reading He endeavoured to persuade himself that these words were dictated merely by sudden jealousy, and that there could be no real foundation for the assertion: perhaps this belief was a necessary support to his integrity.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the silence of the night, when the hurry of action was over, and the enthusiasm of generosity began to subside, the words, which had escaped from Mr. Vincent in the paroxysm of despair and rage--the words, “_Belinda loves you_”--recurred to Clarence Hervey; and it required all his power over himself to banish the sound from his ear, and the idea from his mind.
jealousynounUS /ˈdʒeləsi/
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading He endeavoured to persuade himself that these words were dictated merely by sudden jealousy, and that there could be no real foundation for the assertion: perhaps this belief was a necessary support to his integrity.
JEWnounUS /dʒuː/
a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties
From this reading A JEW.
lovesnounUS /lʌvz/
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading In the silence of the night, when the hurry of action was over, and the enthusiasm of generosity began to subside, the words, which had escaped from Mr. Vincent in the paroxysm of despair and rage--the words, “_Belinda loves you_”--recurred to Clarence Hervey; and it required all his power over himself to banish the sound from his ear, and the idea from his mind.
merelyadverbUS /ˈmɪrli/
and nothing more
From this reading He endeavoured to persuade himself that these words were dictated merely by sudden jealousy, and that there could be no real foundation for the assertion: perhaps this belief was a necessary support to his integrity.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading In the silence of the night, when the hurry of action was over, and the enthusiasm of generosity began to subside, the words, which had escaped from Mr. Vincent in the paroxysm of despair and rage--the words, “_Belinda loves you_”--recurred to Clarence Hervey; and it required all his power over himself to banish the sound from his ear, and the idea from his mind.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading In the silence of the night, when the hurry of action was over, and the enthusiasm of generosity began to subside, the words, which had escaped from Mr. Vincent in the paroxysm of despair and rage--the words, “_Belinda loves you_”--recurred to Clarence Hervey; and it required all his power over himself to banish the sound from his ear, and the idea from his mind.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading He endeavoured to persuade himself that these words were dictated merely by sudden jealousy, and that there could be no real foundation for the assertion: perhaps this belief was a necessary support to his integrity.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Before two o’clock the next day, Vincent received from Clarence this short note:
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading In the silence of the night, when the hurry of action was over, and the enthusiasm of generosity began to subside, the words, which had escaped from Mr. Vincent in the paroxysm of despair and rage--the words, “_Belinda loves you_”--recurred to Clarence Hervey; and it required all his power over himself to banish the sound from his ear, and the idea from his mind.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading He endeavoured to persuade himself that these words were dictated merely by sudden jealousy, and that there could be no real foundation for the assertion: perhaps this belief was a necessary support to his integrity.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He reflected, that, at all events, his engagement with Virginia could not be violated; his proffered services to Mr. Vincent could not be withdrawn: he was firm and consistent.
notenounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading Before two o’clock the next day, Vincent received from Clarence this short note:
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Before two o’clock the next day, Vincent received from Clarence this short note:
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the silence of the night, when the hurry of action was over, and the enthusiasm of generosity began to subside, the words, which had escaped from Mr. Vincent in the paroxysm of despair and rage--the words, “_Belinda loves you_”--recurred to Clarence Hervey; and it required all his power over himself to banish the sound from his ear, and the idea from his mind.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In the silence of the night, when the hurry of action was over, and the enthusiasm of generosity began to subside, the words, which had escaped from Mr. Vincent in the paroxysm of despair and rage--the words, “_Belinda loves you_”--recurred to Clarence Hervey; and it required all his power over himself to banish the sound from his ear, and the idea from his mind.
paroxysmnoun
a sudden uncontrollable attack
From this reading In the silence of the night, when the hurry of action was over, and the enthusiasm of generosity began to subside, the words, which had escaped from Mr. Vincent in the paroxysm of despair and rage--the words, “_Belinda loves you_”--recurred to Clarence Hervey; and it required all his power over himself to banish the sound from his ear, and the idea from his mind.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading He endeavoured to persuade himself that these words were dictated merely by sudden jealousy, and that there could be no real foundation for the assertion: perhaps this belief was a necessary support to his integrity.
persuadeverbUS /pərˈsweɪd/
win approval or support for
From this reading He endeavoured to persuade himself that these words were dictated merely by sudden jealousy, and that there could be no real foundation for the assertion: perhaps this belief was a necessary support to his integrity.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading In the silence of the night, when the hurry of action was over, and the enthusiasm of generosity began to subside, the words, which had escaped from Mr. Vincent in the paroxysm of despair and rage--the words, “_Belinda loves you_”--recurred to Clarence Hervey; and it required all his power over himself to banish the sound from his ear, and the idea from his mind.
profferedverbUS /ˈprɑːfərd/
past form of “proffer” — present for acceptance or rejection
From this reading He reflected, that, at all events, his engagement with Virginia could not be violated; his proffered services to Mr. Vincent could not be withdrawn: he was firm and consistent.
ragenounUS /reɪdʒ/
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading In the silence of the night, when the hurry of action was over, and the enthusiasm of generosity began to subside, the words, which had escaped from Mr. Vincent in the paroxysm of despair and rage--the words, “_Belinda loves you_”--recurred to Clarence Hervey; and it required all his power over himself to banish the sound from his ear, and the idea from his mind.
realadjectiveUS /riːl/
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading He endeavoured to persuade himself that these words were dictated merely by sudden jealousy, and that there could be no real foundation for the assertion: perhaps this belief was a necessary support to his integrity.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Before two o’clock the next day, Vincent received from Clarence this short note:
recurredverbUS /riˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “recur” — happen or occur again
From this reading In the silence of the night, when the hurry of action was over, and the enthusiasm of generosity began to subside, the words, which had escaped from Mr. Vincent in the paroxysm of despair and rage--the words, “_Belinda loves you_”--recurred to Clarence Hervey; and it required all his power over himself to banish the sound from his ear, and the idea from his mind.
reflectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪd/
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading He reflected, that, at all events, his engagement with Virginia could not be violated; his proffered services to Mr. Vincent could not be withdrawn: he was firm and consistent.
requiredadjectiveUS /riˈkwaɪərd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading In the silence of the night, when the hurry of action was over, and the enthusiasm of generosity began to subside, the words, which had escaped from Mr. Vincent in the paroxysm of despair and rage--the words, “_Belinda loves you_”--recurred to Clarence Hervey; and it required all his power over himself to banish the sound from his ear, and the idea from his mind.
servicesnounUS /ˈsɜːrvəsəz/
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading He reflected, that, at all events, his engagement with Virginia could not be violated; his proffered services to Mr. Vincent could not be withdrawn: he was firm and consistent.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Before two o’clock the next day, Vincent received from Clarence this short note:
silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading In the silence of the night, when the hurry of action was over, and the enthusiasm of generosity began to subside, the words, which had escaped from Mr. Vincent in the paroxysm of despair and rage--the words, “_Belinda loves you_”--recurred to Clarence Hervey; and it required all his power over himself to banish the sound from his ear, and the idea from his mind.
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading In the silence of the night, when the hurry of action was over, and the enthusiasm of generosity began to subside, the words, which had escaped from Mr. Vincent in the paroxysm of despair and rage--the words, “_Belinda loves you_”--recurred to Clarence Hervey; and it required all his power over himself to banish the sound from his ear, and the idea from his mind.
subsideverbUS /səbˈsaɪd/
wear off or die down
From this reading In the silence of the night, when the hurry of action was over, and the enthusiasm of generosity began to subside, the words, which had escaped from Mr. Vincent in the paroxysm of despair and rage--the words, “_Belinda loves you_”--recurred to Clarence Hervey; and it required all his power over himself to banish the sound from his ear, and the idea from his mind.
suddenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌdən/
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading He endeavoured to persuade himself that these words were dictated merely by sudden jealousy, and that there could be no real foundation for the assertion: perhaps this belief was a necessary support to his integrity.
supportnounUS /səˈpɔːrt/
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading He endeavoured to persuade himself that these words were dictated merely by sudden jealousy, and that there could be no real foundation for the assertion: perhaps this belief was a necessary support to his integrity.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He endeavoured to persuade himself that these words were dictated merely by sudden jealousy, and that there could be no real foundation for the assertion: perhaps this belief was a necessary support to his integrity.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the silence of the night, when the hurry of action was over, and the enthusiasm of generosity began to subside, the words, which had escaped from Mr. Vincent in the paroxysm of despair and rage--the words, “_Belinda loves you_”--recurred to Clarence Hervey; and it required all his power over himself to banish the sound from his ear, and the idea from his mind.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading He endeavoured to persuade himself that these words were dictated merely by sudden jealousy, and that there could be no real foundation for the assertion: perhaps this belief was a necessary support to his integrity.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He endeavoured to persuade himself that these words were dictated merely by sudden jealousy, and that there could be no real foundation for the assertion: perhaps this belief was a necessary support to his integrity.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He endeavoured to persuade himself that these words were dictated merely by sudden jealousy, and that there could be no real foundation for the assertion: perhaps this belief was a necessary support to his integrity.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the silence of the night, when the hurry of action was over, and the enthusiasm of generosity began to subside, the words, which had escaped from Mr. Vincent in the paroxysm of despair and rage--the words, “_Belinda loves you_”--recurred to Clarence Hervey; and it required all his power over himself to banish the sound from his ear, and the idea from his mind.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Before two o’clock the next day, Vincent received from Clarence this short note:
Vincent
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the silence of the night, when the hurry of action was over, and the enthusiasm of generosity began to subside, the words, which had escaped from Mr. Vincent in the paroxysm of despair and rage--the words, “_Belinda loves you_”--recurred to Clarence Hervey; and it required all his power over himself to banish the sound from his ear, and the idea from his mind.
violatedadjectiveUS /ˈvaɪəleɪtɪd/
treated irreverently or sacrilegiously
From this reading He reflected, that, at all events, his engagement with Virginia could not be violated; his proffered services to Mr. Vincent could not be withdrawn: he was firm and consistent.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading He reflected, that, at all events, his engagement with Virginia could not be violated; his proffered services to Mr. Vincent could not be withdrawn: he was firm and consistent.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the silence of the night, when the hurry of action was over, and the enthusiasm of generosity began to subside, the words, which had escaped from Mr. Vincent in the paroxysm of despair and rage--the words, “_Belinda loves you_”--recurred to Clarence Hervey; and it required all his power over himself to banish the sound from his ear, and the idea from his mind.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He endeavoured to persuade himself that these words were dictated merely by sudden jealousy, and that there could be no real foundation for the assertion: perhaps this belief was a necessary support to his integrity.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading In the silence of the night, when the hurry of action was over, and the enthusiasm of generosity began to subside, the words, which had escaped from Mr. Vincent in the paroxysm of despair and rage--the words, “_Belinda loves you_”--recurred to Clarence Hervey; and it required all his power over himself to banish the sound from his ear, and the idea from his mind.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the silence of the night, when the hurry of action was over, and the enthusiasm of generosity began to subside, the words, which had escaped from Mr. Vincent in the paroxysm of despair and rage--the words, “_Belinda loves you_”--recurred to Clarence Hervey; and it required all his power over himself to banish the sound from his ear, and the idea from his mind.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He reflected, that, at all events, his engagement with Virginia could not be violated; his proffered services to Mr. Vincent could not be withdrawn: he was firm and consistent.
withdrawnadjectiveUS /wɪθˈdrɔːn/
withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
From this reading He reflected, that, at all events, his engagement with Virginia could not be violated; his proffered services to Mr. Vincent could not be withdrawn: he was firm and consistent.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading In the silence of the night, when the hurry of action was over, and the enthusiasm of generosity began to subside, the words, which had escaped from Mr. Vincent in the paroxysm of despair and rage--the words, “_Belinda loves you_”--recurred to Clarence Hervey; and it required all his power over himself to banish the sound from his ear, and the idea from his mind.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading In the silence of the night, when the hurry of action was over, and the enthusiasm of generosity began to subside, the words, which had escaped from Mr. Vincent in the paroxysm of despair and rage--the words, “_Belinda loves you_”--recurred to Clarence Hervey; and it required all his power over himself to banish the sound from his ear, and the idea from his mind.
