adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a blank in my existence during a week, in which I can remember nothing that I did, said, or thought, except what passed during one ride, which Mr. McLeod compelled my politeness to take with him.
addressverbUS /ˈædres/
speak to
From this reading _As concisely as possible_ were the only words of his address that I heard with satisfaction; but of course I bowed, said I was much obliged, and I should be happy to have the advantage of Mr. M’Leod’s opinions and sentiments.
advantagenounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒ/
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading _As concisely as possible_ were the only words of his address that I heard with satisfaction; but of course I bowed, said I was much obliged, and I should be happy to have the advantage of Mr. M’Leod’s opinions and sentiments.
affairsnounUS /əˈferz/
matters of personal concern
From this reading In vain I attempted to interest myself in my domestic affairs; the silence and solitude of my own castle appeared to me intolerably melancholy, after my return from Ormsby Villa.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In vain I attempted to interest myself in my domestic affairs; the silence and solitude of my own castle appeared to me intolerably melancholy, after my return from Ormsby Villa.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In vain I attempted to interest myself in my domestic affairs; the silence and solitude of my own castle appeared to me intolerably melancholy, after my return from Ormsby Villa.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In vain I attempted to interest myself in my domestic affairs; the silence and solitude of my own castle appeared to me intolerably melancholy, after my return from Ormsby Villa.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He came with the same face to see me, and the same set of ideas, as those he had before I went to Ormsby Villa.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He began to talk of my schemes for improving my tenantry, and of my wish that he should explain his notions relative to the education of the poor of Ireland, which, he said, as I now seemed to be at leisure, he was ready to do as concisely as possible.
attemptedadjectiveUS /əˈtemptɪd/
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading In vain I attempted to interest myself in my domestic affairs; the silence and solitude of my own castle appeared to me intolerably melancholy, after my return from Ormsby Villa.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He began to talk of my schemes for improving my tenantry, and of my wish that he should explain his notions relative to the education of the poor of Ireland, which, he said, as I now seemed to be at leisure, he was ready to do as concisely as possible.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He came with the same face to see me, and the same set of ideas, as those he had before I went to Ormsby Villa.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He began to talk of my schemes for improving my tenantry, and of my wish that he should explain his notions relative to the education of the poor of Ireland, which, he said, as I now seemed to be at leisure, he was ready to do as concisely as possible.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading There was a blank in my existence during a week, in which I can remember nothing that I did, said, or thought, except what passed during one ride, which Mr. McLeod compelled my politeness to take with him.
bowedadjectiveUS /baʊd/
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading _As concisely as possible_ were the only words of his address that I heard with satisfaction; but of course I bowed, said I was much obliged, and I should be happy to have the advantage of Mr. M’Leod’s opinions and sentiments.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _As concisely as possible_ were the only words of his address that I heard with satisfaction; but of course I bowed, said I was much obliged, and I should be happy to have the advantage of Mr. M’Leod’s opinions and sentiments.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He came with the same face to see me, and the same set of ideas, as those he had before I went to Ormsby Villa.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading There was a blank in my existence during a week, in which I can remember nothing that I did, said, or thought, except what passed during one ride, which Mr. McLeod compelled my politeness to take with him.
castlenounUS /ˈkæsəl/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading In vain I attempted to interest myself in my domestic affairs; the silence and solitude of my own castle appeared to me intolerably melancholy, after my return from Ormsby Villa.
compelledverbUS /kəmˈpeld/
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading There was a blank in my existence during a week, in which I can remember nothing that I did, said, or thought, except what passed during one ride, which Mr. McLeod compelled my politeness to take with him.
conciselyadverbUS /kənˈsaɪsli/
in a concise manner; in a few words
From this reading He began to talk of my schemes for improving my tenantry, and of my wish that he should explain his notions relative to the education of the poor of Ireland, which, he said, as I now seemed to be at leisure, he was ready to do as concisely as possible.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading _As concisely as possible_ were the only words of his address that I heard with satisfaction; but of course I bowed, said I was much obliged, and I should be happy to have the advantage of Mr. M’Leod’s opinions and sentiments.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading There was a blank in my existence during a week, in which I can remember nothing that I did, said, or thought, except what passed during one ride, which Mr. McLeod compelled my politeness to take with him.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He began to talk of my schemes for improving my tenantry, and of my wish that he should explain his notions relative to the education of the poor of Ireland, which, he said, as I now seemed to be at leisure, he was ready to do as concisely as possible.
domesticadjectiveUS /dəˈmestɪk/
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading In vain I attempted to interest myself in my domestic affairs; the silence and solitude of my own castle appeared to me intolerably melancholy, after my return from Ormsby Villa.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading There was a blank in my existence during a week, in which I can remember nothing that I did, said, or thought, except what passed during one ride, which Mr. McLeod compelled my politeness to take with him.
educationnounUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃən/
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading He began to talk of my schemes for improving my tenantry, and of my wish that he should explain his notions relative to the education of the poor of Ireland, which, he said, as I now seemed to be at leisure, he was ready to do as concisely as possible.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading There was a blank in my existence during a week, in which I can remember nothing that I did, said, or thought, except what passed during one ride, which Mr. McLeod compelled my politeness to take with him.
existencenounUS /eɡˈzɪstəns/
the state or fact of existing
From this reading There was a blank in my existence during a week, in which I can remember nothing that I did, said, or thought, except what passed during one ride, which Mr. McLeod compelled my politeness to take with him.
explainverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪn/
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading He began to talk of my schemes for improving my tenantry, and of my wish that he should explain his notions relative to the education of the poor of Ireland, which, he said, as I now seemed to be at leisure, he was ready to do as concisely as possible.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He came with the same face to see me, and the same set of ideas, as those he had before I went to Ormsby Villa.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He began to talk of my schemes for improving my tenantry, and of my wish that he should explain his notions relative to the education of the poor of Ireland, which, he said, as I now seemed to be at leisure, he was ready to do as concisely as possible.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In vain I attempted to interest myself in my domestic affairs; the silence and solitude of my own castle appeared to me intolerably melancholy, after my return from Ormsby Villa.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He came with the same face to see me, and the same set of ideas, as those he had before I went to Ormsby Villa.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading _As concisely as possible_ were the only words of his address that I heard with satisfaction; but of course I bowed, said I was much obliged, and I should be happy to have the advantage of Mr. M’Leod’s opinions and sentiments.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _As concisely as possible_ were the only words of his address that I heard with satisfaction; but of course I bowed, said I was much obliged, and I should be happy to have the advantage of Mr. M’Leod’s opinions and sentiments.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He came with the same face to see me, and the same set of ideas, as those he had before I went to Ormsby Villa.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading _As concisely as possible_ were the only words of his address that I heard with satisfaction; but of course I bowed, said I was much obliged, and I should be happy to have the advantage of Mr. M’Leod’s opinions and sentiments.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There was a blank in my existence during a week, in which I can remember nothing that I did, said, or thought, except what passed during one ride, which Mr. McLeod compelled my politeness to take with him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He began to talk of my schemes for improving my tenantry, and of my wish that he should explain his notions relative to the education of the poor of Ireland, which, he said, as I now seemed to be at leisure, he was ready to do as concisely as possible.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In vain I attempted to interest myself in my domestic affairs; the silence and solitude of my own castle appeared to me intolerably melancholy, after my return from Ormsby Villa.
ideasnounUS /aɪˈdiːəz/
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He came with the same face to see me, and the same set of ideas, as those he had before I went to Ormsby Villa.
improvingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvɪŋ/
getting higher or more vigorous
From this reading He began to talk of my schemes for improving my tenantry, and of my wish that he should explain his notions relative to the education of the poor of Ireland, which, he said, as I now seemed to be at leisure, he was ready to do as concisely as possible.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In vain I attempted to interest myself in my domestic affairs; the silence and solitude of my own castle appeared to me intolerably melancholy, after my return from Ormsby Villa.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading In vain I attempted to interest myself in my domestic affairs; the silence and solitude of my own castle appeared to me intolerably melancholy, after my return from Ormsby Villa.
intolerablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːlərəbli/
to an unacceptable degree
From this reading In vain I attempted to interest myself in my domestic affairs; the silence and solitude of my own castle appeared to me intolerably melancholy, after my return from Ormsby Villa.
IrelandnounUS /ˈaɪərlənd/
a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921
From this reading He began to talk of my schemes for improving my tenantry, and of my wish that he should explain his notions relative to the education of the poor of Ireland, which, he said, as I now seemed to be at leisure, he was ready to do as concisely as possible.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading He began to talk of my schemes for improving my tenantry, and of my wish that he should explain his notions relative to the education of the poor of Ireland, which, he said, as I now seemed to be at leisure, he was ready to do as concisely as possible.
M'Leod's
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From this reading _As concisely as possible_ were the only words of his address that I heard with satisfaction; but of course I bowed, said I was much obliged, and I should be happy to have the advantage of Mr. M’Leod’s opinions and sentiments.
McLeod
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From this reading There was a blank in my existence during a week, in which I can remember nothing that I did, said, or thought, except what passed during one ride, which Mr. McLeod compelled my politeness to take with him.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In vain I attempted to interest myself in my domestic affairs; the silence and solitude of my own castle appeared to me intolerably melancholy, after my return from Ormsby Villa.
melancholynounUS /ˈmelənkɑːli/
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading In vain I attempted to interest myself in my domestic affairs; the silence and solitude of my own castle appeared to me intolerably melancholy, after my return from Ormsby Villa.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading There was a blank in my existence during a week, in which I can remember nothing that I did, said, or thought, except what passed during one ride, which Mr. McLeod compelled my politeness to take with him.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading _As concisely as possible_ were the only words of his address that I heard with satisfaction; but of course I bowed, said I was much obliged, and I should be happy to have the advantage of Mr. M’Leod’s opinions and sentiments.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In vain I attempted to interest myself in my domestic affairs; the silence and solitude of my own castle appeared to me intolerably melancholy, after my return from Ormsby Villa.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading In vain I attempted to interest myself in my domestic affairs; the silence and solitude of my own castle appeared to me intolerably melancholy, after my return from Ormsby Villa.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There was a blank in my existence during a week, in which I can remember nothing that I did, said, or thought, except what passed during one ride, which Mr. McLeod compelled my politeness to take with him.
notionsnounUS /ˈnoʊʃənz/
plural of “notion” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading He began to talk of my schemes for improving my tenantry, and of my wish that he should explain his notions relative to the education of the poor of Ireland, which, he said, as I now seemed to be at leisure, he was ready to do as concisely as possible.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He began to talk of my schemes for improving my tenantry, and of my wish that he should explain his notions relative to the education of the poor of Ireland, which, he said, as I now seemed to be at leisure, he was ready to do as concisely as possible.
obligedadjectiveUS /əˈblaɪdʒd/
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading _As concisely as possible_ were the only words of his address that I heard with satisfaction; but of course I bowed, said I was much obliged, and I should be happy to have the advantage of Mr. M’Leod’s opinions and sentiments.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In vain I attempted to interest myself in my domestic affairs; the silence and solitude of my own castle appeared to me intolerably melancholy, after my return from Ormsby Villa.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was a blank in my existence during a week, in which I can remember nothing that I did, said, or thought, except what passed during one ride, which Mr. McLeod compelled my politeness to take with him.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading _As concisely as possible_ were the only words of his address that I heard with satisfaction; but of course I bowed, said I was much obliged, and I should be happy to have the advantage of Mr. M’Leod’s opinions and sentiments.
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading _As concisely as possible_ were the only words of his address that I heard with satisfaction; but of course I bowed, said I was much obliged, and I should be happy to have the advantage of Mr. M’Leod’s opinions and sentiments.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was a blank in my existence during a week, in which I can remember nothing that I did, said, or thought, except what passed during one ride, which Mr. McLeod compelled my politeness to take with him.
Ormsby
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From this reading In vain I attempted to interest myself in my domestic affairs; the silence and solitude of my own castle appeared to me intolerably melancholy, after my return from Ormsby Villa.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In vain I attempted to interest myself in my domestic affairs; the silence and solitude of my own castle appeared to me intolerably melancholy, after my return from Ormsby Villa.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading There was a blank in my existence during a week, in which I can remember nothing that I did, said, or thought, except what passed during one ride, which Mr. McLeod compelled my politeness to take with him.
politenessnounUS /pəˈlaɪtnəs/
a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage
From this reading There was a blank in my existence during a week, in which I can remember nothing that I did, said, or thought, except what passed during one ride, which Mr. McLeod compelled my politeness to take with him.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading He began to talk of my schemes for improving my tenantry, and of my wish that he should explain his notions relative to the education of the poor of Ireland, which, he said, as I now seemed to be at leisure, he was ready to do as concisely as possible.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He began to talk of my schemes for improving my tenantry, and of my wish that he should explain his notions relative to the education of the poor of Ireland, which, he said, as I now seemed to be at leisure, he was ready to do as concisely as possible.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading He began to talk of my schemes for improving my tenantry, and of my wish that he should explain his notions relative to the education of the poor of Ireland, which, he said, as I now seemed to be at leisure, he was ready to do as concisely as possible.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading He began to talk of my schemes for improving my tenantry, and of my wish that he should explain his notions relative to the education of the poor of Ireland, which, he said, as I now seemed to be at leisure, he was ready to do as concisely as possible.
rememberverbUS /rɪˈmɛm.bər/
To recall to mind.
From this reading There was a blank in my existence during a week, in which I can remember nothing that I did, said, or thought, except what passed during one ride, which Mr. McLeod compelled my politeness to take with him.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading In vain I attempted to interest myself in my domestic affairs; the silence and solitude of my own castle appeared to me intolerably melancholy, after my return from Ormsby Villa.
rideverbUS /raɪd/
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading There was a blank in my existence during a week, in which I can remember nothing that I did, said, or thought, except what passed during one ride, which Mr. McLeod compelled my politeness to take with him.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading There was a blank in my existence during a week, in which I can remember nothing that I did, said, or thought, except what passed during one ride, which Mr. McLeod compelled my politeness to take with him.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading He came with the same face to see me, and the same set of ideas, as those he had before I went to Ormsby Villa.
satisfactionnounUS /ˌsætəˈsfækʃən/
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading _As concisely as possible_ were the only words of his address that I heard with satisfaction; but of course I bowed, said I was much obliged, and I should be happy to have the advantage of Mr. M’Leod’s opinions and sentiments.
schemesnounUS /skiːmz/
plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading He began to talk of my schemes for improving my tenantry, and of my wish that he should explain his notions relative to the education of the poor of Ireland, which, he said, as I now seemed to be at leisure, he was ready to do as concisely as possible.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He came with the same face to see me, and the same set of ideas, as those he had before I went to Ormsby Villa.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He began to talk of my schemes for improving my tenantry, and of my wish that he should explain his notions relative to the education of the poor of Ireland, which, he said, as I now seemed to be at leisure, he was ready to do as concisely as possible.
sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading _As concisely as possible_ were the only words of his address that I heard with satisfaction; but of course I bowed, said I was much obliged, and I should be happy to have the advantage of Mr. M’Leod’s opinions and sentiments.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He came with the same face to see me, and the same set of ideas, as those he had before I went to Ormsby Villa.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He began to talk of my schemes for improving my tenantry, and of my wish that he should explain his notions relative to the education of the poor of Ireland, which, he said, as I now seemed to be at leisure, he was ready to do as concisely as possible.
silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading In vain I attempted to interest myself in my domestic affairs; the silence and solitude of my own castle appeared to me intolerably melancholy, after my return from Ormsby Villa.
solitudenounUS /ˈsɑːlətuːd/
a state of social isolation
From this reading In vain I attempted to interest myself in my domestic affairs; the silence and solitude of my own castle appeared to me intolerably melancholy, after my return from Ormsby Villa.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading There was a blank in my existence during a week, in which I can remember nothing that I did, said, or thought, except what passed during one ride, which Mr. McLeod compelled my politeness to take with him.
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading He began to talk of my schemes for improving my tenantry, and of my wish that he should explain his notions relative to the education of the poor of Ireland, which, he said, as I now seemed to be at leisure, he was ready to do as concisely as possible.
tenantrynoun
tenants of an estate considered as a group
From this reading He began to talk of my schemes for improving my tenantry, and of my wish that he should explain his notions relative to the education of the poor of Ireland, which, he said, as I now seemed to be at leisure, he was ready to do as concisely as possible.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was a blank in my existence during a week, in which I can remember nothing that I did, said, or thought, except what passed during one ride, which Mr. McLeod compelled my politeness to take with him.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In vain I attempted to interest myself in my domestic affairs; the silence and solitude of my own castle appeared to me intolerably melancholy, after my return from Ormsby Villa.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a blank in my existence during a week, in which I can remember nothing that I did, said, or thought, except what passed during one ride, which Mr. McLeod compelled my politeness to take with him.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He came with the same face to see me, and the same set of ideas, as those he had before I went to Ormsby Villa.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading There was a blank in my existence during a week, in which I can remember nothing that I did, said, or thought, except what passed during one ride, which Mr. McLeod compelled my politeness to take with him.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In vain I attempted to interest myself in my domestic affairs; the silence and solitude of my own castle appeared to me intolerably melancholy, after my return from Ormsby Villa.
vainadjectiveUS /veɪn/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading In vain I attempted to interest myself in my domestic affairs; the silence and solitude of my own castle appeared to me intolerably melancholy, after my return from Ormsby Villa.
VillanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading In vain I attempted to interest myself in my domestic affairs; the silence and solitude of my own castle appeared to me intolerably melancholy, after my return from Ormsby Villa.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a blank in my existence during a week, in which I can remember nothing that I did, said, or thought, except what passed during one ride, which Mr. McLeod compelled my politeness to take with him.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading There was a blank in my existence during a week, in which I can remember nothing that I did, said, or thought, except what passed during one ride, which Mr. McLeod compelled my politeness to take with him.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He came with the same face to see me, and the same set of ideas, as those he had before I went to Ormsby Villa.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _As concisely as possible_ were the only words of his address that I heard with satisfaction; but of course I bowed, said I was much obliged, and I should be happy to have the advantage of Mr. M’Leod’s opinions and sentiments.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading There was a blank in my existence during a week, in which I can remember nothing that I did, said, or thought, except what passed during one ride, which Mr. McLeod compelled my politeness to take with him.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was a blank in my existence during a week, in which I can remember nothing that I did, said, or thought, except what passed during one ride, which Mr. McLeod compelled my politeness to take with him.
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading He began to talk of my schemes for improving my tenantry, and of my wish that he should explain his notions relative to the education of the poor of Ireland, which, he said, as I now seemed to be at leisure, he was ready to do as concisely as possible.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was a blank in my existence during a week, in which I can remember nothing that I did, said, or thought, except what passed during one ride, which Mr. McLeod compelled my politeness to take with him.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading _As concisely as possible_ were the only words of his address that I heard with satisfaction; but of course I bowed, said I was much obliged, and I should be happy to have the advantage of Mr. M’Leod’s opinions and sentiments.
