adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was much better that she should abide by her objection to his general principles than to have had explanations and discussions on a subject into which she could not enter with propriety.
abideverbUS /əˈbaɪd/
dwell
From this reading It was much better that she should abide by her objection to his general principles than to have had explanations and discussions on a subject into which she could not enter with propriety.
affairnounUS /əˈfer/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading I agree with you, also, that it was fortunate that her last letter to him was written and sent before this affair came to her knowledge.
agreeverbUS /əˈɡriː/
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading I agree with you in rejoicing that Caroline had sufficient penetration to see the faults of Buckhurst Falconer’s character, and steadiness enough, notwithstanding his agreeable talents, never to give him any encouragement.
agreeableadjectiveUS /əˈɡriːəbəl/
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading I agree with you in rejoicing that Caroline had sufficient penetration to see the faults of Buckhurst Falconer’s character, and steadiness enough, notwithstanding his agreeable talents, never to give him any encouragement.
ALFREDnounUS /ˈælfrəd/
king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)
From this reading LETTER FROM ALFRED PERCY TO HIS MOTHER.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading I agree with you, also, that it was fortunate that her last letter to him was written and sent before this affair came to her knowledge.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “My Dear Mother, “I am shocked by your story of Kate Robinson.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I agree with you in rejoicing that Caroline had sufficient penetration to see the faults of Buckhurst Falconer’s character, and steadiness enough, notwithstanding his agreeable talents, never to give him any encouragement.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I agree with you in rejoicing that Caroline had sufficient penetration to see the faults of Buckhurst Falconer’s character, and steadiness enough, notwithstanding his agreeable talents, never to give him any encouragement.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I agree with you, also, that it was fortunate that her last letter to him was written and sent before this affair came to her knowledge.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading It was much better that she should abide by her objection to his general principles than to have had explanations and discussions on a subject into which she could not enter with propriety.
Buckhurst
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From this reading I agree with you in rejoicing that Caroline had sufficient penetration to see the faults of Buckhurst Falconer’s character, and steadiness enough, notwithstanding his agreeable talents, never to give him any encouragement.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “My Dear Mother, “I am shocked by your story of Kate Robinson.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I agree with you, also, that it was fortunate that her last letter to him was written and sent before this affair came to her knowledge.
CarolineadjectiveUS /ˈkerəlaɪn/
of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England
From this reading I agree with you in rejoicing that Caroline had sufficient penetration to see the faults of Buckhurst Falconer’s character, and steadiness enough, notwithstanding his agreeable talents, never to give him any encouragement.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading I agree with you in rejoicing that Caroline had sufficient penetration to see the faults of Buckhurst Falconer’s character, and steadiness enough, notwithstanding his agreeable talents, never to give him any encouragement.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was much better that she should abide by her objection to his general principles than to have had explanations and discussions on a subject into which she could not enter with propriety.
DearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading “My Dear Mother, “I am shocked by your story of Kate Robinson.
discussionsnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃənz/
plural of “discussion” — an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading It was much better that she should abide by her objection to his general principles than to have had explanations and discussions on a subject into which she could not enter with propriety.
encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading I agree with you in rejoicing that Caroline had sufficient penetration to see the faults of Buckhurst Falconer’s character, and steadiness enough, notwithstanding his agreeable talents, never to give him any encouragement.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading I agree with you in rejoicing that Caroline had sufficient penetration to see the faults of Buckhurst Falconer’s character, and steadiness enough, notwithstanding his agreeable talents, never to give him any encouragement.
enterverbUS /ˈentər/
to come or go into
From this reading It was much better that she should abide by her objection to his general principles than to have had explanations and discussions on a subject into which she could not enter with propriety.
explanationsnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading It was much better that she should abide by her objection to his general principles than to have had explanations and discussions on a subject into which she could not enter with propriety.
Falconer's
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From this reading I agree with you in rejoicing that Caroline had sufficient penetration to see the faults of Buckhurst Falconer’s character, and steadiness enough, notwithstanding his agreeable talents, never to give him any encouragement.
faultsnounUS /fɔːlts/
plural of “fault” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading I agree with you in rejoicing that Caroline had sufficient penetration to see the faults of Buckhurst Falconer’s character, and steadiness enough, notwithstanding his agreeable talents, never to give him any encouragement.
fortunateadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənət/
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading I agree with you, also, that it was fortunate that her last letter to him was written and sent before this affair came to her knowledge.
FROMprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading LETTER FROM ALFRED PERCY TO HIS MOTHER.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading It was much better that she should abide by her objection to his general principles than to have had explanations and discussions on a subject into which she could not enter with propriety.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I agree with you in rejoicing that Caroline had sufficient penetration to see the faults of Buckhurst Falconer’s character, and steadiness enough, notwithstanding his agreeable talents, never to give him any encouragement.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I agree with you in rejoicing that Caroline had sufficient penetration to see the faults of Buckhurst Falconer’s character, and steadiness enough, notwithstanding his agreeable talents, never to give him any encouragement.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was much better that she should abide by her objection to his general principles than to have had explanations and discussions on a subject into which she could not enter with propriety.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I agree with you, also, that it was fortunate that her last letter to him was written and sent before this affair came to her knowledge.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I agree with you in rejoicing that Caroline had sufficient penetration to see the faults of Buckhurst Falconer’s character, and steadiness enough, notwithstanding his agreeable talents, never to give him any encouragement.
HISdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading LETTER FROM ALFRED PERCY TO HIS MOTHER.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “My Dear Mother, “I am shocked by your story of Kate Robinson.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I agree with you in rejoicing that Caroline had sufficient penetration to see the faults of Buckhurst Falconer’s character, and steadiness enough, notwithstanding his agreeable talents, never to give him any encouragement.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was much better that she should abide by her objection to his general principles than to have had explanations and discussions on a subject into which she could not enter with propriety.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I agree with you, also, that it was fortunate that her last letter to him was written and sent before this affair came to her knowledge.
Kate
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From this reading “My Dear Mother, “I am shocked by your story of Kate Robinson.
knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading I agree with you, also, that it was fortunate that her last letter to him was written and sent before this affair came to her knowledge.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading I agree with you, also, that it was fortunate that her last letter to him was written and sent before this affair came to her knowledge.
LETTERnounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading LETTER FROM ALFRED PERCY TO HIS MOTHER.
MOTHERnounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading LETTER FROM ALFRED PERCY TO HIS MOTHER.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was much better that she should abide by her objection to his general principles than to have had explanations and discussions on a subject into which she could not enter with propriety.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “My Dear Mother, “I am shocked by your story of Kate Robinson.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I agree with you in rejoicing that Caroline had sufficient penetration to see the faults of Buckhurst Falconer’s character, and steadiness enough, notwithstanding his agreeable talents, never to give him any encouragement.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was much better that she should abide by her objection to his general principles than to have had explanations and discussions on a subject into which she could not enter with propriety.
notwithstandingadverbUS /ˌnɑːtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading I agree with you in rejoicing that Caroline had sufficient penetration to see the faults of Buckhurst Falconer’s character, and steadiness enough, notwithstanding his agreeable talents, never to give him any encouragement.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading It was much better that she should abide by her objection to his general principles than to have had explanations and discussions on a subject into which she could not enter with propriety.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “My Dear Mother, “I am shocked by your story of Kate Robinson.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was much better that she should abide by her objection to his general principles than to have had explanations and discussions on a subject into which she could not enter with propriety.
penetrationnounUS /ˌpenəˈtreɪʃən/
an attack that penetrates into enemy territory
From this reading I agree with you in rejoicing that Caroline had sufficient penetration to see the faults of Buckhurst Falconer’s character, and steadiness enough, notwithstanding his agreeable talents, never to give him any encouragement.
PERCYnounUS /ˈpɜːrsi/
United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)
From this reading LETTER FROM ALFRED PERCY TO HIS MOTHER.
principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading It was much better that she should abide by her objection to his general principles than to have had explanations and discussions on a subject into which she could not enter with propriety.
proprietynounUS /prəˈpraɪəti/
correct or appropriate behavior
From this reading It was much better that she should abide by her objection to his general principles than to have had explanations and discussions on a subject into which she could not enter with propriety.
rejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading I agree with you in rejoicing that Caroline had sufficient penetration to see the faults of Buckhurst Falconer’s character, and steadiness enough, notwithstanding his agreeable talents, never to give him any encouragement.
RobinsonnounUS /ˈrɑːbənsən/
English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)
From this reading “My Dear Mother, “I am shocked by your story of Kate Robinson.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I agree with you in rejoicing that Caroline had sufficient penetration to see the faults of Buckhurst Falconer’s character, and steadiness enough, notwithstanding his agreeable talents, never to give him any encouragement.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading I agree with you, also, that it was fortunate that her last letter to him was written and sent before this affair came to her knowledge.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was much better that she should abide by her objection to his general principles than to have had explanations and discussions on a subject into which she could not enter with propriety.
shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading “My Dear Mother, “I am shocked by your story of Kate Robinson.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was much better that she should abide by her objection to his general principles than to have had explanations and discussions on a subject into which she could not enter with propriety.
steadinessnounUS /ˈstedinɪs/
freedom from wavering or indecision; constancy of resolve or conduct
From this reading I agree with you in rejoicing that Caroline had sufficient penetration to see the faults of Buckhurst Falconer’s character, and steadiness enough, notwithstanding his agreeable talents, never to give him any encouragement.
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading “My Dear Mother, “I am shocked by your story of Kate Robinson.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading It was much better that she should abide by her objection to his general principles than to have had explanations and discussions on a subject into which she could not enter with propriety.
sufficientadjectiveUS /səˈfɪʃənt/
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading I agree with you in rejoicing that Caroline had sufficient penetration to see the faults of Buckhurst Falconer’s character, and steadiness enough, notwithstanding his agreeable talents, never to give him any encouragement.
talentsnounUS /ˈtælənts/
plural of “talent” — natural abilities or qualities
From this reading I agree with you in rejoicing that Caroline had sufficient penetration to see the faults of Buckhurst Falconer’s character, and steadiness enough, notwithstanding his agreeable talents, never to give him any encouragement.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was much better that she should abide by her objection to his general principles than to have had explanations and discussions on a subject into which she could not enter with propriety.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I agree with you in rejoicing that Caroline had sufficient penetration to see the faults of Buckhurst Falconer’s character, and steadiness enough, notwithstanding his agreeable talents, never to give him any encouragement.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I agree with you in rejoicing that Caroline had sufficient penetration to see the faults of Buckhurst Falconer’s character, and steadiness enough, notwithstanding his agreeable talents, never to give him any encouragement.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I agree with you, also, that it was fortunate that her last letter to him was written and sent before this affair came to her knowledge.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LETTER FROM ALFRED PERCY TO HIS MOTHER.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I agree with you, also, that it was fortunate that her last letter to him was written and sent before this affair came to her knowledge.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was much better that she should abide by her objection to his general principles than to have had explanations and discussions on a subject into which she could not enter with propriety.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I agree with you in rejoicing that Caroline had sufficient penetration to see the faults of Buckhurst Falconer’s character, and steadiness enough, notwithstanding his agreeable talents, never to give him any encouragement.
writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading I agree with you, also, that it was fortunate that her last letter to him was written and sent before this affair came to her knowledge.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I agree with you in rejoicing that Caroline had sufficient penetration to see the faults of Buckhurst Falconer’s character, and steadiness enough, notwithstanding his agreeable talents, never to give him any encouragement.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “My Dear Mother, “I am shocked by your story of Kate Robinson.
