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Tales and Novels — Volume 10 Helen
Tales and Novels — Volume 10 Helen

Chapter XXXV · Chapter 35

Chapter 35 of Tales and Novels — Volume 10 Helen is here in full — 168 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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If trifles light as air are to the jealous confirmations strong as proofs of Holy Writ,” and that they are no one since the time of Othello could ever doubt, it may be some consolation to observe, on the credit side of human nature, that, to those who are not cursed with a jealous infirmity, trifles light as air are often confirmations strong of the constancy of affection.
Well did Lady Cecilia know this when she was so eager to be the bearer of the flowers which were sent by Beauclerc.
She foresaw and enjoyed the instant effect, the quick smile, and blush of delight with which that bouquet was received by Helen.
Oh, thank you!
How kind of him!” and all’s well,” was her immediate conclusion.
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Tales and Novels — Volume 10 Helen

Chapter XXXV · Chapter 35

Chapter 35 of Tales and Novels — Volume 10 Helen is here in full — 168 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Iftrifles light as air are to the jealous confirmations strong as proofs of Holy Writ,” and that they are no one since the time of Othello could ever doubt, it may be some consolation to observe, on the credit side of human nature, that, to those who are not cursed with a jealous infirmity, trifles light as air are often confirmations strong of the constancy of affection.
/ɪf ˈtraɪfəlz laɪt æz er ɑːr tuː ðə ˈdʒeləs ˌkɑːnfərˈmeɪʃənz strɔːŋ æz pruːfs ʌv ˈhoʊli rɪt ənd ðæt ðeɪ ɑːr noʊ wʌn sɪns ðə taɪm ʌv əˈθeloʊ kʊd ˈevər daʊt ɪt meɪ biː sʌm ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən tuː əbˈzɜːrv ɑːn ðə ˈkredət saɪd ʌv ˈhjuːmən ˈneɪtʃər ðæt tuː ðoʊz huː ɑːr nɑːt kɜːrst wɪð ə ˈdʒeləs ɪnˈfɜːrmɪti ˈtraɪfəlz laɪt æz er ɑːr ˈɔːfən ˌkɑːnfərˈmeɪʃənz strɔːŋ ʌv ðə ˈkɑːnstənsi ʌv əˈfekʃən/
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Well did Lady Cecilia know this when she was so eager to be the bearer of the flowers which were sent by Beauclerc.
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She foresaw and enjoyed the instant effect, the quick smile, and blush of delight with which that bouquet was received by Helen.
/ʃiː ˌfɔːrˈsɔː ənd ˌenˈdʒɔɪd ðə ˈɪnstənt ɪˈfekt ðə kwɪk smaɪl ənd blʌʃ ʌv dɪˈlaɪt wɪð wɪtʃ ðæt buːˈkeɪ wɑːz rəˈsiːvd baɪ ˈhelən/
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Oh, thank you!
/oʊ θæŋk juː/
Line 5
How kind of him!” andall’s well,” was her immediate conclusion.

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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bearer noun US /ˈberər/

someone whose employment involves carrying something

From this reading “Well did Lady Cecilia know this when she was so eager to be the bearer of the flowers which were sent by Beauclerc.”

bouquet noun US /buːˈkeɪ/

an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present

From this reading “She foresaw and enjoyed the instant effect, the quick smile, and blush of delight with which that bouquet was received by Helen.”

confirmations noun US /ˌkɑːnfərˈmeɪʃənz/

plural of “confirmation” — additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct

From this reading “If “trifles light as air are to the jealous confirmations strong as proofs of Holy Writ,” and that they are no one since the time of Othello could ever doubt, it may be some consolation to observe, on the credit side of human nature, that, to those who are not cursed with a jealous infirmity, trifles light as air are often confirmations strong of the constancy of affection.”

constancy noun US /ˈkɑːnstənsi/

the quality of being enduring and free from change or variation

From this reading “If “trifles light as air are to the jealous confirmations strong as proofs of Holy Writ,” and that they are no one since the time of Othello could ever doubt, it may be some consolation to observe, on the credit side of human nature, that, to those who are not cursed with a jealous infirmity, trifles light as air are often confirmations strong of the constancy of affection.”

foresaw verb US /ˌfɔːrˈsɔː/

inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand

From this reading “She foresaw and enjoyed the instant effect, the quick smile, and blush of delight with which that bouquet was received by Helen.”

infirmity noun US /ɪnˈfɜːrmɪti/

the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)

From this reading “If “trifles light as air are to the jealous confirmations strong as proofs of Holy Writ,” and that they are no one since the time of Othello could ever doubt, it may be some consolation to observe, on the credit side of human nature, that, to those who are not cursed with a jealous infirmity, trifles light as air are often confirmations strong of the constancy of affection.”

Othello noun US /əˈθeloʊ/

the hero of William Shakespeare's tragedy who would not trust his wife

From this reading “If “trifles light as air are to the jealous confirmations strong as proofs of Holy Writ,” and that they are no one since the time of Othello could ever doubt, it may be some consolation to observe, on the credit side of human nature, that, to those who are not cursed with a jealous infirmity, trifles light as air are often confirmations strong of the constancy of affection.”

Writ noun US /rɪt/

(law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer

From this reading “If “trifles light as air are to the jealous confirmations strong as proofs of Holy Writ,” and that they are no one since the time of Othello could ever doubt, it may be some consolation to observe, on the credit side of human nature, that, to those who are not cursed with a jealous infirmity, trifles light as air are often confirmations strong of the constancy of affection.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading If “trifles light as air are to the jealous confirmations strong as proofs of Holy Writ,” and that they are no one since the time of Othello could ever doubt, it may be some consolation to observe, on the credit side of human nature, that, to those who are not cursed with a jealous infirmity, trifles light as air are often confirmations strong of the constancy of affection.

affectionnounUS /əˈfekʃən/

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading If “trifles light as air are to the jealous confirmations strong as proofs of Holy Writ,” and that they are no one since the time of Othello could ever doubt, it may be some consolation to observe, on the credit side of human nature, that, to those who are not cursed with a jealous infirmity, trifles light as air are often confirmations strong of the constancy of affection.

airnounUS /er/

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading If “trifles light as air are to the jealous confirmations strong as proofs of Holy Writ,” and that they are no one since the time of Othello could ever doubt, it may be some consolation to observe, on the credit side of human nature, that, to those who are not cursed with a jealous infirmity, trifles light as air are often confirmations strong of the constancy of affection.

all's

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From this reading How kind of him!” and “all’s well,” was her immediate conclusion.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading If “trifles light as air are to the jealous confirmations strong as proofs of Holy Writ,” and that they are no one since the time of Othello could ever doubt, it may be some consolation to observe, on the credit side of human nature, that, to those who are not cursed with a jealous infirmity, trifles light as air are often confirmations strong of the constancy of affection.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading If “trifles light as air are to the jealous confirmations strong as proofs of Holy Writ,” and that they are no one since the time of Othello could ever doubt, it may be some consolation to observe, on the credit side of human nature, that, to those who are not cursed with a jealous infirmity, trifles light as air are often confirmations strong of the constancy of affection.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading If “trifles light as air are to the jealous confirmations strong as proofs of Holy Writ,” and that they are no one since the time of Othello could ever doubt, it may be some consolation to observe, on the credit side of human nature, that, to those who are not cursed with a jealous infirmity, trifles light as air are often confirmations strong of the constancy of affection.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading If “trifles light as air are to the jealous confirmations strong as proofs of Holy Writ,” and that they are no one since the time of Othello could ever doubt, it may be some consolation to observe, on the credit side of human nature, that, to those who are not cursed with a jealous infirmity, trifles light as air are often confirmations strong of the constancy of affection.

bearernounUS /ˈberər/

someone whose employment involves carrying something

From this reading Well did Lady Cecilia know this when she was so eager to be the bearer of the flowers which were sent by Beauclerc.

Beauclerc

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From this reading Well did Lady Cecilia know this when she was so eager to be the bearer of the flowers which were sent by Beauclerc.

blushverbUS /blʌʃ/

turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame

From this reading She foresaw and enjoyed the instant effect, the quick smile, and blush of delight with which that bouquet was received by Helen.

bouquetnounUS /buːˈkeɪ/

an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present

From this reading She foresaw and enjoyed the instant effect, the quick smile, and blush of delight with which that bouquet was received by Helen.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Well did Lady Cecilia know this when she was so eager to be the bearer of the flowers which were sent by Beauclerc.

Cecilia

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From this reading Well did Lady Cecilia know this when she was so eager to be the bearer of the flowers which were sent by Beauclerc.

conclusionnounUS /kənˈkluːʒən/

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading How kind of him!” and “all’s well,” was her immediate conclusion.

confirmationsnounUS /ˌkɑːnfərˈmeɪʃənz/

plural of “confirmation” — additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct

From this reading If “trifles light as air are to the jealous confirmations strong as proofs of Holy Writ,” and that they are no one since the time of Othello could ever doubt, it may be some consolation to observe, on the credit side of human nature, that, to those who are not cursed with a jealous infirmity, trifles light as air are often confirmations strong of the constancy of affection.

consolationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/

the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment

From this reading If “trifles light as air are to the jealous confirmations strong as proofs of Holy Writ,” and that they are no one since the time of Othello could ever doubt, it may be some consolation to observe, on the credit side of human nature, that, to those who are not cursed with a jealous infirmity, trifles light as air are often confirmations strong of the constancy of affection.

constancynounUS /ˈkɑːnstənsi/

the quality of being enduring and free from change or variation

From this reading If “trifles light as air are to the jealous confirmations strong as proofs of Holy Writ,” and that they are no one since the time of Othello could ever doubt, it may be some consolation to observe, on the credit side of human nature, that, to those who are not cursed with a jealous infirmity, trifles light as air are often confirmations strong of the constancy of affection.

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading If “trifles light as air are to the jealous confirmations strong as proofs of Holy Writ,” and that they are no one since the time of Othello could ever doubt, it may be some consolation to observe, on the credit side of human nature, that, to those who are not cursed with a jealous infirmity, trifles light as air are often confirmations strong of the constancy of affection.

creditnounUS /ˈkredət/

approval

From this reading If “trifles light as air are to the jealous confirmations strong as proofs of Holy Writ,” and that they are no one since the time of Othello could ever doubt, it may be some consolation to observe, on the credit side of human nature, that, to those who are not cursed with a jealous infirmity, trifles light as air are often confirmations strong of the constancy of affection.

cursedadjectiveUS /kɜːrst/

deserving a curse; sometimes used as an intensifier

From this reading If “trifles light as air are to the jealous confirmations strong as proofs of Holy Writ,” and that they are no one since the time of Othello could ever doubt, it may be some consolation to observe, on the credit side of human nature, that, to those who are not cursed with a jealous infirmity, trifles light as air are often confirmations strong of the constancy of affection.

delightverbUS /dɪˈlaɪt/

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading She foresaw and enjoyed the instant effect, the quick smile, and blush of delight with which that bouquet was received by Helen.

didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Well did Lady Cecilia know this when she was so eager to be the bearer of the flowers which were sent by Beauclerc.

doubtnounUS /daʊt/

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading If “trifles light as air are to the jealous confirmations strong as proofs of Holy Writ,” and that they are no one since the time of Othello could ever doubt, it may be some consolation to observe, on the credit side of human nature, that, to those who are not cursed with a jealous infirmity, trifles light as air are often confirmations strong of the constancy of affection.

eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading Well did Lady Cecilia know this when she was so eager to be the bearer of the flowers which were sent by Beauclerc.

effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading She foresaw and enjoyed the instant effect, the quick smile, and blush of delight with which that bouquet was received by Helen.

enjoyedverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪd/

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading She foresaw and enjoyed the instant effect, the quick smile, and blush of delight with which that bouquet was received by Helen.

everadverbUS /ˈevər/

at any time

From this reading If “trifles light as air are to the jealous confirmations strong as proofs of Holy Writ,” and that they are no one since the time of Othello could ever doubt, it may be some consolation to observe, on the credit side of human nature, that, to those who are not cursed with a jealous infirmity, trifles light as air are often confirmations strong of the constancy of affection.

flowersnounUS /ˈflaʊərz/

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading Well did Lady Cecilia know this when she was so eager to be the bearer of the flowers which were sent by Beauclerc.

foresawverbUS /ˌfɔːrˈsɔː/

inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand

From this reading She foresaw and enjoyed the instant effect, the quick smile, and blush of delight with which that bouquet was received by Helen.

HelennounUS /ˈhelən/

(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War

From this reading She foresaw and enjoyed the instant effect, the quick smile, and blush of delight with which that bouquet was received by Helen.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading How kind of him!” and “all’s well,” was her immediate conclusion.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading How kind of him!” and “all’s well,” was her immediate conclusion.

HolynounUS /ˈhoʊli/

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading If “trifles light as air are to the jealous confirmations strong as proofs of Holy Writ,” and that they are no one since the time of Othello could ever doubt, it may be some consolation to observe, on the credit side of human nature, that, to those who are not cursed with a jealous infirmity, trifles light as air are often confirmations strong of the constancy of affection.

How

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From this reading How kind of him!” and “all’s well,” was her immediate conclusion.

humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/

characteristic of humanity

From this reading If “trifles light as air are to the jealous confirmations strong as proofs of Holy Writ,” and that they are no one since the time of Othello could ever doubt, it may be some consolation to observe, on the credit side of human nature, that, to those who are not cursed with a jealous infirmity, trifles light as air are often confirmations strong of the constancy of affection.

IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If “trifles light as air are to the jealous confirmations strong as proofs of Holy Writ,” and that they are no one since the time of Othello could ever doubt, it may be some consolation to observe, on the credit side of human nature, that, to those who are not cursed with a jealous infirmity, trifles light as air are often confirmations strong of the constancy of affection.

immediateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːət/

of the present time and place

From this reading How kind of him!” and “all’s well,” was her immediate conclusion.

infirmitynounUS /ɪnˈfɜːrmɪti/

the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)

From this reading If “trifles light as air are to the jealous confirmations strong as proofs of Holy Writ,” and that they are no one since the time of Othello could ever doubt, it may be some consolation to observe, on the credit side of human nature, that, to those who are not cursed with a jealous infirmity, trifles light as air are often confirmations strong of the constancy of affection.

instantnounUS /ˈɪnstənt/

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading She foresaw and enjoyed the instant effect, the quick smile, and blush of delight with which that bouquet was received by Helen.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading If “trifles light as air are to the jealous confirmations strong as proofs of Holy Writ,” and that they are no one since the time of Othello could ever doubt, it may be some consolation to observe, on the credit side of human nature, that, to those who are not cursed with a jealous infirmity, trifles light as air are often confirmations strong of the constancy of affection.

jealousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒeləs/

showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages

From this reading If “trifles light as air are to the jealous confirmations strong as proofs of Holy Writ,” and that they are no one since the time of Othello could ever doubt, it may be some consolation to observe, on the credit side of human nature, that, to those who are not cursed with a jealous infirmity, trifles light as air are often confirmations strong of the constancy of affection.

kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading How kind of him!” and “all’s well,” was her immediate conclusion.

knowverbUS /noʊ/

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Well did Lady Cecilia know this when she was so eager to be the bearer of the flowers which were sent by Beauclerc.

LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Well did Lady Cecilia know this when she was so eager to be the bearer of the flowers which were sent by Beauclerc.

lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading If “trifles light as air are to the jealous confirmations strong as proofs of Holy Writ,” and that they are no one since the time of Othello could ever doubt, it may be some consolation to observe, on the credit side of human nature, that, to those who are not cursed with a jealous infirmity, trifles light as air are often confirmations strong of the constancy of affection.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading If “trifles light as air are to the jealous confirmations strong as proofs of Holy Writ,” and that they are no one since the time of Othello could ever doubt, it may be some consolation to observe, on the credit side of human nature, that, to those who are not cursed with a jealous infirmity, trifles light as air are often confirmations strong of the constancy of affection.

naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading If “trifles light as air are to the jealous confirmations strong as proofs of Holy Writ,” and that they are no one since the time of Othello could ever doubt, it may be some consolation to observe, on the credit side of human nature, that, to those who are not cursed with a jealous infirmity, trifles light as air are often confirmations strong of the constancy of affection.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading If “trifles light as air are to the jealous confirmations strong as proofs of Holy Writ,” and that they are no one since the time of Othello could ever doubt, it may be some consolation to observe, on the credit side of human nature, that, to those who are not cursed with a jealous infirmity, trifles light as air are often confirmations strong of the constancy of affection.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading If “trifles light as air are to the jealous confirmations strong as proofs of Holy Writ,” and that they are no one since the time of Othello could ever doubt, it may be some consolation to observe, on the credit side of human nature, that, to those who are not cursed with a jealous infirmity, trifles light as air are often confirmations strong of the constancy of affection.

observeverbUS /əbˈzɜːrv/

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading If “trifles light as air are to the jealous confirmations strong as proofs of Holy Writ,” and that they are no one since the time of Othello could ever doubt, it may be some consolation to observe, on the credit side of human nature, that, to those who are not cursed with a jealous infirmity, trifles light as air are often confirmations strong of the constancy of affection.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading If “trifles light as air are to the jealous confirmations strong as proofs of Holy Writ,” and that they are no one since the time of Othello could ever doubt, it may be some consolation to observe, on the credit side of human nature, that, to those who are not cursed with a jealous infirmity, trifles light as air are often confirmations strong of the constancy of affection.

oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/

many times at short intervals

From this reading If “trifles light as air are to the jealous confirmations strong as proofs of Holy Writ,” and that they are no one since the time of Othello could ever doubt, it may be some consolation to observe, on the credit side of human nature, that, to those who are not cursed with a jealous infirmity, trifles light as air are often confirmations strong of the constancy of affection.

OhnounUS /oʊ/

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading “Oh, thank you!

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading If “trifles light as air are to the jealous confirmations strong as proofs of Holy Writ,” and that they are no one since the time of Othello could ever doubt, it may be some consolation to observe, on the credit side of human nature, that, to those who are not cursed with a jealous infirmity, trifles light as air are often confirmations strong of the constancy of affection.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading If “trifles light as air are to the jealous confirmations strong as proofs of Holy Writ,” and that they are no one since the time of Othello could ever doubt, it may be some consolation to observe, on the credit side of human nature, that, to those who are not cursed with a jealous infirmity, trifles light as air are often confirmations strong of the constancy of affection.

OthellonounUS /əˈθeloʊ/

the hero of William Shakespeare's tragedy who would not trust his wife

From this reading If “trifles light as air are to the jealous confirmations strong as proofs of Holy Writ,” and that they are no one since the time of Othello could ever doubt, it may be some consolation to observe, on the credit side of human nature, that, to those who are not cursed with a jealous infirmity, trifles light as air are often confirmations strong of the constancy of affection.

proofsnounUS /pruːfs/

plural of “proof” — any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading If “trifles light as air are to the jealous confirmations strong as proofs of Holy Writ,” and that they are no one since the time of Othello could ever doubt, it may be some consolation to observe, on the credit side of human nature, that, to those who are not cursed with a jealous infirmity, trifles light as air are often confirmations strong of the constancy of affection.

quickadjectiveUS /kwɪk/

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading She foresaw and enjoyed the instant effect, the quick smile, and blush of delight with which that bouquet was received by Helen.

receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading She foresaw and enjoyed the instant effect, the quick smile, and blush of delight with which that bouquet was received by Helen.

sentnounUS /sent/

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Well did Lady Cecilia know this when she was so eager to be the bearer of the flowers which were sent by Beauclerc.

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Well did Lady Cecilia know this when she was so eager to be the bearer of the flowers which were sent by Beauclerc.

sidenounUS /saɪd/

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading If “trifles light as air are to the jealous confirmations strong as proofs of Holy Writ,” and that they are no one since the time of Othello could ever doubt, it may be some consolation to observe, on the credit side of human nature, that, to those who are not cursed with a jealous infirmity, trifles light as air are often confirmations strong of the constancy of affection.

sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/

from a time in the past until now

From this reading If “trifles light as air are to the jealous confirmations strong as proofs of Holy Writ,” and that they are no one since the time of Othello could ever doubt, it may be some consolation to observe, on the credit side of human nature, that, to those who are not cursed with a jealous infirmity, trifles light as air are often confirmations strong of the constancy of affection.

smileverbUS /smaɪl/

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading She foresaw and enjoyed the instant effect, the quick smile, and blush of delight with which that bouquet was received by Helen.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Well did Lady Cecilia know this when she was so eager to be the bearer of the flowers which were sent by Beauclerc.

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading If “trifles light as air are to the jealous confirmations strong as proofs of Holy Writ,” and that they are no one since the time of Othello could ever doubt, it may be some consolation to observe, on the credit side of human nature, that, to those who are not cursed with a jealous infirmity, trifles light as air are often confirmations strong of the constancy of affection.

strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading If “trifles light as air are to the jealous confirmations strong as proofs of Holy Writ,” and that they are no one since the time of Othello could ever doubt, it may be some consolation to observe, on the credit side of human nature, that, to those who are not cursed with a jealous infirmity, trifles light as air are often confirmations strong of the constancy of affection.

thankverbUS /θæŋk/

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading “Oh, thank you!

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading If “trifles light as air are to the jealous confirmations strong as proofs of Holy Writ,” and that they are no one since the time of Othello could ever doubt, it may be some consolation to observe, on the credit side of human nature, that, to those who are not cursed with a jealous infirmity, trifles light as air are often confirmations strong of the constancy of affection.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading If “trifles light as air are to the jealous confirmations strong as proofs of Holy Writ,” and that they are no one since the time of Othello could ever doubt, it may be some consolation to observe, on the credit side of human nature, that, to those who are not cursed with a jealous infirmity, trifles light as air are often confirmations strong of the constancy of affection.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading If “trifles light as air are to the jealous confirmations strong as proofs of Holy Writ,” and that they are no one since the time of Othello could ever doubt, it may be some consolation to observe, on the credit side of human nature, that, to those who are not cursed with a jealous infirmity, trifles light as air are often confirmations strong of the constancy of affection.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Well did Lady Cecilia know this when she was so eager to be the bearer of the flowers which were sent by Beauclerc.

thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading If “trifles light as air are to the jealous confirmations strong as proofs of Holy Writ,” and that they are no one since the time of Othello could ever doubt, it may be some consolation to observe, on the credit side of human nature, that, to those who are not cursed with a jealous infirmity, trifles light as air are often confirmations strong of the constancy of affection.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading If “trifles light as air are to the jealous confirmations strong as proofs of Holy Writ,” and that they are no one since the time of Othello could ever doubt, it may be some consolation to observe, on the credit side of human nature, that, to those who are not cursed with a jealous infirmity, trifles light as air are often confirmations strong of the constancy of affection.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading If “trifles light as air are to the jealous confirmations strong as proofs of Holy Writ,” and that they are no one since the time of Othello could ever doubt, it may be some consolation to observe, on the credit side of human nature, that, to those who are not cursed with a jealous infirmity, trifles light as air are often confirmations strong of the constancy of affection.

triflesnounUS /ˈtraɪfəlz/

plural of “trifle” — a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate

From this reading If “trifles light as air are to the jealous confirmations strong as proofs of Holy Writ,” and that they are no one since the time of Othello could ever doubt, it may be some consolation to observe, on the credit side of human nature, that, to those who are not cursed with a jealous infirmity, trifles light as air are often confirmations strong of the constancy of affection.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Well did Lady Cecilia know this when she was so eager to be the bearer of the flowers which were sent by Beauclerc.

WelladverbUS /wel/

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Well did Lady Cecilia know this when she was so eager to be the bearer of the flowers which were sent by Beauclerc.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Well did Lady Cecilia know this when she was so eager to be the bearer of the flowers which were sent by Beauclerc.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading Well did Lady Cecilia know this when she was so eager to be the bearer of the flowers which were sent by Beauclerc.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Well did Lady Cecilia know this when she was so eager to be the bearer of the flowers which were sent by Beauclerc.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading If “trifles light as air are to the jealous confirmations strong as proofs of Holy Writ,” and that they are no one since the time of Othello could ever doubt, it may be some consolation to observe, on the credit side of human nature, that, to those who are not cursed with a jealous infirmity, trifles light as air are often confirmations strong of the constancy of affection.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading If “trifles light as air are to the jealous confirmations strong as proofs of Holy Writ,” and that they are no one since the time of Othello could ever doubt, it may be some consolation to observe, on the credit side of human nature, that, to those who are not cursed with a jealous infirmity, trifles light as air are often confirmations strong of the constancy of affection.

WritnounUS /rɪt/

(law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer

From this reading If “trifles light as air are to the jealous confirmations strong as proofs of Holy Writ,” and that they are no one since the time of Othello could ever doubt, it may be some consolation to observe, on the credit side of human nature, that, to those who are not cursed with a jealous infirmity, trifles light as air are often confirmations strong of the constancy of affection.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Oh, thank you!

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