AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ON BOARD A YACHT With the heartiest consent I could give, and a blank cheque, my father returned to England to hire forthwith a commodious yacht, fitted and manned.
affairsnounUS /əˈferz/
matters of personal concern
From this reading Before going he discoursed of prudence in our expenditure; though not for the sake of the mere money in hand, which was a trifle, barely more than the half of my future income; but that the squire, should he by and by bethink him of inspecting our affairs, might perceive we were not spendthrifts.
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 'I promised you a surprise, Richie,' said he, 'and you have had it; whether at all equal to your expectations is for you to determine.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON BOARD A YACHT With the heartiest consent I could give, and a blank cheque, my father returned to England to hire forthwith a commodious yacht, fitted and manned.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I was aware of the margravine's intention to bring the princess to these sea-sands; they are famous on the Continent.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading 'I promised you a surprise, Richie,' said he, 'and you have had it; whether at all equal to your expectations is for you to determine.
awareadjectiveUS /əˈwer/
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading I was aware of the margravine's intention to bring the princess to these sea-sands; they are famous on the Continent.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading Before going he discoursed of prudence in our expenditure; though not for the sake of the mere money in hand, which was a trifle, barely more than the half of my future income; but that the squire, should he by and by bethink him of inspecting our affairs, might perceive we were not spendthrifts.
bathingnounUS /ˈbeɪðɪŋ/
immersing the body in water or sunshine
From this reading It was bruited last Winter and Spring that she would be here in the season for bathing; so I held it likely we should meet.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was bruited last Winter and Spring that she would be here in the season for bathing; so I held it likely we should meet.
BeforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before going he discoursed of prudence in our expenditure; though not for the sake of the mere money in hand, which was a trifle, barely more than the half of my future income; but that the squire, should he by and by bethink him of inspecting our affairs, might perceive we were not spendthrifts.
bethinkverb
cause oneself to consider something
From this reading Before going he discoursed of prudence in our expenditure; though not for the sake of the mere money in hand, which was a trifle, barely more than the half of my future income; but that the squire, should he by and by bethink him of inspecting our affairs, might perceive we were not spendthrifts.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading ON BOARD A YACHT With the heartiest consent I could give, and a blank cheque, my father returned to England to hire forthwith a commodious yacht, fitted and manned.
BOARDnounUS /bɔːrd/
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading ON BOARD A YACHT With the heartiest consent I could give, and a blank cheque, my father returned to England to hire forthwith a commodious yacht, fitted and manned.
bringverbUS /brɪŋ/
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading I was aware of the margravine's intention to bring the princess to these sea-sands; they are famous on the Continent.
bruited
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From this reading It was bruited last Winter and Spring that she would be here in the season for bathing; so I held it likely we should meet.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Before going he discoursed of prudence in our expenditure; though not for the sake of the mere money in hand, which was a trifle, barely more than the half of my future income; but that the squire, should he by and by bethink him of inspecting our affairs, might perceive we were not spendthrifts.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Before going he discoursed of prudence in our expenditure; though not for the sake of the mere money in hand, which was a trifle, barely more than the half of my future income; but that the squire, should he by and by bethink him of inspecting our affairs, might perceive we were not spendthrifts.
chequenounUS /tʃek/
a written order directing a bank to pay money
From this reading ON BOARD A YACHT With the heartiest consent I could give, and a blank cheque, my father returned to England to hire forthwith a commodious yacht, fitted and manned.
commodiousadjectiveUS /kəˈmoʊdiəs/
large and roomy (“convenient” is archaic in this sense)
From this reading ON BOARD A YACHT With the heartiest consent I could give, and a blank cheque, my father returned to England to hire forthwith a commodious yacht, fitted and manned.
consentnounUS /kənˈsent/
permission to do something
From this reading ON BOARD A YACHT With the heartiest consent I could give, and a blank cheque, my father returned to England to hire forthwith a commodious yacht, fitted and manned.
ContinentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading I was aware of the margravine's intention to bring the princess to these sea-sands; they are famous on the Continent.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading ON BOARD A YACHT With the heartiest consent I could give, and a blank cheque, my father returned to England to hire forthwith a commodious yacht, fitted and manned.
determineverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmən/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading 'I promised you a surprise, Richie,' said he, 'and you have had it; whether at all equal to your expectations is for you to determine.
discoursed
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From this reading Before going he discoursed of prudence in our expenditure; though not for the sake of the mere money in hand, which was a trifle, barely more than the half of my future income; but that the squire, should he by and by bethink him of inspecting our affairs, might perceive we were not spendthrifts.
EnglandnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlənd/
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading ON BOARD A YACHT With the heartiest consent I could give, and a blank cheque, my father returned to England to hire forthwith a commodious yacht, fitted and manned.
equalverbUS /ˈiːkwəl/
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading 'I promised you a surprise, Richie,' said he, 'and you have had it; whether at all equal to your expectations is for you to determine.
expectationsnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading 'I promised you a surprise, Richie,' said he, 'and you have had it; whether at all equal to your expectations is for you to determine.
expenditurenounUS /ɪkˈspendətʃər/
money paid out; an amount spent
From this reading Before going he discoursed of prudence in our expenditure; though not for the sake of the mere money in hand, which was a trifle, barely more than the half of my future income; but that the squire, should he by and by bethink him of inspecting our affairs, might perceive we were not spendthrifts.
famousadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪməs/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading I was aware of the margravine's intention to bring the princess to these sea-sands; they are famous on the Continent.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading ON BOARD A YACHT With the heartiest consent I could give, and a blank cheque, my father returned to England to hire forthwith a commodious yacht, fitted and manned.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading ON BOARD A YACHT With the heartiest consent I could give, and a blank cheque, my father returned to England to hire forthwith a commodious yacht, fitted and manned.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Before going he discoursed of prudence in our expenditure; though not for the sake of the mere money in hand, which was a trifle, barely more than the half of my future income; but that the squire, should he by and by bethink him of inspecting our affairs, might perceive we were not spendthrifts.
forthwithadverbUS /ˈfɔːrˈθwɪθ/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading ON BOARD A YACHT With the heartiest consent I could give, and a blank cheque, my father returned to England to hire forthwith a commodious yacht, fitted and manned.
futureadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtʃər/
yet to be or coming
From this reading Before going he discoursed of prudence in our expenditure; though not for the sake of the mere money in hand, which was a trifle, barely more than the half of my future income; but that the squire, should he by and by bethink him of inspecting our affairs, might perceive we were not spendthrifts.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading ON BOARD A YACHT With the heartiest consent I could give, and a blank cheque, my father returned to England to hire forthwith a commodious yacht, fitted and manned.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading Before going he discoursed of prudence in our expenditure; though not for the sake of the mere money in hand, which was a trifle, barely more than the half of my future income; but that the squire, should he by and by bethink him of inspecting our affairs, might perceive we were not spendthrifts.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading 'I promised you a surprise, Richie,' said he, 'and you have had it; whether at all equal to your expectations is for you to determine.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Before going he discoursed of prudence in our expenditure; though not for the sake of the mere money in hand, which was a trifle, barely more than the half of my future income; but that the squire, should he by and by bethink him of inspecting our affairs, might perceive we were not spendthrifts.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Before going he discoursed of prudence in our expenditure; though not for the sake of the mere money in hand, which was a trifle, barely more than the half of my future income; but that the squire, should he by and by bethink him of inspecting our affairs, might perceive we were not spendthrifts.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading 'I promised you a surprise, Richie,' said he, 'and you have had it; whether at all equal to your expectations is for you to determine.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Before going he discoursed of prudence in our expenditure; though not for the sake of the mere money in hand, which was a trifle, barely more than the half of my future income; but that the squire, should he by and by bethink him of inspecting our affairs, might perceive we were not spendthrifts.
heartiestadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrtiəst/
superlative of “hearty” — showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading ON BOARD A YACHT With the heartiest consent I could give, and a blank cheque, my father returned to England to hire forthwith a commodious yacht, fitted and manned.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading It was bruited last Winter and Spring that she would be here in the season for bathing; so I held it likely we should meet.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading It was bruited last Winter and Spring that she would be here in the season for bathing; so I held it likely we should meet.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Before going he discoursed of prudence in our expenditure; though not for the sake of the mere money in hand, which was a trifle, barely more than the half of my future income; but that the squire, should he by and by bethink him of inspecting our affairs, might perceive we were not spendthrifts.
hireverbUS /ˈhaɪər/
engage or hire for work
From this reading ON BOARD A YACHT With the heartiest consent I could give, and a blank cheque, my father returned to England to hire forthwith a commodious yacht, fitted and manned.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ON BOARD A YACHT With the heartiest consent I could give, and a blank cheque, my father returned to England to hire forthwith a commodious yacht, fitted and manned.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Before going he discoursed of prudence in our expenditure; though not for the sake of the mere money in hand, which was a trifle, barely more than the half of my future income; but that the squire, should he by and by bethink him of inspecting our affairs, might perceive we were not spendthrifts.
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading Before going he discoursed of prudence in our expenditure; though not for the sake of the mere money in hand, which was a trifle, barely more than the half of my future income; but that the squire, should he by and by bethink him of inspecting our affairs, might perceive we were not spendthrifts.
inspectingverbUS /ˌɪnˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “inspect” — look over carefully
From this reading Before going he discoursed of prudence in our expenditure; though not for the sake of the mere money in hand, which was a trifle, barely more than the half of my future income; but that the squire, should he by and by bethink him of inspecting our affairs, might perceive we were not spendthrifts.
intentionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃən/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading I was aware of the margravine's intention to bring the princess to these sea-sands; they are famous on the Continent.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'I promised you a surprise, Richie,' said he, 'and you have had it; whether at all equal to your expectations is for you to determine.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 'I promised you a surprise, Richie,' said he, 'and you have had it; whether at all equal to your expectations is for you to determine.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading It was bruited last Winter and Spring that she would be here in the season for bathing; so I held it likely we should meet.
likelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪkli/
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading It was bruited last Winter and Spring that she would be here in the season for bathing; so I held it likely we should meet.
mannedadjectiveUS /mænd/
having a crew
From this reading ON BOARD A YACHT With the heartiest consent I could give, and a blank cheque, my father returned to England to hire forthwith a commodious yacht, fitted and manned.
margravine's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was aware of the margravine's intention to bring the princess to these sea-sands; they are famous on the Continent.
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading It was bruited last Winter and Spring that she would be here in the season for bathing; so I held it likely we should meet.
mereadjectiveUS /mɪr/
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Before going he discoursed of prudence in our expenditure; though not for the sake of the mere money in hand, which was a trifle, barely more than the half of my future income; but that the squire, should he by and by bethink him of inspecting our affairs, might perceive we were not spendthrifts.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Before going he discoursed of prudence in our expenditure; though not for the sake of the mere money in hand, which was a trifle, barely more than the half of my future income; but that the squire, should he by and by bethink him of inspecting our affairs, might perceive we were not spendthrifts.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Before going he discoursed of prudence in our expenditure; though not for the sake of the mere money in hand, which was a trifle, barely more than the half of my future income; but that the squire, should he by and by bethink him of inspecting our affairs, might perceive we were not spendthrifts.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Before going he discoursed of prudence in our expenditure; though not for the sake of the mere money in hand, which was a trifle, barely more than the half of my future income; but that the squire, should he by and by bethink him of inspecting our affairs, might perceive we were not spendthrifts.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading ON BOARD A YACHT With the heartiest consent I could give, and a blank cheque, my father returned to England to hire forthwith a commodious yacht, fitted and manned.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Before going he discoursed of prudence in our expenditure; though not for the sake of the mere money in hand, which was a trifle, barely more than the half of my future income; but that the squire, should he by and by bethink him of inspecting our affairs, might perceive we were not spendthrifts.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Before going he discoursed of prudence in our expenditure; though not for the sake of the mere money in hand, which was a trifle, barely more than the half of my future income; but that the squire, should he by and by bethink him of inspecting our affairs, might perceive we were not spendthrifts.
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON BOARD A YACHT With the heartiest consent I could give, and a blank cheque, my father returned to England to hire forthwith a commodious yacht, fitted and manned.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Before going he discoursed of prudence in our expenditure; though not for the sake of the mere money in hand, which was a trifle, barely more than the half of my future income; but that the squire, should he by and by bethink him of inspecting our affairs, might perceive we were not spendthrifts.
perceiveverbUS /pərˈsiːv/
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading Before going he discoursed of prudence in our expenditure; though not for the sake of the mere money in hand, which was a trifle, barely more than the half of my future income; but that the squire, should he by and by bethink him of inspecting our affairs, might perceive we were not spendthrifts.
princessnounUS /ˈprɪn.ses/
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading I was aware of the margravine's intention to bring the princess to these sea-sands; they are famous on the Continent.
promisedverbUS /ˈprɑːməst/
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading 'I promised you a surprise, Richie,' said he, 'and you have had it; whether at all equal to your expectations is for you to determine.
prudencenounUS /ˈpruːdəns/
discretion in practical affairs
From this reading Before going he discoursed of prudence in our expenditure; though not for the sake of the mere money in hand, which was a trifle, barely more than the half of my future income; but that the squire, should he by and by bethink him of inspecting our affairs, might perceive we were not spendthrifts.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading ON BOARD A YACHT With the heartiest consent I could give, and a blank cheque, my father returned to England to hire forthwith a commodious yacht, fitted and manned.
Richie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'I promised you a surprise, Richie,' said he, 'and you have had it; whether at all equal to your expectations is for you to determine.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'I promised you a surprise, Richie,' said he, 'and you have had it; whether at all equal to your expectations is for you to determine.
sakenounUS /seɪk/
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading Before going he discoursed of prudence in our expenditure; though not for the sake of the mere money in hand, which was a trifle, barely more than the half of my future income; but that the squire, should he by and by bethink him of inspecting our affairs, might perceive we were not spendthrifts.
sea-sands
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From this reading I was aware of the margravine's intention to bring the princess to these sea-sands; they are famous on the Continent.
seasonnounUS /ˈsiːzən/
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading It was bruited last Winter and Spring that she would be here in the season for bathing; so I held it likely we should meet.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was bruited last Winter and Spring that she would be here in the season for bathing; so I held it likely we should meet.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Before going he discoursed of prudence in our expenditure; though not for the sake of the mere money in hand, which was a trifle, barely more than the half of my future income; but that the squire, should he by and by bethink him of inspecting our affairs, might perceive we were not spendthrifts.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was bruited last Winter and Spring that she would be here in the season for bathing; so I held it likely we should meet.
spendthrifts
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before going he discoursed of prudence in our expenditure; though not for the sake of the mere money in hand, which was a trifle, barely more than the half of my future income; but that the squire, should he by and by bethink him of inspecting our affairs, might perceive we were not spendthrifts.
SpringnounUS /sprɪŋ/
the season of growth
From this reading It was bruited last Winter and Spring that she would be here in the season for bathing; so I held it likely we should meet.
squirenounUS /skwaɪr/
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading Before going he discoursed of prudence in our expenditure; though not for the sake of the mere money in hand, which was a trifle, barely more than the half of my future income; but that the squire, should he by and by bethink him of inspecting our affairs, might perceive we were not spendthrifts.
surprisenounUS /sərˈpraɪz/
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading 'I promised you a surprise, Richie,' said he, 'and you have had it; whether at all equal to your expectations is for you to determine.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Before going he discoursed of prudence in our expenditure; though not for the sake of the mere money in hand, which was a trifle, barely more than the half of my future income; but that the squire, should he by and by bethink him of inspecting our affairs, might perceive we were not spendthrifts.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Before going he discoursed of prudence in our expenditure; though not for the sake of the mere money in hand, which was a trifle, barely more than the half of my future income; but that the squire, should he by and by bethink him of inspecting our affairs, might perceive we were not spendthrifts.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON BOARD A YACHT With the heartiest consent I could give, and a blank cheque, my father returned to England to hire forthwith a commodious yacht, fitted and manned.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I was aware of the margravine's intention to bring the princess to these sea-sands; they are famous on the Continent.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I was aware of the margravine's intention to bring the princess to these sea-sands; they are famous on the Continent.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Before going he discoursed of prudence in our expenditure; though not for the sake of the mere money in hand, which was a trifle, barely more than the half of my future income; but that the squire, should he by and by bethink him of inspecting our affairs, might perceive we were not spendthrifts.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON BOARD A YACHT With the heartiest consent I could give, and a blank cheque, my father returned to England to hire forthwith a commodious yacht, fitted and manned.
triflenounUS /ˈtraɪfəl/
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 Before going he discoursed of prudence in our expenditure; though not for the sake of the mere money in hand, which was a trifle, barely more than the half of my future income; but that the squire, should he by and by bethink him of inspecting our affairs, might perceive we were not spendthrifts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Before going he discoursed of prudence in our expenditure; though not for the sake of the mere money in hand, which was a trifle, barely more than the half of my future income; but that the squire, should he by and by bethink him of inspecting our affairs, might perceive we were not spendthrifts.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Before going he discoursed of prudence in our expenditure; though not for the sake of the mere money in hand, which was a trifle, barely more than the half of my future income; but that the squire, should he by and by bethink him of inspecting our affairs, might perceive we were not spendthrifts.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Before going he discoursed of prudence in our expenditure; though not for the sake of the mere money in hand, which was a trifle, barely more than the half of my future income; but that the squire, should he by and by bethink him of inspecting our affairs, might perceive we were not spendthrifts.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading 'I promised you a surprise, Richie,' said he, 'and you have had it; whether at all equal to your expectations is for you to determine.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Before going he discoursed of prudence in our expenditure; though not for the sake of the mere money in hand, which was a trifle, barely more than the half of my future income; but that the squire, should he by and by bethink him of inspecting our affairs, might perceive we were not spendthrifts.
WinternounUS /ˈwɪntər/
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading It was bruited last Winter and Spring that she would be here in the season for bathing; so I held it likely we should meet.
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading ON BOARD A YACHT With the heartiest consent I could give, and a blank cheque, my father returned to England to hire forthwith a commodious yacht, fitted and manned.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was bruited last Winter and Spring that she would be here in the season for bathing; so I held it likely we should meet.
YACHTnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading ON BOARD A YACHT With the heartiest consent I could give, and a blank cheque, my father returned to England to hire forthwith a commodious yacht, fitted and manned.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'I promised you a surprise, Richie,' said he, 'and you have had it; whether at all equal to your expectations is for you to determine.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'I promised you a surprise, Richie,' said he, 'and you have had it; whether at all equal to your expectations is for you to determine.
