AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I MAKE A DEAR FRIEND Heriot was the name of the head boy of the school.
AchillesnounUS /əˈkɪliz/
a mythical Greek hero of the Iliad
From this reading Julia's kisses were showered on me for almost anything I said or did, but her admiration of heroism and daring was so fervent that I was in no greater danger of becoming effeminate than Achilles when he wore girl's clothes.
admirationnounUS /ˌædmərˈeɪʃən/
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading Julia's kisses were showered on me for almost anything I said or did, but her admiration of heroism and daring was so fervent that I was in no greater danger of becoming effeminate than Achilles when he wore girl's clothes.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Julia's kisses were showered on me for almost anything I said or did, but her admiration of heroism and daring was so fervent that I was in no greater danger of becoming effeminate than Achilles when he wore girl's clothes.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was my fortune to outrun them in her favour for a considerable period, during which time, though I had ceased to live in state, and was wearing out my suits of velvet, and had neither visit nor letter from my father, I was in tolerable bliss.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading Julia's kisses were showered on me for almost anything I said or did, but her admiration of heroism and daring was so fervent that I was in no greater danger of becoming effeminate than Achilles when he wore girl's clothes.
becomingadjectiveUS /bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/
according with custom or propriety
From this reading Julia's kisses were showered on me for almost anything I said or did, but her admiration of heroism and daring was so fervent that I was in no greater danger of becoming effeminate than Achilles when he wore girl's clothes.
blissnounUS /blɪs/
a state of extreme happiness
From this reading It was my fortune to outrun them in her favour for a considerable period, during which time, though I had ceased to live in state, and was wearing out my suits of velvet, and had neither visit nor letter from my father, I was in tolerable bliss.
Boddy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Boddy was the name of one of the ushers.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading They were both in love with Julia Rippenger.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading I MAKE A DEAR FRIEND Heriot was the name of the head boy of the school.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Julia's kisses were showered on me for almost anything I said or did, but her admiration of heroism and daring was so fervent that I was in no greater danger of becoming effeminate than Achilles when he wore girl's clothes.
ceasedverbUS /siːst/
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading It was my fortune to outrun them in her favour for a considerable period, during which time, though I had ceased to live in state, and was wearing out my suits of velvet, and had neither visit nor letter from my father, I was in tolerable bliss.
clothesnounUS /kloʊðz/
clothing in general
From this reading Julia's kisses were showered on me for almost anything I said or did, but her admiration of heroism and daring was so fervent that I was in no greater danger of becoming effeminate than Achilles when he wore girl's clothes.
considerableadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərəbəl/
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was my fortune to outrun them in her favour for a considerable period, during which time, though I had ceased to live in state, and was wearing out my suits of velvet, and had neither visit nor letter from my father, I was in tolerable bliss.
dangernounUS /ˈdeɪndʒər/
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Julia's kisses were showered on me for almost anything I said or did, but her admiration of heroism and daring was so fervent that I was in no greater danger of becoming effeminate than Achilles when he wore girl's clothes.
daringnounUS /ˈderɪŋ/
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading Julia's kisses were showered on me for almost anything I said or did, but her admiration of heroism and daring was so fervent that I was in no greater danger of becoming effeminate than Achilles when he wore girl's clothes.
DEARadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading I MAKE A DEAR FRIEND Heriot was the name of the head boy of the school.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Julia's kisses were showered on me for almost anything I said or did, but her admiration of heroism and daring was so fervent that I was in no greater danger of becoming effeminate than Achilles when he wore girl's clothes.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading It was my fortune to outrun them in her favour for a considerable period, during which time, though I had ceased to live in state, and was wearing out my suits of velvet, and had neither visit nor letter from my father, I was in tolerable bliss.
effeminateadjectiveUS /iˈfemɪnət/
having unsuitable feminine qualities
From this reading Julia's kisses were showered on me for almost anything I said or did, but her admiration of heroism and daring was so fervent that I was in no greater danger of becoming effeminate than Achilles when he wore girl's clothes.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading It was my fortune to outrun them in her favour for a considerable period, during which time, though I had ceased to live in state, and was wearing out my suits of velvet, and had neither visit nor letter from my father, I was in tolerable bliss.
favournounUS /ˈfeɪvər/
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading It was my fortune to outrun them in her favour for a considerable period, during which time, though I had ceased to live in state, and was wearing out my suits of velvet, and had neither visit nor letter from my father, I was in tolerable bliss.
ferventadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrvənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading Julia's kisses were showered on me for almost anything I said or did, but her admiration of heroism and daring was so fervent that I was in no greater danger of becoming effeminate than Achilles when he wore girl's clothes.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was my fortune to outrun them in her favour for a considerable period, during which time, though I had ceased to live in state, and was wearing out my suits of velvet, and had neither visit nor letter from my father, I was in tolerable bliss.
fortunenounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃən/
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading It was my fortune to outrun them in her favour for a considerable period, during which time, though I had ceased to live in state, and was wearing out my suits of velvet, and had neither visit nor letter from my father, I was in tolerable bliss.
FRIENDnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I MAKE A DEAR FRIEND Heriot was the name of the head boy of the school.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was my fortune to outrun them in her favour for a considerable period, during which time, though I had ceased to live in state, and was wearing out my suits of velvet, and had neither visit nor letter from my father, I was in tolerable bliss.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Julia's kisses were showered on me for almost anything I said or did, but her admiration of heroism and daring was so fervent that I was in no greater danger of becoming effeminate than Achilles when he wore girl's clothes.
greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Julia's kisses were showered on me for almost anything I said or did, but her admiration of heroism and daring was so fervent that I was in no greater danger of becoming effeminate than Achilles when he wore girl's clothes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was my fortune to outrun them in her favour for a considerable period, during which time, though I had ceased to live in state, and was wearing out my suits of velvet, and had neither visit nor letter from my father, I was in tolerable bliss.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Julia's kisses were showered on me for almost anything I said or did, but her admiration of heroism and daring was so fervent that I was in no greater danger of becoming effeminate than Achilles when he wore girl's clothes.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading I MAKE A DEAR FRIEND Heriot was the name of the head boy of the school.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was my fortune to outrun them in her favour for a considerable period, during which time, though I had ceased to live in state, and was wearing out my suits of velvet, and had neither visit nor letter from my father, I was in tolerable bliss.
Heriot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I MAKE A DEAR FRIEND Heriot was the name of the head boy of the school.
heroismnounUS /ˈheroʊɪzəm/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading Julia's kisses were showered on me for almost anything I said or did, but her admiration of heroism and daring was so fervent that I was in no greater danger of becoming effeminate than Achilles when he wore girl's clothes.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I MAKE A DEAR FRIEND Heriot was the name of the head boy of the school.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were both in love with Julia Rippenger.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was my fortune to outrun them in her favour for a considerable period, during which time, though I had ceased to live in state, and was wearing out my suits of velvet, and had neither visit nor letter from my father, I was in tolerable bliss.
Julia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were both in love with Julia Rippenger.
Julia's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Julia's kisses were showered on me for almost anything I said or did, but her admiration of heroism and daring was so fervent that I was in no greater danger of becoming effeminate than Achilles when he wore girl's clothes.
kissesnounUS /ˈkɪsəz/
plural of “kiss” — the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading Julia's kisses were showered on me for almost anything I said or did, but her admiration of heroism and daring was so fervent that I was in no greater danger of becoming effeminate than Achilles when he wore girl's clothes.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading It was my fortune to outrun them in her favour for a considerable period, during which time, though I had ceased to live in state, and was wearing out my suits of velvet, and had neither visit nor letter from my father, I was in tolerable bliss.
liveverbUS /laɪv/
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading It was my fortune to outrun them in her favour for a considerable period, during which time, though I had ceased to live in state, and was wearing out my suits of velvet, and had neither visit nor letter from my father, I was in tolerable bliss.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading They were both in love with Julia Rippenger.
MAKEverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading I MAKE A DEAR FRIEND Heriot was the name of the head boy of the school.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Julia's kisses were showered on me for almost anything I said or did, but her admiration of heroism and daring was so fervent that I was in no greater danger of becoming effeminate than Achilles when he wore girl's clothes.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It was my fortune to outrun them in her favour for a considerable period, during which time, though I had ceased to live in state, and was wearing out my suits of velvet, and had neither visit nor letter from my father, I was in tolerable bliss.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I MAKE A DEAR FRIEND Heriot was the name of the head boy of the school.
neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading It was my fortune to outrun them in her favour for a considerable period, during which time, though I had ceased to live in state, and was wearing out my suits of velvet, and had neither visit nor letter from my father, I was in tolerable bliss.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Julia's kisses were showered on me for almost anything I said or did, but her admiration of heroism and daring was so fervent that I was in no greater danger of becoming effeminate than Achilles when he wore girl's clothes.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading It was my fortune to outrun them in her favour for a considerable period, during which time, though I had ceased to live in state, and was wearing out my suits of velvet, and had neither visit nor letter from my father, I was in tolerable bliss.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I MAKE A DEAR FRIEND Heriot was the name of the head boy of the school.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Julia's kisses were showered on me for almost anything I said or did, but her admiration of heroism and daring was so fervent that I was in no greater danger of becoming effeminate than Achilles when he wore girl's clothes.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Boddy was the name of one of the ushers.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Julia's kisses were showered on me for almost anything I said or did, but her admiration of heroism and daring was so fervent that I was in no greater danger of becoming effeminate than Achilles when he wore girl's clothes.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was my fortune to outrun them in her favour for a considerable period, during which time, though I had ceased to live in state, and was wearing out my suits of velvet, and had neither visit nor letter from my father, I was in tolerable bliss.
outrunverbUS /aʊˈtrʌn/
run faster than
From this reading It was my fortune to outrun them in her favour for a considerable period, during which time, though I had ceased to live in state, and was wearing out my suits of velvet, and had neither visit nor letter from my father, I was in tolerable bliss.
periodnounUS /ˈpɪriəd/
an amount of time
From this reading It was my fortune to outrun them in her favour for a considerable period, during which time, though I had ceased to live in state, and was wearing out my suits of velvet, and had neither visit nor letter from my father, I was in tolerable bliss.
Rippenger
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were both in love with Julia Rippenger.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Julia's kisses were showered on me for almost anything I said or did, but her admiration of heroism and daring was so fervent that I was in no greater danger of becoming effeminate than Achilles when he wore girl's clothes.
schoolnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading I MAKE A DEAR FRIEND Heriot was the name of the head boy of the school.
showeredverbUS /ˈʃaʊərd/
past form of “shower” — expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns
From this reading Julia's kisses were showered on me for almost anything I said or did, but her admiration of heroism and daring was so fervent that I was in no greater danger of becoming effeminate than Achilles when he wore girl's clothes.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Julia's kisses were showered on me for almost anything I said or did, but her admiration of heroism and daring was so fervent that I was in no greater danger of becoming effeminate than Achilles when he wore girl's clothes.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading It was my fortune to outrun them in her favour for a considerable period, during which time, though I had ceased to live in state, and was wearing out my suits of velvet, and had neither visit nor letter from my father, I was in tolerable bliss.
suitsnounUS /suːts/
plural of “suit” — a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color
From this reading It was my fortune to outrun them in her favour for a considerable period, during which time, though I had ceased to live in state, and was wearing out my suits of velvet, and had neither visit nor letter from my father, I was in tolerable bliss.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Julia's kisses were showered on me for almost anything I said or did, but her admiration of heroism and daring was so fervent that I was in no greater danger of becoming effeminate than Achilles when he wore girl's clothes.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Julia's kisses were showered on me for almost anything I said or did, but her admiration of heroism and daring was so fervent that I was in no greater danger of becoming effeminate than Achilles when he wore girl's clothes.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I MAKE A DEAR FRIEND Heriot was the name of the head boy of the school.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was my fortune to outrun them in her favour for a considerable period, during which time, though I had ceased to live in state, and was wearing out my suits of velvet, and had neither visit nor letter from my father, I was in tolerable bliss.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were both in love with Julia Rippenger.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was my fortune to outrun them in her favour for a considerable period, during which time, though I had ceased to live in state, and was wearing out my suits of velvet, and had neither visit nor letter from my father, I was in tolerable bliss.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was my fortune to outrun them in her favour for a considerable period, during which time, though I had ceased to live in state, and was wearing out my suits of velvet, and had neither visit nor letter from my father, I was in tolerable bliss.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was my fortune to outrun them in her favour for a considerable period, during which time, though I had ceased to live in state, and was wearing out my suits of velvet, and had neither visit nor letter from my father, I was in tolerable bliss.
tolerableadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːlərəbəl/
capable of being borne or endured
From this reading It was my fortune to outrun them in her favour for a considerable period, during which time, though I had ceased to live in state, and was wearing out my suits of velvet, and had neither visit nor letter from my father, I was in tolerable bliss.
ushersnounUS /ˈʌʃərz/
plural of “usher” — Irish prelate who deduced from the Bible that Creation occurred in the year 4004 BC (1581-1656)
From this reading Boddy was the name of one of the ushers.
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading It was my fortune to outrun them in her favour for a considerable period, during which time, though I had ceased to live in state, and was wearing out my suits of velvet, and had neither visit nor letter from my father, I was in tolerable bliss.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading It was my fortune to outrun them in her favour for a considerable period, during which time, though I had ceased to live in state, and was wearing out my suits of velvet, and had neither visit nor letter from my father, I was in tolerable bliss.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I MAKE A DEAR FRIEND Heriot was the name of the head boy of the school.
wearingnounUS /ˈwerɪŋ/
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading It was my fortune to outrun them in her favour for a considerable period, during which time, though I had ceased to live in state, and was wearing out my suits of velvet, and had neither visit nor letter from my father, I was in tolerable bliss.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were both in love with Julia Rippenger.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Julia's kisses were showered on me for almost anything I said or did, but her admiration of heroism and daring was so fervent that I was in no greater danger of becoming effeminate than Achilles when he wore girl's clothes.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was my fortune to outrun them in her favour for a considerable period, during which time, though I had ceased to live in state, and was wearing out my suits of velvet, and had neither visit nor letter from my father, I was in tolerable bliss.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading They were both in love with Julia Rippenger.
woreverbUS /wɔːr/
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Julia's kisses were showered on me for almost anything I said or did, but her admiration of heroism and daring was so fervent that I was in no greater danger of becoming effeminate than Achilles when he wore girl's clothes.
