adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He confided to me in Cologne Cathedral that the entire course of his life was a grand plot, resembling an unfinished piece of architecture, which might, at a future day, prove the wonder of the world: and he had, therefore, packed two dozen of hoar old (uralt: he used comical German) Hock for a present to my grandfather Beltham, in the hope of its being found acceptable.
acceptableadjectiveUS /ækˈseptəbəl/
worthy of acceptance or satisfactory
From this reading He confided to me in Cologne Cathedral that the entire course of his life was a grand plot, resembling an unfinished piece of architecture, which might, at a future day, prove the wonder of the world: and he had, therefore, packed two dozen of hoar old (uralt: he used comical German) Hock for a present to my grandfather Beltham, in the hope of its being found acceptable.
affordverbUS /əˈfɔːrd/
be able to spare or give up
From this reading OUR RETURN HOMEWARD We started for England at noon, much against my secret wishes; but my father would not afford the margravine time to repent of her violent language and injustice toward him.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading OUR RETURN HOMEWARD We started for England at noon, much against my secret wishes; but my father would not afford the margravine time to repent of her violent language and injustice toward him.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He confided to me in Cologne Cathedral that the entire course of his life was a grand plot, resembling an unfinished piece of architecture, which might, at a future day, prove the wonder of the world: and he had, therefore, packed two dozen of hoar old (uralt: he used comical German) Hock for a present to my grandfather Beltham, in the hope of its being found acceptable.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OUR RETURN HOMEWARD We started for England at noon, much against my secret wishes; but my father would not afford the margravine time to repent of her violent language and injustice toward him.
AnythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading Anything that went wrong on the first stages of the journey caused him to recapitulate her epithets and reply to them proudly.
architecturenounUS /ˈɑːrkətektʃər/
an architectural product or work
From this reading He confided to me in Cologne Cathedral that the entire course of his life was a grand plot, resembling an unfinished piece of architecture, which might, at a future day, prove the wonder of the world: and he had, therefore, packed two dozen of hoar old (uralt: he used comical German) Hock for a present to my grandfather Beltham, in the hope of its being found acceptable.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading OUR RETURN HOMEWARD We started for England at noon, much against my secret wishes; but my father would not afford the margravine time to repent of her violent language and injustice toward him.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He confided to me in Cologne Cathedral that the entire course of his life was a grand plot, resembling an unfinished piece of architecture, which might, at a future day, prove the wonder of the world: and he had, therefore, packed two dozen of hoar old (uralt: he used comical German) Hock for a present to my grandfather Beltham, in the hope of its being found acceptable.
Beltham
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He confided to me in Cologne Cathedral that the entire course of his life was a grand plot, resembling an unfinished piece of architecture, which might, at a future day, prove the wonder of the world: and he had, therefore, packed two dozen of hoar old (uralt: he used comical German) Hock for a present to my grandfather Beltham, in the hope of its being found acceptable.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading OUR RETURN HOMEWARD We started for England at noon, much against my secret wishes; but my father would not afford the margravine time to repent of her violent language and injustice toward him.
CathedralnounUS /kəˈθiːdrəl/
any large and important church
From this reading He confided to me in Cologne Cathedral that the entire course of his life was a grand plot, resembling an unfinished piece of architecture, which might, at a future day, prove the wonder of the world: and he had, therefore, packed two dozen of hoar old (uralt: he used comical German) Hock for a present to my grandfather Beltham, in the hope of its being found acceptable.
causedverbUS /kɑːzd/
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Anything that went wrong on the first stages of the journey caused him to recapitulate her epithets and reply to them proudly.
ColognenounUS /kəˈloʊn/
a commercial center and river port in western Germany on the Rhine River; flourished during the 15th century as a member of the Hanseatic League
From this reading He confided to me in Cologne Cathedral that the entire course of his life was a grand plot, resembling an unfinished piece of architecture, which might, at a future day, prove the wonder of the world: and he had, therefore, packed two dozen of hoar old (uralt: he used comical German) Hock for a present to my grandfather Beltham, in the hope of its being found acceptable.
comicaladjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmɪkəl/
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading He confided to me in Cologne Cathedral that the entire course of his life was a grand plot, resembling an unfinished piece of architecture, which might, at a future day, prove the wonder of the world: and he had, therefore, packed two dozen of hoar old (uralt: he used comical German) Hock for a present to my grandfather Beltham, in the hope of its being found acceptable.
confidedverbUS /kənˈfaɪdɪd/
past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading He confided to me in Cologne Cathedral that the entire course of his life was a grand plot, resembling an unfinished piece of architecture, which might, at a future day, prove the wonder of the world: and he had, therefore, packed two dozen of hoar old (uralt: he used comical German) Hock for a present to my grandfather Beltham, in the hope of its being found acceptable.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He confided to me in Cologne Cathedral that the entire course of his life was a grand plot, resembling an unfinished piece of architecture, which might, at a future day, prove the wonder of the world: and he had, therefore, packed two dozen of hoar old (uralt: he used comical German) Hock for a present to my grandfather Beltham, in the hope of its being found acceptable.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He confided to me in Cologne Cathedral that the entire course of his life was a grand plot, resembling an unfinished piece of architecture, which might, at a future day, prove the wonder of the world: and he had, therefore, packed two dozen of hoar old (uralt: he used comical German) Hock for a present to my grandfather Beltham, in the hope of its being found acceptable.
dozennounUS /ˈdʌzən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading He confided to me in Cologne Cathedral that the entire course of his life was a grand plot, resembling an unfinished piece of architecture, which might, at a future day, prove the wonder of the world: and he had, therefore, packed two dozen of hoar old (uralt: he used comical German) Hock for a present to my grandfather Beltham, in the hope of its being found acceptable.
EnglandnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlənd/
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading OUR RETURN HOMEWARD We started for England at noon, much against my secret wishes; but my father would not afford the margravine time to repent of her violent language and injustice toward him.
entireadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtaɪər/
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading He confided to me in Cologne Cathedral that the entire course of his life was a grand plot, resembling an unfinished piece of architecture, which might, at a future day, prove the wonder of the world: and he had, therefore, packed two dozen of hoar old (uralt: he used comical German) Hock for a present to my grandfather Beltham, in the hope of its being found acceptable.
epithetsnounUS /ˈepəθets/
plural of “epithet” — a defamatory or abusive word or phrase
From this reading Anything that went wrong on the first stages of the journey caused him to recapitulate her epithets and reply to them proudly.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading OUR RETURN HOMEWARD We started for England at noon, much against my secret wishes; but my father would not afford the margravine time to repent of her violent language and injustice toward him.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Anything that went wrong on the first stages of the journey caused him to recapitulate her epithets and reply to them proudly.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading OUR RETURN HOMEWARD We started for England at noon, much against my secret wishes; but my father would not afford the margravine time to repent of her violent language and injustice toward him.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading He confided to me in Cologne Cathedral that the entire course of his life was a grand plot, resembling an unfinished piece of architecture, which might, at a future day, prove the wonder of the world: and he had, therefore, packed two dozen of hoar old (uralt: he used comical German) Hock for a present to my grandfather Beltham, in the hope of its being found acceptable.
futureadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtʃər/
yet to be or coming
From this reading He confided to me in Cologne Cathedral that the entire course of his life was a grand plot, resembling an unfinished piece of architecture, which might, at a future day, prove the wonder of the world: and he had, therefore, packed two dozen of hoar old (uralt: he used comical German) Hock for a present to my grandfather Beltham, in the hope of its being found acceptable.
GermannounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmən/
a person of German nationality
From this reading He confided to me in Cologne Cathedral that the entire course of his life was a grand plot, resembling an unfinished piece of architecture, which might, at a future day, prove the wonder of the world: and he had, therefore, packed two dozen of hoar old (uralt: he used comical German) Hock for a present to my grandfather Beltham, in the hope of its being found acceptable.
grandadjectiveUS /ɡrænd/
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading He confided to me in Cologne Cathedral that the entire course of his life was a grand plot, resembling an unfinished piece of architecture, which might, at a future day, prove the wonder of the world: and he had, therefore, packed two dozen of hoar old (uralt: he used comical German) Hock for a present to my grandfather Beltham, in the hope of its being found acceptable.
grandfathernounUS /ˈɡrændfɑːðər/
the father of your father or mother
From this reading He confided to me in Cologne Cathedral that the entire course of his life was a grand plot, resembling an unfinished piece of architecture, which might, at a future day, prove the wonder of the world: and he had, therefore, packed two dozen of hoar old (uralt: he used comical German) Hock for a present to my grandfather Beltham, in the hope of its being found acceptable.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He confided to me in Cologne Cathedral that the entire course of his life was a grand plot, resembling an unfinished piece of architecture, which might, at a future day, prove the wonder of the world: and he had, therefore, packed two dozen of hoar old (uralt: he used comical German) Hock for a present to my grandfather Beltham, in the hope of its being found acceptable.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He confided to me in Cologne Cathedral that the entire course of his life was a grand plot, resembling an unfinished piece of architecture, which might, at a future day, prove the wonder of the world: and he had, therefore, packed two dozen of hoar old (uralt: he used comical German) Hock for a present to my grandfather Beltham, in the hope of its being found acceptable.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading OUR RETURN HOMEWARD We started for England at noon, much against my secret wishes; but my father would not afford the margravine time to repent of her violent language and injustice toward him.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading OUR RETURN HOMEWARD We started for England at noon, much against my secret wishes; but my father would not afford the margravine time to repent of her violent language and injustice toward him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Reflection increased his indignation.
hoarnounUS /hɔːr/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading He confided to me in Cologne Cathedral that the entire course of his life was a grand plot, resembling an unfinished piece of architecture, which might, at a future day, prove the wonder of the world: and he had, therefore, packed two dozen of hoar old (uralt: he used comical German) Hock for a present to my grandfather Beltham, in the hope of its being found acceptable.
HockverbUS /hɑːk/
leave as a guarantee in return for money
From this reading He confided to me in Cologne Cathedral that the entire course of his life was a grand plot, resembling an unfinished piece of architecture, which might, at a future day, prove the wonder of the world: and he had, therefore, packed two dozen of hoar old (uralt: he used comical German) Hock for a present to my grandfather Beltham, in the hope of its being found acceptable.
HOMEWARDadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading OUR RETURN HOMEWARD We started for England at noon, much against my secret wishes; but my father would not afford the margravine time to repent of her violent language and injustice toward him.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading He confided to me in Cologne Cathedral that the entire course of his life was a grand plot, resembling an unfinished piece of architecture, which might, at a future day, prove the wonder of the world: and he had, therefore, packed two dozen of hoar old (uralt: he used comical German) Hock for a present to my grandfather Beltham, in the hope of its being found acceptable.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'For, Richie,' said he, 'you may not know--and it is not to win your thanks I inform you of it--that I labour unremittingly in my son's interests.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He confided to me in Cologne Cathedral that the entire course of his life was a grand plot, resembling an unfinished piece of architecture, which might, at a future day, prove the wonder of the world: and he had, therefore, packed two dozen of hoar old (uralt: he used comical German) Hock for a present to my grandfather Beltham, in the hope of its being found acceptable.
increasedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːst/
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading Reflection increased his indignation.
indignationnounUS /ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃən/
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading Reflection increased his indignation.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading 'For, Richie,' said he, 'you may not know--and it is not to win your thanks I inform you of it--that I labour unremittingly in my son's interests.
injusticenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʌstɪs/
an unjust act
From this reading OUR RETURN HOMEWARD We started for England at noon, much against my secret wishes; but my father would not afford the margravine time to repent of her violent language and injustice toward him.
interestsnounUS /ˈɪntrəsts/
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading 'For, Richie,' said he, 'you may not know--and it is not to win your thanks I inform you of it--that I labour unremittingly in my son's interests.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'For, Richie,' said he, 'you may not know--and it is not to win your thanks I inform you of it--that I labour unremittingly in my son's interests.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 'For, Richie,' said he, 'you may not know--and it is not to win your thanks I inform you of it--that I labour unremittingly in my son's interests.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He confided to me in Cologne Cathedral that the entire course of his life was a grand plot, resembling an unfinished piece of architecture, which might, at a future day, prove the wonder of the world: and he had, therefore, packed two dozen of hoar old (uralt: he used comical German) Hock for a present to my grandfather Beltham, in the hope of its being found acceptable.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Anything that went wrong on the first stages of the journey caused him to recapitulate her epithets and reply to them proudly.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading 'For, Richie,' said he, 'you may not know--and it is not to win your thanks I inform you of it--that I labour unremittingly in my son's interests.
labournounUS /ˈleɪbər/
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading 'For, Richie,' said he, 'you may not know--and it is not to win your thanks I inform you of it--that I labour unremittingly in my son's interests.
languagenounUS /ˈlæŋɡwədʒ/
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading OUR RETURN HOMEWARD We started for England at noon, much against my secret wishes; but my father would not afford the margravine time to repent of her violent language and injustice toward him.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He confided to me in Cologne Cathedral that the entire course of his life was a grand plot, resembling an unfinished piece of architecture, which might, at a future day, prove the wonder of the world: and he had, therefore, packed two dozen of hoar old (uralt: he used comical German) Hock for a present to my grandfather Beltham, in the hope of its being found acceptable.
margravine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading OUR RETURN HOMEWARD We started for England at noon, much against my secret wishes; but my father would not afford the margravine time to repent of her violent language and injustice toward him.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading 'For, Richie,' said he, 'you may not know--and it is not to win your thanks I inform you of it--that I labour unremittingly in my son's interests.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He confided to me in Cologne Cathedral that the entire course of his life was a grand plot, resembling an unfinished piece of architecture, which might, at a future day, prove the wonder of the world: and he had, therefore, packed two dozen of hoar old (uralt: he used comical German) Hock for a present to my grandfather Beltham, in the hope of its being found acceptable.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He confided to me in Cologne Cathedral that the entire course of his life was a grand plot, resembling an unfinished piece of architecture, which might, at a future day, prove the wonder of the world: and he had, therefore, packed two dozen of hoar old (uralt: he used comical German) Hock for a present to my grandfather Beltham, in the hope of its being found acceptable.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading OUR RETURN HOMEWARD We started for England at noon, much against my secret wishes; but my father would not afford the margravine time to repent of her violent language and injustice toward him.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading OUR RETURN HOMEWARD We started for England at noon, much against my secret wishes; but my father would not afford the margravine time to repent of her violent language and injustice toward him.
noonnounUS /nuːn/
the middle of the day
From this reading OUR RETURN HOMEWARD We started for England at noon, much against my secret wishes; but my father would not afford the margravine time to repent of her violent language and injustice toward him.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading OUR RETURN HOMEWARD We started for England at noon, much against my secret wishes; but my father would not afford the margravine time to repent of her violent language and injustice toward him.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OUR RETURN HOMEWARD We started for England at noon, much against my secret wishes; but my father would not afford the margravine time to repent of her violent language and injustice toward him.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He confided to me in Cologne Cathedral that the entire course of his life was a grand plot, resembling an unfinished piece of architecture, which might, at a future day, prove the wonder of the world: and he had, therefore, packed two dozen of hoar old (uralt: he used comical German) Hock for a present to my grandfather Beltham, in the hope of its being found acceptable.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Anything that went wrong on the first stages of the journey caused him to recapitulate her epithets and reply to them proudly.
OURdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading OUR RETURN HOMEWARD We started for England at noon, much against my secret wishes; but my father would not afford the margravine time to repent of her violent language and injustice toward him.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading He confided to me in Cologne Cathedral that the entire course of his life was a grand plot, resembling an unfinished piece of architecture, which might, at a future day, prove the wonder of the world: and he had, therefore, packed two dozen of hoar old (uralt: he used comical German) Hock for a present to my grandfather Beltham, in the hope of its being found acceptable.
piecenounUS /piːs/
a separate part of a whole
From this reading He confided to me in Cologne Cathedral that the entire course of his life was a grand plot, resembling an unfinished piece of architecture, which might, at a future day, prove the wonder of the world: and he had, therefore, packed two dozen of hoar old (uralt: he used comical German) Hock for a present to my grandfather Beltham, in the hope of its being found acceptable.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading He confided to me in Cologne Cathedral that the entire course of his life was a grand plot, resembling an unfinished piece of architecture, which might, at a future day, prove the wonder of the world: and he had, therefore, packed two dozen of hoar old (uralt: he used comical German) Hock for a present to my grandfather Beltham, in the hope of its being found acceptable.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He confided to me in Cologne Cathedral that the entire course of his life was a grand plot, resembling an unfinished piece of architecture, which might, at a future day, prove the wonder of the world: and he had, therefore, packed two dozen of hoar old (uralt: he used comical German) Hock for a present to my grandfather Beltham, in the hope of its being found acceptable.
proudlyadverbUS /ˈpraʊdli/
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading Anything that went wrong on the first stages of the journey caused him to recapitulate her epithets and reply to them proudly.
proveverbUS /pruːv/
be shown or be found to be
From this reading He confided to me in Cologne Cathedral that the entire course of his life was a grand plot, resembling an unfinished piece of architecture, which might, at a future day, prove the wonder of the world: and he had, therefore, packed two dozen of hoar old (uralt: he used comical German) Hock for a present to my grandfather Beltham, in the hope of its being found acceptable.
recapitulateverbUS /ˌriːkəˈpɪtʃəleɪt/
summarize briefly
From this reading Anything that went wrong on the first stages of the journey caused him to recapitulate her epithets and reply to them proudly.
ReflectionnounUS /rɪˈflekʃən/
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Reflection increased his indignation.
repentverbUS /rɪˈpent/
turn away from sin or do penitence
From this reading OUR RETURN HOMEWARD We started for England at noon, much against my secret wishes; but my father would not afford the margravine time to repent of her violent language and injustice toward him.
replynounUS /rɪˈplaɪ/
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Anything that went wrong on the first stages of the journey caused him to recapitulate her epithets and reply to them proudly.
resemblingverbUS /rɪˈzembəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading He confided to me in Cologne Cathedral that the entire course of his life was a grand plot, resembling an unfinished piece of architecture, which might, at a future day, prove the wonder of the world: and he had, therefore, packed two dozen of hoar old (uralt: he used comical German) Hock for a present to my grandfather Beltham, in the hope of its being found acceptable.
RETURNverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading OUR RETURN HOMEWARD We started for England at noon, much against my secret wishes; but my father would not afford the margravine time to repent of her violent language and injustice toward him.
Richie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'For, Richie,' said he, 'you may not know--and it is not to win your thanks I inform you of it--that I labour unremittingly in my son's interests.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'For, Richie,' said he, 'you may not know--and it is not to win your thanks I inform you of it--that I labour unremittingly in my son's interests.
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading OUR RETURN HOMEWARD We started for England at noon, much against my secret wishes; but my father would not afford the margravine time to repent of her violent language and injustice toward him.
son'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading 'For, Richie,' said he, 'you may not know--and it is not to win your thanks I inform you of it--that I labour unremittingly in my son's interests.
stagesnounUS /ˈsteɪdʒəz/
plural of “stage” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Anything that went wrong on the first stages of the journey caused him to recapitulate her epithets and reply to them proudly.
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading OUR RETURN HOMEWARD We started for England at noon, much against my secret wishes; but my father would not afford the margravine time to repent of her violent language and injustice toward him.
thanksnounUS /θæŋks/
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading 'For, Richie,' said he, 'you may not know--and it is not to win your thanks I inform you of it--that I labour unremittingly in my son's interests.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Anything that went wrong on the first stages of the journey caused him to recapitulate her epithets and reply to them proudly.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OUR RETURN HOMEWARD We started for England at noon, much against my secret wishes; but my father would not afford the margravine time to repent of her violent language and injustice toward him.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Anything that went wrong on the first stages of the journey caused him to recapitulate her epithets and reply to them proudly.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading He confided to me in Cologne Cathedral that the entire course of his life was a grand plot, resembling an unfinished piece of architecture, which might, at a future day, prove the wonder of the world: and he had, therefore, packed two dozen of hoar old (uralt: he used comical German) Hock for a present to my grandfather Beltham, in the hope of its being found acceptable.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading OUR RETURN HOMEWARD We started for England at noon, much against my secret wishes; but my father would not afford the margravine time to repent of her violent language and injustice toward him.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OUR RETURN HOMEWARD We started for England at noon, much against my secret wishes; but my father would not afford the margravine time to repent of her violent language and injustice toward him.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading OUR RETURN HOMEWARD We started for England at noon, much against my secret wishes; but my father would not afford the margravine time to repent of her violent language and injustice toward him.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He confided to me in Cologne Cathedral that the entire course of his life was a grand plot, resembling an unfinished piece of architecture, which might, at a future day, prove the wonder of the world: and he had, therefore, packed two dozen of hoar old (uralt: he used comical German) Hock for a present to my grandfather Beltham, in the hope of its being found acceptable.
unfinishedadjectiveUS /ənˈfɪnɪʃt/
not brought to the desired final state
From this reading He confided to me in Cologne Cathedral that the entire course of his life was a grand plot, resembling an unfinished piece of architecture, which might, at a future day, prove the wonder of the world: and he had, therefore, packed two dozen of hoar old (uralt: he used comical German) Hock for a present to my grandfather Beltham, in the hope of its being found acceptable.
unremittingly
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From this reading 'For, Richie,' said he, 'you may not know--and it is not to win your thanks I inform you of it--that I labour unremittingly in my son's interests.
uralt
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From this reading He confided to me in Cologne Cathedral that the entire course of his life was a grand plot, resembling an unfinished piece of architecture, which might, at a future day, prove the wonder of the world: and he had, therefore, packed two dozen of hoar old (uralt: he used comical German) Hock for a present to my grandfather Beltham, in the hope of its being found acceptable.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading He confided to me in Cologne Cathedral that the entire course of his life was a grand plot, resembling an unfinished piece of architecture, which might, at a future day, prove the wonder of the world: and he had, therefore, packed two dozen of hoar old (uralt: he used comical German) Hock for a present to my grandfather Beltham, in the hope of its being found acceptable.
violentadjectiveUS /ˈvaɪələnt/
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading OUR RETURN HOMEWARD We started for England at noon, much against my secret wishes; but my father would not afford the margravine time to repent of her violent language and injustice toward him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He confided to me in Cologne Cathedral that the entire course of his life was a grand plot, resembling an unfinished piece of architecture, which might, at a future day, prove the wonder of the world: and he had, therefore, packed two dozen of hoar old (uralt: he used comical German) Hock for a present to my grandfather Beltham, in the hope of its being found acceptable.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading OUR RETURN HOMEWARD We started for England at noon, much against my secret wishes; but my father would not afford the margravine time to repent of her violent language and injustice toward him.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Anything that went wrong on the first stages of the journey caused him to recapitulate her epithets and reply to them proudly.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He confided to me in Cologne Cathedral that the entire course of his life was a grand plot, resembling an unfinished piece of architecture, which might, at a future day, prove the wonder of the world: and he had, therefore, packed two dozen of hoar old (uralt: he used comical German) Hock for a present to my grandfather Beltham, in the hope of its being found acceptable.
winverbUS /wɪn/
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading 'For, Richie,' said he, 'you may not know--and it is not to win your thanks I inform you of it--that I labour unremittingly in my son's interests.
wishesnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪz/
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading OUR RETURN HOMEWARD We started for England at noon, much against my secret wishes; but my father would not afford the margravine time to repent of her violent language and injustice toward him.
wondernounUS /ˈwʌndər/
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading He confided to me in Cologne Cathedral that the entire course of his life was a grand plot, resembling an unfinished piece of architecture, which might, at a future day, prove the wonder of the world: and he had, therefore, packed two dozen of hoar old (uralt: he used comical German) Hock for a present to my grandfather Beltham, in the hope of its being found acceptable.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He confided to me in Cologne Cathedral that the entire course of his life was a grand plot, resembling an unfinished piece of architecture, which might, at a future day, prove the wonder of the world: and he had, therefore, packed two dozen of hoar old (uralt: he used comical German) Hock for a present to my grandfather Beltham, in the hope of its being found acceptable.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading OUR RETURN HOMEWARD We started for England at noon, much against my secret wishes; but my father would not afford the margravine time to repent of her violent language and injustice toward him.
wrongadjectiveUS /rɔːŋ/
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Anything that went wrong on the first stages of the journey caused him to recapitulate her epithets and reply to them proudly.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'For, Richie,' said he, 'you may not know--and it is not to win your thanks I inform you of it--that I labour unremittingly in my son's interests.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'For, Richie,' said he, 'you may not know--and it is not to win your thanks I inform you of it--that I labour unremittingly in my son's interests.
