adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My Father makes a present to Narcissa—the Letter is dispatched to her Brother—I appear among my Acquaintance—Banter’s Behaviour—the Squire refuses his Consent—my Uncle comes to Town—approves of my Choice—I am married—we meet the Squire and his Lady at the Play—our Acquaintance is courted After having spent the evening to the satisfaction of all present, my father addressed himself thus to Narcissa.
acceptingadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪŋ/
tolerating without protest
From this reading “Madam, give me leave to consider you hereafter as my daughter, in which capacity I insist upon your accepting this first instance of my paternal duty and affection.”
AcquaintancenounUS /əˈkweɪntəns/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading My Father makes a present to Narcissa—the Letter is dispatched to her Brother—I appear among my Acquaintance—Banter’s Behaviour—the Squire refuses his Consent—my Uncle comes to Town—approves of my Choice—I am married—we meet the Squire and his Lady at the Play—our Acquaintance is courted After having spent the evening to the satisfaction of all present, my father addressed himself thus to Narcissa.
addressedadjectiveUS /əˈdrest/
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading My Father makes a present to Narcissa—the Letter is dispatched to her Brother—I appear among my Acquaintance—Banter’s Behaviour—the Squire refuses his Consent—my Uncle comes to Town—approves of my Choice—I am married—we meet the Squire and his Lady at the Play—our Acquaintance is courted After having spent the evening to the satisfaction of all present, my father addressed himself thus to Narcissa.
affectionnounUS /əˈfekʃən/
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading “Madam, give me leave to consider you hereafter as my daughter, in which capacity I insist upon your accepting this first instance of my paternal duty and affection.”
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading My Father makes a present to Narcissa—the Letter is dispatched to her Brother—I appear among my Acquaintance—Banter’s Behaviour—the Squire refuses his Consent—my Uncle comes to Town—approves of my Choice—I am married—we meet the Squire and his Lady at the Play—our Acquaintance is courted After having spent the evening to the satisfaction of all present, my father addressed himself thus to Narcissa.
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 My Father makes a present to Narcissa—the Letter is dispatched to her Brother—I appear among my Acquaintance—Banter’s Behaviour—the Squire refuses his Consent—my Uncle comes to Town—approves of my Choice—I am married—we meet the Squire and his Lady at the Play—our Acquaintance is courted After having spent the evening to the satisfaction of all present, my father addressed himself thus to Narcissa.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading “Dear sir, though I have not the least occasion for this supply, I have too great a veneration for you to refuse this proof of your generosity and esteem, which I the more freely receive, because I already look upon Mr. Random’s interest as inseparably connected with mine.”
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading My Father makes a present to Narcissa—the Letter is dispatched to her Brother—I appear among my Acquaintance—Banter’s Behaviour—the Squire refuses his Consent—my Uncle comes to Town—approves of my Choice—I am married—we meet the Squire and his Lady at the Play—our Acquaintance is courted After having spent the evening to the satisfaction of all present, my father addressed himself thus to Narcissa.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading My Father makes a present to Narcissa—the Letter is dispatched to her Brother—I appear among my Acquaintance—Banter’s Behaviour—the Squire refuses his Consent—my Uncle comes to Town—approves of my Choice—I am married—we meet the Squire and his Lady at the Play—our Acquaintance is courted After having spent the evening to the satisfaction of all present, my father addressed himself thus to Narcissa.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My Father makes a present to Narcissa—the Letter is dispatched to her Brother—I appear among my Acquaintance—Banter’s Behaviour—the Squire refuses his Consent—my Uncle comes to Town—approves of my Choice—I am married—we meet the Squire and his Lady at the Play—our Acquaintance is courted After having spent the evening to the satisfaction of all present, my father addressed himself thus to Narcissa.
appearverbUS /əˈpɪr/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading My Father makes a present to Narcissa—the Letter is dispatched to her Brother—I appear among my Acquaintance—Banter’s Behaviour—the Squire refuses his Consent—my Uncle comes to Town—approves of my Choice—I am married—we meet the Squire and his Lady at the Play—our Acquaintance is courted After having spent the evening to the satisfaction of all present, my father addressed himself thus to Narcissa.
approvesverbUS /əˈpruːvz/
third-person singular of “approve” — give sanction to
From this reading My Father makes a present to Narcissa—the Letter is dispatched to her Brother—I appear among my Acquaintance—Banter’s Behaviour—the Squire refuses his Consent—my Uncle comes to Town—approves of my Choice—I am married—we meet the Squire and his Lady at the Play—our Acquaintance is courted After having spent the evening to the satisfaction of all present, my father addressed himself thus to Narcissa.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Madam, give me leave to consider you hereafter as my daughter, in which capacity I insist upon your accepting this first instance of my paternal duty and affection.”
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading My Father makes a present to Narcissa—the Letter is dispatched to her Brother—I appear among my Acquaintance—Banter’s Behaviour—the Squire refuses his Consent—my Uncle comes to Town—approves of my Choice—I am married—we meet the Squire and his Lady at the Play—our Acquaintance is courted After having spent the evening to the satisfaction of all present, my father addressed himself thus to Narcissa.
banknounUS /bæŋk/
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading With these words he put into her hand a bank note of five hundred pounds, which she no sooner examined, than with a low courtesy she replied.
Banter's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My Father makes a present to Narcissa—the Letter is dispatched to her Brother—I appear among my Acquaintance—Banter’s Behaviour—the Squire refuses his Consent—my Uncle comes to Town—approves of my Choice—I am married—we meet the Squire and his Lady at the Play—our Acquaintance is courted After having spent the evening to the satisfaction of all present, my father addressed himself thus to Narcissa.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading “Dear sir, though I have not the least occasion for this supply, I have too great a veneration for you to refuse this proof of your generosity and esteem, which I the more freely receive, because I already look upon Mr. Random’s interest as inseparably connected with mine.”
BehaviournounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
From this reading My Father makes a present to Narcissa—the Letter is dispatched to her Brother—I appear among my Acquaintance—Banter’s Behaviour—the Squire refuses his Consent—my Uncle comes to Town—approves of my Choice—I am married—we meet the Squire and his Lady at the Play—our Acquaintance is courted After having spent the evening to the satisfaction of all present, my father addressed himself thus to Narcissa.
BrothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading My Father makes a present to Narcissa—the Letter is dispatched to her Brother—I appear among my Acquaintance—Banter’s Behaviour—the Squire refuses his Consent—my Uncle comes to Town—approves of my Choice—I am married—we meet the Squire and his Lady at the Play—our Acquaintance is courted After having spent the evening to the satisfaction of all present, my father addressed himself thus to Narcissa.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading “Madam, give me leave to consider you hereafter as my daughter, in which capacity I insist upon your accepting this first instance of my paternal duty and affection.”
ChoicenounUS /tʃɔɪs/
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading My Father makes a present to Narcissa—the Letter is dispatched to her Brother—I appear among my Acquaintance—Banter’s Behaviour—the Squire refuses his Consent—my Uncle comes to Town—approves of my Choice—I am married—we meet the Squire and his Lady at the Play—our Acquaintance is courted After having spent the evening to the satisfaction of all present, my father addressed himself thus to Narcissa.
comesnounUS /kʌmz/
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading My Father makes a present to Narcissa—the Letter is dispatched to her Brother—I appear among my Acquaintance—Banter’s Behaviour—the Squire refuses his Consent—my Uncle comes to Town—approves of my Choice—I am married—we meet the Squire and his Lady at the Play—our Acquaintance is courted After having spent the evening to the satisfaction of all present, my father addressed himself thus to Narcissa.
connectedadjectiveUS /kəˈnektɪd/
being joined in close association
From this reading “Dear sir, though I have not the least occasion for this supply, I have too great a veneration for you to refuse this proof of your generosity and esteem, which I the more freely receive, because I already look upon Mr. Random’s interest as inseparably connected with mine.”
ConsentnounUS /kənˈsent/
permission to do something
From this reading My Father makes a present to Narcissa—the Letter is dispatched to her Brother—I appear among my Acquaintance—Banter’s Behaviour—the Squire refuses his Consent—my Uncle comes to Town—approves of my Choice—I am married—we meet the Squire and his Lady at the Play—our Acquaintance is courted After having spent the evening to the satisfaction of all present, my father addressed himself thus to Narcissa.
considerverbUS /kənˈsɪdər/
deem to be
From this reading “Madam, give me leave to consider you hereafter as my daughter, in which capacity I insist upon your accepting this first instance of my paternal duty and affection.”
courtedverbUS /ˈkɔːrtɪd/
past form of “court” — make amorous advances towards
From this reading My Father makes a present to Narcissa—the Letter is dispatched to her Brother—I appear among my Acquaintance—Banter’s Behaviour—the Squire refuses his Consent—my Uncle comes to Town—approves of my Choice—I am married—we meet the Squire and his Lady at the Play—our Acquaintance is courted After having spent the evening to the satisfaction of all present, my father addressed himself thus to Narcissa.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading With these words he put into her hand a bank note of five hundred pounds, which she no sooner examined, than with a low courtesy she replied.
daughternounUS /ˈdɔːtər/
a female human offspring
From this reading “Madam, give me leave to consider you hereafter as my daughter, in which capacity I insist upon your accepting this first instance of my paternal duty and affection.”
DearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading “Dear sir, though I have not the least occasion for this supply, I have too great a veneration for you to refuse this proof of your generosity and esteem, which I the more freely receive, because I already look upon Mr. Random’s interest as inseparably connected with mine.”
dispatchedverbUS /dɪˈspætʃt/
past form of “dispatch” — send away towards a designated goal
From this reading My Father makes a present to Narcissa—the Letter is dispatched to her Brother—I appear among my Acquaintance—Banter’s Behaviour—the Squire refuses his Consent—my Uncle comes to Town—approves of my Choice—I am married—we meet the Squire and his Lady at the Play—our Acquaintance is courted After having spent the evening to the satisfaction of all present, my father addressed himself thus to Narcissa.
dutynounUS /ˈduːti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading “Madam, give me leave to consider you hereafter as my daughter, in which capacity I insist upon your accepting this first instance of my paternal duty and affection.”
esteemnounUS /əˈstiːm/
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
From this reading “Dear sir, though I have not the least occasion for this supply, I have too great a veneration for you to refuse this proof of your generosity and esteem, which I the more freely receive, because I already look upon Mr. Random’s interest as inseparably connected with mine.”
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading My Father makes a present to Narcissa—the Letter is dispatched to her Brother—I appear among my Acquaintance—Banter’s Behaviour—the Squire refuses his Consent—my Uncle comes to Town—approves of my Choice—I am married—we meet the Squire and his Lady at the Play—our Acquaintance is courted After having spent the evening to the satisfaction of all present, my father addressed himself thus to Narcissa.
examinedverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmənd/
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading With these words he put into her hand a bank note of five hundred pounds, which she no sooner examined, than with a low courtesy she replied.
extremelyadverbUS /ekˈstriːmli/
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading He was extremely well pleased with her frank and ingenuous reply, upon which we saluted, and wished her good night.
FathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading My Father makes a present to Narcissa—the Letter is dispatched to her Brother—I appear among my Acquaintance—Banter’s Behaviour—the Squire refuses his Consent—my Uncle comes to Town—approves of my Choice—I am married—we meet the Squire and his Lady at the Play—our Acquaintance is courted After having spent the evening to the satisfaction of all present, my father addressed himself thus to Narcissa.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “Madam, give me leave to consider you hereafter as my daughter, in which capacity I insist upon your accepting this first instance of my paternal duty and affection.”
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading With these words he put into her hand a bank note of five hundred pounds, which she no sooner examined, than with a low courtesy she replied.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Dear sir, though I have not the least occasion for this supply, I have too great a veneration for you to refuse this proof of your generosity and esteem, which I the more freely receive, because I already look upon Mr. Random’s interest as inseparably connected with mine.”
frankadjectiveUS /fræŋk/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading He was extremely well pleased with her frank and ingenuous reply, upon which we saluted, and wished her good night.
freelyadverbUS /ˈfriːli/
in a free manner
From this reading “Dear sir, though I have not the least occasion for this supply, I have too great a veneration for you to refuse this proof of your generosity and esteem, which I the more freely receive, because I already look upon Mr. Random’s interest as inseparably connected with mine.”
generositynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈɑːsəti/
the trait of being willing to give your money or time
From this reading “Dear sir, though I have not the least occasion for this supply, I have too great a veneration for you to refuse this proof of your generosity and esteem, which I the more freely receive, because I already look upon Mr. Random’s interest as inseparably connected with mine.”
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “Madam, give me leave to consider you hereafter as my daughter, in which capacity I insist upon your accepting this first instance of my paternal duty and affection.”
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He was extremely well pleased with her frank and ingenuous reply, upon which we saluted, and wished her good night.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “Dear sir, though I have not the least occasion for this supply, I have too great a veneration for you to refuse this proof of your generosity and esteem, which I the more freely receive, because I already look upon Mr. Random’s interest as inseparably connected with mine.”
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading With these words he put into her hand a bank note of five hundred pounds, which she no sooner examined, than with a low courtesy she replied.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Dear sir, though I have not the least occasion for this supply, I have too great a veneration for you to refuse this proof of your generosity and esteem, which I the more freely receive, because I already look upon Mr. Random’s interest as inseparably connected with mine.”
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading My Father makes a present to Narcissa—the Letter is dispatched to her Brother—I appear among my Acquaintance—Banter’s Behaviour—the Squire refuses his Consent—my Uncle comes to Town—approves of my Choice—I am married—we meet the Squire and his Lady at the Play—our Acquaintance is courted After having spent the evening to the satisfaction of all present, my father addressed himself thus to Narcissa.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With these words he put into her hand a bank note of five hundred pounds, which she no sooner examined, than with a low courtesy she replied.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading My Father makes a present to Narcissa—the Letter is dispatched to her Brother—I appear among my Acquaintance—Banter’s Behaviour—the Squire refuses his Consent—my Uncle comes to Town—approves of my Choice—I am married—we meet the Squire and his Lady at the Play—our Acquaintance is courted After having spent the evening to the satisfaction of all present, my father addressed himself thus to Narcissa.
hereafteradverbUS /hɪˈræftər/
in a subsequent part of this document or statement or matter etc.
From this reading “Madam, give me leave to consider you hereafter as my daughter, in which capacity I insist upon your accepting this first instance of my paternal duty and affection.”
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading My Father makes a present to Narcissa—the Letter is dispatched to her Brother—I appear among my Acquaintance—Banter’s Behaviour—the Squire refuses his Consent—my Uncle comes to Town—approves of my Choice—I am married—we meet the Squire and his Lady at the Play—our Acquaintance is courted After having spent the evening to the satisfaction of all present, my father addressed himself thus to Narcissa.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading My Father makes a present to Narcissa—the Letter is dispatched to her Brother—I appear among my Acquaintance—Banter’s Behaviour—the Squire refuses his Consent—my Uncle comes to Town—approves of my Choice—I am married—we meet the Squire and his Lady at the Play—our Acquaintance is courted After having spent the evening to the satisfaction of all present, my father addressed himself thus to Narcissa.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading With these words he put into her hand a bank note of five hundred pounds, which she no sooner examined, than with a low courtesy she replied.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My Father makes a present to Narcissa—the Letter is dispatched to her Brother—I appear among my Acquaintance—Banter’s Behaviour—the Squire refuses his Consent—my Uncle comes to Town—approves of my Choice—I am married—we meet the Squire and his Lady at the Play—our Acquaintance is courted After having spent the evening to the satisfaction of all present, my father addressed himself thus to Narcissa.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Madam, give me leave to consider you hereafter as my daughter, in which capacity I insist upon your accepting this first instance of my paternal duty and affection.”
ingenuousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʒenjuːəs/
characterized by an inability to mask your feelings; not devious
From this reading He was extremely well pleased with her frank and ingenuous reply, upon which we saluted, and wished her good night.
inseparablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsepərəbli/
without possibility of separation
From this reading “Dear sir, though I have not the least occasion for this supply, I have too great a veneration for you to refuse this proof of your generosity and esteem, which I the more freely receive, because I already look upon Mr. Random’s interest as inseparably connected with mine.”
insistverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪst/
be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading “Madam, give me leave to consider you hereafter as my daughter, in which capacity I insist upon your accepting this first instance of my paternal duty and affection.”
instancenounUS /ˈɪnstəns/
an occurrence of something
From this reading “Madam, give me leave to consider you hereafter as my daughter, in which capacity I insist upon your accepting this first instance of my paternal duty and affection.”
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading “Dear sir, though I have not the least occasion for this supply, I have too great a veneration for you to refuse this proof of your generosity and esteem, which I the more freely receive, because I already look upon Mr. Random’s interest as inseparably connected with mine.”
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading With these words he put into her hand a bank note of five hundred pounds, which she no sooner examined, than with a low courtesy she replied.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My Father makes a present to Narcissa—the Letter is dispatched to her Brother—I appear among my Acquaintance—Banter’s Behaviour—the Squire refuses his Consent—my Uncle comes to Town—approves of my Choice—I am married—we meet the Squire and his Lady at the Play—our Acquaintance is courted After having spent the evening to the satisfaction of all present, my father addressed himself thus to Narcissa.
LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading My Father makes a present to Narcissa—the Letter is dispatched to her Brother—I appear among my Acquaintance—Banter’s Behaviour—the Squire refuses his Consent—my Uncle comes to Town—approves of my Choice—I am married—we meet the Squire and his Lady at the Play—our Acquaintance is courted After having spent the evening to the satisfaction of all present, my father addressed himself thus to Narcissa.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading “Dear sir, though I have not the least occasion for this supply, I have too great a veneration for you to refuse this proof of your generosity and esteem, which I the more freely receive, because I already look upon Mr. Random’s interest as inseparably connected with mine.”
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading “Madam, give me leave to consider you hereafter as my daughter, in which capacity I insist upon your accepting this first instance of my paternal duty and affection.”
LetternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading My Father makes a present to Narcissa—the Letter is dispatched to her Brother—I appear among my Acquaintance—Banter’s Behaviour—the Squire refuses his Consent—my Uncle comes to Town—approves of my Choice—I am married—we meet the Squire and his Lady at the Play—our Acquaintance is courted After having spent the evening to the satisfaction of all present, my father addressed himself thus to Narcissa.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Dear sir, though I have not the least occasion for this supply, I have too great a veneration for you to refuse this proof of your generosity and esteem, which I the more freely receive, because I already look upon Mr. Random’s interest as inseparably connected with mine.”
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading With these words he put into her hand a bank note of five hundred pounds, which she no sooner examined, than with a low courtesy she replied.
MadamnounUS /ˈmædəm/
a woman of refinement
From this reading “Madam, give me leave to consider you hereafter as my daughter, in which capacity I insist upon your accepting this first instance of my paternal duty and affection.”
makesnounUS /meɪks/
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading My Father makes a present to Narcissa—the Letter is dispatched to her Brother—I appear among my Acquaintance—Banter’s Behaviour—the Squire refuses his Consent—my Uncle comes to Town—approves of my Choice—I am married—we meet the Squire and his Lady at the Play—our Acquaintance is courted After having spent the evening to the satisfaction of all present, my father addressed himself thus to Narcissa.
marriedadjectiveUS /ˈmerid/
joined in matrimony
From this reading My Father makes a present to Narcissa—the Letter is dispatched to her Brother—I appear among my Acquaintance—Banter’s Behaviour—the Squire refuses his Consent—my Uncle comes to Town—approves of my Choice—I am married—we meet the Squire and his Lady at the Play—our Acquaintance is courted After having spent the evening to the satisfaction of all present, my father addressed himself thus to Narcissa.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Madam, give me leave to consider you hereafter as my daughter, in which capacity I insist upon your accepting this first instance of my paternal duty and affection.”
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading My Father makes a present to Narcissa—the Letter is dispatched to her Brother—I appear among my Acquaintance—Banter’s Behaviour—the Squire refuses his Consent—my Uncle comes to Town—approves of my Choice—I am married—we meet the Squire and his Lady at the Play—our Acquaintance is courted After having spent the evening to the satisfaction of all present, my father addressed himself thus to Narcissa.
minepronounUS /maɪn/
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Dear sir, though I have not the least occasion for this supply, I have too great a veneration for you to refuse this proof of your generosity and esteem, which I the more freely receive, because I already look upon Mr. Random’s interest as inseparably connected with mine.”
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “Dear sir, though I have not the least occasion for this supply, I have too great a veneration for you to refuse this proof of your generosity and esteem, which I the more freely receive, because I already look upon Mr. Random’s interest as inseparably connected with mine.”
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Dear sir, though I have not the least occasion for this supply, I have too great a veneration for you to refuse this proof of your generosity and esteem, which I the more freely receive, because I already look upon Mr. Random’s interest as inseparably connected with mine.”
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My Father makes a present to Narcissa—the Letter is dispatched to her Brother—I appear among my Acquaintance—Banter’s Behaviour—the Squire refuses his Consent—my Uncle comes to Town—approves of my Choice—I am married—we meet the Squire and his Lady at the Play—our Acquaintance is courted After having spent the evening to the satisfaction of all present, my father addressed himself thus to Narcissa.
Narcissa
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My Father makes a present to Narcissa—the Letter is dispatched to her Brother—I appear among my Acquaintance—Banter’s Behaviour—the Squire refuses his Consent—my Uncle comes to Town—approves of my Choice—I am married—we meet the Squire and his Lady at the Play—our Acquaintance is courted After having spent the evening to the satisfaction of all present, my father addressed himself thus to Narcissa.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He was extremely well pleased with her frank and ingenuous reply, upon which we saluted, and wished her good night.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading With these words he put into her hand a bank note of five hundred pounds, which she no sooner examined, than with a low courtesy she replied.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Dear sir, though I have not the least occasion for this supply, I have too great a veneration for you to refuse this proof of your generosity and esteem, which I the more freely receive, because I already look upon Mr. Random’s interest as inseparably connected with mine.”
notenounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading With these words he put into her hand a bank note of five hundred pounds, which she no sooner examined, than with a low courtesy she replied.
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading “Dear sir, though I have not the least occasion for this supply, I have too great a veneration for you to refuse this proof of your generosity and esteem, which I the more freely receive, because I already look upon Mr. Random’s interest as inseparably connected with mine.”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My Father makes a present to Narcissa—the Letter is dispatched to her Brother—I appear among my Acquaintance—Banter’s Behaviour—the Squire refuses his Consent—my Uncle comes to Town—approves of my Choice—I am married—we meet the Squire and his Lady at the Play—our Acquaintance is courted After having spent the evening to the satisfaction of all present, my father addressed himself thus to Narcissa.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading My Father makes a present to Narcissa—the Letter is dispatched to her Brother—I appear among my Acquaintance—Banter’s Behaviour—the Squire refuses his Consent—my Uncle comes to Town—approves of my Choice—I am married—we meet the Squire and his Lady at the Play—our Acquaintance is courted After having spent the evening to the satisfaction of all present, my father addressed himself thus to Narcissa.
paternaladjectiveUS /pəˈtɜːrnəl/
belonging to or inherited from one's father
From this reading “Madam, give me leave to consider you hereafter as my daughter, in which capacity I insist upon your accepting this first instance of my paternal duty and affection.”
PlayverbUS /pleɪ/
participate in games or sport
From this reading My Father makes a present to Narcissa—the Letter is dispatched to her Brother—I appear among my Acquaintance—Banter’s Behaviour—the Squire refuses his Consent—my Uncle comes to Town—approves of my Choice—I am married—we meet the Squire and his Lady at the Play—our Acquaintance is courted After having spent the evening to the satisfaction of all present, my father addressed himself thus to Narcissa.
pleasedadjectiveUS /pliːzd/
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading He was extremely well pleased with her frank and ingenuous reply, upon which we saluted, and wished her good night.
poundsnounUS /paʊndz/
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading With these words he put into her hand a bank note of five hundred pounds, which she no sooner examined, than with a low courtesy she replied.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading My Father makes a present to Narcissa—the Letter is dispatched to her Brother—I appear among my Acquaintance—Banter’s Behaviour—the Squire refuses his Consent—my Uncle comes to Town—approves of my Choice—I am married—we meet the Squire and his Lady at the Play—our Acquaintance is courted After having spent the evening to the satisfaction of all present, my father addressed himself thus to Narcissa.
proofnounUS /pruːf/
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading “Dear sir, though I have not the least occasion for this supply, I have too great a veneration for you to refuse this proof of your generosity and esteem, which I the more freely receive, because I already look upon Mr. Random’s interest as inseparably connected with mine.”
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading With these words he put into her hand a bank note of five hundred pounds, which she no sooner examined, than with a low courtesy she replied.
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From this reading “Dear sir, though I have not the least occasion for this supply, I have too great a veneration for you to refuse this proof of your generosity and esteem, which I the more freely receive, because I already look upon Mr. Random’s interest as inseparably connected with mine.”
receiveverbUS /rəˈsiːv/
get something; come into possession of
From this reading “Dear sir, though I have not the least occasion for this supply, I have too great a veneration for you to refuse this proof of your generosity and esteem, which I the more freely receive, because I already look upon Mr. Random’s interest as inseparably connected with mine.”
refuseverbUS /rəˈfjuːz/
show unwillingness towards
From this reading “Dear sir, though I have not the least occasion for this supply, I have too great a veneration for you to refuse this proof of your generosity and esteem, which I the more freely receive, because I already look upon Mr. Random’s interest as inseparably connected with mine.”
refusesnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəz/
plural of “refuse” — food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
From this reading My Father makes a present to Narcissa—the Letter is dispatched to her Brother—I appear among my Acquaintance—Banter’s Behaviour—the Squire refuses his Consent—my Uncle comes to Town—approves of my Choice—I am married—we meet the Squire and his Lady at the Play—our Acquaintance is courted After having spent the evening to the satisfaction of all present, my father addressed himself thus to Narcissa.
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading With these words he put into her hand a bank note of five hundred pounds, which she no sooner examined, than with a low courtesy she replied.
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 He was extremely well pleased with her frank and ingenuous reply, upon which we saluted, and wished her good night.
salutedverbUS /səˈluːtɪd/
past form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading He was extremely well pleased with her frank and ingenuous reply, upon which we saluted, and wished her good night.
satisfactionnounUS /ˌsætəˈsfækʃən/
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading My Father makes a present to Narcissa—the Letter is dispatched to her Brother—I appear among my Acquaintance—Banter’s Behaviour—the Squire refuses his Consent—my Uncle comes to Town—approves of my Choice—I am married—we meet the Squire and his Lady at the Play—our Acquaintance is courted After having spent the evening to the satisfaction of all present, my father addressed himself thus to Narcissa.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With these words he put into her hand a bank note of five hundred pounds, which she no sooner examined, than with a low courtesy she replied.
sirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading “Dear sir, though I have not the least occasion for this supply, I have too great a veneration for you to refuse this proof of your generosity and esteem, which I the more freely receive, because I already look upon Mr. Random’s interest as inseparably connected with mine.”
sooneradverbUS /ˈsuːnər/
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading With these words he put into her hand a bank note of five hundred pounds, which she no sooner examined, than with a low courtesy she replied.
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading My Father makes a present to Narcissa—the Letter is dispatched to her Brother—I appear among my Acquaintance—Banter’s Behaviour—the Squire refuses his Consent—my Uncle comes to Town—approves of my Choice—I am married—we meet the Squire and his Lady at the Play—our Acquaintance is courted After having spent the evening to the satisfaction of all present, my father addressed himself thus to Narcissa.
SquirenounUS /skwaɪr/
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading My Father makes a present to Narcissa—the Letter is dispatched to her Brother—I appear among my Acquaintance—Banter’s Behaviour—the Squire refuses his Consent—my Uncle comes to Town—approves of my Choice—I am married—we meet the Squire and his Lady at the Play—our Acquaintance is courted After having spent the evening to the satisfaction of all present, my father addressed himself thus to Narcissa.
supplyverbUS /səˈplaɪ/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading “Dear sir, though I have not the least occasion for this supply, I have too great a veneration for you to refuse this proof of your generosity and esteem, which I the more freely receive, because I already look upon Mr. Random’s interest as inseparably connected with mine.”
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading With these words he put into her hand a bank note of five hundred pounds, which she no sooner examined, than with a low courtesy she replied.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading My Father makes a present to Narcissa—the Letter is dispatched to her Brother—I appear among my Acquaintance—Banter’s Behaviour—the Squire refuses his Consent—my Uncle comes to Town—approves of my Choice—I am married—we meet the Squire and his Lady at the Play—our Acquaintance is courted After having spent the evening to the satisfaction of all present, my father addressed himself thus to Narcissa.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading With these words he put into her hand a bank note of five hundred pounds, which she no sooner examined, than with a low courtesy she replied.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Madam, give me leave to consider you hereafter as my daughter, in which capacity I insist upon your accepting this first instance of my paternal duty and affection.”
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “Dear sir, though I have not the least occasion for this supply, I have too great a veneration for you to refuse this proof of your generosity and esteem, which I the more freely receive, because I already look upon Mr. Random’s interest as inseparably connected with mine.”
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading My Father makes a present to Narcissa—the Letter is dispatched to her Brother—I appear among my Acquaintance—Banter’s Behaviour—the Squire refuses his Consent—my Uncle comes to Town—approves of my Choice—I am married—we meet the Squire and his Lady at the Play—our Acquaintance is courted After having spent the evening to the satisfaction of all present, my father addressed himself thus to Narcissa.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading My Father makes a present to Narcissa—the Letter is dispatched to her Brother—I appear among my Acquaintance—Banter’s Behaviour—the Squire refuses his Consent—my Uncle comes to Town—approves of my Choice—I am married—we meet the Squire and his Lady at the Play—our Acquaintance is courted After having spent the evening to the satisfaction of all present, my father addressed himself thus to Narcissa.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “Dear sir, though I have not the least occasion for this supply, I have too great a veneration for you to refuse this proof of your generosity and esteem, which I the more freely receive, because I already look upon Mr. Random’s interest as inseparably connected with mine.”
TownnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading My Father makes a present to Narcissa—the Letter is dispatched to her Brother—I appear among my Acquaintance—Banter’s Behaviour—the Squire refuses his Consent—my Uncle comes to Town—approves of my Choice—I am married—we meet the Squire and his Lady at the Play—our Acquaintance is courted After having spent the evening to the satisfaction of all present, my father addressed himself thus to Narcissa.
UnclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading My Father makes a present to Narcissa—the Letter is dispatched to her Brother—I appear among my Acquaintance—Banter’s Behaviour—the Squire refuses his Consent—my Uncle comes to Town—approves of my Choice—I am married—we meet the Squire and his Lady at the Play—our Acquaintance is courted After having spent the evening to the satisfaction of all present, my father addressed himself thus to Narcissa.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “Madam, give me leave to consider you hereafter as my daughter, in which capacity I insist upon your accepting this first instance of my paternal duty and affection.”
venerationnounUS /ˌvenərˈeɪʃən/
a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
From this reading “Dear sir, though I have not the least occasion for this supply, I have too great a veneration for you to refuse this proof of your generosity and esteem, which I the more freely receive, because I already look upon Mr. Random’s interest as inseparably connected with mine.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was extremely well pleased with her frank and ingenuous reply, upon which we saluted, and wished her good night.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading My Father makes a present to Narcissa—the Letter is dispatched to her Brother—I appear among my Acquaintance—Banter’s Behaviour—the Squire refuses his Consent—my Uncle comes to Town—approves of my Choice—I am married—we meet the Squire and his Lady at the Play—our Acquaintance is courted After having spent the evening to the satisfaction of all present, my father addressed himself thus to Narcissa.
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 He was extremely well pleased with her frank and ingenuous reply, upon which we saluted, and wished her good night.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Madam, give me leave to consider you hereafter as my daughter, in which capacity I insist upon your accepting this first instance of my paternal duty and affection.”
wishedverbUS /wɪʃt/
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading He was extremely well pleased with her frank and ingenuous reply, upon which we saluted, and wished her good night.
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading With these words he put into her hand a bank note of five hundred pounds, which she no sooner examined, than with a low courtesy she replied.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading With these words he put into her hand a bank note of five hundred pounds, which she no sooner examined, than with a low courtesy she replied.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Madam, give me leave to consider you hereafter as my daughter, in which capacity I insist upon your accepting this first instance of my paternal duty and affection.”
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Madam, give me leave to consider you hereafter as my daughter, in which capacity I insist upon your accepting this first instance of my paternal duty and affection.”
