Every word is available to listen to. Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If I were to marry a rich wife it could be done; if I were to have some stroke of fortune their home might be taken from them, they having only a given sum of money.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading And they were in constant suspense about it.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TELLS HOW I, JASPER PENNINGTON, TRIED TO GET MY OWN I do not think I have as yet mentioned it, but Richard Tresidder--I mean the man who entered into my father's possessions--had three sons and one daughter, and each of these was brought up with the thought that I was their natural enemy.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading TELLS HOW I, JASPER PENNINGTON, TRIED TO GET MY OWN I do not think I have as yet mentioned it, but Richard Tresidder--I mean the man who entered into my father's possessions--had three sons and one daughter, and each of these was brought up with the thought that I was their natural enemy.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Of course, they were informed that my grandfather's will provided the means whereby I, if I were sufficiently fortunate, could buy back the estate at half its valued worth.
back
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of course, they were informed that my grandfather's will provided the means whereby I, if I were sufficiently fortunate, could buy back the estate at half its valued worth.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If I were to marry a rich wife it could be done; if I were to have some stroke of fortune their home might be taken from them, they having only a given sum of money.
broughtnounUS /ˈbrought/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading TELLS HOW I, JASPER PENNINGTON, TRIED TO GET MY OWN I do not think I have as yet mentioned it, but Richard Tresidder--I mean the man who entered into my father's possessions--had three sons and one daughter, and each of these was brought up with the thought that I was their natural enemy.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading TELLS HOW I, JASPER PENNINGTON, TRIED TO GET MY OWN I do not think I have as yet mentioned it, but Richard Tresidder--I mean the man who entered into my father's possessions--had three sons and one daughter, and each of these was brought up with the thought that I was their natural enemy.
buy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of course, they were informed that my grandfather's will provided the means whereby I, if I were sufficiently fortunate, could buy back the estate at half its valued worth.
constant
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And they were in constant suspense about it.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Of course, they were informed that my grandfather's will provided the means whereby I, if I were sufficiently fortunate, could buy back the estate at half its valued worth.
coursenounUS /course/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Of course, they were informed that my grandfather's will provided the means whereby I, if I were sufficiently fortunate, could buy back the estate at half its valued worth.
damage
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And thus it was to their interest to keep me poor, as well as to damage my reputation in the neighbourhood.
daughter
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TELLS HOW I, JASPER PENNINGTON, TRIED TO GET MY OWN I do not think I have as yet mentioned it, but Richard Tresidder--I mean the man who entered into my father's possessions--had three sons and one daughter, and each of these was brought up with the thought that I was their natural enemy.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading TELLS HOW I, JASPER PENNINGTON, TRIED TO GET MY OWN I do not think I have as yet mentioned it, but Richard Tresidder--I mean the man who entered into my father's possessions--had three sons and one daughter, and each of these was brought up with the thought that I was their natural enemy.
donenounUS /done/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading If I were to marry a rich wife it could be done; if I were to have some stroke of fortune their home might be taken from them, they having only a given sum of money.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading TELLS HOW I, JASPER PENNINGTON, TRIED TO GET MY OWN I do not think I have as yet mentioned it, but Richard Tresidder--I mean the man who entered into my father's possessions--had three sons and one daughter, and each of these was brought up with the thought that I was their natural enemy.
enemy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TELLS HOW I, JASPER PENNINGTON, TRIED TO GET MY OWN I do not think I have as yet mentioned it, but Richard Tresidder--I mean the man who entered into my father's possessions--had three sons and one daughter, and each of these was brought up with the thought that I was their natural enemy.
entered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TELLS HOW I, JASPER PENNINGTON, TRIED TO GET MY OWN I do not think I have as yet mentioned it, but Richard Tresidder--I mean the man who entered into my father's possessions--had three sons and one daughter, and each of these was brought up with the thought that I was their natural enemy.
estate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of course, they were informed that my grandfather's will provided the means whereby I, if I were sufficiently fortunate, could buy back the estate at half its valued worth.
father's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TELLS HOW I, JASPER PENNINGTON, TRIED TO GET MY OWN I do not think I have as yet mentioned it, but Richard Tresidder--I mean the man who entered into my father's possessions--had three sons and one daughter, and each of these was brought up with the thought that I was their natural enemy.
fortunate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of course, they were informed that my grandfather's will provided the means whereby I, if I were sufficiently fortunate, could buy back the estate at half its valued worth.
fortunenounUS /ˈfortune/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading If I were to marry a rich wife it could be done; if I were to have some stroke of fortune their home might be taken from them, they having only a given sum of money.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading If I were to marry a rich wife it could be done; if I were to have some stroke of fortune their home might be taken from them, they having only a given sum of money.
GET
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TELLS HOW I, JASPER PENNINGTON, TRIED TO GET MY OWN I do not think I have as yet mentioned it, but Richard Tresidder--I mean the man who entered into my father's possessions--had three sons and one daughter, and each of these was brought up with the thought that I was their natural enemy.
given
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If I were to marry a rich wife it could be done; if I were to have some stroke of fortune their home might be taken from them, they having only a given sum of money.
grandfather's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of course, they were informed that my grandfather's will provided the means whereby I, if I were sufficiently fortunate, could buy back the estate at half its valued worth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading TELLS HOW I, JASPER PENNINGTON, TRIED TO GET MY OWN I do not think I have as yet mentioned it, but Richard Tresidder--I mean the man who entered into my father's possessions--had three sons and one daughter, and each of these was brought up with the thought that I was their natural enemy.
halfnounUS /half/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Of course, they were informed that my grandfather's will provided the means whereby I, if I were sufficiently fortunate, could buy back the estate at half its valued worth.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading TELLS HOW I, JASPER PENNINGTON, TRIED TO GET MY OWN I do not think I have as yet mentioned it, but Richard Tresidder--I mean the man who entered into my father's possessions--had three sons and one daughter, and each of these was brought up with the thought that I was their natural enemy.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading If I were to marry a rich wife it could be done; if I were to have some stroke of fortune their home might be taken from them, they having only a given sum of money.
home
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If I were to marry a rich wife it could be done; if I were to have some stroke of fortune their home might be taken from them, they having only a given sum of money.
HOW
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TELLS HOW I, JASPER PENNINGTON, TRIED TO GET MY OWN I do not think I have as yet mentioned it, but Richard Tresidder--I mean the man who entered into my father's possessions--had three sons and one daughter, and each of these was brought up with the thought that I was their natural enemy.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading TELLS HOW I, JASPER PENNINGTON, TRIED TO GET MY OWN I do not think I have as yet mentioned it, but Richard Tresidder--I mean the man who entered into my father's possessions--had three sons and one daughter, and each of these was brought up with the thought that I was their natural enemy.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Of course, they were informed that my grandfather's will provided the means whereby I, if I were sufficiently fortunate, could buy back the estate at half its valued worth.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And they were in constant suspense about it.
informed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of course, they were informed that my grandfather's will provided the means whereby I, if I were sufficiently fortunate, could buy back the estate at half its valued worth.
interest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And thus it was to their interest to keep me poor, as well as to damage my reputation in the neighbourhood.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading TELLS HOW I, JASPER PENNINGTON, TRIED TO GET MY OWN I do not think I have as yet mentioned it, but Richard Tresidder--I mean the man who entered into my father's possessions--had three sons and one daughter, and each of these was brought up with the thought that I was their natural enemy.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading TELLS HOW I, JASPER PENNINGTON, TRIED TO GET MY OWN I do not think I have as yet mentioned it, but Richard Tresidder--I mean the man who entered into my father's possessions--had three sons and one daughter, and each of these was brought up with the thought that I was their natural enemy.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Of course, they were informed that my grandfather's will provided the means whereby I, if I were sufficiently fortunate, could buy back the estate at half its valued worth.
JASPER
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TELLS HOW I, JASPER PENNINGTON, TRIED TO GET MY OWN I do not think I have as yet mentioned it, but Richard Tresidder--I mean the man who entered into my father's possessions--had three sons and one daughter, and each of these was brought up with the thought that I was their natural enemy.
keep
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And thus it was to their interest to keep me poor, as well as to damage my reputation in the neighbourhood.
man
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TELLS HOW I, JASPER PENNINGTON, TRIED TO GET MY OWN I do not think I have as yet mentioned it, but Richard Tresidder--I mean the man who entered into my father's possessions--had three sons and one daughter, and each of these was brought up with the thought that I was their natural enemy.
marry
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If I were to marry a rich wife it could be done; if I were to have some stroke of fortune their home might be taken from them, they having only a given sum of money.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And thus it was to their interest to keep me poor, as well as to damage my reputation in the neighbourhood.
mean
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TELLS HOW I, JASPER PENNINGTON, TRIED TO GET MY OWN I do not think I have as yet mentioned it, but Richard Tresidder--I mean the man who entered into my father's possessions--had three sons and one daughter, and each of these was brought up with the thought that I was their natural enemy.
means
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of course, they were informed that my grandfather's will provided the means whereby I, if I were sufficiently fortunate, could buy back the estate at half its valued worth.
mentioned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TELLS HOW I, JASPER PENNINGTON, TRIED TO GET MY OWN I do not think I have as yet mentioned it, but Richard Tresidder--I mean the man who entered into my father's possessions--had three sons and one daughter, and each of these was brought up with the thought that I was their natural enemy.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading If I were to marry a rich wife it could be done; if I were to have some stroke of fortune their home might be taken from them, they having only a given sum of money.
money
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If I were to marry a rich wife it could be done; if I were to have some stroke of fortune their home might be taken from them, they having only a given sum of money.
MYdeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading TELLS HOW I, JASPER PENNINGTON, TRIED TO GET MY OWN I do not think I have as yet mentioned it, but Richard Tresidder--I mean the man who entered into my father's possessions--had three sons and one daughter, and each of these was brought up with the thought that I was their natural enemy.
natural
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TELLS HOW I, JASPER PENNINGTON, TRIED TO GET MY OWN I do not think I have as yet mentioned it, but Richard Tresidder--I mean the man who entered into my father's possessions--had three sons and one daughter, and each of these was brought up with the thought that I was their natural enemy.
neighbourhood
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And thus it was to their interest to keep me poor, as well as to damage my reputation in the neighbourhood.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading TELLS HOW I, JASPER PENNINGTON, TRIED TO GET MY OWN I do not think I have as yet mentioned it, but Richard Tresidder--I mean the man who entered into my father's possessions--had three sons and one daughter, and each of these was brought up with the thought that I was their natural enemy.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TELLS HOW I, JASPER PENNINGTON, TRIED TO GET MY OWN I do not think I have as yet mentioned it, but Richard Tresidder--I mean the man who entered into my father's possessions--had three sons and one daughter, and each of these was brought up with the thought that I was their natural enemy.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading TELLS HOW I, JASPER PENNINGTON, TRIED TO GET MY OWN I do not think I have as yet mentioned it, but Richard Tresidder--I mean the man who entered into my father's possessions--had three sons and one daughter, and each of these was brought up with the thought that I was their natural enemy.
only
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If I were to marry a rich wife it could be done; if I were to have some stroke of fortune their home might be taken from them, they having only a given sum of money.
OWN
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TELLS HOW I, JASPER PENNINGTON, TRIED TO GET MY OWN I do not think I have as yet mentioned it, but Richard Tresidder--I mean the man who entered into my father's possessions--had three sons and one daughter, and each of these was brought up with the thought that I was their natural enemy.
PENNINGTON
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TELLS HOW I, JASPER PENNINGTON, TRIED TO GET MY OWN I do not think I have as yet mentioned it, but Richard Tresidder--I mean the man who entered into my father's possessions--had three sons and one daughter, and each of these was brought up with the thought that I was their natural enemy.
poornounUS /poor/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading And thus it was to their interest to keep me poor, as well as to damage my reputation in the neighbourhood.
possessions
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TELLS HOW I, JASPER PENNINGTON, TRIED TO GET MY OWN I do not think I have as yet mentioned it, but Richard Tresidder--I mean the man who entered into my father's possessions--had three sons and one daughter, and each of these was brought up with the thought that I was their natural enemy.
provided
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of course, they were informed that my grandfather's will provided the means whereby I, if I were sufficiently fortunate, could buy back the estate at half its valued worth.
reputation
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And thus it was to their interest to keep me poor, as well as to damage my reputation in the neighbourhood.
rich
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If I were to marry a rich wife it could be done; if I were to have some stroke of fortune their home might be taken from them, they having only a given sum of money.
Richard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TELLS HOW I, JASPER PENNINGTON, TRIED TO GET MY OWN I do not think I have as yet mentioned it, but Richard Tresidder--I mean the man who entered into my father's possessions--had three sons and one daughter, and each of these was brought up with the thought that I was their natural enemy.
some
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If I were to marry a rich wife it could be done; if I were to have some stroke of fortune their home might be taken from them, they having only a given sum of money.
sons
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TELLS HOW I, JASPER PENNINGTON, TRIED TO GET MY OWN I do not think I have as yet mentioned it, but Richard Tresidder--I mean the man who entered into my father's possessions--had three sons and one daughter, and each of these was brought up with the thought that I was their natural enemy.
stroke
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If I were to marry a rich wife it could be done; if I were to have some stroke of fortune their home might be taken from them, they having only a given sum of money.
sufficiently
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of course, they were informed that my grandfather's will provided the means whereby I, if I were sufficiently fortunate, could buy back the estate at half its valued worth.
sum
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If I were to marry a rich wife it could be done; if I were to have some stroke of fortune their home might be taken from them, they having only a given sum of money.
suspense
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And they were in constant suspense about it.
taken
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If I were to marry a rich wife it could be done; if I were to have some stroke of fortune their home might be taken from them, they having only a given sum of money.
TELLS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TELLS HOW I, JASPER PENNINGTON, TRIED TO GET MY OWN I do not think I have as yet mentioned it, but Richard Tresidder--I mean the man who entered into my father's possessions--had three sons and one daughter, and each of these was brought up with the thought that I was their natural enemy.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TELLS HOW I, JASPER PENNINGTON, TRIED TO GET MY OWN I do not think I have as yet mentioned it, but Richard Tresidder--I mean the man who entered into my father's possessions--had three sons and one daughter, and each of these was brought up with the thought that I was their natural enemy.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TELLS HOW I, JASPER PENNINGTON, TRIED TO GET MY OWN I do not think I have as yet mentioned it, but Richard Tresidder--I mean the man who entered into my father's possessions--had three sons and one daughter, and each of these was brought up with the thought that I was their natural enemy.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading TELLS HOW I, JASPER PENNINGTON, TRIED TO GET MY OWN I do not think I have as yet mentioned it, but Richard Tresidder--I mean the man who entered into my father's possessions--had three sons and one daughter, and each of these was brought up with the thought that I was their natural enemy.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading If I were to marry a rich wife it could be done; if I were to have some stroke of fortune their home might be taken from them, they having only a given sum of money.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading TELLS HOW I, JASPER PENNINGTON, TRIED TO GET MY OWN I do not think I have as yet mentioned it, but Richard Tresidder--I mean the man who entered into my father's possessions--had three sons and one daughter, and each of these was brought up with the thought that I was their natural enemy.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of course, they were informed that my grandfather's will provided the means whereby I, if I were sufficiently fortunate, could buy back the estate at half its valued worth.
thinknounUS /think/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading TELLS HOW I, JASPER PENNINGTON, TRIED TO GET MY OWN I do not think I have as yet mentioned it, but Richard Tresidder--I mean the man who entered into my father's possessions--had three sons and one daughter, and each of these was brought up with the thought that I was their natural enemy.
thoughtnounUS /thought/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading TELLS HOW I, JASPER PENNINGTON, TRIED TO GET MY OWN I do not think I have as yet mentioned it, but Richard Tresidder--I mean the man who entered into my father's possessions--had three sons and one daughter, and each of these was brought up with the thought that I was their natural enemy.
three
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TELLS HOW I, JASPER PENNINGTON, TRIED TO GET MY OWN I do not think I have as yet mentioned it, but Richard Tresidder--I mean the man who entered into my father's possessions--had three sons and one daughter, and each of these was brought up with the thought that I was their natural enemy.
thus
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And thus it was to their interest to keep me poor, as well as to damage my reputation in the neighbourhood.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TELLS HOW I, JASPER PENNINGTON, TRIED TO GET MY OWN I do not think I have as yet mentioned it, but Richard Tresidder--I mean the man who entered into my father's possessions--had three sons and one daughter, and each of these was brought up with the thought that I was their natural enemy.
Tresidder
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TELLS HOW I, JASPER PENNINGTON, TRIED TO GET MY OWN I do not think I have as yet mentioned it, but Richard Tresidder--I mean the man who entered into my father's possessions--had three sons and one daughter, and each of these was brought up with the thought that I was their natural enemy.
TRIED
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TELLS HOW I, JASPER PENNINGTON, TRIED TO GET MY OWN I do not think I have as yet mentioned it, but Richard Tresidder--I mean the man who entered into my father's possessions--had three sons and one daughter, and each of these was brought up with the thought that I was their natural enemy.
up
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TELLS HOW I, JASPER PENNINGTON, TRIED TO GET MY OWN I do not think I have as yet mentioned it, but Richard Tresidder--I mean the man who entered into my father's possessions--had three sons and one daughter, and each of these was brought up with the thought that I was their natural enemy.
valued
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of course, they were informed that my grandfather's will provided the means whereby I, if I were sufficiently fortunate, could buy back the estate at half its valued worth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TELLS HOW I, JASPER PENNINGTON, TRIED TO GET MY OWN I do not think I have as yet mentioned it, but Richard Tresidder--I mean the man who entered into my father's possessions--had three sons and one daughter, and each of these was brought up with the thought that I was their natural enemy.
well
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And thus it was to their interest to keep me poor, as well as to damage my reputation in the neighbourhood.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Of course, they were informed that my grandfather's will provided the means whereby I, if I were sufficiently fortunate, could buy back the estate at half its valued worth.
whereby
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of course, they were informed that my grandfather's will provided the means whereby I, if I were sufficiently fortunate, could buy back the estate at half its valued worth.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading TELLS HOW I, JASPER PENNINGTON, TRIED TO GET MY OWN I do not think I have as yet mentioned it, but Richard Tresidder--I mean the man who entered into my father's possessions--had three sons and one daughter, and each of these was brought up with the thought that I was their natural enemy.
wife
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If I were to marry a rich wife it could be done; if I were to have some stroke of fortune their home might be taken from them, they having only a given sum of money.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Of course, they were informed that my grandfather's will provided the means whereby I, if I were sufficiently fortunate, could buy back the estate at half its valued worth.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading TELLS HOW I, JASPER PENNINGTON, TRIED TO GET MY OWN I do not think I have as yet mentioned it, but Richard Tresidder--I mean the man who entered into my father's possessions--had three sons and one daughter, and each of these was brought up with the thought that I was their natural enemy.
worth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of course, they were informed that my grandfather's will provided the means whereby I, if I were sufficiently fortunate, could buy back the estate at half its valued worth.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading TELLS HOW I, JASPER PENNINGTON, TRIED TO GET MY OWN I do not think I have as yet mentioned it, but Richard Tresidder--I mean the man who entered into my father's possessions--had three sons and one daughter, and each of these was brought up with the thought that I was their natural enemy.
