AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A HANDSOME ALLOWANCE The physician might not have deemed his friend so sensible--or so insensible--had he known that the young man proposed to make the offer of that allowance in person.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Meanwhile the arrival of so fine a gentleman, travelling in a post-chaise and four, drew a crowd about the inn.
alighted
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From this reading Nor to Sir George Soane himself, when he alighted five days later before The George Inn at Wallingford, did the offer seem the light and easy thing, 'Of smiles and tears compact,' it had appeared at Marlborough.
alighting
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From this reading He recalled old clashes of wit, and here and there a spark struck out between them, that, alighting on the flesh, had burned him.
ALLOWANCEnounUS /əˈlaʊəns/
an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)
From this reading A HANDSOME ALLOWANCE The physician might not have deemed his friend so sensible--or so insensible--had he known that the young man proposed to make the offer of that allowance in person.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nor to Sir George Soane himself, when he alighted five days later before The George Inn at Wallingford, did the offer seem the light and easy thing, 'Of smiles and tears compact,' it had appeared at Marlborough.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Nor to Sir George Soane himself, when he alighted five days later before The George Inn at Wallingford, did the offer seem the light and easy thing, 'Of smiles and tears compact,' it had appeared at Marlborough.
arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Meanwhile the arrival of so fine a gentleman, travelling in a post-chaise and four, drew a crowd about the inn.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To give the idlers time to disperse, as well as to remove the stains of the road, he entered the house, and, having bespoken dinner and the best rooms, inquired the way to Mr. Fishwick the attorney's.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Nor to Sir George Soane himself, when he alighted five days later before The George Inn at Wallingford, did the offer seem the light and easy thing, 'Of smiles and tears compact,' it had appeared at Marlborough.
attorney'snounUS /əˈtɜːrniz/
possessive form of “attorney” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading To give the idlers time to disperse, as well as to remove the stains of the road, he entered the house, and, having bespoken dinner and the best rooms, inquired the way to Mr. Fishwick the attorney's.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Nor to Sir George Soane himself, when he alighted five days later before The George Inn at Wallingford, did the offer seem the light and easy thing, 'Of smiles and tears compact,' it had appeared at Marlborough.
bespokenadjective
(of clothing) custom-made
From this reading To give the idlers time to disperse, as well as to remove the stains of the road, he entered the house, and, having bespoken dinner and the best rooms, inquired the way to Mr. Fishwick the attorney's.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading To give the idlers time to disperse, as well as to remove the stains of the road, he entered the house, and, having bespoken dinner and the best rooms, inquired the way to Mr. Fishwick the attorney's.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He recalled old clashes of wit, and here and there a spark struck out between them, that, alighting on the flesh, had burned him.
burnedadjectiveUS /bɜːrnd/
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading He recalled old clashes of wit, and here and there a spark struck out between them, that, alighting on the flesh, had burned him.
clashesnounUS /ˈklæʃɪz/
plural of “clash” — a loud resonant repeating noise
From this reading He recalled old clashes of wit, and here and there a spark struck out between them, that, alighting on the flesh, had burned him.
compactnounUS /ˈkɑːmpækt/
a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse
From this reading Nor to Sir George Soane himself, when he alighted five days later before The George Inn at Wallingford, did the offer seem the light and easy thing, 'Of smiles and tears compact,' it had appeared at Marlborough.
crowdverbUS /kraʊd/
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Meanwhile the arrival of so fine a gentleman, travelling in a post-chaise and four, drew a crowd about the inn.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Nor to Sir George Soane himself, when he alighted five days later before The George Inn at Wallingford, did the offer seem the light and easy thing, 'Of smiles and tears compact,' it had appeared at Marlborough.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading A HANDSOME ALLOWANCE The physician might not have deemed his friend so sensible--or so insensible--had he known that the young man proposed to make the offer of that allowance in person.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Nor to Sir George Soane himself, when he alighted five days later before The George Inn at Wallingford, did the offer seem the light and easy thing, 'Of smiles and tears compact,' it had appeared at Marlborough.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading To give the idlers time to disperse, as well as to remove the stains of the road, he entered the house, and, having bespoken dinner and the best rooms, inquired the way to Mr. Fishwick the attorney's.
disperseverbUS /dɪˈspɜːrs/
distribute loosely
From this reading To give the idlers time to disperse, as well as to remove the stains of the road, he entered the house, and, having bespoken dinner and the best rooms, inquired the way to Mr. Fishwick the attorney's.
drewnounUS /druː/
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Meanwhile the arrival of so fine a gentleman, travelling in a post-chaise and four, drew a crowd about the inn.
easyadjectiveUS /ˈiːzi/
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Nor to Sir George Soane himself, when he alighted five days later before The George Inn at Wallingford, did the offer seem the light and easy thing, 'Of smiles and tears compact,' it had appeared at Marlborough.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading To give the idlers time to disperse, as well as to remove the stains of the road, he entered the house, and, having bespoken dinner and the best rooms, inquired the way to Mr. Fishwick the attorney's.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Meanwhile the arrival of so fine a gentleman, travelling in a post-chaise and four, drew a crowd about the inn.
Fishwick
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From this reading To give the idlers time to disperse, as well as to remove the stains of the road, he entered the house, and, having bespoken dinner and the best rooms, inquired the way to Mr. Fishwick the attorney's.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Nor to Sir George Soane himself, when he alighted five days later before The George Inn at Wallingford, did the offer seem the light and easy thing, 'Of smiles and tears compact,' it had appeared at Marlborough.
fleshnounUS /fleʃ/
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading He recalled old clashes of wit, and here and there a spark struck out between them, that, alighting on the flesh, had burned him.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Meanwhile the arrival of so fine a gentleman, travelling in a post-chaise and four, drew a crowd about the inn.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A HANDSOME ALLOWANCE The physician might not have deemed his friend so sensible--or so insensible--had he known that the young man proposed to make the offer of that allowance in person.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading Meanwhile the arrival of so fine a gentleman, travelling in a post-chaise and four, drew a crowd about the inn.
GeorgenounUS /dʒɔːrdʒ/
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Nor to Sir George Soane himself, when he alighted five days later before The George Inn at Wallingford, did the offer seem the light and easy thing, 'Of smiles and tears compact,' it had appeared at Marlborough.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading To give the idlers time to disperse, as well as to remove the stains of the road, he entered the house, and, having bespoken dinner and the best rooms, inquired the way to Mr. Fishwick the attorney's.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A HANDSOME ALLOWANCE The physician might not have deemed his friend so sensible--or so insensible--had he known that the young man proposed to make the offer of that allowance in person.
HANDSOMEadjectiveUS /ˈhænsəm/
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading A HANDSOME ALLOWANCE The physician might not have deemed his friend so sensible--or so insensible--had he known that the young man proposed to make the offer of that allowance in person.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A HANDSOME ALLOWANCE The physician might not have deemed his friend so sensible--or so insensible--had he known that the young man proposed to make the offer of that allowance in person.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading To give the idlers time to disperse, as well as to remove the stains of the road, he entered the house, and, having bespoken dinner and the best rooms, inquired the way to Mr. Fishwick the attorney's.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A HANDSOME ALLOWANCE The physician might not have deemed his friend so sensible--or so insensible--had he known that the young man proposed to make the offer of that allowance in person.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading He recalled old clashes of wit, and here and there a spark struck out between them, that, alighting on the flesh, had burned him.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He recalled old clashes of wit, and here and there a spark struck out between them, that, alighting on the flesh, had burned him.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Nor to Sir George Soane himself, when he alighted five days later before The George Inn at Wallingford, did the offer seem the light and easy thing, 'Of smiles and tears compact,' it had appeared at Marlborough.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A HANDSOME ALLOWANCE The physician might not have deemed his friend so sensible--or so insensible--had he known that the young man proposed to make the offer of that allowance in person.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading To give the idlers time to disperse, as well as to remove the stains of the road, he entered the house, and, having bespoken dinner and the best rooms, inquired the way to Mr. Fishwick the attorney's.
idlers
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From this reading To give the idlers time to disperse, as well as to remove the stains of the road, he entered the house, and, having bespoken dinner and the best rooms, inquired the way to Mr. Fishwick the attorney's.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A HANDSOME ALLOWANCE The physician might not have deemed his friend so sensible--or so insensible--had he known that the young man proposed to make the offer of that allowance in person.
InnnounUS /ɪn/
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading Nor to Sir George Soane himself, when he alighted five days later before The George Inn at Wallingford, did the offer seem the light and easy thing, 'Of smiles and tears compact,' it had appeared at Marlborough.
inquiredverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərd/
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading To give the idlers time to disperse, as well as to remove the stains of the road, he entered the house, and, having bespoken dinner and the best rooms, inquired the way to Mr. Fishwick the attorney's.
insensibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsensəbəl/
incapable of physical sensation
From this reading A HANDSOME ALLOWANCE The physician might not have deemed his friend so sensible--or so insensible--had he known that the young man proposed to make the offer of that allowance in person.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Nor to Sir George Soane himself, when he alighted five days later before The George Inn at Wallingford, did the offer seem the light and easy thing, 'Of smiles and tears compact,' it had appeared at Marlborough.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading A HANDSOME ALLOWANCE The physician might not have deemed his friend so sensible--or so insensible--had he known that the young man proposed to make the offer of that allowance in person.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Nor to Sir George Soane himself, when he alighted five days later before The George Inn at Wallingford, did the offer seem the light and easy thing, 'Of smiles and tears compact,' it had appeared at Marlborough.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Nor to Sir George Soane himself, when he alighted five days later before The George Inn at Wallingford, did the offer seem the light and easy thing, 'Of smiles and tears compact,' it had appeared at Marlborough.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading A HANDSOME ALLOWANCE The physician might not have deemed his friend so sensible--or so insensible--had he known that the young man proposed to make the offer of that allowance in person.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A HANDSOME ALLOWANCE The physician might not have deemed his friend so sensible--or so insensible--had he known that the young man proposed to make the offer of that allowance in person.
Marlborough
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From this reading Nor to Sir George Soane himself, when he alighted five days later before The George Inn at Wallingford, did the offer seem the light and easy thing, 'Of smiles and tears compact,' it had appeared at Marlborough.
MeanwhileadverbUS /ˈmiːnwaɪl/
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile the arrival of so fine a gentleman, travelling in a post-chaise and four, drew a crowd about the inn.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading A HANDSOME ALLOWANCE The physician might not have deemed his friend so sensible--or so insensible--had he known that the young man proposed to make the offer of that allowance in person.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading To give the idlers time to disperse, as well as to remove the stains of the road, he entered the house, and, having bespoken dinner and the best rooms, inquired the way to Mr. Fishwick the attorney's.
NorconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor to Sir George Soane himself, when he alighted five days later before The George Inn at Wallingford, did the offer seem the light and easy thing, 'Of smiles and tears compact,' it had appeared at Marlborough.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A HANDSOME ALLOWANCE The physician might not have deemed his friend so sensible--or so insensible--had he known that the young man proposed to make the offer of that allowance in person.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A HANDSOME ALLOWANCE The physician might not have deemed his friend so sensible--or so insensible--had he known that the young man proposed to make the offer of that allowance in person.
offerverbUS /ˈɔːfər/
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading A HANDSOME ALLOWANCE The physician might not have deemed his friend so sensible--or so insensible--had he known that the young man proposed to make the offer of that allowance in person.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He recalled old clashes of wit, and here and there a spark struck out between them, that, alighting on the flesh, had burned him.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He recalled old clashes of wit, and here and there a spark struck out between them, that, alighting on the flesh, had burned him.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A HANDSOME ALLOWANCE The physician might not have deemed his friend so sensible--or so insensible--had he known that the young man proposed to make the offer of that allowance in person.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He recalled old clashes of wit, and here and there a spark struck out between them, that, alighting on the flesh, had burned him.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading A HANDSOME ALLOWANCE The physician might not have deemed his friend so sensible--or so insensible--had he known that the young man proposed to make the offer of that allowance in person.
physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading A HANDSOME ALLOWANCE The physician might not have deemed his friend so sensible--or so insensible--had he known that the young man proposed to make the offer of that allowance in person.
post-chaise
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From this reading Meanwhile the arrival of so fine a gentleman, travelling in a post-chaise and four, drew a crowd about the inn.
proposedverbUS /prəˈpoʊzd/
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading A HANDSOME ALLOWANCE The physician might not have deemed his friend so sensible--or so insensible--had he known that the young man proposed to make the offer of that allowance in person.
recalledverbUS /rɪˈkɔːld/
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading He recalled old clashes of wit, and here and there a spark struck out between them, that, alighting on the flesh, had burned him.
removeverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading To give the idlers time to disperse, as well as to remove the stains of the road, he entered the house, and, having bespoken dinner and the best rooms, inquired the way to Mr. Fishwick the attorney's.
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading To give the idlers time to disperse, as well as to remove the stains of the road, he entered the house, and, having bespoken dinner and the best rooms, inquired the way to Mr. Fishwick the attorney's.
roomsnounUS /ruːmz/
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading To give the idlers time to disperse, as well as to remove the stains of the road, he entered the house, and, having bespoken dinner and the best rooms, inquired the way to Mr. Fishwick the attorney's.
seemverbUS /siːm/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Nor to Sir George Soane himself, when he alighted five days later before The George Inn at Wallingford, did the offer seem the light and easy thing, 'Of smiles and tears compact,' it had appeared at Marlborough.
sensibleadjectiveUS /ˈsensəbəl/
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading A HANDSOME ALLOWANCE The physician might not have deemed his friend so sensible--or so insensible--had he known that the young man proposed to make the offer of that allowance in person.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading Nor to Sir George Soane himself, when he alighted five days later before The George Inn at Wallingford, did the offer seem the light and easy thing, 'Of smiles and tears compact,' it had appeared at Marlborough.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Nor to Sir George Soane himself, when he alighted five days later before The George Inn at Wallingford, did the offer seem the light and easy thing, 'Of smiles and tears compact,' it had appeared at Marlborough.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A HANDSOME ALLOWANCE The physician might not have deemed his friend so sensible--or so insensible--had he known that the young man proposed to make the offer of that allowance in person.
Soane
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From this reading Nor to Sir George Soane himself, when he alighted five days later before The George Inn at Wallingford, did the offer seem the light and easy thing, 'Of smiles and tears compact,' it had appeared at Marlborough.
sparknounUS /spɑːrk/
a momentary flash of light
From this reading He recalled old clashes of wit, and here and there a spark struck out between them, that, alighting on the flesh, had burned him.
stainsnounUS /steɪnz/
plural of “stain” — a soiled or discolored appearance
From this reading To give the idlers time to disperse, as well as to remove the stains of the road, he entered the house, and, having bespoken dinner and the best rooms, inquired the way to Mr. Fishwick the attorney's.
struckadjectiveUS /strʌk/
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading He recalled old clashes of wit, and here and there a spark struck out between them, that, alighting on the flesh, had burned him.
tearsnounUS /terz/
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Nor to Sir George Soane himself, when he alighted five days later before The George Inn at Wallingford, did the offer seem the light and easy thing, 'Of smiles and tears compact,' it had appeared at Marlborough.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A HANDSOME ALLOWANCE The physician might not have deemed his friend so sensible--or so insensible--had he known that the young man proposed to make the offer of that allowance in person.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A HANDSOME ALLOWANCE The physician might not have deemed his friend so sensible--or so insensible--had he known that the young man proposed to make the offer of that allowance in person.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He recalled old clashes of wit, and here and there a spark struck out between them, that, alighting on the flesh, had burned him.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading He recalled old clashes of wit, and here and there a spark struck out between them, that, alighting on the flesh, had burned him.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading Nor to Sir George Soane himself, when he alighted five days later before The George Inn at Wallingford, did the offer seem the light and easy thing, 'Of smiles and tears compact,' it had appeared at Marlborough.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading To give the idlers time to disperse, as well as to remove the stains of the road, he entered the house, and, having bespoken dinner and the best rooms, inquired the way to Mr. Fishwick the attorney's.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A HANDSOME ALLOWANCE The physician might not have deemed his friend so sensible--or so insensible--had he known that the young man proposed to make the offer of that allowance in person.
travellingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Meanwhile the arrival of so fine a gentleman, travelling in a post-chaise and four, drew a crowd about the inn.
Wallingford
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From this reading Nor to Sir George Soane himself, when he alighted five days later before The George Inn at Wallingford, did the offer seem the light and easy thing, 'Of smiles and tears compact,' it had appeared at Marlborough.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading To give the idlers time to disperse, as well as to remove the stains of the road, he entered the house, and, having bespoken dinner and the best rooms, inquired the way to Mr. Fishwick the attorney's.
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 To give the idlers time to disperse, as well as to remove the stains of the road, he entered the house, and, having bespoken dinner and the best rooms, inquired the way to Mr. Fishwick the attorney's.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Nor to Sir George Soane himself, when he alighted five days later before The George Inn at Wallingford, did the offer seem the light and easy thing, 'Of smiles and tears compact,' it had appeared at Marlborough.
witnounUS /wɪt/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading He recalled old clashes of wit, and here and there a spark struck out between them, that, alighting on the flesh, had burned him.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A HANDSOME ALLOWANCE The physician might not have deemed his friend so sensible--or so insensible--had he known that the young man proposed to make the offer of that allowance in person.
