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The Chaplet of Pearls
The Chaplet of Pearls

Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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It is my mistress!
Since she is living, let the time run on To good or bad.--CYMBELINE Mericour found the welcome at Hurst Walwyn kindly and more polished than that at Combe Manor.
He was more readily understood, and found himself at his natural element.
Lord Walwyn, in especial, took much notice of him, and conversed with him long and earnestly; while Berenger, too happy and too weary to exert himself to say many words, sat as near Cecily as he could, treating her as though she, who had never contradicted in his trust in Eustacie, were the only person who could worthily share his infinite relief, peace, and thankfulness.
Lord Walwyn said scarcely anything to his grandson that night, only when Berenger, as usual, bent his knee to ask his blessing on parting for the night, he said, gravely, Son, I am glad of your joy; I fear me you have somewhat to pardon your grandsire.
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The Chaplet of Pearls

Chapter XX · Chapter 20

Chapter 20 of The Chaplet of Pearls is here in full — 96 sentences across 20 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/19 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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It is my mistress!
/ɪt ɪz maɪ ˈmɪstrəs/
Line 2
Since she is living, let the time run on To good or bad.--CYMBELINE Mericour found the welcome at Hurst Walwyn kindly and more polished than that at Combe Manor.
Line 3
He was more readily understood, and found himself at his natural element.
/hiː wɑːz mɔːr ˈredəli ˌʌndərˈstʊd ənd faʊnd hɪmˈself æt hɪz ˈnætʃərəl ˈeləmənt/
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Lord Walwyn, in especial, took much notice of him, and conversed with him long and earnestly; while Berenger, too happy and too weary to exert himself to say many words, sat as near Cecily as he could, treating her as though she, who had never contradicted in his trust in Eustacie, were the only person who could worthily share his infinite relief, peace, and thankfulness.
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Lord Walwyn said scarcely anything to his grandson that night, only when Berenger, as usual, bent his knee to ask his blessing on parting for the night, he said, gravely, ‘Son, I am glad of your joy; I fear me you have somewhat to pardon your grandsire.

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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contradicted verb US /ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪktəd/

past form of “contradict” — be in contradiction with

From this reading “Lord Walwyn, in especial, took much notice of him, and conversed with him long and earnestly; while Berenger, too happy and too weary to exert himself to say many words, sat as near Cecily as he could, treating her as though she, who had never contradicted in his trust in Eustacie, were the only person who could worthily share his infinite relief, peace, and thankfulness.”

conversed verb US /kənˈvɜːrst/

past form of “converse” — carry on a conversation

From this reading “Lord Walwyn, in especial, took much notice of him, and conversed with him long and earnestly; while Berenger, too happy and too weary to exert himself to say many words, sat as near Cecily as he could, treating her as though she, who had never contradicted in his trust in Eustacie, were the only person who could worthily share his infinite relief, peace, and thankfulness.”

especial adjective US /əˈspeʃəl/

surpassing what is common or usual or expected

From this reading “Lord Walwyn, in especial, took much notice of him, and conversed with him long and earnestly; while Berenger, too happy and too weary to exert himself to say many words, sat as near Cecily as he could, treating her as though she, who had never contradicted in his trust in Eustacie, were the only person who could worthily share his infinite relief, peace, and thankfulness.”

exert verb US /ɪɡˈzɜːrt/

put to use

From this reading “Lord Walwyn, in especial, took much notice of him, and conversed with him long and earnestly; while Berenger, too happy and too weary to exert himself to say many words, sat as near Cecily as he could, treating her as though she, who had never contradicted in his trust in Eustacie, were the only person who could worthily share his infinite relief, peace, and thankfulness.”

grandson noun US /ˈɡrændsʌn/

a male grandchild

From this reading “Lord Walwyn said scarcely anything to his grandson that night, only when Berenger, as usual, bent his knee to ask his blessing on parting for the night, he said, gravely, ‘Son, I am glad of your joy; I fear me you have somewhat to pardon your grandsire.”

Manor noun US /ˈmænər/

the mansion of a lord or wealthy person

From this reading “Since she is living, let the time run on To good or bad.--CYMBELINE Mericour found the welcome at Hurst Walwyn kindly and more polished than that at Combe Manor.”

thankfulness noun US /ˈθæŋkfəlnes/

warm friendly feelings of gratitude

From this reading “Lord Walwyn, in especial, took much notice of him, and conversed with him long and earnestly; while Berenger, too happy and too weary to exert himself to say many words, sat as near Cecily as he could, treating her as though she, who had never contradicted in his trust in Eustacie, were the only person who could worthily share his infinite relief, peace, and thankfulness.”

treating verb US /ˈtriːtɪŋ/

-ing form of “treat” — interact in a certain way

From this reading “Lord Walwyn, in especial, took much notice of him, and conversed with him long and earnestly; while Berenger, too happy and too weary to exert himself to say many words, sat as near Cecily as he could, treating her as though she, who had never contradicted in his trust in Eustacie, were the only person who could worthily share his infinite relief, peace, and thankfulness.”

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amauxiliary verbUS /æm/

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading Lord Walwyn said scarcely anything to his grandson that night, only when Berenger, as usual, bent his knee to ask his blessing on parting for the night, he said, gravely, ‘Son, I am glad of your joy; I fear me you have somewhat to pardon your grandsire.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Since she is living, let the time run on To good or bad.--CYMBELINE Mericour found the welcome at Hurst Walwyn kindly and more polished than that at Combe Manor.

anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/

any thing at all

From this reading Lord Walwyn said scarcely anything to his grandson that night, only when Berenger, as usual, bent his knee to ask his blessing on parting for the night, he said, gravely, ‘Son, I am glad of your joy; I fear me you have somewhat to pardon your grandsire.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Lord Walwyn, in especial, took much notice of him, and conversed with him long and earnestly; while Berenger, too happy and too weary to exert himself to say many words, sat as near Cecily as he could, treating her as though she, who had never contradicted in his trust in Eustacie, were the only person who could worthily share his infinite relief, peace, and thankfulness.

askverbUS /æsk/

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Lord Walwyn said scarcely anything to his grandson that night, only when Berenger, as usual, bent his knee to ask his blessing on parting for the night, he said, gravely, ‘Son, I am glad of your joy; I fear me you have somewhat to pardon your grandsire.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Since she is living, let the time run on To good or bad.--CYMBELINE Mericour found the welcome at Hurst Walwyn kindly and more polished than that at Combe Manor.

badadjectiveUS /bæd/

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading Since she is living, let the time run on To good or bad.--CYMBELINE Mericour found the welcome at Hurst Walwyn kindly and more polished than that at Combe Manor.

bentnounUS /bent/

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading Lord Walwyn said scarcely anything to his grandson that night, only when Berenger, as usual, bent his knee to ask his blessing on parting for the night, he said, gravely, ‘Son, I am glad of your joy; I fear me you have somewhat to pardon your grandsire.

Berenger

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From this reading Lord Walwyn, in especial, took much notice of him, and conversed with him long and earnestly; while Berenger, too happy and too weary to exert himself to say many words, sat as near Cecily as he could, treating her as though she, who had never contradicted in his trust in Eustacie, were the only person who could worthily share his infinite relief, peace, and thankfulness.

blessingnounUS /ˈblesɪŋ/

the formal act of approving

From this reading Lord Walwyn said scarcely anything to his grandson that night, only when Berenger, as usual, bent his knee to ask his blessing on parting for the night, he said, gravely, ‘Son, I am glad of your joy; I fear me you have somewhat to pardon your grandsire.

Cecily

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From this reading Lord Walwyn, in especial, took much notice of him, and conversed with him long and earnestly; while Berenger, too happy and too weary to exert himself to say many words, sat as near Cecily as he could, treating her as though she, who had never contradicted in his trust in Eustacie, were the only person who could worthily share his infinite relief, peace, and thankfulness.

Combe

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From this reading Since she is living, let the time run on To good or bad.--CYMBELINE Mericour found the welcome at Hurst Walwyn kindly and more polished than that at Combe Manor.

contradictedverbUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪktəd/

past form of “contradict” — be in contradiction with

From this reading Lord Walwyn, in especial, took much notice of him, and conversed with him long and earnestly; while Berenger, too happy and too weary to exert himself to say many words, sat as near Cecily as he could, treating her as though she, who had never contradicted in his trust in Eustacie, were the only person who could worthily share his infinite relief, peace, and thankfulness.

conversedverbUS /kənˈvɜːrst/

past form of “converse” — carry on a conversation

From this reading Lord Walwyn, in especial, took much notice of him, and conversed with him long and earnestly; while Berenger, too happy and too weary to exert himself to say many words, sat as near Cecily as he could, treating her as though she, who had never contradicted in his trust in Eustacie, were the only person who could worthily share his infinite relief, peace, and thankfulness.

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Lord Walwyn, in especial, took much notice of him, and conversed with him long and earnestly; while Berenger, too happy and too weary to exert himself to say many words, sat as near Cecily as he could, treating her as though she, who had never contradicted in his trust in Eustacie, were the only person who could worthily share his infinite relief, peace, and thankfulness.

CYMBELINE

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From this reading Since she is living, let the time run on To good or bad.--CYMBELINE Mericour found the welcome at Hurst Walwyn kindly and more polished than that at Combe Manor.

earnestlyadverbUS /ˈɜːrnəstli/

in a serious manner

From this reading Lord Walwyn, in especial, took much notice of him, and conversed with him long and earnestly; while Berenger, too happy and too weary to exert himself to say many words, sat as near Cecily as he could, treating her as though she, who had never contradicted in his trust in Eustacie, were the only person who could worthily share his infinite relief, peace, and thankfulness.

elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/

an abstract part of something

From this reading He was more readily understood, and found himself at his natural element.

especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/

surpassing what is common or usual or expected

From this reading Lord Walwyn, in especial, took much notice of him, and conversed with him long and earnestly; while Berenger, too happy and too weary to exert himself to say many words, sat as near Cecily as he could, treating her as though she, who had never contradicted in his trust in Eustacie, were the only person who could worthily share his infinite relief, peace, and thankfulness.

Eustacie

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From this reading Lord Walwyn, in especial, took much notice of him, and conversed with him long and earnestly; while Berenger, too happy and too weary to exert himself to say many words, sat as near Cecily as he could, treating her as though she, who had never contradicted in his trust in Eustacie, were the only person who could worthily share his infinite relief, peace, and thankfulness.

exertverbUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrt/

put to use

From this reading Lord Walwyn, in especial, took much notice of him, and conversed with him long and earnestly; while Berenger, too happy and too weary to exert himself to say many words, sat as near Cecily as he could, treating her as though she, who had never contradicted in his trust in Eustacie, were the only person who could worthily share his infinite relief, peace, and thankfulness.

fearverbUS /fɪr/

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Lord Walwyn said scarcely anything to his grandson that night, only when Berenger, as usual, bent his knee to ask his blessing on parting for the night, he said, gravely, ‘Son, I am glad of your joy; I fear me you have somewhat to pardon your grandsire.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Lord Walwyn said scarcely anything to his grandson that night, only when Berenger, as usual, bent his knee to ask his blessing on parting for the night, he said, gravely, ‘Son, I am glad of your joy; I fear me you have somewhat to pardon your grandsire.

foundverbUS /faʊnd/

set up or found

From this reading Since she is living, let the time run on To good or bad.--CYMBELINE Mericour found the welcome at Hurst Walwyn kindly and more polished than that at Combe Manor.

gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading Lord Walwyn said scarcely anything to his grandson that night, only when Berenger, as usual, bent his knee to ask his blessing on parting for the night, he said, gravely, ‘Son, I am glad of your joy; I fear me you have somewhat to pardon your grandsire.

goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Since she is living, let the time run on To good or bad.--CYMBELINE Mericour found the welcome at Hurst Walwyn kindly and more polished than that at Combe Manor.

grandsire

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From this reading Lord Walwyn said scarcely anything to his grandson that night, only when Berenger, as usual, bent his knee to ask his blessing on parting for the night, he said, gravely, ‘Son, I am glad of your joy; I fear me you have somewhat to pardon your grandsire.

grandsonnounUS /ˈɡrændsʌn/

a male grandchild

From this reading Lord Walwyn said scarcely anything to his grandson that night, only when Berenger, as usual, bent his knee to ask his blessing on parting for the night, he said, gravely, ‘Son, I am glad of your joy; I fear me you have somewhat to pardon your grandsire.

gravelyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪvli/

in a grave and sober manner

From this reading Lord Walwyn said scarcely anything to his grandson that night, only when Berenger, as usual, bent his knee to ask his blessing on parting for the night, he said, gravely, ‘Son, I am glad of your joy; I fear me you have somewhat to pardon your grandsire.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Lord Walwyn, in especial, took much notice of him, and conversed with him long and earnestly; while Berenger, too happy and too weary to exert himself to say many words, sat as near Cecily as he could, treating her as though she, who had never contradicted in his trust in Eustacie, were the only person who could worthily share his infinite relief, peace, and thankfulness.

happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Lord Walwyn, in especial, took much notice of him, and conversed with him long and earnestly; while Berenger, too happy and too weary to exert himself to say many words, sat as near Cecily as he could, treating her as though she, who had never contradicted in his trust in Eustacie, were the only person who could worthily share his infinite relief, peace, and thankfulness.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Lord Walwyn said scarcely anything to his grandson that night, only when Berenger, as usual, bent his knee to ask his blessing on parting for the night, he said, gravely, ‘Son, I am glad of your joy; I fear me you have somewhat to pardon your grandsire.

HepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He was more readily understood, and found himself at his natural element.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Lord Walwyn, in especial, took much notice of him, and conversed with him long and earnestly; while Berenger, too happy and too weary to exert himself to say many words, sat as near Cecily as he could, treating her as though she, who had never contradicted in his trust in Eustacie, were the only person who could worthily share his infinite relief, peace, and thankfulness.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Lord Walwyn, in especial, took much notice of him, and conversed with him long and earnestly; while Berenger, too happy and too weary to exert himself to say many words, sat as near Cecily as he could, treating her as though she, who had never contradicted in his trust in Eustacie, were the only person who could worthily share his infinite relief, peace, and thankfulness.

himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He was more readily understood, and found himself at his natural element.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He was more readily understood, and found himself at his natural element.

Hurst

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From this reading Since she is living, let the time run on To good or bad.--CYMBELINE Mericour found the welcome at Hurst Walwyn kindly and more polished than that at Combe Manor.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Lord Walwyn said scarcely anything to his grandson that night, only when Berenger, as usual, bent his knee to ask his blessing on parting for the night, he said, gravely, ‘Son, I am glad of your joy; I fear me you have somewhat to pardon your grandsire.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Lord Walwyn, in especial, took much notice of him, and conversed with him long and earnestly; while Berenger, too happy and too weary to exert himself to say many words, sat as near Cecily as he could, treating her as though she, who had never contradicted in his trust in Eustacie, were the only person who could worthily share his infinite relief, peace, and thankfulness.

infiniteadjectiveUS /ˈɪnfənət/

having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude

From this reading Lord Walwyn, in especial, took much notice of him, and conversed with him long and earnestly; while Berenger, too happy and too weary to exert himself to say many words, sat as near Cecily as he could, treating her as though she, who had never contradicted in his trust in Eustacie, were the only person who could worthily share his infinite relief, peace, and thankfulness.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It is my mistress!

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is my mistress!

joynounUS /dʒɔɪ/

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading Lord Walwyn said scarcely anything to his grandson that night, only when Berenger, as usual, bent his knee to ask his blessing on parting for the night, he said, gravely, ‘Son, I am glad of your joy; I fear me you have somewhat to pardon your grandsire.

kindlyadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndli/

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading Since she is living, let the time run on To good or bad.--CYMBELINE Mericour found the welcome at Hurst Walwyn kindly and more polished than that at Combe Manor.

kneenounUS /niː/

hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading Lord Walwyn said scarcely anything to his grandson that night, only when Berenger, as usual, bent his knee to ask his blessing on parting for the night, he said, gravely, ‘Son, I am glad of your joy; I fear me you have somewhat to pardon your grandsire.

letauxiliary verbUS /let/

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Since she is living, let the time run on To good or bad.--CYMBELINE Mericour found the welcome at Hurst Walwyn kindly and more polished than that at Combe Manor.

livingnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋ/

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading Since she is living, let the time run on To good or bad.--CYMBELINE Mericour found the welcome at Hurst Walwyn kindly and more polished than that at Combe Manor.

longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Lord Walwyn, in especial, took much notice of him, and conversed with him long and earnestly; while Berenger, too happy and too weary to exert himself to say many words, sat as near Cecily as he could, treating her as though she, who had never contradicted in his trust in Eustacie, were the only person who could worthily share his infinite relief, peace, and thankfulness.

LordnounUS /lɔːrd/

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Lord Walwyn, in especial, took much notice of him, and conversed with him long and earnestly; while Berenger, too happy and too weary to exert himself to say many words, sat as near Cecily as he could, treating her as though she, who had never contradicted in his trust in Eustacie, were the only person who could worthily share his infinite relief, peace, and thankfulness.

ManornounUS /ˈmænər/

the mansion of a lord or wealthy person

From this reading Since she is living, let the time run on To good or bad.--CYMBELINE Mericour found the welcome at Hurst Walwyn kindly and more polished than that at Combe Manor.

manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Lord Walwyn, in especial, took much notice of him, and conversed with him long and earnestly; while Berenger, too happy and too weary to exert himself to say many words, sat as near Cecily as he could, treating her as though she, who had never contradicted in his trust in Eustacie, were the only person who could worthily share his infinite relief, peace, and thankfulness.

mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Lord Walwyn said scarcely anything to his grandson that night, only when Berenger, as usual, bent his knee to ask his blessing on parting for the night, he said, gravely, ‘Son, I am glad of your joy; I fear me you have somewhat to pardon your grandsire.

Mericour

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From this reading Since she is living, let the time run on To good or bad.--CYMBELINE Mericour found the welcome at Hurst Walwyn kindly and more polished than that at Combe Manor.

mistressnounUS /ˈmɪstrəs/

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading It is my mistress!

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Since she is living, let the time run on To good or bad.--CYMBELINE Mericour found the welcome at Hurst Walwyn kindly and more polished than that at Combe Manor.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Lord Walwyn, in especial, took much notice of him, and conversed with him long and earnestly; while Berenger, too happy and too weary to exert himself to say many words, sat as near Cecily as he could, treating her as though she, who had never contradicted in his trust in Eustacie, were the only person who could worthily share his infinite relief, peace, and thankfulness.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading It is my mistress!

naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading He was more readily understood, and found himself at his natural element.

nearadverbUS /nɪr/

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Lord Walwyn, in especial, took much notice of him, and conversed with him long and earnestly; while Berenger, too happy and too weary to exert himself to say many words, sat as near Cecily as he could, treating her as though she, who had never contradicted in his trust in Eustacie, were the only person who could worthily share his infinite relief, peace, and thankfulness.

neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Lord Walwyn, in especial, took much notice of him, and conversed with him long and earnestly; while Berenger, too happy and too weary to exert himself to say many words, sat as near Cecily as he could, treating her as though she, who had never contradicted in his trust in Eustacie, were the only person who could worthily share his infinite relief, peace, and thankfulness.

nightnounUS /naɪt/

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Lord Walwyn said scarcely anything to his grandson that night, only when Berenger, as usual, bent his knee to ask his blessing on parting for the night, he said, gravely, ‘Son, I am glad of your joy; I fear me you have somewhat to pardon your grandsire.

noticenounUS /ˈnoʊtəs/

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading Lord Walwyn, in especial, took much notice of him, and conversed with him long and earnestly; while Berenger, too happy and too weary to exert himself to say many words, sat as near Cecily as he could, treating her as though she, who had never contradicted in his trust in Eustacie, were the only person who could worthily share his infinite relief, peace, and thankfulness.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Lord Walwyn, in especial, took much notice of him, and conversed with him long and earnestly; while Berenger, too happy and too weary to exert himself to say many words, sat as near Cecily as he could, treating her as though she, who had never contradicted in his trust in Eustacie, were the only person who could worthily share his infinite relief, peace, and thankfulness.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Since she is living, let the time run on To good or bad.--CYMBELINE Mericour found the welcome at Hurst Walwyn kindly and more polished than that at Combe Manor.

onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/

and nothing more

From this reading Lord Walwyn, in especial, took much notice of him, and conversed with him long and earnestly; while Berenger, too happy and too weary to exert himself to say many words, sat as near Cecily as he could, treating her as though she, who had never contradicted in his trust in Eustacie, were the only person who could worthily share his infinite relief, peace, and thankfulness.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Since she is living, let the time run on To good or bad.--CYMBELINE Mericour found the welcome at Hurst Walwyn kindly and more polished than that at Combe Manor.

pardonverbUS /ˈpɑːrdən/

accept an excuse for

From this reading Lord Walwyn said scarcely anything to his grandson that night, only when Berenger, as usual, bent his knee to ask his blessing on parting for the night, he said, gravely, ‘Son, I am glad of your joy; I fear me you have somewhat to pardon your grandsire.

partingnounUS /ˈpɑːrtɪŋ/

the act of departing politely

From this reading Lord Walwyn said scarcely anything to his grandson that night, only when Berenger, as usual, bent his knee to ask his blessing on parting for the night, he said, gravely, ‘Son, I am glad of your joy; I fear me you have somewhat to pardon your grandsire.

peacenounUS /piːs/

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading Lord Walwyn, in especial, took much notice of him, and conversed with him long and earnestly; while Berenger, too happy and too weary to exert himself to say many words, sat as near Cecily as he could, treating her as though she, who had never contradicted in his trust in Eustacie, were the only person who could worthily share his infinite relief, peace, and thankfulness.

personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/

a human being

From this reading Lord Walwyn, in especial, took much notice of him, and conversed with him long and earnestly; while Berenger, too happy and too weary to exert himself to say many words, sat as near Cecily as he could, treating her as though she, who had never contradicted in his trust in Eustacie, were the only person who could worthily share his infinite relief, peace, and thankfulness.

polishedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/

perfected or made shiny and smooth

From this reading Since she is living, let the time run on To good or bad.--CYMBELINE Mericour found the welcome at Hurst Walwyn kindly and more polished than that at Combe Manor.

readilyadverbUS /ˈredəli/

without much difficulty

From this reading He was more readily understood, and found himself at his natural element.

reliefnounUS /rɪˈliːf/

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading Lord Walwyn, in especial, took much notice of him, and conversed with him long and earnestly; while Berenger, too happy and too weary to exert himself to say many words, sat as near Cecily as he could, treating her as though she, who had never contradicted in his trust in Eustacie, were the only person who could worthily share his infinite relief, peace, and thankfulness.

runverbUS /rʌn/

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Since she is living, let the time run on To good or bad.--CYMBELINE Mericour found the welcome at Hurst Walwyn kindly and more polished than that at Combe Manor.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Lord Walwyn said scarcely anything to his grandson that night, only when Berenger, as usual, bent his knee to ask his blessing on parting for the night, he said, gravely, ‘Son, I am glad of your joy; I fear me you have somewhat to pardon your grandsire.

satnounUS /sæt/

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Lord Walwyn, in especial, took much notice of him, and conversed with him long and earnestly; while Berenger, too happy and too weary to exert himself to say many words, sat as near Cecily as he could, treating her as though she, who had never contradicted in his trust in Eustacie, were the only person who could worthily share his infinite relief, peace, and thankfulness.

sayverbUS /seɪ/

express in words

From this reading Lord Walwyn, in especial, took much notice of him, and conversed with him long and earnestly; while Berenger, too happy and too weary to exert himself to say many words, sat as near Cecily as he could, treating her as though she, who had never contradicted in his trust in Eustacie, were the only person who could worthily share his infinite relief, peace, and thankfulness.

scarcelyadverbUS /ˈskersli/

only a very short time before

From this reading Lord Walwyn said scarcely anything to his grandson that night, only when Berenger, as usual, bent his knee to ask his blessing on parting for the night, he said, gravely, ‘Son, I am glad of your joy; I fear me you have somewhat to pardon your grandsire.

shareverbUS /ʃer/

have in common

From this reading Lord Walwyn, in especial, took much notice of him, and conversed with him long and earnestly; while Berenger, too happy and too weary to exert himself to say many words, sat as near Cecily as he could, treating her as though she, who had never contradicted in his trust in Eustacie, were the only person who could worthily share his infinite relief, peace, and thankfulness.

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Since she is living, let the time run on To good or bad.--CYMBELINE Mericour found the welcome at Hurst Walwyn kindly and more polished than that at Combe Manor.

SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Since she is living, let the time run on To good or bad.--CYMBELINE Mericour found the welcome at Hurst Walwyn kindly and more polished than that at Combe Manor.

somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Lord Walwyn said scarcely anything to his grandson that night, only when Berenger, as usual, bent his knee to ask his blessing on parting for the night, he said, gravely, ‘Son, I am glad of your joy; I fear me you have somewhat to pardon your grandsire.

SonnounUS /sʌn/

a male human offspring

From this reading Lord Walwyn said scarcely anything to his grandson that night, only when Berenger, as usual, bent his knee to ask his blessing on parting for the night, he said, gravely, ‘Son, I am glad of your joy; I fear me you have somewhat to pardon your grandsire.

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Since she is living, let the time run on To good or bad.--CYMBELINE Mericour found the welcome at Hurst Walwyn kindly and more polished than that at Combe Manor.

thankfulnessnounUS /ˈθæŋkfəlnes/

warm friendly feelings of gratitude

From this reading Lord Walwyn, in especial, took much notice of him, and conversed with him long and earnestly; while Berenger, too happy and too weary to exert himself to say many words, sat as near Cecily as he could, treating her as though she, who had never contradicted in his trust in Eustacie, were the only person who could worthily share his infinite relief, peace, and thankfulness.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Since she is living, let the time run on To good or bad.--CYMBELINE Mericour found the welcome at Hurst Walwyn kindly and more polished than that at Combe Manor.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Since she is living, let the time run on To good or bad.--CYMBELINE Mericour found the welcome at Hurst Walwyn kindly and more polished than that at Combe Manor.

thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Lord Walwyn, in especial, took much notice of him, and conversed with him long and earnestly; while Berenger, too happy and too weary to exert himself to say many words, sat as near Cecily as he could, treating her as though she, who had never contradicted in his trust in Eustacie, were the only person who could worthily share his infinite relief, peace, and thankfulness.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Since she is living, let the time run on To good or bad.--CYMBELINE Mericour found the welcome at Hurst Walwyn kindly and more polished than that at Combe Manor.

ToparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Since she is living, let the time run on To good or bad.--CYMBELINE Mericour found the welcome at Hurst Walwyn kindly and more polished than that at Combe Manor.

tooadverbUS /tuː/

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Lord Walwyn, in especial, took much notice of him, and conversed with him long and earnestly; while Berenger, too happy and too weary to exert himself to say many words, sat as near Cecily as he could, treating her as though she, who had never contradicted in his trust in Eustacie, were the only person who could worthily share his infinite relief, peace, and thankfulness.

tookverbUS /tʊk/

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Lord Walwyn, in especial, took much notice of him, and conversed with him long and earnestly; while Berenger, too happy and too weary to exert himself to say many words, sat as near Cecily as he could, treating her as though she, who had never contradicted in his trust in Eustacie, were the only person who could worthily share his infinite relief, peace, and thankfulness.

treatingverbUS /ˈtriːtɪŋ/

-ing form of “treat” — interact in a certain way

From this reading Lord Walwyn, in especial, took much notice of him, and conversed with him long and earnestly; while Berenger, too happy and too weary to exert himself to say many words, sat as near Cecily as he could, treating her as though she, who had never contradicted in his trust in Eustacie, were the only person who could worthily share his infinite relief, peace, and thankfulness.

trustnounUS /trʌst/

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading Lord Walwyn, in especial, took much notice of him, and conversed with him long and earnestly; while Berenger, too happy and too weary to exert himself to say many words, sat as near Cecily as he could, treating her as though she, who had never contradicted in his trust in Eustacie, were the only person who could worthily share his infinite relief, peace, and thankfulness.

understoodadjectiveUS /ˌʌndərˈstʊd/

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading He was more readily understood, and found himself at his natural element.

usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Lord Walwyn said scarcely anything to his grandson that night, only when Berenger, as usual, bent his knee to ask his blessing on parting for the night, he said, gravely, ‘Son, I am glad of your joy; I fear me you have somewhat to pardon your grandsire.

Walwyn

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From this reading Since she is living, let the time run on To good or bad.--CYMBELINE Mericour found the welcome at Hurst Walwyn kindly and more polished than that at Combe Manor.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He was more readily understood, and found himself at his natural element.

wearyverbUS /ˈwɪri/

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading Lord Walwyn, in especial, took much notice of him, and conversed with him long and earnestly; while Berenger, too happy and too weary to exert himself to say many words, sat as near Cecily as he could, treating her as though she, who had never contradicted in his trust in Eustacie, were the only person who could worthily share his infinite relief, peace, and thankfulness.

welcomeverbUS /ˈwelkəm/

accept gladly

From this reading Since she is living, let the time run on To good or bad.--CYMBELINE Mericour found the welcome at Hurst Walwyn kindly and more polished than that at Combe Manor.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Lord Walwyn, in especial, took much notice of him, and conversed with him long and earnestly; while Berenger, too happy and too weary to exert himself to say many words, sat as near Cecily as he could, treating her as though she, who had never contradicted in his trust in Eustacie, were the only person who could worthily share his infinite relief, peace, and thankfulness.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading Lord Walwyn said scarcely anything to his grandson that night, only when Berenger, as usual, bent his knee to ask his blessing on parting for the night, he said, gravely, ‘Son, I am glad of your joy; I fear me you have somewhat to pardon your grandsire.

whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading Lord Walwyn, in especial, took much notice of him, and conversed with him long and earnestly; while Berenger, too happy and too weary to exert himself to say many words, sat as near Cecily as he could, treating her as though she, who had never contradicted in his trust in Eustacie, were the only person who could worthily share his infinite relief, peace, and thankfulness.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading Lord Walwyn, in especial, took much notice of him, and conversed with him long and earnestly; while Berenger, too happy and too weary to exert himself to say many words, sat as near Cecily as he could, treating her as though she, who had never contradicted in his trust in Eustacie, were the only person who could worthily share his infinite relief, peace, and thankfulness.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Lord Walwyn, in especial, took much notice of him, and conversed with him long and earnestly; while Berenger, too happy and too weary to exert himself to say many words, sat as near Cecily as he could, treating her as though she, who had never contradicted in his trust in Eustacie, were the only person who could worthily share his infinite relief, peace, and thankfulness.

wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/

the words that are spoken

From this reading Lord Walwyn, in especial, took much notice of him, and conversed with him long and earnestly; while Berenger, too happy and too weary to exert himself to say many words, sat as near Cecily as he could, treating her as though she, who had never contradicted in his trust in Eustacie, were the only person who could worthily share his infinite relief, peace, and thankfulness.

worthilyadverb

in a worthy manner; with worthiness

From this reading Lord Walwyn, in especial, took much notice of him, and conversed with him long and earnestly; while Berenger, too happy and too weary to exert himself to say many words, sat as near Cecily as he could, treating her as though she, who had never contradicted in his trust in Eustacie, were the only person who could worthily share his infinite relief, peace, and thankfulness.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Lord Walwyn said scarcely anything to his grandson that night, only when Berenger, as usual, bent his knee to ask his blessing on parting for the night, he said, gravely, ‘Son, I am glad of your joy; I fear me you have somewhat to pardon your grandsire.

yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Lord Walwyn said scarcely anything to his grandson that night, only when Berenger, as usual, bent his knee to ask his blessing on parting for the night, he said, gravely, ‘Son, I am glad of your joy; I fear me you have somewhat to pardon your grandsire.

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