adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At the same time it must be admitted, that Mr. Heatherstone having obtained possession of Arnwood, rankled, no doubt, in the minds of both the brothers, and every act now, on the part of him or his family, was viewed in a false medium.
actverbUS /ækt/
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading At the same time it must be admitted, that Mr. Heatherstone having obtained possession of Arnwood, rankled, no doubt, in the minds of both the brothers, and every act now, on the part of him or his family, was viewed in a false medium.
admittedverbUS /ədˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading At the same time it must be admitted, that Mr. Heatherstone having obtained possession of Arnwood, rankled, no doubt, in the minds of both the brothers, and every act now, on the part of him or his family, was viewed in a false medium.
alarmedadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmd/
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading But our feelings are not always at our control, and Edward was naturally impetuous, and Humphrey so much attached, and so much alarmed at his brother's danger, that he was even more excited.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading What made the case more annoying was, that explanation, if there was any to offer on either side, was, under present circumstances, almost impossible.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading But our feelings are not always at our control, and Edward was naturally impetuous, and Humphrey so much attached, and so much alarmed at his brother's danger, that he was even more excited.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the same time it must be admitted, that Mr. Heatherstone having obtained possession of Arnwood, rankled, no doubt, in the minds of both the brothers, and every act now, on the part of him or his family, was viewed in a false medium.
annoyingadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/
causing irritation or annoyance
From this reading What made the case more annoying was, that explanation, if there was any to offer on either side, was, under present circumstances, almost impossible.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading What made the case more annoying was, that explanation, if there was any to offer on either side, was, under present circumstances, almost impossible.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The blow fell doubly heavy, as it appeared that at the very same time Patience had rejected his brother, and taken possession of their property, which had been held by the family for centuries.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But our feelings are not always at our control, and Edward was naturally impetuous, and Humphrey so much attached, and so much alarmed at his brother's danger, that he was even more excited.
Arnwood
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From this reading At the same time it must be admitted, that Mr. Heatherstone having obtained possession of Arnwood, rankled, no doubt, in the minds of both the brothers, and every act now, on the part of him or his family, was viewed in a false medium.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The blow fell doubly heavy, as it appeared that at the very same time Patience had rejected his brother, and taken possession of their property, which had been held by the family for centuries.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the same time it must be admitted, that Mr. Heatherstone having obtained possession of Arnwood, rankled, no doubt, in the minds of both the brothers, and every act now, on the part of him or his family, was viewed in a false medium.
attachedadjectiveUS /əˈtætʃt/
being joined in close association
From this reading But our feelings are not always at our control, and Edward was naturally impetuous, and Humphrey so much attached, and so much alarmed at his brother's danger, that he was even more excited.
avoidverbUS /əˈvɔɪd/
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Our readers may think that Humphrey was very unkind, but it was to avoid being questioned by Clara, who was evidently sent for the purpose, that he was so harsh.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At the same time it must be admitted, that Mr. Heatherstone having obtained possession of Arnwood, rankled, no doubt, in the minds of both the brothers, and every act now, on the part of him or his family, was viewed in a false medium.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The blow fell doubly heavy, as it appeared that at the very same time Patience had rejected his brother, and taken possession of their property, which had been held by the family for centuries.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Our readers may think that Humphrey was very unkind, but it was to avoid being questioned by Clara, who was evidently sent for the purpose, that he was so harsh.
blowverbUS /bloʊ/
exhale hard
From this reading The blow fell doubly heavy, as it appeared that at the very same time Patience had rejected his brother, and taken possession of their property, which had been held by the family for centuries.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading At the same time it must be admitted, that Mr. Heatherstone having obtained possession of Arnwood, rankled, no doubt, in the minds of both the brothers, and every act now, on the part of him or his family, was viewed in a false medium.
brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading The blow fell doubly heavy, as it appeared that at the very same time Patience had rejected his brother, and taken possession of their property, which had been held by the family for centuries.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading But our feelings are not always at our control, and Edward was naturally impetuous, and Humphrey so much attached, and so much alarmed at his brother's danger, that he was even more excited.
brothersnounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading At the same time it must be admitted, that Mr. Heatherstone having obtained possession of Arnwood, rankled, no doubt, in the minds of both the brothers, and every act now, on the part of him or his family, was viewed in a false medium.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Our readers may think that Humphrey was very unkind, but it was to avoid being questioned by Clara, who was evidently sent for the purpose, that he was so harsh.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Our readers may think that Humphrey was very unkind, but it was to avoid being questioned by Clara, who was evidently sent for the purpose, that he was so harsh.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading What made the case more annoying was, that explanation, if there was any to offer on either side, was, under present circumstances, almost impossible.
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading The blow fell doubly heavy, as it appeared that at the very same time Patience had rejected his brother, and taken possession of their property, which had been held by the family for centuries.
circumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading What made the case more annoying was, that explanation, if there was any to offer on either side, was, under present circumstances, almost impossible.
Clara
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From this reading Our readers may think that Humphrey was very unkind, but it was to avoid being questioned by Clara, who was evidently sent for the purpose, that he was so harsh.
controlnounUS /kənˈtroʊl/
power to direct or determine
From this reading But our feelings are not always at our control, and Edward was naturally impetuous, and Humphrey so much attached, and so much alarmed at his brother's danger, that he was even more excited.
dangernounUS /ˈdeɪndʒər/
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading But our feelings are not always at our control, and Edward was naturally impetuous, and Humphrey so much attached, and so much alarmed at his brother's danger, that he was even more excited.
doublyadverbUS /ˈdʌbli/
to double the degree
From this reading The blow fell doubly heavy, as it appeared that at the very same time Patience had rejected his brother, and taken possession of their property, which had been held by the family for centuries.
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading At the same time it must be admitted, that Mr. Heatherstone having obtained possession of Arnwood, rankled, no doubt, in the minds of both the brothers, and every act now, on the part of him or his family, was viewed in a false medium.
EdwardnounUS /ˈedwərd/
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading But our feelings are not always at our control, and Edward was naturally impetuous, and Humphrey so much attached, and so much alarmed at his brother's danger, that he was even more excited.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading What made the case more annoying was, that explanation, if there was any to offer on either side, was, under present circumstances, almost impossible.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading But our feelings are not always at our control, and Edward was naturally impetuous, and Humphrey so much attached, and so much alarmed at his brother's danger, that he was even more excited.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading At the same time it must be admitted, that Mr. Heatherstone having obtained possession of Arnwood, rankled, no doubt, in the minds of both the brothers, and every act now, on the part of him or his family, was viewed in a false medium.
evidentlyadverbUS /ˈevədəntli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Our readers may think that Humphrey was very unkind, but it was to avoid being questioned by Clara, who was evidently sent for the purpose, that he was so harsh.
excitedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtəd/
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading But our feelings are not always at our control, and Edward was naturally impetuous, and Humphrey so much attached, and so much alarmed at his brother's danger, that he was even more excited.
explanationnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃən/
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading What made the case more annoying was, that explanation, if there was any to offer on either side, was, under present circumstances, almost impossible.
falseadjectiveUS /fɔːls/
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading At the same time it must be admitted, that Mr. Heatherstone having obtained possession of Arnwood, rankled, no doubt, in the minds of both the brothers, and every act now, on the part of him or his family, was viewed in a false medium.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading At the same time it must be admitted, that Mr. Heatherstone having obtained possession of Arnwood, rankled, no doubt, in the minds of both the brothers, and every act now, on the part of him or his family, was viewed in a false medium.
feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading But our feelings are not always at our control, and Edward was naturally impetuous, and Humphrey so much attached, and so much alarmed at his brother's danger, that he was even more excited.
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The blow fell doubly heavy, as it appeared that at the very same time Patience had rejected his brother, and taken possession of their property, which had been held by the family for centuries.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Our readers may think that Humphrey was very unkind, but it was to avoid being questioned by Clara, who was evidently sent for the purpose, that he was so harsh.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The blow fell doubly heavy, as it appeared that at the very same time Patience had rejected his brother, and taken possession of their property, which had been held by the family for centuries.
harshadjectiveUS /hɑːrʃ/
unpleasantly stern
From this reading Our readers may think that Humphrey was very unkind, but it was to avoid being questioned by Clara, who was evidently sent for the purpose, that he was so harsh.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading At the same time it must be admitted, that Mr. Heatherstone having obtained possession of Arnwood, rankled, no doubt, in the minds of both the brothers, and every act now, on the part of him or his family, was viewed in a false medium.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Our readers may think that Humphrey was very unkind, but it was to avoid being questioned by Clara, who was evidently sent for the purpose, that he was so harsh.
Heatherstone
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From this reading At the same time it must be admitted, that Mr. Heatherstone having obtained possession of Arnwood, rankled, no doubt, in the minds of both the brothers, and every act now, on the part of him or his family, was viewed in a false medium.
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The blow fell doubly heavy, as it appeared that at the very same time Patience had rejected his brother, and taken possession of their property, which had been held by the family for centuries.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The blow fell doubly heavy, as it appeared that at the very same time Patience had rejected his brother, and taken possession of their property, which had been held by the family for centuries.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At the same time it must be admitted, that Mr. Heatherstone having obtained possession of Arnwood, rankled, no doubt, in the minds of both the brothers, and every act now, on the part of him or his family, was viewed in a false medium.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At the same time it must be admitted, that Mr. Heatherstone having obtained possession of Arnwood, rankled, no doubt, in the minds of both the brothers, and every act now, on the part of him or his family, was viewed in a false medium.
Humphrey
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From this reading Our readers may think that Humphrey was very unkind, but it was to avoid being questioned by Clara, who was evidently sent for the purpose, that he was so harsh.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading What made the case more annoying was, that explanation, if there was any to offer on either side, was, under present circumstances, almost impossible.
impetuousadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpetʃwəs/
characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation
From this reading But our feelings are not always at our control, and Edward was naturally impetuous, and Humphrey so much attached, and so much alarmed at his brother's danger, that he was even more excited.
impossibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːsəbəl/
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading What made the case more annoying was, that explanation, if there was any to offer on either side, was, under present circumstances, almost impossible.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At the same time it must be admitted, that Mr. Heatherstone having obtained possession of Arnwood, rankled, no doubt, in the minds of both the brothers, and every act now, on the part of him or his family, was viewed in a false medium.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Our readers may think that Humphrey was very unkind, but it was to avoid being questioned by Clara, who was evidently sent for the purpose, that he was so harsh.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading What made the case more annoying was, that explanation, if there was any to offer on either side, was, under present circumstances, almost impossible.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Our readers may think that Humphrey was very unkind, but it was to avoid being questioned by Clara, who was evidently sent for the purpose, that he was so harsh.
mediumnounUS /ˈmiːdiəm/
a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
From this reading At the same time it must be admitted, that Mr. Heatherstone having obtained possession of Arnwood, rankled, no doubt, in the minds of both the brothers, and every act now, on the part of him or his family, was viewed in a false medium.
mindsnounUS /maɪndz/
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading At the same time it must be admitted, that Mr. Heatherstone having obtained possession of Arnwood, rankled, no doubt, in the minds of both the brothers, and every act now, on the part of him or his family, was viewed in a false medium.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But our feelings are not always at our control, and Edward was naturally impetuous, and Humphrey so much attached, and so much alarmed at his brother's danger, that he was even more excited.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading At the same time it must be admitted, that Mr. Heatherstone having obtained possession of Arnwood, rankled, no doubt, in the minds of both the brothers, and every act now, on the part of him or his family, was viewed in a false medium.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But our feelings are not always at our control, and Edward was naturally impetuous, and Humphrey so much attached, and so much alarmed at his brother's danger, that he was even more excited.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading At the same time it must be admitted, that Mr. Heatherstone having obtained possession of Arnwood, rankled, no doubt, in the minds of both the brothers, and every act now, on the part of him or his family, was viewed in a false medium.
naturallyadverbUS /ˈnætʃərəli/
as might be expected
From this reading But our feelings are not always at our control, and Edward was naturally impetuous, and Humphrey so much attached, and so much alarmed at his brother's danger, that he was even more excited.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading At the same time it must be admitted, that Mr. Heatherstone having obtained possession of Arnwood, rankled, no doubt, in the minds of both the brothers, and every act now, on the part of him or his family, was viewed in a false medium.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But our feelings are not always at our control, and Edward was naturally impetuous, and Humphrey so much attached, and so much alarmed at his brother's danger, that he was even more excited.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading At the same time it must be admitted, that Mr. Heatherstone having obtained possession of Arnwood, rankled, no doubt, in the minds of both the brothers, and every act now, on the part of him or his family, was viewed in a false medium.
obtainedverbUS /əbˈteɪnd/
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading At the same time it must be admitted, that Mr. Heatherstone having obtained possession of Arnwood, rankled, no doubt, in the minds of both the brothers, and every act now, on the part of him or his family, was viewed in a false medium.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the same time it must be admitted, that Mr. Heatherstone having obtained possession of Arnwood, rankled, no doubt, in the minds of both the brothers, and every act now, on the part of him or his family, was viewed in a false medium.
offerverbUS /ˈɔːfər/
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading What made the case more annoying was, that explanation, if there was any to offer on either side, was, under present circumstances, almost impossible.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At the same time it must be admitted, that Mr. Heatherstone having obtained possession of Arnwood, rankled, no doubt, in the minds of both the brothers, and every act now, on the part of him or his family, was viewed in a false medium.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading At the same time it must be admitted, that Mr. Heatherstone having obtained possession of Arnwood, rankled, no doubt, in the minds of both the brothers, and every act now, on the part of him or his family, was viewed in a false medium.
OurdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our readers may think that Humphrey was very unkind, but it was to avoid being questioned by Clara, who was evidently sent for the purpose, that he was so harsh.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading At the same time it must be admitted, that Mr. Heatherstone having obtained possession of Arnwood, rankled, no doubt, in the minds of both the brothers, and every act now, on the part of him or his family, was viewed in a false medium.
PatiencenounUS /ˈpeɪʃəns/
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading The blow fell doubly heavy, as it appeared that at the very same time Patience had rejected his brother, and taken possession of their property, which had been held by the family for centuries.
possessionnounUS /pəˈzeʃən/
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading At the same time it must be admitted, that Mr. Heatherstone having obtained possession of Arnwood, rankled, no doubt, in the minds of both the brothers, and every act now, on the part of him or his family, was viewed in a false medium.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading What made the case more annoying was, that explanation, if there was any to offer on either side, was, under present circumstances, almost impossible.
propertynounUS /ˈprɑːpərti/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading The blow fell doubly heavy, as it appeared that at the very same time Patience had rejected his brother, and taken possession of their property, which had been held by the family for centuries.
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Our readers may think that Humphrey was very unkind, but it was to avoid being questioned by Clara, who was evidently sent for the purpose, that he was so harsh.
questionedverbUS /ˈkwestʃənd/
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Our readers may think that Humphrey was very unkind, but it was to avoid being questioned by Clara, who was evidently sent for the purpose, that he was so harsh.
rankledverbUS /ˈræŋkəld/
past form of “rankle” — gnaw into; make resentful or angry
From this reading At the same time it must be admitted, that Mr. Heatherstone having obtained possession of Arnwood, rankled, no doubt, in the minds of both the brothers, and every act now, on the part of him or his family, was viewed in a false medium.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Our readers may think that Humphrey was very unkind, but it was to avoid being questioned by Clara, who was evidently sent for the purpose, that he was so harsh.
rejectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈdʒektɪd/
rebuffed (by a lover) without warning
From this reading The blow fell doubly heavy, as it appeared that at the very same time Patience had rejected his brother, and taken possession of their property, which had been held by the family for centuries.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the same time it must be admitted, that Mr. Heatherstone having obtained possession of Arnwood, rankled, no doubt, in the minds of both the brothers, and every act now, on the part of him or his family, was viewed in a false medium.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Our readers may think that Humphrey was very unkind, but it was to avoid being questioned by Clara, who was evidently sent for the purpose, that he was so harsh.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading What made the case more annoying was, that explanation, if there was any to offer on either side, was, under present circumstances, almost impossible.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Our readers may think that Humphrey was very unkind, but it was to avoid being questioned by Clara, who was evidently sent for the purpose, that he was so harsh.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The blow fell doubly heavy, as it appeared that at the very same time Patience had rejected his brother, and taken possession of their property, which had been held by the family for centuries.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Our readers may think that Humphrey was very unkind, but it was to avoid being questioned by Clara, who was evidently sent for the purpose, that he was so harsh.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Our readers may think that Humphrey was very unkind, but it was to avoid being questioned by Clara, who was evidently sent for the purpose, that he was so harsh.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The blow fell doubly heavy, as it appeared that at the very same time Patience had rejected his brother, and taken possession of their property, which had been held by the family for centuries.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading What made the case more annoying was, that explanation, if there was any to offer on either side, was, under present circumstances, almost impossible.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Our readers may think that Humphrey was very unkind, but it was to avoid being questioned by Clara, who was evidently sent for the purpose, that he was so harsh.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the same time it must be admitted, that Mr. Heatherstone having obtained possession of Arnwood, rankled, no doubt, in the minds of both the brothers, and every act now, on the part of him or his family, was viewed in a false medium.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Our readers may think that Humphrey was very unkind, but it was to avoid being questioned by Clara, who was evidently sent for the purpose, that he was so harsh.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading What made the case more annoying was, that explanation, if there was any to offer on either side, was, under present circumstances, almost impossible.
unkindadjectiveUS /ənˈkaɪnd/
lacking kindness
From this reading Our readers may think that Humphrey was very unkind, but it was to avoid being questioned by Clara, who was evidently sent for the purpose, that he was so harsh.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Our readers may think that Humphrey was very unkind, but it was to avoid being questioned by Clara, who was evidently sent for the purpose, that he was so harsh.
viewedverbUS /vjuːd/
past form of “view” — deem to be
From this reading At the same time it must be admitted, that Mr. Heatherstone having obtained possession of Arnwood, rankled, no doubt, in the minds of both the brothers, and every act now, on the part of him or his family, was viewed in a false medium.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our readers may think that Humphrey was very unkind, but it was to avoid being questioned by Clara, who was evidently sent for the purpose, that he was so harsh.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What made the case more annoying was, that explanation, if there was any to offer on either side, was, under present circumstances, almost impossible.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The blow fell doubly heavy, as it appeared that at the very same time Patience had rejected his brother, and taken possession of their property, which had been held by the family for centuries.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Our readers may think that Humphrey was very unkind, but it was to avoid being questioned by Clara, who was evidently sent for the purpose, that he was so harsh.
