adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While Alan begged for a positive engagement, Margaret scrupled to exchange promises that she might never be able to fulfil, and both agreed to leave all to her father, who, in every way, ought to have the best ability to judge whether there was unreasonable presumption in such a betrothal; but this very ability only served to perplex the poor doctor more and more.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading While Alan begged for a positive engagement, Margaret scrupled to exchange promises that she might never be able to fulfil, and both agreed to leave all to her father, who, in every way, ought to have the best ability to judge whether there was unreasonable presumption in such a betrothal; but this very ability only served to perplex the poor doctor more and more.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading While Alan begged for a positive engagement, Margaret scrupled to exchange promises that she might never be able to fulfil, and both agreed to leave all to her father, who, in every way, ought to have the best ability to judge whether there was unreasonable presumption in such a betrothal; but this very ability only served to perplex the poor doctor more and more.
agreedadjectiveUS /əˈɡriːd/
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading While Alan begged for a positive engagement, Margaret scrupled to exchange promises that she might never be able to fulfil, and both agreed to leave all to her father, who, in every way, ought to have the best ability to judge whether there was unreasonable presumption in such a betrothal; but this very ability only served to perplex the poor doctor more and more.
Alan
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From this reading While Alan begged for a positive engagement, Margaret scrupled to exchange promises that she might never be able to fulfil, and both agreed to leave all to her father, who, in every way, ought to have the best ability to judge whether there was unreasonable presumption in such a betrothal; but this very ability only served to perplex the poor doctor more and more.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading While Alan begged for a positive engagement, Margaret scrupled to exchange promises that she might never be able to fulfil, and both agreed to leave all to her father, who, in every way, ought to have the best ability to judge whether there was unreasonable presumption in such a betrothal; but this very ability only served to perplex the poor doctor more and more.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sail forth into the sea, thou ship, Through breeze and cloud, right onward steer; The moistened eye, the trembling lip, Are not the signs of doubt or fear!--LONGFELLOW.
anxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/
eagerly desirous
From this reading Every one was tender of conscience, anxious to do right, and desirous to yield to the opinion that nobody could, or would give.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Sail forth into the sea, thou ship, Through breeze and cloud, right onward steer; The moistened eye, the trembling lip, Are not the signs of doubt or fear!--LONGFELLOW.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading While Alan begged for a positive engagement, Margaret scrupled to exchange promises that she might never be able to fulfil, and both agreed to leave all to her father, who, in every way, ought to have the best ability to judge whether there was unreasonable presumption in such a betrothal; but this very ability only served to perplex the poor doctor more and more.
bearingnounUS /ˈberɪŋ/
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading It is far easier for a man to decide when he sees only one bearing of a case, than when, like Dr. May, he not only sees them, but is rent by them in his inmost heart.
beggedverbUS /beɡd/
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading While Alan begged for a positive engagement, Margaret scrupled to exchange promises that she might never be able to fulfil, and both agreed to leave all to her father, who, in every way, ought to have the best ability to judge whether there was unreasonable presumption in such a betrothal; but this very ability only served to perplex the poor doctor more and more.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading While Alan begged for a positive engagement, Margaret scrupled to exchange promises that she might never be able to fulfil, and both agreed to leave all to her father, who, in every way, ought to have the best ability to judge whether there was unreasonable presumption in such a betrothal; but this very ability only served to perplex the poor doctor more and more.
betrothalnoun
a mutual promise to marry
From this reading While Alan begged for a positive engagement, Margaret scrupled to exchange promises that she might never be able to fulfil, and both agreed to leave all to her father, who, in every way, ought to have the best ability to judge whether there was unreasonable presumption in such a betrothal; but this very ability only served to perplex the poor doctor more and more.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading While Alan begged for a positive engagement, Margaret scrupled to exchange promises that she might never be able to fulfil, and both agreed to leave all to her father, who, in every way, ought to have the best ability to judge whether there was unreasonable presumption in such a betrothal; but this very ability only served to perplex the poor doctor more and more.
breezenounUS /briːz/
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading Sail forth into the sea, thou ship, Through breeze and cloud, right onward steer; The moistened eye, the trembling lip, Are not the signs of doubt or fear!--LONGFELLOW.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading While Alan begged for a positive engagement, Margaret scrupled to exchange promises that she might never be able to fulfil, and both agreed to leave all to her father, who, in every way, ought to have the best ability to judge whether there was unreasonable presumption in such a betrothal; but this very ability only served to perplex the poor doctor more and more.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is far easier for a man to decide when he sees only one bearing of a case, than when, like Dr. May, he not only sees them, but is rent by them in his inmost heart.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading It is far easier for a man to decide when he sees only one bearing of a case, than when, like Dr. May, he not only sees them, but is rent by them in his inmost heart.
cloudverbUS /klaʊd/
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading Sail forth into the sea, thou ship, Through breeze and cloud, right onward steer; The moistened eye, the trembling lip, Are not the signs of doubt or fear!--LONGFELLOW.
consciencenounUS /ˈkɑːnʃəns/
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading Every one was tender of conscience, anxious to do right, and desirous to yield to the opinion that nobody could, or would give.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Every one was tender of conscience, anxious to do right, and desirous to yield to the opinion that nobody could, or would give.
decideverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪd/
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading It is far easier for a man to decide when he sees only one bearing of a case, than when, like Dr. May, he not only sees them, but is rent by them in his inmost heart.
desirousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəs/
having or expressing desire for something
From this reading Every one was tender of conscience, anxious to do right, and desirous to yield to the opinion that nobody could, or would give.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Every one was tender of conscience, anxious to do right, and desirous to yield to the opinion that nobody could, or would give.
doctornounUS /ˈdɑːktər/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading While Alan begged for a positive engagement, Margaret scrupled to exchange promises that she might never be able to fulfil, and both agreed to leave all to her father, who, in every way, ought to have the best ability to judge whether there was unreasonable presumption in such a betrothal; but this very ability only served to perplex the poor doctor more and more.
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Sail forth into the sea, thou ship, Through breeze and cloud, right onward steer; The moistened eye, the trembling lip, Are not the signs of doubt or fear!--LONGFELLOW.
Dr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is far easier for a man to decide when he sees only one bearing of a case, than when, like Dr. May, he not only sees them, but is rent by them in his inmost heart.
easieradjectiveUS /ˈiːziər/
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It is far easier for a man to decide when he sees only one bearing of a case, than when, like Dr. May, he not only sees them, but is rent by them in his inmost heart.
engagementnounUS /enˈɡeɪdʒmənt/
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading While Alan begged for a positive engagement, Margaret scrupled to exchange promises that she might never be able to fulfil, and both agreed to leave all to her father, who, in every way, ought to have the best ability to judge whether there was unreasonable presumption in such a betrothal; but this very ability only served to perplex the poor doctor more and more.
Ernescliffe
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From this reading Tranquility only lasted until Mr. Ernescliffe found it necessary to understand on what terms he was to stand.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every one was tender of conscience, anxious to do right, and desirous to yield to the opinion that nobody could, or would give.
exchangenounUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading While Alan begged for a positive engagement, Margaret scrupled to exchange promises that she might never be able to fulfil, and both agreed to leave all to her father, who, in every way, ought to have the best ability to judge whether there was unreasonable presumption in such a betrothal; but this very ability only served to perplex the poor doctor more and more.
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading Sail forth into the sea, thou ship, Through breeze and cloud, right onward steer; The moistened eye, the trembling lip, Are not the signs of doubt or fear!--LONGFELLOW.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It is far easier for a man to decide when he sees only one bearing of a case, than when, like Dr. May, he not only sees them, but is rent by them in his inmost heart.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading While Alan begged for a positive engagement, Margaret scrupled to exchange promises that she might never be able to fulfil, and both agreed to leave all to her father, who, in every way, ought to have the best ability to judge whether there was unreasonable presumption in such a betrothal; but this very ability only served to perplex the poor doctor more and more.
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Sail forth into the sea, thou ship, Through breeze and cloud, right onward steer; The moistened eye, the trembling lip, Are not the signs of doubt or fear!--LONGFELLOW.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading While Alan begged for a positive engagement, Margaret scrupled to exchange promises that she might never be able to fulfil, and both agreed to leave all to her father, who, in every way, ought to have the best ability to judge whether there was unreasonable presumption in such a betrothal; but this very ability only served to perplex the poor doctor more and more.
forthadverbUS /fɔːrθ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Sail forth into the sea, thou ship, Through breeze and cloud, right onward steer; The moistened eye, the trembling lip, Are not the signs of doubt or fear!--LONGFELLOW.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Tranquility only lasted until Mr. Ernescliffe found it necessary to understand on what terms he was to stand.
fulfilverbUS /fʊlˈfɪl/
put in effect
From this reading While Alan begged for a positive engagement, Margaret scrupled to exchange promises that she might never be able to fulfil, and both agreed to leave all to her father, who, in every way, ought to have the best ability to judge whether there was unreasonable presumption in such a betrothal; but this very ability only served to perplex the poor doctor more and more.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Every one was tender of conscience, anxious to do right, and desirous to yield to the opinion that nobody could, or would give.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading While Alan begged for a positive engagement, Margaret scrupled to exchange promises that she might never be able to fulfil, and both agreed to leave all to her father, who, in every way, ought to have the best ability to judge whether there was unreasonable presumption in such a betrothal; but this very ability only served to perplex the poor doctor more and more.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tranquility only lasted until Mr. Ernescliffe found it necessary to understand on what terms he was to stand.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading It is far easier for a man to decide when he sees only one bearing of a case, than when, like Dr. May, he not only sees them, but is rent by them in his inmost heart.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading While Alan begged for a positive engagement, Margaret scrupled to exchange promises that she might never be able to fulfil, and both agreed to leave all to her father, who, in every way, ought to have the best ability to judge whether there was unreasonable presumption in such a betrothal; but this very ability only served to perplex the poor doctor more and more.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is far easier for a man to decide when he sees only one bearing of a case, than when, like Dr. May, he not only sees them, but is rent by them in his inmost heart.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While Alan begged for a positive engagement, Margaret scrupled to exchange promises that she might never be able to fulfil, and both agreed to leave all to her father, who, in every way, ought to have the best ability to judge whether there was unreasonable presumption in such a betrothal; but this very ability only served to perplex the poor doctor more and more.
inmostadjective
being deepest within the self
From this reading It is far easier for a man to decide when he sees only one bearing of a case, than when, like Dr. May, he not only sees them, but is rent by them in his inmost heart.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Sail forth into the sea, thou ship, Through breeze and cloud, right onward steer; The moistened eye, the trembling lip, Are not the signs of doubt or fear!--LONGFELLOW.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is far easier for a man to decide when he sees only one bearing of a case, than when, like Dr. May, he not only sees them, but is rent by them in his inmost heart.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Tranquility only lasted until Mr. Ernescliffe found it necessary to understand on what terms he was to stand.
judgeverbUS /dʒʌdʒ/
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading While Alan begged for a positive engagement, Margaret scrupled to exchange promises that she might never be able to fulfil, and both agreed to leave all to her father, who, in every way, ought to have the best ability to judge whether there was unreasonable presumption in such a betrothal; but this very ability only served to perplex the poor doctor more and more.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading Tranquility only lasted until Mr. Ernescliffe found it necessary to understand on what terms he was to stand.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading While Alan begged for a positive engagement, Margaret scrupled to exchange promises that she might never be able to fulfil, and both agreed to leave all to her father, who, in every way, ought to have the best ability to judge whether there was unreasonable presumption in such a betrothal; but this very ability only served to perplex the poor doctor more and more.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It is far easier for a man to decide when he sees only one bearing of a case, than when, like Dr. May, he not only sees them, but is rent by them in his inmost heart.
lipnounUS /lɪp/
either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Sail forth into the sea, thou ship, Through breeze and cloud, right onward steer; The moistened eye, the trembling lip, Are not the signs of doubt or fear!--LONGFELLOW.
LONGFELLOWnounUS /ˈlɔːŋfeloʊ/
United States poet remembered for his long narrative poems (1807-1882)
From this reading Sail forth into the sea, thou ship, Through breeze and cloud, right onward steer; The moistened eye, the trembling lip, Are not the signs of doubt or fear!--LONGFELLOW.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It is far easier for a man to decide when he sees only one bearing of a case, than when, like Dr. May, he not only sees them, but is rent by them in his inmost heart.
Margaret
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While Alan begged for a positive engagement, Margaret scrupled to exchange promises that she might never be able to fulfil, and both agreed to leave all to her father, who, in every way, ought to have the best ability to judge whether there was unreasonable presumption in such a betrothal; but this very ability only served to perplex the poor doctor more and more.
Maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It is far easier for a man to decide when he sees only one bearing of a case, than when, like Dr. May, he not only sees them, but is rent by them in his inmost heart.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading While Alan begged for a positive engagement, Margaret scrupled to exchange promises that she might never be able to fulfil, and both agreed to leave all to her father, who, in every way, ought to have the best ability to judge whether there was unreasonable presumption in such a betrothal; but this very ability only served to perplex the poor doctor more and more.
moistenedverbUS /ˈmɔɪsənd/
past form of “moisten” — make moist
From this reading Sail forth into the sea, thou ship, Through breeze and cloud, right onward steer; The moistened eye, the trembling lip, Are not the signs of doubt or fear!--LONGFELLOW.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading While Alan begged for a positive engagement, Margaret scrupled to exchange promises that she might never be able to fulfil, and both agreed to leave all to her father, who, in every way, ought to have the best ability to judge whether there was unreasonable presumption in such a betrothal; but this very ability only served to perplex the poor doctor more and more.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Tranquility only lasted until Mr. Ernescliffe found it necessary to understand on what terms he was to stand.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading Tranquility only lasted until Mr. Ernescliffe found it necessary to understand on what terms he was to stand.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading While Alan begged for a positive engagement, Margaret scrupled to exchange promises that she might never be able to fulfil, and both agreed to leave all to her father, who, in every way, ought to have the best ability to judge whether there was unreasonable presumption in such a betrothal; but this very ability only served to perplex the poor doctor more and more.
nobodypronounUS /ˈnoʊbɑːdiː/
no person; not anyone
From this reading Every one was tender of conscience, anxious to do right, and desirous to yield to the opinion that nobody could, or would give.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Sail forth into the sea, thou ship, Through breeze and cloud, right onward steer; The moistened eye, the trembling lip, Are not the signs of doubt or fear!--LONGFELLOW.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sail forth into the sea, thou ship, Through breeze and cloud, right onward steer; The moistened eye, the trembling lip, Are not the signs of doubt or fear!--LONGFELLOW.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Tranquility only lasted until Mr. Ernescliffe found it necessary to understand on what terms he was to stand.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Every one was tender of conscience, anxious to do right, and desirous to yield to the opinion that nobody could, or would give.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Tranquility only lasted until Mr. Ernescliffe found it necessary to understand on what terms he was to stand.
onwardadverbUS /ˈɔːnwərd/
forward in time or order or degree
From this reading Sail forth into the sea, thou ship, Through breeze and cloud, right onward steer; The moistened eye, the trembling lip, Are not the signs of doubt or fear!--LONGFELLOW.
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Every one was tender of conscience, anxious to do right, and desirous to yield to the opinion that nobody could, or would give.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Sail forth into the sea, thou ship, Through breeze and cloud, right onward steer; The moistened eye, the trembling lip, Are not the signs of doubt or fear!--LONGFELLOW.
oughtmodal verbUS /ɔːt/
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading While Alan begged for a positive engagement, Margaret scrupled to exchange promises that she might never be able to fulfil, and both agreed to leave all to her father, who, in every way, ought to have the best ability to judge whether there was unreasonable presumption in such a betrothal; but this very ability only served to perplex the poor doctor more and more.
perplexverbUS /pərˈpleks/
be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading While Alan begged for a positive engagement, Margaret scrupled to exchange promises that she might never be able to fulfil, and both agreed to leave all to her father, who, in every way, ought to have the best ability to judge whether there was unreasonable presumption in such a betrothal; but this very ability only served to perplex the poor doctor more and more.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading While Alan begged for a positive engagement, Margaret scrupled to exchange promises that she might never be able to fulfil, and both agreed to leave all to her father, who, in every way, ought to have the best ability to judge whether there was unreasonable presumption in such a betrothal; but this very ability only served to perplex the poor doctor more and more.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading While Alan begged for a positive engagement, Margaret scrupled to exchange promises that she might never be able to fulfil, and both agreed to leave all to her father, who, in every way, ought to have the best ability to judge whether there was unreasonable presumption in such a betrothal; but this very ability only served to perplex the poor doctor more and more.
presumptionnounUS /prɪˈzʌmpʃən/
an assumption that is taken for granted
From this reading While Alan begged for a positive engagement, Margaret scrupled to exchange promises that she might never be able to fulfil, and both agreed to leave all to her father, who, in every way, ought to have the best ability to judge whether there was unreasonable presumption in such a betrothal; but this very ability only served to perplex the poor doctor more and more.
promisesnounUS /ˈprɑːməsəz/
plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
From this reading While Alan begged for a positive engagement, Margaret scrupled to exchange promises that she might never be able to fulfil, and both agreed to leave all to her father, who, in every way, ought to have the best ability to judge whether there was unreasonable presumption in such a betrothal; but this very ability only served to perplex the poor doctor more and more.
rentverbUS /rent/
let for money
From this reading It is far easier for a man to decide when he sees only one bearing of a case, than when, like Dr. May, he not only sees them, but is rent by them in his inmost heart.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading Sail forth into the sea, thou ship, Through breeze and cloud, right onward steer; The moistened eye, the trembling lip, Are not the signs of doubt or fear!--LONGFELLOW.
SailverbUS /seɪl/
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading Sail forth into the sea, thou ship, Through breeze and cloud, right onward steer; The moistened eye, the trembling lip, Are not the signs of doubt or fear!--LONGFELLOW.
scrupled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While Alan begged for a positive engagement, Margaret scrupled to exchange promises that she might never be able to fulfil, and both agreed to leave all to her father, who, in every way, ought to have the best ability to judge whether there was unreasonable presumption in such a betrothal; but this very ability only served to perplex the poor doctor more and more.
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Sail forth into the sea, thou ship, Through breeze and cloud, right onward steer; The moistened eye, the trembling lip, Are not the signs of doubt or fear!--LONGFELLOW.
seesnounUS /siːz/
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading It is far easier for a man to decide when he sees only one bearing of a case, than when, like Dr. May, he not only sees them, but is rent by them in his inmost heart.
servedverbUS /sɜːrvd/
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading While Alan begged for a positive engagement, Margaret scrupled to exchange promises that she might never be able to fulfil, and both agreed to leave all to her father, who, in every way, ought to have the best ability to judge whether there was unreasonable presumption in such a betrothal; but this very ability only served to perplex the poor doctor more and more.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While Alan begged for a positive engagement, Margaret scrupled to exchange promises that she might never be able to fulfil, and both agreed to leave all to her father, who, in every way, ought to have the best ability to judge whether there was unreasonable presumption in such a betrothal; but this very ability only served to perplex the poor doctor more and more.
shipverbUS /ʃɪp/
transport commercially
From this reading Sail forth into the sea, thou ship, Through breeze and cloud, right onward steer; The moistened eye, the trembling lip, Are not the signs of doubt or fear!--LONGFELLOW.
signsnounUS /saɪnz/
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Sail forth into the sea, thou ship, Through breeze and cloud, right onward steer; The moistened eye, the trembling lip, Are not the signs of doubt or fear!--LONGFELLOW.
standverbUS /stænd/
be standing; be upright
From this reading Tranquility only lasted until Mr. Ernescliffe found it necessary to understand on what terms he was to stand.
steerverbUS /stɪr/
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading Sail forth into the sea, thou ship, Through breeze and cloud, right onward steer; The moistened eye, the trembling lip, Are not the signs of doubt or fear!--LONGFELLOW.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading While Alan begged for a positive engagement, Margaret scrupled to exchange promises that she might never be able to fulfil, and both agreed to leave all to her father, who, in every way, ought to have the best ability to judge whether there was unreasonable presumption in such a betrothal; but this very ability only served to perplex the poor doctor more and more.
tenderadjectiveUS /ˈtendər/
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading Every one was tender of conscience, anxious to do right, and desirous to yield to the opinion that nobody could, or would give.
termsnounUS /tɜːrmz/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Tranquility only lasted until Mr. Ernescliffe found it necessary to understand on what terms he was to stand.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It is far easier for a man to decide when he sees only one bearing of a case, than when, like Dr. May, he not only sees them, but is rent by them in his inmost heart.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Every one was tender of conscience, anxious to do right, and desirous to yield to the opinion that nobody could, or would give.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sail forth into the sea, thou ship, Through breeze and cloud, right onward steer; The moistened eye, the trembling lip, Are not the signs of doubt or fear!--LONGFELLOW.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It is far easier for a man to decide when he sees only one bearing of a case, than when, like Dr. May, he not only sees them, but is rent by them in his inmost heart.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading While Alan begged for a positive engagement, Margaret scrupled to exchange promises that she might never be able to fulfil, and both agreed to leave all to her father, who, in every way, ought to have the best ability to judge whether there was unreasonable presumption in such a betrothal; but this very ability only served to perplex the poor doctor more and more.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading While Alan begged for a positive engagement, Margaret scrupled to exchange promises that she might never be able to fulfil, and both agreed to leave all to her father, who, in every way, ought to have the best ability to judge whether there was unreasonable presumption in such a betrothal; but this very ability only served to perplex the poor doctor more and more.
thoupronounUS /ðaʊ/
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading Sail forth into the sea, thou ship, Through breeze and cloud, right onward steer; The moistened eye, the trembling lip, Are not the signs of doubt or fear!--LONGFELLOW.
ThroughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Sail forth into the sea, thou ship, Through breeze and cloud, right onward steer; The moistened eye, the trembling lip, Are not the signs of doubt or fear!--LONGFELLOW.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tranquility only lasted until Mr. Ernescliffe found it necessary to understand on what terms he was to stand.
TranquilitynounUS /træŋˈkwɪl.ə.t̬i/
The quality or state of being tranquil; calm and peaceful.
From this reading Tranquility only lasted until Mr. Ernescliffe found it necessary to understand on what terms he was to stand.
tremblingnounUS /ˈtrembəlɪŋ/
a shaky motion
From this reading Sail forth into the sea, thou ship, Through breeze and cloud, right onward steer; The moistened eye, the trembling lip, Are not the signs of doubt or fear!--LONGFELLOW.
understandverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstænd/
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Tranquility only lasted until Mr. Ernescliffe found it necessary to understand on what terms he was to stand.
unreasonableadjectiveUS /ənˈriːznəbəl/
not reasonable; not showing good judgment
From this reading While Alan begged for a positive engagement, Margaret scrupled to exchange promises that she might never be able to fulfil, and both agreed to leave all to her father, who, in every way, ought to have the best ability to judge whether there was unreasonable presumption in such a betrothal; but this very ability only served to perplex the poor doctor more and more.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Tranquility only lasted until Mr. Ernescliffe found it necessary to understand on what terms he was to stand.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading While Alan begged for a positive engagement, Margaret scrupled to exchange promises that she might never be able to fulfil, and both agreed to leave all to her father, who, in every way, ought to have the best ability to judge whether there was unreasonable presumption in such a betrothal; but this very ability only served to perplex the poor doctor more and more.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tranquility only lasted until Mr. Ernescliffe found it necessary to understand on what terms he was to stand.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading While Alan begged for a positive engagement, Margaret scrupled to exchange promises that she might never be able to fulfil, and both agreed to leave all to her father, who, in every way, ought to have the best ability to judge whether there was unreasonable presumption in such a betrothal; but this very ability only served to perplex the poor doctor more and more.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Tranquility only lasted until Mr. Ernescliffe found it necessary to understand on what terms he was to stand.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading It is far easier for a man to decide when he sees only one bearing of a case, than when, like Dr. May, he not only sees them, but is rent by them in his inmost heart.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading While Alan begged for a positive engagement, Margaret scrupled to exchange promises that she might never be able to fulfil, and both agreed to leave all to her father, who, in every way, ought to have the best ability to judge whether there was unreasonable presumption in such a betrothal; but this very ability only served to perplex the poor doctor more and more.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Alan begged for a positive engagement, Margaret scrupled to exchange promises that she might never be able to fulfil, and both agreed to leave all to her father, who, in every way, ought to have the best ability to judge whether there was unreasonable presumption in such a betrothal; but this very ability only served to perplex the poor doctor more and more.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading While Alan begged for a positive engagement, Margaret scrupled to exchange promises that she might never be able to fulfil, and both agreed to leave all to her father, who, in every way, ought to have the best ability to judge whether there was unreasonable presumption in such a betrothal; but this very ability only served to perplex the poor doctor more and more.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Every one was tender of conscience, anxious to do right, and desirous to yield to the opinion that nobody could, or would give.
yieldverbUS /jiːld/
be the cause or source of
From this reading Every one was tender of conscience, anxious to do right, and desirous to yield to the opinion that nobody could, or would give.
