AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A very civil little bow spoke him pleased with this answer, and he went again to the middle of the room, where he chiefly stood, and, addressing us in general, talked upon the different motives of writing, concluding with, “I believe there is no constraint to be put upon real genius; nothing but inclination can set it to work.
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading A very civil little bow spoke him pleased with this answer, and he went again to the middle of the room, where he chiefly stood, and, addressing us in general, talked upon the different motives of writing, concluding with, “I believe there is no constraint to be put upon real genius; nothing but inclination can set it to work.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading A very civil little bow spoke him pleased with this answer, and he went again to the middle of the room, where he chiefly stood, and, addressing us in general, talked upon the different motives of writing, concluding with, “I believe there is no constraint to be put upon real genius; nothing but inclination can set it to work.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A very civil little bow spoke him pleased with this answer, and he went again to the middle of the room, where he chiefly stood, and, addressing us in general, talked upon the different motives of writing, concluding with, “I believe there is no constraint to be put upon real genius; nothing but inclination can set it to work.
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading A very civil little bow spoke him pleased with this answer, and he went again to the middle of the room, where he chiefly stood, and, addressing us in general, talked upon the different motives of writing, concluding with, “I believe there is no constraint to be put upon real genius; nothing but inclination can set it to work.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A very civil little bow spoke him pleased with this answer, and he went again to the middle of the room, where he chiefly stood, and, addressing us in general, talked upon the different motives of writing, concluding with, “I believe there is no constraint to be put upon real genius; nothing but inclination can set it to work.
believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading A very civil little bow spoke him pleased with this answer, and he went again to the middle of the room, where he chiefly stood, and, addressing us in general, talked upon the different motives of writing, concluding with, “I believe there is no constraint to be put upon real genius; nothing but inclination can set it to work.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Miss Burney, however, knows best.”
bownounUS /baʊ/
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading A very civil little bow spoke him pleased with this answer, and he went again to the middle of the room, where he chiefly stood, and, addressing us in general, talked upon the different motives of writing, concluding with, “I believe there is no constraint to be put upon real genius; nothing but inclination can set it to work.
Burney
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From this reading Miss Burney, however, knows best.”
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A very civil little bow spoke him pleased with this answer, and he went again to the middle of the room, where he chiefly stood, and, addressing us in general, talked upon the different motives of writing, concluding with, “I believe there is no constraint to be put upon real genius; nothing but inclination can set it to work.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading A very civil little bow spoke him pleased with this answer, and he went again to the middle of the room, where he chiefly stood, and, addressing us in general, talked upon the different motives of writing, concluding with, “I believe there is no constraint to be put upon real genius; nothing but inclination can set it to work.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading A very civil little bow spoke him pleased with this answer, and he went again to the middle of the room, where he chiefly stood, and, addressing us in general, talked upon the different motives of writing, concluding with, “I believe there is no constraint to be put upon real genius; nothing but inclination can set it to work.
civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading A very civil little bow spoke him pleased with this answer, and he went again to the middle of the room, where he chiefly stood, and, addressing us in general, talked upon the different motives of writing, concluding with, “I believe there is no constraint to be put upon real genius; nothing but inclination can set it to work.
concludingadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːdɪŋ/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading A very civil little bow spoke him pleased with this answer, and he went again to the middle of the room, where he chiefly stood, and, addressing us in general, talked upon the different motives of writing, concluding with, “I believe there is no constraint to be put upon real genius; nothing but inclination can set it to work.
constraintnounUS /kənˈstreɪnt/
the state of being physically constrained
From this reading A very civil little bow spoke him pleased with this answer, and he went again to the middle of the room, where he chiefly stood, and, addressing us in general, talked upon the different motives of writing, concluding with, “I believe there is no constraint to be put upon real genius; nothing but inclination can set it to work.
criedverbUS /kraɪd/
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading And then, hastily returning to me, he cried, “What? what?”
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading A very civil little bow spoke him pleased with this answer, and he went again to the middle of the room, where he chiefly stood, and, addressing us in general, talked upon the different motives of writing, concluding with, “I believe there is no constraint to be put upon real genius; nothing but inclination can set it to work.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “You only wait for inclination?”
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading A very civil little bow spoke him pleased with this answer, and he went again to the middle of the room, where he chiefly stood, and, addressing us in general, talked upon the different motives of writing, concluding with, “I believe there is no constraint to be put upon real genius; nothing but inclination can set it to work.
geniusnounUS /ˈdʒiːnjəs/
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading A very civil little bow spoke him pleased with this answer, and he went again to the middle of the room, where he chiefly stood, and, addressing us in general, talked upon the different motives of writing, concluding with, “I believe there is no constraint to be put upon real genius; nothing but inclination can set it to work.
hastilyadverbUS /ˈheɪstəli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading And then, hastily returning to me, he cried, “What? what?”
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A very civil little bow spoke him pleased with this answer, and he went again to the middle of the room, where he chiefly stood, and, addressing us in general, talked upon the different motives of writing, concluding with, “I believe there is no constraint to be put upon real genius; nothing but inclination can set it to work.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A very civil little bow spoke him pleased with this answer, and he went again to the middle of the room, where he chiefly stood, and, addressing us in general, talked upon the different motives of writing, concluding with, “I believe there is no constraint to be put upon real genius; nothing but inclination can set it to work.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Miss Burney, however, knows best.”
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A very civil little bow spoke him pleased with this answer, and he went again to the middle of the room, where he chiefly stood, and, addressing us in general, talked upon the different motives of writing, concluding with, “I believe there is no constraint to be put upon real genius; nothing but inclination can set it to work.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A very civil little bow spoke him pleased with this answer, and he went again to the middle of the room, where he chiefly stood, and, addressing us in general, talked upon the different motives of writing, concluding with, “I believe there is no constraint to be put upon real genius; nothing but inclination can set it to work.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading “You only wait for inclination?”
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A very civil little bow spoke him pleased with this answer, and he went again to the middle of the room, where he chiefly stood, and, addressing us in general, talked upon the different motives of writing, concluding with, “I believe there is no constraint to be put upon real genius; nothing but inclination can set it to work.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A very civil little bow spoke him pleased with this answer, and he went again to the middle of the room, where he chiefly stood, and, addressing us in general, talked upon the different motives of writing, concluding with, “I believe there is no constraint to be put upon real genius; nothing but inclination can set it to work.
knowsnounUS /noʊz/
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading Miss Burney, however, knows best.”
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A very civil little bow spoke him pleased with this answer, and he went again to the middle of the room, where he chiefly stood, and, addressing us in general, talked upon the different motives of writing, concluding with, “I believe there is no constraint to be put upon real genius; nothing but inclination can set it to work.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And then, hastily returning to me, he cried, “What? what?”
middlenounUS /ˈmɪdəl/
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading A very civil little bow spoke him pleased with this answer, and he went again to the middle of the room, where he chiefly stood, and, addressing us in general, talked upon the different motives of writing, concluding with, “I believe there is no constraint to be put upon real genius; nothing but inclination can set it to work.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Burney, however, knows best.”
motivesnounUS /ˈmoʊtɪvz/
plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading A very civil little bow spoke him pleased with this answer, and he went again to the middle of the room, where he chiefly stood, and, addressing us in general, talked upon the different motives of writing, concluding with, “I believe there is no constraint to be put upon real genius; nothing but inclination can set it to work.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading “No, sir.”
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading A very civil little bow spoke him pleased with this answer, and he went again to the middle of the room, where he chiefly stood, and, addressing us in general, talked upon the different motives of writing, concluding with, “I believe there is no constraint to be put upon real genius; nothing but inclination can set it to work.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A very civil little bow spoke him pleased with this answer, and he went again to the middle of the room, where he chiefly stood, and, addressing us in general, talked upon the different motives of writing, concluding with, “I believe there is no constraint to be put upon real genius; nothing but inclination can set it to work.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading “You only wait for inclination?”
pleasedadjectiveUS /pliːzd/
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading A very civil little bow spoke him pleased with this answer, and he went again to the middle of the room, where he chiefly stood, and, addressing us in general, talked upon the different motives of writing, concluding with, “I believe there is no constraint to be put upon real genius; nothing but inclination can set it to work.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A very civil little bow spoke him pleased with this answer, and he went again to the middle of the room, where he chiefly stood, and, addressing us in general, talked upon the different motives of writing, concluding with, “I believe there is no constraint to be put upon real genius; nothing but inclination can set it to work.
realadjectiveUS /riːl/
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading A very civil little bow spoke him pleased with this answer, and he went again to the middle of the room, where he chiefly stood, and, addressing us in general, talked upon the different motives of writing, concluding with, “I believe there is no constraint to be put upon real genius; nothing but inclination can set it to work.
returningadjectiveUS /rɪˈtɜːrnɪŋ/
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading And then, hastily returning to me, he cried, “What? what?”
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A very civil little bow spoke him pleased with this answer, and he went again to the middle of the room, where he chiefly stood, and, addressing us in general, talked upon the different motives of writing, concluding with, “I believe there is no constraint to be put upon real genius; nothing but inclination can set it to work.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A very civil little bow spoke him pleased with this answer, and he went again to the middle of the room, where he chiefly stood, and, addressing us in general, talked upon the different motives of writing, concluding with, “I believe there is no constraint to be put upon real genius; nothing but inclination can set it to work.
sirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading “No, sir.”
spokenounUS /spoʊk/
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading A very civil little bow spoke him pleased with this answer, and he went again to the middle of the room, where he chiefly stood, and, addressing us in general, talked upon the different motives of writing, concluding with, “I believe there is no constraint to be put upon real genius; nothing but inclination can set it to work.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A very civil little bow spoke him pleased with this answer, and he went again to the middle of the room, where he chiefly stood, and, addressing us in general, talked upon the different motives of writing, concluding with, “I believe there is no constraint to be put upon real genius; nothing but inclination can set it to work.
talkedverbUS /tɔːkt/
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading A very civil little bow spoke him pleased with this answer, and he went again to the middle of the room, where he chiefly stood, and, addressing us in general, talked upon the different motives of writing, concluding with, “I believe there is no constraint to be put upon real genius; nothing but inclination can set it to work.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A very civil little bow spoke him pleased with this answer, and he went again to the middle of the room, where he chiefly stood, and, addressing us in general, talked upon the different motives of writing, concluding with, “I believe there is no constraint to be put upon real genius; nothing but inclination can set it to work.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading And then, hastily returning to me, he cried, “What? what?”
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading A very civil little bow spoke him pleased with this answer, and he went again to the middle of the room, where he chiefly stood, and, addressing us in general, talked upon the different motives of writing, concluding with, “I believe there is no constraint to be put upon real genius; nothing but inclination can set it to work.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A very civil little bow spoke him pleased with this answer, and he went again to the middle of the room, where he chiefly stood, and, addressing us in general, talked upon the different motives of writing, concluding with, “I believe there is no constraint to be put upon real genius; nothing but inclination can set it to work.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A very civil little bow spoke him pleased with this answer, and he went again to the middle of the room, where he chiefly stood, and, addressing us in general, talked upon the different motives of writing, concluding with, “I believe there is no constraint to be put upon real genius; nothing but inclination can set it to work.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A very civil little bow spoke him pleased with this answer, and he went again to the middle of the room, where he chiefly stood, and, addressing us in general, talked upon the different motives of writing, concluding with, “I believe there is no constraint to be put upon real genius; nothing but inclination can set it to work.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A very civil little bow spoke him pleased with this answer, and he went again to the middle of the room, where he chiefly stood, and, addressing us in general, talked upon the different motives of writing, concluding with, “I believe there is no constraint to be put upon real genius; nothing but inclination can set it to work.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading A very civil little bow spoke him pleased with this answer, and he went again to the middle of the room, where he chiefly stood, and, addressing us in general, talked upon the different motives of writing, concluding with, “I believe there is no constraint to be put upon real genius; nothing but inclination can set it to work.
waitverbUS /weɪt/
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading “You only wait for inclination?”
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A very civil little bow spoke him pleased with this answer, and he went again to the middle of the room, where he chiefly stood, and, addressing us in general, talked upon the different motives of writing, concluding with, “I believe there is no constraint to be put upon real genius; nothing but inclination can set it to work.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading And then, hastily returning to me, he cried, “What? what?”
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading A very civil little bow spoke him pleased with this answer, and he went again to the middle of the room, where he chiefly stood, and, addressing us in general, talked upon the different motives of writing, concluding with, “I believe there is no constraint to be put upon real genius; nothing but inclination can set it to work.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A very civil little bow spoke him pleased with this answer, and he went again to the middle of the room, where he chiefly stood, and, addressing us in general, talked upon the different motives of writing, concluding with, “I believe there is no constraint to be put upon real genius; nothing but inclination can set it to work.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading A very civil little bow spoke him pleased with this answer, and he went again to the middle of the room, where he chiefly stood, and, addressing us in general, talked upon the different motives of writing, concluding with, “I believe there is no constraint to be put upon real genius; nothing but inclination can set it to work.
writingnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋ/
the act of creating written works
From this reading A very civil little bow spoke him pleased with this answer, and he went again to the middle of the room, where he chiefly stood, and, addressing us in general, talked upon the different motives of writing, concluding with, “I believe there is no constraint to be put upon real genius; nothing but inclination can set it to work.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You only wait for inclination?”
