adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Monk had seen him a few minutes previously,--Mr. Monk who of all Liberals was the firmest and than whom no one had been more staunch to the Duke,--and had congratulated him on his election, expressing at the same time some gentle regrets.
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 Mr. Monk had seen him a few minutes previously,--Mr. Monk who of all Liberals was the firmest and than whom no one had been more staunch to the Duke,--and had congratulated him on his election, expressing at the same time some gentle regrets.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am sure nothing but a conscientious feeling would have separated you from your father's friends," said the old Liberal.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading "I only wish you could have come among us on the other side," he said.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Poor Boy" The new member for Silverbridge, when he entered the House to take the oath, was supported on the right and left by two staunch old Tories.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Monk had seen him a few minutes previously,--Mr. Monk who of all Liberals was the firmest and than whom no one had been more staunch to the Duke,--and had congratulated him on his election, expressing at the same time some gentle regrets.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mr. Monk had seen him a few minutes previously,--Mr. Monk who of all Liberals was the firmest and than whom no one had been more staunch to the Duke,--and had congratulated him on his election, expressing at the same time some gentle regrets.
BoynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading "Poor Boy" The new member for Silverbridge, when he entered the House to take the oath, was supported on the right and left by two staunch old Tories.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But I couldn't," said the young Lord.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Poor Boy" The new member for Silverbridge, when he entered the House to take the oath, was supported on the right and left by two staunch old Tories.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I only wish you could have come among us on the other side," he said.
congratulatedverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪtɪd/
past form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading Mr. Monk had seen him a few minutes previously,--Mr. Monk who of all Liberals was the firmest and than whom no one had been more staunch to the Duke,--and had congratulated him on his election, expressing at the same time some gentle regrets.
conscientiousadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnʃiˈenʃəs/
characterized by extreme care and great effort
From this reading "I am sure nothing but a conscientious feeling would have separated you from your father's friends," said the old Liberal.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "I only wish you could have come among us on the other side," he said.
couldn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But I couldn't," said the young Lord.
DukenounUS /duːk/
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading Mr. Monk had seen him a few minutes previously,--Mr. Monk who of all Liberals was the firmest and than whom no one had been more staunch to the Duke,--and had congratulated him on his election, expressing at the same time some gentle regrets.
electionnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading Mr. Monk had seen him a few minutes previously,--Mr. Monk who of all Liberals was the firmest and than whom no one had been more staunch to the Duke,--and had congratulated him on his election, expressing at the same time some gentle regrets.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading "Poor Boy" The new member for Silverbridge, when he entered the House to take the oath, was supported on the right and left by two staunch old Tories.
expressingverbUS /ɪkˈspresɪŋ/
-ing form of “express” — give expression to
From this reading Mr. Monk had seen him a few minutes previously,--Mr. Monk who of all Liberals was the firmest and than whom no one had been more staunch to the Duke,--and had congratulated him on his election, expressing at the same time some gentle regrets.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "I am sure nothing but a conscientious feeling would have separated you from your father's friends," said the old Liberal.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading "I am sure nothing but a conscientious feeling would have separated you from your father's friends," said the old Liberal.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Mr. Monk had seen him a few minutes previously,--Mr. Monk who of all Liberals was the firmest and than whom no one had been more staunch to the Duke,--and had congratulated him on his election, expressing at the same time some gentle regrets.
firmestadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrməst/
superlative of “firm” — marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Mr. Monk had seen him a few minutes previously,--Mr. Monk who of all Liberals was the firmest and than whom no one had been more staunch to the Duke,--and had congratulated him on his election, expressing at the same time some gentle regrets.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Poor Boy" The new member for Silverbridge, when he entered the House to take the oath, was supported on the right and left by two staunch old Tories.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "I am sure nothing but a conscientious feeling would have separated you from your father's friends," said the old Liberal.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I am sure nothing but a conscientious feeling would have separated you from your father's friends," said the old Liberal.
gentleadjectiveUS /ˈdʒentəl/
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Mr. Monk had seen him a few minutes previously,--Mr. Monk who of all Liberals was the firmest and than whom no one had been more staunch to the Duke,--and had congratulated him on his election, expressing at the same time some gentle regrets.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Monk had seen him a few minutes previously,--Mr. Monk who of all Liberals was the firmest and than whom no one had been more staunch to the Duke,--and had congratulated him on his election, expressing at the same time some gentle regrets.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I only wish you could have come among us on the other side," he said.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Poor Boy" The new member for Silverbridge, when he entered the House to take the oath, was supported on the right and left by two staunch old Tories.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Monk had seen him a few minutes previously,--Mr. Monk who of all Liberals was the firmest and than whom no one had been more staunch to the Duke,--and had congratulated him on his election, expressing at the same time some gentle regrets.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Monk had seen him a few minutes previously,--Mr. Monk who of all Liberals was the firmest and than whom no one had been more staunch to the Duke,--and had congratulated him on his election, expressing at the same time some gentle regrets.
HousenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "Poor Boy" The new member for Silverbridge, when he entered the House to take the oath, was supported on the right and left by two staunch old Tories.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I only wish you could have come among us on the other side," he said.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "Poor Boy" The new member for Silverbridge, when he entered the House to take the oath, was supported on the right and left by two staunch old Tories.
LiberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading "I am sure nothing but a conscientious feeling would have separated you from your father's friends," said the old Liberal.
LiberalsnounUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəlz/
plural of “liberal” — a person who favors a political philosophy of progress and reform and the protection of civil liberties
From this reading Mr. Monk had seen him a few minutes previously,--Mr. Monk who of all Liberals was the firmest and than whom no one had been more staunch to the Duke,--and had congratulated him on his election, expressing at the same time some gentle regrets.
LordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading "But I couldn't," said the young Lord.
membernounUS /ˈmembər/
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading "Poor Boy" The new member for Silverbridge, when he entered the House to take the oath, was supported on the right and left by two staunch old Tories.
minutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Mr. Monk had seen him a few minutes previously,--Mr. Monk who of all Liberals was the firmest and than whom no one had been more staunch to the Duke,--and had congratulated him on his election, expressing at the same time some gentle regrets.
MonknounUS /mʌŋk/
a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
From this reading Mr. Monk had seen him a few minutes previously,--Mr. Monk who of all Liberals was the firmest and than whom no one had been more staunch to the Duke,--and had congratulated him on his election, expressing at the same time some gentle regrets.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mr. Monk had seen him a few minutes previously,--Mr. Monk who of all Liberals was the firmest and than whom no one had been more staunch to the Duke,--and had congratulated him on his election, expressing at the same time some gentle regrets.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Monk had seen him a few minutes previously,--Mr. Monk who of all Liberals was the firmest and than whom no one had been more staunch to the Duke,--and had congratulated him on his election, expressing at the same time some gentle regrets.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "Poor Boy" The new member for Silverbridge, when he entered the House to take the oath, was supported on the right and left by two staunch old Tories.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Mr. Monk had seen him a few minutes previously,--Mr. Monk who of all Liberals was the firmest and than whom no one had been more staunch to the Duke,--and had congratulated him on his election, expressing at the same time some gentle regrets.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "I am sure nothing but a conscientious feeling would have separated you from your father's friends," said the old Liberal.
oathnounUS /oʊθ/
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading "Poor Boy" The new member for Silverbridge, when he entered the House to take the oath, was supported on the right and left by two staunch old Tories.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Monk had seen him a few minutes previously,--Mr. Monk who of all Liberals was the firmest and than whom no one had been more staunch to the Duke,--and had congratulated him on his election, expressing at the same time some gentle regrets.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Poor Boy" The new member for Silverbridge, when he entered the House to take the oath, was supported on the right and left by two staunch old Tories.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Poor Boy" The new member for Silverbridge, when he entered the House to take the oath, was supported on the right and left by two staunch old Tories.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mr. Monk had seen him a few minutes previously,--Mr. Monk who of all Liberals was the firmest and than whom no one had been more staunch to the Duke,--and had congratulated him on his election, expressing at the same time some gentle regrets.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading "I only wish you could have come among us on the other side," he said.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "I only wish you could have come among us on the other side," he said.
PooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "Poor Boy" The new member for Silverbridge, when he entered the House to take the oath, was supported on the right and left by two staunch old Tories.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading Mr. Monk had seen him a few minutes previously,--Mr. Monk who of all Liberals was the firmest and than whom no one had been more staunch to the Duke,--and had congratulated him on his election, expressing at the same time some gentle regrets.
regretsnounUS /rɪˈɡrets/
a polite refusal of an invitation
From this reading Mr. Monk had seen him a few minutes previously,--Mr. Monk who of all Liberals was the firmest and than whom no one had been more staunch to the Duke,--and had congratulated him on his election, expressing at the same time some gentle regrets.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Poor Boy" The new member for Silverbridge, when he entered the House to take the oath, was supported on the right and left by two staunch old Tories.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I only wish you could have come among us on the other side," he said.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading Mr. Monk had seen him a few minutes previously,--Mr. Monk who of all Liberals was the firmest and than whom no one had been more staunch to the Duke,--and had congratulated him on his election, expressing at the same time some gentle regrets.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Mr. Monk had seen him a few minutes previously,--Mr. Monk who of all Liberals was the firmest and than whom no one had been more staunch to the Duke,--and had congratulated him on his election, expressing at the same time some gentle regrets.
separatedadjectiveUS /ˈsepəreɪtɪd/
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading "I am sure nothing but a conscientious feeling would have separated you from your father's friends," said the old Liberal.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "I only wish you could have come among us on the other side," he said.
Silverbridge
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Poor Boy" The new member for Silverbridge, when he entered the House to take the oath, was supported on the right and left by two staunch old Tories.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Mr. Monk had seen him a few minutes previously,--Mr. Monk who of all Liberals was the firmest and than whom no one had been more staunch to the Duke,--and had congratulated him on his election, expressing at the same time some gentle regrets.
staunchadjectiveUS /stɔːntʃ/
firm and dependable especially in loyalty
From this reading "Poor Boy" The new member for Silverbridge, when he entered the House to take the oath, was supported on the right and left by two staunch old Tories.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading "Poor Boy" The new member for Silverbridge, when he entered the House to take the oath, was supported on the right and left by two staunch old Tories.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I am sure nothing but a conscientious feeling would have separated you from your father's friends," said the old Liberal.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading "Poor Boy" The new member for Silverbridge, when he entered the House to take the oath, was supported on the right and left by two staunch old Tories.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Mr. Monk had seen him a few minutes previously,--Mr. Monk who of all Liberals was the firmest and than whom no one had been more staunch to the Duke,--and had congratulated him on his election, expressing at the same time some gentle regrets.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Poor Boy" The new member for Silverbridge, when he entered the House to take the oath, was supported on the right and left by two staunch old Tories.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mr. Monk had seen him a few minutes previously,--Mr. Monk who of all Liberals was the firmest and than whom no one had been more staunch to the Duke,--and had congratulated him on his election, expressing at the same time some gentle regrets.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Poor Boy" The new member for Silverbridge, when he entered the House to take the oath, was supported on the right and left by two staunch old Tories.
ToriesnounUS /ˈtɔːriːz/
plural of “tory” — an American who favored the British side during the American Revolution
From this reading "Poor Boy" The new member for Silverbridge, when he entered the House to take the oath, was supported on the right and left by two staunch old Tories.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Poor Boy" The new member for Silverbridge, when he entered the House to take the oath, was supported on the right and left by two staunch old Tories.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I only wish you could have come among us on the other side," he said.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Poor Boy" The new member for Silverbridge, when he entered the House to take the oath, was supported on the right and left by two staunch old Tories.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading "Poor Boy" The new member for Silverbridge, when he entered the House to take the oath, was supported on the right and left by two staunch old Tories.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Mr. Monk had seen him a few minutes previously,--Mr. Monk who of all Liberals was the firmest and than whom no one had been more staunch to the Duke,--and had congratulated him on his election, expressing at the same time some gentle regrets.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Monk had seen him a few minutes previously,--Mr. Monk who of all Liberals was the firmest and than whom no one had been more staunch to the Duke,--and had congratulated him on his election, expressing at the same time some gentle regrets.
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "I only wish you could have come among us on the other side," he said.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I am sure nothing but a conscientious feeling would have separated you from your father's friends," said the old Liberal.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I only wish you could have come among us on the other side," he said.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "But I couldn't," said the young Lord.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am sure nothing but a conscientious feeling would have separated you from your father's friends," said the old Liberal.
