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abstracted
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From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
addressed
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From this reading He refused to associate with him in his sports or diversions; refused him his confidence, and seldom addressed him, except in that tone of banter which always implies an offensive impression of inferiority and want of respect towards the object of it.
admirable
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From this reading One cause of this was his supercilious, or, rather, his contemptuous manner towards his admirable and affectionate brother.
affectionate
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From this reading One cause of this was his supercilious, or, rather, his contemptuous manner towards his admirable and affectionate brother.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, his father said to Charles, when the other members of the family had all left the room,-- “Charley, there is something behind that gloom of Harry's which I don't like.
all
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From this reading After breakfast the next morning, his father said to Charles, when the other members of the family had all left the room,-- “Charley, there is something behind that gloom of Harry's which I don't like.
always
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From this reading He refused to associate with him in his sports or diversions; refused him his confidence, and seldom addressed him, except in that tone of banter which always implies an offensive impression of inferiority and want of respect towards the object of it.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He refused to associate with him in his sports or diversions; refused him his confidence, and seldom addressed him, except in that tone of banter which always implies an offensive impression of inferiority and want of respect towards the object of it.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
appeared
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From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
associate
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From this reading He refused to associate with him in his sports or diversions; refused him his confidence, and seldom addressed him, except in that tone of banter which always implies an offensive impression of inferiority and want of respect towards the object of it.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
banter
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From this reading He refused to associate with him in his sports or diversions; refused him his confidence, and seldom addressed him, except in that tone of banter which always implies an offensive impression of inferiority and want of respect towards the object of it.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, his father said to Charles, when the other members of the family had all left the room,-- “Charley, there is something behind that gloom of Harry's which I don't like.
breakfast
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From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
brother
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From this reading One cause of this was his supercilious, or, rather, his contemptuous manner towards his admirable and affectionate brother.
cause
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From this reading One cause of this was his supercilious, or, rather, his contemptuous manner towards his admirable and affectionate brother.
Charles
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From this reading After breakfast the next morning, his father said to Charles, when the other members of the family had all left the room,-- “Charley, there is something behind that gloom of Harry's which I don't like.
Charley
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From this reading After breakfast the next morning, his father said to Charles, when the other members of the family had all left the room,-- “Charley, there is something behind that gloom of Harry's which I don't like.
confidencenounUS /ˈconfidence/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading He refused to associate with him in his sports or diversions; refused him his confidence, and seldom addressed him, except in that tone of banter which always implies an offensive impression of inferiority and want of respect towards the object of it.
contemptuous
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From this reading One cause of this was his supercilious, or, rather, his contemptuous manner towards his admirable and affectionate brother.
diversions
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From this reading He refused to associate with him in his sports or diversions; refused him his confidence, and seldom addressed him, except in that tone of banter which always implies an offensive impression of inferiority and want of respect towards the object of it.
don't
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From this reading After breakfast the next morning, his father said to Charles, when the other members of the family had all left the room,-- “Charley, there is something behind that gloom of Harry's which I don't like.
escaped
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From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
especially
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From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading He refused to associate with him in his sports or diversions; refused him his confidence, and seldom addressed him, except in that tone of banter which always implies an offensive impression of inferiority and want of respect towards the object of it.
family
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From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
father
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From this reading After breakfast the next morning, his father said to Charles, when the other members of the family had all left the room,-- “Charley, there is something behind that gloom of Harry's which I don't like.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
forwardnounUS /forward/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Hark, forward, forward; holla ho!”
frequent
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From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
friend
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From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
gloom
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From this reading After breakfast the next morning, his father said to Charles, when the other members of the family had all left the room,-- “Charley, there is something behind that gloom of Harry's which I don't like.
goodnounUS /good/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
grace
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From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
happened
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From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
Hark
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From this reading “Hark, forward, forward; holla ho!”
Harry
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From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
Harry's
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From this reading After breakfast the next morning, his father said to Charles, when the other members of the family had all left the room,-- “Charley, there is something behind that gloom of Harry's which I don't like.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
herenounUS /here/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He refused to associate with him in his sports or diversions; refused him his confidence, and seldom addressed him, except in that tone of banter which always implies an offensive impression of inferiority and want of respect towards the object of it.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
ho
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From this reading “Hark, forward, forward; holla ho!”
holla
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From this reading “Hark, forward, forward; holla ho!”
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, his father said to Charles, when the other members of the family had all left the room,-- “Charley, there is something behind that gloom of Harry's which I don't like.
implies
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From this reading He refused to associate with him in his sports or diversions; refused him his confidence, and seldom addressed him, except in that tone of banter which always implies an offensive impression of inferiority and want of respect towards the object of it.
impression
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From this reading He refused to associate with him in his sports or diversions; refused him his confidence, and seldom addressed him, except in that tone of banter which always implies an offensive impression of inferiority and want of respect towards the object of it.
improving
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From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
inferiority
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From this reading He refused to associate with him in his sports or diversions; refused him his confidence, and seldom addressed him, except in that tone of banter which always implies an offensive impression of inferiority and want of respect towards the object of it.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, his father said to Charles, when the other members of the family had all left the room,-- “Charley, there is something behind that gloom of Harry's which I don't like.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
leftnounUS /left/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, his father said to Charles, when the other members of the family had all left the room,-- “Charley, there is something behind that gloom of Harry's which I don't like.
like
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From this reading After breakfast the next morning, his father said to Charles, when the other members of the family had all left the room,-- “Charley, there is something behind that gloom of Harry's which I don't like.
manner
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From this reading One cause of this was his supercilious, or, rather, his contemptuous manner towards his admirable and affectionate brother.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
members
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From this reading After breakfast the next morning, his father said to Charles, when the other members of the family had all left the room,-- “Charley, there is something behind that gloom of Harry's which I don't like.
moods
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From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
morningnounUS /morning/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
most
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From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
nextnounUS /next/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
object
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From this reading He refused to associate with him in his sports or diversions; refused him his confidence, and seldom addressed him, except in that tone of banter which always implies an offensive impression of inferiority and want of respect towards the object of it.
observationnounUS /ˈobservation/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
occurrence
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From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
offensive
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From this reading He refused to associate with him in his sports or diversions; refused him his confidence, and seldom addressed him, except in that tone of banter which always implies an offensive impression of inferiority and want of respect towards the object of it.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading One cause of this was his supercilious, or, rather, his contemptuous manner towards his admirable and affectionate brother.
other
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From this reading After breakfast the next morning, his father said to Charles, when the other members of the family had all left the room,-- “Charley, there is something behind that gloom of Harry's which I don't like.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
paler
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From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
rather
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From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
refused
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From this reading He refused to associate with him in his sports or diversions; refused him his confidence, and seldom addressed him, except in that tone of banter which always implies an offensive impression of inferiority and want of respect towards the object of it.
respect
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From this reading He refused to associate with him in his sports or diversions; refused him his confidence, and seldom addressed him, except in that tone of banter which always implies an offensive impression of inferiority and want of respect towards the object of it.
room
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From this reading After breakfast the next morning, his father said to Charles, when the other members of the family had all left the room,-- “Charley, there is something behind that gloom of Harry's which I don't like.
said
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From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
seldom
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From this reading He refused to associate with him in his sports or diversions; refused him his confidence, and seldom addressed him, except in that tone of banter which always implies an offensive impression of inferiority and want of respect towards the object of it.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, his father said to Charles, when the other members of the family had all left the room,-- “Charley, there is something behind that gloom of Harry's which I don't like.
sports
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From this reading He refused to associate with him in his sports or diversions; refused him his confidence, and seldom addressed him, except in that tone of banter which always implies an offensive impression of inferiority and want of respect towards the object of it.
step-father
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From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
supercilious
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From this reading One cause of this was his supercilious, or, rather, his contemptuous manner towards his admirable and affectionate brother.
table
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From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
there
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From this reading After breakfast the next morning, his father said to Charles, when the other members of the family had all left the room,-- “Charley, there is something behind that gloom of Harry's which I don't like.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading One cause of this was his supercilious, or, rather, his contemptuous manner towards his admirable and affectionate brother.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He refused to associate with him in his sports or diversions; refused him his confidence, and seldom addressed him, except in that tone of banter which always implies an offensive impression of inferiority and want of respect towards the object of it.
tone
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From this reading He refused to associate with him in his sports or diversions; refused him his confidence, and seldom addressed him, except in that tone of banter which always implies an offensive impression of inferiority and want of respect towards the object of it.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading One cause of this was his supercilious, or, rather, his contemptuous manner towards his admirable and affectionate brother.
usual
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From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
want
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From this reading He refused to associate with him in his sports or diversions; refused him his confidence, and seldom addressed him, except in that tone of banter which always implies an offensive impression of inferiority and want of respect towards the object of it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading After breakfast the next morning, his father said to Charles, when the other members of the family had all left the room,-- “Charley, there is something behind that gloom of Harry's which I don't like.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He refused to associate with him in his sports or diversions; refused him his confidence, and seldom addressed him, except in that tone of banter which always implies an offensive impression of inferiority and want of respect towards the object of it.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading The next morning our friend Harry appeared at the breakfast table rather paler than usual, and in one of his most abstracted moods; for it may be said here that the frequent occurrence of such moods had not escaped the observation of his family, especially of his step-father, in whose good grace, it so happened, that he was not improving.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He refused to associate with him in his sports or diversions; refused him his confidence, and seldom addressed him, except in that tone of banter which always implies an offensive impression of inferiority and want of respect towards the object of it.
