affectedadjectiveUS /əˈfektɪd/
acted upon; influenced
From this reading In stature, he hardly reached the middle height; and young as he was, either bad habit or physical weakness had so affected the upper part of his figure that he stooped.
alikeadverbUS /əˈlaɪk/
equally
From this reading But with these, and other disadvantages, there was something in his eyes, and in his smile--the outward expression perhaps of all that was modestly noble in his nature--so irresistible in its attractive influence that men, women, and children felt the charm alike.
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 But with these, and other disadvantages, there was something in his eyes, and in his smile--the outward expression perhaps of all that was modestly noble in his nature--so irresistible in its attractive influence that men, women, and children felt the charm alike.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In stature, he hardly reached the middle height; and young as he was, either bad habit or physical weakness had so affected the upper part of his figure that he stooped.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Self-revealed by the family likeness as Herbert’s brother, Randal Linley was nevertheless greatly Herbert’s inferior in personal appearance.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Self-revealed by the family likeness as Herbert’s brother, Randal Linley was nevertheless greatly Herbert’s inferior in personal appearance.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading But with these, and other disadvantages, there was something in his eyes, and in his smile--the outward expression perhaps of all that was modestly noble in his nature--so irresistible in its attractive influence that men, women, and children felt the charm alike.
badadjectiveUS /bæd/
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading In stature, he hardly reached the middle height; and young as he was, either bad habit or physical weakness had so affected the upper part of his figure that he stooped.
beautynounUS /ˈbjuːti/
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading His features were in no way remarkable for manly beauty.
brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Self-revealed by the family likeness as Herbert’s brother, Randal Linley was nevertheless greatly Herbert’s inferior in personal appearance.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But with these, and other disadvantages, there was something in his eyes, and in his smile--the outward expression perhaps of all that was modestly noble in his nature--so irresistible in its attractive influence that men, women, and children felt the charm alike.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Self-revealed by the family likeness as Herbert’s brother, Randal Linley was nevertheless greatly Herbert’s inferior in personal appearance.
charmnounUS /tʃɑːrm/
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading But with these, and other disadvantages, there was something in his eyes, and in his smile--the outward expression perhaps of all that was modestly noble in his nature--so irresistible in its attractive influence that men, women, and children felt the charm alike.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading But with these, and other disadvantages, there was something in his eyes, and in his smile--the outward expression perhaps of all that was modestly noble in his nature--so irresistible in its attractive influence that men, women, and children felt the charm alike.
disadvantagesnounUS /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “disadvantage” — the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position
From this reading But with these, and other disadvantages, there was something in his eyes, and in his smile--the outward expression perhaps of all that was modestly noble in his nature--so irresistible in its attractive influence that men, women, and children felt the charm alike.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading In stature, he hardly reached the middle height; and young as he was, either bad habit or physical weakness had so affected the upper part of his figure that he stooped.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Inside of the house, and outside of the house, everybody was fond of Randal; even Mrs. Presty included.
everybodypronounUS /ˈevribɑːdi/
every person
From this reading Inside of the house, and outside of the house, everybody was fond of Randal; even Mrs. Presty included.
expressionnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃən/
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading But with these, and other disadvantages, there was something in his eyes, and in his smile--the outward expression perhaps of all that was modestly noble in his nature--so irresistible in its attractive influence that men, women, and children felt the charm alike.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading But with these, and other disadvantages, there was something in his eyes, and in his smile--the outward expression perhaps of all that was modestly noble in his nature--so irresistible in its attractive influence that men, women, and children felt the charm alike.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading Self-revealed by the family likeness as Herbert’s brother, Randal Linley was nevertheless greatly Herbert’s inferior in personal appearance.
featuresnounUS /ˈfiːtʃərz/
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading His features were in no way remarkable for manly beauty.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading But with these, and other disadvantages, there was something in his eyes, and in his smile--the outward expression perhaps of all that was modestly noble in his nature--so irresistible in its attractive influence that men, women, and children felt the charm alike.
figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading In stature, he hardly reached the middle height; and young as he was, either bad habit or physical weakness had so affected the upper part of his figure that he stooped.
fondadjectiveUS /fɑːnd/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Inside of the house, and outside of the house, everybody was fond of Randal; even Mrs. Presty included.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His features were in no way remarkable for manly beauty.
greatlyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtli/
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Self-revealed by the family likeness as Herbert’s brother, Randal Linley was nevertheless greatly Herbert’s inferior in personal appearance.
habitnounUS /ˈhæbət/
an established custom
From this reading In stature, he hardly reached the middle height; and young as he was, either bad habit or physical weakness had so affected the upper part of his figure that he stooped.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In stature, he hardly reached the middle height; and young as he was, either bad habit or physical weakness had so affected the upper part of his figure that he stooped.
hardlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdli/
only a very short time before
From this reading In stature, he hardly reached the middle height; and young as he was, either bad habit or physical weakness had so affected the upper part of his figure that he stooped.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In stature, he hardly reached the middle height; and young as he was, either bad habit or physical weakness had so affected the upper part of his figure that he stooped.
heightnounUS /haɪt/
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading In stature, he hardly reached the middle height; and young as he was, either bad habit or physical weakness had so affected the upper part of his figure that he stooped.
Herbert'snounUS /ˈhɜːrbərts/
possessive form of “herbert” — United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading Self-revealed by the family likeness as Herbert’s brother, Randal Linley was nevertheless greatly Herbert’s inferior in personal appearance.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His features were in no way remarkable for manly beauty.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Inside of the house, and outside of the house, everybody was fond of Randal; even Mrs. Presty included.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Self-revealed by the family likeness as Herbert’s brother, Randal Linley was nevertheless greatly Herbert’s inferior in personal appearance.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading Inside of the house, and outside of the house, everybody was fond of Randal; even Mrs. Presty included.
inferioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɪriər/
of or characteristic of low rank or importance
From this reading Self-revealed by the family likeness as Herbert’s brother, Randal Linley was nevertheless greatly Herbert’s inferior in personal appearance.
influencenounUS /ˈɪnfluːəns/
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading But with these, and other disadvantages, there was something in his eyes, and in his smile--the outward expression perhaps of all that was modestly noble in his nature--so irresistible in its attractive influence that men, women, and children felt the charm alike.
InsideadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Inside of the house, and outside of the house, everybody was fond of Randal; even Mrs. Presty included.
irresistibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/
impossible to resist; overpowering
From this reading But with these, and other disadvantages, there was something in his eyes, and in his smile--the outward expression perhaps of all that was modestly noble in his nature--so irresistible in its attractive influence that men, women, and children felt the charm alike.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But with these, and other disadvantages, there was something in his eyes, and in his smile--the outward expression perhaps of all that was modestly noble in his nature--so irresistible in its attractive influence that men, women, and children felt the charm alike.
likenessnounUS /ˈlaɪknəs/
similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things
From this reading Self-revealed by the family likeness as Herbert’s brother, Randal Linley was nevertheless greatly Herbert’s inferior in personal appearance.
Linley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Self-revealed by the family likeness as Herbert’s brother, Randal Linley was nevertheless greatly Herbert’s inferior in personal appearance.
manlyadjectiveUS /ˈmænli/
possessing qualities befitting a man
From this reading His features were in no way remarkable for manly beauty.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading But with these, and other disadvantages, there was something in his eyes, and in his smile--the outward expression perhaps of all that was modestly noble in his nature--so irresistible in its attractive influence that men, women, and children felt the charm alike.
middlenounUS /ˈmɪdəl/
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading In stature, he hardly reached the middle height; and young as he was, either bad habit or physical weakness had so affected the upper part of his figure that he stooped.
modestlyadverbUS /ˈmɑːdəstli/
with modesty; in a modest manner
From this reading But with these, and other disadvantages, there was something in his eyes, and in his smile--the outward expression perhaps of all that was modestly noble in his nature--so irresistible in its attractive influence that men, women, and children felt the charm alike.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Inside of the house, and outside of the house, everybody was fond of Randal; even Mrs. Presty included.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading But with these, and other disadvantages, there was something in his eyes, and in his smile--the outward expression perhaps of all that was modestly noble in his nature--so irresistible in its attractive influence that men, women, and children felt the charm alike.
neverthelessadverbUS /ˌnevərðəˈles/
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Self-revealed by the family likeness as Herbert’s brother, Randal Linley was nevertheless greatly Herbert’s inferior in personal appearance.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading His features were in no way remarkable for manly beauty.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading But with these, and other disadvantages, there was something in his eyes, and in his smile--the outward expression perhaps of all that was modestly noble in his nature--so irresistible in its attractive influence that men, women, and children felt the charm alike.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In stature, he hardly reached the middle height; and young as he was, either bad habit or physical weakness had so affected the upper part of his figure that he stooped.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In stature, he hardly reached the middle height; and young as he was, either bad habit or physical weakness had so affected the upper part of his figure that he stooped.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But with these, and other disadvantages, there was something in his eyes, and in his smile--the outward expression perhaps of all that was modestly noble in his nature--so irresistible in its attractive influence that men, women, and children felt the charm alike.
outsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Inside of the house, and outside of the house, everybody was fond of Randal; even Mrs. Presty included.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading But with these, and other disadvantages, there was something in his eyes, and in his smile--the outward expression perhaps of all that was modestly noble in his nature--so irresistible in its attractive influence that men, women, and children felt the charm alike.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading In stature, he hardly reached the middle height; and young as he was, either bad habit or physical weakness had so affected the upper part of his figure that he stooped.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading But with these, and other disadvantages, there was something in his eyes, and in his smile--the outward expression perhaps of all that was modestly noble in his nature--so irresistible in its attractive influence that men, women, and children felt the charm alike.
personaladjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrsɪnəl/
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Self-revealed by the family likeness as Herbert’s brother, Randal Linley was nevertheless greatly Herbert’s inferior in personal appearance.
physicaladjectiveUS /ˈfɪzɪkəl/
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading In stature, he hardly reached the middle height; and young as he was, either bad habit or physical weakness had so affected the upper part of his figure that he stooped.
Presty
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Inside of the house, and outside of the house, everybody was fond of Randal; even Mrs. Presty included.
Randal
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Self-revealed by the family likeness as Herbert’s brother, Randal Linley was nevertheless greatly Herbert’s inferior in personal appearance.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading In stature, he hardly reached the middle height; and young as he was, either bad habit or physical weakness had so affected the upper part of his figure that he stooped.
remarkableadjectiveUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbəl/
unusual or striking
From this reading His features were in no way remarkable for manly beauty.
Self-revealed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Self-revealed by the family likeness as Herbert’s brother, Randal Linley was nevertheless greatly Herbert’s inferior in personal appearance.
smileverbUS /smaɪl/
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading But with these, and other disadvantages, there was something in his eyes, and in his smile--the outward expression perhaps of all that was modestly noble in his nature--so irresistible in its attractive influence that men, women, and children felt the charm alike.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In stature, he hardly reached the middle height; and young as he was, either bad habit or physical weakness had so affected the upper part of his figure that he stooped.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading But with these, and other disadvantages, there was something in his eyes, and in his smile--the outward expression perhaps of all that was modestly noble in his nature--so irresistible in its attractive influence that men, women, and children felt the charm alike.
staturenounUS /ˈstætʃər/
high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement
From this reading In stature, he hardly reached the middle height; and young as he was, either bad habit or physical weakness had so affected the upper part of his figure that he stooped.
stoopedadjectiveUS /stuːpt/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading In stature, he hardly reached the middle height; and young as he was, either bad habit or physical weakness had so affected the upper part of his figure that he stooped.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In stature, he hardly reached the middle height; and young as he was, either bad habit or physical weakness had so affected the upper part of his figure that he stooped.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Self-revealed by the family likeness as Herbert’s brother, Randal Linley was nevertheless greatly Herbert’s inferior in personal appearance.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading But with these, and other disadvantages, there was something in his eyes, and in his smile--the outward expression perhaps of all that was modestly noble in his nature--so irresistible in its attractive influence that men, women, and children felt the charm alike.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But with these, and other disadvantages, there was something in his eyes, and in his smile--the outward expression perhaps of all that was modestly noble in his nature--so irresistible in its attractive influence that men, women, and children felt the charm alike.
upperadjectiveUS /ˈʌpər/
the topmost one of two
From this reading In stature, he hardly reached the middle height; and young as he was, either bad habit or physical weakness had so affected the upper part of his figure that he stooped.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Self-revealed by the family likeness as Herbert’s brother, Randal Linley was nevertheless greatly Herbert’s inferior in personal appearance.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His features were in no way remarkable for manly beauty.
weaknessnounUS /ˈwiːknəs/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading In stature, he hardly reached the middle height; and young as he was, either bad habit or physical weakness had so affected the upper part of his figure that he stooped.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His features were in no way remarkable for manly beauty.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading But with these, and other disadvantages, there was something in his eyes, and in his smile--the outward expression perhaps of all that was modestly noble in his nature--so irresistible in its attractive influence that men, women, and children felt the charm alike.
womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading But with these, and other disadvantages, there was something in his eyes, and in his smile--the outward expression perhaps of all that was modestly noble in his nature--so irresistible in its attractive influence that men, women, and children felt the charm alike.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading In stature, he hardly reached the middle height; and young as he was, either bad habit or physical weakness had so affected the upper part of his figure that he stooped.
