adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The humour seems to be infectious; for Clinker, alias Loyd, has a month’s mind to play the fool, in the same fashion, with Mrs Winifred Jenkins.
advantagenounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒ/
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading not know what designs my uncle might have formed for his advantage; but I was of opinion, that he should not, at present, run the risque of disobliging him by any premature application of this nature--Honest Humphry protested
agreeableadjectiveUS /əˈɡriːəbəl/
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading These expectants seem to be so happy, that if Mr Dennison had an agreeable daughter, I believe I should be for making the third couple in this country dance.
aliasnounUS /ˈeɪliəs/
a name that has been assumed temporarily
From this reading The humour seems to be infectious; for Clinker, alias Loyd, has a month’s mind to play the fool, in the same fashion, with Mrs Winifred Jenkins.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading These expectants seem to be so happy, that if Mr Dennison had an agreeable daughter, I believe I should be for making the third couple in this country dance.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading he would suffer death sooner than do or say any thing that should give offence to the ‘squire: but he owned he had a kindness for the young woman, and had reason to think she looked upon him
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading not know what designs my uncle might have formed for his advantage; but I was of opinion, that he should not, at present, run the risque of disobliging him by any premature application of this nature--Honest Humphry protested
applicationnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading not know what designs my uncle might have formed for his advantage; but I was of opinion, that he should not, at present, run the risque of disobliging him by any premature application of this nature--Honest Humphry protested
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He has even sounded me on the subject; but I have given him no encouragement to prosecute this scheme--I told him I thought he might do better, as there was no engagement nor promise subsisting; that I did
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading not know what designs my uncle might have formed for his advantage; but I was of opinion, that he should not, at present, run the risque of disobliging him by any premature application of this nature--Honest Humphry protested
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading These expectants seem to be so happy, that if Mr Dennison had an agreeable daughter, I believe I should be for making the third couple in this country dance.
believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading These expectants seem to be so happy, that if Mr Dennison had an agreeable daughter, I believe I should be for making the third couple in this country dance.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading He has even sounded me on the subject; but I have given him no encouragement to prosecute this scheme--I told him I thought he might do better, as there was no engagement nor promise subsisting; that I did
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He has even sounded me on the subject; but I have given him no encouragement to prosecute this scheme--I told him I thought he might do better, as there was no engagement nor promise subsisting; that I did
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading not know what designs my uncle might have formed for his advantage; but I was of opinion, that he should not, at present, run the risque of disobliging him by any premature application of this nature--Honest Humphry protested
Clinkernoun
a fragment of incombustible matter left after a wood or coal or charcoal fire
From this reading The humour seems to be infectious; for Clinker, alias Loyd, has a month’s mind to play the fool, in the same fashion, with Mrs Winifred Jenkins.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading These expectants seem to be so happy, that if Mr Dennison had an agreeable daughter, I believe I should be for making the third couple in this country dance.
couplenounUS /ˈkʌpəl/
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading These expectants seem to be so happy, that if Mr Dennison had an agreeable daughter, I believe I should be for making the third couple in this country dance.
dancenounUS /dæns/
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading These expectants seem to be so happy, that if Mr Dennison had an agreeable daughter, I believe I should be for making the third couple in this country dance.
daughternounUS /ˈdɔːtər/
a female human offspring
From this reading These expectants seem to be so happy, that if Mr Dennison had an agreeable daughter, I believe I should be for making the third couple in this country dance.
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading he would suffer death sooner than do or say any thing that should give offence to the ‘squire: but he owned he had a kindness for the young woman, and had reason to think she looked upon him
Dennison
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From this reading These expectants seem to be so happy, that if Mr Dennison had an agreeable daughter, I believe I should be for making the third couple in this country dance.
designsnounUS /dɪˈzaɪnz/
plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading not know what designs my uncle might have formed for his advantage; but I was of opinion, that he should not, at present, run the risque of disobliging him by any premature application of this nature--Honest Humphry protested
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He has even sounded me on the subject; but I have given him no encouragement to prosecute this scheme--I told him I thought he might do better, as there was no engagement nor promise subsisting; that I did
disobligingadjective
intentionally unaccommodating
From this reading not know what designs my uncle might have formed for his advantage; but I was of opinion, that he should not, at present, run the risque of disobliging him by any premature application of this nature--Honest Humphry protested
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He has even sounded me on the subject; but I have given him no encouragement to prosecute this scheme--I told him I thought he might do better, as there was no engagement nor promise subsisting; that I did
encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading He has even sounded me on the subject; but I have given him no encouragement to prosecute this scheme--I told him I thought he might do better, as there was no engagement nor promise subsisting; that I did
engagementnounUS /enˈɡeɪdʒmənt/
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading He has even sounded me on the subject; but I have given him no encouragement to prosecute this scheme--I told him I thought he might do better, as there was no engagement nor promise subsisting; that I did
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading He has even sounded me on the subject; but I have given him no encouragement to prosecute this scheme--I told him I thought he might do better, as there was no engagement nor promise subsisting; that I did
expectants
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From this reading These expectants seem to be so happy, that if Mr Dennison had an agreeable daughter, I believe I should be for making the third couple in this country dance.
fashionnounUS /ˈfæʃən/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The humour seems to be infectious; for Clinker, alias Loyd, has a month’s mind to play the fool, in the same fashion, with Mrs Winifred Jenkins.
foolnounUS /fuːl/
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading The humour seems to be infectious; for Clinker, alias Loyd, has a month’s mind to play the fool, in the same fashion, with Mrs Winifred Jenkins.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading These expectants seem to be so happy, that if Mr Dennison had an agreeable daughter, I believe I should be for making the third couple in this country dance.
formedadjectiveUS /fɔːrmd/
having or given a form or shape
From this reading not know what designs my uncle might have formed for his advantage; but I was of opinion, that he should not, at present, run the risque of disobliging him by any premature application of this nature--Honest Humphry protested
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading he would suffer death sooner than do or say any thing that should give offence to the ‘squire: but he owned he had a kindness for the young woman, and had reason to think she looked upon him
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He has even sounded me on the subject; but I have given him no encouragement to prosecute this scheme--I told him I thought he might do better, as there was no engagement nor promise subsisting; that I did
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading These expectants seem to be so happy, that if Mr Dennison had an agreeable daughter, I believe I should be for making the third couple in this country dance.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading These expectants seem to be so happy, that if Mr Dennison had an agreeable daughter, I believe I should be for making the third couple in this country dance.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The humour seems to be infectious; for Clinker, alias Loyd, has a month’s mind to play the fool, in the same fashion, with Mrs Winifred Jenkins.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He has even sounded me on the subject; but I have given him no encouragement to prosecute this scheme--I told him I thought he might do better, as there was no engagement nor promise subsisting; that I did
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He has even sounded me on the subject; but I have given him no encouragement to prosecute this scheme--I told him I thought he might do better, as there was no engagement nor promise subsisting; that I did
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He has even sounded me on the subject; but I have given him no encouragement to prosecute this scheme--I told him I thought he might do better, as there was no engagement nor promise subsisting; that I did
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading not know what designs my uncle might have formed for his advantage; but I was of opinion, that he should not, at present, run the risque of disobliging him by any premature application of this nature--Honest Humphry protested
HonestadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnəst/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading not know what designs my uncle might have formed for his advantage; but I was of opinion, that he should not, at present, run the risque of disobliging him by any premature application of this nature--Honest Humphry protested
humournounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading The humour seems to be infectious; for Clinker, alias Loyd, has a month’s mind to play the fool, in the same fashion, with Mrs Winifred Jenkins.
Humphry
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From this reading not know what designs my uncle might have formed for his advantage; but I was of opinion, that he should not, at present, run the risque of disobliging him by any premature application of this nature--Honest Humphry protested
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading These expectants seem to be so happy, that if Mr Dennison had an agreeable daughter, I believe I should be for making the third couple in this country dance.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading These expectants seem to be so happy, that if Mr Dennison had an agreeable daughter, I believe I should be for making the third couple in this country dance.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading These expectants seem to be so happy, that if Mr Dennison had an agreeable daughter, I believe I should be for making the third couple in this country dance.
infectiousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfekʃəs/
caused by infection or capable of causing infection
From this reading The humour seems to be infectious; for Clinker, alias Loyd, has a month’s mind to play the fool, in the same fashion, with Mrs Winifred Jenkins.
Jenkins
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From this reading The humour seems to be infectious; for Clinker, alias Loyd, has a month’s mind to play the fool, in the same fashion, with Mrs Winifred Jenkins.
kindnessnounUS /ˈkaɪndnəs/
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading he would suffer death sooner than do or say any thing that should give offence to the ‘squire: but he owned he had a kindness for the young woman, and had reason to think she looked upon him
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading not know what designs my uncle might have formed for his advantage; but I was of opinion, that he should not, at present, run the risque of disobliging him by any premature application of this nature--Honest Humphry protested
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading he would suffer death sooner than do or say any thing that should give offence to the ‘squire: but he owned he had a kindness for the young woman, and had reason to think she looked upon him
Loyd
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From this reading The humour seems to be infectious; for Clinker, alias Loyd, has a month’s mind to play the fool, in the same fashion, with Mrs Winifred Jenkins.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading These expectants seem to be so happy, that if Mr Dennison had an agreeable daughter, I believe I should be for making the third couple in this country dance.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He has even sounded me on the subject; but I have given him no encouragement to prosecute this scheme--I told him I thought he might do better, as there was no engagement nor promise subsisting; that I did
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He has even sounded me on the subject; but I have given him no encouragement to prosecute this scheme--I told him I thought he might do better, as there was no engagement nor promise subsisting; that I did
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The humour seems to be infectious; for Clinker, alias Loyd, has a month’s mind to play the fool, in the same fashion, with Mrs Winifred Jenkins.
month'snounUS /mʌnθs/
possessive form of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The humour seems to be infectious; for Clinker, alias Loyd, has a month’s mind to play the fool, in the same fashion, with Mrs Winifred Jenkins.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading These expectants seem to be so happy, that if Mr Dennison had an agreeable daughter, I believe I should be for making the third couple in this country dance.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The humour seems to be infectious; for Clinker, alias Loyd, has a month’s mind to play the fool, in the same fashion, with Mrs Winifred Jenkins.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading not know what designs my uncle might have formed for his advantage; but I was of opinion, that he should not, at present, run the risque of disobliging him by any premature application of this nature--Honest Humphry protested
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading not know what designs my uncle might have formed for his advantage; but I was of opinion, that he should not, at present, run the risque of disobliging him by any premature application of this nature--Honest Humphry protested
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading He has even sounded me on the subject; but I have given him no encouragement to prosecute this scheme--I told him I thought he might do better, as there was no engagement nor promise subsisting; that I did
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He has even sounded me on the subject; but I have given him no encouragement to prosecute this scheme--I told him I thought he might do better, as there was no engagement nor promise subsisting; that I did
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading not know what designs my uncle might have formed for his advantage; but I was of opinion, that he should not, at present, run the risque of disobliging him by any premature application of this nature--Honest Humphry protested
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading not know what designs my uncle might have formed for his advantage; but I was of opinion, that he should not, at present, run the risque of disobliging him by any premature application of this nature--Honest Humphry protested
offencenoun
the action of attacking an enemy
From this reading he would suffer death sooner than do or say any thing that should give offence to the ‘squire: but he owned he had a kindness for the young woman, and had reason to think she looked upon him
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He has even sounded me on the subject; but I have given him no encouragement to prosecute this scheme--I told him I thought he might do better, as there was no engagement nor promise subsisting; that I did
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading not know what designs my uncle might have formed for his advantage; but I was of opinion, that he should not, at present, run the risque of disobliging him by any premature application of this nature--Honest Humphry protested
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading he would suffer death sooner than do or say any thing that should give offence to the ‘squire: but he owned he had a kindness for the young woman, and had reason to think she looked upon him
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading he would suffer death sooner than do or say any thing that should give offence to the ‘squire: but he owned he had a kindness for the young woman, and had reason to think she looked upon him
playverbUS /pleɪ/
participate in games or sport
From this reading The humour seems to be infectious; for Clinker, alias Loyd, has a month’s mind to play the fool, in the same fashion, with Mrs Winifred Jenkins.
prematureadjectiveUS /ˌpriːməˈtʃʊr/
born after a gestation period of less than the normal time
From this reading not know what designs my uncle might have formed for his advantage; but I was of opinion, that he should not, at present, run the risque of disobliging him by any premature application of this nature--Honest Humphry protested
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading not know what designs my uncle might have formed for his advantage; but I was of opinion, that he should not, at present, run the risque of disobliging him by any premature application of this nature--Honest Humphry protested
promiseverbUS /ˈprɑːməs/
make a promise or commitment
From this reading He has even sounded me on the subject; but I have given him no encouragement to prosecute this scheme--I told him I thought he might do better, as there was no engagement nor promise subsisting; that I did
prosecuteverbUS /ˈprɑːsəkjuːt/
conduct a prosecution in a court of law
From this reading He has even sounded me on the subject; but I have given him no encouragement to prosecute this scheme--I told him I thought he might do better, as there was no engagement nor promise subsisting; that I did
protestedverbUS /prəˈtestɪd/
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading not know what designs my uncle might have formed for his advantage; but I was of opinion, that he should not, at present, run the risque of disobliging him by any premature application of this nature--Honest Humphry protested
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading he would suffer death sooner than do or say any thing that should give offence to the ‘squire: but he owned he had a kindness for the young woman, and had reason to think she looked upon him
risqueadjectiveUS /ˌrɪˈskeɪ/
suggestive of sexual impropriety
From this reading not know what designs my uncle might have formed for his advantage; but I was of opinion, that he should not, at present, run the risque of disobliging him by any premature application of this nature--Honest Humphry protested
runverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading not know what designs my uncle might have formed for his advantage; but I was of opinion, that he should not, at present, run the risque of disobliging him by any premature application of this nature--Honest Humphry protested
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading The humour seems to be infectious; for Clinker, alias Loyd, has a month’s mind to play the fool, in the same fashion, with Mrs Winifred Jenkins.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading he would suffer death sooner than do or say any thing that should give offence to the ‘squire: but he owned he had a kindness for the young woman, and had reason to think she looked upon him
schemenounUS /skiːm/
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading He has even sounded me on the subject; but I have given him no encouragement to prosecute this scheme--I told him I thought he might do better, as there was no engagement nor promise subsisting; that I did
seemverbUS /siːm/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading These expectants seem to be so happy, that if Mr Dennison had an agreeable daughter, I believe I should be for making the third couple in this country dance.
seemsverbUS /siːmz/
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The humour seems to be infectious; for Clinker, alias Loyd, has a month’s mind to play the fool, in the same fashion, with Mrs Winifred Jenkins.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading he would suffer death sooner than do or say any thing that should give offence to the ‘squire: but he owned he had a kindness for the young woman, and had reason to think she looked upon him
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading These expectants seem to be so happy, that if Mr Dennison had an agreeable daughter, I believe I should be for making the third couple in this country dance.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading These expectants seem to be so happy, that if Mr Dennison had an agreeable daughter, I believe I should be for making the third couple in this country dance.
sooneradverbUS /ˈsuːnər/
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading he would suffer death sooner than do or say any thing that should give offence to the ‘squire: but he owned he had a kindness for the young woman, and had reason to think she looked upon him
soundedverbUS /ˈsaʊndɪd/
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading He has even sounded me on the subject; but I have given him no encouragement to prosecute this scheme--I told him I thought he might do better, as there was no engagement nor promise subsisting; that I did
squirenounUS /skwaɪr/
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading he would suffer death sooner than do or say any thing that should give offence to the ‘squire: but he owned he had a kindness for the young woman, and had reason to think she looked upon him
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading He has even sounded me on the subject; but I have given him no encouragement to prosecute this scheme--I told him I thought he might do better, as there was no engagement nor promise subsisting; that I did
subsisting
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From this reading He has even sounded me on the subject; but I have given him no encouragement to prosecute this scheme--I told him I thought he might do better, as there was no engagement nor promise subsisting; that I did
sufferverbUS /ˈsʌfər/
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading he would suffer death sooner than do or say any thing that should give offence to the ‘squire: but he owned he had a kindness for the young woman, and had reason to think she looked upon him
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading he would suffer death sooner than do or say any thing that should give offence to the ‘squire: but he owned he had a kindness for the young woman, and had reason to think she looked upon him
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading These expectants seem to be so happy, that if Mr Dennison had an agreeable daughter, I believe I should be for making the third couple in this country dance.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading These expectants seem to be so happy, that if Mr Dennison had an agreeable daughter, I believe I should be for making the third couple in this country dance.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading He has even sounded me on the subject; but I have given him no encouragement to prosecute this scheme--I told him I thought he might do better, as there was no engagement nor promise subsisting; that I did
ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These expectants seem to be so happy, that if Mr Dennison had an agreeable daughter, I believe I should be for making the third couple in this country dance.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading he would suffer death sooner than do or say any thing that should give offence to the ‘squire: but he owned he had a kindness for the young woman, and had reason to think she looked upon him
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading he would suffer death sooner than do or say any thing that should give offence to the ‘squire: but he owned he had a kindness for the young woman, and had reason to think she looked upon him
thirdnounUS /θɜːrd/
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading These expectants seem to be so happy, that if Mr Dennison had an agreeable daughter, I believe I should be for making the third couple in this country dance.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading These expectants seem to be so happy, that if Mr Dennison had an agreeable daughter, I believe I should be for making the third couple in this country dance.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He has even sounded me on the subject; but I have given him no encouragement to prosecute this scheme--I told him I thought he might do better, as there was no engagement nor promise subsisting; that I did
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading These expectants seem to be so happy, that if Mr Dennison had an agreeable daughter, I believe I should be for making the third couple in this country dance.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He has even sounded me on the subject; but I have given him no encouragement to prosecute this scheme--I told him I thought he might do better, as there was no engagement nor promise subsisting; that I did
unclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading not know what designs my uncle might have formed for his advantage; but I was of opinion, that he should not, at present, run the risque of disobliging him by any premature application of this nature--Honest Humphry protested
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading he would suffer death sooner than do or say any thing that should give offence to the ‘squire: but he owned he had a kindness for the young woman, and had reason to think she looked upon him
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has even sounded me on the subject; but I have given him no encouragement to prosecute this scheme--I told him I thought he might do better, as there was no engagement nor promise subsisting; that I did
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading not know what designs my uncle might have formed for his advantage; but I was of opinion, that he should not, at present, run the risque of disobliging him by any premature application of this nature--Honest Humphry protested
Winifred
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From this reading The humour seems to be infectious; for Clinker, alias Loyd, has a month’s mind to play the fool, in the same fashion, with Mrs Winifred Jenkins.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The humour seems to be infectious; for Clinker, alias Loyd, has a month’s mind to play the fool, in the same fashion, with Mrs Winifred Jenkins.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading he would suffer death sooner than do or say any thing that should give offence to the ‘squire: but he owned he had a kindness for the young woman, and had reason to think she looked upon him
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading he would suffer death sooner than do or say any thing that should give offence to the ‘squire: but he owned he had a kindness for the young woman, and had reason to think she looked upon him
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading he would suffer death sooner than do or say any thing that should give offence to the ‘squire: but he owned he had a kindness for the young woman, and had reason to think she looked upon him
