adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MY ADVENTURES AT THE INN I hope I may say that, in the painful position in which I found myself, I did what was becoming to a man of honour more jealous of his wife's than of his own.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I remembered here with admiration the conduct of Father Carnesecchi, who, having on one occasion conducted two ladies and their cavaliers about the church of San Giovannino, and pointed out what beauties it possessed--and many which it did not--was mistaken by them for the sacristan and offered a small gratuity at the door.
acceptedadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪd/
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading He thanked them and humbly accepted it, and (as I think), did well; for, as he said afterwards, it would have hurt their esteem much more to have been refused than it could possibly hurt his to have been offered the gift.
admirationnounUS /ˌædmərˈeɪʃən/
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading I remembered here with admiration the conduct of Father Carnesecchi, who, having on one occasion conducted two ladies and their cavaliers about the church of San Giovannino, and pointed out what beauties it possessed--and many which it did not--was mistaken by them for the sacristan and offered a small gratuity at the door.
ADVENTURESnounUS /ædˈventʃərz/
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading MY ADVENTURES AT THE INN I hope I may say that, in the painful position in which I found myself, I did what was becoming to a man of honour more jealous of his wife's than of his own.
afterwardsadverbUS /ˈæftərwərdz/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He thanked them and humbly accepted it, and (as I think), did well; for, as he said afterwards, it would have hurt their esteem much more to have been refused than it could possibly hurt his to have been offered the gift.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I reasoned with myself that a scandal, an uproar, an exhibition of my resentment would not only be no protection to Virginia, but would be, on the other hand, the clearest evidence that I doubted her.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It could only end in my being turned out of the inn and in her being held by every man and woman of the place for what she was not.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He thanked them and humbly accepted it, and (as I think), did well; for, as he said afterwards, it would have hurt their esteem much more to have been refused than it could possibly hurt his to have been offered the gift.
ATprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MY ADVENTURES AT THE INN I hope I may say that, in the painful position in which I found myself, I did what was becoming to a man of honour more jealous of his wife's than of his own.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I reasoned with myself that a scandal, an uproar, an exhibition of my resentment would not only be no protection to Virginia, but would be, on the other hand, the clearest evidence that I doubted her.
beautiesnounUS /ˈbjuːtiz/
plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading I remembered here with admiration the conduct of Father Carnesecchi, who, having on one occasion conducted two ladies and their cavaliers about the church of San Giovannino, and pointed out what beauties it possessed--and many which it did not--was mistaken by them for the sacristan and offered a small gratuity at the door.
becomingadjectiveUS /bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/
according with custom or propriety
From this reading MY ADVENTURES AT THE INN I hope I may say that, in the painful position in which I found myself, I did what was becoming to a man of honour more jealous of his wife's than of his own.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He thanked them and humbly accepted it, and (as I think), did well; for, as he said afterwards, it would have hurt their esteem much more to have been refused than it could possibly hurt his to have been offered the gift.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It could only end in my being turned out of the inn and in her being held by every man and woman of the place for what she was not.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I reasoned with myself that a scandal, an uproar, an exhibition of my resentment would not only be no protection to Virginia, but would be, on the other hand, the clearest evidence that I doubted her.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It could only end in my being turned out of the inn and in her being held by every man and woman of the place for what she was not.
Carnesecchi
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I remembered here with admiration the conduct of Father Carnesecchi, who, having on one occasion conducted two ladies and their cavaliers about the church of San Giovannino, and pointed out what beauties it possessed--and many which it did not--was mistaken by them for the sacristan and offered a small gratuity at the door.
cavaliersnounUS /ˌkævəˈlɪrz/
plural of “cavalier” — a gallant or courtly gentleman
From this reading I remembered here with admiration the conduct of Father Carnesecchi, who, having on one occasion conducted two ladies and their cavaliers about the church of San Giovannino, and pointed out what beauties it possessed--and many which it did not--was mistaken by them for the sacristan and offered a small gratuity at the door.
churchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading I remembered here with admiration the conduct of Father Carnesecchi, who, having on one occasion conducted two ladies and their cavaliers about the church of San Giovannino, and pointed out what beauties it possessed--and many which it did not--was mistaken by them for the sacristan and offered a small gratuity at the door.
clearestadjectiveUS /ˈklɪrɪst/
superlative of “clear” — readily apparent to the mind
From this reading I reasoned with myself that a scandal, an uproar, an exhibition of my resentment would not only be no protection to Virginia, but would be, on the other hand, the clearest evidence that I doubted her.
conductverbUS /ˈkɑːndəkt/
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading I remembered here with admiration the conduct of Father Carnesecchi, who, having on one occasion conducted two ladies and their cavaliers about the church of San Giovannino, and pointed out what beauties it possessed--and many which it did not--was mistaken by them for the sacristan and offered a small gratuity at the door.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading I remembered here with admiration the conduct of Father Carnesecchi, who, having on one occasion conducted two ladies and their cavaliers about the church of San Giovannino, and pointed out what beauties it possessed--and many which it did not--was mistaken by them for the sacristan and offered a small gratuity at the door.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It could only end in my being turned out of the inn and in her being held by every man and woman of the place for what she was not.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading MY ADVENTURES AT THE INN I hope I may say that, in the painful position in which I found myself, I did what was becoming to a man of honour more jealous of his wife's than of his own.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading I remembered here with admiration the conduct of Father Carnesecchi, who, having on one occasion conducted two ladies and their cavaliers about the church of San Giovannino, and pointed out what beauties it possessed--and many which it did not--was mistaken by them for the sacristan and offered a small gratuity at the door.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading I reasoned with myself that a scandal, an uproar, an exhibition of my resentment would not only be no protection to Virginia, but would be, on the other hand, the clearest evidence that I doubted her.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading It could only end in my being turned out of the inn and in her being held by every man and woman of the place for what she was not.
esteemnounUS /əˈstiːm/
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
From this reading He thanked them and humbly accepted it, and (as I think), did well; for, as he said afterwards, it would have hurt their esteem much more to have been refused than it could possibly hurt his to have been offered the gift.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It could only end in my being turned out of the inn and in her being held by every man and woman of the place for what she was not.
evidencenounUS /ˈevədəns/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading I reasoned with myself that a scandal, an uproar, an exhibition of my resentment would not only be no protection to Virginia, but would be, on the other hand, the clearest evidence that I doubted her.
exhibitionnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/
the act of exhibiting
From this reading I reasoned with myself that a scandal, an uproar, an exhibition of my resentment would not only be no protection to Virginia, but would be, on the other hand, the clearest evidence that I doubted her.
FathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading I remembered here with admiration the conduct of Father Carnesecchi, who, having on one occasion conducted two ladies and their cavaliers about the church of San Giovannino, and pointed out what beauties it possessed--and many which it did not--was mistaken by them for the sacristan and offered a small gratuity at the door.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It could only end in my being turned out of the inn and in her being held by every man and woman of the place for what she was not.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading MY ADVENTURES AT THE INN I hope I may say that, in the painful position in which I found myself, I did what was becoming to a man of honour more jealous of his wife's than of his own.
giftnounUS /ɡɪft/
something acquired without compensation
From this reading He thanked them and humbly accepted it, and (as I think), did well; for, as he said afterwards, it would have hurt their esteem much more to have been refused than it could possibly hurt his to have been offered the gift.
Giovannino
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I remembered here with admiration the conduct of Father Carnesecchi, who, having on one occasion conducted two ladies and their cavaliers about the church of San Giovannino, and pointed out what beauties it possessed--and many which it did not--was mistaken by them for the sacristan and offered a small gratuity at the door.
gratuitynounUS /ɡrəˈtuːɪti/
a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)
From this reading I remembered here with admiration the conduct of Father Carnesecchi, who, having on one occasion conducted two ladies and their cavaliers about the church of San Giovannino, and pointed out what beauties it possessed--and many which it did not--was mistaken by them for the sacristan and offered a small gratuity at the door.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading I reasoned with myself that a scandal, an uproar, an exhibition of my resentment would not only be no protection to Virginia, but would be, on the other hand, the clearest evidence that I doubted her.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He thanked them and humbly accepted it, and (as I think), did well; for, as he said afterwards, it would have hurt their esteem much more to have been refused than it could possibly hurt his to have been offered the gift.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading I remembered here with admiration the conduct of Father Carnesecchi, who, having on one occasion conducted two ladies and their cavaliers about the church of San Giovannino, and pointed out what beauties it possessed--and many which it did not--was mistaken by them for the sacristan and offered a small gratuity at the door.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He thanked them and humbly accepted it, and (as I think), did well; for, as he said afterwards, it would have hurt their esteem much more to have been refused than it could possibly hurt his to have been offered the gift.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading It could only end in my being turned out of the inn and in her being held by every man and woman of the place for what she was not.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I reasoned with myself that a scandal, an uproar, an exhibition of my resentment would not only be no protection to Virginia, but would be, on the other hand, the clearest evidence that I doubted her.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I remembered here with admiration the conduct of Father Carnesecchi, who, having on one occasion conducted two ladies and their cavaliers about the church of San Giovannino, and pointed out what beauties it possessed--and many which it did not--was mistaken by them for the sacristan and offered a small gratuity at the door.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MY ADVENTURES AT THE INN I hope I may say that, in the painful position in which I found myself, I did what was becoming to a man of honour more jealous of his wife's than of his own.
honournounUS /ˈɑːnər/
the state of being honored
From this reading MY ADVENTURES AT THE INN I hope I may say that, in the painful position in which I found myself, I did what was becoming to a man of honour more jealous of his wife's than of his own.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading MY ADVENTURES AT THE INN I hope I may say that, in the painful position in which I found myself, I did what was becoming to a man of honour more jealous of his wife's than of his own.
humblyadverbUS /ˈhʌmbli/
in a humble manner
From this reading He thanked them and humbly accepted it, and (as I think), did well; for, as he said afterwards, it would have hurt their esteem much more to have been refused than it could possibly hurt his to have been offered the gift.
hurtverbUS /hɜːrt/
be the source of pain
From this reading He thanked them and humbly accepted it, and (as I think), did well; for, as he said afterwards, it would have hurt their esteem much more to have been refused than it could possibly hurt his to have been offered the gift.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading MY ADVENTURES AT THE INN I hope I may say that, in the painful position in which I found myself, I did what was becoming to a man of honour more jealous of his wife's than of his own.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MY ADVENTURES AT THE INN I hope I may say that, in the painful position in which I found myself, I did what was becoming to a man of honour more jealous of his wife's than of his own.
INNnounUS /ɪn/
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading MY ADVENTURES AT THE INN I hope I may say that, in the painful position in which I found myself, I did what was becoming to a man of honour more jealous of his wife's than of his own.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It could only end in my being turned out of the inn and in her being held by every man and woman of the place for what she was not.
jealousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒeləs/
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading MY ADVENTURES AT THE INN I hope I may say that, in the painful position in which I found myself, I did what was becoming to a man of honour more jealous of his wife's than of his own.
ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading I remembered here with admiration the conduct of Father Carnesecchi, who, having on one occasion conducted two ladies and their cavaliers about the church of San Giovannino, and pointed out what beauties it possessed--and many which it did not--was mistaken by them for the sacristan and offered a small gratuity at the door.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading MY ADVENTURES AT THE INN I hope I may say that, in the painful position in which I found myself, I did what was becoming to a man of honour more jealous of his wife's than of his own.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading I remembered here with admiration the conduct of Father Carnesecchi, who, having on one occasion conducted two ladies and their cavaliers about the church of San Giovannino, and pointed out what beauties it possessed--and many which it did not--was mistaken by them for the sacristan and offered a small gratuity at the door.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading MY ADVENTURES AT THE INN I hope I may say that, in the painful position in which I found myself, I did what was becoming to a man of honour more jealous of his wife's than of his own.
mistakenadjectiveUS /mɪˈsteɪkən/
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading I remembered here with admiration the conduct of Father Carnesecchi, who, having on one occasion conducted two ladies and their cavaliers about the church of San Giovannino, and pointed out what beauties it possessed--and many which it did not--was mistaken by them for the sacristan and offered a small gratuity at the door.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading MY ADVENTURES AT THE INN I hope I may say that, in the painful position in which I found myself, I did what was becoming to a man of honour more jealous of his wife's than of his own.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He thanked them and humbly accepted it, and (as I think), did well; for, as he said afterwards, it would have hurt their esteem much more to have been refused than it could possibly hurt his to have been offered the gift.
MYdeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY ADVENTURES AT THE INN I hope I may say that, in the painful position in which I found myself, I did what was becoming to a man of honour more jealous of his wife's than of his own.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading MY ADVENTURES AT THE INN I hope I may say that, in the painful position in which I found myself, I did what was becoming to a man of honour more jealous of his wife's than of his own.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading I reasoned with myself that a scandal, an uproar, an exhibition of my resentment would not only be no protection to Virginia, but would be, on the other hand, the clearest evidence that I doubted her.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I reasoned with myself that a scandal, an uproar, an exhibition of my resentment would not only be no protection to Virginia, but would be, on the other hand, the clearest evidence that I doubted her.
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading I remembered here with admiration the conduct of Father Carnesecchi, who, having on one occasion conducted two ladies and their cavaliers about the church of San Giovannino, and pointed out what beauties it possessed--and many which it did not--was mistaken by them for the sacristan and offered a small gratuity at the door.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MY ADVENTURES AT THE INN I hope I may say that, in the painful position in which I found myself, I did what was becoming to a man of honour more jealous of his wife's than of his own.
offeredverbUS /ˈɔːfərd/
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading I remembered here with admiration the conduct of Father Carnesecchi, who, having on one occasion conducted two ladies and their cavaliers about the church of San Giovannino, and pointed out what beauties it possessed--and many which it did not--was mistaken by them for the sacristan and offered a small gratuity at the door.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I reasoned with myself that a scandal, an uproar, an exhibition of my resentment would not only be no protection to Virginia, but would be, on the other hand, the clearest evidence that I doubted her.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I remembered here with admiration the conduct of Father Carnesecchi, who, having on one occasion conducted two ladies and their cavaliers about the church of San Giovannino, and pointed out what beauties it possessed--and many which it did not--was mistaken by them for the sacristan and offered a small gratuity at the door.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading I reasoned with myself that a scandal, an uproar, an exhibition of my resentment would not only be no protection to Virginia, but would be, on the other hand, the clearest evidence that I doubted her.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I reasoned with myself that a scandal, an uproar, an exhibition of my resentment would not only be no protection to Virginia, but would be, on the other hand, the clearest evidence that I doubted her.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It could only end in my being turned out of the inn and in her being held by every man and woman of the place for what she was not.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading MY ADVENTURES AT THE INN I hope I may say that, in the painful position in which I found myself, I did what was becoming to a man of honour more jealous of his wife's than of his own.
painfuladjectiveUS /ˈpeɪnfəl/
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading MY ADVENTURES AT THE INN I hope I may say that, in the painful position in which I found myself, I did what was becoming to a man of honour more jealous of his wife's than of his own.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It could only end in my being turned out of the inn and in her being held by every man and woman of the place for what she was not.
pointedadjectiveUS /ˈpɔɪntɪd/
having a point
From this reading I remembered here with admiration the conduct of Father Carnesecchi, who, having on one occasion conducted two ladies and their cavaliers about the church of San Giovannino, and pointed out what beauties it possessed--and many which it did not--was mistaken by them for the sacristan and offered a small gratuity at the door.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading MY ADVENTURES AT THE INN I hope I may say that, in the painful position in which I found myself, I did what was becoming to a man of honour more jealous of his wife's than of his own.
possessedadjectiveUS /pəˈzest/
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading I remembered here with admiration the conduct of Father Carnesecchi, who, having on one occasion conducted two ladies and their cavaliers about the church of San Giovannino, and pointed out what beauties it possessed--and many which it did not--was mistaken by them for the sacristan and offered a small gratuity at the door.
possiblyadverbUS /ˈpɑːsəbli/
by chance
From this reading He thanked them and humbly accepted it, and (as I think), did well; for, as he said afterwards, it would have hurt their esteem much more to have been refused than it could possibly hurt his to have been offered the gift.
protectionnounUS /prəˈtekʃən/
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading I reasoned with myself that a scandal, an uproar, an exhibition of my resentment would not only be no protection to Virginia, but would be, on the other hand, the clearest evidence that I doubted her.
reasonedadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənd/
logically valid
From this reading I reasoned with myself that a scandal, an uproar, an exhibition of my resentment would not only be no protection to Virginia, but would be, on the other hand, the clearest evidence that I doubted her.
refusedverbUS /rəˈfjuːzd/
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading He thanked them and humbly accepted it, and (as I think), did well; for, as he said afterwards, it would have hurt their esteem much more to have been refused than it could possibly hurt his to have been offered the gift.
rememberedverbUS /rɪˈmembərd/
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading I remembered here with admiration the conduct of Father Carnesecchi, who, having on one occasion conducted two ladies and their cavaliers about the church of San Giovannino, and pointed out what beauties it possessed--and many which it did not--was mistaken by them for the sacristan and offered a small gratuity at the door.
resentmentnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading I reasoned with myself that a scandal, an uproar, an exhibition of my resentment would not only be no protection to Virginia, but would be, on the other hand, the clearest evidence that I doubted her.
sacristannoun
an officer of the church who is in charge of sacred objects
From this reading I remembered here with admiration the conduct of Father Carnesecchi, who, having on one occasion conducted two ladies and their cavaliers about the church of San Giovannino, and pointed out what beauties it possessed--and many which it did not--was mistaken by them for the sacristan and offered a small gratuity at the door.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He thanked them and humbly accepted it, and (as I think), did well; for, as he said afterwards, it would have hurt their esteem much more to have been refused than it could possibly hurt his to have been offered the gift.
San
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I remembered here with admiration the conduct of Father Carnesecchi, who, having on one occasion conducted two ladies and their cavaliers about the church of San Giovannino, and pointed out what beauties it possessed--and many which it did not--was mistaken by them for the sacristan and offered a small gratuity at the door.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading MY ADVENTURES AT THE INN I hope I may say that, in the painful position in which I found myself, I did what was becoming to a man of honour more jealous of his wife's than of his own.
scandalnounUS /ˈskændəl/
disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people
From this reading I reasoned with myself that a scandal, an uproar, an exhibition of my resentment would not only be no protection to Virginia, but would be, on the other hand, the clearest evidence that I doubted her.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It could only end in my being turned out of the inn and in her being held by every man and woman of the place for what she was not.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I remembered here with admiration the conduct of Father Carnesecchi, who, having on one occasion conducted two ladies and their cavaliers about the church of San Giovannino, and pointed out what beauties it possessed--and many which it did not--was mistaken by them for the sacristan and offered a small gratuity at the door.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading MY ADVENTURES AT THE INN I hope I may say that, in the painful position in which I found myself, I did what was becoming to a man of honour more jealous of his wife's than of his own.
thankedverbUS /θæŋkt/
past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading He thanked them and humbly accepted it, and (as I think), did well; for, as he said afterwards, it would have hurt their esteem much more to have been refused than it could possibly hurt his to have been offered the gift.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MY ADVENTURES AT THE INN I hope I may say that, in the painful position in which I found myself, I did what was becoming to a man of honour more jealous of his wife's than of his own.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MY ADVENTURES AT THE INN I hope I may say that, in the painful position in which I found myself, I did what was becoming to a man of honour more jealous of his wife's than of his own.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I remembered here with admiration the conduct of Father Carnesecchi, who, having on one occasion conducted two ladies and their cavaliers about the church of San Giovannino, and pointed out what beauties it possessed--and many which it did not--was mistaken by them for the sacristan and offered a small gratuity at the door.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I remembered here with admiration the conduct of Father Carnesecchi, who, having on one occasion conducted two ladies and their cavaliers about the church of San Giovannino, and pointed out what beauties it possessed--and many which it did not--was mistaken by them for the sacristan and offered a small gratuity at the door.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He thanked them and humbly accepted it, and (as I think), did well; for, as he said afterwards, it would have hurt their esteem much more to have been refused than it could possibly hurt his to have been offered the gift.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MY ADVENTURES AT THE INN I hope I may say that, in the painful position in which I found myself, I did what was becoming to a man of honour more jealous of his wife's than of his own.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading It could only end in my being turned out of the inn and in her being held by every man and woman of the place for what she was not.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I remembered here with admiration the conduct of Father Carnesecchi, who, having on one occasion conducted two ladies and their cavaliers about the church of San Giovannino, and pointed out what beauties it possessed--and many which it did not--was mistaken by them for the sacristan and offered a small gratuity at the door.
uproarnounUS /ˈʌprɔːr/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading I reasoned with myself that a scandal, an uproar, an exhibition of my resentment would not only be no protection to Virginia, but would be, on the other hand, the clearest evidence that I doubted her.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading I reasoned with myself that a scandal, an uproar, an exhibition of my resentment would not only be no protection to Virginia, but would be, on the other hand, the clearest evidence that I doubted her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MY ADVENTURES AT THE INN I hope I may say that, in the painful position in which I found myself, I did what was becoming to a man of honour more jealous of his wife's than of his own.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He thanked them and humbly accepted it, and (as I think), did well; for, as he said afterwards, it would have hurt their esteem much more to have been refused than it could possibly hurt his to have been offered the gift.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading MY ADVENTURES AT THE INN I hope I may say that, in the painful position in which I found myself, I did what was becoming to a man of honour more jealous of his wife's than of his own.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading MY ADVENTURES AT THE INN I hope I may say that, in the painful position in which I found myself, I did what was becoming to a man of honour more jealous of his wife's than of his own.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading I remembered here with admiration the conduct of Father Carnesecchi, who, having on one occasion conducted two ladies and their cavaliers about the church of San Giovannino, and pointed out what beauties it possessed--and many which it did not--was mistaken by them for the sacristan and offered a small gratuity at the door.
wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading MY ADVENTURES AT THE INN I hope I may say that, in the painful position in which I found myself, I did what was becoming to a man of honour more jealous of his wife's than of his own.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I reasoned with myself that a scandal, an uproar, an exhibition of my resentment would not only be no protection to Virginia, but would be, on the other hand, the clearest evidence that I doubted her.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It could only end in my being turned out of the inn and in her being held by every man and woman of the place for what she was not.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I reasoned with myself that a scandal, an uproar, an exhibition of my resentment would not only be no protection to Virginia, but would be, on the other hand, the clearest evidence that I doubted her.
