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The Fortunate Youth

Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.
He had much to do.
First, he buried his dead, the Princess sending a great wreath and her carriage, after having had a queer interview with Jane, of which neither woman would afterwards speak a word; but it was evident that they had parted on terms of mutual respect and admiration.
Then Paul went through the task of settling his father's affairs.
Jane having expressed a desire to take over the management of a certain department of the business, he gladly entrusted it to her capable hands.
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The Fortunate Youth

Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

Chapter 22 of The Fortunate Youth is here in full — 382 sentences across 77 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/76 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.
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He had much to do.
/hiː hæd mʌtʃ tuː duː/
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First, he buried his dead, the Princess sending a great wreath and her carriage, after having had a queer interview with Jane, of which neither woman would afterwards speak a word; but it was evident that they had parted on terms of mutual respect and admiration.
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Then Paul went through the task of settling his father's affairs.
/ðen pɔːl went θruː ðə tæsk ʌv ˈsetəlɪŋ hɪz ˈfɑːðərz əˈferz/
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Jane having expressed a desire to take over the management of a certain department of the business, he gladly entrusted it to her capable hands.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

department noun US /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/

a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading “Jane having expressed a desire to take over the management of a certain department of the business, he gladly entrusted it to her capable hands.”

entrusted verb US /enˈtrʌstɪd/

past form of “entrust” — confer a trust upon

From this reading “Jane having expressed a desire to take over the management of a certain department of the business, he gladly entrusted it to her capable hands.”

grapple verb US /ˈɡræpəl/

succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available

From this reading “SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.”

management noun US /ˈmænədʒmənt/

the act of managing something

From this reading “Jane having expressed a desire to take over the management of a certain department of the business, he gladly entrusted it to her capable hands.”

mutual adjective US /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/

common to or shared by two or more parties

From this reading “First, he buried his dead, the Princess sending a great wreath and her carriage, after having had a queer interview with Jane, of which neither woman would afterwards speak a word; but it was evident that they had parted on terms of mutual respect and admiration.”

reconciled adjective US /ˈrekənsaɪld/

made compatible or consistent

From this reading “SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.”

settling noun US /ˈsetəlɪŋ/

a gradual sinking to a lower level

From this reading “Then Paul went through the task of settling his father's affairs.”

wreath noun US /riːθ/

flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes

From this reading “First, he buried his dead, the Princess sending a great wreath and her carriage, after having had a queer interview with Jane, of which neither woman would afterwards speak a word; but it was evident that they had parted on terms of mutual respect and admiration.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading First, he buried his dead, the Princess sending a great wreath and her carriage, after having had a queer interview with Jane, of which neither woman would afterwards speak a word; but it was evident that they had parted on terms of mutual respect and admiration.

admirationnounUS /ˌædmərˈeɪʃən/

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading First, he buried his dead, the Princess sending a great wreath and her carriage, after having had a queer interview with Jane, of which neither woman would afterwards speak a word; but it was evident that they had parted on terms of mutual respect and admiration.

affairsnounUS /əˈferz/

matters of personal concern

From this reading Then Paul went through the task of settling his father's affairs.

afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.

afterwardsadverbUS /ˈæftərwərdz/

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading First, he buried his dead, the Princess sending a great wreath and her carriage, after having had a queer interview with Jane, of which neither woman would afterwards speak a word; but it was evident that they had parted on terms of mutual respect and admiration.

althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.

buriedadjectiveUS /ˈberid/

placed in a grave

From this reading First, he buried his dead, the Princess sending a great wreath and her carriage, after having had a queer interview with Jane, of which neither woman would afterwards speak a word; but it was evident that they had parted on terms of mutual respect and admiration.

businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Jane having expressed a desire to take over the management of a certain department of the business, he gladly entrusted it to her capable hands.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading First, he buried his dead, the Princess sending a great wreath and her carriage, after having had a queer interview with Jane, of which neither woman would afterwards speak a word; but it was evident that they had parted on terms of mutual respect and admiration.

capableadjectiveUS /ˈkeɪpəbəl/

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading Jane having expressed a desire to take over the management of a certain department of the business, he gladly entrusted it to her capable hands.

carriagenounUS /ˈkærɪdʒ/

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading First, he buried his dead, the Princess sending a great wreath and her carriage, after having had a queer interview with Jane, of which neither woman would afterwards speak a word; but it was evident that they had parted on terms of mutual respect and admiration.

certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Jane having expressed a desire to take over the management of a certain department of the business, he gladly entrusted it to her capable hands.

deadadjectiveUS /ded/

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading First, he buried his dead, the Princess sending a great wreath and her carriage, after having had a queer interview with Jane, of which neither woman would afterwards speak a word; but it was evident that they had parted on terms of mutual respect and admiration.

declaredadjectiveUS /dɪˈklerd/

made known or openly avowed

From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.

departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/

a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading Jane having expressed a desire to take over the management of a certain department of the business, he gladly entrusted it to her capable hands.

desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Jane having expressed a desire to take over the management of a certain department of the business, he gladly entrusted it to her capable hands.

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He had much to do.

eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.

eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.

entrustedverbUS /enˈtrʌstɪd/

past form of “entrust” — confer a trust upon

From this reading Jane having expressed a desire to take over the management of a certain department of the business, he gladly entrusted it to her capable hands.

everadverbUS /ˈevər/

at any time

From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.

evidentadjectiveUS /ˈevədənt/

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading First, he buried his dead, the Princess sending a great wreath and her carriage, after having had a queer interview with Jane, of which neither woman would afterwards speak a word; but it was evident that they had parted on terms of mutual respect and admiration.

expressedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsprest/

communicated in words

From this reading Jane having expressed a desire to take over the management of a certain department of the business, he gladly entrusted it to her capable hands.

fartheradjectiveUS /ˈfɑːrðər/

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.

father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Then Paul went through the task of settling his father's affairs.

FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading First, he buried his dead, the Princess sending a great wreath and her carriage, after having had a queer interview with Jane, of which neither woman would afterwards speak a word; but it was evident that they had parted on terms of mutual respect and admiration.

gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/

in a willing manner

From this reading Jane having expressed a desire to take over the management of a certain department of the business, he gladly entrusted it to her capable hands.

goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.

grappleverbUS /ˈɡræpəl/

succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available

From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.

greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading First, he buried his dead, the Princess sending a great wreath and her carriage, after having had a queer interview with Jane, of which neither woman would afterwards speak a word; but it was evident that they had parted on terms of mutual respect and admiration.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He had much to do.

handsnounUS /hændz/

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Jane having expressed a desire to take over the management of a certain department of the business, he gladly entrusted it to her capable hands.

havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading First, he buried his dead, the Princess sending a great wreath and her carriage, after having had a queer interview with Jane, of which neither woman would afterwards speak a word; but it was evident that they had parted on terms of mutual respect and admiration.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading First, he buried his dead, the Princess sending a great wreath and her carriage, after having had a queer interview with Jane, of which neither woman would afterwards speak a word; but it was evident that they had parted on terms of mutual respect and admiration.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading First, he buried his dead, the Princess sending a great wreath and her carriage, after having had a queer interview with Jane, of which neither woman would afterwards speak a word; but it was evident that they had parted on terms of mutual respect and admiration.

interviewverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuː/

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading First, he buried his dead, the Princess sending a great wreath and her carriage, after having had a queer interview with Jane, of which neither woman would afterwards speak a word; but it was evident that they had parted on terms of mutual respect and admiration.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading First, he buried his dead, the Princess sending a great wreath and her carriage, after having had a queer interview with Jane, of which neither woman would afterwards speak a word; but it was evident that they had parted on terms of mutual respect and admiration.

Jane

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading First, he buried his dead, the Princess sending a great wreath and her carriage, after having had a queer interview with Jane, of which neither woman would afterwards speak a word; but it was evident that they had parted on terms of mutual respect and admiration.

loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/

plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.

managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/

the act of managing something

From this reading Jane having expressed a desire to take over the management of a certain department of the business, he gladly entrusted it to her capable hands.

marriagenounUS /ˈmerɪdʒ/

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.

MissverbUS /mɪs/

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He had much to do.

mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/

common to or shared by two or more parties

From this reading First, he buried his dead, the Princess sending a great wreath and her carriage, after having had a queer interview with Jane, of which neither woman would afterwards speak a word; but it was evident that they had parted on terms of mutual respect and admiration.

neededadjectiveUS /ˈniːdəd/

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.

neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/

not one and not the other of two

From this reading First, he buried his dead, the Princess sending a great wreath and her carriage, after having had a queer interview with Jane, of which neither woman would afterwards speak a word; but it was evident that they had parted on terms of mutual respect and admiration.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.

offadverbUS /ɔːf/

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.

other's

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.

overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading Jane having expressed a desire to take over the management of a certain department of the business, he gladly entrusted it to her capable hands.

partedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːrtɪd/

having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes

From this reading First, he buried his dead, the Princess sending a great wreath and her carriage, after having had a queer interview with Jane, of which neither woman would afterwards speak a word; but it was evident that they had parted on terms of mutual respect and admiration.

PaulnounUS /pɔːl/

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.

PrincessnounUS /ˈprɪn.ses/

The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.

From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.

queeradjectiveUS /kwɪr/

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading First, he buried his dead, the Princess sending a great wreath and her carriage, after having had a queer interview with Jane, of which neither woman would afterwards speak a word; but it was evident that they had parted on terms of mutual respect and admiration.

questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.

reconciledadjectiveUS /ˈrekənsaɪld/

made compatible or consistent

From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.

respectnounUS /rɪˈspekt/

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading First, he buried his dead, the Princess sending a great wreath and her carriage, after having had a queer interview with Jane, of which neither woman would afterwards speak a word; but it was evident that they had parted on terms of mutual respect and admiration.

restverbUS /rest/

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.

sendingnounUS /ˈsendɪŋ/

the act of causing something to go (especially messages)

From this reading First, he buried his dead, the Princess sending a great wreath and her carriage, after having had a queer interview with Jane, of which neither woman would afterwards speak a word; but it was evident that they had parted on terms of mutual respect and admiration.

settlingnounUS /ˈsetəlɪŋ/

a gradual sinking to a lower level

From this reading Then Paul went through the task of settling his father's affairs.

shouldersnounUS /ˈʃoʊldərz/

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.

SOconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.

speakverbUS /spiːk/

express in speech

From this reading First, he buried his dead, the Princess sending a great wreath and her carriage, after having had a queer interview with Jane, of which neither woman would afterwards speak a word; but it was evident that they had parted on terms of mutual respect and admiration.

takeverbUS /teɪk/

carry out

From this reading Jane having expressed a desire to take over the management of a certain department of the business, he gladly entrusted it to her capable hands.

tasknounUS /tæsk/

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading Then Paul went through the task of settling his father's affairs.

termsnounUS /tɜːrmz/

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading First, he buried his dead, the Princess sending a great wreath and her carriage, after having had a queer interview with Jane, of which neither woman would afterwards speak a word; but it was evident that they had parted on terms of mutual respect and admiration.

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.

ThenadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then Paul went through the task of settling his father's affairs.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading First, he buried his dead, the Princess sending a great wreath and her carriage, after having had a queer interview with Jane, of which neither woman would afterwards speak a word; but it was evident that they had parted on terms of mutual respect and admiration.

throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Then Paul went through the task of settling his father's affairs.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.

waynounUS /weɪ/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.

wentverbUS /went/

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Then Paul went through the task of settling his father's affairs.

weptverbUS /wept/

inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading First, he buried his dead, the Princess sending a great wreath and her carriage, after having had a queer interview with Jane, of which neither woman would afterwards speak a word; but it was evident that they had parted on terms of mutual respect and admiration.

Winwood

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.

womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading First, he buried his dead, the Princess sending a great wreath and her carriage, after having had a queer interview with Jane, of which neither woman would afterwards speak a word; but it was evident that they had parted on terms of mutual respect and admiration.

womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.

wordnounUS /wɜːrd/

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading First, he buried his dead, the Princess sending a great wreath and her carriage, after having had a queer interview with Jane, of which neither woman would afterwards speak a word; but it was evident that they had parted on terms of mutual respect and admiration.

worldnounUS /wɜːrld/

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading First, he buried his dead, the Princess sending a great wreath and her carriage, after having had a queer interview with Jane, of which neither woman would afterwards speak a word; but it was evident that they had parted on terms of mutual respect and admiration.

wreathnounUS /riːθ/

flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes

From this reading First, he buried his dead, the Princess sending a great wreath and her carriage, after having had a queer interview with Jane, of which neither woman would afterwards speak a word; but it was evident that they had parted on terms of mutual respect and admiration.

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