AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A day or two after Myrtle Hazard returned to the village, Master Byles Gridley, accompanied by Gifted Hopkins, followed her, as has been already mentioned, to the same scene of the principal events of this narrative.
accompaniedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpənid/
having companions or an escort
From this reading A day or two after Myrtle Hazard returned to the village, Master Byles Gridley, accompanied by Gifted Hopkins, followed her, as has been already mentioned, to the same scene of the principal events of this narrative.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A day or two after Myrtle Hazard returned to the village, Master Byles Gridley, accompanied by Gifted Hopkins, followed her, as has been already mentioned, to the same scene of the principal events of this narrative.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading A day or two after Myrtle Hazard returned to the village, Master Byles Gridley, accompanied by Gifted Hopkins, followed her, as has been already mentioned, to the same scene of the principal events of this narrative.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Master Byles Gridley, on the other hand, had in his pocket a very flattering proposal, from the same publisher to whom he had introduced the young poet, for a new and revised edition of his work, “Thoughts on the Universe,” which was to be remodelled in some respects, and to have a new title not quite so formidable to the average reader.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A day or two after Myrtle Hazard returned to the village, Master Byles Gridley, accompanied by Gifted Hopkins, followed her, as has been already mentioned, to the same scene of the principal events of this narrative.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading Master Byles Gridley, on the other hand, had in his pocket a very flattering proposal, from the same publisher to whom he had introduced the young poet, for a new and revised edition of his work, “Thoughts on the Universe,” which was to be remodelled in some respects, and to have a new title not quite so formidable to the average reader.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He carried his manuscript back with him, having relinquished the idea of publishing for the present.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The young man had been persuaded that it would be doing injustice to his talents to crowd their fruit prematurely upon the market.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A day or two after Myrtle Hazard returned to the village, Master Byles Gridley, accompanied by Gifted Hopkins, followed her, as has been already mentioned, to the same scene of the principal events of this narrative.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A day or two after Myrtle Hazard returned to the village, Master Byles Gridley, accompanied by Gifted Hopkins, followed her, as has been already mentioned, to the same scene of the principal events of this narrative.
Byles
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From this reading A day or two after Myrtle Hazard returned to the village, Master Byles Gridley, accompanied by Gifted Hopkins, followed her, as has been already mentioned, to the same scene of the principal events of this narrative.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He carried his manuscript back with him, having relinquished the idea of publishing for the present.
crowdverbUS /kraʊd/
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading The young man had been persuaded that it would be doing injustice to his talents to crowd their fruit prematurely upon the market.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A day or two after Myrtle Hazard returned to the village, Master Byles Gridley, accompanied by Gifted Hopkins, followed her, as has been already mentioned, to the same scene of the principal events of this narrative.
delightverbUS /dɪˈlaɪt/
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading It would be hardly fair to Susan Posey to describe with what delight and innocent enthusiasm she welcomed back Gifted Hopkins.
describeverbUS /dɪˈskraɪb/
give a description of
From this reading It would be hardly fair to Susan Posey to describe with what delight and innocent enthusiasm she welcomed back Gifted Hopkins.
doingverbUS /ˈduːɪŋ/
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading The young man had been persuaded that it would be doing injustice to his talents to crowd their fruit prematurely upon the market.
editionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading Master Byles Gridley, on the other hand, had in his pocket a very flattering proposal, from the same publisher to whom he had introduced the young poet, for a new and revised edition of his work, “Thoughts on the Universe,” which was to be remodelled in some respects, and to have a new title not quite so formidable to the average reader.
enthusiasmnounUS /ɪnˈθuːziæzəm/
a feeling of excitement
From this reading It would be hardly fair to Susan Posey to describe with what delight and innocent enthusiasm she welcomed back Gifted Hopkins.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading A day or two after Myrtle Hazard returned to the village, Master Byles Gridley, accompanied by Gifted Hopkins, followed her, as has been already mentioned, to the same scene of the principal events of this narrative.
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading It would be hardly fair to Susan Posey to describe with what delight and innocent enthusiasm she welcomed back Gifted Hopkins.
flatteringadjectiveUS /ˈflætərɪŋ/
showing or representing to advantage
From this reading Master Byles Gridley, on the other hand, had in his pocket a very flattering proposal, from the same publisher to whom he had introduced the young poet, for a new and revised edition of his work, “Thoughts on the Universe,” which was to be remodelled in some respects, and to have a new title not quite so formidable to the average reader.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading A day or two after Myrtle Hazard returned to the village, Master Byles Gridley, accompanied by Gifted Hopkins, followed her, as has been already mentioned, to the same scene of the principal events of this narrative.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He carried his manuscript back with him, having relinquished the idea of publishing for the present.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading Master Byles Gridley, on the other hand, had in his pocket a very flattering proposal, from the same publisher to whom he had introduced the young poet, for a new and revised edition of his work, “Thoughts on the Universe,” which was to be remodelled in some respects, and to have a new title not quite so formidable to the average reader.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Master Byles Gridley, on the other hand, had in his pocket a very flattering proposal, from the same publisher to whom he had introduced the young poet, for a new and revised edition of his work, “Thoughts on the Universe,” which was to be remodelled in some respects, and to have a new title not quite so formidable to the average reader.
fruitnounUS /fruːt/
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading The young man had been persuaded that it would be doing injustice to his talents to crowd their fruit prematurely upon the market.
GiftedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪftəd/
endowed with talent or talents
From this reading A day or two after Myrtle Hazard returned to the village, Master Byles Gridley, accompanied by Gifted Hopkins, followed her, as has been already mentioned, to the same scene of the principal events of this narrative.
Gridley
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From this reading A day or two after Myrtle Hazard returned to the village, Master Byles Gridley, accompanied by Gifted Hopkins, followed her, as has been already mentioned, to the same scene of the principal events of this narrative.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The young man had been persuaded that it would be doing injustice to his talents to crowd their fruit prematurely upon the market.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Master Byles Gridley, on the other hand, had in his pocket a very flattering proposal, from the same publisher to whom he had introduced the young poet, for a new and revised edition of his work, “Thoughts on the Universe,” which was to be remodelled in some respects, and to have a new title not quite so formidable to the average reader.
hardlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdli/
only a very short time before
From this reading It would be hardly fair to Susan Posey to describe with what delight and innocent enthusiasm she welcomed back Gifted Hopkins.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A day or two after Myrtle Hazard returned to the village, Master Byles Gridley, accompanied by Gifted Hopkins, followed her, as has been already mentioned, to the same scene of the principal events of this narrative.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Master Byles Gridley, on the other hand, had in his pocket a very flattering proposal, from the same publisher to whom he had introduced the young poet, for a new and revised edition of his work, “Thoughts on the Universe,” which was to be remodelled in some respects, and to have a new title not quite so formidable to the average reader.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He carried his manuscript back with him, having relinquished the idea of publishing for the present.
HazardnounUS /ˈhæzərd/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading A day or two after Myrtle Hazard returned to the village, Master Byles Gridley, accompanied by Gifted Hopkins, followed her, as has been already mentioned, to the same scene of the principal events of this narrative.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He carried his manuscript back with him, having relinquished the idea of publishing for the present.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A day or two after Myrtle Hazard returned to the village, Master Byles Gridley, accompanied by Gifted Hopkins, followed her, as has been already mentioned, to the same scene of the principal events of this narrative.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He carried his manuscript back with him, having relinquished the idea of publishing for the present.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The young man had been persuaded that it would be doing injustice to his talents to crowd their fruit prematurely upon the market.
HopkinsnounUS /ˈhɑːpkɪnz/
United States educator and theologian (1802-1887)
From this reading A day or two after Myrtle Hazard returned to the village, Master Byles Gridley, accompanied by Gifted Hopkins, followed her, as has been already mentioned, to the same scene of the principal events of this narrative.
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He carried his manuscript back with him, having relinquished the idea of publishing for the present.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Master Byles Gridley, on the other hand, had in his pocket a very flattering proposal, from the same publisher to whom he had introduced the young poet, for a new and revised edition of his work, “Thoughts on the Universe,” which was to be remodelled in some respects, and to have a new title not quite so formidable to the average reader.
injusticenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʌstɪs/
an unjust act
From this reading The young man had been persuaded that it would be doing injustice to his talents to crowd their fruit prematurely upon the market.
innocentadjectiveUS /ˈɪnəsənt/
free from evil or guilt
From this reading It would be hardly fair to Susan Posey to describe with what delight and innocent enthusiasm she welcomed back Gifted Hopkins.
introducedverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːst/
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading Master Byles Gridley, on the other hand, had in his pocket a very flattering proposal, from the same publisher to whom he had introduced the young poet, for a new and revised edition of his work, “Thoughts on the Universe,” which was to be remodelled in some respects, and to have a new title not quite so formidable to the average reader.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The young man had been persuaded that it would be doing injustice to his talents to crowd their fruit prematurely upon the market.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The young man had been persuaded that it would be doing injustice to his talents to crowd their fruit prematurely upon the market.
manuscriptnounUS /ˈmæn.jə.skrɪpt/
A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
From this reading He carried his manuscript back with him, having relinquished the idea of publishing for the present.
marketnounUS /ˈmɑːrkət/
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading The young man had been persuaded that it would be doing injustice to his talents to crowd their fruit prematurely upon the market.
MasternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading A day or two after Myrtle Hazard returned to the village, Master Byles Gridley, accompanied by Gifted Hopkins, followed her, as has been already mentioned, to the same scene of the principal events of this narrative.
mentionedverbUS /ˈmenʃənd/
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading A day or two after Myrtle Hazard returned to the village, Master Byles Gridley, accompanied by Gifted Hopkins, followed her, as has been already mentioned, to the same scene of the principal events of this narrative.
MyrtlenounUS /ˈmɜːrtəl/
widely cultivated as a groundcover for its dark green shiny leaves and usually blue-violet flowers
From this reading A day or two after Myrtle Hazard returned to the village, Master Byles Gridley, accompanied by Gifted Hopkins, followed her, as has been already mentioned, to the same scene of the principal events of this narrative.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading A day or two after Myrtle Hazard returned to the village, Master Byles Gridley, accompanied by Gifted Hopkins, followed her, as has been already mentioned, to the same scene of the principal events of this narrative.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Master Byles Gridley, on the other hand, had in his pocket a very flattering proposal, from the same publisher to whom he had introduced the young poet, for a new and revised edition of his work, “Thoughts on the Universe,” which was to be remodelled in some respects, and to have a new title not quite so formidable to the average reader.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Master Byles Gridley, on the other hand, had in his pocket a very flattering proposal, from the same publisher to whom he had introduced the young poet, for a new and revised edition of his work, “Thoughts on the Universe,” which was to be remodelled in some respects, and to have a new title not quite so formidable to the average reader.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A day or two after Myrtle Hazard returned to the village, Master Byles Gridley, accompanied by Gifted Hopkins, followed her, as has been already mentioned, to the same scene of the principal events of this narrative.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Master Byles Gridley, on the other hand, had in his pocket a very flattering proposal, from the same publisher to whom he had introduced the young poet, for a new and revised edition of his work, “Thoughts on the Universe,” which was to be remodelled in some respects, and to have a new title not quite so formidable to the average reader.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A day or two after Myrtle Hazard returned to the village, Master Byles Gridley, accompanied by Gifted Hopkins, followed her, as has been already mentioned, to the same scene of the principal events of this narrative.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Master Byles Gridley, on the other hand, had in his pocket a very flattering proposal, from the same publisher to whom he had introduced the young poet, for a new and revised edition of his work, “Thoughts on the Universe,” which was to be remodelled in some respects, and to have a new title not quite so formidable to the average reader.
persuadedverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪd/
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading The young man had been persuaded that it would be doing injustice to his talents to crowd their fruit prematurely upon the market.
pocketnounUS /ˈpɑːkət/
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Master Byles Gridley, on the other hand, had in his pocket a very flattering proposal, from the same publisher to whom he had introduced the young poet, for a new and revised edition of his work, “Thoughts on the Universe,” which was to be remodelled in some respects, and to have a new title not quite so formidable to the average reader.
poetnounUS /ˈpoʊət/
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading Master Byles Gridley, on the other hand, had in his pocket a very flattering proposal, from the same publisher to whom he had introduced the young poet, for a new and revised edition of his work, “Thoughts on the Universe,” which was to be remodelled in some respects, and to have a new title not quite so formidable to the average reader.
Posey
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From this reading It would be hardly fair to Susan Posey to describe with what delight and innocent enthusiasm she welcomed back Gifted Hopkins.
prematurelyadverbUS /ˌpriːməˈtʃʊrli/
(of childbirth) before the end of the normal period of gestation
From this reading The young man had been persuaded that it would be doing injustice to his talents to crowd their fruit prematurely upon the market.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He carried his manuscript back with him, having relinquished the idea of publishing for the present.
principalnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading A day or two after Myrtle Hazard returned to the village, Master Byles Gridley, accompanied by Gifted Hopkins, followed her, as has been already mentioned, to the same scene of the principal events of this narrative.
proposalnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading Master Byles Gridley, on the other hand, had in his pocket a very flattering proposal, from the same publisher to whom he had introduced the young poet, for a new and revised edition of his work, “Thoughts on the Universe,” which was to be remodelled in some respects, and to have a new title not quite so formidable to the average reader.
publishernounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃər/
a firm in the publishing business
From this reading Master Byles Gridley, on the other hand, had in his pocket a very flattering proposal, from the same publisher to whom he had introduced the young poet, for a new and revised edition of his work, “Thoughts on the Universe,” which was to be remodelled in some respects, and to have a new title not quite so formidable to the average reader.
publishingnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/
the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution
From this reading He carried his manuscript back with him, having relinquished the idea of publishing for the present.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Master Byles Gridley, on the other hand, had in his pocket a very flattering proposal, from the same publisher to whom he had introduced the young poet, for a new and revised edition of his work, “Thoughts on the Universe,” which was to be remodelled in some respects, and to have a new title not quite so formidable to the average reader.
readernounUS /ˈriːdər/
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Master Byles Gridley, on the other hand, had in his pocket a very flattering proposal, from the same publisher to whom he had introduced the young poet, for a new and revised edition of his work, “Thoughts on the Universe,” which was to be remodelled in some respects, and to have a new title not quite so formidable to the average reader.
relinquishedadjectiveUS /rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃt/
that has been withdrawn or retreated from
From this reading He carried his manuscript back with him, having relinquished the idea of publishing for the present.
remodelled
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From this reading Master Byles Gridley, on the other hand, had in his pocket a very flattering proposal, from the same publisher to whom he had introduced the young poet, for a new and revised edition of his work, “Thoughts on the Universe,” which was to be remodelled in some respects, and to have a new title not quite so formidable to the average reader.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading Master Byles Gridley, on the other hand, had in his pocket a very flattering proposal, from the same publisher to whom he had introduced the young poet, for a new and revised edition of his work, “Thoughts on the Universe,” which was to be remodelled in some respects, and to have a new title not quite so formidable to the average reader.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A day or two after Myrtle Hazard returned to the village, Master Byles Gridley, accompanied by Gifted Hopkins, followed her, as has been already mentioned, to the same scene of the principal events of this narrative.
revisedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪzd/
improved or brought up to date
From this reading Master Byles Gridley, on the other hand, had in his pocket a very flattering proposal, from the same publisher to whom he had introduced the young poet, for a new and revised edition of his work, “Thoughts on the Universe,” which was to be remodelled in some respects, and to have a new title not quite so formidable to the average reader.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading A day or two after Myrtle Hazard returned to the village, Master Byles Gridley, accompanied by Gifted Hopkins, followed her, as has been already mentioned, to the same scene of the principal events of this narrative.
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading A day or two after Myrtle Hazard returned to the village, Master Byles Gridley, accompanied by Gifted Hopkins, followed her, as has been already mentioned, to the same scene of the principal events of this narrative.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It would be hardly fair to Susan Posey to describe with what delight and innocent enthusiasm she welcomed back Gifted Hopkins.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Master Byles Gridley, on the other hand, had in his pocket a very flattering proposal, from the same publisher to whom he had introduced the young poet, for a new and revised edition of his work, “Thoughts on the Universe,” which was to be remodelled in some respects, and to have a new title not quite so formidable to the average reader.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Master Byles Gridley, on the other hand, had in his pocket a very flattering proposal, from the same publisher to whom he had introduced the young poet, for a new and revised edition of his work, “Thoughts on the Universe,” which was to be remodelled in some respects, and to have a new title not quite so formidable to the average reader.
Susan
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From this reading It would be hardly fair to Susan Posey to describe with what delight and innocent enthusiasm she welcomed back Gifted Hopkins.
talentsnounUS /ˈtælənts/
plural of “talent” — natural abilities or qualities
From this reading The young man had been persuaded that it would be doing injustice to his talents to crowd their fruit prematurely upon the market.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The young man had been persuaded that it would be doing injustice to his talents to crowd their fruit prematurely upon the market.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A day or two after Myrtle Hazard returned to the village, Master Byles Gridley, accompanied by Gifted Hopkins, followed her, as has been already mentioned, to the same scene of the principal events of this narrative.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The young man had been persuaded that it would be doing injustice to his talents to crowd their fruit prematurely upon the market.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A day or two after Myrtle Hazard returned to the village, Master Byles Gridley, accompanied by Gifted Hopkins, followed her, as has been already mentioned, to the same scene of the principal events of this narrative.
ThoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Master Byles Gridley, on the other hand, had in his pocket a very flattering proposal, from the same publisher to whom he had introduced the young poet, for a new and revised edition of his work, “Thoughts on the Universe,” which was to be remodelled in some respects, and to have a new title not quite so formidable to the average reader.
titlenounUS /ˈtaɪtəl/
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading Master Byles Gridley, on the other hand, had in his pocket a very flattering proposal, from the same publisher to whom he had introduced the young poet, for a new and revised edition of his work, “Thoughts on the Universe,” which was to be remodelled in some respects, and to have a new title not quite so formidable to the average reader.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A day or two after Myrtle Hazard returned to the village, Master Byles Gridley, accompanied by Gifted Hopkins, followed her, as has been already mentioned, to the same scene of the principal events of this narrative.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A day or two after Myrtle Hazard returned to the village, Master Byles Gridley, accompanied by Gifted Hopkins, followed her, as has been already mentioned, to the same scene of the principal events of this narrative.
UniversenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Master Byles Gridley, on the other hand, had in his pocket a very flattering proposal, from the same publisher to whom he had introduced the young poet, for a new and revised edition of his work, “Thoughts on the Universe,” which was to be remodelled in some respects, and to have a new title not quite so formidable to the average reader.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The young man had been persuaded that it would be doing injustice to his talents to crowd their fruit prematurely upon the market.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Master Byles Gridley, on the other hand, had in his pocket a very flattering proposal, from the same publisher to whom he had introduced the young poet, for a new and revised edition of his work, “Thoughts on the Universe,” which was to be remodelled in some respects, and to have a new title not quite so formidable to the average reader.
villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading A day or two after Myrtle Hazard returned to the village, Master Byles Gridley, accompanied by Gifted Hopkins, followed her, as has been already mentioned, to the same scene of the principal events of this narrative.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Master Byles Gridley, on the other hand, had in his pocket a very flattering proposal, from the same publisher to whom he had introduced the young poet, for a new and revised edition of his work, “Thoughts on the Universe,” which was to be remodelled in some respects, and to have a new title not quite so formidable to the average reader.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading It would be hardly fair to Susan Posey to describe with what delight and innocent enthusiasm she welcomed back Gifted Hopkins.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It would be hardly fair to Susan Posey to describe with what delight and innocent enthusiasm she welcomed back Gifted Hopkins.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Master Byles Gridley, on the other hand, had in his pocket a very flattering proposal, from the same publisher to whom he had introduced the young poet, for a new and revised edition of his work, “Thoughts on the Universe,” which was to be remodelled in some respects, and to have a new title not quite so formidable to the average reader.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Master Byles Gridley, on the other hand, had in his pocket a very flattering proposal, from the same publisher to whom he had introduced the young poet, for a new and revised edition of his work, “Thoughts on the Universe,” which was to be remodelled in some respects, and to have a new title not quite so formidable to the average reader.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He carried his manuscript back with him, having relinquished the idea of publishing for the present.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Master Byles Gridley, on the other hand, had in his pocket a very flattering proposal, from the same publisher to whom he had introduced the young poet, for a new and revised edition of his work, “Thoughts on the Universe,” which was to be remodelled in some respects, and to have a new title not quite so formidable to the average reader.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The young man had been persuaded that it would be doing injustice to his talents to crowd their fruit prematurely upon the market.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young man had been persuaded that it would be doing injustice to his talents to crowd their fruit prematurely upon the market.
