abroadadverbUS /əˈbrɔːd/
to or in a foreign country
From this reading His father sent him abroad, but he only returned wilder and more desperate than before.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He took his son to reside with him at the rectory, but he soon found that his disorders rendered him an intolerable inmate.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And as the young men of his own rank would not endure the purse-proud insolence of the Creole, he fell into that taste for low society, which is worse than “pressing to death, whipping, or hanging.”
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And as the young men of his own rank would not endure the purse-proud insolence of the Creole, he fell into that taste for low society, which is worse than “pressing to death, whipping, or hanging.”
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He took his son to reside with him at the rectory, but he soon found that his disorders rendered him an intolerable inmate.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading His father sent him abroad, but he only returned wilder and more desperate than before.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He took his son to reside with him at the rectory, but he soon found that his disorders rendered him an intolerable inmate.
CreolenounUS /ˈkriːoʊl/
a person of European descent born in the West Indies or Latin America
From this reading And as the young men of his own rank would not endure the purse-proud insolence of the Creole, he fell into that taste for low society, which is worse than “pressing to death, whipping, or hanging.”
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading And as the young men of his own rank would not endure the purse-proud insolence of the Creole, he fell into that taste for low society, which is worse than “pressing to death, whipping, or hanging.”
desperateadjectiveUS /ˈdesprɪt/
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading His father sent him abroad, but he only returned wilder and more desperate than before.
disordersnounUS /dɪˈsɔːrdərz/
plural of “disorder” — a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
From this reading He took his son to reside with him at the rectory, but he soon found that his disorders rendered him an intolerable inmate.
endureverbUS /enˈdjʊr/
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading And as the young men of his own rank would not endure the purse-proud insolence of the Creole, he fell into that taste for low society, which is worse than “pressing to death, whipping, or hanging.”
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading His father sent him abroad, but he only returned wilder and more desperate than before.
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading And as the young men of his own rank would not endure the purse-proud insolence of the Creole, he fell into that taste for low society, which is worse than “pressing to death, whipping, or hanging.”
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And as the young men of his own rank would not endure the purse-proud insolence of the Creole, he fell into that taste for low society, which is worse than “pressing to death, whipping, or hanging.”
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading He took his son to reside with him at the rectory, but he soon found that his disorders rendered him an intolerable inmate.
generositynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈɑːsəti/
the trait of being willing to give your money or time
From this reading He had lively wit, good temper, reckless generosity, and manners, which, while he was under restraint, might pass well in society.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It is true, this unhappy youth was not without his good qualities.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had lively wit, good temper, reckless generosity, and manners, which, while he was under restraint, might pass well in society.
hangingnounUS /ˈhæŋɪŋ/
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading And as the young men of his own rank would not endure the purse-proud insolence of the Creole, he fell into that taste for low society, which is worse than “pressing to death, whipping, or hanging.”
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He took his son to reside with him at the rectory, but he soon found that his disorders rendered him an intolerable inmate.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He took his son to reside with him at the rectory, but he soon found that his disorders rendered him an intolerable inmate.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He took his son to reside with him at the rectory, but he soon found that his disorders rendered him an intolerable inmate.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had lively wit, good temper, reckless generosity, and manners, which, while he was under restraint, might pass well in society.
inmatenounUS /ˈɪnmeɪt/
one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading He took his son to reside with him at the rectory, but he soon found that his disorders rendered him an intolerable inmate.
insolencenounUS /ˈɪnsələns/
the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties
From this reading And as the young men of his own rank would not endure the purse-proud insolence of the Creole, he fell into that taste for low society, which is worse than “pressing to death, whipping, or hanging.”
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading And as the young men of his own rank would not endure the purse-proud insolence of the Creole, he fell into that taste for low society, which is worse than “pressing to death, whipping, or hanging.”
intolerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːlərəbəl/
incapable of being tolerated or endured
From this reading He took his son to reside with him at the rectory, but he soon found that his disorders rendered him an intolerable inmate.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And as the young men of his own rank would not endure the purse-proud insolence of the Creole, he fell into that taste for low society, which is worse than “pressing to death, whipping, or hanging.”
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is true, this unhappy youth was not without his good qualities.
livelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪvli/
full of life and energy
From this reading He had lively wit, good temper, reckless generosity, and manners, which, while he was under restraint, might pass well in society.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading And as the young men of his own rank would not endure the purse-proud insolence of the Creole, he fell into that taste for low society, which is worse than “pressing to death, whipping, or hanging.”
mannersnounUS /ˈmænərz/
social deportment
From this reading He had lively wit, good temper, reckless generosity, and manners, which, while he was under restraint, might pass well in society.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading And as the young men of his own rank would not endure the purse-proud insolence of the Creole, he fell into that taste for low society, which is worse than “pressing to death, whipping, or hanging.”
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He had lively wit, good temper, reckless generosity, and manners, which, while he was under restraint, might pass well in society.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading His father sent him abroad, but he only returned wilder and more desperate than before.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And as the young men of his own rank would not endure the purse-proud insolence of the Creole, he fell into that taste for low society, which is worse than “pressing to death, whipping, or hanging.”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And as the young men of his own rank would not endure the purse-proud insolence of the Creole, he fell into that taste for low society, which is worse than “pressing to death, whipping, or hanging.”
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading His father sent him abroad, but he only returned wilder and more desperate than before.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading And as the young men of his own rank would not endure the purse-proud insolence of the Creole, he fell into that taste for low society, which is worse than “pressing to death, whipping, or hanging.”
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading And as the young men of his own rank would not endure the purse-proud insolence of the Creole, he fell into that taste for low society, which is worse than “pressing to death, whipping, or hanging.”
passverbUS /pæs/
go across or through
From this reading He had lively wit, good temper, reckless generosity, and manners, which, while he was under restraint, might pass well in society.
pressingnounUS /ˈpresɪŋ/
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading And as the young men of his own rank would not endure the purse-proud insolence of the Creole, he fell into that taste for low society, which is worse than “pressing to death, whipping, or hanging.”
purse-proudadjective
proud or arrogant because of your wealth (especially in the absence of other distinction)
From this reading And as the young men of his own rank would not endure the purse-proud insolence of the Creole, he fell into that taste for low society, which is worse than “pressing to death, whipping, or hanging.”
qualitiesnounUS /ˈkwɑːlətiz/
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading It is true, this unhappy youth was not without his good qualities.
ranknounUS /ræŋk/
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading And as the young men of his own rank would not endure the purse-proud insolence of the Creole, he fell into that taste for low society, which is worse than “pressing to death, whipping, or hanging.”
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading He had lively wit, good temper, reckless generosity, and manners, which, while he was under restraint, might pass well in society.
rectorynounUS /ˈrektəri/
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading He took his son to reside with him at the rectory, but he soon found that his disorders rendered him an intolerable inmate.
renderedverbUS /ˈrendərd/
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading He took his son to reside with him at the rectory, but he soon found that his disorders rendered him an intolerable inmate.
resideverbUS /rɪˈzaɪd/
make one's home in a particular place or community
From this reading He took his son to reside with him at the rectory, but he soon found that his disorders rendered him an intolerable inmate.
restraintnounUS /rɪˈstreɪnt/
the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
From this reading He had lively wit, good temper, reckless generosity, and manners, which, while he was under restraint, might pass well in society.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading His father sent him abroad, but he only returned wilder and more desperate than before.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading His father sent him abroad, but he only returned wilder and more desperate than before.
societynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading And as the young men of his own rank would not endure the purse-proud insolence of the Creole, he fell into that taste for low society, which is worse than “pressing to death, whipping, or hanging.”
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading He took his son to reside with him at the rectory, but he soon found that his disorders rendered him an intolerable inmate.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading He took his son to reside with him at the rectory, but he soon found that his disorders rendered him an intolerable inmate.
tasteverbUS /teɪst/
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading And as the young men of his own rank would not endure the purse-proud insolence of the Creole, he fell into that taste for low society, which is worse than “pressing to death, whipping, or hanging.”
tempernounUS /ˈtempər/
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading He had lively wit, good temper, reckless generosity, and manners, which, while he was under restraint, might pass well in society.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading And as the young men of his own rank would not endure the purse-proud insolence of the Creole, he fell into that taste for low society, which is worse than “pressing to death, whipping, or hanging.”
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He took his son to reside with him at the rectory, but he soon found that his disorders rendered him an intolerable inmate.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He took his son to reside with him at the rectory, but he soon found that his disorders rendered him an intolerable inmate.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is true, this unhappy youth was not without his good qualities.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He took his son to reside with him at the rectory, but he soon found that his disorders rendered him an intolerable inmate.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He took his son to reside with him at the rectory, but he soon found that his disorders rendered him an intolerable inmate.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It is true, this unhappy youth was not without his good qualities.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He had lively wit, good temper, reckless generosity, and manners, which, while he was under restraint, might pass well in society.
unhappyadjectiveUS /ənˈhæpi/
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading It is true, this unhappy youth was not without his good qualities.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is true, this unhappy youth was not without his good qualities.
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 had lively wit, good temper, reckless generosity, and manners, which, while he was under restraint, might pass well in society.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And as the young men of his own rank would not endure the purse-proud insolence of the Creole, he fell into that taste for low society, which is worse than “pressing to death, whipping, or hanging.”
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He had lively wit, good temper, reckless generosity, and manners, which, while he was under restraint, might pass well in society.
whippingnounUS /ˈwɪpɪŋ/
beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
From this reading And as the young men of his own rank would not endure the purse-proud insolence of the Creole, he fell into that taste for low society, which is worse than “pressing to death, whipping, or hanging.”
wildernounUS /ˈwaɪldər/
United States writer and dramatist (1897-1975)
From this reading His father sent him abroad, but he only returned wilder and more desperate than before.
witnounUS /wɪt/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading He had lively wit, good temper, reckless generosity, and manners, which, while he was under restraint, might pass well in society.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He took his son to reside with him at the rectory, but he soon found that his disorders rendered him an intolerable inmate.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It is true, this unhappy youth was not without his good qualities.
worseadjectiveUS /wɜːrs/
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading And as the young men of his own rank would not endure the purse-proud insolence of the Creole, he fell into that taste for low society, which is worse than “pressing to death, whipping, or hanging.”
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading And as the young men of his own rank would not endure the purse-proud insolence of the Creole, he fell into that taste for low society, which is worse than “pressing to death, whipping, or hanging.”
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading And as the young men of his own rank would not endure the purse-proud insolence of the Creole, he fell into that taste for low society, which is worse than “pressing to death, whipping, or hanging.”
youthnounUS /juːθ/
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading It is true, this unhappy youth was not without his good qualities.
