AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Like Alexander, I will reign, And I will reign alone, My thoughts shall ever more disdain A rival near my throne.
acceleratingverbUS /ækˈseləreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “accelerate” — move faster
From this reading One very hot afternoon, shortly after the ball, Captain Morville walked to Hollywell, accelerating his pace under the influence of anxious reflections.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading One very hot afternoon, shortly after the ball, Captain Morville walked to Hollywell, accelerating his pace under the influence of anxious reflections.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading One very hot afternoon, shortly after the ball, Captain Morville walked to Hollywell, accelerating his pace under the influence of anxious reflections.
AlexandernounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændər/
European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading Like Alexander, I will reign, And I will reign alone, My thoughts shall ever more disdain A rival near my throne.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading But I must rule and govern still, And always give the law, And have each subject at my will, And all to stand in awe.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Like Alexander, I will reign, And I will reign alone, My thoughts shall ever more disdain A rival near my throne.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading But I must rule and govern still, And always give the law, And have each subject at my will, And all to stand in awe.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He could not determine whether Charles had spoken in jest; but in spite of Guy’s extreme youth, he feared there was ground for the suspicion excited by the hint, and was persuaded that such an attachment could produce nothing but unhappiness to his cousin, considering how little confidence could be placed in Guy.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Like Alexander, I will reign, And I will reign alone, My thoughts shall ever more disdain A rival near my throne.
anxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/
eagerly desirous
From this reading One very hot afternoon, shortly after the ball, Captain Morville walked to Hollywell, accelerating his pace under the influence of anxious reflections.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But I must rule and govern still, And always give the law, And have each subject at my will, And all to stand in awe.
attachmentnounUS /əˈtætʃmənt/
a feeling of affection for a person or an institution
From this reading He could not determine whether Charles had spoken in jest; but in spite of Guy’s extreme youth, he feared there was ground for the suspicion excited by the hint, and was persuaded that such an attachment could produce nothing but unhappiness to his cousin, considering how little confidence could be placed in Guy.
awenounUS /ɑː/
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
From this reading But I must rule and govern still, And always give the law, And have each subject at my will, And all to stand in awe.
ballnounUS /bɔːl/
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading One very hot afternoon, shortly after the ball, Captain Morville walked to Hollywell, accelerating his pace under the influence of anxious reflections.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He could not determine whether Charles had spoken in jest; but in spite of Guy’s extreme youth, he feared there was ground for the suspicion excited by the hint, and was persuaded that such an attachment could produce nothing but unhappiness to his cousin, considering how little confidence could be placed in Guy.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I must rule and govern still, And always give the law, And have each subject at my will, And all to stand in awe.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He could not determine whether Charles had spoken in jest; but in spite of Guy’s extreme youth, he feared there was ground for the suspicion excited by the hint, and was persuaded that such an attachment could produce nothing but unhappiness to his cousin, considering how little confidence could be placed in Guy.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading One very hot afternoon, shortly after the ball, Captain Morville walked to Hollywell, accelerating his pace under the influence of anxious reflections.
CharlesnounUS /tʃɑːrlz/
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading He could not determine whether Charles had spoken in jest; but in spite of Guy’s extreme youth, he feared there was ground for the suspicion excited by the hint, and was persuaded that such an attachment could produce nothing but unhappiness to his cousin, considering how little confidence could be placed in Guy.
confidencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfədəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading He could not determine whether Charles had spoken in jest; but in spite of Guy’s extreme youth, he feared there was ground for the suspicion excited by the hint, and was persuaded that such an attachment could produce nothing but unhappiness to his cousin, considering how little confidence could be placed in Guy.
consideringverbUS /kənˈsɪdərɪŋ/
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading He could not determine whether Charles had spoken in jest; but in spite of Guy’s extreme youth, he feared there was ground for the suspicion excited by the hint, and was persuaded that such an attachment could produce nothing but unhappiness to his cousin, considering how little confidence could be placed in Guy.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could not determine whether Charles had spoken in jest; but in spite of Guy’s extreme youth, he feared there was ground for the suspicion excited by the hint, and was persuaded that such an attachment could produce nothing but unhappiness to his cousin, considering how little confidence could be placed in Guy.
cousinnounUS /ˈkʌzən/
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading He could not determine whether Charles had spoken in jest; but in spite of Guy’s extreme youth, he feared there was ground for the suspicion excited by the hint, and was persuaded that such an attachment could produce nothing but unhappiness to his cousin, considering how little confidence could be placed in Guy.
determineverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmən/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading He could not determine whether Charles had spoken in jest; but in spite of Guy’s extreme youth, he feared there was ground for the suspicion excited by the hint, and was persuaded that such an attachment could produce nothing but unhappiness to his cousin, considering how little confidence could be placed in Guy.
disdainverbUS /dɪsˈdeɪn/
look down on with disdain
From this reading Like Alexander, I will reign, And I will reign alone, My thoughts shall ever more disdain A rival near my throne.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading But I must rule and govern still, And always give the law, And have each subject at my will, And all to stand in awe.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Like Alexander, I will reign, And I will reign alone, My thoughts shall ever more disdain A rival near my throne.
excitedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtəd/
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading He could not determine whether Charles had spoken in jest; but in spite of Guy’s extreme youth, he feared there was ground for the suspicion excited by the hint, and was persuaded that such an attachment could produce nothing but unhappiness to his cousin, considering how little confidence could be placed in Guy.
extremeadjectiveUS /ekˈstriːm/
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading He could not determine whether Charles had spoken in jest; but in spite of Guy’s extreme youth, he feared there was ground for the suspicion excited by the hint, and was persuaded that such an attachment could produce nothing but unhappiness to his cousin, considering how little confidence could be placed in Guy.
fearedverbUS /fɪrd/
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading He could not determine whether Charles had spoken in jest; but in spite of Guy’s extreme youth, he feared there was ground for the suspicion excited by the hint, and was persuaded that such an attachment could produce nothing but unhappiness to his cousin, considering how little confidence could be placed in Guy.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He could not determine whether Charles had spoken in jest; but in spite of Guy’s extreme youth, he feared there was ground for the suspicion excited by the hint, and was persuaded that such an attachment could produce nothing but unhappiness to his cousin, considering how little confidence could be placed in Guy.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But I must rule and govern still, And always give the law, And have each subject at my will, And all to stand in awe.
governverbUS /ˈɡʌvərn/
bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations
From this reading But I must rule and govern still, And always give the law, And have each subject at my will, And all to stand in awe.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading He could not determine whether Charles had spoken in jest; but in spite of Guy’s extreme youth, he feared there was ground for the suspicion excited by the hint, and was persuaded that such an attachment could produce nothing but unhappiness to his cousin, considering how little confidence could be placed in Guy.
GuynounUS /ɡaɪ/
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading He could not determine whether Charles had spoken in jest; but in spite of Guy’s extreme youth, he feared there was ground for the suspicion excited by the hint, and was persuaded that such an attachment could produce nothing but unhappiness to his cousin, considering how little confidence could be placed in Guy.
Guy'snounUS /ɡaɪz/
possessive form of “guy” — an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading He could not determine whether Charles had spoken in jest; but in spite of Guy’s extreme youth, he feared there was ground for the suspicion excited by the hint, and was persuaded that such an attachment could produce nothing but unhappiness to his cousin, considering how little confidence could be placed in Guy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He could not determine whether Charles had spoken in jest; but in spite of Guy’s extreme youth, he feared there was ground for the suspicion excited by the hint, and was persuaded that such an attachment could produce nothing but unhappiness to his cousin, considering how little confidence could be placed in Guy.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But I must rule and govern still, And always give the law, And have each subject at my will, And all to stand in awe.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could not determine whether Charles had spoken in jest; but in spite of Guy’s extreme youth, he feared there was ground for the suspicion excited by the hint, and was persuaded that such an attachment could produce nothing but unhappiness to his cousin, considering how little confidence could be placed in Guy.
hintnounUS /hɪnt/
an indirect suggestion
From this reading He could not determine whether Charles had spoken in jest; but in spite of Guy’s extreme youth, he feared there was ground for the suspicion excited by the hint, and was persuaded that such an attachment could produce nothing but unhappiness to his cousin, considering how little confidence could be placed in Guy.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One very hot afternoon, shortly after the ball, Captain Morville walked to Hollywell, accelerating his pace under the influence of anxious reflections.
Hollywell
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From this reading One very hot afternoon, shortly after the ball, Captain Morville walked to Hollywell, accelerating his pace under the influence of anxious reflections.
hotadjectiveUS /hɑːt/
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading One very hot afternoon, shortly after the ball, Captain Morville walked to Hollywell, accelerating his pace under the influence of anxious reflections.
how
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From this reading He could not determine whether Charles had spoken in jest; but in spite of Guy’s extreme youth, he feared there was ground for the suspicion excited by the hint, and was persuaded that such an attachment could produce nothing but unhappiness to his cousin, considering how little confidence could be placed in Guy.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Like Alexander, I will reign, And I will reign alone, My thoughts shall ever more disdain A rival near my throne.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But I must rule and govern still, And always give the law, And have each subject at my will, And all to stand in awe.
influencenounUS /ˈɪnfluːəns/
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading One very hot afternoon, shortly after the ball, Captain Morville walked to Hollywell, accelerating his pace under the influence of anxious reflections.
jestnounUS /dʒest/
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading He could not determine whether Charles had spoken in jest; but in spite of Guy’s extreme youth, he feared there was ground for the suspicion excited by the hint, and was persuaded that such an attachment could produce nothing but unhappiness to his cousin, considering how little confidence could be placed in Guy.
lawnounUS /lɔː/
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading But I must rule and govern still, And always give the law, And have each subject at my will, And all to stand in awe.
LikeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like Alexander, I will reign, And I will reign alone, My thoughts shall ever more disdain A rival near my throne.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He could not determine whether Charles had spoken in jest; but in spite of Guy’s extreme youth, he feared there was ground for the suspicion excited by the hint, and was persuaded that such an attachment could produce nothing but unhappiness to his cousin, considering how little confidence could be placed in Guy.
MONTROSE
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From this reading --MONTROSE.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Like Alexander, I will reign, And I will reign alone, My thoughts shall ever more disdain A rival near my throne.
Morville
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From this reading One very hot afternoon, shortly after the ball, Captain Morville walked to Hollywell, accelerating his pace under the influence of anxious reflections.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But I must rule and govern still, And always give the law, And have each subject at my will, And all to stand in awe.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Like Alexander, I will reign, And I will reign alone, My thoughts shall ever more disdain A rival near my throne.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Like Alexander, I will reign, And I will reign alone, My thoughts shall ever more disdain A rival near my throne.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He could not determine whether Charles had spoken in jest; but in spite of Guy’s extreme youth, he feared there was ground for the suspicion excited by the hint, and was persuaded that such an attachment could produce nothing but unhappiness to his cousin, considering how little confidence could be placed in Guy.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He could not determine whether Charles had spoken in jest; but in spite of Guy’s extreme youth, he feared there was ground for the suspicion excited by the hint, and was persuaded that such an attachment could produce nothing but unhappiness to his cousin, considering how little confidence could be placed in Guy.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One very hot afternoon, shortly after the ball, Captain Morville walked to Hollywell, accelerating his pace under the influence of anxious reflections.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One very hot afternoon, shortly after the ball, Captain Morville walked to Hollywell, accelerating his pace under the influence of anxious reflections.
pacenounUS /peɪs/
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading One very hot afternoon, shortly after the ball, Captain Morville walked to Hollywell, accelerating his pace under the influence of anxious reflections.
persuadedverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪd/
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading He could not determine whether Charles had spoken in jest; but in spite of Guy’s extreme youth, he feared there was ground for the suspicion excited by the hint, and was persuaded that such an attachment could produce nothing but unhappiness to his cousin, considering how little confidence could be placed in Guy.
placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading He could not determine whether Charles had spoken in jest; but in spite of Guy’s extreme youth, he feared there was ground for the suspicion excited by the hint, and was persuaded that such an attachment could produce nothing but unhappiness to his cousin, considering how little confidence could be placed in Guy.
produceverbUS /prəˈduːs/
bring forth or yield
From this reading He could not determine whether Charles had spoken in jest; but in spite of Guy’s extreme youth, he feared there was ground for the suspicion excited by the hint, and was persuaded that such an attachment could produce nothing but unhappiness to his cousin, considering how little confidence could be placed in Guy.
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading One very hot afternoon, shortly after the ball, Captain Morville walked to Hollywell, accelerating his pace under the influence of anxious reflections.
reignverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading Like Alexander, I will reign, And I will reign alone, My thoughts shall ever more disdain A rival near my throne.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading Like Alexander, I will reign, And I will reign alone, My thoughts shall ever more disdain A rival near my throne.
rulenounUS /ruːl/
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading But I must rule and govern still, And always give the law, And have each subject at my will, And all to stand in awe.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Like Alexander, I will reign, And I will reign alone, My thoughts shall ever more disdain A rival near my throne.
shortlyadverbUS /ˈʃɔːrtli/
for a short time
From this reading One very hot afternoon, shortly after the ball, Captain Morville walked to Hollywell, accelerating his pace under the influence of anxious reflections.
spitenounUS /spaɪt/
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading He could not determine whether Charles had spoken in jest; but in spite of Guy’s extreme youth, he feared there was ground for the suspicion excited by the hint, and was persuaded that such an attachment could produce nothing but unhappiness to his cousin, considering how little confidence could be placed in Guy.
spokenadjectiveUS /ˈspoʊkən/
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading He could not determine whether Charles had spoken in jest; but in spite of Guy’s extreme youth, he feared there was ground for the suspicion excited by the hint, and was persuaded that such an attachment could produce nothing but unhappiness to his cousin, considering how little confidence could be placed in Guy.
standverbUS /stænd/
be standing; be upright
From this reading But I must rule and govern still, And always give the law, And have each subject at my will, And all to stand in awe.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading But I must rule and govern still, And always give the law, And have each subject at my will, And all to stand in awe.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading But I must rule and govern still, And always give the law, And have each subject at my will, And all to stand in awe.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He could not determine whether Charles had spoken in jest; but in spite of Guy’s extreme youth, he feared there was ground for the suspicion excited by the hint, and was persuaded that such an attachment could produce nothing but unhappiness to his cousin, considering how little confidence could be placed in Guy.
suspicionnounUS /səˈspɪʃən/
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading He could not determine whether Charles had spoken in jest; but in spite of Guy’s extreme youth, he feared there was ground for the suspicion excited by the hint, and was persuaded that such an attachment could produce nothing but unhappiness to his cousin, considering how little confidence could be placed in Guy.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He could not determine whether Charles had spoken in jest; but in spite of Guy’s extreme youth, he feared there was ground for the suspicion excited by the hint, and was persuaded that such an attachment could produce nothing but unhappiness to his cousin, considering how little confidence could be placed in Guy.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But I must rule and govern still, And always give the law, And have each subject at my will, And all to stand in awe.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading He could not determine whether Charles had spoken in jest; but in spite of Guy’s extreme youth, he feared there was ground for the suspicion excited by the hint, and was persuaded that such an attachment could produce nothing but unhappiness to his cousin, considering how little confidence could be placed in Guy.
thoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Like Alexander, I will reign, And I will reign alone, My thoughts shall ever more disdain A rival near my throne.
thronenounUS /θroʊn/
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading Like Alexander, I will reign, And I will reign alone, My thoughts shall ever more disdain A rival near my throne.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But I must rule and govern still, And always give the law, And have each subject at my will, And all to stand in awe.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading One very hot afternoon, shortly after the ball, Captain Morville walked to Hollywell, accelerating his pace under the influence of anxious reflections.
unhappinessnounUS /ənˈhæpinɪs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading He could not determine whether Charles had spoken in jest; but in spite of Guy’s extreme youth, he feared there was ground for the suspicion excited by the hint, and was persuaded that such an attachment could produce nothing but unhappiness to his cousin, considering how little confidence could be placed in Guy.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading One very hot afternoon, shortly after the ball, Captain Morville walked to Hollywell, accelerating his pace under the influence of anxious reflections.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading One very hot afternoon, shortly after the ball, Captain Morville walked to Hollywell, accelerating his pace under the influence of anxious reflections.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He could not determine whether Charles had spoken in jest; but in spite of Guy’s extreme youth, he feared there was ground for the suspicion excited by the hint, and was persuaded that such an attachment could produce nothing but unhappiness to his cousin, considering how little confidence could be placed in Guy.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading He could not determine whether Charles had spoken in jest; but in spite of Guy’s extreme youth, he feared there was ground for the suspicion excited by the hint, and was persuaded that such an attachment could produce nothing but unhappiness to his cousin, considering how little confidence could be placed in Guy.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Like Alexander, I will reign, And I will reign alone, My thoughts shall ever more disdain A rival near my throne.
youthnounUS /juːθ/
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading He could not determine whether Charles had spoken in jest; but in spite of Guy’s extreme youth, he feared there was ground for the suspicion excited by the hint, and was persuaded that such an attachment could produce nothing but unhappiness to his cousin, considering how little confidence could be placed in Guy.
