adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For never was there such a lover as Ernest Everhard.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Even at that time I flattered myself that I played some part in causing his visits, and it was not long before I learned the correctness of my surmise.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For never was there such a lover as Ernest Everhard.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE PHILOMATHS Ernest was often at the house.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Even at that time I flattered myself that I played some part in causing his visits, and it was not long before I learned the correctness of my surmise.
causingnounUS /ˈkɑːzɪŋ/
the act of causing something to happen
From this reading Even at that time I flattered myself that I played some part in causing his visits, and it was not long before I learned the correctness of my surmise.
controversialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈvɜːrʃəl/
marked by or capable of arousing controversy
From this reading Nor was it my father, merely, nor the controversial dinners, that drew him there.
correctnessnounUS /kərˈektnəs/
conformity to fact or truth
From this reading Even at that time I flattered myself that I played some part in causing his visits, and it was not long before I learned the correctness of my surmise.
dinnersnounUS /ˈdɪnərz/
plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Nor was it my father, merely, nor the controversial dinners, that drew him there.
drewnounUS /druː/
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Nor was it my father, merely, nor the controversial dinners, that drew him there.
Ernest
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From this reading THE PHILOMATHS Ernest was often at the house.
EvenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Even at that time I flattered myself that I played some part in causing his visits, and it was not long before I learned the correctness of my surmise.
Everhard
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From this reading For never was there such a lover as Ernest Everhard.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading His gaze and his hand-clasp grew firmer and steadier, if that were possible; and the question that had grown from the first in his eyes, grew only the more imperative.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Nor was it my father, merely, nor the controversial dinners, that drew him there.
firmeradjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrmər/
comparative of “firm” — marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading His gaze and his hand-clasp grew firmer and steadier, if that were possible; and the question that had grown from the first in his eyes, grew only the more imperative.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His gaze and his hand-clasp grew firmer and steadier, if that were possible; and the question that had grown from the first in his eyes, grew only the more imperative.
flatteredverbUS /ˈflætərd/
past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading Even at that time I flattered myself that I played some part in causing his visits, and it was not long before I learned the correctness of my surmise.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For never was there such a lover as Ernest Everhard.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His gaze and his hand-clasp grew firmer and steadier, if that were possible; and the question that had grown from the first in his eyes, grew only the more imperative.
gazenounUS /ɡeɪz/
a long fixed look
From this reading His gaze and his hand-clasp grew firmer and steadier, if that were possible; and the question that had grown from the first in his eyes, grew only the more imperative.
grewverbUS /ɡruː/
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading His gaze and his hand-clasp grew firmer and steadier, if that were possible; and the question that had grown from the first in his eyes, grew only the more imperative.
grownadjectiveUS /ɡroʊn/
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading His gaze and his hand-clasp grew firmer and steadier, if that were possible; and the question that had grown from the first in his eyes, grew only the more imperative.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His gaze and his hand-clasp grew firmer and steadier, if that were possible; and the question that had grown from the first in his eyes, grew only the more imperative.
hand-clasp
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From this reading His gaze and his hand-clasp grew firmer and steadier, if that were possible; and the question that had grown from the first in his eyes, grew only the more imperative.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nor was it my father, merely, nor the controversial dinners, that drew him there.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Even at that time I flattered myself that I played some part in causing his visits, and it was not long before I learned the correctness of my surmise.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE PHILOMATHS Ernest was often at the house.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Even at that time I flattered myself that I played some part in causing his visits, and it was not long before I learned the correctness of my surmise.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading His gaze and his hand-clasp grew firmer and steadier, if that were possible; and the question that had grown from the first in his eyes, grew only the more imperative.
imperativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈperətɪv/
requiring attention or action
From this reading His gaze and his hand-clasp grew firmer and steadier, if that were possible; and the question that had grown from the first in his eyes, grew only the more imperative.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Even at that time I flattered myself that I played some part in causing his visits, and it was not long before I learned the correctness of my surmise.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Nor was it my father, merely, nor the controversial dinners, that drew him there.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Even at that time I flattered myself that I played some part in causing his visits, and it was not long before I learned the correctness of my surmise.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Even at that time I flattered myself that I played some part in causing his visits, and it was not long before I learned the correctness of my surmise.
lovernounUS /ˈlʌvər/
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading For never was there such a lover as Ernest Everhard.
merelyadverbUS /ˈmɪrli/
and nothing more
From this reading Nor was it my father, merely, nor the controversial dinners, that drew him there.
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 gaze and his hand-clasp grew firmer and steadier, if that were possible; and the question that had grown from the first in his eyes, grew only the more imperative.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Nor was it my father, merely, nor the controversial dinners, that drew him there.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Even at that time I flattered myself that I played some part in causing his visits, and it was not long before I learned the correctness of my surmise.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading For never was there such a lover as Ernest Everhard.
NorconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor was it my father, merely, nor the controversial dinners, that drew him there.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Even at that time I flattered myself that I played some part in causing his visits, and it was not long before I learned the correctness of my surmise.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Even at that time I flattered myself that I played some part in causing his visits, and it was not long before I learned the correctness of my surmise.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading THE PHILOMATHS Ernest was often at the house.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading His gaze and his hand-clasp grew firmer and steadier, if that were possible; and the question that had grown from the first in his eyes, grew only the more imperative.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Even at that time I flattered myself that I played some part in causing his visits, and it was not long before I learned the correctness of my surmise.
PHILOMATHS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PHILOMATHS Ernest was often at the house.
playedadjectiveUS /pleɪd/
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Even at that time I flattered myself that I played some part in causing his visits, and it was not long before I learned the correctness of my surmise.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading His gaze and his hand-clasp grew firmer and steadier, if that were possible; and the question that had grown from the first in his eyes, grew only the more imperative.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading His gaze and his hand-clasp grew firmer and steadier, if that were possible; and the question that had grown from the first in his eyes, grew only the more imperative.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Even at that time I flattered myself that I played some part in causing his visits, and it was not long before I learned the correctness of my surmise.
steadieradjectiveUS /ˈstediər/
comparative of “steady” — not subject to change or variation especially in behavior
From this reading His gaze and his hand-clasp grew firmer and steadier, if that were possible; and the question that had grown from the first in his eyes, grew only the more imperative.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading For never was there such a lover as Ernest Everhard.
surmiseverbUS /sərˈmaɪz/
infer from incomplete evidence
From this reading Even at that time I flattered myself that I played some part in causing his visits, and it was not long before I learned the correctness of my surmise.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nor was it my father, merely, nor the controversial dinners, that drew him there.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PHILOMATHS Ernest was often at the house.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Nor was it my father, merely, nor the controversial dinners, that drew him there.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Even at that time I flattered myself that I played some part in causing his visits, and it was not long before I learned the correctness of my surmise.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading Even at that time I flattered myself that I played some part in causing his visits, and it was not long before I learned the correctness of my surmise.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PHILOMATHS Ernest was often at the house.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His gaze and his hand-clasp grew firmer and steadier, if that were possible; and the question that had grown from the first in his eyes, grew only the more imperative.
