adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Laura's cheeks had not regained their natural colour since the first words respecting such a sudden marriage were spoken to her.
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 That her father had consented to her union with Wilton was of course most joyful; but the early period fixed for such an important, such an overwhelming change in her condition, was startling; and to think that Wilton could have made it the condition of his using all his exertions in her father's cause would have been painful--terrible, if she could have believed it.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading We must not, indeed, say, that even if it had been really so, she would have hesitated to give him her hand, not only for her father's sake, but because she loved him, because, as we have said before, she already looked upon herself as plighted to him beyond all recall.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading That her father had consented to her union with Wilton was of course most joyful; but the early period fixed for such an important, such an overwhelming change in her condition, was startling; and to think that Wilton could have made it the condition of his using all his exertions in her father's cause would have been painful--terrible, if she could have believed it.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As soon as the Earl of Byerdale was gone, the Duke called Laura from her room, and told her what had been proposed.
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading "Laura," he said, as he concluded, "you do not answer me: but I took upon me to reply at once, that you would be well pleased to lay aside pride and every other feeling of the kind, to save your father from this torturing suspense--to save perhaps his life itself."
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as the Earl of Byerdale was gone, the Duke called Laura from her room, and told her what had been proposed.
asideadverbUS /əˈsaɪd/
on or to one side
From this reading "Laura," he said, as he concluded, "you do not answer me: but I took upon me to reply at once, that you would be well pleased to lay aside pride and every other feeling of the kind, to save your father from this torturing suspense--to save perhaps his life itself."
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Laura," he said, as he concluded, "you do not answer me: but I took upon me to reply at once, that you would be well pleased to lay aside pride and every other feeling of the kind, to save your father from this torturing suspense--to save perhaps his life itself."
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Laura," he said, as he concluded, "you do not answer me: but I took upon me to reply at once, that you would be well pleased to lay aside pride and every other feeling of the kind, to save your father from this torturing suspense--to save perhaps his life itself."
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading We must not, indeed, say, that even if it had been really so, she would have hesitated to give him her hand, not only for her father's sake, but because she loved him, because, as we have said before, she already looked upon herself as plighted to him beyond all recall.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As soon as the Earl of Byerdale was gone, the Duke called Laura from her room, and told her what had been proposed.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading We must not, indeed, say, that even if it had been really so, she would have hesitated to give him her hand, not only for her father's sake, but because she loved him, because, as we have said before, she already looked upon herself as plighted to him beyond all recall.
believedverbUS /bɪˈliːvd/
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading That her father had consented to her union with Wilton was of course most joyful; but the early period fixed for such an important, such an overwhelming change in her condition, was startling; and to think that Wilton could have made it the condition of his using all his exertions in her father's cause would have been painful--terrible, if she could have believed it.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading We must not, indeed, say, that even if it had been really so, she would have hesitated to give him her hand, not only for her father's sake, but because she loved him, because, as we have said before, she already looked upon herself as plighted to him beyond all recall.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Laura," he said, as he concluded, "you do not answer me: but I took upon me to reply at once, that you would be well pleased to lay aside pride and every other feeling of the kind, to save your father from this torturing suspense--to save perhaps his life itself."
Byerdale
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From this reading As soon as the Earl of Byerdale was gone, the Duke called Laura from her room, and told her what had been proposed.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading As soon as the Earl of Byerdale was gone, the Duke called Laura from her room, and told her what had been proposed.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading That her father had consented to her union with Wilton was of course most joyful; but the early period fixed for such an important, such an overwhelming change in her condition, was startling; and to think that Wilton could have made it the condition of his using all his exertions in her father's cause would have been painful--terrible, if she could have believed it.
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading That her father had consented to her union with Wilton was of course most joyful; but the early period fixed for such an important, such an overwhelming change in her condition, was startling; and to think that Wilton could have made it the condition of his using all his exertions in her father's cause would have been painful--terrible, if she could have believed it.
cheeksnounUS /tʃiːks/
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Laura's cheeks had not regained their natural colour since the first words respecting such a sudden marriage were spoken to her.
colouradjectiveUS /ˈkʌlər/
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading Laura's cheeks had not regained their natural colour since the first words respecting such a sudden marriage were spoken to her.
concludedadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːdəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading "Laura," he said, as he concluded, "you do not answer me: but I took upon me to reply at once, that you would be well pleased to lay aside pride and every other feeling of the kind, to save your father from this torturing suspense--to save perhaps his life itself."
conditionnounUS /kənˈdɪʃən/
a state at a particular time
From this reading That her father had consented to her union with Wilton was of course most joyful; but the early period fixed for such an important, such an overwhelming change in her condition, was startling; and to think that Wilton could have made it the condition of his using all his exertions in her father's cause would have been painful--terrible, if she could have believed it.
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading That her father had consented to her union with Wilton was of course most joyful; but the early period fixed for such an important, such an overwhelming change in her condition, was startling; and to think that Wilton could have made it the condition of his using all his exertions in her father's cause would have been painful--terrible, if she could have believed it.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading That her father had consented to her union with Wilton was of course most joyful; but the early period fixed for such an important, such an overwhelming change in her condition, was startling; and to think that Wilton could have made it the condition of his using all his exertions in her father's cause would have been painful--terrible, if she could have believed it.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading That her father had consented to her union with Wilton was of course most joyful; but the early period fixed for such an important, such an overwhelming change in her condition, was startling; and to think that Wilton could have made it the condition of his using all his exertions in her father's cause would have been painful--terrible, if she could have believed it.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Laura," he said, as he concluded, "you do not answer me: but I took upon me to reply at once, that you would be well pleased to lay aside pride and every other feeling of the kind, to save your father from this torturing suspense--to save perhaps his life itself."
DukenounUS /duːk/
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading As soon as the Earl of Byerdale was gone, the Duke called Laura from her room, and told her what had been proposed.
EarlnounUS /ɜːrl/
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading As soon as the Earl of Byerdale was gone, the Duke called Laura from her room, and told her what had been proposed.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading That her father had consented to her union with Wilton was of course most joyful; but the early period fixed for such an important, such an overwhelming change in her condition, was startling; and to think that Wilton could have made it the condition of his using all his exertions in her father's cause would have been painful--terrible, if she could have believed it.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading We must not, indeed, say, that even if it had been really so, she would have hesitated to give him her hand, not only for her father's sake, but because she loved him, because, as we have said before, she already looked upon herself as plighted to him beyond all recall.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "Laura," he said, as he concluded, "you do not answer me: but I took upon me to reply at once, that you would be well pleased to lay aside pride and every other feeling of the kind, to save your father from this torturing suspense--to save perhaps his life itself."
exertionsnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃənz/
plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading That her father had consented to her union with Wilton was of course most joyful; but the early period fixed for such an important, such an overwhelming change in her condition, was startling; and to think that Wilton could have made it the condition of his using all his exertions in her father's cause would have been painful--terrible, if she could have believed it.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Laura," he said, as he concluded, "you do not answer me: but I took upon me to reply at once, that you would be well pleased to lay aside pride and every other feeling of the kind, to save your father from this torturing suspense--to save perhaps his life itself."
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading That her father had consented to her union with Wilton was of course most joyful; but the early period fixed for such an important, such an overwhelming change in her condition, was startling; and to think that Wilton could have made it the condition of his using all his exertions in her father's cause would have been painful--terrible, if she could have believed it.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading "Laura," he said, as he concluded, "you do not answer me: but I took upon me to reply at once, that you would be well pleased to lay aside pride and every other feeling of the kind, to save your father from this torturing suspense--to save perhaps his life itself."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Laura's cheeks had not regained their natural colour since the first words respecting such a sudden marriage were spoken to her.
fixedadjectiveUS /fɪkst/
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading That her father had consented to her union with Wilton was of course most joyful; but the early period fixed for such an important, such an overwhelming change in her condition, was startling; and to think that Wilton could have made it the condition of his using all his exertions in her father's cause would have been painful--terrible, if she could have believed it.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That her father had consented to her union with Wilton was of course most joyful; but the early period fixed for such an important, such an overwhelming change in her condition, was startling; and to think that Wilton could have made it the condition of his using all his exertions in her father's cause would have been painful--terrible, if she could have believed it.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As soon as the Earl of Byerdale was gone, the Duke called Laura from her room, and told her what had been proposed.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading We must not, indeed, say, that even if it had been really so, she would have hesitated to give him her hand, not only for her father's sake, but because she loved him, because, as we have said before, she already looked upon herself as plighted to him beyond all recall.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading As soon as the Earl of Byerdale was gone, the Duke called Laura from her room, and told her what had been proposed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As soon as the Earl of Byerdale was gone, the Duke called Laura from her room, and told her what had been proposed.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading We must not, indeed, say, that even if it had been really so, she would have hesitated to give him her hand, not only for her father's sake, but because she loved him, because, as we have said before, she already looked upon herself as plighted to him beyond all recall.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading That her father had consented to her union with Wilton was of course most joyful; but the early period fixed for such an important, such an overwhelming change in her condition, was startling; and to think that Wilton could have made it the condition of his using all his exertions in her father's cause would have been painful--terrible, if she could have believed it.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Laura," he said, as he concluded, "you do not answer me: but I took upon me to reply at once, that you would be well pleased to lay aside pride and every other feeling of the kind, to save your father from this torturing suspense--to save perhaps his life itself."
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As soon as the Earl of Byerdale was gone, the Duke called Laura from her room, and told her what had been proposed.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading We must not, indeed, say, that even if it had been really so, she would have hesitated to give him her hand, not only for her father's sake, but because she loved him, because, as we have said before, she already looked upon herself as plighted to him beyond all recall.
hesitatedverbUS /ˈhezɪteɪtɪd/
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading We must not, indeed, say, that even if it had been really so, she would have hesitated to give him her hand, not only for her father's sake, but because she loved him, because, as we have said before, she already looked upon herself as plighted to him beyond all recall.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We must not, indeed, say, that even if it had been really so, she would have hesitated to give him her hand, not only for her father's sake, but because she loved him, because, as we have said before, she already looked upon herself as plighted to him beyond all recall.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Laura," he said, as he concluded, "you do not answer me: but I took upon me to reply at once, that you would be well pleased to lay aside pride and every other feeling of the kind, to save your father from this torturing suspense--to save perhaps his life itself."
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Laura," he said, as he concluded, "you do not answer me: but I took upon me to reply at once, that you would be well pleased to lay aside pride and every other feeling of the kind, to save your father from this torturing suspense--to save perhaps his life itself."
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading That her father had consented to her union with Wilton was of course most joyful; but the early period fixed for such an important, such an overwhelming change in her condition, was startling; and to think that Wilton could have made it the condition of his using all his exertions in her father's cause would have been painful--terrible, if she could have believed it.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading That her father had consented to her union with Wilton was of course most joyful; but the early period fixed for such an important, such an overwhelming change in her condition, was startling; and to think that Wilton could have made it the condition of his using all his exertions in her father's cause would have been painful--terrible, if she could have believed it.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That her father had consented to her union with Wilton was of course most joyful; but the early period fixed for such an important, such an overwhelming change in her condition, was startling; and to think that Wilton could have made it the condition of his using all his exertions in her father's cause would have been painful--terrible, if she could have believed it.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading We must not, indeed, say, that even if it had been really so, she would have hesitated to give him her hand, not only for her father's sake, but because she loved him, because, as we have said before, she already looked upon herself as plighted to him beyond all recall.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading That her father had consented to her union with Wilton was of course most joyful; but the early period fixed for such an important, such an overwhelming change in her condition, was startling; and to think that Wilton could have made it the condition of his using all his exertions in her father's cause would have been painful--terrible, if she could have believed it.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Laura," he said, as he concluded, "you do not answer me: but I took upon me to reply at once, that you would be well pleased to lay aside pride and every other feeling of the kind, to save your father from this torturing suspense--to save perhaps his life itself."
joyfuladjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/
full of or producing joy
From this reading That her father had consented to her union with Wilton was of course most joyful; but the early period fixed for such an important, such an overwhelming change in her condition, was startling; and to think that Wilton could have made it the condition of his using all his exertions in her father's cause would have been painful--terrible, if she could have believed it.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "Laura," he said, as he concluded, "you do not answer me: but I took upon me to reply at once, that you would be well pleased to lay aside pride and every other feeling of the kind, to save your father from this torturing suspense--to save perhaps his life itself."
Laura
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From this reading As soon as the Earl of Byerdale was gone, the Duke called Laura from her room, and told her what had been proposed.
Laura's
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From this reading Laura's cheeks had not regained their natural colour since the first words respecting such a sudden marriage were spoken to her.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Laura," he said, as he concluded, "you do not answer me: but I took upon me to reply at once, that you would be well pleased to lay aside pride and every other feeling of the kind, to save your father from this torturing suspense--to save perhaps his life itself."
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "Laura," he said, as he concluded, "you do not answer me: but I took upon me to reply at once, that you would be well pleased to lay aside pride and every other feeling of the kind, to save your father from this torturing suspense--to save perhaps his life itself."
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading We must not, indeed, say, that even if it had been really so, she would have hesitated to give him her hand, not only for her father's sake, but because she loved him, because, as we have said before, she already looked upon herself as plighted to him beyond all recall.
lovedadjectiveUS /lʌvd/
held dear
From this reading We must not, indeed, say, that even if it had been really so, she would have hesitated to give him her hand, not only for her father's sake, but because she loved him, because, as we have said before, she already looked upon herself as plighted to him beyond all recall.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading That her father had consented to her union with Wilton was of course most joyful; but the early period fixed for such an important, such an overwhelming change in her condition, was startling; and to think that Wilton could have made it the condition of his using all his exertions in her father's cause would have been painful--terrible, if she could have believed it.
marriagenounUS /ˈmerɪdʒ/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Laura's cheeks had not regained their natural colour since the first words respecting such a sudden marriage were spoken to her.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Laura," he said, as he concluded, "you do not answer me: but I took upon me to reply at once, that you would be well pleased to lay aside pride and every other feeling of the kind, to save your father from this torturing suspense--to save perhaps his life itself."
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading That her father had consented to her union with Wilton was of course most joyful; but the early period fixed for such an important, such an overwhelming change in her condition, was startling; and to think that Wilton could have made it the condition of his using all his exertions in her father's cause would have been painful--terrible, if she could have believed it.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading We must not, indeed, say, that even if it had been really so, she would have hesitated to give him her hand, not only for her father's sake, but because she loved him, because, as we have said before, she already looked upon herself as plighted to him beyond all recall.
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Laura's cheeks had not regained their natural colour since the first words respecting such a sudden marriage were spoken to her.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Laura," he said, as he concluded, "you do not answer me: but I took upon me to reply at once, that you would be well pleased to lay aside pride and every other feeling of the kind, to save your father from this torturing suspense--to save perhaps his life itself."
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As soon as the Earl of Byerdale was gone, the Duke called Laura from her room, and told her what had been proposed.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading "Laura," he said, as he concluded, "you do not answer me: but I took upon me to reply at once, that you would be well pleased to lay aside pride and every other feeling of the kind, to save your father from this torturing suspense--to save perhaps his life itself."
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading We must not, indeed, say, that even if it had been really so, she would have hesitated to give him her hand, not only for her father's sake, but because she loved him, because, as we have said before, she already looked upon herself as plighted to him beyond all recall.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Laura," he said, as he concluded, "you do not answer me: but I took upon me to reply at once, that you would be well pleased to lay aside pride and every other feeling of the kind, to save your father from this torturing suspense--to save perhaps his life itself."
overwhelmingadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmɪŋ/
so strong as to be irresistible
From this reading That her father had consented to her union with Wilton was of course most joyful; but the early period fixed for such an important, such an overwhelming change in her condition, was startling; and to think that Wilton could have made it the condition of his using all his exertions in her father's cause would have been painful--terrible, if she could have believed it.
painfuladjectiveUS /ˈpeɪnfəl/
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading That her father had consented to her union with Wilton was of course most joyful; but the early period fixed for such an important, such an overwhelming change in her condition, was startling; and to think that Wilton could have made it the condition of his using all his exertions in her father's cause would have been painful--terrible, if she could have believed it.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading "Laura," he said, as he concluded, "you do not answer me: but I took upon me to reply at once, that you would be well pleased to lay aside pride and every other feeling of the kind, to save your father from this torturing suspense--to save perhaps his life itself."
periodnounUS /ˈpɪriəd/
an amount of time
From this reading That her father had consented to her union with Wilton was of course most joyful; but the early period fixed for such an important, such an overwhelming change in her condition, was startling; and to think that Wilton could have made it the condition of his using all his exertions in her father's cause would have been painful--terrible, if she could have believed it.
pleasedadjectiveUS /pliːzd/
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading "Laura," he said, as he concluded, "you do not answer me: but I took upon me to reply at once, that you would be well pleased to lay aside pride and every other feeling of the kind, to save your father from this torturing suspense--to save perhaps his life itself."
plighted
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From this reading We must not, indeed, say, that even if it had been really so, she would have hesitated to give him her hand, not only for her father's sake, but because she loved him, because, as we have said before, she already looked upon herself as plighted to him beyond all recall.
pridenounUS /praɪd/
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading "Laura," he said, as he concluded, "you do not answer me: but I took upon me to reply at once, that you would be well pleased to lay aside pride and every other feeling of the kind, to save your father from this torturing suspense--to save perhaps his life itself."
proposedverbUS /prəˈpoʊzd/
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading As soon as the Earl of Byerdale was gone, the Duke called Laura from her room, and told her what had been proposed.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading We must not, indeed, say, that even if it had been really so, she would have hesitated to give him her hand, not only for her father's sake, but because she loved him, because, as we have said before, she already looked upon herself as plighted to him beyond all recall.
recallverbUS /ˈriːkɔːl/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading We must not, indeed, say, that even if it had been really so, she would have hesitated to give him her hand, not only for her father's sake, but because she loved him, because, as we have said before, she already looked upon herself as plighted to him beyond all recall.
regainedverbUS /riˈɡeɪnd/
past form of “regain” — get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading Laura's cheeks had not regained their natural colour since the first words respecting such a sudden marriage were spoken to her.
replynounUS /rɪˈplaɪ/
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "Laura," he said, as he concluded, "you do not answer me: but I took upon me to reply at once, that you would be well pleased to lay aside pride and every other feeling of the kind, to save your father from this torturing suspense--to save perhaps his life itself."
respectingverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of
From this reading Laura's cheeks had not regained their natural colour since the first words respecting such a sudden marriage were spoken to her.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading As soon as the Earl of Byerdale was gone, the Duke called Laura from her room, and told her what had been proposed.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Laura," he said, as he concluded, "you do not answer me: but I took upon me to reply at once, that you would be well pleased to lay aside pride and every other feeling of the kind, to save your father from this torturing suspense--to save perhaps his life itself."
sakenounUS /seɪk/
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading We must not, indeed, say, that even if it had been really so, she would have hesitated to give him her hand, not only for her father's sake, but because she loved him, because, as we have said before, she already looked upon herself as plighted to him beyond all recall.
saveprepositionUS /seɪv/
except for; apart from
From this reading "Laura," he said, as he concluded, "you do not answer me: but I took upon me to reply at once, that you would be well pleased to lay aside pride and every other feeling of the kind, to save your father from this torturing suspense--to save perhaps his life itself."
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading We must not, indeed, say, that even if it had been really so, she would have hesitated to give him her hand, not only for her father's sake, but because she loved him, because, as we have said before, she already looked upon herself as plighted to him beyond all recall.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That her father had consented to her union with Wilton was of course most joyful; but the early period fixed for such an important, such an overwhelming change in her condition, was startling; and to think that Wilton could have made it the condition of his using all his exertions in her father's cause would have been painful--terrible, if she could have believed it.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Laura's cheeks had not regained their natural colour since the first words respecting such a sudden marriage were spoken to her.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading We must not, indeed, say, that even if it had been really so, she would have hesitated to give him her hand, not only for her father's sake, but because she loved him, because, as we have said before, she already looked upon herself as plighted to him beyond all recall.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading As soon as the Earl of Byerdale was gone, the Duke called Laura from her room, and told her what had been proposed.
spokenadjectiveUS /ˈspoʊkən/
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Laura's cheeks had not regained their natural colour since the first words respecting such a sudden marriage were spoken to her.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading That her father had consented to her union with Wilton was of course most joyful; but the early period fixed for such an important, such an overwhelming change in her condition, was startling; and to think that Wilton could have made it the condition of his using all his exertions in her father's cause would have been painful--terrible, if she could have believed it.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Laura's cheeks had not regained their natural colour since the first words respecting such a sudden marriage were spoken to her.
suddenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌdən/
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Laura's cheeks had not regained their natural colour since the first words respecting such a sudden marriage were spoken to her.
suspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading "Laura," he said, as he concluded, "you do not answer me: but I took upon me to reply at once, that you would be well pleased to lay aside pride and every other feeling of the kind, to save your father from this torturing suspense--to save perhaps his life itself."
terribleadjectiveUS /ˈterəbəl/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading That her father had consented to her union with Wilton was of course most joyful; but the early period fixed for such an important, such an overwhelming change in her condition, was startling; and to think that Wilton could have made it the condition of his using all his exertions in her father's cause would have been painful--terrible, if she could have believed it.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Laura," he said, as he concluded, "you do not answer me: but I took upon me to reply at once, that you would be well pleased to lay aside pride and every other feeling of the kind, to save your father from this torturing suspense--to save perhaps his life itself."
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As soon as the Earl of Byerdale was gone, the Duke called Laura from her room, and told her what had been proposed.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Laura's cheeks had not regained their natural colour since the first words respecting such a sudden marriage were spoken to her.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading That her father had consented to her union with Wilton was of course most joyful; but the early period fixed for such an important, such an overwhelming change in her condition, was startling; and to think that Wilton could have made it the condition of his using all his exertions in her father's cause would have been painful--terrible, if she could have believed it.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Laura," he said, as he concluded, "you do not answer me: but I took upon me to reply at once, that you would be well pleased to lay aside pride and every other feeling of the kind, to save your father from this torturing suspense--to save perhaps his life itself."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Laura," he said, as he concluded, "you do not answer me: but I took upon me to reply at once, that you would be well pleased to lay aside pride and every other feeling of the kind, to save your father from this torturing suspense--to save perhaps his life itself."
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading As soon as the Earl of Byerdale was gone, the Duke called Laura from her room, and told her what had been proposed.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "Laura," he said, as he concluded, "you do not answer me: but I took upon me to reply at once, that you would be well pleased to lay aside pride and every other feeling of the kind, to save your father from this torturing suspense--to save perhaps his life itself."
torturingadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːrtʃərɪŋ/
extremely painful
From this reading "Laura," he said, as he concluded, "you do not answer me: but I took upon me to reply at once, that you would be well pleased to lay aside pride and every other feeling of the kind, to save your father from this torturing suspense--to save perhaps his life itself."
unionnounUS /ˈjuːnjən/
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading That her father had consented to her union with Wilton was of course most joyful; but the early period fixed for such an important, such an overwhelming change in her condition, was startling; and to think that Wilton could have made it the condition of his using all his exertions in her father's cause would have been painful--terrible, if she could have believed it.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Laura," he said, as he concluded, "you do not answer me: but I took upon me to reply at once, that you would be well pleased to lay aside pride and every other feeling of the kind, to save your father from this torturing suspense--to save perhaps his life itself."
usingnounUS /ˈjuːzɪŋ/
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading That her father had consented to her union with Wilton was of course most joyful; but the early period fixed for such an important, such an overwhelming change in her condition, was startling; and to think that Wilton could have made it the condition of his using all his exertions in her father's cause would have been painful--terrible, if she could have believed it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As soon as the Earl of Byerdale was gone, the Duke called Laura from her room, and told her what had been proposed.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We must not, indeed, say, that even if it had been really so, she would have hesitated to give him her hand, not only for her father's sake, but because she loved him, because, as we have said before, she already looked upon herself as plighted to him beyond all recall.
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 "Laura," he said, as he concluded, "you do not answer me: but I took upon me to reply at once, that you would be well pleased to lay aside pride and every other feeling of the kind, to save your father from this torturing suspense--to save perhaps his life itself."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Laura's cheeks had not regained their natural colour since the first words respecting such a sudden marriage were spoken to her.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading As soon as the Earl of Byerdale was gone, the Duke called Laura from her room, and told her what had been proposed.
WiltonnounUS /ˈwɪltən/
a carpet woven on a Jacquard loom with loops like a Brussels carpet but having the loops cut to form a close velvety pile
From this reading That her father had consented to her union with Wilton was of course most joyful; but the early period fixed for such an important, such an overwhelming change in her condition, was startling; and to think that Wilton could have made it the condition of his using all his exertions in her father's cause would have been painful--terrible, if she could have believed it.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading That her father had consented to her union with Wilton was of course most joyful; but the early period fixed for such an important, such an overwhelming change in her condition, was startling; and to think that Wilton could have made it the condition of his using all his exertions in her father's cause would have been painful--terrible, if she could have believed it.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading Laura's cheeks had not regained their natural colour since the first words respecting such a sudden marriage were spoken to her.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Laura," he said, as he concluded, "you do not answer me: but I took upon me to reply at once, that you would be well pleased to lay aside pride and every other feeling of the kind, to save your father from this torturing suspense--to save perhaps his life itself."
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Laura," he said, as he concluded, "you do not answer me: but I took upon me to reply at once, that you would be well pleased to lay aside pride and every other feeling of the kind, to save your father from this torturing suspense--to save perhaps his life itself."
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Laura," he said, as he concluded, "you do not answer me: but I took upon me to reply at once, that you would be well pleased to lay aside pride and every other feeling of the kind, to save your father from this torturing suspense--to save perhaps his life itself."
