adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "If I fail," I said, for the dialogue is strong in my recollection, "it is a sign that I ought never to have succeeded, and I will write prose for life: you shall see no change in my temper, nor will I eat a single meal the worse.
acknowledgeverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Nevertheless, although I answered thus confidently, with the obstinacy often said to be proper to those who bear my surname, I acknowledge that my confidence was considerably shaken by the warning of her excellent taste and unbiased friendship.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Afterwards I showed my affectionate and anxious critic the first canto of the poem, which reconciled her to my imprudence.
AfterwardsadverbUS /ˈæftərwərdz/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Afterwards I showed my affectionate and anxious critic the first canto of the poem, which reconciled her to my imprudence.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Nevertheless, although I answered thus confidently, with the obstinacy often said to be proper to those who bear my surname, I acknowledge that my confidence was considerably shaken by the warning of her excellent taste and unbiased friendship.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "If I fail," I said, for the dialogue is strong in my recollection, "it is a sign that I ought never to have succeeded, and I will write prose for life: you shall see no change in my temper, nor will I eat a single meal the worse.
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Nevertheless, although I answered thus confidently, with the obstinacy often said to be proper to those who bear my surname, I acknowledge that my confidence was considerably shaken by the warning of her excellent taste and unbiased friendship.
anxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/
eagerly desirous
From this reading Afterwards I showed my affectionate and anxious critic the first canto of the poem, which reconciled her to my imprudence.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Nevertheless, although I answered thus confidently, with the obstinacy often said to be proper to those who bear my surname, I acknowledge that my confidence was considerably shaken by the warning of her excellent taste and unbiased friendship.
bearverbUS /ber/
have
From this reading Nevertheless, although I answered thus confidently, with the obstinacy often said to be proper to those who bear my surname, I acknowledge that my confidence was considerably shaken by the warning of her excellent taste and unbiased friendship.
blueadjectiveUS /bluː/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading But if I succeed, 'Up with the bonnie blue bonnet, The dirk, and the feather, and a'!'"
bonnetnounUS /ˈbɑːnət/
a hat tied under the chin
From this reading But if I succeed, 'Up with the bonnie blue bonnet, The dirk, and the feather, and a'!'"
bonnieadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːni/
very pleasing to the eye
From this reading But if I succeed, 'Up with the bonnie blue bonnet, The dirk, and the feather, and a'!'"
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But if I succeed, 'Up with the bonnie blue bonnet, The dirk, and the feather, and a'!'"
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Nevertheless, although I answered thus confidently, with the obstinacy often said to be proper to those who bear my surname, I acknowledge that my confidence was considerably shaken by the warning of her excellent taste and unbiased friendship.
cantonounUS /ˈkæntoʊ/
the highest part (usually the melody) in a piece of choral music
From this reading Afterwards I showed my affectionate and anxious critic the first canto of the poem, which reconciled her to my imprudence.
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading "If I fail," I said, for the dialogue is strong in my recollection, "it is a sign that I ought never to have succeeded, and I will write prose for life: you shall see no change in my temper, nor will I eat a single meal the worse.
comfortedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtɪd/
made comfortable or more comfortable in a time of distress
From this reading Nor was I much comforted by her retraction of the unfavourable judgment, when I recollected how likely a natural partiality was to effect that change of opinion.
confidencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfədəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Nevertheless, although I answered thus confidently, with the obstinacy often said to be proper to those who bear my surname, I acknowledge that my confidence was considerably shaken by the warning of her excellent taste and unbiased friendship.
confidentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnfədəntli/
with confidence; in a confident manner
From this reading Nevertheless, although I answered thus confidently, with the obstinacy often said to be proper to those who bear my surname, I acknowledge that my confidence was considerably shaken by the warning of her excellent taste and unbiased friendship.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading Nevertheless, although I answered thus confidently, with the obstinacy often said to be proper to those who bear my surname, I acknowledge that my confidence was considerably shaken by the warning of her excellent taste and unbiased friendship.
criticnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪk/
a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading Afterwards I showed my affectionate and anxious critic the first canto of the poem, which reconciled her to my imprudence.
dialoguenounUS /ˈdaɪəlɔːɡ/
a conversation between two persons
From this reading "If I fail," I said, for the dialogue is strong in my recollection, "it is a sign that I ought never to have succeeded, and I will write prose for life: you shall see no change in my temper, nor will I eat a single meal the worse.
dirknounUS /dɜːrk/
a relatively long dagger with a straight blade
From this reading But if I succeed, 'Up with the bonnie blue bonnet, The dirk, and the feather, and a'!'"
eatverbUS /iːt/
take in solid food
From this reading "If I fail," I said, for the dialogue is strong in my recollection, "it is a sign that I ought never to have succeeded, and I will write prose for life: you shall see no change in my temper, nor will I eat a single meal the worse.
effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Nor was I much comforted by her retraction of the unfavourable judgment, when I recollected how likely a natural partiality was to effect that change of opinion.
excellentadjectiveUS /ˈeksələnt/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Nevertheless, although I answered thus confidently, with the obstinacy often said to be proper to those who bear my surname, I acknowledge that my confidence was considerably shaken by the warning of her excellent taste and unbiased friendship.
failverbUS /feɪl/
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading "If I fail," I said, for the dialogue is strong in my recollection, "it is a sign that I ought never to have succeeded, and I will write prose for life: you shall see no change in my temper, nor will I eat a single meal the worse.
featherverbUS /ˈfeðər/
join tongue and groove, in carpentry
From this reading But if I succeed, 'Up with the bonnie blue bonnet, The dirk, and the feather, and a'!'"
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Afterwards I showed my affectionate and anxious critic the first canto of the poem, which reconciled her to my imprudence.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "If I fail," I said, for the dialogue is strong in my recollection, "it is a sign that I ought never to have succeeded, and I will write prose for life: you shall see no change in my temper, nor will I eat a single meal the worse.
friendshipnounUS /ˈfrendʃɪp/
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading Nevertheless, although I answered thus confidently, with the obstinacy often said to be proper to those who bear my surname, I acknowledge that my confidence was considerably shaken by the warning of her excellent taste and unbiased friendship.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "If I fail," I said, for the dialogue is strong in my recollection, "it is a sign that I ought never to have succeeded, and I will write prose for life: you shall see no change in my temper, nor will I eat a single meal the worse.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Afterwards I showed my affectionate and anxious critic the first canto of the poem, which reconciled her to my imprudence.
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From this reading Nor was I much comforted by her retraction of the unfavourable judgment, when I recollected how likely a natural partiality was to effect that change of opinion.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "If I fail," I said, for the dialogue is strong in my recollection, "it is a sign that I ought never to have succeeded, and I will write prose for life: you shall see no change in my temper, nor will I eat a single meal the worse.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If I fail," I said, for the dialogue is strong in my recollection, "it is a sign that I ought never to have succeeded, and I will write prose for life: you shall see no change in my temper, nor will I eat a single meal the worse.
imprudencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːdəns/
a lack of caution in practical affairs
From this reading Afterwards I showed my affectionate and anxious critic the first canto of the poem, which reconciled her to my imprudence.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "If I fail," I said, for the dialogue is strong in my recollection, "it is a sign that I ought never to have succeeded, and I will write prose for life: you shall see no change in my temper, nor will I eat a single meal the worse.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "If I fail," I said, for the dialogue is strong in my recollection, "it is a sign that I ought never to have succeeded, and I will write prose for life: you shall see no change in my temper, nor will I eat a single meal the worse.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "If I fail," I said, for the dialogue is strong in my recollection, "it is a sign that I ought never to have succeeded, and I will write prose for life: you shall see no change in my temper, nor will I eat a single meal the worse.
judgmentnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading Nor was I much comforted by her retraction of the unfavourable judgment, when I recollected how likely a natural partiality was to effect that change of opinion.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "If I fail," I said, for the dialogue is strong in my recollection, "it is a sign that I ought never to have succeeded, and I will write prose for life: you shall see no change in my temper, nor will I eat a single meal the worse.
likelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪkli/
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Nor was I much comforted by her retraction of the unfavourable judgment, when I recollected how likely a natural partiality was to effect that change of opinion.
mealnounUS /miːl/
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading "If I fail," I said, for the dialogue is strong in my recollection, "it is a sign that I ought never to have succeeded, and I will write prose for life: you shall see no change in my temper, nor will I eat a single meal the worse.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Nor was I much comforted by her retraction of the unfavourable judgment, when I recollected how likely a natural partiality was to effect that change of opinion.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "If I fail," I said, for the dialogue is strong in my recollection, "it is a sign that I ought never to have succeeded, and I will write prose for life: you shall see no change in my temper, nor will I eat a single meal the worse.
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Nor was I much comforted by her retraction of the unfavourable judgment, when I recollected how likely a natural partiality was to effect that change of opinion.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "If I fail," I said, for the dialogue is strong in my recollection, "it is a sign that I ought never to have succeeded, and I will write prose for life: you shall see no change in my temper, nor will I eat a single meal the worse.
NeverthelessadverbUS /ˌnevərðəˈles/
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, although I answered thus confidently, with the obstinacy often said to be proper to those who bear my surname, I acknowledge that my confidence was considerably shaken by the warning of her excellent taste and unbiased friendship.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading "If I fail," I said, for the dialogue is strong in my recollection, "it is a sign that I ought never to have succeeded, and I will write prose for life: you shall see no change in my temper, nor will I eat a single meal the worse.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading "If I fail," I said, for the dialogue is strong in my recollection, "it is a sign that I ought never to have succeeded, and I will write prose for life: you shall see no change in my temper, nor will I eat a single meal the worse.
obstinacynounUS /ˈɑːbstənəsi/
the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome
From this reading Nevertheless, although I answered thus confidently, with the obstinacy often said to be proper to those who bear my surname, I acknowledge that my confidence was considerably shaken by the warning of her excellent taste and unbiased friendship.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Afterwards I showed my affectionate and anxious critic the first canto of the poem, which reconciled her to my imprudence.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading Nevertheless, although I answered thus confidently, with the obstinacy often said to be proper to those who bear my surname, I acknowledge that my confidence was considerably shaken by the warning of her excellent taste and unbiased friendship.
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Nor was I much comforted by her retraction of the unfavourable judgment, when I recollected how likely a natural partiality was to effect that change of opinion.
oughtmodal verbUS /ɔːt/
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "If I fail," I said, for the dialogue is strong in my recollection, "it is a sign that I ought never to have succeeded, and I will write prose for life: you shall see no change in my temper, nor will I eat a single meal the worse.
partialitynounUS /ˌpɑːrʃiˈæləti/
a predisposition to like something
From this reading Nor was I much comforted by her retraction of the unfavourable judgment, when I recollected how likely a natural partiality was to effect that change of opinion.
poemnounUS /ˈpoʊəm/
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading Afterwards I showed my affectionate and anxious critic the first canto of the poem, which reconciled her to my imprudence.
properadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːpər/
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Nevertheless, although I answered thus confidently, with the obstinacy often said to be proper to those who bear my surname, I acknowledge that my confidence was considerably shaken by the warning of her excellent taste and unbiased friendship.
prosenounUS /proʊz/
ordinary writing as distinguished from verse
From this reading "If I fail," I said, for the dialogue is strong in my recollection, "it is a sign that I ought never to have succeeded, and I will write prose for life: you shall see no change in my temper, nor will I eat a single meal the worse.
recollectedverbUS /ˌrekəˈlektɪd/
past form of “recollect” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Nor was I much comforted by her retraction of the unfavourable judgment, when I recollected how likely a natural partiality was to effect that change of opinion.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading "If I fail," I said, for the dialogue is strong in my recollection, "it is a sign that I ought never to have succeeded, and I will write prose for life: you shall see no change in my temper, nor will I eat a single meal the worse.
reconciledadjectiveUS /ˈrekənsaɪld/
made compatible or consistent
From this reading Afterwards I showed my affectionate and anxious critic the first canto of the poem, which reconciled her to my imprudence.
retractionnounUS /riˈtrækʃən/
a disavowal or taking back of a previous assertion
From this reading Nor was I much comforted by her retraction of the unfavourable judgment, when I recollected how likely a natural partiality was to effect that change of opinion.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "If I fail," I said, for the dialogue is strong in my recollection, "it is a sign that I ought never to have succeeded, and I will write prose for life: you shall see no change in my temper, nor will I eat a single meal the worse.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "If I fail," I said, for the dialogue is strong in my recollection, "it is a sign that I ought never to have succeeded, and I will write prose for life: you shall see no change in my temper, nor will I eat a single meal the worse.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading Nevertheless, although I answered thus confidently, with the obstinacy often said to be proper to those who bear my surname, I acknowledge that my confidence was considerably shaken by the warning of her excellent taste and unbiased friendship.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "If I fail," I said, for the dialogue is strong in my recollection, "it is a sign that I ought never to have succeeded, and I will write prose for life: you shall see no change in my temper, nor will I eat a single meal the worse.
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Afterwards I showed my affectionate and anxious critic the first canto of the poem, which reconciled her to my imprudence.
signnounUS /saɪn/
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading "If I fail," I said, for the dialogue is strong in my recollection, "it is a sign that I ought never to have succeeded, and I will write prose for life: you shall see no change in my temper, nor will I eat a single meal the worse.
singleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡəl/
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading "If I fail," I said, for the dialogue is strong in my recollection, "it is a sign that I ought never to have succeeded, and I will write prose for life: you shall see no change in my temper, nor will I eat a single meal the worse.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading "If I fail," I said, for the dialogue is strong in my recollection, "it is a sign that I ought never to have succeeded, and I will write prose for life: you shall see no change in my temper, nor will I eat a single meal the worse.
succeedverbUS /səkˈsiːd/
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading But if I succeed, 'Up with the bonnie blue bonnet, The dirk, and the feather, and a'!'"
succeededverbUS /səkˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading "If I fail," I said, for the dialogue is strong in my recollection, "it is a sign that I ought never to have succeeded, and I will write prose for life: you shall see no change in my temper, nor will I eat a single meal the worse.
surnamenounUS /ˈsɜːrneɪm/
the name used to identify the members of a family (as distinguished from each member's given name)
From this reading Nevertheless, although I answered thus confidently, with the obstinacy often said to be proper to those who bear my surname, I acknowledge that my confidence was considerably shaken by the warning of her excellent taste and unbiased friendship.
tasteverbUS /teɪst/
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Nevertheless, although I answered thus confidently, with the obstinacy often said to be proper to those who bear my surname, I acknowledge that my confidence was considerably shaken by the warning of her excellent taste and unbiased friendship.
tempernounUS /ˈtempər/
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading "If I fail," I said, for the dialogue is strong in my recollection, "it is a sign that I ought never to have succeeded, and I will write prose for life: you shall see no change in my temper, nor will I eat a single meal the worse.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "If I fail," I said, for the dialogue is strong in my recollection, "it is a sign that I ought never to have succeeded, and I will write prose for life: you shall see no change in my temper, nor will I eat a single meal the worse.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "If I fail," I said, for the dialogue is strong in my recollection, "it is a sign that I ought never to have succeeded, and I will write prose for life: you shall see no change in my temper, nor will I eat a single meal the worse.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Nevertheless, although I answered thus confidently, with the obstinacy often said to be proper to those who bear my surname, I acknowledge that my confidence was considerably shaken by the warning of her excellent taste and unbiased friendship.
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Nevertheless, although I answered thus confidently, with the obstinacy often said to be proper to those who bear my surname, I acknowledge that my confidence was considerably shaken by the warning of her excellent taste and unbiased friendship.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "If I fail," I said, for the dialogue is strong in my recollection, "it is a sign that I ought never to have succeeded, and I will write prose for life: you shall see no change in my temper, nor will I eat a single meal the worse.
unbiasedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnˈbaɪəst/
characterized by a lack of partiality
From this reading Nevertheless, although I answered thus confidently, with the obstinacy often said to be proper to those who bear my surname, I acknowledge that my confidence was considerably shaken by the warning of her excellent taste and unbiased friendship.
unfavourableadjective
not encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading Nor was I much comforted by her retraction of the unfavourable judgment, when I recollected how likely a natural partiality was to effect that change of opinion.
UpadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But if I succeed, 'Up with the bonnie blue bonnet, The dirk, and the feather, and a'!'"
warningnounUS /ˈwɔːrnɪŋ/
a message informing of danger
From this reading Nevertheless, although I answered thus confidently, with the obstinacy often said to be proper to those who bear my surname, I acknowledge that my confidence was considerably shaken by the warning of her excellent taste and unbiased friendship.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nevertheless, although I answered thus confidently, with the obstinacy often said to be proper to those who bear my surname, I acknowledge that my confidence was considerably shaken by the warning of her excellent taste and unbiased friendship.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Nor was I much comforted by her retraction of the unfavourable judgment, when I recollected how likely a natural partiality was to effect that change of opinion.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Afterwards I showed my affectionate and anxious critic the first canto of the poem, which reconciled her to my imprudence.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Nevertheless, although I answered thus confidently, with the obstinacy often said to be proper to those who bear my surname, I acknowledge that my confidence was considerably shaken by the warning of her excellent taste and unbiased friendship.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "If I fail," I said, for the dialogue is strong in my recollection, "it is a sign that I ought never to have succeeded, and I will write prose for life: you shall see no change in my temper, nor will I eat a single meal the worse.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading But if I succeed, 'Up with the bonnie blue bonnet, The dirk, and the feather, and a'!'"
worseadjectiveUS /wɜːrs/
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading "If I fail," I said, for the dialogue is strong in my recollection, "it is a sign that I ought never to have succeeded, and I will write prose for life: you shall see no change in my temper, nor will I eat a single meal the worse.
writeverbUS /raɪt/
produce a literary work
From this reading "If I fail," I said, for the dialogue is strong in my recollection, "it is a sign that I ought never to have succeeded, and I will write prose for life: you shall see no change in my temper, nor will I eat a single meal the worse.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If I fail," I said, for the dialogue is strong in my recollection, "it is a sign that I ought never to have succeeded, and I will write prose for life: you shall see no change in my temper, nor will I eat a single meal the worse.
