abideverbUS /əˈbaɪd/
dwell
From this reading ‘Perish wealth and power and pride, Mortal boons by mortals given; But let constancy abide-- Constancy’s the gift of Heaven.--SCOTT.
advicenounUS /ædˈvaɪs/
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Gerald wanted to begin with Mr. Bast, van proprietor, but Lance insisted on having the lawyer’s counsel first, and the advice amounted to exhortations not to commit themselves, or to make offers such as to excite cupidity, especially in the matter of Ludmilla, but to dwell on the fact of her being so close to the age of emancipation, and the illegality of tyrannical training.
agenounUS /eɪdʒ/
how long something has existed
From this reading Gerald wanted to begin with Mr. Bast, van proprietor, but Lance insisted on having the lawyer’s counsel first, and the advice amounted to exhortations not to commit themselves, or to make offers such as to excite cupidity, especially in the matter of Ludmilla, but to dwell on the fact of her being so close to the age of emancipation, and the illegality of tyrannical training.
amountedverbUS /əˈmaʊntɪd/
past form of “amount” — be tantamount or equivalent to
From this reading Gerald wanted to begin with Mr. Bast, van proprietor, but Lance insisted on having the lawyer’s counsel first, and the advice amounted to exhortations not to commit themselves, or to make offers such as to excite cupidity, especially in the matter of Ludmilla, but to dwell on the fact of her being so close to the age of emancipation, and the illegality of tyrannical training.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ‘Perish wealth and power and pride, Mortal boons by mortals given; But let constancy abide-- Constancy’s the gift of Heaven.--SCOTT.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Gerald wanted to begin with Mr. Bast, van proprietor, but Lance insisted on having the lawyer’s counsel first, and the advice amounted to exhortations not to commit themselves, or to make offers such as to excite cupidity, especially in the matter of Ludmilla, but to dwell on the fact of her being so close to the age of emancipation, and the illegality of tyrannical training.
BastnounUS /bæst/
strong woody fibers obtained especially from the phloem of from various plants
From this reading Gerald wanted to begin with Mr. Bast, van proprietor, but Lance insisted on having the lawyer’s counsel first, and the advice amounted to exhortations not to commit themselves, or to make offers such as to excite cupidity, especially in the matter of Ludmilla, but to dwell on the fact of her being so close to the age of emancipation, and the illegality of tyrannical training.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This, however, proved to be wasted advice.
beginverbUS /bɪˈɡɪn/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Gerald wanted to begin with Mr. Bast, van proprietor, but Lance insisted on having the lawyer’s counsel first, and the advice amounted to exhortations not to commit themselves, or to make offers such as to excite cupidity, especially in the matter of Ludmilla, but to dwell on the fact of her being so close to the age of emancipation, and the illegality of tyrannical training.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Gerald wanted to begin with Mr. Bast, van proprietor, but Lance insisted on having the lawyer’s counsel first, and the advice amounted to exhortations not to commit themselves, or to make offers such as to excite cupidity, especially in the matter of Ludmilla, but to dwell on the fact of her being so close to the age of emancipation, and the illegality of tyrannical training.
boonsnounUS /buːnz/
plural of “boon” — a desirable state
From this reading ‘Perish wealth and power and pride, Mortal boons by mortals given; But let constancy abide-- Constancy’s the gift of Heaven.--SCOTT.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ‘Perish wealth and power and pride, Mortal boons by mortals given; But let constancy abide-- Constancy’s the gift of Heaven.--SCOTT.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ‘Perish wealth and power and pride, Mortal boons by mortals given; But let constancy abide-- Constancy’s the gift of Heaven.--SCOTT.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Gerald wanted to begin with Mr. Bast, van proprietor, but Lance insisted on having the lawyer’s counsel first, and the advice amounted to exhortations not to commit themselves, or to make offers such as to excite cupidity, especially in the matter of Ludmilla, but to dwell on the fact of her being so close to the age of emancipation, and the illegality of tyrannical training.
commitverbUS /kəˈmɪt/
perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading Gerald wanted to begin with Mr. Bast, van proprietor, but Lance insisted on having the lawyer’s counsel first, and the advice amounted to exhortations not to commit themselves, or to make offers such as to excite cupidity, especially in the matter of Ludmilla, but to dwell on the fact of her being so close to the age of emancipation, and the illegality of tyrannical training.
constancynounUS /ˈkɑːnstənsi/
the quality of being enduring and free from change or variation
From this reading ‘Perish wealth and power and pride, Mortal boons by mortals given; But let constancy abide-- Constancy’s the gift of Heaven.--SCOTT.
Constancy's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘Perish wealth and power and pride, Mortal boons by mortals given; But let constancy abide-- Constancy’s the gift of Heaven.--SCOTT.
counselnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəl/
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading Gerald wanted to begin with Mr. Bast, van proprietor, but Lance insisted on having the lawyer’s counsel first, and the advice amounted to exhortations not to commit themselves, or to make offers such as to excite cupidity, especially in the matter of Ludmilla, but to dwell on the fact of her being so close to the age of emancipation, and the illegality of tyrannical training.
cupiditynounUS /kjuːˈpɪdɪti/
extreme greed for material wealth
From this reading Gerald wanted to begin with Mr. Bast, van proprietor, but Lance insisted on having the lawyer’s counsel first, and the advice amounted to exhortations not to commit themselves, or to make offers such as to excite cupidity, especially in the matter of Ludmilla, but to dwell on the fact of her being so close to the age of emancipation, and the illegality of tyrannical training.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Lancelot and Gerald did not obtain much by their journey to London.
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading Gerald wanted to begin with Mr. Bast, van proprietor, but Lance insisted on having the lawyer’s counsel first, and the advice amounted to exhortations not to commit themselves, or to make offers such as to excite cupidity, especially in the matter of Ludmilla, but to dwell on the fact of her being so close to the age of emancipation, and the illegality of tyrannical training.
emancipationnounUS /ɪˌmænsəˈpeɪʃən/
freeing someone from the control of another; especially a parent's relinquishing authority and control over a minor child
From this reading Gerald wanted to begin with Mr. Bast, van proprietor, but Lance insisted on having the lawyer’s counsel first, and the advice amounted to exhortations not to commit themselves, or to make offers such as to excite cupidity, especially in the matter of Ludmilla, but to dwell on the fact of her being so close to the age of emancipation, and the illegality of tyrannical training.
especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Gerald wanted to begin with Mr. Bast, van proprietor, but Lance insisted on having the lawyer’s counsel first, and the advice amounted to exhortations not to commit themselves, or to make offers such as to excite cupidity, especially in the matter of Ludmilla, but to dwell on the fact of her being so close to the age of emancipation, and the illegality of tyrannical training.
exciteverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪt/
arouse or elicit a feeling
From this reading Gerald wanted to begin with Mr. Bast, van proprietor, but Lance insisted on having the lawyer’s counsel first, and the advice amounted to exhortations not to commit themselves, or to make offers such as to excite cupidity, especially in the matter of Ludmilla, but to dwell on the fact of her being so close to the age of emancipation, and the illegality of tyrannical training.
exhortationsnounUS /ˌeɡzɔːrˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “exhortation” — a communication intended to urge or persuade the recipients to take some action
From this reading Gerald wanted to begin with Mr. Bast, van proprietor, but Lance insisted on having the lawyer’s counsel first, and the advice amounted to exhortations not to commit themselves, or to make offers such as to excite cupidity, especially in the matter of Ludmilla, but to dwell on the fact of her being so close to the age of emancipation, and the illegality of tyrannical training.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Gerald wanted to begin with Mr. Bast, van proprietor, but Lance insisted on having the lawyer’s counsel first, and the advice amounted to exhortations not to commit themselves, or to make offers such as to excite cupidity, especially in the matter of Ludmilla, but to dwell on the fact of her being so close to the age of emancipation, and the illegality of tyrannical training.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Gerald wanted to begin with Mr. Bast, van proprietor, but Lance insisted on having the lawyer’s counsel first, and the advice amounted to exhortations not to commit themselves, or to make offers such as to excite cupidity, especially in the matter of Ludmilla, but to dwell on the fact of her being so close to the age of emancipation, and the illegality of tyrannical training.
Gerald
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lancelot and Gerald did not obtain much by their journey to London.
giftnounUS /ɡɪft/
something acquired without compensation
From this reading ‘Perish wealth and power and pride, Mortal boons by mortals given; But let constancy abide-- Constancy’s the gift of Heaven.--SCOTT.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading ‘Perish wealth and power and pride, Mortal boons by mortals given; But let constancy abide-- Constancy’s the gift of Heaven.--SCOTT.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Gerald wanted to begin with Mr. Bast, van proprietor, but Lance insisted on having the lawyer’s counsel first, and the advice amounted to exhortations not to commit themselves, or to make offers such as to excite cupidity, especially in the matter of Ludmilla, but to dwell on the fact of her being so close to the age of emancipation, and the illegality of tyrannical training.
HeavennounUS /ˈhevən/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading ‘Perish wealth and power and pride, Mortal boons by mortals given; But let constancy abide-- Constancy’s the gift of Heaven.--SCOTT.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Gerald wanted to begin with Mr. Bast, van proprietor, but Lance insisted on having the lawyer’s counsel first, and the advice amounted to exhortations not to commit themselves, or to make offers such as to excite cupidity, especially in the matter of Ludmilla, but to dwell on the fact of her being so close to the age of emancipation, and the illegality of tyrannical training.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading This, however, proved to be wasted advice.
illegalitynounUS /ˌɪliˈɡælɪti/
unlawfulness by virtue of violating some legal statute
From this reading Gerald wanted to begin with Mr. Bast, van proprietor, but Lance insisted on having the lawyer’s counsel first, and the advice amounted to exhortations not to commit themselves, or to make offers such as to excite cupidity, especially in the matter of Ludmilla, but to dwell on the fact of her being so close to the age of emancipation, and the illegality of tyrannical training.
imperviousadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrviəs/
not admitting of passage or capable of being affected
From this reading Mr. Bast was impervious.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Gerald wanted to begin with Mr. Bast, van proprietor, but Lance insisted on having the lawyer’s counsel first, and the advice amounted to exhortations not to commit themselves, or to make offers such as to excite cupidity, especially in the matter of Ludmilla, but to dwell on the fact of her being so close to the age of emancipation, and the illegality of tyrannical training.
insistedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstəd/
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Gerald wanted to begin with Mr. Bast, van proprietor, but Lance insisted on having the lawyer’s counsel first, and the advice amounted to exhortations not to commit themselves, or to make offers such as to excite cupidity, especially in the matter of Ludmilla, but to dwell on the fact of her being so close to the age of emancipation, and the illegality of tyrannical training.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Lancelot and Gerald did not obtain much by their journey to London.
LancenounUS /læns/
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading Gerald wanted to begin with Mr. Bast, van proprietor, but Lance insisted on having the lawyer’s counsel first, and the advice amounted to exhortations not to commit themselves, or to make offers such as to excite cupidity, especially in the matter of Ludmilla, but to dwell on the fact of her being so close to the age of emancipation, and the illegality of tyrannical training.
LancelotnounUS /ˈlænsəlɑːt/
(Arthurian legend) one of the knights of the Round Table; friend of King Arthur until (according to some versions of the legend) he became the lover of Arthur's wife Guinevere
From this reading Lancelot and Gerald did not obtain much by their journey to London.
lawyer'snounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
possessive form of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Gerald wanted to begin with Mr. Bast, van proprietor, but Lance insisted on having the lawyer’s counsel first, and the advice amounted to exhortations not to commit themselves, or to make offers such as to excite cupidity, especially in the matter of Ludmilla, but to dwell on the fact of her being so close to the age of emancipation, and the illegality of tyrannical training.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading ‘Perish wealth and power and pride, Mortal boons by mortals given; But let constancy abide-- Constancy’s the gift of Heaven.--SCOTT.
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Lancelot and Gerald did not obtain much by their journey to London.
Ludmilla
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gerald wanted to begin with Mr. Bast, van proprietor, but Lance insisted on having the lawyer’s counsel first, and the advice amounted to exhortations not to commit themselves, or to make offers such as to excite cupidity, especially in the matter of Ludmilla, but to dwell on the fact of her being so close to the age of emancipation, and the illegality of tyrannical training.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading Gerald wanted to begin with Mr. Bast, van proprietor, but Lance insisted on having the lawyer’s counsel first, and the advice amounted to exhortations not to commit themselves, or to make offers such as to excite cupidity, especially in the matter of Ludmilla, but to dwell on the fact of her being so close to the age of emancipation, and the illegality of tyrannical training.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Gerald wanted to begin with Mr. Bast, van proprietor, but Lance insisted on having the lawyer’s counsel first, and the advice amounted to exhortations not to commit themselves, or to make offers such as to excite cupidity, especially in the matter of Ludmilla, but to dwell on the fact of her being so close to the age of emancipation, and the illegality of tyrannical training.
MortaladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrtəl/
subject to death
From this reading ‘Perish wealth and power and pride, Mortal boons by mortals given; But let constancy abide-- Constancy’s the gift of Heaven.--SCOTT.
mortalsnounUS /ˈmɔːrtəlz/
plural of “mortal” — a human being
From this reading ‘Perish wealth and power and pride, Mortal boons by mortals given; But let constancy abide-- Constancy’s the gift of Heaven.--SCOTT.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Gerald wanted to begin with Mr. Bast, van proprietor, but Lance insisted on having the lawyer’s counsel first, and the advice amounted to exhortations not to commit themselves, or to make offers such as to excite cupidity, especially in the matter of Ludmilla, but to dwell on the fact of her being so close to the age of emancipation, and the illegality of tyrannical training.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Lancelot and Gerald did not obtain much by their journey to London.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lancelot and Gerald did not obtain much by their journey to London.
obtainverbUS /əbˈteɪn/
come into possession of
From this reading Lancelot and Gerald did not obtain much by their journey to London.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ‘Perish wealth and power and pride, Mortal boons by mortals given; But let constancy abide-- Constancy’s the gift of Heaven.--SCOTT.
offersnounUS /ˈɔːfərz/
plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering
From this reading Gerald wanted to begin with Mr. Bast, van proprietor, but Lance insisted on having the lawyer’s counsel first, and the advice amounted to exhortations not to commit themselves, or to make offers such as to excite cupidity, especially in the matter of Ludmilla, but to dwell on the fact of her being so close to the age of emancipation, and the illegality of tyrannical training.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Gerald wanted to begin with Mr. Bast, van proprietor, but Lance insisted on having the lawyer’s counsel first, and the advice amounted to exhortations not to commit themselves, or to make offers such as to excite cupidity, especially in the matter of Ludmilla, but to dwell on the fact of her being so close to the age of emancipation, and the illegality of tyrannical training.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Gerald wanted to begin with Mr. Bast, van proprietor, but Lance insisted on having the lawyer’s counsel first, and the advice amounted to exhortations not to commit themselves, or to make offers such as to excite cupidity, especially in the matter of Ludmilla, but to dwell on the fact of her being so close to the age of emancipation, and the illegality of tyrannical training.
PerishverbUS /ˈperɪʃ/
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading ‘Perish wealth and power and pride, Mortal boons by mortals given; But let constancy abide-- Constancy’s the gift of Heaven.--SCOTT.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading ‘Perish wealth and power and pride, Mortal boons by mortals given; But let constancy abide-- Constancy’s the gift of Heaven.--SCOTT.
pridenounUS /praɪd/
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading ‘Perish wealth and power and pride, Mortal boons by mortals given; But let constancy abide-- Constancy’s the gift of Heaven.--SCOTT.
proprietornounUS /prəˈpraɪətər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Gerald wanted to begin with Mr. Bast, van proprietor, but Lance insisted on having the lawyer’s counsel first, and the advice amounted to exhortations not to commit themselves, or to make offers such as to excite cupidity, especially in the matter of Ludmilla, but to dwell on the fact of her being so close to the age of emancipation, and the illegality of tyrannical training.
provedadjectiveUS /pruːvd/
established beyond doubt
From this reading This, however, proved to be wasted advice.
SCOTTnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading ‘Perish wealth and power and pride, Mortal boons by mortals given; But let constancy abide-- Constancy’s the gift of Heaven.--SCOTT.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Gerald wanted to begin with Mr. Bast, van proprietor, but Lance insisted on having the lawyer’s counsel first, and the advice amounted to exhortations not to commit themselves, or to make offers such as to excite cupidity, especially in the matter of Ludmilla, but to dwell on the fact of her being so close to the age of emancipation, and the illegality of tyrannical training.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Gerald wanted to begin with Mr. Bast, van proprietor, but Lance insisted on having the lawyer’s counsel first, and the advice amounted to exhortations not to commit themselves, or to make offers such as to excite cupidity, especially in the matter of Ludmilla, but to dwell on the fact of her being so close to the age of emancipation, and the illegality of tyrannical training.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ‘Perish wealth and power and pride, Mortal boons by mortals given; But let constancy abide-- Constancy’s the gift of Heaven.--SCOTT.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Lancelot and Gerald did not obtain much by their journey to London.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Gerald wanted to begin with Mr. Bast, van proprietor, but Lance insisted on having the lawyer’s counsel first, and the advice amounted to exhortations not to commit themselves, or to make offers such as to excite cupidity, especially in the matter of Ludmilla, but to dwell on the fact of her being so close to the age of emancipation, and the illegality of tyrannical training.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This, however, proved to be wasted advice.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lancelot and Gerald did not obtain much by their journey to London.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading Gerald wanted to begin with Mr. Bast, van proprietor, but Lance insisted on having the lawyer’s counsel first, and the advice amounted to exhortations not to commit themselves, or to make offers such as to excite cupidity, especially in the matter of Ludmilla, but to dwell on the fact of her being so close to the age of emancipation, and the illegality of tyrannical training.
tyrannicaladjectiveUS /tərˈænɪkəl/
marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior
From this reading Gerald wanted to begin with Mr. Bast, van proprietor, but Lance insisted on having the lawyer’s counsel first, and the advice amounted to exhortations not to commit themselves, or to make offers such as to excite cupidity, especially in the matter of Ludmilla, but to dwell on the fact of her being so close to the age of emancipation, and the illegality of tyrannical training.
vannounUS /væn/
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading Gerald wanted to begin with Mr. Bast, van proprietor, but Lance insisted on having the lawyer’s counsel first, and the advice amounted to exhortations not to commit themselves, or to make offers such as to excite cupidity, especially in the matter of Ludmilla, but to dwell on the fact of her being so close to the age of emancipation, and the illegality of tyrannical training.
wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Gerald wanted to begin with Mr. Bast, van proprietor, but Lance insisted on having the lawyer’s counsel first, and the advice amounted to exhortations not to commit themselves, or to make offers such as to excite cupidity, especially in the matter of Ludmilla, but to dwell on the fact of her being so close to the age of emancipation, and the illegality of tyrannical training.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Bast was impervious.
wastedadjectiveUS /ˈweɪstɪd/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading This, however, proved to be wasted advice.
wealthnounUS /welθ/
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading ‘Perish wealth and power and pride, Mortal boons by mortals given; But let constancy abide-- Constancy’s the gift of Heaven.--SCOTT.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Gerald wanted to begin with Mr. Bast, van proprietor, but Lance insisted on having the lawyer’s counsel first, and the advice amounted to exhortations not to commit themselves, or to make offers such as to excite cupidity, especially in the matter of Ludmilla, but to dwell on the fact of her being so close to the age of emancipation, and the illegality of tyrannical training.
