AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HE VISITS BEDLAM.—THE DISTRESSES OF A DAUGHTER.
accompaniedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpənid/
having companions or an escort
From this reading To that place, therefore, an acquaintance of Harley’s, after having accompanied him to several other shows, proposed a visit.
acquaintancenounUS /əˈkweɪntəns/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading To that place, therefore, an acquaintance of Harley’s, after having accompanied him to several other shows, proposed a visit.
afflictedadjectiveUS /əˈflɪktɪd/
grievously affected especially by disease
From this reading Harley objected to it, “because,” said he, “I think it an inhuman practice to expose the greatest misery with which our nature is afflicted to every idle visitant who can afford a trifling perquisite to the keeper; especially as it is a distress which the humane must see, with the painful reflection, that it is not in their power to alleviate it.”
affordverbUS /əˈfɔːrd/
be able to spare or give up
From this reading Harley objected to it, “because,” said he, “I think it an inhuman practice to expose the greatest misery with which our nature is afflicted to every idle visitant who can afford a trifling perquisite to the keeper; especially as it is a distress which the humane must see, with the painful reflection, that it is not in their power to alleviate it.”
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading To that place, therefore, an acquaintance of Harley’s, after having accompanied him to several other shows, proposed a visit.
alleviateverbUS /əˈliːvieɪt/
provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading Harley objected to it, “because,” said he, “I think it an inhuman practice to expose the greatest misery with which our nature is afflicted to every idle visitant who can afford a trifling perquisite to the keeper; especially as it is a distress which the humane must see, with the painful reflection, that it is not in their power to alleviate it.”
amongstprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋst/
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading He was overpowered, however, by the solicitations of his friend and the other persons of the party (amongst whom were several ladies); and they went in a body to Moorfields.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To that place, therefore, an acquaintance of Harley’s, after having accompanied him to several other shows, proposed a visit.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was overpowered, however, by the solicitations of his friend and the other persons of the party (amongst whom were several ladies); and they went in a body to Moorfields.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Harley objected to it, “because,” said he, “I think it an inhuman practice to expose the greatest misery with which our nature is afflicted to every idle visitant who can afford a trifling perquisite to the keeper; especially as it is a distress which the humane must see, with the painful reflection, that it is not in their power to alleviate it.”
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading Harley objected to it, “because,” said he, “I think it an inhuman practice to expose the greatest misery with which our nature is afflicted to every idle visitant who can afford a trifling perquisite to the keeper; especially as it is a distress which the humane must see, with the painful reflection, that it is not in their power to alleviate it.”
BEDLAMnounUS /ˈbedləm/
a state of extreme confusion and disorder
From this reading HE VISITS BEDLAM.—THE DISTRESSES OF A DAUGHTER.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading He was overpowered, however, by the solicitations of his friend and the other persons of the party (amongst whom were several ladies); and they went in a body to Moorfields.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was overpowered, however, by the solicitations of his friend and the other persons of the party (amongst whom were several ladies); and they went in a body to Moorfields.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Of those things called Sights in London, which every stranger is supposed desirous to see, Bedlam is one.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Harley objected to it, “because,” said he, “I think it an inhuman practice to expose the greatest misery with which our nature is afflicted to every idle visitant who can afford a trifling perquisite to the keeper; especially as it is a distress which the humane must see, with the painful reflection, that it is not in their power to alleviate it.”
DAUGHTERnounUS /ˈdɔːtər/
a female human offspring
From this reading HE VISITS BEDLAM.—THE DISTRESSES OF A DAUGHTER.
desirousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəs/
having or expressing desire for something
From this reading Of those things called Sights in London, which every stranger is supposed desirous to see, Bedlam is one.
distressnounUS /dɪˈstres/
psychological suffering
From this reading Harley objected to it, “because,” said he, “I think it an inhuman practice to expose the greatest misery with which our nature is afflicted to every idle visitant who can afford a trifling perquisite to the keeper; especially as it is a distress which the humane must see, with the painful reflection, that it is not in their power to alleviate it.”
DISTRESSESnounUS /dɪˈstresɪz/
plural of “distress” — psychological suffering
From this reading HE VISITS BEDLAM.—THE DISTRESSES OF A DAUGHTER.
especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Harley objected to it, “because,” said he, “I think it an inhuman practice to expose the greatest misery with which our nature is afflicted to every idle visitant who can afford a trifling perquisite to the keeper; especially as it is a distress which the humane must see, with the painful reflection, that it is not in their power to alleviate it.”
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Of those things called Sights in London, which every stranger is supposed desirous to see, Bedlam is one.
exposeverbUS /ɪkˈspoʊz/
expose or make accessible to some action or influence
From this reading Harley objected to it, “because,” said he, “I think it an inhuman practice to expose the greatest misery with which our nature is afflicted to every idle visitant who can afford a trifling perquisite to the keeper; especially as it is a distress which the humane must see, with the painful reflection, that it is not in their power to alleviate it.”
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He was overpowered, however, by the solicitations of his friend and the other persons of the party (amongst whom were several ladies); and they went in a body to Moorfields.
greatestadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtəst/
highest in quality
From this reading Harley objected to it, “because,” said he, “I think it an inhuman practice to expose the greatest misery with which our nature is afflicted to every idle visitant who can afford a trifling perquisite to the keeper; especially as it is a distress which the humane must see, with the painful reflection, that it is not in their power to alleviate it.”
Harley
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From this reading Harley objected to it, “because,” said he, “I think it an inhuman practice to expose the greatest misery with which our nature is afflicted to every idle visitant who can afford a trifling perquisite to the keeper; especially as it is a distress which the humane must see, with the painful reflection, that it is not in their power to alleviate it.”
Harley's
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From this reading To that place, therefore, an acquaintance of Harley’s, after having accompanied him to several other shows, proposed a visit.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading To that place, therefore, an acquaintance of Harley’s, after having accompanied him to several other shows, proposed a visit.
HEpronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HE VISITS BEDLAM.—THE DISTRESSES OF A DAUGHTER.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To that place, therefore, an acquaintance of Harley’s, after having accompanied him to several other shows, proposed a visit.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was overpowered, however, by the solicitations of his friend and the other persons of the party (amongst whom were several ladies); and they went in a body to Moorfields.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He was overpowered, however, by the solicitations of his friend and the other persons of the party (amongst whom were several ladies); and they went in a body to Moorfields.
humaneadjectiveUS /hjuːˈmeɪn/
pertaining to or concerned with the humanities
From this reading Harley objected to it, “because,” said he, “I think it an inhuman practice to expose the greatest misery with which our nature is afflicted to every idle visitant who can afford a trifling perquisite to the keeper; especially as it is a distress which the humane must see, with the painful reflection, that it is not in their power to alleviate it.”
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Harley objected to it, “because,” said he, “I think it an inhuman practice to expose the greatest misery with which our nature is afflicted to every idle visitant who can afford a trifling perquisite to the keeper; especially as it is a distress which the humane must see, with the painful reflection, that it is not in their power to alleviate it.”
idleadjectiveUS /ˈaɪdəl/
not in action or at work
From this reading Harley objected to it, “because,” said he, “I think it an inhuman practice to expose the greatest misery with which our nature is afflicted to every idle visitant who can afford a trifling perquisite to the keeper; especially as it is a distress which the humane must see, with the painful reflection, that it is not in their power to alleviate it.”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of those things called Sights in London, which every stranger is supposed desirous to see, Bedlam is one.
inhumanadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhjuːmən/
without compunction or human feeling
From this reading Harley objected to it, “because,” said he, “I think it an inhuman practice to expose the greatest misery with which our nature is afflicted to every idle visitant who can afford a trifling perquisite to the keeper; especially as it is a distress which the humane must see, with the painful reflection, that it is not in their power to alleviate it.”
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of those things called Sights in London, which every stranger is supposed desirous to see, Bedlam is one.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Harley objected to it, “because,” said he, “I think it an inhuman practice to expose the greatest misery with which our nature is afflicted to every idle visitant who can afford a trifling perquisite to the keeper; especially as it is a distress which the humane must see, with the painful reflection, that it is not in their power to alleviate it.”
keepernounUS /ˈkiːpər/
someone in charge of other people
From this reading Harley objected to it, “because,” said he, “I think it an inhuman practice to expose the greatest misery with which our nature is afflicted to every idle visitant who can afford a trifling perquisite to the keeper; especially as it is a distress which the humane must see, with the painful reflection, that it is not in their power to alleviate it.”
ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading He was overpowered, however, by the solicitations of his friend and the other persons of the party (amongst whom were several ladies); and they went in a body to Moorfields.
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 Of those things called Sights in London, which every stranger is supposed desirous to see, Bedlam is one.
miserynounUS /ˈmɪzəri/
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading Harley objected to it, “because,” said he, “I think it an inhuman practice to expose the greatest misery with which our nature is afflicted to every idle visitant who can afford a trifling perquisite to the keeper; especially as it is a distress which the humane must see, with the painful reflection, that it is not in their power to alleviate it.”
Moorfields
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From this reading He was overpowered, however, by the solicitations of his friend and the other persons of the party (amongst whom were several ladies); and they went in a body to Moorfields.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Harley objected to it, “because,” said he, “I think it an inhuman practice to expose the greatest misery with which our nature is afflicted to every idle visitant who can afford a trifling perquisite to the keeper; especially as it is a distress which the humane must see, with the painful reflection, that it is not in their power to alleviate it.”
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Harley objected to it, “because,” said he, “I think it an inhuman practice to expose the greatest misery with which our nature is afflicted to every idle visitant who can afford a trifling perquisite to the keeper; especially as it is a distress which the humane must see, with the painful reflection, that it is not in their power to alleviate it.”
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Harley objected to it, “because,” said he, “I think it an inhuman practice to expose the greatest misery with which our nature is afflicted to every idle visitant who can afford a trifling perquisite to the keeper; especially as it is a distress which the humane must see, with the painful reflection, that it is not in their power to alleviate it.”
objectedverbUS /əbˈdʒektəd/
past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
From this reading Harley objected to it, “because,” said he, “I think it an inhuman practice to expose the greatest misery with which our nature is afflicted to every idle visitant who can afford a trifling perquisite to the keeper; especially as it is a distress which the humane must see, with the painful reflection, that it is not in their power to alleviate it.”
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HE VISITS BEDLAM.—THE DISTRESSES OF A DAUGHTER.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Of those things called Sights in London, which every stranger is supposed desirous to see, Bedlam is one.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading To that place, therefore, an acquaintance of Harley’s, after having accompanied him to several other shows, proposed a visit.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Harley objected to it, “because,” said he, “I think it an inhuman practice to expose the greatest misery with which our nature is afflicted to every idle visitant who can afford a trifling perquisite to the keeper; especially as it is a distress which the humane must see, with the painful reflection, that it is not in their power to alleviate it.”
overpoweredverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈpaʊərd/
past form of “overpower” — overcome by superior force
From this reading He was overpowered, however, by the solicitations of his friend and the other persons of the party (amongst whom were several ladies); and they went in a body to Moorfields.
painfuladjectiveUS /ˈpeɪnfəl/
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading Harley objected to it, “because,” said he, “I think it an inhuman practice to expose the greatest misery with which our nature is afflicted to every idle visitant who can afford a trifling perquisite to the keeper; especially as it is a distress which the humane must see, with the painful reflection, that it is not in their power to alleviate it.”
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading He was overpowered, however, by the solicitations of his friend and the other persons of the party (amongst whom were several ladies); and they went in a body to Moorfields.
perquisitenounUS /ˈpɜːrkwəzɪt/
an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)
From this reading Harley objected to it, “because,” said he, “I think it an inhuman practice to expose the greatest misery with which our nature is afflicted to every idle visitant who can afford a trifling perquisite to the keeper; especially as it is a distress which the humane must see, with the painful reflection, that it is not in their power to alleviate it.”
personsnounUS /ˈpɜːrsənz/
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading He was overpowered, however, by the solicitations of his friend and the other persons of the party (amongst whom were several ladies); and they went in a body to Moorfields.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading To that place, therefore, an acquaintance of Harley’s, after having accompanied him to several other shows, proposed a visit.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Harley objected to it, “because,” said he, “I think it an inhuman practice to expose the greatest misery with which our nature is afflicted to every idle visitant who can afford a trifling perquisite to the keeper; especially as it is a distress which the humane must see, with the painful reflection, that it is not in their power to alleviate it.”
practicenounUS /ˈpræktəs/
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading Harley objected to it, “because,” said he, “I think it an inhuman practice to expose the greatest misery with which our nature is afflicted to every idle visitant who can afford a trifling perquisite to the keeper; especially as it is a distress which the humane must see, with the painful reflection, that it is not in their power to alleviate it.”
proposedverbUS /prəˈpoʊzd/
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading To that place, therefore, an acquaintance of Harley’s, after having accompanied him to several other shows, proposed a visit.
reflectionnounUS /rɪˈflekʃən/
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Harley objected to it, “because,” said he, “I think it an inhuman practice to expose the greatest misery with which our nature is afflicted to every idle visitant who can afford a trifling perquisite to the keeper; especially as it is a distress which the humane must see, with the painful reflection, that it is not in their power to alleviate it.”
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Harley objected to it, “because,” said he, “I think it an inhuman practice to expose the greatest misery with which our nature is afflicted to every idle visitant who can afford a trifling perquisite to the keeper; especially as it is a distress which the humane must see, with the painful reflection, that it is not in their power to alleviate it.”
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Of those things called Sights in London, which every stranger is supposed desirous to see, Bedlam is one.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading To that place, therefore, an acquaintance of Harley’s, after having accompanied him to several other shows, proposed a visit.
showsnounUS /ʃoʊz/
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading To that place, therefore, an acquaintance of Harley’s, after having accompanied him to several other shows, proposed a visit.
SightsnounUS /saɪts/
an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument
From this reading Of those things called Sights in London, which every stranger is supposed desirous to see, Bedlam is one.
solicitationsnounUS /səˌlɪsɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “solicitation” — an entreaty addressed to someone of superior status
From this reading He was overpowered, however, by the solicitations of his friend and the other persons of the party (amongst whom were several ladies); and they went in a body to Moorfields.
strangernounUS /ˈstreɪndʒər/
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Of those things called Sights in London, which every stranger is supposed desirous to see, Bedlam is one.
supposedadjectiveUS /səˈpoʊzd/
required or under orders
From this reading Of those things called Sights in London, which every stranger is supposed desirous to see, Bedlam is one.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To that place, therefore, an acquaintance of Harley’s, after having accompanied him to several other shows, proposed a visit.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HE VISITS BEDLAM.—THE DISTRESSES OF A DAUGHTER.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Harley objected to it, “because,” said he, “I think it an inhuman practice to expose the greatest misery with which our nature is afflicted to every idle visitant who can afford a trifling perquisite to the keeper; especially as it is a distress which the humane must see, with the painful reflection, that it is not in their power to alleviate it.”
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading To that place, therefore, an acquaintance of Harley’s, after having accompanied him to several other shows, proposed a visit.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was overpowered, however, by the solicitations of his friend and the other persons of the party (amongst whom were several ladies); and they went in a body to Moorfields.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Of those things called Sights in London, which every stranger is supposed desirous to see, Bedlam is one.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Harley objected to it, “because,” said he, “I think it an inhuman practice to expose the greatest misery with which our nature is afflicted to every idle visitant who can afford a trifling perquisite to the keeper; especially as it is a distress which the humane must see, with the painful reflection, that it is not in their power to alleviate it.”
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Of those things called Sights in London, which every stranger is supposed desirous to see, Bedlam is one.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of those things called Sights in London, which every stranger is supposed desirous to see, Bedlam is one.
triflingnounUS /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
From this reading Harley objected to it, “because,” said he, “I think it an inhuman practice to expose the greatest misery with which our nature is afflicted to every idle visitant who can afford a trifling perquisite to the keeper; especially as it is a distress which the humane must see, with the painful reflection, that it is not in their power to alleviate it.”
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading To that place, therefore, an acquaintance of Harley’s, after having accompanied him to several other shows, proposed a visit.
visitantnoun
someone who visits
From this reading Harley objected to it, “because,” said he, “I think it an inhuman practice to expose the greatest misery with which our nature is afflicted to every idle visitant who can afford a trifling perquisite to the keeper; especially as it is a distress which the humane must see, with the painful reflection, that it is not in their power to alleviate it.”
VISITSnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading HE VISITS BEDLAM.—THE DISTRESSES OF A DAUGHTER.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was overpowered, however, by the solicitations of his friend and the other persons of the party (amongst whom were several ladies); and they went in a body to Moorfields.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He was overpowered, however, by the solicitations of his friend and the other persons of the party (amongst whom were several ladies); and they went in a body to Moorfields.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was overpowered, however, by the solicitations of his friend and the other persons of the party (amongst whom were several ladies); and they went in a body to Moorfields.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Of those things called Sights in London, which every stranger is supposed desirous to see, Bedlam is one.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Harley objected to it, “because,” said he, “I think it an inhuman practice to expose the greatest misery with which our nature is afflicted to every idle visitant who can afford a trifling perquisite to the keeper; especially as it is a distress which the humane must see, with the painful reflection, that it is not in their power to alleviate it.”
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was overpowered, however, by the solicitations of his friend and the other persons of the party (amongst whom were several ladies); and they went in a body to Moorfields.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Harley objected to it, “because,” said he, “I think it an inhuman practice to expose the greatest misery with which our nature is afflicted to every idle visitant who can afford a trifling perquisite to the keeper; especially as it is a distress which the humane must see, with the painful reflection, that it is not in their power to alleviate it.”
