adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At first there was nothing more than found its natural explanation in regret of what had happened, a tendency to muteness, to troubled brooding; but before long John made it unmistakable that the young man’s presence was irksome to him.
alterverbUS /ˈɔːltər/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading It was not his own wish to relax in any degree the close friendship so long subsisting between the Hewetts and himself, but from the day of Clara’s engagement with Mrs. Tubbs John Hewett began to alter in his treatment of him.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was not his own wish to relax in any degree the close friendship so long subsisting between the Hewetts and himself, but from the day of Clara’s engagement with Mrs. Tubbs John Hewett began to alter in his treatment of him.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was not his own wish to relax in any degree the close friendship so long subsisting between the Hewetts and himself, but from the day of Clara’s engagement with Mrs. Tubbs John Hewett began to alter in his treatment of him.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If, on coming home, he found Sidney with Mrs. Hewett and the children, a cold nod was the only greeting he offered; then followed signs of ill-humour, such as Sidney could not in the end fail to interpret as unfavourable to himself.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first there was nothing more than found its natural explanation in regret of what had happened, a tendency to muteness, to troubled brooding; but before long John made it unmistakable that the young man’s presence was irksome to him.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading At first there was nothing more than found its natural explanation in regret of what had happened, a tendency to muteness, to troubled brooding; but before long John made it unmistakable that the young man’s presence was irksome to him.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was not his own wish to relax in any degree the close friendship so long subsisting between the Hewetts and himself, but from the day of Clara’s engagement with Mrs. Tubbs John Hewett began to alter in his treatment of him.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It was not his own wish to relax in any degree the close friendship so long subsisting between the Hewetts and himself, but from the day of Clara’s engagement with Mrs. Tubbs John Hewett began to alter in his treatment of him.
broodingnounUS /ˈbruːdɪŋ/
sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body
From this reading At first there was nothing more than found its natural explanation in regret of what had happened, a tendency to muteness, to troubled brooding; but before long John made it unmistakable that the young man’s presence was irksome to him.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was not his own wish to relax in any degree the close friendship so long subsisting between the Hewetts and himself, but from the day of Clara’s engagement with Mrs. Tubbs John Hewett began to alter in his treatment of him.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading If, on coming home, he found Sidney with Mrs. Hewett and the children, a cold nod was the only greeting he offered; then followed signs of ill-humour, such as Sidney could not in the end fail to interpret as unfavourable to himself.
Clara's
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From this reading It was not his own wish to relax in any degree the close friendship so long subsisting between the Hewetts and himself, but from the day of Clara’s engagement with Mrs. Tubbs John Hewett began to alter in his treatment of him.
Clerkenwell
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From this reading THE LAST COMBAT During these summer months Sidney Kirkwood’s visits to the house in Clerkenwell Close were comparatively rare.
CloseadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading THE LAST COMBAT During these summer months Sidney Kirkwood’s visits to the house in Clerkenwell Close were comparatively rare.
coldadjectiveUS /koʊld/
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading If, on coming home, he found Sidney with Mrs. Hewett and the children, a cold nod was the only greeting he offered; then followed signs of ill-humour, such as Sidney could not in the end fail to interpret as unfavourable to himself.
COMBATnounUS /ˈkɑːmbæt/
an engagement fought between two military forces
From this reading THE LAST COMBAT During these summer months Sidney Kirkwood’s visits to the house in Clerkenwell Close were comparatively rare.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading If, on coming home, he found Sidney with Mrs. Hewett and the children, a cold nod was the only greeting he offered; then followed signs of ill-humour, such as Sidney could not in the end fail to interpret as unfavourable to himself.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading THE LAST COMBAT During these summer months Sidney Kirkwood’s visits to the house in Clerkenwell Close were comparatively rare.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If, on coming home, he found Sidney with Mrs. Hewett and the children, a cold nod was the only greeting he offered; then followed signs of ill-humour, such as Sidney could not in the end fail to interpret as unfavourable to himself.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was not his own wish to relax in any degree the close friendship so long subsisting between the Hewetts and himself, but from the day of Clara’s engagement with Mrs. Tubbs John Hewett began to alter in his treatment of him.
degreenounUS /dɪˈɡriː/
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading It was not his own wish to relax in any degree the close friendship so long subsisting between the Hewetts and himself, but from the day of Clara’s engagement with Mrs. Tubbs John Hewett began to alter in his treatment of him.
DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading THE LAST COMBAT During these summer months Sidney Kirkwood’s visits to the house in Clerkenwell Close were comparatively rare.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading If, on coming home, he found Sidney with Mrs. Hewett and the children, a cold nod was the only greeting he offered; then followed signs of ill-humour, such as Sidney could not in the end fail to interpret as unfavourable to himself.
engagementnounUS /enˈɡeɪdʒmənt/
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading It was not his own wish to relax in any degree the close friendship so long subsisting between the Hewetts and himself, but from the day of Clara’s engagement with Mrs. Tubbs John Hewett began to alter in his treatment of him.
explanationnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃən/
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading At first there was nothing more than found its natural explanation in regret of what had happened, a tendency to muteness, to troubled brooding; but before long John made it unmistakable that the young man’s presence was irksome to him.
failverbUS /feɪl/
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading If, on coming home, he found Sidney with Mrs. Hewett and the children, a cold nod was the only greeting he offered; then followed signs of ill-humour, such as Sidney could not in the end fail to interpret as unfavourable to himself.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He never heard Clara’s name on her father’s lips, and himself never uttered it when John was in hearing.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first there was nothing more than found its natural explanation in regret of what had happened, a tendency to muteness, to troubled brooding; but before long John made it unmistakable that the young man’s presence was irksome to him.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading If, on coming home, he found Sidney with Mrs. Hewett and the children, a cold nod was the only greeting he offered; then followed signs of ill-humour, such as Sidney could not in the end fail to interpret as unfavourable to himself.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading At first there was nothing more than found its natural explanation in regret of what had happened, a tendency to muteness, to troubled brooding; but before long John made it unmistakable that the young man’s presence was irksome to him.
friendshipnounUS /ˈfrendʃɪp/
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading It was not his own wish to relax in any degree the close friendship so long subsisting between the Hewetts and himself, but from the day of Clara’s engagement with Mrs. Tubbs John Hewett began to alter in his treatment of him.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was not his own wish to relax in any degree the close friendship so long subsisting between the Hewetts and himself, but from the day of Clara’s engagement with Mrs. Tubbs John Hewett began to alter in his treatment of him.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading If, on coming home, he found Sidney with Mrs. Hewett and the children, a cold nod was the only greeting he offered; then followed signs of ill-humour, such as Sidney could not in the end fail to interpret as unfavourable to himself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At first there was nothing more than found its natural explanation in regret of what had happened, a tendency to muteness, to troubled brooding; but before long John made it unmistakable that the young man’s presence was irksome to him.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading At first there was nothing more than found its natural explanation in regret of what had happened, a tendency to muteness, to troubled brooding; but before long John made it unmistakable that the young man’s presence was irksome to him.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If, on coming home, he found Sidney with Mrs. Hewett and the children, a cold nod was the only greeting he offered; then followed signs of ill-humour, such as Sidney could not in the end fail to interpret as unfavourable to himself.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He never heard Clara’s name on her father’s lips, and himself never uttered it when John was in hearing.
hearingnounUS /ˈhiːrɪŋ/
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading He never heard Clara’s name on her father’s lips, and himself never uttered it when John was in hearing.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He never heard Clara’s name on her father’s lips, and himself never uttered it when John was in hearing.
Hewett
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From this reading It was not his own wish to relax in any degree the close friendship so long subsisting between the Hewetts and himself, but from the day of Clara’s engagement with Mrs. Tubbs John Hewett began to alter in his treatment of him.
Hewetts
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From this reading It was not his own wish to relax in any degree the close friendship so long subsisting between the Hewetts and himself, but from the day of Clara’s engagement with Mrs. Tubbs John Hewett began to alter in his treatment of him.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was not his own wish to relax in any degree the close friendship so long subsisting between the Hewetts and himself, but from the day of Clara’s engagement with Mrs. Tubbs John Hewett began to alter in his treatment of him.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was not his own wish to relax in any degree the close friendship so long subsisting between the Hewetts and himself, but from the day of Clara’s engagement with Mrs. Tubbs John Hewett began to alter in his treatment of him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was not his own wish to relax in any degree the close friendship so long subsisting between the Hewetts and himself, but from the day of Clara’s engagement with Mrs. Tubbs John Hewett began to alter in his treatment of him.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading If, on coming home, he found Sidney with Mrs. Hewett and the children, a cold nod was the only greeting he offered; then followed signs of ill-humour, such as Sidney could not in the end fail to interpret as unfavourable to himself.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE LAST COMBAT During these summer months Sidney Kirkwood’s visits to the house in Clerkenwell Close were comparatively rare.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If, on coming home, he found Sidney with Mrs. Hewett and the children, a cold nod was the only greeting he offered; then followed signs of ill-humour, such as Sidney could not in the end fail to interpret as unfavourable to himself.
ill-humour
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From this reading If, on coming home, he found Sidney with Mrs. Hewett and the children, a cold nod was the only greeting he offered; then followed signs of ill-humour, such as Sidney could not in the end fail to interpret as unfavourable to himself.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LAST COMBAT During these summer months Sidney Kirkwood’s visits to the house in Clerkenwell Close were comparatively rare.
interpretverbUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrprət/
make sense of; assign a meaning to
From this reading If, on coming home, he found Sidney with Mrs. Hewett and the children, a cold nod was the only greeting he offered; then followed signs of ill-humour, such as Sidney could not in the end fail to interpret as unfavourable to himself.
irksomeadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrksəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading At first there was nothing more than found its natural explanation in regret of what had happened, a tendency to muteness, to troubled brooding; but before long John made it unmistakable that the young man’s presence was irksome to him.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not his own wish to relax in any degree the close friendship so long subsisting between the Hewetts and himself, but from the day of Clara’s engagement with Mrs. Tubbs John Hewett began to alter in his treatment of him.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading At first there was nothing more than found its natural explanation in regret of what had happened, a tendency to muteness, to troubled brooding; but before long John made it unmistakable that the young man’s presence was irksome to him.
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading It was not his own wish to relax in any degree the close friendship so long subsisting between the Hewetts and himself, but from the day of Clara’s engagement with Mrs. Tubbs John Hewett began to alter in his treatment of him.
Kirkwood's
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From this reading THE LAST COMBAT During these summer months Sidney Kirkwood’s visits to the house in Clerkenwell Close were comparatively rare.
LASTadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading THE LAST COMBAT During these summer months Sidney Kirkwood’s visits to the house in Clerkenwell Close were comparatively rare.
lipsnounUS /lɪps/
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading He never heard Clara’s name on her father’s lips, and himself never uttered it when John was in hearing.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It was not his own wish to relax in any degree the close friendship so long subsisting between the Hewetts and himself, but from the day of Clara’s engagement with Mrs. Tubbs John Hewett began to alter in his treatment of him.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading At first there was nothing more than found its natural explanation in regret of what had happened, a tendency to muteness, to troubled brooding; but before long John made it unmistakable that the young man’s presence was irksome to him.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading At first there was nothing more than found its natural explanation in regret of what had happened, a tendency to muteness, to troubled brooding; but before long John made it unmistakable that the young man’s presence was irksome to him.
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading THE LAST COMBAT During these summer months Sidney Kirkwood’s visits to the house in Clerkenwell Close were comparatively rare.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading At first there was nothing more than found its natural explanation in regret of what had happened, a tendency to muteness, to troubled brooding; but before long John made it unmistakable that the young man’s presence was irksome to him.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It was not his own wish to relax in any degree the close friendship so long subsisting between the Hewetts and himself, but from the day of Clara’s engagement with Mrs. Tubbs John Hewett began to alter in his treatment of him.
mutenessnoun
the condition of being unable or unwilling to speak
From this reading At first there was nothing more than found its natural explanation in regret of what had happened, a tendency to muteness, to troubled brooding; but before long John made it unmistakable that the young man’s presence was irksome to him.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He never heard Clara’s name on her father’s lips, and himself never uttered it when John was in hearing.
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading At first there was nothing more than found its natural explanation in regret of what had happened, a tendency to muteness, to troubled brooding; but before long John made it unmistakable that the young man’s presence was irksome to him.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He never heard Clara’s name on her father’s lips, and himself never uttered it when John was in hearing.
nodverbUS /nɑːd/
express or signify by nodding
From this reading If, on coming home, he found Sidney with Mrs. Hewett and the children, a cold nod was the only greeting he offered; then followed signs of ill-humour, such as Sidney could not in the end fail to interpret as unfavourable to himself.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not his own wish to relax in any degree the close friendship so long subsisting between the Hewetts and himself, but from the day of Clara’s engagement with Mrs. Tubbs John Hewett began to alter in his treatment of him.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading At first there was nothing more than found its natural explanation in regret of what had happened, a tendency to muteness, to troubled brooding; but before long John made it unmistakable that the young man’s presence was irksome to him.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was not his own wish to relax in any degree the close friendship so long subsisting between the Hewetts and himself, but from the day of Clara’s engagement with Mrs. Tubbs John Hewett began to alter in his treatment of him.
offeredverbUS /ˈɔːfərd/
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading If, on coming home, he found Sidney with Mrs. Hewett and the children, a cold nod was the only greeting he offered; then followed signs of ill-humour, such as Sidney could not in the end fail to interpret as unfavourable to himself.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If, on coming home, he found Sidney with Mrs. Hewett and the children, a cold nod was the only greeting he offered; then followed signs of ill-humour, such as Sidney could not in the end fail to interpret as unfavourable to himself.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading If, on coming home, he found Sidney with Mrs. Hewett and the children, a cold nod was the only greeting he offered; then followed signs of ill-humour, such as Sidney could not in the end fail to interpret as unfavourable to himself.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was not his own wish to relax in any degree the close friendship so long subsisting between the Hewetts and himself, but from the day of Clara’s engagement with Mrs. Tubbs John Hewett began to alter in his treatment of him.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading At first there was nothing more than found its natural explanation in regret of what had happened, a tendency to muteness, to troubled brooding; but before long John made it unmistakable that the young man’s presence was irksome to him.
rareadjectiveUS /rer/
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading THE LAST COMBAT During these summer months Sidney Kirkwood’s visits to the house in Clerkenwell Close were comparatively rare.
regretverbUS /rəˈɡret/
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading At first there was nothing more than found its natural explanation in regret of what had happened, a tendency to muteness, to troubled brooding; but before long John made it unmistakable that the young man’s presence was irksome to him.
relaxverbUS /rɪˈlæks/
become less tense, rest, or take one's ease
From this reading It was not his own wish to relax in any degree the close friendship so long subsisting between the Hewetts and himself, but from the day of Clara’s engagement with Mrs. Tubbs John Hewett began to alter in his treatment of him.
SidneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
English poet (1554-1586)
From this reading THE LAST COMBAT During these summer months Sidney Kirkwood’s visits to the house in Clerkenwell Close were comparatively rare.
signsnounUS /saɪnz/
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading If, on coming home, he found Sidney with Mrs. Hewett and the children, a cold nod was the only greeting he offered; then followed signs of ill-humour, such as Sidney could not in the end fail to interpret as unfavourable to himself.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was not his own wish to relax in any degree the close friendship so long subsisting between the Hewetts and himself, but from the day of Clara’s engagement with Mrs. Tubbs John Hewett began to alter in his treatment of him.
subsisting
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From this reading It was not his own wish to relax in any degree the close friendship so long subsisting between the Hewetts and himself, but from the day of Clara’s engagement with Mrs. Tubbs John Hewett began to alter in his treatment of him.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading If, on coming home, he found Sidney with Mrs. Hewett and the children, a cold nod was the only greeting he offered; then followed signs of ill-humour, such as Sidney could not in the end fail to interpret as unfavourable to himself.
summernounUS /ˈsʌmər/
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading THE LAST COMBAT During these summer months Sidney Kirkwood’s visits to the house in Clerkenwell Close were comparatively rare.
tendencynounUS /ˈtendənsi/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading At first there was nothing more than found its natural explanation in regret of what had happened, a tendency to muteness, to troubled brooding; but before long John made it unmistakable that the young man’s presence was irksome to him.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading At first there was nothing more than found its natural explanation in regret of what had happened, a tendency to muteness, to troubled brooding; but before long John made it unmistakable that the young man’s presence was irksome to him.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At first there was nothing more than found its natural explanation in regret of what had happened, a tendency to muteness, to troubled brooding; but before long John made it unmistakable that the young man’s presence was irksome to him.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LAST COMBAT During these summer months Sidney Kirkwood’s visits to the house in Clerkenwell Close were comparatively rare.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading If, on coming home, he found Sidney with Mrs. Hewett and the children, a cold nod was the only greeting he offered; then followed signs of ill-humour, such as Sidney could not in the end fail to interpret as unfavourable to himself.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading At first there was nothing more than found its natural explanation in regret of what had happened, a tendency to muteness, to troubled brooding; but before long John made it unmistakable that the young man’s presence was irksome to him.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading THE LAST COMBAT During these summer months Sidney Kirkwood’s visits to the house in Clerkenwell Close were comparatively rare.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LAST COMBAT During these summer months Sidney Kirkwood’s visits to the house in Clerkenwell Close were comparatively rare.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading It was not his own wish to relax in any degree the close friendship so long subsisting between the Hewetts and himself, but from the day of Clara’s engagement with Mrs. Tubbs John Hewett began to alter in his treatment of him.
troubledadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəld/
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading At first there was nothing more than found its natural explanation in regret of what had happened, a tendency to muteness, to troubled brooding; but before long John made it unmistakable that the young man’s presence was irksome to him.
Tubbs
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From this reading It was not his own wish to relax in any degree the close friendship so long subsisting between the Hewetts and himself, but from the day of Clara’s engagement with Mrs. Tubbs John Hewett began to alter in his treatment of him.
unfavourableadjective
not encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading If, on coming home, he found Sidney with Mrs. Hewett and the children, a cold nod was the only greeting he offered; then followed signs of ill-humour, such as Sidney could not in the end fail to interpret as unfavourable to himself.
unmistakableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbəl/
clearly evident to the mind
From this reading At first there was nothing more than found its natural explanation in regret of what had happened, a tendency to muteness, to troubled brooding; but before long John made it unmistakable that the young man’s presence was irksome to him.
utteredadjectiveUS /ˈʌtərd/
communicated in words
From this reading He never heard Clara’s name on her father’s lips, and himself never uttered it when John was in hearing.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading THE LAST COMBAT During these summer months Sidney Kirkwood’s visits to the house in Clerkenwell Close were comparatively rare.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not his own wish to relax in any degree the close friendship so long subsisting between the Hewetts and himself, but from the day of Clara’s engagement with Mrs. Tubbs John Hewett began to alter in his treatment of him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE LAST COMBAT During these summer months Sidney Kirkwood’s visits to the house in Clerkenwell Close were comparatively rare.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading At first there was nothing more than found its natural explanation in regret of what had happened, a tendency to muteness, to troubled brooding; but before long John made it unmistakable that the young man’s presence was irksome to him.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading He never heard Clara’s name on her father’s lips, and himself never uttered it when John was in hearing.
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading It was not his own wish to relax in any degree the close friendship so long subsisting between the Hewetts and himself, but from the day of Clara’s engagement with Mrs. Tubbs John Hewett began to alter in his treatment of him.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was not his own wish to relax in any degree the close friendship so long subsisting between the Hewetts and himself, but from the day of Clara’s engagement with Mrs. Tubbs John Hewett began to alter in his treatment of him.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading At first there was nothing more than found its natural explanation in regret of what had happened, a tendency to muteness, to troubled brooding; but before long John made it unmistakable that the young man’s presence was irksome to him.
