AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PRINCE AT HOME A wise man wishing to know another always attends him when he is in narrative.
admirablyadverbUS /ˈædmərəbli/
in an admirable manner
From this reading "I said in my letter, as thou mayst remember, O son of Jahdai"--the voice of the speaker was low, but earnest, and admirably in harmony with the sentiment, "that I hoped thou wouldst allow me to relate myself to thee as father to son.
allowverbUS /əˈlaʊ/
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading "I said in my letter, as thou mayst remember, O son of Jahdai"--the voice of the speaker was low, but earnest, and admirably in harmony with the sentiment, "that I hoped thou wouldst allow me to relate myself to thee as father to son.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading THE PRINCE AT HOME A wise man wishing to know another always attends him when he is in narrative.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Thou hast not forgotten it, I am sure."
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It will be found helpful to the story as well as an expose of character.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The reader may be familiar with the principle, and a believer in it; for his better satisfaction, therefore, a portion of the Prince's conversation with Uel over the tea-table the night of his arrival in Constantinople shall be reported nearly as possible in his own words.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading THE PRINCE AT HOME A wise man wishing to know another always attends him when he is in narrative.
arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The reader may be familiar with the principle, and a believer in it; for his better satisfaction, therefore, a portion of the Prince's conversation with Uel over the tea-table the night of his arrival in Constantinople shall be reported nearly as possible in his own words.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The reader may be familiar with the principle, and a believer in it; for his better satisfaction, therefore, a portion of the Prince's conversation with Uel over the tea-table the night of his arrival in Constantinople shall be reported nearly as possible in his own words.
ATprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE PRINCE AT HOME A wise man wishing to know another always attends him when he is in narrative.
attendsverbUS /əˈtendz/
third-person singular of “attend” — be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading THE PRINCE AT HOME A wise man wishing to know another always attends him when he is in narrative.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The reader may be familiar with the principle, and a believer in it; for his better satisfaction, therefore, a portion of the Prince's conversation with Uel over the tea-table the night of his arrival in Constantinople shall be reported nearly as possible in his own words.
believernounUS /bəˈliːvər/
a supporter who accepts something as true
From this reading The reader may be familiar with the principle, and a believer in it; for his better satisfaction, therefore, a portion of the Prince's conversation with Uel over the tea-table the night of his arrival in Constantinople shall be reported nearly as possible in his own words.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading The reader may be familiar with the principle, and a believer in it; for his better satisfaction, therefore, a portion of the Prince's conversation with Uel over the tea-table the night of his arrival in Constantinople shall be reported nearly as possible in his own words.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I said in my letter, as thou mayst remember, O son of Jahdai"--the voice of the speaker was low, but earnest, and admirably in harmony with the sentiment, "that I hoped thou wouldst allow me to relate myself to thee as father to son.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading It will be found helpful to the story as well as an expose of character.
ConstantinoplenounUS /ˌkɑːnstæntəˈnoʊpəl/
the largest city and former capital of Turkey
From this reading The reader may be familiar with the principle, and a believer in it; for his better satisfaction, therefore, a portion of the Prince's conversation with Uel over the tea-table the night of his arrival in Constantinople shall be reported nearly as possible in his own words.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The reader may be familiar with the principle, and a believer in it; for his better satisfaction, therefore, a portion of the Prince's conversation with Uel over the tea-table the night of his arrival in Constantinople shall be reported nearly as possible in his own words.
earnestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrnɪst/
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading "I said in my letter, as thou mayst remember, O son of Jahdai"--the voice of the speaker was low, but earnest, and admirably in harmony with the sentiment, "that I hoped thou wouldst allow me to relate myself to thee as father to son.
exposeverbUS /ɪkˈspoʊz/
expose or make accessible to some action or influence
From this reading It will be found helpful to the story as well as an expose of character.
familiaradjectiveUS /fəˈmɪljər/
well known or easily recognized
From this reading The reader may be familiar with the principle, and a believer in it; for his better satisfaction, therefore, a portion of the Prince's conversation with Uel over the tea-table the night of his arrival in Constantinople shall be reported nearly as possible in his own words.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "I said in my letter, as thou mayst remember, O son of Jahdai"--the voice of the speaker was low, but earnest, and admirably in harmony with the sentiment, "that I hoped thou wouldst allow me to relate myself to thee as father to son.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The reader may be familiar with the principle, and a believer in it; for his better satisfaction, therefore, a portion of the Prince's conversation with Uel over the tea-table the night of his arrival in Constantinople shall be reported nearly as possible in his own words.
forgottenadjectiveUS /fərˈɡɑːt.n̩/
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Thou hast not forgotten it, I am sure."
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading It will be found helpful to the story as well as an expose of character.
harmonynounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/
compatibility in opinion and action
From this reading "I said in my letter, as thou mayst remember, O son of Jahdai"--the voice of the speaker was low, but earnest, and admirably in harmony with the sentiment, "that I hoped thou wouldst allow me to relate myself to thee as father to son.
hastauxiliary verbUS /hæst/
an old form of “have”, used with “thou”
From this reading Thou hast not forgotten it, I am sure."
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE PRINCE AT HOME A wise man wishing to know another always attends him when he is in narrative.
helpfuladjectiveUS /ˈhelpfəl/
providing assistance or serving a useful function
From this reading It will be found helpful to the story as well as an expose of character.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE PRINCE AT HOME A wise man wishing to know another always attends him when he is in narrative.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The reader may be familiar with the principle, and a believer in it; for his better satisfaction, therefore, a portion of the Prince's conversation with Uel over the tea-table the night of his arrival in Constantinople shall be reported nearly as possible in his own words.
HOMEnounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE PRINCE AT HOME A wise man wishing to know another always attends him when he is in narrative.
hopedverbUS /hoʊpt/
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading "I said in my letter, as thou mayst remember, O son of Jahdai"--the voice of the speaker was low, but earnest, and admirably in harmony with the sentiment, "that I hoped thou wouldst allow me to relate myself to thee as father to son.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I said in my letter, as thou mayst remember, O son of Jahdai"--the voice of the speaker was low, but earnest, and admirably in harmony with the sentiment, "that I hoped thou wouldst allow me to relate myself to thee as father to son.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PRINCE AT HOME A wise man wishing to know another always attends him when he is in narrative.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PRINCE AT HOME A wise man wishing to know another always attends him when he is in narrative.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The reader may be familiar with the principle, and a believer in it; for his better satisfaction, therefore, a portion of the Prince's conversation with Uel over the tea-table the night of his arrival in Constantinople shall be reported nearly as possible in his own words.
Jahdai
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From this reading "I said in my letter, as thou mayst remember, O son of Jahdai"--the voice of the speaker was low, but earnest, and admirably in harmony with the sentiment, "that I hoped thou wouldst allow me to relate myself to thee as father to son.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading THE PRINCE AT HOME A wise man wishing to know another always attends him when he is in narrative.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading "I said in my letter, as thou mayst remember, O son of Jahdai"--the voice of the speaker was low, but earnest, and admirably in harmony with the sentiment, "that I hoped thou wouldst allow me to relate myself to thee as father to son.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "I said in my letter, as thou mayst remember, O son of Jahdai"--the voice of the speaker was low, but earnest, and admirably in harmony with the sentiment, "that I hoped thou wouldst allow me to relate myself to thee as father to son.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE PRINCE AT HOME A wise man wishing to know another always attends him when he is in narrative.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The reader may be familiar with the principle, and a believer in it; for his better satisfaction, therefore, a portion of the Prince's conversation with Uel over the tea-table the night of his arrival in Constantinople shall be reported nearly as possible in his own words.
mayst
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From this reading "I said in my letter, as thou mayst remember, O son of Jahdai"--the voice of the speaker was low, but earnest, and admirably in harmony with the sentiment, "that I hoped thou wouldst allow me to relate myself to thee as father to son.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I said in my letter, as thou mayst remember, O son of Jahdai"--the voice of the speaker was low, but earnest, and admirably in harmony with the sentiment, "that I hoped thou wouldst allow me to relate myself to thee as father to son.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I said in my letter, as thou mayst remember, O son of Jahdai"--the voice of the speaker was low, but earnest, and admirably in harmony with the sentiment, "that I hoped thou wouldst allow me to relate myself to thee as father to son.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "I said in my letter, as thou mayst remember, O son of Jahdai"--the voice of the speaker was low, but earnest, and admirably in harmony with the sentiment, "that I hoped thou wouldst allow me to relate myself to thee as father to son.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE PRINCE AT HOME A wise man wishing to know another always attends him when he is in narrative.
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The reader may be familiar with the principle, and a believer in it; for his better satisfaction, therefore, a portion of the Prince's conversation with Uel over the tea-table the night of his arrival in Constantinople shall be reported nearly as possible in his own words.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The reader may be familiar with the principle, and a believer in it; for his better satisfaction, therefore, a portion of the Prince's conversation with Uel over the tea-table the night of his arrival in Constantinople shall be reported nearly as possible in his own words.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Thou hast not forgotten it, I am sure."
OnounUS /oʊ/
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading "I said in my letter, as thou mayst remember, O son of Jahdai"--the voice of the speaker was low, but earnest, and admirably in harmony with the sentiment, "that I hoped thou wouldst allow me to relate myself to thee as father to son.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The reader may be familiar with the principle, and a believer in it; for his better satisfaction, therefore, a portion of the Prince's conversation with Uel over the tea-table the night of his arrival in Constantinople shall be reported nearly as possible in his own words.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The reader may be familiar with the principle, and a believer in it; for his better satisfaction, therefore, a portion of the Prince's conversation with Uel over the tea-table the night of his arrival in Constantinople shall be reported nearly as possible in his own words.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The reader may be familiar with the principle, and a believer in it; for his better satisfaction, therefore, a portion of the Prince's conversation with Uel over the tea-table the night of his arrival in Constantinople shall be reported nearly as possible in his own words.
portionnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃən/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The reader may be familiar with the principle, and a believer in it; for his better satisfaction, therefore, a portion of the Prince's conversation with Uel over the tea-table the night of his arrival in Constantinople shall be reported nearly as possible in his own words.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The reader may be familiar with the principle, and a believer in it; for his better satisfaction, therefore, a portion of the Prince's conversation with Uel over the tea-table the night of his arrival in Constantinople shall be reported nearly as possible in his own words.
PRINCEnounUS /prɪns/
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading THE PRINCE AT HOME A wise man wishing to know another always attends him when he is in narrative.
Prince'snounUS /ˈprɪnsɪz/
possessive form of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading The reader may be familiar with the principle, and a believer in it; for his better satisfaction, therefore, a portion of the Prince's conversation with Uel over the tea-table the night of his arrival in Constantinople shall be reported nearly as possible in his own words.
principlenounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading The reader may be familiar with the principle, and a believer in it; for his better satisfaction, therefore, a portion of the Prince's conversation with Uel over the tea-table the night of his arrival in Constantinople shall be reported nearly as possible in his own words.
readernounUS /ˈriːdər/
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The reader may be familiar with the principle, and a believer in it; for his better satisfaction, therefore, a portion of the Prince's conversation with Uel over the tea-table the night of his arrival in Constantinople shall be reported nearly as possible in his own words.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading "I said in my letter, as thou mayst remember, O son of Jahdai"--the voice of the speaker was low, but earnest, and admirably in harmony with the sentiment, "that I hoped thou wouldst allow me to relate myself to thee as father to son.
rememberverbUS /rɪˈmɛm.bər/
To recall to mind.
From this reading "I said in my letter, as thou mayst remember, O son of Jahdai"--the voice of the speaker was low, but earnest, and admirably in harmony with the sentiment, "that I hoped thou wouldst allow me to relate myself to thee as father to son.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading The reader may be familiar with the principle, and a believer in it; for his better satisfaction, therefore, a portion of the Prince's conversation with Uel over the tea-table the night of his arrival in Constantinople shall be reported nearly as possible in his own words.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I said in my letter, as thou mayst remember, O son of Jahdai"--the voice of the speaker was low, but earnest, and admirably in harmony with the sentiment, "that I hoped thou wouldst allow me to relate myself to thee as father to son.
satisfactionnounUS /ˌsætəˈsfækʃən/
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading The reader may be familiar with the principle, and a believer in it; for his better satisfaction, therefore, a portion of the Prince's conversation with Uel over the tea-table the night of his arrival in Constantinople shall be reported nearly as possible in his own words.
sentimentnounUS /ˈsentəmənt/
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading "I said in my letter, as thou mayst remember, O son of Jahdai"--the voice of the speaker was low, but earnest, and admirably in harmony with the sentiment, "that I hoped thou wouldst allow me to relate myself to thee as father to son.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading The reader may be familiar with the principle, and a believer in it; for his better satisfaction, therefore, a portion of the Prince's conversation with Uel over the tea-table the night of his arrival in Constantinople shall be reported nearly as possible in his own words.
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading "I said in my letter, as thou mayst remember, O son of Jahdai"--the voice of the speaker was low, but earnest, and admirably in harmony with the sentiment, "that I hoped thou wouldst allow me to relate myself to thee as father to son.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading "I said in my letter, as thou mayst remember, O son of Jahdai"--the voice of the speaker was low, but earnest, and admirably in harmony with the sentiment, "that I hoped thou wouldst allow me to relate myself to thee as father to son.
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading It will be found helpful to the story as well as an expose of character.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Thou hast not forgotten it, I am sure."
tea-table
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From this reading The reader may be familiar with the principle, and a believer in it; for his better satisfaction, therefore, a portion of the Prince's conversation with Uel over the tea-table the night of his arrival in Constantinople shall be reported nearly as possible in his own words.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I said in my letter, as thou mayst remember, O son of Jahdai"--the voice of the speaker was low, but earnest, and admirably in harmony with the sentiment, "that I hoped thou wouldst allow me to relate myself to thee as father to son.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PRINCE AT HOME A wise man wishing to know another always attends him when he is in narrative.
theepronounUS /ðiː/
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading "I said in my letter, as thou mayst remember, O son of Jahdai"--the voice of the speaker was low, but earnest, and admirably in harmony with the sentiment, "that I hoped thou wouldst allow me to relate myself to thee as father to son.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading The reader may be familiar with the principle, and a believer in it; for his better satisfaction, therefore, a portion of the Prince's conversation with Uel over the tea-table the night of his arrival in Constantinople shall be reported nearly as possible in his own words.
thoupronounUS /ðaʊ/
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading "I said in my letter, as thou mayst remember, O son of Jahdai"--the voice of the speaker was low, but earnest, and admirably in harmony with the sentiment, "that I hoped thou wouldst allow me to relate myself to thee as father to son.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PRINCE AT HOME A wise man wishing to know another always attends him when he is in narrative.
Uel
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From this reading The reader may be familiar with the principle, and a believer in it; for his better satisfaction, therefore, a portion of the Prince's conversation with Uel over the tea-table the night of his arrival in Constantinople shall be reported nearly as possible in his own words.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "I said in my letter, as thou mayst remember, O son of Jahdai"--the voice of the speaker was low, but earnest, and admirably in harmony with the sentiment, "that I hoped thou wouldst allow me to relate myself to thee as father to son.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I said in my letter, as thou mayst remember, O son of Jahdai"--the voice of the speaker was low, but earnest, and admirably in harmony with the sentiment, "that I hoped thou wouldst allow me to relate myself to thee as father to son.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It will be found helpful to the story as well as an expose of character.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading THE PRINCE AT HOME A wise man wishing to know another always attends him when he is in narrative.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It will be found helpful to the story as well as an expose of character.
wiseadjectiveUS /waɪz/
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading THE PRINCE AT HOME A wise man wishing to know another always attends him when he is in narrative.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading THE PRINCE AT HOME A wise man wishing to know another always attends him when he is in narrative.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The reader may be familiar with the principle, and a believer in it; for his better satisfaction, therefore, a portion of the Prince's conversation with Uel over the tea-table the night of his arrival in Constantinople shall be reported nearly as possible in his own words.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading The reader may be familiar with the principle, and a believer in it; for his better satisfaction, therefore, a portion of the Prince's conversation with Uel over the tea-table the night of his arrival in Constantinople shall be reported nearly as possible in his own words.
wouldstmodal verbUS /wʊdst/
an old form of “would”, used with “thou”
From this reading "I said in my letter, as thou mayst remember, O son of Jahdai"--the voice of the speaker was low, but earnest, and admirably in harmony with the sentiment, "that I hoped thou wouldst allow me to relate myself to thee as father to son.
