adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Theobald’s engagement was all very well as far as it went, but there was an old gentleman with a bald head and rosy cheeks in a counting-house in Paternoster Row who must sooner or later be told of what his son had in view, and Theobald’s heart fluttered when he asked himself what view this old gentleman was likely to take of the situation.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He wound up by asking his father to use any influence that might be at his command to help him to get a living, inasmuch as it might be years before a college living fell vacant, and he saw no other chance of being able to marry, for neither he nor his intended had any money except Theobald’s fellowship, which would, of course, lapse on his taking a wife.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Theobald’s engagement was all very well as far as it went, but there was an old gentleman with a bald head and rosy cheeks in a counting-house in Paternoster Row who must sooner or later be told of what his son had in view, and Theobald’s heart fluttered when he asked himself what view this old gentleman was likely to take of the situation.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Theobald’s engagement was all very well as far as it went, but there was an old gentleman with a bald head and rosy cheeks in a counting-house in Paternoster Row who must sooner or later be told of what his son had in view, and Theobald’s heart fluttered when he asked himself what view this old gentleman was likely to take of the situation.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Theobald’s engagement was all very well as far as it went, but there was an old gentleman with a bald head and rosy cheeks in a counting-house in Paternoster Row who must sooner or later be told of what his son had in view, and Theobald’s heart fluttered when he asked himself what view this old gentleman was likely to take of the situation.
anxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/
eagerly desirous
From this reading He wrote what he and Christina, who helped him to draft the letter, thought to be everything that was filial, and expressed himself as anxious to be married with the least possible delay.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He wound up by asking his father to use any influence that might be at his command to help him to get a living, inasmuch as it might be years before a college living fell vacant, and he saw no other chance of being able to marry, for neither he nor his intended had any money except Theobald’s fellowship, which would, of course, lapse on his taking a wife.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Theobald’s engagement was all very well as far as it went, but there was an old gentleman with a bald head and rosy cheeks in a counting-house in Paternoster Row who must sooner or later be told of what his son had in view, and Theobald’s heart fluttered when he asked himself what view this old gentleman was likely to take of the situation.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Theobald’s engagement was all very well as far as it went, but there was an old gentleman with a bald head and rosy cheeks in a counting-house in Paternoster Row who must sooner or later be told of what his son had in view, and Theobald’s heart fluttered when he asked himself what view this old gentleman was likely to take of the situation.
askingnounUS /ˈæskɪŋ/
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading He wound up by asking his father to use any influence that might be at his command to help him to get a living, inasmuch as it might be years before a college living fell vacant, and he saw no other chance of being able to marry, for neither he nor his intended had any money except Theobald’s fellowship, which would, of course, lapse on his taking a wife.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The murder, however, had to come out, and Theobald and his intended, perhaps imprudently, resolved on making a clean breast of it at once.
baldadjectiveUS /bɔːld/
with no effort to conceal
From this reading Theobald’s engagement was all very well as far as it went, but there was an old gentleman with a bald head and rosy cheeks in a counting-house in Paternoster Row who must sooner or later be told of what his son had in view, and Theobald’s heart fluttered when he asked himself what view this old gentleman was likely to take of the situation.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Theobald’s engagement was all very well as far as it went, but there was an old gentleman with a bald head and rosy cheeks in a counting-house in Paternoster Row who must sooner or later be told of what his son had in view, and Theobald’s heart fluttered when he asked himself what view this old gentleman was likely to take of the situation.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He wound up by asking his father to use any influence that might be at his command to help him to get a living, inasmuch as it might be years before a college living fell vacant, and he saw no other chance of being able to marry, for neither he nor his intended had any money except Theobald’s fellowship, which would, of course, lapse on his taking a wife.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He wound up by asking his father to use any influence that might be at his command to help him to get a living, inasmuch as it might be years before a college living fell vacant, and he saw no other chance of being able to marry, for neither he nor his intended had any money except Theobald’s fellowship, which would, of course, lapse on his taking a wife.
breastnounUS /brest/
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading The murder, however, had to come out, and Theobald and his intended, perhaps imprudently, resolved on making a clean breast of it at once.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Theobald’s engagement was all very well as far as it went, but there was an old gentleman with a bald head and rosy cheeks in a counting-house in Paternoster Row who must sooner or later be told of what his son had in view, and Theobald’s heart fluttered when he asked himself what view this old gentleman was likely to take of the situation.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He wound up by asking his father to use any influence that might be at his command to help him to get a living, inasmuch as it might be years before a college living fell vacant, and he saw no other chance of being able to marry, for neither he nor his intended had any money except Theobald’s fellowship, which would, of course, lapse on his taking a wife.
chancenounUS /tʃæns/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He wound up by asking his father to use any influence that might be at his command to help him to get a living, inasmuch as it might be years before a college living fell vacant, and he saw no other chance of being able to marry, for neither he nor his intended had any money except Theobald’s fellowship, which would, of course, lapse on his taking a wife.
cheeksnounUS /tʃiːks/
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Theobald’s engagement was all very well as far as it went, but there was an old gentleman with a bald head and rosy cheeks in a counting-house in Paternoster Row who must sooner or later be told of what his son had in view, and Theobald’s heart fluttered when he asked himself what view this old gentleman was likely to take of the situation.
Christina
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He wrote what he and Christina, who helped him to draft the letter, thought to be everything that was filial, and expressed himself as anxious to be married with the least possible delay.
cleanadjectiveUS /kliːn/
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading The murder, however, had to come out, and Theobald and his intended, perhaps imprudently, resolved on making a clean breast of it at once.
collegenounUS /ˈkɑːlɪdʒ/
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading He wound up by asking his father to use any influence that might be at his command to help him to get a living, inasmuch as it might be years before a college living fell vacant, and he saw no other chance of being able to marry, for neither he nor his intended had any money except Theobald’s fellowship, which would, of course, lapse on his taking a wife.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The murder, however, had to come out, and Theobald and his intended, perhaps imprudently, resolved on making a clean breast of it at once.
commandnounUS /kəˈmænd/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading He wound up by asking his father to use any influence that might be at his command to help him to get a living, inasmuch as it might be years before a college living fell vacant, and he saw no other chance of being able to marry, for neither he nor his intended had any money except Theobald’s fellowship, which would, of course, lapse on his taking a wife.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could not help saying this, as Christina was at his shoulder, and he knew it was safe, for his father might be trusted not to help him.
counting-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Theobald’s engagement was all very well as far as it went, but there was an old gentleman with a bald head and rosy cheeks in a counting-house in Paternoster Row who must sooner or later be told of what his son had in view, and Theobald’s heart fluttered when he asked himself what view this old gentleman was likely to take of the situation.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He wound up by asking his father to use any influence that might be at his command to help him to get a living, inasmuch as it might be years before a college living fell vacant, and he saw no other chance of being able to marry, for neither he nor his intended had any money except Theobald’s fellowship, which would, of course, lapse on his taking a wife.
delayverbUS /dɪˈleɪ/
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading He wrote what he and Christina, who helped him to draft the letter, thought to be everything that was filial, and expressed himself as anxious to be married with the least possible delay.
draftnounUS /dræft/
a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another
From this reading He wrote what he and Christina, who helped him to draft the letter, thought to be everything that was filial, and expressed himself as anxious to be married with the least possible delay.
engagementnounUS /enˈɡeɪdʒmənt/
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Theobald’s engagement was all very well as far as it went, but there was an old gentleman with a bald head and rosy cheeks in a counting-house in Paternoster Row who must sooner or later be told of what his son had in view, and Theobald’s heart fluttered when he asked himself what view this old gentleman was likely to take of the situation.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading He wrote what he and Christina, who helped him to draft the letter, thought to be everything that was filial, and expressed himself as anxious to be married with the least possible delay.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading He wound up by asking his father to use any influence that might be at his command to help him to get a living, inasmuch as it might be years before a college living fell vacant, and he saw no other chance of being able to marry, for neither he nor his intended had any money except Theobald’s fellowship, which would, of course, lapse on his taking a wife.
expressedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsprest/
communicated in words
From this reading He wrote what he and Christina, who helped him to draft the letter, thought to be everything that was filial, and expressed himself as anxious to be married with the least possible delay.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Theobald’s engagement was all very well as far as it went, but there was an old gentleman with a bald head and rosy cheeks in a counting-house in Paternoster Row who must sooner or later be told of what his son had in view, and Theobald’s heart fluttered when he asked himself what view this old gentleman was likely to take of the situation.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He could not help saying this, as Christina was at his shoulder, and he knew it was safe, for his father might be trusted not to help him.
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading He wound up by asking his father to use any influence that might be at his command to help him to get a living, inasmuch as it might be years before a college living fell vacant, and he saw no other chance of being able to marry, for neither he nor his intended had any money except Theobald’s fellowship, which would, of course, lapse on his taking a wife.
fellowshipnounUS /ˈfeloʊʃɪp/
an association of people who share common beliefs or activities
From this reading He wound up by asking his father to use any influence that might be at his command to help him to get a living, inasmuch as it might be years before a college living fell vacant, and he saw no other chance of being able to marry, for neither he nor his intended had any money except Theobald’s fellowship, which would, of course, lapse on his taking a wife.
filialadjectiveUS /ˈfɪliəl/
designating the generation or the sequence of generations following the parental generation
From this reading He wrote what he and Christina, who helped him to draft the letter, thought to be everything that was filial, and expressed himself as anxious to be married with the least possible delay.
flutteredverbUS /ˈflʌtərd/
past form of “flutter” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading Theobald’s engagement was all very well as far as it went, but there was an old gentleman with a bald head and rosy cheeks in a counting-house in Paternoster Row who must sooner or later be told of what his son had in view, and Theobald’s heart fluttered when he asked himself what view this old gentleman was likely to take of the situation.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He could not help saying this, as Christina was at his shoulder, and he knew it was safe, for his father might be trusted not to help him.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading Theobald’s engagement was all very well as far as it went, but there was an old gentleman with a bald head and rosy cheeks in a counting-house in Paternoster Row who must sooner or later be told of what his son had in view, and Theobald’s heart fluttered when he asked himself what view this old gentleman was likely to take of the situation.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He wound up by asking his father to use any influence that might be at his command to help him to get a living, inasmuch as it might be years before a college living fell vacant, and he saw no other chance of being able to marry, for neither he nor his intended had any money except Theobald’s fellowship, which would, of course, lapse on his taking a wife.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Theobald’s engagement was all very well as far as it went, but there was an old gentleman with a bald head and rosy cheeks in a counting-house in Paternoster Row who must sooner or later be told of what his son had in view, and Theobald’s heart fluttered when he asked himself what view this old gentleman was likely to take of the situation.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Theobald’s engagement was all very well as far as it went, but there was an old gentleman with a bald head and rosy cheeks in a counting-house in Paternoster Row who must sooner or later be told of what his son had in view, and Theobald’s heart fluttered when he asked himself what view this old gentleman was likely to take of the situation.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Theobald’s engagement was all very well as far as it went, but there was an old gentleman with a bald head and rosy cheeks in a counting-house in Paternoster Row who must sooner or later be told of what his son had in view, and Theobald’s heart fluttered when he asked himself what view this old gentleman was likely to take of the situation.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Theobald’s engagement was all very well as far as it went, but there was an old gentleman with a bald head and rosy cheeks in a counting-house in Paternoster Row who must sooner or later be told of what his son had in view, and Theobald’s heart fluttered when he asked himself what view this old gentleman was likely to take of the situation.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He could not help saying this, as Christina was at his shoulder, and he knew it was safe, for his father might be trusted not to help him.
helpedverbUS /helpt/
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He wrote what he and Christina, who helped him to draft the letter, thought to be everything that was filial, and expressed himself as anxious to be married with the least possible delay.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He wrote what he and Christina, who helped him to draft the letter, thought to be everything that was filial, and expressed himself as anxious to be married with the least possible delay.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Theobald’s engagement was all very well as far as it went, but there was an old gentleman with a bald head and rosy cheeks in a counting-house in Paternoster Row who must sooner or later be told of what his son had in view, and Theobald’s heart fluttered when he asked himself what view this old gentleman was likely to take of the situation.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Theobald’s engagement was all very well as far as it went, but there was an old gentleman with a bald head and rosy cheeks in a counting-house in Paternoster Row who must sooner or later be told of what his son had in view, and Theobald’s heart fluttered when he asked himself what view this old gentleman was likely to take of the situation.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The murder, however, had to come out, and Theobald and his intended, perhaps imprudently, resolved on making a clean breast of it at once.
imprudentlyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpruːdəntli/
in an imprudent manner
From this reading The murder, however, had to come out, and Theobald and his intended, perhaps imprudently, resolved on making a clean breast of it at once.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Theobald’s engagement was all very well as far as it went, but there was an old gentleman with a bald head and rosy cheeks in a counting-house in Paternoster Row who must sooner or later be told of what his son had in view, and Theobald’s heart fluttered when he asked himself what view this old gentleman was likely to take of the situation.
inasmuch
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He wound up by asking his father to use any influence that might be at his command to help him to get a living, inasmuch as it might be years before a college living fell vacant, and he saw no other chance of being able to marry, for neither he nor his intended had any money except Theobald’s fellowship, which would, of course, lapse on his taking a wife.
influencenounUS /ˈɪnfluːəns/
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading He wound up by asking his father to use any influence that might be at his command to help him to get a living, inasmuch as it might be years before a college living fell vacant, and he saw no other chance of being able to marry, for neither he nor his intended had any money except Theobald’s fellowship, which would, of course, lapse on his taking a wife.
intendedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪd/
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading The murder, however, had to come out, and Theobald and his intended, perhaps imprudently, resolved on making a clean breast of it at once.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Theobald’s engagement was all very well as far as it went, but there was an old gentleman with a bald head and rosy cheeks in a counting-house in Paternoster Row who must sooner or later be told of what his son had in view, and Theobald’s heart fluttered when he asked himself what view this old gentleman was likely to take of the situation.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He could not help saying this, as Christina was at his shoulder, and he knew it was safe, for his father might be trusted not to help him.
lapseverbUS /læps/
pass into a specified state or condition
From this reading He wound up by asking his father to use any influence that might be at his command to help him to get a living, inasmuch as it might be years before a college living fell vacant, and he saw no other chance of being able to marry, for neither he nor his intended had any money except Theobald’s fellowship, which would, of course, lapse on his taking a wife.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Theobald’s engagement was all very well as far as it went, but there was an old gentleman with a bald head and rosy cheeks in a counting-house in Paternoster Row who must sooner or later be told of what his son had in view, and Theobald’s heart fluttered when he asked himself what view this old gentleman was likely to take of the situation.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading He wrote what he and Christina, who helped him to draft the letter, thought to be everything that was filial, and expressed himself as anxious to be married with the least possible delay.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading He wrote what he and Christina, who helped him to draft the letter, thought to be everything that was filial, and expressed himself as anxious to be married with the least possible delay.
likelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪkli/
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Theobald’s engagement was all very well as far as it went, but there was an old gentleman with a bald head and rosy cheeks in a counting-house in Paternoster Row who must sooner or later be told of what his son had in view, and Theobald’s heart fluttered when he asked himself what view this old gentleman was likely to take of the situation.
livingnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋ/
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading He wound up by asking his father to use any influence that might be at his command to help him to get a living, inasmuch as it might be years before a college living fell vacant, and he saw no other chance of being able to marry, for neither he nor his intended had any money except Theobald’s fellowship, which would, of course, lapse on his taking a wife.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The murder, however, had to come out, and Theobald and his intended, perhaps imprudently, resolved on making a clean breast of it at once.
marriedadjectiveUS /ˈmerid/
joined in matrimony
From this reading He wrote what he and Christina, who helped him to draft the letter, thought to be everything that was filial, and expressed himself as anxious to be married with the least possible delay.
marryverbUS /ˈmeri/
take in marriage
From this reading He wound up by asking his father to use any influence that might be at his command to help him to get a living, inasmuch as it might be years before a college living fell vacant, and he saw no other chance of being able to marry, for neither he nor his intended had any money except Theobald’s fellowship, which would, of course, lapse on his taking a wife.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He could not help saying this, as Christina was at his shoulder, and he knew it was safe, for his father might be trusted not to help him.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading He wound up by asking his father to use any influence that might be at his command to help him to get a living, inasmuch as it might be years before a college living fell vacant, and he saw no other chance of being able to marry, for neither he nor his intended had any money except Theobald’s fellowship, which would, of course, lapse on his taking a wife.
murderverbUS /ˈmɜːrdər/
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading The murder, however, had to come out, and Theobald and his intended, perhaps imprudently, resolved on making a clean breast of it at once.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Theobald’s engagement was all very well as far as it went, but there was an old gentleman with a bald head and rosy cheeks in a counting-house in Paternoster Row who must sooner or later be told of what his son had in view, and Theobald’s heart fluttered when he asked himself what view this old gentleman was likely to take of the situation.
neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading He wound up by asking his father to use any influence that might be at his command to help him to get a living, inasmuch as it might be years before a college living fell vacant, and he saw no other chance of being able to marry, for neither he nor his intended had any money except Theobald’s fellowship, which would, of course, lapse on his taking a wife.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading He wound up by asking his father to use any influence that might be at his command to help him to get a living, inasmuch as it might be years before a college living fell vacant, and he saw no other chance of being able to marry, for neither he nor his intended had any money except Theobald’s fellowship, which would, of course, lapse on his taking a wife.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He wound up by asking his father to use any influence that might be at his command to help him to get a living, inasmuch as it might be years before a college living fell vacant, and he saw no other chance of being able to marry, for neither he nor his intended had any money except Theobald’s fellowship, which would, of course, lapse on his taking a wife.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He could not help saying this, as Christina was at his shoulder, and he knew it was safe, for his father might be trusted not to help him.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Theobald’s engagement was all very well as far as it went, but there was an old gentleman with a bald head and rosy cheeks in a counting-house in Paternoster Row who must sooner or later be told of what his son had in view, and Theobald’s heart fluttered when he asked himself what view this old gentleman was likely to take of the situation.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Theobald’s engagement was all very well as far as it went, but there was an old gentleman with a bald head and rosy cheeks in a counting-house in Paternoster Row who must sooner or later be told of what his son had in view, and Theobald’s heart fluttered when he asked himself what view this old gentleman was likely to take of the situation.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The murder, however, had to come out, and Theobald and his intended, perhaps imprudently, resolved on making a clean breast of it at once.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading The murder, however, had to come out, and Theobald and his intended, perhaps imprudently, resolved on making a clean breast of it at once.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Theobald’s engagement was all very well as far as it went, but there was an old gentleman with a bald head and rosy cheeks in a counting-house in Paternoster Row who must sooner or later be told of what his son had in view, and Theobald’s heart fluttered when he asked himself what view this old gentleman was likely to take of the situation.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He wound up by asking his father to use any influence that might be at his command to help him to get a living, inasmuch as it might be years before a college living fell vacant, and he saw no other chance of being able to marry, for neither he nor his intended had any money except Theobald’s fellowship, which would, of course, lapse on his taking a wife.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The murder, however, had to come out, and Theobald and his intended, perhaps imprudently, resolved on making a clean breast of it at once.
Paternosternoun
(Roman Catholic Church) the Lord's Prayer in Latin; translates as “our father”
From this reading Theobald’s engagement was all very well as far as it went, but there was an old gentleman with a bald head and rosy cheeks in a counting-house in Paternoster Row who must sooner or later be told of what his son had in view, and Theobald’s heart fluttered when he asked himself what view this old gentleman was likely to take of the situation.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading The murder, however, had to come out, and Theobald and his intended, perhaps imprudently, resolved on making a clean breast of it at once.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He wrote what he and Christina, who helped him to draft the letter, thought to be everything that was filial, and expressed himself as anxious to be married with the least possible delay.
resolvedadjectiveUS /riˈzɑːlvd/
determined
From this reading The murder, however, had to come out, and Theobald and his intended, perhaps imprudently, resolved on making a clean breast of it at once.
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading Theobald’s engagement was all very well as far as it went, but there was an old gentleman with a bald head and rosy cheeks in a counting-house in Paternoster Row who must sooner or later be told of what his son had in view, and Theobald’s heart fluttered when he asked himself what view this old gentleman was likely to take of the situation.
RownounUS /roʊ/
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading Theobald’s engagement was all very well as far as it went, but there was an old gentleman with a bald head and rosy cheeks in a counting-house in Paternoster Row who must sooner or later be told of what his son had in view, and Theobald’s heart fluttered when he asked himself what view this old gentleman was likely to take of the situation.
safeadjectiveUS /seɪf/
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading He could not help saying this, as Christina was at his shoulder, and he knew it was safe, for his father might be trusted not to help him.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading He wound up by asking his father to use any influence that might be at his command to help him to get a living, inasmuch as it might be years before a college living fell vacant, and he saw no other chance of being able to marry, for neither he nor his intended had any money except Theobald’s fellowship, which would, of course, lapse on his taking a wife.
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading He could not help saying this, as Christina was at his shoulder, and he knew it was safe, for his father might be trusted not to help him.
shoulderverbUS /ˈʃoʊldər/
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading He could not help saying this, as Christina was at his shoulder, and he knew it was safe, for his father might be trusted not to help him.
situationnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃən/
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Theobald’s engagement was all very well as far as it went, but there was an old gentleman with a bald head and rosy cheeks in a counting-house in Paternoster Row who must sooner or later be told of what his son had in view, and Theobald’s heart fluttered when he asked himself what view this old gentleman was likely to take of the situation.
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading Theobald’s engagement was all very well as far as it went, but there was an old gentleman with a bald head and rosy cheeks in a counting-house in Paternoster Row who must sooner or later be told of what his son had in view, and Theobald’s heart fluttered when he asked himself what view this old gentleman was likely to take of the situation.
sooneradverbUS /ˈsuːnər/
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading Theobald’s engagement was all very well as far as it went, but there was an old gentleman with a bald head and rosy cheeks in a counting-house in Paternoster Row who must sooner or later be told of what his son had in view, and Theobald’s heart fluttered when he asked himself what view this old gentleman was likely to take of the situation.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading Theobald’s engagement was all very well as far as it went, but there was an old gentleman with a bald head and rosy cheeks in a counting-house in Paternoster Row who must sooner or later be told of what his son had in view, and Theobald’s heart fluttered when he asked himself what view this old gentleman was likely to take of the situation.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading He wound up by asking his father to use any influence that might be at his command to help him to get a living, inasmuch as it might be years before a college living fell vacant, and he saw no other chance of being able to marry, for neither he nor his intended had any money except Theobald’s fellowship, which would, of course, lapse on his taking a wife.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He wrote what he and Christina, who helped him to draft the letter, thought to be everything that was filial, and expressed himself as anxious to be married with the least possible delay.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Theobald’s engagement was all very well as far as it went, but there was an old gentleman with a bald head and rosy cheeks in a counting-house in Paternoster Row who must sooner or later be told of what his son had in view, and Theobald’s heart fluttered when he asked himself what view this old gentleman was likely to take of the situation.
Theobald
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From this reading The murder, however, had to come out, and Theobald and his intended, perhaps imprudently, resolved on making a clean breast of it at once.
Theobald's
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From this reading Theobald’s engagement was all very well as far as it went, but there was an old gentleman with a bald head and rosy cheeks in a counting-house in Paternoster Row who must sooner or later be told of what his son had in view, and Theobald’s heart fluttered when he asked himself what view this old gentleman was likely to take of the situation.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Theobald’s engagement was all very well as far as it went, but there was an old gentleman with a bald head and rosy cheeks in a counting-house in Paternoster Row who must sooner or later be told of what his son had in view, and Theobald’s heart fluttered when he asked himself what view this old gentleman was likely to take of the situation.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Theobald’s engagement was all very well as far as it went, but there was an old gentleman with a bald head and rosy cheeks in a counting-house in Paternoster Row who must sooner or later be told of what his son had in view, and Theobald’s heart fluttered when he asked himself what view this old gentleman was likely to take of the situation.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He wrote what he and Christina, who helped him to draft the letter, thought to be everything that was filial, and expressed himself as anxious to be married with the least possible delay.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Theobald’s engagement was all very well as far as it went, but there was an old gentleman with a bald head and rosy cheeks in a counting-house in Paternoster Row who must sooner or later be told of what his son had in view, and Theobald’s heart fluttered when he asked himself what view this old gentleman was likely to take of the situation.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Theobald’s engagement was all very well as far as it went, but there was an old gentleman with a bald head and rosy cheeks in a counting-house in Paternoster Row who must sooner or later be told of what his son had in view, and Theobald’s heart fluttered when he asked himself what view this old gentleman was likely to take of the situation.
trustedadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪd/
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading He could not help saying this, as Christina was at his shoulder, and he knew it was safe, for his father might be trusted not to help him.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He wound up by asking his father to use any influence that might be at his command to help him to get a living, inasmuch as it might be years before a college living fell vacant, and he saw no other chance of being able to marry, for neither he nor his intended had any money except Theobald’s fellowship, which would, of course, lapse on his taking a wife.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading He wound up by asking his father to use any influence that might be at his command to help him to get a living, inasmuch as it might be years before a college living fell vacant, and he saw no other chance of being able to marry, for neither he nor his intended had any money except Theobald’s fellowship, which would, of course, lapse on his taking a wife.
vacantadjectiveUS /ˈveɪkənt/
void of intelligence or thought
From this reading He wound up by asking his father to use any influence that might be at his command to help him to get a living, inasmuch as it might be years before a college living fell vacant, and he saw no other chance of being able to marry, for neither he nor his intended had any money except Theobald’s fellowship, which would, of course, lapse on his taking a wife.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Theobald’s engagement was all very well as far as it went, but there was an old gentleman with a bald head and rosy cheeks in a counting-house in Paternoster Row who must sooner or later be told of what his son had in view, and Theobald’s heart fluttered when he asked himself what view this old gentleman was likely to take of the situation.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Theobald’s engagement was all very well as far as it went, but there was an old gentleman with a bald head and rosy cheeks in a counting-house in Paternoster Row who must sooner or later be told of what his son had in view, and Theobald’s heart fluttered when he asked himself what view this old gentleman was likely to take of the situation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Theobald’s engagement was all very well as far as it went, but there was an old gentleman with a bald head and rosy cheeks in a counting-house in Paternoster Row who must sooner or later be told of what his son had in view, and Theobald’s heart fluttered when he asked himself what view this old gentleman was likely to take of the situation.
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 Theobald’s engagement was all very well as far as it went, but there was an old gentleman with a bald head and rosy cheeks in a counting-house in Paternoster Row who must sooner or later be told of what his son had in view, and Theobald’s heart fluttered when he asked himself what view this old gentleman was likely to take of the situation.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Theobald’s engagement was all very well as far as it went, but there was an old gentleman with a bald head and rosy cheeks in a counting-house in Paternoster Row who must sooner or later be told of what his son had in view, and Theobald’s heart fluttered when he asked himself what view this old gentleman was likely to take of the situation.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Theobald’s engagement was all very well as far as it went, but there was an old gentleman with a bald head and rosy cheeks in a counting-house in Paternoster Row who must sooner or later be told of what his son had in view, and Theobald’s heart fluttered when he asked himself what view this old gentleman was likely to take of the situation.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Theobald’s engagement was all very well as far as it went, but there was an old gentleman with a bald head and rosy cheeks in a counting-house in Paternoster Row who must sooner or later be told of what his son had in view, and Theobald’s heart fluttered when he asked himself what view this old gentleman was likely to take of the situation.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He wound up by asking his father to use any influence that might be at his command to help him to get a living, inasmuch as it might be years before a college living fell vacant, and he saw no other chance of being able to marry, for neither he nor his intended had any money except Theobald’s fellowship, which would, of course, lapse on his taking a wife.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Theobald’s engagement was all very well as far as it went, but there was an old gentleman with a bald head and rosy cheeks in a counting-house in Paternoster Row who must sooner or later be told of what his son had in view, and Theobald’s heart fluttered when he asked himself what view this old gentleman was likely to take of the situation.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He wound up by asking his father to use any influence that might be at his command to help him to get a living, inasmuch as it might be years before a college living fell vacant, and he saw no other chance of being able to marry, for neither he nor his intended had any money except Theobald’s fellowship, which would, of course, lapse on his taking a wife.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Theobald’s engagement was all very well as far as it went, but there was an old gentleman with a bald head and rosy cheeks in a counting-house in Paternoster Row who must sooner or later be told of what his son had in view, and Theobald’s heart fluttered when he asked himself what view this old gentleman was likely to take of the situation.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He wound up by asking his father to use any influence that might be at his command to help him to get a living, inasmuch as it might be years before a college living fell vacant, and he saw no other chance of being able to marry, for neither he nor his intended had any money except Theobald’s fellowship, which would, of course, lapse on his taking a wife.
woundnounUS /waʊnd/
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading He wound up by asking his father to use any influence that might be at his command to help him to get a living, inasmuch as it might be years before a college living fell vacant, and he saw no other chance of being able to marry, for neither he nor his intended had any money except Theobald’s fellowship, which would, of course, lapse on his taking a wife.
wroteverbUS /roʊt/
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading He wrote what he and Christina, who helped him to draft the letter, thought to be everything that was filial, and expressed himself as anxious to be married with the least possible delay.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading He wound up by asking his father to use any influence that might be at his command to help him to get a living, inasmuch as it might be years before a college living fell vacant, and he saw no other chance of being able to marry, for neither he nor his intended had any money except Theobald’s fellowship, which would, of course, lapse on his taking a wife.
