adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Once, recently, when he was down at home after taking his degree, his mother had had a short conversation with him about his becoming a clergyman, set on thereto by Theobald, who shrank from the subject himself.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Once, recently, when he was down at home after taking his degree, his mother had had a short conversation with him about his becoming a clergyman, set on thereto by Theobald, who shrank from the subject himself.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Once, recently, when he was down at home after taking his degree, his mother had had a short conversation with him about his becoming a clergyman, set on thereto by Theobald, who shrank from the subject himself.
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 He has considered all of them himself, and has been shown how small they are, when they are faced boldly, but he wishes you, too, to feel them as strongly and completely as possible before committing yourself to irrevocable vows, so that you may never, never have to regret the step you will have taken.”
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading “You know, my dearest boy,” she said to him, “that papa” (she always called Theobald “papa” when talking to Ernest) “is so anxious you should not go into the Church blindly, and without fully realising the difficulties of a clergyman’s position.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This time it was during a turn taken in the garden, and not on the sofa—which was reserved for supreme occasions.
anxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/
eagerly desirous
From this reading “You know, my dearest boy,” she said to him, “that papa” (she always called Theobald “papa” when talking to Ernest) “is so anxious you should not go into the Church blindly, and without fully realising the difficulties of a clergyman’s position.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading This was the first time Ernest had heard that there were any difficulties, and he not unnaturally enquired in a vague way after their nature.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He has considered all of them himself, and has been shown how small they are, when they are faced boldly, but he wishes you, too, to feel them as strongly and completely as possible before committing yourself to irrevocable vows, so that you may never, never have to regret the step you will have taken.”
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He has considered all of them himself, and has been shown how small they are, when they are faced boldly, but he wishes you, too, to feel them as strongly and completely as possible before committing yourself to irrevocable vows, so that you may never, never have to regret the step you will have taken.”
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Once, recently, when he was down at home after taking his degree, his mother had had a short conversation with him about his becoming a clergyman, set on thereto by Theobald, who shrank from the subject himself.
becomingadjectiveUS /bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/
according with custom or propriety
From this reading Once, recently, when he was down at home after taking his degree, his mother had had a short conversation with him about his becoming a clergyman, set on thereto by Theobald, who shrank from the subject himself.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He has considered all of them himself, and has been shown how small they are, when they are faced boldly, but he wishes you, too, to feel them as strongly and completely as possible before committing yourself to irrevocable vows, so that you may never, never have to regret the step you will have taken.”
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He has considered all of them himself, and has been shown how small they are, when they are faced boldly, but he wishes you, too, to feel them as strongly and completely as possible before committing yourself to irrevocable vows, so that you may never, never have to regret the step you will have taken.”
blindlyadverbUS /ˈblaɪndli/
without seeing or looking
From this reading “You know, my dearest boy,” she said to him, “that papa” (she always called Theobald “papa” when talking to Ernest) “is so anxious you should not go into the Church blindly, and without fully realising the difficulties of a clergyman’s position.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading He has considered all of them himself, and has been shown how small they are, when they are faced boldly, but he wishes you, too, to feel them as strongly and completely as possible before committing yourself to irrevocable vows, so that you may never, never have to regret the step you will have taken.”
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading “You know, my dearest boy,” she said to him, “that papa” (she always called Theobald “papa” when talking to Ernest) “is so anxious you should not go into the Church blindly, and without fully realising the difficulties of a clergyman’s position.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He has considered all of them himself, and has been shown how small they are, when they are faced boldly, but he wishes you, too, to feel them as strongly and completely as possible before committing yourself to irrevocable vows, so that you may never, never have to regret the step you will have taken.”
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Once, recently, when he was down at home after taking his degree, his mother had had a short conversation with him about his becoming a clergyman, set on thereto by Theobald, who shrank from the subject himself.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “You know, my dearest boy,” she said to him, “that papa” (she always called Theobald “papa” when talking to Ernest) “is so anxious you should not go into the Church blindly, and without fully realising the difficulties of a clergyman’s position.
ChurchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading “You know, my dearest boy,” she said to him, “that papa” (she always called Theobald “papa” when talking to Ernest) “is so anxious you should not go into the Church blindly, and without fully realising the difficulties of a clergyman’s position.
clergymannounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒimən/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading Once, recently, when he was down at home after taking his degree, his mother had had a short conversation with him about his becoming a clergyman, set on thereto by Theobald, who shrank from the subject himself.
clergyman's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “You know, my dearest boy,” she said to him, “that papa” (she always called Theobald “papa” when talking to Ernest) “is so anxious you should not go into the Church blindly, and without fully realising the difficulties of a clergyman’s position.
committingverbUS /kəˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “commit” — perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading He has considered all of them himself, and has been shown how small they are, when they are faced boldly, but he wishes you, too, to feel them as strongly and completely as possible before committing yourself to irrevocable vows, so that you may never, never have to regret the step you will have taken.”
completelyadverbUS /kəmˈpliːtli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He has considered all of them himself, and has been shown how small they are, when they are faced boldly, but he wishes you, too, to feel them as strongly and completely as possible before committing yourself to irrevocable vows, so that you may never, never have to regret the step you will have taken.”
consideredadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərd/
carefully weighed
From this reading He has considered all of them himself, and has been shown how small they are, when they are faced boldly, but he wishes you, too, to feel them as strongly and completely as possible before committing yourself to irrevocable vows, so that you may never, never have to regret the step you will have taken.”
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Once, recently, when he was down at home after taking his degree, his mother had had a short conversation with him about his becoming a clergyman, set on thereto by Theobald, who shrank from the subject himself.
dearestnounUS /ˈdɪrəst/
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading “You know, my dearest boy,” she said to him, “that papa” (she always called Theobald “papa” when talking to Ernest) “is so anxious you should not go into the Church blindly, and without fully realising the difficulties of a clergyman’s position.
degreenounUS /dɪˈɡriː/
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Once, recently, when he was down at home after taking his degree, his mother had had a short conversation with him about his becoming a clergyman, set on thereto by Theobald, who shrank from the subject himself.
difficultiesnounUS /ˈdɪfəkəltiz/
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading “You know, my dearest boy,” she said to him, “that papa” (she always called Theobald “papa” when talking to Ernest) “is so anxious you should not go into the Church blindly, and without fully realising the difficulties of a clergyman’s position.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Once, recently, when he was down at home after taking his degree, his mother had had a short conversation with him about his becoming a clergyman, set on thereto by Theobald, who shrank from the subject himself.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading This time it was during a turn taken in the garden, and not on the sofa—which was reserved for supreme occasions.
enquired
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From this reading This was the first time Ernest had heard that there were any difficulties, and he not unnaturally enquired in a vague way after their nature.
Ernest
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From this reading “You know, my dearest boy,” she said to him, “that papa” (she always called Theobald “papa” when talking to Ernest) “is so anxious you should not go into the Church blindly, and without fully realising the difficulties of a clergyman’s position.
facedadjectiveUS /feɪst/
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading He has considered all of them himself, and has been shown how small they are, when they are faced boldly, but he wishes you, too, to feel them as strongly and completely as possible before committing yourself to irrevocable vows, so that you may never, never have to regret the step you will have taken.”
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading He has considered all of them himself, and has been shown how small they are, when they are faced boldly, but he wishes you, too, to feel them as strongly and completely as possible before committing yourself to irrevocable vows, so that you may never, never have to regret the step you will have taken.”
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading This was the first time Ernest had heard that there were any difficulties, and he not unnaturally enquired in a vague way after their nature.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This time it was during a turn taken in the garden, and not on the sofa—which was reserved for supreme occasions.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Once, recently, when he was down at home after taking his degree, his mother had had a short conversation with him about his becoming a clergyman, set on thereto by Theobald, who shrank from the subject himself.
fullyadverbUS /ˈfʊli/
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading “You know, my dearest boy,” she said to him, “that papa” (she always called Theobald “papa” when talking to Ernest) “is so anxious you should not go into the Church blindly, and without fully realising the difficulties of a clergyman’s position.
gardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading This time it was during a turn taken in the garden, and not on the sofa—which was reserved for supreme occasions.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “You know, my dearest boy,” she said to him, “that papa” (she always called Theobald “papa” when talking to Ernest) “is so anxious you should not go into the Church blindly, and without fully realising the difficulties of a clergyman’s position.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Once, recently, when he was down at home after taking his degree, his mother had had a short conversation with him about his becoming a clergyman, set on thereto by Theobald, who shrank from the subject himself.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has considered all of them himself, and has been shown how small they are, when they are faced boldly, but he wishes you, too, to feel them as strongly and completely as possible before committing yourself to irrevocable vows, so that you may never, never have to regret the step you will have taken.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He has considered all of them himself, and has been shown how small they are, when they are faced boldly, but he wishes you, too, to feel them as strongly and completely as possible before committing yourself to irrevocable vows, so that you may never, never have to regret the step you will have taken.”
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Once, recently, when he was down at home after taking his degree, his mother had had a short conversation with him about his becoming a clergyman, set on thereto by Theobald, who shrank from the subject himself.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading This was the first time Ernest had heard that there were any difficulties, and he not unnaturally enquired in a vague way after their nature.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Once, recently, when he was down at home after taking his degree, his mother had had a short conversation with him about his becoming a clergyman, set on thereto by Theobald, who shrank from the subject himself.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Once, recently, when he was down at home after taking his degree, his mother had had a short conversation with him about his becoming a clergyman, set on thereto by Theobald, who shrank from the subject himself.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Once, recently, when he was down at home after taking his degree, his mother had had a short conversation with him about his becoming a clergyman, set on thereto by Theobald, who shrank from the subject himself.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Once, recently, when he was down at home after taking his degree, his mother had had a short conversation with him about his becoming a clergyman, set on thereto by Theobald, who shrank from the subject himself.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He has considered all of them himself, and has been shown how small they are, when they are faced boldly, but he wishes you, too, to feel them as strongly and completely as possible before committing yourself to irrevocable vows, so that you may never, never have to regret the step you will have taken.”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This time it was during a turn taken in the garden, and not on the sofa—which was reserved for supreme occasions.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “You know, my dearest boy,” she said to him, “that papa” (she always called Theobald “papa” when talking to Ernest) “is so anxious you should not go into the Church blindly, and without fully realising the difficulties of a clergyman’s position.
irrevocableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈrevəkəbəl/
incapable of being retracted or revoked
From this reading He has considered all of them himself, and has been shown how small they are, when they are faced boldly, but he wishes you, too, to feel them as strongly and completely as possible before committing yourself to irrevocable vows, so that you may never, never have to regret the step you will have taken.”
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “You know, my dearest boy,” she said to him, “that papa” (she always called Theobald “papa” when talking to Ernest) “is so anxious you should not go into the Church blindly, and without fully realising the difficulties of a clergyman’s position.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This time it was during a turn taken in the garden, and not on the sofa—which was reserved for supreme occasions.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “You know, my dearest boy,” she said to him, “that papa” (she always called Theobald “papa” when talking to Ernest) “is so anxious you should not go into the Church blindly, and without fully realising the difficulties of a clergyman’s position.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading He has considered all of them himself, and has been shown how small they are, when they are faced boldly, but he wishes you, too, to feel them as strongly and completely as possible before committing yourself to irrevocable vows, so that you may never, never have to regret the step you will have taken.”
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Once, recently, when he was down at home after taking his degree, his mother had had a short conversation with him about his becoming a clergyman, set on thereto by Theobald, who shrank from the subject himself.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “You know, my dearest boy,” she said to him, “that papa” (she always called Theobald “papa” when talking to Ernest) “is so anxious you should not go into the Church blindly, and without fully realising the difficulties of a clergyman’s position.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading This was the first time Ernest had heard that there were any difficulties, and he not unnaturally enquired in a vague way after their nature.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He has considered all of them himself, and has been shown how small they are, when they are faced boldly, but he wishes you, too, to feel them as strongly and completely as possible before committing yourself to irrevocable vows, so that you may never, never have to regret the step you will have taken.”
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This time it was during a turn taken in the garden, and not on the sofa—which was reserved for supreme occasions.
occasionsnounUS /əˈkeɪʒənz/
something you have to do
From this reading This time it was during a turn taken in the garden, and not on the sofa—which was reserved for supreme occasions.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “You know, my dearest boy,” she said to him, “that papa” (she always called Theobald “papa” when talking to Ernest) “is so anxious you should not go into the Church blindly, and without fully realising the difficulties of a clergyman’s position.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Once, recently, when he was down at home after taking his degree, his mother had had a short conversation with him about his becoming a clergyman, set on thereto by Theobald, who shrank from the subject himself.
OnceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Once, recently, when he was down at home after taking his degree, his mother had had a short conversation with him about his becoming a clergyman, set on thereto by Theobald, who shrank from the subject himself.
papanounUS /ˈpɑːpʌ/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading “You know, my dearest boy,” she said to him, “that papa” (she always called Theobald “papa” when talking to Ernest) “is so anxious you should not go into the Church blindly, and without fully realising the difficulties of a clergyman’s position.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading “You know, my dearest boy,” she said to him, “that papa” (she always called Theobald “papa” when talking to Ernest) “is so anxious you should not go into the Church blindly, and without fully realising the difficulties of a clergyman’s position.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He has considered all of them himself, and has been shown how small they are, when they are faced boldly, but he wishes you, too, to feel them as strongly and completely as possible before committing yourself to irrevocable vows, so that you may never, never have to regret the step you will have taken.”
realising
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “You know, my dearest boy,” she said to him, “that papa” (she always called Theobald “papa” when talking to Ernest) “is so anxious you should not go into the Church blindly, and without fully realising the difficulties of a clergyman’s position.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading Once, recently, when he was down at home after taking his degree, his mother had had a short conversation with him about his becoming a clergyman, set on thereto by Theobald, who shrank from the subject himself.
regretverbUS /rəˈɡret/
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading He has considered all of them himself, and has been shown how small they are, when they are faced boldly, but he wishes you, too, to feel them as strongly and completely as possible before committing yourself to irrevocable vows, so that you may never, never have to regret the step you will have taken.”
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading This time it was during a turn taken in the garden, and not on the sofa—which was reserved for supreme occasions.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “You know, my dearest boy,” she said to him, “that papa” (she always called Theobald “papa” when talking to Ernest) “is so anxious you should not go into the Church blindly, and without fully realising the difficulties of a clergyman’s position.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Once, recently, when he was down at home after taking his degree, his mother had had a short conversation with him about his becoming a clergyman, set on thereto by Theobald, who shrank from the subject himself.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “You know, my dearest boy,” she said to him, “that papa” (she always called Theobald “papa” when talking to Ernest) “is so anxious you should not go into the Church blindly, and without fully realising the difficulties of a clergyman’s position.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Once, recently, when he was down at home after taking his degree, his mother had had a short conversation with him about his becoming a clergyman, set on thereto by Theobald, who shrank from the subject himself.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “You know, my dearest boy,” she said to him, “that papa” (she always called Theobald “papa” when talking to Ernest) “is so anxious you should not go into the Church blindly, and without fully realising the difficulties of a clergyman’s position.
shownverbUS /ʃoʊn/
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He has considered all of them himself, and has been shown how small they are, when they are faced boldly, but he wishes you, too, to feel them as strongly and completely as possible before committing yourself to irrevocable vows, so that you may never, never have to regret the step you will have taken.”
shrankverbUS /ʃræŋk/
inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading Once, recently, when he was down at home after taking his degree, his mother had had a short conversation with him about his becoming a clergyman, set on thereto by Theobald, who shrank from the subject himself.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He has considered all of them himself, and has been shown how small they are, when they are faced boldly, but he wishes you, too, to feel them as strongly and completely as possible before committing yourself to irrevocable vows, so that you may never, never have to regret the step you will have taken.”
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “You know, my dearest boy,” she said to him, “that papa” (she always called Theobald “papa” when talking to Ernest) “is so anxious you should not go into the Church blindly, and without fully realising the difficulties of a clergyman’s position.
sofanounUS /ˈsoʊfə/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading This time it was during a turn taken in the garden, and not on the sofa—which was reserved for supreme occasions.
stepnounUS /step/
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading He has considered all of them himself, and has been shown how small they are, when they are faced boldly, but he wishes you, too, to feel them as strongly and completely as possible before committing yourself to irrevocable vows, so that you may never, never have to regret the step you will have taken.”
stronglyadverbUS /ˈstrɔːŋli/
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading He has considered all of them himself, and has been shown how small they are, when they are faced boldly, but he wishes you, too, to feel them as strongly and completely as possible before committing yourself to irrevocable vows, so that you may never, never have to regret the step you will have taken.”
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Once, recently, when he was down at home after taking his degree, his mother had had a short conversation with him about his becoming a clergyman, set on thereto by Theobald, who shrank from the subject himself.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading This time it was during a turn taken in the garden, and not on the sofa—which was reserved for supreme occasions.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading This time it was during a turn taken in the garden, and not on the sofa—which was reserved for supreme occasions.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Once, recently, when he was down at home after taking his degree, his mother had had a short conversation with him about his becoming a clergyman, set on thereto by Theobald, who shrank from the subject himself.
talkingnounUS /ˈtɔːkɪŋ/
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading “You know, my dearest boy,” she said to him, “that papa” (she always called Theobald “papa” when talking to Ernest) “is so anxious you should not go into the Church blindly, and without fully realising the difficulties of a clergyman’s position.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “You know, my dearest boy,” she said to him, “that papa” (she always called Theobald “papa” when talking to Ernest) “is so anxious you should not go into the Church blindly, and without fully realising the difficulties of a clergyman’s position.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Once, recently, when he was down at home after taking his degree, his mother had had a short conversation with him about his becoming a clergyman, set on thereto by Theobald, who shrank from the subject himself.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This was the first time Ernest had heard that there were any difficulties, and he not unnaturally enquired in a vague way after their nature.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He has considered all of them himself, and has been shown how small they are, when they are faced boldly, but he wishes you, too, to feel them as strongly and completely as possible before committing yourself to irrevocable vows, so that you may never, never have to regret the step you will have taken.”
Theobald
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From this reading Once, recently, when he was down at home after taking his degree, his mother had had a short conversation with him about his becoming a clergyman, set on thereto by Theobald, who shrank from the subject himself.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading This was the first time Ernest had heard that there were any difficulties, and he not unnaturally enquired in a vague way after their nature.
theretoadverbUS /ˈðertuː/
to that
From this reading Once, recently, when he was down at home after taking his degree, his mother had had a short conversation with him about his becoming a clergyman, set on thereto by Theobald, who shrank from the subject himself.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He has considered all of them himself, and has been shown how small they are, when they are faced boldly, but he wishes you, too, to feel them as strongly and completely as possible before committing yourself to irrevocable vows, so that you may never, never have to regret the step you will have taken.”
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This time it was during a turn taken in the garden, and not on the sofa—which was reserved for supreme occasions.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This time it was during a turn taken in the garden, and not on the sofa—which was reserved for supreme occasions.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “You know, my dearest boy,” she said to him, “that papa” (she always called Theobald “papa” when talking to Ernest) “is so anxious you should not go into the Church blindly, and without fully realising the difficulties of a clergyman’s position.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He has considered all of them himself, and has been shown how small they are, when they are faced boldly, but he wishes you, too, to feel them as strongly and completely as possible before committing yourself to irrevocable vows, so that you may never, never have to regret the step you will have taken.”
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading This time it was during a turn taken in the garden, and not on the sofa—which was reserved for supreme occasions.
unnaturallyadverbUS /ənˈnætʃərəli/
in an unnatural way
From this reading This was the first time Ernest had heard that there were any difficulties, and he not unnaturally enquired in a vague way after their nature.
vagueadjectiveUS /veɪɡ/
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading This was the first time Ernest had heard that there were any difficulties, and he not unnaturally enquired in a vague way after their nature.
vowsnounUS /vaʊz/
plural of “vow” — a solemn pledge (to oneself or to another or to a deity) to do something or to behave in a certain manner
From this reading He has considered all of them himself, and has been shown how small they are, when they are faced boldly, but he wishes you, too, to feel them as strongly and completely as possible before committing yourself to irrevocable vows, so that you may never, never have to regret the step you will have taken.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Once, recently, when he was down at home after taking his degree, his mother had had a short conversation with him about his becoming a clergyman, set on thereto by Theobald, who shrank from the subject himself.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading This was the first time Ernest had heard that there were any difficulties, and he not unnaturally enquired in a vague way after their nature.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This was the first time Ernest had heard that there were any difficulties, and he not unnaturally enquired in a vague way after their nature.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Once, recently, when he was down at home after taking his degree, his mother had had a short conversation with him about his becoming a clergyman, set on thereto by Theobald, who shrank from the subject himself.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This time it was during a turn taken in the garden, and not on the sofa—which was reserved for supreme occasions.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Once, recently, when he was down at home after taking his degree, his mother had had a short conversation with him about his becoming a clergyman, set on thereto by Theobald, who shrank from the subject himself.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He has considered all of them himself, and has been shown how small they are, when they are faced boldly, but he wishes you, too, to feel them as strongly and completely as possible before committing yourself to irrevocable vows, so that you may never, never have to regret the step you will have taken.”
wishesnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪz/
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading He has considered all of them himself, and has been shown how small they are, when they are faced boldly, but he wishes you, too, to feel them as strongly and completely as possible before committing yourself to irrevocable vows, so that you may never, never have to regret the step you will have taken.”
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Once, recently, when he was down at home after taking his degree, his mother had had a short conversation with him about his becoming a clergyman, set on thereto by Theobald, who shrank from the subject himself.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “You know, my dearest boy,” she said to him, “that papa” (she always called Theobald “papa” when talking to Ernest) “is so anxious you should not go into the Church blindly, and without fully realising the difficulties of a clergyman’s position.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You know, my dearest boy,” she said to him, “that papa” (she always called Theobald “papa” when talking to Ernest) “is so anxious you should not go into the Church blindly, and without fully realising the difficulties of a clergyman’s position.
yourselfpronounUS /jərˈself/
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading He has considered all of them himself, and has been shown how small they are, when they are faced boldly, but he wishes you, too, to feel them as strongly and completely as possible before committing yourself to irrevocable vows, so that you may never, never have to regret the step you will have taken.”
