adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Squire Pope was not a bad man, nor was he by nature a tyrant, but he was so fully convinced of his own superior judgment that he was in all things obstinately bent on having his own way.
AGAINSTprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading AN ALLIANCE AGAINST PHILIP.
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 Squire Pope was not a bad man, nor was he by nature a tyrant, but he was so fully convinced of his own superior judgment that he was in all things obstinately bent on having his own way.
ALLIANCEnounUS /əˈlaɪəns/
the state of being allied or confederated
From this reading AN ALLIANCE AGAINST PHILIP.
almshouse
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From this reading He had good reason to know that Philip would object to being an inmate of the almshouse, but he was determined that he should go there.
ANdeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ALLIANCE AGAINST PHILIP.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had persuaded himself that our young hero, Philip, would be better off in the poorhouse than in a place where he could earn his own living, and no one could convince him to the contrary.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As to the boy’s feelings on the subject, he considered those of no importance.
badadjectiveUS /bæd/
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Squire Pope was not a bad man, nor was he by nature a tyrant, but he was so fully convinced of his own superior judgment that he was in all things obstinately bent on having his own way.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had persuaded himself that our young hero, Philip, would be better off in the poorhouse than in a place where he could earn his own living, and no one could convince him to the contrary.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He had good reason to know that Philip would object to being an inmate of the almshouse, but he was determined that he should go there.
bentnounUS /bent/
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Squire Pope was not a bad man, nor was he by nature a tyrant, but he was so fully convinced of his own superior judgment that he was in all things obstinately bent on having his own way.
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 He had persuaded himself that our young hero, Philip, would be better off in the poorhouse than in a place where he could earn his own living, and no one could convince him to the contrary.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading As to the boy’s feelings on the subject, he considered those of no importance.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Squire Pope was not a bad man, nor was he by nature a tyrant, but he was so fully convinced of his own superior judgment that he was in all things obstinately bent on having his own way.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Squire Pope was not a bad man, nor was he by nature a tyrant, but he was so fully convinced of his own superior judgment that he was in all things obstinately bent on having his own way.
consideredadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərd/
carefully weighed
From this reading As to the boy’s feelings on the subject, he considered those of no importance.
contraryadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːntreri/
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading He had persuaded himself that our young hero, Philip, would be better off in the poorhouse than in a place where he could earn his own living, and no one could convince him to the contrary.
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading He had persuaded himself that our young hero, Philip, would be better off in the poorhouse than in a place where he could earn his own living, and no one could convince him to the contrary.
convincedadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪnst/
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading Squire Pope was not a bad man, nor was he by nature a tyrant, but he was so fully convinced of his own superior judgment that he was in all things obstinately bent on having his own way.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had persuaded himself that our young hero, Philip, would be better off in the poorhouse than in a place where he could earn his own living, and no one could convince him to the contrary.
determinedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənd/
characterized by great determination
From this reading He had good reason to know that Philip would object to being an inmate of the almshouse, but he was determined that he should go there.
earnverbUS /ɜːrn/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading He had persuaded himself that our young hero, Philip, would be better off in the poorhouse than in a place where he could earn his own living, and no one could convince him to the contrary.
feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading As to the boy’s feelings on the subject, he considered those of no importance.
fullyadverbUS /ˈfʊli/
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Squire Pope was not a bad man, nor was he by nature a tyrant, but he was so fully convinced of his own superior judgment that he was in all things obstinately bent on having his own way.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He had good reason to know that Philip would object to being an inmate of the almshouse, but he was determined that he should go there.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He had good reason to know that Philip would object to being an inmate of the almshouse, but he was determined that he should go there.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had persuaded himself that our young hero, Philip, would be better off in the poorhouse than in a place where he could earn his own living, and no one could convince him to the contrary.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Squire Pope was not a bad man, nor was he by nature a tyrant, but he was so fully convinced of his own superior judgment that he was in all things obstinately bent on having his own way.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Squire Pope was not a bad man, nor was he by nature a tyrant, but he was so fully convinced of his own superior judgment that he was in all things obstinately bent on having his own way.
heronounUS /ˈhɪroʊ/
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading He had persuaded himself that our young hero, Philip, would be better off in the poorhouse than in a place where he could earn his own living, and no one could convince him to the contrary.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had persuaded himself that our young hero, Philip, would be better off in the poorhouse than in a place where he could earn his own living, and no one could convince him to the contrary.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had persuaded himself that our young hero, Philip, would be better off in the poorhouse than in a place where he could earn his own living, and no one could convince him to the contrary.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Squire Pope was not a bad man, nor was he by nature a tyrant, but he was so fully convinced of his own superior judgment that he was in all things obstinately bent on having his own way.
importancenounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtəns/
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading As to the boy’s feelings on the subject, he considered those of no importance.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Squire Pope was not a bad man, nor was he by nature a tyrant, but he was so fully convinced of his own superior judgment that he was in all things obstinately bent on having his own way.
inmatenounUS /ˈɪnmeɪt/
one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading He had good reason to know that Philip would object to being an inmate of the almshouse, but he was determined that he should go there.
judgmentnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading Squire Pope was not a bad man, nor was he by nature a tyrant, but he was so fully convinced of his own superior judgment that he was in all things obstinately bent on having his own way.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He had good reason to know that Philip would object to being an inmate of the almshouse, but he was determined that he should go there.
livingnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋ/
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading He had persuaded himself that our young hero, Philip, would be better off in the poorhouse than in a place where he could earn his own living, and no one could convince him to the contrary.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Squire Pope was not a bad man, nor was he by nature a tyrant, but he was so fully convinced of his own superior judgment that he was in all things obstinately bent on having his own way.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Squire Pope was not a bad man, nor was he by nature a tyrant, but he was so fully convinced of his own superior judgment that he was in all things obstinately bent on having his own way.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading He had persuaded himself that our young hero, Philip, would be better off in the poorhouse than in a place where he could earn his own living, and no one could convince him to the contrary.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Squire Pope was not a bad man, nor was he by nature a tyrant, but he was so fully convinced of his own superior judgment that he was in all things obstinately bent on having his own way.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Squire Pope was not a bad man, nor was he by nature a tyrant, but he was so fully convinced of his own superior judgment that he was in all things obstinately bent on having his own way.
objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading He had good reason to know that Philip would object to being an inmate of the almshouse, but he was determined that he should go there.
obstinatelyadverb
in a stubborn unregenerate manner
From this reading Squire Pope was not a bad man, nor was he by nature a tyrant, but he was so fully convinced of his own superior judgment that he was in all things obstinately bent on having his own way.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Squire Pope was not a bad man, nor was he by nature a tyrant, but he was so fully convinced of his own superior judgment that he was in all things obstinately bent on having his own way.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He had persuaded himself that our young hero, Philip, would be better off in the poorhouse than in a place where he could earn his own living, and no one could convince him to the contrary.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Squire Pope was not a bad man, nor was he by nature a tyrant, but he was so fully convinced of his own superior judgment that he was in all things obstinately bent on having his own way.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had persuaded himself that our young hero, Philip, would be better off in the poorhouse than in a place where he could earn his own living, and no one could convince him to the contrary.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading He had persuaded himself that our young hero, Philip, would be better off in the poorhouse than in a place where he could earn his own living, and no one could convince him to the contrary.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Squire Pope was not a bad man, nor was he by nature a tyrant, but he was so fully convinced of his own superior judgment that he was in all things obstinately bent on having his own way.
persuadedverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪd/
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading He had persuaded himself that our young hero, Philip, would be better off in the poorhouse than in a place where he could earn his own living, and no one could convince him to the contrary.
PHILIPnounUS /ˈfɪləp/
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading AN ALLIANCE AGAINST PHILIP.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He had persuaded himself that our young hero, Philip, would be better off in the poorhouse than in a place where he could earn his own living, and no one could convince him to the contrary.
poorhousenounUS /ˈpuːrhaʊs/
an establishment maintained at public expense in order to provide housing for the poor and homeless
From this reading He had persuaded himself that our young hero, Philip, would be better off in the poorhouse than in a place where he could earn his own living, and no one could convince him to the contrary.
PopenounUS /poʊp/
the head of the Roman Catholic Church
From this reading Squire Pope was not a bad man, nor was he by nature a tyrant, but he was so fully convinced of his own superior judgment that he was in all things obstinately bent on having his own way.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He had good reason to know that Philip would object to being an inmate of the almshouse, but he was determined that he should go there.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He had good reason to know that Philip would object to being an inmate of the almshouse, but he was determined that he should go there.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Squire Pope was not a bad man, nor was he by nature a tyrant, but he was so fully convinced of his own superior judgment that he was in all things obstinately bent on having his own way.
SquirenounUS /skwaɪr/
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading Squire Pope was not a bad man, nor was he by nature a tyrant, but he was so fully convinced of his own superior judgment that he was in all things obstinately bent on having his own way.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading As to the boy’s feelings on the subject, he considered those of no importance.
superioradjectiveUS /suːˈpɪriər/
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading Squire Pope was not a bad man, nor was he by nature a tyrant, but he was so fully convinced of his own superior judgment that he was in all things obstinately bent on having his own way.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He had persuaded himself that our young hero, Philip, would be better off in the poorhouse than in a place where he could earn his own living, and no one could convince him to the contrary.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Squire Pope was not a bad man, nor was he by nature a tyrant, but he was so fully convinced of his own superior judgment that he was in all things obstinately bent on having his own way.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had persuaded himself that our young hero, Philip, would be better off in the poorhouse than in a place where he could earn his own living, and no one could convince him to the contrary.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading He had good reason to know that Philip would object to being an inmate of the almshouse, but he was determined that he should go there.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Squire Pope was not a bad man, nor was he by nature a tyrant, but he was so fully convinced of his own superior judgment that he was in all things obstinately bent on having his own way.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading As to the boy’s feelings on the subject, he considered those of no importance.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had persuaded himself that our young hero, Philip, would be better off in the poorhouse than in a place where he could earn his own living, and no one could convince him to the contrary.
tyrantnounUS /ˈtaɪrənt/
a cruel and oppressive dictator
From this reading Squire Pope was not a bad man, nor was he by nature a tyrant, but he was so fully convinced of his own superior judgment that he was in all things obstinately bent on having his own way.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Squire Pope was not a bad man, nor was he by nature a tyrant, but he was so fully convinced of his own superior judgment that he was in all things obstinately bent on having his own way.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Squire Pope was not a bad man, nor was he by nature a tyrant, but he was so fully convinced of his own superior judgment that he was in all things obstinately bent on having his own way.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading He had persuaded himself that our young hero, Philip, would be better off in the poorhouse than in a place where he could earn his own living, and no one could convince him to the contrary.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had persuaded himself that our young hero, Philip, would be better off in the poorhouse than in a place where he could earn his own living, and no one could convince him to the contrary.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He had persuaded himself that our young hero, Philip, would be better off in the poorhouse than in a place where he could earn his own living, and no one could convince him to the contrary.
