adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had never yet had any pupil but his niece, and to find another, and one whose soul was so eager after that of which he had such long-gathered store to dispense, was a keen, pure, and solemn delight.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He had never yet had any pupil but his niece, and to find another, and one whose soul was so eager after that of which he had such long-gathered store to dispense, was a keen, pure, and solemn delight.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He had not much faculty for writing, although now and then he would relieve his heart in verse; and if he had a somewhat remarkable gift of discourse, to attempt public utterance would have been but a vain exposure of his person to vulgar mockery.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was that for which he had so often prayed-- an outlet for the living waters of his spirit into dry and thirsty lands.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The visits of Wingfold to the little people at the gate not only became frequent, but more and more interesting to him, and as his office occasioned few demands on his attention, Polwarth had plenty of time to give to one who sought instruction in those things which were his very passion.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He had never yet had any pupil but his niece, and to find another, and one whose soul was so eager after that of which he had such long-gathered store to dispense, was a keen, pure, and solemn delight.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He had never yet had any pupil but his niece, and to find another, and one whose soul was so eager after that of which he had such long-gathered store to dispense, was a keen, pure, and solemn delight.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The visits of Wingfold to the little people at the gate not only became frequent, but more and more interesting to him, and as his office occasioned few demands on his attention, Polwarth had plenty of time to give to one who sought instruction in those things which were his very passion.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The visits of Wingfold to the little people at the gate not only became frequent, but more and more interesting to him, and as his office occasioned few demands on his attention, Polwarth had plenty of time to give to one who sought instruction in those things which were his very passion.
attemptnounUS /əˈtempt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading He had not much faculty for writing, although now and then he would relieve his heart in verse; and if he had a somewhat remarkable gift of discourse, to attempt public utterance would have been but a vain exposure of his person to vulgar mockery.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The visits of Wingfold to the little people at the gate not only became frequent, but more and more interesting to him, and as his office occasioned few demands on his attention, Polwarth had plenty of time to give to one who sought instruction in those things which were his very passion.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The visits of Wingfold to the little people at the gate not only became frequent, but more and more interesting to him, and as his office occasioned few demands on his attention, Polwarth had plenty of time to give to one who sought instruction in those things which were his very passion.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had not much faculty for writing, although now and then he would relieve his heart in verse; and if he had a somewhat remarkable gift of discourse, to attempt public utterance would have been but a vain exposure of his person to vulgar mockery.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The visits of Wingfold to the little people at the gate not only became frequent, but more and more interesting to him, and as his office occasioned few demands on his attention, Polwarth had plenty of time to give to one who sought instruction in those things which were his very passion.
CURATE'S
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From this reading THE CURATE'S PROGRESS.
delightverbUS /dɪˈlaɪt/
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading He had never yet had any pupil but his niece, and to find another, and one whose soul was so eager after that of which he had such long-gathered store to dispense, was a keen, pure, and solemn delight.
demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading The visits of Wingfold to the little people at the gate not only became frequent, but more and more interesting to him, and as his office occasioned few demands on his attention, Polwarth had plenty of time to give to one who sought instruction in those things which were his very passion.
discoursenounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrs/
extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading He had not much faculty for writing, although now and then he would relieve his heart in verse; and if he had a somewhat remarkable gift of discourse, to attempt public utterance would have been but a vain exposure of his person to vulgar mockery.
dispenseverbUS /dɪˈspens/
administer or bestow, as in small portions
From this reading He had never yet had any pupil but his niece, and to find another, and one whose soul was so eager after that of which he had such long-gathered store to dispense, was a keen, pure, and solemn delight.
dryadjectiveUS /draɪ/
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading It was that for which he had so often prayed-- an outlet for the living waters of his spirit into dry and thirsty lands.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading He had never yet had any pupil but his niece, and to find another, and one whose soul was so eager after that of which he had such long-gathered store to dispense, was a keen, pure, and solemn delight.
exposurenounUS /ɪkˈspoʊʒər/
vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain
From this reading He had not much faculty for writing, although now and then he would relieve his heart in verse; and if he had a somewhat remarkable gift of discourse, to attempt public utterance would have been but a vain exposure of his person to vulgar mockery.
facultynounUS /ˈfækəlti/
one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading He had not much faculty for writing, although now and then he would relieve his heart in verse; and if he had a somewhat remarkable gift of discourse, to attempt public utterance would have been but a vain exposure of his person to vulgar mockery.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The visits of Wingfold to the little people at the gate not only became frequent, but more and more interesting to him, and as his office occasioned few demands on his attention, Polwarth had plenty of time to give to one who sought instruction in those things which were his very passion.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He had never yet had any pupil but his niece, and to find another, and one whose soul was so eager after that of which he had such long-gathered store to dispense, was a keen, pure, and solemn delight.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was that for which he had so often prayed-- an outlet for the living waters of his spirit into dry and thirsty lands.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading The visits of Wingfold to the little people at the gate not only became frequent, but more and more interesting to him, and as his office occasioned few demands on his attention, Polwarth had plenty of time to give to one who sought instruction in those things which were his very passion.
gatenounUS /ɡeɪt/
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading The visits of Wingfold to the little people at the gate not only became frequent, but more and more interesting to him, and as his office occasioned few demands on his attention, Polwarth had plenty of time to give to one who sought instruction in those things which were his very passion.
giftnounUS /ɡɪft/
something acquired without compensation
From this reading He had not much faculty for writing, although now and then he would relieve his heart in verse; and if he had a somewhat remarkable gift of discourse, to attempt public utterance would have been but a vain exposure of his person to vulgar mockery.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The visits of Wingfold to the little people at the gate not only became frequent, but more and more interesting to him, and as his office occasioned few demands on his attention, Polwarth had plenty of time to give to one who sought instruction in those things which were his very passion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The visits of Wingfold to the little people at the gate not only became frequent, but more and more interesting to him, and as his office occasioned few demands on his attention, Polwarth had plenty of time to give to one who sought instruction in those things which were his very passion.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He had not much faculty for writing, although now and then he would relieve his heart in verse; and if he had a somewhat remarkable gift of discourse, to attempt public utterance would have been but a vain exposure of his person to vulgar mockery.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had never yet had any pupil but his niece, and to find another, and one whose soul was so eager after that of which he had such long-gathered store to dispense, was a keen, pure, and solemn delight.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading He had not much faculty for writing, although now and then he would relieve his heart in verse; and if he had a somewhat remarkable gift of discourse, to attempt public utterance would have been but a vain exposure of his person to vulgar mockery.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The visits of Wingfold to the little people at the gate not only became frequent, but more and more interesting to him, and as his office occasioned few demands on his attention, Polwarth had plenty of time to give to one who sought instruction in those things which were his very passion.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The visits of Wingfold to the little people at the gate not only became frequent, but more and more interesting to him, and as his office occasioned few demands on his attention, Polwarth had plenty of time to give to one who sought instruction in those things which were his very passion.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He had not much faculty for writing, although now and then he would relieve his heart in verse; and if he had a somewhat remarkable gift of discourse, to attempt public utterance would have been but a vain exposure of his person to vulgar mockery.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The visits of Wingfold to the little people at the gate not only became frequent, but more and more interesting to him, and as his office occasioned few demands on his attention, Polwarth had plenty of time to give to one who sought instruction in those things which were his very passion.
instructionnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
a message describing how something is to be done
From this reading The visits of Wingfold to the little people at the gate not only became frequent, but more and more interesting to him, and as his office occasioned few demands on his attention, Polwarth had plenty of time to give to one who sought instruction in those things which were his very passion.
interestingadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading The visits of Wingfold to the little people at the gate not only became frequent, but more and more interesting to him, and as his office occasioned few demands on his attention, Polwarth had plenty of time to give to one who sought instruction in those things which were his very passion.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was that for which he had so often prayed-- an outlet for the living waters of his spirit into dry and thirsty lands.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was that for which he had so often prayed-- an outlet for the living waters of his spirit into dry and thirsty lands.
keenadjectiveUS /kiːn/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading He had never yet had any pupil but his niece, and to find another, and one whose soul was so eager after that of which he had such long-gathered store to dispense, was a keen, pure, and solemn delight.
landsnounUS /lændz/
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading It was that for which he had so often prayed-- an outlet for the living waters of his spirit into dry and thirsty lands.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The visits of Wingfold to the little people at the gate not only became frequent, but more and more interesting to him, and as his office occasioned few demands on his attention, Polwarth had plenty of time to give to one who sought instruction in those things which were his very passion.
livingnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋ/
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading It was that for which he had so often prayed-- an outlet for the living waters of his spirit into dry and thirsty lands.
long-gathered
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From this reading He had never yet had any pupil but his niece, and to find another, and one whose soul was so eager after that of which he had such long-gathered store to dispense, was a keen, pure, and solemn delight.
mockerynounUS /ˈmɑːkəri/
showing your contempt by derision
From this reading He had not much faculty for writing, although now and then he would relieve his heart in verse; and if he had a somewhat remarkable gift of discourse, to attempt public utterance would have been but a vain exposure of his person to vulgar mockery.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The visits of Wingfold to the little people at the gate not only became frequent, but more and more interesting to him, and as his office occasioned few demands on his attention, Polwarth had plenty of time to give to one who sought instruction in those things which were his very passion.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He had not much faculty for writing, although now and then he would relieve his heart in verse; and if he had a somewhat remarkable gift of discourse, to attempt public utterance would have been but a vain exposure of his person to vulgar mockery.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He had never yet had any pupil but his niece, and to find another, and one whose soul was so eager after that of which he had such long-gathered store to dispense, was a keen, pure, and solemn delight.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading He had never yet had any pupil but his niece, and to find another, and one whose soul was so eager after that of which he had such long-gathered store to dispense, was a keen, pure, and solemn delight.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The visits of Wingfold to the little people at the gate not only became frequent, but more and more interesting to him, and as his office occasioned few demands on his attention, Polwarth had plenty of time to give to one who sought instruction in those things which were his very passion.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He had not much faculty for writing, although now and then he would relieve his heart in verse; and if he had a somewhat remarkable gift of discourse, to attempt public utterance would have been but a vain exposure of his person to vulgar mockery.
occasionedverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənd/
past form of “occasion” — give occasion to
From this reading The visits of Wingfold to the little people at the gate not only became frequent, but more and more interesting to him, and as his office occasioned few demands on his attention, Polwarth had plenty of time to give to one who sought instruction in those things which were his very passion.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The visits of Wingfold to the little people at the gate not only became frequent, but more and more interesting to him, and as his office occasioned few demands on his attention, Polwarth had plenty of time to give to one who sought instruction in those things which were his very passion.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The visits of Wingfold to the little people at the gate not only became frequent, but more and more interesting to him, and as his office occasioned few demands on his attention, Polwarth had plenty of time to give to one who sought instruction in those things which were his very passion.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading It was that for which he had so often prayed-- an outlet for the living waters of his spirit into dry and thirsty lands.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The visits of Wingfold to the little people at the gate not only became frequent, but more and more interesting to him, and as his office occasioned few demands on his attention, Polwarth had plenty of time to give to one who sought instruction in those things which were his very passion.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The visits of Wingfold to the little people at the gate not only became frequent, but more and more interesting to him, and as his office occasioned few demands on his attention, Polwarth had plenty of time to give to one who sought instruction in those things which were his very passion.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading The visits of Wingfold to the little people at the gate not only became frequent, but more and more interesting to him, and as his office occasioned few demands on his attention, Polwarth had plenty of time to give to one who sought instruction in those things which were his very passion.
outletnounUS /ˈaʊtlet/
a place of business for retailing goods
From this reading It was that for which he had so often prayed-- an outlet for the living waters of his spirit into dry and thirsty lands.
passionnounUS /ˈpæʃən/
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading The visits of Wingfold to the little people at the gate not only became frequent, but more and more interesting to him, and as his office occasioned few demands on his attention, Polwarth had plenty of time to give to one who sought instruction in those things which were his very passion.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The visits of Wingfold to the little people at the gate not only became frequent, but more and more interesting to him, and as his office occasioned few demands on his attention, Polwarth had plenty of time to give to one who sought instruction in those things which were his very passion.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading He had not much faculty for writing, although now and then he would relieve his heart in verse; and if he had a somewhat remarkable gift of discourse, to attempt public utterance would have been but a vain exposure of his person to vulgar mockery.
plentynounUS /ˈplenti/
a full supply
From this reading The visits of Wingfold to the little people at the gate not only became frequent, but more and more interesting to him, and as his office occasioned few demands on his attention, Polwarth had plenty of time to give to one who sought instruction in those things which were his very passion.
Polwarth
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From this reading The visits of Wingfold to the little people at the gate not only became frequent, but more and more interesting to him, and as his office occasioned few demands on his attention, Polwarth had plenty of time to give to one who sought instruction in those things which were his very passion.
prayedverbUS /preɪd/
past form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading It was that for which he had so often prayed-- an outlet for the living waters of his spirit into dry and thirsty lands.
PROGRESSnounUS /ˈprɑːɡres/
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading THE CURATE'S PROGRESS.
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading He had not much faculty for writing, although now and then he would relieve his heart in verse; and if he had a somewhat remarkable gift of discourse, to attempt public utterance would have been but a vain exposure of his person to vulgar mockery.
pupilnounUS /ˈpjuːpəl/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading He had never yet had any pupil but his niece, and to find another, and one whose soul was so eager after that of which he had such long-gathered store to dispense, was a keen, pure, and solemn delight.
pureadjectiveUS /pjʊr/
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading He had never yet had any pupil but his niece, and to find another, and one whose soul was so eager after that of which he had such long-gathered store to dispense, was a keen, pure, and solemn delight.
relieveverbUS /rɪˈliːv/
provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading He had not much faculty for writing, although now and then he would relieve his heart in verse; and if he had a somewhat remarkable gift of discourse, to attempt public utterance would have been but a vain exposure of his person to vulgar mockery.
remarkableadjectiveUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbəl/
unusual or striking
From this reading He had not much faculty for writing, although now and then he would relieve his heart in verse; and if he had a somewhat remarkable gift of discourse, to attempt public utterance would have been but a vain exposure of his person to vulgar mockery.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had never yet had any pupil but his niece, and to find another, and one whose soul was so eager after that of which he had such long-gathered store to dispense, was a keen, pure, and solemn delight.
solemnadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləm/
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading He had never yet had any pupil but his niece, and to find another, and one whose soul was so eager after that of which he had such long-gathered store to dispense, was a keen, pure, and solemn delight.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading He had not much faculty for writing, although now and then he would relieve his heart in verse; and if he had a somewhat remarkable gift of discourse, to attempt public utterance would have been but a vain exposure of his person to vulgar mockery.
soughtadjectiveUS /sɔːt/
that is looked for
From this reading The visits of Wingfold to the little people at the gate not only became frequent, but more and more interesting to him, and as his office occasioned few demands on his attention, Polwarth had plenty of time to give to one who sought instruction in those things which were his very passion.
soulnounUS /soʊl/
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading He had never yet had any pupil but his niece, and to find another, and one whose soul was so eager after that of which he had such long-gathered store to dispense, was a keen, pure, and solemn delight.
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading It was that for which he had so often prayed-- an outlet for the living waters of his spirit into dry and thirsty lands.
storenounUS /stɔːr/
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading He had never yet had any pupil but his niece, and to find another, and one whose soul was so eager after that of which he had such long-gathered store to dispense, was a keen, pure, and solemn delight.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He had never yet had any pupil but his niece, and to find another, and one whose soul was so eager after that of which he had such long-gathered store to dispense, was a keen, pure, and solemn delight.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had never yet had any pupil but his niece, and to find another, and one whose soul was so eager after that of which he had such long-gathered store to dispense, was a keen, pure, and solemn delight.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CURATE'S PROGRESS.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He had not much faculty for writing, although now and then he would relieve his heart in verse; and if he had a somewhat remarkable gift of discourse, to attempt public utterance would have been but a vain exposure of his person to vulgar mockery.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The visits of Wingfold to the little people at the gate not only became frequent, but more and more interesting to him, and as his office occasioned few demands on his attention, Polwarth had plenty of time to give to one who sought instruction in those things which were his very passion.
thirstyadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːrsti/
needing moisture
From this reading It was that for which he had so often prayed-- an outlet for the living waters of his spirit into dry and thirsty lands.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The visits of Wingfold to the little people at the gate not only became frequent, but more and more interesting to him, and as his office occasioned few demands on his attention, Polwarth had plenty of time to give to one who sought instruction in those things which were his very passion.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The visits of Wingfold to the little people at the gate not only became frequent, but more and more interesting to him, and as his office occasioned few demands on his attention, Polwarth had plenty of time to give to one who sought instruction in those things which were his very passion.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The visits of Wingfold to the little people at the gate not only became frequent, but more and more interesting to him, and as his office occasioned few demands on his attention, Polwarth had plenty of time to give to one who sought instruction in those things which were his very passion.
utterancenounUS /ˈʌtərəns/
the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
From this reading He had not much faculty for writing, although now and then he would relieve his heart in verse; and if he had a somewhat remarkable gift of discourse, to attempt public utterance would have been but a vain exposure of his person to vulgar mockery.
vainadjectiveUS /veɪn/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading He had not much faculty for writing, although now and then he would relieve his heart in verse; and if he had a somewhat remarkable gift of discourse, to attempt public utterance would have been but a vain exposure of his person to vulgar mockery.
versenounUS /vɜːrs/
literature in metrical form
From this reading He had not much faculty for writing, although now and then he would relieve his heart in verse; and if he had a somewhat remarkable gift of discourse, to attempt public utterance would have been but a vain exposure of his person to vulgar mockery.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading The visits of Wingfold to the little people at the gate not only became frequent, but more and more interesting to him, and as his office occasioned few demands on his attention, Polwarth had plenty of time to give to one who sought instruction in those things which were his very passion.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading The visits of Wingfold to the little people at the gate not only became frequent, but more and more interesting to him, and as his office occasioned few demands on his attention, Polwarth had plenty of time to give to one who sought instruction in those things which were his very passion.
vulgaradjectiveUS /ˈvʌlɡər/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading He had not much faculty for writing, although now and then he would relieve his heart in verse; and if he had a somewhat remarkable gift of discourse, to attempt public utterance would have been but a vain exposure of his person to vulgar mockery.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had never yet had any pupil but his niece, and to find another, and one whose soul was so eager after that of which he had such long-gathered store to dispense, was a keen, pure, and solemn delight.
watersnounUS /ˈwɔːtərz/
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading It was that for which he had so often prayed-- an outlet for the living waters of his spirit into dry and thirsty lands.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The visits of Wingfold to the little people at the gate not only became frequent, but more and more interesting to him, and as his office occasioned few demands on his attention, Polwarth had plenty of time to give to one who sought instruction in those things which were his very passion.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The visits of Wingfold to the little people at the gate not only became frequent, but more and more interesting to him, and as his office occasioned few demands on his attention, Polwarth had plenty of time to give to one who sought instruction in those things which were his very passion.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The visits of Wingfold to the little people at the gate not only became frequent, but more and more interesting to him, and as his office occasioned few demands on his attention, Polwarth had plenty of time to give to one who sought instruction in those things which were his very passion.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading He had never yet had any pupil but his niece, and to find another, and one whose soul was so eager after that of which he had such long-gathered store to dispense, was a keen, pure, and solemn delight.
Wingfold
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From this reading The visits of Wingfold to the little people at the gate not only became frequent, but more and more interesting to him, and as his office occasioned few demands on his attention, Polwarth had plenty of time to give to one who sought instruction in those things which were his very passion.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had not much faculty for writing, although now and then he would relieve his heart in verse; and if he had a somewhat remarkable gift of discourse, to attempt public utterance would have been but a vain exposure of his person to vulgar mockery.
writingnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋ/
the act of creating written works
From this reading He had not much faculty for writing, although now and then he would relieve his heart in verse; and if he had a somewhat remarkable gift of discourse, to attempt public utterance would have been but a vain exposure of his person to vulgar mockery.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading He had never yet had any pupil but his niece, and to find another, and one whose soul was so eager after that of which he had such long-gathered store to dispense, was a keen, pure, and solemn delight.
