adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THYRZA SINGS AGAIN Egremont had a fear that he might seem ungrateful to the man Bower.
acquaintancenounUS /əˈkweɪntəns/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Yet Bower had not borne the test of nearer acquaintance; Egremont soon knew the vulgarity of his nature, and had much difficulty in sustaining the show of friendly intercourse with him.
affectedadjectiveUS /əˈfektɪd/
acted upon; influenced
From this reading Bower professed himself highly satisfied with everything, and, as usual, affected Egremont disagreeably with his subservience.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading One evening in mid-February, he called the portly man to speak with him after lecture, and, with what geniality he could, explained to him the details of his library project and told whom he had chosen for librarian.
AGAINadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading THYRZA SINGS AGAIN Egremont had a fear that he might seem ungrateful to the man Bower.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was Bower to whom he had gone for help when he first sought to gather an audience, and on the whole the help had been effectual.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was Bower to whom he had gone for help when he first sought to gather an audience, and on the whole the help had been effectual.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Bower professed himself highly satisfied with everything, and, as usual, affected Egremont disagreeably with his subservience.
audiencenounUS /ˈɑːdiəns/
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading It was Bower to whom he had gone for help when he first sought to gather an audience, and on the whole the help had been effectual.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was Bower to whom he had gone for help when he first sought to gather an audience, and on the whole the help had been effectual.
borneverbUS /bɔːrn/
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading Yet Bower had not borne the test of nearer acquaintance; Egremont soon knew the vulgarity of his nature, and had much difficulty in sustaining the show of friendly intercourse with him.
BowernounUS /ˈbaʊər/
a framework that supports climbing plants
From this reading THYRZA SINGS AGAIN Egremont had a fear that he might seem ungrateful to the man Bower.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading One evening in mid-February, he called the portly man to speak with him after lecture, and, with what geniality he could, explained to him the details of his library project and told whom he had chosen for librarian.
chosennounUS /ˈtʃoʊzən/
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading One evening in mid-February, he called the portly man to speak with him after lecture, and, with what geniality he could, explained to him the details of his library project and told whom he had chosen for librarian.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading One evening in mid-February, he called the portly man to speak with him after lecture, and, with what geniality he could, explained to him the details of his library project and told whom he had chosen for librarian.
detailsnounUS /dɪˈteɪlz/
true confidential information
From this reading One evening in mid-February, he called the portly man to speak with him after lecture, and, with what geniality he could, explained to him the details of his library project and told whom he had chosen for librarian.
difficultynounUS /ˈdɪfəkəlti/
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Yet Bower had not borne the test of nearer acquaintance; Egremont soon knew the vulgarity of his nature, and had much difficulty in sustaining the show of friendly intercourse with him.
disagreeablyadverb
in a disagreeable manner
From this reading Bower professed himself highly satisfied with everything, and, as usual, affected Egremont disagreeably with his subservience.
effectualadjective
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading It was Bower to whom he had gone for help when he first sought to gather an audience, and on the whole the help had been effectual.
Egremont
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From this reading THYRZA SINGS AGAIN Egremont had a fear that he might seem ungrateful to the man Bower.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading One evening in mid-February, he called the portly man to speak with him after lecture, and, with what geniality he could, explained to him the details of his library project and told whom he had chosen for librarian.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Bower professed himself highly satisfied with everything, and, as usual, affected Egremont disagreeably with his subservience.
explainedverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnd/
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading One evening in mid-February, he called the portly man to speak with him after lecture, and, with what geniality he could, explained to him the details of his library project and told whom he had chosen for librarian.
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading THYRZA SINGS AGAIN Egremont had a fear that he might seem ungrateful to the man Bower.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was Bower to whom he had gone for help when he first sought to gather an audience, and on the whole the help had been effectual.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was Bower to whom he had gone for help when he first sought to gather an audience, and on the whole the help had been effectual.
friendlyadjectiveUS /ˈfrendli/
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Yet Bower had not borne the test of nearer acquaintance; Egremont soon knew the vulgarity of his nature, and had much difficulty in sustaining the show of friendly intercourse with him.
gatherverbUS /ˈɡæðər/
assemble or get together
From this reading It was Bower to whom he had gone for help when he first sought to gather an audience, and on the whole the help had been effectual.
genialitynounUS /ˌdʒiːniˈæləti/
a disposition to be friendly and approachable (easy to talk to)
From this reading One evening in mid-February, he called the portly man to speak with him after lecture, and, with what geniality he could, explained to him the details of his library project and told whom he had chosen for librarian.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading It was Bower to whom he had gone for help when he first sought to gather an audience, and on the whole the help had been effectual.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THYRZA SINGS AGAIN Egremont had a fear that he might seem ungrateful to the man Bower.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THYRZA SINGS AGAIN Egremont had a fear that he might seem ungrateful to the man Bower.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading It was Bower to whom he had gone for help when he first sought to gather an audience, and on the whole the help had been effectual.
highlyadverbUS /ˈhaɪli/
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Bower professed himself highly satisfied with everything, and, as usual, affected Egremont disagreeably with his subservience.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Yet Bower had not borne the test of nearer acquaintance; Egremont soon knew the vulgarity of his nature, and had much difficulty in sustaining the show of friendly intercourse with him.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Bower professed himself highly satisfied with everything, and, as usual, affected Egremont disagreeably with his subservience.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Yet Bower had not borne the test of nearer acquaintance; Egremont soon knew the vulgarity of his nature, and had much difficulty in sustaining the show of friendly intercourse with him.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Yet Bower had not borne the test of nearer acquaintance; Egremont soon knew the vulgarity of his nature, and had much difficulty in sustaining the show of friendly intercourse with him.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading Yet Bower had not borne the test of nearer acquaintance; Egremont soon knew the vulgarity of his nature, and had much difficulty in sustaining the show of friendly intercourse with him.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Bower to whom he had gone for help when he first sought to gather an audience, and on the whole the help had been effectual.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Yet Bower had not borne the test of nearer acquaintance; Egremont soon knew the vulgarity of his nature, and had much difficulty in sustaining the show of friendly intercourse with him.
lectureverbUS /ˈlektʃər/
deliver a lecture or talk
From this reading One evening in mid-February, he called the portly man to speak with him after lecture, and, with what geniality he could, explained to him the details of his library project and told whom he had chosen for librarian.
librariannounUS /laɪˈbreriːən/
a professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services
From this reading One evening in mid-February, he called the portly man to speak with him after lecture, and, with what geniality he could, explained to him the details of his library project and told whom he had chosen for librarian.
librarynounUS /ˈlaɪbreriː/
a room where books are kept
From this reading One evening in mid-February, he called the portly man to speak with him after lecture, and, with what geniality he could, explained to him the details of his library project and told whom he had chosen for librarian.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THYRZA SINGS AGAIN Egremont had a fear that he might seem ungrateful to the man Bower.
mid-Februarynoun
the middle part of February
From this reading One evening in mid-February, he called the portly man to speak with him after lecture, and, with what geniality he could, explained to him the details of his library project and told whom he had chosen for librarian.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading THYRZA SINGS AGAIN Egremont had a fear that he might seem ungrateful to the man Bower.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Yet Bower had not borne the test of nearer acquaintance; Egremont soon knew the vulgarity of his nature, and had much difficulty in sustaining the show of friendly intercourse with him.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Yet Bower had not borne the test of nearer acquaintance; Egremont soon knew the vulgarity of his nature, and had much difficulty in sustaining the show of friendly intercourse with him.
neareradverbUS /ˈnɪrər/
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Yet Bower had not borne the test of nearer acquaintance; Egremont soon knew the vulgarity of his nature, and had much difficulty in sustaining the show of friendly intercourse with him.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Yet Bower had not borne the test of nearer acquaintance; Egremont soon knew the vulgarity of his nature, and had much difficulty in sustaining the show of friendly intercourse with him.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Yet Bower had not borne the test of nearer acquaintance; Egremont soon knew the vulgarity of his nature, and had much difficulty in sustaining the show of friendly intercourse with him.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was Bower to whom he had gone for help when he first sought to gather an audience, and on the whole the help had been effectual.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One evening in mid-February, he called the portly man to speak with him after lecture, and, with what geniality he could, explained to him the details of his library project and told whom he had chosen for librarian.
portlyadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrtli/
euphemisms for “fat”
From this reading One evening in mid-February, he called the portly man to speak with him after lecture, and, with what geniality he could, explained to him the details of his library project and told whom he had chosen for librarian.
professedadjectiveUS /prəˈfest/
professing to be qualified
From this reading Bower professed himself highly satisfied with everything, and, as usual, affected Egremont disagreeably with his subservience.
projectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading One evening in mid-February, he called the portly man to speak with him after lecture, and, with what geniality he could, explained to him the details of his library project and told whom he had chosen for librarian.
satisfiedadjectiveUS /ˈsætəsfaɪd/
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Bower professed himself highly satisfied with everything, and, as usual, affected Egremont disagreeably with his subservience.
seemverbUS /siːm/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THYRZA SINGS AGAIN Egremont had a fear that he might seem ungrateful to the man Bower.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Yet Bower had not borne the test of nearer acquaintance; Egremont soon knew the vulgarity of his nature, and had much difficulty in sustaining the show of friendly intercourse with him.
SINGSverbUS /sɪŋz/
third-person singular of “sing” — deliver by singing
From this reading THYRZA SINGS AGAIN Egremont had a fear that he might seem ungrateful to the man Bower.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading Yet Bower had not borne the test of nearer acquaintance; Egremont soon knew the vulgarity of his nature, and had much difficulty in sustaining the show of friendly intercourse with him.
soughtadjectiveUS /sɔːt/
that is looked for
From this reading It was Bower to whom he had gone for help when he first sought to gather an audience, and on the whole the help had been effectual.
speakverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
From this reading One evening in mid-February, he called the portly man to speak with him after lecture, and, with what geniality he could, explained to him the details of his library project and told whom he had chosen for librarian.
subserviencenounUS /səbˈsɜːrviəns/
the condition of being something that is useful in reaching an end or carrying out a plan
From this reading Bower professed himself highly satisfied with everything, and, as usual, affected Egremont disagreeably with his subservience.
sustainingverbUS /səˈsteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “sustain” — lengthen or extend in duration or space
From this reading Yet Bower had not borne the test of nearer acquaintance; Egremont soon knew the vulgarity of his nature, and had much difficulty in sustaining the show of friendly intercourse with him.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading Yet Bower had not borne the test of nearer acquaintance; Egremont soon knew the vulgarity of his nature, and had much difficulty in sustaining the show of friendly intercourse with him.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THYRZA SINGS AGAIN Egremont had a fear that he might seem ungrateful to the man Bower.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THYRZA SINGS AGAIN Egremont had a fear that he might seem ungrateful to the man Bower.
THYRZA
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From this reading THYRZA SINGS AGAIN Egremont had a fear that he might seem ungrateful to the man Bower.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THYRZA SINGS AGAIN Egremont had a fear that he might seem ungrateful to the man Bower.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading One evening in mid-February, he called the portly man to speak with him after lecture, and, with what geniality he could, explained to him the details of his library project and told whom he had chosen for librarian.
ungratefuladjectiveUS /ənˈɡreɪtfəl/
not feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading THYRZA SINGS AGAIN Egremont had a fear that he might seem ungrateful to the man Bower.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Bower professed himself highly satisfied with everything, and, as usual, affected Egremont disagreeably with his subservience.
vulgaritynounUS /vəlˈɡerɪti/
the quality of lacking taste and refinement
From this reading Yet Bower had not borne the test of nearer acquaintance; Egremont soon knew the vulgarity of his nature, and had much difficulty in sustaining the show of friendly intercourse with him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Bower to whom he had gone for help when he first sought to gather an audience, and on the whole the help had been effectual.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading One evening in mid-February, he called the portly man to speak with him after lecture, and, with what geniality he could, explained to him the details of his library project and told whom he had chosen for librarian.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading It was Bower to whom he had gone for help when he first sought to gather an audience, and on the whole the help had been effectual.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading It was Bower to whom he had gone for help when he first sought to gather an audience, and on the whole the help had been effectual.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was Bower to whom he had gone for help when he first sought to gather an audience, and on the whole the help had been effectual.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Yet Bower had not borne the test of nearer acquaintance; Egremont soon knew the vulgarity of his nature, and had much difficulty in sustaining the show of friendly intercourse with him.
YetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet Bower had not borne the test of nearer acquaintance; Egremont soon knew the vulgarity of his nature, and had much difficulty in sustaining the show of friendly intercourse with him.
