adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In Which Miss Crawley's Relations Are Very Anxious About Her The kind reader must please to remember--while the army is marching from Flanders, and, after its heroic actions there, is advancing to take the fortifications on the frontiers of France, previous to an occupation of that country--that there are a number of persons living peaceably in England who have to do with the history at present in hand, and must come in for their share of the chronicle.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In Which Miss Crawley's Relations Are Very Anxious About Her The kind reader must please to remember--while the army is marching from Flanders, and, after its heroic actions there, is advancing to take the fortifications on the frontiers of France, previous to an occupation of that country--that there are a number of persons living peaceably in England who have to do with the history at present in hand, and must come in for their share of the chronicle.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading In Which Miss Crawley's Relations Are Very Anxious About Her The kind reader must please to remember--while the army is marching from Flanders, and, after its heroic actions there, is advancing to take the fortifications on the frontiers of France, previous to an occupation of that country--that there are a number of persons living peaceably in England who have to do with the history at present in hand, and must come in for their share of the chronicle.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading In Which Miss Crawley's Relations Are Very Anxious About Her The kind reader must please to remember--while the army is marching from Flanders, and, after its heroic actions there, is advancing to take the fortifications on the frontiers of France, previous to an occupation of that country--that there are a number of persons living peaceably in England who have to do with the history at present in hand, and must come in for their share of the chronicle.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In Which Miss Crawley's Relations Are Very Anxious About Her The kind reader must please to remember--while the army is marching from Flanders, and, after its heroic actions there, is advancing to take the fortifications on the frontiers of France, previous to an occupation of that country--that there are a number of persons living peaceably in England who have to do with the history at present in hand, and must come in for their share of the chronicle.
allynounUS /ˈælaɪ/
a friendly nation
From this reading "What a pity that young man has taken such an irretrievable step in the world!" his aunt said; "with his rank and distinction he might have married a brewer's daughter with a quarter of a million--like Miss Grains; or have looked to ally himself with the best families in England.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He would have had my money some day or other; or his children would--for I'm not in a hurry to go, Miss Briggs, although you may be in a hurry to be rid of me; and instead of that, he is a doomed pauper, with a dancing-girl for a wife."
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In Which Miss Crawley's Relations Are Very Anxious About Her The kind reader must please to remember--while the army is marching from Flanders, and, after its heroic actions there, is advancing to take the fortifications on the frontiers of France, previous to an occupation of that country--that there are a number of persons living peaceably in England who have to do with the history at present in hand, and must come in for their share of the chronicle.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In Which Miss Crawley's Relations Are Very Anxious About Her The kind reader must please to remember--while the army is marching from Flanders, and, after its heroic actions there, is advancing to take the fortifications on the frontiers of France, previous to an occupation of that country--that there are a number of persons living peaceably in England who have to do with the history at present in hand, and must come in for their share of the chronicle.
AnxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/
eagerly desirous
From this reading In Which Miss Crawley's Relations Are Very Anxious About Her The kind reader must please to remember--while the army is marching from Flanders, and, after its heroic actions there, is advancing to take the fortifications on the frontiers of France, previous to an occupation of that country--that there are a number of persons living peaceably in England who have to do with the history at present in hand, and must come in for their share of the chronicle.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In Which Miss Crawley's Relations Are Very Anxious About Her The kind reader must please to remember--while the army is marching from Flanders, and, after its heroic actions there, is advancing to take the fortifications on the frontiers of France, previous to an occupation of that country--that there are a number of persons living peaceably in England who have to do with the history at present in hand, and must come in for their share of the chronicle.
armynounUS /ˈɑːrmi/
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading In Which Miss Crawley's Relations Are Very Anxious About Her The kind reader must please to remember--while the army is marching from Flanders, and, after its heroic actions there, is advancing to take the fortifications on the frontiers of France, previous to an occupation of that country--that there are a number of persons living peaceably in England who have to do with the history at present in hand, and must come in for their share of the chronicle.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In Which Miss Crawley's Relations Are Very Anxious About Her The kind reader must please to remember--while the army is marching from Flanders, and, after its heroic actions there, is advancing to take the fortifications on the frontiers of France, previous to an occupation of that country--that there are a number of persons living peaceably in England who have to do with the history at present in hand, and must come in for their share of the chronicle.
auntnounUS /ænt/
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading "What a pity that young man has taken such an irretrievable step in the world!" his aunt said; "with his rank and distinction he might have married a brewer's daughter with a quarter of a million--like Miss Grains; or have looked to ally himself with the best families in England.
battlesnounUS /ˈbætəlz/
plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading During the time of these battles and dangers, old Miss Crawley was living at Brighton, very moderately moved by the great events that were going on.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The great events rendered the newspapers rather interesting, to be sure, and Briggs read out the Gazette, in which Rawdon Crawley's gallantry was mentioned with honour, and his promotion was presently recorded.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "What a pity that young man has taken such an irretrievable step in the world!" his aunt said; "with his rank and distinction he might have married a brewer's daughter with a quarter of a million--like Miss Grains; or have looked to ally himself with the best families in England.
brewer'snounUS /ˈbruːərz/
possessive form of “brewer” — someone who brews beer or ale from malt and hops and water
From this reading "What a pity that young man has taken such an irretrievable step in the world!" his aunt said; "with his rank and distinction he might have married a brewer's daughter with a quarter of a million--like Miss Grains; or have looked to ally himself with the best families in England.
Briggs
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From this reading The great events rendered the newspapers rather interesting, to be sure, and Briggs read out the Gazette, in which Rawdon Crawley's gallantry was mentioned with honour, and his promotion was presently recorded.
BrightonnounUS /ˈbraɪtən/
a city in East Sussex in southern England that is a popular resort; site of the University of Sussex
From this reading During the time of these battles and dangers, old Miss Crawley was living at Brighton, very moderately moved by the great events that were going on.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading During the time of these battles and dangers, old Miss Crawley was living at Brighton, very moderately moved by the great events that were going on.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading He would have had my money some day or other; or his children would--for I'm not in a hurry to go, Miss Briggs, although you may be in a hurry to be rid of me; and instead of that, he is a doomed pauper, with a dancing-girl for a wife."
chroniclenounUS /ˈkrɑː.nɪ.kəl/
A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)
From this reading In Which Miss Crawley's Relations Are Very Anxious About Her The kind reader must please to remember--while the army is marching from Flanders, and, after its heroic actions there, is advancing to take the fortifications on the frontiers of France, previous to an occupation of that country--that there are a number of persons living peaceably in England who have to do with the history at present in hand, and must come in for their share of the chronicle.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In Which Miss Crawley's Relations Are Very Anxious About Her The kind reader must please to remember--while the army is marching from Flanders, and, after its heroic actions there, is advancing to take the fortifications on the frontiers of France, previous to an occupation of that country--that there are a number of persons living peaceably in England who have to do with the history at present in hand, and must come in for their share of the chronicle.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading In Which Miss Crawley's Relations Are Very Anxious About Her The kind reader must please to remember--while the army is marching from Flanders, and, after its heroic actions there, is advancing to take the fortifications on the frontiers of France, previous to an occupation of that country--that there are a number of persons living peaceably in England who have to do with the history at present in hand, and must come in for their share of the chronicle.
Crawley
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From this reading During the time of these battles and dangers, old Miss Crawley was living at Brighton, very moderately moved by the great events that were going on.
Crawley's
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From this reading In Which Miss Crawley's Relations Are Very Anxious About Her The kind reader must please to remember--while the army is marching from Flanders, and, after its heroic actions there, is advancing to take the fortifications on the frontiers of France, previous to an occupation of that country--that there are a number of persons living peaceably in England who have to do with the history at present in hand, and must come in for their share of the chronicle.
dancing-girl
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From this reading He would have had my money some day or other; or his children would--for I'm not in a hurry to go, Miss Briggs, although you may be in a hurry to be rid of me; and instead of that, he is a doomed pauper, with a dancing-girl for a wife."
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading During the time of these battles and dangers, old Miss Crawley was living at Brighton, very moderately moved by the great events that were going on.
daughternounUS /ˈdɔːtər/
a female human offspring
From this reading "What a pity that young man has taken such an irretrievable step in the world!" his aunt said; "with his rank and distinction he might have married a brewer's daughter with a quarter of a million--like Miss Grains; or have looked to ally himself with the best families in England.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He would have had my money some day or other; or his children would--for I'm not in a hurry to go, Miss Briggs, although you may be in a hurry to be rid of me; and instead of that, he is a doomed pauper, with a dancing-girl for a wife."
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading "What a pity that young man has taken such an irretrievable step in the world!" his aunt said; "with his rank and distinction he might have married a brewer's daughter with a quarter of a million--like Miss Grains; or have looked to ally himself with the best families in England.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading In Which Miss Crawley's Relations Are Very Anxious About Her The kind reader must please to remember--while the army is marching from Flanders, and, after its heroic actions there, is advancing to take the fortifications on the frontiers of France, previous to an occupation of that country--that there are a number of persons living peaceably in England who have to do with the history at present in hand, and must come in for their share of the chronicle.
doomedadjectiveUS /duːmd/
marked for certain death
From this reading He would have had my money some day or other; or his children would--for I'm not in a hurry to go, Miss Briggs, although you may be in a hurry to be rid of me; and instead of that, he is a doomed pauper, with a dancing-girl for a wife."
DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the time of these battles and dangers, old Miss Crawley was living at Brighton, very moderately moved by the great events that were going on.
EnglandnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlənd/
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading In Which Miss Crawley's Relations Are Very Anxious About Her The kind reader must please to remember--while the army is marching from Flanders, and, after its heroic actions there, is advancing to take the fortifications on the frontiers of France, previous to an occupation of that country--that there are a number of persons living peaceably in England who have to do with the history at present in hand, and must come in for their share of the chronicle.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading During the time of these battles and dangers, old Miss Crawley was living at Brighton, very moderately moved by the great events that were going on.
familiesnounUS /ˈfæməliz/
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading "What a pity that young man has taken such an irretrievable step in the world!" his aunt said; "with his rank and distinction he might have married a brewer's daughter with a quarter of a million--like Miss Grains; or have looked to ally himself with the best families in England.
FlandersnounUS /ˈflændərz/
a medieval country in northern Europe that included regions now parts of northern France and Belgium and southwestern Netherlands
From this reading In Which Miss Crawley's Relations Are Very Anxious About Her The kind reader must please to remember--while the army is marching from Flanders, and, after its heroic actions there, is advancing to take the fortifications on the frontiers of France, previous to an occupation of that country--that there are a number of persons living peaceably in England who have to do with the history at present in hand, and must come in for their share of the chronicle.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In Which Miss Crawley's Relations Are Very Anxious About Her The kind reader must please to remember--while the army is marching from Flanders, and, after its heroic actions there, is advancing to take the fortifications on the frontiers of France, previous to an occupation of that country--that there are a number of persons living peaceably in England who have to do with the history at present in hand, and must come in for their share of the chronicle.
fortificationsnounUS /ˌfɔːrtəfəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “fortification” — defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it
From this reading In Which Miss Crawley's Relations Are Very Anxious About Her The kind reader must please to remember--while the army is marching from Flanders, and, after its heroic actions there, is advancing to take the fortifications on the frontiers of France, previous to an occupation of that country--that there are a number of persons living peaceably in England who have to do with the history at present in hand, and must come in for their share of the chronicle.
FrancenounUS /fræns/
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading In Which Miss Crawley's Relations Are Very Anxious About Her The kind reader must please to remember--while the army is marching from Flanders, and, after its heroic actions there, is advancing to take the fortifications on the frontiers of France, previous to an occupation of that country--that there are a number of persons living peaceably in England who have to do with the history at present in hand, and must come in for their share of the chronicle.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In Which Miss Crawley's Relations Are Very Anxious About Her The kind reader must please to remember--while the army is marching from Flanders, and, after its heroic actions there, is advancing to take the fortifications on the frontiers of France, previous to an occupation of that country--that there are a number of persons living peaceably in England who have to do with the history at present in hand, and must come in for their share of the chronicle.
frontiersnounUS /frənˈtɪrz/
plural of “frontier” — a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading In Which Miss Crawley's Relations Are Very Anxious About Her The kind reader must please to remember--while the army is marching from Flanders, and, after its heroic actions there, is advancing to take the fortifications on the frontiers of France, previous to an occupation of that country--that there are a number of persons living peaceably in England who have to do with the history at present in hand, and must come in for their share of the chronicle.
gallantrynounUS /ˈɡæləntri/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading The great events rendered the newspapers rather interesting, to be sure, and Briggs read out the Gazette, in which Rawdon Crawley's gallantry was mentioned with honour, and his promotion was presently recorded.
GazettenounUS /ɡəˈzet/
a newspaper or official journal
From this reading The great events rendered the newspapers rather interesting, to be sure, and Briggs read out the Gazette, in which Rawdon Crawley's gallantry was mentioned with honour, and his promotion was presently recorded.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He would have had my money some day or other; or his children would--for I'm not in a hurry to go, Miss Briggs, although you may be in a hurry to be rid of me; and instead of that, he is a doomed pauper, with a dancing-girl for a wife."
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading During the time of these battles and dangers, old Miss Crawley was living at Brighton, very moderately moved by the great events that were going on.
GrainsnounUS /ɡreɪnz/
plural of “grain” — a relatively small granular particle of a substance
From this reading "What a pity that young man has taken such an irretrievable step in the world!" his aunt said; "with his rank and distinction he might have married a brewer's daughter with a quarter of a million--like Miss Grains; or have looked to ally himself with the best families in England.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading During the time of these battles and dangers, old Miss Crawley was living at Brighton, very moderately moved by the great events that were going on.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He would have had my money some day or other; or his children would--for I'm not in a hurry to go, Miss Briggs, although you may be in a hurry to be rid of me; and instead of that, he is a doomed pauper, with a dancing-girl for a wife."
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading In Which Miss Crawley's Relations Are Very Anxious About Her The kind reader must please to remember--while the army is marching from Flanders, and, after its heroic actions there, is advancing to take the fortifications on the frontiers of France, previous to an occupation of that country--that there are a number of persons living peaceably in England who have to do with the history at present in hand, and must come in for their share of the chronicle.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What a pity that young man has taken such an irretrievable step in the world!" his aunt said; "with his rank and distinction he might have married a brewer's daughter with a quarter of a million--like Miss Grains; or have looked to ally himself with the best families in England.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In Which Miss Crawley's Relations Are Very Anxious About Her The kind reader must please to remember--while the army is marching from Flanders, and, after its heroic actions there, is advancing to take the fortifications on the frontiers of France, previous to an occupation of that country--that there are a number of persons living peaceably in England who have to do with the history at present in hand, and must come in for their share of the chronicle.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What a pity that young man has taken such an irretrievable step in the world!" his aunt said; "with his rank and distinction he might have married a brewer's daughter with a quarter of a million--like Miss Grains; or have looked to ally himself with the best families in England.
HerdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In Which Miss Crawley's Relations Are Very Anxious About Her The kind reader must please to remember--while the army is marching from Flanders, and, after its heroic actions there, is advancing to take the fortifications on the frontiers of France, previous to an occupation of that country--that there are a number of persons living peaceably in England who have to do with the history at present in hand, and must come in for their share of the chronicle.
heroicadjectiveUS /hɪˈroʊɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading In Which Miss Crawley's Relations Are Very Anxious About Her The kind reader must please to remember--while the army is marching from Flanders, and, after its heroic actions there, is advancing to take the fortifications on the frontiers of France, previous to an occupation of that country--that there are a number of persons living peaceably in England who have to do with the history at present in hand, and must come in for their share of the chronicle.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "What a pity that young man has taken such an irretrievable step in the world!" his aunt said; "with his rank and distinction he might have married a brewer's daughter with a quarter of a million--like Miss Grains; or have looked to ally himself with the best families in England.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The great events rendered the newspapers rather interesting, to be sure, and Briggs read out the Gazette, in which Rawdon Crawley's gallantry was mentioned with honour, and his promotion was presently recorded.
historynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/
the aggregate of past events
From this reading In Which Miss Crawley's Relations Are Very Anxious About Her The kind reader must please to remember--while the army is marching from Flanders, and, after its heroic actions there, is advancing to take the fortifications on the frontiers of France, previous to an occupation of that country--that there are a number of persons living peaceably in England who have to do with the history at present in hand, and must come in for their share of the chronicle.
honournounUS /ˈɑːnər/
the state of being honored
From this reading The great events rendered the newspapers rather interesting, to be sure, and Briggs read out the Gazette, in which Rawdon Crawley's gallantry was mentioned with honour, and his promotion was presently recorded.
hurrynounUS /ˈhɜːri/
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading He would have had my money some day or other; or his children would--for I'm not in a hurry to go, Miss Briggs, although you may be in a hurry to be rid of me; and instead of that, he is a doomed pauper, with a dancing-girl for a wife."
I'm
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From this reading He would have had my money some day or other; or his children would--for I'm not in a hurry to go, Miss Briggs, although you may be in a hurry to be rid of me; and instead of that, he is a doomed pauper, with a dancing-girl for a wife."
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In Which Miss Crawley's Relations Are Very Anxious About Her The kind reader must please to remember--while the army is marching from Flanders, and, after its heroic actions there, is advancing to take the fortifications on the frontiers of France, previous to an occupation of that country--that there are a number of persons living peaceably in England who have to do with the history at present in hand, and must come in for their share of the chronicle.
insteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading He would have had my money some day or other; or his children would--for I'm not in a hurry to go, Miss Briggs, although you may be in a hurry to be rid of me; and instead of that, he is a doomed pauper, with a dancing-girl for a wife."
interestingadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading The great events rendered the newspapers rather interesting, to be sure, and Briggs read out the Gazette, in which Rawdon Crawley's gallantry was mentioned with honour, and his promotion was presently recorded.
irretrievableadjective
impossible to recover or recoup or overcome
From this reading "What a pity that young man has taken such an irretrievable step in the world!" his aunt said; "with his rank and distinction he might have married a brewer's daughter with a quarter of a million--like Miss Grains; or have looked to ally himself with the best families in England.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In Which Miss Crawley's Relations Are Very Anxious About Her The kind reader must please to remember--while the army is marching from Flanders, and, after its heroic actions there, is advancing to take the fortifications on the frontiers of France, previous to an occupation of that country--that there are a number of persons living peaceably in England who have to do with the history at present in hand, and must come in for their share of the chronicle.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In Which Miss Crawley's Relations Are Very Anxious About Her The kind reader must please to remember--while the army is marching from Flanders, and, after its heroic actions there, is advancing to take the fortifications on the frontiers of France, previous to an occupation of that country--that there are a number of persons living peaceably in England who have to do with the history at present in hand, and must come in for their share of the chronicle.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading In Which Miss Crawley's Relations Are Very Anxious About Her The kind reader must please to remember--while the army is marching from Flanders, and, after its heroic actions there, is advancing to take the fortifications on the frontiers of France, previous to an occupation of that country--that there are a number of persons living peaceably in England who have to do with the history at present in hand, and must come in for their share of the chronicle.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "What a pity that young man has taken such an irretrievable step in the world!" his aunt said; "with his rank and distinction he might have married a brewer's daughter with a quarter of a million--like Miss Grains; or have looked to ally himself with the best families in England.
livingnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋ/
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading In Which Miss Crawley's Relations Are Very Anxious About Her The kind reader must please to remember--while the army is marching from Flanders, and, after its heroic actions there, is advancing to take the fortifications on the frontiers of France, previous to an occupation of that country--that there are a number of persons living peaceably in England who have to do with the history at present in hand, and must come in for their share of the chronicle.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "What a pity that young man has taken such an irretrievable step in the world!" his aunt said; "with his rank and distinction he might have married a brewer's daughter with a quarter of a million--like Miss Grains; or have looked to ally himself with the best families in England.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "What a pity that young man has taken such an irretrievable step in the world!" his aunt said; "with his rank and distinction he might have married a brewer's daughter with a quarter of a million--like Miss Grains; or have looked to ally himself with the best families in England.
marchingnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪŋ/
the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
From this reading In Which Miss Crawley's Relations Are Very Anxious About Her The kind reader must please to remember--while the army is marching from Flanders, and, after its heroic actions there, is advancing to take the fortifications on the frontiers of France, previous to an occupation of that country--that there are a number of persons living peaceably in England who have to do with the history at present in hand, and must come in for their share of the chronicle.
marriedadjectiveUS /ˈmerid/
joined in matrimony
From this reading "What a pity that young man has taken such an irretrievable step in the world!" his aunt said; "with his rank and distinction he might have married a brewer's daughter with a quarter of a million--like Miss Grains; or have looked to ally himself with the best families in England.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading He would have had my money some day or other; or his children would--for I'm not in a hurry to go, Miss Briggs, although you may be in a hurry to be rid of me; and instead of that, he is a doomed pauper, with a dancing-girl for a wife."
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He would have had my money some day or other; or his children would--for I'm not in a hurry to go, Miss Briggs, although you may be in a hurry to be rid of me; and instead of that, he is a doomed pauper, with a dancing-girl for a wife."
mentionedverbUS /ˈmenʃənd/
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading The great events rendered the newspapers rather interesting, to be sure, and Briggs read out the Gazette, in which Rawdon Crawley's gallantry was mentioned with honour, and his promotion was presently recorded.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "What a pity that young man has taken such an irretrievable step in the world!" his aunt said; "with his rank and distinction he might have married a brewer's daughter with a quarter of a million--like Miss Grains; or have looked to ally himself with the best families in England.
millionnounUS /ˈmɪljən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading "What a pity that young man has taken such an irretrievable step in the world!" his aunt said; "with his rank and distinction he might have married a brewer's daughter with a quarter of a million--like Miss Grains; or have looked to ally himself with the best families in England.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading In Which Miss Crawley's Relations Are Very Anxious About Her The kind reader must please to remember--while the army is marching from Flanders, and, after its heroic actions there, is advancing to take the fortifications on the frontiers of France, previous to an occupation of that country--that there are a number of persons living peaceably in England who have to do with the history at present in hand, and must come in for their share of the chronicle.
moderatelyadverbUS /ˈmɑːdərətli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading During the time of these battles and dangers, old Miss Crawley was living at Brighton, very moderately moved by the great events that were going on.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading He would have had my money some day or other; or his children would--for I'm not in a hurry to go, Miss Briggs, although you may be in a hurry to be rid of me; and instead of that, he is a doomed pauper, with a dancing-girl for a wife."
movedadjectiveUS /muːvd/
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading During the time of these battles and dangers, old Miss Crawley was living at Brighton, very moderately moved by the great events that were going on.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading In Which Miss Crawley's Relations Are Very Anxious About Her The kind reader must please to remember--while the army is marching from Flanders, and, after its heroic actions there, is advancing to take the fortifications on the frontiers of France, previous to an occupation of that country--that there are a number of persons living peaceably in England who have to do with the history at present in hand, and must come in for their share of the chronicle.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He would have had my money some day or other; or his children would--for I'm not in a hurry to go, Miss Briggs, although you may be in a hurry to be rid of me; and instead of that, he is a doomed pauper, with a dancing-girl for a wife."
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading The great events rendered the newspapers rather interesting, to be sure, and Briggs read out the Gazette, in which Rawdon Crawley's gallantry was mentioned with honour, and his promotion was presently recorded.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He would have had my money some day or other; or his children would--for I'm not in a hurry to go, Miss Briggs, although you may be in a hurry to be rid of me; and instead of that, he is a doomed pauper, with a dancing-girl for a wife."
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading In Which Miss Crawley's Relations Are Very Anxious About Her The kind reader must please to remember--while the army is marching from Flanders, and, after its heroic actions there, is advancing to take the fortifications on the frontiers of France, previous to an occupation of that country--that there are a number of persons living peaceably in England who have to do with the history at present in hand, and must come in for their share of the chronicle.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading In Which Miss Crawley's Relations Are Very Anxious About Her The kind reader must please to remember--while the army is marching from Flanders, and, after its heroic actions there, is advancing to take the fortifications on the frontiers of France, previous to an occupation of that country--that there are a number of persons living peaceably in England who have to do with the history at present in hand, and must come in for their share of the chronicle.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In Which Miss Crawley's Relations Are Very Anxious About Her The kind reader must please to remember--while the army is marching from Flanders, and, after its heroic actions there, is advancing to take the fortifications on the frontiers of France, previous to an occupation of that country--that there are a number of persons living peaceably in England who have to do with the history at present in hand, and must come in for their share of the chronicle.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading During the time of these battles and dangers, old Miss Crawley was living at Brighton, very moderately moved by the great events that were going on.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In Which Miss Crawley's Relations Are Very Anxious About Her The kind reader must please to remember--while the army is marching from Flanders, and, after its heroic actions there, is advancing to take the fortifications on the frontiers of France, previous to an occupation of that country--that there are a number of persons living peaceably in England who have to do with the history at present in hand, and must come in for their share of the chronicle.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "What a pity that young man has taken such an irretrievable step in the world!" his aunt said; "with his rank and distinction he might have married a brewer's daughter with a quarter of a million--like Miss Grains; or have looked to ally himself with the best families in England.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He would have had my money some day or other; or his children would--for I'm not in a hurry to go, Miss Briggs, although you may be in a hurry to be rid of me; and instead of that, he is a doomed pauper, with a dancing-girl for a wife."
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The great events rendered the newspapers rather interesting, to be sure, and Briggs read out the Gazette, in which Rawdon Crawley's gallantry was mentioned with honour, and his promotion was presently recorded.
paupernounUS /ˈpɔːpər/
a person who is very poor
From this reading He would have had my money some day or other; or his children would--for I'm not in a hurry to go, Miss Briggs, although you may be in a hurry to be rid of me; and instead of that, he is a doomed pauper, with a dancing-girl for a wife."
peaceablyadverbUS /ˈpiːsəbli/
in a peaceable manner
From this reading In Which Miss Crawley's Relations Are Very Anxious About Her The kind reader must please to remember--while the army is marching from Flanders, and, after its heroic actions there, is advancing to take the fortifications on the frontiers of France, previous to an occupation of that country--that there are a number of persons living peaceably in England who have to do with the history at present in hand, and must come in for their share of the chronicle.
personsnounUS /ˈpɜːrsənz/
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading In Which Miss Crawley's Relations Are Very Anxious About Her The kind reader must please to remember--while the army is marching from Flanders, and, after its heroic actions there, is advancing to take the fortifications on the frontiers of France, previous to an occupation of that country--that there are a number of persons living peaceably in England who have to do with the history at present in hand, and must come in for their share of the chronicle.
pitynounUS /ˈpɪti/
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading "What a pity that young man has taken such an irretrievable step in the world!" his aunt said; "with his rank and distinction he might have married a brewer's daughter with a quarter of a million--like Miss Grains; or have looked to ally himself with the best families in England.
pleaseverbUS /pliːz/
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading In Which Miss Crawley's Relations Are Very Anxious About Her The kind reader must please to remember--while the army is marching from Flanders, and, after its heroic actions there, is advancing to take the fortifications on the frontiers of France, previous to an occupation of that country--that there are a number of persons living peaceably in England who have to do with the history at present in hand, and must come in for their share of the chronicle.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In Which Miss Crawley's Relations Are Very Anxious About Her The kind reader must please to remember--while the army is marching from Flanders, and, after its heroic actions there, is advancing to take the fortifications on the frontiers of France, previous to an occupation of that country--that there are a number of persons living peaceably in England who have to do with the history at present in hand, and must come in for their share of the chronicle.
presentlyadverbUS /ˈprezəntli/
in the near future
From this reading The great events rendered the newspapers rather interesting, to be sure, and Briggs read out the Gazette, in which Rawdon Crawley's gallantry was mentioned with honour, and his promotion was presently recorded.
previousadjectiveUS /ˈpriːviəs/
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading In Which Miss Crawley's Relations Are Very Anxious About Her The kind reader must please to remember--while the army is marching from Flanders, and, after its heroic actions there, is advancing to take the fortifications on the frontiers of France, previous to an occupation of that country--that there are a number of persons living peaceably in England who have to do with the history at present in hand, and must come in for their share of the chronicle.
promotionnounUS /prəˈmoʊʃən/
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading The great events rendered the newspapers rather interesting, to be sure, and Briggs read out the Gazette, in which Rawdon Crawley's gallantry was mentioned with honour, and his promotion was presently recorded.
quarternounUS /ˈkwɔːrtər/
one of four equal parts
From this reading "What a pity that young man has taken such an irretrievable step in the world!" his aunt said; "with his rank and distinction he might have married a brewer's daughter with a quarter of a million--like Miss Grains; or have looked to ally himself with the best families in England.
ranknounUS /ræŋk/
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading "What a pity that young man has taken such an irretrievable step in the world!" his aunt said; "with his rank and distinction he might have married a brewer's daughter with a quarter of a million--like Miss Grains; or have looked to ally himself with the best families in England.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading The great events rendered the newspapers rather interesting, to be sure, and Briggs read out the Gazette, in which Rawdon Crawley's gallantry was mentioned with honour, and his promotion was presently recorded.
Rawdon
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From this reading The great events rendered the newspapers rather interesting, to be sure, and Briggs read out the Gazette, in which Rawdon Crawley's gallantry was mentioned with honour, and his promotion was presently recorded.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The great events rendered the newspapers rather interesting, to be sure, and Briggs read out the Gazette, in which Rawdon Crawley's gallantry was mentioned with honour, and his promotion was presently recorded.
readernounUS /ˈriːdər/
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading In Which Miss Crawley's Relations Are Very Anxious About Her The kind reader must please to remember--while the army is marching from Flanders, and, after its heroic actions there, is advancing to take the fortifications on the frontiers of France, previous to an occupation of that country--that there are a number of persons living peaceably in England who have to do with the history at present in hand, and must come in for their share of the chronicle.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading The great events rendered the newspapers rather interesting, to be sure, and Briggs read out the Gazette, in which Rawdon Crawley's gallantry was mentioned with honour, and his promotion was presently recorded.
RelationsnounUS /riˈleɪʃənz/
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading In Which Miss Crawley's Relations Are Very Anxious About Her The kind reader must please to remember--while the army is marching from Flanders, and, after its heroic actions there, is advancing to take the fortifications on the frontiers of France, previous to an occupation of that country--that there are a number of persons living peaceably in England who have to do with the history at present in hand, and must come in for their share of the chronicle.
rememberverbUS /rɪˈmɛm.bər/
To recall to mind.
From this reading In Which Miss Crawley's Relations Are Very Anxious About Her The kind reader must please to remember--while the army is marching from Flanders, and, after its heroic actions there, is advancing to take the fortifications on the frontiers of France, previous to an occupation of that country--that there are a number of persons living peaceably in England who have to do with the history at present in hand, and must come in for their share of the chronicle.
renderedverbUS /ˈrendərd/
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading The great events rendered the newspapers rather interesting, to be sure, and Briggs read out the Gazette, in which Rawdon Crawley's gallantry was mentioned with honour, and his promotion was presently recorded.
ridverbUS /rɪd/
relieve from
From this reading He would have had my money some day or other; or his children would--for I'm not in a hurry to go, Miss Briggs, although you may be in a hurry to be rid of me; and instead of that, he is a doomed pauper, with a dancing-girl for a wife."
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "What a pity that young man has taken such an irretrievable step in the world!" his aunt said; "with his rank and distinction he might have married a brewer's daughter with a quarter of a million--like Miss Grains; or have looked to ally himself with the best families in England.
shareverbUS /ʃer/
have in common
From this reading In Which Miss Crawley's Relations Are Very Anxious About Her The kind reader must please to remember--while the army is marching from Flanders, and, after its heroic actions there, is advancing to take the fortifications on the frontiers of France, previous to an occupation of that country--that there are a number of persons living peaceably in England who have to do with the history at present in hand, and must come in for their share of the chronicle.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He would have had my money some day or other; or his children would--for I'm not in a hurry to go, Miss Briggs, although you may be in a hurry to be rid of me; and instead of that, he is a doomed pauper, with a dancing-girl for a wife."
stepnounUS /step/
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading "What a pity that young man has taken such an irretrievable step in the world!" his aunt said; "with his rank and distinction he might have married a brewer's daughter with a quarter of a million--like Miss Grains; or have looked to ally himself with the best families in England.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "What a pity that young man has taken such an irretrievable step in the world!" his aunt said; "with his rank and distinction he might have married a brewer's daughter with a quarter of a million--like Miss Grains; or have looked to ally himself with the best families in England.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading The great events rendered the newspapers rather interesting, to be sure, and Briggs read out the Gazette, in which Rawdon Crawley's gallantry was mentioned with honour, and his promotion was presently recorded.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading In Which Miss Crawley's Relations Are Very Anxious About Her The kind reader must please to remember--while the army is marching from Flanders, and, after its heroic actions there, is advancing to take the fortifications on the frontiers of France, previous to an occupation of that country--that there are a number of persons living peaceably in England who have to do with the history at present in hand, and must come in for their share of the chronicle.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading "What a pity that young man has taken such an irretrievable step in the world!" his aunt said; "with his rank and distinction he might have married a brewer's daughter with a quarter of a million--like Miss Grains; or have looked to ally himself with the best families in England.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In Which Miss Crawley's Relations Are Very Anxious About Her The kind reader must please to remember--while the army is marching from Flanders, and, after its heroic actions there, is advancing to take the fortifications on the frontiers of France, previous to an occupation of that country--that there are a number of persons living peaceably in England who have to do with the history at present in hand, and must come in for their share of the chronicle.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In Which Miss Crawley's Relations Are Very Anxious About Her The kind reader must please to remember--while the army is marching from Flanders, and, after its heroic actions there, is advancing to take the fortifications on the frontiers of France, previous to an occupation of that country--that there are a number of persons living peaceably in England who have to do with the history at present in hand, and must come in for their share of the chronicle.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In Which Miss Crawley's Relations Are Very Anxious About Her The kind reader must please to remember--while the army is marching from Flanders, and, after its heroic actions there, is advancing to take the fortifications on the frontiers of France, previous to an occupation of that country--that there are a number of persons living peaceably in England who have to do with the history at present in hand, and must come in for their share of the chronicle.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading In Which Miss Crawley's Relations Are Very Anxious About Her The kind reader must please to remember--while the army is marching from Flanders, and, after its heroic actions there, is advancing to take the fortifications on the frontiers of France, previous to an occupation of that country--that there are a number of persons living peaceably in England who have to do with the history at present in hand, and must come in for their share of the chronicle.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading During the time of these battles and dangers, old Miss Crawley was living at Brighton, very moderately moved by the great events that were going on.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading During the time of these battles and dangers, old Miss Crawley was living at Brighton, very moderately moved by the great events that were going on.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In Which Miss Crawley's Relations Are Very Anxious About Her The kind reader must please to remember--while the army is marching from Flanders, and, after its heroic actions there, is advancing to take the fortifications on the frontiers of France, previous to an occupation of that country--that there are a number of persons living peaceably in England who have to do with the history at present in hand, and must come in for their share of the chronicle.
VeryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading In Which Miss Crawley's Relations Are Very Anxious About Her The kind reader must please to remember--while the army is marching from Flanders, and, after its heroic actions there, is advancing to take the fortifications on the frontiers of France, previous to an occupation of that country--that there are a number of persons living peaceably in England who have to do with the history at present in hand, and must come in for their share of the chronicle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During the time of these battles and dangers, old Miss Crawley was living at Brighton, very moderately moved by the great events that were going on.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading During the time of these battles and dangers, old Miss Crawley was living at Brighton, very moderately moved by the great events that were going on.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What a pity that young man has taken such an irretrievable step in the world!" his aunt said; "with his rank and distinction he might have married a brewer's daughter with a quarter of a million--like Miss Grains; or have looked to ally himself with the best families in England.
WhichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In Which Miss Crawley's Relations Are Very Anxious About Her The kind reader must please to remember--while the army is marching from Flanders, and, after its heroic actions there, is advancing to take the fortifications on the frontiers of France, previous to an occupation of that country--that there are a number of persons living peaceably in England who have to do with the history at present in hand, and must come in for their share of the chronicle.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading In Which Miss Crawley's Relations Are Very Anxious About Her The kind reader must please to remember--while the army is marching from Flanders, and, after its heroic actions there, is advancing to take the fortifications on the frontiers of France, previous to an occupation of that country--that there are a number of persons living peaceably in England who have to do with the history at present in hand, and must come in for their share of the chronicle.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading In Which Miss Crawley's Relations Are Very Anxious About Her The kind reader must please to remember--while the army is marching from Flanders, and, after its heroic actions there, is advancing to take the fortifications on the frontiers of France, previous to an occupation of that country--that there are a number of persons living peaceably in England who have to do with the history at present in hand, and must come in for their share of the chronicle.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He would have had my money some day or other; or his children would--for I'm not in a hurry to go, Miss Briggs, although you may be in a hurry to be rid of me; and instead of that, he is a doomed pauper, with a dancing-girl for a wife."
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading In Which Miss Crawley's Relations Are Very Anxious About Her The kind reader must please to remember--while the army is marching from Flanders, and, after its heroic actions there, is advancing to take the fortifications on the frontiers of France, previous to an occupation of that country--that there are a number of persons living peaceably in England who have to do with the history at present in hand, and must come in for their share of the chronicle.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "What a pity that young man has taken such an irretrievable step in the world!" his aunt said; "with his rank and distinction he might have married a brewer's daughter with a quarter of a million--like Miss Grains; or have looked to ally himself with the best families in England.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He would have had my money some day or other; or his children would--for I'm not in a hurry to go, Miss Briggs, although you may be in a hurry to be rid of me; and instead of that, he is a doomed pauper, with a dancing-girl for a wife."
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He would have had my money some day or other; or his children would--for I'm not in a hurry to go, Miss Briggs, although you may be in a hurry to be rid of me; and instead of that, he is a doomed pauper, with a dancing-girl for a wife."
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "What a pity that young man has taken such an irretrievable step in the world!" his aunt said; "with his rank and distinction he might have married a brewer's daughter with a quarter of a million--like Miss Grains; or have looked to ally himself with the best families in England.
