adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Is it surprising that Vivian Grey, with a mind teeming with such feelings, should view the approach of the season for his departure to Oxford with sentiments of disgust?
acquaintedadjectiveUS /əˈkweɪntɪd/
having fair knowledge of
From this reading After hours of bitter meditation, he sought his father; he made him acquainted with his feelings, but concealed from him his actual views, and dwelt on the misery of being thrown back in life, at a period when society seemed instinct with a spirit peculiarly active, and when so many openings were daily offered to the adventurous and the bold.
activeadjectiveUS /ˈæktɪv/
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading After hours of bitter meditation, he sought his father; he made him acquainted with his feelings, but concealed from him his actual views, and dwelt on the misery of being thrown back in life, at a period when society seemed instinct with a spirit peculiarly active, and when so many openings were daily offered to the adventurous and the bold.
actualadjectiveUS /ˈæktʃəwəl/
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading After hours of bitter meditation, he sought his father; he made him acquainted with his feelings, but concealed from him his actual views, and dwelt on the misery of being thrown back in life, at a period when society seemed instinct with a spirit peculiarly active, and when so many openings were daily offered to the adventurous and the bold.
AdmirernounUS /ædˈmaɪrər/
a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
From this reading Admirer as you are of Lord Bacon, you may perhaps remember a certain parable of his, called ‘Memnon, or a youth too forward.’
adventurousadjectiveUS /ædˈventʃərəs/
willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises
From this reading After hours of bitter meditation, he sought his father; he made him acquainted with his feelings, but concealed from him his actual views, and dwelt on the misery of being thrown back in life, at a period when society seemed instinct with a spirit peculiarly active, and when so many openings were daily offered to the adventurous and the bold.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After hours of bitter meditation, he sought his father; he made him acquainted with his feelings, but concealed from him his actual views, and dwelt on the misery of being thrown back in life, at a period when society seemed instinct with a spirit peculiarly active, and when so many openings were daily offered to the adventurous and the bold.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After hours of bitter meditation, he sought his father; he made him acquainted with his feelings, but concealed from him his actual views, and dwelt on the misery of being thrown back in life, at a period when society seemed instinct with a spirit peculiarly active, and when so many openings were daily offered to the adventurous and the bold.
approachverbUS /əˈproʊtʃ/
move towards
From this reading Is it surprising that Vivian Grey, with a mind teeming with such feelings, should view the approach of the season for his departure to Oxford with sentiments of disgust?
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading One such attempt in ten thousand may succeed: these are fearful odds.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Admirer as you are of Lord Bacon, you may perhaps remember a certain parable of his, called ‘Memnon, or a youth too forward.’
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After hours of bitter meditation, he sought his father; he made him acquainted with his feelings, but concealed from him his actual views, and dwelt on the misery of being thrown back in life, at a period when society seemed instinct with a spirit peculiarly active, and when so many openings were daily offered to the adventurous and the bold.
attemptnounUS /əˈtempt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading One such attempt in ten thousand may succeed: these are fearful odds.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading After hours of bitter meditation, he sought his father; he made him acquainted with his feelings, but concealed from him his actual views, and dwelt on the misery of being thrown back in life, at a period when society seemed instinct with a spirit peculiarly active, and when so many openings were daily offered to the adventurous and the bold.
BaconnounUS /ˈbeɪkən/
back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried
From this reading Admirer as you are of Lord Bacon, you may perhaps remember a certain parable of his, called ‘Memnon, or a youth too forward.’
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading “Vivian,” said Mr. Grey, “beware of endeavouring to become a great man in a hurry.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading After hours of bitter meditation, he sought his father; he made him acquainted with his feelings, but concealed from him his actual views, and dwelt on the misery of being thrown back in life, at a period when society seemed instinct with a spirit peculiarly active, and when so many openings were daily offered to the adventurous and the bold.
bewareverbUS /bɪˈwer/
be on one's guard; be cautious or wary about; be alert to
From this reading “Vivian,” said Mr. Grey, “beware of endeavouring to become a great man in a hurry.
bitteradjectiveUS /ˈbɪtər/
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading After hours of bitter meditation, he sought his father; he made him acquainted with his feelings, but concealed from him his actual views, and dwelt on the misery of being thrown back in life, at a period when society seemed instinct with a spirit peculiarly active, and when so many openings were daily offered to the adventurous and the bold.
boldadjectiveUS /boʊld/
fearless and daring
From this reading After hours of bitter meditation, he sought his father; he made him acquainted with his feelings, but concealed from him his actual views, and dwelt on the misery of being thrown back in life, at a period when society seemed instinct with a spirit peculiarly active, and when so many openings were daily offered to the adventurous and the bold.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading After hours of bitter meditation, he sought his father; he made him acquainted with his feelings, but concealed from him his actual views, and dwelt on the misery of being thrown back in life, at a period when society seemed instinct with a spirit peculiarly active, and when so many openings were daily offered to the adventurous and the bold.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Admirer as you are of Lord Bacon, you may perhaps remember a certain parable of his, called ‘Memnon, or a youth too forward.’
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Admirer as you are of Lord Bacon, you may perhaps remember a certain parable of his, called ‘Memnon, or a youth too forward.’
concealedadjectiveUS /kənˈsiːld/
not accessible to view
From this reading After hours of bitter meditation, he sought his father; he made him acquainted with his feelings, but concealed from him his actual views, and dwelt on the misery of being thrown back in life, at a period when society seemed instinct with a spirit peculiarly active, and when so many openings were daily offered to the adventurous and the bold.
dailyadverbUS /ˈdeɪli/
every day; without missing a day
From this reading After hours of bitter meditation, he sought his father; he made him acquainted with his feelings, but concealed from him his actual views, and dwelt on the misery of being thrown back in life, at a period when society seemed instinct with a spirit peculiarly active, and when so many openings were daily offered to the adventurous and the bold.
departurenounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/
the act of departing
From this reading Is it surprising that Vivian Grey, with a mind teeming with such feelings, should view the approach of the season for his departure to Oxford with sentiments of disgust?
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading Is it surprising that Vivian Grey, with a mind teeming with such feelings, should view the approach of the season for his departure to Oxford with sentiments of disgust?
dweltverbUS /dwelt/
inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading After hours of bitter meditation, he sought his father; he made him acquainted with his feelings, but concealed from him his actual views, and dwelt on the misery of being thrown back in life, at a period when society seemed instinct with a spirit peculiarly active, and when so many openings were daily offered to the adventurous and the bold.
endeavouring
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Vivian,” said Mr. Grey, “beware of endeavouring to become a great man in a hurry.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading After hours of bitter meditation, he sought his father; he made him acquainted with his feelings, but concealed from him his actual views, and dwelt on the misery of being thrown back in life, at a period when society seemed instinct with a spirit peculiarly active, and when so many openings were daily offered to the adventurous and the bold.
fearfuladjectiveUS /ˈfɪrfəl/
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading One such attempt in ten thousand may succeed: these are fearful odds.
feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Is it surprising that Vivian Grey, with a mind teeming with such feelings, should view the approach of the season for his departure to Oxford with sentiments of disgust?
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Is it surprising that Vivian Grey, with a mind teeming with such feelings, should view the approach of the season for his departure to Oxford with sentiments of disgust?
forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Admirer as you are of Lord Bacon, you may perhaps remember a certain parable of his, called ‘Memnon, or a youth too forward.’
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading After hours of bitter meditation, he sought his father; he made him acquainted with his feelings, but concealed from him his actual views, and dwelt on the misery of being thrown back in life, at a period when society seemed instinct with a spirit peculiarly active, and when so many openings were daily offered to the adventurous and the bold.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “Vivian,” said Mr. Grey, “beware of endeavouring to become a great man in a hurry.
GreyadjectiveUS /ɡreɪ/
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading Is it surprising that Vivian Grey, with a mind teeming with such feelings, should view the approach of the season for his departure to Oxford with sentiments of disgust?
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After hours of bitter meditation, he sought his father; he made him acquainted with his feelings, but concealed from him his actual views, and dwelt on the misery of being thrown back in life, at a period when society seemed instinct with a spirit peculiarly active, and when so many openings were daily offered to the adventurous and the bold.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After hours of bitter meditation, he sought his father; he made him acquainted with his feelings, but concealed from him his actual views, and dwelt on the misery of being thrown back in life, at a period when society seemed instinct with a spirit peculiarly active, and when so many openings were daily offered to the adventurous and the bold.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Is it surprising that Vivian Grey, with a mind teeming with such feelings, should view the approach of the season for his departure to Oxford with sentiments of disgust?
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading After hours of bitter meditation, he sought his father; he made him acquainted with his feelings, but concealed from him his actual views, and dwelt on the misery of being thrown back in life, at a period when society seemed instinct with a spirit peculiarly active, and when so many openings were daily offered to the adventurous and the bold.
hurrynounUS /ˈhɜːri/
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading “Vivian,” said Mr. Grey, “beware of endeavouring to become a great man in a hurry.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After hours of bitter meditation, he sought his father; he made him acquainted with his feelings, but concealed from him his actual views, and dwelt on the misery of being thrown back in life, at a period when society seemed instinct with a spirit peculiarly active, and when so many openings were daily offered to the adventurous and the bold.
instinctnounUS /ˈɪnstɪŋkt/
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading After hours of bitter meditation, he sought his father; he made him acquainted with his feelings, but concealed from him his actual views, and dwelt on the misery of being thrown back in life, at a period when society seemed instinct with a spirit peculiarly active, and when so many openings were daily offered to the adventurous and the bold.
Isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Is it surprising that Vivian Grey, with a mind teeming with such feelings, should view the approach of the season for his departure to Oxford with sentiments of disgust?
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Is it surprising that Vivian Grey, with a mind teeming with such feelings, should view the approach of the season for his departure to Oxford with sentiments of disgust?
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading After hours of bitter meditation, he sought his father; he made him acquainted with his feelings, but concealed from him his actual views, and dwelt on the misery of being thrown back in life, at a period when society seemed instinct with a spirit peculiarly active, and when so many openings were daily offered to the adventurous and the bold.
LordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Admirer as you are of Lord Bacon, you may perhaps remember a certain parable of his, called ‘Memnon, or a youth too forward.’
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading After hours of bitter meditation, he sought his father; he made him acquainted with his feelings, but concealed from him his actual views, and dwelt on the misery of being thrown back in life, at a period when society seemed instinct with a spirit peculiarly active, and when so many openings were daily offered to the adventurous and the bold.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Vivian,” said Mr. Grey, “beware of endeavouring to become a great man in a hurry.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading After hours of bitter meditation, he sought his father; he made him acquainted with his feelings, but concealed from him his actual views, and dwelt on the misery of being thrown back in life, at a period when society seemed instinct with a spirit peculiarly active, and when so many openings were daily offered to the adventurous and the bold.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading One such attempt in ten thousand may succeed: these are fearful odds.
meditationnounUS /ˌmedəˈteɪʃən/
continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature
From this reading After hours of bitter meditation, he sought his father; he made him acquainted with his feelings, but concealed from him his actual views, and dwelt on the misery of being thrown back in life, at a period when society seemed instinct with a spirit peculiarly active, and when so many openings were daily offered to the adventurous and the bold.
Memnon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Admirer as you are of Lord Bacon, you may perhaps remember a certain parable of his, called ‘Memnon, or a youth too forward.’
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Is it surprising that Vivian Grey, with a mind teeming with such feelings, should view the approach of the season for his departure to Oxford with sentiments of disgust?
miserynounUS /ˈmɪzəri/
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading After hours of bitter meditation, he sought his father; he made him acquainted with his feelings, but concealed from him his actual views, and dwelt on the misery of being thrown back in life, at a period when society seemed instinct with a spirit peculiarly active, and when so many openings were daily offered to the adventurous and the bold.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Vivian,” said Mr. Grey, “beware of endeavouring to become a great man in a hurry.
oddsnounUS /ɑːdz/
the likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring
From this reading One such attempt in ten thousand may succeed: these are fearful odds.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Is it surprising that Vivian Grey, with a mind teeming with such feelings, should view the approach of the season for his departure to Oxford with sentiments of disgust?
offeredverbUS /ˈɔːfərd/
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading After hours of bitter meditation, he sought his father; he made him acquainted with his feelings, but concealed from him his actual views, and dwelt on the misery of being thrown back in life, at a period when society seemed instinct with a spirit peculiarly active, and when so many openings were daily offered to the adventurous and the bold.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After hours of bitter meditation, he sought his father; he made him acquainted with his feelings, but concealed from him his actual views, and dwelt on the misery of being thrown back in life, at a period when society seemed instinct with a spirit peculiarly active, and when so many openings were daily offered to the adventurous and the bold.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One such attempt in ten thousand may succeed: these are fearful odds.
openingsnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋz/
plural of “opening” — an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading After hours of bitter meditation, he sought his father; he made him acquainted with his feelings, but concealed from him his actual views, and dwelt on the misery of being thrown back in life, at a period when society seemed instinct with a spirit peculiarly active, and when so many openings were daily offered to the adventurous and the bold.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Admirer as you are of Lord Bacon, you may perhaps remember a certain parable of his, called ‘Memnon, or a youth too forward.’
OxfordnounUS /ˈɑːksfərd/
a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University
From this reading Is it surprising that Vivian Grey, with a mind teeming with such feelings, should view the approach of the season for his departure to Oxford with sentiments of disgust?
parablenounUS /ˈperəbəl/
a short moral story (often with animal characters)
From this reading Admirer as you are of Lord Bacon, you may perhaps remember a certain parable of his, called ‘Memnon, or a youth too forward.’
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading After hours of bitter meditation, he sought his father; he made him acquainted with his feelings, but concealed from him his actual views, and dwelt on the misery of being thrown back in life, at a period when society seemed instinct with a spirit peculiarly active, and when so many openings were daily offered to the adventurous and the bold.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading Admirer as you are of Lord Bacon, you may perhaps remember a certain parable of his, called ‘Memnon, or a youth too forward.’
periodnounUS /ˈpɪriəd/
an amount of time
From this reading After hours of bitter meditation, he sought his father; he made him acquainted with his feelings, but concealed from him his actual views, and dwelt on the misery of being thrown back in life, at a period when society seemed instinct with a spirit peculiarly active, and when so many openings were daily offered to the adventurous and the bold.
rememberverbUS /rɪˈmɛm.bər/
To recall to mind.
From this reading Admirer as you are of Lord Bacon, you may perhaps remember a certain parable of his, called ‘Memnon, or a youth too forward.’
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Vivian,” said Mr. Grey, “beware of endeavouring to become a great man in a hurry.
seasonnounUS /ˈsiːzən/
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Is it surprising that Vivian Grey, with a mind teeming with such feelings, should view the approach of the season for his departure to Oxford with sentiments of disgust?
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading After hours of bitter meditation, he sought his father; he made him acquainted with his feelings, but concealed from him his actual views, and dwelt on the misery of being thrown back in life, at a period when society seemed instinct with a spirit peculiarly active, and when so many openings were daily offered to the adventurous and the bold.
sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading Is it surprising that Vivian Grey, with a mind teeming with such feelings, should view the approach of the season for his departure to Oxford with sentiments of disgust?
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Is it surprising that Vivian Grey, with a mind teeming with such feelings, should view the approach of the season for his departure to Oxford with sentiments of disgust?
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading After hours of bitter meditation, he sought his father; he made him acquainted with his feelings, but concealed from him his actual views, and dwelt on the misery of being thrown back in life, at a period when society seemed instinct with a spirit peculiarly active, and when so many openings were daily offered to the adventurous and the bold.
societynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading After hours of bitter meditation, he sought his father; he made him acquainted with his feelings, but concealed from him his actual views, and dwelt on the misery of being thrown back in life, at a period when society seemed instinct with a spirit peculiarly active, and when so many openings were daily offered to the adventurous and the bold.
soughtadjectiveUS /sɔːt/
that is looked for
From this reading After hours of bitter meditation, he sought his father; he made him acquainted with his feelings, but concealed from him his actual views, and dwelt on the misery of being thrown back in life, at a period when society seemed instinct with a spirit peculiarly active, and when so many openings were daily offered to the adventurous and the bold.
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading After hours of bitter meditation, he sought his father; he made him acquainted with his feelings, but concealed from him his actual views, and dwelt on the misery of being thrown back in life, at a period when society seemed instinct with a spirit peculiarly active, and when so many openings were daily offered to the adventurous and the bold.
succeedverbUS /səkˈsiːd/
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading One such attempt in ten thousand may succeed: these are fearful odds.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Is it surprising that Vivian Grey, with a mind teeming with such feelings, should view the approach of the season for his departure to Oxford with sentiments of disgust?
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading Is it surprising that Vivian Grey, with a mind teeming with such feelings, should view the approach of the season for his departure to Oxford with sentiments of disgust?
teemingadjectiveUS /ˈtiːmɪŋ/
abundantly filled with especially living things
From this reading Is it surprising that Vivian Grey, with a mind teeming with such feelings, should view the approach of the season for his departure to Oxford with sentiments of disgust?
tennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading One such attempt in ten thousand may succeed: these are fearful odds.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Is it surprising that Vivian Grey, with a mind teeming with such feelings, should view the approach of the season for his departure to Oxford with sentiments of disgust?
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Is it surprising that Vivian Grey, with a mind teeming with such feelings, should view the approach of the season for his departure to Oxford with sentiments of disgust?
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading One such attempt in ten thousand may succeed: these are fearful odds.
thousandnounUS /ˈθaʊzənd/
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading One such attempt in ten thousand may succeed: these are fearful odds.
thrownadjectiveUS /θroʊn/
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading After hours of bitter meditation, he sought his father; he made him acquainted with his feelings, but concealed from him his actual views, and dwelt on the misery of being thrown back in life, at a period when society seemed instinct with a spirit peculiarly active, and when so many openings were daily offered to the adventurous and the bold.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Is it surprising that Vivian Grey, with a mind teeming with such feelings, should view the approach of the season for his departure to Oxford with sentiments of disgust?
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Admirer as you are of Lord Bacon, you may perhaps remember a certain parable of his, called ‘Memnon, or a youth too forward.’
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Is it surprising that Vivian Grey, with a mind teeming with such feelings, should view the approach of the season for his departure to Oxford with sentiments of disgust?
viewsnounUS /vjuːz/
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading After hours of bitter meditation, he sought his father; he made him acquainted with his feelings, but concealed from him his actual views, and dwelt on the misery of being thrown back in life, at a period when society seemed instinct with a spirit peculiarly active, and when so many openings were daily offered to the adventurous and the bold.
Vivian
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Is it surprising that Vivian Grey, with a mind teeming with such feelings, should view the approach of the season for his departure to Oxford with sentiments of disgust?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After hours of bitter meditation, he sought his father; he made him acquainted with his feelings, but concealed from him his actual views, and dwelt on the misery of being thrown back in life, at a period when society seemed instinct with a spirit peculiarly active, and when so many openings were daily offered to the adventurous and the bold.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading After hours of bitter meditation, he sought his father; he made him acquainted with his feelings, but concealed from him his actual views, and dwelt on the misery of being thrown back in life, at a period when society seemed instinct with a spirit peculiarly active, and when so many openings were daily offered to the adventurous and the bold.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Is it surprising that Vivian Grey, with a mind teeming with such feelings, should view the approach of the season for his departure to Oxford with sentiments of disgust?
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Admirer as you are of Lord Bacon, you may perhaps remember a certain parable of his, called ‘Memnon, or a youth too forward.’
youthnounUS /juːθ/
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Admirer as you are of Lord Bacon, you may perhaps remember a certain parable of his, called ‘Memnon, or a youth too forward.’
