adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It is now four and twenty years," commenced Wacousta, "since your father and myself first met as subalterns in the regiment he now commands, when, unnatural to say, an intimacy suddenly sprang up between us which, as it was then to our brother officers, has since been a source of utter astonishment to myself.
adventitiousadjective
associated by chance and not an integral part
From this reading Whether this incongruous friendship--friendship! no, I will not so far sully the sacred name as thus to term the unnatural union that subsisted between us;--whether this intimacy, then, sprang from the adventitious circumstance of our being more frequently thrown together as officers of the same company,--for we were both attached to the grenadiers,--or that my wild spirit was soothed by the bland amenity of his manners, I know not.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He, all coldness, prudence, obsequiousness, and forethought.
amenitynounUS /əˈmenəti/
pleasantness resulting from agreeable conditions
From this reading Whether this incongruous friendship--friendship! no, I will not so far sully the sacred name as thus to term the unnatural union that subsisted between us;--whether this intimacy, then, sprang from the adventitious circumstance of our being more frequently thrown together as officers of the same company,--for we were both attached to the grenadiers,--or that my wild spirit was soothed by the bland amenity of his manners, I know not.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "It is now four and twenty years," commenced Wacousta, "since your father and myself first met as subalterns in the regiment he now commands, when, unnatural to say, an intimacy suddenly sprang up between us which, as it was then to our brother officers, has since been a source of utter astonishment to myself.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "It is now four and twenty years," commenced Wacousta, "since your father and myself first met as subalterns in the regiment he now commands, when, unnatural to say, an intimacy suddenly sprang up between us which, as it was then to our brother officers, has since been a source of utter astonishment to myself.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Unnatural, I repeat, for fire and ice are not more opposite than were the elements of which our natures were composed.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "It is now four and twenty years," commenced Wacousta, "since your father and myself first met as subalterns in the regiment he now commands, when, unnatural to say, an intimacy suddenly sprang up between us which, as it was then to our brother officers, has since been a source of utter astonishment to myself.
astonishmentnounUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃmənt/
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading "It is now four and twenty years," commenced Wacousta, "since your father and myself first met as subalterns in the regiment he now commands, when, unnatural to say, an intimacy suddenly sprang up between us which, as it was then to our brother officers, has since been a source of utter astonishment to myself.
attachedadjectiveUS /əˈtætʃt/
being joined in close association
From this reading Whether this incongruous friendship--friendship! no, I will not so far sully the sacred name as thus to term the unnatural union that subsisted between us;--whether this intimacy, then, sprang from the adventitious circumstance of our being more frequently thrown together as officers of the same company,--for we were both attached to the grenadiers,--or that my wild spirit was soothed by the bland amenity of his manners, I know not.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "It is now four and twenty years," commenced Wacousta, "since your father and myself first met as subalterns in the regiment he now commands, when, unnatural to say, an intimacy suddenly sprang up between us which, as it was then to our brother officers, has since been a source of utter astonishment to myself.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Whether this incongruous friendship--friendship! no, I will not so far sully the sacred name as thus to term the unnatural union that subsisted between us;--whether this intimacy, then, sprang from the adventitious circumstance of our being more frequently thrown together as officers of the same company,--for we were both attached to the grenadiers,--or that my wild spirit was soothed by the bland amenity of his manners, I know not.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "It is now four and twenty years," commenced Wacousta, "since your father and myself first met as subalterns in the regiment he now commands, when, unnatural to say, an intimacy suddenly sprang up between us which, as it was then to our brother officers, has since been a source of utter astonishment to myself.
blandadjectiveUS /blænd/
lacking taste or flavor or tang
From this reading Whether this incongruous friendship--friendship! no, I will not so far sully the sacred name as thus to term the unnatural union that subsisted between us;--whether this intimacy, then, sprang from the adventitious circumstance of our being more frequently thrown together as officers of the same company,--for we were both attached to the grenadiers,--or that my wild spirit was soothed by the bland amenity of his manners, I know not.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Whether this incongruous friendship--friendship! no, I will not so far sully the sacred name as thus to term the unnatural union that subsisted between us;--whether this intimacy, then, sprang from the adventitious circumstance of our being more frequently thrown together as officers of the same company,--for we were both attached to the grenadiers,--or that my wild spirit was soothed by the bland amenity of his manners, I know not.
brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading "It is now four and twenty years," commenced Wacousta, "since your father and myself first met as subalterns in the regiment he now commands, when, unnatural to say, an intimacy suddenly sprang up between us which, as it was then to our brother officers, has since been a source of utter astonishment to myself.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Whether this incongruous friendship--friendship! no, I will not so far sully the sacred name as thus to term the unnatural union that subsisted between us;--whether this intimacy, then, sprang from the adventitious circumstance of our being more frequently thrown together as officers of the same company,--for we were both attached to the grenadiers,--or that my wild spirit was soothed by the bland amenity of his manners, I know not.
carelessnessnounUS /ˈkerləsnəs/
the quality of not being careful or taking pains
From this reading I, all enthusiasm, carelessness, impetuosity, and independence.
circumstancenounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstæns/
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading Whether this incongruous friendship--friendship! no, I will not so far sully the sacred name as thus to term the unnatural union that subsisted between us;--whether this intimacy, then, sprang from the adventitious circumstance of our being more frequently thrown together as officers of the same company,--for we were both attached to the grenadiers,--or that my wild spirit was soothed by the bland amenity of his manners, I know not.
coldnessnounUS /ˈkoʊldnəs/
the sensation produced by low temperatures
From this reading He, all coldness, prudence, obsequiousness, and forethought.
commandsnounUS /kəˈmændz/
plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading "It is now four and twenty years," commenced Wacousta, "since your father and myself first met as subalterns in the regiment he now commands, when, unnatural to say, an intimacy suddenly sprang up between us which, as it was then to our brother officers, has since been a source of utter astonishment to myself.
commencedverbUS /kəˈmenst/
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "It is now four and twenty years," commenced Wacousta, "since your father and myself first met as subalterns in the regiment he now commands, when, unnatural to say, an intimacy suddenly sprang up between us which, as it was then to our brother officers, has since been a source of utter astonishment to myself.
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Whether this incongruous friendship--friendship! no, I will not so far sully the sacred name as thus to term the unnatural union that subsisted between us;--whether this intimacy, then, sprang from the adventitious circumstance of our being more frequently thrown together as officers of the same company,--for we were both attached to the grenadiers,--or that my wild spirit was soothed by the bland amenity of his manners, I know not.
composedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpoʊzd/
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading Unnatural, I repeat, for fire and ice are not more opposite than were the elements of which our natures were composed.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading Unnatural, I repeat, for fire and ice are not more opposite than were the elements of which our natures were composed.
enthusiasmnounUS /ɪnˈθuːziæzəm/
a feeling of excitement
From this reading I, all enthusiasm, carelessness, impetuosity, and independence.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Whether this incongruous friendship--friendship! no, I will not so far sully the sacred name as thus to term the unnatural union that subsisted between us;--whether this intimacy, then, sprang from the adventitious circumstance of our being more frequently thrown together as officers of the same company,--for we were both attached to the grenadiers,--or that my wild spirit was soothed by the bland amenity of his manners, I know not.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "It is now four and twenty years," commenced Wacousta, "since your father and myself first met as subalterns in the regiment he now commands, when, unnatural to say, an intimacy suddenly sprang up between us which, as it was then to our brother officers, has since been a source of utter astonishment to myself.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading Unnatural, I repeat, for fire and ice are not more opposite than were the elements of which our natures were composed.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "It is now four and twenty years," commenced Wacousta, "since your father and myself first met as subalterns in the regiment he now commands, when, unnatural to say, an intimacy suddenly sprang up between us which, as it was then to our brother officers, has since been a source of utter astonishment to myself.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Unnatural, I repeat, for fire and ice are not more opposite than were the elements of which our natures were composed.
forethoughtnounUS /ˈfɔːrθɔːt/
planning or plotting in advance of acting
From this reading He, all coldness, prudence, obsequiousness, and forethought.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading "It is now four and twenty years," commenced Wacousta, "since your father and myself first met as subalterns in the regiment he now commands, when, unnatural to say, an intimacy suddenly sprang up between us which, as it was then to our brother officers, has since been a source of utter astonishment to myself.
frequentlyadverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntli/
many times at short intervals
From this reading Whether this incongruous friendship--friendship! no, I will not so far sully the sacred name as thus to term the unnatural union that subsisted between us;--whether this intimacy, then, sprang from the adventitious circumstance of our being more frequently thrown together as officers of the same company,--for we were both attached to the grenadiers,--or that my wild spirit was soothed by the bland amenity of his manners, I know not.
friendshipnounUS /ˈfrendʃɪp/
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading Whether this incongruous friendship--friendship! no, I will not so far sully the sacred name as thus to term the unnatural union that subsisted between us;--whether this intimacy, then, sprang from the adventitious circumstance of our being more frequently thrown together as officers of the same company,--for we were both attached to the grenadiers,--or that my wild spirit was soothed by the bland amenity of his manners, I know not.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Whether this incongruous friendship--friendship! no, I will not so far sully the sacred name as thus to term the unnatural union that subsisted between us;--whether this intimacy, then, sprang from the adventitious circumstance of our being more frequently thrown together as officers of the same company,--for we were both attached to the grenadiers,--or that my wild spirit was soothed by the bland amenity of his manners, I know not.
grenadiers
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From this reading Whether this incongruous friendship--friendship! no, I will not so far sully the sacred name as thus to term the unnatural union that subsisted between us;--whether this intimacy, then, sprang from the adventitious circumstance of our being more frequently thrown together as officers of the same company,--for we were both attached to the grenadiers,--or that my wild spirit was soothed by the bland amenity of his manners, I know not.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is now four and twenty years," commenced Wacousta, "since your father and myself first met as subalterns in the regiment he now commands, when, unnatural to say, an intimacy suddenly sprang up between us which, as it was then to our brother officers, has since been a source of utter astonishment to myself.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It is now four and twenty years," commenced Wacousta, "since your father and myself first met as subalterns in the regiment he now commands, when, unnatural to say, an intimacy suddenly sprang up between us which, as it was then to our brother officers, has since been a source of utter astonishment to myself.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Whether this incongruous friendship--friendship! no, I will not so far sully the sacred name as thus to term the unnatural union that subsisted between us;--whether this intimacy, then, sprang from the adventitious circumstance of our being more frequently thrown together as officers of the same company,--for we were both attached to the grenadiers,--or that my wild spirit was soothed by the bland amenity of his manners, I know not.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Unnatural, I repeat, for fire and ice are not more opposite than were the elements of which our natures were composed.
icenounUS /aɪs/
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading Unnatural, I repeat, for fire and ice are not more opposite than were the elements of which our natures were composed.
impetuositynoun
rash impulsiveness
From this reading I, all enthusiasm, carelessness, impetuosity, and independence.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "It is now four and twenty years," commenced Wacousta, "since your father and myself first met as subalterns in the regiment he now commands, when, unnatural to say, an intimacy suddenly sprang up between us which, as it was then to our brother officers, has since been a source of utter astonishment to myself.
incongruousadjectiveUS /ˌɪŋˈkɔːŋruːəs/
lacking in harmony or compatibility or appropriateness
From this reading Whether this incongruous friendship--friendship! no, I will not so far sully the sacred name as thus to term the unnatural union that subsisted between us;--whether this intimacy, then, sprang from the adventitious circumstance of our being more frequently thrown together as officers of the same company,--for we were both attached to the grenadiers,--or that my wild spirit was soothed by the bland amenity of his manners, I know not.
independencenounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
freedom from control or influence of another or others
From this reading I, all enthusiasm, carelessness, impetuosity, and independence.
intimacynounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/
close or warm friendship
From this reading "It is now four and twenty years," commenced Wacousta, "since your father and myself first met as subalterns in the regiment he now commands, when, unnatural to say, an intimacy suddenly sprang up between us which, as it was then to our brother officers, has since been a source of utter astonishment to myself.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is now four and twenty years," commenced Wacousta, "since your father and myself first met as subalterns in the regiment he now commands, when, unnatural to say, an intimacy suddenly sprang up between us which, as it was then to our brother officers, has since been a source of utter astonishment to myself.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is now four and twenty years," commenced Wacousta, "since your father and myself first met as subalterns in the regiment he now commands, when, unnatural to say, an intimacy suddenly sprang up between us which, as it was then to our brother officers, has since been a source of utter astonishment to myself.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Whether this incongruous friendship--friendship! no, I will not so far sully the sacred name as thus to term the unnatural union that subsisted between us;--whether this intimacy, then, sprang from the adventitious circumstance of our being more frequently thrown together as officers of the same company,--for we were both attached to the grenadiers,--or that my wild spirit was soothed by the bland amenity of his manners, I know not.
mannersnounUS /ˈmænərz/
social deportment
From this reading Whether this incongruous friendship--friendship! no, I will not so far sully the sacred name as thus to term the unnatural union that subsisted between us;--whether this intimacy, then, sprang from the adventitious circumstance of our being more frequently thrown together as officers of the same company,--for we were both attached to the grenadiers,--or that my wild spirit was soothed by the bland amenity of his manners, I know not.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading "It is now four and twenty years," commenced Wacousta, "since your father and myself first met as subalterns in the regiment he now commands, when, unnatural to say, an intimacy suddenly sprang up between us which, as it was then to our brother officers, has since been a source of utter astonishment to myself.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Unnatural, I repeat, for fire and ice are not more opposite than were the elements of which our natures were composed.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Whether this incongruous friendship--friendship! no, I will not so far sully the sacred name as thus to term the unnatural union that subsisted between us;--whether this intimacy, then, sprang from the adventitious circumstance of our being more frequently thrown together as officers of the same company,--for we were both attached to the grenadiers,--or that my wild spirit was soothed by the bland amenity of his manners, I know not.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "It is now four and twenty years," commenced Wacousta, "since your father and myself first met as subalterns in the regiment he now commands, when, unnatural to say, an intimacy suddenly sprang up between us which, as it was then to our brother officers, has since been a source of utter astonishment to myself.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Whether this incongruous friendship--friendship! no, I will not so far sully the sacred name as thus to term the unnatural union that subsisted between us;--whether this intimacy, then, sprang from the adventitious circumstance of our being more frequently thrown together as officers of the same company,--for we were both attached to the grenadiers,--or that my wild spirit was soothed by the bland amenity of his manners, I know not.
naturesnounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
plural of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Unnatural, I repeat, for fire and ice are not more opposite than were the elements of which our natures were composed.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Whether this incongruous friendship--friendship! no, I will not so far sully the sacred name as thus to term the unnatural union that subsisted between us;--whether this intimacy, then, sprang from the adventitious circumstance of our being more frequently thrown together as officers of the same company,--for we were both attached to the grenadiers,--or that my wild spirit was soothed by the bland amenity of his manners, I know not.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Unnatural, I repeat, for fire and ice are not more opposite than were the elements of which our natures were composed.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "It is now four and twenty years," commenced Wacousta, "since your father and myself first met as subalterns in the regiment he now commands, when, unnatural to say, an intimacy suddenly sprang up between us which, as it was then to our brother officers, has since been a source of utter astonishment to myself.
obsequiousnessnoun
abject or cringing submissiveness
From this reading He, all coldness, prudence, obsequiousness, and forethought.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "It is now four and twenty years," commenced Wacousta, "since your father and myself first met as subalterns in the regiment he now commands, when, unnatural to say, an intimacy suddenly sprang up between us which, as it was then to our brother officers, has since been a source of utter astonishment to myself.
officersnounUS /ˈɔːfəsərz/
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading "It is now four and twenty years," commenced Wacousta, "since your father and myself first met as subalterns in the regiment he now commands, when, unnatural to say, an intimacy suddenly sprang up between us which, as it was then to our brother officers, has since been a source of utter astonishment to myself.
oppositeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəzət/
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Unnatural, I repeat, for fire and ice are not more opposite than were the elements of which our natures were composed.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whether this incongruous friendship--friendship! no, I will not so far sully the sacred name as thus to term the unnatural union that subsisted between us;--whether this intimacy, then, sprang from the adventitious circumstance of our being more frequently thrown together as officers of the same company,--for we were both attached to the grenadiers,--or that my wild spirit was soothed by the bland amenity of his manners, I know not.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "It is now four and twenty years," commenced Wacousta, "since your father and myself first met as subalterns in the regiment he now commands, when, unnatural to say, an intimacy suddenly sprang up between us which, as it was then to our brother officers, has since been a source of utter astonishment to myself.
prudencenounUS /ˈpruːdəns/
discretion in practical affairs
From this reading He, all coldness, prudence, obsequiousness, and forethought.
regimentverbUS /ˈredʒəmənt/
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading "It is now four and twenty years," commenced Wacousta, "since your father and myself first met as subalterns in the regiment he now commands, when, unnatural to say, an intimacy suddenly sprang up between us which, as it was then to our brother officers, has since been a source of utter astonishment to myself.
repeatverbUS /rɪˈpiːt/
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading Unnatural, I repeat, for fire and ice are not more opposite than were the elements of which our natures were composed.
sacredadjectiveUS /ˈseɪkrəd/
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading Whether this incongruous friendship--friendship! no, I will not so far sully the sacred name as thus to term the unnatural union that subsisted between us;--whether this intimacy, then, sprang from the adventitious circumstance of our being more frequently thrown together as officers of the same company,--for we were both attached to the grenadiers,--or that my wild spirit was soothed by the bland amenity of his manners, I know not.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading Whether this incongruous friendship--friendship! no, I will not so far sully the sacred name as thus to term the unnatural union that subsisted between us;--whether this intimacy, then, sprang from the adventitious circumstance of our being more frequently thrown together as officers of the same company,--for we were both attached to the grenadiers,--or that my wild spirit was soothed by the bland amenity of his manners, I know not.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading "It is now four and twenty years," commenced Wacousta, "since your father and myself first met as subalterns in the regiment he now commands, when, unnatural to say, an intimacy suddenly sprang up between us which, as it was then to our brother officers, has since been a source of utter astonishment to myself.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "It is now four and twenty years," commenced Wacousta, "since your father and myself first met as subalterns in the regiment he now commands, when, unnatural to say, an intimacy suddenly sprang up between us which, as it was then to our brother officers, has since been a source of utter astonishment to myself.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Whether this incongruous friendship--friendship! no, I will not so far sully the sacred name as thus to term the unnatural union that subsisted between us;--whether this intimacy, then, sprang from the adventitious circumstance of our being more frequently thrown together as officers of the same company,--for we were both attached to the grenadiers,--or that my wild spirit was soothed by the bland amenity of his manners, I know not.
soothedverbUS /suːðd/
past form of “soothe” — give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading Whether this incongruous friendship--friendship! no, I will not so far sully the sacred name as thus to term the unnatural union that subsisted between us;--whether this intimacy, then, sprang from the adventitious circumstance of our being more frequently thrown together as officers of the same company,--for we were both attached to the grenadiers,--or that my wild spirit was soothed by the bland amenity of his manners, I know not.
sourcenounUS /sɔːrs/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading "It is now four and twenty years," commenced Wacousta, "since your father and myself first met as subalterns in the regiment he now commands, when, unnatural to say, an intimacy suddenly sprang up between us which, as it was then to our brother officers, has since been a source of utter astonishment to myself.
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Whether this incongruous friendship--friendship! no, I will not so far sully the sacred name as thus to term the unnatural union that subsisted between us;--whether this intimacy, then, sprang from the adventitious circumstance of our being more frequently thrown together as officers of the same company,--for we were both attached to the grenadiers,--or that my wild spirit was soothed by the bland amenity of his manners, I know not.
sprangverbUS /spræŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading "It is now four and twenty years," commenced Wacousta, "since your father and myself first met as subalterns in the regiment he now commands, when, unnatural to say, an intimacy suddenly sprang up between us which, as it was then to our brother officers, has since been a source of utter astonishment to myself.
subalterns
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is now four and twenty years," commenced Wacousta, "since your father and myself first met as subalterns in the regiment he now commands, when, unnatural to say, an intimacy suddenly sprang up between us which, as it was then to our brother officers, has since been a source of utter astonishment to myself.
subsisted
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From this reading Whether this incongruous friendship--friendship! no, I will not so far sully the sacred name as thus to term the unnatural union that subsisted between us;--whether this intimacy, then, sprang from the adventitious circumstance of our being more frequently thrown together as officers of the same company,--for we were both attached to the grenadiers,--or that my wild spirit was soothed by the bland amenity of his manners, I know not.
suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading "It is now four and twenty years," commenced Wacousta, "since your father and myself first met as subalterns in the regiment he now commands, when, unnatural to say, an intimacy suddenly sprang up between us which, as it was then to our brother officers, has since been a source of utter astonishment to myself.
sullyverbUS /ˈsʌli/
place under suspicion or cast doubt upon
From this reading Whether this incongruous friendship--friendship! no, I will not so far sully the sacred name as thus to term the unnatural union that subsisted between us;--whether this intimacy, then, sprang from the adventitious circumstance of our being more frequently thrown together as officers of the same company,--for we were both attached to the grenadiers,--or that my wild spirit was soothed by the bland amenity of his manners, I know not.
termnounUS /tɜːrm/
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading Whether this incongruous friendship--friendship! no, I will not so far sully the sacred name as thus to term the unnatural union that subsisted between us;--whether this intimacy, then, sprang from the adventitious circumstance of our being more frequently thrown together as officers of the same company,--for we were both attached to the grenadiers,--or that my wild spirit was soothed by the bland amenity of his manners, I know not.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Unnatural, I repeat, for fire and ice are not more opposite than were the elements of which our natures were composed.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Whether this incongruous friendship--friendship! no, I will not so far sully the sacred name as thus to term the unnatural union that subsisted between us;--whether this intimacy, then, sprang from the adventitious circumstance of our being more frequently thrown together as officers of the same company,--for we were both attached to the grenadiers,--or that my wild spirit was soothed by the bland amenity of his manners, I know not.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "It is now four and twenty years," commenced Wacousta, "since your father and myself first met as subalterns in the regiment he now commands, when, unnatural to say, an intimacy suddenly sprang up between us which, as it was then to our brother officers, has since been a source of utter astonishment to myself.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "It is now four and twenty years," commenced Wacousta, "since your father and myself first met as subalterns in the regiment he now commands, when, unnatural to say, an intimacy suddenly sprang up between us which, as it was then to our brother officers, has since been a source of utter astonishment to myself.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Whether this incongruous friendship--friendship! no, I will not so far sully the sacred name as thus to term the unnatural union that subsisted between us;--whether this intimacy, then, sprang from the adventitious circumstance of our being more frequently thrown together as officers of the same company,--for we were both attached to the grenadiers,--or that my wild spirit was soothed by the bland amenity of his manners, I know not.
thrownadjectiveUS /θroʊn/
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Whether this incongruous friendship--friendship! no, I will not so far sully the sacred name as thus to term the unnatural union that subsisted between us;--whether this intimacy, then, sprang from the adventitious circumstance of our being more frequently thrown together as officers of the same company,--for we were both attached to the grenadiers,--or that my wild spirit was soothed by the bland amenity of his manners, I know not.
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Whether this incongruous friendship--friendship! no, I will not so far sully the sacred name as thus to term the unnatural union that subsisted between us;--whether this intimacy, then, sprang from the adventitious circumstance of our being more frequently thrown together as officers of the same company,--for we were both attached to the grenadiers,--or that my wild spirit was soothed by the bland amenity of his manners, I know not.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It is now four and twenty years," commenced Wacousta, "since your father and myself first met as subalterns in the regiment he now commands, when, unnatural to say, an intimacy suddenly sprang up between us which, as it was then to our brother officers, has since been a source of utter astonishment to myself.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Whether this incongruous friendship--friendship! no, I will not so far sully the sacred name as thus to term the unnatural union that subsisted between us;--whether this intimacy, then, sprang from the adventitious circumstance of our being more frequently thrown together as officers of the same company,--for we were both attached to the grenadiers,--or that my wild spirit was soothed by the bland amenity of his manners, I know not.
twentynounUS /ˈtwenti/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading "It is now four and twenty years," commenced Wacousta, "since your father and myself first met as subalterns in the regiment he now commands, when, unnatural to say, an intimacy suddenly sprang up between us which, as it was then to our brother officers, has since been a source of utter astonishment to myself.
unionnounUS /ˈjuːnjən/
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading Whether this incongruous friendship--friendship! no, I will not so far sully the sacred name as thus to term the unnatural union that subsisted between us;--whether this intimacy, then, sprang from the adventitious circumstance of our being more frequently thrown together as officers of the same company,--for we were both attached to the grenadiers,--or that my wild spirit was soothed by the bland amenity of his manners, I know not.
unnaturaladjectiveUS /ənˈnætʃərəl/
not in accordance with or determined by nature; contrary to nature
From this reading "It is now four and twenty years," commenced Wacousta, "since your father and myself first met as subalterns in the regiment he now commands, when, unnatural to say, an intimacy suddenly sprang up between us which, as it was then to our brother officers, has since been a source of utter astonishment to myself.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "It is now four and twenty years," commenced Wacousta, "since your father and myself first met as subalterns in the regiment he now commands, when, unnatural to say, an intimacy suddenly sprang up between us which, as it was then to our brother officers, has since been a source of utter astonishment to myself.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It is now four and twenty years," commenced Wacousta, "since your father and myself first met as subalterns in the regiment he now commands, when, unnatural to say, an intimacy suddenly sprang up between us which, as it was then to our brother officers, has since been a source of utter astonishment to myself.
utterverbUS /ˈʌtər/
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading "It is now four and twenty years," commenced Wacousta, "since your father and myself first met as subalterns in the regiment he now commands, when, unnatural to say, an intimacy suddenly sprang up between us which, as it was then to our brother officers, has since been a source of utter astonishment to myself.
Wacousta
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From this reading "It is now four and twenty years," commenced Wacousta, "since your father and myself first met as subalterns in the regiment he now commands, when, unnatural to say, an intimacy suddenly sprang up between us which, as it was then to our brother officers, has since been a source of utter astonishment to myself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is now four and twenty years," commenced Wacousta, "since your father and myself first met as subalterns in the regiment he now commands, when, unnatural to say, an intimacy suddenly sprang up between us which, as it was then to our brother officers, has since been a source of utter astonishment to myself.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Whether this incongruous friendship--friendship! no, I will not so far sully the sacred name as thus to term the unnatural union that subsisted between us;--whether this intimacy, then, sprang from the adventitious circumstance of our being more frequently thrown together as officers of the same company,--for we were both attached to the grenadiers,--or that my wild spirit was soothed by the bland amenity of his manners, I know not.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Unnatural, I repeat, for fire and ice are not more opposite than were the elements of which our natures were composed.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading "It is now four and twenty years," commenced Wacousta, "since your father and myself first met as subalterns in the regiment he now commands, when, unnatural to say, an intimacy suddenly sprang up between us which, as it was then to our brother officers, has since been a source of utter astonishment to myself.
WhetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether this incongruous friendship--friendship! no, I will not so far sully the sacred name as thus to term the unnatural union that subsisted between us;--whether this intimacy, then, sprang from the adventitious circumstance of our being more frequently thrown together as officers of the same company,--for we were both attached to the grenadiers,--or that my wild spirit was soothed by the bland amenity of his manners, I know not.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "It is now four and twenty years," commenced Wacousta, "since your father and myself first met as subalterns in the regiment he now commands, when, unnatural to say, an intimacy suddenly sprang up between us which, as it was then to our brother officers, has since been a source of utter astonishment to myself.
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Whether this incongruous friendship--friendship! no, I will not so far sully the sacred name as thus to term the unnatural union that subsisted between us;--whether this intimacy, then, sprang from the adventitious circumstance of our being more frequently thrown together as officers of the same company,--for we were both attached to the grenadiers,--or that my wild spirit was soothed by the bland amenity of his manners, I know not.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Whether this incongruous friendship--friendship! no, I will not so far sully the sacred name as thus to term the unnatural union that subsisted between us;--whether this intimacy, then, sprang from the adventitious circumstance of our being more frequently thrown together as officers of the same company,--for we were both attached to the grenadiers,--or that my wild spirit was soothed by the bland amenity of his manners, I know not.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading "It is now four and twenty years," commenced Wacousta, "since your father and myself first met as subalterns in the regiment he now commands, when, unnatural to say, an intimacy suddenly sprang up between us which, as it was then to our brother officers, has since been a source of utter astonishment to myself.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It is now four and twenty years," commenced Wacousta, "since your father and myself first met as subalterns in the regiment he now commands, when, unnatural to say, an intimacy suddenly sprang up between us which, as it was then to our brother officers, has since been a source of utter astonishment to myself.
