adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading EDUCATION The education of our hero, Edward Waverley, was of a nature somewhat desultory.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading In infancy, his health suffered, or was supposed to suffer (which is quite the same thing), by the air of London.
ambitionnounUS /æmˈbɪʃən/
a cherished desire
From this reading As soon, therefore, as official duties, attendance on Parliament, or the prosecution of any of his plans of interest or ambition, called his father to town, which was his usual residence for eight months in the year, Edward was transferred to Waverley-Honour, and experienced a total change of instructors and of lessons, as well as of residence.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As soon, therefore, as official duties, attendance on Parliament, or the prosecution of any of his plans of interest or ambition, called his father to town, which was his usual residence for eight months in the year, Edward was transferred to Waverley-Honour, and experienced a total change of instructors and of lessons, as well as of residence.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading As soon, therefore, as official duties, attendance on Parliament, or the prosecution of any of his plans of interest or ambition, called his father to town, which was his usual residence for eight months in the year, Edward was transferred to Waverley-Honour, and experienced a total change of instructors and of lessons, as well as of residence.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon, therefore, as official duties, attendance on Parliament, or the prosecution of any of his plans of interest or ambition, called his father to town, which was his usual residence for eight months in the year, Edward was transferred to Waverley-Honour, and experienced a total change of instructors and of lessons, as well as of residence.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But he considered that one of his choosing would probably have been unacceptable at Waverley-Honour, and that such a selection as Sir Everard might have made, were the matter left to him, would have burdened him with a disagreeable inmate, if not a political spy, in his family.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading As soon, therefore, as official duties, attendance on Parliament, or the prosecution of any of his plans of interest or ambition, called his father to town, which was his usual residence for eight months in the year, Edward was transferred to Waverley-Honour, and experienced a total change of instructors and of lessons, as well as of residence.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This might have been remedied, had his father placed him under the superintendence of a permanent tutor.
burdenedadjectiveUS /ˈbɜːrdənd/
bearing a heavy burden of work or difficulties or responsibilities
From this reading But he considered that one of his choosing would probably have been unacceptable at Waverley-Honour, and that such a selection as Sir Everard might have made, were the matter left to him, would have burdened him with a disagreeable inmate, if not a political spy, in his family.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he considered that one of his choosing would probably have been unacceptable at Waverley-Honour, and that such a selection as Sir Everard might have made, were the matter left to him, would have burdened him with a disagreeable inmate, if not a political spy, in his family.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In infancy, his health suffered, or was supposed to suffer (which is quite the same thing), by the air of London.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading As soon, therefore, as official duties, attendance on Parliament, or the prosecution of any of his plans of interest or ambition, called his father to town, which was his usual residence for eight months in the year, Edward was transferred to Waverley-Honour, and experienced a total change of instructors and of lessons, as well as of residence.
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading As soon, therefore, as official duties, attendance on Parliament, or the prosecution of any of his plans of interest or ambition, called his father to town, which was his usual residence for eight months in the year, Edward was transferred to Waverley-Honour, and experienced a total change of instructors and of lessons, as well as of residence.
choosingverbUS /ˈtʃuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading But he considered that one of his choosing would probably have been unacceptable at Waverley-Honour, and that such a selection as Sir Everard might have made, were the matter left to him, would have burdened him with a disagreeable inmate, if not a political spy, in his family.
consideredadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərd/
carefully weighed
From this reading But he considered that one of his choosing would probably have been unacceptable at Waverley-Honour, and that such a selection as Sir Everard might have made, were the matter left to him, would have burdened him with a disagreeable inmate, if not a political spy, in his family.
desultoryadjectiveUS /ˈdesəltɔːri/
marked by lack of definite plan or regularity or purpose; jumping from one thing to another
From this reading EDUCATION The education of our hero, Edward Waverley, was of a nature somewhat desultory.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading But he considered that one of his choosing would probably have been unacceptable at Waverley-Honour, and that such a selection as Sir Everard might have made, were the matter left to him, would have burdened him with a disagreeable inmate, if not a political spy, in his family.
dutiesnounUS /ˈduːtiz/
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading As soon, therefore, as official duties, attendance on Parliament, or the prosecution of any of his plans of interest or ambition, called his father to town, which was his usual residence for eight months in the year, Edward was transferred to Waverley-Honour, and experienced a total change of instructors and of lessons, as well as of residence.
EDUCATIONnounUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃən/
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading EDUCATION The education of our hero, Edward Waverley, was of a nature somewhat desultory.
EdwardnounUS /ˈedwərd/
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading EDUCATION The education of our hero, Edward Waverley, was of a nature somewhat desultory.
eightadjectiveUS /eɪt/
being one more than seven
From this reading As soon, therefore, as official duties, attendance on Parliament, or the prosecution of any of his plans of interest or ambition, called his father to town, which was his usual residence for eight months in the year, Edward was transferred to Waverley-Honour, and experienced a total change of instructors and of lessons, as well as of residence.
Everard
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From this reading But he considered that one of his choosing would probably have been unacceptable at Waverley-Honour, and that such a selection as Sir Everard might have made, were the matter left to him, would have burdened him with a disagreeable inmate, if not a political spy, in his family.
experiencedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspɪriənst/
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading As soon, therefore, as official duties, attendance on Parliament, or the prosecution of any of his plans of interest or ambition, called his father to town, which was his usual residence for eight months in the year, Edward was transferred to Waverley-Honour, and experienced a total change of instructors and of lessons, as well as of residence.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading But he considered that one of his choosing would probably have been unacceptable at Waverley-Honour, and that such a selection as Sir Everard might have made, were the matter left to him, would have burdened him with a disagreeable inmate, if not a political spy, in his family.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading As soon, therefore, as official duties, attendance on Parliament, or the prosecution of any of his plans of interest or ambition, called his father to town, which was his usual residence for eight months in the year, Edward was transferred to Waverley-Honour, and experienced a total change of instructors and of lessons, as well as of residence.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As soon, therefore, as official duties, attendance on Parliament, or the prosecution of any of his plans of interest or ambition, called his father to town, which was his usual residence for eight months in the year, Edward was transferred to Waverley-Honour, and experienced a total change of instructors and of lessons, as well as of residence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This might have been remedied, had his father placed him under the superintendence of a permanent tutor.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This might have been remedied, had his father placed him under the superintendence of a permanent tutor.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he considered that one of his choosing would probably have been unacceptable at Waverley-Honour, and that such a selection as Sir Everard might have made, were the matter left to him, would have burdened him with a disagreeable inmate, if not a political spy, in his family.
healthnounUS /helθ/
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading In infancy, his health suffered, or was supposed to suffer (which is quite the same thing), by the air of London.
heronounUS /ˈhɪroʊ/
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading EDUCATION The education of our hero, Edward Waverley, was of a nature somewhat desultory.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This might have been remedied, had his father placed him under the superintendence of a permanent tutor.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In infancy, his health suffered, or was supposed to suffer (which is quite the same thing), by the air of London.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But he considered that one of his choosing would probably have been unacceptable at Waverley-Honour, and that such a selection as Sir Everard might have made, were the matter left to him, would have burdened him with a disagreeable inmate, if not a political spy, in his family.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In infancy, his health suffered, or was supposed to suffer (which is quite the same thing), by the air of London.
infancynounUS /ˈɪnfənsi/
the early stage of growth or development
From this reading In infancy, his health suffered, or was supposed to suffer (which is quite the same thing), by the air of London.
inmatenounUS /ˈɪnmeɪt/
one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading But he considered that one of his choosing would probably have been unacceptable at Waverley-Honour, and that such a selection as Sir Everard might have made, were the matter left to him, would have burdened him with a disagreeable inmate, if not a political spy, in his family.
instructorsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktərz/
plural of “instructor” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading As soon, therefore, as official duties, attendance on Parliament, or the prosecution of any of his plans of interest or ambition, called his father to town, which was his usual residence for eight months in the year, Edward was transferred to Waverley-Honour, and experienced a total change of instructors and of lessons, as well as of residence.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading As soon, therefore, as official duties, attendance on Parliament, or the prosecution of any of his plans of interest or ambition, called his father to town, which was his usual residence for eight months in the year, Edward was transferred to Waverley-Honour, and experienced a total change of instructors and of lessons, as well as of residence.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In infancy, his health suffered, or was supposed to suffer (which is quite the same thing), by the air of London.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading But he considered that one of his choosing would probably have been unacceptable at Waverley-Honour, and that such a selection as Sir Everard might have made, were the matter left to him, would have burdened him with a disagreeable inmate, if not a political spy, in his family.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading As soon, therefore, as official duties, attendance on Parliament, or the prosecution of any of his plans of interest or ambition, called his father to town, which was his usual residence for eight months in the year, Edward was transferred to Waverley-Honour, and experienced a total change of instructors and of lessons, as well as of residence.
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading In infancy, his health suffered, or was supposed to suffer (which is quite the same thing), by the air of London.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But he considered that one of his choosing would probably have been unacceptable at Waverley-Honour, and that such a selection as Sir Everard might have made, were the matter left to him, would have burdened him with a disagreeable inmate, if not a political spy, in his family.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But he considered that one of his choosing would probably have been unacceptable at Waverley-Honour, and that such a selection as Sir Everard might have made, were the matter left to him, would have burdened him with a disagreeable inmate, if not a political spy, in his family.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading This might have been remedied, had his father placed him under the superintendence of a permanent tutor.
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading As soon, therefore, as official duties, attendance on Parliament, or the prosecution of any of his plans of interest or ambition, called his father to town, which was his usual residence for eight months in the year, Edward was transferred to Waverley-Honour, and experienced a total change of instructors and of lessons, as well as of residence.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading EDUCATION The education of our hero, Edward Waverley, was of a nature somewhat desultory.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But he considered that one of his choosing would probably have been unacceptable at Waverley-Honour, and that such a selection as Sir Everard might have made, were the matter left to him, would have burdened him with a disagreeable inmate, if not a political spy, in his family.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading EDUCATION The education of our hero, Edward Waverley, was of a nature somewhat desultory.
officialadjectiveUS /əˈfɪʃəl/
having official authority or sanction
From this reading As soon, therefore, as official duties, attendance on Parliament, or the prosecution of any of his plans of interest or ambition, called his father to town, which was his usual residence for eight months in the year, Edward was transferred to Waverley-Honour, and experienced a total change of instructors and of lessons, as well as of residence.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As soon, therefore, as official duties, attendance on Parliament, or the prosecution of any of his plans of interest or ambition, called his father to town, which was his usual residence for eight months in the year, Edward was transferred to Waverley-Honour, and experienced a total change of instructors and of lessons, as well as of residence.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But he considered that one of his choosing would probably have been unacceptable at Waverley-Honour, and that such a selection as Sir Everard might have made, were the matter left to him, would have burdened him with a disagreeable inmate, if not a political spy, in his family.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In infancy, his health suffered, or was supposed to suffer (which is quite the same thing), by the air of London.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading EDUCATION The education of our hero, Edward Waverley, was of a nature somewhat desultory.
ParliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading As soon, therefore, as official duties, attendance on Parliament, or the prosecution of any of his plans of interest or ambition, called his father to town, which was his usual residence for eight months in the year, Edward was transferred to Waverley-Honour, and experienced a total change of instructors and of lessons, as well as of residence.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading This might have been remedied, had his father placed him under the superintendence of a permanent tutor.
placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading This might have been remedied, had his father placed him under the superintendence of a permanent tutor.
plansnounUS /plænz/
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading As soon, therefore, as official duties, attendance on Parliament, or the prosecution of any of his plans of interest or ambition, called his father to town, which was his usual residence for eight months in the year, Edward was transferred to Waverley-Honour, and experienced a total change of instructors and of lessons, as well as of residence.
politicaladjectiveUS /pəˈlɪtəkəl/
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading But he considered that one of his choosing would probably have been unacceptable at Waverley-Honour, and that such a selection as Sir Everard might have made, were the matter left to him, would have burdened him with a disagreeable inmate, if not a political spy, in his family.
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading But he considered that one of his choosing would probably have been unacceptable at Waverley-Honour, and that such a selection as Sir Everard might have made, were the matter left to him, would have burdened him with a disagreeable inmate, if not a political spy, in his family.
prosecutionnounUS /ˌprɑːsəˈkjuːʃən/
the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior
From this reading As soon, therefore, as official duties, attendance on Parliament, or the prosecution of any of his plans of interest or ambition, called his father to town, which was his usual residence for eight months in the year, Edward was transferred to Waverley-Honour, and experienced a total change of instructors and of lessons, as well as of residence.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading In infancy, his health suffered, or was supposed to suffer (which is quite the same thing), by the air of London.
remedied
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From this reading This might have been remedied, had his father placed him under the superintendence of a permanent tutor.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading As soon, therefore, as official duties, attendance on Parliament, or the prosecution of any of his plans of interest or ambition, called his father to town, which was his usual residence for eight months in the year, Edward was transferred to Waverley-Honour, and experienced a total change of instructors and of lessons, as well as of residence.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading In infancy, his health suffered, or was supposed to suffer (which is quite the same thing), by the air of London.
selectionnounUS /səˈlekʃən/
the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading But he considered that one of his choosing would probably have been unacceptable at Waverley-Honour, and that such a selection as Sir Everard might have made, were the matter left to him, would have burdened him with a disagreeable inmate, if not a political spy, in his family.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading But he considered that one of his choosing would probably have been unacceptable at Waverley-Honour, and that such a selection as Sir Everard might have made, were the matter left to him, would have burdened him with a disagreeable inmate, if not a political spy, in his family.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading EDUCATION The education of our hero, Edward Waverley, was of a nature somewhat desultory.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading As soon, therefore, as official duties, attendance on Parliament, or the prosecution of any of his plans of interest or ambition, called his father to town, which was his usual residence for eight months in the year, Edward was transferred to Waverley-Honour, and experienced a total change of instructors and of lessons, as well as of residence.
spyverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading But he considered that one of his choosing would probably have been unacceptable at Waverley-Honour, and that such a selection as Sir Everard might have made, were the matter left to him, would have burdened him with a disagreeable inmate, if not a political spy, in his family.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But he considered that one of his choosing would probably have been unacceptable at Waverley-Honour, and that such a selection as Sir Everard might have made, were the matter left to him, would have burdened him with a disagreeable inmate, if not a political spy, in his family.
sufferverbUS /ˈsʌfər/
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading In infancy, his health suffered, or was supposed to suffer (which is quite the same thing), by the air of London.
sufferedverbUS /ˈsʌfərd/
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading In infancy, his health suffered, or was supposed to suffer (which is quite the same thing), by the air of London.
superintendencenoun
management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group
From this reading This might have been remedied, had his father placed him under the superintendence of a permanent tutor.
supposedadjectiveUS /səˈpoʊzd/
required or under orders
From this reading In infancy, his health suffered, or was supposed to suffer (which is quite the same thing), by the air of London.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But he considered that one of his choosing would probably have been unacceptable at Waverley-Honour, and that such a selection as Sir Everard might have made, were the matter left to him, would have burdened him with a disagreeable inmate, if not a political spy, in his family.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EDUCATION The education of our hero, Edward Waverley, was of a nature somewhat desultory.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading As soon, therefore, as official duties, attendance on Parliament, or the prosecution of any of his plans of interest or ambition, called his father to town, which was his usual residence for eight months in the year, Edward was transferred to Waverley-Honour, and experienced a total change of instructors and of lessons, as well as of residence.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading In infancy, his health suffered, or was supposed to suffer (which is quite the same thing), by the air of London.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This might have been remedied, had his father placed him under the superintendence of a permanent tutor.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In infancy, his health suffered, or was supposed to suffer (which is quite the same thing), by the air of London.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading As soon, therefore, as official duties, attendance on Parliament, or the prosecution of any of his plans of interest or ambition, called his father to town, which was his usual residence for eight months in the year, Edward was transferred to Waverley-Honour, and experienced a total change of instructors and of lessons, as well as of residence.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading As soon, therefore, as official duties, attendance on Parliament, or the prosecution of any of his plans of interest or ambition, called his father to town, which was his usual residence for eight months in the year, Edward was transferred to Waverley-Honour, and experienced a total change of instructors and of lessons, as well as of residence.
transferredverbUS /trænˈsfɜːrd/
inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading As soon, therefore, as official duties, attendance on Parliament, or the prosecution of any of his plans of interest or ambition, called his father to town, which was his usual residence for eight months in the year, Edward was transferred to Waverley-Honour, and experienced a total change of instructors and of lessons, as well as of residence.
tutorverbUS /ˈtuːtər/
be a tutor to someone; give individual instruction
From this reading This might have been remedied, had his father placed him under the superintendence of a permanent tutor.
unacceptableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnækˈseptəbəl/
not adequate to give satisfaction
From this reading But he considered that one of his choosing would probably have been unacceptable at Waverley-Honour, and that such a selection as Sir Everard might have made, were the matter left to him, would have burdened him with a disagreeable inmate, if not a political spy, in his family.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading This might have been remedied, had his father placed him under the superintendence of a permanent tutor.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading As soon, therefore, as official duties, attendance on Parliament, or the prosecution of any of his plans of interest or ambition, called his father to town, which was his usual residence for eight months in the year, Edward was transferred to Waverley-Honour, and experienced a total change of instructors and of lessons, as well as of residence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading EDUCATION The education of our hero, Edward Waverley, was of a nature somewhat desultory.
Waverley
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From this reading EDUCATION The education of our hero, Edward Waverley, was of a nature somewhat desultory.
Waverley-Honour
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As soon, therefore, as official duties, attendance on Parliament, or the prosecution of any of his plans of interest or ambition, called his father to town, which was his usual residence for eight months in the year, Edward was transferred to Waverley-Honour, and experienced a total change of instructors and of lessons, as well as of residence.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading As soon, therefore, as official duties, attendance on Parliament, or the prosecution of any of his plans of interest or ambition, called his father to town, which was his usual residence for eight months in the year, Edward was transferred to Waverley-Honour, and experienced a total change of instructors and of lessons, as well as of residence.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But he considered that one of his choosing would probably have been unacceptable at Waverley-Honour, and that such a selection as Sir Everard might have made, were the matter left to him, would have burdened him with a disagreeable inmate, if not a political spy, in his family.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In infancy, his health suffered, or was supposed to suffer (which is quite the same thing), by the air of London.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading But he considered that one of his choosing would probably have been unacceptable at Waverley-Honour, and that such a selection as Sir Everard might have made, were the matter left to him, would have burdened him with a disagreeable inmate, if not a political spy, in his family.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But he considered that one of his choosing would probably have been unacceptable at Waverley-Honour, and that such a selection as Sir Everard might have made, were the matter left to him, would have burdened him with a disagreeable inmate, if not a political spy, in his family.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading As soon, therefore, as official duties, attendance on Parliament, or the prosecution of any of his plans of interest or ambition, called his father to town, which was his usual residence for eight months in the year, Edward was transferred to Waverley-Honour, and experienced a total change of instructors and of lessons, as well as of residence.
