AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BRAVE MAN IN SORROW If my fair readers should be of opinion that my hero's levity in love is altogether unpardonable, I must remind them that all his griefs and difficulties did not arise from that sentimental source.
aggravations
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From this reading Even the lyric poet, who complains so feelingly of the pains of love, could not forget, that, at the same time, he was 'in debt and in drink,' which, doubtless, were great aggravations of his distress.
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 A BRAVE MAN IN SORROW If my fair readers should be of opinion that my hero's levity in love is altogether unpardonable, I must remind them that all his griefs and difficulties did not arise from that sentimental source.
altogetheradverbUS /ˌɔːltəˈɡeðər/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading A BRAVE MAN IN SORROW If my fair readers should be of opinion that my hero's levity in love is altogether unpardonable, I must remind them that all his griefs and difficulties did not arise from that sentimental source.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A BRAVE MAN IN SORROW If my fair readers should be of opinion that my hero's levity in love is altogether unpardonable, I must remind them that all his griefs and difficulties did not arise from that sentimental source.
ariseverbUS /ərˈaɪz/
come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading A BRAVE MAN IN SORROW If my fair readers should be of opinion that my hero's levity in love is altogether unpardonable, I must remind them that all his griefs and difficulties did not arise from that sentimental source.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Even the lyric poet, who complains so feelingly of the pains of love, could not forget, that, at the same time, he was 'in debt and in drink,' which, doubtless, were great aggravations of his distress.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A BRAVE MAN IN SORROW If my fair readers should be of opinion that my hero's levity in love is altogether unpardonable, I must remind them that all his griefs and difficulties did not arise from that sentimental source.
Bradwardine
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From this reading There were indeed whole days in which Waverley thought neither of Flora nor Rose Bradwardine, but which were spent in melancholy conjectures on the probable state of matters at Waverley-Honour, and the dubious issue of the civil contest in which he was pledged.
BRAVEadjectiveUS /breɪv/
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading A BRAVE MAN IN SORROW If my fair readers should be of opinion that my hero's levity in love is altogether unpardonable, I must remind them that all his griefs and difficulties did not arise from that sentimental source.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There were indeed whole days in which Waverley thought neither of Flora nor Rose Bradwardine, but which were spent in melancholy conjectures on the probable state of matters at Waverley-Honour, and the dubious issue of the civil contest in which he was pledged.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading 'Not,' he said, 'that it is possible for you to quit it at this present moment, for, come what will, you must stand by your rash engagement.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Colonel Talbot often engaged him in discussions upon the justice of the cause he had espoused.
civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading There were indeed whole days in which Waverley thought neither of Flora nor Rose Bradwardine, but which were spent in melancholy conjectures on the probable state of matters at Waverley-Honour, and the dubious issue of the civil contest in which he was pledged.
ColonelnounUS /ˈkɜːrnəl/
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Colonel Talbot often engaged him in discussions upon the justice of the cause he had espoused.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading 'Not,' he said, 'that it is possible for you to quit it at this present moment, for, come what will, you must stand by your rash engagement.
complainsverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnz/
third-person singular of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading Even the lyric poet, who complains so feelingly of the pains of love, could not forget, that, at the same time, he was 'in debt and in drink,' which, doubtless, were great aggravations of his distress.
conjecturesnounUS /kənˈdʒektʃərz/
plural of “conjecture” — a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)
From this reading There were indeed whole days in which Waverley thought neither of Flora nor Rose Bradwardine, but which were spent in melancholy conjectures on the probable state of matters at Waverley-Honour, and the dubious issue of the civil contest in which he was pledged.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading There were indeed whole days in which Waverley thought neither of Flora nor Rose Bradwardine, but which were spent in melancholy conjectures on the probable state of matters at Waverley-Honour, and the dubious issue of the civil contest in which he was pledged.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Even the lyric poet, who complains so feelingly of the pains of love, could not forget, that, at the same time, he was 'in debt and in drink,' which, doubtless, were great aggravations of his distress.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading There were indeed whole days in which Waverley thought neither of Flora nor Rose Bradwardine, but which were spent in melancholy conjectures on the probable state of matters at Waverley-Honour, and the dubious issue of the civil contest in which he was pledged.
debtnounUS /det/
the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading Even the lyric poet, who complains so feelingly of the pains of love, could not forget, that, at the same time, he was 'in debt and in drink,' which, doubtless, were great aggravations of his distress.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A BRAVE MAN IN SORROW If my fair readers should be of opinion that my hero's levity in love is altogether unpardonable, I must remind them that all his griefs and difficulties did not arise from that sentimental source.
difficultiesnounUS /ˈdɪfəkəltiz/
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading A BRAVE MAN IN SORROW If my fair readers should be of opinion that my hero's levity in love is altogether unpardonable, I must remind them that all his griefs and difficulties did not arise from that sentimental source.
discussionsnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃənz/
plural of “discussion” — an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading Colonel Talbot often engaged him in discussions upon the justice of the cause he had espoused.
distressnounUS /dɪˈstres/
psychological suffering
From this reading Even the lyric poet, who complains so feelingly of the pains of love, could not forget, that, at the same time, he was 'in debt and in drink,' which, doubtless, were great aggravations of his distress.
doubtlessadverbUS /ˈdaʊtləs/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Even the lyric poet, who complains so feelingly of the pains of love, could not forget, that, at the same time, he was 'in debt and in drink,' which, doubtless, were great aggravations of his distress.
drinkverbUS /drɪŋk/
take in liquids
From this reading Even the lyric poet, who complains so feelingly of the pains of love, could not forget, that, at the same time, he was 'in debt and in drink,' which, doubtless, were great aggravations of his distress.
dubiousadjectiveUS /ˈduːbiəs/
fraught with uncertainty or doubt
From this reading There were indeed whole days in which Waverley thought neither of Flora nor Rose Bradwardine, but which were spent in melancholy conjectures on the probable state of matters at Waverley-Honour, and the dubious issue of the civil contest in which he was pledged.
engagedadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒd/
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Colonel Talbot often engaged him in discussions upon the justice of the cause he had espoused.
engagementnounUS /enˈɡeɪdʒmənt/
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading 'Not,' he said, 'that it is possible for you to quit it at this present moment, for, come what will, you must stand by your rash engagement.
espousedverbUS /ɪˈspaʊzd/
past form of “espouse” — choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
From this reading Colonel Talbot often engaged him in discussions upon the justice of the cause he had espoused.
EvenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Even the lyric poet, who complains so feelingly of the pains of love, could not forget, that, at the same time, he was 'in debt and in drink,' which, doubtless, were great aggravations of his distress.
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading A BRAVE MAN IN SORROW If my fair readers should be of opinion that my hero's levity in love is altogether unpardonable, I must remind them that all his griefs and difficulties did not arise from that sentimental source.
feelinglyadverb
with great feeling
From this reading Even the lyric poet, who complains so feelingly of the pains of love, could not forget, that, at the same time, he was 'in debt and in drink,' which, doubtless, were great aggravations of his distress.
FloranounUS /ˈflɔːrə/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading There were indeed whole days in which Waverley thought neither of Flora nor Rose Bradwardine, but which were spent in melancholy conjectures on the probable state of matters at Waverley-Honour, and the dubious issue of the civil contest in which he was pledged.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 'Not,' he said, 'that it is possible for you to quit it at this present moment, for, come what will, you must stand by your rash engagement.
forgetverbUS /fərˈɡet/
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Even the lyric poet, who complains so feelingly of the pains of love, could not forget, that, at the same time, he was 'in debt and in drink,' which, doubtless, were great aggravations of his distress.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A BRAVE MAN IN SORROW If my fair readers should be of opinion that my hero's levity in love is altogether unpardonable, I must remind them that all his griefs and difficulties did not arise from that sentimental source.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Even the lyric poet, who complains so feelingly of the pains of love, could not forget, that, at the same time, he was 'in debt and in drink,' which, doubtless, were great aggravations of his distress.
griefs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A BRAVE MAN IN SORROW If my fair readers should be of opinion that my hero's levity in love is altogether unpardonable, I must remind them that all his griefs and difficulties did not arise from that sentimental source.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Colonel Talbot often engaged him in discussions upon the justice of the cause he had espoused.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even the lyric poet, who complains so feelingly of the pains of love, could not forget, that, at the same time, he was 'in debt and in drink,' which, doubtless, were great aggravations of his distress.
hero'snounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
possessive form of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading A BRAVE MAN IN SORROW If my fair readers should be of opinion that my hero's levity in love is altogether unpardonable, I must remind them that all his griefs and difficulties did not arise from that sentimental source.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Colonel Talbot often engaged him in discussions upon the justice of the cause he had espoused.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A BRAVE MAN IN SORROW If my fair readers should be of opinion that my hero's levity in love is altogether unpardonable, I must remind them that all his griefs and difficulties did not arise from that sentimental source.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A BRAVE MAN IN SORROW If my fair readers should be of opinion that my hero's levity in love is altogether unpardonable, I must remind them that all his griefs and difficulties did not arise from that sentimental source.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A BRAVE MAN IN SORROW If my fair readers should be of opinion that my hero's levity in love is altogether unpardonable, I must remind them that all his griefs and difficulties did not arise from that sentimental source.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A BRAVE MAN IN SORROW If my fair readers should be of opinion that my hero's levity in love is altogether unpardonable, I must remind them that all his griefs and difficulties did not arise from that sentimental source.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading There were indeed whole days in which Waverley thought neither of Flora nor Rose Bradwardine, but which were spent in melancholy conjectures on the probable state of matters at Waverley-Honour, and the dubious issue of the civil contest in which he was pledged.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A BRAVE MAN IN SORROW If my fair readers should be of opinion that my hero's levity in love is altogether unpardonable, I must remind them that all his griefs and difficulties did not arise from that sentimental source.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading There were indeed whole days in which Waverley thought neither of Flora nor Rose Bradwardine, but which were spent in melancholy conjectures on the probable state of matters at Waverley-Honour, and the dubious issue of the civil contest in which he was pledged.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 'Not,' he said, 'that it is possible for you to quit it at this present moment, for, come what will, you must stand by your rash engagement.
justicenounUS /ˈdʒʌstəs/
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading Colonel Talbot often engaged him in discussions upon the justice of the cause he had espoused.
levitynounUS /ˈlevɪti/
feeling an inappropriate lack of seriousness
From this reading A BRAVE MAN IN SORROW If my fair readers should be of opinion that my hero's levity in love is altogether unpardonable, I must remind them that all his griefs and difficulties did not arise from that sentimental source.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading A BRAVE MAN IN SORROW If my fair readers should be of opinion that my hero's levity in love is altogether unpardonable, I must remind them that all his griefs and difficulties did not arise from that sentimental source.
lyricadjectiveUS /ˈlɪrɪk/
expressing deep emotion
From this reading Even the lyric poet, who complains so feelingly of the pains of love, could not forget, that, at the same time, he was 'in debt and in drink,' which, doubtless, were great aggravations of his distress.
MANnounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A BRAVE MAN IN SORROW If my fair readers should be of opinion that my hero's levity in love is altogether unpardonable, I must remind them that all his griefs and difficulties did not arise from that sentimental source.
mattersnounUS /ˈmætərz/
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading There were indeed whole days in which Waverley thought neither of Flora nor Rose Bradwardine, but which were spent in melancholy conjectures on the probable state of matters at Waverley-Honour, and the dubious issue of the civil contest in which he was pledged.
melancholynounUS /ˈmelənkɑːli/
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading There were indeed whole days in which Waverley thought neither of Flora nor Rose Bradwardine, but which were spent in melancholy conjectures on the probable state of matters at Waverley-Honour, and the dubious issue of the civil contest in which he was pledged.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading 'Not,' he said, 'that it is possible for you to quit it at this present moment, for, come what will, you must stand by your rash engagement.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading A BRAVE MAN IN SORROW If my fair readers should be of opinion that my hero's levity in love is altogether unpardonable, I must remind them that all his griefs and difficulties did not arise from that sentimental source.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A BRAVE MAN IN SORROW If my fair readers should be of opinion that my hero's levity in love is altogether unpardonable, I must remind them that all his griefs and difficulties did not arise from that sentimental source.
neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading There were indeed whole days in which Waverley thought neither of Flora nor Rose Bradwardine, but which were spent in melancholy conjectures on the probable state of matters at Waverley-Honour, and the dubious issue of the civil contest in which he was pledged.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading There were indeed whole days in which Waverley thought neither of Flora nor Rose Bradwardine, but which were spent in melancholy conjectures on the probable state of matters at Waverley-Honour, and the dubious issue of the civil contest in which he was pledged.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A BRAVE MAN IN SORROW If my fair readers should be of opinion that my hero's levity in love is altogether unpardonable, I must remind them that all his griefs and difficulties did not arise from that sentimental source.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A BRAVE MAN IN SORROW If my fair readers should be of opinion that my hero's levity in love is altogether unpardonable, I must remind them that all his griefs and difficulties did not arise from that sentimental source.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading Colonel Talbot often engaged him in discussions upon the justice of the cause he had espoused.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There were indeed whole days in which Waverley thought neither of Flora nor Rose Bradwardine, but which were spent in melancholy conjectures on the probable state of matters at Waverley-Honour, and the dubious issue of the civil contest in which he was pledged.
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading A BRAVE MAN IN SORROW If my fair readers should be of opinion that my hero's levity in love is altogether unpardonable, I must remind them that all his griefs and difficulties did not arise from that sentimental source.
painsnounUS /peɪnz/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading Even the lyric poet, who complains so feelingly of the pains of love, could not forget, that, at the same time, he was 'in debt and in drink,' which, doubtless, were great aggravations of his distress.
pledgedadjectiveUS /pledʒd/
bound by or as if by an oath
From this reading There were indeed whole days in which Waverley thought neither of Flora nor Rose Bradwardine, but which were spent in melancholy conjectures on the probable state of matters at Waverley-Honour, and the dubious issue of the civil contest in which he was pledged.
poetnounUS /ˈpoʊət/
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading Even the lyric poet, who complains so feelingly of the pains of love, could not forget, that, at the same time, he was 'in debt and in drink,' which, doubtless, were great aggravations of his distress.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading 'Not,' he said, 'that it is possible for you to quit it at this present moment, for, come what will, you must stand by your rash engagement.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading 'Not,' he said, 'that it is possible for you to quit it at this present moment, for, come what will, you must stand by your rash engagement.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading There were indeed whole days in which Waverley thought neither of Flora nor Rose Bradwardine, but which were spent in melancholy conjectures on the probable state of matters at Waverley-Honour, and the dubious issue of the civil contest in which he was pledged.
quitverbUS /kwɪt/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading 'Not,' he said, 'that it is possible for you to quit it at this present moment, for, come what will, you must stand by your rash engagement.
rashnounUS /ræʃ/
any red eruption of the skin
From this reading 'Not,' he said, 'that it is possible for you to quit it at this present moment, for, come what will, you must stand by your rash engagement.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading A BRAVE MAN IN SORROW If my fair readers should be of opinion that my hero's levity in love is altogether unpardonable, I must remind them that all his griefs and difficulties did not arise from that sentimental source.
remindverbUS /riˈmaɪnd/
put in the mind of someone
From this reading A BRAVE MAN IN SORROW If my fair readers should be of opinion that my hero's levity in love is altogether unpardonable, I must remind them that all his griefs and difficulties did not arise from that sentimental source.
RosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading There were indeed whole days in which Waverley thought neither of Flora nor Rose Bradwardine, but which were spent in melancholy conjectures on the probable state of matters at Waverley-Honour, and the dubious issue of the civil contest in which he was pledged.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'Not,' he said, 'that it is possible for you to quit it at this present moment, for, come what will, you must stand by your rash engagement.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading Even the lyric poet, who complains so feelingly of the pains of love, could not forget, that, at the same time, he was 'in debt and in drink,' which, doubtless, were great aggravations of his distress.
sentimentaladjectiveUS /ˌsentəˈmentəl/
given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality
From this reading A BRAVE MAN IN SORROW If my fair readers should be of opinion that my hero's levity in love is altogether unpardonable, I must remind them that all his griefs and difficulties did not arise from that sentimental source.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading A BRAVE MAN IN SORROW If my fair readers should be of opinion that my hero's levity in love is altogether unpardonable, I must remind them that all his griefs and difficulties did not arise from that sentimental source.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Even the lyric poet, who complains so feelingly of the pains of love, could not forget, that, at the same time, he was 'in debt and in drink,' which, doubtless, were great aggravations of his distress.
SORROWnounUS /ˈsɑːroʊ/
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading A BRAVE MAN IN SORROW If my fair readers should be of opinion that my hero's levity in love is altogether unpardonable, I must remind them that all his griefs and difficulties did not arise from that sentimental source.
sourcenounUS /sɔːrs/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading A BRAVE MAN IN SORROW If my fair readers should be of opinion that my hero's levity in love is altogether unpardonable, I must remind them that all his griefs and difficulties did not arise from that sentimental source.
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading There were indeed whole days in which Waverley thought neither of Flora nor Rose Bradwardine, but which were spent in melancholy conjectures on the probable state of matters at Waverley-Honour, and the dubious issue of the civil contest in which he was pledged.
standverbUS /stænd/
be standing; be upright
From this reading 'Not,' he said, 'that it is possible for you to quit it at this present moment, for, come what will, you must stand by your rash engagement.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading There were indeed whole days in which Waverley thought neither of Flora nor Rose Bradwardine, but which were spent in melancholy conjectures on the probable state of matters at Waverley-Honour, and the dubious issue of the civil contest in which he was pledged.
TalbotnounUS /ˈtælbət/
English inventor and pioneer in photography who published the first book illustrated with photographs (1800-1877)
From this reading Colonel Talbot often engaged him in discussions upon the justice of the cause he had espoused.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A BRAVE MAN IN SORROW If my fair readers should be of opinion that my hero's levity in love is altogether unpardonable, I must remind them that all his griefs and difficulties did not arise from that sentimental source.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Even the lyric poet, who complains so feelingly of the pains of love, could not forget, that, at the same time, he was 'in debt and in drink,' which, doubtless, were great aggravations of his distress.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A BRAVE MAN IN SORROW If my fair readers should be of opinion that my hero's levity in love is altogether unpardonable, I must remind them that all his griefs and difficulties did not arise from that sentimental source.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were indeed whole days in which Waverley thought neither of Flora nor Rose Bradwardine, but which were spent in melancholy conjectures on the probable state of matters at Waverley-Honour, and the dubious issue of the civil contest in which he was pledged.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading 'Not,' he said, 'that it is possible for you to quit it at this present moment, for, come what will, you must stand by your rash engagement.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading There were indeed whole days in which Waverley thought neither of Flora nor Rose Bradwardine, but which were spent in melancholy conjectures on the probable state of matters at Waverley-Honour, and the dubious issue of the civil contest in which he was pledged.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Even the lyric poet, who complains so feelingly of the pains of love, could not forget, that, at the same time, he was 'in debt and in drink,' which, doubtless, were great aggravations of his distress.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 'Not,' he said, 'that it is possible for you to quit it at this present moment, for, come what will, you must stand by your rash engagement.
unpardonableadjective
not admitting of pardon
From this reading A BRAVE MAN IN SORROW If my fair readers should be of opinion that my hero's levity in love is altogether unpardonable, I must remind them that all his griefs and difficulties did not arise from that sentimental source.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Colonel Talbot often engaged him in discussions upon the justice of the cause he had espoused.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Even the lyric poet, who complains so feelingly of the pains of love, could not forget, that, at the same time, he was 'in debt and in drink,' which, doubtless, were great aggravations of his distress.
Waverley
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From this reading There were indeed whole days in which Waverley thought neither of Flora nor Rose Bradwardine, but which were spent in melancholy conjectures on the probable state of matters at Waverley-Honour, and the dubious issue of the civil contest in which he was pledged.
Waverley-Honour
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From this reading There were indeed whole days in which Waverley thought neither of Flora nor Rose Bradwardine, but which were spent in melancholy conjectures on the probable state of matters at Waverley-Honour, and the dubious issue of the civil contest in which he was pledged.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Even the lyric poet, who complains so feelingly of the pains of love, could not forget, that, at the same time, he was 'in debt and in drink,' which, doubtless, were great aggravations of his distress.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading 'Not,' he said, 'that it is possible for you to quit it at this present moment, for, come what will, you must stand by your rash engagement.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Even the lyric poet, who complains so feelingly of the pains of love, could not forget, that, at the same time, he was 'in debt and in drink,' which, doubtless, were great aggravations of his distress.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Even the lyric poet, who complains so feelingly of the pains of love, could not forget, that, at the same time, he was 'in debt and in drink,' which, doubtless, were great aggravations of his distress.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading There were indeed whole days in which Waverley thought neither of Flora nor Rose Bradwardine, but which were spent in melancholy conjectures on the probable state of matters at Waverley-Honour, and the dubious issue of the civil contest in which he was pledged.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading 'Not,' he said, 'that it is possible for you to quit it at this present moment, for, come what will, you must stand by your rash engagement.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'Not,' he said, 'that it is possible for you to quit it at this present moment, for, come what will, you must stand by your rash engagement.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'Not,' he said, 'that it is possible for you to quit it at this present moment, for, come what will, you must stand by your rash engagement.
