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A Bayard From Bengal

Chapter IV

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THE INVOLUNTARY FASCINATOR Please do not pester me with unwelcome attentions, Since to respond I have no intentions!
Your Charms are deserving of honourable mentions-- But previous attachment compels these abstentions!
"AN UNWILLING WOOED TO HIS WOOER."
_Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.
But the bow of Achilles (which, as Poet Homer informs us, was his only vulnerable point) must be untied occasionally, and accordingly Mr Bhosh occasionally figured as the gay dog in upper-class societies, and was not long in winning a reputation in smart circles as a champion bounder.
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A Bayard From Bengal

Chapter IV

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THE INVOLUNTARY FASCINATOR Please do not pester me with unwelcome attentions, Since to respond I have no intentions!
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Your Charms are deserving of honourable mentions-- But previous attachment compels these abstentions!
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"AN UNWILLING WOOED TO HIS WOOER."
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_Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.
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But the bow of Achilles (which, as Poet Homer informs us, was his only vulnerable point) must be untied occasionally, and accordingly Mr Bhosh occasionally figured as the gay dog in upper-class societies, and was not long in winning a reputation in smart circles as a champion bounder.

Learner Dictionary

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.

Eloquence noun US /ˈel.ə.kwəns/

Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)

From this reading “_Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.”

Have auxiliary verb US /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “THE INVOLUNTARY FASCINATOR Please do not pester me with unwelcome attentions, Since to respond I have no intentions!”

Having auxiliary verb US /ˈhævɪŋ/

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading “_Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.”

Long noun US /long/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “But the bow of Achilles (which, as Poet Homer informs us, was his only vulnerable point) must be untied occasionally, and accordingly Mr Bhosh occasionally figured as the gay dog in upper-class societies, and was not long in winning a reputation in smart circles as a champion bounder.”

Make noun US /make/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “_Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.”

Must modal verb US /mʌst/

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading “But the bow of Achilles (which, as Poet Homer informs us, was his only vulnerable point) must be untied occasionally, and accordingly Mr Bhosh occasionally figured as the gay dog in upper-class societies, and was not long in winning a reputation in smart circles as a champion bounder.”

One pronoun US /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “_Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.”

Point noun US /pɔɪnt/

the main matter or purpose being discussed

From this reading “But the bow of Achilles (which, as Poet Homer informs us, was his only vulnerable point) must be untied occasionally, and accordingly Mr Bhosh occasionally figured as the gay dog in upper-class societies, and was not long in winning a reputation in smart circles as a champion bounder.”

Since preposition US /sɪns/

from a time in the past until now

From this reading “THE INVOLUNTARY FASCINATOR Please do not pester me with unwelcome attentions, Since to respond I have no intentions!”

Soon noun US /soon/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “_Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.”

These determiner US /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading “Your Charms are deserving of honourable mentions-- But previous attachment compels these abstentions!”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

abstentions

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From this reading Your Charms are deserving of honourable mentions-- But previous attachment compels these abstentions!

accordingly

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From this reading But the bow of Achilles (which, as Poet Homer informs us, was his only vulnerable point) must be untied occasionally, and accordingly Mr Bhosh occasionally figured as the gay dog in upper-class societies, and was not long in winning a reputation in smart circles as a champion bounder.

Achilles

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From this reading But the bow of Achilles (which, as Poet Homer informs us, was his only vulnerable point) must be untied occasionally, and accordingly Mr Bhosh occasionally figured as the gay dog in upper-class societies, and was not long in winning a reputation in smart circles as a champion bounder.

acquittal

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From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

ANdeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "AN UNWILLING WOOED TO HIS WOOER."

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Your Charms are deserving of honourable mentions-- But previous attachment compels these abstentions!

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

attachment

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From this reading Your Charms are deserving of honourable mentions-- But previous attachment compels these abstentions!

attentions

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From this reading THE INVOLUNTARY FASCINATOR Please do not pester me with unwelcome attentions, Since to respond I have no intentions!

Autumn

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

B

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading But the bow of Achilles (which, as Poet Homer informs us, was his only vulnerable point) must be untied occasionally, and accordingly Mr Bhosh occasionally figured as the gay dog in upper-class societies, and was not long in winning a reputation in smart circles as a champion bounder.

Bhosh

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From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

Bhosh's

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

bounder

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From this reading But the bow of Achilles (which, as Poet Homer informs us, was his only vulnerable point) must be untied occasionally, and accordingly Mr Bhosh occasionally figured as the gay dog in upper-class societies, and was not long in winning a reputation in smart circles as a champion bounder.

bow

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From this reading But the bow of Achilles (which, as Poet Homer informs us, was his only vulnerable point) must be untied occasionally, and accordingly Mr Bhosh occasionally figured as the gay dog in upper-class societies, and was not long in winning a reputation in smart circles as a champion bounder.

briefs

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Your Charms are deserving of honourable mentions-- But previous attachment compels these abstentions!

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

champion

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From this reading But the bow of Achilles (which, as Poet Homer informs us, was his only vulnerable point) must be untied occasionally, and accordingly Mr Bhosh occasionally figured as the gay dog in upper-class societies, and was not long in winning a reputation in smart circles as a champion bounder.

Charms

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From this reading Your Charms are deserving of honourable mentions-- But previous attachment compels these abstentions!

circles

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From this reading But the bow of Achilles (which, as Poet Homer informs us, was his only vulnerable point) must be untied occasionally, and accordingly Mr Bhosh occasionally figured as the gay dog in upper-class societies, and was not long in winning a reputation in smart circles as a champion bounder.

compels

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From this reading Your Charms are deserving of honourable mentions-- But previous attachment compels these abstentions!

debut

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From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

deserving

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From this reading Your Charms are deserving of honourable mentions-- But previous attachment compels these abstentions!

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading THE INVOLUNTARY FASCINATOR Please do not pester me with unwelcome attentions, Since to respond I have no intentions!

dog

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But the bow of Achilles (which, as Poet Homer informs us, was his only vulnerable point) must be untied occasionally, and accordingly Mr Bhosh occasionally figured as the gay dog in upper-class societies, and was not long in winning a reputation in smart circles as a champion bounder.

elderly

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From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

eloquencenounUS /ˈel.ə.kwəns/

Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

embezzled

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

enabled

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

FASCINATOR

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From this reading THE INVOLUNTARY FASCINATOR Please do not pester me with unwelcome attentions, Since to respond I have no intentions!

figured

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From this reading But the bow of Achilles (which, as Poet Homer informs us, was his only vulnerable point) must be untied occasionally, and accordingly Mr Bhosh occasionally figured as the gay dog in upper-class societies, and was not long in winning a reputation in smart circles as a champion bounder.

flood

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

gay

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But the bow of Achilles (which, as Poet Homer informs us, was his only vulnerable point) must be untied occasionally, and accordingly Mr Bhosh occasionally figured as the gay dog in upper-class societies, and was not long in winning a reputation in smart circles as a champion bounder.

H

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE INVOLUNTARY FASCINATOR Please do not pester me with unwelcome attentions, Since to respond I have no intentions!

havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

HISdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading "AN UNWILLING WOOED TO HIS WOOER."

Homer

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From this reading But the bow of Achilles (which, as Poet Homer informs us, was his only vulnerable point) must be untied occasionally, and accordingly Mr Bhosh occasionally figured as the gay dog in upper-class societies, and was not long in winning a reputation in smart circles as a champion bounder.

honourable

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Your Charms are deserving of honourable mentions-- But previous attachment compels these abstentions!

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading THE INVOLUNTARY FASCINATOR Please do not pester me with unwelcome attentions, Since to respond I have no intentions!

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

informs

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From this reading But the bow of Achilles (which, as Poet Homer informs us, was his only vulnerable point) must be untied occasionally, and accordingly Mr Bhosh occasionally figured as the gay dog in upper-class societies, and was not long in winning a reputation in smart circles as a champion bounder.

intentions

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE INVOLUNTARY FASCINATOR Please do not pester me with unwelcome attentions, Since to respond I have no intentions!

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

INVOLUNTARY

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From this reading THE INVOLUNTARY FASCINATOR Please do not pester me with unwelcome attentions, Since to respond I have no intentions!

J

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From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

jury

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From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

leaf

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From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

longnounUS /long/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading But the bow of Achilles (which, as Poet Homer informs us, was his only vulnerable point) must be untied occasionally, and accordingly Mr Bhosh occasionally figured as the gay dog in upper-class societies, and was not long in winning a reputation in smart circles as a champion bounder.

makenounUS /make/

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

matron

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From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading THE INVOLUNTARY FASCINATOR Please do not pester me with unwelcome attentions, Since to respond I have no intentions!

melted

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From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

mentions

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From this reading Your Charms are deserving of honourable mentions-- But previous attachment compels these abstentions!

Mooktears

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From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

Mr

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From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading But the bow of Achilles (which, as Poet Homer informs us, was his only vulnerable point) must be untied occasionally, and accordingly Mr Bhosh occasionally figured as the gay dog in upper-class societies, and was not long in winning a reputation in smart circles as a champion bounder.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading THE INVOLUNTARY FASCINATOR Please do not pester me with unwelcome attentions, Since to respond I have no intentions!

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE INVOLUNTARY FASCINATOR Please do not pester me with unwelcome attentions, Since to respond I have no intentions!

occasion

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From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

occasionally

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From this reading But the bow of Achilles (which, as Poet Homer informs us, was his only vulnerable point) must be untied occasionally, and accordingly Mr Bhosh occasionally figured as the gay dog in upper-class societies, and was not long in winning a reputation in smart circles as a champion bounder.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Your Charms are deserving of honourable mentions-- But previous attachment compels these abstentions!

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

only

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From this reading But the bow of Achilles (which, as Poet Homer informs us, was his only vulnerable point) must be untied occasionally, and accordingly Mr Bhosh occasionally figured as the gay dog in upper-class societies, and was not long in winning a reputation in smart circles as a champion bounder.

Original

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From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

pathos

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From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

pester

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From this reading THE INVOLUNTARY FASCINATOR Please do not pester me with unwelcome attentions, Since to respond I have no intentions!

pleader

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From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

Please

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From this reading THE INVOLUNTARY FASCINATOR Please do not pester me with unwelcome attentions, Since to respond I have no intentions!

Poem

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From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

Poet

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From this reading But the bow of Achilles (which, as Poet Homer informs us, was his only vulnerable point) must be untied occasionally, and accordingly Mr Bhosh occasionally figured as the gay dog in upper-class societies, and was not long in winning a reputation in smart circles as a champion bounder.

pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/

the main matter or purpose being discussed

From this reading But the bow of Achilles (which, as Poet Homer informs us, was his only vulnerable point) must be untied occasionally, and accordingly Mr Bhosh occasionally figured as the gay dog in upper-class societies, and was not long in winning a reputation in smart circles as a champion bounder.

previous

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From this reading Your Charms are deserving of honourable mentions-- But previous attachment compels these abstentions!

prisoner

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From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

procured

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From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

prosecute

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From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

reputation

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From this reading But the bow of Achilles (which, as Poet Homer informs us, was his only vulnerable point) must be untied occasionally, and accordingly Mr Bhosh occasionally figured as the gay dog in upper-class societies, and was not long in winning a reputation in smart circles as a champion bounder.

respond

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From this reading THE INVOLUNTARY FASCINATOR Please do not pester me with unwelcome attentions, Since to respond I have no intentions!

sent

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From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/

from a time in the past until now

From this reading THE INVOLUNTARY FASCINATOR Please do not pester me with unwelcome attentions, Since to respond I have no intentions!

smart

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From this reading But the bow of Achilles (which, as Poet Homer informs us, was his only vulnerable point) must be untied occasionally, and accordingly Mr Bhosh occasionally figured as the gay dog in upper-class societies, and was not long in winning a reputation in smart circles as a champion bounder.

societies

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From this reading But the bow of Achilles (which, as Poet Homer informs us, was his only vulnerable point) must be untied occasionally, and accordingly Mr Bhosh occasionally figured as the gay dog in upper-class societies, and was not long in winning a reputation in smart circles as a champion bounder.

soon

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From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

tears

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From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE INVOLUNTARY FASCINATOR Please do not pester me with unwelcome attentions, Since to respond I have no intentions!

thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Your Charms are deserving of honourable mentions-- But previous attachment compels these abstentions!

thick

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From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE INVOLUNTARY FASCINATOR Please do not pester me with unwelcome attentions, Since to respond I have no intentions!

triumphant

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From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

unpublished

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From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

untied

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From this reading But the bow of Achilles (which, as Poet Homer informs us, was his only vulnerable point) must be untied occasionally, and accordingly Mr Bhosh occasionally figured as the gay dog in upper-class societies, and was not long in winning a reputation in smart circles as a champion bounder.

unwelcome

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From this reading THE INVOLUNTARY FASCINATOR Please do not pester me with unwelcome attentions, Since to respond I have no intentions!

UNWILLING

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From this reading "AN UNWILLING WOOED TO HIS WOOER."

upper-class

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From this reading But the bow of Achilles (which, as Poet Homer informs us, was his only vulnerable point) must be untied occasionally, and accordingly Mr Bhosh occasionally figured as the gay dog in upper-class societies, and was not long in winning a reputation in smart circles as a champion bounder.

uspronounUS /ʌs/

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But the bow of Achilles (which, as Poet Homer informs us, was his only vulnerable point) must be untied occasionally, and accordingly Mr Bhosh occasionally figured as the gay dog in upper-class societies, and was not long in winning a reputation in smart circles as a champion bounder.

Vallambrosa

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From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

very

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From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

vulnerable

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From this reading But the bow of Achilles (which, as Poet Homer informs us, was his only vulnerable point) must be untied occasionally, and accordingly Mr Bhosh occasionally figured as the gay dog in upper-class societies, and was not long in winning a reputation in smart circles as a champion bounder.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.

winning

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From this reading But the bow of Achilles (which, as Poet Homer informs us, was his only vulnerable point) must be untied occasionally, and accordingly Mr Bhosh occasionally figured as the gay dog in upper-class societies, and was not long in winning a reputation in smart circles as a champion bounder.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE INVOLUNTARY FASCINATOR Please do not pester me with unwelcome attentions, Since to respond I have no intentions!

WOOED

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From this reading "AN UNWILLING WOOED TO HIS WOOER."

WOOER

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From this reading "AN UNWILLING WOOED TO HIS WOOER."

YourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Your Charms are deserving of honourable mentions-- But previous attachment compels these abstentions!

youth

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From this reading _Original unpublished Poem by H. B. J._ Mr Bhosh was very soon enabled to make his _debut_ as a pleader, for the _Mooktears_ sent him briefs as thick as an Autumn leaf in Vallambrosa, and, having on one occasion to prosecute a youth who had embezzled an elderly matron, Mr Bhosh's eloquence and pathos melted the jury into a flood of tears which procured the triumphant acquittal of the prisoner.