actionnounUS /ˈækʃən/
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading "Ida," he said, "do you realized the force of your words to Mr. Van Berg at the table to-day, taken in connection with your action?
adagenounUS /ˈædədʒ/
a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
From this reading The old adage, that "as the wine comes in the man steps out," was not true of Sibley, for the man had stepped out permanently long since.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But not very much wine was required to overthrow the flimsy barriers of self-restraint and courtesy that he tried to interpose in his sober moments between his true self and society.
apparentadjectiveUS /əˈperənt/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Stanton followed the Mayhews to their rooms, for he wished to remonstrate with Ida and Mrs. Mayhew in regard to their apparent intimacy with the fellow.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The old adage, that "as the wine comes in the man steps out," was not true of Sibley, for the man had stepped out permanently long since.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Burleigh frowned at him more than once during the dinner-hour, and was glad to see him stroll off in the grounds with his boon companions.
barriersnounUS /ˈbæriərz/
plural of “barrier” — a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading But not very much wine was required to overthrow the flimsy barriers of self-restraint and courtesy that he tried to interpose in his sober moments between his true self and society.
BergnounUS /bɜːrɡ/
a large mass of ice floating at sea; usually broken off of a polar glacier
From this reading "Ida," he said, "do you realized the force of your words to Mr. Van Berg at the table to-day, taken in connection with your action?
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading But not very much wine was required to overthrow the flimsy barriers of self-restraint and courtesy that he tried to interpose in his sober moments between his true self and society.
boonnounUS /buːn/
a desirable state
From this reading Mr. Burleigh frowned at him more than once during the dinner-hour, and was glad to see him stroll off in the grounds with his boon companions.
Burleigh
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Burleigh frowned at him more than once during the dinner-hour, and was glad to see him stroll off in the grounds with his boon companions.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But not very much wine was required to overthrow the flimsy barriers of self-restraint and courtesy that he tried to interpose in his sober moments between his true self and society.
comesnounUS /kʌmz/
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading The old adage, that "as the wine comes in the man steps out," was not true of Sibley, for the man had stepped out permanently long since.
companionsnounUS /kəmˈpænjənz/
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Mr. Burleigh frowned at him more than once during the dinner-hour, and was glad to see him stroll off in the grounds with his boon companions.
connectionnounUS /kəˈnekʃən/
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading "Ida," he said, "do you realized the force of your words to Mr. Van Berg at the table to-day, taken in connection with your action?
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading But not very much wine was required to overthrow the flimsy barriers of self-restraint and courtesy that he tried to interpose in his sober moments between his true self and society.
dinner-hour
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Burleigh frowned at him more than once during the dinner-hour, and was glad to see him stroll off in the grounds with his boon companions.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Ida," he said, "do you realized the force of your words to Mr. Van Berg at the table to-day, taken in connection with your action?
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Mr. Burleigh frowned at him more than once during the dinner-hour, and was glad to see him stroll off in the grounds with his boon companions.
fellownounUS /ˈfeloʊ/
a boy or man
From this reading Stanton followed the Mayhews to their rooms, for he wished to remonstrate with Ida and Mrs. Mayhew in regard to their apparent intimacy with the fellow.
flimsyadjectiveUS /ˈflɪmzi/
lacking solidity or strength
From this reading But not very much wine was required to overthrow the flimsy barriers of self-restraint and courtesy that he tried to interpose in his sober moments between his true self and society.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Stanton followed the Mayhews to their rooms, for he wished to remonstrate with Ida and Mrs. Mayhew in regard to their apparent intimacy with the fellow.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The old adage, that "as the wine comes in the man steps out," was not true of Sibley, for the man had stepped out permanently long since.
forcenounUS /fɔːrs/
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading "Ida," he said, "do you realized the force of your words to Mr. Van Berg at the table to-day, taken in connection with your action?
frownedverbUS /fraʊnd/
past form of “frown” — look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading Mr. Burleigh frowned at him more than once during the dinner-hour, and was glad to see him stroll off in the grounds with his boon companions.
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Mr. Burleigh frowned at him more than once during the dinner-hour, and was glad to see him stroll off in the grounds with his boon companions.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Mr. Burleigh frowned at him more than once during the dinner-hour, and was glad to see him stroll off in the grounds with his boon companions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The old adage, that "as the wine comes in the man steps out," was not true of Sibley, for the man had stepped out permanently long since.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But not very much wine was required to overthrow the flimsy barriers of self-restraint and courtesy that he tried to interpose in his sober moments between his true self and society.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Burleigh frowned at him more than once during the dinner-hour, and was glad to see him stroll off in the grounds with his boon companions.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But not very much wine was required to overthrow the flimsy barriers of self-restraint and courtesy that he tried to interpose in his sober moments between his true self and society.
IdanounUS /ˈaɪdə/
an agency of the United Nations affiliated with the World Bank
From this reading Stanton followed the Mayhews to their rooms, for he wished to remonstrate with Ida and Mrs. Mayhew in regard to their apparent intimacy with the fellow.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The old adage, that "as the wine comes in the man steps out," was not true of Sibley, for the man had stepped out permanently long since.
interposeverbUS /ˌɪntərˈpoʊz/
be or come between
From this reading But not very much wine was required to overthrow the flimsy barriers of self-restraint and courtesy that he tried to interpose in his sober moments between his true self and society.
intimacynounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/
close or warm friendship
From this reading Stanton followed the Mayhews to their rooms, for he wished to remonstrate with Ida and Mrs. Mayhew in regard to their apparent intimacy with the fellow.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The old adage, that "as the wine comes in the man steps out," was not true of Sibley, for the man had stepped out permanently long since.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The old adage, that "as the wine comes in the man steps out," was not true of Sibley, for the man had stepped out permanently long since.
Mayhew
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Stanton followed the Mayhews to their rooms, for he wished to remonstrate with Ida and Mrs. Mayhew in regard to their apparent intimacy with the fellow.
Mayhews
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Stanton followed the Mayhews to their rooms, for he wished to remonstrate with Ida and Mrs. Mayhew in regard to their apparent intimacy with the fellow.
momentsnounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading But not very much wine was required to overthrow the flimsy barriers of self-restraint and courtesy that he tried to interpose in his sober moments between his true self and society.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mr. Burleigh frowned at him more than once during the dinner-hour, and was glad to see him stroll off in the grounds with his boon companions.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Burleigh frowned at him more than once during the dinner-hour, and was glad to see him stroll off in the grounds with his boon companions.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Stanton followed the Mayhews to their rooms, for he wished to remonstrate with Ida and Mrs. Mayhew in regard to their apparent intimacy with the fellow.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But not very much wine was required to overthrow the flimsy barriers of self-restraint and courtesy that he tried to interpose in his sober moments between his true self and society.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The old adage, that "as the wine comes in the man steps out," was not true of Sibley, for the man had stepped out permanently long since.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The old adage, that "as the wine comes in the man steps out," was not true of Sibley, for the man had stepped out permanently long since.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Mr. Burleigh frowned at him more than once during the dinner-hour, and was glad to see him stroll off in the grounds with his boon companions.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old adage, that "as the wine comes in the man steps out," was not true of Sibley, for the man had stepped out permanently long since.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Mr. Burleigh frowned at him more than once during the dinner-hour, and was glad to see him stroll off in the grounds with his boon companions.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The old adage, that "as the wine comes in the man steps out," was not true of Sibley, for the man had stepped out permanently long since.
overthrownounUS /ˈoʊvərθroʊ/
the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)
From this reading But not very much wine was required to overthrow the flimsy barriers of self-restraint and courtesy that he tried to interpose in his sober moments between his true self and society.
permanentlyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrmənəntli/
for a long time without essential change
From this reading The old adage, that "as the wine comes in the man steps out," was not true of Sibley, for the man had stepped out permanently long since.
realizedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading "Ida," he said, "do you realized the force of your words to Mr. Van Berg at the table to-day, taken in connection with your action?
regardnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrd/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Stanton followed the Mayhews to their rooms, for he wished to remonstrate with Ida and Mrs. Mayhew in regard to their apparent intimacy with the fellow.
remonstrateverb
argue in protest or opposition
From this reading Stanton followed the Mayhews to their rooms, for he wished to remonstrate with Ida and Mrs. Mayhew in regard to their apparent intimacy with the fellow.
requiredadjectiveUS /riˈkwaɪərd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading But not very much wine was required to overthrow the flimsy barriers of self-restraint and courtesy that he tried to interpose in his sober moments between his true self and society.
roomsnounUS /ruːmz/
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Stanton followed the Mayhews to their rooms, for he wished to remonstrate with Ida and Mrs. Mayhew in regard to their apparent intimacy with the fellow.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Ida," he said, "do you realized the force of your words to Mr. Van Berg at the table to-day, taken in connection with your action?
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Mr. Burleigh frowned at him more than once during the dinner-hour, and was glad to see him stroll off in the grounds with his boon companions.
selfnounUS /self/
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading But not very much wine was required to overthrow the flimsy barriers of self-restraint and courtesy that he tried to interpose in his sober moments between his true self and society.
self-restraintnoun
exhibiting restraint imposed on the self
From this reading But not very much wine was required to overthrow the flimsy barriers of self-restraint and courtesy that he tried to interpose in his sober moments between his true self and society.
Sibley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The old adage, that "as the wine comes in the man steps out," was not true of Sibley, for the man had stepped out permanently long since.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The old adage, that "as the wine comes in the man steps out," was not true of Sibley, for the man had stepped out permanently long since.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading But not very much wine was required to overthrow the flimsy barriers of self-restraint and courtesy that he tried to interpose in his sober moments between his true self and society.
societynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading But not very much wine was required to overthrow the flimsy barriers of self-restraint and courtesy that he tried to interpose in his sober moments between his true self and society.
StantonnounUS /ˈstæntən/
United States suffragist and feminist; called for reform of the practices that perpetuated sexual inequality (1815-1902)
From this reading Stanton followed the Mayhews to their rooms, for he wished to remonstrate with Ida and Mrs. Mayhew in regard to their apparent intimacy with the fellow.
steppedverbUS /stept/
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading The old adage, that "as the wine comes in the man steps out," was not true of Sibley, for the man had stepped out permanently long since.
stepsnounUS /steps/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading The old adage, that "as the wine comes in the man steps out," was not true of Sibley, for the man had stepped out permanently long since.
strollnounUS /stroʊl/
a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
From this reading Mr. Burleigh frowned at him more than once during the dinner-hour, and was glad to see him stroll off in the grounds with his boon companions.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading "Ida," he said, "do you realized the force of your words to Mr. Van Berg at the table to-day, taken in connection with your action?
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading "Ida," he said, "do you realized the force of your words to Mr. Van Berg at the table to-day, taken in connection with your action?
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Mr. Burleigh frowned at him more than once during the dinner-hour, and was glad to see him stroll off in the grounds with his boon companions.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The old adage, that "as the wine comes in the man steps out," was not true of Sibley, for the man had stepped out permanently long since.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The old adage, that "as the wine comes in the man steps out," was not true of Sibley, for the man had stepped out permanently long since.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Stanton followed the Mayhews to their rooms, for he wished to remonstrate with Ida and Mrs. Mayhew in regard to their apparent intimacy with the fellow.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But not very much wine was required to overthrow the flimsy barriers of self-restraint and courtesy that he tried to interpose in his sober moments between his true self and society.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ida," he said, "do you realized the force of your words to Mr. Van Berg at the table to-day, taken in connection with your action?
triedadjectiveUS /traɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading But not very much wine was required to overthrow the flimsy barriers of self-restraint and courtesy that he tried to interpose in his sober moments between his true self and society.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading The old adage, that "as the wine comes in the man steps out," was not true of Sibley, for the man had stepped out permanently long since.
VannounUS /væn/
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading "Ida," he said, "do you realized the force of your words to Mr. Van Berg at the table to-day, taken in connection with your action?
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading But not very much wine was required to overthrow the flimsy barriers of self-restraint and courtesy that he tried to interpose in his sober moments between his true self and society.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The old adage, that "as the wine comes in the man steps out," was not true of Sibley, for the man had stepped out permanently long since.
winenounUS /waɪn/
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading The old adage, that "as the wine comes in the man steps out," was not true of Sibley, for the man had stepped out permanently long since.
wishedverbUS /wɪʃt/
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Stanton followed the Mayhews to their rooms, for he wished to remonstrate with Ida and Mrs. Mayhew in regard to their apparent intimacy with the fellow.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Burleigh frowned at him more than once during the dinner-hour, and was glad to see him stroll off in the grounds with his boon companions.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading "Ida," he said, "do you realized the force of your words to Mr. Van Berg at the table to-day, taken in connection with your action?
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Ida," he said, "do you realized the force of your words to Mr. Van Berg at the table to-day, taken in connection with your action?
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Ida," he said, "do you realized the force of your words to Mr. Van Berg at the table to-day, taken in connection with your action?
