acquaintancenounUS /əˈkweɪntəns/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading And, so far from having any objection to you, I am inclined to think that we owe her consent to come to her desire of making your acquaintance.”
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading And, so far from having any objection to you, I am inclined to think that we owe her consent to come to her desire of making your acquaintance.”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “But it must not be 'great fun,'” returned Bradley, more seriously; “for Miss Minty's perception of humor is probably as keen as yours, and she would be quick to notice it.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading And, so far from having any objection to you, I am inclined to think that we owe her consent to come to her desire of making your acquaintance.”
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “But it must not be 'great fun,'” returned Bradley, more seriously; “for Miss Minty's perception of humor is probably as keen as yours, and she would be quick to notice it.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “It would be great fun--if Miss Sharpe won't object to my presence.”
BradleynounUS /ˈbrædli/
United States politician who was elected the first black mayor of Los Angeles (1917-1998)
From this reading “But it must not be 'great fun,'” returned Bradley, more seriously; “for Miss Minty's perception of humor is probably as keen as yours, and she would be quick to notice it.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But it must not be 'great fun,'” returned Bradley, more seriously; “for Miss Minty's perception of humor is probably as keen as yours, and she would be quick to notice it.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading And, so far from having any objection to you, I am inclined to think that we owe her consent to come to her desire of making your acquaintance.”
concludedadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːdəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading “Let us hope so,” concluded Bradley, with unabated gravity.
conductverbUS /ˈkɑːndəkt/
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading “She will find my conduct most exemplary,” said Mainwaring, earnestly.
consentnounUS /kənˈsent/
permission to do something
From this reading And, so far from having any objection to you, I am inclined to think that we owe her consent to come to her desire of making your acquaintance.”
desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading And, so far from having any objection to you, I am inclined to think that we owe her consent to come to her desire of making your acquaintance.”
earnestlyadverbUS /ˈɜːrnəstli/
in a serious manner
From this reading “She will find my conduct most exemplary,” said Mainwaring, earnestly.
exemplaryadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzempləri/
worthy of imitation
From this reading “She will find my conduct most exemplary,” said Mainwaring, earnestly.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading And, so far from having any objection to you, I am inclined to think that we owe her consent to come to her desire of making your acquaintance.”
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “She will find my conduct most exemplary,” said Mainwaring, earnestly.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “But it must not be 'great fun,'” returned Bradley, more seriously; “for Miss Minty's perception of humor is probably as keen as yours, and she would be quick to notice it.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And, so far from having any objection to you, I am inclined to think that we owe her consent to come to her desire of making your acquaintance.”
funnounUS /fʌn/
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading “It would be great fun--if Miss Sharpe won't object to my presence.”
gravitynounUS /ˈɡrævəti/
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
From this reading “Let us hope so,” concluded Bradley, with unabated gravity.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “It would be great fun--if Miss Sharpe won't object to my presence.”
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading And, so far from having any objection to you, I am inclined to think that we owe her consent to come to her desire of making your acquaintance.”
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And, so far from having any objection to you, I am inclined to think that we owe her consent to come to her desire of making your acquaintance.”
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “Let us hope so,” concluded Bradley, with unabated gravity.
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading “But it must not be 'great fun,'” returned Bradley, more seriously; “for Miss Minty's perception of humor is probably as keen as yours, and she would be quick to notice it.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading And, so far from having any objection to you, I am inclined to think that we owe her consent to come to her desire of making your acquaintance.”
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “It would be great fun--if Miss Sharpe won't object to my presence.”
inclinedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈklaɪnd/
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading And, so far from having any objection to you, I am inclined to think that we owe her consent to come to her desire of making your acquaintance.”
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “But it must not be 'great fun,'” returned Bradley, more seriously; “for Miss Minty's perception of humor is probably as keen as yours, and she would be quick to notice it.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It would be great fun--if Miss Sharpe won't object to my presence.”
keenadjectiveUS /kiːn/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading “But it must not be 'great fun,'” returned Bradley, more seriously; “for Miss Minty's perception of humor is probably as keen as yours, and she would be quick to notice it.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “Let us hope so,” concluded Bradley, with unabated gravity.
Mainwaring
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From this reading “She will find my conduct most exemplary,” said Mainwaring, earnestly.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading And, so far from having any objection to you, I am inclined to think that we owe her consent to come to her desire of making your acquaintance.”
Minty's
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From this reading “But it must not be 'great fun,'” returned Bradley, more seriously; “for Miss Minty's perception of humor is probably as keen as yours, and she would be quick to notice it.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “It would be great fun--if Miss Sharpe won't object to my presence.”
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “But it must not be 'great fun,'” returned Bradley, more seriously; “for Miss Minty's perception of humor is probably as keen as yours, and she would be quick to notice it.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading “She will find my conduct most exemplary,” said Mainwaring, earnestly.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “But it must not be 'great fun,'” returned Bradley, more seriously; “for Miss Minty's perception of humor is probably as keen as yours, and she would be quick to notice it.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “It would be great fun--if Miss Sharpe won't object to my presence.”
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “But it must not be 'great fun,'” returned Bradley, more seriously; “for Miss Minty's perception of humor is probably as keen as yours, and she would be quick to notice it.
noticenounUS /ˈnoʊtəs/
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading “But it must not be 'great fun,'” returned Bradley, more seriously; “for Miss Minty's perception of humor is probably as keen as yours, and she would be quick to notice it.
objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading “It would be great fun--if Miss Sharpe won't object to my presence.”
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading And, so far from having any objection to you, I am inclined to think that we owe her consent to come to her desire of making your acquaintance.”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “But it must not be 'great fun,'” returned Bradley, more seriously; “for Miss Minty's perception of humor is probably as keen as yours, and she would be quick to notice it.
oweverbUS /oʊ/
be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading And, so far from having any objection to you, I am inclined to think that we owe her consent to come to her desire of making your acquaintance.”
perceptionnounUS /pərˈsepʃən/
the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
From this reading “But it must not be 'great fun,'” returned Bradley, more seriously; “for Miss Minty's perception of humor is probably as keen as yours, and she would be quick to notice it.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading “It would be great fun--if Miss Sharpe won't object to my presence.”
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading “But it must not be 'great fun,'” returned Bradley, more seriously; “for Miss Minty's perception of humor is probably as keen as yours, and she would be quick to notice it.
quickadjectiveUS /kwɪk/
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading “But it must not be 'great fun,'” returned Bradley, more seriously; “for Miss Minty's perception of humor is probably as keen as yours, and she would be quick to notice it.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “But it must not be 'great fun,'” returned Bradley, more seriously; “for Miss Minty's perception of humor is probably as keen as yours, and she would be quick to notice it.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “She will find my conduct most exemplary,” said Mainwaring, earnestly.
seriouslyadverbUS /ˈsɪriəsli/
in a serious manner
From this reading “But it must not be 'great fun,'” returned Bradley, more seriously; “for Miss Minty's perception of humor is probably as keen as yours, and she would be quick to notice it.
Sharpe
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From this reading “It would be great fun--if Miss Sharpe won't object to my presence.”
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “But it must not be 'great fun,'” returned Bradley, more seriously; “for Miss Minty's perception of humor is probably as keen as yours, and she would be quick to notice it.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And, so far from having any objection to you, I am inclined to think that we owe her consent to come to her desire of making your acquaintance.”
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And, so far from having any objection to you, I am inclined to think that we owe her consent to come to her desire of making your acquaintance.”
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading And, so far from having any objection to you, I am inclined to think that we owe her consent to come to her desire of making your acquaintance.”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “It would be great fun--if Miss Sharpe won't object to my presence.”
unabatedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈbeɪtɪd/
continuing at full strength or intensity
From this reading “Let us hope so,” concluded Bradley, with unabated gravity.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Let us hope so,” concluded Bradley, with unabated gravity.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading And, so far from having any objection to you, I am inclined to think that we owe her consent to come to her desire of making your acquaintance.”
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “She will find my conduct most exemplary,” said Mainwaring, earnestly.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Let us hope so,” concluded Bradley, with unabated gravity.
won't
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From this reading “It would be great fun--if Miss Sharpe won't object to my presence.”
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “It would be great fun--if Miss Sharpe won't object to my presence.”
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading And, so far from having any objection to you, I am inclined to think that we owe her consent to come to her desire of making your acquaintance.”
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading And, so far from having any objection to you, I am inclined to think that we owe her consent to come to her desire of making your acquaintance.”
yourspronounUS /jʊrz/
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading “But it must not be 'great fun,'” returned Bradley, more seriously; “for Miss Minty's perception of humor is probably as keen as yours, and she would be quick to notice it.
