adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Is it not a necessity to explain to a public curious to know everything, how I came to be sufficiently learned in the law to carry on the business of my little world?
affectionnounUS /əˈfekʃən/
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading But do you need this public testimony to feel assured of the affection of the writer?
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading And in so doing, am I not bound to put on record the memory of the amiable and intelligent man who, meeting the Scribe (another clerk-amateur) at a ball, said, "Just give the office a turn; there is work for you there, I assure you."
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading And in so doing, am I not bound to put on record the memory of the amiable and intelligent man who, meeting the Scribe (another clerk-amateur) at a ball, said, "Just give the office a turn; there is work for you there, I assure you."
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Translated by Clara Bell and Others To Monsieur Guyonnet-Merville.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading And in so doing, am I not bound to put on record the memory of the amiable and intelligent man who, meeting the Scribe (another clerk-amateur) at a ball, said, "Just give the office a turn; there is work for you there, I assure you."
assureverbUS /əˈʃʊr/
make certain of
From this reading And in so doing, am I not bound to put on record the memory of the amiable and intelligent man who, meeting the Scribe (another clerk-amateur) at a ball, said, "Just give the office a turn; there is work for you there, I assure you."
assuredadjectiveUS /əˈʃʊrd/
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading But do you need this public testimony to feel assured of the affection of the writer?
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And in so doing, am I not bound to put on record the memory of the amiable and intelligent man who, meeting the Scribe (another clerk-amateur) at a ball, said, "Just give the office a turn; there is work for you there, I assure you."
ballnounUS /bɔːl/
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading And in so doing, am I not bound to put on record the memory of the amiable and intelligent man who, meeting the Scribe (another clerk-amateur) at a ball, said, "Just give the office a turn; there is work for you there, I assure you."
BALZACnounUS /bɑːlˈzæk/
French novelist; he portrays the complexity of 19th century French society (1799-1850)
From this reading DE BALZAC.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Is it not a necessity to explain to a public curious to know everything, how I came to be sufficiently learned in the law to carry on the business of my little world?
BellnounUS /bel/
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Translated by Clara Bell and Others To Monsieur Guyonnet-Merville.
boundadjectiveUS /baʊnd/
confined by bonds
From this reading And in so doing, am I not bound to put on record the memory of the amiable and intelligent man who, meeting the Scribe (another clerk-amateur) at a ball, said, "Just give the office a turn; there is work for you there, I assure you."
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Is it not a necessity to explain to a public curious to know everything, how I came to be sufficiently learned in the law to carry on the business of my little world?
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But do you need this public testimony to feel assured of the affection of the writer?
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Translated by Clara Bell and Others To Monsieur Guyonnet-Merville.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Is it not a necessity to explain to a public curious to know everything, how I came to be sufficiently learned in the law to carry on the business of my little world?
carryverbUS /ˈkæri/
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Is it not a necessity to explain to a public curious to know everything, how I came to be sufficiently learned in the law to carry on the business of my little world?
Clara
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From this reading Translated by Clara Bell and Others To Monsieur Guyonnet-Merville.
clerk-amateur
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From this reading And in so doing, am I not bound to put on record the memory of the amiable and intelligent man who, meeting the Scribe (another clerk-amateur) at a ball, said, "Just give the office a turn; there is work for you there, I assure you."
curiousadjectiveUS /ˈkjʊriəs/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Is it not a necessity to explain to a public curious to know everything, how I came to be sufficiently learned in the law to carry on the business of my little world?
DEnounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading DE BALZAC.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But do you need this public testimony to feel assured of the affection of the writer?
doingverbUS /ˈduːɪŋ/
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading And in so doing, am I not bound to put on record the memory of the amiable and intelligent man who, meeting the Scribe (another clerk-amateur) at a ball, said, "Just give the office a turn; there is work for you there, I assure you."
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Is it not a necessity to explain to a public curious to know everything, how I came to be sufficiently learned in the law to carry on the business of my little world?
explainverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪn/
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Is it not a necessity to explain to a public curious to know everything, how I came to be sufficiently learned in the law to carry on the business of my little world?
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading But do you need this public testimony to feel assured of the affection of the writer?
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And in so doing, am I not bound to put on record the memory of the amiable and intelligent man who, meeting the Scribe (another clerk-amateur) at a ball, said, "Just give the office a turn; there is work for you there, I assure you."
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading And in so doing, am I not bound to put on record the memory of the amiable and intelligent man who, meeting the Scribe (another clerk-amateur) at a ball, said, "Just give the office a turn; there is work for you there, I assure you."
Guyonnet-Merville
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Translated by Clara Bell and Others To Monsieur Guyonnet-Merville.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Is it not a necessity to explain to a public curious to know everything, how I came to be sufficiently learned in the law to carry on the business of my little world?
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Is it not a necessity to explain to a public curious to know everything, how I came to be sufficiently learned in the law to carry on the business of my little world?
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Is it not a necessity to explain to a public curious to know everything, how I came to be sufficiently learned in the law to carry on the business of my little world?
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading And in so doing, am I not bound to put on record the memory of the amiable and intelligent man who, meeting the Scribe (another clerk-amateur) at a ball, said, "Just give the office a turn; there is work for you there, I assure you."
Isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Is it not a necessity to explain to a public curious to know everything, how I came to be sufficiently learned in the law to carry on the business of my little world?
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Is it not a necessity to explain to a public curious to know everything, how I came to be sufficiently learned in the law to carry on the business of my little world?
JustadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading And in so doing, am I not bound to put on record the memory of the amiable and intelligent man who, meeting the Scribe (another clerk-amateur) at a ball, said, "Just give the office a turn; there is work for you there, I assure you."
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Is it not a necessity to explain to a public curious to know everything, how I came to be sufficiently learned in the law to carry on the business of my little world?
lawnounUS /lɔː/
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Is it not a necessity to explain to a public curious to know everything, how I came to be sufficiently learned in the law to carry on the business of my little world?
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Is it not a necessity to explain to a public curious to know everything, how I came to be sufficiently learned in the law to carry on the business of my little world?
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Is it not a necessity to explain to a public curious to know everything, how I came to be sufficiently learned in the law to carry on the business of my little world?
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading And in so doing, am I not bound to put on record the memory of the amiable and intelligent man who, meeting the Scribe (another clerk-amateur) at a ball, said, "Just give the office a turn; there is work for you there, I assure you."
meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading And in so doing, am I not bound to put on record the memory of the amiable and intelligent man who, meeting the Scribe (another clerk-amateur) at a ball, said, "Just give the office a turn; there is work for you there, I assure you."
memorynounUS /ˈmem.ər.i/
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading And in so doing, am I not bound to put on record the memory of the amiable and intelligent man who, meeting the Scribe (another clerk-amateur) at a ball, said, "Just give the office a turn; there is work for you there, I assure you."
MonsieurnounUS /məˈsjɜːr/
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading Translated by Clara Bell and Others To Monsieur Guyonnet-Merville.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Is it not a necessity to explain to a public curious to know everything, how I came to be sufficiently learned in the law to carry on the business of my little world?
necessitynounUS /nəˈsesəti/
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Is it not a necessity to explain to a public curious to know everything, how I came to be sufficiently learned in the law to carry on the business of my little world?
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading But do you need this public testimony to feel assured of the affection of the writer?
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Is it not a necessity to explain to a public curious to know everything, how I came to be sufficiently learned in the law to carry on the business of my little world?
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Is it not a necessity to explain to a public curious to know everything, how I came to be sufficiently learned in the law to carry on the business of my little world?
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading And in so doing, am I not bound to put on record the memory of the amiable and intelligent man who, meeting the Scribe (another clerk-amateur) at a ball, said, "Just give the office a turn; there is work for you there, I assure you."
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Is it not a necessity to explain to a public curious to know everything, how I came to be sufficiently learned in the law to carry on the business of my little world?
Others
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From this reading Translated by Clara Bell and Others To Monsieur Guyonnet-Merville.
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Is it not a necessity to explain to a public curious to know everything, how I came to be sufficiently learned in the law to carry on the business of my little world?
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading And in so doing, am I not bound to put on record the memory of the amiable and intelligent man who, meeting the Scribe (another clerk-amateur) at a ball, said, "Just give the office a turn; there is work for you there, I assure you."
recordnounUS /rəˈkɔːrd/
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading And in so doing, am I not bound to put on record the memory of the amiable and intelligent man who, meeting the Scribe (another clerk-amateur) at a ball, said, "Just give the office a turn; there is work for you there, I assure you."
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading And in so doing, am I not bound to put on record the memory of the amiable and intelligent man who, meeting the Scribe (another clerk-amateur) at a ball, said, "Just give the office a turn; there is work for you there, I assure you."
ScribeverbUS /skraɪb/
score a line on with a pointed instrument, as in metalworking
From this reading And in so doing, am I not bound to put on record the memory of the amiable and intelligent man who, meeting the Scribe (another clerk-amateur) at a ball, said, "Just give the office a turn; there is work for you there, I assure you."
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And in so doing, am I not bound to put on record the memory of the amiable and intelligent man who, meeting the Scribe (another clerk-amateur) at a ball, said, "Just give the office a turn; there is work for you there, I assure you."
sufficientlyadverbUS /səˈfɪʃəntli/
to a sufficient degree
From this reading Is it not a necessity to explain to a public curious to know everything, how I came to be sufficiently learned in the law to carry on the business of my little world?
testimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading But do you need this public testimony to feel assured of the affection of the writer?
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Is it not a necessity to explain to a public curious to know everything, how I came to be sufficiently learned in the law to carry on the business of my little world?
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading And in so doing, am I not bound to put on record the memory of the amiable and intelligent man who, meeting the Scribe (another clerk-amateur) at a ball, said, "Just give the office a turn; there is work for you there, I assure you."
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But do you need this public testimony to feel assured of the affection of the writer?
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Translated by Clara Bell and Others To Monsieur Guyonnet-Merville.
TranslatedverbUS /trænzˈleɪtɪd/
past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading Translated by Clara Bell and Others To Monsieur Guyonnet-Merville.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading And in so doing, am I not bound to put on record the memory of the amiable and intelligent man who, meeting the Scribe (another clerk-amateur) at a ball, said, "Just give the office a turn; there is work for you there, I assure you."
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading And in so doing, am I not bound to put on record the memory of the amiable and intelligent man who, meeting the Scribe (another clerk-amateur) at a ball, said, "Just give the office a turn; there is work for you there, I assure you."
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading And in so doing, am I not bound to put on record the memory of the amiable and intelligent man who, meeting the Scribe (another clerk-amateur) at a ball, said, "Just give the office a turn; there is work for you there, I assure you."
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Is it not a necessity to explain to a public curious to know everything, how I came to be sufficiently learned in the law to carry on the business of my little world?
writernounUS /ˈraɪtər/
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading But do you need this public testimony to feel assured of the affection of the writer?
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading And in so doing, am I not bound to put on record the memory of the amiable and intelligent man who, meeting the Scribe (another clerk-amateur) at a ball, said, "Just give the office a turn; there is work for you there, I assure you."
