touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading "I'd like to congratulate you, old man," he said, wringing the Angel's hand, "but honestly I think you are up against it."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Jimmie can never realize that I am really married, and in view of our manifold travelling experiences together he regards the Angel with an eye in which sympathy and apprehension are mingled.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading THE PRICE OF QUIET Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie were among our frequent visitors in the new apartment.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Jimmie can never realize that I am really married, and in view of our manifold travelling experiences together he regards the Angel with an eye in which sympathy and apprehension are mingled.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PRICE OF QUIET Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie were among our frequent visitors in the new apartment.
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading Jimmie can never realize that I am really married, and in view of our manifold travelling experiences together he regards the Angel with an eye in which sympathy and apprehension are mingled.
Angel'snounUS /ˈeɪndʒəlz/
possessive form of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading "I'd like to congratulate you, old man," he said, wringing the Angel's hand, "but honestly I think you are up against it."
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading THE PRICE OF QUIET Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie were among our frequent visitors in the new apartment.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading Jimmie can never realize that I am really married, and in view of our manifold travelling experiences together he regards the Angel with an eye in which sympathy and apprehension are mingled.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Jimmie can never realize that I am really married, and in view of our manifold travelling experiences together he regards the Angel with an eye in which sympathy and apprehension are mingled.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His congratulations at the wedding were unique.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I'd like to congratulate you, old man," he said, wringing the Angel's hand, "but honestly I think you are up against it."
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading To me at their first call he said:
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Jimmie can never realize that I am really married, and in view of our manifold travelling experiences together he regards the Angel with an eye in which sympathy and apprehension are mingled.
congratulateverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪt/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading "I'd like to congratulate you, old man," he said, wringing the Angel's hand, "but honestly I think you are up against it."
congratulationsnounUS /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃənz/
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading His congratulations at the wedding were unique.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading Jimmie can never realize that I am really married, and in view of our manifold travelling experiences together he regards the Angel with an eye in which sympathy and apprehension are mingled.
the organ of sight
From this reading Jimmie can never realize that I am really married, and in view of our manifold travelling experiences together he regards the Angel with an eye in which sympathy and apprehension are mingled.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading To me at their first call he said:
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading THE PRICE OF QUIET Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie were among our frequent visitors in the new apartment.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "I'd like to congratulate you, old man," he said, wringing the Angel's hand, "but honestly I think you are up against it."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jimmie can never realize that I am really married, and in view of our manifold travelling experiences together he regards the Angel with an eye in which sympathy and apprehension are mingled.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His congratulations at the wedding were unique.
honestlyadverbUS /ˈɑːnəstli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading "I'd like to congratulate you, old man," he said, wringing the Angel's hand, "but honestly I think you are up against it."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Jimmie can never realize that I am really married, and in view of our manifold travelling experiences together he regards the Angel with an eye in which sympathy and apprehension are mingled.
I'd
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From this reading "I'd like to congratulate you, old man," he said, wringing the Angel's hand, "but honestly I think you are up against it."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PRICE OF QUIET Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie were among our frequent visitors in the new apartment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I'd like to congratulate you, old man," he said, wringing the Angel's hand, "but honestly I think you are up against it."
Jimmie
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From this reading THE PRICE OF QUIET Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie were among our frequent visitors in the new apartment.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I'd like to congratulate you, old man," he said, wringing the Angel's hand, "but honestly I think you are up against it."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "I'd like to congratulate you, old man," he said, wringing the Angel's hand, "but honestly I think you are up against it."
manifoldnounUS /ˈmænəfoʊld/
a pipe that has several lateral outlets to or from other pipes
From this reading Jimmie can never realize that I am really married, and in view of our manifold travelling experiences together he regards the Angel with an eye in which sympathy and apprehension are mingled.
joined in matrimony
From this reading Jimmie can never realize that I am really married, and in view of our manifold travelling experiences together he regards the Angel with an eye in which sympathy and apprehension are mingled.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To me at their first call he said:
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading Jimmie can never realize that I am really married, and in view of our manifold travelling experiences together he regards the Angel with an eye in which sympathy and apprehension are mingled.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE PRICE OF QUIET Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie were among our frequent visitors in the new apartment.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE PRICE OF QUIET Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie were among our frequent visitors in the new apartment.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Jimmie can never realize that I am really married, and in view of our manifold travelling experiences together he regards the Angel with an eye in which sympathy and apprehension are mingled.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE PRICE OF QUIET Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie were among our frequent visitors in the new apartment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PRICE OF QUIET Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie were among our frequent visitors in the new apartment.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "I'd like to congratulate you, old man," he said, wringing the Angel's hand, "but honestly I think you are up against it."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE PRICE OF QUIET Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie were among our frequent visitors in the new apartment.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading THE PRICE OF QUIET Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie were among our frequent visitors in the new apartment.
QUIETadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading THE PRICE OF QUIET Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie were among our frequent visitors in the new apartment.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Jimmie can never realize that I am really married, and in view of our manifold travelling experiences together he regards the Angel with an eye in which sympathy and apprehension are mingled.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Jimmie can never realize that I am really married, and in view of our manifold travelling experiences together he regards the Angel with an eye in which sympathy and apprehension are mingled.
regardsnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/
plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Jimmie can never realize that I am really married, and in view of our manifold travelling experiences together he regards the Angel with an eye in which sympathy and apprehension are mingled.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I'd like to congratulate you, old man," he said, wringing the Angel's hand, "but honestly I think you are up against it."
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Jimmie can never realize that I am really married, and in view of our manifold travelling experiences together he regards the Angel with an eye in which sympathy and apprehension are mingled.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jimmie can never realize that I am really married, and in view of our manifold travelling experiences together he regards the Angel with an eye in which sympathy and apprehension are mingled.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PRICE OF QUIET Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie were among our frequent visitors in the new apartment.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading To me at their first call he said:
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I'd like to congratulate you, old man," he said, wringing the Angel's hand, "but honestly I think you are up against it."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I'd like to congratulate you, old man," he said, wringing the Angel's hand, "but honestly I think you are up against it."
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Jimmie can never realize that I am really married, and in view of our manifold travelling experiences together he regards the Angel with an eye in which sympathy and apprehension are mingled.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Jimmie can never realize that I am really married, and in view of our manifold travelling experiences together he regards the Angel with an eye in which sympathy and apprehension are mingled.
uniqueadjectiveUS /juːˈniːk/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading His congratulations at the wedding were unique.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I'd like to congratulate you, old man," he said, wringing the Angel's hand, "but honestly I think you are up against it."
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Jimmie can never realize that I am really married, and in view of our manifold travelling experiences together he regards the Angel with an eye in which sympathy and apprehension are mingled.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading THE PRICE OF QUIET Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie were among our frequent visitors in the new apartment.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading His congratulations at the wedding were unique.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE PRICE OF QUIET Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie were among our frequent visitors in the new apartment.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Jimmie can never realize that I am really married, and in view of our manifold travelling experiences together he regards the Angel with an eye in which sympathy and apprehension are mingled.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jimmie can never realize that I am really married, and in view of our manifold travelling experiences together he regards the Angel with an eye in which sympathy and apprehension are mingled.
wringingverbUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “wring” — twist and press out of shape
From this reading "I'd like to congratulate you, old man," he said, wringing the Angel's hand, "but honestly I think you are up against it."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I'd like to congratulate you, old man," he said, wringing the Angel's hand, "but honestly I think you are up against it."
