adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Your lover is amply endowed with brains, and moreover has a vast amount of shrewdness, all that is requisite to secure success and eminence in his profession; but to-day, it seems as much a matter of astonishment to me--as it certainly was six months ago, when first you told me of your engagement--that you, Leo Gordon, could ever fancy just such a man as Lennox Dunbar."
agoadverbUS /əˈɡoʊ/
in the past
From this reading Your lover is amply endowed with brains, and moreover has a vast amount of shrewdness, all that is requisite to secure success and eminence in his profession; but to-day, it seems as much a matter of astonishment to me--as it certainly was six months ago, when first you told me of your engagement--that you, Leo Gordon, could ever fancy just such a man as Lennox Dunbar."
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Your lover is amply endowed with brains, and moreover has a vast amount of shrewdness, all that is requisite to secure success and eminence in his profession; but to-day, it seems as much a matter of astonishment to me--as it certainly was six months ago, when first you told me of your engagement--that you, Leo Gordon, could ever fancy just such a man as Lennox Dunbar."
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am very sorry, Aunt Patty, that he finds no favor in your eyes, and I think he is aware of the fact that he is not in your good graces.
amountnounUS /əˈmaʊnt/
a quantity of money
From this reading Your lover is amply endowed with brains, and moreover has a vast amount of shrewdness, all that is requisite to secure success and eminence in his profession; but to-day, it seems as much a matter of astonishment to me--as it certainly was six months ago, when first you told me of your engagement--that you, Leo Gordon, could ever fancy just such a man as Lennox Dunbar."
amplyadverbUS /ˈæmpli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading Your lover is amply endowed with brains, and moreover has a vast amount of shrewdness, all that is requisite to secure success and eminence in his profession; but to-day, it seems as much a matter of astonishment to me--as it certainly was six months ago, when first you told me of your engagement--that you, Leo Gordon, could ever fancy just such a man as Lennox Dunbar."
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Your lover is amply endowed with brains, and moreover has a vast amount of shrewdness, all that is requisite to secure success and eminence in his profession; but to-day, it seems as much a matter of astonishment to me--as it certainly was six months ago, when first you told me of your engagement--that you, Leo Gordon, could ever fancy just such a man as Lennox Dunbar."
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Your lover is amply endowed with brains, and moreover has a vast amount of shrewdness, all that is requisite to secure success and eminence in his profession; but to-day, it seems as much a matter of astonishment to me--as it certainly was six months ago, when first you told me of your engagement--that you, Leo Gordon, could ever fancy just such a man as Lennox Dunbar."
astonishmentnounUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃmənt/
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Your lover is amply endowed with brains, and moreover has a vast amount of shrewdness, all that is requisite to secure success and eminence in his profession; but to-day, it seems as much a matter of astonishment to me--as it certainly was six months ago, when first you told me of your engagement--that you, Leo Gordon, could ever fancy just such a man as Lennox Dunbar."
AuntnounUS /ænt/
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading "I am very sorry, Aunt Patty, that he finds no favor in your eyes, and I think he is aware of the fact that he is not in your good graces.
awareadjectiveUS /əˈwer/
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading "I am very sorry, Aunt Patty, that he finds no favor in your eyes, and I think he is aware of the fact that he is not in your good graces.
bentnounUS /bent/
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Miss Gordon bent her pretty head over a square of ruby velvet, whereon she was embroidering a wreath of pansies, and the delicate flush on her fair face, deepened to a vivid carnation.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading You both look so vaguely uncomfortable when thrown into each other's presence; but for my sake you must try to like Lennox."
brainsnounUS /breɪnz/
plural of “brain” — that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading Your lover is amply endowed with brains, and moreover has a vast amount of shrewdness, all that is requisite to secure success and eminence in his profession; but to-day, it seems as much a matter of astonishment to me--as it certainly was six months ago, when first you told me of your engagement--that you, Leo Gordon, could ever fancy just such a man as Lennox Dunbar."
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Your lover is amply endowed with brains, and moreover has a vast amount of shrewdness, all that is requisite to secure success and eminence in his profession; but to-day, it seems as much a matter of astonishment to me--as it certainly was six months ago, when first you told me of your engagement--that you, Leo Gordon, could ever fancy just such a man as Lennox Dunbar."
carnationnounUS /kɑːrˈneɪʃən/
Eurasian plant with pink to purple-red spice-scented usually double flowers; widely cultivated in many varieties and many colors
From this reading Miss Gordon bent her pretty head over a square of ruby velvet, whereon she was embroidering a wreath of pansies, and the delicate flush on her fair face, deepened to a vivid carnation.
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Your lover is amply endowed with brains, and moreover has a vast amount of shrewdness, all that is requisite to secure success and eminence in his profession; but to-day, it seems as much a matter of astonishment to me--as it certainly was six months ago, when first you told me of your engagement--that you, Leo Gordon, could ever fancy just such a man as Lennox Dunbar."
concedeverbUS /kənˈsiːd/
admit (to a wrongdoing)
From this reading "I concede that point.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Your lover is amply endowed with brains, and moreover has a vast amount of shrewdness, all that is requisite to secure success and eminence in his profession; but to-day, it seems as much a matter of astonishment to me--as it certainly was six months ago, when first you told me of your engagement--that you, Leo Gordon, could ever fancy just such a man as Lennox Dunbar."
deepenedverbUS /ˈdiːpənd/
past form of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked
From this reading Miss Gordon bent her pretty head over a square of ruby velvet, whereon she was embroidering a wreath of pansies, and the delicate flush on her fair face, deepened to a vivid carnation.
delicateadjectiveUS /ˈdeləkət/
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading Miss Gordon bent her pretty head over a square of ruby velvet, whereon she was embroidering a wreath of pansies, and the delicate flush on her fair face, deepened to a vivid carnation.
Dunbar
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From this reading Your lover is amply endowed with brains, and moreover has a vast amount of shrewdness, all that is requisite to secure success and eminence in his profession; but to-day, it seems as much a matter of astonishment to me--as it certainly was six months ago, when first you told me of your engagement--that you, Leo Gordon, could ever fancy just such a man as Lennox Dunbar."
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading You both look so vaguely uncomfortable when thrown into each other's presence; but for my sake you must try to like Lennox."
embroideringverbUS /emˈbrɔɪdərɪŋ/
-ing form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework
From this reading Miss Gordon bent her pretty head over a square of ruby velvet, whereon she was embroidering a wreath of pansies, and the delicate flush on her fair face, deepened to a vivid carnation.
eminencenounUS /ˈemənəns/
high status importance owing to marked superiority
From this reading Your lover is amply endowed with brains, and moreover has a vast amount of shrewdness, all that is requisite to secure success and eminence in his profession; but to-day, it seems as much a matter of astonishment to me--as it certainly was six months ago, when first you told me of your engagement--that you, Leo Gordon, could ever fancy just such a man as Lennox Dunbar."
endowedadjectiveUS /enˈdaʊd/
provided or supplied or equipped with (especially as by inheritance or nature)
From this reading Your lover is amply endowed with brains, and moreover has a vast amount of shrewdness, all that is requisite to secure success and eminence in his profession; but to-day, it seems as much a matter of astonishment to me--as it certainly was six months ago, when first you told me of your engagement--that you, Leo Gordon, could ever fancy just such a man as Lennox Dunbar."
engagementnounUS /enˈɡeɪdʒmənt/
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Your lover is amply endowed with brains, and moreover has a vast amount of shrewdness, all that is requisite to secure success and eminence in his profession; but to-day, it seems as much a matter of astonishment to me--as it certainly was six months ago, when first you told me of your engagement--that you, Leo Gordon, could ever fancy just such a man as Lennox Dunbar."
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Your lover is amply endowed with brains, and moreover has a vast amount of shrewdness, all that is requisite to secure success and eminence in his profession; but to-day, it seems as much a matter of astonishment to me--as it certainly was six months ago, when first you told me of your engagement--that you, Leo Gordon, could ever fancy just such a man as Lennox Dunbar."
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading "I am very sorry, Aunt Patty, that he finds no favor in your eyes, and I think he is aware of the fact that he is not in your good graces.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Miss Gordon bent her pretty head over a square of ruby velvet, whereon she was embroidering a wreath of pansies, and the delicate flush on her fair face, deepened to a vivid carnation.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading "I am very sorry, Aunt Patty, that he finds no favor in your eyes, and I think he is aware of the fact that he is not in your good graces.
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Miss Gordon bent her pretty head over a square of ruby velvet, whereon she was embroidering a wreath of pansies, and the delicate flush on her fair face, deepened to a vivid carnation.
fancynounUS /ˈfænsi/
something many people believe that is false
From this reading Your lover is amply endowed with brains, and moreover has a vast amount of shrewdness, all that is requisite to secure success and eminence in his profession; but to-day, it seems as much a matter of astonishment to me--as it certainly was six months ago, when first you told me of your engagement--that you, Leo Gordon, could ever fancy just such a man as Lennox Dunbar."
favorverbUS /ˈfeɪvər/
promote over another
From this reading "I am very sorry, Aunt Patty, that he finds no favor in your eyes, and I think he is aware of the fact that he is not in your good graces.
findsnounUS /faɪndz/
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading "I am very sorry, Aunt Patty, that he finds no favor in your eyes, and I think he is aware of the fact that he is not in your good graces.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Your lover is amply endowed with brains, and moreover has a vast amount of shrewdness, all that is requisite to secure success and eminence in his profession; but to-day, it seems as much a matter of astonishment to me--as it certainly was six months ago, when first you told me of your engagement--that you, Leo Gordon, could ever fancy just such a man as Lennox Dunbar."
flushnounUS /flʌʃ/
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
From this reading Miss Gordon bent her pretty head over a square of ruby velvet, whereon she was embroidering a wreath of pansies, and the delicate flush on her fair face, deepened to a vivid carnation.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading You both look so vaguely uncomfortable when thrown into each other's presence; but for my sake you must try to like Lennox."
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "I am very sorry, Aunt Patty, that he finds no favor in your eyes, and I think he is aware of the fact that he is not in your good graces.
Gordon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Your lover is amply endowed with brains, and moreover has a vast amount of shrewdness, all that is requisite to secure success and eminence in his profession; but to-day, it seems as much a matter of astonishment to me--as it certainly was six months ago, when first you told me of your engagement--that you, Leo Gordon, could ever fancy just such a man as Lennox Dunbar."
gracesnounUS /ˈɡreɪsɪz/
plural of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading "I am very sorry, Aunt Patty, that he finds no favor in your eyes, and I think he is aware of the fact that he is not in your good graces.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Your lover is amply endowed with brains, and moreover has a vast amount of shrewdness, all that is requisite to secure success and eminence in his profession; but to-day, it seems as much a matter of astonishment to me--as it certainly was six months ago, when first you told me of your engagement--that you, Leo Gordon, could ever fancy just such a man as Lennox Dunbar."
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I am very sorry, Aunt Patty, that he finds no favor in your eyes, and I think he is aware of the fact that he is not in your good graces.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Miss Gordon bent her pretty head over a square of ruby velvet, whereon she was embroidering a wreath of pansies, and the delicate flush on her fair face, deepened to a vivid carnation.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Gordon bent her pretty head over a square of ruby velvet, whereon she was embroidering a wreath of pansies, and the delicate flush on her fair face, deepened to a vivid carnation.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Your lover is amply endowed with brains, and moreover has a vast amount of shrewdness, all that is requisite to secure success and eminence in his profession; but to-day, it seems as much a matter of astonishment to me--as it certainly was six months ago, when first you told me of your engagement--that you, Leo Gordon, could ever fancy just such a man as Lennox Dunbar."
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I concede that point.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Your lover is amply endowed with brains, and moreover has a vast amount of shrewdness, all that is requisite to secure success and eminence in his profession; but to-day, it seems as much a matter of astonishment to me--as it certainly was six months ago, when first you told me of your engagement--that you, Leo Gordon, could ever fancy just such a man as Lennox Dunbar."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading You both look so vaguely uncomfortable when thrown into each other's presence; but for my sake you must try to like Lennox."
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Your lover is amply endowed with brains, and moreover has a vast amount of shrewdness, all that is requisite to secure success and eminence in his profession; but to-day, it seems as much a matter of astonishment to me--as it certainly was six months ago, when first you told me of your engagement--that you, Leo Gordon, could ever fancy just such a man as Lennox Dunbar."
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Your lover is amply endowed with brains, and moreover has a vast amount of shrewdness, all that is requisite to secure success and eminence in his profession; but to-day, it seems as much a matter of astonishment to me--as it certainly was six months ago, when first you told me of your engagement--that you, Leo Gordon, could ever fancy just such a man as Lennox Dunbar."
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Your lover is amply endowed with brains, and moreover has a vast amount of shrewdness, all that is requisite to secure success and eminence in his profession; but to-day, it seems as much a matter of astonishment to me--as it certainly was six months ago, when first you told me of your engagement--that you, Leo Gordon, could ever fancy just such a man as Lennox Dunbar."
Lennox
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Your lover is amply endowed with brains, and moreover has a vast amount of shrewdness, all that is requisite to secure success and eminence in his profession; but to-day, it seems as much a matter of astonishment to me--as it certainly was six months ago, when first you told me of your engagement--that you, Leo Gordon, could ever fancy just such a man as Lennox Dunbar."
LeonounUS /ˈliːoʊ/
(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Leo
From this reading Your lover is amply endowed with brains, and moreover has a vast amount of shrewdness, all that is requisite to secure success and eminence in his profession; but to-day, it seems as much a matter of astonishment to me--as it certainly was six months ago, when first you told me of your engagement--that you, Leo Gordon, could ever fancy just such a man as Lennox Dunbar."
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading You both look so vaguely uncomfortable when thrown into each other's presence; but for my sake you must try to like Lennox."
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading You both look so vaguely uncomfortable when thrown into each other's presence; but for my sake you must try to like Lennox."
lovernounUS /ˈlʌvər/
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Your lover is amply endowed with brains, and moreover has a vast amount of shrewdness, all that is requisite to secure success and eminence in his profession; but to-day, it seems as much a matter of astonishment to me--as it certainly was six months ago, when first you told me of your engagement--that you, Leo Gordon, could ever fancy just such a man as Lennox Dunbar."
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Your lover is amply endowed with brains, and moreover has a vast amount of shrewdness, all that is requisite to secure success and eminence in his profession; but to-day, it seems as much a matter of astonishment to me--as it certainly was six months ago, when first you told me of your engagement--that you, Leo Gordon, could ever fancy just such a man as Lennox Dunbar."
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Your lover is amply endowed with brains, and moreover has a vast amount of shrewdness, all that is requisite to secure success and eminence in his profession; but to-day, it seems as much a matter of astonishment to me--as it certainly was six months ago, when first you told me of your engagement--that you, Leo Gordon, could ever fancy just such a man as Lennox Dunbar."
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Your lover is amply endowed with brains, and moreover has a vast amount of shrewdness, all that is requisite to secure success and eminence in his profession; but to-day, it seems as much a matter of astonishment to me--as it certainly was six months ago, when first you told me of your engagement--that you, Leo Gordon, could ever fancy just such a man as Lennox Dunbar."
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Gordon bent her pretty head over a square of ruby velvet, whereon she was embroidering a wreath of pansies, and the delicate flush on her fair face, deepened to a vivid carnation.
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Your lover is amply endowed with brains, and moreover has a vast amount of shrewdness, all that is requisite to secure success and eminence in his profession; but to-day, it seems as much a matter of astonishment to me--as it certainly was six months ago, when first you told me of your engagement--that you, Leo Gordon, could ever fancy just such a man as Lennox Dunbar."
moreoveradverbUS /mɔːˈroʊvər/
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Your lover is amply endowed with brains, and moreover has a vast amount of shrewdness, all that is requisite to secure success and eminence in his profession; but to-day, it seems as much a matter of astonishment to me--as it certainly was six months ago, when first you told me of your engagement--that you, Leo Gordon, could ever fancy just such a man as Lennox Dunbar."
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Your lover is amply endowed with brains, and moreover has a vast amount of shrewdness, all that is requisite to secure success and eminence in his profession; but to-day, it seems as much a matter of astonishment to me--as it certainly was six months ago, when first you told me of your engagement--that you, Leo Gordon, could ever fancy just such a man as Lennox Dunbar."
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading You both look so vaguely uncomfortable when thrown into each other's presence; but for my sake you must try to like Lennox."
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading You both look so vaguely uncomfortable when thrown into each other's presence; but for my sake you must try to like Lennox."
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading "I am very sorry, Aunt Patty, that he finds no favor in your eyes, and I think he is aware of the fact that he is not in your good graces.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I am very sorry, Aunt Patty, that he finds no favor in your eyes, and I think he is aware of the fact that he is not in your good graces.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Your lover is amply endowed with brains, and moreover has a vast amount of shrewdness, all that is requisite to secure success and eminence in his profession; but to-day, it seems as much a matter of astonishment to me--as it certainly was six months ago, when first you told me of your engagement--that you, Leo Gordon, could ever fancy just such a man as Lennox Dunbar."
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Miss Gordon bent her pretty head over a square of ruby velvet, whereon she was embroidering a wreath of pansies, and the delicate flush on her fair face, deepened to a vivid carnation.
other's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You both look so vaguely uncomfortable when thrown into each other's presence; but for my sake you must try to like Lennox."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Miss Gordon bent her pretty head over a square of ruby velvet, whereon she was embroidering a wreath of pansies, and the delicate flush on her fair face, deepened to a vivid carnation.
pansiesnounUS /ˈpænziz/
plural of “pansy” — large-flowered garden plant derived chiefly from the wild pansy of Europe and having velvety petals of various colors
From this reading Miss Gordon bent her pretty head over a square of ruby velvet, whereon she was embroidering a wreath of pansies, and the delicate flush on her fair face, deepened to a vivid carnation.
PattynounUS /ˈpæti/
small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading "I am very sorry, Aunt Patty, that he finds no favor in your eyes, and I think he is aware of the fact that he is not in your good graces.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading "I concede that point.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading You both look so vaguely uncomfortable when thrown into each other's presence; but for my sake you must try to like Lennox."
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Miss Gordon bent her pretty head over a square of ruby velvet, whereon she was embroidering a wreath of pansies, and the delicate flush on her fair face, deepened to a vivid carnation.
professionnounUS /prəˈfeʃən/
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading Your lover is amply endowed with brains, and moreover has a vast amount of shrewdness, all that is requisite to secure success and eminence in his profession; but to-day, it seems as much a matter of astonishment to me--as it certainly was six months ago, when first you told me of your engagement--that you, Leo Gordon, could ever fancy just such a man as Lennox Dunbar."
requisitenounUS /ˈrekwəzət/
anything indispensable
From this reading Your lover is amply endowed with brains, and moreover has a vast amount of shrewdness, all that is requisite to secure success and eminence in his profession; but to-day, it seems as much a matter of astonishment to me--as it certainly was six months ago, when first you told me of your engagement--that you, Leo Gordon, could ever fancy just such a man as Lennox Dunbar."
rubynounUS /ˈruːbi/
a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading Miss Gordon bent her pretty head over a square of ruby velvet, whereon she was embroidering a wreath of pansies, and the delicate flush on her fair face, deepened to a vivid carnation.
sakenounUS /seɪk/
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading You both look so vaguely uncomfortable when thrown into each other's presence; but for my sake you must try to like Lennox."
secureverbUS /sɪˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading Your lover is amply endowed with brains, and moreover has a vast amount of shrewdness, all that is requisite to secure success and eminence in his profession; but to-day, it seems as much a matter of astonishment to me--as it certainly was six months ago, when first you told me of your engagement--that you, Leo Gordon, could ever fancy just such a man as Lennox Dunbar."
seemsverbUS /siːmz/
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Your lover is amply endowed with brains, and moreover has a vast amount of shrewdness, all that is requisite to secure success and eminence in his profession; but to-day, it seems as much a matter of astonishment to me--as it certainly was six months ago, when first you told me of your engagement--that you, Leo Gordon, could ever fancy just such a man as Lennox Dunbar."
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Gordon bent her pretty head over a square of ruby velvet, whereon she was embroidering a wreath of pansies, and the delicate flush on her fair face, deepened to a vivid carnation.
shrewdnessnounUS /ˈʃruːdnəs/
intelligence manifested by being astute (as in business dealings)
From this reading Your lover is amply endowed with brains, and moreover has a vast amount of shrewdness, all that is requisite to secure success and eminence in his profession; but to-day, it seems as much a matter of astonishment to me--as it certainly was six months ago, when first you told me of your engagement--that you, Leo Gordon, could ever fancy just such a man as Lennox Dunbar."
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Your lover is amply endowed with brains, and moreover has a vast amount of shrewdness, all that is requisite to secure success and eminence in his profession; but to-day, it seems as much a matter of astonishment to me--as it certainly was six months ago, when first you told me of your engagement--that you, Leo Gordon, could ever fancy just such a man as Lennox Dunbar."
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading You both look so vaguely uncomfortable when thrown into each other's presence; but for my sake you must try to like Lennox."
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading "I am very sorry, Aunt Patty, that he finds no favor in your eyes, and I think he is aware of the fact that he is not in your good graces.
squareverbUS /skwer/
make square
From this reading Miss Gordon bent her pretty head over a square of ruby velvet, whereon she was embroidering a wreath of pansies, and the delicate flush on her fair face, deepened to a vivid carnation.
successnounUS /səkˈses/
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Your lover is amply endowed with brains, and moreover has a vast amount of shrewdness, all that is requisite to secure success and eminence in his profession; but to-day, it seems as much a matter of astonishment to me--as it certainly was six months ago, when first you told me of your engagement--that you, Leo Gordon, could ever fancy just such a man as Lennox Dunbar."
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Your lover is amply endowed with brains, and moreover has a vast amount of shrewdness, all that is requisite to secure success and eminence in his profession; but to-day, it seems as much a matter of astonishment to me--as it certainly was six months ago, when first you told me of your engagement--that you, Leo Gordon, could ever fancy just such a man as Lennox Dunbar."
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I concede that point.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I am very sorry, Aunt Patty, that he finds no favor in your eyes, and I think he is aware of the fact that he is not in your good graces.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I am very sorry, Aunt Patty, that he finds no favor in your eyes, and I think he is aware of the fact that he is not in your good graces.
thrownadjectiveUS /θroʊn/
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading You both look so vaguely uncomfortable when thrown into each other's presence; but for my sake you must try to like Lennox."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Your lover is amply endowed with brains, and moreover has a vast amount of shrewdness, all that is requisite to secure success and eminence in his profession; but to-day, it seems as much a matter of astonishment to me--as it certainly was six months ago, when first you told me of your engagement--that you, Leo Gordon, could ever fancy just such a man as Lennox Dunbar."
to-day
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From this reading Your lover is amply endowed with brains, and moreover has a vast amount of shrewdness, all that is requisite to secure success and eminence in his profession; but to-day, it seems as much a matter of astonishment to me--as it certainly was six months ago, when first you told me of your engagement--that you, Leo Gordon, could ever fancy just such a man as Lennox Dunbar."
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Your lover is amply endowed with brains, and moreover has a vast amount of shrewdness, all that is requisite to secure success and eminence in his profession; but to-day, it seems as much a matter of astonishment to me--as it certainly was six months ago, when first you told me of your engagement--that you, Leo Gordon, could ever fancy just such a man as Lennox Dunbar."
tryverbUS /traɪ/
make an effort or attempt
From this reading You both look so vaguely uncomfortable when thrown into each other's presence; but for my sake you must try to like Lennox."
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading You both look so vaguely uncomfortable when thrown into each other's presence; but for my sake you must try to like Lennox."
vaguelyadverbUS /ˈveɪɡli/
in a vague way
From this reading You both look so vaguely uncomfortable when thrown into each other's presence; but for my sake you must try to like Lennox."
vastadjectiveUS /væst/
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Your lover is amply endowed with brains, and moreover has a vast amount of shrewdness, all that is requisite to secure success and eminence in his profession; but to-day, it seems as much a matter of astonishment to me--as it certainly was six months ago, when first you told me of your engagement--that you, Leo Gordon, could ever fancy just such a man as Lennox Dunbar."
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading Miss Gordon bent her pretty head over a square of ruby velvet, whereon she was embroidering a wreath of pansies, and the delicate flush on her fair face, deepened to a vivid carnation.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading "I am very sorry, Aunt Patty, that he finds no favor in your eyes, and I think he is aware of the fact that he is not in your good graces.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading Miss Gordon bent her pretty head over a square of ruby velvet, whereon she was embroidering a wreath of pansies, and the delicate flush on her fair face, deepened to a vivid carnation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Your lover is amply endowed with brains, and moreover has a vast amount of shrewdness, all that is requisite to secure success and eminence in his profession; but to-day, it seems as much a matter of astonishment to me--as it certainly was six months ago, when first you told me of your engagement--that you, Leo Gordon, could ever fancy just such a man as Lennox Dunbar."
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Your lover is amply endowed with brains, and moreover has a vast amount of shrewdness, all that is requisite to secure success and eminence in his profession; but to-day, it seems as much a matter of astonishment to me--as it certainly was six months ago, when first you told me of your engagement--that you, Leo Gordon, could ever fancy just such a man as Lennox Dunbar."
whereon
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From this reading Miss Gordon bent her pretty head over a square of ruby velvet, whereon she was embroidering a wreath of pansies, and the delicate flush on her fair face, deepened to a vivid carnation.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Your lover is amply endowed with brains, and moreover has a vast amount of shrewdness, all that is requisite to secure success and eminence in his profession; but to-day, it seems as much a matter of astonishment to me--as it certainly was six months ago, when first you told me of your engagement--that you, Leo Gordon, could ever fancy just such a man as Lennox Dunbar."
wreathnounUS /riːθ/
flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes
From this reading Miss Gordon bent her pretty head over a square of ruby velvet, whereon she was embroidering a wreath of pansies, and the delicate flush on her fair face, deepened to a vivid carnation.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Your lover is amply endowed with brains, and moreover has a vast amount of shrewdness, all that is requisite to secure success and eminence in his profession; but to-day, it seems as much a matter of astonishment to me--as it certainly was six months ago, when first you told me of your engagement--that you, Leo Gordon, could ever fancy just such a man as Lennox Dunbar."
YourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Your lover is amply endowed with brains, and moreover has a vast amount of shrewdness, all that is requisite to secure success and eminence in his profession; but to-day, it seems as much a matter of astonishment to me--as it certainly was six months ago, when first you told me of your engagement--that you, Leo Gordon, could ever fancy just such a man as Lennox Dunbar."
