adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Fortunately for his ideas, Mr. Monson did not enter the room immediately, which allowed the gentleman an opportunity for a little deliberation.
AccustomedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌstəmd/
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Accustomed to think of marrying as his means of advancement, he somewhat reasonably supposed "refer you to my father" meant consent, so far as the young lady was concerned, and he determined to improve the precious moments.
advancementnounUS /ədˈvænsmənt/
encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something
From this reading Accustomed to think of marrying as his means of advancement, he somewhat reasonably supposed "refer you to my father" meant consent, so far as the young lady was concerned, and he determined to improve the precious moments.
allowedverbUS /əˈlaʊd/
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Fortunately for his ideas, Mr. Monson did not enter the room immediately, which allowed the gentleman an opportunity for a little deliberation.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Fortunately for his ideas, Mr. Monson did not enter the room immediately, which allowed the gentleman an opportunity for a little deliberation.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Accustomed to think of marrying as his means of advancement, he somewhat reasonably supposed "refer you to my father" meant consent, so far as the young lady was concerned, and he determined to improve the precious moments.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Accustomed to think of marrying as his means of advancement, he somewhat reasonably supposed "refer you to my father" meant consent, so far as the young lady was concerned, and he determined to improve the precious moments.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Refer you to my father--well, that is compact and comprehensive, at the same time.
compactnounUS /ˈkɑːmpækt/
a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse
From this reading "Refer you to my father--well, that is compact and comprehensive, at the same time.
comprehensiveadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhensɪv/
including all or everything
From this reading "Refer you to my father--well, that is compact and comprehensive, at the same time.
concernedadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrnd/
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Accustomed to think of marrying as his means of advancement, he somewhat reasonably supposed "refer you to my father" meant consent, so far as the young lady was concerned, and he determined to improve the precious moments.
consentnounUS /kənˈsent/
permission to do something
From this reading Accustomed to think of marrying as his means of advancement, he somewhat reasonably supposed "refer you to my father" meant consent, so far as the young lady was concerned, and he determined to improve the precious moments.
deliberationnounUS /dɪˌlɪbərˈeɪʃən/
(usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question
From this reading Fortunately for his ideas, Mr. Monson did not enter the room immediately, which allowed the gentleman an opportunity for a little deliberation.
determinedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənd/
characterized by great determination
From this reading Accustomed to think of marrying as his means of advancement, he somewhat reasonably supposed "refer you to my father" meant consent, so far as the young lady was concerned, and he determined to improve the precious moments.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Fortunately for his ideas, Mr. Monson did not enter the room immediately, which allowed the gentleman an opportunity for a little deliberation.
directionnounUS /dərˈekʃən/
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading As usual, his thoughts took the direction of a mental soliloquy, much in the following form.
enterverbUS /ˈentər/
to come or go into
From this reading Fortunately for his ideas, Mr. Monson did not enter the room immediately, which allowed the gentleman an opportunity for a little deliberation.
famouslyadverbUS /ˈfeɪməsli/
in a manner or to an extent that is well known
From this reading "This is getting on famously," thought Tom.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Accustomed to think of marrying as his means of advancement, he somewhat reasonably supposed "refer you to my father" meant consent, so far as the young lady was concerned, and he determined to improve the precious moments.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Accustomed to think of marrying as his means of advancement, he somewhat reasonably supposed "refer you to my father" meant consent, so far as the young lady was concerned, and he determined to improve the precious moments.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading As usual, his thoughts took the direction of a mental soliloquy, much in the following form.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Fortunately for his ideas, Mr. Monson did not enter the room immediately, which allowed the gentleman an opportunity for a little deliberation.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading As usual, his thoughts took the direction of a mental soliloquy, much in the following form.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Fortunately for his ideas, Mr. Monson did not enter the room immediately, which allowed the gentleman an opportunity for a little deliberation.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading Fortunately for his ideas, Mr. Monson did not enter the room immediately, which allowed the gentleman an opportunity for a little deliberation.
gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading "This is getting on famously," thought Tom.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Accustomed to think of marrying as his means of advancement, he somewhat reasonably supposed "refer you to my father" meant consent, so far as the young lady was concerned, and he determined to improve the precious moments.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Accustomed to think of marrying as his means of advancement, he somewhat reasonably supposed "refer you to my father" meant consent, so far as the young lady was concerned, and he determined to improve the precious moments.
ideasnounUS /aɪˈdiːəz/
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Fortunately for his ideas, Mr. Monson did not enter the room immediately, which allowed the gentleman an opportunity for a little deliberation.
immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Fortunately for his ideas, Mr. Monson did not enter the room immediately, which allowed the gentleman an opportunity for a little deliberation.
improveverbUS /ˌɪmˈpruːv/
to make better
From this reading Accustomed to think of marrying as his means of advancement, he somewhat reasonably supposed "refer you to my father" meant consent, so far as the young lady was concerned, and he determined to improve the precious moments.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As usual, his thoughts took the direction of a mental soliloquy, much in the following form.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is getting on famously," thought Tom.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Accustomed to think of marrying as his means of advancement, he somewhat reasonably supposed "refer you to my father" meant consent, so far as the young lady was concerned, and he determined to improve the precious moments.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Fortunately for his ideas, Mr. Monson did not enter the room immediately, which allowed the gentleman an opportunity for a little deliberation.
marryingverbUS /ˈmeriɪŋ/
-ing form of “marry” — take in marriage
From this reading Accustomed to think of marrying as his means of advancement, he somewhat reasonably supposed "refer you to my father" meant consent, so far as the young lady was concerned, and he determined to improve the precious moments.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Accustomed to think of marrying as his means of advancement, he somewhat reasonably supposed "refer you to my father" meant consent, so far as the young lady was concerned, and he determined to improve the precious moments.
meantverbUS /ment/
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Accustomed to think of marrying as his means of advancement, he somewhat reasonably supposed "refer you to my father" meant consent, so far as the young lady was concerned, and he determined to improve the precious moments.
mentaladjectiveUS /ˈmentəl/
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading As usual, his thoughts took the direction of a mental soliloquy, much in the following form.
momentsnounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Accustomed to think of marrying as his means of advancement, he somewhat reasonably supposed "refer you to my father" meant consent, so far as the young lady was concerned, and he determined to improve the precious moments.
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From this reading Fortunately for his ideas, Mr. Monson did not enter the room immediately, which allowed the gentleman an opportunity for a little deliberation.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Fortunately for his ideas, Mr. Monson did not enter the room immediately, which allowed the gentleman an opportunity for a little deliberation.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading As usual, his thoughts took the direction of a mental soliloquy, much in the following form.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Accustomed to think of marrying as his means of advancement, he somewhat reasonably supposed "refer you to my father" meant consent, so far as the young lady was concerned, and he determined to improve the precious moments.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Fortunately for his ideas, Mr. Monson did not enter the room immediately, which allowed the gentleman an opportunity for a little deliberation.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Accustomed to think of marrying as his means of advancement, he somewhat reasonably supposed "refer you to my father" meant consent, so far as the young lady was concerned, and he determined to improve the precious moments.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "This is getting on famously," thought Tom.
opportunitynounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Fortunately for his ideas, Mr. Monson did not enter the room immediately, which allowed the gentleman an opportunity for a little deliberation.
preciousadjectiveUS /ˈpreʃəs/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Accustomed to think of marrying as his means of advancement, he somewhat reasonably supposed "refer you to my father" meant consent, so far as the young lady was concerned, and he determined to improve the precious moments.
reasonablyadverbUS /ˈriːzənəbli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Accustomed to think of marrying as his means of advancement, he somewhat reasonably supposed "refer you to my father" meant consent, so far as the young lady was concerned, and he determined to improve the precious moments.
referverbUS /rəˈfɜːr/
make reference to
From this reading Accustomed to think of marrying as his means of advancement, he somewhat reasonably supposed "refer you to my father" meant consent, so far as the young lady was concerned, and he determined to improve the precious moments.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Fortunately for his ideas, Mr. Monson did not enter the room immediately, which allowed the gentleman an opportunity for a little deliberation.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading "Refer you to my father--well, that is compact and comprehensive, at the same time.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Accustomed to think of marrying as his means of advancement, he somewhat reasonably supposed "refer you to my father" meant consent, so far as the young lady was concerned, and he determined to improve the precious moments.
soliloquynounUS /səˈlɪləkwi/
speech you make to yourself
From this reading As usual, his thoughts took the direction of a mental soliloquy, much in the following form.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Accustomed to think of marrying as his means of advancement, he somewhat reasonably supposed "refer you to my father" meant consent, so far as the young lady was concerned, and he determined to improve the precious moments.
supposedadjectiveUS /səˈpoʊzd/
required or under orders
From this reading Accustomed to think of marrying as his means of advancement, he somewhat reasonably supposed "refer you to my father" meant consent, so far as the young lady was concerned, and he determined to improve the precious moments.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Refer you to my father--well, that is compact and comprehensive, at the same time.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Accustomed to think of marrying as his means of advancement, he somewhat reasonably supposed "refer you to my father" meant consent, so far as the young lady was concerned, and he determined to improve the precious moments.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Accustomed to think of marrying as his means of advancement, he somewhat reasonably supposed "refer you to my father" meant consent, so far as the young lady was concerned, and he determined to improve the precious moments.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This is getting on famously," thought Tom.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "This is getting on famously," thought Tom.
thoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading As usual, his thoughts took the direction of a mental soliloquy, much in the following form.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Refer you to my father--well, that is compact and comprehensive, at the same time.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Accustomed to think of marrying as his means of advancement, he somewhat reasonably supposed "refer you to my father" meant consent, so far as the young lady was concerned, and he determined to improve the precious moments.
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading "This is getting on famously," thought Tom.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading As usual, his thoughts took the direction of a mental soliloquy, much in the following form.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading As usual, his thoughts took the direction of a mental soliloquy, much in the following form.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Accustomed to think of marrying as his means of advancement, he somewhat reasonably supposed "refer you to my father" meant consent, so far as the young lady was concerned, and he determined to improve the precious moments.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Refer you to my father--well, that is compact and comprehensive, at the same time.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Fortunately for his ideas, Mr. Monson did not enter the room immediately, which allowed the gentleman an opportunity for a little deliberation.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Accustomed to think of marrying as his means of advancement, he somewhat reasonably supposed "refer you to my father" meant consent, so far as the young lady was concerned, and he determined to improve the precious moments.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Accustomed to think of marrying as his means of advancement, he somewhat reasonably supposed "refer you to my father" meant consent, so far as the young lady was concerned, and he determined to improve the precious moments.
