adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Holway's call was, ostensibly, a call upon the Dott family in general, but it was to Gertrude that he addressed most of his conversation.
addressedadjectiveUS /əˈdrest/
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading Mr. Holway's call was, ostensibly, a call upon the Dott family in general, but it was to Gertrude that he addressed most of his conversation.
affableadjectiveUS /ˈæfəbəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading The young lady was very affable and gracious.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “Monty” was a voluble person, and he talked a great deal, although a critic might possibly have considered his remarks more remarkable for quantity than quality.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The young lady was very affable and gracious.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She expressed herself as glad to see him, and she appeared to be.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She expressed herself as glad to see him, and she appeared to be.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the presence of Captain Dan he appeared a trifle ill at ease, a fact which the captain attributed to circumstances attending their first meeting.
attendingnounUS /əˈtendɪŋ/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading In the presence of Captain Dan he appeared a trifle ill at ease, a fact which the captain attributed to circumstances attending their first meeting.
attributedverbUS /əˈtrɪbjətɪd/
past form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to
From this reading In the presence of Captain Dan he appeared a trifle ill at ease, a fact which the captain attributed to circumstances attending their first meeting.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She expressed herself as glad to see him, and she appeared to be.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Holway's call was, ostensibly, a call upon the Dott family in general, but it was to Gertrude that he addressed most of his conversation.
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Mr. Holway's call was, ostensibly, a call upon the Dott family in general, but it was to Gertrude that he addressed most of his conversation.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading In the presence of Captain Dan he appeared a trifle ill at ease, a fact which the captain attributed to circumstances attending their first meeting.
circumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading In the presence of Captain Dan he appeared a trifle ill at ease, a fact which the captain attributed to circumstances attending their first meeting.
consideredadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərd/
carefully weighed
From this reading “Monty” was a voluble person, and he talked a great deal, although a critic might possibly have considered his remarks more remarkable for quantity than quality.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Mr. Holway's call was, ostensibly, a call upon the Dott family in general, but it was to Gertrude that he addressed most of his conversation.
criticnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪk/
a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading “Monty” was a voluble person, and he talked a great deal, although a critic might possibly have considered his remarks more remarkable for quantity than quality.
Dan
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From this reading In the presence of Captain Dan he appeared a trifle ill at ease, a fact which the captain attributed to circumstances attending their first meeting.
dealverbUS /diːl/
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading “Monty” was a voluble person, and he talked a great deal, although a critic might possibly have considered his remarks more remarkable for quantity than quality.
Dott
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From this reading Mr. Holway's call was, ostensibly, a call upon the Dott family in general, but it was to Gertrude that he addressed most of his conversation.
easeverbUS /iːz/
move gently or carefully
From this reading In the presence of Captain Dan he appeared a trifle ill at ease, a fact which the captain attributed to circumstances attending their first meeting.
expressedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsprest/
communicated in words
From this reading She expressed herself as glad to see him, and she appeared to be.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In the presence of Captain Dan he appeared a trifle ill at ease, a fact which the captain attributed to circumstances attending their first meeting.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading Mr. Holway's call was, ostensibly, a call upon the Dott family in general, but it was to Gertrude that he addressed most of his conversation.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the presence of Captain Dan he appeared a trifle ill at ease, a fact which the captain attributed to circumstances attending their first meeting.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Monty” was a voluble person, and he talked a great deal, although a critic might possibly have considered his remarks more remarkable for quantity than quality.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Mr. Holway's call was, ostensibly, a call upon the Dott family in general, but it was to Gertrude that he addressed most of his conversation.
Gertrude
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From this reading Mr. Holway's call was, ostensibly, a call upon the Dott family in general, but it was to Gertrude that he addressed most of his conversation.
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading She expressed herself as glad to see him, and she appeared to be.
graciousadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪʃəs/
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading The young lady was very affable and gracious.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “Monty” was a voluble person, and he talked a great deal, although a critic might possibly have considered his remarks more remarkable for quantity than quality.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Monty” was a voluble person, and he talked a great deal, although a critic might possibly have considered his remarks more remarkable for quantity than quality.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Holway's call was, ostensibly, a call upon the Dott family in general, but it was to Gertrude that he addressed most of his conversation.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She expressed herself as glad to see him, and she appeared to be.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She expressed herself as glad to see him, and she appeared to be.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Holway's call was, ostensibly, a call upon the Dott family in general, but it was to Gertrude that he addressed most of his conversation.
Holway's
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From this reading Mr. Holway's call was, ostensibly, a call upon the Dott family in general, but it was to Gertrude that he addressed most of his conversation.
illadjectiveUS /ɪl/
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading In the presence of Captain Dan he appeared a trifle ill at ease, a fact which the captain attributed to circumstances attending their first meeting.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Holway's call was, ostensibly, a call upon the Dott family in general, but it was to Gertrude that he addressed most of his conversation.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Holway's call was, ostensibly, a call upon the Dott family in general, but it was to Gertrude that he addressed most of his conversation.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The young lady was very affable and gracious.
meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading In the presence of Captain Dan he appeared a trifle ill at ease, a fact which the captain attributed to circumstances attending their first meeting.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “Monty” was a voluble person, and he talked a great deal, although a critic might possibly have considered his remarks more remarkable for quantity than quality.
Monty
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From this reading “Monty” was a voluble person, and he talked a great deal, although a critic might possibly have considered his remarks more remarkable for quantity than quality.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “Monty” was a voluble person, and he talked a great deal, although a critic might possibly have considered his remarks more remarkable for quantity than quality.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Mr. Holway's call was, ostensibly, a call upon the Dott family in general, but it was to Gertrude that he addressed most of his conversation.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Holway's call was, ostensibly, a call upon the Dott family in general, but it was to Gertrude that he addressed most of his conversation.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Holway's call was, ostensibly, a call upon the Dott family in general, but it was to Gertrude that he addressed most of his conversation.
ostensiblyadverbUS /ɑːˈstensəbli/
from appearances alone
From this reading Mr. Holway's call was, ostensibly, a call upon the Dott family in general, but it was to Gertrude that he addressed most of his conversation.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading “Monty” was a voluble person, and he talked a great deal, although a critic might possibly have considered his remarks more remarkable for quantity than quality.
possiblyadverbUS /ˈpɑːsəbli/
by chance
From this reading “Monty” was a voluble person, and he talked a great deal, although a critic might possibly have considered his remarks more remarkable for quantity than quality.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading In the presence of Captain Dan he appeared a trifle ill at ease, a fact which the captain attributed to circumstances attending their first meeting.
qualitynounUS /ˈkwɑːləti/
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading “Monty” was a voluble person, and he talked a great deal, although a critic might possibly have considered his remarks more remarkable for quantity than quality.
quantitynounUS /ˈkwɑːntəti/
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading “Monty” was a voluble person, and he talked a great deal, although a critic might possibly have considered his remarks more remarkable for quantity than quality.
remarkableadjectiveUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbəl/
unusual or striking
From this reading “Monty” was a voluble person, and he talked a great deal, although a critic might possibly have considered his remarks more remarkable for quantity than quality.
remarksnounUS /rɪˈmɑːrks/
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading “Monty” was a voluble person, and he talked a great deal, although a critic might possibly have considered his remarks more remarkable for quantity than quality.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She expressed herself as glad to see him, and she appeared to be.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She expressed herself as glad to see him, and she appeared to be.
talkedverbUS /tɔːkt/
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading “Monty” was a voluble person, and he talked a great deal, although a critic might possibly have considered his remarks more remarkable for quantity than quality.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “Monty” was a voluble person, and he talked a great deal, although a critic might possibly have considered his remarks more remarkable for quantity than quality.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Holway's call was, ostensibly, a call upon the Dott family in general, but it was to Gertrude that he addressed most of his conversation.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Holway's call was, ostensibly, a call upon the Dott family in general, but it was to Gertrude that he addressed most of his conversation.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In the presence of Captain Dan he appeared a trifle ill at ease, a fact which the captain attributed to circumstances attending their first meeting.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Holway's call was, ostensibly, a call upon the Dott family in general, but it was to Gertrude that he addressed most of his conversation.
triflenounUS /ˈtraɪfəl/
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading In the presence of Captain Dan he appeared a trifle ill at ease, a fact which the captain attributed to circumstances attending their first meeting.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Mr. Holway's call was, ostensibly, a call upon the Dott family in general, but it was to Gertrude that he addressed most of his conversation.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading The young lady was very affable and gracious.
volubleadjectiveUS /ˈvɑːljəbəl/
marked by a ready flow of speech
From this reading “Monty” was a voluble person, and he talked a great deal, although a critic might possibly have considered his remarks more remarkable for quantity than quality.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Holway's call was, ostensibly, a call upon the Dott family in general, but it was to Gertrude that he addressed most of his conversation.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the presence of Captain Dan he appeared a trifle ill at ease, a fact which the captain attributed to circumstances attending their first meeting.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young lady was very affable and gracious.
