absolutelyadverbUS /ˌæbsəˈluːtli/
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Nevertheless, she didn't want you to come with me,” he said, absolutely undisturbed.
affairsnounUS /əˈferz/
matters of personal concern
From this reading If you will talk sensibly, Phil, we may enjoy the drive, but if you persist in talking of affairs so ridiculous--” “I can't say that I expect you to fall in love with me, so for once your mother and I agree.
agreeverbUS /əˈɡriː/
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading If you will talk sensibly, Phil, we may enjoy the drive, but if you persist in talking of affairs so ridiculous--” “I can't say that I expect you to fall in love with me, so for once your mother and I agree.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Mamma certainly does not expect me to do such an extraordinary thing.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “--because there isn't any more danger that I shall fall in love with you than there is of--of--well, of your falling in love with me; and you know how improbable--” “I don't see any occasion to refer to love in any way,” she said, icily.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “--because there isn't any more danger that I shall fall in love with you than there is of--of--well, of your falling in love with me; and you know how improbable--” “I don't see any occasion to refer to love in any way,” she said, icily.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading “--because there isn't any more danger that I shall fall in love with you than there is of--of--well, of your falling in love with me; and you know how improbable--” “I don't see any occasion to refer to love in any way,” she said, icily.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If you will talk sensibly, Phil, we may enjoy the drive, but if you persist in talking of affairs so ridiculous--” “I can't say that I expect you to fall in love with me, so for once your mother and I agree.
can't
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From this reading If you will talk sensibly, Phil, we may enjoy the drive, but if you persist in talking of affairs so ridiculous--” “I can't say that I expect you to fall in love with me, so for once your mother and I agree.
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading “Mamma certainly does not expect me to do such an extraordinary thing.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Nevertheless, she didn't want you to come with me,” he said, absolutely undisturbed.
dangernounUS /ˈdeɪndʒər/
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading “--because there isn't any more danger that I shall fall in love with you than there is of--of--well, of your falling in love with me; and you know how improbable--” “I don't see any occasion to refer to love in any way,” she said, icily.
demandedverbUS /dɪˈmændəd/
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading “How do you know she didn't?” she demanded, womanlike.
didn't
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From this reading Nevertheless, she didn't want you to come with me,” he said, absolutely undisturbed.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Mamma certainly does not expect me to do such an extraordinary thing.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Mamma certainly does not expect me to do such an extraordinary thing.
don't
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From this reading “--because there isn't any more danger that I shall fall in love with you than there is of--of--well, of your falling in love with me; and you know how improbable--” “I don't see any occasion to refer to love in any way,” she said, icily.
driveverbUS /draɪv/
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading If you will talk sensibly, Phil, we may enjoy the drive, but if you persist in talking of affairs so ridiculous--” “I can't say that I expect you to fall in love with me, so for once your mother and I agree.
enjoyverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪ/
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading If you will talk sensibly, Phil, we may enjoy the drive, but if you persist in talking of affairs so ridiculous--” “I can't say that I expect you to fall in love with me, so for once your mother and I agree.
expectverbUS /ɪkˈspekt/
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading “Mamma certainly does not expect me to do such an extraordinary thing.
extraordinaryadjectiveUS /ˌekstrəˈɔːrdəneri/
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading “Mamma certainly does not expect me to do such an extraordinary thing.
fallverbUS /fɔːl/
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading “--because there isn't any more danger that I shall fall in love with you than there is of--of--well, of your falling in love with me; and you know how improbable--” “I don't see any occasion to refer to love in any way,” she said, icily.
fallingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlɪŋ/
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading “--because there isn't any more danger that I shall fall in love with you than there is of--of--well, of your falling in love with me; and you know how improbable--” “I don't see any occasion to refer to love in any way,” she said, icily.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If you will talk sensibly, Phil, we may enjoy the drive, but if you persist in talking of affairs so ridiculous--” “I can't say that I expect you to fall in love with me, so for once your mother and I agree.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nevertheless, she didn't want you to come with me,” he said, absolutely undisturbed.
how
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From this reading “--because there isn't any more danger that I shall fall in love with you than there is of--of--well, of your falling in love with me; and you know how improbable--” “I don't see any occasion to refer to love in any way,” she said, icily.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “--because there isn't any more danger that I shall fall in love with you than there is of--of--well, of your falling in love with me; and you know how improbable--” “I don't see any occasion to refer to love in any way,” she said, icily.
icilyadverbUS /ˈaɪsɪli/
in a cold and icy manner
From this reading “--because there isn't any more danger that I shall fall in love with you than there is of--of--well, of your falling in love with me; and you know how improbable--” “I don't see any occasion to refer to love in any way,” she said, icily.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you will talk sensibly, Phil, we may enjoy the drive, but if you persist in talking of affairs so ridiculous--” “I can't say that I expect you to fall in love with me, so for once your mother and I agree.
improbableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɑːbəbəl/
not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred
From this reading “--because there isn't any more danger that I shall fall in love with you than there is of--of--well, of your falling in love with me; and you know how improbable--” “I don't see any occasion to refer to love in any way,” she said, icily.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “--because there isn't any more danger that I shall fall in love with you than there is of--of--well, of your falling in love with me; and you know how improbable--” “I don't see any occasion to refer to love in any way,” she said, icily.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “--because there isn't any more danger that I shall fall in love with you than there is of--of--well, of your falling in love with me; and you know how improbable--” “I don't see any occasion to refer to love in any way,” she said, icily.
isn't
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From this reading “--because there isn't any more danger that I shall fall in love with you than there is of--of--well, of your falling in love with me; and you know how improbable--” “I don't see any occasion to refer to love in any way,” she said, icily.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “--because there isn't any more danger that I shall fall in love with you than there is of--of--well, of your falling in love with me; and you know how improbable--” “I don't see any occasion to refer to love in any way,” she said, icily.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading “--because there isn't any more danger that I shall fall in love with you than there is of--of--well, of your falling in love with me; and you know how improbable--” “I don't see any occasion to refer to love in any way,” she said, icily.
MammanounUS /ˈmɑːmə/
informal terms for a mother
From this reading “Mamma certainly does not expect me to do such an extraordinary thing.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading If you will talk sensibly, Phil, we may enjoy the drive, but if you persist in talking of affairs so ridiculous--” “I can't say that I expect you to fall in love with me, so for once your mother and I agree.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “--because there isn't any more danger that I shall fall in love with you than there is of--of--well, of your falling in love with me; and you know how improbable--” “I don't see any occasion to refer to love in any way,” she said, icily.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “--because there isn't any more danger that I shall fall in love with you than there is of--of--well, of your falling in love with me; and you know how improbable--” “I don't see any occasion to refer to love in any way,” she said, icily.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading If you will talk sensibly, Phil, we may enjoy the drive, but if you persist in talking of affairs so ridiculous--” “I can't say that I expect you to fall in love with me, so for once your mother and I agree.
NeverthelessadverbUS /ˌnevərðəˈles/
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, she didn't want you to come with me,” he said, absolutely undisturbed.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Mamma certainly does not expect me to do such an extraordinary thing.
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading “--because there isn't any more danger that I shall fall in love with you than there is of--of--well, of your falling in love with me; and you know how improbable--” “I don't see any occasion to refer to love in any way,” she said, icily.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “--because there isn't any more danger that I shall fall in love with you than there is of--of--well, of your falling in love with me; and you know how improbable--” “I don't see any occasion to refer to love in any way,” she said, icily.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading If you will talk sensibly, Phil, we may enjoy the drive, but if you persist in talking of affairs so ridiculous--” “I can't say that I expect you to fall in love with me, so for once your mother and I agree.
persistverbUS /pərˈsɪst/
continue to exist
From this reading If you will talk sensibly, Phil, we may enjoy the drive, but if you persist in talking of affairs so ridiculous--” “I can't say that I expect you to fall in love with me, so for once your mother and I agree.
Phil
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From this reading If you will talk sensibly, Phil, we may enjoy the drive, but if you persist in talking of affairs so ridiculous--” “I can't say that I expect you to fall in love with me, so for once your mother and I agree.
referverbUS /rəˈfɜːr/
make reference to
From this reading “--because there isn't any more danger that I shall fall in love with you than there is of--of--well, of your falling in love with me; and you know how improbable--” “I don't see any occasion to refer to love in any way,” she said, icily.
ridiculousadjectiveUS /rɪˈdɪkjələs/
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading If you will talk sensibly, Phil, we may enjoy the drive, but if you persist in talking of affairs so ridiculous--” “I can't say that I expect you to fall in love with me, so for once your mother and I agree.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “--because there isn't any more danger that I shall fall in love with you than there is of--of--well, of your falling in love with me; and you know how improbable--” “I don't see any occasion to refer to love in any way,” she said, icily.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading If you will talk sensibly, Phil, we may enjoy the drive, but if you persist in talking of affairs so ridiculous--” “I can't say that I expect you to fall in love with me, so for once your mother and I agree.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “--because there isn't any more danger that I shall fall in love with you than there is of--of--well, of your falling in love with me; and you know how improbable--” “I don't see any occasion to refer to love in any way,” she said, icily.
sensiblyadverbUS /ˈsensəbli/
with good sense or in a reasonable or intelligent manner
From this reading If you will talk sensibly, Phil, we may enjoy the drive, but if you persist in talking of affairs so ridiculous--” “I can't say that I expect you to fall in love with me, so for once your mother and I agree.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “--because there isn't any more danger that I shall fall in love with you than there is of--of--well, of your falling in love with me; and you know how improbable--” “I don't see any occasion to refer to love in any way,” she said, icily.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “--because there isn't any more danger that I shall fall in love with you than there is of--of--well, of your falling in love with me; and you know how improbable--” “I don't see any occasion to refer to love in any way,” she said, icily.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If you will talk sensibly, Phil, we may enjoy the drive, but if you persist in talking of affairs so ridiculous--” “I can't say that I expect you to fall in love with me, so for once your mother and I agree.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “Mamma certainly does not expect me to do such an extraordinary thing.
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading If you will talk sensibly, Phil, we may enjoy the drive, but if you persist in talking of affairs so ridiculous--” “I can't say that I expect you to fall in love with me, so for once your mother and I agree.
talkingnounUS /ˈtɔːkɪŋ/
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading If you will talk sensibly, Phil, we may enjoy the drive, but if you persist in talking of affairs so ridiculous--” “I can't say that I expect you to fall in love with me, so for once your mother and I agree.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “--because there isn't any more danger that I shall fall in love with you than there is of--of--well, of your falling in love with me; and you know how improbable--” “I don't see any occasion to refer to love in any way,” she said, icily.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “--because there isn't any more danger that I shall fall in love with you than there is of--of--well, of your falling in love with me; and you know how improbable--” “I don't see any occasion to refer to love in any way,” she said, icily.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If you will talk sensibly, Phil, we may enjoy the drive, but if you persist in talking of affairs so ridiculous--” “I can't say that I expect you to fall in love with me, so for once your mother and I agree.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading “--because there isn't any more danger that I shall fall in love with you than there is of--of--well, of your falling in love with me; and you know how improbable--” “I don't see any occasion to refer to love in any way,” she said, icily.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading “Mamma certainly does not expect me to do such an extraordinary thing.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “--because there isn't any more danger that I shall fall in love with you than there is of--of--well, of your falling in love with me; and you know how improbable--” “I don't see any occasion to refer to love in any way,” she said, icily.
undisturbedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈstɜːrbd/
untroubled by interference or disturbance
From this reading Nevertheless, she didn't want you to come with me,” he said, absolutely undisturbed.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Nevertheless, she didn't want you to come with me,” he said, absolutely undisturbed.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “--because there isn't any more danger that I shall fall in love with you than there is of--of--well, of your falling in love with me; and you know how improbable--” “I don't see any occasion to refer to love in any way,” she said, icily.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading If you will talk sensibly, Phil, we may enjoy the drive, but if you persist in talking of affairs so ridiculous--” “I can't say that I expect you to fall in love with me, so for once your mother and I agree.
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 “--because there isn't any more danger that I shall fall in love with you than there is of--of--well, of your falling in love with me; and you know how improbable--” “I don't see any occasion to refer to love in any way,” she said, icily.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If you will talk sensibly, Phil, we may enjoy the drive, but if you persist in talking of affairs so ridiculous--” “I can't say that I expect you to fall in love with me, so for once your mother and I agree.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “--because there isn't any more danger that I shall fall in love with you than there is of--of--well, of your falling in love with me; and you know how improbable--” “I don't see any occasion to refer to love in any way,” she said, icily.
womanlikenoun
the trait of being womanly; having the characteristics of an adult female
From this reading “How do you know she didn't?” she demanded, womanlike.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “--because there isn't any more danger that I shall fall in love with you than there is of--of--well, of your falling in love with me; and you know how improbable--” “I don't see any occasion to refer to love in any way,” she said, icily.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “--because there isn't any more danger that I shall fall in love with you than there is of--of--well, of your falling in love with me; and you know how improbable--” “I don't see any occasion to refer to love in any way,” she said, icily.
