adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had learned enough about him from the two sisters, especially from Clara, to make her believe that, with a very little management, she could bring him back to Madge.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She had learned enough about him from the two sisters, especially from Clara, to make her believe that, with a very little management, she could bring him back to Madge.
addressverbUS /ˈædres/
speak to
From this reading At last she determined to write to him, and she made her son-in-law address the envelope and mark it private.
alivin
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From this reading This is what she said:— ‘DEAR SIR,—Although unbeknown to you, I take the liberty of telling you as M. H. is alivin’ here with me, and somebody else as I think you ought to see, but perhaps I’d better have a word or two with you myself, if not quite ill-convenient to you, and maybe you’ll be kind enough to say how that’s to be done to your obedient, humble servant,
AlthoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading This is what she said:— ‘DEAR SIR,—Although unbeknown to you, I take the liberty of telling you as M. H. is alivin’ here with me, and somebody else as I think you ought to see, but perhaps I’d better have a word or two with you myself, if not quite ill-convenient to you, and maybe you’ll be kind enough to say how that’s to be done to your obedient, humble servant,
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MRS CAFFYN was unhappy, and made up her mind that she would talk to Frank herself.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This is what she said:— ‘DEAR SIR,—Although unbeknown to you, I take the liberty of telling you as M. H. is alivin’ here with me, and somebody else as I think you ought to see, but perhaps I’d better have a word or two with you myself, if not quite ill-convenient to you, and maybe you’ll be kind enough to say how that’s to be done to your obedient, humble servant,
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last she determined to write to him, and she made her son-in-law address the envelope and mark it private.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading She had learned enough about him from the two sisters, especially from Clara, to make her believe that, with a very little management, she could bring him back to Madge.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This is what she said:— ‘DEAR SIR,—Although unbeknown to you, I take the liberty of telling you as M. H. is alivin’ here with me, and somebody else as I think you ought to see, but perhaps I’d better have a word or two with you myself, if not quite ill-convenient to you, and maybe you’ll be kind enough to say how that’s to be done to your obedient, humble servant,
believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading She had learned enough about him from the two sisters, especially from Clara, to make her believe that, with a very little management, she could bring him back to Madge.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading This is what she said:— ‘DEAR SIR,—Although unbeknown to you, I take the liberty of telling you as M. H. is alivin’ here with me, and somebody else as I think you ought to see, but perhaps I’d better have a word or two with you myself, if not quite ill-convenient to you, and maybe you’ll be kind enough to say how that’s to be done to your obedient, humble servant,
bringverbUS /brɪŋ/
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading She had learned enough about him from the two sisters, especially from Clara, to make her believe that, with a very little management, she could bring him back to Madge.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This is what she said:— ‘DEAR SIR,—Although unbeknown to you, I take the liberty of telling you as M. H. is alivin’ here with me, and somebody else as I think you ought to see, but perhaps I’d better have a word or two with you myself, if not quite ill-convenient to you, and maybe you’ll be kind enough to say how that’s to be done to your obedient, humble servant,
CAFFYN
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From this reading MRS CAFFYN was unhappy, and made up her mind that she would talk to Frank herself.
Clara
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From this reading She had learned enough about him from the two sisters, especially from Clara, to make her believe that, with a very little management, she could bring him back to Madge.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She had learned enough about him from the two sisters, especially from Clara, to make her believe that, with a very little management, she could bring him back to Madge.
DEARadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading This is what she said:— ‘DEAR SIR,—Although unbeknown to you, I take the liberty of telling you as M. H. is alivin’ here with me, and somebody else as I think you ought to see, but perhaps I’d better have a word or two with you myself, if not quite ill-convenient to you, and maybe you’ll be kind enough to say how that’s to be done to your obedient, humble servant,
determinedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənd/
characterized by great determination
From this reading At last she determined to write to him, and she made her son-in-law address the envelope and mark it private.
difficultynounUS /ˈdɪfəkəlti/
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading The difficulty was to see him without his father’s knowledge.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading This is what she said:— ‘DEAR SIR,—Although unbeknown to you, I take the liberty of telling you as M. H. is alivin’ here with me, and somebody else as I think you ought to see, but perhaps I’d better have a word or two with you myself, if not quite ill-convenient to you, and maybe you’ll be kind enough to say how that’s to be done to your obedient, humble servant,
else
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From this reading This is what she said:— ‘DEAR SIR,—Although unbeknown to you, I take the liberty of telling you as M. H. is alivin’ here with me, and somebody else as I think you ought to see, but perhaps I’d better have a word or two with you myself, if not quite ill-convenient to you, and maybe you’ll be kind enough to say how that’s to be done to your obedient, humble servant,
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading She had learned enough about him from the two sisters, especially from Clara, to make her believe that, with a very little management, she could bring him back to Madge.
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading At last she determined to write to him, and she made her son-in-law address the envelope and mark it private.
especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading She had learned enough about him from the two sisters, especially from Clara, to make her believe that, with a very little management, she could bring him back to Madge.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The difficulty was to see him without his father’s knowledge.
FrankadjectiveUS /fræŋk/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading MRS CAFFYN was unhappy, and made up her mind that she would talk to Frank herself.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She had learned enough about him from the two sisters, especially from Clara, to make her believe that, with a very little management, she could bring him back to Madge.
HnounUS /eɪtʃ/
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading This is what she said:— ‘DEAR SIR,—Although unbeknown to you, I take the liberty of telling you as M. H. is alivin’ here with me, and somebody else as I think you ought to see, but perhaps I’d better have a word or two with you myself, if not quite ill-convenient to you, and maybe you’ll be kind enough to say how that’s to be done to your obedient, humble servant,
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had learned enough about him from the two sisters, especially from Clara, to make her believe that, with a very little management, she could bring him back to Madge.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This is what she said:— ‘DEAR SIR,—Although unbeknown to you, I take the liberty of telling you as M. H. is alivin’ here with me, and somebody else as I think you ought to see, but perhaps I’d better have a word or two with you myself, if not quite ill-convenient to you, and maybe you’ll be kind enough to say how that’s to be done to your obedient, humble servant,
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading MRS CAFFYN was unhappy, and made up her mind that she would talk to Frank herself.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading This is what she said:— ‘DEAR SIR,—Although unbeknown to you, I take the liberty of telling you as M. H. is alivin’ here with me, and somebody else as I think you ought to see, but perhaps I’d better have a word or two with you myself, if not quite ill-convenient to you, and maybe you’ll be kind enough to say how that’s to be done to your obedient, humble servant,
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading MRS CAFFYN was unhappy, and made up her mind that she would talk to Frank herself.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She had learned enough about him from the two sisters, especially from Clara, to make her believe that, with a very little management, she could bring him back to Madge.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The difficulty was to see him without his father’s knowledge.
how
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From this reading This is what she said:— ‘DEAR SIR,—Although unbeknown to you, I take the liberty of telling you as M. H. is alivin’ here with me, and somebody else as I think you ought to see, but perhaps I’d better have a word or two with you myself, if not quite ill-convenient to you, and maybe you’ll be kind enough to say how that’s to be done to your obedient, humble servant,
humbleadjectiveUS /ˈhʌmbəl/
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading This is what she said:— ‘DEAR SIR,—Although unbeknown to you, I take the liberty of telling you as M. H. is alivin’ here with me, and somebody else as I think you ought to see, but perhaps I’d better have a word or two with you myself, if not quite ill-convenient to you, and maybe you’ll be kind enough to say how that’s to be done to your obedient, humble servant,
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading This is what she said:— ‘DEAR SIR,—Although unbeknown to you, I take the liberty of telling you as M. H. is alivin’ here with me, and somebody else as I think you ought to see, but perhaps I’d better have a word or two with you myself, if not quite ill-convenient to you, and maybe you’ll be kind enough to say how that’s to be done to your obedient, humble servant,
I'd
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From this reading This is what she said:— ‘DEAR SIR,—Although unbeknown to you, I take the liberty of telling you as M. H. is alivin’ here with me, and somebody else as I think you ought to see, but perhaps I’d better have a word or two with you myself, if not quite ill-convenient to you, and maybe you’ll be kind enough to say how that’s to be done to your obedient, humble servant,
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading This is what she said:— ‘DEAR SIR,—Although unbeknown to you, I take the liberty of telling you as M. H. is alivin’ here with me, and somebody else as I think you ought to see, but perhaps I’d better have a word or two with you myself, if not quite ill-convenient to you, and maybe you’ll be kind enough to say how that’s to be done to your obedient, humble servant,
ill-convenient
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From this reading This is what she said:— ‘DEAR SIR,—Although unbeknown to you, I take the liberty of telling you as M. H. is alivin’ here with me, and somebody else as I think you ought to see, but perhaps I’d better have a word or two with you myself, if not quite ill-convenient to you, and maybe you’ll be kind enough to say how that’s to be done to your obedient, humble servant,
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is what she said:— ‘DEAR SIR,—Although unbeknown to you, I take the liberty of telling you as M. H. is alivin’ here with me, and somebody else as I think you ought to see, but perhaps I’d better have a word or two with you myself, if not quite ill-convenient to you, and maybe you’ll be kind enough to say how that’s to be done to your obedient, humble servant,
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At last she determined to write to him, and she made her son-in-law address the envelope and mark it private.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading This is what she said:— ‘DEAR SIR,—Although unbeknown to you, I take the liberty of telling you as M. H. is alivin’ here with me, and somebody else as I think you ought to see, but perhaps I’d better have a word or two with you myself, if not quite ill-convenient to you, and maybe you’ll be kind enough to say how that’s to be done to your obedient, humble servant,
knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading The difficulty was to see him without his father’s knowledge.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading At last she determined to write to him, and she made her son-in-law address the envelope and mark it private.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading She had learned enough about him from the two sisters, especially from Clara, to make her believe that, with a very little management, she could bring him back to Madge.
libertynounUS /ˈlɪb.ər.ti/
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading This is what she said:— ‘DEAR SIR,—Although unbeknown to you, I take the liberty of telling you as M. H. is alivin’ here with me, and somebody else as I think you ought to see, but perhaps I’d better have a word or two with you myself, if not quite ill-convenient to you, and maybe you’ll be kind enough to say how that’s to be done to your obedient, humble servant,
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She had learned enough about him from the two sisters, especially from Clara, to make her believe that, with a very little management, she could bring him back to Madge.
MnounUS /em/
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading This is what she said:— ‘DEAR SIR,—Although unbeknown to you, I take the liberty of telling you as M. H. is alivin’ here with me, and somebody else as I think you ought to see, but perhaps I’d better have a word or two with you myself, if not quite ill-convenient to you, and maybe you’ll be kind enough to say how that’s to be done to your obedient, humble servant,
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading MRS CAFFYN was unhappy, and made up her mind that she would talk to Frank herself.
Madge
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From this reading She had learned enough about him from the two sisters, especially from Clara, to make her believe that, with a very little management, she could bring him back to Madge.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading She had learned enough about him from the two sisters, especially from Clara, to make her believe that, with a very little management, she could bring him back to Madge.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading She had learned enough about him from the two sisters, especially from Clara, to make her believe that, with a very little management, she could bring him back to Madge.
markverbUS /mɑːrk/
attach a tag or label to
From this reading At last she determined to write to him, and she made her son-in-law address the envelope and mark it private.
maybeadverbUS /ˈmeɪbi/
by chance
From this reading This is what she said:— ‘DEAR SIR,—Although unbeknown to you, I take the liberty of telling you as M. H. is alivin’ here with me, and somebody else as I think you ought to see, but perhaps I’d better have a word or two with you myself, if not quite ill-convenient to you, and maybe you’ll be kind enough to say how that’s to be done to your obedient, humble servant,
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This is what she said:— ‘DEAR SIR,—Although unbeknown to you, I take the liberty of telling you as M. H. is alivin’ here with me, and somebody else as I think you ought to see, but perhaps I’d better have a word or two with you myself, if not quite ill-convenient to you, and maybe you’ll be kind enough to say how that’s to be done to your obedient, humble servant,
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading MRS CAFFYN was unhappy, and made up her mind that she would talk to Frank herself.
MRSnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS CAFFYN was unhappy, and made up her mind that she would talk to Frank herself.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading This is what she said:— ‘DEAR SIR,—Although unbeknown to you, I take the liberty of telling you as M. H. is alivin’ here with me, and somebody else as I think you ought to see, but perhaps I’d better have a word or two with you myself, if not quite ill-convenient to you, and maybe you’ll be kind enough to say how that’s to be done to your obedient, humble servant,
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This is what she said:— ‘DEAR SIR,—Although unbeknown to you, I take the liberty of telling you as M. H. is alivin’ here with me, and somebody else as I think you ought to see, but perhaps I’d better have a word or two with you myself, if not quite ill-convenient to you, and maybe you’ll be kind enough to say how that’s to be done to your obedient, humble servant,
obedientadjectiveUS /oʊˈbiːdiənt/
dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority
From this reading This is what she said:— ‘DEAR SIR,—Although unbeknown to you, I take the liberty of telling you as M. H. is alivin’ here with me, and somebody else as I think you ought to see, but perhaps I’d better have a word or two with you myself, if not quite ill-convenient to you, and maybe you’ll be kind enough to say how that’s to be done to your obedient, humble servant,
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This is what she said:— ‘DEAR SIR,—Although unbeknown to you, I take the liberty of telling you as M. H. is alivin’ here with me, and somebody else as I think you ought to see, but perhaps I’d better have a word or two with you myself, if not quite ill-convenient to you, and maybe you’ll be kind enough to say how that’s to be done to your obedient, humble servant,
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This is what she said:— ‘DEAR SIR,—Although unbeknown to you, I take the liberty of telling you as M. H. is alivin’ here with me, and somebody else as I think you ought to see, but perhaps I’d better have a word or two with you myself, if not quite ill-convenient to you, and maybe you’ll be kind enough to say how that’s to be done to your obedient, humble servant,
oughtmodal verbUS /ɔːt/
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading This is what she said:— ‘DEAR SIR,—Although unbeknown to you, I take the liberty of telling you as M. H. is alivin’ here with me, and somebody else as I think you ought to see, but perhaps I’d better have a word or two with you myself, if not quite ill-convenient to you, and maybe you’ll be kind enough to say how that’s to be done to your obedient, humble servant,
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading This is what she said:— ‘DEAR SIR,—Although unbeknown to you, I take the liberty of telling you as M. H. is alivin’ here with me, and somebody else as I think you ought to see, but perhaps I’d better have a word or two with you myself, if not quite ill-convenient to you, and maybe you’ll be kind enough to say how that’s to be done to your obedient, humble servant,
privateadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪvət/
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading At last she determined to write to him, and she made her son-in-law address the envelope and mark it private.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading This is what she said:— ‘DEAR SIR,—Although unbeknown to you, I take the liberty of telling you as M. H. is alivin’ here with me, and somebody else as I think you ought to see, but perhaps I’d better have a word or two with you myself, if not quite ill-convenient to you, and maybe you’ll be kind enough to say how that’s to be done to your obedient, humble servant,
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading This is what she said:— ‘DEAR SIR,—Although unbeknown to you, I take the liberty of telling you as M. H. is alivin’ here with me, and somebody else as I think you ought to see, but perhaps I’d better have a word or two with you myself, if not quite ill-convenient to you, and maybe you’ll be kind enough to say how that’s to be done to your obedient, humble servant,
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading This is what she said:— ‘DEAR SIR,—Although unbeknown to you, I take the liberty of telling you as M. H. is alivin’ here with me, and somebody else as I think you ought to see, but perhaps I’d better have a word or two with you myself, if not quite ill-convenient to you, and maybe you’ll be kind enough to say how that’s to be done to your obedient, humble servant,
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The difficulty was to see him without his father’s knowledge.
servantnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənt/
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading This is what she said:— ‘DEAR SIR,—Although unbeknown to you, I take the liberty of telling you as M. H. is alivin’ here with me, and somebody else as I think you ought to see, but perhaps I’d better have a word or two with you myself, if not quite ill-convenient to you, and maybe you’ll be kind enough to say how that’s to be done to your obedient, humble servant,
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MRS CAFFYN was unhappy, and made up her mind that she would talk to Frank herself.
SIRnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading This is what she said:— ‘DEAR SIR,—Although unbeknown to you, I take the liberty of telling you as M. H. is alivin’ here with me, and somebody else as I think you ought to see, but perhaps I’d better have a word or two with you myself, if not quite ill-convenient to you, and maybe you’ll be kind enough to say how that’s to be done to your obedient, humble servant,
sistersnounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading She had learned enough about him from the two sisters, especially from Clara, to make her believe that, with a very little management, she could bring him back to Madge.
somebodypronounUS /ˈsʌmbɑːdi/
a person, without saying who
From this reading This is what she said:— ‘DEAR SIR,—Although unbeknown to you, I take the liberty of telling you as M. H. is alivin’ here with me, and somebody else as I think you ought to see, but perhaps I’d better have a word or two with you myself, if not quite ill-convenient to you, and maybe you’ll be kind enough to say how that’s to be done to your obedient, humble servant,
son-in-lawnounUS /ˈsʌnɪnlɔː/
the husband of your daughter
From this reading At last she determined to write to him, and she made her son-in-law address the envelope and mark it private.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading This is what she said:— ‘DEAR SIR,—Although unbeknown to you, I take the liberty of telling you as M. H. is alivin’ here with me, and somebody else as I think you ought to see, but perhaps I’d better have a word or two with you myself, if not quite ill-convenient to you, and maybe you’ll be kind enough to say how that’s to be done to your obedient, humble servant,
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading MRS CAFFYN was unhappy, and made up her mind that she would talk to Frank herself.
tellingadjectiveUS /ˈtelɪŋ/
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading This is what she said:— ‘DEAR SIR,—Although unbeknown to you, I take the liberty of telling you as M. H. is alivin’ here with me, and somebody else as I think you ought to see, but perhaps I’d better have a word or two with you myself, if not quite ill-convenient to you, and maybe you’ll be kind enough to say how that’s to be done to your obedient, humble servant,
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MRS CAFFYN was unhappy, and made up her mind that she would talk to Frank herself.
that's
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From this reading This is what she said:— ‘DEAR SIR,—Although unbeknown to you, I take the liberty of telling you as M. H. is alivin’ here with me, and somebody else as I think you ought to see, but perhaps I’d better have a word or two with you myself, if not quite ill-convenient to you, and maybe you’ll be kind enough to say how that’s to be done to your obedient, humble servant,
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She had learned enough about him from the two sisters, especially from Clara, to make her believe that, with a very little management, she could bring him back to Madge.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading This is what she said:— ‘DEAR SIR,—Although unbeknown to you, I take the liberty of telling you as M. H. is alivin’ here with me, and somebody else as I think you ought to see, but perhaps I’d better have a word or two with you myself, if not quite ill-convenient to you, and maybe you’ll be kind enough to say how that’s to be done to your obedient, humble servant,
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is what she said:— ‘DEAR SIR,—Although unbeknown to you, I take the liberty of telling you as M. H. is alivin’ here with me, and somebody else as I think you ought to see, but perhaps I’d better have a word or two with you myself, if not quite ill-convenient to you, and maybe you’ll be kind enough to say how that’s to be done to your obedient, humble servant,
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MRS CAFFYN was unhappy, and made up her mind that she would talk to Frank herself.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading She had learned enough about him from the two sisters, especially from Clara, to make her believe that, with a very little management, she could bring him back to Madge.
unbeknownadjectiveUS /ˌʌnbɪˈnoʊn/
(usually used with “to”) occurring or existing without the knowledge of
From this reading This is what she said:— ‘DEAR SIR,—Although unbeknown to you, I take the liberty of telling you as M. H. is alivin’ here with me, and somebody else as I think you ought to see, but perhaps I’d better have a word or two with you myself, if not quite ill-convenient to you, and maybe you’ll be kind enough to say how that’s to be done to your obedient, humble servant,
unhappyadjectiveUS /ənˈhæpi/
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading MRS CAFFYN was unhappy, and made up her mind that she would talk to Frank herself.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading MRS CAFFYN was unhappy, and made up her mind that she would talk to Frank herself.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading She had learned enough about him from the two sisters, especially from Clara, to make her believe that, with a very little management, she could bring him back to Madge.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MRS CAFFYN was unhappy, and made up her mind that she would talk to Frank herself.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading This is what she said:— ‘DEAR SIR,—Although unbeknown to you, I take the liberty of telling you as M. H. is alivin’ here with me, and somebody else as I think you ought to see, but perhaps I’d better have a word or two with you myself, if not quite ill-convenient to you, and maybe you’ll be kind enough to say how that’s to be done to your obedient, humble servant,
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had learned enough about him from the two sisters, especially from Clara, to make her believe that, with a very little management, she could bring him back to Madge.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The difficulty was to see him without his father’s knowledge.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading This is what she said:— ‘DEAR SIR,—Although unbeknown to you, I take the liberty of telling you as M. H. is alivin’ here with me, and somebody else as I think you ought to see, but perhaps I’d better have a word or two with you myself, if not quite ill-convenient to you, and maybe you’ll be kind enough to say how that’s to be done to your obedient, humble servant,
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading MRS CAFFYN was unhappy, and made up her mind that she would talk to Frank herself.
writeverbUS /raɪt/
produce a literary work
From this reading At last she determined to write to him, and she made her son-in-law address the envelope and mark it private.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading This is what she said:— ‘DEAR SIR,—Although unbeknown to you, I take the liberty of telling you as M. H. is alivin’ here with me, and somebody else as I think you ought to see, but perhaps I’d better have a word or two with you myself, if not quite ill-convenient to you, and maybe you’ll be kind enough to say how that’s to be done to your obedient, humble servant,
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From this reading This is what she said:— ‘DEAR SIR,—Although unbeknown to you, I take the liberty of telling you as M. H. is alivin’ here with me, and somebody else as I think you ought to see, but perhaps I’d better have a word or two with you myself, if not quite ill-convenient to you, and maybe you’ll be kind enough to say how that’s to be done to your obedient, humble servant,
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading This is what she said:— ‘DEAR SIR,—Although unbeknown to you, I take the liberty of telling you as M. H. is alivin’ here with me, and somebody else as I think you ought to see, but perhaps I’d better have a word or two with you myself, if not quite ill-convenient to you, and maybe you’ll be kind enough to say how that’s to be done to your obedient, humble servant,
