affairsnounUS /əˈferz/
matters of personal concern
From this reading “I don't know what he meant,” he said carelessly; “but since he chooses to talk of his own affairs publicly, I don't mind saying that they are neither very weighty nor very dangerous.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The fact that Tom did not happen to be on duty at the next Club dinner gave me an opportunity to repeat his mysterious remark to Manners, and to jokingly warn that rising young lawyer against the indiscretion of vague counsel.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The fact that Tom did not happen to be on duty at the next Club dinner gave me an opportunity to repeat his mysterious remark to Manners, and to jokingly warn that rising young lawyer against the indiscretion of vague counsel.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The fact that Tom did not happen to be on duty at the next Club dinner gave me an opportunity to repeat his mysterious remark to Manners, and to jokingly warn that rising young lawyer against the indiscretion of vague counsel.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “I don't know what he meant,” he said carelessly; “but since he chooses to talk of his own affairs publicly, I don't mind saying that they are neither very weighty nor very dangerous.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The fact that Tom did not happen to be on duty at the next Club dinner gave me an opportunity to repeat his mysterious remark to Manners, and to jokingly warn that rising young lawyer against the indiscretion of vague counsel.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The fact that Tom did not happen to be on duty at the next Club dinner gave me an opportunity to repeat his mysterious remark to Manners, and to jokingly warn that rising young lawyer against the indiscretion of vague counsel.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading He leaves the regular wife behind,--fairly or unfairly, I can't say.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I don't know what he meant,” he said carelessly; “but since he chooses to talk of his own affairs publicly, I don't mind saying that they are neither very weighty nor very dangerous.
CaliforniannounUS /ˌkælɪˈfɔːrnjən/
a native or resident of California
From this reading It's only the old story: the usual matrimonial infidelities that are mixed up with the Californian emigration.
can't
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From this reading He leaves the regular wife behind,--fairly or unfairly, I can't say.
carelesslyadverbUS /ˈkerləsli/
without care or concern
From this reading “I don't know what he meant,” he said carelessly; “but since he chooses to talk of his own affairs publicly, I don't mind saying that they are neither very weighty nor very dangerous.
choosesverbUS /ˈtʃuːzəz/
third-person singular of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading “I don't know what he meant,” he said carelessly; “but since he chooses to talk of his own affairs publicly, I don't mind saying that they are neither very weighty nor very dangerous.
ClubnounUS /klʌb/
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading The fact that Tom did not happen to be on duty at the next Club dinner gave me an opportunity to repeat his mysterious remark to Manners, and to jokingly warn that rising young lawyer against the indiscretion of vague counsel.
counselnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəl/
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading The fact that Tom did not happen to be on duty at the next Club dinner gave me an opportunity to repeat his mysterious remark to Manners, and to jokingly warn that rising young lawyer against the indiscretion of vague counsel.
dangerousadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading “I don't know what he meant,” he said carelessly; “but since he chooses to talk of his own affairs publicly, I don't mind saying that they are neither very weighty nor very dangerous.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The fact that Tom did not happen to be on duty at the next Club dinner gave me an opportunity to repeat his mysterious remark to Manners, and to jokingly warn that rising young lawyer against the indiscretion of vague counsel.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading The fact that Tom did not happen to be on duty at the next Club dinner gave me an opportunity to repeat his mysterious remark to Manners, and to jokingly warn that rising young lawyer against the indiscretion of vague counsel.
don't
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From this reading “I don't know what he meant,” he said carelessly; “but since he chooses to talk of his own affairs publicly, I don't mind saying that they are neither very weighty nor very dangerous.
dutynounUS /ˈduːti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The fact that Tom did not happen to be on duty at the next Club dinner gave me an opportunity to repeat his mysterious remark to Manners, and to jokingly warn that rising young lawyer against the indiscretion of vague counsel.
emigrationnounUS /ˌeməˈɡreɪʃən/
migration from a place (especially migration from your native country in order to settle in another)
From this reading It's only the old story: the usual matrimonial infidelities that are mixed up with the Californian emigration.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fact that Tom did not happen to be on duty at the next Club dinner gave me an opportunity to repeat his mysterious remark to Manners, and to jokingly warn that rising young lawyer against the indiscretion of vague counsel.
fairlyadverbUS /ˈferli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading He leaves the regular wife behind,--fairly or unfairly, I can't say.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The fact that Tom did not happen to be on duty at the next Club dinner gave me an opportunity to repeat his mysterious remark to Manners, and to jokingly warn that rising young lawyer against the indiscretion of vague counsel.
happenverbUS /ˈhæpən/
come to pass
From this reading The fact that Tom did not happen to be on duty at the next Club dinner gave me an opportunity to repeat his mysterious remark to Manners, and to jokingly warn that rising young lawyer against the indiscretion of vague counsel.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I don't know what he meant,” he said carelessly; “but since he chooses to talk of his own affairs publicly, I don't mind saying that they are neither very weighty nor very dangerous.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The fact that Tom did not happen to be on duty at the next Club dinner gave me an opportunity to repeat his mysterious remark to Manners, and to jokingly warn that rising young lawyer against the indiscretion of vague counsel.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Manners, however, only shrugged his shoulders.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I don't know what he meant,” he said carelessly; “but since he chooses to talk of his own affairs publicly, I don't mind saying that they are neither very weighty nor very dangerous.
indiscretionnounUS /ˌɪndɪˈskreʃən/
the trait of being injudicious
From this reading The fact that Tom did not happen to be on duty at the next Club dinner gave me an opportunity to repeat his mysterious remark to Manners, and to jokingly warn that rising young lawyer against the indiscretion of vague counsel.
infidelitiesnounUS /ˌɪnfɪˈdelɪtiz/
plural of “infidelity” — the quality of being unfaithful
From this reading It's only the old story: the usual matrimonial infidelities that are mixed up with the Californian emigration.
It's
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From this reading It's only the old story: the usual matrimonial infidelities that are mixed up with the Californian emigration.
jokinglyadverbUS /ˈdʒoʊkɪŋli/
in jest
From this reading The fact that Tom did not happen to be on duty at the next Club dinner gave me an opportunity to repeat his mysterious remark to Manners, and to jokingly warn that rising young lawyer against the indiscretion of vague counsel.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I don't know what he meant,” he said carelessly; “but since he chooses to talk of his own affairs publicly, I don't mind saying that they are neither very weighty nor very dangerous.
lawyernounUS /ˈlɔːjər/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading The fact that Tom did not happen to be on duty at the next Club dinner gave me an opportunity to repeat his mysterious remark to Manners, and to jokingly warn that rising young lawyer against the indiscretion of vague counsel.
leavesnounUS /liːvz/
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading He leaves the regular wife behind,--fairly or unfairly, I can't say.
MannersnounUS /ˈmænərz/
social deportment
From this reading The fact that Tom did not happen to be on duty at the next Club dinner gave me an opportunity to repeat his mysterious remark to Manners, and to jokingly warn that rising young lawyer against the indiscretion of vague counsel.
matrimonialadjectiveUS /ˌmætrəˈmoʊniəl/
of or relating to the state of marriage
From this reading It's only the old story: the usual matrimonial infidelities that are mixed up with the Californian emigration.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The fact that Tom did not happen to be on duty at the next Club dinner gave me an opportunity to repeat his mysterious remark to Manners, and to jokingly warn that rising young lawyer against the indiscretion of vague counsel.
meantverbUS /ment/
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “I don't know what he meant,” he said carelessly; “but since he chooses to talk of his own affairs publicly, I don't mind saying that they are neither very weighty nor very dangerous.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading “I don't know what he meant,” he said carelessly; “but since he chooses to talk of his own affairs publicly, I don't mind saying that they are neither very weighty nor very dangerous.
mixedadjectiveUS /mɪkst/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading It's only the old story: the usual matrimonial infidelities that are mixed up with the Californian emigration.
mysteriousadjectiveUS /mɪˈstɪriəs/
of an obscure nature
From this reading The fact that Tom did not happen to be on duty at the next Club dinner gave me an opportunity to repeat his mysterious remark to Manners, and to jokingly warn that rising young lawyer against the indiscretion of vague counsel.
neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading “I don't know what he meant,” he said carelessly; “but since he chooses to talk of his own affairs publicly, I don't mind saying that they are neither very weighty nor very dangerous.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The fact that Tom did not happen to be on duty at the next Club dinner gave me an opportunity to repeat his mysterious remark to Manners, and to jokingly warn that rising young lawyer against the indiscretion of vague counsel.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading “I don't know what he meant,” he said carelessly; “but since he chooses to talk of his own affairs publicly, I don't mind saying that they are neither very weighty nor very dangerous.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The fact that Tom did not happen to be on duty at the next Club dinner gave me an opportunity to repeat his mysterious remark to Manners, and to jokingly warn that rising young lawyer against the indiscretion of vague counsel.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The fact that Tom did not happen to be on duty at the next Club dinner gave me an opportunity to repeat his mysterious remark to Manners, and to jokingly warn that rising young lawyer against the indiscretion of vague counsel.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It's only the old story: the usual matrimonial infidelities that are mixed up with the Californian emigration.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The fact that Tom did not happen to be on duty at the next Club dinner gave me an opportunity to repeat his mysterious remark to Manners, and to jokingly warn that rising young lawyer against the indiscretion of vague counsel.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Manners, however, only shrugged his shoulders.
opportunitynounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The fact that Tom did not happen to be on duty at the next Club dinner gave me an opportunity to repeat his mysterious remark to Manners, and to jokingly warn that rising young lawyer against the indiscretion of vague counsel.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He leaves the regular wife behind,--fairly or unfairly, I can't say.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading “I don't know what he meant,” he said carelessly; “but since he chooses to talk of his own affairs publicly, I don't mind saying that they are neither very weighty nor very dangerous.
publiclyadverbUS /ˈpʌblɪkli/
in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; openly
From this reading “I don't know what he meant,” he said carelessly; “but since he chooses to talk of his own affairs publicly, I don't mind saying that they are neither very weighty nor very dangerous.
regularadjectiveUS /ˈreɡjələr/
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading He leaves the regular wife behind,--fairly or unfairly, I can't say.
remarknounUS /rɪˈmɑːrk/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading The fact that Tom did not happen to be on duty at the next Club dinner gave me an opportunity to repeat his mysterious remark to Manners, and to jokingly warn that rising young lawyer against the indiscretion of vague counsel.
repeatverbUS /rɪˈpiːt/
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading The fact that Tom did not happen to be on duty at the next Club dinner gave me an opportunity to repeat his mysterious remark to Manners, and to jokingly warn that rising young lawyer against the indiscretion of vague counsel.
risingadjectiveUS /ˈraɪzɪŋ/
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading The fact that Tom did not happen to be on duty at the next Club dinner gave me an opportunity to repeat his mysterious remark to Manners, and to jokingly warn that rising young lawyer against the indiscretion of vague counsel.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I don't know what he meant,” he said carelessly; “but since he chooses to talk of his own affairs publicly, I don't mind saying that they are neither very weighty nor very dangerous.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading He leaves the regular wife behind,--fairly or unfairly, I can't say.
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading “I don't know what he meant,” he said carelessly; “but since he chooses to talk of his own affairs publicly, I don't mind saying that they are neither very weighty nor very dangerous.
shouldersnounUS /ˈʃoʊldərz/
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading Manners, however, only shrugged his shoulders.
shruggedverbUS /ʃrʌɡd/
inflected form of “shrug” — raise one's shoulders to indicate indifference or resignation
From this reading Manners, however, only shrugged his shoulders.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading “I don't know what he meant,” he said carelessly; “but since he chooses to talk of his own affairs publicly, I don't mind saying that they are neither very weighty nor very dangerous.
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading It's only the old story: the usual matrimonial infidelities that are mixed up with the Californian emigration.
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading “I don't know what he meant,” he said carelessly; “but since he chooses to talk of his own affairs publicly, I don't mind saying that they are neither very weighty nor very dangerous.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The fact that Tom did not happen to be on duty at the next Club dinner gave me an opportunity to repeat his mysterious remark to Manners, and to jokingly warn that rising young lawyer against the indiscretion of vague counsel.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The fact that Tom did not happen to be on duty at the next Club dinner gave me an opportunity to repeat his mysterious remark to Manners, and to jokingly warn that rising young lawyer against the indiscretion of vague counsel.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I don't know what he meant,” he said carelessly; “but since he chooses to talk of his own affairs publicly, I don't mind saying that they are neither very weighty nor very dangerous.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The fact that Tom did not happen to be on duty at the next Club dinner gave me an opportunity to repeat his mysterious remark to Manners, and to jokingly warn that rising young lawyer against the indiscretion of vague counsel.
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading The fact that Tom did not happen to be on duty at the next Club dinner gave me an opportunity to repeat his mysterious remark to Manners, and to jokingly warn that rising young lawyer against the indiscretion of vague counsel.
unfairlyadverbUS /ənˈferli/
in an unfair manner
From this reading He leaves the regular wife behind,--fairly or unfairly, I can't say.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It's only the old story: the usual matrimonial infidelities that are mixed up with the Californian emigration.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading It's only the old story: the usual matrimonial infidelities that are mixed up with the Californian emigration.
vagueadjectiveUS /veɪɡ/
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading The fact that Tom did not happen to be on duty at the next Club dinner gave me an opportunity to repeat his mysterious remark to Manners, and to jokingly warn that rising young lawyer against the indiscretion of vague counsel.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading “I don't know what he meant,” he said carelessly; “but since he chooses to talk of his own affairs publicly, I don't mind saying that they are neither very weighty nor very dangerous.
warnverbUS /wɔːrn/
notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading The fact that Tom did not happen to be on duty at the next Club dinner gave me an opportunity to repeat his mysterious remark to Manners, and to jokingly warn that rising young lawyer against the indiscretion of vague counsel.
weightyadjectiveUS /ˈweɪti/
having relatively great weight; heavy
From this reading “I don't know what he meant,” he said carelessly; “but since he chooses to talk of his own affairs publicly, I don't mind saying that they are neither very weighty nor very dangerous.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “I don't know what he meant,” he said carelessly; “but since he chooses to talk of his own affairs publicly, I don't mind saying that they are neither very weighty nor very dangerous.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He leaves the regular wife behind,--fairly or unfairly, I can't say.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It's only the old story: the usual matrimonial infidelities that are mixed up with the Californian emigration.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The fact that Tom did not happen to be on duty at the next Club dinner gave me an opportunity to repeat his mysterious remark to Manners, and to jokingly warn that rising young lawyer against the indiscretion of vague counsel.
