adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Yet, by carefully watching the others, he managed to acquit himself creditably, and avoided drinking out of the finger-bowl by first secretly testing its contents with a spoon.
acquitverbUS /əˈkwɪt/
pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
From this reading Yet, by carefully watching the others, he managed to acquit himself creditably, and avoided drinking out of the finger-bowl by first secretly testing its contents with a spoon.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Yet, by carefully watching the others, he managed to acquit himself creditably, and avoided drinking out of the finger-bowl by first secretly testing its contents with a spoon.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Yet, by carefully watching the others, he managed to acquit himself creditably, and avoided drinking out of the finger-bowl by first secretly testing its contents with a spoon.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I certainly think that polygamy should be limited by isothermal lines," replied Lothaw.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Yet, by carefully watching the others, he managed to acquit himself creditably, and avoided drinking out of the finger-bowl by first secretly testing its contents with a spoon.
carefullyadverbUS /ˈkerfəli/
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Yet, by carefully watching the others, he managed to acquit himself creditably, and avoided drinking out of the finger-bowl by first secretly testing its contents with a spoon.
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "I certainly think that polygamy should be limited by isothermal lines," replied Lothaw.
companionnounUS /kəmˈpænjən/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "Then you think that monogamy is simply a question of the thermometer?" said Mrs. Putney Giles to her companion.
contentsnounUS /ˈkɑːntents/
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Yet, by carefully watching the others, he managed to acquit himself creditably, and avoided drinking out of the finger-bowl by first secretly testing its contents with a spoon.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The conversation was peculiar and singularly interesting.
creditablyadverbUS /ˈkredətəbli/
to a tolerably worthy extent
From this reading Yet, by carefully watching the others, he managed to acquit himself creditably, and avoided drinking out of the finger-bowl by first secretly testing its contents with a spoon.
dinner-party
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From this reading Mr. Putney Giles's was Lothaw's first grand dinner-party.
drinkingnounUS /ˈdrɪŋkɪŋ/
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading Yet, by carefully watching the others, he managed to acquit himself creditably, and avoided drinking out of the finger-bowl by first secretly testing its contents with a spoon.
finger-bowl
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From this reading Yet, by carefully watching the others, he managed to acquit himself creditably, and avoided drinking out of the finger-bowl by first secretly testing its contents with a spoon.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Mr. Putney Giles's was Lothaw's first grand dinner-party.
Giles
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From this reading "Then you think that monogamy is simply a question of the thermometer?" said Mrs. Putney Giles to her companion.
Giles's
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From this reading Mr. Putney Giles's was Lothaw's first grand dinner-party.
grandadjectiveUS /ɡrænd/
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Mr. Putney Giles's was Lothaw's first grand dinner-party.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yet, by carefully watching the others, he managed to acquit himself creditably, and avoided drinking out of the finger-bowl by first secretly testing its contents with a spoon.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Then you think that monogamy is simply a question of the thermometer?" said Mrs. Putney Giles to her companion.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Yet, by carefully watching the others, he managed to acquit himself creditably, and avoided drinking out of the finger-bowl by first secretly testing its contents with a spoon.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I certainly think that polygamy should be limited by isothermal lines," replied Lothaw.
interestingadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading The conversation was peculiar and singularly interesting.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Then you think that monogamy is simply a question of the thermometer?" said Mrs. Putney Giles to her companion.
isothermaladjectiveUS /ˌaɪsəˈθɜːrməl/
of a process or change taking place at constant temperature
From this reading "I certainly think that polygamy should be limited by isothermal lines," replied Lothaw.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Yet, by carefully watching the others, he managed to acquit himself creditably, and avoided drinking out of the finger-bowl by first secretly testing its contents with a spoon.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading "I certainly think that polygamy should be limited by isothermal lines," replied Lothaw.
linesnounUS /laɪnz/
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading "I certainly think that polygamy should be limited by isothermal lines," replied Lothaw.
Lothaw
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From this reading "I certainly think that polygamy should be limited by isothermal lines," replied Lothaw.
Lothaw's
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From this reading Mr. Putney Giles's was Lothaw's first grand dinner-party.
managedverbUS /ˈmænədʒd/
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Yet, by carefully watching the others, he managed to acquit himself creditably, and avoided drinking out of the finger-bowl by first secretly testing its contents with a spoon.
monogamynounUS /məˈnɑːɡəmi/
the practice or state of having only one spouse at a time
From this reading "Then you think that monogamy is simply a question of the thermometer?" said Mrs. Putney Giles to her companion.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Putney Giles's was Lothaw's first grand dinner-party.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Then you think that monogamy is simply a question of the thermometer?" said Mrs. Putney Giles to her companion.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Yet, by carefully watching the others, he managed to acquit himself creditably, and avoided drinking out of the finger-bowl by first secretly testing its contents with a spoon.
others
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From this reading Yet, by carefully watching the others, he managed to acquit himself creditably, and avoided drinking out of the finger-bowl by first secretly testing its contents with a spoon.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Yet, by carefully watching the others, he managed to acquit himself creditably, and avoided drinking out of the finger-bowl by first secretly testing its contents with a spoon.
peculiaradjectiveUS /pəˈkjuːljər/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The conversation was peculiar and singularly interesting.
polygamynounUS /pəˈlɪɡəmiː/
the condition or practice of having more than one spouse at a time
From this reading "I certainly think that polygamy should be limited by isothermal lines," replied Lothaw.
Putney
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From this reading Mr. Putney Giles's was Lothaw's first grand dinner-party.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "Then you think that monogamy is simply a question of the thermometer?" said Mrs. Putney Giles to her companion.
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I certainly think that polygamy should be limited by isothermal lines," replied Lothaw.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Then you think that monogamy is simply a question of the thermometer?" said Mrs. Putney Giles to her companion.
secretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading Yet, by carefully watching the others, he managed to acquit himself creditably, and avoided drinking out of the finger-bowl by first secretly testing its contents with a spoon.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I certainly think that polygamy should be limited by isothermal lines," replied Lothaw.
simplyadverbUS /ˈsɪmpli/
and nothing more
From this reading "Then you think that monogamy is simply a question of the thermometer?" said Mrs. Putney Giles to her companion.
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading The conversation was peculiar and singularly interesting.
spoonnounUS /spuːn/
a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir or serve or take up food
From this reading Yet, by carefully watching the others, he managed to acquit himself creditably, and avoided drinking out of the finger-bowl by first secretly testing its contents with a spoon.
testingnounUS /ˈtestɪŋ/
the act of subjecting to experimental test in order to determine how well something works
From this reading Yet, by carefully watching the others, he managed to acquit himself creditably, and avoided drinking out of the finger-bowl by first secretly testing its contents with a spoon.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Then you think that monogamy is simply a question of the thermometer?" said Mrs. Putney Giles to her companion.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Yet, by carefully watching the others, he managed to acquit himself creditably, and avoided drinking out of the finger-bowl by first secretly testing its contents with a spoon.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Then you think that monogamy is simply a question of the thermometer?" said Mrs. Putney Giles to her companion.
thermometernounUS /θərˈmɑːmətər/
measuring instrument for measuring temperature
From this reading "Then you think that monogamy is simply a question of the thermometer?" said Mrs. Putney Giles to her companion.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Then you think that monogamy is simply a question of the thermometer?" said Mrs. Putney Giles to her companion.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Yet, by carefully watching the others, he managed to acquit himself creditably, and avoided drinking out of the finger-bowl by first secretly testing its contents with a spoon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Putney Giles's was Lothaw's first grand dinner-party.
watchingnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ/
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Yet, by carefully watching the others, he managed to acquit himself creditably, and avoided drinking out of the finger-bowl by first secretly testing its contents with a spoon.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Yet, by carefully watching the others, he managed to acquit himself creditably, and avoided drinking out of the finger-bowl by first secretly testing its contents with a spoon.
YetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet, by carefully watching the others, he managed to acquit himself creditably, and avoided drinking out of the finger-bowl by first secretly testing its contents with a spoon.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Then you think that monogamy is simply a question of the thermometer?" said Mrs. Putney Giles to her companion.
