AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “A decidedly delectable residence,” said Count Bunker to himself as his dog-cart approached the lodge gates of The Lash.
ancientadjectiveUS /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading As he drove up the avenue between a double line of ancient elms and sycamores, his satisfaction increased and his spirits rose ever higher.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “And a very proper setting for the pleasant scenes so shortly to be enacted.
approachedverbUS /əˈproʊtʃt/
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading “A decidedly delectable residence,” said Count Bunker to himself as his dog-cart approached the lodge gates of The Lash.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “A decidedly delectable residence,” said Count Bunker to himself as his dog-cart approached the lodge gates of The Lash.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading Lodge, avenue, a bogus turret or two, and a flagstaff on top of 'em--by Gad, I think one may safely assume a tolerable cellar in such a mansion.”
avenuenounUS /ˈævənuː/
a line of approach
From this reading Lodge, avenue, a bogus turret or two, and a flagstaff on top of 'em--by Gad, I think one may safely assume a tolerable cellar in such a mansion.”
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “And a very proper setting for the pleasant scenes so shortly to be enacted.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading “I wonder if I can forecast the evening: a game of three-handed bridge, in which I trust I'll be lucky enough to lose a little silver, that'll put 'em in good-humor and make old Miss What-d'ye-may-call-her the more willing to go to bed early; then the departure of the chaperon; and then the tete-a-tete!
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading As he drove up the avenue between a double line of ancient elms and sycamores, his satisfaction increased and his spirits rose ever higher.
bogusadjectiveUS /ˈboʊɡəs/
fraudulent; having a misleading appearance
From this reading Lodge, avenue, a bogus turret or two, and a flagstaff on top of 'em--by Gad, I think one may safely assume a tolerable cellar in such a mansion.”
bridgenounUS /brɪdʒ/
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading “I wonder if I can forecast the evening: a game of three-handed bridge, in which I trust I'll be lucky enough to lose a little silver, that'll put 'em in good-humor and make old Miss What-d'ye-may-call-her the more willing to go to bed early; then the departure of the chaperon; and then the tete-a-tete!
BunkernounUS /ˈbʌŋkər/
a hazard on a golf course
From this reading “A decidedly delectable residence,” said Count Bunker to himself as his dog-cart approached the lodge gates of The Lash.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Lodge, avenue, a bogus turret or two, and a flagstaff on top of 'em--by Gad, I think one may safely assume a tolerable cellar in such a mansion.”
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “I wonder if I can forecast the evening: a game of three-handed bridge, in which I trust I'll be lucky enough to lose a little silver, that'll put 'em in good-humor and make old Miss What-d'ye-may-call-her the more willing to go to bed early; then the departure of the chaperon; and then the tete-a-tete!
cellarnounUS /ˈselər/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading Lodge, avenue, a bogus turret or two, and a flagstaff on top of 'em--by Gad, I think one may safely assume a tolerable cellar in such a mansion.”
chaperonnoun
one who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people
From this reading “I wonder if I can forecast the evening: a game of three-handed bridge, in which I trust I'll be lucky enough to lose a little silver, that'll put 'em in good-humor and make old Miss What-d'ye-may-call-her the more willing to go to bed early; then the departure of the chaperon; and then the tete-a-tete!
CountverbUS /kaʊnt/
determine the number or amount of
From this reading “A decidedly delectable residence,” said Count Bunker to himself as his dog-cart approached the lodge gates of The Lash.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading “A decidedly delectable residence,” said Count Bunker to himself as his dog-cart approached the lodge gates of The Lash.
delectableadjectiveUS /dɪˈlektəbəl/
extremely pleasing to the sense of taste
From this reading “A decidedly delectable residence,” said Count Bunker to himself as his dog-cart approached the lodge gates of The Lash.
departurenounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/
the act of departing
From this reading “I wonder if I can forecast the evening: a game of three-handed bridge, in which I trust I'll be lucky enough to lose a little silver, that'll put 'em in good-humor and make old Miss What-d'ye-may-call-her the more willing to go to bed early; then the departure of the chaperon; and then the tete-a-tete!
dog-cart
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “A decidedly delectable residence,” said Count Bunker to himself as his dog-cart approached the lodge gates of The Lash.
doubleverbUS /ˈdʌbəl/
increase twofold
From this reading As he drove up the avenue between a double line of ancient elms and sycamores, his satisfaction increased and his spirits rose ever higher.
drovenounUS /droʊv/
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading As he drove up the avenue between a double line of ancient elms and sycamores, his satisfaction increased and his spirits rose ever higher.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading “I wonder if I can forecast the evening: a game of three-handed bridge, in which I trust I'll be lucky enough to lose a little silver, that'll put 'em in good-humor and make old Miss What-d'ye-may-call-her the more willing to go to bed early; then the departure of the chaperon; and then the tete-a-tete!
elmsnounUS /elmz/
plural of “elm” — any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees
From this reading As he drove up the avenue between a double line of ancient elms and sycamores, his satisfaction increased and his spirits rose ever higher.
emnounUS /em/
a quad with a square body
From this reading Lodge, avenue, a bogus turret or two, and a flagstaff on top of 'em--by Gad, I think one may safely assume a tolerable cellar in such a mansion.”
enactedverbUS /eˈnæktəd/
past form of “enact” — order by virtue of superior authority; decree
From this reading “And a very proper setting for the pleasant scenes so shortly to be enacted.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading “I wonder if I can forecast the evening: a game of three-handed bridge, in which I trust I'll be lucky enough to lose a little silver, that'll put 'em in good-humor and make old Miss What-d'ye-may-call-her the more willing to go to bed early; then the departure of the chaperon; and then the tete-a-tete!
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading “I wonder if I can forecast the evening: a game of three-handed bridge, in which I trust I'll be lucky enough to lose a little silver, that'll put 'em in good-humor and make old Miss What-d'ye-may-call-her the more willing to go to bed early; then the departure of the chaperon; and then the tete-a-tete!
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading As he drove up the avenue between a double line of ancient elms and sycamores, his satisfaction increased and his spirits rose ever higher.
flagstaffnounUS /ˈflæɡstæf/
a town in north central Arizona; site of an important observatory
From this reading Lodge, avenue, a bogus turret or two, and a flagstaff on top of 'em--by Gad, I think one may safely assume a tolerable cellar in such a mansion.”
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “And a very proper setting for the pleasant scenes so shortly to be enacted.
forecastverbUS /ˈfɔːrkæst/
predict in advance
From this reading “I wonder if I can forecast the evening: a game of three-handed bridge, in which I trust I'll be lucky enough to lose a little silver, that'll put 'em in good-humor and make old Miss What-d'ye-may-call-her the more willing to go to bed early; then the departure of the chaperon; and then the tete-a-tete!
GadnounUS /ɡæd/
an anxiety disorder characterized by chronic free-floating anxiety and such symptoms as tension or sweating or trembling or lightheadedness or irritability etc that has lasted for more than six months
From this reading Lodge, avenue, a bogus turret or two, and a flagstaff on top of 'em--by Gad, I think one may safely assume a tolerable cellar in such a mansion.”
gamenounUS /ɡeɪm/
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading “I wonder if I can forecast the evening: a game of three-handed bridge, in which I trust I'll be lucky enough to lose a little silver, that'll put 'em in good-humor and make old Miss What-d'ye-may-call-her the more willing to go to bed early; then the departure of the chaperon; and then the tete-a-tete!
gatesnounUS /ɡeɪts/
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading “A decidedly delectable residence,” said Count Bunker to himself as his dog-cart approached the lodge gates of The Lash.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “I wonder if I can forecast the evening: a game of three-handed bridge, in which I trust I'll be lucky enough to lose a little silver, that'll put 'em in good-humor and make old Miss What-d'ye-may-call-her the more willing to go to bed early; then the departure of the chaperon; and then the tete-a-tete!
good-humor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I wonder if I can forecast the evening: a game of three-handed bridge, in which I trust I'll be lucky enough to lose a little silver, that'll put 'em in good-humor and make old Miss What-d'ye-may-call-her the more willing to go to bed early; then the departure of the chaperon; and then the tete-a-tete!
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he drove up the avenue between a double line of ancient elms and sycamores, his satisfaction increased and his spirits rose ever higher.
higheradjectiveUS /ˈhaɪər/
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading As he drove up the avenue between a double line of ancient elms and sycamores, his satisfaction increased and his spirits rose ever higher.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “A decidedly delectable residence,” said Count Bunker to himself as his dog-cart approached the lodge gates of The Lash.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “A decidedly delectable residence,” said Count Bunker to himself as his dog-cart approached the lodge gates of The Lash.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Lodge, avenue, a bogus turret or two, and a flagstaff on top of 'em--by Gad, I think one may safely assume a tolerable cellar in such a mansion.”
I'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I wonder if I can forecast the evening: a game of three-handed bridge, in which I trust I'll be lucky enough to lose a little silver, that'll put 'em in good-humor and make old Miss What-d'ye-may-call-her the more willing to go to bed early; then the departure of the chaperon; and then the tete-a-tete!
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “I wonder if I can forecast the evening: a game of three-handed bridge, in which I trust I'll be lucky enough to lose a little silver, that'll put 'em in good-humor and make old Miss What-d'ye-may-call-her the more willing to go to bed early; then the departure of the chaperon; and then the tete-a-tete!
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lodge, avenue, a bogus turret or two, and a flagstaff on top of 'em--by Gad, I think one may safely assume a tolerable cellar in such a mansion.”
increasedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːst/
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading As he drove up the avenue between a double line of ancient elms and sycamores, his satisfaction increased and his spirits rose ever higher.
LashverbUS /læʃ/
beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading “A decidedly delectable residence,” said Count Bunker to himself as his dog-cart approached the lodge gates of The Lash.
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading As he drove up the avenue between a double line of ancient elms and sycamores, his satisfaction increased and his spirits rose ever higher.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “I wonder if I can forecast the evening: a game of three-handed bridge, in which I trust I'll be lucky enough to lose a little silver, that'll put 'em in good-humor and make old Miss What-d'ye-may-call-her the more willing to go to bed early; then the departure of the chaperon; and then the tete-a-tete!
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading “A decidedly delectable residence,” said Count Bunker to himself as his dog-cart approached the lodge gates of The Lash.
loseverbUS /luːz/
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading “I wonder if I can forecast the evening: a game of three-handed bridge, in which I trust I'll be lucky enough to lose a little silver, that'll put 'em in good-humor and make old Miss What-d'ye-may-call-her the more willing to go to bed early; then the departure of the chaperon; and then the tete-a-tete!
luckyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌki/
occurring by chance
From this reading “I wonder if I can forecast the evening: a game of three-handed bridge, in which I trust I'll be lucky enough to lose a little silver, that'll put 'em in good-humor and make old Miss What-d'ye-may-call-her the more willing to go to bed early; then the departure of the chaperon; and then the tete-a-tete!
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading “I wonder if I can forecast the evening: a game of three-handed bridge, in which I trust I'll be lucky enough to lose a little silver, that'll put 'em in good-humor and make old Miss What-d'ye-may-call-her the more willing to go to bed early; then the departure of the chaperon; and then the tete-a-tete!
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading Lodge, avenue, a bogus turret or two, and a flagstaff on top of 'em--by Gad, I think one may safely assume a tolerable cellar in such a mansion.”
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Lodge, avenue, a bogus turret or two, and a flagstaff on top of 'em--by Gad, I think one may safely assume a tolerable cellar in such a mansion.”
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “I wonder if I can forecast the evening: a game of three-handed bridge, in which I trust I'll be lucky enough to lose a little silver, that'll put 'em in good-humor and make old Miss What-d'ye-may-call-her the more willing to go to bed early; then the departure of the chaperon; and then the tete-a-tete!
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “I wonder if I can forecast the evening: a game of three-handed bridge, in which I trust I'll be lucky enough to lose a little silver, that'll put 'em in good-humor and make old Miss What-d'ye-may-call-her the more willing to go to bed early; then the departure of the chaperon; and then the tete-a-tete!
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “A decidedly delectable residence,” said Count Bunker to himself as his dog-cart approached the lodge gates of The Lash.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “I wonder if I can forecast the evening: a game of three-handed bridge, in which I trust I'll be lucky enough to lose a little silver, that'll put 'em in good-humor and make old Miss What-d'ye-may-call-her the more willing to go to bed early; then the departure of the chaperon; and then the tete-a-tete!
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lodge, avenue, a bogus turret or two, and a flagstaff on top of 'em--by Gad, I think one may safely assume a tolerable cellar in such a mansion.”
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Lodge, avenue, a bogus turret or two, and a flagstaff on top of 'em--by Gad, I think one may safely assume a tolerable cellar in such a mansion.”
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Lodge, avenue, a bogus turret or two, and a flagstaff on top of 'em--by Gad, I think one may safely assume a tolerable cellar in such a mansion.”
pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading “And a very proper setting for the pleasant scenes so shortly to be enacted.
properadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːpər/
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading “And a very proper setting for the pleasant scenes so shortly to be enacted.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “I wonder if I can forecast the evening: a game of three-handed bridge, in which I trust I'll be lucky enough to lose a little silver, that'll put 'em in good-humor and make old Miss What-d'ye-may-call-her the more willing to go to bed early; then the departure of the chaperon; and then the tete-a-tete!
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading “A decidedly delectable residence,” said Count Bunker to himself as his dog-cart approached the lodge gates of The Lash.
rosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading As he drove up the avenue between a double line of ancient elms and sycamores, his satisfaction increased and his spirits rose ever higher.
safelyadverbUS /ˈseɪfli/
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading Lodge, avenue, a bogus turret or two, and a flagstaff on top of 'em--by Gad, I think one may safely assume a tolerable cellar in such a mansion.”
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “A decidedly delectable residence,” said Count Bunker to himself as his dog-cart approached the lodge gates of The Lash.
satisfactionnounUS /ˌsætəˈsfækʃən/
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading As he drove up the avenue between a double line of ancient elms and sycamores, his satisfaction increased and his spirits rose ever higher.
scenesnounUS /siːnz/
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading “And a very proper setting for the pleasant scenes so shortly to be enacted.
settingnounUS /ˈsetɪŋ/
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading “And a very proper setting for the pleasant scenes so shortly to be enacted.
shortlyadverbUS /ˈʃɔːrtli/
for a short time
From this reading “And a very proper setting for the pleasant scenes so shortly to be enacted.
silvernounUS /ˈsɪlvər/
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading “I wonder if I can forecast the evening: a game of three-handed bridge, in which I trust I'll be lucky enough to lose a little silver, that'll put 'em in good-humor and make old Miss What-d'ye-may-call-her the more willing to go to bed early; then the departure of the chaperon; and then the tete-a-tete!
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “And a very proper setting for the pleasant scenes so shortly to be enacted.
spiritsnounUS /ˈspɪrɪts/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading As he drove up the avenue between a double line of ancient elms and sycamores, his satisfaction increased and his spirits rose ever higher.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Lodge, avenue, a bogus turret or two, and a flagstaff on top of 'em--by Gad, I think one may safely assume a tolerable cellar in such a mansion.”
sycamores
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As he drove up the avenue between a double line of ancient elms and sycamores, his satisfaction increased and his spirits rose ever higher.
tete-a-tetenoun
a private conversation between two people
From this reading “I wonder if I can forecast the evening: a game of three-handed bridge, in which I trust I'll be lucky enough to lose a little silver, that'll put 'em in good-humor and make old Miss What-d'ye-may-call-her the more willing to go to bed early; then the departure of the chaperon; and then the tete-a-tete!
that'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I wonder if I can forecast the evening: a game of three-handed bridge, in which I trust I'll be lucky enough to lose a little silver, that'll put 'em in good-humor and make old Miss What-d'ye-may-call-her the more willing to go to bed early; then the departure of the chaperon; and then the tete-a-tete!
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “A decidedly delectable residence,” said Count Bunker to himself as his dog-cart approached the lodge gates of The Lash.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “I wonder if I can forecast the evening: a game of three-handed bridge, in which I trust I'll be lucky enough to lose a little silver, that'll put 'em in good-humor and make old Miss What-d'ye-may-call-her the more willing to go to bed early; then the departure of the chaperon; and then the tete-a-tete!
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Lodge, avenue, a bogus turret or two, and a flagstaff on top of 'em--by Gad, I think one may safely assume a tolerable cellar in such a mansion.”
three-handed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I wonder if I can forecast the evening: a game of three-handed bridge, in which I trust I'll be lucky enough to lose a little silver, that'll put 'em in good-humor and make old Miss What-d'ye-may-call-her the more willing to go to bed early; then the departure of the chaperon; and then the tete-a-tete!
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “A decidedly delectable residence,” said Count Bunker to himself as his dog-cart approached the lodge gates of The Lash.
tolerableadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːlərəbəl/
capable of being borne or endured
From this reading Lodge, avenue, a bogus turret or two, and a flagstaff on top of 'em--by Gad, I think one may safely assume a tolerable cellar in such a mansion.”
topnounUS /tɑːp/
the upper part of anything
From this reading Lodge, avenue, a bogus turret or two, and a flagstaff on top of 'em--by Gad, I think one may safely assume a tolerable cellar in such a mansion.”
trustnounUS /trʌst/
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading “I wonder if I can forecast the evening: a game of three-handed bridge, in which I trust I'll be lucky enough to lose a little silver, that'll put 'em in good-humor and make old Miss What-d'ye-may-call-her the more willing to go to bed early; then the departure of the chaperon; and then the tete-a-tete!
turretnounUS /ˈtɜːrət/
a small tower extending above a building
From this reading Lodge, avenue, a bogus turret or two, and a flagstaff on top of 'em--by Gad, I think one may safely assume a tolerable cellar in such a mansion.”
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Lodge, avenue, a bogus turret or two, and a flagstaff on top of 'em--by Gad, I think one may safely assume a tolerable cellar in such a mansion.”
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As he drove up the avenue between a double line of ancient elms and sycamores, his satisfaction increased and his spirits rose ever higher.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading “And a very proper setting for the pleasant scenes so shortly to be enacted.
What-d'ye-may-call-her
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I wonder if I can forecast the evening: a game of three-handed bridge, in which I trust I'll be lucky enough to lose a little silver, that'll put 'em in good-humor and make old Miss What-d'ye-may-call-her the more willing to go to bed early; then the departure of the chaperon; and then the tete-a-tete!
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “I wonder if I can forecast the evening: a game of three-handed bridge, in which I trust I'll be lucky enough to lose a little silver, that'll put 'em in good-humor and make old Miss What-d'ye-may-call-her the more willing to go to bed early; then the departure of the chaperon; and then the tete-a-tete!
willingadjectiveUS /ˈwɪlɪŋ/
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading “I wonder if I can forecast the evening: a game of three-handed bridge, in which I trust I'll be lucky enough to lose a little silver, that'll put 'em in good-humor and make old Miss What-d'ye-may-call-her the more willing to go to bed early; then the departure of the chaperon; and then the tete-a-tete!
wondernounUS /ˈwʌndər/
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading “I wonder if I can forecast the evening: a game of three-handed bridge, in which I trust I'll be lucky enough to lose a little silver, that'll put 'em in good-humor and make old Miss What-d'ye-may-call-her the more willing to go to bed early; then the departure of the chaperon; and then the tete-a-tete!
