adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “What in the world is my girl thinking about all alone here, with such a solemn face?” asked Dr. Alec, coming into the study, one November day, to find Rose sitting there with folded hands and a very thoughtful aspect.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “What in the world is my girl thinking about all alone here, with such a solemn face?” asked Dr. Alec, coming into the study, one November day, to find Rose sitting there with folded hands and a very thoughtful aspect.
adviseverbUS /ædˈvaɪz/
give advice to
From this reading Now, as he sat down beside her, she said, very soberly, “I've been trying to decide what trade I would learn, and I want you to advise me.”
airsnounUS /erz/
affected manners intended to impress others
From this reading “I'm entirely at your service, and most happy to listen,” he answered, in his politest manner, for when Rose put on her womanly little airs he always treated her with a playful sort of respect that pleased her very much.
Alec
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From this reading “What in the world is my girl thinking about all alone here, with such a solemn face?” asked Dr. Alec, coming into the study, one November day, to find Rose sitting there with folded hands and a very thoughtful aspect.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading “What in the world is my girl thinking about all alone here, with such a solemn face?” asked Dr. Alec, coming into the study, one November day, to find Rose sitting there with folded hands and a very thoughtful aspect.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading “What in the world is my girl thinking about all alone here, with such a solemn face?” asked Dr. Alec, coming into the study, one November day, to find Rose sitting there with folded hands and a very thoughtful aspect.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading “I'm entirely at your service, and most happy to listen,” he answered, in his politest manner, for when Rose put on her womanly little airs he always treated her with a playful sort of respect that pleased her very much.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “What in the world is my girl thinking about all alone here, with such a solemn face?” asked Dr. Alec, coming into the study, one November day, to find Rose sitting there with folded hands and a very thoughtful aspect.
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “I'm entirely at your service, and most happy to listen,” he answered, in his politest manner, for when Rose put on her womanly little airs he always treated her with a playful sort of respect that pleased her very much.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Uncle, I want to have some serious conversation with you, if you have time,” she said, coming out of a brown study, as if she had not heard his question.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “What in the world is my girl thinking about all alone here, with such a solemn face?” asked Dr. Alec, coming into the study, one November day, to find Rose sitting there with folded hands and a very thoughtful aspect.
aspectnounUS /ˈæspekt/
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading “What in the world is my girl thinking about all alone here, with such a solemn face?” asked Dr. Alec, coming into the study, one November day, to find Rose sitting there with folded hands and a very thoughtful aspect.
astonishedadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃt/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading “Trade, my dear?” and Dr. Alec looked so astonished that she hastened to explain.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I'm entirely at your service, and most happy to listen,” he answered, in his politest manner, for when Rose put on her womanly little airs he always treated her with a playful sort of respect that pleased her very much.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Now, as he sat down beside her, she said, very soberly, “I've been trying to decide what trade I would learn, and I want you to advise me.”
besideprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪd/
next to; at the side of
From this reading Now, as he sat down beside her, she said, very soberly, “I've been trying to decide what trade I would learn, and I want you to advise me.”
brownnounUS /braʊn/
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading “Uncle, I want to have some serious conversation with you, if you have time,” she said, coming out of a brown study, as if she had not heard his question.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading “What in the world is my girl thinking about all alone here, with such a solemn face?” asked Dr. Alec, coming into the study, one November day, to find Rose sitting there with folded hands and a very thoughtful aspect.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading “Uncle, I want to have some serious conversation with you, if you have time,” she said, coming out of a brown study, as if she had not heard his question.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “What in the world is my girl thinking about all alone here, with such a solemn face?” asked Dr. Alec, coming into the study, one November day, to find Rose sitting there with folded hands and a very thoughtful aspect.
dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading “Trade, my dear?” and Dr. Alec looked so astonished that she hastened to explain.
decideverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪd/
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading Now, as he sat down beside her, she said, very soberly, “I've been trying to decide what trade I would learn, and I want you to advise me.”
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Now, as he sat down beside her, she said, very soberly, “I've been trying to decide what trade I would learn, and I want you to advise me.”
Dr
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From this reading “What in the world is my girl thinking about all alone here, with such a solemn face?” asked Dr. Alec, coming into the study, one November day, to find Rose sitting there with folded hands and a very thoughtful aspect.
entirelyadverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪərli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading “I'm entirely at your service, and most happy to listen,” he answered, in his politest manner, for when Rose put on her womanly little airs he always treated her with a playful sort of respect that pleased her very much.
explainverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪn/
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading “Trade, my dear?” and Dr. Alec looked so astonished that she hastened to explain.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading “What in the world is my girl thinking about all alone here, with such a solemn face?” asked Dr. Alec, coming into the study, one November day, to find Rose sitting there with folded hands and a very thoughtful aspect.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “What in the world is my girl thinking about all alone here, with such a solemn face?” asked Dr. Alec, coming into the study, one November day, to find Rose sitting there with folded hands and a very thoughtful aspect.
foldedverbUS /ˈfoʊldəd/
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading “What in the world is my girl thinking about all alone here, with such a solemn face?” asked Dr. Alec, coming into the study, one November day, to find Rose sitting there with folded hands and a very thoughtful aspect.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I'm entirely at your service, and most happy to listen,” he answered, in his politest manner, for when Rose put on her womanly little airs he always treated her with a playful sort of respect that pleased her very much.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading “What in the world is my girl thinking about all alone here, with such a solemn face?” asked Dr. Alec, coming into the study, one November day, to find Rose sitting there with folded hands and a very thoughtful aspect.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Uncle, I want to have some serious conversation with you, if you have time,” she said, coming out of a brown study, as if she had not heard his question.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading “What in the world is my girl thinking about all alone here, with such a solemn face?” asked Dr. Alec, coming into the study, one November day, to find Rose sitting there with folded hands and a very thoughtful aspect.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading “I'm entirely at your service, and most happy to listen,” he answered, in his politest manner, for when Rose put on her womanly little airs he always treated her with a playful sort of respect that pleased her very much.
hastenedverbUS /ˈheɪsənd/
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading “Trade, my dear?” and Dr. Alec looked so astonished that she hastened to explain.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Uncle, I want to have some serious conversation with you, if you have time,” she said, coming out of a brown study, as if she had not heard his question.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I'm entirely at your service, and most happy to listen,” he answered, in his politest manner, for when Rose put on her womanly little airs he always treated her with a playful sort of respect that pleased her very much.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading “Uncle, I want to have some serious conversation with you, if you have time,” she said, coming out of a brown study, as if she had not heard his question.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “I'm entirely at your service, and most happy to listen,” he answered, in his politest manner, for when Rose put on her womanly little airs he always treated her with a playful sort of respect that pleased her very much.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “What in the world is my girl thinking about all alone here, with such a solemn face?” asked Dr. Alec, coming into the study, one November day, to find Rose sitting there with folded hands and a very thoughtful aspect.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Uncle, I want to have some serious conversation with you, if you have time,” she said, coming out of a brown study, as if she had not heard his question.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Uncle, I want to have some serious conversation with you, if you have time,” she said, coming out of a brown study, as if she had not heard his question.
I'm
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From this reading “I'm entirely at your service, and most happy to listen,” he answered, in his politest manner, for when Rose put on her womanly little airs he always treated her with a playful sort of respect that pleased her very much.
I've
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From this reading Now, as he sat down beside her, she said, very soberly, “I've been trying to decide what trade I would learn, and I want you to advise me.”
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Uncle, I want to have some serious conversation with you, if you have time,” she said, coming out of a brown study, as if she had not heard his question.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “What in the world is my girl thinking about all alone here, with such a solemn face?” asked Dr. Alec, coming into the study, one November day, to find Rose sitting there with folded hands and a very thoughtful aspect.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “What in the world is my girl thinking about all alone here, with such a solemn face?” asked Dr. Alec, coming into the study, one November day, to find Rose sitting there with folded hands and a very thoughtful aspect.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “What in the world is my girl thinking about all alone here, with such a solemn face?” asked Dr. Alec, coming into the study, one November day, to find Rose sitting there with folded hands and a very thoughtful aspect.
learnverbUS /lɜːrn/
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Now, as he sat down beside her, she said, very soberly, “I've been trying to decide what trade I would learn, and I want you to advise me.”
listenverbUS /ˈlɪsən/
hear with intention
From this reading “I'm entirely at your service, and most happy to listen,” he answered, in his politest manner, for when Rose put on her womanly little airs he always treated her with a playful sort of respect that pleased her very much.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “I'm entirely at your service, and most happy to listen,” he answered, in his politest manner, for when Rose put on her womanly little airs he always treated her with a playful sort of respect that pleased her very much.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Trade, my dear?” and Dr. Alec looked so astonished that she hastened to explain.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “I'm entirely at your service, and most happy to listen,” he answered, in his politest manner, for when Rose put on her womanly little airs he always treated her with a playful sort of respect that pleased her very much.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Now, as he sat down beside her, she said, very soberly, “I've been trying to decide what trade I would learn, and I want you to advise me.”
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading “I'm entirely at your service, and most happy to listen,” he answered, in his politest manner, for when Rose put on her womanly little airs he always treated her with a playful sort of respect that pleased her very much.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “I'm entirely at your service, and most happy to listen,” he answered, in his politest manner, for when Rose put on her womanly little airs he always treated her with a playful sort of respect that pleased her very much.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “What in the world is my girl thinking about all alone here, with such a solemn face?” asked Dr. Alec, coming into the study, one November day, to find Rose sitting there with folded hands and a very thoughtful aspect.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Uncle, I want to have some serious conversation with you, if you have time,” she said, coming out of a brown study, as if she had not heard his question.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading “What in the world is my girl thinking about all alone here, with such a solemn face?” asked Dr. Alec, coming into the study, one November day, to find Rose sitting there with folded hands and a very thoughtful aspect.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, as he sat down beside her, she said, very soberly, “I've been trying to decide what trade I would learn, and I want you to advise me.”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Uncle, I want to have some serious conversation with you, if you have time,” she said, coming out of a brown study, as if she had not heard his question.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “I'm entirely at your service, and most happy to listen,” he answered, in his politest manner, for when Rose put on her womanly little airs he always treated her with a playful sort of respect that pleased her very much.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “What in the world is my girl thinking about all alone here, with such a solemn face?” asked Dr. Alec, coming into the study, one November day, to find Rose sitting there with folded hands and a very thoughtful aspect.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Uncle, I want to have some serious conversation with you, if you have time,” she said, coming out of a brown study, as if she had not heard his question.
playfuladjectiveUS /ˈpleɪfəl/
full of fun and high spirits
From this reading “I'm entirely at your service, and most happy to listen,” he answered, in his politest manner, for when Rose put on her womanly little airs he always treated her with a playful sort of respect that pleased her very much.
pleasedadjectiveUS /pliːzd/
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading “I'm entirely at your service, and most happy to listen,” he answered, in his politest manner, for when Rose put on her womanly little airs he always treated her with a playful sort of respect that pleased her very much.
politest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I'm entirely at your service, and most happy to listen,” he answered, in his politest manner, for when Rose put on her womanly little airs he always treated her with a playful sort of respect that pleased her very much.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “I'm entirely at your service, and most happy to listen,” he answered, in his politest manner, for when Rose put on her womanly little airs he always treated her with a playful sort of respect that pleased her very much.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading “Uncle, I want to have some serious conversation with you, if you have time,” she said, coming out of a brown study, as if she had not heard his question.
respectnounUS /rɪˈspekt/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading “I'm entirely at your service, and most happy to listen,” he answered, in his politest manner, for when Rose put on her womanly little airs he always treated her with a playful sort of respect that pleased her very much.
RosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading “What in the world is my girl thinking about all alone here, with such a solemn face?” asked Dr. Alec, coming into the study, one November day, to find Rose sitting there with folded hands and a very thoughtful aspect.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Uncle, I want to have some serious conversation with you, if you have time,” she said, coming out of a brown study, as if she had not heard his question.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Now, as he sat down beside her, she said, very soberly, “I've been trying to decide what trade I would learn, and I want you to advise me.”
seriousadjectiveUS /ˈsɪriəs/
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading “Uncle, I want to have some serious conversation with you, if you have time,” she said, coming out of a brown study, as if she had not heard his question.
servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading “I'm entirely at your service, and most happy to listen,” he answered, in his politest manner, for when Rose put on her womanly little airs he always treated her with a playful sort of respect that pleased her very much.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Uncle, I want to have some serious conversation with you, if you have time,” she said, coming out of a brown study, as if she had not heard his question.
sittingnounUS /ˈsɪtɪŋ/
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading “What in the world is my girl thinking about all alone here, with such a solemn face?” asked Dr. Alec, coming into the study, one November day, to find Rose sitting there with folded hands and a very thoughtful aspect.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Trade, my dear?” and Dr. Alec looked so astonished that she hastened to explain.
soberlyadverbUS /ˈsoʊbərli/
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading Now, as he sat down beside her, she said, very soberly, “I've been trying to decide what trade I would learn, and I want you to advise me.”
solemnadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləm/
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading “What in the world is my girl thinking about all alone here, with such a solemn face?” asked Dr. Alec, coming into the study, one November day, to find Rose sitting there with folded hands and a very thoughtful aspect.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “Uncle, I want to have some serious conversation with you, if you have time,” she said, coming out of a brown study, as if she had not heard his question.
sortnounUS /sɔːrt/
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading “I'm entirely at your service, and most happy to listen,” he answered, in his politest manner, for when Rose put on her womanly little airs he always treated her with a playful sort of respect that pleased her very much.
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading “What in the world is my girl thinking about all alone here, with such a solemn face?” asked Dr. Alec, coming into the study, one November day, to find Rose sitting there with folded hands and a very thoughtful aspect.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “What in the world is my girl thinking about all alone here, with such a solemn face?” asked Dr. Alec, coming into the study, one November day, to find Rose sitting there with folded hands and a very thoughtful aspect.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I'm entirely at your service, and most happy to listen,” he answered, in his politest manner, for when Rose put on her womanly little airs he always treated her with a playful sort of respect that pleased her very much.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “What in the world is my girl thinking about all alone here, with such a solemn face?” asked Dr. Alec, coming into the study, one November day, to find Rose sitting there with folded hands and a very thoughtful aspect.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading “What in the world is my girl thinking about all alone here, with such a solemn face?” asked Dr. Alec, coming into the study, one November day, to find Rose sitting there with folded hands and a very thoughtful aspect.
thinkingnounUS /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading “What in the world is my girl thinking about all alone here, with such a solemn face?” asked Dr. Alec, coming into the study, one November day, to find Rose sitting there with folded hands and a very thoughtful aspect.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading “What in the world is my girl thinking about all alone here, with such a solemn face?” asked Dr. Alec, coming into the study, one November day, to find Rose sitting there with folded hands and a very thoughtful aspect.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “Uncle, I want to have some serious conversation with you, if you have time,” she said, coming out of a brown study, as if she had not heard his question.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “What in the world is my girl thinking about all alone here, with such a solemn face?” asked Dr. Alec, coming into the study, one November day, to find Rose sitting there with folded hands and a very thoughtful aspect.
tradenounUS /treɪd/
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading Now, as he sat down beside her, she said, very soberly, “I've been trying to decide what trade I would learn, and I want you to advise me.”
treatedadjectiveUS /ˈtriːtɪd/
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading “I'm entirely at your service, and most happy to listen,” he answered, in his politest manner, for when Rose put on her womanly little airs he always treated her with a playful sort of respect that pleased her very much.
tryingadjectiveUS /ˈtraɪɪŋ/
hard to endure
From this reading Now, as he sat down beside her, she said, very soberly, “I've been trying to decide what trade I would learn, and I want you to advise me.”
UnclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading “Uncle, I want to have some serious conversation with you, if you have time,” she said, coming out of a brown study, as if she had not heard his question.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading “What in the world is my girl thinking about all alone here, with such a solemn face?” asked Dr. Alec, coming into the study, one November day, to find Rose sitting there with folded hands and a very thoughtful aspect.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “Uncle, I want to have some serious conversation with you, if you have time,” she said, coming out of a brown study, as if she had not heard his question.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What in the world is my girl thinking about all alone here, with such a solemn face?” asked Dr. Alec, coming into the study, one November day, to find Rose sitting there with folded hands and a very thoughtful aspect.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading “I'm entirely at your service, and most happy to listen,” he answered, in his politest manner, for when Rose put on her womanly little airs he always treated her with a playful sort of respect that pleased her very much.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “What in the world is my girl thinking about all alone here, with such a solemn face?” asked Dr. Alec, coming into the study, one November day, to find Rose sitting there with folded hands and a very thoughtful aspect.
womanlyadjective
befitting or characteristic of a woman especially a mature woman
From this reading “I'm entirely at your service, and most happy to listen,” he answered, in his politest manner, for when Rose put on her womanly little airs he always treated her with a playful sort of respect that pleased her very much.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading “What in the world is my girl thinking about all alone here, with such a solemn face?” asked Dr. Alec, coming into the study, one November day, to find Rose sitting there with folded hands and a very thoughtful aspect.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Now, as he sat down beside her, she said, very soberly, “I've been trying to decide what trade I would learn, and I want you to advise me.”
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Uncle, I want to have some serious conversation with you, if you have time,” she said, coming out of a brown study, as if she had not heard his question.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I'm entirely at your service, and most happy to listen,” he answered, in his politest manner, for when Rose put on her womanly little airs he always treated her with a playful sort of respect that pleased her very much.
