adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SAD CASE OF LOONEY BIDDLE Archie was a simple soul, and, as is the case with most simple souls, gratitude came easily to him.
above-mentionedadjective
mentioned or named earlier in the same text
From this reading Few wives, he was aware, could have had the nobility and what not to refrain from occasionally turning the conversation in the direction of the above-mentioned topics.
affectionnounUS /əˈfekʃən/
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading And when, on the following day, Lucille returned to the Hermitage, all smiles and affection, and made no further reference to Beauty’s Eyes and the flies that got into them, he was conscious of a keen desire to show some solid recognition of this magnanimity.
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 And when, on the following day, Lucille returned to the Hermitage, all smiles and affection, and made no further reference to Beauty’s Eyes and the flies that got into them, he was conscious of a keen desire to show some solid recognition of this magnanimity.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SAD CASE OF LOONEY BIDDLE Archie was a simple soul, and, as is the case with most simple souls, gratitude came easily to him.
appreciatedadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading He appreciated kind treatment.
Archie
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From this reading THE SAD CASE OF LOONEY BIDDLE Archie was a simple soul, and, as is the case with most simple souls, gratitude came easily to him.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE SAD CASE OF LOONEY BIDDLE Archie was a simple soul, and, as is the case with most simple souls, gratitude came easily to him.
awareadjectiveUS /əˈwer/
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Few wives, he was aware, could have had the nobility and what not to refrain from occasionally turning the conversation in the direction of the above-mentioned topics.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It had not needed this behaviour on her part to convince him that Lucille was a topper and a corker and one of the very best, for he had been cognisant of these facts since the first moment he had met her: but what he did feel was that she deserved to be rewarded in no uncertain manner.
Beauty's
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From this reading And when, on the following day, Lucille returned to the Hermitage, all smiles and affection, and made no further reference to Beauty’s Eyes and the flies that got into them, he was conscious of a keen desire to show some solid recognition of this magnanimity.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had not needed this behaviour on her part to convince him that Lucille was a topper and a corker and one of the very best, for he had been cognisant of these facts since the first moment he had met her: but what he did feel was that she deserved to be rewarded in no uncertain manner.
behaviournounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
From this reading It had not needed this behaviour on her part to convince him that Lucille was a topper and a corker and one of the very best, for he had been cognisant of these facts since the first moment he had met her: but what he did feel was that she deserved to be rewarded in no uncertain manner.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading It had not needed this behaviour on her part to convince him that Lucille was a topper and a corker and one of the very best, for he had been cognisant of these facts since the first moment he had met her: but what he did feel was that she deserved to be rewarded in no uncertain manner.
BIDDLE
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From this reading THE SAD CASE OF LOONEY BIDDLE Archie was a simple soul, and, as is the case with most simple souls, gratitude came easily to him.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It had not needed this behaviour on her part to convince him that Lucille was a topper and a corker and one of the very best, for he had been cognisant of these facts since the first moment he had met her: but what he did feel was that she deserved to be rewarded in no uncertain manner.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE SAD CASE OF LOONEY BIDDLE Archie was a simple soul, and, as is the case with most simple souls, gratitude came easily to him.
CASEnounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading THE SAD CASE OF LOONEY BIDDLE Archie was a simple soul, and, as is the case with most simple souls, gratitude came easily to him.
cognisantadjective
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading It had not needed this behaviour on her part to convince him that Lucille was a topper and a corker and one of the very best, for he had been cognisant of these facts since the first moment he had met her: but what he did feel was that she deserved to be rewarded in no uncertain manner.
consciousadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnʃəs/
intentionally conceived
From this reading And when, on the following day, Lucille returned to the Hermitage, all smiles and affection, and made no further reference to Beauty’s Eyes and the flies that got into them, he was conscious of a keen desire to show some solid recognition of this magnanimity.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Few wives, he was aware, could have had the nobility and what not to refrain from occasionally turning the conversation in the direction of the above-mentioned topics.
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading It had not needed this behaviour on her part to convince him that Lucille was a topper and a corker and one of the very best, for he had been cognisant of these facts since the first moment he had met her: but what he did feel was that she deserved to be rewarded in no uncertain manner.
corkernounUS /ˈkɔːrkər/
(dated slang) a remarkable or excellent thing or person
From this reading It had not needed this behaviour on her part to convince him that Lucille was a topper and a corker and one of the very best, for he had been cognisant of these facts since the first moment he had met her: but what he did feel was that she deserved to be rewarded in no uncertain manner.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Few wives, he was aware, could have had the nobility and what not to refrain from occasionally turning the conversation in the direction of the above-mentioned topics.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading And when, on the following day, Lucille returned to the Hermitage, all smiles and affection, and made no further reference to Beauty’s Eyes and the flies that got into them, he was conscious of a keen desire to show some solid recognition of this magnanimity.
deservedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvd/
properly deserved
From this reading It had not needed this behaviour on her part to convince him that Lucille was a topper and a corker and one of the very best, for he had been cognisant of these facts since the first moment he had met her: but what he did feel was that she deserved to be rewarded in no uncertain manner.
desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading And when, on the following day, Lucille returned to the Hermitage, all smiles and affection, and made no further reference to Beauty’s Eyes and the flies that got into them, he was conscious of a keen desire to show some solid recognition of this magnanimity.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It had not needed this behaviour on her part to convince him that Lucille was a topper and a corker and one of the very best, for he had been cognisant of these facts since the first moment he had met her: but what he did feel was that she deserved to be rewarded in no uncertain manner.
directionnounUS /dərˈekʃən/
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Few wives, he was aware, could have had the nobility and what not to refrain from occasionally turning the conversation in the direction of the above-mentioned topics.
easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading THE SAD CASE OF LOONEY BIDDLE Archie was a simple soul, and, as is the case with most simple souls, gratitude came easily to him.
EyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading And when, on the following day, Lucille returned to the Hermitage, all smiles and affection, and made no further reference to Beauty’s Eyes and the flies that got into them, he was conscious of a keen desire to show some solid recognition of this magnanimity.
factsnounUS /fækts/
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It had not needed this behaviour on her part to convince him that Lucille was a topper and a corker and one of the very best, for he had been cognisant of these facts since the first moment he had met her: but what he did feel was that she deserved to be rewarded in no uncertain manner.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading It had not needed this behaviour on her part to convince him that Lucille was a topper and a corker and one of the very best, for he had been cognisant of these facts since the first moment he had met her: but what he did feel was that she deserved to be rewarded in no uncertain manner.
FewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Few wives, he was aware, could have had the nobility and what not to refrain from occasionally turning the conversation in the direction of the above-mentioned topics.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It had not needed this behaviour on her part to convince him that Lucille was a topper and a corker and one of the very best, for he had been cognisant of these facts since the first moment he had met her: but what he did feel was that she deserved to be rewarded in no uncertain manner.
fliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading And when, on the following day, Lucille returned to the Hermitage, all smiles and affection, and made no further reference to Beauty’s Eyes and the flies that got into them, he was conscious of a keen desire to show some solid recognition of this magnanimity.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading And when, on the following day, Lucille returned to the Hermitage, all smiles and affection, and made no further reference to Beauty’s Eyes and the flies that got into them, he was conscious of a keen desire to show some solid recognition of this magnanimity.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It had not needed this behaviour on her part to convince him that Lucille was a topper and a corker and one of the very best, for he had been cognisant of these facts since the first moment he had met her: but what he did feel was that she deserved to be rewarded in no uncertain manner.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Few wives, he was aware, could have had the nobility and what not to refrain from occasionally turning the conversation in the direction of the above-mentioned topics.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading And when, on the following day, Lucille returned to the Hermitage, all smiles and affection, and made no further reference to Beauty’s Eyes and the flies that got into them, he was conscious of a keen desire to show some solid recognition of this magnanimity.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading And when, on the following day, Lucille returned to the Hermitage, all smiles and affection, and made no further reference to Beauty’s Eyes and the flies that got into them, he was conscious of a keen desire to show some solid recognition of this magnanimity.
gratitudenounUS /ˈɡrætətuːd/
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading THE SAD CASE OF LOONEY BIDDLE Archie was a simple soul, and, as is the case with most simple souls, gratitude came easily to him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Few wives, he was aware, could have had the nobility and what not to refrain from occasionally turning the conversation in the direction of the above-mentioned topics.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Few wives, he was aware, could have had the nobility and what not to refrain from occasionally turning the conversation in the direction of the above-mentioned topics.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He appreciated kind treatment.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It had not needed this behaviour on her part to convince him that Lucille was a topper and a corker and one of the very best, for he had been cognisant of these facts since the first moment he had met her: but what he did feel was that she deserved to be rewarded in no uncertain manner.
HermitagenounUS /ˈhɜːrmətədʒ/
the abode of a hermit
From this reading And when, on the following day, Lucille returned to the Hermitage, all smiles and affection, and made no further reference to Beauty’s Eyes and the flies that got into them, he was conscious of a keen desire to show some solid recognition of this magnanimity.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE SAD CASE OF LOONEY BIDDLE Archie was a simple soul, and, as is the case with most simple souls, gratitude came easily to him.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Few wives, he was aware, could have had the nobility and what not to refrain from occasionally turning the conversation in the direction of the above-mentioned topics.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading And when, on the following day, Lucille returned to the Hermitage, all smiles and affection, and made no further reference to Beauty’s Eyes and the flies that got into them, he was conscious of a keen desire to show some solid recognition of this magnanimity.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SAD CASE OF LOONEY BIDDLE Archie was a simple soul, and, as is the case with most simple souls, gratitude came easily to him.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had not needed this behaviour on her part to convince him that Lucille was a topper and a corker and one of the very best, for he had been cognisant of these facts since the first moment he had met her: but what he did feel was that she deserved to be rewarded in no uncertain manner.
keenadjectiveUS /kiːn/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading And when, on the following day, Lucille returned to the Hermitage, all smiles and affection, and made no further reference to Beauty’s Eyes and the flies that got into them, he was conscious of a keen desire to show some solid recognition of this magnanimity.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He appreciated kind treatment.
LOONEYnounUS /ˈluːni/
someone deranged and possibly dangerous
From this reading THE SAD CASE OF LOONEY BIDDLE Archie was a simple soul, and, as is the case with most simple souls, gratitude came easily to him.
Lucille
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From this reading And when, on the following day, Lucille returned to the Hermitage, all smiles and affection, and made no further reference to Beauty’s Eyes and the flies that got into them, he was conscious of a keen desire to show some solid recognition of this magnanimity.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading And when, on the following day, Lucille returned to the Hermitage, all smiles and affection, and made no further reference to Beauty’s Eyes and the flies that got into them, he was conscious of a keen desire to show some solid recognition of this magnanimity.
magnanimitynoun
liberality in bestowing gifts; extremely liberal and generous of spirit
From this reading And when, on the following day, Lucille returned to the Hermitage, all smiles and affection, and made no further reference to Beauty’s Eyes and the flies that got into them, he was conscious of a keen desire to show some solid recognition of this magnanimity.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It had not needed this behaviour on her part to convince him that Lucille was a topper and a corker and one of the very best, for he had been cognisant of these facts since the first moment he had met her: but what he did feel was that she deserved to be rewarded in no uncertain manner.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading It had not needed this behaviour on her part to convince him that Lucille was a topper and a corker and one of the very best, for he had been cognisant of these facts since the first moment he had met her: but what he did feel was that she deserved to be rewarded in no uncertain manner.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading It had not needed this behaviour on her part to convince him that Lucille was a topper and a corker and one of the very best, for he had been cognisant of these facts since the first moment he had met her: but what he did feel was that she deserved to be rewarded in no uncertain manner.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading THE SAD CASE OF LOONEY BIDDLE Archie was a simple soul, and, as is the case with most simple souls, gratitude came easily to him.
neededadjectiveUS /ˈniːdəd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading It had not needed this behaviour on her part to convince him that Lucille was a topper and a corker and one of the very best, for he had been cognisant of these facts since the first moment he had met her: but what he did feel was that she deserved to be rewarded in no uncertain manner.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading And when, on the following day, Lucille returned to the Hermitage, all smiles and affection, and made no further reference to Beauty’s Eyes and the flies that got into them, he was conscious of a keen desire to show some solid recognition of this magnanimity.
nobilitynounUS /noʊˈbɪləti/
a privileged class holding hereditary titles
From this reading Few wives, he was aware, could have had the nobility and what not to refrain from occasionally turning the conversation in the direction of the above-mentioned topics.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Few wives, he was aware, could have had the nobility and what not to refrain from occasionally turning the conversation in the direction of the above-mentioned topics.
occasionallyadverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənəli/
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Few wives, he was aware, could have had the nobility and what not to refrain from occasionally turning the conversation in the direction of the above-mentioned topics.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SAD CASE OF LOONEY BIDDLE Archie was a simple soul, and, as is the case with most simple souls, gratitude came easily to him.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And when, on the following day, Lucille returned to the Hermitage, all smiles and affection, and made no further reference to Beauty’s Eyes and the flies that got into them, he was conscious of a keen desire to show some solid recognition of this magnanimity.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It had not needed this behaviour on her part to convince him that Lucille was a topper and a corker and one of the very best, for he had been cognisant of these facts since the first moment he had met her: but what he did feel was that she deserved to be rewarded in no uncertain manner.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It had not needed this behaviour on her part to convince him that Lucille was a topper and a corker and one of the very best, for he had been cognisant of these facts since the first moment he had met her: but what he did feel was that she deserved to be rewarded in no uncertain manner.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading And when, on the following day, Lucille returned to the Hermitage, all smiles and affection, and made no further reference to Beauty’s Eyes and the flies that got into them, he was conscious of a keen desire to show some solid recognition of this magnanimity.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading And when, on the following day, Lucille returned to the Hermitage, all smiles and affection, and made no further reference to Beauty’s Eyes and the flies that got into them, he was conscious of a keen desire to show some solid recognition of this magnanimity.
refrainverbUS /rɪˈfreɪn/
resist doing something
From this reading Few wives, he was aware, could have had the nobility and what not to refrain from occasionally turning the conversation in the direction of the above-mentioned topics.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading And when, on the following day, Lucille returned to the Hermitage, all smiles and affection, and made no further reference to Beauty’s Eyes and the flies that got into them, he was conscious of a keen desire to show some solid recognition of this magnanimity.
rewardedverbUS /rɪˈwɔːrdɪd/
past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading It had not needed this behaviour on her part to convince him that Lucille was a topper and a corker and one of the very best, for he had been cognisant of these facts since the first moment he had met her: but what he did feel was that she deserved to be rewarded in no uncertain manner.
SADadjectiveUS /sæd/
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading THE SAD CASE OF LOONEY BIDDLE Archie was a simple soul, and, as is the case with most simple souls, gratitude came easily to him.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It had not needed this behaviour on her part to convince him that Lucille was a topper and a corker and one of the very best, for he had been cognisant of these facts since the first moment he had met her: but what he did feel was that she deserved to be rewarded in no uncertain manner.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading And when, on the following day, Lucille returned to the Hermitage, all smiles and affection, and made no further reference to Beauty’s Eyes and the flies that got into them, he was conscious of a keen desire to show some solid recognition of this magnanimity.
simpleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpəl/
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading THE SAD CASE OF LOONEY BIDDLE Archie was a simple soul, and, as is the case with most simple souls, gratitude came easily to him.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It had not needed this behaviour on her part to convince him that Lucille was a topper and a corker and one of the very best, for he had been cognisant of these facts since the first moment he had met her: but what he did feel was that she deserved to be rewarded in no uncertain manner.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading And when, on the following day, Lucille returned to the Hermitage, all smiles and affection, and made no further reference to Beauty’s Eyes and the flies that got into them, he was conscious of a keen desire to show some solid recognition of this magnanimity.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading And when, on the following day, Lucille returned to the Hermitage, all smiles and affection, and made no further reference to Beauty’s Eyes and the flies that got into them, he was conscious of a keen desire to show some solid recognition of this magnanimity.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading And when, on the following day, Lucille returned to the Hermitage, all smiles and affection, and made no further reference to Beauty’s Eyes and the flies that got into them, he was conscious of a keen desire to show some solid recognition of this magnanimity.
soulnounUS /soʊl/
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading THE SAD CASE OF LOONEY BIDDLE Archie was a simple soul, and, as is the case with most simple souls, gratitude came easily to him.
soulsnounUS /soʊlz/
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading THE SAD CASE OF LOONEY BIDDLE Archie was a simple soul, and, as is the case with most simple souls, gratitude came easily to him.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And when, on the following day, Lucille returned to the Hermitage, all smiles and affection, and made no further reference to Beauty’s Eyes and the flies that got into them, he was conscious of a keen desire to show some solid recognition of this magnanimity.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SAD CASE OF LOONEY BIDDLE Archie was a simple soul, and, as is the case with most simple souls, gratitude came easily to him.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading And when, on the following day, Lucille returned to the Hermitage, all smiles and affection, and made no further reference to Beauty’s Eyes and the flies that got into them, he was conscious of a keen desire to show some solid recognition of this magnanimity.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It had not needed this behaviour on her part to convince him that Lucille was a topper and a corker and one of the very best, for he had been cognisant of these facts since the first moment he had met her: but what he did feel was that she deserved to be rewarded in no uncertain manner.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And when, on the following day, Lucille returned to the Hermitage, all smiles and affection, and made no further reference to Beauty’s Eyes and the flies that got into them, he was conscious of a keen desire to show some solid recognition of this magnanimity.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SAD CASE OF LOONEY BIDDLE Archie was a simple soul, and, as is the case with most simple souls, gratitude came easily to him.
topicsnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪks/
plural of “topic” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Few wives, he was aware, could have had the nobility and what not to refrain from occasionally turning the conversation in the direction of the above-mentioned topics.
toppernounUS /ˈtɑːpər/
a worker who makes or adds the top to something
From this reading It had not needed this behaviour on her part to convince him that Lucille was a topper and a corker and one of the very best, for he had been cognisant of these facts since the first moment he had met her: but what he did feel was that she deserved to be rewarded in no uncertain manner.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading He appreciated kind treatment.
turningnounUS /ˈtɜːrnɪŋ/
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Few wives, he was aware, could have had the nobility and what not to refrain from occasionally turning the conversation in the direction of the above-mentioned topics.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading It had not needed this behaviour on her part to convince him that Lucille was a topper and a corker and one of the very best, for he had been cognisant of these facts since the first moment he had met her: but what he did feel was that she deserved to be rewarded in no uncertain manner.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading It had not needed this behaviour on her part to convince him that Lucille was a topper and a corker and one of the very best, for he had been cognisant of these facts since the first moment he had met her: but what he did feel was that she deserved to be rewarded in no uncertain manner.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SAD CASE OF LOONEY BIDDLE Archie was a simple soul, and, as is the case with most simple souls, gratitude came easily to him.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Few wives, he was aware, could have had the nobility and what not to refrain from occasionally turning the conversation in the direction of the above-mentioned topics.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading And when, on the following day, Lucille returned to the Hermitage, all smiles and affection, and made no further reference to Beauty’s Eyes and the flies that got into them, he was conscious of a keen desire to show some solid recognition of this magnanimity.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE SAD CASE OF LOONEY BIDDLE Archie was a simple soul, and, as is the case with most simple souls, gratitude came easily to him.
wivesnounUS /waɪvz/
plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Few wives, he was aware, could have had the nobility and what not to refrain from occasionally turning the conversation in the direction of the above-mentioned topics.
