adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Ignoring,” he said, “the delicate and considerable knightly protests that have been called forth by my colleague’s native sense of oration, and apologizing to all for whom our wild search for truth seems unsuitable to the grand ruins of a feudal land, I still think my colleague’s question by no means devoid of rel’vancy.
accusednounUS /əˈkjuːzd/
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
From this reading The last charge against the accused was one of burglary; the next charge on the paper is of bigamy and desertion.
admittedverbUS /ədˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading It does without question appear that the defence, in aspiring to rebut this last charge, have really admitted the next.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The last charge against the accused was one of burglary; the next charge on the paper is of bigamy and desertion.
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 The Round Road; or, the Desertion Charge Pym rose with sincere embarrassment; for he was an American, and his respect for ladies was real, and not at all scientific.
AmericannounUS /əˈmerəkən/
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading The Round Road; or, the Desertion Charge Pym rose with sincere embarrassment; for he was an American, and his respect for ladies was real, and not at all scientific.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Round Road; or, the Desertion Charge Pym rose with sincere embarrassment; for he was an American, and his respect for ladies was real, and not at all scientific.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Round Road; or, the Desertion Charge Pym rose with sincere embarrassment; for he was an American, and his respect for ladies was real, and not at all scientific.
apologizingverbUS /əˈpɑːlədʒaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “apologize” — acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing
From this reading “Ignoring,” he said, “the delicate and considerable knightly protests that have been called forth by my colleague’s native sense of oration, and apologizing to all for whom our wild search for truth seems unsuitable to the grand ruins of a feudal land, I still think my colleague’s question by no means devoid of rel’vancy.
appearverbUS /əˈpɪr/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It does without question appear that the defence, in aspiring to rebut this last charge, have really admitted the next.
aspiringadjectiveUS /əˈspaɪrɪŋ/
desiring or striving for recognition or advancement
From this reading It does without question appear that the defence, in aspiring to rebut this last charge, have really admitted the next.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Round Road; or, the Desertion Charge Pym rose with sincere embarrassment; for he was an American, and his respect for ladies was real, and not at all scientific.
attemptedadjectiveUS /əˈtemptɪd/
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading Either Innocent Smith is still under a charge of attempted burglary, or else that is exploded; but he is pretty well fixed for attempted bigamy.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Ignoring,” he said, “the delicate and considerable knightly protests that have been called forth by my colleague’s native sense of oration, and apologizing to all for whom our wild search for truth seems unsuitable to the grand ruins of a feudal land, I still think my colleague’s question by no means devoid of rel’vancy.
bigamynoun
the state of having two spouses at the same time
From this reading The last charge against the accused was one of burglary; the next charge on the paper is of bigamy and desertion.
burglarynounUS /ˈbɜːrɡləri/
entering a building unlawfully with intent to commit a felony or to steal valuable property
From this reading The last charge against the accused was one of burglary; the next charge on the paper is of bigamy and desertion.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Either Innocent Smith is still under a charge of attempted burglary, or else that is exploded; but he is pretty well fixed for attempted bigamy.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Ignoring,” he said, “the delicate and considerable knightly protests that have been called forth by my colleague’s native sense of oration, and apologizing to all for whom our wild search for truth seems unsuitable to the grand ruins of a feudal land, I still think my colleague’s question by no means devoid of rel’vancy.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “Ignoring,” he said, “the delicate and considerable knightly protests that have been called forth by my colleague’s native sense of oration, and apologizing to all for whom our wild search for truth seems unsuitable to the grand ruins of a feudal land, I still think my colleague’s question by no means devoid of rel’vancy.
ChargeverbUS /tʃɑːrdʒ/
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading The Round Road; or, the Desertion Charge Pym rose with sincere embarrassment; for he was an American, and his respect for ladies was real, and not at all scientific.
colleague'snounUS /ˈkɑːliɡz/
possessive form of “colleague” — an associate that one works with
From this reading “Ignoring,” he said, “the delicate and considerable knightly protests that have been called forth by my colleague’s native sense of oration, and apologizing to all for whom our wild search for truth seems unsuitable to the grand ruins of a feudal land, I still think my colleague’s question by no means devoid of rel’vancy.
considerableadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərəbəl/
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “Ignoring,” he said, “the delicate and considerable knightly protests that have been called forth by my colleague’s native sense of oration, and apologizing to all for whom our wild search for truth seems unsuitable to the grand ruins of a feudal land, I still think my colleague’s question by no means devoid of rel’vancy.
defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading It does without question appear that the defence, in aspiring to rebut this last charge, have really admitted the next.
delicateadjectiveUS /ˈdeləkət/
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading “Ignoring,” he said, “the delicate and considerable knightly protests that have been called forth by my colleague’s native sense of oration, and apologizing to all for whom our wild search for truth seems unsuitable to the grand ruins of a feudal land, I still think my colleague’s question by no means devoid of rel’vancy.
DesertionnounUS /dɪˈzɜːrʃən/
withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility
From this reading The Round Road; or, the Desertion Charge Pym rose with sincere embarrassment; for he was an American, and his respect for ladies was real, and not at all scientific.
devoidadjectiveUS /dɪˈvɔɪd/
completely wanting or lacking
From this reading “Ignoring,” he said, “the delicate and considerable knightly protests that have been called forth by my colleague’s native sense of oration, and apologizing to all for whom our wild search for truth seems unsuitable to the grand ruins of a feudal land, I still think my colleague’s question by no means devoid of rel’vancy.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It does without question appear that the defence, in aspiring to rebut this last charge, have really admitted the next.
EitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading Either Innocent Smith is still under a charge of attempted burglary, or else that is exploded; but he is pretty well fixed for attempted bigamy.
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Either Innocent Smith is still under a charge of attempted burglary, or else that is exploded; but he is pretty well fixed for attempted bigamy.
embarrassmentnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənt/
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading The Round Road; or, the Desertion Charge Pym rose with sincere embarrassment; for he was an American, and his respect for ladies was real, and not at all scientific.
explodedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsploʊdəd/
showing the parts of something separated but in positions that show their correct relation to one another
From this reading Either Innocent Smith is still under a charge of attempted burglary, or else that is exploded; but he is pretty well fixed for attempted bigamy.
feudaladjectiveUS /ˈfjuːdəl/
of or relating to or characteristic of feudalism
From this reading “Ignoring,” he said, “the delicate and considerable knightly protests that have been called forth by my colleague’s native sense of oration, and apologizing to all for whom our wild search for truth seems unsuitable to the grand ruins of a feudal land, I still think my colleague’s question by no means devoid of rel’vancy.
fixedadjectiveUS /fɪkst/
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Either Innocent Smith is still under a charge of attempted burglary, or else that is exploded; but he is pretty well fixed for attempted bigamy.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Round Road; or, the Desertion Charge Pym rose with sincere embarrassment; for he was an American, and his respect for ladies was real, and not at all scientific.
forthadverbUS /fɔːrθ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “Ignoring,” he said, “the delicate and considerable knightly protests that have been called forth by my colleague’s native sense of oration, and apologizing to all for whom our wild search for truth seems unsuitable to the grand ruins of a feudal land, I still think my colleague’s question by no means devoid of rel’vancy.
grandadjectiveUS /ɡrænd/
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading “Ignoring,” he said, “the delicate and considerable knightly protests that have been called forth by my colleague’s native sense of oration, and apologizing to all for whom our wild search for truth seems unsuitable to the grand ruins of a feudal land, I still think my colleague’s question by no means devoid of rel’vancy.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Ignoring,” he said, “the delicate and considerable knightly protests that have been called forth by my colleague’s native sense of oration, and apologizing to all for whom our wild search for truth seems unsuitable to the grand ruins of a feudal land, I still think my colleague’s question by no means devoid of rel’vancy.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Round Road; or, the Desertion Charge Pym rose with sincere embarrassment; for he was an American, and his respect for ladies was real, and not at all scientific.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Round Road; or, the Desertion Charge Pym rose with sincere embarrassment; for he was an American, and his respect for ladies was real, and not at all scientific.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Ignoring,” he said, “the delicate and considerable knightly protests that have been called forth by my colleague’s native sense of oration, and apologizing to all for whom our wild search for truth seems unsuitable to the grand ruins of a feudal land, I still think my colleague’s question by no means devoid of rel’vancy.
IgnoringverbUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “ignore” — refuse to acknowledge
From this reading “Ignoring,” he said, “the delicate and considerable knightly protests that have been called forth by my colleague’s native sense of oration, and apologizing to all for whom our wild search for truth seems unsuitable to the grand ruins of a feudal land, I still think my colleague’s question by no means devoid of rel’vancy.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It does without question appear that the defence, in aspiring to rebut this last charge, have really admitted the next.
InnocentadjectiveUS /ˈɪnəsənt/
free from evil or guilt
From this reading Either Innocent Smith is still under a charge of attempted burglary, or else that is exploded; but he is pretty well fixed for attempted bigamy.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The last charge against the accused was one of burglary; the next charge on the paper is of bigamy and desertion.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It does without question appear that the defence, in aspiring to rebut this last charge, have really admitted the next.
knightlyadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪtli/
characteristic of the time of chivalry and knighthood in the Middle Ages
From this reading “Ignoring,” he said, “the delicate and considerable knightly protests that have been called forth by my colleague’s native sense of oration, and apologizing to all for whom our wild search for truth seems unsuitable to the grand ruins of a feudal land, I still think my colleague’s question by no means devoid of rel’vancy.
ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The Round Road; or, the Desertion Charge Pym rose with sincere embarrassment; for he was an American, and his respect for ladies was real, and not at all scientific.
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading “Ignoring,” he said, “the delicate and considerable knightly protests that have been called forth by my colleague’s native sense of oration, and apologizing to all for whom our wild search for truth seems unsuitable to the grand ruins of a feudal land, I still think my colleague’s question by no means devoid of rel’vancy.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading The last charge against the accused was one of burglary; the next charge on the paper is of bigamy and desertion.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading “Ignoring,” he said, “the delicate and considerable knightly protests that have been called forth by my colleague’s native sense of oration, and apologizing to all for whom our wild search for truth seems unsuitable to the grand ruins of a feudal land, I still think my colleague’s question by no means devoid of rel’vancy.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Ignoring,” he said, “the delicate and considerable knightly protests that have been called forth by my colleague’s native sense of oration, and apologizing to all for whom our wild search for truth seems unsuitable to the grand ruins of a feudal land, I still think my colleague’s question by no means devoid of rel’vancy.
nativeadjectiveUS /ˈneɪtɪv/
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading “Ignoring,” he said, “the delicate and considerable knightly protests that have been called forth by my colleague’s native sense of oration, and apologizing to all for whom our wild search for truth seems unsuitable to the grand ruins of a feudal land, I still think my colleague’s question by no means devoid of rel’vancy.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The last charge against the accused was one of burglary; the next charge on the paper is of bigamy and desertion.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading “Ignoring,” he said, “the delicate and considerable knightly protests that have been called forth by my colleague’s native sense of oration, and apologizing to all for whom our wild search for truth seems unsuitable to the grand ruins of a feudal land, I still think my colleague’s question by no means devoid of rel’vancy.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Round Road; or, the Desertion Charge Pym rose with sincere embarrassment; for he was an American, and his respect for ladies was real, and not at all scientific.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Ignoring,” he said, “the delicate and considerable knightly protests that have been called forth by my colleague’s native sense of oration, and apologizing to all for whom our wild search for truth seems unsuitable to the grand ruins of a feudal land, I still think my colleague’s question by no means devoid of rel’vancy.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The last charge against the accused was one of burglary; the next charge on the paper is of bigamy and desertion.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The last charge against the accused was one of burglary; the next charge on the paper is of bigamy and desertion.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Round Road; or, the Desertion Charge Pym rose with sincere embarrassment; for he was an American, and his respect for ladies was real, and not at all scientific.
orationnounUS /ɔːˈreɪʃən/
an instance of oratory
From this reading “Ignoring,” he said, “the delicate and considerable knightly protests that have been called forth by my colleague’s native sense of oration, and apologizing to all for whom our wild search for truth seems unsuitable to the grand ruins of a feudal land, I still think my colleague’s question by no means devoid of rel’vancy.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “Ignoring,” he said, “the delicate and considerable knightly protests that have been called forth by my colleague’s native sense of oration, and apologizing to all for whom our wild search for truth seems unsuitable to the grand ruins of a feudal land, I still think my colleague’s question by no means devoid of rel’vancy.
papernounUS /ˈpeɪpər/
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading The last charge against the accused was one of burglary; the next charge on the paper is of bigamy and desertion.
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Either Innocent Smith is still under a charge of attempted burglary, or else that is exploded; but he is pretty well fixed for attempted bigamy.
protestsnounUS /ˈproʊtests/
plural of “protest” — a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading “Ignoring,” he said, “the delicate and considerable knightly protests that have been called forth by my colleague’s native sense of oration, and apologizing to all for whom our wild search for truth seems unsuitable to the grand ruins of a feudal land, I still think my colleague’s question by no means devoid of rel’vancy.
Pym
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Round Road; or, the Desertion Charge Pym rose with sincere embarrassment; for he was an American, and his respect for ladies was real, and not at all scientific.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading “Ignoring,” he said, “the delicate and considerable knightly protests that have been called forth by my colleague’s native sense of oration, and apologizing to all for whom our wild search for truth seems unsuitable to the grand ruins of a feudal land, I still think my colleague’s question by no means devoid of rel’vancy.
realadjectiveUS /riːl/
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading The Round Road; or, the Desertion Charge Pym rose with sincere embarrassment; for he was an American, and his respect for ladies was real, and not at all scientific.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading It does without question appear that the defence, in aspiring to rebut this last charge, have really admitted the next.
rebutverbUS /rɪˈbʌt/
overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof
From this reading It does without question appear that the defence, in aspiring to rebut this last charge, have really admitted the next.
rel'vancy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Ignoring,” he said, “the delicate and considerable knightly protests that have been called forth by my colleague’s native sense of oration, and apologizing to all for whom our wild search for truth seems unsuitable to the grand ruins of a feudal land, I still think my colleague’s question by no means devoid of rel’vancy.
respectnounUS /rɪˈspekt/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The Round Road; or, the Desertion Charge Pym rose with sincere embarrassment; for he was an American, and his respect for ladies was real, and not at all scientific.
RoadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The Round Road; or, the Desertion Charge Pym rose with sincere embarrassment; for he was an American, and his respect for ladies was real, and not at all scientific.
rosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The Round Road; or, the Desertion Charge Pym rose with sincere embarrassment; for he was an American, and his respect for ladies was real, and not at all scientific.
RoundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The Round Road; or, the Desertion Charge Pym rose with sincere embarrassment; for he was an American, and his respect for ladies was real, and not at all scientific.
ruinsnounUS /ˈruːənz/
plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading “Ignoring,” he said, “the delicate and considerable knightly protests that have been called forth by my colleague’s native sense of oration, and apologizing to all for whom our wild search for truth seems unsuitable to the grand ruins of a feudal land, I still think my colleague’s question by no means devoid of rel’vancy.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Ignoring,” he said, “the delicate and considerable knightly protests that have been called forth by my colleague’s native sense of oration, and apologizing to all for whom our wild search for truth seems unsuitable to the grand ruins of a feudal land, I still think my colleague’s question by no means devoid of rel’vancy.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading The Round Road; or, the Desertion Charge Pym rose with sincere embarrassment; for he was an American, and his respect for ladies was real, and not at all scientific.
searchverbUS /sɜːrtʃ/
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading “Ignoring,” he said, “the delicate and considerable knightly protests that have been called forth by my colleague’s native sense of oration, and apologizing to all for whom our wild search for truth seems unsuitable to the grand ruins of a feudal land, I still think my colleague’s question by no means devoid of rel’vancy.
seemsverbUS /siːmz/
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “Ignoring,” he said, “the delicate and considerable knightly protests that have been called forth by my colleague’s native sense of oration, and apologizing to all for whom our wild search for truth seems unsuitable to the grand ruins of a feudal land, I still think my colleague’s question by no means devoid of rel’vancy.
sensenounUS /sens/
a general conscious awareness
From this reading “Ignoring,” he said, “the delicate and considerable knightly protests that have been called forth by my colleague’s native sense of oration, and apologizing to all for whom our wild search for truth seems unsuitable to the grand ruins of a feudal land, I still think my colleague’s question by no means devoid of rel’vancy.
sincereadjectiveUS /sɪnˈsɪr/
open and genuine; not deceitful
From this reading The Round Road; or, the Desertion Charge Pym rose with sincere embarrassment; for he was an American, and his respect for ladies was real, and not at all scientific.
SmithnounUS /smɪθ/
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading Either Innocent Smith is still under a charge of attempted burglary, or else that is exploded; but he is pretty well fixed for attempted bigamy.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading “Ignoring,” he said, “the delicate and considerable knightly protests that have been called forth by my colleague’s native sense of oration, and apologizing to all for whom our wild search for truth seems unsuitable to the grand ruins of a feudal land, I still think my colleague’s question by no means devoid of rel’vancy.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Ignoring,” he said, “the delicate and considerable knightly protests that have been called forth by my colleague’s native sense of oration, and apologizing to all for whom our wild search for truth seems unsuitable to the grand ruins of a feudal land, I still think my colleague’s question by no means devoid of rel’vancy.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Round Road; or, the Desertion Charge Pym rose with sincere embarrassment; for he was an American, and his respect for ladies was real, and not at all scientific.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Ignoring,” he said, “the delicate and considerable knightly protests that have been called forth by my colleague’s native sense of oration, and apologizing to all for whom our wild search for truth seems unsuitable to the grand ruins of a feudal land, I still think my colleague’s question by no means devoid of rel’vancy.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It does without question appear that the defence, in aspiring to rebut this last charge, have really admitted the next.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Ignoring,” he said, “the delicate and considerable knightly protests that have been called forth by my colleague’s native sense of oration, and apologizing to all for whom our wild search for truth seems unsuitable to the grand ruins of a feudal land, I still think my colleague’s question by no means devoid of rel’vancy.
truthnounUS /truːθ/
a fact that has been verified
From this reading “Ignoring,” he said, “the delicate and considerable knightly protests that have been called forth by my colleague’s native sense of oration, and apologizing to all for whom our wild search for truth seems unsuitable to the grand ruins of a feudal land, I still think my colleague’s question by no means devoid of rel’vancy.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Either Innocent Smith is still under a charge of attempted burglary, or else that is exploded; but he is pretty well fixed for attempted bigamy.
unsuitableadjectiveUS /ənˈsuːtəbəl/
not meant or adapted for a particular purpose
From this reading “Ignoring,” he said, “the delicate and considerable knightly protests that have been called forth by my colleague’s native sense of oration, and apologizing to all for whom our wild search for truth seems unsuitable to the grand ruins of a feudal land, I still think my colleague’s question by no means devoid of rel’vancy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Round Road; or, the Desertion Charge Pym rose with sincere embarrassment; for he was an American, and his respect for ladies was real, and not at all scientific.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Either Innocent Smith is still under a charge of attempted burglary, or else that is exploded; but he is pretty well fixed for attempted bigamy.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Ignoring,” he said, “the delicate and considerable knightly protests that have been called forth by my colleague’s native sense of oration, and apologizing to all for whom our wild search for truth seems unsuitable to the grand ruins of a feudal land, I still think my colleague’s question by no means devoid of rel’vancy.
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading “Ignoring,” he said, “the delicate and considerable knightly protests that have been called forth by my colleague’s native sense of oration, and apologizing to all for whom our wild search for truth seems unsuitable to the grand ruins of a feudal land, I still think my colleague’s question by no means devoid of rel’vancy.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Round Road; or, the Desertion Charge Pym rose with sincere embarrassment; for he was an American, and his respect for ladies was real, and not at all scientific.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It does without question appear that the defence, in aspiring to rebut this last charge, have really admitted the next.
