alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Of course I hope I should always have the good manners--I am sure Mr. Leacock has--to disguise that suspicion.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Introduction of Mr. Stephen Leacock Given by Sir Owen Seaman on the Occasion of His First Lecture in London LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: It is usual on these occasions for the chairman to begin something like this: "The lecturer, I am sure, needs no introduction from me."
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Introduction of Mr. Stephen Leacock Given by Sir Owen Seaman on the Occasion of His First Lecture in London LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: It is usual on these occasions for the chairman to begin something like this: "The lecturer, I am sure, needs no introduction from me."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading And indeed, when I have been the lecturer and somebody else has been the chairman, I have more than once suspected myself of being the better man of the two.
beginverbUS /bɪˈɡɪn/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Introduction of Mr. Stephen Leacock Given by Sir Owen Seaman on the Occasion of His First Lecture in London LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: It is usual on these occasions for the chairman to begin something like this: "The lecturer, I am sure, needs no introduction from me."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading And indeed, when I have been the lecturer and somebody else has been the chairman, I have more than once suspected myself of being the better man of the two.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading And indeed, when I have been the lecturer and somebody else has been the chairman, I have more than once suspected myself of being the better man of the two.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Introduction of Mr. Stephen Leacock Given by Sir Owen Seaman on the Occasion of His First Lecture in London LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: It is usual on these occasions for the chairman to begin something like this: "The lecturer, I am sure, needs no introduction from me."
chairmannounUS /ˈtʃermən/
the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization
From this reading Introduction of Mr. Stephen Leacock Given by Sir Owen Seaman on the Occasion of His First Lecture in London LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: It is usual on these occasions for the chairman to begin something like this: "The lecturer, I am sure, needs no introduction from me."
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course I hope I should always have the good manners--I am sure Mr. Leacock has--to disguise that suspicion.
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading Of course I hope I should always have the good manners--I am sure Mr. Leacock has--to disguise that suspicion.
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From this reading And indeed, when I have been the lecturer and somebody else has been the chairman, I have more than once suspected myself of being the better man of the two.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Introduction of Mr. Stephen Leacock Given by Sir Owen Seaman on the Occasion of His First Lecture in London LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: It is usual on these occasions for the chairman to begin something like this: "The lecturer, I am sure, needs no introduction from me."
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Introduction of Mr. Stephen Leacock Given by Sir Owen Seaman on the Occasion of His First Lecture in London LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: It is usual on these occasions for the chairman to begin something like this: "The lecturer, I am sure, needs no introduction from me."
formalitiesnounUS /fɔːrˈmælətiz/
a requirement of etiquette or custom
From this reading However, one has to go through these formalities, and I will therefore introduce the lecturer to you.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Introduction of Mr. Stephen Leacock Given by Sir Owen Seaman on the Occasion of His First Lecture in London LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: It is usual on these occasions for the chairman to begin something like this: "The lecturer, I am sure, needs no introduction from me."
GENTLEMENnounUS /ˈdʒentəlmɪn/
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Introduction of Mr. Stephen Leacock Given by Sir Owen Seaman on the Occasion of His First Lecture in London LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: It is usual on these occasions for the chairman to begin something like this: "The lecturer, I am sure, needs no introduction from me."
GivenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Introduction of Mr. Stephen Leacock Given by Sir Owen Seaman on the Occasion of His First Lecture in London LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: It is usual on these occasions for the chairman to begin something like this: "The lecturer, I am sure, needs no introduction from me."
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading However, one has to go through these formalities, and I will therefore introduce the lecturer to you.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Of course I hope I should always have the good manners--I am sure Mr. Leacock has--to disguise that suspicion.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And indeed, when I have been the lecturer and somebody else has been the chairman, I have more than once suspected myself of being the better man of the two.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And indeed, when I have been the lecturer and somebody else has been the chairman, I have more than once suspected myself of being the better man of the two.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Introduction of Mr. Stephen Leacock Given by Sir Owen Seaman on the Occasion of His First Lecture in London LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: It is usual on these occasions for the chairman to begin something like this: "The lecturer, I am sure, needs no introduction from me."
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Of course I hope I should always have the good manners--I am sure Mr. Leacock has--to disguise that suspicion.
HoweveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, one has to go through these formalities, and I will therefore introduce the lecturer to you.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Introduction of Mr. Stephen Leacock Given by Sir Owen Seaman on the Occasion of His First Lecture in London LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: It is usual on these occasions for the chairman to begin something like this: "The lecturer, I am sure, needs no introduction from me."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Introduction of Mr. Stephen Leacock Given by Sir Owen Seaman on the Occasion of His First Lecture in London LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: It is usual on these occasions for the chairman to begin something like this: "The lecturer, I am sure, needs no introduction from me."
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading And indeed, when I have been the lecturer and somebody else has been the chairman, I have more than once suspected myself of being the better man of the two.
introduceverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading However, one has to go through these formalities, and I will therefore introduce the lecturer to you.
IntroductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading Introduction of Mr. Stephen Leacock Given by Sir Owen Seaman on the Occasion of His First Lecture in London LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: It is usual on these occasions for the chairman to begin something like this: "The lecturer, I am sure, needs no introduction from me."
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Introduction of Mr. Stephen Leacock Given by Sir Owen Seaman on the Occasion of His First Lecture in London LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: It is usual on these occasions for the chairman to begin something like this: "The lecturer, I am sure, needs no introduction from me."
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Introduction of Mr. Stephen Leacock Given by Sir Owen Seaman on the Occasion of His First Lecture in London LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: It is usual on these occasions for the chairman to begin something like this: "The lecturer, I am sure, needs no introduction from me."
LADIESnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Introduction of Mr. Stephen Leacock Given by Sir Owen Seaman on the Occasion of His First Lecture in London LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: It is usual on these occasions for the chairman to begin something like this: "The lecturer, I am sure, needs no introduction from me."
LeacocknounUS /ˈliːkɑːk/
Canadian economist best remembered for his humorous writings (1869-1944)
From this reading Introduction of Mr. Stephen Leacock Given by Sir Owen Seaman on the Occasion of His First Lecture in London LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: It is usual on these occasions for the chairman to begin something like this: "The lecturer, I am sure, needs no introduction from me."
LectureverbUS /ˈlektʃər/
deliver a lecture or talk
From this reading Introduction of Mr. Stephen Leacock Given by Sir Owen Seaman on the Occasion of His First Lecture in London LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: It is usual on these occasions for the chairman to begin something like this: "The lecturer, I am sure, needs no introduction from me."
lecturernounUS /ˈlektʃərər/
a public lecturer at certain universities
From this reading Introduction of Mr. Stephen Leacock Given by Sir Owen Seaman on the Occasion of His First Lecture in London LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: It is usual on these occasions for the chairman to begin something like this: "The lecturer, I am sure, needs no introduction from me."
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Introduction of Mr. Stephen Leacock Given by Sir Owen Seaman on the Occasion of His First Lecture in London LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: It is usual on these occasions for the chairman to begin something like this: "The lecturer, I am sure, needs no introduction from me."
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Introduction of Mr. Stephen Leacock Given by Sir Owen Seaman on the Occasion of His First Lecture in London LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: It is usual on these occasions for the chairman to begin something like this: "The lecturer, I am sure, needs no introduction from me."
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading And indeed, when I have been the lecturer and somebody else has been the chairman, I have more than once suspected myself of being the better man of the two.
mannersnounUS /ˈmænərz/
social deportment
From this reading Of course I hope I should always have the good manners--I am sure Mr. Leacock has--to disguise that suspicion.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Introduction of Mr. Stephen Leacock Given by Sir Owen Seaman on the Occasion of His First Lecture in London LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: It is usual on these occasions for the chairman to begin something like this: "The lecturer, I am sure, needs no introduction from me."
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And indeed, when I have been the lecturer and somebody else has been the chairman, I have more than once suspected myself of being the better man of the two.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Introduction of Mr. Stephen Leacock Given by Sir Owen Seaman on the Occasion of His First Lecture in London LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: It is usual on these occasions for the chairman to begin something like this: "The lecturer, I am sure, needs no introduction from me."
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading And indeed, when I have been the lecturer and somebody else has been the chairman, I have more than once suspected myself of being the better man of the two.
needsadverbUS /niːdz/
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading Introduction of Mr. Stephen Leacock Given by Sir Owen Seaman on the Occasion of His First Lecture in London LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: It is usual on these occasions for the chairman to begin something like this: "The lecturer, I am sure, needs no introduction from me."
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Introduction of Mr. Stephen Leacock Given by Sir Owen Seaman on the Occasion of His First Lecture in London LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: It is usual on these occasions for the chairman to begin something like this: "The lecturer, I am sure, needs no introduction from me."
OccasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Introduction of Mr. Stephen Leacock Given by Sir Owen Seaman on the Occasion of His First Lecture in London LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: It is usual on these occasions for the chairman to begin something like this: "The lecturer, I am sure, needs no introduction from me."
occasionsnounUS /əˈkeɪʒənz/
something you have to do
From this reading Introduction of Mr. Stephen Leacock Given by Sir Owen Seaman on the Occasion of His First Lecture in London LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: It is usual on these occasions for the chairman to begin something like this: "The lecturer, I am sure, needs no introduction from me."
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Introduction of Mr. Stephen Leacock Given by Sir Owen Seaman on the Occasion of His First Lecture in London LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: It is usual on these occasions for the chairman to begin something like this: "The lecturer, I am sure, needs no introduction from me."
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Introduction of Mr. Stephen Leacock Given by Sir Owen Seaman on the Occasion of His First Lecture in London LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: It is usual on these occasions for the chairman to begin something like this: "The lecturer, I am sure, needs no introduction from me."
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading And indeed, when I have been the lecturer and somebody else has been the chairman, I have more than once suspected myself of being the better man of the two.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading However, one has to go through these formalities, and I will therefore introduce the lecturer to you.
OwennounUS /ˈoʊən/
Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading Introduction of Mr. Stephen Leacock Given by Sir Owen Seaman on the Occasion of His First Lecture in London LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: It is usual on these occasions for the chairman to begin something like this: "The lecturer, I am sure, needs no introduction from me."
SeamannounUS /ˈsiːmən/
a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading Introduction of Mr. Stephen Leacock Given by Sir Owen Seaman on the Occasion of His First Lecture in London LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: It is usual on these occasions for the chairman to begin something like this: "The lecturer, I am sure, needs no introduction from me."
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Of course I hope I should always have the good manners--I am sure Mr. Leacock has--to disguise that suspicion.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading Introduction of Mr. Stephen Leacock Given by Sir Owen Seaman on the Occasion of His First Lecture in London LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: It is usual on these occasions for the chairman to begin something like this: "The lecturer, I am sure, needs no introduction from me."
somebodypronounUS /ˈsʌmbɑːdi/
a person, without saying who
From this reading And indeed, when I have been the lecturer and somebody else has been the chairman, I have more than once suspected myself of being the better man of the two.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Introduction of Mr. Stephen Leacock Given by Sir Owen Seaman on the Occasion of His First Lecture in London LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: It is usual on these occasions for the chairman to begin something like this: "The lecturer, I am sure, needs no introduction from me."
StephennounUS /ˈstiːvən/
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading Introduction of Mr. Stephen Leacock Given by Sir Owen Seaman on the Occasion of His First Lecture in London LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: It is usual on these occasions for the chairman to begin something like this: "The lecturer, I am sure, needs no introduction from me."
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Introduction of Mr. Stephen Leacock Given by Sir Owen Seaman on the Occasion of His First Lecture in London LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: It is usual on these occasions for the chairman to begin something like this: "The lecturer, I am sure, needs no introduction from me."
suspectedadjectiveUS /səˈspektɪd/
believed likely
From this reading And indeed, when I have been the lecturer and somebody else has been the chairman, I have more than once suspected myself of being the better man of the two.
suspicionnounUS /səˈspɪʃən/
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Of course I hope I should always have the good manners--I am sure Mr. Leacock has--to disguise that suspicion.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading And indeed, when I have been the lecturer and somebody else has been the chairman, I have more than once suspected myself of being the better man of the two.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of course I hope I should always have the good manners--I am sure Mr. Leacock has--to disguise that suspicion.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Introduction of Mr. Stephen Leacock Given by Sir Owen Seaman on the Occasion of His First Lecture in London LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: It is usual on these occasions for the chairman to begin something like this: "The lecturer, I am sure, needs no introduction from me."
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading However, one has to go through these formalities, and I will therefore introduce the lecturer to you.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Introduction of Mr. Stephen Leacock Given by Sir Owen Seaman on the Occasion of His First Lecture in London LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: It is usual on these occasions for the chairman to begin something like this: "The lecturer, I am sure, needs no introduction from me."
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Introduction of Mr. Stephen Leacock Given by Sir Owen Seaman on the Occasion of His First Lecture in London LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: It is usual on these occasions for the chairman to begin something like this: "The lecturer, I am sure, needs no introduction from me."
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading However, one has to go through these formalities, and I will therefore introduce the lecturer to you.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Introduction of Mr. Stephen Leacock Given by Sir Owen Seaman on the Occasion of His First Lecture in London LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: It is usual on these occasions for the chairman to begin something like this: "The lecturer, I am sure, needs no introduction from me."
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading And indeed, when I have been the lecturer and somebody else has been the chairman, I have more than once suspected myself of being the better man of the two.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Introduction of Mr. Stephen Leacock Given by Sir Owen Seaman on the Occasion of His First Lecture in London LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: It is usual on these occasions for the chairman to begin something like this: "The lecturer, I am sure, needs no introduction from me."
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading And indeed, when I have been the lecturer and somebody else has been the chairman, I have more than once suspected myself of being the better man of the two.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading However, one has to go through these formalities, and I will therefore introduce the lecturer to you.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading However, one has to go through these formalities, and I will therefore introduce the lecturer to you.
