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New England Joke Lore

Chapter XII

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CHEERFUL TALES OF NEIGHBORLY INTERCOURSE The impression may be easily acquired by the reader that the collector of these authentic reminiscences is inclined to look with favor upon those whose personalities are exhibited in these pages.
Such an impression is probably correct as it is not human nature to comment too sarcastically upon that which adds to the joy of life.
In the average conservative rural neighborhood of New England, it is regarded as excellent policy to cultivate the semblance of cordiality in neighborly associations with special regard for humorous intercourse whenever possible because people of even more than average human frailty may have occasion to do kindly acts.
Therefore, it is seldom that neighborhood friction becomes openly demonstrative.
The boy or girl who has been raised in an atmosphere of forbearance and who has been taught to avoid any outward display of personal dislike, has acquired a very useful lesson.
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LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

New England Joke Lore

Chapter XII

Chapter 12 of New England Joke Lore is here in full — 151 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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CHEERFUL TALES OF NEIGHBORLY INTERCOURSE The impression may be easily acquired by the reader that the collector of these authentic reminiscences is inclined to look with favor upon those whose personalities are exhibited in these pages.
/ˈtʃɪrfəl teɪlz ʌv ˈneɪbərli ˈɪntərkɔːrs ðə ˌɪmˈpreʃən meɪ biː ˈiːzəli əˈkwaɪərd baɪ ðə ˈriːdər ðæt ðə kəˈlektər ʌv ðiːz əˈθentɪk ˌreməˈnɪsənsɪz ɪz ˌɪnˈklaɪnd tuː lʊk wɪð ˈfeɪvər əˈpɑːn ðoʊz huːz ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪtiz ɑːr ɪɡˈzɪbətəd ɪn ðiːz ˈpeɪdʒəz/
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Such an impression is probably correct as it is not human nature to comment too sarcastically upon that which adds to the joy of life.
/sʌtʃ æn ˌɪmˈpreʃən ɪz ˈprɑːbəbliː kərˈekt æz ɪt ɪz nɑːt ˈhjuːmən ˈneɪtʃər tuː ˈkɑːment tuː sɑːrˈkæstɪkli əˈpɑːn ðæt wɪtʃ ædz tuː ðə dʒɔɪ ʌv laɪf/
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In the average conservative rural neighborhood of New England, it is regarded as excellent policy to cultivate the semblance of cordiality in neighborly associations with special regard for humorous intercourse whenever possible because people of even more than average human frailty may have occasion to do kindly acts.
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Therefore, it is seldom that neighborhood friction becomes openly demonstrative.
/ˈðerfɔːr ɪt ɪz ˈseldəm ðæt ˈneɪbərhʊd ˈfrɪkʃən bɪˈkʌmz ˈoʊpənli dɪˈmɑːnstrətɪv/
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The boy or girl who has been raised in an atmosphere of forbearance and who has been taught to avoid any outward display of personal dislike, has acquired a very useful lesson.
/ðə bɔɪ ɔːr ɡɜːrl huː hæz bɪn reɪzd ɪn æn ˈætməsfɪr ʌv fɔːrˈberəns ənd huː hæz bɪn tɔːt tuː əˈvɔɪd ˈeni ˈaʊtwərd dɪˈspleɪ ʌv ˈpɜːrsɪnəl dɪˈslaɪk hæz əˈkwaɪərd ə ˈveri ˈjuːsfəl ˈlesən/

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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authentic adjective US /əˈθentɪk/

conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief

From this reading “CHEERFUL TALES OF NEIGHBORLY INTERCOURSE The impression may be easily acquired by the reader that the collector of these authentic reminiscences is inclined to look with favor upon those whose personalities are exhibited in these pages.”

demonstrative noun US /dɪˈmɑːnstrətɪv/

a pronoun that points out an intended referent

From this reading “Therefore, it is seldom that neighborhood friction becomes openly demonstrative.”

forbearance noun US /fɔːrˈberəns/

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading “The boy or girl who has been raised in an atmosphere of forbearance and who has been taught to avoid any outward display of personal dislike, has acquired a very useful lesson.”

frailty noun US /ˈfreɪlti/

the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)

From this reading “In the average conservative rural neighborhood of New England, it is regarded as excellent policy to cultivate the semblance of cordiality in neighborly associations with special regard for humorous intercourse whenever possible because people of even more than average human frailty may have occasion to do kindly acts.”

friction noun US /ˈfrɪkʃən/

a state of conflict between persons

From this reading “Therefore, it is seldom that neighborhood friction becomes openly demonstrative.”

neighborly adjective US /ˈneɪbərli/

exhibiting the qualities expected in a friendly neighbor

From this reading “CHEERFUL TALES OF NEIGHBORLY INTERCOURSE The impression may be easily acquired by the reader that the collector of these authentic reminiscences is inclined to look with favor upon those whose personalities are exhibited in these pages.”

personalities noun US /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪtiz/

plural of “personality” — the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual

From this reading “CHEERFUL TALES OF NEIGHBORLY INTERCOURSE The impression may be easily acquired by the reader that the collector of these authentic reminiscences is inclined to look with favor upon those whose personalities are exhibited in these pages.”

sarcastically adverb US /sɑːrˈkæstɪkli/

in a sarcastic manner

From this reading “Such an impression is probably correct as it is not human nature to comment too sarcastically upon that which adds to the joy of life.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

human frailty adjective + noun

In this reading “In the average conservative rural neighborhood of New England, it is regarded as excellent policy to cultivate the semblance of cordiality in neighborly associations with special regard for humorous intercourse whenever possible because people of even more than average human frailty may have occasion to do kindly acts.”

human nature adjective + noun

the shared psychological attributes of humankind that are assumed to be shared by all human beings

In this reading “Such an impression is probably correct as it is not human nature to comment too sarcastically upon that which adds to the joy of life.”

useful lesson adjective + noun

In this reading “The boy or girl who has been raised in an atmosphere of forbearance and who has been taught to avoid any outward display of personal dislike, has acquired a very useful lesson.”

avoid any verb + adjective

In this reading “The boy or girl who has been raised in an atmosphere of forbearance and who has been taught to avoid any outward display of personal dislike, has acquired a very useful lesson.”

in an atmosphere preposition + article + noun counted as “in … atmosphere”

In this reading “The boy or girl who has been raised in an atmosphere of forbearance and who has been taught to avoid any outward display of personal dislike, has acquired a very useful lesson.”

exhibited in verb + particle counted as “exhibit in”

In this reading “CHEERFUL TALES OF NEIGHBORLY INTERCOURSE The impression may be easily acquired by the reader that the collector of these authentic reminiscences is inclined to look with favor upon those whose personalities are exhibited in these pages.”

All words in this reading · 105

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The boy or girl who has been raised in an atmosphere of forbearance and who has been taught to avoid any outward display of personal dislike, has acquired a very useful lesson.

acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/

gotten through environmental forces

From this reading CHEERFUL TALES OF NEIGHBORLY INTERCOURSE The impression may be easily acquired by the reader that the collector of these authentic reminiscences is inclined to look with favor upon those whose personalities are exhibited in these pages.

actsnounUS /ækts/

a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome

From this reading In the average conservative rural neighborhood of New England, it is regarded as excellent policy to cultivate the semblance of cordiality in neighborly associations with special regard for humorous intercourse whenever possible because people of even more than average human frailty may have occasion to do kindly acts.

addsnounUS /ædz/

plural of “add” — a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders

From this reading Such an impression is probably correct as it is not human nature to comment too sarcastically upon that which adds to the joy of life.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Such an impression is probably correct as it is not human nature to comment too sarcastically upon that which adds to the joy of life.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The boy or girl who has been raised in an atmosphere of forbearance and who has been taught to avoid any outward display of personal dislike, has acquired a very useful lesson.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The boy or girl who has been raised in an atmosphere of forbearance and who has been taught to avoid any outward display of personal dislike, has acquired a very useful lesson.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading CHEERFUL TALES OF NEIGHBORLY INTERCOURSE The impression may be easily acquired by the reader that the collector of these authentic reminiscences is inclined to look with favor upon those whose personalities are exhibited in these pages.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Such an impression is probably correct as it is not human nature to comment too sarcastically upon that which adds to the joy of life.

associationsnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃənz/

plural of “association” — a formal organization of people or groups of people

From this reading In the average conservative rural neighborhood of New England, it is regarded as excellent policy to cultivate the semblance of cordiality in neighborly associations with special regard for humorous intercourse whenever possible because people of even more than average human frailty may have occasion to do kindly acts.

atmospherenounUS /ˈætməsfɪr/

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading The boy or girl who has been raised in an atmosphere of forbearance and who has been taught to avoid any outward display of personal dislike, has acquired a very useful lesson.

authenticadjectiveUS /əˈθentɪk/

conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief

From this reading CHEERFUL TALES OF NEIGHBORLY INTERCOURSE The impression may be easily acquired by the reader that the collector of these authentic reminiscences is inclined to look with favor upon those whose personalities are exhibited in these pages.

averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/

approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value

From this reading In the average conservative rural neighborhood of New England, it is regarded as excellent policy to cultivate the semblance of cordiality in neighborly associations with special regard for humorous intercourse whenever possible because people of even more than average human frailty may have occasion to do kindly acts.

avoidverbUS /əˈvɔɪd/

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading The boy or girl who has been raised in an atmosphere of forbearance and who has been taught to avoid any outward display of personal dislike, has acquired a very useful lesson.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading CHEERFUL TALES OF NEIGHBORLY INTERCOURSE The impression may be easily acquired by the reader that the collector of these authentic reminiscences is inclined to look with favor upon those whose personalities are exhibited in these pages.

becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/

for the reason that

From this reading In the average conservative rural neighborhood of New England, it is regarded as excellent policy to cultivate the semblance of cordiality in neighborly associations with special regard for humorous intercourse whenever possible because people of even more than average human frailty may have occasion to do kindly acts.

becomesverbUS /bɪˈkʌmz/

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Therefore, it is seldom that neighborhood friction becomes openly demonstrative.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The boy or girl who has been raised in an atmosphere of forbearance and who has been taught to avoid any outward display of personal dislike, has acquired a very useful lesson.

boynounUS /bɔɪ/

a youthful male person

From this reading The boy or girl who has been raised in an atmosphere of forbearance and who has been taught to avoid any outward display of personal dislike, has acquired a very useful lesson.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading CHEERFUL TALES OF NEIGHBORLY INTERCOURSE The impression may be easily acquired by the reader that the collector of these authentic reminiscences is inclined to look with favor upon those whose personalities are exhibited in these pages.

CHEERFULadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪrfəl/

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading CHEERFUL TALES OF NEIGHBORLY INTERCOURSE The impression may be easily acquired by the reader that the collector of these authentic reminiscences is inclined to look with favor upon those whose personalities are exhibited in these pages.

collectornounUS /kəˈlektər/

a person who collects things

From this reading CHEERFUL TALES OF NEIGHBORLY INTERCOURSE The impression may be easily acquired by the reader that the collector of these authentic reminiscences is inclined to look with favor upon those whose personalities are exhibited in these pages.

commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading Such an impression is probably correct as it is not human nature to comment too sarcastically upon that which adds to the joy of life.

conservativeadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrvətɪv/

resistant to change, particularly in relation to politics or religion

From this reading In the average conservative rural neighborhood of New England, it is regarded as excellent policy to cultivate the semblance of cordiality in neighborly associations with special regard for humorous intercourse whenever possible because people of even more than average human frailty may have occasion to do kindly acts.

cordialitynoun

a cordial disposition

From this reading In the average conservative rural neighborhood of New England, it is regarded as excellent policy to cultivate the semblance of cordiality in neighborly associations with special regard for humorous intercourse whenever possible because people of even more than average human frailty may have occasion to do kindly acts.

correctverbUS /kərˈekt/

make right or correct

From this reading Such an impression is probably correct as it is not human nature to comment too sarcastically upon that which adds to the joy of life.

cultivateverbUS /ˈkʌltəveɪt/

foster the growth of

From this reading In the average conservative rural neighborhood of New England, it is regarded as excellent policy to cultivate the semblance of cordiality in neighborly associations with special regard for humorous intercourse whenever possible because people of even more than average human frailty may have occasion to do kindly acts.

demonstrativenounUS /dɪˈmɑːnstrətɪv/

a pronoun that points out an intended referent

From this reading Therefore, it is seldom that neighborhood friction becomes openly demonstrative.

dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/

an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group

From this reading The boy or girl who has been raised in an atmosphere of forbearance and who has been taught to avoid any outward display of personal dislike, has acquired a very useful lesson.

displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/

something intended to communicate a particular impression

From this reading The boy or girl who has been raised in an atmosphere of forbearance and who has been taught to avoid any outward display of personal dislike, has acquired a very useful lesson.

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading In the average conservative rural neighborhood of New England, it is regarded as excellent policy to cultivate the semblance of cordiality in neighborly associations with special regard for humorous intercourse whenever possible because people of even more than average human frailty may have occasion to do kindly acts.

easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading CHEERFUL TALES OF NEIGHBORLY INTERCOURSE The impression may be easily acquired by the reader that the collector of these authentic reminiscences is inclined to look with favor upon those whose personalities are exhibited in these pages.

EnglandnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlənd/

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading In the average conservative rural neighborhood of New England, it is regarded as excellent policy to cultivate the semblance of cordiality in neighborly associations with special regard for humorous intercourse whenever possible because people of even more than average human frailty may have occasion to do kindly acts.

evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/

divisible by two

From this reading In the average conservative rural neighborhood of New England, it is regarded as excellent policy to cultivate the semblance of cordiality in neighborly associations with special regard for humorous intercourse whenever possible because people of even more than average human frailty may have occasion to do kindly acts.

excellentadjectiveUS /ˈeksələnt/

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading In the average conservative rural neighborhood of New England, it is regarded as excellent policy to cultivate the semblance of cordiality in neighborly associations with special regard for humorous intercourse whenever possible because people of even more than average human frailty may have occasion to do kindly acts.

exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/

past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill

From this reading CHEERFUL TALES OF NEIGHBORLY INTERCOURSE The impression may be easily acquired by the reader that the collector of these authentic reminiscences is inclined to look with favor upon those whose personalities are exhibited in these pages.

favorverbUS /ˈfeɪvər/

promote over another

From this reading CHEERFUL TALES OF NEIGHBORLY INTERCOURSE The impression may be easily acquired by the reader that the collector of these authentic reminiscences is inclined to look with favor upon those whose personalities are exhibited in these pages.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In the average conservative rural neighborhood of New England, it is regarded as excellent policy to cultivate the semblance of cordiality in neighborly associations with special regard for humorous intercourse whenever possible because people of even more than average human frailty may have occasion to do kindly acts.

forbearancenounUS /fɔːrˈberəns/

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading The boy or girl who has been raised in an atmosphere of forbearance and who has been taught to avoid any outward display of personal dislike, has acquired a very useful lesson.

frailtynounUS /ˈfreɪlti/

the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)

From this reading In the average conservative rural neighborhood of New England, it is regarded as excellent policy to cultivate the semblance of cordiality in neighborly associations with special regard for humorous intercourse whenever possible because people of even more than average human frailty may have occasion to do kindly acts.

frictionnounUS /ˈfrɪkʃən/

a state of conflict between persons

From this reading Therefore, it is seldom that neighborhood friction becomes openly demonstrative.

girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/

a young female

From this reading The boy or girl who has been raised in an atmosphere of forbearance and who has been taught to avoid any outward display of personal dislike, has acquired a very useful lesson.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The boy or girl who has been raised in an atmosphere of forbearance and who has been taught to avoid any outward display of personal dislike, has acquired a very useful lesson.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In the average conservative rural neighborhood of New England, it is regarded as excellent policy to cultivate the semblance of cordiality in neighborly associations with special regard for humorous intercourse whenever possible because people of even more than average human frailty may have occasion to do kindly acts.

humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/

characteristic of humanity

From this reading Such an impression is probably correct as it is not human nature to comment too sarcastically upon that which adds to the joy of life.

humorousadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmərəs/

full of or characterized by humor

From this reading In the average conservative rural neighborhood of New England, it is regarded as excellent policy to cultivate the semblance of cordiality in neighborly associations with special regard for humorous intercourse whenever possible because people of even more than average human frailty may have occasion to do kindly acts.

impressionnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃən/

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading CHEERFUL TALES OF NEIGHBORLY INTERCOURSE The impression may be easily acquired by the reader that the collector of these authentic reminiscences is inclined to look with favor upon those whose personalities are exhibited in these pages.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading CHEERFUL TALES OF NEIGHBORLY INTERCOURSE The impression may be easily acquired by the reader that the collector of these authentic reminiscences is inclined to look with favor upon those whose personalities are exhibited in these pages.

inclinedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈklaɪnd/

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading CHEERFUL TALES OF NEIGHBORLY INTERCOURSE The impression may be easily acquired by the reader that the collector of these authentic reminiscences is inclined to look with favor upon those whose personalities are exhibited in these pages.

INTERCOURSEnounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/

communication between individuals

From this reading CHEERFUL TALES OF NEIGHBORLY INTERCOURSE The impression may be easily acquired by the reader that the collector of these authentic reminiscences is inclined to look with favor upon those whose personalities are exhibited in these pages.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading CHEERFUL TALES OF NEIGHBORLY INTERCOURSE The impression may be easily acquired by the reader that the collector of these authentic reminiscences is inclined to look with favor upon those whose personalities are exhibited in these pages.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Such an impression is probably correct as it is not human nature to comment too sarcastically upon that which adds to the joy of life.

joynounUS /dʒɔɪ/

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading Such an impression is probably correct as it is not human nature to comment too sarcastically upon that which adds to the joy of life.

kindlyadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndli/

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading In the average conservative rural neighborhood of New England, it is regarded as excellent policy to cultivate the semblance of cordiality in neighborly associations with special regard for humorous intercourse whenever possible because people of even more than average human frailty may have occasion to do kindly acts.

lessonnounUS /ˈlesən/

a unit of instruction

From this reading The boy or girl who has been raised in an atmosphere of forbearance and who has been taught to avoid any outward display of personal dislike, has acquired a very useful lesson.

lifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Such an impression is probably correct as it is not human nature to comment too sarcastically upon that which adds to the joy of life.

lookverbUS /lʊk/

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading CHEERFUL TALES OF NEIGHBORLY INTERCOURSE The impression may be easily acquired by the reader that the collector of these authentic reminiscences is inclined to look with favor upon those whose personalities are exhibited in these pages.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading CHEERFUL TALES OF NEIGHBORLY INTERCOURSE The impression may be easily acquired by the reader that the collector of these authentic reminiscences is inclined to look with favor upon those whose personalities are exhibited in these pages.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading In the average conservative rural neighborhood of New England, it is regarded as excellent policy to cultivate the semblance of cordiality in neighborly associations with special regard for humorous intercourse whenever possible because people of even more than average human frailty may have occasion to do kindly acts.

naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Such an impression is probably correct as it is not human nature to comment too sarcastically upon that which adds to the joy of life.

neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading In the average conservative rural neighborhood of New England, it is regarded as excellent policy to cultivate the semblance of cordiality in neighborly associations with special regard for humorous intercourse whenever possible because people of even more than average human frailty may have occasion to do kindly acts.

NEIGHBORLYadjectiveUS /ˈneɪbərli/

exhibiting the qualities expected in a friendly neighbor

From this reading CHEERFUL TALES OF NEIGHBORLY INTERCOURSE The impression may be easily acquired by the reader that the collector of these authentic reminiscences is inclined to look with favor upon those whose personalities are exhibited in these pages.

NewadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading In the average conservative rural neighborhood of New England, it is regarded as excellent policy to cultivate the semblance of cordiality in neighborly associations with special regard for humorous intercourse whenever possible because people of even more than average human frailty may have occasion to do kindly acts.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Such an impression is probably correct as it is not human nature to comment too sarcastically upon that which adds to the joy of life.

occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading In the average conservative rural neighborhood of New England, it is regarded as excellent policy to cultivate the semblance of cordiality in neighborly associations with special regard for humorous intercourse whenever possible because people of even more than average human frailty may have occasion to do kindly acts.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CHEERFUL TALES OF NEIGHBORLY INTERCOURSE The impression may be easily acquired by the reader that the collector of these authentic reminiscences is inclined to look with favor upon those whose personalities are exhibited in these pages.

openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/

in an open way

From this reading Therefore, it is seldom that neighborhood friction becomes openly demonstrative.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The boy or girl who has been raised in an atmosphere of forbearance and who has been taught to avoid any outward display of personal dislike, has acquired a very useful lesson.

outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/

relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind

From this reading The boy or girl who has been raised in an atmosphere of forbearance and who has been taught to avoid any outward display of personal dislike, has acquired a very useful lesson.

pagesnounUS /ˈpeɪdʒəz/

plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading CHEERFUL TALES OF NEIGHBORLY INTERCOURSE The impression may be easily acquired by the reader that the collector of these authentic reminiscences is inclined to look with favor upon those whose personalities are exhibited in these pages.

peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading In the average conservative rural neighborhood of New England, it is regarded as excellent policy to cultivate the semblance of cordiality in neighborly associations with special regard for humorous intercourse whenever possible because people of even more than average human frailty may have occasion to do kindly acts.

personaladjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrsɪnəl/

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading The boy or girl who has been raised in an atmosphere of forbearance and who has been taught to avoid any outward display of personal dislike, has acquired a very useful lesson.

personalitiesnounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪtiz/

plural of “personality” — the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual

From this reading CHEERFUL TALES OF NEIGHBORLY INTERCOURSE The impression may be easily acquired by the reader that the collector of these authentic reminiscences is inclined to look with favor upon those whose personalities are exhibited in these pages.

policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/

a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group

From this reading In the average conservative rural neighborhood of New England, it is regarded as excellent policy to cultivate the semblance of cordiality in neighborly associations with special regard for humorous intercourse whenever possible because people of even more than average human frailty may have occasion to do kindly acts.

possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/

capable of happening or existing

From this reading In the average conservative rural neighborhood of New England, it is regarded as excellent policy to cultivate the semblance of cordiality in neighborly associations with special regard for humorous intercourse whenever possible because people of even more than average human frailty may have occasion to do kindly acts.

probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Such an impression is probably correct as it is not human nature to comment too sarcastically upon that which adds to the joy of life.

raisedadjectiveUS /reɪzd/

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading The boy or girl who has been raised in an atmosphere of forbearance and who has been taught to avoid any outward display of personal dislike, has acquired a very useful lesson.

readernounUS /ˈriːdər/

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading CHEERFUL TALES OF NEIGHBORLY INTERCOURSE The impression may be easily acquired by the reader that the collector of these authentic reminiscences is inclined to look with favor upon those whose personalities are exhibited in these pages.

regardnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrd/

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading In the average conservative rural neighborhood of New England, it is regarded as excellent policy to cultivate the semblance of cordiality in neighborly associations with special regard for humorous intercourse whenever possible because people of even more than average human frailty may have occasion to do kindly acts.

regardedverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪd/

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading In the average conservative rural neighborhood of New England, it is regarded as excellent policy to cultivate the semblance of cordiality in neighborly associations with special regard for humorous intercourse whenever possible because people of even more than average human frailty may have occasion to do kindly acts.

reminiscencesnounUS /ˌreməˈnɪsənsɪz/

plural of “reminiscence” — a mental impression retained and recalled from the past

From this reading CHEERFUL TALES OF NEIGHBORLY INTERCOURSE The impression may be easily acquired by the reader that the collector of these authentic reminiscences is inclined to look with favor upon those whose personalities are exhibited in these pages.

ruraladjectiveUS /ˈrʊrəl/

living in or characteristic of farming or country life

From this reading In the average conservative rural neighborhood of New England, it is regarded as excellent policy to cultivate the semblance of cordiality in neighborly associations with special regard for humorous intercourse whenever possible because people of even more than average human frailty may have occasion to do kindly acts.

sarcasticallyadverbUS /sɑːrˈkæstɪkli/

in a sarcastic manner

From this reading Such an impression is probably correct as it is not human nature to comment too sarcastically upon that which adds to the joy of life.

seldomadverbUS /ˈseldəm/

not often

From this reading Therefore, it is seldom that neighborhood friction becomes openly demonstrative.

semblancenounUS /ˈsembləns/

an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading

From this reading In the average conservative rural neighborhood of New England, it is regarded as excellent policy to cultivate the semblance of cordiality in neighborly associations with special regard for humorous intercourse whenever possible because people of even more than average human frailty may have occasion to do kindly acts.

specialadjectiveUS /ˈspeʃəl/

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading In the average conservative rural neighborhood of New England, it is regarded as excellent policy to cultivate the semblance of cordiality in neighborly associations with special regard for humorous intercourse whenever possible because people of even more than average human frailty may have occasion to do kindly acts.

SuchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Such an impression is probably correct as it is not human nature to comment too sarcastically upon that which adds to the joy of life.

TALESnounUS /teɪlz/

plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading CHEERFUL TALES OF NEIGHBORLY INTERCOURSE The impression may be easily acquired by the reader that the collector of these authentic reminiscences is inclined to look with favor upon those whose personalities are exhibited in these pages.

taughtverbUS /tɔːt/

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading The boy or girl who has been raised in an atmosphere of forbearance and who has been taught to avoid any outward display of personal dislike, has acquired a very useful lesson.

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading In the average conservative rural neighborhood of New England, it is regarded as excellent policy to cultivate the semblance of cordiality in neighborly associations with special regard for humorous intercourse whenever possible because people of even more than average human frailty may have occasion to do kindly acts.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading CHEERFUL TALES OF NEIGHBORLY INTERCOURSE The impression may be easily acquired by the reader that the collector of these authentic reminiscences is inclined to look with favor upon those whose personalities are exhibited in these pages.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading CHEERFUL TALES OF NEIGHBORLY INTERCOURSE The impression may be easily acquired by the reader that the collector of these authentic reminiscences is inclined to look with favor upon those whose personalities are exhibited in these pages.

ThereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Therefore, it is seldom that neighborhood friction becomes openly demonstrative.

thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading CHEERFUL TALES OF NEIGHBORLY INTERCOURSE The impression may be easily acquired by the reader that the collector of these authentic reminiscences is inclined to look with favor upon those whose personalities are exhibited in these pages.

thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading CHEERFUL TALES OF NEIGHBORLY INTERCOURSE The impression may be easily acquired by the reader that the collector of these authentic reminiscences is inclined to look with favor upon those whose personalities are exhibited in these pages.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading CHEERFUL TALES OF NEIGHBORLY INTERCOURSE The impression may be easily acquired by the reader that the collector of these authentic reminiscences is inclined to look with favor upon those whose personalities are exhibited in these pages.

tooadverbUS /tuː/

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Such an impression is probably correct as it is not human nature to comment too sarcastically upon that which adds to the joy of life.

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading CHEERFUL TALES OF NEIGHBORLY INTERCOURSE The impression may be easily acquired by the reader that the collector of these authentic reminiscences is inclined to look with favor upon those whose personalities are exhibited in these pages.

usefuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːsfəl/

being of use or service

From this reading The boy or girl who has been raised in an atmosphere of forbearance and who has been taught to avoid any outward display of personal dislike, has acquired a very useful lesson.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading The boy or girl who has been raised in an atmosphere of forbearance and who has been taught to avoid any outward display of personal dislike, has acquired a very useful lesson.

wheneverconjunctionUS /weˈnevər/

at any time that; every time that

From this reading In the average conservative rural neighborhood of New England, it is regarded as excellent policy to cultivate the semblance of cordiality in neighborly associations with special regard for humorous intercourse whenever possible because people of even more than average human frailty may have occasion to do kindly acts.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Such an impression is probably correct as it is not human nature to comment too sarcastically upon that which adds to the joy of life.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading The boy or girl who has been raised in an atmosphere of forbearance and who has been taught to avoid any outward display of personal dislike, has acquired a very useful lesson.

whosedeterminerUS /huːz/

belonging to which person

From this reading CHEERFUL TALES OF NEIGHBORLY INTERCOURSE The impression may be easily acquired by the reader that the collector of these authentic reminiscences is inclined to look with favor upon those whose personalities are exhibited in these pages.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading CHEERFUL TALES OF NEIGHBORLY INTERCOURSE The impression may be easily acquired by the reader that the collector of these authentic reminiscences is inclined to look with favor upon those whose personalities are exhibited in these pages.

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