AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Excursions In A Garden.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading We feel more at home; do not rush upon subjects which are distasteful to that person, or of which he is ignorant; absorb something of the atmosphere of the party during our exchange of pleasantries with him; and, warmed by this feeling, with our most attractive charm of manner are able to push among the remainder of our new friends.
absorbverbUS /əbˈzɔːrb/
become imbued
From this reading We feel more at home; do not rush upon subjects which are distasteful to that person, or of which he is ignorant; absorb something of the atmosphere of the party during our exchange of pleasantries with him; and, warmed by this feeling, with our most attractive charm of manner are able to push among the remainder of our new friends.
adventuring
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The nervous business of adventuring into an assembly of strangers is considerably modified by having some knowledge of the first we shall meet.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading We feel more at home; do not rush upon subjects which are distasteful to that person, or of which he is ignorant; absorb something of the atmosphere of the party during our exchange of pleasantries with him; and, warmed by this feeling, with our most attractive charm of manner are able to push among the remainder of our new friends.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The nervous business of adventuring into an assembly of strangers is considerably modified by having some knowledge of the first we shall meet.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We feel more at home; do not rush upon subjects which are distasteful to that person, or of which he is ignorant; absorb something of the atmosphere of the party during our exchange of pleasantries with him; and, warmed by this feeling, with our most attractive charm of manner are able to push among the remainder of our new friends.
approachverbUS /əˈproʊtʃ/
move towards
From this reading As we approach to be introduced, it is well we should know something of Mr. Marrapit.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We feel more at home; do not rush upon subjects which are distasteful to that person, or of which he is ignorant; absorb something of the atmosphere of the party during our exchange of pleasantries with him; and, warmed by this feeling, with our most attractive charm of manner are able to push among the remainder of our new friends.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As we approach to be introduced, it is well we should know something of Mr. Marrapit.
assemblynounUS /əˈsembli/
a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
From this reading The nervous business of adventuring into an assembly of strangers is considerably modified by having some knowledge of the first we shall meet.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We feel more at home; do not rush upon subjects which are distasteful to that person, or of which he is ignorant; absorb something of the atmosphere of the party during our exchange of pleasantries with him; and, warmed by this feeling, with our most attractive charm of manner are able to push among the remainder of our new friends.
atmospherenounUS /ˈætməsfɪr/
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading We feel more at home; do not rush upon subjects which are distasteful to that person, or of which he is ignorant; absorb something of the atmosphere of the party during our exchange of pleasantries with him; and, warmed by this feeling, with our most attractive charm of manner are able to push among the remainder of our new friends.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading We feel more at home; do not rush upon subjects which are distasteful to that person, or of which he is ignorant; absorb something of the atmosphere of the party during our exchange of pleasantries with him; and, warmed by this feeling, with our most attractive charm of manner are able to push among the remainder of our new friends.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As we approach to be introduced, it is well we should know something of Mr. Marrapit.
besideprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪd/
next to; at the side of
From this reading Mr. Christopher Marrapit is dozing in a chair upon the lawn; his darling cat, the Rose of Sharon, is sleeping on his lap; stiffly beside him sits Mrs. Major, his companion--that masterly woman.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading The nervous business of adventuring into an assembly of strangers is considerably modified by having some knowledge of the first we shall meet.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The nervous business of adventuring into an assembly of strangers is considerably modified by having some knowledge of the first we shall meet.
catnounUS /kæt/
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading Mr. Christopher Marrapit is dozing in a chair upon the lawn; his darling cat, the Rose of Sharon, is sleeping on his lap; stiffly beside him sits Mrs. Major, his companion--that masterly woman.
chairnounUS /tʃer/
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Mr. Christopher Marrapit is dozing in a chair upon the lawn; his darling cat, the Rose of Sharon, is sleeping on his lap; stiffly beside him sits Mrs. Major, his companion--that masterly woman.
charmnounUS /tʃɑːrm/
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading We feel more at home; do not rush upon subjects which are distasteful to that person, or of which he is ignorant; absorb something of the atmosphere of the party during our exchange of pleasantries with him; and, warmed by this feeling, with our most attractive charm of manner are able to push among the remainder of our new friends.
ChristophernounUS /ˈkrɪstəfər/
Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)
From this reading Mr. Christopher Marrapit is dozing in a chair upon the lawn; his darling cat, the Rose of Sharon, is sleeping on his lap; stiffly beside him sits Mrs. Major, his companion--that masterly woman.
companionnounUS /kəmˈpænjən/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Mr. Christopher Marrapit is dozing in a chair upon the lawn; his darling cat, the Rose of Sharon, is sleeping on his lap; stiffly beside him sits Mrs. Major, his companion--that masterly woman.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading The nervous business of adventuring into an assembly of strangers is considerably modified by having some knowledge of the first we shall meet.
darlingnounUS /ˈdɑːrlɪŋ/
a special loved one
From this reading Mr. Christopher Marrapit is dozing in a chair upon the lawn; his darling cat, the Rose of Sharon, is sleeping on his lap; stiffly beside him sits Mrs. Major, his companion--that masterly woman.
distastefuladjectiveUS /dɪˈsteɪstfəl/
not pleasing in odor or taste
From this reading We feel more at home; do not rush upon subjects which are distasteful to that person, or of which he is ignorant; absorb something of the atmosphere of the party during our exchange of pleasantries with him; and, warmed by this feeling, with our most attractive charm of manner are able to push among the remainder of our new friends.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading We feel more at home; do not rush upon subjects which are distasteful to that person, or of which he is ignorant; absorb something of the atmosphere of the party during our exchange of pleasantries with him; and, warmed by this feeling, with our most attractive charm of manner are able to push among the remainder of our new friends.
dozingverbUS /ˈdoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “doze” — sleep lightly or for a short period of time
From this reading Mr. Christopher Marrapit is dozing in a chair upon the lawn; his darling cat, the Rose of Sharon, is sleeping on his lap; stiffly beside him sits Mrs. Major, his companion--that masterly woman.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading We feel more at home; do not rush upon subjects which are distasteful to that person, or of which he is ignorant; absorb something of the atmosphere of the party during our exchange of pleasantries with him; and, warmed by this feeling, with our most attractive charm of manner are able to push among the remainder of our new friends.
exchangenounUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading We feel more at home; do not rush upon subjects which are distasteful to that person, or of which he is ignorant; absorb something of the atmosphere of the party during our exchange of pleasantries with him; and, warmed by this feeling, with our most attractive charm of manner are able to push among the remainder of our new friends.
ExcursionsnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒənz/
plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading Excursions In A Garden.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading We feel more at home; do not rush upon subjects which are distasteful to that person, or of which he is ignorant; absorb something of the atmosphere of the party during our exchange of pleasantries with him; and, warmed by this feeling, with our most attractive charm of manner are able to push among the remainder of our new friends.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading We feel more at home; do not rush upon subjects which are distasteful to that person, or of which he is ignorant; absorb something of the atmosphere of the party during our exchange of pleasantries with him; and, warmed by this feeling, with our most attractive charm of manner are able to push among the remainder of our new friends.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The nervous business of adventuring into an assembly of strangers is considerably modified by having some knowledge of the first we shall meet.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading We feel more at home; do not rush upon subjects which are distasteful to that person, or of which he is ignorant; absorb something of the atmosphere of the party during our exchange of pleasantries with him; and, warmed by this feeling, with our most attractive charm of manner are able to push among the remainder of our new friends.
GardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Excursions In A Garden.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The nervous business of adventuring into an assembly of strangers is considerably modified by having some knowledge of the first we shall meet.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We feel more at home; do not rush upon subjects which are distasteful to that person, or of which he is ignorant; absorb something of the atmosphere of the party during our exchange of pleasantries with him; and, warmed by this feeling, with our most attractive charm of manner are able to push among the remainder of our new friends.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Christopher Marrapit is dozing in a chair upon the lawn; his darling cat, the Rose of Sharon, is sleeping on his lap; stiffly beside him sits Mrs. Major, his companion--that masterly woman.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Christopher Marrapit is dozing in a chair upon the lawn; his darling cat, the Rose of Sharon, is sleeping on his lap; stiffly beside him sits Mrs. Major, his companion--that masterly woman.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading We feel more at home; do not rush upon subjects which are distasteful to that person, or of which he is ignorant; absorb something of the atmosphere of the party during our exchange of pleasantries with him; and, warmed by this feeling, with our most attractive charm of manner are able to push among the remainder of our new friends.
ignorantadjectiveUS /ˈɪɡnərənt/
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading We feel more at home; do not rush upon subjects which are distasteful to that person, or of which he is ignorant; absorb something of the atmosphere of the party during our exchange of pleasantries with him; and, warmed by this feeling, with our most attractive charm of manner are able to push among the remainder of our new friends.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Excursions In A Garden.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The nervous business of adventuring into an assembly of strangers is considerably modified by having some knowledge of the first we shall meet.
introducedverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːst/
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading As we approach to be introduced, it is well we should know something of Mr. Marrapit.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Christopher Marrapit is dozing in a chair upon the lawn; his darling cat, the Rose of Sharon, is sleeping on his lap; stiffly beside him sits Mrs. Major, his companion--that masterly woman.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As we approach to be introduced, it is well we should know something of Mr. Marrapit.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading As we approach to be introduced, it is well we should know something of Mr. Marrapit.
knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading The nervous business of adventuring into an assembly of strangers is considerably modified by having some knowledge of the first we shall meet.
lapverbUS /læp/
lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another
From this reading Mr. Christopher Marrapit is dozing in a chair upon the lawn; his darling cat, the Rose of Sharon, is sleeping on his lap; stiffly beside him sits Mrs. Major, his companion--that masterly woman.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading Mr. Christopher Marrapit is dozing in a chair upon the lawn; his darling cat, the Rose of Sharon, is sleeping on his lap; stiffly beside him sits Mrs. Major, his companion--that masterly woman.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Mr. Christopher Marrapit is dozing in a chair upon the lawn; his darling cat, the Rose of Sharon, is sleeping on his lap; stiffly beside him sits Mrs. Major, his companion--that masterly woman.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading We feel more at home; do not rush upon subjects which are distasteful to that person, or of which he is ignorant; absorb something of the atmosphere of the party during our exchange of pleasantries with him; and, warmed by this feeling, with our most attractive charm of manner are able to push among the remainder of our new friends.
Marrapit
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Christopher Marrapit is dozing in a chair upon the lawn; his darling cat, the Rose of Sharon, is sleeping on his lap; stiffly beside him sits Mrs. Major, his companion--that masterly woman.
masterlyadjectiveUS /ˈmæstərli/
having or revealing supreme mastery or skill
From this reading Mr. Christopher Marrapit is dozing in a chair upon the lawn; his darling cat, the Rose of Sharon, is sleeping on his lap; stiffly beside him sits Mrs. Major, his companion--that masterly woman.
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading The nervous business of adventuring into an assembly of strangers is considerably modified by having some knowledge of the first we shall meet.
modifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəfaɪd/
changed in form or character
From this reading The nervous business of adventuring into an assembly of strangers is considerably modified by having some knowledge of the first we shall meet.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading We feel more at home; do not rush upon subjects which are distasteful to that person, or of which he is ignorant; absorb something of the atmosphere of the party during our exchange of pleasantries with him; and, warmed by this feeling, with our most attractive charm of manner are able to push among the remainder of our new friends.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading We feel more at home; do not rush upon subjects which are distasteful to that person, or of which he is ignorant; absorb something of the atmosphere of the party during our exchange of pleasantries with him; and, warmed by this feeling, with our most attractive charm of manner are able to push among the remainder of our new friends.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Christopher Marrapit is dozing in a chair upon the lawn; his darling cat, the Rose of Sharon, is sleeping on his lap; stiffly beside him sits Mrs. Major, his companion--that masterly woman.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mr. Christopher Marrapit is dozing in a chair upon the lawn; his darling cat, the Rose of Sharon, is sleeping on his lap; stiffly beside him sits Mrs. Major, his companion--that masterly woman.
nervousadjectiveUS /ˈnɜːrvəs/
easily agitated
From this reading The nervous business of adventuring into an assembly of strangers is considerably modified by having some knowledge of the first we shall meet.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading We feel more at home; do not rush upon subjects which are distasteful to that person, or of which he is ignorant; absorb something of the atmosphere of the party during our exchange of pleasantries with him; and, warmed by this feeling, with our most attractive charm of manner are able to push among the remainder of our new friends.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We feel more at home; do not rush upon subjects which are distasteful to that person, or of which he is ignorant; absorb something of the atmosphere of the party during our exchange of pleasantries with him; and, warmed by this feeling, with our most attractive charm of manner are able to push among the remainder of our new friends.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Christopher Marrapit is dozing in a chair upon the lawn; his darling cat, the Rose of Sharon, is sleeping on his lap; stiffly beside him sits Mrs. Major, his companion--that masterly woman.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Christopher Marrapit is dozing in a chair upon the lawn; his darling cat, the Rose of Sharon, is sleeping on his lap; stiffly beside him sits Mrs. Major, his companion--that masterly woman.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading We feel more at home; do not rush upon subjects which are distasteful to that person, or of which he is ignorant; absorb something of the atmosphere of the party during our exchange of pleasantries with him; and, warmed by this feeling, with our most attractive charm of manner are able to push among the remainder of our new friends.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We feel more at home; do not rush upon subjects which are distasteful to that person, or of which he is ignorant; absorb something of the atmosphere of the party during our exchange of pleasantries with him; and, warmed by this feeling, with our most attractive charm of manner are able to push among the remainder of our new friends.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading We feel more at home; do not rush upon subjects which are distasteful to that person, or of which he is ignorant; absorb something of the atmosphere of the party during our exchange of pleasantries with him; and, warmed by this feeling, with our most attractive charm of manner are able to push among the remainder of our new friends.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading We feel more at home; do not rush upon subjects which are distasteful to that person, or of which he is ignorant; absorb something of the atmosphere of the party during our exchange of pleasantries with him; and, warmed by this feeling, with our most attractive charm of manner are able to push among the remainder of our new friends.
pleasantriesnounUS /ˈplezəntriz/
plural of “pleasantry” — an agreeable or amusing remark
From this reading We feel more at home; do not rush upon subjects which are distasteful to that person, or of which he is ignorant; absorb something of the atmosphere of the party during our exchange of pleasantries with him; and, warmed by this feeling, with our most attractive charm of manner are able to push among the remainder of our new friends.
pushverbUS /pʊʃ/
move with force
From this reading We feel more at home; do not rush upon subjects which are distasteful to that person, or of which he is ignorant; absorb something of the atmosphere of the party during our exchange of pleasantries with him; and, warmed by this feeling, with our most attractive charm of manner are able to push among the remainder of our new friends.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading We feel more at home; do not rush upon subjects which are distasteful to that person, or of which he is ignorant; absorb something of the atmosphere of the party during our exchange of pleasantries with him; and, warmed by this feeling, with our most attractive charm of manner are able to push among the remainder of our new friends.
RosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Mr. Christopher Marrapit is dozing in a chair upon the lawn; his darling cat, the Rose of Sharon, is sleeping on his lap; stiffly beside him sits Mrs. Major, his companion--that masterly woman.
rushverbUS /rʌʃ/
move hurridly
From this reading We feel more at home; do not rush upon subjects which are distasteful to that person, or of which he is ignorant; absorb something of the atmosphere of the party during our exchange of pleasantries with him; and, warmed by this feeling, with our most attractive charm of manner are able to push among the remainder of our new friends.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading The nervous business of adventuring into an assembly of strangers is considerably modified by having some knowledge of the first we shall meet.
Sharon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Christopher Marrapit is dozing in a chair upon the lawn; his darling cat, the Rose of Sharon, is sleeping on his lap; stiffly beside him sits Mrs. Major, his companion--that masterly woman.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading As we approach to be introduced, it is well we should know something of Mr. Marrapit.
sitsverbUS /sɪts/
third-person singular of “sit” — be seated
From this reading Mr. Christopher Marrapit is dozing in a chair upon the lawn; his darling cat, the Rose of Sharon, is sleeping on his lap; stiffly beside him sits Mrs. Major, his companion--that masterly woman.
sleepingnounUS /ˈsliːpɪŋ/
the state of being asleep
From this reading Mr. Christopher Marrapit is dozing in a chair upon the lawn; his darling cat, the Rose of Sharon, is sleeping on his lap; stiffly beside him sits Mrs. Major, his companion--that masterly woman.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The nervous business of adventuring into an assembly of strangers is considerably modified by having some knowledge of the first we shall meet.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading As we approach to be introduced, it is well we should know something of Mr. Marrapit.
stifflyadverbUS /ˈstɪfli/
in a stiff manner
From this reading Mr. Christopher Marrapit is dozing in a chair upon the lawn; his darling cat, the Rose of Sharon, is sleeping on his lap; stiffly beside him sits Mrs. Major, his companion--that masterly woman.
strangersnounUS /ˈstreɪndʒərz/
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading The nervous business of adventuring into an assembly of strangers is considerably modified by having some knowledge of the first we shall meet.
subjectsnounUS /ˈsʌbdʒɪkts/
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading We feel more at home; do not rush upon subjects which are distasteful to that person, or of which he is ignorant; absorb something of the atmosphere of the party during our exchange of pleasantries with him; and, warmed by this feeling, with our most attractive charm of manner are able to push among the remainder of our new friends.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Christopher Marrapit is dozing in a chair upon the lawn; his darling cat, the Rose of Sharon, is sleeping on his lap; stiffly beside him sits Mrs. Major, his companion--that masterly woman.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Christopher Marrapit is dozing in a chair upon the lawn; his darling cat, the Rose of Sharon, is sleeping on his lap; stiffly beside him sits Mrs. Major, his companion--that masterly woman.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading We feel more at home; do not rush upon subjects which are distasteful to that person, or of which he is ignorant; absorb something of the atmosphere of the party during our exchange of pleasantries with him; and, warmed by this feeling, with our most attractive charm of manner are able to push among the remainder of our new friends.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As we approach to be introduced, it is well we should know something of Mr. Marrapit.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Mr. Christopher Marrapit is dozing in a chair upon the lawn; his darling cat, the Rose of Sharon, is sleeping on his lap; stiffly beside him sits Mrs. Major, his companion--that masterly woman.
warmedadjectiveUS /wɔːrmd/
having been warmed up
From this reading We feel more at home; do not rush upon subjects which are distasteful to that person, or of which he is ignorant; absorb something of the atmosphere of the party during our exchange of pleasantries with him; and, warmed by this feeling, with our most attractive charm of manner are able to push among the remainder of our new friends.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As we approach to be introduced, it is well we should know something of Mr. Marrapit.
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 As we approach to be introduced, it is well we should know something of Mr. Marrapit.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We feel more at home; do not rush upon subjects which are distasteful to that person, or of which he is ignorant; absorb something of the atmosphere of the party during our exchange of pleasantries with him; and, warmed by this feeling, with our most attractive charm of manner are able to push among the remainder of our new friends.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading We feel more at home; do not rush upon subjects which are distasteful to that person, or of which he is ignorant; absorb something of the atmosphere of the party during our exchange of pleasantries with him; and, warmed by this feeling, with our most attractive charm of manner are able to push among the remainder of our new friends.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Mr. Christopher Marrapit is dozing in a chair upon the lawn; his darling cat, the Rose of Sharon, is sleeping on his lap; stiffly beside him sits Mrs. Major, his companion--that masterly woman.
