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From this reading A Correct Letter to a Prospective Father-in-Law Who Is a Business Man My letter, 10-6-22 Your letter, In reply please refer to: ———— File—Love—personal— N. Y.—1922 No. G, 16 19 Mr. Harrison Williams, Vice-Pres.
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From this reading A Correct Letter to a Prospective Father-in-Law Who Is a Business Man My letter, 10-6-22 Your letter, In reply please refer to: ———— File—Love—personal— N. Y.—1922 No. G, 16 19 Mr. Harrison Williams, Vice-Pres.
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From this reading A Correct Letter to a Prospective Father-in-Law Who Is a Business Man My letter, 10-6-22 Your letter, In reply please refer to: ———— File—Love—personal— N. Y.—1922 No. G, 16 19 Mr. Harrison Williams, Vice-Pres.
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From this reading A Correct Letter to a Prospective Father-in-Law Who Is a Business Man My letter, 10-6-22 Your letter, In reply please refer to: ———— File—Love—personal— N. Y.—1922 No. G, 16 19 Mr. Harrison Williams, Vice-Pres.
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From this reading A Correct Letter to a Prospective Father-in-Law Who Is a Business Man My letter, 10-6-22 Your letter, In reply please refer to: ———— File—Love—personal— N. Y.—1922 No. G, 16 19 Mr. Harrison Williams, Vice-Pres.
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From this reading A Correct Letter to a Prospective Father-in-Law Who Is a Business Man My letter, 10-6-22 Your letter, In reply please refer to: ———— File—Love—personal— N. Y.—1922 No. G, 16 19 Mr. Harrison Williams, Vice-Pres.
AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LETTERS TO PROSPECTIVE FATHERS-IN-LAW A young man desiring to marry a young girl does not, in polite society, “pop the question” to her by mail, unless she happens, at the time, to be out of the city or otherwise unable to “receive.”
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Thus, in writing to a father who is above everything else a “business man,” the following form is suggested:
advisableadjectiveUS /ədˈvaɪzəbəl/
worthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent or wise
From this reading It is often advisable, however, after she has said “yes,” to write a letter to her father instead of calling on him to ask for his permission to the match, as a personal interview is often apt to result unsatisfactorily.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It is often advisable, however, after she has said “yes,” to write a letter to her father instead of calling on him to ask for his permission to the match, as a personal interview is often apt to result unsatisfactorily.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In writing these letters to prospective fathers-in-law, the cardinal point is, of course, the creation by the young man of a good impression in the mind of the father, and for this purpose he should study to make his letter one which will appeal irresistibly to the older gentleman’s habits and tastes.
appealverbUS /əˈpiːl/
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading In writing these letters to prospective fathers-in-law, the cardinal point is, of course, the creation by the young man of a good impression in the mind of the father, and for this purpose he should study to make his letter one which will appeal irresistibly to the older gentleman’s habits and tastes.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading It is often advisable, however, after she has said “yes,” to write a letter to her father instead of calling on him to ask for his permission to the match, as a personal interview is often apt to result unsatisfactorily.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is often advisable, however, after she has said “yes,” to write a letter to her father instead of calling on him to ask for his permission to the match, as a personal interview is often apt to result unsatisfactorily.
askverbUS /æsk/
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading It is often advisable, however, after she has said “yes,” to write a letter to her father instead of calling on him to ask for his permission to the match, as a personal interview is often apt to result unsatisfactorily.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LETTERS TO PROSPECTIVE FATHERS-IN-LAW A young man desiring to marry a young girl does not, in polite society, “pop the question” to her by mail, unless she happens, at the time, to be out of the city or otherwise unable to “receive.”
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading LETTERS TO PROSPECTIVE FATHERS-IN-LAW A young man desiring to marry a young girl does not, in polite society, “pop the question” to her by mail, unless she happens, at the time, to be out of the city or otherwise unable to “receive.”
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Thus, in writing to a father who is above everything else a “business man,” the following form is suggested:
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading LETTERS TO PROSPECTIVE FATHERS-IN-LAW A young man desiring to marry a young girl does not, in polite society, “pop the question” to her by mail, unless she happens, at the time, to be out of the city or otherwise unable to “receive.”
callingnounUS /ˈkɔːlɪŋ/
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading It is often advisable, however, after she has said “yes,” to write a letter to her father instead of calling on him to ask for his permission to the match, as a personal interview is often apt to result unsatisfactorily.
cardinalnounUS /ˈkɑːrdənəl/
(Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes
From this reading In writing these letters to prospective fathers-in-law, the cardinal point is, of course, the creation by the young man of a good impression in the mind of the father, and for this purpose he should study to make his letter one which will appeal irresistibly to the older gentleman’s habits and tastes.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading LETTERS TO PROSPECTIVE FATHERS-IN-LAW A young man desiring to marry a young girl does not, in polite society, “pop the question” to her by mail, unless she happens, at the time, to be out of the city or otherwise unable to “receive.”
CorrectverbUS /kərˈekt/
make right or correct
From this reading A Correct Letter to a Prospective Father-in-Law Who Is a Business Man My letter, 10-6-22 Your letter, In reply please refer to: ———— File—Love—personal— N. Y.—1922 No. G, 16 19 Mr. Harrison Williams, Vice-Pres.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In writing these letters to prospective fathers-in-law, the cardinal point is, of course, the creation by the young man of a good impression in the mind of the father, and for this purpose he should study to make his letter one which will appeal irresistibly to the older gentleman’s habits and tastes.
creationnounUS /kriˈeɪʃən/
the human act of creating
From this reading In writing these letters to prospective fathers-in-law, the cardinal point is, of course, the creation by the young man of a good impression in the mind of the father, and for this purpose he should study to make his letter one which will appeal irresistibly to the older gentleman’s habits and tastes.
desiringverbUS /dɪˈzaɪərɪŋ/
-ing form of “desire” — feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading LETTERS TO PROSPECTIVE FATHERS-IN-LAW A young man desiring to marry a young girl does not, in polite society, “pop the question” to her by mail, unless she happens, at the time, to be out of the city or otherwise unable to “receive.”
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LETTERS TO PROSPECTIVE FATHERS-IN-LAW A young man desiring to marry a young girl does not, in polite society, “pop the question” to her by mail, unless she happens, at the time, to be out of the city or otherwise unable to “receive.”
else
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From this reading Thus, in writing to a father who is above everything else a “business man,” the following form is suggested:
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Thus, in writing to a father who is above everything else a “business man,” the following form is suggested:
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading It is often advisable, however, after she has said “yes,” to write a letter to her father instead of calling on him to ask for his permission to the match, as a personal interview is often apt to result unsatisfactorily.
Father-in-LawnounUS /ˈfɑːðərɪnlɔː/
the father of your spouse
From this reading A Correct Letter to a Prospective Father-in-Law Who Is a Business Man My letter, 10-6-22 Your letter, In reply please refer to: ———— File—Love—personal— N. Y.—1922 No. G, 16 19 Mr. Harrison Williams, Vice-Pres.
FATHERS-IN-LAW
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From this reading LETTERS TO PROSPECTIVE FATHERS-IN-LAW A young man desiring to marry a young girl does not, in polite society, “pop the question” to her by mail, unless she happens, at the time, to be out of the city or otherwise unable to “receive.”
FileverbUS /faɪl/
record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading A Correct Letter to a Prospective Father-in-Law Who Is a Business Man My letter, 10-6-22 Your letter, In reply please refer to: ———— File—Love—personal— N. Y.—1922 No. G, 16 19 Mr. Harrison Williams, Vice-Pres.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Thus, in writing to a father who is above everything else a “business man,” the following form is suggested:
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is often advisable, however, after she has said “yes,” to write a letter to her father instead of calling on him to ask for his permission to the match, as a personal interview is often apt to result unsatisfactorily.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Thus, in writing to a father who is above everything else a “business man,” the following form is suggested:
GnounUS /dʒiː/
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading A Correct Letter to a Prospective Father-in-Law Who Is a Business Man My letter, 10-6-22 Your letter, In reply please refer to: ———— File—Love—personal— N. Y.—1922 No. G, 16 19 Mr. Harrison Williams, Vice-Pres.
gentleman'snounUS /ˈdʒentəlmʌnz/
possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading In writing these letters to prospective fathers-in-law, the cardinal point is, of course, the creation by the young man of a good impression in the mind of the father, and for this purpose he should study to make his letter one which will appeal irresistibly to the older gentleman’s habits and tastes.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading LETTERS TO PROSPECTIVE FATHERS-IN-LAW A young man desiring to marry a young girl does not, in polite society, “pop the question” to her by mail, unless she happens, at the time, to be out of the city or otherwise unable to “receive.”
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In writing these letters to prospective fathers-in-law, the cardinal point is, of course, the creation by the young man of a good impression in the mind of the father, and for this purpose he should study to make his letter one which will appeal irresistibly to the older gentleman’s habits and tastes.
habitsnounUS /ˈhæbəts/
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading In writing these letters to prospective fathers-in-law, the cardinal point is, of course, the creation by the young man of a good impression in the mind of the father, and for this purpose he should study to make his letter one which will appeal irresistibly to the older gentleman’s habits and tastes.
happensverbUS /ˈhæpənz/
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading LETTERS TO PROSPECTIVE FATHERS-IN-LAW A young man desiring to marry a young girl does not, in polite society, “pop the question” to her by mail, unless she happens, at the time, to be out of the city or otherwise unable to “receive.”
HarrisonnounUS /ˈherɪsən/
English actor on stage and in films (1908-1990)
From this reading A Correct Letter to a Prospective Father-in-Law Who Is a Business Man My letter, 10-6-22 Your letter, In reply please refer to: ———— File—Love—personal— N. Y.—1922 No. G, 16 19 Mr. Harrison Williams, Vice-Pres.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is often advisable, however, after she has said “yes,” to write a letter to her father instead of calling on him to ask for his permission to the match, as a personal interview is often apt to result unsatisfactorily.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In writing these letters to prospective fathers-in-law, the cardinal point is, of course, the creation by the young man of a good impression in the mind of the father, and for this purpose he should study to make his letter one which will appeal irresistibly to the older gentleman’s habits and tastes.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading LETTERS TO PROSPECTIVE FATHERS-IN-LAW A young man desiring to marry a young girl does not, in polite society, “pop the question” to her by mail, unless she happens, at the time, to be out of the city or otherwise unable to “receive.”
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is often advisable, however, after she has said “yes,” to write a letter to her father instead of calling on him to ask for his permission to the match, as a personal interview is often apt to result unsatisfactorily.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is often advisable, however, after she has said “yes,” to write a letter to her father instead of calling on him to ask for his permission to the match, as a personal interview is often apt to result unsatisfactorily.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It is often advisable, however, after she has said “yes,” to write a letter to her father instead of calling on him to ask for his permission to the match, as a personal interview is often apt to result unsatisfactorily.
impressionnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃən/
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading In writing these letters to prospective fathers-in-law, the cardinal point is, of course, the creation by the young man of a good impression in the mind of the father, and for this purpose he should study to make his letter one which will appeal irresistibly to the older gentleman’s habits and tastes.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LETTERS TO PROSPECTIVE FATHERS-IN-LAW A young man desiring to marry a young girl does not, in polite society, “pop the question” to her by mail, unless she happens, at the time, to be out of the city or otherwise unable to “receive.”
insteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading It is often advisable, however, after she has said “yes,” to write a letter to her father instead of calling on him to ask for his permission to the match, as a personal interview is often apt to result unsatisfactorily.
interviewverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuː/
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading It is often advisable, however, after she has said “yes,” to write a letter to her father instead of calling on him to ask for his permission to the match, as a personal interview is often apt to result unsatisfactorily.
irresistiblyadverbUS /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbli/
incapable of being resisted
From this reading In writing these letters to prospective fathers-in-law, the cardinal point is, of course, the creation by the young man of a good impression in the mind of the father, and for this purpose he should study to make his letter one which will appeal irresistibly to the older gentleman’s habits and tastes.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is often advisable, however, after she has said “yes,” to write a letter to her father instead of calling on him to ask for his permission to the match, as a personal interview is often apt to result unsatisfactorily.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is often advisable, however, after she has said “yes,” to write a letter to her father instead of calling on him to ask for his permission to the match, as a personal interview is often apt to result unsatisfactorily.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading It is often advisable, however, after she has said “yes,” to write a letter to her father instead of calling on him to ask for his permission to the match, as a personal interview is often apt to result unsatisfactorily.
LETTERSnounUS /ˈletərz/
the literary culture
From this reading LETTERS TO PROSPECTIVE FATHERS-IN-LAW A young man desiring to marry a young girl does not, in polite society, “pop the question” to her by mail, unless she happens, at the time, to be out of the city or otherwise unable to “receive.”
LovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading A Correct Letter to a Prospective Father-in-Law Who Is a Business Man My letter, 10-6-22 Your letter, In reply please refer to: ———— File—Love—personal— N. Y.—1922 No. G, 16 19 Mr. Harrison Williams, Vice-Pres.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading LETTERS TO PROSPECTIVE FATHERS-IN-LAW A young man desiring to marry a young girl does not, in polite society, “pop the question” to her by mail, unless she happens, at the time, to be out of the city or otherwise unable to “receive.”
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading In writing these letters to prospective fathers-in-law, the cardinal point is, of course, the creation by the young man of a good impression in the mind of the father, and for this purpose he should study to make his letter one which will appeal irresistibly to the older gentleman’s habits and tastes.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading LETTERS TO PROSPECTIVE FATHERS-IN-LAW A young man desiring to marry a young girl does not, in polite society, “pop the question” to her by mail, unless she happens, at the time, to be out of the city or otherwise unable to “receive.”
marryverbUS /ˈmeri/
take in marriage
From this reading LETTERS TO PROSPECTIVE FATHERS-IN-LAW A young man desiring to marry a young girl does not, in polite society, “pop the question” to her by mail, unless she happens, at the time, to be out of the city or otherwise unable to “receive.”
matchverbUS /mætʃ/
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading It is often advisable, however, after she has said “yes,” to write a letter to her father instead of calling on him to ask for his permission to the match, as a personal interview is often apt to result unsatisfactorily.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading In writing these letters to prospective fathers-in-law, the cardinal point is, of course, the creation by the young man of a good impression in the mind of the father, and for this purpose he should study to make his letter one which will appeal irresistibly to the older gentleman’s habits and tastes.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading A Correct Letter to a Prospective Father-in-Law Who Is a Business Man My letter, 10-6-22 Your letter, In reply please refer to: ———— File—Love—personal— N. Y.—1922 No. G, 16 19 Mr. Harrison Williams, Vice-Pres.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A Correct Letter to a Prospective Father-in-Law Who Is a Business Man My letter, 10-6-22 Your letter, In reply please refer to: ———— File—Love—personal— N. Y.—1922 No. G, 16 19 Mr. Harrison Williams, Vice-Pres.
NnounUS /en/
a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues
From this reading A Correct Letter to a Prospective Father-in-Law Who Is a Business Man My letter, 10-6-22 Your letter, In reply please refer to: ———— File—Love—personal— N. Y.—1922 No. G, 16 19 Mr. Harrison Williams, Vice-Pres.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading A Correct Letter to a Prospective Father-in-Law Who Is a Business Man My letter, 10-6-22 Your letter, In reply please refer to: ———— File—Love—personal— N. Y.—1922 No. G, 16 19 Mr. Harrison Williams, Vice-Pres.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading LETTERS TO PROSPECTIVE FATHERS-IN-LAW A young man desiring to marry a young girl does not, in polite society, “pop the question” to her by mail, unless she happens, at the time, to be out of the city or otherwise unable to “receive.”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LETTERS TO PROSPECTIVE FATHERS-IN-LAW A young man desiring to marry a young girl does not, in polite society, “pop the question” to her by mail, unless she happens, at the time, to be out of the city or otherwise unable to “receive.”
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading It is often advisable, however, after she has said “yes,” to write a letter to her father instead of calling on him to ask for his permission to the match, as a personal interview is often apt to result unsatisfactorily.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading In writing these letters to prospective fathers-in-law, the cardinal point is, of course, the creation by the young man of a good impression in the mind of the father, and for this purpose he should study to make his letter one which will appeal irresistibly to the older gentleman’s habits and tastes.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is often advisable, however, after she has said “yes,” to write a letter to her father instead of calling on him to ask for his permission to the match, as a personal interview is often apt to result unsatisfactorily.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In writing these letters to prospective fathers-in-law, the cardinal point is, of course, the creation by the young man of a good impression in the mind of the father, and for this purpose he should study to make his letter one which will appeal irresistibly to the older gentleman’s habits and tastes.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading LETTERS TO PROSPECTIVE FATHERS-IN-LAW A young man desiring to marry a young girl does not, in polite society, “pop the question” to her by mail, unless she happens, at the time, to be out of the city or otherwise unable to “receive.”
otherwiseadverbUS /ˈʌðərwaɪz/
in other respects or ways
From this reading LETTERS TO PROSPECTIVE FATHERS-IN-LAW A young man desiring to marry a young girl does not, in polite society, “pop the question” to her by mail, unless she happens, at the time, to be out of the city or otherwise unable to “receive.”
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading LETTERS TO PROSPECTIVE FATHERS-IN-LAW A young man desiring to marry a young girl does not, in polite society, “pop the question” to her by mail, unless she happens, at the time, to be out of the city or otherwise unable to “receive.”
permissionnounUS /pərˈmɪʃən/
approval to do something
From this reading It is often advisable, however, after she has said “yes,” to write a letter to her father instead of calling on him to ask for his permission to the match, as a personal interview is often apt to result unsatisfactorily.
personaladjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrsɪnəl/
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading It is often advisable, however, after she has said “yes,” to write a letter to her father instead of calling on him to ask for his permission to the match, as a personal interview is often apt to result unsatisfactorily.
pleaseverbUS /pliːz/
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading A Correct Letter to a Prospective Father-in-Law Who Is a Business Man My letter, 10-6-22 Your letter, In reply please refer to: ———— File—Love—personal— N. Y.—1922 No. G, 16 19 Mr. Harrison Williams, Vice-Pres.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading In writing these letters to prospective fathers-in-law, the cardinal point is, of course, the creation by the young man of a good impression in the mind of the father, and for this purpose he should study to make his letter one which will appeal irresistibly to the older gentleman’s habits and tastes.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading LETTERS TO PROSPECTIVE FATHERS-IN-LAW A young man desiring to marry a young girl does not, in polite society, “pop the question” to her by mail, unless she happens, at the time, to be out of the city or otherwise unable to “receive.”
popverbUS /pɑːp/
bulge outward
From this reading LETTERS TO PROSPECTIVE FATHERS-IN-LAW A young man desiring to marry a young girl does not, in polite society, “pop the question” to her by mail, unless she happens, at the time, to be out of the city or otherwise unable to “receive.”
PROSPECTIVEadjectiveUS /prəˈspektɪv/
of or concerned with or related to the future
From this reading LETTERS TO PROSPECTIVE FATHERS-IN-LAW A young man desiring to marry a young girl does not, in polite society, “pop the question” to her by mail, unless she happens, at the time, to be out of the city or otherwise unable to “receive.”
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading In writing these letters to prospective fathers-in-law, the cardinal point is, of course, the creation by the young man of a good impression in the mind of the father, and for this purpose he should study to make his letter one which will appeal irresistibly to the older gentleman’s habits and tastes.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading LETTERS TO PROSPECTIVE FATHERS-IN-LAW A young man desiring to marry a young girl does not, in polite society, “pop the question” to her by mail, unless she happens, at the time, to be out of the city or otherwise unable to “receive.”
receiveverbUS /rəˈsiːv/
get something; come into possession of
From this reading LETTERS TO PROSPECTIVE FATHERS-IN-LAW A young man desiring to marry a young girl does not, in polite society, “pop the question” to her by mail, unless she happens, at the time, to be out of the city or otherwise unable to “receive.”
referverbUS /rəˈfɜːr/
make reference to
From this reading A Correct Letter to a Prospective Father-in-Law Who Is a Business Man My letter, 10-6-22 Your letter, In reply please refer to: ———— File—Love—personal— N. Y.—1922 No. G, 16 19 Mr. Harrison Williams, Vice-Pres.
replynounUS /rɪˈplaɪ/
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading A Correct Letter to a Prospective Father-in-Law Who Is a Business Man My letter, 10-6-22 Your letter, In reply please refer to: ———— File—Love—personal— N. Y.—1922 No. G, 16 19 Mr. Harrison Williams, Vice-Pres.
resultnounUS /rɪˈzʌlt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It is often advisable, however, after she has said “yes,” to write a letter to her father instead of calling on him to ask for his permission to the match, as a personal interview is often apt to result unsatisfactorily.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It is often advisable, however, after she has said “yes,” to write a letter to her father instead of calling on him to ask for his permission to the match, as a personal interview is often apt to result unsatisfactorily.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading LETTERS TO PROSPECTIVE FATHERS-IN-LAW A young man desiring to marry a young girl does not, in polite society, “pop the question” to her by mail, unless she happens, at the time, to be out of the city or otherwise unable to “receive.”
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading In writing these letters to prospective fathers-in-law, the cardinal point is, of course, the creation by the young man of a good impression in the mind of the father, and for this purpose he should study to make his letter one which will appeal irresistibly to the older gentleman’s habits and tastes.
societynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading LETTERS TO PROSPECTIVE FATHERS-IN-LAW A young man desiring to marry a young girl does not, in polite society, “pop the question” to her by mail, unless she happens, at the time, to be out of the city or otherwise unable to “receive.”
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading In writing these letters to prospective fathers-in-law, the cardinal point is, of course, the creation by the young man of a good impression in the mind of the father, and for this purpose he should study to make his letter one which will appeal irresistibly to the older gentleman’s habits and tastes.
suggestedverbUS /səˈdʒestɪd/
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Thus, in writing to a father who is above everything else a “business man,” the following form is suggested:
tastesnounUS /teɪsts/
plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
From this reading In writing these letters to prospective fathers-in-law, the cardinal point is, of course, the creation by the young man of a good impression in the mind of the father, and for this purpose he should study to make his letter one which will appeal irresistibly to the older gentleman’s habits and tastes.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LETTERS TO PROSPECTIVE FATHERS-IN-LAW A young man desiring to marry a young girl does not, in polite society, “pop the question” to her by mail, unless she happens, at the time, to be out of the city or otherwise unable to “receive.”
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In writing these letters to prospective fathers-in-law, the cardinal point is, of course, the creation by the young man of a good impression in the mind of the father, and for this purpose he should study to make his letter one which will appeal irresistibly to the older gentleman’s habits and tastes.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In writing these letters to prospective fathers-in-law, the cardinal point is, of course, the creation by the young man of a good impression in the mind of the father, and for this purpose he should study to make his letter one which will appeal irresistibly to the older gentleman’s habits and tastes.
ThusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus, in writing to a father who is above everything else a “business man,” the following form is suggested:
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading LETTERS TO PROSPECTIVE FATHERS-IN-LAW A young man desiring to marry a young girl does not, in polite society, “pop the question” to her by mail, unless she happens, at the time, to be out of the city or otherwise unable to “receive.”
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LETTERS TO PROSPECTIVE FATHERS-IN-LAW A young man desiring to marry a young girl does not, in polite society, “pop the question” to her by mail, unless she happens, at the time, to be out of the city or otherwise unable to “receive.”
unableadjectiveUS /əˈneɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading LETTERS TO PROSPECTIVE FATHERS-IN-LAW A young man desiring to marry a young girl does not, in polite society, “pop the question” to her by mail, unless she happens, at the time, to be out of the city or otherwise unable to “receive.”
unlessconjunctionUS /ənˈles/
except if; if not
From this reading LETTERS TO PROSPECTIVE FATHERS-IN-LAW A young man desiring to marry a young girl does not, in polite society, “pop the question” to her by mail, unless she happens, at the time, to be out of the city or otherwise unable to “receive.”
unsatisfactorilyadverb
in an unsatisfactory manner
From this reading It is often advisable, however, after she has said “yes,” to write a letter to her father instead of calling on him to ask for his permission to the match, as a personal interview is often apt to result unsatisfactorily.
Vice-Pres
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A Correct Letter to a Prospective Father-in-Law Who Is a Business Man My letter, 10-6-22 Your letter, In reply please refer to: ———— File—Love—personal— N. Y.—1922 No. G, 16 19 Mr. Harrison Williams, Vice-Pres.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In writing these letters to prospective fathers-in-law, the cardinal point is, of course, the creation by the young man of a good impression in the mind of the father, and for this purpose he should study to make his letter one which will appeal irresistibly to the older gentleman’s habits and tastes.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Thus, in writing to a father who is above everything else a “business man,” the following form is suggested:
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading In writing these letters to prospective fathers-in-law, the cardinal point is, of course, the creation by the young man of a good impression in the mind of the father, and for this purpose he should study to make his letter one which will appeal irresistibly to the older gentleman’s habits and tastes.
WilliamsnounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading A Correct Letter to a Prospective Father-in-Law Who Is a Business Man My letter, 10-6-22 Your letter, In reply please refer to: ———— File—Love—personal— N. Y.—1922 No. G, 16 19 Mr. Harrison Williams, Vice-Pres.
writeverbUS /raɪt/
produce a literary work
From this reading It is often advisable, however, after she has said “yes,” to write a letter to her father instead of calling on him to ask for his permission to the match, as a personal interview is often apt to result unsatisfactorily.
writingnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋ/
the act of creating written works
From this reading In writing these letters to prospective fathers-in-law, the cardinal point is, of course, the creation by the young man of a good impression in the mind of the father, and for this purpose he should study to make his letter one which will appeal irresistibly to the older gentleman’s habits and tastes.
YnounUS /waɪ/
a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys
From this reading A Correct Letter to a Prospective Father-in-Law Who Is a Business Man My letter, 10-6-22 Your letter, In reply please refer to: ———— File—Love—personal— N. Y.—1922 No. G, 16 19 Mr. Harrison Williams, Vice-Pres.
yesnounUS /jes/
an affirmative
From this reading It is often advisable, however, after she has said “yes,” to write a letter to her father instead of calling on him to ask for his permission to the match, as a personal interview is often apt to result unsatisfactorily.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading LETTERS TO PROSPECTIVE FATHERS-IN-LAW A young man desiring to marry a young girl does not, in polite society, “pop the question” to her by mail, unless she happens, at the time, to be out of the city or otherwise unable to “receive.”
YourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A Correct Letter to a Prospective Father-in-Law Who Is a Business Man My letter, 10-6-22 Your letter, In reply please refer to: ———— File—Love—personal— N. Y.—1922 No. G, 16 19 Mr. Harrison Williams, Vice-Pres.
