used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Harry rather bashfully imparted to Oscar his plans respecting the manuscript, the latter entered enthusiastically into them, and at once requested the privilege of reading the story.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Harry awaited his judgment with some anxiety.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE VINCENTS AT HOME.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading Harry awaited his judgment with some anxiety.
bashfullyadverb
in a shy or timid or bashful manner
From this reading When Harry rather bashfully imparted to Oscar his plans respecting the manuscript, the latter entered enthusiastically into them, and at once requested the privilege of reading the story.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading "Why, Harry, this is capital," said Oscar, looking up from the perusal.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you really think so, Oscar?"
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading When Harry rather bashfully imparted to Oscar his plans respecting the manuscript, the latter entered enthusiastically into them, and at once requested the privilege of reading the story.
enthusiasticallyadverbUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪkli/
with enthusiasm; in an enthusiastic manner
From this reading When Harry rather bashfully imparted to Oscar his plans respecting the manuscript, the latter entered enthusiastically into them, and at once requested the privilege of reading the story.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Why, Harry, this is capital," said Oscar, looking up from the perusal.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading When Harry rather bashfully imparted to Oscar his plans respecting the manuscript, the latter entered enthusiastically into them, and at once requested the privilege of reading the story.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Harry rather bashfully imparted to Oscar his plans respecting the manuscript, the latter entered enthusiastically into them, and at once requested the privilege of reading the story.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE VINCENTS AT HOME.
impartedverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrtɪd/
past form of “impart” — transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading When Harry rather bashfully imparted to Oscar his plans respecting the manuscript, the latter entered enthusiastically into them, and at once requested the privilege of reading the story.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When Harry rather bashfully imparted to Oscar his plans respecting the manuscript, the latter entered enthusiastically into them, and at once requested the privilege of reading the story.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Why, Harry, this is capital," said Oscar, looking up from the perusal.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading Harry awaited his judgment with some anxiety.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading When Harry rather bashfully imparted to Oscar his plans respecting the manuscript, the latter entered enthusiastically into them, and at once requested the privilege of reading the story.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "Why, Harry, this is capital," said Oscar, looking up from the perusal.
manuscriptnounUS /ˈmæn.jə.skrɪpt/
A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
From this reading When Harry rather bashfully imparted to Oscar his plans respecting the manuscript, the latter entered enthusiastically into them, and at once requested the privilege of reading the story.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Harry rather bashfully imparted to Oscar his plans respecting the manuscript, the latter entered enthusiastically into them, and at once requested the privilege of reading the story.
on one occasion
From this reading When Harry rather bashfully imparted to Oscar his plans respecting the manuscript, the latter entered enthusiastically into them, and at once requested the privilege of reading the story.
OscarnounUS /ˈɔːskər/
an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance
From this reading When Harry rather bashfully imparted to Oscar his plans respecting the manuscript, the latter entered enthusiastically into them, and at once requested the privilege of reading the story.
perusalnounUS /pərˈuːzəl/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading "Why, Harry, this is capital," said Oscar, looking up from the perusal.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading When Harry rather bashfully imparted to Oscar his plans respecting the manuscript, the latter entered enthusiastically into them, and at once requested the privilege of reading the story.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading When Harry rather bashfully imparted to Oscar his plans respecting the manuscript, the latter entered enthusiastically into them, and at once requested the privilege of reading the story.
on the contrary
From this reading When Harry rather bashfully imparted to Oscar his plans respecting the manuscript, the latter entered enthusiastically into them, and at once requested the privilege of reading the story.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading When Harry rather bashfully imparted to Oscar his plans respecting the manuscript, the latter entered enthusiastically into them, and at once requested the privilege of reading the story.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "Do you really think so, Oscar?"
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading When Harry rather bashfully imparted to Oscar his plans respecting the manuscript, the latter entered enthusiastically into them, and at once requested the privilege of reading the story.
respectingverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of
From this reading When Harry rather bashfully imparted to Oscar his plans respecting the manuscript, the latter entered enthusiastically into them, and at once requested the privilege of reading the story.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Why, Harry, this is capital," said Oscar, looking up from the perusal.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Do you really think so, Oscar?"
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Harry awaited his judgment with some anxiety.
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 When Harry rather bashfully imparted to Oscar his plans respecting the manuscript, the latter entered enthusiastically into them, and at once requested the privilege of reading the story.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VINCENTS AT HOME.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When Harry rather bashfully imparted to Oscar his plans respecting the manuscript, the latter entered enthusiastically into them, and at once requested the privilege of reading the story.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Do you really think so, Oscar?"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Why, Harry, this is capital," said Oscar, looking up from the perusal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Harry rather bashfully imparted to Oscar his plans respecting the manuscript, the latter entered enthusiastically into them, and at once requested the privilege of reading the story.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Why, Harry, this is capital," said Oscar, looking up from the perusal.
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From this reading THE VINCENTS AT HOME.
at the time that
From this reading When Harry rather bashfully imparted to Oscar his plans respecting the manuscript, the latter entered enthusiastically into them, and at once requested the privilege of reading the story.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, Harry, this is capital," said Oscar, looking up from the perusal.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Harry awaited his judgment with some anxiety.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you really think so, Oscar?"
