surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading Bovingdon Street has many graces; but gifts of mind are not conspicuous amongst them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If, during business hours, he becomes what Mrs. Duke calls "crisp"—and I won’t deny that this thing sometimes happens—it behoves us, as an audience of Christian people, to view this failing with the eye of charity, and to think of the temptations which the poor man has to face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I know the doctor intimately, and I can assert with confidence that in private intercourse he is the soul of courtesy, exactitude, and punctilio.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Bovingdon Street has many graces; but gifts of mind are not conspicuous amongst them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I have heard it said by the enemies of Dr. Brink that he is surly, or, as some prefer to have it, brusque.
assertverbUS /əˈsɜːrt/
state categorically
From this reading I know the doctor intimately, and I can assert with confidence that in private intercourse he is the soul of courtesy, exactitude, and punctilio.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading If, during business hours, he becomes what Mrs. Duke calls "crisp"—and I won’t deny that this thing sometimes happens—it behoves us, as an audience of Christian people, to view this failing with the eye of charity, and to think of the temptations which the poor man has to face.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading If, during business hours, he becomes what Mrs. Duke calls "crisp"—and I won’t deny that this thing sometimes happens—it behoves us, as an audience of Christian people, to view this failing with the eye of charity, and to think of the temptations which the poor man has to face.
behoves
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From this reading If, during business hours, he becomes what Mrs. Duke calls "crisp"—and I won’t deny that this thing sometimes happens—it behoves us, as an audience of Christian people, to view this failing with the eye of charity, and to think of the temptations which the poor man has to face.
Bovingdon
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From this reading Bovingdon Street has many graces; but gifts of mind are not conspicuous amongst them.
BrinknounUS /brɪŋk/
a region marking a boundary
From this reading I have heard it said by the enemies of Dr. Brink that he is surly, or, as some prefer to have it, brusque.
brusqueadjectiveUS /brʌsk/
marked by rude or peremptory shortness
From this reading I have heard it said by the enemies of Dr. Brink that he is surly, or, as some prefer to have it, brusque.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading If, during business hours, he becomes what Mrs. Duke calls "crisp"—and I won’t deny that this thing sometimes happens—it behoves us, as an audience of Christian people, to view this failing with the eye of charity, and to think of the temptations which the poor man has to face.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Bovingdon Street has many graces; but gifts of mind are not conspicuous amongst them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I have heard it said by the enemies of Dr. Brink that he is surly, or, as some prefer to have it, brusque.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading If, during business hours, he becomes what Mrs. Duke calls "crisp"—and I won’t deny that this thing sometimes happens—it behoves us, as an audience of Christian people, to view this failing with the eye of charity, and to think of the temptations which the poor man has to face.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I know the doctor intimately, and I can assert with confidence that in private intercourse he is the soul of courtesy, exactitude, and punctilio.
cannot
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From this reading I cannot too strongly express my disagreement with this view.
charitynounUS /ˈtʃerɪti/
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading If, during business hours, he becomes what Mrs. Duke calls "crisp"—and I won’t deny that this thing sometimes happens—it behoves us, as an audience of Christian people, to view this failing with the eye of charity, and to think of the temptations which the poor man has to face.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading If, during business hours, he becomes what Mrs. Duke calls "crisp"—and I won’t deny that this thing sometimes happens—it behoves us, as an audience of Christian people, to view this failing with the eye of charity, and to think of the temptations which the poor man has to face.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading I know the doctor intimately, and I can assert with confidence that in private intercourse he is the soul of courtesy, exactitude, and punctilio.
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading Bovingdon Street has many graces; but gifts of mind are not conspicuous amongst them.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading I know the doctor intimately, and I can assert with confidence that in private intercourse he is the soul of courtesy, exactitude, and punctilio.
crispadjectiveUS /krɪsp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading If, during business hours, he becomes what Mrs. Duke calls "crisp"—and I won’t deny that this thing sometimes happens—it behoves us, as an audience of Christian people, to view this failing with the eye of charity, and to think of the temptations which the poor man has to face.
declare untrue; contradict
From this reading If, during business hours, he becomes what Mrs. Duke calls "crisp"—and I won’t deny that this thing sometimes happens—it behoves us, as an audience of Christian people, to view this failing with the eye of charity, and to think of the temptations which the poor man has to face.
disagreementnounUS /dɪsəˈɡriːmənt/
a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters
From this reading I cannot too strongly express my disagreement with this view.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading I know the doctor intimately, and I can assert with confidence that in private intercourse he is the soul of courtesy, exactitude, and punctilio.
Dr
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From this reading I have heard it said by the enemies of Dr. Brink that he is surly, or, as some prefer to have it, brusque.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading If, during business hours, he becomes what Mrs. Duke calls "crisp"—and I won’t deny that this thing sometimes happens—it behoves us, as an audience of Christian people, to view this failing with the eye of charity, and to think of the temptations which the poor man has to face.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading If, during business hours, he becomes what Mrs. Duke calls "crisp"—and I won’t deny that this thing sometimes happens—it behoves us, as an audience of Christian people, to view this failing with the eye of charity, and to think of the temptations which the poor man has to face.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading I have heard it said by the enemies of Dr. Brink that he is surly, or, as some prefer to have it, brusque.
exactitudenounUS /ɪɡˈzæktətuːd/
the quality of being exact
From this reading I know the doctor intimately, and I can assert with confidence that in private intercourse he is the soul of courtesy, exactitude, and punctilio.
give expression to
From this reading I cannot too strongly express my disagreement with this view.
the organ of sight
From this reading If, during business hours, he becomes what Mrs. Duke calls "crisp"—and I won’t deny that this thing sometimes happens—it behoves us, as an audience of Christian people, to view this failing with the eye of charity, and to think of the temptations which the poor man has to face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading If, during business hours, he becomes what Mrs. Duke calls "crisp"—and I won’t deny that this thing sometimes happens—it behoves us, as an audience of Christian people, to view this failing with the eye of charity, and to think of the temptations which the poor man has to face.
failingnounUS /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading If, during business hours, he becomes what Mrs. Duke calls "crisp"—and I won’t deny that this thing sometimes happens—it behoves us, as an audience of Christian people, to view this failing with the eye of charity, and to think of the temptations which the poor man has to face.
giftsnounUS /ɡɪfts/
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading Bovingdon Street has many graces; but gifts of mind are not conspicuous amongst them.
gracesnounUS /ˈɡreɪsɪz/
plural of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Bovingdon Street has many graces; but gifts of mind are not conspicuous amongst them.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading If, during business hours, he becomes what Mrs. Duke calls "crisp"—and I won’t deny that this thing sometimes happens—it behoves us, as an audience of Christian people, to view this failing with the eye of charity, and to think of the temptations which the poor man has to face.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If, during business hours, he becomes what Mrs. Duke calls "crisp"—and I won’t deny that this thing sometimes happens—it behoves us, as an audience of Christian people, to view this failing with the eye of charity, and to think of the temptations which the poor man has to face.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have heard it said by the enemies of Dr. Brink that he is surly, or, as some prefer to have it, brusque.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I have heard it said by the enemies of Dr. Brink that he is surly, or, as some prefer to have it, brusque.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I have heard it said by the enemies of Dr. Brink that he is surly, or, as some prefer to have it, brusque.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading If, during business hours, he becomes what Mrs. Duke calls "crisp"—and I won’t deny that this thing sometimes happens—it behoves us, as an audience of Christian people, to view this failing with the eye of charity, and to think of the temptations which the poor man has to face.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have heard it said by the enemies of Dr. Brink that he is surly, or, as some prefer to have it, brusque.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If, during business hours, he becomes what Mrs. Duke calls "crisp"—and I won’t deny that this thing sometimes happens—it behoves us, as an audience of Christian people, to view this failing with the eye of charity, and to think of the temptations which the poor man has to face.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I know the doctor intimately, and I can assert with confidence that in private intercourse he is the soul of courtesy, exactitude, and punctilio.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading I know the doctor intimately, and I can assert with confidence that in private intercourse he is the soul of courtesy, exactitude, and punctilio.
intimatelyadverbUS /ˈɪntəmətli/
in a close manner
From this reading I know the doctor intimately, and I can assert with confidence that in private intercourse he is the soul of courtesy, exactitude, and punctilio.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I have heard it said by the enemies of Dr. Brink that he is surly, or, as some prefer to have it, brusque.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I have heard it said by the enemies of Dr. Brink that he is surly, or, as some prefer to have it, brusque.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know the doctor intimately, and I can assert with confidence that in private intercourse he is the soul of courtesy, exactitude, and punctilio.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading If, during business hours, he becomes what Mrs. Duke calls "crisp"—and I won’t deny that this thing sometimes happens—it behoves us, as an audience of Christian people, to view this failing with the eye of charity, and to think of the temptations which the poor man has to face.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Bovingdon Street has many graces; but gifts of mind are not conspicuous amongst them.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Bovingdon Street has many graces; but gifts of mind are not conspicuous amongst them.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading If, during business hours, he becomes what Mrs. Duke calls "crisp"—and I won’t deny that this thing sometimes happens—it behoves us, as an audience of Christian people, to view this failing with the eye of charity, and to think of the temptations which the poor man has to face.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I cannot too strongly express my disagreement with this view.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Bovingdon Street has many graces; but gifts of mind are not conspicuous amongst them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I have heard it said by the enemies of Dr. Brink that he is surly, or, as some prefer to have it, brusque.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I have heard it said by the enemies of Dr. Brink that he is surly, or, as some prefer to have it, brusque.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading If, during business hours, he becomes what Mrs. Duke calls "crisp"—and I won’t deny that this thing sometimes happens—it behoves us, as an audience of Christian people, to view this failing with the eye of charity, and to think of the temptations which the poor man has to face.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading If, during business hours, he becomes what Mrs. Duke calls "crisp"—and I won’t deny that this thing sometimes happens—it behoves us, as an audience of Christian people, to view this failing with the eye of charity, and to think of the temptations which the poor man has to face.
like better; value more highly
From this reading I have heard it said by the enemies of Dr. Brink that he is surly, or, as some prefer to have it, brusque.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading I know the doctor intimately, and I can assert with confidence that in private intercourse he is the soul of courtesy, exactitude, and punctilio.
punctilionoun
a fine point of etiquette or petty formality
From this reading I know the doctor intimately, and I can assert with confidence that in private intercourse he is the soul of courtesy, exactitude, and punctilio.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I have heard it said by the enemies of Dr. Brink that he is surly, or, as some prefer to have it, brusque.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I have heard it said by the enemies of Dr. Brink that he is surly, or, as some prefer to have it, brusque.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading If, during business hours, he becomes what Mrs. Duke calls "crisp"—and I won’t deny that this thing sometimes happens—it behoves us, as an audience of Christian people, to view this failing with the eye of charity, and to think of the temptations which the poor man has to face.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading I know the doctor intimately, and I can assert with confidence that in private intercourse he is the soul of courtesy, exactitude, and punctilio.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Bovingdon Street has many graces; but gifts of mind are not conspicuous amongst them.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading I cannot too strongly express my disagreement with this view.
surlyadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrli/
inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace
From this reading I have heard it said by the enemies of Dr. Brink that he is surly, or, as some prefer to have it, brusque.
temptationsnounUS /temˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “temptation” — something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading If, during business hours, he becomes what Mrs. Duke calls "crisp"—and I won’t deny that this thing sometimes happens—it behoves us, as an audience of Christian people, to view this failing with the eye of charity, and to think of the temptations which the poor man has to face.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I have heard it said by the enemies of Dr. Brink that he is surly, or, as some prefer to have it, brusque.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I have heard it said by the enemies of Dr. Brink that he is surly, or, as some prefer to have it, brusque.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Bovingdon Street has many graces; but gifts of mind are not conspicuous amongst them.
a special situation
From this reading If, during business hours, he becomes what Mrs. Duke calls "crisp"—and I won’t deny that this thing sometimes happens—it behoves us, as an audience of Christian people, to view this failing with the eye of charity, and to think of the temptations which the poor man has to face.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading If, during business hours, he becomes what Mrs. Duke calls "crisp"—and I won’t deny that this thing sometimes happens—it behoves us, as an audience of Christian people, to view this failing with the eye of charity, and to think of the temptations which the poor man has to face.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I cannot too strongly express my disagreement with this view.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I have heard it said by the enemies of Dr. Brink that he is surly, or, as some prefer to have it, brusque.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I cannot too strongly express my disagreement with this view.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If, during business hours, he becomes what Mrs. Duke calls "crisp"—and I won’t deny that this thing sometimes happens—it behoves us, as an audience of Christian people, to view this failing with the eye of charity, and to think of the temptations which the poor man has to face.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading I cannot too strongly express my disagreement with this view.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading If, during business hours, he becomes what Mrs. Duke calls "crisp"—and I won’t deny that this thing sometimes happens—it behoves us, as an audience of Christian people, to view this failing with the eye of charity, and to think of the temptations which the poor man has to face.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If, during business hours, he becomes what Mrs. Duke calls "crisp"—and I won’t deny that this thing sometimes happens—it behoves us, as an audience of Christian people, to view this failing with the eye of charity, and to think of the temptations which the poor man has to face.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I cannot too strongly express my disagreement with this view.
won't
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From this reading If, during business hours, he becomes what Mrs. Duke calls "crisp"—and I won’t deny that this thing sometimes happens—it behoves us, as an audience of Christian people, to view this failing with the eye of charity, and to think of the temptations which the poor man has to face.
