acquaintancenounUS /əˈkweɪntəns/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading His first glance assured him that the vast fortunes of the philanthropists, whose acquaintance he had already made in print, were not yet exhausted.
actionnounUS /ˈækʃən/
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The heady influence of Joan had not yet ceased to work within him; and he proposed, in pursuance of his promise to her, to go carefully through the columns of advertisements, however pessimistic he might feel concerning the utility of that action.
advertisementsnounUS /ˈædvərtaɪzmənts/
plural of “advertisement” — a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading The heady influence of Joan had not yet ceased to work within him; and he proposed, in pursuance of his promise to her, to go carefully through the columns of advertisements, however pessimistic he might feel concerning the utility of that action.
Aline's
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From this reading In the morning following Aline's visit to Joan Valentine, Ashe sat in his room, the Morning Post on the table before him.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading His first glance assured him that the vast fortunes of the philanthropists, whose acquaintance he had already made in print, were not yet exhausted.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The heady influence of Joan had not yet ceased to work within him; and he proposed, in pursuance of his promise to her, to go carefully through the columns of advertisements, however pessimistic he might feel concerning the utility of that action.
AngusnounUS /ˈæŋɡəs/
Celtic god of love and beauty; patron deity of young men and women
From this reading Brian MacNeill still dangled his gold before the public; so did Angus Bruce; so did Duncan Macfarlane and Wallace Mackintosh and Donald MacNab.
AshenounUS /æʃ/
United States tennis player who was the first Black to win United States and English singles championships (1943-1993)
From this reading In the morning following Aline's visit to Joan Valentine, Ashe sat in his room, the Morning Post on the table before him.
assuredadjectiveUS /əˈʃʊrd/
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading His first glance assured him that the vast fortunes of the philanthropists, whose acquaintance he had already made in print, were not yet exhausted.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading They still had the money and they still wanted to give it away.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In the morning following Aline's visit to Joan Valentine, Ashe sat in his room, the Morning Post on the table before him.
Brian
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From this reading Brian MacNeill still dangled his gold before the public; so did Angus Bruce; so did Duncan Macfarlane and Wallace Mackintosh and Donald MacNab.
BrucenounUS /bruːs/
Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading Brian MacNeill still dangled his gold before the public; so did Angus Bruce; so did Duncan Macfarlane and Wallace Mackintosh and Donald MacNab.
carefullyadverbUS /ˈkerfəli/
taking care or paying attention
From this reading The heady influence of Joan had not yet ceased to work within him; and he proposed, in pursuance of his promise to her, to go carefully through the columns of advertisements, however pessimistic he might feel concerning the utility of that action.
ceasedverbUS /siːst/
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading The heady influence of Joan had not yet ceased to work within him; and he proposed, in pursuance of his promise to her, to go carefully through the columns of advertisements, however pessimistic he might feel concerning the utility of that action.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading The heady influence of Joan had not yet ceased to work within him; and he proposed, in pursuance of his promise to her, to go carefully through the columns of advertisements, however pessimistic he might feel concerning the utility of that action.
concerningverbUS /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading The heady influence of Joan had not yet ceased to work within him; and he proposed, in pursuance of his promise to her, to go carefully through the columns of advertisements, however pessimistic he might feel concerning the utility of that action.
dangledverbUS /ˈdæŋɡəld/
past form of “dangle” — hang freely
From this reading Brian MacNeill still dangled his gold before the public; so did Angus Bruce; so did Duncan Macfarlane and Wallace Mackintosh and Donald MacNab.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Brian MacNeill still dangled his gold before the public; so did Angus Bruce; so did Duncan Macfarlane and Wallace Mackintosh and Donald MacNab.
Donald
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From this reading Brian MacNeill still dangled his gold before the public; so did Angus Bruce; so did Duncan Macfarlane and Wallace Mackintosh and Donald MacNab.
DuncannounUS /ˈdʌŋkən/
United States dancer and pioneer of modern dance (1878-1927)
From this reading Brian MacNeill still dangled his gold before the public; so did Angus Bruce; so did Duncan Macfarlane and Wallace Mackintosh and Donald MacNab.
exhaustedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪd/
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading His first glance assured him that the vast fortunes of the philanthropists, whose acquaintance he had already made in print, were not yet exhausted.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading The heady influence of Joan had not yet ceased to work within him; and he proposed, in pursuance of his promise to her, to go carefully through the columns of advertisements, however pessimistic he might feel concerning the utility of that action.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His first glance assured him that the vast fortunes of the philanthropists, whose acquaintance he had already made in print, were not yet exhausted.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading In the morning following Aline's visit to Joan Valentine, Ashe sat in his room, the Morning Post on the table before him.
fortunesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading His first glance assured him that the vast fortunes of the philanthropists, whose acquaintance he had already made in print, were not yet exhausted.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading They still had the money and they still wanted to give it away.
glanceverbUS /ɡlæns/
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading His first glance assured him that the vast fortunes of the philanthropists, whose acquaintance he had already made in print, were not yet exhausted.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The heady influence of Joan had not yet ceased to work within him; and he proposed, in pursuance of his promise to her, to go carefully through the columns of advertisements, however pessimistic he might feel concerning the utility of that action.
goldnounUS /ɡoʊld/
coins made of gold
From this reading Brian MacNeill still dangled his gold before the public; so did Angus Bruce; so did Duncan Macfarlane and Wallace Mackintosh and Donald MacNab.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The heady influence of Joan had not yet ceased to work within him; and he proposed, in pursuance of his promise to her, to go carefully through the columns of advertisements, however pessimistic he might feel concerning the utility of that action.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The heady influence of Joan had not yet ceased to work within him; and he proposed, in pursuance of his promise to her, to go carefully through the columns of advertisements, however pessimistic he might feel concerning the utility of that action.
headyadjectiveUS /ˈhedi/
marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
From this reading The heady influence of Joan had not yet ceased to work within him; and he proposed, in pursuance of his promise to her, to go carefully through the columns of advertisements, however pessimistic he might feel concerning the utility of that action.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The heady influence of Joan had not yet ceased to work within him; and he proposed, in pursuance of his promise to her, to go carefully through the columns of advertisements, however pessimistic he might feel concerning the utility of that action.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the morning following Aline's visit to Joan Valentine, Ashe sat in his room, the Morning Post on the table before him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the morning following Aline's visit to Joan Valentine, Ashe sat in his room, the Morning Post on the table before him.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The heady influence of Joan had not yet ceased to work within him; and he proposed, in pursuance of his promise to her, to go carefully through the columns of advertisements, however pessimistic he might feel concerning the utility of that action.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the morning following Aline's visit to Joan Valentine, Ashe sat in his room, the Morning Post on the table before him.
influencenounUS /ˈɪnfluːəns/
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading The heady influence of Joan had not yet ceased to work within him; and he proposed, in pursuance of his promise to her, to go carefully through the columns of advertisements, however pessimistic he might feel concerning the utility of that action.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They still had the money and they still wanted to give it away.
Joan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the morning following Aline's visit to Joan Valentine, Ashe sat in his room, the Morning Post on the table before him.
Macfarlane
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From this reading Brian MacNeill still dangled his gold before the public; so did Angus Bruce; so did Duncan Macfarlane and Wallace Mackintosh and Donald MacNab.
MackintoshnounUS /ˈmækəntɑːʃ/
a lightweight waterproof (usually rubberized) fabric
From this reading Brian MacNeill still dangled his gold before the public; so did Angus Bruce; so did Duncan Macfarlane and Wallace Mackintosh and Donald MacNab.
MacNab
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From this reading Brian MacNeill still dangled his gold before the public; so did Angus Bruce; so did Duncan Macfarlane and Wallace Mackintosh and Donald MacNab.
MacNeill
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Brian MacNeill still dangled his gold before the public; so did Angus Bruce; so did Duncan Macfarlane and Wallace Mackintosh and Donald MacNab.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading His first glance assured him that the vast fortunes of the philanthropists, whose acquaintance he had already made in print, were not yet exhausted.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The heady influence of Joan had not yet ceased to work within him; and he proposed, in pursuance of his promise to her, to go carefully through the columns of advertisements, however pessimistic he might feel concerning the utility of that action.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading They still had the money and they still wanted to give it away.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In the morning following Aline's visit to Joan Valentine, Ashe sat in his room, the Morning Post on the table before him.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The heady influence of Joan had not yet ceased to work within him; and he proposed, in pursuance of his promise to her, to go carefully through the columns of advertisements, however pessimistic he might feel concerning the utility of that action.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The heady influence of Joan had not yet ceased to work within him; and he proposed, in pursuance of his promise to her, to go carefully through the columns of advertisements, however pessimistic he might feel concerning the utility of that action.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the morning following Aline's visit to Joan Valentine, Ashe sat in his room, the Morning Post on the table before him.
pessimisticadjectiveUS /ˌpesəˈmɪstɪk/
expecting the worst possible outcome
From this reading The heady influence of Joan had not yet ceased to work within him; and he proposed, in pursuance of his promise to her, to go carefully through the columns of advertisements, however pessimistic he might feel concerning the utility of that action.
philanthropistsnounUS /fɪˈlænθrəpɪsts/
plural of “philanthropist” — someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being
From this reading His first glance assured him that the vast fortunes of the philanthropists, whose acquaintance he had already made in print, were not yet exhausted.
PostverbUS /poʊst/
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading In the morning following Aline's visit to Joan Valentine, Ashe sat in his room, the Morning Post on the table before him.
printnounUS /prɪnt/
the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication
From this reading His first glance assured him that the vast fortunes of the philanthropists, whose acquaintance he had already made in print, were not yet exhausted.
promiseverbUS /ˈprɑːməs/
make a promise or commitment
From this reading The heady influence of Joan had not yet ceased to work within him; and he proposed, in pursuance of his promise to her, to go carefully through the columns of advertisements, however pessimistic he might feel concerning the utility of that action.
proposedverbUS /prəˈpoʊzd/
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading The heady influence of Joan had not yet ceased to work within him; and he proposed, in pursuance of his promise to her, to go carefully through the columns of advertisements, however pessimistic he might feel concerning the utility of that action.
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Brian MacNeill still dangled his gold before the public; so did Angus Bruce; so did Duncan Macfarlane and Wallace Mackintosh and Donald MacNab.
pursuancenoun
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading The heady influence of Joan had not yet ceased to work within him; and he proposed, in pursuance of his promise to her, to go carefully through the columns of advertisements, however pessimistic he might feel concerning the utility of that action.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading In the morning following Aline's visit to Joan Valentine, Ashe sat in his room, the Morning Post on the table before him.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading In the morning following Aline's visit to Joan Valentine, Ashe sat in his room, the Morning Post on the table before him.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Brian MacNeill still dangled his gold before the public; so did Angus Bruce; so did Duncan Macfarlane and Wallace Mackintosh and Donald MacNab.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Brian MacNeill still dangled his gold before the public; so did Angus Bruce; so did Duncan Macfarlane and Wallace Mackintosh and Donald MacNab.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading In the morning following Aline's visit to Joan Valentine, Ashe sat in his room, the Morning Post on the table before him.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The heady influence of Joan had not yet ceased to work within him; and he proposed, in pursuance of his promise to her, to go carefully through the columns of advertisements, however pessimistic he might feel concerning the utility of that action.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the morning following Aline's visit to Joan Valentine, Ashe sat in his room, the Morning Post on the table before him.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They still had the money and they still wanted to give it away.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The heady influence of Joan had not yet ceased to work within him; and he proposed, in pursuance of his promise to her, to go carefully through the columns of advertisements, however pessimistic he might feel concerning the utility of that action.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the morning following Aline's visit to Joan Valentine, Ashe sat in his room, the Morning Post on the table before him.
utilitynounUS /juːˈtɪləti/
a company that performs a public service; subject to government regulation
From this reading The heady influence of Joan had not yet ceased to work within him; and he proposed, in pursuance of his promise to her, to go carefully through the columns of advertisements, however pessimistic he might feel concerning the utility of that action.
ValentinenounUS /ˈvæləntaɪn/
a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day
From this reading In the morning following Aline's visit to Joan Valentine, Ashe sat in his room, the Morning Post on the table before him.
vastadjectiveUS /væst/
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading His first glance assured him that the vast fortunes of the philanthropists, whose acquaintance he had already made in print, were not yet exhausted.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading In the morning following Aline's visit to Joan Valentine, Ashe sat in his room, the Morning Post on the table before him.
WallacenounUS /ˈwɔːləs/
Scottish insurgent who led the resistance to Edward I; in 1297 he gained control of Scotland briefly until Edward invaded Scotland again and defeated Wallace and subsequently executed him (1270-1305)
From this reading Brian MacNeill still dangled his gold before the public; so did Angus Bruce; so did Duncan Macfarlane and Wallace Mackintosh and Donald MacNab.
wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading They still had the money and they still wanted to give it away.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His first glance assured him that the vast fortunes of the philanthropists, whose acquaintance he had already made in print, were not yet exhausted.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading His first glance assured him that the vast fortunes of the philanthropists, whose acquaintance he had already made in print, were not yet exhausted.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The heady influence of Joan had not yet ceased to work within him; and he proposed, in pursuance of his promise to her, to go carefully through the columns of advertisements, however pessimistic he might feel concerning the utility of that action.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The heady influence of Joan had not yet ceased to work within him; and he proposed, in pursuance of his promise to her, to go carefully through the columns of advertisements, however pessimistic he might feel concerning the utility of that action.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading The heady influence of Joan had not yet ceased to work within him; and he proposed, in pursuance of his promise to her, to go carefully through the columns of advertisements, however pessimistic he might feel concerning the utility of that action.
