adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sir Herbert Annaly confirmed, by the polite cordiality of his manner, all that his mother promised; adding that their mutual friend Dr. Cambray had made him already so fully acquainted with Mr. Ormond, that though he had never had the pleasure of seeing him before, he could not consider him as a stranger.
acquaintanceshipnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsʃɪp/
a relationship less intimate than friendship
From this reading “Yes, all your friends,” said Lady Annaly, as Ormond looked round with pleasure, “all your friends, Mr. Ormond--you must allow me an old right to be of that number--and here is my son, who is as well inclined, as I hope you feel, to pass over the intermediate formality of new acquaintanceship, and to become intimate with you as soon as possible.”
acquaintedadjectiveUS /əˈkweɪntɪd/
having fair knowledge of
From this reading Sir Herbert Annaly confirmed, by the polite cordiality of his manner, all that his mother promised; adding that their mutual friend Dr. Cambray had made him already so fully acquainted with Mr. Ormond, that though he had never had the pleasure of seeing him before, he could not consider him as a stranger.
addingverbUS /ˈædɪŋ/
-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Sir Herbert Annaly confirmed, by the polite cordiality of his manner, all that his mother promised; adding that their mutual friend Dr. Cambray had made him already so fully acquainted with Mr. Ormond, that though he had never had the pleasure of seeing him before, he could not consider him as a stranger.
admirationnounUS /ˌædmərˈeɪʃən/
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading Hers was a face which neither challenged nor sued for admiration.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Upon his arrival at Annaly, Ormond found that Dr. Cambray and all his family were there.
allowverbUS /əˈlaʊ/
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading “Yes, all your friends,” said Lady Annaly, as Ormond looked round with pleasure, “all your friends, Mr. Ormond--you must allow me an old right to be of that number--and here is my son, who is as well inclined, as I hope you feel, to pass over the intermediate formality of new acquaintanceship, and to become intimate with you as soon as possible.”
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Sir Herbert Annaly confirmed, by the polite cordiality of his manner, all that his mother promised; adding that their mutual friend Dr. Cambray had made him already so fully acquainted with Mr. Ormond, that though he had never had the pleasure of seeing him before, he could not consider him as a stranger.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Yes, all your friends,” said Lady Annaly, as Ormond looked round with pleasure, “all your friends, Mr. Ormond--you must allow me an old right to be of that number--and here is my son, who is as well inclined, as I hope you feel, to pass over the intermediate formality of new acquaintanceship, and to become intimate with you as soon as possible.”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Upon his arrival at Annaly, Ormond found that Dr. Cambray and all his family were there.
Annaly
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From this reading Upon his arrival at Annaly, Ormond found that Dr. Cambray and all his family were there.
arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Upon his arrival at Annaly, Ormond found that Dr. Cambray and all his family were there.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Yes, all your friends,” said Lady Annaly, as Ormond looked round with pleasure, “all your friends, Mr. Ormond--you must allow me an old right to be of that number--and here is my son, who is as well inclined, as I hope you feel, to pass over the intermediate formality of new acquaintanceship, and to become intimate with you as soon as possible.”
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Upon his arrival at Annaly, Ormond found that Dr. Cambray and all his family were there.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Yes, all your friends,” said Lady Annaly, as Ormond looked round with pleasure, “all your friends, Mr. Ormond--you must allow me an old right to be of that number--and here is my son, who is as well inclined, as I hope you feel, to pass over the intermediate formality of new acquaintanceship, and to become intimate with you as soon as possible.”
beautiesnounUS /ˈbjuːtiz/
plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Florence Annaly was beautiful, but not one of those beauties who strike at first sight.
beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Florence Annaly was beautiful, but not one of those beauties who strike at first sight.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading “Yes, all your friends,” said Lady Annaly, as Ormond looked round with pleasure, “all your friends, Mr. Ormond--you must allow me an old right to be of that number--and here is my son, who is as well inclined, as I hope you feel, to pass over the intermediate formality of new acquaintanceship, and to become intimate with you as soon as possible.”
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Sir Herbert Annaly confirmed, by the polite cordiality of his manner, all that his mother promised; adding that their mutual friend Dr. Cambray had made him already so fully acquainted with Mr. Ormond, that though he had never had the pleasure of seeing him before, he could not consider him as a stranger.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Florence Annaly was beautiful, but not one of those beauties who strike at first sight.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Sir Herbert Annaly confirmed, by the polite cordiality of his manner, all that his mother promised; adding that their mutual friend Dr. Cambray had made him already so fully acquainted with Mr. Ormond, that though he had never had the pleasure of seeing him before, he could not consider him as a stranger.
Cambray
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From this reading Upon his arrival at Annaly, Ormond found that Dr. Cambray and all his family were there.
challengedverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒd/
past form of “challenge” — take exception to
From this reading Hers was a face which neither challenged nor sued for admiration.
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading Sir Herbert Annaly confirmed, by the polite cordiality of his manner, all that his mother promised; adding that their mutual friend Dr. Cambray had made him already so fully acquainted with Mr. Ormond, that though he had never had the pleasure of seeing him before, he could not consider him as a stranger.
considerverbUS /kənˈsɪdər/
deem to be
From this reading Sir Herbert Annaly confirmed, by the polite cordiality of his manner, all that his mother promised; adding that their mutual friend Dr. Cambray had made him already so fully acquainted with Mr. Ormond, that though he had never had the pleasure of seeing him before, he could not consider him as a stranger.
cordialitynoun
a cordial disposition
From this reading Sir Herbert Annaly confirmed, by the polite cordiality of his manner, all that his mother promised; adding that their mutual friend Dr. Cambray had made him already so fully acquainted with Mr. Ormond, that though he had never had the pleasure of seeing him before, he could not consider him as a stranger.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Sir Herbert Annaly confirmed, by the polite cordiality of his manner, all that his mother promised; adding that their mutual friend Dr. Cambray had made him already so fully acquainted with Mr. Ormond, that though he had never had the pleasure of seeing him before, he could not consider him as a stranger.
Dr
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From this reading Upon his arrival at Annaly, Ormond found that Dr. Cambray and all his family were there.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Hers was a face which neither challenged nor sued for admiration.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading Upon his arrival at Annaly, Ormond found that Dr. Cambray and all his family were there.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading “Yes, all your friends,” said Lady Annaly, as Ormond looked round with pleasure, “all your friends, Mr. Ormond--you must allow me an old right to be of that number--and here is my son, who is as well inclined, as I hope you feel, to pass over the intermediate formality of new acquaintanceship, and to become intimate with you as soon as possible.”
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Florence Annaly was beautiful, but not one of those beauties who strike at first sight.
FlorencenounUS /ˈflɔːrəns/
a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries
From this reading Florence Annaly was beautiful, but not one of those beauties who strike at first sight.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Hers was a face which neither challenged nor sued for admiration.
formalitynounUS /fɔːrˈmæləti/
a requirement of etiquette or custom
From this reading “Yes, all your friends,” said Lady Annaly, as Ormond looked round with pleasure, “all your friends, Mr. Ormond--you must allow me an old right to be of that number--and here is my son, who is as well inclined, as I hope you feel, to pass over the intermediate formality of new acquaintanceship, and to become intimate with you as soon as possible.”
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Upon his arrival at Annaly, Ormond found that Dr. Cambray and all his family were there.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Sir Herbert Annaly confirmed, by the polite cordiality of his manner, all that his mother promised; adding that their mutual friend Dr. Cambray had made him already so fully acquainted with Mr. Ormond, that though he had never had the pleasure of seeing him before, he could not consider him as a stranger.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “Yes, all your friends,” said Lady Annaly, as Ormond looked round with pleasure, “all your friends, Mr. Ormond--you must allow me an old right to be of that number--and here is my son, who is as well inclined, as I hope you feel, to pass over the intermediate formality of new acquaintanceship, and to become intimate with you as soon as possible.”
fullyadverbUS /ˈfʊli/
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Sir Herbert Annaly confirmed, by the polite cordiality of his manner, all that his mother promised; adding that their mutual friend Dr. Cambray had made him already so fully acquainted with Mr. Ormond, that though he had never had the pleasure of seeing him before, he could not consider him as a stranger.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sir Herbert Annaly confirmed, by the polite cordiality of his manner, all that his mother promised; adding that their mutual friend Dr. Cambray had made him already so fully acquainted with Mr. Ormond, that though he had never had the pleasure of seeing him before, he could not consider him as a stranger.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sir Herbert Annaly confirmed, by the polite cordiality of his manner, all that his mother promised; adding that their mutual friend Dr. Cambray had made him already so fully acquainted with Mr. Ormond, that though he had never had the pleasure of seeing him before, he could not consider him as a stranger.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading Sir Herbert Annaly confirmed, by the polite cordiality of his manner, all that his mother promised; adding that their mutual friend Dr. Cambray had made him already so fully acquainted with Mr. Ormond, that though he had never had the pleasure of seeing him before, he could not consider him as a stranger.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Yes, all your friends,” said Lady Annaly, as Ormond looked round with pleasure, “all your friends, Mr. Ormond--you must allow me an old right to be of that number--and here is my son, who is as well inclined, as I hope you feel, to pass over the intermediate formality of new acquaintanceship, and to become intimate with you as soon as possible.”
HerspronounUS /hərz/
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading Hers was a face which neither challenged nor sued for admiration.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sir Herbert Annaly confirmed, by the polite cordiality of his manner, all that his mother promised; adding that their mutual friend Dr. Cambray had made him already so fully acquainted with Mr. Ormond, that though he had never had the pleasure of seeing him before, he could not consider him as a stranger.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Upon his arrival at Annaly, Ormond found that Dr. Cambray and all his family were there.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “Yes, all your friends,” said Lady Annaly, as Ormond looked round with pleasure, “all your friends, Mr. Ormond--you must allow me an old right to be of that number--and here is my son, who is as well inclined, as I hope you feel, to pass over the intermediate formality of new acquaintanceship, and to become intimate with you as soon as possible.”
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Yes, all your friends,” said Lady Annaly, as Ormond looked round with pleasure, “all your friends, Mr. Ormond--you must allow me an old right to be of that number--and here is my son, who is as well inclined, as I hope you feel, to pass over the intermediate formality of new acquaintanceship, and to become intimate with you as soon as possible.”
inclinedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈklaɪnd/
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading “Yes, all your friends,” said Lady Annaly, as Ormond looked round with pleasure, “all your friends, Mr. Ormond--you must allow me an old right to be of that number--and here is my son, who is as well inclined, as I hope you feel, to pass over the intermediate formality of new acquaintanceship, and to become intimate with you as soon as possible.”
intermediateadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈmiːdiɪt/
lying between two extremes in time or space or state
From this reading “Yes, all your friends,” said Lady Annaly, as Ormond looked round with pleasure, “all your friends, Mr. Ormond--you must allow me an old right to be of that number--and here is my son, who is as well inclined, as I hope you feel, to pass over the intermediate formality of new acquaintanceship, and to become intimate with you as soon as possible.”
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading “Yes, all your friends,” said Lady Annaly, as Ormond looked round with pleasure, “all your friends, Mr. Ormond--you must allow me an old right to be of that number--and here is my son, who is as well inclined, as I hope you feel, to pass over the intermediate formality of new acquaintanceship, and to become intimate with you as soon as possible.”
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Yes, all your friends,” said Lady Annaly, as Ormond looked round with pleasure, “all your friends, Mr. Ormond--you must allow me an old right to be of that number--and here is my son, who is as well inclined, as I hope you feel, to pass over the intermediate formality of new acquaintanceship, and to become intimate with you as soon as possible.”
LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading “Yes, all your friends,” said Lady Annaly, as Ormond looked round with pleasure, “all your friends, Mr. Ormond--you must allow me an old right to be of that number--and here is my son, who is as well inclined, as I hope you feel, to pass over the intermediate formality of new acquaintanceship, and to become intimate with you as soon as possible.”
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Yes, all your friends,” said Lady Annaly, as Ormond looked round with pleasure, “all your friends, Mr. Ormond--you must allow me an old right to be of that number--and here is my son, who is as well inclined, as I hope you feel, to pass over the intermediate formality of new acquaintanceship, and to become intimate with you as soon as possible.”
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Sir Herbert Annaly confirmed, by the polite cordiality of his manner, all that his mother promised; adding that their mutual friend Dr. Cambray had made him already so fully acquainted with Mr. Ormond, that though he had never had the pleasure of seeing him before, he could not consider him as a stranger.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Sir Herbert Annaly confirmed, by the polite cordiality of his manner, all that his mother promised; adding that their mutual friend Dr. Cambray had made him already so fully acquainted with Mr. Ormond, that though he had never had the pleasure of seeing him before, he could not consider him as a stranger.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Yes, all your friends,” said Lady Annaly, as Ormond looked round with pleasure, “all your friends, Mr. Ormond--you must allow me an old right to be of that number--and here is my son, who is as well inclined, as I hope you feel, to pass over the intermediate formality of new acquaintanceship, and to become intimate with you as soon as possible.”
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Sir Herbert Annaly confirmed, by the polite cordiality of his manner, all that his mother promised; adding that their mutual friend Dr. Cambray had made him already so fully acquainted with Mr. Ormond, that though he had never had the pleasure of seeing him before, he could not consider him as a stranger.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Yes, all your friends,” said Lady Annaly, as Ormond looked round with pleasure, “all your friends, Mr. Ormond--you must allow me an old right to be of that number--and here is my son, who is as well inclined, as I hope you feel, to pass over the intermediate formality of new acquaintanceship, and to become intimate with you as soon as possible.”
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “Yes, all your friends,” said Lady Annaly, as Ormond looked round with pleasure, “all your friends, Mr. Ormond--you must allow me an old right to be of that number--and here is my son, who is as well inclined, as I hope you feel, to pass over the intermediate formality of new acquaintanceship, and to become intimate with you as soon as possible.”
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading Sir Herbert Annaly confirmed, by the polite cordiality of his manner, all that his mother promised; adding that their mutual friend Dr. Cambray had made him already so fully acquainted with Mr. Ormond, that though he had never had the pleasure of seeing him before, he could not consider him as a stranger.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Yes, all your friends,” said Lady Annaly, as Ormond looked round with pleasure, “all your friends, Mr. Ormond--you must allow me an old right to be of that number--and here is my son, who is as well inclined, as I hope you feel, to pass over the intermediate formality of new acquaintanceship, and to become intimate with you as soon as possible.”
neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Hers was a face which neither challenged nor sued for admiration.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Sir Herbert Annaly confirmed, by the polite cordiality of his manner, all that his mother promised; adding that their mutual friend Dr. Cambray had made him already so fully acquainted with Mr. Ormond, that though he had never had the pleasure of seeing him before, he could not consider him as a stranger.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading “Yes, all your friends,” said Lady Annaly, as Ormond looked round with pleasure, “all your friends, Mr. Ormond--you must allow me an old right to be of that number--and here is my son, who is as well inclined, as I hope you feel, to pass over the intermediate formality of new acquaintanceship, and to become intimate with you as soon as possible.”
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Hers was a face which neither challenged nor sued for admiration.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Sir Herbert Annaly confirmed, by the polite cordiality of his manner, all that his mother promised; adding that their mutual friend Dr. Cambray had made him already so fully acquainted with Mr. Ormond, that though he had never had the pleasure of seeing him before, he could not consider him as a stranger.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading “Yes, all your friends,” said Lady Annaly, as Ormond looked round with pleasure, “all your friends, Mr. Ormond--you must allow me an old right to be of that number--and here is my son, who is as well inclined, as I hope you feel, to pass over the intermediate formality of new acquaintanceship, and to become intimate with you as soon as possible.”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Yes, all your friends,” said Lady Annaly, as Ormond looked round with pleasure, “all your friends, Mr. Ormond--you must allow me an old right to be of that number--and here is my son, who is as well inclined, as I hope you feel, to pass over the intermediate formality of new acquaintanceship, and to become intimate with you as soon as possible.”
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “Yes, all your friends,” said Lady Annaly, as Ormond looked round with pleasure, “all your friends, Mr. Ormond--you must allow me an old right to be of that number--and here is my son, who is as well inclined, as I hope you feel, to pass over the intermediate formality of new acquaintanceship, and to become intimate with you as soon as possible.”
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Florence Annaly was beautiful, but not one of those beauties who strike at first sight.
Ormond
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From this reading Upon his arrival at Annaly, Ormond found that Dr. Cambray and all his family were there.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “Yes, all your friends,” said Lady Annaly, as Ormond looked round with pleasure, “all your friends, Mr. Ormond--you must allow me an old right to be of that number--and here is my son, who is as well inclined, as I hope you feel, to pass over the intermediate formality of new acquaintanceship, and to become intimate with you as soon as possible.”
passverbUS /pæs/
go across or through
From this reading “Yes, all your friends,” said Lady Annaly, as Ormond looked round with pleasure, “all your friends, Mr. Ormond--you must allow me an old right to be of that number--and here is my son, who is as well inclined, as I hope you feel, to pass over the intermediate formality of new acquaintanceship, and to become intimate with you as soon as possible.”
pleasurenounUS /ˈpleʒər/
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading “Yes, all your friends,” said Lady Annaly, as Ormond looked round with pleasure, “all your friends, Mr. Ormond--you must allow me an old right to be of that number--and here is my son, who is as well inclined, as I hope you feel, to pass over the intermediate formality of new acquaintanceship, and to become intimate with you as soon as possible.”
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading Sir Herbert Annaly confirmed, by the polite cordiality of his manner, all that his mother promised; adding that their mutual friend Dr. Cambray had made him already so fully acquainted with Mr. Ormond, that though he had never had the pleasure of seeing him before, he could not consider him as a stranger.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading “Yes, all your friends,” said Lady Annaly, as Ormond looked round with pleasure, “all your friends, Mr. Ormond--you must allow me an old right to be of that number--and here is my son, who is as well inclined, as I hope you feel, to pass over the intermediate formality of new acquaintanceship, and to become intimate with you as soon as possible.”
promisedverbUS /ˈprɑːməst/
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Sir Herbert Annaly confirmed, by the polite cordiality of his manner, all that his mother promised; adding that their mutual friend Dr. Cambray had made him already so fully acquainted with Mr. Ormond, that though he had never had the pleasure of seeing him before, he could not consider him as a stranger.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading “Yes, all your friends,” said Lady Annaly, as Ormond looked round with pleasure, “all your friends, Mr. Ormond--you must allow me an old right to be of that number--and here is my son, who is as well inclined, as I hope you feel, to pass over the intermediate formality of new acquaintanceship, and to become intimate with you as soon as possible.”
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading “Yes, all your friends,” said Lady Annaly, as Ormond looked round with pleasure, “all your friends, Mr. Ormond--you must allow me an old right to be of that number--and here is my son, who is as well inclined, as I hope you feel, to pass over the intermediate formality of new acquaintanceship, and to become intimate with you as soon as possible.”
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Yes, all your friends,” said Lady Annaly, as Ormond looked round with pleasure, “all your friends, Mr. Ormond--you must allow me an old right to be of that number--and here is my son, who is as well inclined, as I hope you feel, to pass over the intermediate formality of new acquaintanceship, and to become intimate with you as soon as possible.”
seeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Sir Herbert Annaly confirmed, by the polite cordiality of his manner, all that his mother promised; adding that their mutual friend Dr. Cambray had made him already so fully acquainted with Mr. Ormond, that though he had never had the pleasure of seeing him before, he could not consider him as a stranger.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Florence Annaly was beautiful, but not one of those beauties who strike at first sight.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Herbert Annaly confirmed, by the polite cordiality of his manner, all that his mother promised; adding that their mutual friend Dr. Cambray had made him already so fully acquainted with Mr. Ormond, that though he had never had the pleasure of seeing him before, he could not consider him as a stranger.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Sir Herbert Annaly confirmed, by the polite cordiality of his manner, all that his mother promised; adding that their mutual friend Dr. Cambray had made him already so fully acquainted with Mr. Ormond, that though he had never had the pleasure of seeing him before, he could not consider him as a stranger.
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading “Yes, all your friends,” said Lady Annaly, as Ormond looked round with pleasure, “all your friends, Mr. Ormond--you must allow me an old right to be of that number--and here is my son, who is as well inclined, as I hope you feel, to pass over the intermediate formality of new acquaintanceship, and to become intimate with you as soon as possible.”
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading “Yes, all your friends,” said Lady Annaly, as Ormond looked round with pleasure, “all your friends, Mr. Ormond--you must allow me an old right to be of that number--and here is my son, who is as well inclined, as I hope you feel, to pass over the intermediate formality of new acquaintanceship, and to become intimate with you as soon as possible.”
strangernounUS /ˈstreɪndʒər/
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Sir Herbert Annaly confirmed, by the polite cordiality of his manner, all that his mother promised; adding that their mutual friend Dr. Cambray had made him already so fully acquainted with Mr. Ormond, that though he had never had the pleasure of seeing him before, he could not consider him as a stranger.
strikeverbUS /straɪk/
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading Florence Annaly was beautiful, but not one of those beauties who strike at first sight.
suedverbUS /suːd/
past form of “sue” — institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
From this reading Hers was a face which neither challenged nor sued for admiration.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Upon his arrival at Annaly, Ormond found that Dr. Cambray and all his family were there.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Yes, all your friends,” said Lady Annaly, as Ormond looked round with pleasure, “all your friends, Mr. Ormond--you must allow me an old right to be of that number--and here is my son, who is as well inclined, as I hope you feel, to pass over the intermediate formality of new acquaintanceship, and to become intimate with you as soon as possible.”
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Sir Herbert Annaly confirmed, by the polite cordiality of his manner, all that his mother promised; adding that their mutual friend Dr. Cambray had made him already so fully acquainted with Mr. Ormond, that though he had never had the pleasure of seeing him before, he could not consider him as a stranger.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Upon his arrival at Annaly, Ormond found that Dr. Cambray and all his family were there.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Florence Annaly was beautiful, but not one of those beauties who strike at first sight.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Sir Herbert Annaly confirmed, by the polite cordiality of his manner, all that his mother promised; adding that their mutual friend Dr. Cambray had made him already so fully acquainted with Mr. Ormond, that though he had never had the pleasure of seeing him before, he could not consider him as a stranger.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Yes, all your friends,” said Lady Annaly, as Ormond looked round with pleasure, “all your friends, Mr. Ormond--you must allow me an old right to be of that number--and here is my son, who is as well inclined, as I hope you feel, to pass over the intermediate formality of new acquaintanceship, and to become intimate with you as soon as possible.”
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon his arrival at Annaly, Ormond found that Dr. Cambray and all his family were there.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Florence Annaly was beautiful, but not one of those beauties who strike at first sight.
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 “Yes, all your friends,” said Lady Annaly, as Ormond looked round with pleasure, “all your friends, Mr. Ormond--you must allow me an old right to be of that number--and here is my son, who is as well inclined, as I hope you feel, to pass over the intermediate formality of new acquaintanceship, and to become intimate with you as soon as possible.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Upon his arrival at Annaly, Ormond found that Dr. Cambray and all his family were there.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Hers was a face which neither challenged nor sued for admiration.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading “Yes, all your friends,” said Lady Annaly, as Ormond looked round with pleasure, “all your friends, Mr. Ormond--you must allow me an old right to be of that number--and here is my son, who is as well inclined, as I hope you feel, to pass over the intermediate formality of new acquaintanceship, and to become intimate with you as soon as possible.”
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Yes, all your friends,” said Lady Annaly, as Ormond looked round with pleasure, “all your friends, Mr. Ormond--you must allow me an old right to be of that number--and here is my son, who is as well inclined, as I hope you feel, to pass over the intermediate formality of new acquaintanceship, and to become intimate with you as soon as possible.”
YesnounUS /jes/
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes, all your friends,” said Lady Annaly, as Ormond looked round with pleasure, “all your friends, Mr. Ormond--you must allow me an old right to be of that number--and here is my son, who is as well inclined, as I hope you feel, to pass over the intermediate formality of new acquaintanceship, and to become intimate with you as soon as possible.”
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Yes, all your friends,” said Lady Annaly, as Ormond looked round with pleasure, “all your friends, Mr. Ormond--you must allow me an old right to be of that number--and here is my son, who is as well inclined, as I hope you feel, to pass over the intermediate formality of new acquaintanceship, and to become intimate with you as soon as possible.”
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Yes, all your friends,” said Lady Annaly, as Ormond looked round with pleasure, “all your friends, Mr. Ormond--you must allow me an old right to be of that number--and here is my son, who is as well inclined, as I hope you feel, to pass over the intermediate formality of new acquaintanceship, and to become intimate with you as soon as possible.”
