adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Millner stirred his coffee in a silence not unclouded by perplexity.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading But I also understand your father’s feeling that it hasn’t much to do with real life: especially now that he’s got to make a speech in connection with the founding of this Missionary College.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He may think that any hint of internecine strife will weaken his prestige.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I also understand your father’s feeling that it hasn’t much to do with real life: especially now that he’s got to make a speech in connection with the founding of this Missionary College.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Millner stirred his coffee in a silence not unclouded by perplexity.
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading It’s a pretty question, certainly.
coffeenounUS /ˈkɑːfi/
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading Millner stirred his coffee in a silence not unclouded by perplexity.
CollegenounUS /ˈkɑːlɪdʒ/
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading But I also understand your father’s feeling that it hasn’t much to do with real life: especially now that he’s got to make a speech in connection with the founding of this Missionary College.
connectionnounUS /kəˈnekʃən/
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading But I also understand your father’s feeling that it hasn’t much to do with real life: especially now that he’s got to make a speech in connection with the founding of this Missionary College.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But I also understand your father’s feeling that it hasn’t much to do with real life: especially now that he’s got to make a speech in connection with the founding of this Missionary College.
especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading But I also understand your father’s feeling that it hasn’t much to do with real life: especially now that he’s got to make a speech in connection with the founding of this Missionary College.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading But I also understand your father’s feeling that it hasn’t much to do with real life: especially now that he’s got to make a speech in connection with the founding of this Missionary College.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading But I also understand your father’s feeling that it hasn’t much to do with real life: especially now that he’s got to make a speech in connection with the founding of this Missionary College.
foundingnounUS /ˈfaʊndɪŋ/
the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new
From this reading But I also understand your father’s feeling that it hasn’t much to do with real life: especially now that he’s got to make a speech in connection with the founding of this Missionary College.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading But I also understand your father’s feeling that it hasn’t much to do with real life: especially now that he’s got to make a speech in connection with the founding of this Missionary College.
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From this reading But I also understand your father’s feeling that it hasn’t much to do with real life: especially now that he’s got to make a speech in connection with the founding of this Missionary College.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He may think that any hint of internecine strife will weaken his prestige.
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From this reading But I also understand your father’s feeling that it hasn’t much to do with real life: especially now that he’s got to make a speech in connection with the founding of this Missionary College.
hintnounUS /hɪnt/
an indirect suggestion
From this reading He may think that any hint of internecine strife will weaken his prestige.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Millner stirred his coffee in a silence not unclouded by perplexity.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But I also understand your father’s feeling that it hasn’t much to do with real life: especially now that he’s got to make a speech in connection with the founding of this Missionary College.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Millner stirred his coffee in a silence not unclouded by perplexity.
internecineadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrnəsiːn/
(of conflict) within a group or organization
From this reading He may think that any hint of internecine strife will weaken his prestige.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But I also understand your father’s feeling that it hasn’t much to do with real life: especially now that he’s got to make a speech in connection with the founding of this Missionary College.
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From this reading It’s a pretty question, certainly.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But I also understand your father’s feeling that it hasn’t much to do with real life: especially now that he’s got to make a speech in connection with the founding of this Missionary College.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading But I also understand your father’s feeling that it hasn’t much to do with real life: especially now that he’s got to make a speech in connection with the founding of this Missionary College.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading He may think that any hint of internecine strife will weaken his prestige.
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From this reading Millner stirred his coffee in a silence not unclouded by perplexity.
MissionarynounUS /ˈmɪʃəneri/
someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
From this reading But I also understand your father’s feeling that it hasn’t much to do with real life: especially now that he’s got to make a speech in connection with the founding of this Missionary College.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But I also understand your father’s feeling that it hasn’t much to do with real life: especially now that he’s got to make a speech in connection with the founding of this Missionary College.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Millner stirred his coffee in a silence not unclouded by perplexity.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But I also understand your father’s feeling that it hasn’t much to do with real life: especially now that he’s got to make a speech in connection with the founding of this Missionary College.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But I also understand your father’s feeling that it hasn’t much to do with real life: especially now that he’s got to make a speech in connection with the founding of this Missionary College.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading “Theoretically, perhaps.
perplexitynounUS /pərˈpleksəti/
trouble or confusion resulting from complexity
From this reading Millner stirred his coffee in a silence not unclouded by perplexity.
prestigenounUS /preˈstiːʒ/
a high standing achieved through success or influence or wealth etc.
From this reading He may think that any hint of internecine strife will weaken his prestige.
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading It’s a pretty question, certainly.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading It’s a pretty question, certainly.
realadjectiveUS /riːl/
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading But I also understand your father’s feeling that it hasn’t much to do with real life: especially now that he’s got to make a speech in connection with the founding of this Missionary College.
silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Millner stirred his coffee in a silence not unclouded by perplexity.
speechnounUS /spiːtʃ/
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading But I also understand your father’s feeling that it hasn’t much to do with real life: especially now that he’s got to make a speech in connection with the founding of this Missionary College.
stirredadjectiveUS /stɜːrd/
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Millner stirred his coffee in a silence not unclouded by perplexity.
strifenounUS /straɪf/
lack of agreement or harmony
From this reading He may think that any hint of internecine strife will weaken his prestige.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But I also understand your father’s feeling that it hasn’t much to do with real life: especially now that he’s got to make a speech in connection with the founding of this Missionary College.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But I also understand your father’s feeling that it hasn’t much to do with real life: especially now that he’s got to make a speech in connection with the founding of this Missionary College.
TheoreticallyadverbUS /ˌθiːərˈetɪkəli/
in theory; according to the assumed facts
From this reading “Theoretically, perhaps.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He may think that any hint of internecine strife will weaken his prestige.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But I also understand your father’s feeling that it hasn’t much to do with real life: especially now that he’s got to make a speech in connection with the founding of this Missionary College.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But I also understand your father’s feeling that it hasn’t much to do with real life: especially now that he’s got to make a speech in connection with the founding of this Missionary College.
uncloudedadjective
(of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims
From this reading Millner stirred his coffee in a silence not unclouded by perplexity.
understandverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstænd/
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading But I also understand your father’s feeling that it hasn’t much to do with real life: especially now that he’s got to make a speech in connection with the founding of this Missionary College.
weakenverbUS /ˈwiːkən/
lessen the strength of
From this reading He may think that any hint of internecine strife will weaken his prestige.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He may think that any hint of internecine strife will weaken his prestige.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading But I also understand your father’s feeling that it hasn’t much to do with real life: especially now that he’s got to make a speech in connection with the founding of this Missionary College.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But I also understand your father’s feeling that it hasn’t much to do with real life: especially now that he’s got to make a speech in connection with the founding of this Missionary College.
