used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There are times when I fear that Scott, though a most worthy person in all other regards, is hopelessly provincial.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading To the best of my ability I have been quoting Lady Maude verbatim; but if unintentionally I have permitted any erroneous quotations to creep into her remarks they will be corrected before these lines reach the reader's eye, because the next time she and Scott come over--they are neighbors of ours out here in Westchester--I mean to ask her to read copy on this book.
(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 There are times when I fear that Scott, though a most worthy person in all other regards, is hopelessly provincial.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To the best of my ability I have been quoting Lady Maude verbatim; but if unintentionally I have permitted any erroneous quotations to creep into her remarks they will be corrected before these lines reach the reader's eye, because the next time she and Scott come over--they are neighbors of ours out here in Westchester--I mean to ask her to read copy on this book.
antiquesnounUS /ænˈtiːks/
plural of “antique” — an elderly man
From this reading They drop in on us quite frequently and we talk furnishings, and Scott sits by and smokes and occasionally utters low mocking sounds under his breath, for as yet he has not been entirely won over to antiques.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading To the best of my ability I have been quoting Lady Maude verbatim; but if unintentionally I have permitted any erroneous quotations to creep into her remarks they will be corrected before these lines reach the reader's eye, because the next time she and Scott come over--they are neighbors of ours out here in Westchester--I mean to ask her to read copy on this book.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To the best of my ability I have been quoting Lady Maude verbatim; but if unintentionally I have permitted any erroneous quotations to creep into her remarks they will be corrected before these lines reach the reader's eye, because the next time she and Scott come over--they are neighbors of ours out here in Westchester--I mean to ask her to read copy on this book.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They drop in on us quite frequently and we talk furnishings, and Scott sits by and smokes and occasionally utters low mocking sounds under his breath, for as yet he has not been entirely won over to antiques.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading To the best of my ability I have been quoting Lady Maude verbatim; but if unintentionally I have permitted any erroneous quotations to creep into her remarks they will be corrected before these lines reach the reader's eye, because the next time she and Scott come over--they are neighbors of ours out here in Westchester--I mean to ask her to read copy on this book.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To the best of my ability I have been quoting Lady Maude verbatim; but if unintentionally I have permitted any erroneous quotations to creep into her remarks they will be corrected before these lines reach the reader's eye, because the next time she and Scott come over--they are neighbors of ours out here in Westchester--I mean to ask her to read copy on this book.
for the reason that
From this reading To the best of my ability I have been quoting Lady Maude verbatim; but if unintentionally I have permitted any erroneous quotations to creep into her remarks they will be corrected before these lines reach the reader's eye, because the next time she and Scott come over--they are neighbors of ours out here in Westchester--I mean to ask her to read copy on this book.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading To the best of my ability I have been quoting Lady Maude verbatim; but if unintentionally I have permitted any erroneous quotations to creep into her remarks they will be corrected before these lines reach the reader's eye, because the next time she and Scott come over--they are neighbors of ours out here in Westchester--I mean to ask her to read copy on this book.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading To the best of my ability I have been quoting Lady Maude verbatim; but if unintentionally I have permitted any erroneous quotations to creep into her remarks they will be corrected before these lines reach the reader's eye, because the next time she and Scott come over--they are neighbors of ours out here in Westchester--I mean to ask her to read copy on this book.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading To the best of my ability I have been quoting Lady Maude verbatim; but if unintentionally I have permitted any erroneous quotations to creep into her remarks they will be corrected before these lines reach the reader's eye, because the next time she and Scott come over--they are neighbors of ours out here in Westchester--I mean to ask her to read copy on this book.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading To the best of my ability I have been quoting Lady Maude verbatim; but if unintentionally I have permitted any erroneous quotations to creep into her remarks they will be corrected before these lines reach the reader's eye, because the next time she and Scott come over--they are neighbors of ours out here in Westchester--I mean to ask her to read copy on this book.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading They drop in on us quite frequently and we talk furnishings, and Scott sits by and smokes and occasionally utters low mocking sounds under his breath, for as yet he has not been entirely won over to antiques.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To the best of my ability I have been quoting Lady Maude verbatim; but if unintentionally I have permitted any erroneous quotations to creep into her remarks they will be corrected before these lines reach the reader's eye, because the next time she and Scott come over--they are neighbors of ours out here in Westchester--I mean to ask her to read copy on this book.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They drop in on us quite frequently and we talk furnishings, and Scott sits by and smokes and occasionally utters low mocking sounds under his breath, for as yet he has not been entirely won over to antiques.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading To the best of my ability I have been quoting Lady Maude verbatim; but if unintentionally I have permitted any erroneous quotations to creep into her remarks they will be corrected before these lines reach the reader's eye, because the next time she and Scott come over--they are neighbors of ours out here in Westchester--I mean to ask her to read copy on this book.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading To the best of my ability I have been quoting Lady Maude verbatim; but if unintentionally I have permitted any erroneous quotations to creep into her remarks they will be corrected before these lines reach the reader's eye, because the next time she and Scott come over--they are neighbors of ours out here in Westchester--I mean to ask her to read copy on this book.
correctedadjectiveUS /kərˈektəd/
having something undesirable neutralized
From this reading To the best of my ability I have been quoting Lady Maude verbatim; but if unintentionally I have permitted any erroneous quotations to creep into her remarks they will be corrected before these lines reach the reader's eye, because the next time she and Scott come over--they are neighbors of ours out here in Westchester--I mean to ask her to read copy on this book.
creepverbUS /kriːp/
move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading To the best of my ability I have been quoting Lady Maude verbatim; but if unintentionally I have permitted any erroneous quotations to creep into her remarks they will be corrected before these lines reach the reader's eye, because the next time she and Scott come over--they are neighbors of ours out here in Westchester--I mean to ask her to read copy on this book.
cureverbUS /kjʊr/
provide a cure for, make healthy again
From this reading Well, I was a trifle provincial myself before I took the cure.
let fall to the ground
From this reading They drop in on us quite frequently and we talk furnishings, and Scott sits by and smokes and occasionally utters low mocking sounds under his breath, for as yet he has not been entirely won over to antiques.
endeavornounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading Perhaps I should say that sometimes we talk furnishings with Mistress Maude, but more often we talk farming problems, with particular reference to our own successes and the failures of our friends in the same sphere of endeavor.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading They drop in on us quite frequently and we talk furnishings, and Scott sits by and smokes and occasionally utters low mocking sounds under his breath, for as yet he has not been entirely won over to antiques.
erroneousadjectiveUS /eˈroʊniəs/
containing or characterized by error
From this reading To the best of my ability I have been quoting Lady Maude verbatim; but if unintentionally I have permitted any erroneous quotations to creep into her remarks they will be corrected before these lines reach the reader's eye, because the next time she and Scott come over--they are neighbors of ours out here in Westchester--I mean to ask her to read copy on this book.
the organ of sight
From this reading To the best of my ability I have been quoting Lady Maude verbatim; but if unintentionally I have permitted any erroneous quotations to creep into her remarks they will be corrected before these lines reach the reader's eye, because the next time she and Scott come over--they are neighbors of ours out here in Westchester--I mean to ask her to read copy on this book.
failuresnounUS /ˈfeɪljərz/
plural of “failure” — an act that fails
From this reading Perhaps I should say that sometimes we talk furnishings with Mistress Maude, but more often we talk farming problems, with particular reference to our own successes and the failures of our friends in the same sphere of endeavor.
farmingnounUS /ˈfɑːrmɪŋ/
the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock
From this reading Perhaps I should say that sometimes we talk furnishings with Mistress Maude, but more often we talk farming problems, with particular reference to our own successes and the failures of our friends in the same sphere of endeavor.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading There are times when I fear that Scott, though a most worthy person in all other regards, is hopelessly provincial.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They drop in on us quite frequently and we talk furnishings, and Scott sits by and smokes and occasionally utters low mocking sounds under his breath, for as yet he has not been entirely won over to antiques.
many times at short intervals
From this reading They drop in on us quite frequently and we talk furnishings, and Scott sits by and smokes and occasionally utters low mocking sounds under his breath, for as yet he has not been entirely won over to antiques.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Perhaps I should say that sometimes we talk furnishings with Mistress Maude, but more often we talk farming problems, with particular reference to our own successes and the failures of our friends in the same sphere of endeavor.
furnishingsnounUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃɪŋz/
plural of “furnishing” — (usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
From this reading They drop in on us quite frequently and we talk furnishings, and Scott sits by and smokes and occasionally utters low mocking sounds under his breath, for as yet he has not been entirely won over to antiques.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They drop in on us quite frequently and we talk furnishings, and Scott sits by and smokes and occasionally utters low mocking sounds under his breath, for as yet he has not been entirely won over to antiques.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading To the best of my ability I have been quoting Lady Maude verbatim; but if unintentionally I have permitted any erroneous quotations to creep into her remarks they will be corrected before these lines reach the reader's eye, because the next time she and Scott come over--they are neighbors of ours out here in Westchester--I mean to ask her to read copy on this book.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They drop in on us quite frequently and we talk furnishings, and Scott sits by and smokes and occasionally utters low mocking sounds under his breath, for as yet he has not been entirely won over to antiques.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading To the best of my ability I have been quoting Lady Maude verbatim; but if unintentionally I have permitted any erroneous quotations to creep into her remarks they will be corrected before these lines reach the reader's eye, because the next time she and Scott come over--they are neighbors of ours out here in Westchester--I mean to ask her to read copy on this book.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading To the best of my ability I have been quoting Lady Maude verbatim; but if unintentionally I have permitted any erroneous quotations to creep into her remarks they will be corrected before these lines reach the reader's eye, because the next time she and Scott come over--they are neighbors of ours out here in Westchester--I mean to ask her to read copy on this book.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They drop in on us quite frequently and we talk furnishings, and Scott sits by and smokes and occasionally utters low mocking sounds under his breath, for as yet he has not been entirely won over to antiques.
hopelesslyadverbUS /ˈhoʊpləsli/
in a hopeless manner
From this reading There are times when I fear that Scott, though a most worthy person in all other regards, is hopelessly provincial.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading To the best of my ability I have been quoting Lady Maude verbatim; but if unintentionally I have permitted any erroneous quotations to creep into her remarks they will be corrected before these lines reach the reader's eye, because the next time she and Scott come over--they are neighbors of ours out here in Westchester--I mean to ask her to read copy on this book.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading To the best of my ability I have been quoting Lady Maude verbatim; but if unintentionally I have permitted any erroneous quotations to creep into her remarks they will be corrected before these lines reach the reader's eye, because the next time she and Scott come over--they are neighbors of ours out here in Westchester--I mean to ask her to read copy on this book.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To the best of my ability I have been quoting Lady Maude verbatim; but if unintentionally I have permitted any erroneous quotations to creep into her remarks they will be corrected before these lines reach the reader's eye, because the next time she and Scott come over--they are neighbors of ours out here in Westchester--I mean to ask her to read copy on this book.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading To the best of my ability I have been quoting Lady Maude verbatim; but if unintentionally I have permitted any erroneous quotations to creep into her remarks they will be corrected before these lines reach the reader's eye, because the next time she and Scott come over--they are neighbors of ours out here in Westchester--I mean to ask her to read copy on this book.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There are times when I fear that Scott, though a most worthy person in all other regards, is hopelessly provincial.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading To the best of my ability I have been quoting Lady Maude verbatim; but if unintentionally I have permitted any erroneous quotations to creep into her remarks they will be corrected before these lines reach the reader's eye, because the next time she and Scott come over--they are neighbors of ours out here in Westchester--I mean to ask her to read copy on this book.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading To the best of my ability I have been quoting Lady Maude verbatim; but if unintentionally I have permitted any erroneous quotations to creep into her remarks they will be corrected before these lines reach the reader's eye, because the next time she and Scott come over--they are neighbors of ours out here in Westchester--I mean to ask her to read copy on this book.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading They drop in on us quite frequently and we talk furnishings, and Scott sits by and smokes and occasionally utters low mocking sounds under his breath, for as yet he has not been entirely won over to antiques.
Maude
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From this reading To the best of my ability I have been quoting Lady Maude verbatim; but if unintentionally I have permitted any erroneous quotations to creep into her remarks they will be corrected before these lines reach the reader's eye, because the next time she and Scott come over--they are neighbors of ours out here in Westchester--I mean to ask her to read copy on this book.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading To the best of my ability I have been quoting Lady Maude verbatim; but if unintentionally I have permitted any erroneous quotations to creep into her remarks they will be corrected before these lines reach the reader's eye, because the next time she and Scott come over--they are neighbors of ours out here in Westchester--I mean to ask her to read copy on this book.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Perhaps I should say that sometimes we talk furnishings with Mistress Maude, but more often we talk farming problems, with particular reference to our own successes and the failures of our friends in the same sphere of endeavor.
mockingadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːkɪŋ/
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
From this reading They drop in on us quite frequently and we talk furnishings, and Scott sits by and smokes and occasionally utters low mocking sounds under his breath, for as yet he has not been entirely won over to antiques.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Perhaps I should say that sometimes we talk furnishings with Mistress Maude, but more often we talk farming problems, with particular reference to our own successes and the failures of our friends in the same sphere of endeavor.
used to form the superlative
From this reading There are times when I fear that Scott, though a most worthy person in all other regards, is hopelessly provincial.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading To the best of my ability I have been quoting Lady Maude verbatim; but if unintentionally I have permitted any erroneous quotations to creep into her remarks they will be corrected before these lines reach the reader's eye, because the next time she and Scott come over--they are neighbors of ours out here in Westchester--I mean to ask her to read copy on this book.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Well, I was a trifle provincial myself before I took the cure.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading To the best of my ability I have been quoting Lady Maude verbatim; but if unintentionally I have permitted any erroneous quotations to creep into her remarks they will be corrected before these lines reach the reader's eye, because the next time she and Scott come over--they are neighbors of ours out here in Westchester--I mean to ask her to read copy on this book.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading To the best of my ability I have been quoting Lady Maude verbatim; but if unintentionally I have permitted any erroneous quotations to creep into her remarks they will be corrected before these lines reach the reader's eye, because the next time she and Scott come over--they are neighbors of ours out here in Westchester--I mean to ask her to read copy on this book.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They drop in on us quite frequently and we talk furnishings, and Scott sits by and smokes and occasionally utters low mocking sounds under his breath, for as yet he has not been entirely won over to antiques.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading They drop in on us quite frequently and we talk furnishings, and Scott sits by and smokes and occasionally utters low mocking sounds under his breath, for as yet he has not been entirely won over to antiques.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To the best of my ability I have been quoting Lady Maude verbatim; but if unintentionally I have permitted any erroneous quotations to creep into her remarks they will be corrected before these lines reach the reader's eye, because the next time she and Scott come over--they are neighbors of ours out here in Westchester--I mean to ask her to read copy on this book.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Perhaps I should say that sometimes we talk furnishings with Mistress Maude, but more often we talk farming problems, with particular reference to our own successes and the failures of our friends in the same sphere of endeavor.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading To the best of my ability I have been quoting Lady Maude verbatim; but if unintentionally I have permitted any erroneous quotations to creep into her remarks they will be corrected before these lines reach the reader's eye, because the next time she and Scott come over--they are neighbors of ours out here in Westchester--I mean to ask her to read copy on this book.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There are times when I fear that Scott, though a most worthy person in all other regards, is hopelessly provincial.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Perhaps I should say that sometimes we talk furnishings with Mistress Maude, but more often we talk farming problems, with particular reference to our own successes and the failures of our friends in the same sphere of endeavor.
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading To the best of my ability I have been quoting Lady Maude verbatim; but if unintentionally I have permitted any erroneous quotations to creep into her remarks they will be corrected before these lines reach the reader's eye, because the next time she and Scott come over--they are neighbors of ours out here in Westchester--I mean to ask her to read copy on this book.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading To the best of my ability I have been quoting Lady Maude verbatim; but if unintentionally I have permitted any erroneous quotations to creep into her remarks they will be corrected before these lines reach the reader's eye, because the next time she and Scott come over--they are neighbors of ours out here in Westchester--I mean to ask her to read copy on this book.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading To the best of my ability I have been quoting Lady Maude verbatim; but if unintentionally I have permitted any erroneous quotations to creep into her remarks they will be corrected before these lines reach the reader's eye, because the next time she and Scott come over--they are neighbors of ours out here in Westchester--I mean to ask her to read copy on this book.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Perhaps I should say that sometimes we talk furnishings with Mistress Maude, but more often we talk farming problems, with particular reference to our own successes and the failures of our friends in the same sphere of endeavor.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Perhaps I should say that sometimes we talk furnishings with Mistress Maude, but more often we talk farming problems, with particular reference to our own successes and the failures of our friends in the same sphere of endeavor.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps I should say that sometimes we talk furnishings with Mistress Maude, but more often we talk farming problems, with particular reference to our own successes and the failures of our friends in the same sphere of endeavor.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading To the best of my ability I have been quoting Lady Maude verbatim; but if unintentionally I have permitted any erroneous quotations to creep into her remarks they will be corrected before these lines reach the reader's eye, because the next time she and Scott come over--they are neighbors of ours out here in Westchester--I mean to ask her to read copy on this book.
a human being
From this reading There are times when I fear that Scott, though a most worthy person in all other regards, is hopelessly provincial.
problemsnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/
plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading Perhaps I should say that sometimes we talk furnishings with Mistress Maude, but more often we talk farming problems, with particular reference to our own successes and the failures of our friends in the same sphere of endeavor.
provincialadjectiveUS /prəˈvɪnʃəl/
of or associated with a province
From this reading There are times when I fear that Scott, though a most worthy person in all other regards, is hopelessly provincial.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading They drop in on us quite frequently and we talk furnishings, and Scott sits by and smokes and occasionally utters low mocking sounds under his breath, for as yet he has not been entirely won over to antiques.
quotationsnounUS /kwoʊˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “quotation” — a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage
From this reading To the best of my ability I have been quoting Lady Maude verbatim; but if unintentionally I have permitted any erroneous quotations to creep into her remarks they will be corrected before these lines reach the reader's eye, because the next time she and Scott come over--they are neighbors of ours out here in Westchester--I mean to ask her to read copy on this book.
quotingverbUS /ˈkwoʊtɪŋ/
-ing form of “quote” — repeat a passage from
From this reading To the best of my ability I have been quoting Lady Maude verbatim; but if unintentionally I have permitted any erroneous quotations to creep into her remarks they will be corrected before these lines reach the reader's eye, because the next time she and Scott come over--they are neighbors of ours out here in Westchester--I mean to ask her to read copy on this book.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading To the best of my ability I have been quoting Lady Maude verbatim; but if unintentionally I have permitted any erroneous quotations to creep into her remarks they will be corrected before these lines reach the reader's eye, because the next time she and Scott come over--they are neighbors of ours out here in Westchester--I mean to ask her to read copy on this book.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading To the best of my ability I have been quoting Lady Maude verbatim; but if unintentionally I have permitted any erroneous quotations to creep into her remarks they will be corrected before these lines reach the reader's eye, because the next time she and Scott come over--they are neighbors of ours out here in Westchester--I mean to ask her to read copy on this book.
reader'snounUS /ˈriːdərz/
possessive form of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading To the best of my ability I have been quoting Lady Maude verbatim; but if unintentionally I have permitted any erroneous quotations to creep into her remarks they will be corrected before these lines reach the reader's eye, because the next time she and Scott come over--they are neighbors of ours out here in Westchester--I mean to ask her to read copy on this book.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading Perhaps I should say that sometimes we talk furnishings with Mistress Maude, but more often we talk farming problems, with particular reference to our own successes and the failures of our friends in the same sphere of endeavor.
regardsnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/
plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading There are times when I fear that Scott, though a most worthy person in all other regards, is hopelessly provincial.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading To the best of my ability I have been quoting Lady Maude verbatim; but if unintentionally I have permitted any erroneous quotations to creep into her remarks they will be corrected before these lines reach the reader's eye, because the next time she and Scott come over--they are neighbors of ours out here in Westchester--I mean to ask her to read copy on this book.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Perhaps I should say that sometimes we talk furnishings with Mistress Maude, but more often we talk farming problems, with particular reference to our own successes and the failures of our friends in the same sphere of endeavor.
express in words
From this reading Perhaps I should say that sometimes we talk furnishings with Mistress Maude, but more often we talk farming problems, with particular reference to our own successes and the failures of our friends in the same sphere of endeavor.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading To the best of my ability I have been quoting Lady Maude verbatim; but if unintentionally I have permitted any erroneous quotations to creep into her remarks they will be corrected before these lines reach the reader's eye, because the next time she and Scott come over--they are neighbors of ours out here in Westchester--I mean to ask her to read copy on this book.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To the best of my ability I have been quoting Lady Maude verbatim; but if unintentionally I have permitted any erroneous quotations to creep into her remarks they will be corrected before these lines reach the reader's eye, because the next time she and Scott come over--they are neighbors of ours out here in Westchester--I mean to ask her to read copy on this book.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Perhaps I should say that sometimes we talk furnishings with Mistress Maude, but more often we talk farming problems, with particular reference to our own successes and the failures of our friends in the same sphere of endeavor.
sitsverbUS /sɪts/
third-person singular of “sit” — be seated
From this reading They drop in on us quite frequently and we talk furnishings, and Scott sits by and smokes and occasionally utters low mocking sounds under his breath, for as yet he has not been entirely won over to antiques.
smokesnounUS /smoʊks/
plural of “smoke” — a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading They drop in on us quite frequently and we talk furnishings, and Scott sits by and smokes and occasionally utters low mocking sounds under his breath, for as yet he has not been entirely won over to antiques.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Perhaps I should say that sometimes we talk furnishings with Mistress Maude, but more often we talk farming problems, with particular reference to our own successes and the failures of our friends in the same sphere of endeavor.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading They drop in on us quite frequently and we talk furnishings, and Scott sits by and smokes and occasionally utters low mocking sounds under his breath, for as yet he has not been entirely won over to antiques.
spherenounUS /sfɪr/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading Perhaps I should say that sometimes we talk furnishings with Mistress Maude, but more often we talk farming problems, with particular reference to our own successes and the failures of our friends in the same sphere of endeavor.
successesnounUS /səkˈsesəz/
plural of “success” — an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Perhaps I should say that sometimes we talk furnishings with Mistress Maude, but more often we talk farming problems, with particular reference to our own successes and the failures of our friends in the same sphere of endeavor.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading They drop in on us quite frequently and we talk furnishings, and Scott sits by and smokes and occasionally utters low mocking sounds under his breath, for as yet he has not been entirely won over to antiques.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There are times when I fear that Scott, though a most worthy person in all other regards, is hopelessly provincial.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To the best of my ability I have been quoting Lady Maude verbatim; but if unintentionally I have permitted any erroneous quotations to creep into her remarks they will be corrected before these lines reach the reader's eye, because the next time she and Scott come over--they are neighbors of ours out here in Westchester--I mean to ask her to read copy on this book.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are times when I fear that Scott, though a most worthy person in all other regards, is hopelessly provincial.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading To the best of my ability I have been quoting Lady Maude verbatim; but if unintentionally I have permitted any erroneous quotations to creep into her remarks they will be corrected before these lines reach the reader's eye, because the next time she and Scott come over--they are neighbors of ours out here in Westchester--I mean to ask her to read copy on this book.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To the best of my ability I have been quoting Lady Maude verbatim; but if unintentionally I have permitted any erroneous quotations to creep into her remarks they will be corrected before these lines reach the reader's eye, because the next time she and Scott come over--they are neighbors of ours out here in Westchester--I mean to ask her to read copy on this book.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To the best of my ability I have been quoting Lady Maude verbatim; but if unintentionally I have permitted any erroneous quotations to creep into her remarks they will be corrected before these lines reach the reader's eye, because the next time she and Scott come over--they are neighbors of ours out here in Westchester--I mean to ask her to read copy on this book.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading There are times when I fear that Scott, though a most worthy person in all other regards, is hopelessly provincial.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading To the best of my ability I have been quoting Lady Maude verbatim; but if unintentionally I have permitted any erroneous quotations to creep into her remarks they will be corrected before these lines reach the reader's eye, because the next time she and Scott come over--they are neighbors of ours out here in Westchester--I mean to ask her to read copy on this book.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading There are times when I fear that Scott, though a most worthy person in all other regards, is hopelessly provincial.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To the best of my ability I have been quoting Lady Maude verbatim; but if unintentionally I have permitted any erroneous quotations to creep into her remarks they will be corrected before these lines reach the reader's eye, because the next time she and Scott come over--they are neighbors of ours out here in Westchester--I mean to ask her to read copy on this book.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Well, I was a trifle provincial myself before I took the cure.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading Well, I was a trifle provincial myself before I took the cure.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading They drop in on us quite frequently and we talk furnishings, and Scott sits by and smokes and occasionally utters low mocking sounds under his breath, for as yet he has not been entirely won over to antiques.
unintentionallyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪnˈtenʃənəli/
without intention; in an unintentional manner
From this reading To the best of my ability I have been quoting Lady Maude verbatim; but if unintentionally I have permitted any erroneous quotations to creep into her remarks they will be corrected before these lines reach the reader's eye, because the next time she and Scott come over--they are neighbors of ours out here in Westchester--I mean to ask her to read copy on this book.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They drop in on us quite frequently and we talk furnishings, and Scott sits by and smokes and occasionally utters low mocking sounds under his breath, for as yet he has not been entirely won over to antiques.
uttersverbUS /ˈʌtərz/
third-person singular of “utter” — articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading They drop in on us quite frequently and we talk furnishings, and Scott sits by and smokes and occasionally utters low mocking sounds under his breath, for as yet he has not been entirely won over to antiques.
verbatimadjectiveUS /vərˈbeɪtəm/
in precisely the same words used by a writer or speaker
From this reading To the best of my ability I have been quoting Lady Maude verbatim; but if unintentionally I have permitted any erroneous quotations to creep into her remarks they will be corrected before these lines reach the reader's eye, because the next time she and Scott come over--they are neighbors of ours out here in Westchester--I mean to ask her to read copy on this book.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Well, I was a trifle provincial myself before I took the cure.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading They drop in on us quite frequently and we talk furnishings, and Scott sits by and smokes and occasionally utters low mocking sounds under his breath, for as yet he has not been entirely won over to antiques.
(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 Well, I was a trifle provincial myself before I took the cure.
Westchester
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From this reading To the best of my ability I have been quoting Lady Maude verbatim; but if unintentionally I have permitted any erroneous quotations to creep into her remarks they will be corrected before these lines reach the reader's eye, because the next time she and Scott come over--they are neighbors of ours out here in Westchester--I mean to ask her to read copy on this book.
at the time that
From this reading There are times when I fear that Scott, though a most worthy person in all other regards, is hopelessly provincial.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading To the best of my ability I have been quoting Lady Maude verbatim; but if unintentionally I have permitted any erroneous quotations to creep into her remarks they will be corrected before these lines reach the reader's eye, because the next time she and Scott come over--they are neighbors of ours out here in Westchester--I mean to ask her to read copy on this book.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Perhaps I should say that sometimes we talk furnishings with Mistress Maude, but more often we talk farming problems, with particular reference to our own successes and the failures of our friends in the same sphere of endeavor.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading They drop in on us quite frequently and we talk furnishings, and Scott sits by and smokes and occasionally utters low mocking sounds under his breath, for as yet he has not been entirely won over to antiques.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading There are times when I fear that Scott, though a most worthy person in all other regards, is hopelessly provincial.
but in spite of that
From this reading They drop in on us quite frequently and we talk furnishings, and Scott sits by and smokes and occasionally utters low mocking sounds under his breath, for as yet he has not been entirely won over to antiques.
