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acting
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From this reading “Perhaps not;--and therefore, as I know the warmth of my friend M’Intyre on such occasions, I feel very desirous of acting as peacemaker.
admit
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From this reading If he will permit me, in friendly conciliation, to inform Captain M’Intyre of his real name, for we are led to conclude that of Lovel is assumed”-- “I beg your pardon, sir, but I cannot admit that inference.”
all
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From this reading From Mr. Lovel’s very gentleman-like manners, every one must strongly wish to see him repel all that sort of dubious calumny which will attach itself to one whose situation is not fully explained.
amicable
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From this reading “--Or at least,” said Lesley, proceeding, “that it is not the name by which Mr. Lovel has been at all times distinguished--if Mr. Lovel will have the goodness to explain this circumstance, which, in my opinion, he should do in justice to his own character, I will answer for the amicable arrangement of this unpleasant business.”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “May I ask, if you, Mr. Lesley, would have inclined to satisfy interrogatories so haughtily and unceremoniously put to you?”
answer
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From this reading “--Or at least,” said Lesley, proceeding, “that it is not the name by which Mr. Lovel has been at all times distinguished--if Mr. Lovel will have the goodness to explain this circumstance, which, in my opinion, he should do in justice to his own character, I will answer for the amicable arrangement of this unpleasant business.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If he will permit me, in friendly conciliation, to inform Captain M’Intyre of his real name, for we are led to conclude that of Lovel is assumed”-- “I beg your pardon, sir, but I cannot admit that inference.”
arrangement
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From this reading “--Or at least,” said Lesley, proceeding, “that it is not the name by which Mr. Lovel has been at all times distinguished--if Mr. Lovel will have the goodness to explain this circumstance, which, in my opinion, he should do in justice to his own character, I will answer for the amicable arrangement of this unpleasant business.”
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Perhaps not;--and therefore, as I know the warmth of my friend M’Intyre on such occasions, I feel very desirous of acting as peacemaker.
ask
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From this reading “May I ask, if you, Mr. Lesley, would have inclined to satisfy interrogatories so haughtily and unceremoniously put to you?”
assumed
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From this reading If he will permit me, in friendly conciliation, to inform Captain M’Intyre of his real name, for we are led to conclude that of Lovel is assumed”-- “I beg your pardon, sir, but I cannot admit that inference.”
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “--Or at least,” said Lesley, proceeding, “that it is not the name by which Mr. Lovel has been at all times distinguished--if Mr. Lovel will have the goodness to explain this circumstance, which, in my opinion, he should do in justice to his own character, I will answer for the amicable arrangement of this unpleasant business.”
attach
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From this reading From Mr. Lovel’s very gentleman-like manners, every one must strongly wish to see him repel all that sort of dubious calumny which will attach itself to one whose situation is not fully explained.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “--Or at least,” said Lesley, proceeding, “that it is not the name by which Mr. Lovel has been at all times distinguished--if Mr. Lovel will have the goodness to explain this circumstance, which, in my opinion, he should do in justice to his own character, I will answer for the amicable arrangement of this unpleasant business.”
beg
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From this reading If he will permit me, in friendly conciliation, to inform Captain M’Intyre of his real name, for we are led to conclude that of Lovel is assumed”-- “I beg your pardon, sir, but I cannot admit that inference.”
business
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From this reading “--Or at least,” said Lesley, proceeding, “that it is not the name by which Mr. Lovel has been at all times distinguished--if Mr. Lovel will have the goodness to explain this circumstance, which, in my opinion, he should do in justice to his own character, I will answer for the amicable arrangement of this unpleasant business.”
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If he will permit me, in friendly conciliation, to inform Captain M’Intyre of his real name, for we are led to conclude that of Lovel is assumed”-- “I beg your pardon, sir, but I cannot admit that inference.”
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “--Or at least,” said Lesley, proceeding, “that it is not the name by which Mr. Lovel has been at all times distinguished--if Mr. Lovel will have the goodness to explain this circumstance, which, in my opinion, he should do in justice to his own character, I will answer for the amicable arrangement of this unpleasant business.”
calumny
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From this reading From Mr. Lovel’s very gentleman-like manners, every one must strongly wish to see him repel all that sort of dubious calumny which will attach itself to one whose situation is not fully explained.
cannot
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From this reading If he will permit me, in friendly conciliation, to inform Captain M’Intyre of his real name, for we are led to conclude that of Lovel is assumed”-- “I beg your pardon, sir, but I cannot admit that inference.”
CaptainnounUS /ˈcaptain/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading If he will permit me, in friendly conciliation, to inform Captain M’Intyre of his real name, for we are led to conclude that of Lovel is assumed”-- “I beg your pardon, sir, but I cannot admit that inference.”
character
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From this reading “--Or at least,” said Lesley, proceeding, “that it is not the name by which Mr. Lovel has been at all times distinguished--if Mr. Lovel will have the goodness to explain this circumstance, which, in my opinion, he should do in justice to his own character, I will answer for the amicable arrangement of this unpleasant business.”
circumstance
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From this reading “--Or at least,” said Lesley, proceeding, “that it is not the name by which Mr. Lovel has been at all times distinguished--if Mr. Lovel will have the goodness to explain this circumstance, which, in my opinion, he should do in justice to his own character, I will answer for the amicable arrangement of this unpleasant business.”
conciliation
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From this reading If he will permit me, in friendly conciliation, to inform Captain M’Intyre of his real name, for we are led to conclude that of Lovel is assumed”-- “I beg your pardon, sir, but I cannot admit that inference.”
conclude
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From this reading If he will permit me, in friendly conciliation, to inform Captain M’Intyre of his real name, for we are led to conclude that of Lovel is assumed”-- “I beg your pardon, sir, but I cannot admit that inference.”
desirousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪərəs/
having a strong wish to do or obtain something
From this reading “Perhaps not;--and therefore, as I know the warmth of my friend M’Intyre on such occasions, I feel very desirous of acting as peacemaker.
distinguished
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From this reading “--Or at least,” said Lesley, proceeding, “that it is not the name by which Mr. Lovel has been at all times distinguished--if Mr. Lovel will have the goodness to explain this circumstance, which, in my opinion, he should do in justice to his own character, I will answer for the amicable arrangement of this unpleasant business.”
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “--Or at least,” said Lesley, proceeding, “that it is not the name by which Mr. Lovel has been at all times distinguished--if Mr. Lovel will have the goodness to explain this circumstance, which, in my opinion, he should do in justice to his own character, I will answer for the amicable arrangement of this unpleasant business.”
dubious
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From this reading From Mr. Lovel’s very gentleman-like manners, every one must strongly wish to see him repel all that sort of dubious calumny which will attach itself to one whose situation is not fully explained.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading From Mr. Lovel’s very gentleman-like manners, every one must strongly wish to see him repel all that sort of dubious calumny which will attach itself to one whose situation is not fully explained.
explain
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From this reading “--Or at least,” said Lesley, proceeding, “that it is not the name by which Mr. Lovel has been at all times distinguished--if Mr. Lovel will have the goodness to explain this circumstance, which, in my opinion, he should do in justice to his own character, I will answer for the amicable arrangement of this unpleasant business.”
explained
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From this reading From Mr. Lovel’s very gentleman-like manners, every one must strongly wish to see him repel all that sort of dubious calumny which will attach itself to one whose situation is not fully explained.
feel
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From this reading “Perhaps not;--and therefore, as I know the warmth of my friend M’Intyre on such occasions, I feel very desirous of acting as peacemaker.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If he will permit me, in friendly conciliation, to inform Captain M’Intyre of his real name, for we are led to conclude that of Lovel is assumed”-- “I beg your pardon, sir, but I cannot admit that inference.”
friend
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From this reading “Perhaps not;--and therefore, as I know the warmth of my friend M’Intyre on such occasions, I feel very desirous of acting as peacemaker.
friendly
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From this reading If he will permit me, in friendly conciliation, to inform Captain M’Intyre of his real name, for we are led to conclude that of Lovel is assumed”-- “I beg your pardon, sir, but I cannot admit that inference.”
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From Mr. Lovel’s very gentleman-like manners, every one must strongly wish to see him repel all that sort of dubious calumny which will attach itself to one whose situation is not fully explained.
fully
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From this reading From Mr. Lovel’s very gentleman-like manners, every one must strongly wish to see him repel all that sort of dubious calumny which will attach itself to one whose situation is not fully explained.
gentleman-like
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From this reading From Mr. Lovel’s very gentleman-like manners, every one must strongly wish to see him repel all that sort of dubious calumny which will attach itself to one whose situation is not fully explained.
goodness
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From this reading “--Or at least,” said Lesley, proceeding, “that it is not the name by which Mr. Lovel has been at all times distinguished--if Mr. Lovel will have the goodness to explain this circumstance, which, in my opinion, he should do in justice to his own character, I will answer for the amicable arrangement of this unpleasant business.”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “--Or at least,” said Lesley, proceeding, “that it is not the name by which Mr. Lovel has been at all times distinguished--if Mr. Lovel will have the goodness to explain this circumstance, which, in my opinion, he should do in justice to his own character, I will answer for the amicable arrangement of this unpleasant business.”
haughtily
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From this reading “May I ask, if you, Mr. Lesley, would have inclined to satisfy interrogatories so haughtily and unceremoniously put to you?”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “May I ask, if you, Mr. Lesley, would have inclined to satisfy interrogatories so haughtily and unceremoniously put to you?”
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If he will permit me, in friendly conciliation, to inform Captain M’Intyre of his real name, for we are led to conclude that of Lovel is assumed”-- “I beg your pardon, sir, but I cannot admit that inference.”
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading From Mr. Lovel’s very gentleman-like manners, every one must strongly wish to see him repel all that sort of dubious calumny which will attach itself to one whose situation is not fully explained.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If he will permit me, in friendly conciliation, to inform Captain M’Intyre of his real name, for we are led to conclude that of Lovel is assumed”-- “I beg your pardon, sir, but I cannot admit that inference.”
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “May I ask, if you, Mr. Lesley, would have inclined to satisfy interrogatories so haughtily and unceremoniously put to you?”
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “May I ask, if you, Mr. Lesley, would have inclined to satisfy interrogatories so haughtily and unceremoniously put to you?”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If he will permit me, in friendly conciliation, to inform Captain M’Intyre of his real name, for we are led to conclude that of Lovel is assumed”-- “I beg your pardon, sir, but I cannot admit that inference.”
inclined
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From this reading “May I ask, if you, Mr. Lesley, would have inclined to satisfy interrogatories so haughtily and unceremoniously put to you?”
inference
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From this reading If he will permit me, in friendly conciliation, to inform Captain M’Intyre of his real name, for we are led to conclude that of Lovel is assumed”-- “I beg your pardon, sir, but I cannot admit that inference.”
inform
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From this reading If he will permit me, in friendly conciliation, to inform Captain M’Intyre of his real name, for we are led to conclude that of Lovel is assumed”-- “I beg your pardon, sir, but I cannot admit that inference.”
interrogatories
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From this reading “May I ask, if you, Mr. Lesley, would have inclined to satisfy interrogatories so haughtily and unceremoniously put to you?”
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From Mr. Lovel’s very gentleman-like manners, every one must strongly wish to see him repel all that sort of dubious calumny which will attach itself to one whose situation is not fully explained.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “--Or at least,” said Lesley, proceeding, “that it is not the name by which Mr. Lovel has been at all times distinguished--if Mr. Lovel will have the goodness to explain this circumstance, which, in my opinion, he should do in justice to his own character, I will answer for the amicable arrangement of this unpleasant business.”
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading From Mr. Lovel’s very gentleman-like manners, every one must strongly wish to see him repel all that sort of dubious calumny which will attach itself to one whose situation is not fully explained.
justice
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From this reading “--Or at least,” said Lesley, proceeding, “that it is not the name by which Mr. Lovel has been at all times distinguished--if Mr. Lovel will have the goodness to explain this circumstance, which, in my opinion, he should do in justice to his own character, I will answer for the amicable arrangement of this unpleasant business.”
knownounUS /know/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Perhaps not;--and therefore, as I know the warmth of my friend M’Intyre on such occasions, I feel very desirous of acting as peacemaker.
leastnounUS /least/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “--Or at least,” said Lesley, proceeding, “that it is not the name by which Mr. Lovel has been at all times distinguished--if Mr. Lovel will have the goodness to explain this circumstance, which, in my opinion, he should do in justice to his own character, I will answer for the amicable arrangement of this unpleasant business.”
led
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From this reading If he will permit me, in friendly conciliation, to inform Captain M’Intyre of his real name, for we are led to conclude that of Lovel is assumed”-- “I beg your pardon, sir, but I cannot admit that inference.”
Lesley
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From this reading “May I ask, if you, Mr. Lesley, would have inclined to satisfy interrogatories so haughtily and unceremoniously put to you?”
Lovel
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From this reading If he will permit me, in friendly conciliation, to inform Captain M’Intyre of his real name, for we are led to conclude that of Lovel is assumed”-- “I beg your pardon, sir, but I cannot admit that inference.”
Lovel's
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From this reading From Mr. Lovel’s very gentleman-like manners, every one must strongly wish to see him repel all that sort of dubious calumny which will attach itself to one whose situation is not fully explained.
M'Intyre
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From this reading “Perhaps not;--and therefore, as I know the warmth of my friend M’Intyre on such occasions, I feel very desirous of acting as peacemaker.
manners
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From this reading From Mr. Lovel’s very gentleman-like manners, every one must strongly wish to see him repel all that sort of dubious calumny which will attach itself to one whose situation is not fully explained.
Maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “May I ask, if you, Mr. Lesley, would have inclined to satisfy interrogatories so haughtily and unceremoniously put to you?”
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If he will permit me, in friendly conciliation, to inform Captain M’Intyre of his real name, for we are led to conclude that of Lovel is assumed”-- “I beg your pardon, sir, but I cannot admit that inference.”
Mr
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From this reading “May I ask, if you, Mr. Lesley, would have inclined to satisfy interrogatories so haughtily and unceremoniously put to you?”
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading From Mr. Lovel’s very gentleman-like manners, every one must strongly wish to see him repel all that sort of dubious calumny which will attach itself to one whose situation is not fully explained.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Perhaps not;--and therefore, as I know the warmth of my friend M’Intyre on such occasions, I feel very desirous of acting as peacemaker.
namenounUS /name/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading If he will permit me, in friendly conciliation, to inform Captain M’Intyre of his real name, for we are led to conclude that of Lovel is assumed”-- “I beg your pardon, sir, but I cannot admit that inference.”
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Perhaps not;--and therefore, as I know the warmth of my friend M’Intyre on such occasions, I feel very desirous of acting as peacemaker.
occasions
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From this reading “Perhaps not;--and therefore, as I know the warmth of my friend M’Intyre on such occasions, I feel very desirous of acting as peacemaker.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Perhaps not;--and therefore, as I know the warmth of my friend M’Intyre on such occasions, I feel very desirous of acting as peacemaker.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Perhaps not;--and therefore, as I know the warmth of my friend M’Intyre on such occasions, I feel very desirous of acting as peacemaker.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading From Mr. Lovel’s very gentleman-like manners, every one must strongly wish to see him repel all that sort of dubious calumny which will attach itself to one whose situation is not fully explained.
opinion
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From this reading “--Or at least,” said Lesley, proceeding, “that it is not the name by which Mr. Lovel has been at all times distinguished--if Mr. Lovel will have the goodness to explain this circumstance, which, in my opinion, he should do in justice to his own character, I will answer for the amicable arrangement of this unpleasant business.”
OrconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “--Or at least,” said Lesley, proceeding, “that it is not the name by which Mr. Lovel has been at all times distinguished--if Mr. Lovel will have the goodness to explain this circumstance, which, in my opinion, he should do in justice to his own character, I will answer for the amicable arrangement of this unpleasant business.”
own
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From this reading “--Or at least,” said Lesley, proceeding, “that it is not the name by which Mr. Lovel has been at all times distinguished--if Mr. Lovel will have the goodness to explain this circumstance, which, in my opinion, he should do in justice to his own character, I will answer for the amicable arrangement of this unpleasant business.”
pardon
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From this reading If he will permit me, in friendly conciliation, to inform Captain M’Intyre of his real name, for we are led to conclude that of Lovel is assumed”-- “I beg your pardon, sir, but I cannot admit that inference.”
peacemaker
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From this reading “Perhaps not;--and therefore, as I know the warmth of my friend M’Intyre on such occasions, I feel very desirous of acting as peacemaker.
Perhaps
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From this reading “Perhaps not;--and therefore, as I know the warmth of my friend M’Intyre on such occasions, I feel very desirous of acting as peacemaker.
permit
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From this reading If he will permit me, in friendly conciliation, to inform Captain M’Intyre of his real name, for we are led to conclude that of Lovel is assumed”-- “I beg your pardon, sir, but I cannot admit that inference.”
proceeding
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From this reading “--Or at least,” said Lesley, proceeding, “that it is not the name by which Mr. Lovel has been at all times distinguished--if Mr. Lovel will have the goodness to explain this circumstance, which, in my opinion, he should do in justice to his own character, I will answer for the amicable arrangement of this unpleasant business.”
put
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From this reading “May I ask, if you, Mr. Lesley, would have inclined to satisfy interrogatories so haughtily and unceremoniously put to you?”
real
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From this reading If he will permit me, in friendly conciliation, to inform Captain M’Intyre of his real name, for we are led to conclude that of Lovel is assumed”-- “I beg your pardon, sir, but I cannot admit that inference.”
repel
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From this reading From Mr. Lovel’s very gentleman-like manners, every one must strongly wish to see him repel all that sort of dubious calumny which will attach itself to one whose situation is not fully explained.
said
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From this reading “--Or at least,” said Lesley, proceeding, “that it is not the name by which Mr. Lovel has been at all times distinguished--if Mr. Lovel will have the goodness to explain this circumstance, which, in my opinion, he should do in justice to his own character, I will answer for the amicable arrangement of this unpleasant business.”
satisfy
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From this reading “May I ask, if you, Mr. Lesley, would have inclined to satisfy interrogatories so haughtily and unceremoniously put to you?”
see
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From this reading From Mr. Lovel’s very gentleman-like manners, every one must strongly wish to see him repel all that sort of dubious calumny which will attach itself to one whose situation is not fully explained.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “--Or at least,” said Lesley, proceeding, “that it is not the name by which Mr. Lovel has been at all times distinguished--if Mr. Lovel will have the goodness to explain this circumstance, which, in my opinion, he should do in justice to his own character, I will answer for the amicable arrangement of this unpleasant business.”
sir
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From this reading If he will permit me, in friendly conciliation, to inform Captain M’Intyre of his real name, for we are led to conclude that of Lovel is assumed”-- “I beg your pardon, sir, but I cannot admit that inference.”
situation
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From this reading From Mr. Lovel’s very gentleman-like manners, every one must strongly wish to see him repel all that sort of dubious calumny which will attach itself to one whose situation is not fully explained.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “May I ask, if you, Mr. Lesley, would have inclined to satisfy interrogatories so haughtily and unceremoniously put to you?”
sort
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From this reading From Mr. Lovel’s very gentleman-like manners, every one must strongly wish to see him repel all that sort of dubious calumny which will attach itself to one whose situation is not fully explained.
strongly
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From this reading From Mr. Lovel’s very gentleman-like manners, every one must strongly wish to see him repel all that sort of dubious calumny which will attach itself to one whose situation is not fully explained.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “Perhaps not;--and therefore, as I know the warmth of my friend M’Intyre on such occasions, I feel very desirous of acting as peacemaker.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From Mr. Lovel’s very gentleman-like manners, every one must strongly wish to see him repel all that sort of dubious calumny which will attach itself to one whose situation is not fully explained.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Perhaps not;--and therefore, as I know the warmth of my friend M’Intyre on such occasions, I feel very desirous of acting as peacemaker.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading “Perhaps not;--and therefore, as I know the warmth of my friend M’Intyre on such occasions, I feel very desirous of acting as peacemaker.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “--Or at least,” said Lesley, proceeding, “that it is not the name by which Mr. Lovel has been at all times distinguished--if Mr. Lovel will have the goodness to explain this circumstance, which, in my opinion, he should do in justice to his own character, I will answer for the amicable arrangement of this unpleasant business.”
times
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From this reading “--Or at least,” said Lesley, proceeding, “that it is not the name by which Mr. Lovel has been at all times distinguished--if Mr. Lovel will have the goodness to explain this circumstance, which, in my opinion, he should do in justice to his own character, I will answer for the amicable arrangement of this unpleasant business.”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “May I ask, if you, Mr. Lesley, would have inclined to satisfy interrogatories so haughtily and unceremoniously put to you?”
unceremoniously
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From this reading “May I ask, if you, Mr. Lesley, would have inclined to satisfy interrogatories so haughtily and unceremoniously put to you?”
unpleasant
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From this reading “--Or at least,” said Lesley, proceeding, “that it is not the name by which Mr. Lovel has been at all times distinguished--if Mr. Lovel will have the goodness to explain this circumstance, which, in my opinion, he should do in justice to his own character, I will answer for the amicable arrangement of this unpleasant business.”
very
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From this reading “Perhaps not;--and therefore, as I know the warmth of my friend M’Intyre on such occasions, I feel very desirous of acting as peacemaker.
warmth
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From this reading “Perhaps not;--and therefore, as I know the warmth of my friend M’Intyre on such occasions, I feel very desirous of acting as peacemaker.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading If he will permit me, in friendly conciliation, to inform Captain M’Intyre of his real name, for we are led to conclude that of Lovel is assumed”-- “I beg your pardon, sir, but I cannot admit that inference.”
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading From Mr. Lovel’s very gentleman-like manners, every one must strongly wish to see him repel all that sort of dubious calumny which will attach itself to one whose situation is not fully explained.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading From Mr. Lovel’s very gentleman-like manners, every one must strongly wish to see him repel all that sort of dubious calumny which will attach itself to one whose situation is not fully explained.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading From Mr. Lovel’s very gentleman-like manners, every one must strongly wish to see him repel all that sort of dubious calumny which will attach itself to one whose situation is not fully explained.
wish
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From this reading From Mr. Lovel’s very gentleman-like manners, every one must strongly wish to see him repel all that sort of dubious calumny which will attach itself to one whose situation is not fully explained.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “May I ask, if you, Mr. Lesley, would have inclined to satisfy interrogatories so haughtily and unceremoniously put to you?”
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “May I ask, if you, Mr. Lesley, would have inclined to satisfy interrogatories so haughtily and unceremoniously put to you?”
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If he will permit me, in friendly conciliation, to inform Captain M’Intyre of his real name, for we are led to conclude that of Lovel is assumed”-- “I beg your pardon, sir, but I cannot admit that inference.”
