adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading UPON WHICH THE CURTAIN FALLS "Plain sense upon the marriage question is my demand upon man and woman, for the stopping of many a tragedy."
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Nor did he mention certain sympathetic regrets he entertained in contemplation of the health of Mr. Dale, for whom, poor gentleman, the proffer of a bottle of the Patterne Port would be an egregious mockery.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading UPON WHICH THE CURTAIN FALLS "Plain sense upon the marriage question is my demand upon man and woman, for the stopping of many a tragedy."
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The parents of hymeneal men and women he was indisposed to consider as dramatis personae.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He did not say that he had shown it parentally while the tragedy was threatening, or at least there was danger of a precipitate descent from the levels of comedy.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Nor did he mention certain sympathetic regrets he entertained in contemplation of the health of Mr. Dale, for whom, poor gentleman, the proffer of a bottle of the Patterne Port would be an egregious mockery.
bottlenounUS /ˈbɑːtəl/
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading Nor did he mention certain sympathetic regrets he entertained in contemplation of the health of Mr. Dale, for whom, poor gentleman, the proffer of a bottle of the Patterne Port would be an egregious mockery.
briefadjectiveUS /briːf/
of short duration or distance
From this reading These were Dr. Middleton's words in reply to Willoughby's brief explanation.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Nor did he mention certain sympathetic regrets he entertained in contemplation of the health of Mr. Dale, for whom, poor gentleman, the proffer of a bottle of the Patterne Port would be an egregious mockery.
comedynounUS /ˈkɑːmədi/
light and humorous drama with a happy ending
From this reading He did not say that he had shown it parentally while the tragedy was threatening, or at least there was danger of a precipitate descent from the levels of comedy.
considerverbUS /kənˈsɪdər/
deem to be
From this reading The parents of hymeneal men and women he was indisposed to consider as dramatis personae.
contemplationnounUS /ˌkɑːntəmˈpleɪʃən/
a long and thoughtful observation
From this reading Nor did he mention certain sympathetic regrets he entertained in contemplation of the health of Mr. Dale, for whom, poor gentleman, the proffer of a bottle of the Patterne Port would be an egregious mockery.
CURTAINnounUS /ˈkɜːrtən/
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading UPON WHICH THE CURTAIN FALLS "Plain sense upon the marriage question is my demand upon man and woman, for the stopping of many a tragedy."
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading Nor did he mention certain sympathetic regrets he entertained in contemplation of the health of Mr. Dale, for whom, poor gentleman, the proffer of a bottle of the Patterne Port would be an egregious mockery.
dangernounUS /ˈdeɪndʒər/
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading He did not say that he had shown it parentally while the tragedy was threatening, or at least there was danger of a precipitate descent from the levels of comedy.
demandnounUS /dɪˈmænd/
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading UPON WHICH THE CURTAIN FALLS "Plain sense upon the marriage question is my demand upon man and woman, for the stopping of many a tragedy."
descentnounUS /dɪˈsent/
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.
From this reading He did not say that he had shown it parentally while the tragedy was threatening, or at least there was danger of a precipitate descent from the levels of comedy.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not say that he had shown it parentally while the tragedy was threatening, or at least there was danger of a precipitate descent from the levels of comedy.
Dr
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From this reading These were Dr. Middleton's words in reply to Willoughby's brief explanation.
dramatis
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From this reading The parents of hymeneal men and women he was indisposed to consider as dramatis personae.
egregiousadjectiveUS /ɪˈɡriːdʒəs/
conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible
From this reading Nor did he mention certain sympathetic regrets he entertained in contemplation of the health of Mr. Dale, for whom, poor gentleman, the proffer of a bottle of the Patterne Port would be an egregious mockery.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Nor did he mention certain sympathetic regrets he entertained in contemplation of the health of Mr. Dale, for whom, poor gentleman, the proffer of a bottle of the Patterne Port would be an egregious mockery.
explanationnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃən/
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading These were Dr. Middleton's words in reply to Willoughby's brief explanation.
FALLSnounUS /fɔːlz/
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading UPON WHICH THE CURTAIN FALLS "Plain sense upon the marriage question is my demand upon man and woman, for the stopping of many a tragedy."
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading UPON WHICH THE CURTAIN FALLS "Plain sense upon the marriage question is my demand upon man and woman, for the stopping of many a tragedy."
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He did not say that he had shown it parentally while the tragedy was threatening, or at least there was danger of a precipitate descent from the levels of comedy.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading Nor did he mention certain sympathetic regrets he entertained in contemplation of the health of Mr. Dale, for whom, poor gentleman, the proffer of a bottle of the Patterne Port would be an egregious mockery.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He did not say that he had shown it parentally while the tragedy was threatening, or at least there was danger of a precipitate descent from the levels of comedy.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not say that he had shown it parentally while the tragedy was threatening, or at least there was danger of a precipitate descent from the levels of comedy.
healthnounUS /helθ/
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Nor did he mention certain sympathetic regrets he entertained in contemplation of the health of Mr. Dale, for whom, poor gentleman, the proffer of a bottle of the Patterne Port would be an egregious mockery.
hymenealnounUS /ˌhɪməˈniːəl/
a wedding hymn
From this reading The parents of hymeneal men and women he was indisposed to consider as dramatis personae.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading These were Dr. Middleton's words in reply to Willoughby's brief explanation.
indisposedadjective
somewhat ill or prone to illness
From this reading The parents of hymeneal men and women he was indisposed to consider as dramatis personae.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading UPON WHICH THE CURTAIN FALLS "Plain sense upon the marriage question is my demand upon man and woman, for the stopping of many a tragedy."
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He did not say that he had shown it parentally while the tragedy was threatening, or at least there was danger of a precipitate descent from the levels of comedy.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading He did not say that he had shown it parentally while the tragedy was threatening, or at least there was danger of a precipitate descent from the levels of comedy.
levelsnounUS /ˈlevəlz/
plural of “level” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading He did not say that he had shown it parentally while the tragedy was threatening, or at least there was danger of a precipitate descent from the levels of comedy.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading UPON WHICH THE CURTAIN FALLS "Plain sense upon the marriage question is my demand upon man and woman, for the stopping of many a tragedy."
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading UPON WHICH THE CURTAIN FALLS "Plain sense upon the marriage question is my demand upon man and woman, for the stopping of many a tragedy."
marriagenounUS /ˈmerɪdʒ/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading UPON WHICH THE CURTAIN FALLS "Plain sense upon the marriage question is my demand upon man and woman, for the stopping of many a tragedy."
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading The parents of hymeneal men and women he was indisposed to consider as dramatis personae.
mentionverbUS /ˈmenʃən/
make reference to
From this reading Nor did he mention certain sympathetic regrets he entertained in contemplation of the health of Mr. Dale, for whom, poor gentleman, the proffer of a bottle of the Patterne Port would be an egregious mockery.
Middleton's
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From this reading These were Dr. Middleton's words in reply to Willoughby's brief explanation.
mockerynounUS /ˈmɑːkəri/
showing your contempt by derision
From this reading Nor did he mention certain sympathetic regrets he entertained in contemplation of the health of Mr. Dale, for whom, poor gentleman, the proffer of a bottle of the Patterne Port would be an egregious mockery.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Nor did he mention certain sympathetic regrets he entertained in contemplation of the health of Mr. Dale, for whom, poor gentleman, the proffer of a bottle of the Patterne Port would be an egregious mockery.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading UPON WHICH THE CURTAIN FALLS "Plain sense upon the marriage question is my demand upon man and woman, for the stopping of many a tragedy."
NorconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor did he mention certain sympathetic regrets he entertained in contemplation of the health of Mr. Dale, for whom, poor gentleman, the proffer of a bottle of the Patterne Port would be an egregious mockery.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not say that he had shown it parentally while the tragedy was threatening, or at least there was danger of a precipitate descent from the levels of comedy.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading UPON WHICH THE CURTAIN FALLS "Plain sense upon the marriage question is my demand upon man and woman, for the stopping of many a tragedy."
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He did not say that he had shown it parentally while the tragedy was threatening, or at least there was danger of a precipitate descent from the levels of comedy.
parentallyadverb
in a parental manner
From this reading He did not say that he had shown it parentally while the tragedy was threatening, or at least there was danger of a precipitate descent from the levels of comedy.
parentsnounUS /ˈperənts/
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading The parents of hymeneal men and women he was indisposed to consider as dramatis personae.
Patterne
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From this reading Nor did he mention certain sympathetic regrets he entertained in contemplation of the health of Mr. Dale, for whom, poor gentleman, the proffer of a bottle of the Patterne Port would be an egregious mockery.
personaenounUS /pərˈsoʊneɪ/
plural of “persona” — an actor's portrayal of someone in a play
From this reading The parents of hymeneal men and women he was indisposed to consider as dramatis personae.
PlainadjectiveUS /pleɪn/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading UPON WHICH THE CURTAIN FALLS "Plain sense upon the marriage question is my demand upon man and woman, for the stopping of many a tragedy."
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Nor did he mention certain sympathetic regrets he entertained in contemplation of the health of Mr. Dale, for whom, poor gentleman, the proffer of a bottle of the Patterne Port would be an egregious mockery.
PortnounUS /pɔːrt/
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading Nor did he mention certain sympathetic regrets he entertained in contemplation of the health of Mr. Dale, for whom, poor gentleman, the proffer of a bottle of the Patterne Port would be an egregious mockery.
precipitateverbUS /prɪˈsɪpɪteɪt/
bring about abruptly
From this reading He did not say that he had shown it parentally while the tragedy was threatening, or at least there was danger of a precipitate descent from the levels of comedy.
profferverbUS /ˈprɑːfər/
present for acceptance or rejection
From this reading Nor did he mention certain sympathetic regrets he entertained in contemplation of the health of Mr. Dale, for whom, poor gentleman, the proffer of a bottle of the Patterne Port would be an egregious mockery.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading UPON WHICH THE CURTAIN FALLS "Plain sense upon the marriage question is my demand upon man and woman, for the stopping of many a tragedy."
regretsnounUS /rɪˈɡrets/
a polite refusal of an invitation
From this reading Nor did he mention certain sympathetic regrets he entertained in contemplation of the health of Mr. Dale, for whom, poor gentleman, the proffer of a bottle of the Patterne Port would be an egregious mockery.
replynounUS /rɪˈplaɪ/
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading These were Dr. Middleton's words in reply to Willoughby's brief explanation.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading He did not say that he had shown it parentally while the tragedy was threatening, or at least there was danger of a precipitate descent from the levels of comedy.
sensenounUS /sens/
a general conscious awareness
From this reading UPON WHICH THE CURTAIN FALLS "Plain sense upon the marriage question is my demand upon man and woman, for the stopping of many a tragedy."
shownverbUS /ʃoʊn/
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He did not say that he had shown it parentally while the tragedy was threatening, or at least there was danger of a precipitate descent from the levels of comedy.
stoppingnounUS /ˈstɑːpɪŋ/
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading UPON WHICH THE CURTAIN FALLS "Plain sense upon the marriage question is my demand upon man and woman, for the stopping of many a tragedy."
sympatheticadjectiveUS /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk/
of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system
From this reading Nor did he mention certain sympathetic regrets he entertained in contemplation of the health of Mr. Dale, for whom, poor gentleman, the proffer of a bottle of the Patterne Port would be an egregious mockery.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He did not say that he had shown it parentally while the tragedy was threatening, or at least there was danger of a precipitate descent from the levels of comedy.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UPON WHICH THE CURTAIN FALLS "Plain sense upon the marriage question is my demand upon man and woman, for the stopping of many a tragedy."
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading He did not say that he had shown it parentally while the tragedy was threatening, or at least there was danger of a precipitate descent from the levels of comedy.
ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These were Dr. Middleton's words in reply to Willoughby's brief explanation.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading He did not say that he had shown it parentally while the tragedy was threatening, or at least there was danger of a precipitate descent from the levels of comedy.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading These were Dr. Middleton's words in reply to Willoughby's brief explanation.
tragedynounUS /ˈtrædʒədi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading UPON WHICH THE CURTAIN FALLS "Plain sense upon the marriage question is my demand upon man and woman, for the stopping of many a tragedy."
UPONprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading UPON WHICH THE CURTAIN FALLS "Plain sense upon the marriage question is my demand upon man and woman, for the stopping of many a tragedy."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He did not say that he had shown it parentally while the tragedy was threatening, or at least there was danger of a precipitate descent from the levels of comedy.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These were Dr. Middleton's words in reply to Willoughby's brief explanation.
WHICHpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading UPON WHICH THE CURTAIN FALLS "Plain sense upon the marriage question is my demand upon man and woman, for the stopping of many a tragedy."
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He did not say that he had shown it parentally while the tragedy was threatening, or at least there was danger of a precipitate descent from the levels of comedy.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nor did he mention certain sympathetic regrets he entertained in contemplation of the health of Mr. Dale, for whom, poor gentleman, the proffer of a bottle of the Patterne Port would be an egregious mockery.
Willoughby's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These were Dr. Middleton's words in reply to Willoughby's brief explanation.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading UPON WHICH THE CURTAIN FALLS "Plain sense upon the marriage question is my demand upon man and woman, for the stopping of many a tragedy."
womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The parents of hymeneal men and women he was indisposed to consider as dramatis personae.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading These were Dr. Middleton's words in reply to Willoughby's brief explanation.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Nor did he mention certain sympathetic regrets he entertained in contemplation of the health of Mr. Dale, for whom, poor gentleman, the proffer of a bottle of the Patterne Port would be an egregious mockery.
