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The Etiquette of Engagement and Marriage

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_Intercourse with (1) The Home Girl; (2) The Bachelor Girl; (3) The Business Girl; (4) The Student or Professional Girl--Friends who become Lovers._ The Home Girl.
As has already been said, the would-be lover will do well to study the workings of his lady's home.
If she has many domestic duties to perform he will arrange his spare time to fit in with hers.
He will not call at such times as would be inconvenient and run the risk of ructions, simply because he knows _she_ will be glad to see him.
He will not look aggrieved if she refuses to go out cycling with him because she has promised to take the little ones out blackberrying.
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The Etiquette of Engagement and Marriage

Chapter V

Chapter 5 of The Etiquette of Engagement and Marriage is here in full — 84 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/16 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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_Intercourse with (1) The Home Girl; (2) The Bachelor Girl; (3) The Business Girl; (4) The Student or Professional Girl--Friends who become Lovers._ The Home Girl.
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As has already been said, the would-be lover will do well to study the workings of his lady's home.
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If she has many domestic duties to perform he will arrange his spare time to fit in with hers.
/ɪf ʃiː hæz ˈmeni dəˈmestɪk ˈduːtiz tuː pərˈfɔːrm hiː wɪl ərˈeɪndʒ hɪz sper taɪm tuː fɪt ɪn wɪð hərz/
Line 4
He will not call at such times as would be inconvenient and run the risk of ructions, simply because he knows _she_ will be glad to see him.
Line 5
He will not look aggrieved if she refuses to go out cycling with him because she has promised to take the little ones out blackberrying.

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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aggrieved verb US /əˈɡriːvd/

past form of “aggrieve” — infringe on the rights of

From this reading “He will not look aggrieved if she refuses to go out cycling with him because she has promised to take the little ones out blackberrying.”

arrange verb US /ərˈeɪndʒ/

put into a proper or systematic order

From this reading “If she has many domestic duties to perform he will arrange his spare time to fit in with hers.”

Bachelor noun US /ˈbætʃələr/

a man who has never been married

From this reading “_Intercourse with (1) The Home Girl; (2) The Bachelor Girl; (3) The Business Girl; (4) The Student or Professional Girl--Friends who become Lovers._ The Home Girl.”

cycling noun US /ˈsaɪkəlɪŋ/

the sport of traveling on a bicycle or motorcycle

From this reading “He will not look aggrieved if she refuses to go out cycling with him because she has promised to take the little ones out blackberrying.”

inconvenient adjective US /ˌɪnkənˈviːnjənt/

not suited to your comfort, purpose or needs

From this reading “He will not call at such times as would be inconvenient and run the risk of ructions, simply because he knows _she_ will be glad to see him.”

Intercourse noun US /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/

communication between individuals

refuses noun US /rəˈfjuːzəz/

plural of “refuse” — food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)

From this reading “He will not look aggrieved if she refuses to go out cycling with him because she has promised to take the little ones out blackberrying.”

workings noun US /ˈwɜːrkɪŋz/

the internal mechanism of a device

From this reading “As has already been said, the would-be lover will do well to study the workings of his lady's home.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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run the risk verb + article + noun counted as “run … risk”

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

In this reading “He will not call at such times as would be inconvenient and run the risk of ructions, simply because he knows _she_ will be glad to see him.”

domestic duties adjective + noun counted as “domestic duty”

In this reading “If she has many domestic duties to perform he will arrange his spare time to fit in with hers.”

go out verb + adjective

move out of or depart from

In this reading “He will not look aggrieved if she refuses to go out cycling with him because she has promised to take the little ones out blackberrying.”

spare time verb + noun

time available for hobbies and other activities that you enjoy

In this reading “If she has many domestic duties to perform he will arrange his spare time to fit in with hers.”

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1

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From this reading _Intercourse with (1) The Home Girl; (2) The Bachelor Girl; (3) The Business Girl; (4) The Student or Professional Girl--Friends who become Lovers._ The Home Girl.

2

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From this reading _Intercourse with (1) The Home Girl; (2) The Bachelor Girl; (3) The Business Girl; (4) The Student or Professional Girl--Friends who become Lovers._ The Home Girl.

3

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From this reading _Intercourse with (1) The Home Girl; (2) The Bachelor Girl; (3) The Business Girl; (4) The Student or Professional Girl--Friends who become Lovers._ The Home Girl.

4

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From this reading _Intercourse with (1) The Home Girl; (2) The Bachelor Girl; (3) The Business Girl; (4) The Student or Professional Girl--Friends who become Lovers._ The Home Girl.

aggrievedverbUS /əˈɡriːvd/

past form of “aggrieve” — infringe on the rights of

From this reading He will not look aggrieved if she refuses to go out cycling with him because she has promised to take the little ones out blackberrying.

alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading As has already been said, the would-be lover will do well to study the workings of his lady's home.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading He will not call at such times as would be inconvenient and run the risk of ructions, simply because he knows _she_ will be glad to see him.

arrangeverbUS /ərˈeɪndʒ/

put into a proper or systematic order

From this reading If she has many domestic duties to perform he will arrange his spare time to fit in with hers.

AsconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As has already been said, the would-be lover will do well to study the workings of his lady's home.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He will not call at such times as would be inconvenient and run the risk of ructions, simply because he knows _she_ will be glad to see him.

BachelornounUS /ˈbætʃələr/

a man who has never been married

From this reading _Intercourse with (1) The Home Girl; (2) The Bachelor Girl; (3) The Business Girl; (4) The Student or Professional Girl--Friends who become Lovers._ The Home Girl.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading He will not call at such times as would be inconvenient and run the risk of ructions, simply because he knows _she_ will be glad to see him.

becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/

for the reason that

From this reading He will not call at such times as would be inconvenient and run the risk of ructions, simply because he knows _she_ will be glad to see him.

becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading _Intercourse with (1) The Home Girl; (2) The Bachelor Girl; (3) The Business Girl; (4) The Student or Professional Girl--Friends who become Lovers._ The Home Girl.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading As has already been said, the would-be lover will do well to study the workings of his lady's home.

blackberrying

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He will not look aggrieved if she refuses to go out cycling with him because she has promised to take the little ones out blackberrying.

BusinessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading _Intercourse with (1) The Home Girl; (2) The Bachelor Girl; (3) The Business Girl; (4) The Student or Professional Girl--Friends who become Lovers._ The Home Girl.

callverbUS /kɔːl/

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He will not call at such times as would be inconvenient and run the risk of ructions, simply because he knows _she_ will be glad to see him.

cyclingnounUS /ˈsaɪkəlɪŋ/

the sport of traveling on a bicycle or motorcycle

From this reading He will not look aggrieved if she refuses to go out cycling with him because she has promised to take the little ones out blackberrying.

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading As has already been said, the would-be lover will do well to study the workings of his lady's home.

domesticadjectiveUS /dəˈmestɪk/

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading If she has many domestic duties to perform he will arrange his spare time to fit in with hers.

dutiesnounUS /ˈduːtiz/

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading If she has many domestic duties to perform he will arrange his spare time to fit in with hers.

fitverbUS /fɪt/

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading If she has many domestic duties to perform he will arrange his spare time to fit in with hers.

FriendsnounUS /frendz/

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading _Intercourse with (1) The Home Girl; (2) The Bachelor Girl; (3) The Business Girl; (4) The Student or Professional Girl--Friends who become Lovers._ The Home Girl.

GirlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/

a young female

From this reading _Intercourse with (1) The Home Girl; (2) The Bachelor Girl; (3) The Business Girl; (4) The Student or Professional Girl--Friends who become Lovers._ The Home Girl.

gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading He will not call at such times as would be inconvenient and run the risk of ructions, simply because he knows _she_ will be glad to see him.

goverbUS /ɡoʊ/

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He will not look aggrieved if she refuses to go out cycling with him because she has promised to take the little ones out blackberrying.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading As has already been said, the would-be lover will do well to study the workings of his lady's home.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading If she has many domestic duties to perform he will arrange his spare time to fit in with hers.

herspronounUS /hərz/

the one or ones belonging to her

From this reading If she has many domestic duties to perform he will arrange his spare time to fit in with hers.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He will not call at such times as would be inconvenient and run the risk of ructions, simply because he knows _she_ will be glad to see him.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading As has already been said, the would-be lover will do well to study the workings of his lady's home.

HomenounUS /hoʊm/

where you live at a particular time

From this reading _Intercourse with (1) The Home Girl; (2) The Bachelor Girl; (3) The Business Girl; (4) The Student or Professional Girl--Friends who become Lovers._ The Home Girl.

IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If she has many domestic duties to perform he will arrange his spare time to fit in with hers.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading If she has many domestic duties to perform he will arrange his spare time to fit in with hers.

inconvenientadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkənˈviːnjənt/

not suited to your comfort, purpose or needs

From this reading He will not call at such times as would be inconvenient and run the risk of ructions, simply because he knows _she_ will be glad to see him.

IntercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/

communication between individuals

From this reading _Intercourse with (1) The Home Girl; (2) The Bachelor Girl; (3) The Business Girl; (4) The Student or Professional Girl--Friends who become Lovers._ The Home Girl.

knowsnounUS /noʊz/

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading He will not call at such times as would be inconvenient and run the risk of ructions, simply because he knows _she_ will be glad to see him.

lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/

possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading As has already been said, the would-be lover will do well to study the workings of his lady's home.

littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He will not look aggrieved if she refuses to go out cycling with him because she has promised to take the little ones out blackberrying.

lookverbUS /lʊk/

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He will not look aggrieved if she refuses to go out cycling with him because she has promised to take the little ones out blackberrying.

lovernounUS /ˈlʌvər/

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading As has already been said, the would-be lover will do well to study the workings of his lady's home.

LoversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/

plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading _Intercourse with (1) The Home Girl; (2) The Bachelor Girl; (3) The Business Girl; (4) The Student or Professional Girl--Friends who become Lovers._ The Home Girl.

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 If she has many domestic duties to perform he will arrange his spare time to fit in with hers.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He will not call at such times as would be inconvenient and run the risk of ructions, simply because he knows _she_ will be glad to see him.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As has already been said, the would-be lover will do well to study the workings of his lady's home.

onesnounUS /wʌnz/

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading He will not look aggrieved if she refuses to go out cycling with him because she has promised to take the little ones out blackberrying.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading _Intercourse with (1) The Home Girl; (2) The Bachelor Girl; (3) The Business Girl; (4) The Student or Professional Girl--Friends who become Lovers._ The Home Girl.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He will not look aggrieved if she refuses to go out cycling with him because she has promised to take the little ones out blackberrying.

performverbUS /pərˈfɔːrm/

carry out or perform an action

From this reading If she has many domestic duties to perform he will arrange his spare time to fit in with hers.

ProfessionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/

engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood

From this reading _Intercourse with (1) The Home Girl; (2) The Bachelor Girl; (3) The Business Girl; (4) The Student or Professional Girl--Friends who become Lovers._ The Home Girl.

promisedverbUS /ˈprɑːməst/

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading He will not look aggrieved if she refuses to go out cycling with him because she has promised to take the little ones out blackberrying.

refusesnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəz/

plural of “refuse” — food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)

From this reading He will not look aggrieved if she refuses to go out cycling with him because she has promised to take the little ones out blackberrying.

risknounUS /rɪsk/

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading He will not call at such times as would be inconvenient and run the risk of ructions, simply because he knows _she_ will be glad to see him.

ructions

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He will not call at such times as would be inconvenient and run the risk of ructions, simply because he knows _she_ will be glad to see him.

runverbUS /rʌn/

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading He will not call at such times as would be inconvenient and run the risk of ructions, simply because he knows _she_ will be glad to see him.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading As has already been said, the would-be lover will do well to study the workings of his lady's home.

seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He will not call at such times as would be inconvenient and run the risk of ructions, simply because he knows _she_ will be glad to see him.

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading If she has many domestic duties to perform he will arrange his spare time to fit in with hers.

simplyadverbUS /ˈsɪmpli/

and nothing more

From this reading He will not call at such times as would be inconvenient and run the risk of ructions, simply because he knows _she_ will be glad to see him.

spareverbUS /sper/

refrain from harming

From this reading If she has many domestic duties to perform he will arrange his spare time to fit in with hers.

StudentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading _Intercourse with (1) The Home Girl; (2) The Bachelor Girl; (3) The Business Girl; (4) The Student or Professional Girl--Friends who become Lovers._ The Home Girl.

studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading As has already been said, the would-be lover will do well to study the workings of his lady's home.

suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading He will not call at such times as would be inconvenient and run the risk of ructions, simply because he knows _she_ will be glad to see him.

takeverbUS /teɪk/

carry out

From this reading He will not look aggrieved if she refuses to go out cycling with him because she has promised to take the little ones out blackberrying.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading _Intercourse with (1) The Home Girl; (2) The Bachelor Girl; (3) The Business Girl; (4) The Student or Professional Girl--Friends who become Lovers._ The Home Girl.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading If she has many domestic duties to perform he will arrange his spare time to fit in with hers.

timesnounUS /taɪmz/

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading He will not call at such times as would be inconvenient and run the risk of ructions, simply because he knows _she_ will be glad to see him.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading As has already been said, the would-be lover will do well to study the workings of his lady's home.

welladverbUS /wel/

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading As has already been said, the would-be lover will do well to study the workings of his lady's home.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading _Intercourse with (1) The Home Girl; (2) The Bachelor Girl; (3) The Business Girl; (4) The Student or Professional Girl--Friends who become Lovers._ The Home Girl.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading As has already been said, the would-be lover will do well to study the workings of his lady's home.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Intercourse with (1) The Home Girl; (2) The Bachelor Girl; (3) The Business Girl; (4) The Student or Professional Girl--Friends who become Lovers._ The Home Girl.

workingsnounUS /ˈwɜːrkɪŋz/

the internal mechanism of a device

From this reading As has already been said, the would-be lover will do well to study the workings of his lady's home.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He will not call at such times as would be inconvenient and run the risk of ructions, simply because he knows _she_ will be glad to see him.

would-beadjective

unfulfilled or frustrated in realizing an ambition

From this reading As has already been said, the would-be lover will do well to study the workings of his lady's home.

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