adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hugh Vereker, as I saw him there, was of a contact so void of angles that I blushed for the poverty of imagination involved in my small precautions.
afraidadjectiveUS /əˈfreɪd/
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading I’m afraid I even watched the result of my manœuvre, but up to luncheon I watched in vain.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading If he was in spirits it wasn’t because he had read my review; in fact on the Sunday morning I felt sure he hadn’t read it, though _The Middle_ had been out three days and bloomed, I assured myself, in the stiff garden of periodicals which gave one of the ormolu tables the air of a stand at a station.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If he was in spirits it wasn’t because he had read my review; in fact on the Sunday morning I felt sure he hadn’t read it, though _The Middle_ had been out three days and bloomed, I assured myself, in the stiff garden of periodicals which gave one of the ormolu tables the air of a stand at a station.
anglesnounUS /ˈæŋɡəlz/
plural of “angle” — the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading Hugh Vereker, as I saw him there, was of a contact so void of angles that I blushed for the poverty of imagination involved in my small precautions.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Hugh Vereker, as I saw him there, was of a contact so void of angles that I blushed for the poverty of imagination involved in my small precautions.
assuredadjectiveUS /əˈʃʊrd/
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading If he was in spirits it wasn’t because he had read my review; in fact on the Sunday morning I felt sure he hadn’t read it, though _The Middle_ had been out three days and bloomed, I assured myself, in the stiff garden of periodicals which gave one of the ormolu tables the air of a stand at a station.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If he was in spirits it wasn’t because he had read my review; in fact on the Sunday morning I felt sure he hadn’t read it, though _The Middle_ had been out three days and bloomed, I assured myself, in the stiff garden of periodicals which gave one of the ormolu tables the air of a stand at a station.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The impression he made on me personally was such that I wished him to read it, and I corrected to this end with a surreptitious hand what might be wanting in the careless conspicuity of the sheet.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading If he was in spirits it wasn’t because he had read my review; in fact on the Sunday morning I felt sure he hadn’t read it, though _The Middle_ had been out three days and bloomed, I assured myself, in the stiff garden of periodicals which gave one of the ormolu tables the air of a stand at a station.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If he was in spirits it wasn’t because he had read my review; in fact on the Sunday morning I felt sure he hadn’t read it, though _The Middle_ had been out three days and bloomed, I assured myself, in the stiff garden of periodicals which gave one of the ormolu tables the air of a stand at a station.
bloomedverbUS /bluːmd/
past form of “bloom” — produce or yield flowers
From this reading If he was in spirits it wasn’t because he had read my review; in fact on the Sunday morning I felt sure he hadn’t read it, though _The Middle_ had been out three days and bloomed, I assured myself, in the stiff garden of periodicals which gave one of the ormolu tables the air of a stand at a station.
blushedverbUS /blʌʃt/
past form of “blush” — turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading Hugh Vereker, as I saw him there, was of a contact so void of angles that I blushed for the poverty of imagination involved in my small precautions.
BridgesnounUS /ˈbrɪdʒəz/
United States labor leader who organized the longshoremen (1901-1990)
From this reading THE effect of my visit to Bridges was to turn me out for more profundity.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I’m afraid I even watched the result of my manœuvre, but up to luncheon I watched in vain.
carelessadjectiveUS /ˈkerləs/
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading The impression he made on me personally was such that I wished him to read it, and I corrected to this end with a surreptitious hand what might be wanting in the careless conspicuity of the sheet.
conspicuity
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From this reading The impression he made on me personally was such that I wished him to read it, and I corrected to this end with a surreptitious hand what might be wanting in the careless conspicuity of the sheet.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading Hugh Vereker, as I saw him there, was of a contact so void of angles that I blushed for the poverty of imagination involved in my small precautions.
correctedadjectiveUS /kərˈektəd/
having something undesirable neutralized
From this reading The impression he made on me personally was such that I wished him to read it, and I corrected to this end with a surreptitious hand what might be wanting in the careless conspicuity of the sheet.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading If he was in spirits it wasn’t because he had read my review; in fact on the Sunday morning I felt sure he hadn’t read it, though _The Middle_ had been out three days and bloomed, I assured myself, in the stiff garden of periodicals which gave one of the ormolu tables the air of a stand at a station.
effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading THE effect of my visit to Bridges was to turn me out for more profundity.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The impression he made on me personally was such that I wished him to read it, and I corrected to this end with a surreptitious hand what might be wanting in the careless conspicuity of the sheet.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading I’m afraid I even watched the result of my manœuvre, but up to luncheon I watched in vain.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading If he was in spirits it wasn’t because he had read my review; in fact on the Sunday morning I felt sure he hadn’t read it, though _The Middle_ had been out three days and bloomed, I assured myself, in the stiff garden of periodicals which gave one of the ormolu tables the air of a stand at a station.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading If he was in spirits it wasn’t because he had read my review; in fact on the Sunday morning I felt sure he hadn’t read it, though _The Middle_ had been out three days and bloomed, I assured myself, in the stiff garden of periodicals which gave one of the ormolu tables the air of a stand at a station.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE effect of my visit to Bridges was to turn me out for more profundity.
gardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading If he was in spirits it wasn’t because he had read my review; in fact on the Sunday morning I felt sure he hadn’t read it, though _The Middle_ had been out three days and bloomed, I assured myself, in the stiff garden of periodicals which gave one of the ormolu tables the air of a stand at a station.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading If he was in spirits it wasn’t because he had read my review; in fact on the Sunday morning I felt sure he hadn’t read it, though _The Middle_ had been out three days and bloomed, I assured myself, in the stiff garden of periodicals which gave one of the ormolu tables the air of a stand at a station.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If he was in spirits it wasn’t because he had read my review; in fact on the Sunday morning I felt sure he hadn’t read it, though _The Middle_ had been out three days and bloomed, I assured myself, in the stiff garden of periodicals which gave one of the ormolu tables the air of a stand at a station.
hadn't
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From this reading If he was in spirits it wasn’t because he had read my review; in fact on the Sunday morning I felt sure he hadn’t read it, though _The Middle_ had been out three days and bloomed, I assured myself, in the stiff garden of periodicals which gave one of the ormolu tables the air of a stand at a station.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The impression he made on me personally was such that I wished him to read it, and I corrected to this end with a surreptitious hand what might be wanting in the careless conspicuity of the sheet.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If he was in spirits it wasn’t because he had read my review; in fact on the Sunday morning I felt sure he hadn’t read it, though _The Middle_ had been out three days and bloomed, I assured myself, in the stiff garden of periodicals which gave one of the ormolu tables the air of a stand at a station.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Hugh Vereker, as I saw him there, was of a contact so void of angles that I blushed for the poverty of imagination involved in my small precautions.
Hugh
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From this reading Hugh Vereker, as I saw him there, was of a contact so void of angles that I blushed for the poverty of imagination involved in my small precautions.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Hugh Vereker, as I saw him there, was of a contact so void of angles that I blushed for the poverty of imagination involved in my small precautions.
I'm
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From this reading I’m afraid I even watched the result of my manœuvre, but up to luncheon I watched in vain.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he was in spirits it wasn’t because he had read my review; in fact on the Sunday morning I felt sure he hadn’t read it, though _The Middle_ had been out three days and bloomed, I assured myself, in the stiff garden of periodicals which gave one of the ormolu tables the air of a stand at a station.
imaginationnounUS /ˌɪmædʒəˈneɪʃən/
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading Hugh Vereker, as I saw him there, was of a contact so void of angles that I blushed for the poverty of imagination involved in my small precautions.
impressionnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃən/
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading The impression he made on me personally was such that I wished him to read it, and I corrected to this end with a surreptitious hand what might be wanting in the careless conspicuity of the sheet.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hugh Vereker, as I saw him there, was of a contact so void of angles that I blushed for the poverty of imagination involved in my small precautions.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading Hugh Vereker, as I saw him there, was of a contact so void of angles that I blushed for the poverty of imagination involved in my small precautions.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If he was in spirits it wasn’t because he had read my review; in fact on the Sunday morning I felt sure he hadn’t read it, though _The Middle_ had been out three days and bloomed, I assured myself, in the stiff garden of periodicals which gave one of the ormolu tables the air of a stand at a station.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading I’m afraid I even watched the result of my manœuvre, but up to luncheon I watched in vain.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The impression he made on me personally was such that I wished him to read it, and I corrected to this end with a surreptitious hand what might be wanting in the careless conspicuity of the sheet.
manœuvre
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From this reading I’m afraid I even watched the result of my manœuvre, but up to luncheon I watched in vain.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE effect of my visit to Bridges was to turn me out for more profundity.
MiddlenounUS /ˈmɪdəl/
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading If he was in spirits it wasn’t because he had read my review; in fact on the Sunday morning I felt sure he hadn’t read it, though _The Middle_ had been out three days and bloomed, I assured myself, in the stiff garden of periodicals which gave one of the ormolu tables the air of a stand at a station.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The impression he made on me personally was such that I wished him to read it, and I corrected to this end with a surreptitious hand what might be wanting in the careless conspicuity of the sheet.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE effect of my visit to Bridges was to turn me out for more profundity.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading If he was in spirits it wasn’t because he had read my review; in fact on the Sunday morning I felt sure he hadn’t read it, though _The Middle_ had been out three days and bloomed, I assured myself, in the stiff garden of periodicals which gave one of the ormolu tables the air of a stand at a station.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE effect of my visit to Bridges was to turn me out for more profundity.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading If he was in spirits it wasn’t because he had read my review; in fact on the Sunday morning I felt sure he hadn’t read it, though _The Middle_ had been out three days and bloomed, I assured myself, in the stiff garden of periodicals which gave one of the ormolu tables the air of a stand at a station.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE effect of my visit to Bridges was to turn me out for more profundity.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If he was in spirits it wasn’t because he had read my review; in fact on the Sunday morning I felt sure he hadn’t read it, though _The Middle_ had been out three days and bloomed, I assured myself, in the stiff garden of periodicals which gave one of the ormolu tables the air of a stand at a station.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If he was in spirits it wasn’t because he had read my review; in fact on the Sunday morning I felt sure he hadn’t read it, though _The Middle_ had been out three days and bloomed, I assured myself, in the stiff garden of periodicals which gave one of the ormolu tables the air of a stand at a station.
ormolunoun
brass that looks like gold; used to decorate furniture
From this reading If he was in spirits it wasn’t because he had read my review; in fact on the Sunday morning I felt sure he hadn’t read it, though _The Middle_ had been out three days and bloomed, I assured myself, in the stiff garden of periodicals which gave one of the ormolu tables the air of a stand at a station.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE effect of my visit to Bridges was to turn me out for more profundity.
periodicalsnounUS /ˌpɪriˈɑːdɪkəlz/
plural of “periodical” — a publication that appears at fixed intervals
From this reading If he was in spirits it wasn’t because he had read my review; in fact on the Sunday morning I felt sure he hadn’t read it, though _The Middle_ had been out three days and bloomed, I assured myself, in the stiff garden of periodicals which gave one of the ormolu tables the air of a stand at a station.
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading The impression he made on me personally was such that I wished him to read it, and I corrected to this end with a surreptitious hand what might be wanting in the careless conspicuity of the sheet.
povertynounUS /ˈpɑːvərti/
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading Hugh Vereker, as I saw him there, was of a contact so void of angles that I blushed for the poverty of imagination involved in my small precautions.
precautionsnounUS /priˈkɔːʃənz/
plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading Hugh Vereker, as I saw him there, was of a contact so void of angles that I blushed for the poverty of imagination involved in my small precautions.
profunditynoun
wisdom that is recondite and abstruse and profound
From this reading THE effect of my visit to Bridges was to turn me out for more profundity.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading If he was in spirits it wasn’t because he had read my review; in fact on the Sunday morning I felt sure he hadn’t read it, though _The Middle_ had been out three days and bloomed, I assured myself, in the stiff garden of periodicals which gave one of the ormolu tables the air of a stand at a station.
resultnounUS /rɪˈzʌlt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading I’m afraid I even watched the result of my manœuvre, but up to luncheon I watched in vain.
reviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading If he was in spirits it wasn’t because he had read my review; in fact on the Sunday morning I felt sure he hadn’t read it, though _The Middle_ had been out three days and bloomed, I assured myself, in the stiff garden of periodicals which gave one of the ormolu tables the air of a stand at a station.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading Hugh Vereker, as I saw him there, was of a contact so void of angles that I blushed for the poverty of imagination involved in my small precautions.
sheetnounUS /ʃiːt/
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading The impression he made on me personally was such that I wished him to read it, and I corrected to this end with a surreptitious hand what might be wanting in the careless conspicuity of the sheet.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Hugh Vereker, as I saw him there, was of a contact so void of angles that I blushed for the poverty of imagination involved in my small precautions.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Hugh Vereker, as I saw him there, was of a contact so void of angles that I blushed for the poverty of imagination involved in my small precautions.
spiritsnounUS /ˈspɪrɪts/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading If he was in spirits it wasn’t because he had read my review; in fact on the Sunday morning I felt sure he hadn’t read it, though _The Middle_ had been out three days and bloomed, I assured myself, in the stiff garden of periodicals which gave one of the ormolu tables the air of a stand at a station.
standverbUS /stænd/
be standing; be upright
From this reading If he was in spirits it wasn’t because he had read my review; in fact on the Sunday morning I felt sure he hadn’t read it, though _The Middle_ had been out three days and bloomed, I assured myself, in the stiff garden of periodicals which gave one of the ormolu tables the air of a stand at a station.
stationnounUS /ˈsteɪʃən/
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading If he was in spirits it wasn’t because he had read my review; in fact on the Sunday morning I felt sure he hadn’t read it, though _The Middle_ had been out three days and bloomed, I assured myself, in the stiff garden of periodicals which gave one of the ormolu tables the air of a stand at a station.
stiffadjectiveUS /stɪf/
not moving or operating freely
From this reading If he was in spirits it wasn’t because he had read my review; in fact on the Sunday morning I felt sure he hadn’t read it, though _The Middle_ had been out three days and bloomed, I assured myself, in the stiff garden of periodicals which gave one of the ormolu tables the air of a stand at a station.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The impression he made on me personally was such that I wished him to read it, and I corrected to this end with a surreptitious hand what might be wanting in the careless conspicuity of the sheet.
SundaynounUS /ˈsʌndeɪ/
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading If he was in spirits it wasn’t because he had read my review; in fact on the Sunday morning I felt sure he hadn’t read it, though _The Middle_ had been out three days and bloomed, I assured myself, in the stiff garden of periodicals which gave one of the ormolu tables the air of a stand at a station.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading If he was in spirits it wasn’t because he had read my review; in fact on the Sunday morning I felt sure he hadn’t read it, though _The Middle_ had been out three days and bloomed, I assured myself, in the stiff garden of periodicals which gave one of the ormolu tables the air of a stand at a station.
surreptitiousadjectiveUS /ˌsɜːrəpˈtɪʃəs/
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
From this reading The impression he made on me personally was such that I wished him to read it, and I corrected to this end with a surreptitious hand what might be wanting in the careless conspicuity of the sheet.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading If he was in spirits it wasn’t because he had read my review; in fact on the Sunday morning I felt sure he hadn’t read it, though _The Middle_ had been out three days and bloomed, I assured myself, in the stiff garden of periodicals which gave one of the ormolu tables the air of a stand at a station.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Hugh Vereker, as I saw him there, was of a contact so void of angles that I blushed for the poverty of imagination involved in my small precautions.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE effect of my visit to Bridges was to turn me out for more profundity.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Hugh Vereker, as I saw him there, was of a contact so void of angles that I blushed for the poverty of imagination involved in my small precautions.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The impression he made on me personally was such that I wished him to read it, and I corrected to this end with a surreptitious hand what might be wanting in the careless conspicuity of the sheet.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading If he was in spirits it wasn’t because he had read my review; in fact on the Sunday morning I felt sure he hadn’t read it, though _The Middle_ had been out three days and bloomed, I assured myself, in the stiff garden of periodicals which gave one of the ormolu tables the air of a stand at a station.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading If he was in spirits it wasn’t because he had read my review; in fact on the Sunday morning I felt sure he hadn’t read it, though _The Middle_ had been out three days and bloomed, I assured myself, in the stiff garden of periodicals which gave one of the ormolu tables the air of a stand at a station.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE effect of my visit to Bridges was to turn me out for more profundity.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading THE effect of my visit to Bridges was to turn me out for more profundity.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I’m afraid I even watched the result of my manœuvre, but up to luncheon I watched in vain.
vainadjectiveUS /veɪn/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading I’m afraid I even watched the result of my manœuvre, but up to luncheon I watched in vain.
Vereker
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From this reading Hugh Vereker, as I saw him there, was of a contact so void of angles that I blushed for the poverty of imagination involved in my small precautions.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading THE effect of my visit to Bridges was to turn me out for more profundity.
voidadjectiveUS /vɔɪd/
lacking any legal or binding force
From this reading Hugh Vereker, as I saw him there, was of a contact so void of angles that I blushed for the poverty of imagination involved in my small precautions.
wantingadjectiveUS /ˈwɑːntɪŋ/
nonexistent
From this reading The impression he made on me personally was such that I wished him to read it, and I corrected to this end with a surreptitious hand what might be wanting in the careless conspicuity of the sheet.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE effect of my visit to Bridges was to turn me out for more profundity.
wasn't
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From this reading If he was in spirits it wasn’t because he had read my review; in fact on the Sunday morning I felt sure he hadn’t read it, though _The Middle_ had been out three days and bloomed, I assured myself, in the stiff garden of periodicals which gave one of the ormolu tables the air of a stand at a station.
watchedverbUS /wɑːtʃt/
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading I’m afraid I even watched the result of my manœuvre, but up to luncheon I watched in vain.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The impression he made on me personally was such that I wished him to read it, and I corrected to this end with a surreptitious hand what might be wanting in the careless conspicuity of the sheet.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If he was in spirits it wasn’t because he had read my review; in fact on the Sunday morning I felt sure he hadn’t read it, though _The Middle_ had been out three days and bloomed, I assured myself, in the stiff garden of periodicals which gave one of the ormolu tables the air of a stand at a station.
wishedverbUS /wɪʃt/
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading The impression he made on me personally was such that I wished him to read it, and I corrected to this end with a surreptitious hand what might be wanting in the careless conspicuity of the sheet.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The impression he made on me personally was such that I wished him to read it, and I corrected to this end with a surreptitious hand what might be wanting in the careless conspicuity of the sheet.
