adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The general spirit of congratulation was corrected by a tendency to assert it another proof of sagacity on the chairman’s part; Elgin wouldn’t be too flattered; Lawyer Cruickshank couldn’t have done better.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading It was the talk of the town, the pride of the market-place, Lorne Murchison’s having been selected to accompany what was known as the Cruickshank deputation to England.
aheadadverbUS /əˈhed/
at or in the front
From this reading You may be sure the Express was well ahead with it.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A Well-Merited Compliment,” and Rawlins was round promptly next morning to glean further particulars.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The general spirit of congratulation was corrected by a tendency to assert it another proof of sagacity on the chairman’s part; Elgin wouldn’t be too flattered; Lawyer Cruickshank couldn’t have done better.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was the talk of the town, the pride of the market-place, Lorne Murchison’s having been selected to accompany what was known as the Cruickshank deputation to England.
assertverbUS /əˈsɜːrt/
state categorically
From this reading The general spirit of congratulation was corrected by a tendency to assert it another proof of sagacity on the chairman’s part; Elgin wouldn’t be too flattered; Lawyer Cruickshank couldn’t have done better.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The general spirit of congratulation was corrected by a tendency to assert it another proof of sagacity on the chairman’s part; Elgin wouldn’t be too flattered; Lawyer Cruickshank couldn’t have done better.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was the talk of the town, the pride of the market-place, Lorne Murchison’s having been selected to accompany what was known as the Cruickshank deputation to England.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading The general spirit of congratulation was corrected by a tendency to assert it another proof of sagacity on the chairman’s part; Elgin wouldn’t be too flattered; Lawyer Cruickshank couldn’t have done better.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The general spirit of congratulation was corrected by a tendency to assert it another proof of sagacity on the chairman’s part; Elgin wouldn’t be too flattered; Lawyer Cruickshank couldn’t have done better.
chairman'snounUS /ˈtʃermənz/
possessive form of “chairman” — the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization
From this reading The general spirit of congratulation was corrected by a tendency to assert it another proof of sagacity on the chairman’s part; Elgin wouldn’t be too flattered; Lawyer Cruickshank couldn’t have done better.
ComplimentverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləment/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading A Well-Merited Compliment,” and Rawlins was round promptly next morning to glean further particulars.
congratulationnounUS /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃən/
the act of acknowledging that someone has an occasion for celebration
From this reading The general spirit of congratulation was corrected by a tendency to assert it another proof of sagacity on the chairman’s part; Elgin wouldn’t be too flattered; Lawyer Cruickshank couldn’t have done better.
correctedadjectiveUS /kərˈektəd/
having something undesirable neutralized
From this reading The general spirit of congratulation was corrected by a tendency to assert it another proof of sagacity on the chairman’s part; Elgin wouldn’t be too flattered; Lawyer Cruickshank couldn’t have done better.
couldn't
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From this reading The general spirit of congratulation was corrected by a tendency to assert it another proof of sagacity on the chairman’s part; Elgin wouldn’t be too flattered; Lawyer Cruickshank couldn’t have done better.
Cruickshank
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From this reading It was the talk of the town, the pride of the market-place, Lorne Murchison’s having been selected to accompany what was known as the Cruickshank deputation to England.
deputationnoun
a group of representatives or delegates
From this reading It was the talk of the town, the pride of the market-place, Lorne Murchison’s having been selected to accompany what was known as the Cruickshank deputation to England.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The general spirit of congratulation was corrected by a tendency to assert it another proof of sagacity on the chairman’s part; Elgin wouldn’t be too flattered; Lawyer Cruickshank couldn’t have done better.
Elgin
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From this reading The general spirit of congratulation was corrected by a tendency to assert it another proof of sagacity on the chairman’s part; Elgin wouldn’t be too flattered; Lawyer Cruickshank couldn’t have done better.
EnglandnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlənd/
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading It was the talk of the town, the pride of the market-place, Lorne Murchison’s having been selected to accompany what was known as the Cruickshank deputation to England.
ExpressverbUS /ɪkˈspres/
give expression to
From this reading You may be sure the Express was well ahead with it.
FellownounUS /ˈfeloʊ/
a boy or man
From this reading “Honour to Our Young Fellow Townsman.
flatteredverbUS /ˈflætərd/
past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading The general spirit of congratulation was corrected by a tendency to assert it another proof of sagacity on the chairman’s part; Elgin wouldn’t be too flattered; Lawyer Cruickshank couldn’t have done better.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading A Well-Merited Compliment,” and Rawlins was round promptly next morning to glean further particulars.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The general spirit of congratulation was corrected by a tendency to assert it another proof of sagacity on the chairman’s part; Elgin wouldn’t be too flattered; Lawyer Cruickshank couldn’t have done better.
gleanverbUS /ɡliːn/
gather, as of natural products
From this reading A Well-Merited Compliment,” and Rawlins was round promptly next morning to glean further particulars.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The general spirit of congratulation was corrected by a tendency to assert it another proof of sagacity on the chairman’s part; Elgin wouldn’t be too flattered; Lawyer Cruickshank couldn’t have done better.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It was the talk of the town, the pride of the market-place, Lorne Murchison’s having been selected to accompany what was known as the Cruickshank deputation to England.
HonournounUS /ˈɑːnər/
the state of being honored
From this reading “Honour to Our Young Fellow Townsman.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the talk of the town, the pride of the market-place, Lorne Murchison’s having been selected to accompany what was known as the Cruickshank deputation to England.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It was the talk of the town, the pride of the market-place, Lorne Murchison’s having been selected to accompany what was known as the Cruickshank deputation to England.
LawyernounUS /ˈlɔːjər/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading The general spirit of congratulation was corrected by a tendency to assert it another proof of sagacity on the chairman’s part; Elgin wouldn’t be too flattered; Lawyer Cruickshank couldn’t have done better.
Lorne
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From this reading It was the talk of the town, the pride of the market-place, Lorne Murchison’s having been selected to accompany what was known as the Cruickshank deputation to England.
market-place
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From this reading It was the talk of the town, the pride of the market-place, Lorne Murchison’s having been selected to accompany what was known as the Cruickshank deputation to England.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading You may be sure the Express was well ahead with it.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A Well-Merited Compliment,” and Rawlins was round promptly next morning to glean further particulars.
Murchison's
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From this reading It was the talk of the town, the pride of the market-place, Lorne Murchison’s having been selected to accompany what was known as the Cruickshank deputation to England.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A Well-Merited Compliment,” and Rawlins was round promptly next morning to glean further particulars.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the talk of the town, the pride of the market-place, Lorne Murchison’s having been selected to accompany what was known as the Cruickshank deputation to England.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The general spirit of congratulation was corrected by a tendency to assert it another proof of sagacity on the chairman’s part; Elgin wouldn’t be too flattered; Lawyer Cruickshank couldn’t have done better.
OurdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “Honour to Our Young Fellow Townsman.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The general spirit of congratulation was corrected by a tendency to assert it another proof of sagacity on the chairman’s part; Elgin wouldn’t be too flattered; Lawyer Cruickshank couldn’t have done better.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading A Well-Merited Compliment,” and Rawlins was round promptly next morning to glean further particulars.
pridenounUS /praɪd/
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading It was the talk of the town, the pride of the market-place, Lorne Murchison’s having been selected to accompany what was known as the Cruickshank deputation to England.
promptlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmptli/
with little or no delay
From this reading A Well-Merited Compliment,” and Rawlins was round promptly next morning to glean further particulars.
proofnounUS /pruːf/
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading The general spirit of congratulation was corrected by a tendency to assert it another proof of sagacity on the chairman’s part; Elgin wouldn’t be too flattered; Lawyer Cruickshank couldn’t have done better.
Rawlins
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From this reading A Well-Merited Compliment,” and Rawlins was round promptly next morning to glean further particulars.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading A Well-Merited Compliment,” and Rawlins was round promptly next morning to glean further particulars.
sagacitynounUS /səˈɡæs.ə.t̬i/
The quality of being sagacious; keen wisdom and sound judgment. (Sự minh triết, sự sáng suốt.)
From this reading The general spirit of congratulation was corrected by a tendency to assert it another proof of sagacity on the chairman’s part; Elgin wouldn’t be too flattered; Lawyer Cruickshank couldn’t have done better.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading It was the talk of the town, the pride of the market-place, Lorne Murchison’s having been selected to accompany what was known as the Cruickshank deputation to England.
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The general spirit of congratulation was corrected by a tendency to assert it another proof of sagacity on the chairman’s part; Elgin wouldn’t be too flattered; Lawyer Cruickshank couldn’t have done better.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading You may be sure the Express was well ahead with it.
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading It was the talk of the town, the pride of the market-place, Lorne Murchison’s having been selected to accompany what was known as the Cruickshank deputation to England.
tendencynounUS /ˈtendənsi/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading The general spirit of congratulation was corrected by a tendency to assert it another proof of sagacity on the chairman’s part; Elgin wouldn’t be too flattered; Lawyer Cruickshank couldn’t have done better.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was the talk of the town, the pride of the market-place, Lorne Murchison’s having been selected to accompany what was known as the Cruickshank deputation to England.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was the talk of the town, the pride of the market-place, Lorne Murchison’s having been selected to accompany what was known as the Cruickshank deputation to England.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The general spirit of congratulation was corrected by a tendency to assert it another proof of sagacity on the chairman’s part; Elgin wouldn’t be too flattered; Lawyer Cruickshank couldn’t have done better.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading It was the talk of the town, the pride of the market-place, Lorne Murchison’s having been selected to accompany what was known as the Cruickshank deputation to England.
TownsmannounUS /ˈtaʊnzmən/
a person from the same town as yourself
From this reading “Honour to Our Young Fellow Townsman.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the talk of the town, the pride of the market-place, Lorne Murchison’s having been selected to accompany what was known as the Cruickshank deputation to England.
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 You may be sure the Express was well ahead with it.
Well-Merited
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From this reading A Well-Merited Compliment,” and Rawlins was round promptly next morning to glean further particulars.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It was the talk of the town, the pride of the market-place, Lorne Murchison’s having been selected to accompany what was known as the Cruickshank deputation to England.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading You may be sure the Express was well ahead with it.
wouldn't
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From this reading The general spirit of congratulation was corrected by a tendency to assert it another proof of sagacity on the chairman’s part; Elgin wouldn’t be too flattered; Lawyer Cruickshank couldn’t have done better.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You may be sure the Express was well ahead with it.
YoungadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “Honour to Our Young Fellow Townsman.
