adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And then, laughing, continued: "This is a tender avowal I have just made; for believe me, it is years since I have thought of looking for anybody; but as in your estimation I have not been very courteous, and as I pride myself on my good manners, I wish to obtain your pardon by flattering you a little."
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Perceiving Gilbert, the young man stopped his horse and cried out, "Mr. Secretary, I am looking for you."
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Suddenly, he heard once more the sound of horse's hoofs and Stephane re-appeared.
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "This is too much goodness," answered Gilbert.
anybodypronounUS /ˈenibədi/
any person at all
From this reading And then, laughing, continued: "This is a tender avowal I have just made; for believe me, it is years since I have thought of looking for anybody; but as in your estimation I have not been very courteous, and as I pride myself on my good manners, I wish to obtain your pardon by flattering you a little."
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And then, laughing, continued: "This is a tender avowal I have just made; for believe me, it is years since I have thought of looking for anybody; but as in your estimation I have not been very courteous, and as I pride myself on my good manners, I wish to obtain your pardon by flattering you a little."
avowalnoun
a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something
From this reading And then, laughing, continued: "This is a tender avowal I have just made; for believe me, it is years since I have thought of looking for anybody; but as in your estimation I have not been very courteous, and as I pride myself on my good manners, I wish to obtain your pardon by flattering you a little."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading And then, laughing, continued: "This is a tender avowal I have just made; for believe me, it is years since I have thought of looking for anybody; but as in your estimation I have not been very courteous, and as I pride myself on my good manners, I wish to obtain your pardon by flattering you a little."
believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading And then, laughing, continued: "This is a tender avowal I have just made; for believe me, it is years since I have thought of looking for anybody; but as in your estimation I have not been very courteous, and as I pride myself on my good manners, I wish to obtain your pardon by flattering you a little."
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading And then, laughing, continued: "This is a tender avowal I have just made; for believe me, it is years since I have thought of looking for anybody; but as in your estimation I have not been very courteous, and as I pride myself on my good manners, I wish to obtain your pardon by flattering you a little."
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And then, laughing, continued: "This is a tender avowal I have just made; for believe me, it is years since I have thought of looking for anybody; but as in your estimation I have not been very courteous, and as I pride myself on my good manners, I wish to obtain your pardon by flattering you a little."
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading And then, laughing, continued: "This is a tender avowal I have just made; for believe me, it is years since I have thought of looking for anybody; but as in your estimation I have not been very courteous, and as I pride myself on my good manners, I wish to obtain your pardon by flattering you a little."
courteousadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrtiəs/
exhibiting courtesy and politeness
From this reading And then, laughing, continued: "This is a tender avowal I have just made; for believe me, it is years since I have thought of looking for anybody; but as in your estimation I have not been very courteous, and as I pride myself on my good manners, I wish to obtain your pardon by flattering you a little."
criedverbUS /kraɪd/
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Perceiving Gilbert, the young man stopped his horse and cried out, "Mr. Secretary, I am looking for you."
Don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Don't take the trouble.
estimationnounUS /ˌestəˈmeɪʃən/
a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)
From this reading And then, laughing, continued: "This is a tender avowal I have just made; for believe me, it is years since I have thought of looking for anybody; but as in your estimation I have not been very courteous, and as I pride myself on my good manners, I wish to obtain your pardon by flattering you a little."
flatteringadjectiveUS /ˈflætərɪŋ/
showing or representing to advantage
From this reading And then, laughing, continued: "This is a tender avowal I have just made; for believe me, it is years since I have thought of looking for anybody; but as in your estimation I have not been very courteous, and as I pride myself on my good manners, I wish to obtain your pardon by flattering you a little."
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Perceiving Gilbert, the young man stopped his horse and cried out, "Mr. Secretary, I am looking for you."
GilbertnounUS /ˈɡɪlbərt/
a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading Perceiving Gilbert, the young man stopped his horse and cried out, "Mr. Secretary, I am looking for you."
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading And then, laughing, continued: "This is a tender avowal I have just made; for believe me, it is years since I have thought of looking for anybody; but as in your estimation I have not been very courteous, and as I pride myself on my good manners, I wish to obtain your pardon by flattering you a little."
goodnessnounUS /ˈɡʊdnəs/
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading "This is too much goodness," answered Gilbert.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And then, laughing, continued: "This is a tender avowal I have just made; for believe me, it is years since I have thought of looking for anybody; but as in your estimation I have not been very courteous, and as I pride myself on my good manners, I wish to obtain your pardon by flattering you a little."
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Suddenly, he heard once more the sound of horse's hoofs and Stephane re-appeared.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Suddenly, he heard once more the sound of horse's hoofs and Stephane re-appeared.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Perceiving Gilbert, the young man stopped his horse and cried out, "Mr. Secretary, I am looking for you."
hoofsnounUS /hʊfs/
plural of “hoof” — the foot of an ungulate mammal
From this reading Suddenly, he heard once more the sound of horse's hoofs and Stephane re-appeared.
horsenounUS /hɔːrs/
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Perceiving Gilbert, the young man stopped his horse and cried out, "Mr. Secretary, I am looking for you."
horse'snounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/
possessive form of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Suddenly, he heard once more the sound of horse's hoofs and Stephane re-appeared.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Perceiving Gilbert, the young man stopped his horse and cried out, "Mr. Secretary, I am looking for you."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And then, laughing, continued: "This is a tender avowal I have just made; for believe me, it is years since I have thought of looking for anybody; but as in your estimation I have not been very courteous, and as I pride myself on my good manners, I wish to obtain your pardon by flattering you a little."
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And then, laughing, continued: "This is a tender avowal I have just made; for believe me, it is years since I have thought of looking for anybody; but as in your estimation I have not been very courteous, and as I pride myself on my good manners, I wish to obtain your pardon by flattering you a little."
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And then, laughing, continued: "This is a tender avowal I have just made; for believe me, it is years since I have thought of looking for anybody; but as in your estimation I have not been very courteous, and as I pride myself on my good manners, I wish to obtain your pardon by flattering you a little."
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading And then, laughing, continued: "This is a tender avowal I have just made; for believe me, it is years since I have thought of looking for anybody; but as in your estimation I have not been very courteous, and as I pride myself on my good manners, I wish to obtain your pardon by flattering you a little."
laughingadjectiveUS /ˈlæfɪŋ/
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading And then, laughing, continued: "This is a tender avowal I have just made; for believe me, it is years since I have thought of looking for anybody; but as in your estimation I have not been very courteous, and as I pride myself on my good manners, I wish to obtain your pardon by flattering you a little."
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And then, laughing, continued: "This is a tender avowal I have just made; for believe me, it is years since I have thought of looking for anybody; but as in your estimation I have not been very courteous, and as I pride myself on my good manners, I wish to obtain your pardon by flattering you a little."
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Perceiving Gilbert, the young man stopped his horse and cried out, "Mr. Secretary, I am looking for you."
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading And then, laughing, continued: "This is a tender avowal I have just made; for believe me, it is years since I have thought of looking for anybody; but as in your estimation I have not been very courteous, and as I pride myself on my good manners, I wish to obtain your pardon by flattering you a little."
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Perceiving Gilbert, the young man stopped his horse and cried out, "Mr. Secretary, I am looking for you."
mannersnounUS /ˈmænərz/
social deportment
From this reading And then, laughing, continued: "This is a tender avowal I have just made; for believe me, it is years since I have thought of looking for anybody; but as in your estimation I have not been very courteous, and as I pride myself on my good manners, I wish to obtain your pardon by flattering you a little."
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And then, laughing, continued: "This is a tender avowal I have just made; for believe me, it is years since I have thought of looking for anybody; but as in your estimation I have not been very courteous, and as I pride myself on my good manners, I wish to obtain your pardon by flattering you a little."
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Suddenly, he heard once more the sound of horse's hoofs and Stephane re-appeared.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Perceiving Gilbert, the young man stopped his horse and cried out, "Mr. Secretary, I am looking for you."
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "This is too much goodness," answered Gilbert.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading And then, laughing, continued: "This is a tender avowal I have just made; for believe me, it is years since I have thought of looking for anybody; but as in your estimation I have not been very courteous, and as I pride myself on my good manners, I wish to obtain your pardon by flattering you a little."
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading And then, laughing, continued: "This is a tender avowal I have just made; for believe me, it is years since I have thought of looking for anybody; but as in your estimation I have not been very courteous, and as I pride myself on my good manners, I wish to obtain your pardon by flattering you a little."
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And then, laughing, continued: "This is a tender avowal I have just made; for believe me, it is years since I have thought of looking for anybody; but as in your estimation I have not been very courteous, and as I pride myself on my good manners, I wish to obtain your pardon by flattering you a little."
obtainverbUS /əbˈteɪn/
come into possession of
From this reading And then, laughing, continued: "This is a tender avowal I have just made; for believe me, it is years since I have thought of looking for anybody; but as in your estimation I have not been very courteous, and as I pride myself on my good manners, I wish to obtain your pardon by flattering you a little."
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Suddenly, he heard once more the sound of horse's hoofs and Stephane re-appeared.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And then, laughing, continued: "This is a tender avowal I have just made; for believe me, it is years since I have thought of looking for anybody; but as in your estimation I have not been very courteous, and as I pride myself on my good manners, I wish to obtain your pardon by flattering you a little."
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Suddenly, he heard once more the sound of horse's hoofs and Stephane re-appeared.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Perceiving Gilbert, the young man stopped his horse and cried out, "Mr. Secretary, I am looking for you."
pardonverbUS /ˈpɑːrdən/
accept an excuse for
From this reading And then, laughing, continued: "This is a tender avowal I have just made; for believe me, it is years since I have thought of looking for anybody; but as in your estimation I have not been very courteous, and as I pride myself on my good manners, I wish to obtain your pardon by flattering you a little."
PerceivingverbUS /pərˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “perceive” — to become aware of through the senses
From this reading Perceiving Gilbert, the young man stopped his horse and cried out, "Mr. Secretary, I am looking for you."
pridenounUS /praɪd/
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading And then, laughing, continued: "This is a tender avowal I have just made; for believe me, it is years since I have thought of looking for anybody; but as in your estimation I have not been very courteous, and as I pride myself on my good manners, I wish to obtain your pardon by flattering you a little."
re-appeared
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Suddenly, he heard once more the sound of horse's hoofs and Stephane re-appeared.
SecretarynounUS /ˈsekrəteri/
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading Perceiving Gilbert, the young man stopped his horse and cried out, "Mr. Secretary, I am looking for you."
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading And then, laughing, continued: "This is a tender avowal I have just made; for believe me, it is years since I have thought of looking for anybody; but as in your estimation I have not been very courteous, and as I pride myself on my good manners, I wish to obtain your pardon by flattering you a little."
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Suddenly, he heard once more the sound of horse's hoofs and Stephane re-appeared.
Stephane
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Suddenly, he heard once more the sound of horse's hoofs and Stephane re-appeared.
stoppedadjectiveUS /stɑːpt/
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Perceiving Gilbert, the young man stopped his horse and cried out, "Mr. Secretary, I am looking for you."
SuddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly, he heard once more the sound of horse's hoofs and Stephane re-appeared.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading "Don't take the trouble.
tenderadjectiveUS /ˈtendər/
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading And then, laughing, continued: "This is a tender avowal I have just made; for believe me, it is years since I have thought of looking for anybody; but as in your estimation I have not been very courteous, and as I pride myself on my good manners, I wish to obtain your pardon by flattering you a little."
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Suddenly, he heard once more the sound of horse's hoofs and Stephane re-appeared.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading And then, laughing, continued: "This is a tender avowal I have just made; for believe me, it is years since I have thought of looking for anybody; but as in your estimation I have not been very courteous, and as I pride myself on my good manners, I wish to obtain your pardon by flattering you a little."
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And then, laughing, continued: "This is a tender avowal I have just made; for believe me, it is years since I have thought of looking for anybody; but as in your estimation I have not been very courteous, and as I pride myself on my good manners, I wish to obtain your pardon by flattering you a little."
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading And then, laughing, continued: "This is a tender avowal I have just made; for believe me, it is years since I have thought of looking for anybody; but as in your estimation I have not been very courteous, and as I pride myself on my good manners, I wish to obtain your pardon by flattering you a little."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And then, laughing, continued: "This is a tender avowal I have just made; for believe me, it is years since I have thought of looking for anybody; but as in your estimation I have not been very courteous, and as I pride myself on my good manners, I wish to obtain your pardon by flattering you a little."
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "This is too much goodness," answered Gilbert.
troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/
a source of difficulty
From this reading "Don't take the trouble.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading And then, laughing, continued: "This is a tender avowal I have just made; for believe me, it is years since I have thought of looking for anybody; but as in your estimation I have not been very courteous, and as I pride myself on my good manners, I wish to obtain your pardon by flattering you a little."
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading And then, laughing, continued: "This is a tender avowal I have just made; for believe me, it is years since I have thought of looking for anybody; but as in your estimation I have not been very courteous, and as I pride myself on my good manners, I wish to obtain your pardon by flattering you a little."
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading And then, laughing, continued: "This is a tender avowal I have just made; for believe me, it is years since I have thought of looking for anybody; but as in your estimation I have not been very courteous, and as I pride myself on my good manners, I wish to obtain your pardon by flattering you a little."
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Perceiving Gilbert, the young man stopped his horse and cried out, "Mr. Secretary, I am looking for you."
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Perceiving Gilbert, the young man stopped his horse and cried out, "Mr. Secretary, I am looking for you."
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading And then, laughing, continued: "This is a tender avowal I have just made; for believe me, it is years since I have thought of looking for anybody; but as in your estimation I have not been very courteous, and as I pride myself on my good manners, I wish to obtain your pardon by flattering you a little."
