adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had a number of adventures, accordingly, with the ladies, but strange to say, the husbands or fathers were always interrupting him.
accordinglyadverbUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading He had a number of adventures, accordingly, with the ladies, but strange to say, the husbands or fathers were always interrupting him.
adventuresnounUS /ædˈventʃərz/
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading He had a number of adventures, accordingly, with the ladies, but strange to say, the husbands or fathers were always interrupting him.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The ladies, too, began to be so excessively fond of him, that the little fellow was obliged to caution them at last—for the good, as he said, of society; he recommended them to draw lots, for he could not gratify them all; but promised when his metamorphosis was complete, that the one chosen should become the happy Mrs. Poinsinet; or, to speak more correctly, Mrs. Polycarte.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading On one occasion he was made to pass the night in a slipper-bath full of water; where, although he had all his clothes on, he declared that he nearly caught his death of cold.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He had a number of adventures, accordingly, with the ladies, but strange to say, the husbands or fathers were always interrupting him.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am sorry to say, however, that, on the score of gallantry, Poinsinet was never quite convinced of the hideousness of his appearance.
amazinglyadverbUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋli/
in an amazing manner; to everyone's surprise
From this reading Of course the wags, from time to time, used to give him every possible encouragement, and declared that since this exercise, his person was amazingly improved.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of course the wags, from time to time, used to give him every possible encouragement, and declared that since this exercise, his person was amazingly improved.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading I am sorry to say, however, that, on the score of gallantry, Poinsinet was never quite convinced of the hideousness of his appearance.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The ladies, too, began to be so excessively fond of him, that the little fellow was obliged to caution them at last—for the good, as he said, of society; he recommended them to draw lots, for he could not gratify them all; but promised when his metamorphosis was complete, that the one chosen should become the happy Mrs. Poinsinet; or, to speak more correctly, Mrs. Polycarte.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The ladies, too, began to be so excessively fond of him, that the little fellow was obliged to caution them at last—for the good, as he said, of society; he recommended them to draw lots, for he could not gratify them all; but promised when his metamorphosis was complete, that the one chosen should become the happy Mrs. Poinsinet; or, to speak more correctly, Mrs. Polycarte.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The ladies, too, began to be so excessively fond of him, that the little fellow was obliged to caution them at last—for the good, as he said, of society; he recommended them to draw lots, for he could not gratify them all; but promised when his metamorphosis was complete, that the one chosen should become the happy Mrs. Poinsinet; or, to speak more correctly, Mrs. Polycarte.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The ladies, too, began to be so excessively fond of him, that the little fellow was obliged to caution them at last—for the good, as he said, of society; he recommended them to draw lots, for he could not gratify them all; but promised when his metamorphosis was complete, that the one chosen should become the happy Mrs. Poinsinet; or, to speak more correctly, Mrs. Polycarte.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The ladies, too, began to be so excessively fond of him, that the little fellow was obliged to caution them at last—for the good, as he said, of society; he recommended them to draw lots, for he could not gratify them all; but promised when his metamorphosis was complete, that the one chosen should become the happy Mrs. Poinsinet; or, to speak more correctly, Mrs. Polycarte.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The ladies, too, began to be so excessively fond of him, that the little fellow was obliged to caution them at last—for the good, as he said, of society; he recommended them to draw lots, for he could not gratify them all; but promised when his metamorphosis was complete, that the one chosen should become the happy Mrs. Poinsinet; or, to speak more correctly, Mrs. Polycarte.
caughtverbUS /kɑːt/
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading On one occasion he was made to pass the night in a slipper-bath full of water; where, although he had all his clothes on, he declared that he nearly caught his death of cold.
cautionnounUS /ˈkɑːʃən/
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading The ladies, too, began to be so excessively fond of him, that the little fellow was obliged to caution them at last—for the good, as he said, of society; he recommended them to draw lots, for he could not gratify them all; but promised when his metamorphosis was complete, that the one chosen should become the happy Mrs. Poinsinet; or, to speak more correctly, Mrs. Polycarte.
chosennounUS /ˈtʃoʊzən/
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading The ladies, too, began to be so excessively fond of him, that the little fellow was obliged to caution them at last—for the good, as he said, of society; he recommended them to draw lots, for he could not gratify them all; but promised when his metamorphosis was complete, that the one chosen should become the happy Mrs. Poinsinet; or, to speak more correctly, Mrs. Polycarte.
clothesnounUS /kloʊðz/
clothing in general
From this reading On one occasion he was made to pass the night in a slipper-bath full of water; where, although he had all his clothes on, he declared that he nearly caught his death of cold.
coldadjectiveUS /koʊld/
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading On one occasion he was made to pass the night in a slipper-bath full of water; where, although he had all his clothes on, he declared that he nearly caught his death of cold.
completeverbUS /kəmˈpliːt/
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading The ladies, too, began to be so excessively fond of him, that the little fellow was obliged to caution them at last—for the good, as he said, of society; he recommended them to draw lots, for he could not gratify them all; but promised when his metamorphosis was complete, that the one chosen should become the happy Mrs. Poinsinet; or, to speak more correctly, Mrs. Polycarte.
convincedadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪnst/
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading I am sorry to say, however, that, on the score of gallantry, Poinsinet was never quite convinced of the hideousness of his appearance.
correctlyadverbUS /kərˈektli/
in an accurate manner
From this reading The ladies, too, began to be so excessively fond of him, that the little fellow was obliged to caution them at last—for the good, as he said, of society; he recommended them to draw lots, for he could not gratify them all; but promised when his metamorphosis was complete, that the one chosen should become the happy Mrs. Poinsinet; or, to speak more correctly, Mrs. Polycarte.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The ladies, too, began to be so excessively fond of him, that the little fellow was obliged to caution them at last—for the good, as he said, of society; he recommended them to draw lots, for he could not gratify them all; but promised when his metamorphosis was complete, that the one chosen should become the happy Mrs. Poinsinet; or, to speak more correctly, Mrs. Polycarte.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course the wags, from time to time, used to give him every possible encouragement, and declared that since this exercise, his person was amazingly improved.
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading On one occasion he was made to pass the night in a slipper-bath full of water; where, although he had all his clothes on, he declared that he nearly caught his death of cold.
declaredadjectiveUS /dɪˈklerd/
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Of course the wags, from time to time, used to give him every possible encouragement, and declared that since this exercise, his person was amazingly improved.
drawverbUS /drɔː/
cause to move by pulling
From this reading The ladies, too, began to be so excessively fond of him, that the little fellow was obliged to caution them at last—for the good, as he said, of society; he recommended them to draw lots, for he could not gratify them all; but promised when his metamorphosis was complete, that the one chosen should become the happy Mrs. Poinsinet; or, to speak more correctly, Mrs. Polycarte.
encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading Of course the wags, from time to time, used to give him every possible encouragement, and declared that since this exercise, his person was amazingly improved.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Of course the wags, from time to time, used to give him every possible encouragement, and declared that since this exercise, his person was amazingly improved.
excessivelyadverbUS /ɪkˈsesɪvli/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The ladies, too, began to be so excessively fond of him, that the little fellow was obliged to caution them at last—for the good, as he said, of society; he recommended them to draw lots, for he could not gratify them all; but promised when his metamorphosis was complete, that the one chosen should become the happy Mrs. Poinsinet; or, to speak more correctly, Mrs. Polycarte.
exercisenounUS /ˈeksərsaɪz/
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading Of course the wags, from time to time, used to give him every possible encouragement, and declared that since this exercise, his person was amazingly improved.
fathersnounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He had a number of adventures, accordingly, with the ladies, but strange to say, the husbands or fathers were always interrupting him.
fellownounUS /ˈfeloʊ/
a boy or man
From this reading The ladies, too, began to be so excessively fond of him, that the little fellow was obliged to caution them at last—for the good, as he said, of society; he recommended them to draw lots, for he could not gratify them all; but promised when his metamorphosis was complete, that the one chosen should become the happy Mrs. Poinsinet; or, to speak more correctly, Mrs. Polycarte.
fondadjectiveUS /fɑːnd/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading The ladies, too, began to be so excessively fond of him, that the little fellow was obliged to caution them at last—for the good, as he said, of society; he recommended them to draw lots, for he could not gratify them all; but promised when his metamorphosis was complete, that the one chosen should become the happy Mrs. Poinsinet; or, to speak more correctly, Mrs. Polycarte.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The ladies, too, began to be so excessively fond of him, that the little fellow was obliged to caution them at last—for the good, as he said, of society; he recommended them to draw lots, for he could not gratify them all; but promised when his metamorphosis was complete, that the one chosen should become the happy Mrs. Poinsinet; or, to speak more correctly, Mrs. Polycarte.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Of course the wags, from time to time, used to give him every possible encouragement, and declared that since this exercise, his person was amazingly improved.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading On one occasion he was made to pass the night in a slipper-bath full of water; where, although he had all his clothes on, he declared that he nearly caught his death of cold.
gallantrynounUS /ˈɡæləntri/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading I am sorry to say, however, that, on the score of gallantry, Poinsinet was never quite convinced of the hideousness of his appearance.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Of course the wags, from time to time, used to give him every possible encouragement, and declared that since this exercise, his person was amazingly improved.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The ladies, too, began to be so excessively fond of him, that the little fellow was obliged to caution them at last—for the good, as he said, of society; he recommended them to draw lots, for he could not gratify them all; but promised when his metamorphosis was complete, that the one chosen should become the happy Mrs. Poinsinet; or, to speak more correctly, Mrs. Polycarte.
gratifyverbUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪ/
make happy or satisfied
From this reading The ladies, too, began to be so excessively fond of him, that the little fellow was obliged to caution them at last—for the good, as he said, of society; he recommended them to draw lots, for he could not gratify them all; but promised when his metamorphosis was complete, that the one chosen should become the happy Mrs. Poinsinet; or, to speak more correctly, Mrs. Polycarte.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had a number of adventures, accordingly, with the ladies, but strange to say, the husbands or fathers were always interrupting him.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The ladies, too, began to be so excessively fond of him, that the little fellow was obliged to caution them at last—for the good, as he said, of society; he recommended them to draw lots, for he could not gratify them all; but promised when his metamorphosis was complete, that the one chosen should become the happy Mrs. Poinsinet; or, to speak more correctly, Mrs. Polycarte.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The ladies, too, began to be so excessively fond of him, that the little fellow was obliged to caution them at last—for the good, as he said, of society; he recommended them to draw lots, for he could not gratify them all; but promised when his metamorphosis was complete, that the one chosen should become the happy Mrs. Poinsinet; or, to speak more correctly, Mrs. Polycarte.
hideousnessnoun
dreadful ugliness; horrible repulsiveness
From this reading I am sorry to say, however, that, on the score of gallantry, Poinsinet was never quite convinced of the hideousness of his appearance.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Of course the wags, from time to time, used to give him every possible encouragement, and declared that since this exercise, his person was amazingly improved.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Of course the wags, from time to time, used to give him every possible encouragement, and declared that since this exercise, his person was amazingly improved.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading I am sorry to say, however, that, on the score of gallantry, Poinsinet was never quite convinced of the hideousness of his appearance.
husbandsnounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
plural of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading He had a number of adventures, accordingly, with the ladies, but strange to say, the husbands or fathers were always interrupting him.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am sorry to say, however, that, on the score of gallantry, Poinsinet was never quite convinced of the hideousness of his appearance.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading Of course the wags, from time to time, used to give him every possible encouragement, and declared that since this exercise, his person was amazingly improved.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On one occasion he was made to pass the night in a slipper-bath full of water; where, although he had all his clothes on, he declared that he nearly caught his death of cold.
interruptingverbUS /ˌɪntərˈʌptɪŋ/
-ing form of “interrupt” — make a break in
From this reading He had a number of adventures, accordingly, with the ladies, but strange to say, the husbands or fathers were always interrupting him.
ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The ladies, too, began to be so excessively fond of him, that the little fellow was obliged to caution them at last—for the good, as he said, of society; he recommended them to draw lots, for he could not gratify them all; but promised when his metamorphosis was complete, that the one chosen should become the happy Mrs. Poinsinet; or, to speak more correctly, Mrs. Polycarte.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading The ladies, too, began to be so excessively fond of him, that the little fellow was obliged to caution them at last—for the good, as he said, of society; he recommended them to draw lots, for he could not gratify them all; but promised when his metamorphosis was complete, that the one chosen should become the happy Mrs. Poinsinet; or, to speak more correctly, Mrs. Polycarte.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The ladies, too, began to be so excessively fond of him, that the little fellow was obliged to caution them at last—for the good, as he said, of society; he recommended them to draw lots, for he could not gratify them all; but promised when his metamorphosis was complete, that the one chosen should become the happy Mrs. Poinsinet; or, to speak more correctly, Mrs. Polycarte.
lotsnounUS /lɑːts/
a large number or amount
From this reading The ladies, too, began to be so excessively fond of him, that the little fellow was obliged to caution them at last—for the good, as he said, of society; he recommended them to draw lots, for he could not gratify them all; but promised when his metamorphosis was complete, that the one chosen should become the happy Mrs. Poinsinet; or, to speak more correctly, Mrs. Polycarte.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading On one occasion he was made to pass the night in a slipper-bath full of water; where, although he had all his clothes on, he declared that he nearly caught his death of cold.
metamorphosisnounUS /ˌmet.əˈmɔːr.fə.sɪs/
A change of the form or nature of a thing or person into a completely different one.
From this reading The ladies, too, began to be so excessively fond of him, that the little fellow was obliged to caution them at last—for the good, as he said, of society; he recommended them to draw lots, for he could not gratify them all; but promised when his metamorphosis was complete, that the one chosen should become the happy Mrs. Poinsinet; or, to speak more correctly, Mrs. Polycarte.
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 ladies, too, began to be so excessively fond of him, that the little fellow was obliged to caution them at last—for the good, as he said, of society; he recommended them to draw lots, for he could not gratify them all; but promised when his metamorphosis was complete, that the one chosen should become the happy Mrs. Poinsinet; or, to speak more correctly, Mrs. Polycarte.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The ladies, too, began to be so excessively fond of him, that the little fellow was obliged to caution them at last—for the good, as he said, of society; he recommended them to draw lots, for he could not gratify them all; but promised when his metamorphosis was complete, that the one chosen should become the happy Mrs. Poinsinet; or, to speak more correctly, Mrs. Polycarte.
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading On one occasion he was made to pass the night in a slipper-bath full of water; where, although he had all his clothes on, he declared that he nearly caught his death of cold.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I am sorry to say, however, that, on the score of gallantry, Poinsinet was never quite convinced of the hideousness of his appearance.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading On one occasion he was made to pass the night in a slipper-bath full of water; where, although he had all his clothes on, he declared that he nearly caught his death of cold.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The ladies, too, began to be so excessively fond of him, that the little fellow was obliged to caution them at last—for the good, as he said, of society; he recommended them to draw lots, for he could not gratify them all; but promised when his metamorphosis was complete, that the one chosen should become the happy Mrs. Poinsinet; or, to speak more correctly, Mrs. Polycarte.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading He had a number of adventures, accordingly, with the ladies, but strange to say, the husbands or fathers were always interrupting him.
obligedadjectiveUS /əˈblaɪdʒd/
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading The ladies, too, began to be so excessively fond of him, that the little fellow was obliged to caution them at last—for the good, as he said, of society; he recommended them to draw lots, for he could not gratify them all; but promised when his metamorphosis was complete, that the one chosen should become the happy Mrs. Poinsinet; or, to speak more correctly, Mrs. Polycarte.
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading On one occasion he was made to pass the night in a slipper-bath full of water; where, although he had all his clothes on, he declared that he nearly caught his death of cold.
OfprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course the wags, from time to time, used to give him every possible encouragement, and declared that since this exercise, his person was amazingly improved.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I am sorry to say, however, that, on the score of gallantry, Poinsinet was never quite convinced of the hideousness of his appearance.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The ladies, too, began to be so excessively fond of him, that the little fellow was obliged to caution them at last—for the good, as he said, of society; he recommended them to draw lots, for he could not gratify them all; but promised when his metamorphosis was complete, that the one chosen should become the happy Mrs. Poinsinet; or, to speak more correctly, Mrs. Polycarte.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The ladies, too, began to be so excessively fond of him, that the little fellow was obliged to caution them at last—for the good, as he said, of society; he recommended them to draw lots, for he could not gratify them all; but promised when his metamorphosis was complete, that the one chosen should become the happy Mrs. Poinsinet; or, to speak more correctly, Mrs. Polycarte.
passverbUS /pæs/
go across or through
From this reading On one occasion he was made to pass the night in a slipper-bath full of water; where, although he had all his clothes on, he declared that he nearly caught his death of cold.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading Of course the wags, from time to time, used to give him every possible encouragement, and declared that since this exercise, his person was amazingly improved.
Poinsinet
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From this reading The ladies, too, began to be so excessively fond of him, that the little fellow was obliged to caution them at last—for the good, as he said, of society; he recommended them to draw lots, for he could not gratify them all; but promised when his metamorphosis was complete, that the one chosen should become the happy Mrs. Poinsinet; or, to speak more correctly, Mrs. Polycarte.
Polycarte
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From this reading The ladies, too, began to be so excessively fond of him, that the little fellow was obliged to caution them at last—for the good, as he said, of society; he recommended them to draw lots, for he could not gratify them all; but promised when his metamorphosis was complete, that the one chosen should become the happy Mrs. Poinsinet; or, to speak more correctly, Mrs. Polycarte.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Of course the wags, from time to time, used to give him every possible encouragement, and declared that since this exercise, his person was amazingly improved.
promisedverbUS /ˈprɑːməst/
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading The ladies, too, began to be so excessively fond of him, that the little fellow was obliged to caution them at last—for the good, as he said, of society; he recommended them to draw lots, for he could not gratify them all; but promised when his metamorphosis was complete, that the one chosen should become the happy Mrs. Poinsinet; or, to speak more correctly, Mrs. Polycarte.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I am sorry to say, however, that, on the score of gallantry, Poinsinet was never quite convinced of the hideousness of his appearance.
recommendedverbUS /ˌrekəˈmendɪd/
past form of “recommend” — push for something
From this reading The ladies, too, began to be so excessively fond of him, that the little fellow was obliged to caution them at last—for the good, as he said, of society; he recommended them to draw lots, for he could not gratify them all; but promised when his metamorphosis was complete, that the one chosen should become the happy Mrs. Poinsinet; or, to speak more correctly, Mrs. Polycarte.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The ladies, too, began to be so excessively fond of him, that the little fellow was obliged to caution them at last—for the good, as he said, of society; he recommended them to draw lots, for he could not gratify them all; but promised when his metamorphosis was complete, that the one chosen should become the happy Mrs. Poinsinet; or, to speak more correctly, Mrs. Polycarte.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading I am sorry to say, however, that, on the score of gallantry, Poinsinet was never quite convinced of the hideousness of his appearance.
scorenounUS /skɔːr/
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading I am sorry to say, however, that, on the score of gallantry, Poinsinet was never quite convinced of the hideousness of his appearance.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The ladies, too, began to be so excessively fond of him, that the little fellow was obliged to caution them at last—for the good, as he said, of society; he recommended them to draw lots, for he could not gratify them all; but promised when his metamorphosis was complete, that the one chosen should become the happy Mrs. Poinsinet; or, to speak more correctly, Mrs. Polycarte.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Of course the wags, from time to time, used to give him every possible encouragement, and declared that since this exercise, his person was amazingly improved.
slipper-bath
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From this reading On one occasion he was made to pass the night in a slipper-bath full of water; where, although he had all his clothes on, he declared that he nearly caught his death of cold.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The ladies, too, began to be so excessively fond of him, that the little fellow was obliged to caution them at last—for the good, as he said, of society; he recommended them to draw lots, for he could not gratify them all; but promised when his metamorphosis was complete, that the one chosen should become the happy Mrs. Poinsinet; or, to speak more correctly, Mrs. Polycarte.
societynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading The ladies, too, began to be so excessively fond of him, that the little fellow was obliged to caution them at last—for the good, as he said, of society; he recommended them to draw lots, for he could not gratify them all; but promised when his metamorphosis was complete, that the one chosen should become the happy Mrs. Poinsinet; or, to speak more correctly, Mrs. Polycarte.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading I am sorry to say, however, that, on the score of gallantry, Poinsinet was never quite convinced of the hideousness of his appearance.
speakverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
From this reading The ladies, too, began to be so excessively fond of him, that the little fellow was obliged to caution them at last—for the good, as he said, of society; he recommended them to draw lots, for he could not gratify them all; but promised when his metamorphosis was complete, that the one chosen should become the happy Mrs. Poinsinet; or, to speak more correctly, Mrs. Polycarte.
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading He had a number of adventures, accordingly, with the ladies, but strange to say, the husbands or fathers were always interrupting him.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of course the wags, from time to time, used to give him every possible encouragement, and declared that since this exercise, his person was amazingly improved.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of course the wags, from time to time, used to give him every possible encouragement, and declared that since this exercise, his person was amazingly improved.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The ladies, too, began to be so excessively fond of him, that the little fellow was obliged to caution them at last—for the good, as he said, of society; he recommended them to draw lots, for he could not gratify them all; but promised when his metamorphosis was complete, that the one chosen should become the happy Mrs. Poinsinet; or, to speak more correctly, Mrs. Polycarte.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Of course the wags, from time to time, used to give him every possible encouragement, and declared that since this exercise, his person was amazingly improved.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Of course the wags, from time to time, used to give him every possible encouragement, and declared that since this exercise, his person was amazingly improved.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of course the wags, from time to time, used to give him every possible encouragement, and declared that since this exercise, his person was amazingly improved.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The ladies, too, began to be so excessively fond of him, that the little fellow was obliged to caution them at last—for the good, as he said, of society; he recommended them to draw lots, for he could not gratify them all; but promised when his metamorphosis was complete, that the one chosen should become the happy Mrs. Poinsinet; or, to speak more correctly, Mrs. Polycarte.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Of course the wags, from time to time, used to give him every possible encouragement, and declared that since this exercise, his person was amazingly improved.
wagsnounUS /wæɡz/
plural of “wag” — a witty amusing person who makes jokes
From this reading Of course the wags, from time to time, used to give him every possible encouragement, and declared that since this exercise, his person was amazingly improved.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of course the wags, from time to time, used to give him every possible encouragement, and declared that since this exercise, his person was amazingly improved.
waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading On one occasion he was made to pass the night in a slipper-bath full of water; where, although he had all his clothes on, he declared that he nearly caught his death of cold.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had a number of adventures, accordingly, with the ladies, but strange to say, the husbands or fathers were always interrupting him.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The ladies, too, began to be so excessively fond of him, that the little fellow was obliged to caution them at last—for the good, as he said, of society; he recommended them to draw lots, for he could not gratify them all; but promised when his metamorphosis was complete, that the one chosen should become the happy Mrs. Poinsinet; or, to speak more correctly, Mrs. Polycarte.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading On one occasion he was made to pass the night in a slipper-bath full of water; where, although he had all his clothes on, he declared that he nearly caught his death of cold.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had a number of adventures, accordingly, with the ladies, but strange to say, the husbands or fathers were always interrupting him.
