adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Osmond spent a portion of each day with Isabel and her companions, and ended by affecting them as the easiest of men to live with.
admitverbUS /ədˈmɪt/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Even Isabel’s invidious kinsman was obliged to admit that he was just now a delightful associate.
affectingadjectiveUS /əˈfektɪŋ/
arousing affect
From this reading Osmond spent a portion of each day with Isabel and her companions, and ended by affecting them as the easiest of men to live with.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Osmond spent a portion of each day with Isabel and her companions, and ended by affecting them as the easiest of men to live with.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ralph Touchett, in talk with his excellent friend, had rather markedly qualified, as we know, his recognition of Gilbert Osmond’s personal merits; but he might really have felt himself illiberal in the light of that gentleman’s conduct during the rest of the visit to Rome.
associateverbUS /əˈsoʊsiət/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Even Isabel’s invidious kinsman was obliged to admit that he was just now a delightful associate.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Who wouldn’t have seen that he could command, as it were, both tact and gaiety?--which perhaps was exactly why Ralph had made his old-time look of superficial sociability a reproach to him.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ralph Touchett, in talk with his excellent friend, had rather markedly qualified, as we know, his recognition of Gilbert Osmond’s personal merits; but he might really have felt himself illiberal in the light of that gentleman’s conduct during the rest of the visit to Rome.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Osmond spent a portion of each day with Isabel and her companions, and ended by affecting them as the easiest of men to live with.
cigarettenounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈet/
finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading His good humour was imperturbable, his knowledge of the right fact, his production of the right word, as convenient as the friendly flicker of a match for your cigarette.
commandnounUS /kəˈmænd/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Who wouldn’t have seen that he could command, as it were, both tact and gaiety?--which perhaps was exactly why Ralph had made his old-time look of superficial sociability a reproach to him.
companionsnounUS /kəmˈpænjənz/
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Osmond spent a portion of each day with Isabel and her companions, and ended by affecting them as the easiest of men to live with.
conductverbUS /ˈkɑːndəkt/
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Ralph Touchett, in talk with his excellent friend, had rather markedly qualified, as we know, his recognition of Gilbert Osmond’s personal merits; but he might really have felt himself illiberal in the light of that gentleman’s conduct during the rest of the visit to Rome.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading His good humour was imperturbable, his knowledge of the right fact, his production of the right word, as convenient as the friendly flicker of a match for your cigarette.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Who wouldn’t have seen that he could command, as it were, both tact and gaiety?--which perhaps was exactly why Ralph had made his old-time look of superficial sociability a reproach to him.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Osmond spent a portion of each day with Isabel and her companions, and ended by affecting them as the easiest of men to live with.
delightfuladjectiveUS /dɪˈlaɪtfəl/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading Even Isabel’s invidious kinsman was obliged to admit that he was just now a delightful associate.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Ralph Touchett, in talk with his excellent friend, had rather markedly qualified, as we know, his recognition of Gilbert Osmond’s personal merits; but he might really have felt himself illiberal in the light of that gentleman’s conduct during the rest of the visit to Rome.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Osmond spent a portion of each day with Isabel and her companions, and ended by affecting them as the easiest of men to live with.
easiestadjectiveUS /ˈiːziəst/
superlative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Osmond spent a portion of each day with Isabel and her companions, and ended by affecting them as the easiest of men to live with.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Osmond spent a portion of each day with Isabel and her companions, and ended by affecting them as the easiest of men to live with.
EvenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Even Isabel’s invidious kinsman was obliged to admit that he was just now a delightful associate.
exactlyadverbUS /ɪɡˈzæktli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Who wouldn’t have seen that he could command, as it were, both tact and gaiety?--which perhaps was exactly why Ralph had made his old-time look of superficial sociability a reproach to him.
excellentadjectiveUS /ˈeksələnt/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Ralph Touchett, in talk with his excellent friend, had rather markedly qualified, as we know, his recognition of Gilbert Osmond’s personal merits; but he might really have felt himself illiberal in the light of that gentleman’s conduct during the rest of the visit to Rome.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading His good humour was imperturbable, his knowledge of the right fact, his production of the right word, as convenient as the friendly flicker of a match for your cigarette.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Ralph Touchett, in talk with his excellent friend, had rather markedly qualified, as we know, his recognition of Gilbert Osmond’s personal merits; but he might really have felt himself illiberal in the light of that gentleman’s conduct during the rest of the visit to Rome.
flickerverbUS /ˈflɪkər/
move back and forth very rapidly
From this reading His good humour was imperturbable, his knowledge of the right fact, his production of the right word, as convenient as the friendly flicker of a match for your cigarette.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His good humour was imperturbable, his knowledge of the right fact, his production of the right word, as convenient as the friendly flicker of a match for your cigarette.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Ralph Touchett, in talk with his excellent friend, had rather markedly qualified, as we know, his recognition of Gilbert Osmond’s personal merits; but he might really have felt himself illiberal in the light of that gentleman’s conduct during the rest of the visit to Rome.
friendlyadjectiveUS /ˈfrendli/
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading His good humour was imperturbable, his knowledge of the right fact, his production of the right word, as convenient as the friendly flicker of a match for your cigarette.
gaietynoun
a gay feeling
From this reading Who wouldn’t have seen that he could command, as it were, both tact and gaiety?--which perhaps was exactly why Ralph had made his old-time look of superficial sociability a reproach to him.
gentleman'snounUS /ˈdʒentəlmʌnz/
possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Ralph Touchett, in talk with his excellent friend, had rather markedly qualified, as we know, his recognition of Gilbert Osmond’s personal merits; but he might really have felt himself illiberal in the light of that gentleman’s conduct during the rest of the visit to Rome.
GilbertnounUS /ˈɡɪlbərt/
a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading Ralph Touchett, in talk with his excellent friend, had rather markedly qualified, as we know, his recognition of Gilbert Osmond’s personal merits; but he might really have felt himself illiberal in the light of that gentleman’s conduct during the rest of the visit to Rome.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading His good humour was imperturbable, his knowledge of the right fact, his production of the right word, as convenient as the friendly flicker of a match for your cigarette.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ralph Touchett, in talk with his excellent friend, had rather markedly qualified, as we know, his recognition of Gilbert Osmond’s personal merits; but he might really have felt himself illiberal in the light of that gentleman’s conduct during the rest of the visit to Rome.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Ralph Touchett, in talk with his excellent friend, had rather markedly qualified, as we know, his recognition of Gilbert Osmond’s personal merits; but he might really have felt himself illiberal in the light of that gentleman’s conduct during the rest of the visit to Rome.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ralph Touchett, in talk with his excellent friend, had rather markedly qualified, as we know, his recognition of Gilbert Osmond’s personal merits; but he might really have felt himself illiberal in the light of that gentleman’s conduct during the rest of the visit to Rome.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Osmond spent a portion of each day with Isabel and her companions, and ended by affecting them as the easiest of men to live with.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Who wouldn’t have seen that he could command, as it were, both tact and gaiety?--which perhaps was exactly why Ralph had made his old-time look of superficial sociability a reproach to him.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Ralph Touchett, in talk with his excellent friend, had rather markedly qualified, as we know, his recognition of Gilbert Osmond’s personal merits; but he might really have felt himself illiberal in the light of that gentleman’s conduct during the rest of the visit to Rome.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ralph Touchett, in talk with his excellent friend, had rather markedly qualified, as we know, his recognition of Gilbert Osmond’s personal merits; but he might really have felt himself illiberal in the light of that gentleman’s conduct during the rest of the visit to Rome.
humournounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading His good humour was imperturbable, his knowledge of the right fact, his production of the right word, as convenient as the friendly flicker of a match for your cigarette.
illiberaladjective
narrow-minded about cherished opinions
From this reading Ralph Touchett, in talk with his excellent friend, had rather markedly qualified, as we know, his recognition of Gilbert Osmond’s personal merits; but he might really have felt himself illiberal in the light of that gentleman’s conduct during the rest of the visit to Rome.
imperturbableadjective
not easily perturbed or excited or upset; marked by extreme calm and composure
From this reading His good humour was imperturbable, his knowledge of the right fact, his production of the right word, as convenient as the friendly flicker of a match for your cigarette.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ralph Touchett, in talk with his excellent friend, had rather markedly qualified, as we know, his recognition of Gilbert Osmond’s personal merits; but he might really have felt himself illiberal in the light of that gentleman’s conduct during the rest of the visit to Rome.
invidiousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪdiəs/
containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice
From this reading Even Isabel’s invidious kinsman was obliged to admit that he was just now a delightful associate.
Isabel
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From this reading Osmond spent a portion of each day with Isabel and her companions, and ended by affecting them as the easiest of men to live with.
Isabel's
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From this reading Even Isabel’s invidious kinsman was obliged to admit that he was just now a delightful associate.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Who wouldn’t have seen that he could command, as it were, both tact and gaiety?--which perhaps was exactly why Ralph had made his old-time look of superficial sociability a reproach to him.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Even Isabel’s invidious kinsman was obliged to admit that he was just now a delightful associate.
kinsmannounUS /ˈkɪnzmæn/
a male relative
From this reading Even Isabel’s invidious kinsman was obliged to admit that he was just now a delightful associate.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Ralph Touchett, in talk with his excellent friend, had rather markedly qualified, as we know, his recognition of Gilbert Osmond’s personal merits; but he might really have felt himself illiberal in the light of that gentleman’s conduct during the rest of the visit to Rome.
knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading His good humour was imperturbable, his knowledge of the right fact, his production of the right word, as convenient as the friendly flicker of a match for your cigarette.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Ralph Touchett, in talk with his excellent friend, had rather markedly qualified, as we know, his recognition of Gilbert Osmond’s personal merits; but he might really have felt himself illiberal in the light of that gentleman’s conduct during the rest of the visit to Rome.
liveverbUS /laɪv/
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Osmond spent a portion of each day with Isabel and her companions, and ended by affecting them as the easiest of men to live with.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Who wouldn’t have seen that he could command, as it were, both tact and gaiety?--which perhaps was exactly why Ralph had made his old-time look of superficial sociability a reproach to him.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Who wouldn’t have seen that he could command, as it were, both tact and gaiety?--which perhaps was exactly why Ralph had made his old-time look of superficial sociability a reproach to him.
markedlyadverbUS /ˈmɑːrkədli/
in a clearly noticeable manner
From this reading Ralph Touchett, in talk with his excellent friend, had rather markedly qualified, as we know, his recognition of Gilbert Osmond’s personal merits; but he might really have felt himself illiberal in the light of that gentleman’s conduct during the rest of the visit to Rome.
matchverbUS /mætʃ/
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading His good humour was imperturbable, his knowledge of the right fact, his production of the right word, as convenient as the friendly flicker of a match for your cigarette.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Osmond spent a portion of each day with Isabel and her companions, and ended by affecting them as the easiest of men to live with.
meritsnounUS /ˈmerəts/
plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading Ralph Touchett, in talk with his excellent friend, had rather markedly qualified, as we know, his recognition of Gilbert Osmond’s personal merits; but he might really have felt himself illiberal in the light of that gentleman’s conduct during the rest of the visit to Rome.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Ralph Touchett, in talk with his excellent friend, had rather markedly qualified, as we know, his recognition of Gilbert Osmond’s personal merits; but he might really have felt himself illiberal in the light of that gentleman’s conduct during the rest of the visit to Rome.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Even Isabel’s invidious kinsman was obliged to admit that he was just now a delightful associate.
obligedadjectiveUS /əˈblaɪdʒd/
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading Even Isabel’s invidious kinsman was obliged to admit that he was just now a delightful associate.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ralph Touchett, in talk with his excellent friend, had rather markedly qualified, as we know, his recognition of Gilbert Osmond’s personal merits; but he might really have felt himself illiberal in the light of that gentleman’s conduct during the rest of the visit to Rome.
old-timeadjective
attractively old-fashioned (but not necessarily authentic)
From this reading Who wouldn’t have seen that he could command, as it were, both tact and gaiety?--which perhaps was exactly why Ralph had made his old-time look of superficial sociability a reproach to him.
Osmond
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Osmond spent a portion of each day with Isabel and her companions, and ended by affecting them as the easiest of men to live with.
Osmond's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ralph Touchett, in talk with his excellent friend, had rather markedly qualified, as we know, his recognition of Gilbert Osmond’s personal merits; but he might really have felt himself illiberal in the light of that gentleman’s conduct during the rest of the visit to Rome.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading Who wouldn’t have seen that he could command, as it were, both tact and gaiety?--which perhaps was exactly why Ralph had made his old-time look of superficial sociability a reproach to him.
personaladjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrsɪnəl/
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Ralph Touchett, in talk with his excellent friend, had rather markedly qualified, as we know, his recognition of Gilbert Osmond’s personal merits; but he might really have felt himself illiberal in the light of that gentleman’s conduct during the rest of the visit to Rome.
portionnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃən/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Osmond spent a portion of each day with Isabel and her companions, and ended by affecting them as the easiest of men to live with.
productionnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃən/
the act or process of producing something
From this reading His good humour was imperturbable, his knowledge of the right fact, his production of the right word, as convenient as the friendly flicker of a match for your cigarette.
qualifiedadjectiveUS /ˈkwɑːləfaɪd/
meeting the proper standards and requirements and training for an office or position or task
From this reading Ralph Touchett, in talk with his excellent friend, had rather markedly qualified, as we know, his recognition of Gilbert Osmond’s personal merits; but he might really have felt himself illiberal in the light of that gentleman’s conduct during the rest of the visit to Rome.
Ralph
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ralph Touchett, in talk with his excellent friend, had rather markedly qualified, as we know, his recognition of Gilbert Osmond’s personal merits; but he might really have felt himself illiberal in the light of that gentleman’s conduct during the rest of the visit to Rome.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading Ralph Touchett, in talk with his excellent friend, had rather markedly qualified, as we know, his recognition of Gilbert Osmond’s personal merits; but he might really have felt himself illiberal in the light of that gentleman’s conduct during the rest of the visit to Rome.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Ralph Touchett, in talk with his excellent friend, had rather markedly qualified, as we know, his recognition of Gilbert Osmond’s personal merits; but he might really have felt himself illiberal in the light of that gentleman’s conduct during the rest of the visit to Rome.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading Ralph Touchett, in talk with his excellent friend, had rather markedly qualified, as we know, his recognition of Gilbert Osmond’s personal merits; but he might really have felt himself illiberal in the light of that gentleman’s conduct during the rest of the visit to Rome.
reproachnounUS /riˈproʊtʃ/
a mild rebuke or criticism
From this reading Who wouldn’t have seen that he could command, as it were, both tact and gaiety?--which perhaps was exactly why Ralph had made his old-time look of superficial sociability a reproach to him.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Ralph Touchett, in talk with his excellent friend, had rather markedly qualified, as we know, his recognition of Gilbert Osmond’s personal merits; but he might really have felt himself illiberal in the light of that gentleman’s conduct during the rest of the visit to Rome.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading His good humour was imperturbable, his knowledge of the right fact, his production of the right word, as convenient as the friendly flicker of a match for your cigarette.
RomenounUS /roʊm/
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading Ralph Touchett, in talk with his excellent friend, had rather markedly qualified, as we know, his recognition of Gilbert Osmond’s personal merits; but he might really have felt himself illiberal in the light of that gentleman’s conduct during the rest of the visit to Rome.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Who wouldn’t have seen that he could command, as it were, both tact and gaiety?--which perhaps was exactly why Ralph had made his old-time look of superficial sociability a reproach to him.
sociabilitynoun
the relative tendency or disposition to be sociable or associate with one's fellows
From this reading Who wouldn’t have seen that he could command, as it were, both tact and gaiety?--which perhaps was exactly why Ralph had made his old-time look of superficial sociability a reproach to him.
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Osmond spent a portion of each day with Isabel and her companions, and ended by affecting them as the easiest of men to live with.
superficialadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈfɪʃəl/
concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually
From this reading Who wouldn’t have seen that he could command, as it were, both tact and gaiety?--which perhaps was exactly why Ralph had made his old-time look of superficial sociability a reproach to him.
tactnounUS /tækt/
consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
From this reading Who wouldn’t have seen that he could command, as it were, both tact and gaiety?--which perhaps was exactly why Ralph had made his old-time look of superficial sociability a reproach to him.
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Ralph Touchett, in talk with his excellent friend, had rather markedly qualified, as we know, his recognition of Gilbert Osmond’s personal merits; but he might really have felt himself illiberal in the light of that gentleman’s conduct during the rest of the visit to Rome.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ralph Touchett, in talk with his excellent friend, had rather markedly qualified, as we know, his recognition of Gilbert Osmond’s personal merits; but he might really have felt himself illiberal in the light of that gentleman’s conduct during the rest of the visit to Rome.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ralph Touchett, in talk with his excellent friend, had rather markedly qualified, as we know, his recognition of Gilbert Osmond’s personal merits; but he might really have felt himself illiberal in the light of that gentleman’s conduct during the rest of the visit to Rome.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Osmond spent a portion of each day with Isabel and her companions, and ended by affecting them as the easiest of men to live with.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ralph Touchett, in talk with his excellent friend, had rather markedly qualified, as we know, his recognition of Gilbert Osmond’s personal merits; but he might really have felt himself illiberal in the light of that gentleman’s conduct during the rest of the visit to Rome.
Touchett
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ralph Touchett, in talk with his excellent friend, had rather markedly qualified, as we know, his recognition of Gilbert Osmond’s personal merits; but he might really have felt himself illiberal in the light of that gentleman’s conduct during the rest of the visit to Rome.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Ralph Touchett, in talk with his excellent friend, had rather markedly qualified, as we know, his recognition of Gilbert Osmond’s personal merits; but he might really have felt himself illiberal in the light of that gentleman’s conduct during the rest of the visit to Rome.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Who wouldn’t have seen that he could command, as it were, both tact and gaiety?--which perhaps was exactly why Ralph had made his old-time look of superficial sociability a reproach to him.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Ralph Touchett, in talk with his excellent friend, had rather markedly qualified, as we know, his recognition of Gilbert Osmond’s personal merits; but he might really have felt himself illiberal in the light of that gentleman’s conduct during the rest of the visit to Rome.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Who wouldn’t have seen that he could command, as it were, both tact and gaiety?--which perhaps was exactly why Ralph had made his old-time look of superficial sociability a reproach to him.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Who wouldn’t have seen that he could command, as it were, both tact and gaiety?--which perhaps was exactly why Ralph had made his old-time look of superficial sociability a reproach to him.
WhopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Who wouldn’t have seen that he could command, as it were, both tact and gaiety?--which perhaps was exactly why Ralph had made his old-time look of superficial sociability a reproach to him.
whynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Who wouldn’t have seen that he could command, as it were, both tact and gaiety?--which perhaps was exactly why Ralph had made his old-time look of superficial sociability a reproach to him.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ralph Touchett, in talk with his excellent friend, had rather markedly qualified, as we know, his recognition of Gilbert Osmond’s personal merits; but he might really have felt himself illiberal in the light of that gentleman’s conduct during the rest of the visit to Rome.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading His good humour was imperturbable, his knowledge of the right fact, his production of the right word, as convenient as the friendly flicker of a match for your cigarette.
wouldn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Who wouldn’t have seen that he could command, as it were, both tact and gaiety?--which perhaps was exactly why Ralph had made his old-time look of superficial sociability a reproach to him.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading His good humour was imperturbable, his knowledge of the right fact, his production of the right word, as convenient as the friendly flicker of a match for your cigarette.
