admiredadjectiveUS /ədˈmaɪərd/
regarded with admiration
From this reading "My very much respected grandmamma, my admired cousin--I am enchanted, but at the same time, slightly, very slightly, surprised to see you indulging in such mirth.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "My very much respected grandmamma, my admired cousin--I am enchanted, but at the same time, slightly, very slightly, surprised to see you indulging in such mirth.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Don't be so silly, Philip," she said sharply; "why can't you say plainly, `what are you laughing at'?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "My very much respected grandmamma, my admired cousin--I am enchanted, but at the same time, slightly, very slightly, surprised to see you indulging in such mirth.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Don't be so silly, Philip," she said sharply; "why can't you say plainly, `what are you laughing at'?
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "My dear friends," he began.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "My very much respected grandmamma, my admired cousin--I am enchanted, but at the same time, slightly, very slightly, surprised to see you indulging in such mirth.
can't
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From this reading "Don't be so silly, Philip," she said sharply; "why can't you say plainly, `what are you laughing at'?
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading May I--dare I venture to inquire its cause?"
Cheynes
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From this reading Madelene only laughed the more, especially when Lady Cheynes turned upon Philip.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading "My very much respected grandmamma, my admired cousin--I am enchanted, but at the same time, slightly, very slightly, surprised to see you indulging in such mirth.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading May I--dare I venture to inquire its cause?"
dearly loved
From this reading "My dear friends," he began.
Don't
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From this reading "Don't be so silly, Philip," she said sharply; "why can't you say plainly, `what are you laughing at'?
enchantedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading "My very much respected grandmamma, my admired cousin--I am enchanted, but at the same time, slightly, very slightly, surprised to see you indulging in such mirth.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Madelene only laughed the more, especially when Lady Cheynes turned upon Philip.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "My dear friends," he began.
grandmamma
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From this reading "My very much respected grandmamma, my admired cousin--I am enchanted, but at the same time, slightly, very slightly, surprised to see you indulging in such mirth.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "My dear friends," he began.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "My very much respected grandmamma, my admired cousin--I am enchanted, but at the same time, slightly, very slightly, surprised to see you indulging in such mirth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "My very much respected grandmamma, my admired cousin--I am enchanted, but at the same time, slightly, very slightly, surprised to see you indulging in such mirth.
indulgingnounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒɪŋ/
the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
From this reading "My very much respected grandmamma, my admired cousin--I am enchanted, but at the same time, slightly, very slightly, surprised to see you indulging in such mirth.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading May I--dare I venture to inquire its cause?"
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading May I--dare I venture to inquire its cause?"
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Madelene only laughed the more, especially when Lady Cheynes turned upon Philip.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Madelene only laughed the more, especially when Lady Cheynes turned upon Philip.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading "Don't be so silly, Philip," she said sharply; "why can't you say plainly, `what are you laughing at'?
Madelene
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From this reading Madelene only laughed the more, especially when Lady Cheynes turned upon Philip.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading May I--dare I venture to inquire its cause?"
mirthnounUS /mɜːrθ/
great merriment
From this reading "My very much respected grandmamma, my admired cousin--I am enchanted, but at the same time, slightly, very slightly, surprised to see you indulging in such mirth.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Madelene only laughed the more, especially when Lady Cheynes turned upon Philip.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "My very much respected grandmamma, my admired cousin--I am enchanted, but at the same time, slightly, very slightly, surprised to see you indulging in such mirth.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My dear friends," he began.
and nothing more
From this reading Madelene only laughed the more, especially when Lady Cheynes turned upon Philip.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading Madelene only laughed the more, especially when Lady Cheynes turned upon Philip.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading "Don't be so silly, Philip," she said sharply; "why can't you say plainly, `what are you laughing at'?
respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading "My very much respected grandmamma, my admired cousin--I am enchanted, but at the same time, slightly, very slightly, surprised to see you indulging in such mirth.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Don't be so silly, Philip," she said sharply; "why can't you say plainly, `what are you laughing at'?
Identical; not different.
From this reading "My very much respected grandmamma, my admired cousin--I am enchanted, but at the same time, slightly, very slightly, surprised to see you indulging in such mirth.
express in words
From this reading "Don't be so silly, Philip," she said sharply; "why can't you say plainly, `what are you laughing at'?
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "My very much respected grandmamma, my admired cousin--I am enchanted, but at the same time, slightly, very slightly, surprised to see you indulging in such mirth.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading "Don't be so silly, Philip," she said sharply; "why can't you say plainly, `what are you laughing at'?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Don't be so silly, Philip," she said sharply; "why can't you say plainly, `what are you laughing at'?
ludicrous, foolish
From this reading "Don't be so silly, Philip," she said sharply; "why can't you say plainly, `what are you laughing at'?
to a small degree or extent
From this reading "My very much respected grandmamma, my admired cousin--I am enchanted, but at the same time, slightly, very slightly, surprised to see you indulging in such mirth.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Don't be so silly, Philip," she said sharply; "why can't you say plainly, `what are you laughing at'?
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "My very much respected grandmamma, my admired cousin--I am enchanted, but at the same time, slightly, very slightly, surprised to see you indulging in such mirth.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading "My very much respected grandmamma, my admired cousin--I am enchanted, but at the same time, slightly, very slightly, surprised to see you indulging in such mirth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "My very much respected grandmamma, my admired cousin--I am enchanted, but at the same time, slightly, very slightly, surprised to see you indulging in such mirth.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "My very much respected grandmamma, my admired cousin--I am enchanted, but at the same time, slightly, very slightly, surprised to see you indulging in such mirth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "My very much respected grandmamma, my admired cousin--I am enchanted, but at the same time, slightly, very slightly, surprised to see you indulging in such mirth.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Madelene only laughed the more, especially when Lady Cheynes turned upon Philip.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Madelene only laughed the more, especially when Lady Cheynes turned upon Philip.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading May I--dare I venture to inquire its cause?"
precisely as stated
From this reading "My very much respected grandmamma, my admired cousin--I am enchanted, but at the same time, slightly, very slightly, surprised to see you indulging in such mirth.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Don't be so silly, Philip," she said sharply; "why can't you say plainly, `what are you laughing at'?
at the time that
From this reading Madelene only laughed the more, especially when Lady Cheynes turned upon Philip.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Don't be so silly, Philip," she said sharply; "why can't you say plainly, `what are you laughing at'?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "My very much respected grandmamma, my admired cousin--I am enchanted, but at the same time, slightly, very slightly, surprised to see you indulging in such mirth.
