adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One was the absence of Miss Fanchon Bareaud, one the donors; another, that of Corporal Gray; a third was the excessive modesty of Major Vanrevel, although present at the time, refused to receive the ladies' sumptuous offering and insisted that Captain Marsh was the proper person to do the honors, to which the latter reluctantly, though gracefully consented.
absencenounUS /ˈæbsəns/
the state of being absent
From this reading One was the absence of Miss Fanchon Bareaud, one the donors; another, that of Corporal Gray; a third was the excessive modesty of Major Vanrevel, although present at the time, refused to receive the ladies' sumptuous offering and insisted that Captain Marsh was the proper person to do the honors, to which the latter reluctantly, though gracefully consented.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading One was the absence of Miss Fanchon Bareaud, one the donors; another, that of Corporal Gray; a third was the excessive modesty of Major Vanrevel, although present at the time, refused to receive the ladies' sumptuous offering and insisted that Captain Marsh was the proper person to do the honors, to which the latter reluctantly, though gracefully consented.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Reclining among his pillows, he glanced through Cummings's description with the subdued giggle he always had for the good William's style but as his eye fell upon one paragraph he started sat upright, and proceeded to read the passage several times with anxious attention.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Reclining among his pillows, he glanced through Cummings's description with the subdued giggle he always had for the good William's style but as his eye fell upon one paragraph he started sat upright, and proceeded to read the passage several times with anxious attention.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Reclining among his pillows, he glanced through Cummings's description with the subdued giggle he always had for the good William's style but as his eye fell upon one paragraph he started sat upright, and proceeded to read the passage several times with anxious attention.
annoyverbUS /əˈnɔɪ/
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
From this reading It was the misfortune of Mr. Cummings's first literary offering to annoy one of the editor's friends.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The Journal was brought to the corporal at noon, while he was considering whether he should rise from his couch or sleep another hour.
anxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/
eagerly desirous
From this reading Reclining among his pillows, he glanced through Cummings's description with the subdued giggle he always had for the good William's style but as his eye fell upon one paragraph he started sat upright, and proceeded to read the passage several times with anxious attention.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Reclining among his pillows, he glanced through Cummings's description with the subdued giggle he always had for the good William's style but as his eye fell upon one paragraph he started sat upright, and proceeded to read the passage several times with anxious attention.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Journal was brought to the corporal at noon, while he was considering whether he should rise from his couch or sleep another hour.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Reclining among his pillows, he glanced through Cummings's description with the subdued giggle he always had for the good William's style but as his eye fell upon one paragraph he started sat upright, and proceeded to read the passage several times with anxious attention.
Bareaud
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From this reading One was the absence of Miss Fanchon Bareaud, one the donors; another, that of Corporal Gray; a third was the excessive modesty of Major Vanrevel, although present at the time, refused to receive the ladies' sumptuous offering and insisted that Captain Marsh was the proper person to do the honors, to which the latter reluctantly, though gracefully consented.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The Journal was brought to the corporal at noon, while he was considering whether he should rise from his couch or sleep another hour.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Reclining among his pillows, he glanced through Cummings's description with the subdued giggle he always had for the good William's style but as his eye fell upon one paragraph he started sat upright, and proceeded to read the passage several times with anxious attention.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading One was the absence of Miss Fanchon Bareaud, one the donors; another, that of Corporal Gray; a third was the excessive modesty of Major Vanrevel, although present at the time, refused to receive the ladies' sumptuous offering and insisted that Captain Marsh was the proper person to do the honors, to which the latter reluctantly, though gracefully consented.
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading One was the absence of Miss Fanchon Bareaud, one the donors; another, that of Corporal Gray; a third was the excessive modesty of Major Vanrevel, although present at the time, refused to receive the ladies' sumptuous offering and insisted that Captain Marsh was the proper person to do the honors, to which the latter reluctantly, though gracefully consented.
consideringverbUS /kənˈsɪdərɪŋ/
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading The Journal was brought to the corporal at noon, while he was considering whether he should rise from his couch or sleep another hour.
corporalnounUS /ˈkɔːrpərəl/
a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines
From this reading The Journal was brought to the corporal at noon, while he was considering whether he should rise from his couch or sleep another hour.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading The Journal was brought to the corporal at noon, while he was considering whether he should rise from his couch or sleep another hour.
Cummings's
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From this reading It was the misfortune of Mr. Cummings's first literary offering to annoy one of the editor's friends.
dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/
amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
From this reading “Only two or three sources of regret occurred to mar the delight (in which young and old participated) of that festal and dazzling scene.
delightverbUS /dɪˈlaɪt/
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading “Only two or three sources of regret occurred to mar the delight (in which young and old participated) of that festal and dazzling scene.
descriptionnounUS /dɪˈskrɪpʃən/
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading Reclining among his pillows, he glanced through Cummings's description with the subdued giggle he always had for the good William's style but as his eye fell upon one paragraph he started sat upright, and proceeded to read the passage several times with anxious attention.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading One was the absence of Miss Fanchon Bareaud, one the donors; another, that of Corporal Gray; a third was the excessive modesty of Major Vanrevel, although present at the time, refused to receive the ladies' sumptuous offering and insisted that Captain Marsh was the proper person to do the honors, to which the latter reluctantly, though gracefully consented.
donorsnounUS /ˈdoʊnərz/
plural of “donor” — person who makes a gift of property
From this reading One was the absence of Miss Fanchon Bareaud, one the donors; another, that of Corporal Gray; a third was the excessive modesty of Major Vanrevel, although present at the time, refused to receive the ladies' sumptuous offering and insisted that Captain Marsh was the proper person to do the honors, to which the latter reluctantly, though gracefully consented.
editor'snounUS /ˈedɪtərz/
possessive form of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading It was the misfortune of Mr. Cummings's first literary offering to annoy one of the editor's friends.
excessiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsesɪv/
beyond normal limits
From this reading One was the absence of Miss Fanchon Bareaud, one the donors; another, that of Corporal Gray; a third was the excessive modesty of Major Vanrevel, although present at the time, refused to receive the ladies' sumptuous offering and insisted that Captain Marsh was the proper person to do the honors, to which the latter reluctantly, though gracefully consented.
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading Reclining among his pillows, he glanced through Cummings's description with the subdued giggle he always had for the good William's style but as his eye fell upon one paragraph he started sat upright, and proceeded to read the passage several times with anxious attention.
Fanchon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One was the absence of Miss Fanchon Bareaud, one the donors; another, that of Corporal Gray; a third was the excessive modesty of Major Vanrevel, although present at the time, refused to receive the ladies' sumptuous offering and insisted that Captain Marsh was the proper person to do the honors, to which the latter reluctantly, though gracefully consented.
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Reclining among his pillows, he glanced through Cummings's description with the subdued giggle he always had for the good William's style but as his eye fell upon one paragraph he started sat upright, and proceeded to read the passage several times with anxious attention.
festaladjective
offering fun and gaiety
From this reading “Only two or three sources of regret occurred to mar the delight (in which young and old participated) of that festal and dazzling scene.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was the misfortune of Mr. Cummings's first literary offering to annoy one of the editor's friends.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Reclining among his pillows, he glanced through Cummings's description with the subdued giggle he always had for the good William's style but as his eye fell upon one paragraph he started sat upright, and proceeded to read the passage several times with anxious attention.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It was the misfortune of Mr. Cummings's first literary offering to annoy one of the editor's friends.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Journal was brought to the corporal at noon, while he was considering whether he should rise from his couch or sleep another hour.
gigglenounUS /ˈɡɪɡəl/
a foolish or nervous laugh
From this reading Reclining among his pillows, he glanced through Cummings's description with the subdued giggle he always had for the good William's style but as his eye fell upon one paragraph he started sat upright, and proceeded to read the passage several times with anxious attention.
glancedverbUS /ɡlænst/
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Reclining among his pillows, he glanced through Cummings's description with the subdued giggle he always had for the good William's style but as his eye fell upon one paragraph he started sat upright, and proceeded to read the passage several times with anxious attention.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Reclining among his pillows, he glanced through Cummings's description with the subdued giggle he always had for the good William's style but as his eye fell upon one paragraph he started sat upright, and proceeded to read the passage several times with anxious attention.
gracefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪsfəli/
in a graceful manner
From this reading One was the absence of Miss Fanchon Bareaud, one the donors; another, that of Corporal Gray; a third was the excessive modesty of Major Vanrevel, although present at the time, refused to receive the ladies' sumptuous offering and insisted that Captain Marsh was the proper person to do the honors, to which the latter reluctantly, though gracefully consented.
GraynounUS /ɡreɪ/
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading One was the absence of Miss Fanchon Bareaud, one the donors; another, that of Corporal Gray; a third was the excessive modesty of Major Vanrevel, although present at the time, refused to receive the ladies' sumptuous offering and insisted that Captain Marsh was the proper person to do the honors, to which the latter reluctantly, though gracefully consented.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Reclining among his pillows, he glanced through Cummings's description with the subdued giggle he always had for the good William's style but as his eye fell upon one paragraph he started sat upright, and proceeded to read the passage several times with anxious attention.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Journal was brought to the corporal at noon, while he was considering whether he should rise from his couch or sleep another hour.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Journal was brought to the corporal at noon, while he was considering whether he should rise from his couch or sleep another hour.
honorsnounUS /ˈɑːnərz/
plural of “honor” — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading One was the absence of Miss Fanchon Bareaud, one the donors; another, that of Corporal Gray; a third was the excessive modesty of Major Vanrevel, although present at the time, refused to receive the ladies' sumptuous offering and insisted that Captain Marsh was the proper person to do the honors, to which the latter reluctantly, though gracefully consented.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The Journal was brought to the corporal at noon, while he was considering whether he should rise from his couch or sleep another hour.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Only two or three sources of regret occurred to mar the delight (in which young and old participated) of that festal and dazzling scene.
insistedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstəd/
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading One was the absence of Miss Fanchon Bareaud, one the donors; another, that of Corporal Gray; a third was the excessive modesty of Major Vanrevel, although present at the time, refused to receive the ladies' sumptuous offering and insisted that Captain Marsh was the proper person to do the honors, to which the latter reluctantly, though gracefully consented.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the misfortune of Mr. Cummings's first literary offering to annoy one of the editor's friends.
JournalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading The Journal was brought to the corporal at noon, while he was considering whether he should rise from his couch or sleep another hour.
ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading One was the absence of Miss Fanchon Bareaud, one the donors; another, that of Corporal Gray; a third was the excessive modesty of Major Vanrevel, although present at the time, refused to receive the ladies' sumptuous offering and insisted that Captain Marsh was the proper person to do the honors, to which the latter reluctantly, though gracefully consented.
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading One was the absence of Miss Fanchon Bareaud, one the donors; another, that of Corporal Gray; a third was the excessive modesty of Major Vanrevel, although present at the time, refused to receive the ladies' sumptuous offering and insisted that Captain Marsh was the proper person to do the honors, to which the latter reluctantly, though gracefully consented.
literaryadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəreri/
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading It was the misfortune of Mr. Cummings's first literary offering to annoy one of the editor's friends.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading One was the absence of Miss Fanchon Bareaud, one the donors; another, that of Corporal Gray; a third was the excessive modesty of Major Vanrevel, although present at the time, refused to receive the ladies' sumptuous offering and insisted that Captain Marsh was the proper person to do the honors, to which the latter reluctantly, though gracefully consented.
marverbUS /mɑːr/
make imperfect
From this reading “Only two or three sources of regret occurred to mar the delight (in which young and old participated) of that festal and dazzling scene.
MarshnounUS /mɑːrʃ/
low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water
From this reading One was the absence of Miss Fanchon Bareaud, one the donors; another, that of Corporal Gray; a third was the excessive modesty of Major Vanrevel, although present at the time, refused to receive the ladies' sumptuous offering and insisted that Captain Marsh was the proper person to do the honors, to which the latter reluctantly, though gracefully consented.
misfortunenounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən/
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading It was the misfortune of Mr. Cummings's first literary offering to annoy one of the editor's friends.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading One was the absence of Miss Fanchon Bareaud, one the donors; another, that of Corporal Gray; a third was the excessive modesty of Major Vanrevel, although present at the time, refused to receive the ladies' sumptuous offering and insisted that Captain Marsh was the proper person to do the honors, to which the latter reluctantly, though gracefully consented.
modestynounUS /ˈmɑːdəsti/
freedom from vanity or conceit
From this reading One was the absence of Miss Fanchon Bareaud, one the donors; another, that of Corporal Gray; a third was the excessive modesty of Major Vanrevel, although present at the time, refused to receive the ladies' sumptuous offering and insisted that Captain Marsh was the proper person to do the honors, to which the latter reluctantly, though gracefully consented.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading It was the misfortune of Mr. Cummings's first literary offering to annoy one of the editor's friends.
noonnounUS /nuːn/
the middle of the day
From this reading The Journal was brought to the corporal at noon, while he was considering whether he should rise from his couch or sleep another hour.
occurredverbUS /əˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading “Only two or three sources of regret occurred to mar the delight (in which young and old participated) of that festal and dazzling scene.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the misfortune of Mr. Cummings's first literary offering to annoy one of the editor's friends.
offeringnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading It was the misfortune of Mr. Cummings's first literary offering to annoy one of the editor's friends.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “Only two or three sources of regret occurred to mar the delight (in which young and old participated) of that festal and dazzling scene.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was the misfortune of Mr. Cummings's first literary offering to annoy one of the editor's friends.
OnlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading “Only two or three sources of regret occurred to mar the delight (in which young and old participated) of that festal and dazzling scene.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Journal was brought to the corporal at noon, while he was considering whether he should rise from his couch or sleep another hour.
paragraphnounUS /ˈpærəɡræf/
one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line
From this reading Reclining among his pillows, he glanced through Cummings's description with the subdued giggle he always had for the good William's style but as his eye fell upon one paragraph he started sat upright, and proceeded to read the passage several times with anxious attention.
participatedverbUS /pɑːrˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
past form of “participate” — share in something
From this reading “Only two or three sources of regret occurred to mar the delight (in which young and old participated) of that festal and dazzling scene.
passagenounUS /ˈpæsədʒ/
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Reclining among his pillows, he glanced through Cummings's description with the subdued giggle he always had for the good William's style but as his eye fell upon one paragraph he started sat upright, and proceeded to read the passage several times with anxious attention.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading One was the absence of Miss Fanchon Bareaud, one the donors; another, that of Corporal Gray; a third was the excessive modesty of Major Vanrevel, although present at the time, refused to receive the ladies' sumptuous offering and insisted that Captain Marsh was the proper person to do the honors, to which the latter reluctantly, though gracefully consented.
pillowsnounUS /ˈpɪloʊz/
plural of “pillow” — a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading Reclining among his pillows, he glanced through Cummings's description with the subdued giggle he always had for the good William's style but as his eye fell upon one paragraph he started sat upright, and proceeded to read the passage several times with anxious attention.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading One was the absence of Miss Fanchon Bareaud, one the donors; another, that of Corporal Gray; a third was the excessive modesty of Major Vanrevel, although present at the time, refused to receive the ladies' sumptuous offering and insisted that Captain Marsh was the proper person to do the honors, to which the latter reluctantly, though gracefully consented.
proceededverbUS /prəˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Reclining among his pillows, he glanced through Cummings's description with the subdued giggle he always had for the good William's style but as his eye fell upon one paragraph he started sat upright, and proceeded to read the passage several times with anxious attention.
properadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːpər/
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading One was the absence of Miss Fanchon Bareaud, one the donors; another, that of Corporal Gray; a third was the excessive modesty of Major Vanrevel, although present at the time, refused to receive the ladies' sumptuous offering and insisted that Captain Marsh was the proper person to do the honors, to which the latter reluctantly, though gracefully consented.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Reclining among his pillows, he glanced through Cummings's description with the subdued giggle he always had for the good William's style but as his eye fell upon one paragraph he started sat upright, and proceeded to read the passage several times with anxious attention.
receiveverbUS /rəˈsiːv/
get something; come into possession of
From this reading One was the absence of Miss Fanchon Bareaud, one the donors; another, that of Corporal Gray; a third was the excessive modesty of Major Vanrevel, although present at the time, refused to receive the ladies' sumptuous offering and insisted that Captain Marsh was the proper person to do the honors, to which the latter reluctantly, though gracefully consented.
RecliningnounUS /rɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
the act of assuming or maintaining a reclining position
From this reading Reclining among his pillows, he glanced through Cummings's description with the subdued giggle he always had for the good William's style but as his eye fell upon one paragraph he started sat upright, and proceeded to read the passage several times with anxious attention.
refusedverbUS /rəˈfjuːzd/
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading One was the absence of Miss Fanchon Bareaud, one the donors; another, that of Corporal Gray; a third was the excessive modesty of Major Vanrevel, although present at the time, refused to receive the ladies' sumptuous offering and insisted that Captain Marsh was the proper person to do the honors, to which the latter reluctantly, though gracefully consented.
regretverbUS /rəˈɡret/
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading “Only two or three sources of regret occurred to mar the delight (in which young and old participated) of that festal and dazzling scene.
reluctantlyadverbUS /rɪˈlʌktəntli/
with reluctance
From this reading One was the absence of Miss Fanchon Bareaud, one the donors; another, that of Corporal Gray; a third was the excessive modesty of Major Vanrevel, although present at the time, refused to receive the ladies' sumptuous offering and insisted that Captain Marsh was the proper person to do the honors, to which the latter reluctantly, though gracefully consented.
riseverbUS /raɪz/
move upward
From this reading The Journal was brought to the corporal at noon, while he was considering whether he should rise from his couch or sleep another hour.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Reclining among his pillows, he glanced through Cummings's description with the subdued giggle he always had for the good William's style but as his eye fell upon one paragraph he started sat upright, and proceeded to read the passage several times with anxious attention.
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading “Only two or three sources of regret occurred to mar the delight (in which young and old participated) of that festal and dazzling scene.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Reclining among his pillows, he glanced through Cummings's description with the subdued giggle he always had for the good William's style but as his eye fell upon one paragraph he started sat upright, and proceeded to read the passage several times with anxious attention.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The Journal was brought to the corporal at noon, while he was considering whether he should rise from his couch or sleep another hour.
sleepnounUS /sliːp/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading The Journal was brought to the corporal at noon, while he was considering whether he should rise from his couch or sleep another hour.
sourcesnounUS /ˈsɔːrsəz/
plural of “source” — the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading “Only two or three sources of regret occurred to mar the delight (in which young and old participated) of that festal and dazzling scene.
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Reclining among his pillows, he glanced through Cummings's description with the subdued giggle he always had for the good William's style but as his eye fell upon one paragraph he started sat upright, and proceeded to read the passage several times with anxious attention.
stylenounUS /staɪl/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Reclining among his pillows, he glanced through Cummings's description with the subdued giggle he always had for the good William's style but as his eye fell upon one paragraph he started sat upright, and proceeded to read the passage several times with anxious attention.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading Reclining among his pillows, he glanced through Cummings's description with the subdued giggle he always had for the good William's style but as his eye fell upon one paragraph he started sat upright, and proceeded to read the passage several times with anxious attention.
sumptuousadjectiveUS /ˈsʌmptʃwəs/
ostentatiously rich and superior in quality
From this reading One was the absence of Miss Fanchon Bareaud, one the donors; another, that of Corporal Gray; a third was the excessive modesty of Major Vanrevel, although present at the time, refused to receive the ladies' sumptuous offering and insisted that Captain Marsh was the proper person to do the honors, to which the latter reluctantly, though gracefully consented.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Only two or three sources of regret occurred to mar the delight (in which young and old participated) of that festal and dazzling scene.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was the misfortune of Mr. Cummings's first literary offering to annoy one of the editor's friends.
thirdnounUS /θɜːrd/
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading One was the absence of Miss Fanchon Bareaud, one the donors; another, that of Corporal Gray; a third was the excessive modesty of Major Vanrevel, although present at the time, refused to receive the ladies' sumptuous offering and insisted that Captain Marsh was the proper person to do the honors, to which the latter reluctantly, though gracefully consented.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading One was the absence of Miss Fanchon Bareaud, one the donors; another, that of Corporal Gray; a third was the excessive modesty of Major Vanrevel, although present at the time, refused to receive the ladies' sumptuous offering and insisted that Captain Marsh was the proper person to do the honors, to which the latter reluctantly, though gracefully consented.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading “Only two or three sources of regret occurred to mar the delight (in which young and old participated) of that festal and dazzling scene.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Reclining among his pillows, he glanced through Cummings's description with the subdued giggle he always had for the good William's style but as his eye fell upon one paragraph he started sat upright, and proceeded to read the passage several times with anxious attention.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading One was the absence of Miss Fanchon Bareaud, one the donors; another, that of Corporal Gray; a third was the excessive modesty of Major Vanrevel, although present at the time, refused to receive the ladies' sumptuous offering and insisted that Captain Marsh was the proper person to do the honors, to which the latter reluctantly, though gracefully consented.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Reclining among his pillows, he glanced through Cummings's description with the subdued giggle he always had for the good William's style but as his eye fell upon one paragraph he started sat upright, and proceeded to read the passage several times with anxious attention.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was the misfortune of Mr. Cummings's first literary offering to annoy one of the editor's friends.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “Only two or three sources of regret occurred to mar the delight (in which young and old participated) of that festal and dazzling scene.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Reclining among his pillows, he glanced through Cummings's description with the subdued giggle he always had for the good William's style but as his eye fell upon one paragraph he started sat upright, and proceeded to read the passage several times with anxious attention.
uprightadjectiveUS /əˈpraɪt/
in a vertical position; not sloping
From this reading Reclining among his pillows, he glanced through Cummings's description with the subdued giggle he always had for the good William's style but as his eye fell upon one paragraph he started sat upright, and proceeded to read the passage several times with anxious attention.
Vanrevel
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From this reading One was the absence of Miss Fanchon Bareaud, one the donors; another, that of Corporal Gray; a third was the excessive modesty of Major Vanrevel, although present at the time, refused to receive the ladies' sumptuous offering and insisted that Captain Marsh was the proper person to do the honors, to which the latter reluctantly, though gracefully consented.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the misfortune of Mr. Cummings's first literary offering to annoy one of the editor's friends.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading The Journal was brought to the corporal at noon, while he was considering whether he should rise from his couch or sleep another hour.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Only two or three sources of regret occurred to mar the delight (in which young and old participated) of that festal and dazzling scene.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The Journal was brought to the corporal at noon, while he was considering whether he should rise from his couch or sleep another hour.
William'snounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
possessive form of “williams” — United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading Reclining among his pillows, he glanced through Cummings's description with the subdued giggle he always had for the good William's style but as his eye fell upon one paragraph he started sat upright, and proceeded to read the passage several times with anxious attention.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Reclining among his pillows, he glanced through Cummings's description with the subdued giggle he always had for the good William's style but as his eye fell upon one paragraph he started sat upright, and proceeded to read the passage several times with anxious attention.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “Only two or three sources of regret occurred to mar the delight (in which young and old participated) of that festal and dazzling scene.
