adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I know Michael Finsbury personally; my business--I know the awkwardness of having such a man for a lawyer--still it’s an old story now, and there is such a thing as gratitude, and, in short, my legal business, although now (I am thankful to say) of quite a placid character, remains entirely in Michael’s hands.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Thus it comes about that, as I always write to Michael at his office, I cannot swear to his number in the King’s Road.
accessionnounUS /əkˈseʃən/
a process of increasing by addition (as to a collection or group)
From this reading Of late years, since his accession to wealth, neglect of business, and election to the club, these little festivals have become common.
addressesnounUS /ˈæˈdresɪz/
plural of “address” — (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored
From this reading But the trouble is I have no natural talent for addresses; I learn one for every man--that is friendship’s offering; and the friend who subsequently changes his residence is dead to me, memory refusing to pursue him.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I know Michael Finsbury personally; my business--I know the awkwardness of having such a man for a lawyer--still it’s an old story now, and there is such a thing as gratitude, and, in short, my legal business, although now (I am thankful to say) of quite a placid character, remains entirely in Michael’s hands.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Thus it comes about that, as I always write to Michael at his office, I cannot swear to his number in the King’s Road.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I know Michael Finsbury personally; my business--I know the awkwardness of having such a man for a lawyer--still it’s an old story now, and there is such a thing as gratitude, and, in short, my legal business, although now (I am thankful to say) of quite a placid character, remains entirely in Michael’s hands.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I know Michael Finsbury personally; my business--I know the awkwardness of having such a man for a lawyer--still it’s an old story now, and there is such a thing as gratitude, and, in short, my legal business, although now (I am thankful to say) of quite a placid character, remains entirely in Michael’s hands.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I know Michael Finsbury personally; my business--I know the awkwardness of having such a man for a lawyer--still it’s an old story now, and there is such a thing as gratitude, and, in short, my legal business, although now (I am thankful to say) of quite a placid character, remains entirely in Michael’s hands.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I know Michael Finsbury personally; my business--I know the awkwardness of having such a man for a lawyer--still it’s an old story now, and there is such a thing as gratitude, and, in short, my legal business, although now (I am thankful to say) of quite a placid character, remains entirely in Michael’s hands.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Thus it comes about that, as I always write to Michael at his office, I cannot swear to his number in the King’s Road.
awkwardnessnounUS /ˈɔːkwərdnəs/
unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training
From this reading I know Michael Finsbury personally; my business--I know the awkwardness of having such a man for a lawyer--still it’s an old story now, and there is such a thing as gratitude, and, in short, my legal business, although now (I am thankful to say) of quite a placid character, remains entirely in Michael’s hands.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Of late years, since his accession to wealth, neglect of business, and election to the club, these little festivals have become common.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Of course (like my neighbours), I have been to dinner there.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading I know Michael Finsbury personally; my business--I know the awkwardness of having such a man for a lawyer--still it’s an old story now, and there is such a thing as gratitude, and, in short, my legal business, although now (I am thankful to say) of quite a placid character, remains entirely in Michael’s hands.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the trouble is I have no natural talent for addresses; I learn one for every man--that is friendship’s offering; and the friend who subsequently changes his residence is dead to me, memory refusing to pursue him.
cannot
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From this reading Thus it comes about that, as I always write to Michael at his office, I cannot swear to his number in the King’s Road.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading But the trouble is I have no natural talent for addresses; I learn one for every man--that is friendship’s offering; and the friend who subsequently changes his residence is dead to me, memory refusing to pursue him.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading I know Michael Finsbury personally; my business--I know the awkwardness of having such a man for a lawyer--still it’s an old story now, and there is such a thing as gratitude, and, in short, my legal business, although now (I am thankful to say) of quite a placid character, remains entirely in Michael’s hands.
clubnounUS /klʌb/
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading Of late years, since his accession to wealth, neglect of business, and election to the club, these little festivals have become common.
comesnounUS /kʌmz/
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Thus it comes about that, as I always write to Michael at his office, I cannot swear to his number in the King’s Road.
commonadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmən/
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Of late years, since his accession to wealth, neglect of business, and election to the club, these little festivals have become common.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course (like my neighbours), I have been to dinner there.
deadadjectiveUS /ded/
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading But the trouble is I have no natural talent for addresses; I learn one for every man--that is friendship’s offering; and the friend who subsequently changes his residence is dead to me, memory refusing to pursue him.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Of course (like my neighbours), I have been to dinner there.
electionnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading Of late years, since his accession to wealth, neglect of business, and election to the club, these little festivals have become common.
entirelyadverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪərli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading I know Michael Finsbury personally; my business--I know the awkwardness of having such a man for a lawyer--still it’s an old story now, and there is such a thing as gratitude, and, in short, my legal business, although now (I am thankful to say) of quite a placid character, remains entirely in Michael’s hands.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading But the trouble is I have no natural talent for addresses; I learn one for every man--that is friendship’s offering; and the friend who subsequently changes his residence is dead to me, memory refusing to pursue him.
festivalsnounUS /ˈfestəvəlz/
plural of “festival” — a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
From this reading Of late years, since his accession to wealth, neglect of business, and election to the club, these little festivals have become common.
Finsbury
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From this reading I know Michael Finsbury personally; my business--I know the awkwardness of having such a man for a lawyer--still it’s an old story now, and there is such a thing as gratitude, and, in short, my legal business, although now (I am thankful to say) of quite a placid character, remains entirely in Michael’s hands.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I know Michael Finsbury personally; my business--I know the awkwardness of having such a man for a lawyer--still it’s an old story now, and there is such a thing as gratitude, and, in short, my legal business, although now (I am thankful to say) of quite a placid character, remains entirely in Michael’s hands.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading But the trouble is I have no natural talent for addresses; I learn one for every man--that is friendship’s offering; and the friend who subsequently changes his residence is dead to me, memory refusing to pursue him.
friendship's
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From this reading But the trouble is I have no natural talent for addresses; I learn one for every man--that is friendship’s offering; and the friend who subsequently changes his residence is dead to me, memory refusing to pursue him.
gratitudenounUS /ˈɡrætətuːd/
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading I know Michael Finsbury personally; my business--I know the awkwardness of having such a man for a lawyer--still it’s an old story now, and there is such a thing as gratitude, and, in short, my legal business, although now (I am thankful to say) of quite a placid character, remains entirely in Michael’s hands.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading I know Michael Finsbury personally; my business--I know the awkwardness of having such a man for a lawyer--still it’s an old story now, and there is such a thing as gratitude, and, in short, my legal business, although now (I am thankful to say) of quite a placid character, remains entirely in Michael’s hands.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But the trouble is I have no natural talent for addresses; I learn one for every man--that is friendship’s offering; and the friend who subsequently changes his residence is dead to me, memory refusing to pursue him.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading I know Michael Finsbury personally; my business--I know the awkwardness of having such a man for a lawyer--still it’s an old story now, and there is such a thing as gratitude, and, in short, my legal business, although now (I am thankful to say) of quite a placid character, remains entirely in Michael’s hands.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But the trouble is I have no natural talent for addresses; I learn one for every man--that is friendship’s offering; and the friend who subsequently changes his residence is dead to me, memory refusing to pursue him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But the trouble is I have no natural talent for addresses; I learn one for every man--that is friendship’s offering; and the friend who subsequently changes his residence is dead to me, memory refusing to pursue him.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I know Michael Finsbury personally; my business--I know the awkwardness of having such a man for a lawyer--still it’s an old story now, and there is such a thing as gratitude, and, in short, my legal business, although now (I am thankful to say) of quite a placid character, remains entirely in Michael’s hands.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I know Michael Finsbury personally; my business--I know the awkwardness of having such a man for a lawyer--still it’s an old story now, and there is such a thing as gratitude, and, in short, my legal business, although now (I am thankful to say) of quite a placid character, remains entirely in Michael’s hands.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I know Michael Finsbury personally; my business--I know the awkwardness of having such a man for a lawyer--still it’s an old story now, and there is such a thing as gratitude, and, in short, my legal business, although now (I am thankful to say) of quite a placid character, remains entirely in Michael’s hands.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Thus it comes about that, as I always write to Michael at his office, I cannot swear to his number in the King’s Road.
it's
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From this reading I know Michael Finsbury personally; my business--I know the awkwardness of having such a man for a lawyer--still it’s an old story now, and there is such a thing as gratitude, and, in short, my legal business, although now (I am thankful to say) of quite a placid character, remains entirely in Michael’s hands.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Thus it comes about that, as I always write to Michael at his office, I cannot swear to his number in the King’s Road.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know Michael Finsbury personally; my business--I know the awkwardness of having such a man for a lawyer--still it’s an old story now, and there is such a thing as gratitude, and, in short, my legal business, although now (I am thankful to say) of quite a placid character, remains entirely in Michael’s hands.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Of late years, since his accession to wealth, neglect of business, and election to the club, these little festivals have become common.
lawyernounUS /ˈlɔːjər/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading I know Michael Finsbury personally; my business--I know the awkwardness of having such a man for a lawyer--still it’s an old story now, and there is such a thing as gratitude, and, in short, my legal business, although now (I am thankful to say) of quite a placid character, remains entirely in Michael’s hands.
learnverbUS /lɜːrn/
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading But the trouble is I have no natural talent for addresses; I learn one for every man--that is friendship’s offering; and the friend who subsequently changes his residence is dead to me, memory refusing to pursue him.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading I know Michael Finsbury personally; my business--I know the awkwardness of having such a man for a lawyer--still it’s an old story now, and there is such a thing as gratitude, and, in short, my legal business, although now (I am thankful to say) of quite a placid character, remains entirely in Michael’s hands.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Of course (like my neighbours), I have been to dinner there.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Of late years, since his accession to wealth, neglect of business, and election to the club, these little festivals have become common.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I know Michael Finsbury personally; my business--I know the awkwardness of having such a man for a lawyer--still it’s an old story now, and there is such a thing as gratitude, and, in short, my legal business, although now (I am thankful to say) of quite a placid character, remains entirely in Michael’s hands.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But the trouble is I have no natural talent for addresses; I learn one for every man--that is friendship’s offering; and the friend who subsequently changes his residence is dead to me, memory refusing to pursue him.
memorynounUS /ˈmem.ər.i/
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading But the trouble is I have no natural talent for addresses; I learn one for every man--that is friendship’s offering; and the friend who subsequently changes his residence is dead to me, memory refusing to pursue him.
MichaelnounUS /ˈmaɪkəl/
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading I know Michael Finsbury personally; my business--I know the awkwardness of having such a man for a lawyer--still it’s an old story now, and there is such a thing as gratitude, and, in short, my legal business, although now (I am thankful to say) of quite a placid character, remains entirely in Michael’s hands.
Michael'snounUS /ˈmaɪkəlz/
possessive form of “michael” — (Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading I know Michael Finsbury personally; my business--I know the awkwardness of having such a man for a lawyer--still it’s an old story now, and there is such a thing as gratitude, and, in short, my legal business, although now (I am thankful to say) of quite a placid character, remains entirely in Michael’s hands.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I know Michael Finsbury personally; my business--I know the awkwardness of having such a man for a lawyer--still it’s an old story now, and there is such a thing as gratitude, and, in short, my legal business, although now (I am thankful to say) of quite a placid character, remains entirely in Michael’s hands.
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading But the trouble is I have no natural talent for addresses; I learn one for every man--that is friendship’s offering; and the friend who subsequently changes his residence is dead to me, memory refusing to pursue him.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading Of late years, since his accession to wealth, neglect of business, and election to the club, these little festivals have become common.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Of course (like my neighbours), I have been to dinner there.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading But the trouble is I have no natural talent for addresses; I learn one for every man--that is friendship’s offering; and the friend who subsequently changes his residence is dead to me, memory refusing to pursue him.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I know Michael Finsbury personally; my business--I know the awkwardness of having such a man for a lawyer--still it’s an old story now, and there is such a thing as gratitude, and, in short, my legal business, although now (I am thankful to say) of quite a placid character, remains entirely in Michael’s hands.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Thus it comes about that, as I always write to Michael at his office, I cannot swear to his number in the King’s Road.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I know Michael Finsbury personally; my business--I know the awkwardness of having such a man for a lawyer--still it’s an old story now, and there is such a thing as gratitude, and, in short, my legal business, although now (I am thankful to say) of quite a placid character, remains entirely in Michael’s hands.
offeringnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading But the trouble is I have no natural talent for addresses; I learn one for every man--that is friendship’s offering; and the friend who subsequently changes his residence is dead to me, memory refusing to pursue him.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Thus it comes about that, as I always write to Michael at his office, I cannot swear to his number in the King’s Road.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I know Michael Finsbury personally; my business--I know the awkwardness of having such a man for a lawyer--still it’s an old story now, and there is such a thing as gratitude, and, in short, my legal business, although now (I am thankful to say) of quite a placid character, remains entirely in Michael’s hands.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But the trouble is I have no natural talent for addresses; I learn one for every man--that is friendship’s offering; and the friend who subsequently changes his residence is dead to me, memory refusing to pursue him.
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading I know Michael Finsbury personally; my business--I know the awkwardness of having such a man for a lawyer--still it’s an old story now, and there is such a thing as gratitude, and, in short, my legal business, although now (I am thankful to say) of quite a placid character, remains entirely in Michael’s hands.
placidadjectiveUS /ˈplæsəd/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading I know Michael Finsbury personally; my business--I know the awkwardness of having such a man for a lawyer--still it’s an old story now, and there is such a thing as gratitude, and, in short, my legal business, although now (I am thankful to say) of quite a placid character, remains entirely in Michael’s hands.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading But the trouble is I have no natural talent for addresses; I learn one for every man--that is friendship’s offering; and the friend who subsequently changes his residence is dead to me, memory refusing to pursue him.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I know Michael Finsbury personally; my business--I know the awkwardness of having such a man for a lawyer--still it’s an old story now, and there is such a thing as gratitude, and, in short, my legal business, although now (I am thankful to say) of quite a placid character, remains entirely in Michael’s hands.
refusingverbUS /rəˈfjuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading But the trouble is I have no natural talent for addresses; I learn one for every man--that is friendship’s offering; and the friend who subsequently changes his residence is dead to me, memory refusing to pursue him.
remainsnounUS /rɪˈmeɪnz/
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading I know Michael Finsbury personally; my business--I know the awkwardness of having such a man for a lawyer--still it’s an old story now, and there is such a thing as gratitude, and, in short, my legal business, although now (I am thankful to say) of quite a placid character, remains entirely in Michael’s hands.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading But the trouble is I have no natural talent for addresses; I learn one for every man--that is friendship’s offering; and the friend who subsequently changes his residence is dead to me, memory refusing to pursue him.
RoadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Thus it comes about that, as I always write to Michael at his office, I cannot swear to his number in the King’s Road.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading I know Michael Finsbury personally; my business--I know the awkwardness of having such a man for a lawyer--still it’s an old story now, and there is such a thing as gratitude, and, in short, my legal business, although now (I am thankful to say) of quite a placid character, remains entirely in Michael’s hands.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading I know Michael Finsbury personally; my business--I know the awkwardness of having such a man for a lawyer--still it’s an old story now, and there is such a thing as gratitude, and, in short, my legal business, although now (I am thankful to say) of quite a placid character, remains entirely in Michael’s hands.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Of late years, since his accession to wealth, neglect of business, and election to the club, these little festivals have become common.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading I know Michael Finsbury personally; my business--I know the awkwardness of having such a man for a lawyer--still it’s an old story now, and there is such a thing as gratitude, and, in short, my legal business, although now (I am thankful to say) of quite a placid character, remains entirely in Michael’s hands.
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading I know Michael Finsbury personally; my business--I know the awkwardness of having such a man for a lawyer--still it’s an old story now, and there is such a thing as gratitude, and, in short, my legal business, although now (I am thankful to say) of quite a placid character, remains entirely in Michael’s hands.
subsequentlyadverbUS /ˈsʌbsəkwəntli/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading But the trouble is I have no natural talent for addresses; I learn one for every man--that is friendship’s offering; and the friend who subsequently changes his residence is dead to me, memory refusing to pursue him.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I know Michael Finsbury personally; my business--I know the awkwardness of having such a man for a lawyer--still it’s an old story now, and there is such a thing as gratitude, and, in short, my legal business, although now (I am thankful to say) of quite a placid character, remains entirely in Michael’s hands.
swearverbUS /swer/
utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading Thus it comes about that, as I always write to Michael at his office, I cannot swear to his number in the King’s Road.
talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading But the trouble is I have no natural talent for addresses; I learn one for every man--that is friendship’s offering; and the friend who subsequently changes his residence is dead to me, memory refusing to pursue him.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading I know Michael Finsbury personally; my business--I know the awkwardness of having such a man for a lawyer--still it’s an old story now, and there is such a thing as gratitude, and, in short, my legal business, although now (I am thankful to say) of quite a placid character, remains entirely in Michael’s hands.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But the trouble is I have no natural talent for addresses; I learn one for every man--that is friendship’s offering; and the friend who subsequently changes his residence is dead to me, memory refusing to pursue him.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I know Michael Finsbury personally; my business--I know the awkwardness of having such a man for a lawyer--still it’s an old story now, and there is such a thing as gratitude, and, in short, my legal business, although now (I am thankful to say) of quite a placid character, remains entirely in Michael’s hands.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading I know Michael Finsbury personally; my business--I know the awkwardness of having such a man for a lawyer--still it’s an old story now, and there is such a thing as gratitude, and, in short, my legal business, although now (I am thankful to say) of quite a placid character, remains entirely in Michael’s hands.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Of late years, since his accession to wealth, neglect of business, and election to the club, these little festivals have become common.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading I know Michael Finsbury personally; my business--I know the awkwardness of having such a man for a lawyer--still it’s an old story now, and there is such a thing as gratitude, and, in short, my legal business, although now (I am thankful to say) of quite a placid character, remains entirely in Michael’s hands.
ThusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus it comes about that, as I always write to Michael at his office, I cannot swear to his number in the King’s Road.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I know Michael Finsbury personally; my business--I know the awkwardness of having such a man for a lawyer--still it’s an old story now, and there is such a thing as gratitude, and, in short, my legal business, although now (I am thankful to say) of quite a placid character, remains entirely in Michael’s hands.
troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/
a source of difficulty
From this reading But the trouble is I have no natural talent for addresses; I learn one for every man--that is friendship’s offering; and the friend who subsequently changes his residence is dead to me, memory refusing to pursue him.
wealthnounUS /welθ/
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading Of late years, since his accession to wealth, neglect of business, and election to the club, these little festivals have become common.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading But the trouble is I have no natural talent for addresses; I learn one for every man--that is friendship’s offering; and the friend who subsequently changes his residence is dead to me, memory refusing to pursue him.
writeverbUS /raɪt/
produce a literary work
From this reading Thus it comes about that, as I always write to Michael at his office, I cannot swear to his number in the King’s Road.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading Of late years, since his accession to wealth, neglect of business, and election to the club, these little festivals have become common.
