adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There’s much virtue in an If, says Touchstone; and there’s much virtue in an “Oh”--a wise, a thoughtful, a speculative, a discerning “Oh” such as that “Oh” pronounced by Rosalie to Mr. Simcox’s information that agents, and not he, drew the commissions for the insurance policies which, out of his knowledge and experience, he had advised.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading This was her stage: Her suggestion was adopted.
advicenounUS /ædˈvaɪs/
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading There followed from that “Oh” its plain outcome: her suggestion to Mr. Simcox of why not make a business, a real business, of expert advice upon insurance, and (out of the make-believe intercourse with schools) a business, a real business, of expert advice upon schools?
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading There’s much virtue in an If, says Touchstone; and there’s much virtue in an “Oh”--a wise, a thoughtful, a speculative, a discerning “Oh” such as that “Oh” pronounced by Rosalie to Mr. Simcox’s information that agents, and not he, drew the commissions for the insurance policies which, out of his knowledge and experience, he had advised.
agentsnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənts/
plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading There’s much virtue in an If, says Touchstone; and there’s much virtue in an “Oh”--a wise, a thoughtful, a speculative, a discerning “Oh” such as that “Oh” pronounced by Rosalie to Mr. Simcox’s information that agents, and not he, drew the commissions for the insurance policies which, out of his knowledge and experience, he had advised.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading And there shall follow also from that “Oh” a sweeping use of the intention that has been mentioned to tell only of her life that which contributed to her life.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There’s much virtue in an If, says Touchstone; and there’s much virtue in an “Oh”--a wise, a thoughtful, a speculative, a discerning “Oh” such as that “Oh” pronounced by Rosalie to Mr. Simcox’s information that agents, and not he, drew the commissions for the insurance policies which, out of his knowledge and experience, he had advised.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There’s much virtue in an If, says Touchstone; and there’s much virtue in an “Oh”--a wise, a thoughtful, a speculative, a discerning “Oh” such as that “Oh” pronounced by Rosalie to Mr. Simcox’s information that agents, and not he, drew the commissions for the insurance policies which, out of his knowledge and experience, he had advised.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There’s much virtue in an If, says Touchstone; and there’s much virtue in an “Oh”--a wise, a thoughtful, a speculative, a discerning “Oh” such as that “Oh” pronounced by Rosalie to Mr. Simcox’s information that agents, and not he, drew the commissions for the insurance policies which, out of his knowledge and experience, he had advised.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading And there shall follow also from that “Oh” a sweeping use of the intention that has been mentioned to tell only of her life that which contributed to her life.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading There followed from that “Oh” its plain outcome: her suggestion to Mr. Simcox of why not make a business, a real business, of expert advice upon insurance, and (out of the make-believe intercourse with schools) a business, a real business, of expert advice upon schools?
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There’s much virtue in an If, says Touchstone; and there’s much virtue in an “Oh”--a wise, a thoughtful, a speculative, a discerning “Oh” such as that “Oh” pronounced by Rosalie to Mr. Simcox’s information that agents, and not he, drew the commissions for the insurance policies which, out of his knowledge and experience, he had advised.
commissionsnounUS /kəˈmɪʃənz/
plural of “commission” — a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading There’s much virtue in an If, says Touchstone; and there’s much virtue in an “Oh”--a wise, a thoughtful, a speculative, a discerning “Oh” such as that “Oh” pronounced by Rosalie to Mr. Simcox’s information that agents, and not he, drew the commissions for the insurance policies which, out of his knowledge and experience, he had advised.
contributedverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪd/
past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on
From this reading And there shall follow also from that “Oh” a sweeping use of the intention that has been mentioned to tell only of her life that which contributed to her life.
discerningadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɜːrnɪŋ/
having or revealing keen insight and good judgment
From this reading There’s much virtue in an If, says Touchstone; and there’s much virtue in an “Oh”--a wise, a thoughtful, a speculative, a discerning “Oh” such as that “Oh” pronounced by Rosalie to Mr. Simcox’s information that agents, and not he, drew the commissions for the insurance policies which, out of his knowledge and experience, he had advised.
drewnounUS /druː/
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading There’s much virtue in an If, says Touchstone; and there’s much virtue in an “Oh”--a wise, a thoughtful, a speculative, a discerning “Oh” such as that “Oh” pronounced by Rosalie to Mr. Simcox’s information that agents, and not he, drew the commissions for the insurance policies which, out of his knowledge and experience, he had advised.
experienceverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriəns/
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading There’s much virtue in an If, says Touchstone; and there’s much virtue in an “Oh”--a wise, a thoughtful, a speculative, a discerning “Oh” such as that “Oh” pronounced by Rosalie to Mr. Simcox’s information that agents, and not he, drew the commissions for the insurance policies which, out of his knowledge and experience, he had advised.
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading There followed from that “Oh” its plain outcome: her suggestion to Mr. Simcox of why not make a business, a real business, of expert advice upon insurance, and (out of the make-believe intercourse with schools) a business, a real business, of expert advice upon schools?
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading We’ll fix her stage from first to last, then see her walk upon it.
fixverbUS /fɪks/
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading We’ll fix her stage from first to last, then see her walk upon it.
followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading And there shall follow also from that “Oh” a sweeping use of the intention that has been mentioned to tell only of her life that which contributed to her life.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading There followed from that “Oh” its plain outcome: her suggestion to Mr. Simcox of why not make a business, a real business, of expert advice upon insurance, and (out of the make-believe intercourse with schools) a business, a real business, of expert advice upon schools?
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There’s much virtue in an If, says Touchstone; and there’s much virtue in an “Oh”--a wise, a thoughtful, a speculative, a discerning “Oh” such as that “Oh” pronounced by Rosalie to Mr. Simcox’s information that agents, and not he, drew the commissions for the insurance policies which, out of his knowledge and experience, he had advised.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There followed from that “Oh” its plain outcome: her suggestion to Mr. Simcox of why not make a business, a real business, of expert advice upon insurance, and (out of the make-believe intercourse with schools) a business, a real business, of expert advice upon schools?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There’s much virtue in an If, says Touchstone; and there’s much virtue in an “Oh”--a wise, a thoughtful, a speculative, a discerning “Oh” such as that “Oh” pronounced by Rosalie to Mr. Simcox’s information that agents, and not he, drew the commissions for the insurance policies which, out of his knowledge and experience, he had advised.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And there shall follow also from that “Oh” a sweeping use of the intention that has been mentioned to tell only of her life that which contributed to her life.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There’s much virtue in an If, says Touchstone; and there’s much virtue in an “Oh”--a wise, a thoughtful, a speculative, a discerning “Oh” such as that “Oh” pronounced by Rosalie to Mr. Simcox’s information that agents, and not he, drew the commissions for the insurance policies which, out of his knowledge and experience, he had advised.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There followed from that “Oh” its plain outcome: her suggestion to Mr. Simcox of why not make a business, a real business, of expert advice upon insurance, and (out of the make-believe intercourse with schools) a business, a real business, of expert advice upon schools?
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There’s much virtue in an If, says Touchstone; and there’s much virtue in an “Oh”--a wise, a thoughtful, a speculative, a discerning “Oh” such as that “Oh” pronounced by Rosalie to Mr. Simcox’s information that agents, and not he, drew the commissions for the insurance policies which, out of his knowledge and experience, he had advised.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading There’s much virtue in an If, says Touchstone; and there’s much virtue in an “Oh”--a wise, a thoughtful, a speculative, a discerning “Oh” such as that “Oh” pronounced by Rosalie to Mr. Simcox’s information that agents, and not he, drew the commissions for the insurance policies which, out of his knowledge and experience, he had advised.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There’s much virtue in an If, says Touchstone; and there’s much virtue in an “Oh”--a wise, a thoughtful, a speculative, a discerning “Oh” such as that “Oh” pronounced by Rosalie to Mr. Simcox’s information that agents, and not he, drew the commissions for the insurance policies which, out of his knowledge and experience, he had advised.
informationnounUS /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/
a message received and understood
From this reading There’s much virtue in an If, says Touchstone; and there’s much virtue in an “Oh”--a wise, a thoughtful, a speculative, a discerning “Oh” such as that “Oh” pronounced by Rosalie to Mr. Simcox’s information that agents, and not he, drew the commissions for the insurance policies which, out of his knowledge and experience, he had advised.
insurancenounUS /ˌɪnˈʃʊrəns/
promise of reimbursement in the case of loss; paid to people or companies so concerned about hazards that they have made prepayments to an insurance company
From this reading There’s much virtue in an If, says Touchstone; and there’s much virtue in an “Oh”--a wise, a thoughtful, a speculative, a discerning “Oh” such as that “Oh” pronounced by Rosalie to Mr. Simcox’s information that agents, and not he, drew the commissions for the insurance policies which, out of his knowledge and experience, he had advised.
intentionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃən/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading And there shall follow also from that “Oh” a sweeping use of the intention that has been mentioned to tell only of her life that which contributed to her life.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading There followed from that “Oh” its plain outcome: her suggestion to Mr. Simcox of why not make a business, a real business, of expert advice upon insurance, and (out of the make-believe intercourse with schools) a business, a real business, of expert advice upon schools?
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We’ll fix her stage from first to last, then see her walk upon it.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading There followed from that “Oh” its plain outcome: her suggestion to Mr. Simcox of why not make a business, a real business, of expert advice upon insurance, and (out of the make-believe intercourse with schools) a business, a real business, of expert advice upon schools?
knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading There’s much virtue in an If, says Touchstone; and there’s much virtue in an “Oh”--a wise, a thoughtful, a speculative, a discerning “Oh” such as that “Oh” pronounced by Rosalie to Mr. Simcox’s information that agents, and not he, drew the commissions for the insurance policies which, out of his knowledge and experience, he had advised.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading We’ll fix her stage from first to last, then see her walk upon it.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading And there shall follow also from that “Oh” a sweeping use of the intention that has been mentioned to tell only of her life that which contributed to her life.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading There followed from that “Oh” its plain outcome: her suggestion to Mr. Simcox of why not make a business, a real business, of expert advice upon insurance, and (out of the make-believe intercourse with schools) a business, a real business, of expert advice upon schools?
make-believenoun
imaginative intellectual play
From this reading There followed from that “Oh” its plain outcome: her suggestion to Mr. Simcox of why not make a business, a real business, of expert advice upon insurance, and (out of the make-believe intercourse with schools) a business, a real business, of expert advice upon schools?
mentionedverbUS /ˈmenʃənd/
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading And there shall follow also from that “Oh” a sweeping use of the intention that has been mentioned to tell only of her life that which contributed to her life.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading There’s much virtue in an If, says Touchstone; and there’s much virtue in an “Oh”--a wise, a thoughtful, a speculative, a discerning “Oh” such as that “Oh” pronounced by Rosalie to Mr. Simcox’s information that agents, and not he, drew the commissions for the insurance policies which, out of his knowledge and experience, he had advised.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There’s much virtue in an If, says Touchstone; and there’s much virtue in an “Oh”--a wise, a thoughtful, a speculative, a discerning “Oh” such as that “Oh” pronounced by Rosalie to Mr. Simcox’s information that agents, and not he, drew the commissions for the insurance policies which, out of his knowledge and experience, he had advised.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There’s much virtue in an If, says Touchstone; and there’s much virtue in an “Oh”--a wise, a thoughtful, a speculative, a discerning “Oh” such as that “Oh” pronounced by Rosalie to Mr. Simcox’s information that agents, and not he, drew the commissions for the insurance policies which, out of his knowledge and experience, he had advised.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There’s much virtue in an If, says Touchstone; and there’s much virtue in an “Oh”--a wise, a thoughtful, a speculative, a discerning “Oh” such as that “Oh” pronounced by Rosalie to Mr. Simcox’s information that agents, and not he, drew the commissions for the insurance policies which, out of his knowledge and experience, he had advised.
OhnounUS /oʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading There’s much virtue in an If, says Touchstone; and there’s much virtue in an “Oh”--a wise, a thoughtful, a speculative, a discerning “Oh” such as that “Oh” pronounced by Rosalie to Mr. Simcox’s information that agents, and not he, drew the commissions for the insurance policies which, out of his knowledge and experience, he had advised.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading And there shall follow also from that “Oh” a sweeping use of the intention that has been mentioned to tell only of her life that which contributed to her life.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There’s much virtue in an If, says Touchstone; and there’s much virtue in an “Oh”--a wise, a thoughtful, a speculative, a discerning “Oh” such as that “Oh” pronounced by Rosalie to Mr. Simcox’s information that agents, and not he, drew the commissions for the insurance policies which, out of his knowledge and experience, he had advised.
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading There followed from that “Oh” its plain outcome: her suggestion to Mr. Simcox of why not make a business, a real business, of expert advice upon insurance, and (out of the make-believe intercourse with schools) a business, a real business, of expert advice upon schools?
plainadjectiveUS /pleɪn/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading There followed from that “Oh” its plain outcome: her suggestion to Mr. Simcox of why not make a business, a real business, of expert advice upon insurance, and (out of the make-believe intercourse with schools) a business, a real business, of expert advice upon schools?
policiesnounUS /ˈpɑːləsiz/
plural of “policy” — a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading There’s much virtue in an If, says Touchstone; and there’s much virtue in an “Oh”--a wise, a thoughtful, a speculative, a discerning “Oh” such as that “Oh” pronounced by Rosalie to Mr. Simcox’s information that agents, and not he, drew the commissions for the insurance policies which, out of his knowledge and experience, he had advised.
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading There’s much virtue in an If, says Touchstone; and there’s much virtue in an “Oh”--a wise, a thoughtful, a speculative, a discerning “Oh” such as that “Oh” pronounced by Rosalie to Mr. Simcox’s information that agents, and not he, drew the commissions for the insurance policies which, out of his knowledge and experience, he had advised.
realadjectiveUS /riːl/
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading There followed from that “Oh” its plain outcome: her suggestion to Mr. Simcox of why not make a business, a real business, of expert advice upon insurance, and (out of the make-believe intercourse with schools) a business, a real business, of expert advice upon schools?
Rosalie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There’s much virtue in an If, says Touchstone; and there’s much virtue in an “Oh”--a wise, a thoughtful, a speculative, a discerning “Oh” such as that “Oh” pronounced by Rosalie to Mr. Simcox’s information that agents, and not he, drew the commissions for the insurance policies which, out of his knowledge and experience, he had advised.
saysnounUS /sez/
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading There’s much virtue in an If, says Touchstone; and there’s much virtue in an “Oh”--a wise, a thoughtful, a speculative, a discerning “Oh” such as that “Oh” pronounced by Rosalie to Mr. Simcox’s information that agents, and not he, drew the commissions for the insurance policies which, out of his knowledge and experience, he had advised.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading There followed from that “Oh” its plain outcome: her suggestion to Mr. Simcox of why not make a business, a real business, of expert advice upon insurance, and (out of the make-believe intercourse with schools) a business, a real business, of expert advice upon schools?
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading We’ll fix her stage from first to last, then see her walk upon it.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading And there shall follow also from that “Oh” a sweeping use of the intention that has been mentioned to tell only of her life that which contributed to her life.
Simcox
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From this reading There followed from that “Oh” its plain outcome: her suggestion to Mr. Simcox of why not make a business, a real business, of expert advice upon insurance, and (out of the make-believe intercourse with schools) a business, a real business, of expert advice upon schools?
Simcox's
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From this reading There’s much virtue in an If, says Touchstone; and there’s much virtue in an “Oh”--a wise, a thoughtful, a speculative, a discerning “Oh” such as that “Oh” pronounced by Rosalie to Mr. Simcox’s information that agents, and not he, drew the commissions for the insurance policies which, out of his knowledge and experience, he had advised.
speculativeadjectiveUS /ˈspekjələtɪv/
not financially safe or secure
From this reading There’s much virtue in an If, says Touchstone; and there’s much virtue in an “Oh”--a wise, a thoughtful, a speculative, a discerning “Oh” such as that “Oh” pronounced by Rosalie to Mr. Simcox’s information that agents, and not he, drew the commissions for the insurance policies which, out of his knowledge and experience, he had advised.
stagenounUS /steɪdʒ/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading We’ll fix her stage from first to last, then see her walk upon it.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading There’s much virtue in an If, says Touchstone; and there’s much virtue in an “Oh”--a wise, a thoughtful, a speculative, a discerning “Oh” such as that “Oh” pronounced by Rosalie to Mr. Simcox’s information that agents, and not he, drew the commissions for the insurance policies which, out of his knowledge and experience, he had advised.
suggestionnounUS /səˈdʒestʃən/
an idea that is suggested
From this reading There followed from that “Oh” its plain outcome: her suggestion to Mr. Simcox of why not make a business, a real business, of expert advice upon insurance, and (out of the make-believe intercourse with schools) a business, a real business, of expert advice upon schools?
sweepingadjectiveUS /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
From this reading And there shall follow also from that “Oh” a sweeping use of the intention that has been mentioned to tell only of her life that which contributed to her life.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading And there shall follow also from that “Oh” a sweeping use of the intention that has been mentioned to tell only of her life that which contributed to her life.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There’s much virtue in an If, says Touchstone; and there’s much virtue in an “Oh”--a wise, a thoughtful, a speculative, a discerning “Oh” such as that “Oh” pronounced by Rosalie to Mr. Simcox’s information that agents, and not he, drew the commissions for the insurance policies which, out of his knowledge and experience, he had advised.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There’s much virtue in an If, says Touchstone; and there’s much virtue in an “Oh”--a wise, a thoughtful, a speculative, a discerning “Oh” such as that “Oh” pronounced by Rosalie to Mr. Simcox’s information that agents, and not he, drew the commissions for the insurance policies which, out of his knowledge and experience, he had advised.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading We’ll fix her stage from first to last, then see her walk upon it.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There followed from that “Oh” its plain outcome: her suggestion to Mr. Simcox of why not make a business, a real business, of expert advice upon insurance, and (out of the make-believe intercourse with schools) a business, a real business, of expert advice upon schools?
There's
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From this reading There’s much virtue in an If, says Touchstone; and there’s much virtue in an “Oh”--a wise, a thoughtful, a speculative, a discerning “Oh” such as that “Oh” pronounced by Rosalie to Mr. Simcox’s information that agents, and not he, drew the commissions for the insurance policies which, out of his knowledge and experience, he had advised.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was her stage: Her suggestion was adopted.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading There’s much virtue in an If, says Touchstone; and there’s much virtue in an “Oh”--a wise, a thoughtful, a speculative, a discerning “Oh” such as that “Oh” pronounced by Rosalie to Mr. Simcox’s information that agents, and not he, drew the commissions for the insurance policies which, out of his knowledge and experience, he had advised.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There’s much virtue in an If, says Touchstone; and there’s much virtue in an “Oh”--a wise, a thoughtful, a speculative, a discerning “Oh” such as that “Oh” pronounced by Rosalie to Mr. Simcox’s information that agents, and not he, drew the commissions for the insurance policies which, out of his knowledge and experience, he had advised.
TouchstonenounUS /ˈtʌtʃstoʊn/
a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
From this reading There’s much virtue in an If, says Touchstone; and there’s much virtue in an “Oh”--a wise, a thoughtful, a speculative, a discerning “Oh” such as that “Oh” pronounced by Rosalie to Mr. Simcox’s information that agents, and not he, drew the commissions for the insurance policies which, out of his knowledge and experience, he had advised.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading There followed from that “Oh” its plain outcome: her suggestion to Mr. Simcox of why not make a business, a real business, of expert advice upon insurance, and (out of the make-believe intercourse with schools) a business, a real business, of expert advice upon schools?
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading And there shall follow also from that “Oh” a sweeping use of the intention that has been mentioned to tell only of her life that which contributed to her life.
virtuenounUS /ˈvɝː.tʃuː/
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading There’s much virtue in an If, says Touchstone; and there’s much virtue in an “Oh”--a wise, a thoughtful, a speculative, a discerning “Oh” such as that “Oh” pronounced by Rosalie to Mr. Simcox’s information that agents, and not he, drew the commissions for the insurance policies which, out of his knowledge and experience, he had advised.
walknounUS /wɔːk/
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading We’ll fix her stage from first to last, then see her walk upon it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was her stage: Her suggestion was adopted.
We'll
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From this reading We’ll fix her stage from first to last, then see her walk upon it.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There’s much virtue in an If, says Touchstone; and there’s much virtue in an “Oh”--a wise, a thoughtful, a speculative, a discerning “Oh” such as that “Oh” pronounced by Rosalie to Mr. Simcox’s information that agents, and not he, drew the commissions for the insurance policies which, out of his knowledge and experience, he had advised.
whynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading There followed from that “Oh” its plain outcome: her suggestion to Mr. Simcox of why not make a business, a real business, of expert advice upon insurance, and (out of the make-believe intercourse with schools) a business, a real business, of expert advice upon schools?
wiseadjectiveUS /waɪz/
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading There’s much virtue in an If, says Touchstone; and there’s much virtue in an “Oh”--a wise, a thoughtful, a speculative, a discerning “Oh” such as that “Oh” pronounced by Rosalie to Mr. Simcox’s information that agents, and not he, drew the commissions for the insurance policies which, out of his knowledge and experience, he had advised.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading There followed from that “Oh” its plain outcome: her suggestion to Mr. Simcox of why not make a business, a real business, of expert advice upon insurance, and (out of the make-believe intercourse with schools) a business, a real business, of expert advice upon schools?
