adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was not difficult for Alymer to persuade himself that a little diplomacy on his part would probably assuage his aunt’s wish to upset his friendship, and incidentally allay his mother’s fears; but, as it happened no one having his welfare so exceedingly at heart over this matter with the actress was in any degree as amenable or as quietly pacified as he imagined.
actressnounUS /ˈæktrəs/
a female actor
From this reading It was not difficult for Alymer to persuade himself that a little diplomacy on his part would probably assuage his aunt’s wish to upset his friendship, and incidentally allay his mother’s fears; but, as it happened no one having his welfare so exceedingly at heart over this matter with the actress was in any degree as amenable or as quietly pacified as he imagined.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading Another interview took place between his mother and his aunt, in which the latter advised writing to Miss Vivian direct to tell her what his father and mother thought of the friendship, and that an uncle of his would call upon her at once.
allayverbUS /əˈleɪ/
lessen the intensity of or calm
From this reading It was not difficult for Alymer to persuade himself that a little diplomacy on his part would probably assuage his aunt’s wish to upset his friendship, and incidentally allay his mother’s fears; but, as it happened no one having his welfare so exceedingly at heart over this matter with the actress was in any degree as amenable or as quietly pacified as he imagined.
Alymer
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From this reading It was not difficult for Alymer to persuade himself that a little diplomacy on his part would probably assuage his aunt’s wish to upset his friendship, and incidentally allay his mother’s fears; but, as it happened no one having his welfare so exceedingly at heart over this matter with the actress was in any degree as amenable or as quietly pacified as he imagined.
amazementnounUS /əˈmeɪzmənt/
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Lorraine read it with silent amazement, and thought the writer must be mad.
amenableadjectiveUS /əˈmenəbəl/
disposed or willing to conform
From this reading It was not difficult for Alymer to persuade himself that a little diplomacy on his part would probably assuage his aunt’s wish to upset his friendship, and incidentally allay his mother’s fears; but, as it happened no one having his welfare so exceedingly at heart over this matter with the actress was in any degree as amenable or as quietly pacified as he imagined.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Another interview took place between his mother and his aunt, in which the latter advised writing to Miss Vivian direct to tell her what his father and mother thought of the friendship, and that an uncle of his would call upon her at once.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was not difficult for Alymer to persuade himself that a little diplomacy on his part would probably assuage his aunt’s wish to upset his friendship, and incidentally allay his mother’s fears; but, as it happened no one having his welfare so exceedingly at heart over this matter with the actress was in any degree as amenable or as quietly pacified as he imagined.
AnotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another interview took place between his mother and his aunt, in which the latter advised writing to Miss Vivian direct to tell her what his father and mother thought of the friendship, and that an uncle of his would call upon her at once.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was not difficult for Alymer to persuade himself that a little diplomacy on his part would probably assuage his aunt’s wish to upset his friendship, and incidentally allay his mother’s fears; but, as it happened no one having his welfare so exceedingly at heart over this matter with the actress was in any degree as amenable or as quietly pacified as he imagined.
apparentlyadverbUS /əˈperəntli/
from appearances alone
From this reading It seemed quite incredible that any lady in the twentieth century should apparently be so ignorant concerning the status of a celebrated actress.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was not difficult for Alymer to persuade himself that a little diplomacy on his part would probably assuage his aunt’s wish to upset his friendship, and incidentally allay his mother’s fears; but, as it happened no one having his welfare so exceedingly at heart over this matter with the actress was in any degree as amenable or as quietly pacified as he imagined.
assuageverbUS /əˈsweɪdʒ/
cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
From this reading It was not difficult for Alymer to persuade himself that a little diplomacy on his part would probably assuage his aunt’s wish to upset his friendship, and incidentally allay his mother’s fears; but, as it happened no one having his welfare so exceedingly at heart over this matter with the actress was in any degree as amenable or as quietly pacified as he imagined.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was not difficult for Alymer to persuade himself that a little diplomacy on his part would probably assuage his aunt’s wish to upset his friendship, and incidentally allay his mother’s fears; but, as it happened no one having his welfare so exceedingly at heart over this matter with the actress was in any degree as amenable or as quietly pacified as he imagined.
auntnounUS /ænt/
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Another interview took place between his mother and his aunt, in which the latter advised writing to Miss Vivian direct to tell her what his father and mother thought of the friendship, and that an uncle of his would call upon her at once.
aunt'snounUS /ænts/
possessive form of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading It was not difficult for Alymer to persuade himself that a little diplomacy on his part would probably assuage his aunt’s wish to upset his friendship, and incidentally allay his mother’s fears; but, as it happened no one having his welfare so exceedingly at heart over this matter with the actress was in any degree as amenable or as quietly pacified as he imagined.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Lorraine read it with silent amazement, and thought the writer must be mad.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Another interview took place between his mother and his aunt, in which the latter advised writing to Miss Vivian direct to tell her what his father and mother thought of the friendship, and that an uncle of his would call upon her at once.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was not difficult for Alymer to persuade himself that a little diplomacy on his part would probably assuage his aunt’s wish to upset his friendship, and incidentally allay his mother’s fears; but, as it happened no one having his welfare so exceedingly at heart over this matter with the actress was in any degree as amenable or as quietly pacified as he imagined.
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Another interview took place between his mother and his aunt, in which the latter advised writing to Miss Vivian direct to tell her what his father and mother thought of the friendship, and that an uncle of his would call upon her at once.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading It seemed quite incredible that any lady in the twentieth century should apparently be so ignorant concerning the status of a celebrated actress.
centurynounUS /ˈsentʃəri/
a period of 100 years
From this reading It seemed quite incredible that any lady in the twentieth century should apparently be so ignorant concerning the status of a celebrated actress.
concerningverbUS /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading It seemed quite incredible that any lady in the twentieth century should apparently be so ignorant concerning the status of a celebrated actress.
degreenounUS /dɪˈɡriː/
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading It was not difficult for Alymer to persuade himself that a little diplomacy on his part would probably assuage his aunt’s wish to upset his friendship, and incidentally allay his mother’s fears; but, as it happened no one having his welfare so exceedingly at heart over this matter with the actress was in any degree as amenable or as quietly pacified as he imagined.
difficultadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfəkəlt/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It was not difficult for Alymer to persuade himself that a little diplomacy on his part would probably assuage his aunt’s wish to upset his friendship, and incidentally allay his mother’s fears; but, as it happened no one having his welfare so exceedingly at heart over this matter with the actress was in any degree as amenable or as quietly pacified as he imagined.
diplomacynounUS /dɪˈploʊməsi/
negotiation between nations
From this reading It was not difficult for Alymer to persuade himself that a little diplomacy on his part would probably assuage his aunt’s wish to upset his friendship, and incidentally allay his mother’s fears; but, as it happened no one having his welfare so exceedingly at heart over this matter with the actress was in any degree as amenable or as quietly pacified as he imagined.
directverbUS /dərˈekt/
command with authority
From this reading Another interview took place between his mother and his aunt, in which the latter advised writing to Miss Vivian direct to tell her what his father and mother thought of the friendship, and that an uncle of his would call upon her at once.
exceedinglyadverbUS /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋli/
to an extreme degree
From this reading It was not difficult for Alymer to persuade himself that a little diplomacy on his part would probably assuage his aunt’s wish to upset his friendship, and incidentally allay his mother’s fears; but, as it happened no one having his welfare so exceedingly at heart over this matter with the actress was in any degree as amenable or as quietly pacified as he imagined.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Another interview took place between his mother and his aunt, in which the latter advised writing to Miss Vivian direct to tell her what his father and mother thought of the friendship, and that an uncle of his would call upon her at once.
fearsnounUS /fɪrz/
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading It was not difficult for Alymer to persuade himself that a little diplomacy on his part would probably assuage his aunt’s wish to upset his friendship, and incidentally allay his mother’s fears; but, as it happened no one having his welfare so exceedingly at heart over this matter with the actress was in any degree as amenable or as quietly pacified as he imagined.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was not difficult for Alymer to persuade himself that a little diplomacy on his part would probably assuage his aunt’s wish to upset his friendship, and incidentally allay his mother’s fears; but, as it happened no one having his welfare so exceedingly at heart over this matter with the actress was in any degree as amenable or as quietly pacified as he imagined.
friendshipnounUS /ˈfrendʃɪp/
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading It was not difficult for Alymer to persuade himself that a little diplomacy on his part would probably assuage his aunt’s wish to upset his friendship, and incidentally allay his mother’s fears; but, as it happened no one having his welfare so exceedingly at heart over this matter with the actress was in any degree as amenable or as quietly pacified as he imagined.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It was not difficult for Alymer to persuade himself that a little diplomacy on his part would probably assuage his aunt’s wish to upset his friendship, and incidentally allay his mother’s fears; but, as it happened no one having his welfare so exceedingly at heart over this matter with the actress was in any degree as amenable or as quietly pacified as he imagined.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It was not difficult for Alymer to persuade himself that a little diplomacy on his part would probably assuage his aunt’s wish to upset his friendship, and incidentally allay his mother’s fears; but, as it happened no one having his welfare so exceedingly at heart over this matter with the actress was in any degree as amenable or as quietly pacified as he imagined.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was not difficult for Alymer to persuade himself that a little diplomacy on his part would probably assuage his aunt’s wish to upset his friendship, and incidentally allay his mother’s fears; but, as it happened no one having his welfare so exceedingly at heart over this matter with the actress was in any degree as amenable or as quietly pacified as he imagined.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading It was not difficult for Alymer to persuade himself that a little diplomacy on his part would probably assuage his aunt’s wish to upset his friendship, and incidentally allay his mother’s fears; but, as it happened no one having his welfare so exceedingly at heart over this matter with the actress was in any degree as amenable or as quietly pacified as he imagined.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Another interview took place between his mother and his aunt, in which the latter advised writing to Miss Vivian direct to tell her what his father and mother thought of the friendship, and that an uncle of his would call upon her at once.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was not difficult for Alymer to persuade himself that a little diplomacy on his part would probably assuage his aunt’s wish to upset his friendship, and incidentally allay his mother’s fears; but, as it happened no one having his welfare so exceedingly at heart over this matter with the actress was in any degree as amenable or as quietly pacified as he imagined.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was not difficult for Alymer to persuade himself that a little diplomacy on his part would probably assuage his aunt’s wish to upset his friendship, and incidentally allay his mother’s fears; but, as it happened no one having his welfare so exceedingly at heart over this matter with the actress was in any degree as amenable or as quietly pacified as he imagined.
ignorancenounUS /ˈɪɡnərəns/
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading To say that the letter was an insult is to put it mildly, though at the same time it was not so much through intention as ignorance.
ignorantadjectiveUS /ˈɪɡnərənt/
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading It seemed quite incredible that any lady in the twentieth century should apparently be so ignorant concerning the status of a celebrated actress.
imaginedverbUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənd/
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading It was not difficult for Alymer to persuade himself that a little diplomacy on his part would probably assuage his aunt’s wish to upset his friendship, and incidentally allay his mother’s fears; but, as it happened no one having his welfare so exceedingly at heart over this matter with the actress was in any degree as amenable or as quietly pacified as he imagined.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was not difficult for Alymer to persuade himself that a little diplomacy on his part would probably assuage his aunt’s wish to upset his friendship, and incidentally allay his mother’s fears; but, as it happened no one having his welfare so exceedingly at heart over this matter with the actress was in any degree as amenable or as quietly pacified as he imagined.
incidentallyadverbUS /ˌɪnsɪˈdentəli/
introducing a different topic
From this reading It was not difficult for Alymer to persuade himself that a little diplomacy on his part would probably assuage his aunt’s wish to upset his friendship, and incidentally allay his mother’s fears; but, as it happened no one having his welfare so exceedingly at heart over this matter with the actress was in any degree as amenable or as quietly pacified as he imagined.
incredibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading It seemed quite incredible that any lady in the twentieth century should apparently be so ignorant concerning the status of a celebrated actress.
insultnounUS /ˌɪnˈsʌlt/
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading To say that the letter was an insult is to put it mildly, though at the same time it was not so much through intention as ignorance.
intentionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃən/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading To say that the letter was an insult is to put it mildly, though at the same time it was not so much through intention as ignorance.
interviewverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuː/
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Another interview took place between his mother and his aunt, in which the latter advised writing to Miss Vivian direct to tell her what his father and mother thought of the friendship, and that an uncle of his would call upon her at once.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To say that the letter was an insult is to put it mildly, though at the same time it was not so much through intention as ignorance.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not difficult for Alymer to persuade himself that a little diplomacy on his part would probably assuage his aunt’s wish to upset his friendship, and incidentally allay his mother’s fears; but, as it happened no one having his welfare so exceedingly at heart over this matter with the actress was in any degree as amenable or as quietly pacified as he imagined.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading It seemed quite incredible that any lady in the twentieth century should apparently be so ignorant concerning the status of a celebrated actress.
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Another interview took place between his mother and his aunt, in which the latter advised writing to Miss Vivian direct to tell her what his father and mother thought of the friendship, and that an uncle of his would call upon her at once.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading To say that the letter was an insult is to put it mildly, though at the same time it was not so much through intention as ignorance.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was not difficult for Alymer to persuade himself that a little diplomacy on his part would probably assuage his aunt’s wish to upset his friendship, and incidentally allay his mother’s fears; but, as it happened no one having his welfare so exceedingly at heart over this matter with the actress was in any degree as amenable or as quietly pacified as he imagined.
LorrainenounUS /lərˈeɪn/
an eastern French region rich in iron-ore deposits
From this reading Lorraine read it with silent amazement, and thought the writer must be mad.
madadjectiveUS /mæd/
roused to anger
From this reading Lorraine read it with silent amazement, and thought the writer must be mad.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It was not difficult for Alymer to persuade himself that a little diplomacy on his part would probably assuage his aunt’s wish to upset his friendship, and incidentally allay his mother’s fears; but, as it happened no one having his welfare so exceedingly at heart over this matter with the actress was in any degree as amenable or as quietly pacified as he imagined.
mildlyadverbUS /ˈmaɪldli/
to a moderate degree
From this reading To say that the letter was an insult is to put it mildly, though at the same time it was not so much through intention as ignorance.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Another interview took place between his mother and his aunt, in which the latter advised writing to Miss Vivian direct to tell her what his father and mother thought of the friendship, and that an uncle of his would call upon her at once.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Another interview took place between his mother and his aunt, in which the latter advised writing to Miss Vivian direct to tell her what his father and mother thought of the friendship, and that an uncle of his would call upon her at once.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading It was not difficult for Alymer to persuade himself that a little diplomacy on his part would probably assuage his aunt’s wish to upset his friendship, and incidentally allay his mother’s fears; but, as it happened no one having his welfare so exceedingly at heart over this matter with the actress was in any degree as amenable or as quietly pacified as he imagined.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading To say that the letter was an insult is to put it mildly, though at the same time it was not so much through intention as ignorance.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Lorraine read it with silent amazement, and thought the writer must be mad.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading It was not difficult for Alymer to persuade himself that a little diplomacy on his part would probably assuage his aunt’s wish to upset his friendship, and incidentally allay his mother’s fears; but, as it happened no one having his welfare so exceedingly at heart over this matter with the actress was in any degree as amenable or as quietly pacified as he imagined.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not difficult for Alymer to persuade himself that a little diplomacy on his part would probably assuage his aunt’s wish to upset his friendship, and incidentally allay his mother’s fears; but, as it happened no one having his welfare so exceedingly at heart over this matter with the actress was in any degree as amenable or as quietly pacified as he imagined.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Another interview took place between his mother and his aunt, in which the latter advised writing to Miss Vivian direct to tell her what his father and mother thought of the friendship, and that an uncle of his would call upon her at once.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was not difficult for Alymer to persuade himself that a little diplomacy on his part would probably assuage his aunt’s wish to upset his friendship, and incidentally allay his mother’s fears; but, as it happened no one having his welfare so exceedingly at heart over this matter with the actress was in any degree as amenable or as quietly pacified as he imagined.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Another interview took place between his mother and his aunt, in which the latter advised writing to Miss Vivian direct to tell her what his father and mother thought of the friendship, and that an uncle of his would call upon her at once.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was not difficult for Alymer to persuade himself that a little diplomacy on his part would probably assuage his aunt’s wish to upset his friendship, and incidentally allay his mother’s fears; but, as it happened no one having his welfare so exceedingly at heart over this matter with the actress was in any degree as amenable or as quietly pacified as he imagined.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was not difficult for Alymer to persuade himself that a little diplomacy on his part would probably assuage his aunt’s wish to upset his friendship, and incidentally allay his mother’s fears; but, as it happened no one having his welfare so exceedingly at heart over this matter with the actress was in any degree as amenable or as quietly pacified as he imagined.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was not difficult for Alymer to persuade himself that a little diplomacy on his part would probably assuage his aunt’s wish to upset his friendship, and incidentally allay his mother’s fears; but, as it happened no one having his welfare so exceedingly at heart over this matter with the actress was in any degree as amenable or as quietly pacified as he imagined.
pacifiedverbUS /ˈpæsəfaɪd/
inflected form of “pacify” — cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
From this reading It was not difficult for Alymer to persuade himself that a little diplomacy on his part would probably assuage his aunt’s wish to upset his friendship, and incidentally allay his mother’s fears; but, as it happened no one having his welfare so exceedingly at heart over this matter with the actress was in any degree as amenable or as quietly pacified as he imagined.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It was not difficult for Alymer to persuade himself that a little diplomacy on his part would probably assuage his aunt’s wish to upset his friendship, and incidentally allay his mother’s fears; but, as it happened no one having his welfare so exceedingly at heart over this matter with the actress was in any degree as amenable or as quietly pacified as he imagined.
persuadeverbUS /pərˈsweɪd/
win approval or support for
From this reading It was not difficult for Alymer to persuade himself that a little diplomacy on his part would probably assuage his aunt’s wish to upset his friendship, and incidentally allay his mother’s fears; but, as it happened no one having his welfare so exceedingly at heart over this matter with the actress was in any degree as amenable or as quietly pacified as he imagined.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Another interview took place between his mother and his aunt, in which the latter advised writing to Miss Vivian direct to tell her what his father and mother thought of the friendship, and that an uncle of his would call upon her at once.
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading It was not difficult for Alymer to persuade himself that a little diplomacy on his part would probably assuage his aunt’s wish to upset his friendship, and incidentally allay his mother’s fears; but, as it happened no one having his welfare so exceedingly at heart over this matter with the actress was in any degree as amenable or as quietly pacified as he imagined.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading To say that the letter was an insult is to put it mildly, though at the same time it was not so much through intention as ignorance.
quietlyadverbUS /ˈkwaɪətli/
with low volume
From this reading It was not difficult for Alymer to persuade himself that a little diplomacy on his part would probably assuage his aunt’s wish to upset his friendship, and incidentally allay his mother’s fears; but, as it happened no one having his welfare so exceedingly at heart over this matter with the actress was in any degree as amenable or as quietly pacified as he imagined.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It seemed quite incredible that any lady in the twentieth century should apparently be so ignorant concerning the status of a celebrated actress.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Lorraine read it with silent amazement, and thought the writer must be mad.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading To say that the letter was an insult is to put it mildly, though at the same time it was not so much through intention as ignorance.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading To say that the letter was an insult is to put it mildly, though at the same time it was not so much through intention as ignorance.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed quite incredible that any lady in the twentieth century should apparently be so ignorant concerning the status of a celebrated actress.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It seemed quite incredible that any lady in the twentieth century should apparently be so ignorant concerning the status of a celebrated actress.
silentadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪlənt/
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Lorraine read it with silent amazement, and thought the writer must be mad.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was not difficult for Alymer to persuade himself that a little diplomacy on his part would probably assuage his aunt’s wish to upset his friendship, and incidentally allay his mother’s fears; but, as it happened no one having his welfare so exceedingly at heart over this matter with the actress was in any degree as amenable or as quietly pacified as he imagined.
statusnounUS /ˈstætəs/
the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society
From this reading It seemed quite incredible that any lady in the twentieth century should apparently be so ignorant concerning the status of a celebrated actress.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading Another interview took place between his mother and his aunt, in which the latter advised writing to Miss Vivian direct to tell her what his father and mother thought of the friendship, and that an uncle of his would call upon her at once.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not difficult for Alymer to persuade himself that a little diplomacy on his part would probably assuage his aunt’s wish to upset his friendship, and incidentally allay his mother’s fears; but, as it happened no one having his welfare so exceedingly at heart over this matter with the actress was in any degree as amenable or as quietly pacified as he imagined.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was not difficult for Alymer to persuade himself that a little diplomacy on his part would probably assuage his aunt’s wish to upset his friendship, and incidentally allay his mother’s fears; but, as it happened no one having his welfare so exceedingly at heart over this matter with the actress was in any degree as amenable or as quietly pacified as he imagined.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was not difficult for Alymer to persuade himself that a little diplomacy on his part would probably assuage his aunt’s wish to upset his friendship, and incidentally allay his mother’s fears; but, as it happened no one having his welfare so exceedingly at heart over this matter with the actress was in any degree as amenable or as quietly pacified as he imagined.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading To say that the letter was an insult is to put it mildly, though at the same time it was not so much through intention as ignorance.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Another interview took place between his mother and his aunt, in which the latter advised writing to Miss Vivian direct to tell her what his father and mother thought of the friendship, and that an uncle of his would call upon her at once.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading To say that the letter was an insult is to put it mildly, though at the same time it was not so much through intention as ignorance.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading To say that the letter was an insult is to put it mildly, though at the same time it was not so much through intention as ignorance.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was not difficult for Alymer to persuade himself that a little diplomacy on his part would probably assuage his aunt’s wish to upset his friendship, and incidentally allay his mother’s fears; but, as it happened no one having his welfare so exceedingly at heart over this matter with the actress was in any degree as amenable or as quietly pacified as he imagined.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Another interview took place between his mother and his aunt, in which the latter advised writing to Miss Vivian direct to tell her what his father and mother thought of the friendship, and that an uncle of his would call upon her at once.
twentiethnounUS /ˈtwentiəθ/
position 20 in a countable series of things
From this reading It seemed quite incredible that any lady in the twentieth century should apparently be so ignorant concerning the status of a celebrated actress.
unclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Another interview took place between his mother and his aunt, in which the latter advised writing to Miss Vivian direct to tell her what his father and mother thought of the friendship, and that an uncle of his would call upon her at once.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Another interview took place between his mother and his aunt, in which the latter advised writing to Miss Vivian direct to tell her what his father and mother thought of the friendship, and that an uncle of his would call upon her at once.
upsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading It was not difficult for Alymer to persuade himself that a little diplomacy on his part would probably assuage his aunt’s wish to upset his friendship, and incidentally allay his mother’s fears; but, as it happened no one having his welfare so exceedingly at heart over this matter with the actress was in any degree as amenable or as quietly pacified as he imagined.
Vivian
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From this reading Another interview took place between his mother and his aunt, in which the latter advised writing to Miss Vivian direct to tell her what his father and mother thought of the friendship, and that an uncle of his would call upon her at once.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not difficult for Alymer to persuade himself that a little diplomacy on his part would probably assuage his aunt’s wish to upset his friendship, and incidentally allay his mother’s fears; but, as it happened no one having his welfare so exceedingly at heart over this matter with the actress was in any degree as amenable or as quietly pacified as he imagined.
welfarenounUS /ˈwelfer/
governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
From this reading It was not difficult for Alymer to persuade himself that a little diplomacy on his part would probably assuage his aunt’s wish to upset his friendship, and incidentally allay his mother’s fears; but, as it happened no one having his welfare so exceedingly at heart over this matter with the actress was in any degree as amenable or as quietly pacified as he imagined.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Another interview took place between his mother and his aunt, in which the latter advised writing to Miss Vivian direct to tell her what his father and mother thought of the friendship, and that an uncle of his would call upon her at once.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Another interview took place between his mother and his aunt, in which the latter advised writing to Miss Vivian direct to tell her what his father and mother thought of the friendship, and that an uncle of his would call upon her at once.
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading It was not difficult for Alymer to persuade himself that a little diplomacy on his part would probably assuage his aunt’s wish to upset his friendship, and incidentally allay his mother’s fears; but, as it happened no one having his welfare so exceedingly at heart over this matter with the actress was in any degree as amenable or as quietly pacified as he imagined.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was not difficult for Alymer to persuade himself that a little diplomacy on his part would probably assuage his aunt’s wish to upset his friendship, and incidentally allay his mother’s fears; but, as it happened no one having his welfare so exceedingly at heart over this matter with the actress was in any degree as amenable or as quietly pacified as he imagined.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was not difficult for Alymer to persuade himself that a little diplomacy on his part would probably assuage his aunt’s wish to upset his friendship, and incidentally allay his mother’s fears; but, as it happened no one having his welfare so exceedingly at heart over this matter with the actress was in any degree as amenable or as quietly pacified as he imagined.
writernounUS /ˈraɪtər/
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Lorraine read it with silent amazement, and thought the writer must be mad.
writingnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋ/
the act of creating written works
From this reading Another interview took place between his mother and his aunt, in which the latter advised writing to Miss Vivian direct to tell her what his father and mother thought of the friendship, and that an uncle of his would call upon her at once.
