adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Well, comrades,” said Gervaise, “I think that so far I am better qualified than any of you to give an opinion; but it may be that it will fall to the lot of some of you to be a slave in Turkish hands.
advisableadjectiveUS /ədˈvaɪzəbəl/
worthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent or wise
From this reading They were engaged in an animated discussion as to whether it was advisable to grant indulgences to slaves.
affirmverbUS /əˈfɜːrm/
establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
From this reading In that case, I can affirm with certainty, that you will keenly appreciate any alleviation, however small, of your lot.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After leaving the slaves, Gervaise joined his companions on the poop.
alleviationnounUS /əˌliːviˈeɪʃən/
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading In that case, I can affirm with certainty, that you will keenly appreciate any alleviation, however small, of your lot.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “Well, comrades,” said Gervaise, “I think that so far I am better qualified than any of you to give an opinion; but it may be that it will fall to the lot of some of you to be a slave in Turkish hands.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The majority approved of the steps Gervaise had taken, but some asserted that these concessions would only lead them to look for more, and would create discontent among the crews of other galleys not so favoured.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They were engaged in an animated discussion as to whether it was advisable to grant indulgences to slaves.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The majority approved of the steps Gervaise had taken, but some asserted that these concessions would only lead them to look for more, and would create discontent among the crews of other galleys not so favoured.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading They were engaged in an animated discussion as to whether it was advisable to grant indulgences to slaves.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “Well, comrades,” said Gervaise, “I think that so far I am better qualified than any of you to give an opinion; but it may be that it will fall to the lot of some of you to be a slave in Turkish hands.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading In that case, I can affirm with certainty, that you will keenly appreciate any alleviation, however small, of your lot.
approvedadjectiveUS /əˈpruːvd/
established by authority; given authoritative approval
From this reading The majority approved of the steps Gervaise had taken, but some asserted that these concessions would only lead them to look for more, and would create discontent among the crews of other galleys not so favoured.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They were engaged in an animated discussion as to whether it was advisable to grant indulgences to slaves.
assertedadjectiveUS /əˈsɜːrtɪd/
confidently declared to be so
From this reading The majority approved of the steps Gervaise had taken, but some asserted that these concessions would only lead them to look for more, and would create discontent among the crews of other galleys not so favoured.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Well, comrades,” said Gervaise, “I think that so far I am better qualified than any of you to give an opinion; but it may be that it will fall to the lot of some of you to be a slave in Turkish hands.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading “Well, comrades,” said Gervaise, “I think that so far I am better qualified than any of you to give an opinion; but it may be that it will fall to the lot of some of you to be a slave in Turkish hands.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The majority approved of the steps Gervaise had taken, but some asserted that these concessions would only lead them to look for more, and would create discontent among the crews of other galleys not so favoured.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading In that case, I can affirm with certainty, that you will keenly appreciate any alleviation, however small, of your lot.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading In that case, I can affirm with certainty, that you will keenly appreciate any alleviation, however small, of your lot.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading In that case, I can affirm with certainty, that you will keenly appreciate any alleviation, however small, of your lot.
companionsnounUS /kəmˈpænjənz/
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading After leaving the slaves, Gervaise joined his companions on the poop.
comradesnounUS /ˈkɑːmrædz/
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading “Well, comrades,” said Gervaise, “I think that so far I am better qualified than any of you to give an opinion; but it may be that it will fall to the lot of some of you to be a slave in Turkish hands.
concessionsnounUS /kənˈseʃənz/
plural of “concession” — a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business
From this reading The majority approved of the steps Gervaise had taken, but some asserted that these concessions would only lead them to look for more, and would create discontent among the crews of other galleys not so favoured.
createverbUS /kriˈeɪt/
make or cause to be or to become
From this reading The majority approved of the steps Gervaise had taken, but some asserted that these concessions would only lead them to look for more, and would create discontent among the crews of other galleys not so favoured.
crewsnounUS /kruːz/
plural of “crew” — the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading The majority approved of the steps Gervaise had taken, but some asserted that these concessions would only lead them to look for more, and would create discontent among the crews of other galleys not so favoured.
discontentnounUS /dɪskənˈtent/
a longing for something better than the present situation
From this reading The majority approved of the steps Gervaise had taken, but some asserted that these concessions would only lead them to look for more, and would create discontent among the crews of other galleys not so favoured.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading They were engaged in an animated discussion as to whether it was advisable to grant indulgences to slaves.
engagedadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒd/
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading They were engaged in an animated discussion as to whether it was advisable to grant indulgences to slaves.
fallverbUS /fɔːl/
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading “Well, comrades,” said Gervaise, “I think that so far I am better qualified than any of you to give an opinion; but it may be that it will fall to the lot of some of you to be a slave in Turkish hands.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading “Well, comrades,” said Gervaise, “I think that so far I am better qualified than any of you to give an opinion; but it may be that it will fall to the lot of some of you to be a slave in Turkish hands.
favoured
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From this reading The majority approved of the steps Gervaise had taken, but some asserted that these concessions would only lead them to look for more, and would create discontent among the crews of other galleys not so favoured.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The majority approved of the steps Gervaise had taken, but some asserted that these concessions would only lead them to look for more, and would create discontent among the crews of other galleys not so favoured.
galleysnounUS /ˈɡæliz/
plural of “galley” — a large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow; a complement of 1,000 men; used mainly in the Mediterranean for war and trading
From this reading The majority approved of the steps Gervaise had taken, but some asserted that these concessions would only lead them to look for more, and would create discontent among the crews of other galleys not so favoured.
Gervaise
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From this reading After leaving the slaves, Gervaise joined his companions on the poop.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “Well, comrades,” said Gervaise, “I think that so far I am better qualified than any of you to give an opinion; but it may be that it will fall to the lot of some of you to be a slave in Turkish hands.
grantverbUS /ɡrænt/
let have
From this reading They were engaged in an animated discussion as to whether it was advisable to grant indulgences to slaves.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The majority approved of the steps Gervaise had taken, but some asserted that these concessions would only lead them to look for more, and would create discontent among the crews of other galleys not so favoured.
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 “Well, comrades,” said Gervaise, “I think that so far I am better qualified than any of you to give an opinion; but it may be that it will fall to the lot of some of you to be a slave in Turkish hands.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After leaving the slaves, Gervaise joined his companions on the poop.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading In that case, I can affirm with certainty, that you will keenly appreciate any alleviation, however small, of your lot.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Well, comrades,” said Gervaise, “I think that so far I am better qualified than any of you to give an opinion; but it may be that it will fall to the lot of some of you to be a slave in Turkish hands.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were engaged in an animated discussion as to whether it was advisable to grant indulgences to slaves.
indulgencesnounUS /ɪnˈdʌldʒənsəz/
plural of “indulgence” — an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
From this reading They were engaged in an animated discussion as to whether it was advisable to grant indulgences to slaves.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They were engaged in an animated discussion as to whether it was advisable to grant indulgences to slaves.
joinedadjectiveUS /dʒɔɪnd/
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading After leaving the slaves, Gervaise joined his companions on the poop.
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading In that case, I can affirm with certainty, that you will keenly appreciate any alleviation, however small, of your lot.
leadverbUS /led/
take somebody somewhere
From this reading The majority approved of the steps Gervaise had taken, but some asserted that these concessions would only lead them to look for more, and would create discontent among the crews of other galleys not so favoured.
leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading After leaving the slaves, Gervaise joined his companions on the poop.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The majority approved of the steps Gervaise had taken, but some asserted that these concessions would only lead them to look for more, and would create discontent among the crews of other galleys not so favoured.
lotnounUS /lɑːt/
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading “Well, comrades,” said Gervaise, “I think that so far I am better qualified than any of you to give an opinion; but it may be that it will fall to the lot of some of you to be a slave in Turkish hands.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading The majority approved of the steps Gervaise had taken, but some asserted that these concessions would only lead them to look for more, and would create discontent among the crews of other galleys not so favoured.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “Well, comrades,” said Gervaise, “I think that so far I am better qualified than any of you to give an opinion; but it may be that it will fall to the lot of some of you to be a slave in Turkish hands.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The majority approved of the steps Gervaise had taken, but some asserted that these concessions would only lead them to look for more, and would create discontent among the crews of other galleys not so favoured.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The majority approved of the steps Gervaise had taken, but some asserted that these concessions would only lead them to look for more, and would create discontent among the crews of other galleys not so favoured.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The majority approved of the steps Gervaise had taken, but some asserted that these concessions would only lead them to look for more, and would create discontent among the crews of other galleys not so favoured.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After leaving the slaves, Gervaise joined his companions on the poop.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading The majority approved of the steps Gervaise had taken, but some asserted that these concessions would only lead them to look for more, and would create discontent among the crews of other galleys not so favoured.
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading “Well, comrades,” said Gervaise, “I think that so far I am better qualified than any of you to give an opinion; but it may be that it will fall to the lot of some of you to be a slave in Turkish hands.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The majority approved of the steps Gervaise had taken, but some asserted that these concessions would only lead them to look for more, and would create discontent among the crews of other galleys not so favoured.
poopnounUS /puːp/
obscene terms for feces
From this reading After leaving the slaves, Gervaise joined his companions on the poop.
qualifiedadjectiveUS /ˈkwɑːləfaɪd/
meeting the proper standards and requirements and training for an office or position or task
From this reading “Well, comrades,” said Gervaise, “I think that so far I am better qualified than any of you to give an opinion; but it may be that it will fall to the lot of some of you to be a slave in Turkish hands.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Well, comrades,” said Gervaise, “I think that so far I am better qualified than any of you to give an opinion; but it may be that it will fall to the lot of some of you to be a slave in Turkish hands.
slavenounUS /sleɪv/
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading “Well, comrades,” said Gervaise, “I think that so far I am better qualified than any of you to give an opinion; but it may be that it will fall to the lot of some of you to be a slave in Turkish hands.
slavesnounUS /sleɪvz/
plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone
From this reading After leaving the slaves, Gervaise joined his companions on the poop.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In that case, I can affirm with certainty, that you will keenly appreciate any alleviation, however small, of your lot.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The majority approved of the steps Gervaise had taken, but some asserted that these concessions would only lead them to look for more, and would create discontent among the crews of other galleys not so favoured.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The majority approved of the steps Gervaise had taken, but some asserted that these concessions would only lead them to look for more, and would create discontent among the crews of other galleys not so favoured.
stepsnounUS /steps/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading The majority approved of the steps Gervaise had taken, but some asserted that these concessions would only lead them to look for more, and would create discontent among the crews of other galleys not so favoured.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The majority approved of the steps Gervaise had taken, but some asserted that these concessions would only lead them to look for more, and would create discontent among the crews of other galleys not so favoured.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “Well, comrades,” said Gervaise, “I think that so far I am better qualified than any of you to give an opinion; but it may be that it will fall to the lot of some of you to be a slave in Turkish hands.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The majority approved of the steps Gervaise had taken, but some asserted that these concessions would only lead them to look for more, and would create discontent among the crews of other galleys not so favoured.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After leaving the slaves, Gervaise joined his companions on the poop.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The majority approved of the steps Gervaise had taken, but some asserted that these concessions would only lead them to look for more, and would create discontent among the crews of other galleys not so favoured.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The majority approved of the steps Gervaise had taken, but some asserted that these concessions would only lead them to look for more, and would create discontent among the crews of other galleys not so favoured.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were engaged in an animated discussion as to whether it was advisable to grant indulgences to slaves.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Well, comrades,” said Gervaise, “I think that so far I am better qualified than any of you to give an opinion; but it may be that it will fall to the lot of some of you to be a slave in Turkish hands.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They were engaged in an animated discussion as to whether it was advisable to grant indulgences to slaves.
TurkishadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrkɪʃ/
of or relating to or characteristic of Turkey or its people or language
From this reading “Well, comrades,” said Gervaise, “I think that so far I am better qualified than any of you to give an opinion; but it may be that it will fall to the lot of some of you to be a slave in Turkish hands.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They were engaged in an animated discussion as to whether it was advisable to grant indulgences to slaves.
WelladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “Well, comrades,” said Gervaise, “I think that so far I am better qualified than any of you to give an opinion; but it may be that it will fall to the lot of some of you to be a slave in Turkish hands.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were engaged in an animated discussion as to whether it was advisable to grant indulgences to slaves.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading They were engaged in an animated discussion as to whether it was advisable to grant indulgences to slaves.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Well, comrades,” said Gervaise, “I think that so far I am better qualified than any of you to give an opinion; but it may be that it will fall to the lot of some of you to be a slave in Turkish hands.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading In that case, I can affirm with certainty, that you will keenly appreciate any alleviation, however small, of your lot.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The majority approved of the steps Gervaise had taken, but some asserted that these concessions would only lead them to look for more, and would create discontent among the crews of other galleys not so favoured.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Well, comrades,” said Gervaise, “I think that so far I am better qualified than any of you to give an opinion; but it may be that it will fall to the lot of some of you to be a slave in Turkish hands.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading In that case, I can affirm with certainty, that you will keenly appreciate any alleviation, however small, of your lot.
