adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Doctor Staines begged leave to distinguish; he had not said he would set up a carriage at the first one hundred guinea fee, but only that he would not set up one before.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The servant engaged to drive it was Andrew Pearman, a bachelor, and, hitherto, an under-groom.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There are misguided people who would call this logic: but Rosa said it was equivocating, and urged him so warmly that at last he burst out, “Who can go on forever saying 'No,' to the only creature he loves?”--and caved.
AndrewnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading The servant engaged to drive it was Andrew Pearman, a bachelor, and, hitherto, an under-groom.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are misguided people who would call this logic: but Rosa said it was equivocating, and urged him so warmly that at last he burst out, “Who can go on forever saying 'No,' to the only creature he loves?”--and caved.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He readily consented to be coachman, and to do certain domestic work as well.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Doctor Staines begged leave to distinguish; he had not said he would set up a carriage at the first one hundred guinea fee, but only that he would not set up one before.
bachelornounUS /ˈbætʃələr/
a man who has never been married
From this reading The servant engaged to drive it was Andrew Pearman, a bachelor, and, hitherto, an under-groom.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He readily consented to be coachman, and to do certain domestic work as well.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Doctor Staines begged leave to distinguish; he had not said he would set up a carriage at the first one hundred guinea fee, but only that he would not set up one before.
beggedverbUS /beɡd/
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading Doctor Staines begged leave to distinguish; he had not said he would set up a carriage at the first one hundred guinea fee, but only that he would not set up one before.
broughamnounUS /ˈbruːɡəm/
light carriage; pulled by a single horse
From this reading In forty-eight hours more a brougham waited at Mrs. Staines's door.
burstverbUS /bɜːrst/
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading There are misguided people who would call this logic: but Rosa said it was equivocating, and urged him so warmly that at last he burst out, “Who can go on forever saying 'No,' to the only creature he loves?”--and caved.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Doctor Staines begged leave to distinguish; he had not said he would set up a carriage at the first one hundred guinea fee, but only that he would not set up one before.
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading There are misguided people who would call this logic: but Rosa said it was equivocating, and urged him so warmly that at last he burst out, “Who can go on forever saying 'No,' to the only creature he loves?”--and caved.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading There are misguided people who would call this logic: but Rosa said it was equivocating, and urged him so warmly that at last he burst out, “Who can go on forever saying 'No,' to the only creature he loves?”--and caved.
carriagenounUS /ˈkærɪdʒ/
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Doctor Staines begged leave to distinguish; he had not said he would set up a carriage at the first one hundred guinea fee, but only that he would not set up one before.
cavedverbUS /keɪvd/
past form of “cave” — hollow out as if making a cave or opening
From this reading There are misguided people who would call this logic: but Rosa said it was equivocating, and urged him so warmly that at last he burst out, “Who can go on forever saying 'No,' to the only creature he loves?”--and caved.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He readily consented to be coachman, and to do certain domestic work as well.
coachmannounUS /ˈkoʊtʃmən/
a man who drives a coach (or carriage)
From this reading He readily consented to be coachman, and to do certain domestic work as well.
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading He readily consented to be coachman, and to do certain domestic work as well.
creaturenounUS /ˈkriːtʃər/
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading There are misguided people who would call this logic: but Rosa said it was equivocating, and urged him so warmly that at last he burst out, “Who can go on forever saying 'No,' to the only creature he loves?”--and caved.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading Doctor Staines begged leave to distinguish; he had not said he would set up a carriage at the first one hundred guinea fee, but only that he would not set up one before.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He readily consented to be coachman, and to do certain domestic work as well.
DoctornounUS /ˈdɑːktər/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Doctor Staines begged leave to distinguish; he had not said he would set up a carriage at the first one hundred guinea fee, but only that he would not set up one before.
domesticadjectiveUS /dəˈmestɪk/
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading He readily consented to be coachman, and to do certain domestic work as well.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading In forty-eight hours more a brougham waited at Mrs. Staines's door.
driveverbUS /draɪv/
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading The servant engaged to drive it was Andrew Pearman, a bachelor, and, hitherto, an under-groom.
engagedadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒd/
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading The servant engaged to drive it was Andrew Pearman, a bachelor, and, hitherto, an under-groom.
equivocatingverbUS /ɪˈkwɪvəkeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “equivocate” — be deliberately ambiguous or unclear in order to mislead or withhold information
From this reading There are misguided people who would call this logic: but Rosa said it was equivocating, and urged him so warmly that at last he burst out, “Who can go on forever saying 'No,' to the only creature he loves?”--and caved.
feenounUS /fiː/
a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services
From this reading Doctor Staines begged leave to distinguish; he had not said he would set up a carriage at the first one hundred guinea fee, but only that he would not set up one before.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Doctor Staines begged leave to distinguish; he had not said he would set up a carriage at the first one hundred guinea fee, but only that he would not set up one before.
foreveradverbUS /fərˈevər/
for a limitless time
From this reading There are misguided people who would call this logic: but Rosa said it was equivocating, and urged him so warmly that at last he burst out, “Who can go on forever saying 'No,' to the only creature he loves?”--and caved.
forty-eightadjective
being eight more than forty
From this reading In forty-eight hours more a brougham waited at Mrs. Staines's door.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading There are misguided people who would call this logic: but Rosa said it was equivocating, and urged him so warmly that at last he burst out, “Who can go on forever saying 'No,' to the only creature he loves?”--and caved.
guineanounUS /ˈɡɪni/
a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings
From this reading Doctor Staines begged leave to distinguish; he had not said he would set up a carriage at the first one hundred guinea fee, but only that he would not set up one before.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Doctor Staines begged leave to distinguish; he had not said he would set up a carriage at the first one hundred guinea fee, but only that he would not set up one before.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Doctor Staines begged leave to distinguish; he had not said he would set up a carriage at the first one hundred guinea fee, but only that he would not set up one before.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There are misguided people who would call this logic: but Rosa said it was equivocating, and urged him so warmly that at last he burst out, “Who can go on forever saying 'No,' to the only creature he loves?”--and caved.
hithertoadverbUS /ˈhɪðɜːrˈtuː/
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading The servant engaged to drive it was Andrew Pearman, a bachelor, and, hitherto, an under-groom.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading In forty-eight hours more a brougham waited at Mrs. Staines's door.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading Doctor Staines begged leave to distinguish; he had not said he would set up a carriage at the first one hundred guinea fee, but only that he would not set up one before.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In forty-eight hours more a brougham waited at Mrs. Staines's door.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There are misguided people who would call this logic: but Rosa said it was equivocating, and urged him so warmly that at last he burst out, “Who can go on forever saying 'No,' to the only creature he loves?”--and caved.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading There are misguided people who would call this logic: but Rosa said it was equivocating, and urged him so warmly that at last he burst out, “Who can go on forever saying 'No,' to the only creature he loves?”--and caved.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading Doctor Staines begged leave to distinguish; he had not said he would set up a carriage at the first one hundred guinea fee, but only that he would not set up one before.
logicnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪk/
the branch of philosophy that analyzes inference
From this reading There are misguided people who would call this logic: but Rosa said it was equivocating, and urged him so warmly that at last he burst out, “Who can go on forever saying 'No,' to the only creature he loves?”--and caved.
lovesnounUS /lʌvz/
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading There are misguided people who would call this logic: but Rosa said it was equivocating, and urged him so warmly that at last he burst out, “Who can go on forever saying 'No,' to the only creature he loves?”--and caved.
misguidedadjectiveUS /mɪsˈɡaɪdɪd/
poorly conceived or thought out
From this reading There are misguided people who would call this logic: but Rosa said it was equivocating, and urged him so warmly that at last he burst out, “Who can go on forever saying 'No,' to the only creature he loves?”--and caved.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In forty-eight hours more a brougham waited at Mrs. Staines's door.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading In forty-eight hours more a brougham waited at Mrs. Staines's door.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading There are misguided people who would call this logic: but Rosa said it was equivocating, and urged him so warmly that at last he burst out, “Who can go on forever saying 'No,' to the only creature he loves?”--and caved.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Doctor Staines begged leave to distinguish; he had not said he would set up a carriage at the first one hundred guinea fee, but only that he would not set up one before.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There are misguided people who would call this logic: but Rosa said it was equivocating, and urged him so warmly that at last he burst out, “Who can go on forever saying 'No,' to the only creature he loves?”--and caved.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Doctor Staines begged leave to distinguish; he had not said he would set up a carriage at the first one hundred guinea fee, but only that he would not set up one before.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Doctor Staines begged leave to distinguish; he had not said he would set up a carriage at the first one hundred guinea fee, but only that he would not set up one before.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There are misguided people who would call this logic: but Rosa said it was equivocating, and urged him so warmly that at last he burst out, “Who can go on forever saying 'No,' to the only creature he loves?”--and caved.
Pearman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The servant engaged to drive it was Andrew Pearman, a bachelor, and, hitherto, an under-groom.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading There are misguided people who would call this logic: but Rosa said it was equivocating, and urged him so warmly that at last he burst out, “Who can go on forever saying 'No,' to the only creature he loves?”--and caved.
readilyadverbUS /ˈredəli/
without much difficulty
From this reading He readily consented to be coachman, and to do certain domestic work as well.
RosanounUS /ˈroʊzə/
large genus of erect or climbing prickly shrubs including roses
From this reading There are misguided people who would call this logic: but Rosa said it was equivocating, and urged him so warmly that at last he burst out, “Who can go on forever saying 'No,' to the only creature he loves?”--and caved.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Doctor Staines begged leave to distinguish; he had not said he would set up a carriage at the first one hundred guinea fee, but only that he would not set up one before.
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading There are misguided people who would call this logic: but Rosa said it was equivocating, and urged him so warmly that at last he burst out, “Who can go on forever saying 'No,' to the only creature he loves?”--and caved.
servantnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənt/
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The servant engaged to drive it was Andrew Pearman, a bachelor, and, hitherto, an under-groom.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Doctor Staines begged leave to distinguish; he had not said he would set up a carriage at the first one hundred guinea fee, but only that he would not set up one before.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There are misguided people who would call this logic: but Rosa said it was equivocating, and urged him so warmly that at last he burst out, “Who can go on forever saying 'No,' to the only creature he loves?”--and caved.
StainesverbUS /steɪnz/
third-person singular of “stain” — color with a liquid dye or tint
From this reading Doctor Staines begged leave to distinguish; he had not said he would set up a carriage at the first one hundred guinea fee, but only that he would not set up one before.
Staines's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In forty-eight hours more a brougham waited at Mrs. Staines's door.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Doctor Staines begged leave to distinguish; he had not said he would set up a carriage at the first one hundred guinea fee, but only that he would not set up one before.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Doctor Staines begged leave to distinguish; he had not said he would set up a carriage at the first one hundred guinea fee, but only that he would not set up one before.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are misguided people who would call this logic: but Rosa said it was equivocating, and urged him so warmly that at last he burst out, “Who can go on forever saying 'No,' to the only creature he loves?”--and caved.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There are misguided people who would call this logic: but Rosa said it was equivocating, and urged him so warmly that at last he burst out, “Who can go on forever saying 'No,' to the only creature he loves?”--and caved.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Doctor Staines begged leave to distinguish; he had not said he would set up a carriage at the first one hundred guinea fee, but only that he would not set up one before.
under-groom
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The servant engaged to drive it was Andrew Pearman, a bachelor, and, hitherto, an under-groom.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Doctor Staines begged leave to distinguish; he had not said he would set up a carriage at the first one hundred guinea fee, but only that he would not set up one before.
urgedverbUS /ɜːrdʒd/
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading There are misguided people who would call this logic: but Rosa said it was equivocating, and urged him so warmly that at last he burst out, “Who can go on forever saying 'No,' to the only creature he loves?”--and caved.
waitedverbUS /ˈweɪtɪd/
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading In forty-eight hours more a brougham waited at Mrs. Staines's door.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading There are misguided people who would call this logic: but Rosa said it was equivocating, and urged him so warmly that at last he burst out, “Who can go on forever saying 'No,' to the only creature he loves?”--and caved.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There are misguided people who would call this logic: but Rosa said it was equivocating, and urged him so warmly that at last he burst out, “Who can go on forever saying 'No,' to the only creature he loves?”--and caved.
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 He readily consented to be coachman, and to do certain domestic work as well.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading There are misguided people who would call this logic: but Rosa said it was equivocating, and urged him so warmly that at last he burst out, “Who can go on forever saying 'No,' to the only creature he loves?”--and caved.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He readily consented to be coachman, and to do certain domestic work as well.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Doctor Staines begged leave to distinguish; he had not said he would set up a carriage at the first one hundred guinea fee, but only that he would not set up one before.
