adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was a free-born Englishman, and yet he had been summarily paid off at eleven o'clock in the morning and told that his valuable services would no longer be required.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Mr. John Blows stood listening to the foreman with an air of lofty disdain.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mr. John Blows stood listening to the foreman with an air of lofty disdain.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was a free-born Englishman, and yet he had been summarily paid off at eleven o'clock in the morning and told that his valuable services would no longer be required.
Anybody'll
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From this reading Anybody'll be glad to lend you a spade."
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was a free-born Englishman, and yet he had been summarily paid off at eleven o'clock in the morning and told that his valuable services would no longer be required.
back-yard
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From this reading "Take your ugly face off these 'ere works," said the foreman; "take it 'ome and bury it in the back-yard.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was a free-born Englishman, and yet he had been summarily paid off at eleven o'clock in the morning and told that his valuable services would no longer be required.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was a free-born Englishman, and yet he had been summarily paid off at eleven o'clock in the morning and told that his valuable services would no longer be required.
BlowsnounUS /bloʊz/
plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
From this reading Mr. John Blows stood listening to the foreman with an air of lofty disdain.
bricksnounUS /brɪks/
plural of “brick” — rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading More than that, the foreman had passed certain strictures upon his features which, however true they might be, were quite irrelevant to the fact that Mr. Blows had been discovered slumbering in a shed when he should have been laying bricks.
buryverbUS /ˈberi/
cover from sight
From this reading "Take your ugly face off these 'ere works," said the foreman; "take it 'ome and bury it in the back-yard.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading More than that, the foreman had passed certain strictures upon his features which, however true they might be, were quite irrelevant to the fact that Mr. Blows had been discovered slumbering in a shed when he should have been laying bricks.
discoveredadjectiveUS /dɪˈskʌvərd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading More than that, the foreman had passed certain strictures upon his features which, however true they might be, were quite irrelevant to the fact that Mr. Blows had been discovered slumbering in a shed when he should have been laying bricks.
disdainverbUS /dɪsˈdeɪn/
look down on with disdain
From this reading Mr. John Blows stood listening to the foreman with an air of lofty disdain.
elevenadjectiveUS /ɪˈlevən/
being one more than ten
From this reading He was a free-born Englishman, and yet he had been summarily paid off at eleven o'clock in the morning and told that his valuable services would no longer be required.
EnglishmannounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃmən/
a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading He was a free-born Englishman, and yet he had been summarily paid off at eleven o'clock in the morning and told that his valuable services would no longer be required.
ereconjunctionUS /er/
an old word for “before”
From this reading "Take your ugly face off these 'ere works," said the foreman; "take it 'ome and bury it in the back-yard.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "Take your ugly face off these 'ere works," said the foreman; "take it 'ome and bury it in the back-yard.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading More than that, the foreman had passed certain strictures upon his features which, however true they might be, were quite irrelevant to the fact that Mr. Blows had been discovered slumbering in a shed when he should have been laying bricks.
featuresnounUS /ˈfiːtʃərz/
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading More than that, the foreman had passed certain strictures upon his features which, however true they might be, were quite irrelevant to the fact that Mr. Blows had been discovered slumbering in a shed when he should have been laying bricks.
foremannounUS /ˈfɔːrmən/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading Mr. John Blows stood listening to the foreman with an air of lofty disdain.
free-born
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was a free-born Englishman, and yet he had been summarily paid off at eleven o'clock in the morning and told that his valuable services would no longer be required.
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Anybody'll be glad to lend you a spade."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was a free-born Englishman, and yet he had been summarily paid off at eleven o'clock in the morning and told that his valuable services would no longer be required.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading More than that, the foreman had passed certain strictures upon his features which, however true they might be, were quite irrelevant to the fact that Mr. Blows had been discovered slumbering in a shed when he should have been laying bricks.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a free-born Englishman, and yet he had been summarily paid off at eleven o'clock in the morning and told that his valuable services would no longer be required.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was a free-born Englishman, and yet he had been summarily paid off at eleven o'clock in the morning and told that his valuable services would no longer be required.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading More than that, the foreman had passed certain strictures upon his features which, however true they might be, were quite irrelevant to the fact that Mr. Blows had been discovered slumbering in a shed when he should have been laying bricks.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was a free-born Englishman, and yet he had been summarily paid off at eleven o'clock in the morning and told that his valuable services would no longer be required.
irrelevantadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈreləvənt/
having no bearing on or connection with the subject at issue
From this reading More than that, the foreman had passed certain strictures upon his features which, however true they might be, were quite irrelevant to the fact that Mr. Blows had been discovered slumbering in a shed when he should have been laying bricks.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Take your ugly face off these 'ere works," said the foreman; "take it 'ome and bury it in the back-yard.
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Mr. John Blows stood listening to the foreman with an air of lofty disdain.
layingnounUS /ˈleɪɪŋ/
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading More than that, the foreman had passed certain strictures upon his features which, however true they might be, were quite irrelevant to the fact that Mr. Blows had been discovered slumbering in a shed when he should have been laying bricks.
lendverbUS /lend/
bestow a quality on
From this reading Anybody'll be glad to lend you a spade."
listeningnounUS /ˈlɪsənɪŋ/
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading Mr. John Blows stood listening to the foreman with an air of lofty disdain.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading Mr. John Blows stood listening to the foreman with an air of lofty disdain.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading He was a free-born Englishman, and yet he had been summarily paid off at eleven o'clock in the morning and told that his valuable services would no longer be required.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading More than that, the foreman had passed certain strictures upon his features which, however true they might be, were quite irrelevant to the fact that Mr. Blows had been discovered slumbering in a shed when he should have been laying bricks.
MoreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading More than that, the foreman had passed certain strictures upon his features which, however true they might be, were quite irrelevant to the fact that Mr. Blows had been discovered slumbering in a shed when he should have been laying bricks.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He was a free-born Englishman, and yet he had been summarily paid off at eleven o'clock in the morning and told that his valuable services would no longer be required.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. John Blows stood listening to the foreman with an air of lofty disdain.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading He was a free-born Englishman, and yet he had been summarily paid off at eleven o'clock in the morning and told that his valuable services would no longer be required.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading He was a free-born Englishman, and yet he had been summarily paid off at eleven o'clock in the morning and told that his valuable services would no longer be required.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. John Blows stood listening to the foreman with an air of lofty disdain.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He was a free-born Englishman, and yet he had been summarily paid off at eleven o'clock in the morning and told that his valuable services would no longer be required.
ome
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Take your ugly face off these 'ere works," said the foreman; "take it 'ome and bury it in the back-yard.
paidadjectiveUS /peɪd/
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading He was a free-born Englishman, and yet he had been summarily paid off at eleven o'clock in the morning and told that his valuable services would no longer be required.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading More than that, the foreman had passed certain strictures upon his features which, however true they might be, were quite irrelevant to the fact that Mr. Blows had been discovered slumbering in a shed when he should have been laying bricks.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading More than that, the foreman had passed certain strictures upon his features which, however true they might be, were quite irrelevant to the fact that Mr. Blows had been discovered slumbering in a shed when he should have been laying bricks.
requiredadjectiveUS /riˈkwaɪərd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading He was a free-born Englishman, and yet he had been summarily paid off at eleven o'clock in the morning and told that his valuable services would no longer be required.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Take your ugly face off these 'ere works," said the foreman; "take it 'ome and bury it in the back-yard.
servicesnounUS /ˈsɜːrvəsəz/
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading He was a free-born Englishman, and yet he had been summarily paid off at eleven o'clock in the morning and told that his valuable services would no longer be required.
shedverbUS /ʃed/
get rid of
From this reading More than that, the foreman had passed certain strictures upon his features which, however true they might be, were quite irrelevant to the fact that Mr. Blows had been discovered slumbering in a shed when he should have been laying bricks.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading More than that, the foreman had passed certain strictures upon his features which, however true they might be, were quite irrelevant to the fact that Mr. Blows had been discovered slumbering in a shed when he should have been laying bricks.
slumberingverbUS /ˈslʌmbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “slumber” — be asleep
From this reading More than that, the foreman had passed certain strictures upon his features which, however true they might be, were quite irrelevant to the fact that Mr. Blows had been discovered slumbering in a shed when he should have been laying bricks.
spadenounUS /speɪd/
a playing card in the major suit that has one or more black figures on it
From this reading Anybody'll be glad to lend you a spade."
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Mr. John Blows stood listening to the foreman with an air of lofty disdain.
stricturesnounUS /ˈstrɪktʃərz/
plural of “stricture” — abnormal narrowing of a bodily canal or passageway
From this reading More than that, the foreman had passed certain strictures upon his features which, however true they might be, were quite irrelevant to the fact that Mr. Blows had been discovered slumbering in a shed when he should have been laying bricks.
summarilyadverbUS /səˈmerɪli/
without delay; in a summary manner
From this reading He was a free-born Englishman, and yet he had been summarily paid off at eleven o'clock in the morning and told that his valuable services would no longer be required.
TakeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading "Take your ugly face off these 'ere works," said the foreman; "take it 'ome and bury it in the back-yard.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading More than that, the foreman had passed certain strictures upon his features which, however true they might be, were quite irrelevant to the fact that Mr. Blows had been discovered slumbering in a shed when he should have been laying bricks.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was a free-born Englishman, and yet he had been summarily paid off at eleven o'clock in the morning and told that his valuable services would no longer be required.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. John Blows stood listening to the foreman with an air of lofty disdain.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "Take your ugly face off these 'ere works," said the foreman; "take it 'ome and bury it in the back-yard.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading More than that, the foreman had passed certain strictures upon his features which, however true they might be, were quite irrelevant to the fact that Mr. Blows had been discovered slumbering in a shed when he should have been laying bricks.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. John Blows stood listening to the foreman with an air of lofty disdain.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He was a free-born Englishman, and yet he had been summarily paid off at eleven o'clock in the morning and told that his valuable services would no longer be required.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading More than that, the foreman had passed certain strictures upon his features which, however true they might be, were quite irrelevant to the fact that Mr. Blows had been discovered slumbering in a shed when he should have been laying bricks.
uglyadjectiveUS /ˈʌɡli/
displeasing to the senses
From this reading "Take your ugly face off these 'ere works," said the foreman; "take it 'ome and bury it in the back-yard.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading More than that, the foreman had passed certain strictures upon his features which, however true they might be, were quite irrelevant to the fact that Mr. Blows had been discovered slumbering in a shed when he should have been laying bricks.
valuableadjectiveUS /ˈvæljəbəl/
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading He was a free-born Englishman, and yet he had been summarily paid off at eleven o'clock in the morning and told that his valuable services would no longer be required.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was a free-born Englishman, and yet he had been summarily paid off at eleven o'clock in the morning and told that his valuable services would no longer be required.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading More than that, the foreman had passed certain strictures upon his features which, however true they might be, were quite irrelevant to the fact that Mr. Blows had been discovered slumbering in a shed when he should have been laying bricks.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading More than that, the foreman had passed certain strictures upon his features which, however true they might be, were quite irrelevant to the fact that Mr. Blows had been discovered slumbering in a shed when he should have been laying bricks.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading More than that, the foreman had passed certain strictures upon his features which, however true they might be, were quite irrelevant to the fact that Mr. Blows had been discovered slumbering in a shed when he should have been laying bricks.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. John Blows stood listening to the foreman with an air of lofty disdain.
worksnounUS /wɜːrks/
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading "Take your ugly face off these 'ere works," said the foreman; "take it 'ome and bury it in the back-yard.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was a free-born Englishman, and yet he had been summarily paid off at eleven o'clock in the morning and told that his valuable services would no longer be required.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading He was a free-born Englishman, and yet he had been summarily paid off at eleven o'clock in the morning and told that his valuable services would no longer be required.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Anybody'll be glad to lend you a spade."
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Take your ugly face off these 'ere works," said the foreman; "take it 'ome and bury it in the back-yard.
