adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Bashwood--still hesitating and still timid, but manifestly relieved by Allan’s departure--sat further back in his chair, and ventured on fortifying himself with a modest little sip of wine.
adviseverbUS /ædˈvaɪz/
give advice to
From this reading I am to instruct, or perhaps, I ought to say to advise--” “No, Mr. Bashwood; the first word was the best word of the two.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading “Yes, sir,” he replied; “Mr. Pedgift informed me of all--at least I think I may say so--of all the circumstances.
Allan's
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From this reading Mr. Bashwood--still hesitating and still timid, but manifestly relieved by Allan’s departure--sat further back in his chair, and ventured on fortifying himself with a modest little sip of wine.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am to instruct, or perhaps, I ought to say to advise--” “No, Mr. Bashwood; the first word was the best word of the two.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Bashwood--still hesitating and still timid, but manifestly relieved by Allan’s departure--sat further back in his chair, and ventured on fortifying himself with a modest little sip of wine.
Armadale's
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From this reading I am quite ignorant of the duties which Mr. Armadale’s kindness has induced him to intrust to me.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Yes, sir,” he replied; “Mr. Pedgift informed me of all--at least I think I may say so--of all the circumstances.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Mr. Bashwood--still hesitating and still timid, but manifestly relieved by Allan’s departure--sat further back in his chair, and ventured on fortifying himself with a modest little sip of wine.
Bashwood
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From this reading Mr. Bashwood--still hesitating and still timid, but manifestly relieved by Allan’s departure--sat further back in his chair, and ventured on fortifying himself with a modest little sip of wine.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If I understand right, there can be no question of your capacity to instruct me, for you once filled a steward’s situation yourself.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading I am to instruct, or perhaps, I ought to say to advise--” “No, Mr. Bashwood; the first word was the best word of the two.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Bashwood--still hesitating and still timid, but manifestly relieved by Allan’s departure--sat further back in his chair, and ventured on fortifying himself with a modest little sip of wine.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr. Bashwood--still hesitating and still timid, but manifestly relieved by Allan’s departure--sat further back in his chair, and ventured on fortifying himself with a modest little sip of wine.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading If I understand right, there can be no question of your capacity to instruct me, for you once filled a steward’s situation yourself.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading If I understand right, there can be no question of your capacity to instruct me, for you once filled a steward’s situation yourself.
chairnounUS /tʃer/
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Mr. Bashwood--still hesitating and still timid, but manifestly relieved by Allan’s departure--sat further back in his chair, and ventured on fortifying himself with a modest little sip of wine.
circumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading “Yes, sir,” he replied; “Mr. Pedgift informed me of all--at least I think I may say so--of all the circumstances.
departurenounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/
the act of departing
From this reading Mr. Bashwood--still hesitating and still timid, but manifestly relieved by Allan’s departure--sat further back in his chair, and ventured on fortifying himself with a modest little sip of wine.
dutiesnounUS /ˈduːtiz/
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading I am quite ignorant of the duties which Mr. Armadale’s kindness has induced him to intrust to me.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading If I understand right, there can be no question of your capacity to instruct me, for you once filled a steward’s situation yourself.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I am to instruct, or perhaps, I ought to say to advise--” “No, Mr. Bashwood; the first word was the best word of the two.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If I understand right, there can be no question of your capacity to instruct me, for you once filled a steward’s situation yourself.
fortifyingverbUS /ˈfɔːrtɪfaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “fortify” — make strong or stronger
From this reading Mr. Bashwood--still hesitating and still timid, but manifestly relieved by Allan’s departure--sat further back in his chair, and ventured on fortifying himself with a modest little sip of wine.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Mr. Bashwood--still hesitating and still timid, but manifestly relieved by Allan’s departure--sat further back in his chair, and ventured on fortifying himself with a modest little sip of wine.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I am quite ignorant of the duties which Mr. Armadale’s kindness has induced him to intrust to me.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Yes, sir,” he replied; “Mr. Pedgift informed me of all--at least I think I may say so--of all the circumstances.
hesitatingadjectiveUS /ˈhezəteɪtɪŋ/
lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly
From this reading Mr. Bashwood--still hesitating and still timid, but manifestly relieved by Allan’s departure--sat further back in his chair, and ventured on fortifying himself with a modest little sip of wine.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I am quite ignorant of the duties which Mr. Armadale’s kindness has induced him to intrust to me.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mr. Bashwood--still hesitating and still timid, but manifestly relieved by Allan’s departure--sat further back in his chair, and ventured on fortifying himself with a modest little sip of wine.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Bashwood--still hesitating and still timid, but manifestly relieved by Allan’s departure--sat further back in his chair, and ventured on fortifying himself with a modest little sip of wine.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Yes, sir,” he replied; “Mr. Pedgift informed me of all--at least I think I may say so--of all the circumstances.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If I understand right, there can be no question of your capacity to instruct me, for you once filled a steward’s situation yourself.
ignorantadjectiveUS /ˈɪɡnərənt/
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading I am quite ignorant of the duties which Mr. Armadale’s kindness has induced him to intrust to me.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Bashwood--still hesitating and still timid, but manifestly relieved by Allan’s departure--sat further back in his chair, and ventured on fortifying himself with a modest little sip of wine.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading I am quite ignorant of the duties which Mr. Armadale’s kindness has induced him to intrust to me.
informedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmd/
having much knowledge or education
From this reading “Yes, sir,” he replied; “Mr. Pedgift informed me of all--at least I think I may say so--of all the circumstances.
instructverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkt/
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading I am to instruct, or perhaps, I ought to say to advise--” “No, Mr. Bashwood; the first word was the best word of the two.
intrust
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am quite ignorant of the duties which Mr. Armadale’s kindness has induced him to intrust to me.
kindnessnounUS /ˈkaɪndnəs/
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading I am quite ignorant of the duties which Mr. Armadale’s kindness has induced him to intrust to me.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading “Yes, sir,” he replied; “Mr. Pedgift informed me of all--at least I think I may say so--of all the circumstances.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mr. Bashwood--still hesitating and still timid, but manifestly relieved by Allan’s departure--sat further back in his chair, and ventured on fortifying himself with a modest little sip of wine.
manifestlyadverbUS /ˈmænəfestli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Mr. Bashwood--still hesitating and still timid, but manifestly relieved by Allan’s departure--sat further back in his chair, and ventured on fortifying himself with a modest little sip of wine.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “Yes, sir,” he replied; “Mr. Pedgift informed me of all--at least I think I may say so--of all the circumstances.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Yes, sir,” he replied; “Mr. Pedgift informed me of all--at least I think I may say so--of all the circumstances.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading Mr. Bashwood--still hesitating and still timid, but manifestly relieved by Allan’s departure--sat further back in his chair, and ventured on fortifying himself with a modest little sip of wine.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Bashwood--still hesitating and still timid, but manifestly relieved by Allan’s departure--sat further back in his chair, and ventured on fortifying himself with a modest little sip of wine.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading I am to instruct, or perhaps, I ought to say to advise--” “No, Mr. Bashwood; the first word was the best word of the two.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Bashwood--still hesitating and still timid, but manifestly relieved by Allan’s departure--sat further back in his chair, and ventured on fortifying himself with a modest little sip of wine.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Bashwood--still hesitating and still timid, but manifestly relieved by Allan’s departure--sat further back in his chair, and ventured on fortifying himself with a modest little sip of wine.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading If I understand right, there can be no question of your capacity to instruct me, for you once filled a steward’s situation yourself.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I am to instruct, or perhaps, I ought to say to advise--” “No, Mr. Bashwood; the first word was the best word of the two.
oughtmodal verbUS /ɔːt/
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading I am to instruct, or perhaps, I ought to say to advise--” “No, Mr. Bashwood; the first word was the best word of the two.
Pedgift
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Yes, sir,” he replied; “Mr. Pedgift informed me of all--at least I think I may say so--of all the circumstances.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading I am to instruct, or perhaps, I ought to say to advise--” “No, Mr. Bashwood; the first word was the best word of the two.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading If I understand right, there can be no question of your capacity to instruct me, for you once filled a steward’s situation yourself.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I am quite ignorant of the duties which Mr. Armadale’s kindness has induced him to intrust to me.
relievedadjectiveUS /rɪˈliːvd/
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading Mr. Bashwood--still hesitating and still timid, but manifestly relieved by Allan’s departure--sat further back in his chair, and ventured on fortifying himself with a modest little sip of wine.
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “Yes, sir,” he replied; “Mr. Pedgift informed me of all--at least I think I may say so--of all the circumstances.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading If I understand right, there can be no question of your capacity to instruct me, for you once filled a steward’s situation yourself.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Mr. Bashwood--still hesitating and still timid, but manifestly relieved by Allan’s departure--sat further back in his chair, and ventured on fortifying himself with a modest little sip of wine.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading “Yes, sir,” he replied; “Mr. Pedgift informed me of all--at least I think I may say so--of all the circumstances.
sipnounUS /sɪp/
a small drink
From this reading Mr. Bashwood--still hesitating and still timid, but manifestly relieved by Allan’s departure--sat further back in his chair, and ventured on fortifying himself with a modest little sip of wine.
sirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading “Yes, sir,” he replied; “Mr. Pedgift informed me of all--at least I think I may say so--of all the circumstances.
situationnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃən/
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading If I understand right, there can be no question of your capacity to instruct me, for you once filled a steward’s situation yourself.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Yes, sir,” he replied; “Mr. Pedgift informed me of all--at least I think I may say so--of all the circumstances.
steward's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If I understand right, there can be no question of your capacity to instruct me, for you once filled a steward’s situation yourself.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Mr. Bashwood--still hesitating and still timid, but manifestly relieved by Allan’s departure--sat further back in his chair, and ventured on fortifying himself with a modest little sip of wine.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Yes, sir,” he replied; “Mr. Pedgift informed me of all--at least I think I may say so--of all the circumstances.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading If I understand right, there can be no question of your capacity to instruct me, for you once filled a steward’s situation yourself.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Yes, sir,” he replied; “Mr. Pedgift informed me of all--at least I think I may say so--of all the circumstances.
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading Mr. Bashwood--still hesitating and still timid, but manifestly relieved by Allan’s departure--sat further back in his chair, and ventured on fortifying himself with a modest little sip of wine.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I am to instruct, or perhaps, I ought to say to advise--” “No, Mr. Bashwood; the first word was the best word of the two.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I am to instruct, or perhaps, I ought to say to advise--” “No, Mr. Bashwood; the first word was the best word of the two.
understandverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstænd/
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading If I understand right, there can be no question of your capacity to instruct me, for you once filled a steward’s situation yourself.
venturedverbUS /ˈventʃərd/
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading Mr. Bashwood--still hesitating and still timid, but manifestly relieved by Allan’s departure--sat further back in his chair, and ventured on fortifying himself with a modest little sip of wine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I am to instruct, or perhaps, I ought to say to advise--” “No, Mr. Bashwood; the first word was the best word of the two.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I am quite ignorant of the duties which Mr. Armadale’s kindness has induced him to intrust to me.
winenounUS /waɪn/
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading Mr. Bashwood--still hesitating and still timid, but manifestly relieved by Allan’s departure--sat further back in his chair, and ventured on fortifying himself with a modest little sip of wine.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Bashwood--still hesitating and still timid, but manifestly relieved by Allan’s departure--sat further back in his chair, and ventured on fortifying himself with a modest little sip of wine.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading I am to instruct, or perhaps, I ought to say to advise--” “No, Mr. Bashwood; the first word was the best word of the two.
YesnounUS /jes/
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes, sir,” he replied; “Mr. Pedgift informed me of all--at least I think I may say so--of all the circumstances.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If I understand right, there can be no question of your capacity to instruct me, for you once filled a steward’s situation yourself.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If I understand right, there can be no question of your capacity to instruct me, for you once filled a steward’s situation yourself.
yourselfpronounUS /jərˈself/
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading If I understand right, there can be no question of your capacity to instruct me, for you once filled a steward’s situation yourself.
