adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had been a sizar at Cambridge, and had there conducted himself at any rate successfully, for in due process of time he was an MA, having university pupils under his care.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading THE BISHOP'S CHAPLAIN Of the Rev. Mr Slope's parentage I am not able to say much.
addedverbUS /ˈædəd/
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading I have heard it asserted that he is lineally descended from that eminent physician who assisted at the birth of Mr T. Shandy, and that in early years he added an 'e' to his name, for the sake of euphony, as other great men have done before him.
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 All my researches on the subject have, however, failed in enabling me to fix the date on which the family changed its religion.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading THE BISHOP'S CHAPLAIN Of the Rev. Mr Slope's parentage I am not able to say much.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I have heard it asserted that he is lineally descended from that eminent physician who assisted at the birth of Mr T. Shandy, and that in early years he added an 'e' to his name, for the sake of euphony, as other great men have done before him.
ancestornounUS /ˈænsestər/
someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
From this reading If this be so, I presumed he was christened Obadiah, for that is his name, in commemoration of the conflict in which his ancestor so distinguished himself.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I have heard it asserted that he is lineally descended from that eminent physician who assisted at the birth of Mr T. Shandy, and that in early years he added an 'e' to his name, for the sake of euphony, as other great men have done before him.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He had been a sizar at Cambridge, and had there conducted himself at any rate successfully, for in due process of time he was an MA, having university pupils under his care.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I have heard it asserted that he is lineally descended from that eminent physician who assisted at the birth of Mr T. Shandy, and that in early years he added an 'e' to his name, for the sake of euphony, as other great men have done before him.
assertedadjectiveUS /əˈsɜːrtɪd/
confidently declared to be so
From this reading I have heard it asserted that he is lineally descended from that eminent physician who assisted at the birth of Mr T. Shandy, and that in early years he added an 'e' to his name, for the sake of euphony, as other great men have done before him.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading I have heard it asserted that he is lineally descended from that eminent physician who assisted at the birth of Mr T. Shandy, and that in early years he added an 'e' to his name, for the sake of euphony, as other great men have done before him.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I have heard it asserted that he is lineally descended from that eminent physician who assisted at the birth of Mr T. Shandy, and that in early years he added an 'e' to his name, for the sake of euphony, as other great men have done before him.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If this be so, I presumed he was christened Obadiah, for that is his name, in commemoration of the conflict in which his ancestor so distinguished himself.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been a sizar at Cambridge, and had there conducted himself at any rate successfully, for in due process of time he was an MA, having university pupils under his care.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I have heard it asserted that he is lineally descended from that eminent physician who assisted at the birth of Mr T. Shandy, and that in early years he added an 'e' to his name, for the sake of euphony, as other great men have done before him.
birthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading I have heard it asserted that he is lineally descended from that eminent physician who assisted at the birth of Mr T. Shandy, and that in early years he added an 'e' to his name, for the sake of euphony, as other great men have done before him.
BISHOP'SnounUS /ˈbɪʃəps/
possessive form of “bishop” — a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading THE BISHOP'S CHAPLAIN Of the Rev. Mr Slope's parentage I am not able to say much.
CambridgenounUS /ˈkeɪmbrɪdʒ/
a university in England
From this reading He had been a sizar at Cambridge, and had there conducted himself at any rate successfully, for in due process of time he was an MA, having university pupils under his care.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading He had been a sizar at Cambridge, and had there conducted himself at any rate successfully, for in due process of time he was an MA, having university pupils under his care.
changedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪndʒd/
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading All my researches on the subject have, however, failed in enabling me to fix the date on which the family changed its religion.
CHAPLAINnounUS /ˈtʃæplən/
a clergyman ministering to some institution
From this reading THE BISHOP'S CHAPLAIN Of the Rev. Mr Slope's parentage I am not able to say much.
christenedverbUS /ˈkrɪsənd/
past form of “christen” — administer baptism to
From this reading If this be so, I presumed he was christened Obadiah, for that is his name, in commemoration of the conflict in which his ancestor so distinguished himself.
commemorationnounUS /kəˌmemərˈeɪʃən/
a ceremony to honor the memory of someone or something
From this reading If this be so, I presumed he was christened Obadiah, for that is his name, in commemoration of the conflict in which his ancestor so distinguished himself.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading He had been a sizar at Cambridge, and had there conducted himself at any rate successfully, for in due process of time he was an MA, having university pupils under his care.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading If this be so, I presumed he was christened Obadiah, for that is his name, in commemoration of the conflict in which his ancestor so distinguished himself.
datenounUS /deɪt/
the specified day of the month
From this reading All my researches on the subject have, however, failed in enabling me to fix the date on which the family changed its religion.
descendedverbUS /dɪˈsendəd/
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading I have heard it asserted that he is lineally descended from that eminent physician who assisted at the birth of Mr T. Shandy, and that in early years he added an 'e' to his name, for the sake of euphony, as other great men have done before him.
distinguishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading If this be so, I presumed he was christened Obadiah, for that is his name, in commemoration of the conflict in which his ancestor so distinguished himself.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading I have heard it asserted that he is lineally descended from that eminent physician who assisted at the birth of Mr T. Shandy, and that in early years he added an 'e' to his name, for the sake of euphony, as other great men have done before him.
dueadjectiveUS /duː/
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading He had been a sizar at Cambridge, and had there conducted himself at any rate successfully, for in due process of time he was an MA, having university pupils under his care.
enounUS /iː/
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading I have heard it asserted that he is lineally descended from that eminent physician who assisted at the birth of Mr T. Shandy, and that in early years he added an 'e' to his name, for the sake of euphony, as other great men have done before him.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading I have heard it asserted that he is lineally descended from that eminent physician who assisted at the birth of Mr T. Shandy, and that in early years he added an 'e' to his name, for the sake of euphony, as other great men have done before him.
eminentadjectiveUS /ˈemənənt/
standing above others in quality or position
From this reading I have heard it asserted that he is lineally descended from that eminent physician who assisted at the birth of Mr T. Shandy, and that in early years he added an 'e' to his name, for the sake of euphony, as other great men have done before him.
enablingadjectiveUS /eˈneɪbəlɪŋ/
providing legal power or sanction
From this reading All my researches on the subject have, however, failed in enabling me to fix the date on which the family changed its religion.
euphonynounUS /ˈjuːfəni/
any agreeable (pleasing and harmonious) sounds
From this reading I have heard it asserted that he is lineally descended from that eminent physician who assisted at the birth of Mr T. Shandy, and that in early years he added an 'e' to his name, for the sake of euphony, as other great men have done before him.
failedverbUS /feɪld/
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading All my researches on the subject have, however, failed in enabling me to fix the date on which the family changed its religion.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading All my researches on the subject have, however, failed in enabling me to fix the date on which the family changed its religion.
fixverbUS /fɪks/
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading All my researches on the subject have, however, failed in enabling me to fix the date on which the family changed its religion.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I have heard it asserted that he is lineally descended from that eminent physician who assisted at the birth of Mr T. Shandy, and that in early years he added an 'e' to his name, for the sake of euphony, as other great men have done before him.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I have heard it asserted that he is lineally descended from that eminent physician who assisted at the birth of Mr T. Shandy, and that in early years he added an 'e' to his name, for the sake of euphony, as other great men have done before him.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I have heard it asserted that he is lineally descended from that eminent physician who assisted at the birth of Mr T. Shandy, and that in early years he added an 'e' to his name, for the sake of euphony, as other great men have done before him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had been a sizar at Cambridge, and had there conducted himself at any rate successfully, for in due process of time he was an MA, having university pupils under his care.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have heard it asserted that he is lineally descended from that eminent physician who assisted at the birth of Mr T. Shandy, and that in early years he added an 'e' to his name, for the sake of euphony, as other great men have done before him.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He had been a sizar at Cambridge, and had there conducted himself at any rate successfully, for in due process of time he was an MA, having university pupils under his care.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I have heard it asserted that he is lineally descended from that eminent physician who assisted at the birth of Mr T. Shandy, and that in early years he added an 'e' to his name, for the sake of euphony, as other great men have done before him.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I have heard it asserted that he is lineally descended from that eminent physician who assisted at the birth of Mr T. Shandy, and that in early years he added an 'e' to his name, for the sake of euphony, as other great men have done before him.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I have heard it asserted that he is lineally descended from that eminent physician who assisted at the birth of Mr T. Shandy, and that in early years he added an 'e' to his name, for the sake of euphony, as other great men have done before him.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading If this be so, I presumed he was christened Obadiah, for that is his name, in commemoration of the conflict in which his ancestor so distinguished himself.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I have heard it asserted that he is lineally descended from that eminent physician who assisted at the birth of Mr T. Shandy, and that in early years he added an 'e' to his name, for the sake of euphony, as other great men have done before him.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading All my researches on the subject have, however, failed in enabling me to fix the date on which the family changed its religion.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE BISHOP'S CHAPLAIN Of the Rev. Mr Slope's parentage I am not able to say much.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If this be so, I presumed he was christened Obadiah, for that is his name, in commemoration of the conflict in which his ancestor so distinguished himself.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I have heard it asserted that he is lineally descended from that eminent physician who assisted at the birth of Mr T. Shandy, and that in early years he added an 'e' to his name, for the sake of euphony, as other great men have done before him.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I have heard it asserted that he is lineally descended from that eminent physician who assisted at the birth of Mr T. Shandy, and that in early years he added an 'e' to his name, for the sake of euphony, as other great men have done before him.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I have heard it asserted that he is lineally descended from that eminent physician who assisted at the birth of Mr T. Shandy, and that in early years he added an 'e' to his name, for the sake of euphony, as other great men have done before him.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading All my researches on the subject have, however, failed in enabling me to fix the date on which the family changed its religion.
lineally
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I have heard it asserted that he is lineally descended from that eminent physician who assisted at the birth of Mr T. Shandy, and that in early years he added an 'e' to his name, for the sake of euphony, as other great men have done before him.
MAnounUS /mɑː/
informal terms for a mother
From this reading He had been a sizar at Cambridge, and had there conducted himself at any rate successfully, for in due process of time he was an MA, having university pupils under his care.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading All my researches on the subject have, however, failed in enabling me to fix the date on which the family changed its religion.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading I have heard it asserted that he is lineally descended from that eminent physician who assisted at the birth of Mr T. Shandy, and that in early years he added an 'e' to his name, for the sake of euphony, as other great men have done before him.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE BISHOP'S CHAPLAIN Of the Rev. Mr Slope's parentage I am not able to say much.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THE BISHOP'S CHAPLAIN Of the Rev. Mr Slope's parentage I am not able to say much.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading All my researches on the subject have, however, failed in enabling me to fix the date on which the family changed its religion.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I have heard it asserted that he is lineally descended from that eminent physician who assisted at the birth of Mr T. Shandy, and that in early years he added an 'e' to his name, for the sake of euphony, as other great men have done before him.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE BISHOP'S CHAPLAIN Of the Rev. Mr Slope's parentage I am not able to say much.
ObadiahnounUS /ˌoʊbəˈdaɪə/
a Hebrew minor prophet
From this reading If this be so, I presumed he was christened Obadiah, for that is his name, in commemoration of the conflict in which his ancestor so distinguished himself.
OfprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BISHOP'S CHAPLAIN Of the Rev. Mr Slope's parentage I am not able to say much.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading All my researches on the subject have, however, failed in enabling me to fix the date on which the family changed its religion.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I have heard it asserted that he is lineally descended from that eminent physician who assisted at the birth of Mr T. Shandy, and that in early years he added an 'e' to his name, for the sake of euphony, as other great men have done before him.
parentagenounUS /ˈperəntədʒ/
the state of being a parent
From this reading THE BISHOP'S CHAPLAIN Of the Rev. Mr Slope's parentage I am not able to say much.
physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading I have heard it asserted that he is lineally descended from that eminent physician who assisted at the birth of Mr T. Shandy, and that in early years he added an 'e' to his name, for the sake of euphony, as other great men have done before him.
presumedverbUS /prəˈzuːmd/
past form of “presume” — take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading If this be so, I presumed he was christened Obadiah, for that is his name, in commemoration of the conflict in which his ancestor so distinguished himself.
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading He had been a sizar at Cambridge, and had there conducted himself at any rate successfully, for in due process of time he was an MA, having university pupils under his care.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading He had been a sizar at Cambridge, and had there conducted himself at any rate successfully, for in due process of time he was an MA, having university pupils under his care.
ratenounUS /reɪt/
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading He had been a sizar at Cambridge, and had there conducted himself at any rate successfully, for in due process of time he was an MA, having university pupils under his care.
religionnounUS /rɪˈlɪdʒən/
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading All my researches on the subject have, however, failed in enabling me to fix the date on which the family changed its religion.
researchesnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “research” — systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading All my researches on the subject have, however, failed in enabling me to fix the date on which the family changed its religion.
RevverbUS /rev/
increase the number of rotations per minute
From this reading THE BISHOP'S CHAPLAIN Of the Rev. Mr Slope's parentage I am not able to say much.
sakenounUS /seɪk/
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading I have heard it asserted that he is lineally descended from that eminent physician who assisted at the birth of Mr T. Shandy, and that in early years he added an 'e' to his name, for the sake of euphony, as other great men have done before him.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading THE BISHOP'S CHAPLAIN Of the Rev. Mr Slope's parentage I am not able to say much.
ShandynounUS /ˈʃændi/
a drink made of beer and lemonade
From this reading I have heard it asserted that he is lineally descended from that eminent physician who assisted at the birth of Mr T. Shandy, and that in early years he added an 'e' to his name, for the sake of euphony, as other great men have done before him.
sizar
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had been a sizar at Cambridge, and had there conducted himself at any rate successfully, for in due process of time he was an MA, having university pupils under his care.
Slope's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE BISHOP'S CHAPLAIN Of the Rev. Mr Slope's parentage I am not able to say much.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If this be so, I presumed he was christened Obadiah, for that is his name, in commemoration of the conflict in which his ancestor so distinguished himself.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading All my researches on the subject have, however, failed in enabling me to fix the date on which the family changed its religion.
successfullyadverbUS /səkˈsesfəli/
with success; in a successful manner
From this reading He had been a sizar at Cambridge, and had there conducted himself at any rate successfully, for in due process of time he was an MA, having university pupils under his care.
TnounUS /tiː/
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading I have heard it asserted that he is lineally descended from that eminent physician who assisted at the birth of Mr T. Shandy, and that in early years he added an 'e' to his name, for the sake of euphony, as other great men have done before him.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I have heard it asserted that he is lineally descended from that eminent physician who assisted at the birth of Mr T. Shandy, and that in early years he added an 'e' to his name, for the sake of euphony, as other great men have done before him.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BISHOP'S CHAPLAIN Of the Rev. Mr Slope's parentage I am not able to say much.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading He had been a sizar at Cambridge, and had there conducted himself at any rate successfully, for in due process of time he was an MA, having university pupils under his care.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If this be so, I presumed he was christened Obadiah, for that is his name, in commemoration of the conflict in which his ancestor so distinguished himself.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He had been a sizar at Cambridge, and had there conducted himself at any rate successfully, for in due process of time he was an MA, having university pupils under his care.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BISHOP'S CHAPLAIN Of the Rev. Mr Slope's parentage I am not able to say much.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He had been a sizar at Cambridge, and had there conducted himself at any rate successfully, for in due process of time he was an MA, having university pupils under his care.
universitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading He had been a sizar at Cambridge, and had there conducted himself at any rate successfully, for in due process of time he was an MA, having university pupils under his care.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If this be so, I presumed he was christened Obadiah, for that is his name, in commemoration of the conflict in which his ancestor so distinguished himself.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If this be so, I presumed he was christened Obadiah, for that is his name, in commemoration of the conflict in which his ancestor so distinguished himself.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading I have heard it asserted that he is lineally descended from that eminent physician who assisted at the birth of Mr T. Shandy, and that in early years he added an 'e' to his name, for the sake of euphony, as other great men have done before him.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading I have heard it asserted that he is lineally descended from that eminent physician who assisted at the birth of Mr T. Shandy, and that in early years he added an 'e' to his name, for the sake of euphony, as other great men have done before him.
