adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr Slope had resolved that at any rate from him he would not stand it, and entered the dressing-room in rather a combative disposition; but he found the bishop in the most placid and gentle of humours.
administeredverbUS /ədˈmɪnəstərd/
past form of “administer” — work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of
From this reading THE WIDOW'S PERSECUTION Early on the following morning, Mr Slope was summoned to the bishop's dressing-room, and went there fully expecting that he should find his lordship very indignant, and spirited up by his wife to repeat the rebuke which she had administered on the previous day.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading 'Archdeacon Grantly is to call on me this morning, and I really am not fit to see him.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE WIDOW'S PERSECUTION Early on the following morning, Mr Slope was summoned to the bishop's dressing-room, and went there fully expecting that he should find his lordship very indignant, and spirited up by his wife to repeat the rebuke which she had administered on the previous day.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Mr Slope had resolved that at any rate from him he would not stand it, and entered the dressing-room in rather a combative disposition; but he found the bishop in the most placid and gentle of humours.
Archdeacon
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From this reading 'Archdeacon Grantly is to call on me this morning, and I really am not fit to see him.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr Slope had resolved that at any rate from him he would not stand it, and entered the dressing-room in rather a combative disposition; but he found the bishop in the most placid and gentle of humours.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading His lordship complained of being rather unwell, had a slight headache, and was not quite the thing in his stomach; but there was nothing the matter with his temper.
bishopnounUS /ˈbɪʃəp/
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 Mr Slope had resolved that at any rate from him he would not stand it, and entered the dressing-room in rather a combative disposition; but he found the bishop in the most placid and gentle of humours.
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 WIDOW'S PERSECUTION Early on the following morning, Mr Slope was summoned to the bishop's dressing-room, and went there fully expecting that he should find his lordship very indignant, and spirited up by his wife to repeat the rebuke which she had administered on the previous day.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr Slope had resolved that at any rate from him he would not stand it, and entered the dressing-room in rather a combative disposition; but he found the bishop in the most placid and gentle of humours.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE WIDOW'S PERSECUTION Early on the following morning, Mr Slope was summoned to the bishop's dressing-room, and went there fully expecting that he should find his lordship very indignant, and spirited up by his wife to repeat the rebuke which she had administered on the previous day.
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading 'Archdeacon Grantly is to call on me this morning, and I really am not fit to see him.
chaplain's
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From this reading 'Oh, Slope,' said he, taking the chaplain's proffered hand.
combativeadjectiveUS /kəmˈbætɪv/
inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits
From this reading Mr Slope had resolved that at any rate from him he would not stand it, and entered the dressing-room in rather a combative disposition; but he found the bishop in the most placid and gentle of humours.
complainedverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnd/
past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading His lordship complained of being rather unwell, had a slight headache, and was not quite the thing in his stomach; but there was nothing the matter with his temper.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE WIDOW'S PERSECUTION Early on the following morning, Mr Slope was summoned to the bishop's dressing-room, and went there fully expecting that he should find his lordship very indignant, and spirited up by his wife to repeat the rebuke which she had administered on the previous day.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading Mr Slope had resolved that at any rate from him he would not stand it, and entered the dressing-room in rather a combative disposition; but he found the bishop in the most placid and gentle of humours.
dressing-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE WIDOW'S PERSECUTION Early on the following morning, Mr Slope was summoned to the bishop's dressing-room, and went there fully expecting that he should find his lordship very indignant, and spirited up by his wife to repeat the rebuke which she had administered on the previous day.
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 THE WIDOW'S PERSECUTION Early on the following morning, Mr Slope was summoned to the bishop's dressing-room, and went there fully expecting that he should find his lordship very indignant, and spirited up by his wife to repeat the rebuke which she had administered on the previous day.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Mr Slope had resolved that at any rate from him he would not stand it, and entered the dressing-room in rather a combative disposition; but he found the bishop in the most placid and gentle of humours.
expectingverbUS /ɪkˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading THE WIDOW'S PERSECUTION Early on the following morning, Mr Slope was summoned to the bishop's dressing-room, and went there fully expecting that he should find his lordship very indignant, and spirited up by his wife to repeat the rebuke which she had administered on the previous day.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading THE WIDOW'S PERSECUTION Early on the following morning, Mr Slope was summoned to the bishop's dressing-room, and went there fully expecting that he should find his lordship very indignant, and spirited up by his wife to repeat the rebuke which she had administered on the previous day.
fitverbUS /fɪt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading 'Archdeacon Grantly is to call on me this morning, and I really am not fit to see him.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading THE WIDOW'S PERSECUTION Early on the following morning, Mr Slope was summoned to the bishop's dressing-room, and went there fully expecting that he should find his lordship very indignant, and spirited up by his wife to repeat the rebuke which she had administered on the previous day.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Mr Slope had resolved that at any rate from him he would not stand it, and entered the dressing-room in rather a combative disposition; but he found the bishop in the most placid and gentle of humours.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr Slope had resolved that at any rate from him he would not stand it, and entered the dressing-room in rather a combative disposition; but he found the bishop in the most placid and gentle of humours.
fullyadverbUS /ˈfʊli/
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading THE WIDOW'S PERSECUTION Early on the following morning, Mr Slope was summoned to the bishop's dressing-room, and went there fully expecting that he should find his lordship very indignant, and spirited up by his wife to repeat the rebuke which she had administered on the previous day.
gentleadjectiveUS /ˈdʒentəl/
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Mr Slope had resolved that at any rate from him he would not stand it, and entered the dressing-room in rather a combative disposition; but he found the bishop in the most placid and gentle of humours.
Grantly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Archdeacon Grantly is to call on me this morning, and I really am not fit to see him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE WIDOW'S PERSECUTION Early on the following morning, Mr Slope was summoned to the bishop's dressing-room, and went there fully expecting that he should find his lordship very indignant, and spirited up by his wife to repeat the rebuke which she had administered on the previous day.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading 'Oh, Slope,' said he, taking the chaplain's proffered hand.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE WIDOW'S PERSECUTION Early on the following morning, Mr Slope was summoned to the bishop's dressing-room, and went there fully expecting that he should find his lordship very indignant, and spirited up by his wife to repeat the rebuke which she had administered on the previous day.
headachenounUS /ˈhedeɪk/
something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
From this reading His lordship complained of being rather unwell, had a slight headache, and was not quite the thing in his stomach; but there was nothing the matter with his temper.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr Slope had resolved that at any rate from him he would not stand it, and entered the dressing-room in rather a combative disposition; but he found the bishop in the most placid and gentle of humours.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE WIDOW'S PERSECUTION Early on the following morning, Mr Slope was summoned to the bishop's dressing-room, and went there fully expecting that he should find his lordship very indignant, and spirited up by his wife to repeat the rebuke which she had administered on the previous day.
humours
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr Slope had resolved that at any rate from him he would not stand it, and entered the dressing-room in rather a combative disposition; but he found the bishop in the most placid and gentle of humours.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'Archdeacon Grantly is to call on me this morning, and I really am not fit to see him.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr Slope had resolved that at any rate from him he would not stand it, and entered the dressing-room in rather a combative disposition; but he found the bishop in the most placid and gentle of humours.
indignantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading THE WIDOW'S PERSECUTION Early on the following morning, Mr Slope was summoned to the bishop's dressing-room, and went there fully expecting that he should find his lordship very indignant, and spirited up by his wife to repeat the rebuke which she had administered on the previous day.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'Archdeacon Grantly is to call on me this morning, and I really am not fit to see him.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mr Slope had resolved that at any rate from him he would not stand it, and entered the dressing-room in rather a combative disposition; but he found the bishop in the most placid and gentle of humours.
lordshipnounUS /ˈlɔːrdʃɪp/
a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge
From this reading THE WIDOW'S PERSECUTION Early on the following morning, Mr Slope was summoned to the bishop's dressing-room, and went there fully expecting that he should find his lordship very indignant, and spirited up by his wife to repeat the rebuke which she had administered on the previous day.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading His lordship complained of being rather unwell, had a slight headache, and was not quite the thing in his stomach; but there was nothing the matter with his temper.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 'Archdeacon Grantly is to call on me this morning, and I really am not fit to see him.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE WIDOW'S PERSECUTION Early on the following morning, Mr Slope was summoned to the bishop's dressing-room, and went there fully expecting that he should find his lordship very indignant, and spirited up by his wife to repeat the rebuke which she had administered on the previous day.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Mr Slope had resolved that at any rate from him he would not stand it, and entered the dressing-room in rather a combative disposition; but he found the bishop in the most placid and gentle of humours.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE WIDOW'S PERSECUTION Early on the following morning, Mr Slope was summoned to the bishop's dressing-room, and went there fully expecting that he should find his lordship very indignant, and spirited up by his wife to repeat the rebuke which she had administered on the previous day.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr Slope had resolved that at any rate from him he would not stand it, and entered the dressing-room in rather a combative disposition; but he found the bishop in the most placid and gentle of humours.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading His lordship complained of being rather unwell, had a slight headache, and was not quite the thing in his stomach; but there was nothing the matter with his temper.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr Slope had resolved that at any rate from him he would not stand it, and entered the dressing-room in rather a combative disposition; but he found the bishop in the most placid and gentle of humours.
OhnounUS /oʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading 'Oh, Slope,' said he, taking the chaplain's proffered hand.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE WIDOW'S PERSECUTION Early on the following morning, Mr Slope was summoned to the bishop's dressing-room, and went there fully expecting that he should find his lordship very indignant, and spirited up by his wife to repeat the rebuke which she had administered on the previous day.
PERSECUTIONnounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈkjuːʃən/
the act of persecuting (especially on the basis of race or religion)
From this reading THE WIDOW'S PERSECUTION Early on the following morning, Mr Slope was summoned to the bishop's dressing-room, and went there fully expecting that he should find his lordship very indignant, and spirited up by his wife to repeat the rebuke which she had administered on the previous day.
placidadjectiveUS /ˈplæsəd/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading Mr Slope had resolved that at any rate from him he would not stand it, and entered the dressing-room in rather a combative disposition; but he found the bishop in the most placid and gentle of humours.
previousadjectiveUS /ˈpriːviəs/
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading THE WIDOW'S PERSECUTION Early on the following morning, Mr Slope was summoned to the bishop's dressing-room, and went there fully expecting that he should find his lordship very indignant, and spirited up by his wife to repeat the rebuke which she had administered on the previous day.
profferedverbUS /ˈprɑːfərd/
past form of “proffer” — present for acceptance or rejection
From this reading 'Oh, Slope,' said he, taking the chaplain's proffered hand.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading His lordship complained of being rather unwell, had a slight headache, and was not quite the thing in his stomach; but there was nothing the matter with his temper.
ratenounUS /reɪt/
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading Mr Slope had resolved that at any rate from him he would not stand it, and entered the dressing-room in rather a combative disposition; but he found the bishop in the most placid and gentle of humours.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading Mr Slope had resolved that at any rate from him he would not stand it, and entered the dressing-room in rather a combative disposition; but he found the bishop in the most placid and gentle of humours.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading 'Archdeacon Grantly is to call on me this morning, and I really am not fit to see him.
rebukeverbUS /riˈbjuːk/
censure severely or angrily
From this reading THE WIDOW'S PERSECUTION Early on the following morning, Mr Slope was summoned to the bishop's dressing-room, and went there fully expecting that he should find his lordship very indignant, and spirited up by his wife to repeat the rebuke which she had administered on the previous day.
repeatverbUS /rɪˈpiːt/
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading THE WIDOW'S PERSECUTION Early on the following morning, Mr Slope was summoned to the bishop's dressing-room, and went there fully expecting that he should find his lordship very indignant, and spirited up by his wife to repeat the rebuke which she had administered on the previous day.
resolvedadjectiveUS /riˈzɑːlvd/
determined
From this reading Mr Slope had resolved that at any rate from him he would not stand it, and entered the dressing-room in rather a combative disposition; but he found the bishop in the most placid and gentle of humours.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'Oh, Slope,' said he, taking the chaplain's proffered hand.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading 'Archdeacon Grantly is to call on me this morning, and I really am not fit to see him.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE WIDOW'S PERSECUTION Early on the following morning, Mr Slope was summoned to the bishop's dressing-room, and went there fully expecting that he should find his lordship very indignant, and spirited up by his wife to repeat the rebuke which she had administered on the previous day.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading THE WIDOW'S PERSECUTION Early on the following morning, Mr Slope was summoned to the bishop's dressing-room, and went there fully expecting that he should find his lordship very indignant, and spirited up by his wife to repeat the rebuke which she had administered on the previous day.
slightnounUS /slaɪt/
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading His lordship complained of being rather unwell, had a slight headache, and was not quite the thing in his stomach; but there was nothing the matter with his temper.
SlopenounUS /sloʊp/
an elevated geological formation
From this reading THE WIDOW'S PERSECUTION Early on the following morning, Mr Slope was summoned to the bishop's dressing-room, and went there fully expecting that he should find his lordship very indignant, and spirited up by his wife to repeat the rebuke which she had administered on the previous day.
spiritedadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness
From this reading THE WIDOW'S PERSECUTION Early on the following morning, Mr Slope was summoned to the bishop's dressing-room, and went there fully expecting that he should find his lordship very indignant, and spirited up by his wife to repeat the rebuke which she had administered on the previous day.
standverbUS /stænd/
be standing; be upright
From this reading Mr Slope had resolved that at any rate from him he would not stand it, and entered the dressing-room in rather a combative disposition; but he found the bishop in the most placid and gentle of humours.
stomachnounUS /ˈstʌmək/
an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion
From this reading His lordship complained of being rather unwell, had a slight headache, and was not quite the thing in his stomach; but there was nothing the matter with his temper.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading THE WIDOW'S PERSECUTION Early on the following morning, Mr Slope was summoned to the bishop's dressing-room, and went there fully expecting that he should find his lordship very indignant, and spirited up by his wife to repeat the rebuke which she had administered on the previous day.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading 'Oh, Slope,' said he, taking the chaplain's proffered hand.
tempernounUS /ˈtempər/
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading His lordship complained of being rather unwell, had a slight headache, and was not quite the thing in his stomach; but there was nothing the matter with his temper.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE WIDOW'S PERSECUTION Early on the following morning, Mr Slope was summoned to the bishop's dressing-room, and went there fully expecting that he should find his lordship very indignant, and spirited up by his wife to repeat the rebuke which she had administered on the previous day.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WIDOW'S PERSECUTION Early on the following morning, Mr Slope was summoned to the bishop's dressing-room, and went there fully expecting that he should find his lordship very indignant, and spirited up by his wife to repeat the rebuke which she had administered on the previous day.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE WIDOW'S PERSECUTION Early on the following morning, Mr Slope was summoned to the bishop's dressing-room, and went there fully expecting that he should find his lordship very indignant, and spirited up by his wife to repeat the rebuke which she had administered on the previous day.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading His lordship complained of being rather unwell, had a slight headache, and was not quite the thing in his stomach; but there was nothing the matter with his temper.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading 'Archdeacon Grantly is to call on me this morning, and I really am not fit to see him.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE WIDOW'S PERSECUTION Early on the following morning, Mr Slope was summoned to the bishop's dressing-room, and went there fully expecting that he should find his lordship very indignant, and spirited up by his wife to repeat the rebuke which she had administered on the previous day.
unwelladjectiveUS /ənˈwel/
somewhat ill or prone to illness
From this reading His lordship complained of being rather unwell, had a slight headache, and was not quite the thing in his stomach; but there was nothing the matter with his temper.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE WIDOW'S PERSECUTION Early on the following morning, Mr Slope was summoned to the bishop's dressing-room, and went there fully expecting that he should find his lordship very indignant, and spirited up by his wife to repeat the rebuke which she had administered on the previous day.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading THE WIDOW'S PERSECUTION Early on the following morning, Mr Slope was summoned to the bishop's dressing-room, and went there fully expecting that he should find his lordship very indignant, and spirited up by his wife to repeat the rebuke which she had administered on the previous day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE WIDOW'S PERSECUTION Early on the following morning, Mr Slope was summoned to the bishop's dressing-room, and went there fully expecting that he should find his lordship very indignant, and spirited up by his wife to repeat the rebuke which she had administered on the previous day.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE WIDOW'S PERSECUTION Early on the following morning, Mr Slope was summoned to the bishop's dressing-room, and went there fully expecting that he should find his lordship very indignant, and spirited up by his wife to repeat the rebuke which she had administered on the previous day.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE WIDOW'S PERSECUTION Early on the following morning, Mr Slope was summoned to the bishop's dressing-room, and went there fully expecting that he should find his lordship very indignant, and spirited up by his wife to repeat the rebuke which she had administered on the previous day.
WIDOW'SnounUS /ˈwɪdoʊz/
possessive form of “widow” — a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading THE WIDOW'S PERSECUTION Early on the following morning, Mr Slope was summoned to the bishop's dressing-room, and went there fully expecting that he should find his lordship very indignant, and spirited up by his wife to repeat the rebuke which she had administered on the previous day.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading THE WIDOW'S PERSECUTION Early on the following morning, Mr Slope was summoned to the bishop's dressing-room, and went there fully expecting that he should find his lordship very indignant, and spirited up by his wife to repeat the rebuke which she had administered on the previous day.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading His lordship complained of being rather unwell, had a slight headache, and was not quite the thing in his stomach; but there was nothing the matter with his temper.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mr Slope had resolved that at any rate from him he would not stand it, and entered the dressing-room in rather a combative disposition; but he found the bishop in the most placid and gentle of humours.
