acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Whilst engaged in packing, he debated with himself whether or not he should take leave of the few acquaintances to whom he was indebted for hospitality and other kindness.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The question was: Had Buckland Warricombe already warned these people against 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 To lighten his baggage, and to get rid of possessions to which hateful memories attached, he sold all his books that had any bearing on theology.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The question was: Had Buckland Warricombe already warned these people against him?
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To lighten his baggage, and to get rid of possessions to which hateful memories attached, he sold all his books that had any bearing on theology.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading To lighten his baggage, and to get rid of possessions to which hateful memories attached, he sold all his books that had any bearing on theology.
attachedadjectiveUS /əˈtætʃt/
being joined in close association
From this reading To lighten his baggage, and to get rid of possessions to which hateful memories attached, he sold all his books that had any bearing on theology.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading To lighten his baggage, and to get rid of possessions to which hateful memories attached, he sold all his books that had any bearing on theology.
bearingnounUS /ˈberɪŋ/
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading To lighten his baggage, and to get rid of possessions to which hateful memories attached, he sold all his books that had any bearing on theology.
Bibel
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From this reading The incomplete translation of _Bibel und Natur_ he committed to the flames in Mrs Roots's kitchen, scattering its black remnants with savage thrusts of the poker.
blackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The incomplete translation of _Bibel und Natur_ he committed to the flames in Mrs Roots's kitchen, scattering its black remnants with savage thrusts of the poker.
booksnounUS /bʊks/
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading To lighten his baggage, and to get rid of possessions to which hateful memories attached, he sold all his books that had any bearing on theology.
Buckland
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The question was: Had Buckland Warricombe already warned these people against him?
committedadjectiveUS /kəˈmɪtɪd/
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading The incomplete translation of _Bibel und Natur_ he committed to the flames in Mrs Roots's kitchen, scattering its black remnants with savage thrusts of the poker.
debatedverbUS /dəˈbeɪtɪd/
past form of “debate” — argue with one another
From this reading Whilst engaged in packing, he debated with himself whether or not he should take leave of the few acquaintances to whom he was indebted for hospitality and other kindness.
engagedadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒd/
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Whilst engaged in packing, he debated with himself whether or not he should take leave of the few acquaintances to whom he was indebted for hospitality and other kindness.
Exeter
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From this reading Peak lost no time in leaving Exeter.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Whilst engaged in packing, he debated with himself whether or not he should take leave of the few acquaintances to whom he was indebted for hospitality and other kindness.
flamesnounUS /fleɪmz/
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading The incomplete translation of _Bibel und Natur_ he committed to the flames in Mrs Roots's kitchen, scattering its black remnants with savage thrusts of the poker.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Whilst engaged in packing, he debated with himself whether or not he should take leave of the few acquaintances to whom he was indebted for hospitality and other kindness.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading To lighten his baggage, and to get rid of possessions to which hateful memories attached, he sold all his books that had any bearing on theology.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To lighten his baggage, and to get rid of possessions to which hateful memories attached, he sold all his books that had any bearing on theology.
hatefuladjectiveUS /ˈheɪtfəl/
evoking or deserving hatred
From this reading To lighten his baggage, and to get rid of possessions to which hateful memories attached, he sold all his books that had any bearing on theology.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To lighten his baggage, and to get rid of possessions to which hateful memories attached, he sold all his books that had any bearing on theology.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The question was: Had Buckland Warricombe already warned these people against him?
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Whilst engaged in packing, he debated with himself whether or not he should take leave of the few acquaintances to whom he was indebted for hospitality and other kindness.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To lighten his baggage, and to get rid of possessions to which hateful memories attached, he sold all his books that had any bearing on theology.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading Whilst engaged in packing, he debated with himself whether or not he should take leave of the few acquaintances to whom he was indebted for hospitality and other kindness.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Peak lost no time in leaving Exeter.
incompleteadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkəmˈpliːt/
not complete or total; not completed
From this reading The incomplete translation of _Bibel und Natur_ he committed to the flames in Mrs Roots's kitchen, scattering its black remnants with savage thrusts of the poker.
indebtedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdetɪd/
owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc
From this reading Whilst engaged in packing, he debated with himself whether or not he should take leave of the few acquaintances to whom he was indebted for hospitality and other kindness.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The incomplete translation of _Bibel und Natur_ he committed to the flames in Mrs Roots's kitchen, scattering its black remnants with savage thrusts of the poker.
kindnessnounUS /ˈkaɪndnəs/
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading Whilst engaged in packing, he debated with himself whether or not he should take leave of the few acquaintances to whom he was indebted for hospitality and other kindness.
kitchennounUS /ˈkɪtʃən/
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading The incomplete translation of _Bibel und Natur_ he committed to the flames in Mrs Roots's kitchen, scattering its black remnants with savage thrusts of the poker.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading Whilst engaged in packing, he debated with himself whether or not he should take leave of the few acquaintances to whom he was indebted for hospitality and other kindness.
leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading Peak lost no time in leaving Exeter.
lightenverbUS /ˈlaɪtən/
make more cheerful
From this reading To lighten his baggage, and to get rid of possessions to which hateful memories attached, he sold all his books that had any bearing on theology.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Peak lost no time in leaving Exeter.
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading To lighten his baggage, and to get rid of possessions to which hateful memories attached, he sold all his books that had any bearing on theology.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The incomplete translation of _Bibel und Natur_ he committed to the flames in Mrs Roots's kitchen, scattering its black remnants with savage thrusts of the poker.
Natur
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From this reading The incomplete translation of _Bibel und Natur_ he committed to the flames in Mrs Roots's kitchen, scattering its black remnants with savage thrusts of the poker.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Peak lost no time in leaving Exeter.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Whilst engaged in packing, he debated with himself whether or not he should take leave of the few acquaintances to whom he was indebted for hospitality and other kindness.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To lighten his baggage, and to get rid of possessions to which hateful memories attached, he sold all his books that had any bearing on theology.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading To lighten his baggage, and to get rid of possessions to which hateful memories attached, he sold all his books that had any bearing on theology.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whilst engaged in packing, he debated with himself whether or not he should take leave of the few acquaintances to whom he was indebted for hospitality and other kindness.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Whilst engaged in packing, he debated with himself whether or not he should take leave of the few acquaintances to whom he was indebted for hospitality and other kindness.
packingnounUS /ˈpækɪŋ/
any material used especially to protect something
From this reading Whilst engaged in packing, he debated with himself whether or not he should take leave of the few acquaintances to whom he was indebted for hospitality and other kindness.
PeaknounUS /piːk/
the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading Peak lost no time in leaving Exeter.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The question was: Had Buckland Warricombe already warned these people against him?
pokernounUS /ˈpoʊkər/
fire iron consisting of a metal rod with a handle; used to stir a fire
From this reading The incomplete translation of _Bibel und Natur_ he committed to the flames in Mrs Roots's kitchen, scattering its black remnants with savage thrusts of the poker.
possessionsnounUS /pəˈzeʃənz/
plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property
From this reading To lighten his baggage, and to get rid of possessions to which hateful memories attached, he sold all his books that had any bearing on theology.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The question was: Had Buckland Warricombe already warned these people against him?
remnantsnounUS /ˈremnənts/
plural of “remnant” — a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists
From this reading The incomplete translation of _Bibel und Natur_ he committed to the flames in Mrs Roots's kitchen, scattering its black remnants with savage thrusts of the poker.
ridverbUS /rɪd/
relieve from
From this reading To lighten his baggage, and to get rid of possessions to which hateful memories attached, he sold all his books that had any bearing on theology.
Roots's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The incomplete translation of _Bibel und Natur_ he committed to the flames in Mrs Roots's kitchen, scattering its black remnants with savage thrusts of the poker.
savageadjectiveUS /ˈsævədʒ/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading The incomplete translation of _Bibel und Natur_ he committed to the flames in Mrs Roots's kitchen, scattering its black remnants with savage thrusts of the poker.
scatteringnounUS /ˈskætərɪŋ/
a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly
From this reading The incomplete translation of _Bibel und Natur_ he committed to the flames in Mrs Roots's kitchen, scattering its black remnants with savage thrusts of the poker.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Whilst engaged in packing, he debated with himself whether or not he should take leave of the few acquaintances to whom he was indebted for hospitality and other kindness.
soldadjectiveUS /soʊld/
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading To lighten his baggage, and to get rid of possessions to which hateful memories attached, he sold all his books that had any bearing on theology.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading Whilst engaged in packing, he debated with himself whether or not he should take leave of the few acquaintances to whom he was indebted for hospitality and other kindness.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To lighten his baggage, and to get rid of possessions to which hateful memories attached, he sold all his books that had any bearing on theology.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The incomplete translation of _Bibel und Natur_ he committed to the flames in Mrs Roots's kitchen, scattering its black remnants with savage thrusts of the poker.
theologynounUS /θiˈɑːlədʒi/
the rational and systematic study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truth
From this reading To lighten his baggage, and to get rid of possessions to which hateful memories attached, he sold all his books that had any bearing on theology.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The question was: Had Buckland Warricombe already warned these people against him?
thrustsnounUS /θrʌsts/
plural of “thrust” — the force used in pushing
From this reading The incomplete translation of _Bibel und Natur_ he committed to the flames in Mrs Roots's kitchen, scattering its black remnants with savage thrusts of the poker.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Peak lost no time in leaving Exeter.
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To lighten his baggage, and to get rid of possessions to which hateful memories attached, he sold all his books that had any bearing on theology.
translationnounUS /trænzˈleɪʃən/
a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language
From this reading The incomplete translation of _Bibel und Natur_ he committed to the flames in Mrs Roots's kitchen, scattering its black remnants with savage thrusts of the poker.
und
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The incomplete translation of _Bibel und Natur_ he committed to the flames in Mrs Roots's kitchen, scattering its black remnants with savage thrusts of the poker.
warnedverbUS /wɔːrnd/
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading The question was: Had Buckland Warricombe already warned these people against him?
Warricombe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The question was: Had Buckland Warricombe already warned these people against him?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whilst engaged in packing, he debated with himself whether or not he should take leave of the few acquaintances to whom he was indebted for hospitality and other kindness.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whilst engaged in packing, he debated with himself whether or not he should take leave of the few acquaintances to whom he was indebted for hospitality and other kindness.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading To lighten his baggage, and to get rid of possessions to which hateful memories attached, he sold all his books that had any bearing on theology.
WhilstconjunctionUS /waɪlst/
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading Whilst engaged in packing, he debated with himself whether or not he should take leave of the few acquaintances to whom he was indebted for hospitality and other kindness.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Whilst engaged in packing, he debated with himself whether or not he should take leave of the few acquaintances to whom he was indebted for hospitality and other kindness.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The incomplete translation of _Bibel und Natur_ he committed to the flames in Mrs Roots's kitchen, scattering its black remnants with savage thrusts of the poker.
