adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In Mr. Furze's establishment was a man who went by the name of Orkid Jim, "Orkid" signifying the general contradictoriness and awkwardness of his temper.
allowedverbUS /əˈlaʊd/
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Mr. Furze, however, tolerated his insults, and generally allowed him to have his own way.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In Mr. Furze's establishment was a man who went by the name of Orkid Jim, "Orkid" signifying the general contradictoriness and awkwardness of his temper.
awkwardnessnounUS /ˈɔːkwərdnəs/
unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training
From this reading In Mr. Furze's establishment was a man who went by the name of Orkid Jim, "Orkid" signifying the general contradictoriness and awkwardness of his temper.
brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading He had a brother who was called Orkid Joe, in the employ of a builder in the town, but it was the general opinion that Orkid Jim was much the orkider of the two.
buildernounUS /ˈbɪldər/
a substance added to soaps or detergents to increase their cleansing action
From this reading He had a brother who was called Orkid Joe, in the employ of a builder in the town, but it was the general opinion that Orkid Jim was much the orkider of the two.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had a brother who was called Orkid Joe, in the employ of a builder in the town, but it was the general opinion that Orkid Jim was much the orkider of the two.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In Mr. Furze's establishment was a man who went by the name of Orkid Jim, "Orkid" signifying the general contradictoriness and awkwardness of his temper.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He had a brother who was called Orkid Joe, in the employ of a builder in the town, but it was the general opinion that Orkid Jim was much the orkider of the two.
contradictorinessnoun
the relation that exists when opposites cannot coexist
From this reading In Mr. Furze's establishment was a man who went by the name of Orkid Jim, "Orkid" signifying the general contradictoriness and awkwardness of his temper.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading He was, it is true, a good workman in the general fitting department, in setting grates, and for jobs of that kind, but he was impertinent and disobedient.
disobedientadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiənt/
not obeying or complying with commands of those in authority
From this reading He was, it is true, a good workman in the general fitting department, in setting grates, and for jobs of that kind, but he was impertinent and disobedient.
employverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading He had a brother who was called Orkid Joe, in the employ of a builder in the town, but it was the general opinion that Orkid Jim was much the orkider of the two.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading In Mr. Furze's establishment was a man who went by the name of Orkid Jim, "Orkid" signifying the general contradictoriness and awkwardness of his temper.
fittingadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtɪŋ/
in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
From this reading He was, it is true, a good workman in the general fitting department, in setting grates, and for jobs of that kind, but he was impertinent and disobedient.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was, it is true, a good workman in the general fitting department, in setting grates, and for jobs of that kind, but he was impertinent and disobedient.
Furzenoun
very spiny and dense evergreen shrub with fragrant golden-yellow flowers; common throughout western Europe
From this reading He was a person with whom Mr. Furze seldom interfered.
Furze's
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From this reading In Mr. Furze's establishment was a man who went by the name of Orkid Jim, "Orkid" signifying the general contradictoriness and awkwardness of his temper.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading In Mr. Furze's establishment was a man who went by the name of Orkid Jim, "Orkid" signifying the general contradictoriness and awkwardness of his temper.
generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/
usually; as a rule
From this reading Mr. Furze, however, tolerated his insults, and generally allowed him to have his own way.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He was, it is true, a good workman in the general fitting department, in setting grates, and for jobs of that kind, but he was impertinent and disobedient.
gratesnounUS /ɡreɪts/
plural of “grate” — a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
From this reading He was, it is true, a good workman in the general fitting department, in setting grates, and for jobs of that kind, but he was impertinent and disobedient.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had a brother who was called Orkid Joe, in the employ of a builder in the town, but it was the general opinion that Orkid Jim was much the orkider of the two.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Mr. Furze, however, tolerated his insults, and generally allowed him to have his own way.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had a brother who was called Orkid Joe, in the employ of a builder in the town, but it was the general opinion that Orkid Jim was much the orkider of the two.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Furze, however, tolerated his insults, and generally allowed him to have his own way.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In Mr. Furze's establishment was a man who went by the name of Orkid Jim, "Orkid" signifying the general contradictoriness and awkwardness of his temper.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Mr. Furze, however, tolerated his insults, and generally allowed him to have his own way.
impertinentadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrtənənt/
characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality
From this reading He was, it is true, a good workman in the general fitting department, in setting grates, and for jobs of that kind, but he was impertinent and disobedient.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In Mr. Furze's establishment was a man who went by the name of Orkid Jim, "Orkid" signifying the general contradictoriness and awkwardness of his temper.
insultsnounUS /ˌɪnˈsʌlts/
plural of “insult” — a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading Mr. Furze, however, tolerated his insults, and generally allowed him to have his own way.
interferedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrd/
past form of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading He was a person with whom Mr. Furze seldom interfered.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was, it is true, a good workman in the general fitting department, in setting grates, and for jobs of that kind, but he was impertinent and disobedient.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had a brother who was called Orkid Joe, in the employ of a builder in the town, but it was the general opinion that Orkid Jim was much the orkider of the two.
Jim
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From this reading In Mr. Furze's establishment was a man who went by the name of Orkid Jim, "Orkid" signifying the general contradictoriness and awkwardness of his temper.
jobsnounUS /dʒɑːbz/
plural of “job” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading He was, it is true, a good workman in the general fitting department, in setting grates, and for jobs of that kind, but he was impertinent and disobedient.
Joe
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From this reading He had a brother who was called Orkid Joe, in the employ of a builder in the town, but it was the general opinion that Orkid Jim was much the orkider of the two.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He was, it is true, a good workman in the general fitting department, in setting grates, and for jobs of that kind, but he was impertinent and disobedient.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In Mr. Furze's establishment was a man who went by the name of Orkid Jim, "Orkid" signifying the general contradictoriness and awkwardness of his temper.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading In Mr. Furze's establishment was a man who went by the name of Orkid Jim, "Orkid" signifying the general contradictoriness and awkwardness of his temper.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He had a brother who was called Orkid Joe, in the employ of a builder in the town, but it was the general opinion that Orkid Jim was much the orkider of the two.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In Mr. Furze's establishment was a man who went by the name of Orkid Jim, "Orkid" signifying the general contradictoriness and awkwardness of his temper.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In Mr. Furze's establishment was a man who went by the name of Orkid Jim, "Orkid" signifying the general contradictoriness and awkwardness of his temper.
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading He had a brother who was called Orkid Joe, in the employ of a builder in the town, but it was the general opinion that Orkid Jim was much the orkider of the two.
Orkid
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From this reading In Mr. Furze's establishment was a man who went by the name of Orkid Jim, "Orkid" signifying the general contradictoriness and awkwardness of his temper.
orkider
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From this reading He had a brother who was called Orkid Joe, in the employ of a builder in the town, but it was the general opinion that Orkid Jim was much the orkider of the two.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Mr. Furze, however, tolerated his insults, and generally allowed him to have his own way.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading He was a person with whom Mr. Furze seldom interfered.
seldomadverbUS /ˈseldəm/
not often
From this reading He was a person with whom Mr. Furze seldom interfered.
settingnounUS /ˈsetɪŋ/
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading He was, it is true, a good workman in the general fitting department, in setting grates, and for jobs of that kind, but he was impertinent and disobedient.
signifyingverbUS /ˈsɪɡnəfaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “signify” — denote or connote
From this reading In Mr. Furze's establishment was a man who went by the name of Orkid Jim, "Orkid" signifying the general contradictoriness and awkwardness of his temper.
tempernounUS /ˈtempər/
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading In Mr. Furze's establishment was a man who went by the name of Orkid Jim, "Orkid" signifying the general contradictoriness and awkwardness of his temper.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had a brother who was called Orkid Joe, in the employ of a builder in the town, but it was the general opinion that Orkid Jim was much the orkider of the two.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In Mr. Furze's establishment was a man who went by the name of Orkid Jim, "Orkid" signifying the general contradictoriness and awkwardness of his temper.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Furze, however, tolerated his insults, and generally allowed him to have his own way.
toleratedverbUS /ˈtɑːləreɪtɪd/
past form of “tolerate” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading Mr. Furze, however, tolerated his insults, and generally allowed him to have his own way.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading He had a brother who was called Orkid Joe, in the employ of a builder in the town, but it was the general opinion that Orkid Jim was much the orkider of the two.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading He was, it is true, a good workman in the general fitting department, in setting grates, and for jobs of that kind, but he was impertinent and disobedient.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He had a brother who was called Orkid Joe, in the employ of a builder in the town, but it was the general opinion that Orkid Jim was much the orkider of the two.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In Mr. Furze's establishment was a man who went by the name of Orkid Jim, "Orkid" signifying the general contradictoriness and awkwardness of his temper.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Mr. Furze, however, tolerated his insults, and generally allowed him to have his own way.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In Mr. Furze's establishment was a man who went by the name of Orkid Jim, "Orkid" signifying the general contradictoriness and awkwardness of his temper.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading In Mr. Furze's establishment was a man who went by the name of Orkid Jim, "Orkid" signifying the general contradictoriness and awkwardness of his temper.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was a person with whom Mr. Furze seldom interfered.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was a person with whom Mr. Furze seldom interfered.
workmannounUS /ˈwɜːrkmən/
an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading He was, it is true, a good workman in the general fitting department, in setting grates, and for jobs of that kind, but he was impertinent and disobedient.
