adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Brummy had a gloomy notion—Lord knows how he got it!—that he should ’a’ gone on the boards if his people hadn’t been so ignorant.
actornounUS /ˈæktər/
a theatrical performer
From this reading He reckoned that he had the face and cut of an actor, could mimic any man’s voice, and had wonderful control over his features.
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 Nearly every bushman has at least one superstition, or notion, that lasts his time—as nearly every bushman has at least one dictionary word which lasts him all his life.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He reckoned that he had the face and cut of an actor, could mimic any man’s voice, and had wonderful control over his features.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He reckoned that he had the face and cut of an actor, could mimic any man’s voice, and had wonderful control over his features.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He reckoned that he had the face and cut of an actor, could mimic any man’s voice, and had wonderful control over his features.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nearly every bushman has at least one superstition, or notion, that lasts his time—as nearly every bushman has at least one dictionary word which lasts him all his life.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Nearly every bushman has at least one superstition, or notion, that lasts his time—as nearly every bushman has at least one dictionary word which lasts him all his life.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Brummy had a gloomy notion—Lord knows how he got it!—that he should ’a’ gone on the boards if his people hadn’t been so ignorant.
boardsnounUS /bɔːrdz/
(used in the plural) the stage of a theater
From this reading Brummy had a gloomy notion—Lord knows how he got it!—that he should ’a’ gone on the boards if his people hadn’t been so ignorant.
Brummynoun
a native or resident of Birmingham, England
From this reading Brummy had a gloomy notion—Lord knows how he got it!—that he should ’a’ gone on the boards if his people hadn’t been so ignorant.
bushmannounUS /ˈbʊʃmən/
nomadic hunters and gatherers who live in southern Africa
From this reading Nearly every bushman has at least one superstition, or notion, that lasts his time—as nearly every bushman has at least one dictionary word which lasts him all his life.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading They came to a notoriously “hungry” station, where there was a Scottish manager and storekeeper.
controlnounUS /kənˈtroʊl/
power to direct or determine
From this reading He reckoned that he had the face and cut of an actor, could mimic any man’s voice, and had wonderful control over his features.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He reckoned that he had the face and cut of an actor, could mimic any man’s voice, and had wonderful control over his features.
cutverbUS /kʌt/
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading He reckoned that he had the face and cut of an actor, could mimic any man’s voice, and had wonderful control over his features.
dictionarynounUS /ˈdɪkʃəneri/
a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them
From this reading Nearly every bushman has at least one superstition, or notion, that lasts his time—as nearly every bushman has at least one dictionary word which lasts him all his life.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Nearly every bushman has at least one superstition, or notion, that lasts his time—as nearly every bushman has at least one dictionary word which lasts him all his life.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He reckoned that he had the face and cut of an actor, could mimic any man’s voice, and had wonderful control over his features.
featuresnounUS /ˈfiːtʃərz/
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading He reckoned that he had the face and cut of an actor, could mimic any man’s voice, and had wonderful control over his features.
flournounUS /ˈflaʊər/
fine powdery foodstuff obtained by grinding and sifting the meal of a cereal grain
From this reading Brummy went up to “government house” in his own proper person, had a talk with the storekeeper, spoke of a sick mate, and got some flour and meat.
gloomyadjectiveUS /ˈɡluːmi/
depressingly dark
From this reading Brummy had a gloomy notion—Lord knows how he got it!—that he should ’a’ gone on the boards if his people hadn’t been so ignorant.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading Brummy had a gloomy notion—Lord knows how he got it!—that he should ’a’ gone on the boards if his people hadn’t been so ignorant.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Brummy had a gloomy notion—Lord knows how he got it!—that he should ’a’ gone on the boards if his people hadn’t been so ignorant.
governmentnounUS /ˈɡʌvərmənt/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Brummy went up to “government house” in his own proper person, had a talk with the storekeeper, spoke of a sick mate, and got some flour and meat.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Brummy had a gloomy notion—Lord knows how he got it!—that he should ’a’ gone on the boards if his people hadn’t been so ignorant.
hadn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Brummy had a gloomy notion—Lord knows how he got it!—that he should ’a’ gone on the boards if his people hadn’t been so ignorant.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nearly every bushman has at least one superstition, or notion, that lasts his time—as nearly every bushman has at least one dictionary word which lasts him all his life.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Brummy had a gloomy notion—Lord knows how he got it!—that he should ’a’ gone on the boards if his people hadn’t been so ignorant.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nearly every bushman has at least one superstition, or notion, that lasts his time—as nearly every bushman has at least one dictionary word which lasts him all his life.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nearly every bushman has at least one superstition, or notion, that lasts his time—as nearly every bushman has at least one dictionary word which lasts him all his life.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Brummy went up to “government house” in his own proper person, had a talk with the storekeeper, spoke of a sick mate, and got some flour and meat.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Brummy had a gloomy notion—Lord knows how he got it!—that he should ’a’ gone on the boards if his people hadn’t been so ignorant.
hungryadjectiveUS /ˈhʌŋɡri/
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading They came to a notoriously “hungry” station, where there was a Scottish manager and storekeeper.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Brummy had a gloomy notion—Lord knows how he got it!—that he should ’a’ gone on the boards if his people hadn’t been so ignorant.
ignorantadjectiveUS /ˈɪɡnərənt/
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading Brummy had a gloomy notion—Lord knows how he got it!—that he should ’a’ gone on the boards if his people hadn’t been so ignorant.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Brummy went up to “government house” in his own proper person, had a talk with the storekeeper, spoke of a sick mate, and got some flour and meat.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Brummy had a gloomy notion—Lord knows how he got it!—that he should ’a’ gone on the boards if his people hadn’t been so ignorant.
knowsnounUS /noʊz/
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading Brummy had a gloomy notion—Lord knows how he got it!—that he should ’a’ gone on the boards if his people hadn’t been so ignorant.
lastsnounUS /læsts/
plural of “last” — the temporal end; the concluding time
From this reading Nearly every bushman has at least one superstition, or notion, that lasts his time—as nearly every bushman has at least one dictionary word which lasts him all his life.
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 Nearly every bushman has at least one superstition, or notion, that lasts his time—as nearly every bushman has at least one dictionary word which lasts him all his life.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Nearly every bushman has at least one superstition, or notion, that lasts his time—as nearly every bushman has at least one dictionary word which lasts him all his life.
LordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Brummy had a gloomy notion—Lord knows how he got it!—that he should ’a’ gone on the boards if his people hadn’t been so ignorant.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He reckoned that he had the face and cut of an actor, could mimic any man’s voice, and had wonderful control over his features.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading They came to a notoriously “hungry” station, where there was a Scottish manager and storekeeper.
matenounUS /meɪt/
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading Brummy went up to “government house” in his own proper person, had a talk with the storekeeper, spoke of a sick mate, and got some flour and meat.
meatnounUS /miːt/
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading Brummy went up to “government house” in his own proper person, had a talk with the storekeeper, spoke of a sick mate, and got some flour and meat.
mimicnounUS /ˈmɪmɪk/
someone who mimics (especially an actor or actress)
From this reading He reckoned that he had the face and cut of an actor, could mimic any man’s voice, and had wonderful control over his features.
NearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Nearly every bushman has at least one superstition, or notion, that lasts his time—as nearly every bushman has at least one dictionary word which lasts him all his life.
notionnounUS /ˈnoʊʃən/
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Nearly every bushman has at least one superstition, or notion, that lasts his time—as nearly every bushman has at least one dictionary word which lasts him all his life.
notoriouslyadverbUS /noʊˈtɔːriəsli/
to a notorious degree
From this reading They came to a notoriously “hungry” station, where there was a Scottish manager and storekeeper.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He reckoned that he had the face and cut of an actor, could mimic any man’s voice, and had wonderful control over his features.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Brummy had a gloomy notion—Lord knows how he got it!—that he should ’a’ gone on the boards if his people hadn’t been so ignorant.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Nearly every bushman has at least one superstition, or notion, that lasts his time—as nearly every bushman has at least one dictionary word which lasts him all his life.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Nearly every bushman has at least one superstition, or notion, that lasts his time—as nearly every bushman has at least one dictionary word which lasts him all his life.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He reckoned that he had the face and cut of an actor, could mimic any man’s voice, and had wonderful control over his features.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Brummy went up to “government house” in his own proper person, had a talk with the storekeeper, spoke of a sick mate, and got some flour and meat.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Brummy had a gloomy notion—Lord knows how he got it!—that he should ’a’ gone on the boards if his people hadn’t been so ignorant.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading Brummy went up to “government house” in his own proper person, had a talk with the storekeeper, spoke of a sick mate, and got some flour and meat.
properadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːpər/
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Brummy went up to “government house” in his own proper person, had a talk with the storekeeper, spoke of a sick mate, and got some flour and meat.
reckonedverbUS /ˈrekənd/
past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading He reckoned that he had the face and cut of an actor, could mimic any man’s voice, and had wonderful control over his features.
ScottishnounUS /ˈskɑːtɪʃ/
the dialect of English used in Scotland
From this reading They came to a notoriously “hungry” station, where there was a Scottish manager and storekeeper.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Brummy had a gloomy notion—Lord knows how he got it!—that he should ’a’ gone on the boards if his people hadn’t been so ignorant.
sickadjectiveUS /sɪk/
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Brummy went up to “government house” in his own proper person, had a talk with the storekeeper, spoke of a sick mate, and got some flour and meat.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Brummy had a gloomy notion—Lord knows how he got it!—that he should ’a’ gone on the boards if his people hadn’t been so ignorant.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Brummy went up to “government house” in his own proper person, had a talk with the storekeeper, spoke of a sick mate, and got some flour and meat.
spokenounUS /spoʊk/
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Brummy went up to “government house” in his own proper person, had a talk with the storekeeper, spoke of a sick mate, and got some flour and meat.
stationnounUS /ˈsteɪʃən/
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading They came to a notoriously “hungry” station, where there was a Scottish manager and storekeeper.
storekeepernounUS /ˈstɔːrkiːpər/
a merchant who owns or manages a shop
From this reading They came to a notoriously “hungry” station, where there was a Scottish manager and storekeeper.
superstitionnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃən/
an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
From this reading Nearly every bushman has at least one superstition, or notion, that lasts his time—as nearly every bushman has at least one dictionary word which lasts him all his life.
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Brummy went up to “government house” in his own proper person, had a talk with the storekeeper, spoke of a sick mate, and got some flour and meat.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nearly every bushman has at least one superstition, or notion, that lasts his time—as nearly every bushman has at least one dictionary word which lasts him all his life.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Brummy had a gloomy notion—Lord knows how he got it!—that he should ’a’ gone on the boards if his people hadn’t been so ignorant.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading They came to a notoriously “hungry” station, where there was a Scottish manager and storekeeper.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They came to a notoriously “hungry” station, where there was a Scottish manager and storekeeper.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Nearly every bushman has at least one superstition, or notion, that lasts his time—as nearly every bushman has at least one dictionary word which lasts him all his life.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They came to a notoriously “hungry” station, where there was a Scottish manager and storekeeper.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Brummy went up to “government house” in his own proper person, had a talk with the storekeeper, spoke of a sick mate, and got some flour and meat.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading He reckoned that he had the face and cut of an actor, could mimic any man’s voice, and had wonderful control over his features.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They came to a notoriously “hungry” station, where there was a Scottish manager and storekeeper.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Brummy went up to “government house” in his own proper person, had a talk with the storekeeper, spoke of a sick mate, and got some flour and meat.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading They came to a notoriously “hungry” station, where there was a Scottish manager and storekeeper.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Nearly every bushman has at least one superstition, or notion, that lasts his time—as nearly every bushman has at least one dictionary word which lasts him all his life.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Brummy went up to “government house” in his own proper person, had a talk with the storekeeper, spoke of a sick mate, and got some flour and meat.
wonderfuladjectiveUS /ˈwʌndərfəl/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading He reckoned that he had the face and cut of an actor, could mimic any man’s voice, and had wonderful control over his features.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Nearly every bushman has at least one superstition, or notion, that lasts his time—as nearly every bushman has at least one dictionary word which lasts him all his life.
