adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading By a revolution of humour which I am unable to account for, I changed my mind entirely on my plans of life, in consequence of the disappointment, the history of which fills the last chapter.
accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading By a revolution of humour which I am unable to account for, I changed my mind entirely on my plans of life, in consequence of the disappointment, the history of which fills the last chapter.
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 I began to discover that the country would not at all suit me; for I had relinquished field-sports, and felt no inclination whatever to farming, the ordinary vocation of country gentlemen.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading By a revolution of humour which I am unable to account for, I changed my mind entirely on my plans of life, in consequence of the disappointment, the history of which fills the last chapter.
amusementnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənt/
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Besides that, I had no talent for assisting either candidate in case of an expected election, and saw no amusement in the duties of a road trustee, a commissioner of supply, or even in the magisterial functions of the bench.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Besides that, I had no talent for assisting either candidate in case of an expected election, and saw no amusement in the duties of a road trustee, a commissioner of supply, or even in the magisterial functions of the bench.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I began to discover that the country would not at all suit me; for I had relinquished field-sports, and felt no inclination whatever to farming, the ordinary vocation of country gentlemen.
ASconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AS YOU LIKE IT.
assistingverbUS /əˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “assist” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Besides that, I had no talent for assisting either candidate in case of an expected election, and saw no amusement in the duties of a road trustee, a commissioner of supply, or even in the magisterial functions of the bench.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If you will know my house, ‘Tis at the tuft of olives here hard by.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I began to discover that the country would not at all suit me; for I had relinquished field-sports, and felt no inclination whatever to farming, the ordinary vocation of country gentlemen.
benchnounUS /bentʃ/
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading Besides that, I had no talent for assisting either candidate in case of an expected election, and saw no amusement in the duties of a road trustee, a commissioner of supply, or even in the magisterial functions of the bench.
BesidesprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪdz/
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides that, I had no talent for assisting either candidate in case of an expected election, and saw no amusement in the duties of a road trustee, a commissioner of supply, or even in the magisterial functions of the bench.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If you will know my house, ‘Tis at the tuft of olives here hard by.
candidatenounUS /ˈkændədeɪt/
a politician who is running for public office
From this reading Besides that, I had no talent for assisting either candidate in case of an expected election, and saw no amusement in the duties of a road trustee, a commissioner of supply, or even in the magisterial functions of the bench.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading Besides that, I had no talent for assisting either candidate in case of an expected election, and saw no amusement in the duties of a road trustee, a commissioner of supply, or even in the magisterial functions of the bench.
changedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪndʒd/
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading By a revolution of humour which I am unable to account for, I changed my mind entirely on my plans of life, in consequence of the disappointment, the history of which fills the last chapter.
chapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading By a revolution of humour which I am unable to account for, I changed my mind entirely on my plans of life, in consequence of the disappointment, the history of which fills the last chapter.
commissionernounUS /kəˈmɪʃənər/
a government administrator
From this reading Besides that, I had no talent for assisting either candidate in case of an expected election, and saw no amusement in the duties of a road trustee, a commissioner of supply, or even in the magisterial functions of the bench.
consequencenounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəns/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading By a revolution of humour which I am unable to account for, I changed my mind entirely on my plans of life, in consequence of the disappointment, the history of which fills the last chapter.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading I began to discover that the country would not at all suit me; for I had relinquished field-sports, and felt no inclination whatever to farming, the ordinary vocation of country gentlemen.
disappointmentnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading By a revolution of humour which I am unable to account for, I changed my mind entirely on my plans of life, in consequence of the disappointment, the history of which fills the last chapter.
discoververbUS /dɪˈskʌvər/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading I began to discover that the country would not at all suit me; for I had relinquished field-sports, and felt no inclination whatever to farming, the ordinary vocation of country gentlemen.
dutiesnounUS /ˈduːtiz/
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Besides that, I had no talent for assisting either candidate in case of an expected election, and saw no amusement in the duties of a road trustee, a commissioner of supply, or even in the magisterial functions of the bench.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading Besides that, I had no talent for assisting either candidate in case of an expected election, and saw no amusement in the duties of a road trustee, a commissioner of supply, or even in the magisterial functions of the bench.
electionnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading Besides that, I had no talent for assisting either candidate in case of an expected election, and saw no amusement in the duties of a road trustee, a commissioner of supply, or even in the magisterial functions of the bench.
entirelyadverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪərli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading By a revolution of humour which I am unable to account for, I changed my mind entirely on my plans of life, in consequence of the disappointment, the history of which fills the last chapter.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Besides that, I had no talent for assisting either candidate in case of an expected election, and saw no amusement in the duties of a road trustee, a commissioner of supply, or even in the magisterial functions of the bench.
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Besides that, I had no talent for assisting either candidate in case of an expected election, and saw no amusement in the duties of a road trustee, a commissioner of supply, or even in the magisterial functions of the bench.
farmingnounUS /ˈfɑːrmɪŋ/
the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock
From this reading I began to discover that the country would not at all suit me; for I had relinquished field-sports, and felt no inclination whatever to farming, the ordinary vocation of country gentlemen.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I began to discover that the country would not at all suit me; for I had relinquished field-sports, and felt no inclination whatever to farming, the ordinary vocation of country gentlemen.
field-sports
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From this reading I began to discover that the country would not at all suit me; for I had relinquished field-sports, and felt no inclination whatever to farming, the ordinary vocation of country gentlemen.
fillsnounUS /fɪlz/
plural of “fill” — a quantity sufficient to satisfy
From this reading By a revolution of humour which I am unable to account for, I changed my mind entirely on my plans of life, in consequence of the disappointment, the history of which fills the last chapter.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading By a revolution of humour which I am unable to account for, I changed my mind entirely on my plans of life, in consequence of the disappointment, the history of which fills the last chapter.
functionsnounUS /ˈfʌŋkʃənz/
plural of “function” — (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
From this reading Besides that, I had no talent for assisting either candidate in case of an expected election, and saw no amusement in the duties of a road trustee, a commissioner of supply, or even in the magisterial functions of the bench.
gentlemennounUS /ˈdʒentəlmɪn/
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading I began to discover that the country would not at all suit me; for I had relinquished field-sports, and felt no inclination whatever to farming, the ordinary vocation of country gentlemen.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I began to discover that the country would not at all suit me; for I had relinquished field-sports, and felt no inclination whatever to farming, the ordinary vocation of country gentlemen.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading If you will know my house, ‘Tis at the tuft of olives here hard by.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading If you will know my house, ‘Tis at the tuft of olives here hard by.
historynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/
the aggregate of past events
From this reading By a revolution of humour which I am unable to account for, I changed my mind entirely on my plans of life, in consequence of the disappointment, the history of which fills the last chapter.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading If you will know my house, ‘Tis at the tuft of olives here hard by.
humournounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading By a revolution of humour which I am unable to account for, I changed my mind entirely on my plans of life, in consequence of the disappointment, the history of which fills the last chapter.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading By a revolution of humour which I am unable to account for, I changed my mind entirely on my plans of life, in consequence of the disappointment, the history of which fills the last chapter.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you will know my house, ‘Tis at the tuft of olives here hard by.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading By a revolution of humour which I am unable to account for, I changed my mind entirely on my plans of life, in consequence of the disappointment, the history of which fills the last chapter.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading I began to discover that the country would not at all suit me; for I had relinquished field-sports, and felt no inclination whatever to farming, the ordinary vocation of country gentlemen.
ITpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AS YOU LIKE IT.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading If you will know my house, ‘Tis at the tuft of olives here hard by.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading By a revolution of humour which I am unable to account for, I changed my mind entirely on my plans of life, in consequence of the disappointment, the history of which fills the last chapter.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading By a revolution of humour which I am unable to account for, I changed my mind entirely on my plans of life, in consequence of the disappointment, the history of which fills the last chapter.
LIKEverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading AS YOU LIKE IT.
magisterialadjectiveUS /ˌmædʒɪˈstiːriəl/
of or relating to a magistrate
From this reading Besides that, I had no talent for assisting either candidate in case of an expected election, and saw no amusement in the duties of a road trustee, a commissioner of supply, or even in the magisterial functions of the bench.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I began to discover that the country would not at all suit me; for I had relinquished field-sports, and felt no inclination whatever to farming, the ordinary vocation of country gentlemen.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading By a revolution of humour which I am unable to account for, I changed my mind entirely on my plans of life, in consequence of the disappointment, the history of which fills the last chapter.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading If you will know my house, ‘Tis at the tuft of olives here hard by.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading I began to discover that the country would not at all suit me; for I had relinquished field-sports, and felt no inclination whatever to farming, the ordinary vocation of country gentlemen.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I began to discover that the country would not at all suit me; for I had relinquished field-sports, and felt no inclination whatever to farming, the ordinary vocation of country gentlemen.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If you will know my house, ‘Tis at the tuft of olives here hard by.
olivesnounUS /ˈɑːlɪvz/
plural of “olive” — small ovoid fruit of the European olive tree; important food and source of oil
From this reading If you will know my house, ‘Tis at the tuft of olives here hard by.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading By a revolution of humour which I am unable to account for, I changed my mind entirely on my plans of life, in consequence of the disappointment, the history of which fills the last chapter.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Besides that, I had no talent for assisting either candidate in case of an expected election, and saw no amusement in the duties of a road trustee, a commissioner of supply, or even in the magisterial functions of the bench.
ordinarynounUS /ˈɔːrdəneri/
a judge of a probate court
From this reading I began to discover that the country would not at all suit me; for I had relinquished field-sports, and felt no inclination whatever to farming, the ordinary vocation of country gentlemen.
plansnounUS /plænz/
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading By a revolution of humour which I am unable to account for, I changed my mind entirely on my plans of life, in consequence of the disappointment, the history of which fills the last chapter.
relinquishedadjectiveUS /rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃt/
that has been withdrawn or retreated from
From this reading I began to discover that the country would not at all suit me; for I had relinquished field-sports, and felt no inclination whatever to farming, the ordinary vocation of country gentlemen.
revolutionnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading By a revolution of humour which I am unable to account for, I changed my mind entirely on my plans of life, in consequence of the disappointment, the history of which fills the last chapter.
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Besides that, I had no talent for assisting either candidate in case of an expected election, and saw no amusement in the duties of a road trustee, a commissioner of supply, or even in the magisterial functions of the bench.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading Besides that, I had no talent for assisting either candidate in case of an expected election, and saw no amusement in the duties of a road trustee, a commissioner of supply, or even in the magisterial functions of the bench.
suitverbUS /suːt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading I began to discover that the country would not at all suit me; for I had relinquished field-sports, and felt no inclination whatever to farming, the ordinary vocation of country gentlemen.
supplyverbUS /səˈplaɪ/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Besides that, I had no talent for assisting either candidate in case of an expected election, and saw no amusement in the duties of a road trustee, a commissioner of supply, or even in the magisterial functions of the bench.
talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading Besides that, I had no talent for assisting either candidate in case of an expected election, and saw no amusement in the duties of a road trustee, a commissioner of supply, or even in the magisterial functions of the bench.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I began to discover that the country would not at all suit me; for I had relinquished field-sports, and felt no inclination whatever to farming, the ordinary vocation of country gentlemen.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If you will know my house, ‘Tis at the tuft of olives here hard by.
TisnounUS /tɪz/
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading If you will know my house, ‘Tis at the tuft of olives here hard by.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading By a revolution of humour which I am unable to account for, I changed my mind entirely on my plans of life, in consequence of the disappointment, the history of which fills the last chapter.
trusteenounUS /ˌtrʌˈstiː/
a person (or institution) to whom legal title to property is entrusted to use for another's benefit
From this reading Besides that, I had no talent for assisting either candidate in case of an expected election, and saw no amusement in the duties of a road trustee, a commissioner of supply, or even in the magisterial functions of the bench.
tuftnounUS /tʌft/
a bunch of hair or feathers or growing grass
From this reading If you will know my house, ‘Tis at the tuft of olives here hard by.
unableadjectiveUS /əˈneɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading By a revolution of humour which I am unable to account for, I changed my mind entirely on my plans of life, in consequence of the disappointment, the history of which fills the last chapter.
vocationnounUS /voʊˈkeɪʃən/
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading I began to discover that the country would not at all suit me; for I had relinquished field-sports, and felt no inclination whatever to farming, the ordinary vocation of country gentlemen.
whateverdeterminerUS /ˌwʌˈtevər/
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading I began to discover that the country would not at all suit me; for I had relinquished field-sports, and felt no inclination whatever to farming, the ordinary vocation of country gentlemen.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading By a revolution of humour which I am unable to account for, I changed my mind entirely on my plans of life, in consequence of the disappointment, the history of which fills the last chapter.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If you will know my house, ‘Tis at the tuft of olives here hard by.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I began to discover that the country would not at all suit me; for I had relinquished field-sports, and felt no inclination whatever to farming, the ordinary vocation of country gentlemen.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you will know my house, ‘Tis at the tuft of olives here hard by.
