adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Brant returned to his hotel there was an augmented respect in the voice of the clerk as he handed him a note with the remark that it had been left by Senator Boompointer's coachman.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When Brant returned to his hotel there was an augmented respect in the voice of the clerk as he handed him a note with the remark that it had been left by Senator Boompointer's coachman.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When Brant returned to his hotel there was an augmented respect in the voice of the clerk as he handed him a note with the remark that it had been left by Senator Boompointer's coachman.
augmentedadjectiveUS /ɑːɡˈmentɪd/
added to or made greater in amount or number or strength
From this reading When Brant returned to his hotel there was an augmented respect in the voice of the clerk as he handed him a note with the remark that it had been left by Senator Boompointer's coachman.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When Brant returned to his hotel there was an augmented respect in the voice of the clerk as he handed him a note with the remark that it had been left by Senator Boompointer's coachman.
believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I believe you just HOPED I wouldn't know you.
bitnounUS /bɪt/
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading If you're a bit like your old self you'll come right off here--this very night!
Boompointer's
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From this reading When Brant returned to his hotel there was an augmented respect in the voice of the clerk as he handed him a note with the remark that it had been left by Senator Boompointer's coachman.
BrantnounUS /brænt/
small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward
From this reading When Brant returned to his hotel there was an augmented respect in the voice of the clerk as he handed him a note with the remark that it had been left by Senator Boompointer's coachman.
BrobdingnagianadjectiveUS /ˌbrɔːbdɪɡˈnæɡiən/
huge; relating to or characteristic of the imaginary country of Brobdingnag
From this reading He had no difficulty in recognizing Susy's peculiarly Brobdingnagian school-girl hand.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When Brant returned to his hotel there was an augmented respect in the voice of the clerk as he handed him a note with the remark that it had been left by Senator Boompointer's coachman.
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “Kla'uns, I call it real mean!
clerknounUS /klɜːrk/
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading When Brant returned to his hotel there was an augmented respect in the voice of the clerk as he handed him a note with the remark that it had been left by Senator Boompointer's coachman.
coachmannounUS /ˈkoʊtʃmən/
a man who drives a coach (or carriage)
From this reading When Brant returned to his hotel there was an augmented respect in the voice of the clerk as he handed him a note with the remark that it had been left by Senator Boompointer's coachman.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading If you're a bit like your old self you'll come right off here--this very night!
difficultynounUS /ˈdɪfəkəlti/
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading He had no difficulty in recognizing Susy's peculiarly Brobdingnagian school-girl hand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Brant returned to his hotel there was an augmented respect in the voice of the clerk as he handed him a note with the remark that it had been left by Senator Boompointer's coachman.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He had no difficulty in recognizing Susy's peculiarly Brobdingnagian school-girl hand.
handedadjectiveUS /ˈhændəd/
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading When Brant returned to his hotel there was an augmented respect in the voice of the clerk as he handed him a note with the remark that it had been left by Senator Boompointer's coachman.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Brant returned to his hotel there was an augmented respect in the voice of the clerk as he handed him a note with the remark that it had been left by Senator Boompointer's coachman.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading If you're a bit like your old self you'll come right off here--this very night!
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Brant returned to his hotel there was an augmented respect in the voice of the clerk as he handed him a note with the remark that it had been left by Senator Boompointer's coachman.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Brant returned to his hotel there was an augmented respect in the voice of the clerk as he handed him a note with the remark that it had been left by Senator Boompointer's coachman.
HOPEDverbUS /hoʊpt/
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading I believe you just HOPED I wouldn't know you.
hotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading When Brant returned to his hotel there was an augmented respect in the voice of the clerk as he handed him a note with the remark that it had been left by Senator Boompointer's coachman.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Kla'uns, I call it real mean!
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you're a bit like your old self you'll come right off here--this very night!
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Brant returned to his hotel there was an augmented respect in the voice of the clerk as he handed him a note with the remark that it had been left by Senator Boompointer's coachman.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When Brant returned to his hotel there was an augmented respect in the voice of the clerk as he handed him a note with the remark that it had been left by Senator Boompointer's coachman.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading I believe you just HOPED I wouldn't know you.
Kla'uns
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From this reading “Kla'uns, I call it real mean!
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I believe you just HOPED I wouldn't know you.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading When Brant returned to his hotel there was an augmented respect in the voice of the clerk as he handed him a note with the remark that it had been left by Senator Boompointer's coachman.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading If you're a bit like your old self you'll come right off here--this very night!
meanverbUS /miːn/
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “Kla'uns, I call it real mean!
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading If you're a bit like your old self you'll come right off here--this very night!
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading He had no difficulty in recognizing Susy's peculiarly Brobdingnagian school-girl hand.
notenounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading When Brant returned to his hotel there was an augmented respect in the voice of the clerk as he handed him a note with the remark that it had been left by Senator Boompointer's coachman.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Brant returned to his hotel there was an augmented respect in the voice of the clerk as he handed him a note with the remark that it had been left by Senator Boompointer's coachman.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading If you're a bit like your old self you'll come right off here--this very night!
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading If you're a bit like your old self you'll come right off here--this very night!
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading He had no difficulty in recognizing Susy's peculiarly Brobdingnagian school-girl hand.
realadjectiveUS /riːl/
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading “Kla'uns, I call it real mean!
recognizingverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “recognize” — accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading He had no difficulty in recognizing Susy's peculiarly Brobdingnagian school-girl hand.
remarknounUS /rɪˈmɑːrk/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading When Brant returned to his hotel there was an augmented respect in the voice of the clerk as he handed him a note with the remark that it had been left by Senator Boompointer's coachman.
respectnounUS /rɪˈspekt/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading When Brant returned to his hotel there was an augmented respect in the voice of the clerk as he handed him a note with the remark that it had been left by Senator Boompointer's coachman.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When Brant returned to his hotel there was an augmented respect in the voice of the clerk as he handed him a note with the remark that it had been left by Senator Boompointer's coachman.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading If you're a bit like your old self you'll come right off here--this very night!
school-girl
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had no difficulty in recognizing Susy's peculiarly Brobdingnagian school-girl hand.
selfnounUS /self/
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading If you're a bit like your old self you'll come right off here--this very night!
SenatornounUS /ˈsenətər/
a member of a senate
From this reading When Brant returned to his hotel there was an augmented respect in the voice of the clerk as he handed him a note with the remark that it had been left by Senator Boompointer's coachman.
Susy's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had no difficulty in recognizing Susy's peculiarly Brobdingnagian school-girl hand.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Brant returned to his hotel there was an augmented respect in the voice of the clerk as he handed him a note with the remark that it had been left by Senator Boompointer's coachman.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Brant returned to his hotel there was an augmented respect in the voice of the clerk as he handed him a note with the remark that it had been left by Senator Boompointer's coachman.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading When Brant returned to his hotel there was an augmented respect in the voice of the clerk as he handed him a note with the remark that it had been left by Senator Boompointer's coachman.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If you're a bit like your old self you'll come right off here--this very night!
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Brant returned to his hotel there was an augmented respect in the voice of the clerk as he handed him a note with the remark that it had been left by Senator Boompointer's coachman.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading If you're a bit like your old self you'll come right off here--this very night!
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading When Brant returned to his hotel there was an augmented respect in the voice of the clerk as he handed him a note with the remark that it had been left by Senator Boompointer's coachman.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Brant returned to his hotel there was an augmented respect in the voice of the clerk as he handed him a note with the remark that it had been left by Senator Boompointer's coachman.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When Brant returned to his hotel there was an augmented respect in the voice of the clerk as he handed him a note with the remark that it had been left by Senator Boompointer's coachman.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Brant returned to his hotel there was an augmented respect in the voice of the clerk as he handed him a note with the remark that it had been left by Senator Boompointer's coachman.
wouldn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I believe you just HOPED I wouldn't know you.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I believe you just HOPED I wouldn't know you.
you'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If you're a bit like your old self you'll come right off here--this very night!
you're
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If you're a bit like your old self you'll come right off here--this very night!
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you're a bit like your old self you'll come right off here--this very night!
