adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Yes,” replied the two copying-clerks and the engrosser, whose pens forthwith began to creak over the stamped paper, making as much noise in the office as a hundred cockchafers imprisoned by schoolboys in paper cages.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “_Given in June eighteen hundred and fourteen_ (in words),” said Godeschal.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Yes,” replied the two copying-clerks and the engrosser, whose pens forthwith began to creak over the stamped paper, making as much noise in the office as a hundred cockchafers imprisoned by schoolboys in paper cages.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “Yes,” replied the two copying-clerks and the engrosser, whose pens forthwith began to creak over the stamped paper, making as much noise in the office as a hundred cockchafers imprisoned by schoolboys in paper cages.
BenchnounUS /bentʃ/
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading “_And we hope that my lords on the Bench_,” the extemporizing clerk went on.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Yes,” replied the two copying-clerks and the engrosser, whose pens forthwith began to creak over the stamped paper, making as much noise in the office as a hundred cockchafers imprisoned by schoolboys in paper cages.
cagesnounUS /ˈkeɪdʒɪz/
plural of “cage” — an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept
From this reading “Yes,” replied the two copying-clerks and the engrosser, whose pens forthwith began to creak over the stamped paper, making as much noise in the office as a hundred cockchafers imprisoned by schoolboys in paper cages.
clerknounUS /klɜːrk/
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading “_And we hope that my lords on the Bench_,” the extemporizing clerk went on.
cockchafers
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From this reading “Yes,” replied the two copying-clerks and the engrosser, whose pens forthwith began to creak over the stamped paper, making as much noise in the office as a hundred cockchafers imprisoned by schoolboys in paper cages.
copying-clerks
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From this reading “Yes,” replied the two copying-clerks and the engrosser, whose pens forthwith began to creak over the stamped paper, making as much noise in the office as a hundred cockchafers imprisoned by schoolboys in paper cages.
creakverbUS /kriːk/
make a high-pitched, screeching noise
From this reading “Yes,” replied the two copying-clerks and the engrosser, whose pens forthwith began to creak over the stamped paper, making as much noise in the office as a hundred cockchafers imprisoned by schoolboys in paper cages.
eighteenadjectiveUS /eɪˈtiːn/
being one more than seventeen
From this reading “_Given in June eighteen hundred and fourteen_ (in words),” said Godeschal.
engrosser
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From this reading “Yes,” replied the two copying-clerks and the engrosser, whose pens forthwith began to creak over the stamped paper, making as much noise in the office as a hundred cockchafers imprisoned by schoolboys in paper cages.
extemporizing
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From this reading “_And we hope that my lords on the Bench_,” the extemporizing clerk went on.
forthwithadverbUS /ˈfɔːrˈθwɪθ/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading “Yes,” replied the two copying-clerks and the engrosser, whose pens forthwith began to creak over the stamped paper, making as much noise in the office as a hundred cockchafers imprisoned by schoolboys in paper cages.
fourteennounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading “_Given in June eighteen hundred and fourteen_ (in words),” said Godeschal.
GivenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading “_Given in June eighteen hundred and fourteen_ (in words),” said Godeschal.
Godeschal
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From this reading “_Given in June eighteen hundred and fourteen_ (in words),” said Godeschal.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “_And we hope that my lords on the Bench_,” the extemporizing clerk went on.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading “_Given in June eighteen hundred and fourteen_ (in words),” said Godeschal.
imprisonedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənd/
being in captivity
From this reading “Yes,” replied the two copying-clerks and the engrosser, whose pens forthwith began to creak over the stamped paper, making as much noise in the office as a hundred cockchafers imprisoned by schoolboys in paper cages.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “_Given in June eighteen hundred and fourteen_ (in words),” said Godeschal.
JunenounUS /dʒuːn/
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading “_Given in June eighteen hundred and fourteen_ (in words),” said Godeschal.
lordsnounUS /lɔːrdz/
plural of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading “_And we hope that my lords on the Bench_,” the extemporizing clerk went on.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading “Yes,” replied the two copying-clerks and the engrosser, whose pens forthwith began to creak over the stamped paper, making as much noise in the office as a hundred cockchafers imprisoned by schoolboys in paper cages.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “Yes,” replied the two copying-clerks and the engrosser, whose pens forthwith began to creak over the stamped paper, making as much noise in the office as a hundred cockchafers imprisoned by schoolboys in paper cages.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “_And we hope that my lords on the Bench_,” the extemporizing clerk went on.
noisenounUS /nɔɪz/
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading “Yes,” replied the two copying-clerks and the engrosser, whose pens forthwith began to creak over the stamped paper, making as much noise in the office as a hundred cockchafers imprisoned by schoolboys in paper cages.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading “Yes,” replied the two copying-clerks and the engrosser, whose pens forthwith began to creak over the stamped paper, making as much noise in the office as a hundred cockchafers imprisoned by schoolboys in paper cages.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “_And we hope that my lords on the Bench_,” the extemporizing clerk went on.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “Yes,” replied the two copying-clerks and the engrosser, whose pens forthwith began to creak over the stamped paper, making as much noise in the office as a hundred cockchafers imprisoned by schoolboys in paper cages.
papernounUS /ˈpeɪpər/
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading “Yes,” replied the two copying-clerks and the engrosser, whose pens forthwith began to creak over the stamped paper, making as much noise in the office as a hundred cockchafers imprisoned by schoolboys in paper cages.
pensnounUS /penz/
plural of “pen” — a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading “Yes,” replied the two copying-clerks and the engrosser, whose pens forthwith began to creak over the stamped paper, making as much noise in the office as a hundred cockchafers imprisoned by schoolboys in paper cages.
ReadyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading “Ready?”
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “Yes,” replied the two copying-clerks and the engrosser, whose pens forthwith began to creak over the stamped paper, making as much noise in the office as a hundred cockchafers imprisoned by schoolboys in paper cages.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “_Given in June eighteen hundred and fourteen_ (in words),” said Godeschal.
schoolboysnounUS /ˈskuːlbɔɪz/
plural of “schoolboy” — a boy attending school
From this reading “Yes,” replied the two copying-clerks and the engrosser, whose pens forthwith began to creak over the stamped paper, making as much noise in the office as a hundred cockchafers imprisoned by schoolboys in paper cages.
stampedverbUS /stæmpt/
past form of “stamp” — walk heavily
From this reading “Yes,” replied the two copying-clerks and the engrosser, whose pens forthwith began to creak over the stamped paper, making as much noise in the office as a hundred cockchafers imprisoned by schoolboys in paper cages.
StopverbUS /stɑːp/
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading “Stop!
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “_And we hope that my lords on the Bench_,” the extemporizing clerk went on.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Yes,” replied the two copying-clerks and the engrosser, whose pens forthwith began to creak over the stamped paper, making as much noise in the office as a hundred cockchafers imprisoned by schoolboys in paper cages.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Yes,” replied the two copying-clerks and the engrosser, whose pens forthwith began to creak over the stamped paper, making as much noise in the office as a hundred cockchafers imprisoned by schoolboys in paper cages.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “Yes,” replied the two copying-clerks and the engrosser, whose pens forthwith began to creak over the stamped paper, making as much noise in the office as a hundred cockchafers imprisoned by schoolboys in paper cages.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “_And we hope that my lords on the Bench_,” the extemporizing clerk went on.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “_And we hope that my lords on the Bench_,” the extemporizing clerk went on.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading “Yes,” replied the two copying-clerks and the engrosser, whose pens forthwith began to creak over the stamped paper, making as much noise in the office as a hundred cockchafers imprisoned by schoolboys in paper cages.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading “_Given in June eighteen hundred and fourteen_ (in words),” said Godeschal.
YesnounUS /jes/
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes,” replied the two copying-clerks and the engrosser, whose pens forthwith began to creak over the stamped paper, making as much noise in the office as a hundred cockchafers imprisoned by schoolboys in paper cages.
