adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Here,” said he to himself, “is a man who has of course spent my money in satisfying a trooper’s three theological virtues--play, wine, and women!”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The speech was wrung from Derville by the distrust natural to lawyers, and the deplorable experience which they derive early in life from the appalling and obscure tragedies at which they look on.
annoyverbUS /əˈnɔɪ/
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
From this reading “Does the smell of the pipe annoy you?” he said, placing the dilapidated straw-bottomed chair for his lawyer.
appallingnounUS /əˈpɔːlɪŋ/
an experience that appalls
From this reading The speech was wrung from Derville by the distrust natural to lawyers, and the deplorable experience which they derive early in life from the appalling and obscure tragedies at which they look on.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “But, Colonel, you are dreadfully uncomfortable here!”
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The speech was wrung from Derville by the distrust natural to lawyers, and the deplorable experience which they derive early in life from the appalling and obscure tragedies at which they look on.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “To be sure, monsieur, we are not distinguished for luxury here.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But, Colonel, you are dreadfully uncomfortable here!”
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The speech was wrung from Derville by the distrust natural to lawyers, and the deplorable experience which they derive early in life from the appalling and obscure tragedies at which they look on.
chairnounUS /tʃer/
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading “Does the smell of the pipe annoy you?” he said, placing the dilapidated straw-bottomed chair for his lawyer.
ColonelnounUS /ˈkɜːrnəl/
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading “But, Colonel, you are dreadfully uncomfortable here!”
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “Here,” said he to himself, “is a man who has of course spent my money in satisfying a trooper’s three theological virtues--play, wine, and women!”
deplorableadjectiveUS /dɪˈplɔːrəbəl/
bad; unfortunate
From this reading The speech was wrung from Derville by the distrust natural to lawyers, and the deplorable experience which they derive early in life from the appalling and obscure tragedies at which they look on.
deriveverbUS /dərˈaɪv/
reason by deduction; establish by deduction
From this reading The speech was wrung from Derville by the distrust natural to lawyers, and the deplorable experience which they derive early in life from the appalling and obscure tragedies at which they look on.
Derville
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The speech was wrung from Derville by the distrust natural to lawyers, and the deplorable experience which they derive early in life from the appalling and obscure tragedies at which they look on.
dilapidatedadjectiveUS /dəˈlæpədeɪtɪd/
in deplorable condition
From this reading “Does the smell of the pipe annoy you?” he said, placing the dilapidated straw-bottomed chair for his lawyer.
distinguishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading “To be sure, monsieur, we are not distinguished for luxury here.
distrustnounUS /dɪˈstrʌst/
doubt about someone's honesty
From this reading The speech was wrung from Derville by the distrust natural to lawyers, and the deplorable experience which they derive early in life from the appalling and obscure tragedies at which they look on.
Doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Does the smell of the pipe annoy you?” he said, placing the dilapidated straw-bottomed chair for his lawyer.
dreadfullyadverbUS /ˈdredfəli/
of a dreadful kind
From this reading “But, Colonel, you are dreadfully uncomfortable here!”
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The speech was wrung from Derville by the distrust natural to lawyers, and the deplorable experience which they derive early in life from the appalling and obscure tragedies at which they look on.
experienceverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriəns/
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading The speech was wrung from Derville by the distrust natural to lawyers, and the deplorable experience which they derive early in life from the appalling and obscure tragedies at which they look on.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Does the smell of the pipe annoy you?” he said, placing the dilapidated straw-bottomed chair for his lawyer.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The speech was wrung from Derville by the distrust natural to lawyers, and the deplorable experience which they derive early in life from the appalling and obscure tragedies at which they look on.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Here,” said he to himself, “is a man who has of course spent my money in satisfying a trooper’s three theological virtues--play, wine, and women!”
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Does the smell of the pipe annoy you?” he said, placing the dilapidated straw-bottomed chair for his lawyer.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “But, Colonel, you are dreadfully uncomfortable here!”
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “Here,” said he to himself, “is a man who has of course spent my money in satisfying a trooper’s three theological virtues--play, wine, and women!”
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Does the smell of the pipe annoy you?” he said, placing the dilapidated straw-bottomed chair for his lawyer.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The speech was wrung from Derville by the distrust natural to lawyers, and the deplorable experience which they derive early in life from the appalling and obscure tragedies at which they look on.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Here,” said he to himself, “is a man who has of course spent my money in satisfying a trooper’s three theological virtues--play, wine, and women!”
lawyernounUS /ˈlɔːjər/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading “Does the smell of the pipe annoy you?” he said, placing the dilapidated straw-bottomed chair for his lawyer.
lawyersnounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading The speech was wrung from Derville by the distrust natural to lawyers, and the deplorable experience which they derive early in life from the appalling and obscure tragedies at which they look on.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The speech was wrung from Derville by the distrust natural to lawyers, and the deplorable experience which they derive early in life from the appalling and obscure tragedies at which they look on.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The speech was wrung from Derville by the distrust natural to lawyers, and the deplorable experience which they derive early in life from the appalling and obscure tragedies at which they look on.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading “To be sure, monsieur, we are not distinguished for luxury here.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Here,” said he to himself, “is a man who has of course spent my money in satisfying a trooper’s three theological virtues--play, wine, and women!”
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading “Here,” said he to himself, “is a man who has of course spent my money in satisfying a trooper’s three theological virtues--play, wine, and women!”
monsieurnounUS /məˈsjɜːr/
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading “To be sure, monsieur, we are not distinguished for luxury here.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Here,” said he to himself, “is a man who has of course spent my money in satisfying a trooper’s three theological virtues--play, wine, and women!”
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading The speech was wrung from Derville by the distrust natural to lawyers, and the deplorable experience which they derive early in life from the appalling and obscure tragedies at which they look on.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “To be sure, monsieur, we are not distinguished for luxury here.
obscureverbUS /əbsˈkjʊr/
make less visible or unclear
From this reading The speech was wrung from Derville by the distrust natural to lawyers, and the deplorable experience which they derive early in life from the appalling and obscure tragedies at which they look on.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Does the smell of the pipe annoy you?” he said, placing the dilapidated straw-bottomed chair for his lawyer.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The speech was wrung from Derville by the distrust natural to lawyers, and the deplorable experience which they derive early in life from the appalling and obscure tragedies at which they look on.
pipenounUS /paɪp/
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading “Does the smell of the pipe annoy you?” he said, placing the dilapidated straw-bottomed chair for his lawyer.
placingverbUS /ˈpleɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “Does the smell of the pipe annoy you?” he said, placing the dilapidated straw-bottomed chair for his lawyer.
playverbUS /pleɪ/
participate in games or sport
From this reading “Here,” said he to himself, “is a man who has of course spent my money in satisfying a trooper’s three theological virtues--play, wine, and women!”
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Does the smell of the pipe annoy you?” he said, placing the dilapidated straw-bottomed chair for his lawyer.
satisfyingadjectiveUS /ˈsætɪsfaɪɪŋ/
providing abundant nourishment
From this reading “Here,” said he to himself, “is a man who has of course spent my money in satisfying a trooper’s three theological virtues--play, wine, and women!”
smellnounUS /smel/
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading “Does the smell of the pipe annoy you?” he said, placing the dilapidated straw-bottomed chair for his lawyer.
speechnounUS /spiːtʃ/
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading The speech was wrung from Derville by the distrust natural to lawyers, and the deplorable experience which they derive early in life from the appalling and obscure tragedies at which they look on.
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading “Here,” said he to himself, “is a man who has of course spent my money in satisfying a trooper’s three theological virtues--play, wine, and women!”
straw-bottomed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Does the smell of the pipe annoy you?” he said, placing the dilapidated straw-bottomed chair for his lawyer.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “To be sure, monsieur, we are not distinguished for luxury here.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Does the smell of the pipe annoy you?” he said, placing the dilapidated straw-bottomed chair for his lawyer.
theologicaladjectiveUS /ˌθiːəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
of or relating to or concerning theology
From this reading “Here,” said he to himself, “is a man who has of course spent my money in satisfying a trooper’s three theological virtues--play, wine, and women!”
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The speech was wrung from Derville by the distrust natural to lawyers, and the deplorable experience which they derive early in life from the appalling and obscure tragedies at which they look on.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading “Here,” said he to himself, “is a man who has of course spent my money in satisfying a trooper’s three theological virtues--play, wine, and women!”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The speech was wrung from Derville by the distrust natural to lawyers, and the deplorable experience which they derive early in life from the appalling and obscure tragedies at which they look on.
tragediesnounUS /ˈtrædʒədiz/
plural of “tragedy” — an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading The speech was wrung from Derville by the distrust natural to lawyers, and the deplorable experience which they derive early in life from the appalling and obscure tragedies at which they look on.
trooper'snounUS /ˈtruːpərz/
possessive form of “trooper” — a soldier in a motorized army unit
From this reading “Here,” said he to himself, “is a man who has of course spent my money in satisfying a trooper’s three theological virtues--play, wine, and women!”
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading “But, Colonel, you are dreadfully uncomfortable here!”
virtuesnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/
plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
From this reading “Here,” said he to himself, “is a man who has of course spent my money in satisfying a trooper’s three theological virtues--play, wine, and women!”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The speech was wrung from Derville by the distrust natural to lawyers, and the deplorable experience which they derive early in life from the appalling and obscure tragedies at which they look on.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “To be sure, monsieur, we are not distinguished for luxury here.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The speech was wrung from Derville by the distrust natural to lawyers, and the deplorable experience which they derive early in life from the appalling and obscure tragedies at which they look on.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading “Here,” said he to himself, “is a man who has of course spent my money in satisfying a trooper’s three theological virtues--play, wine, and women!”
winenounUS /waɪn/
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading “Here,” said he to himself, “is a man who has of course spent my money in satisfying a trooper’s three theological virtues--play, wine, and women!”
womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading “Here,” said he to himself, “is a man who has of course spent my money in satisfying a trooper’s three theological virtues--play, wine, and women!”
wrungverbUS /rʌŋ/
inflected form of “wring” — twist and press out of shape
From this reading The speech was wrung from Derville by the distrust natural to lawyers, and the deplorable experience which they derive early in life from the appalling and obscure tragedies at which they look on.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Does the smell of the pipe annoy you?” he said, placing the dilapidated straw-bottomed chair for his lawyer.
