adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was conducting her out of the Play room when a couple of young squires of the Shepster order, and primed with wine, intercepted her to present their condolences, which they performed with exaggerated gestures, intended for broad mimicry of the courtliness imported from the Continent, and a very dulcet harping on the popular variations of her Christian name, not forgetting her singular title, 'my lovely, lovely Dewlap!'
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After encouraging her to proceed to this extremity, Caseldy checked her.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That evening Duchess Susan played at the Pharaoh table and lost eight hundred pounds, through desperation at the loss of twenty.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading 'Yes!' cried they, striking their bosoms as guitars, and attempting the posture of the thrummer on the instrument; 'she knows.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading That evening Duchess Susan played at the Pharaoh table and lost eight hundred pounds, through desperation at the loss of twenty.
attemptingverbUS /əˈtemptɪŋ/
-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt
From this reading 'Yes!' cried they, striking their bosoms as guitars, and attempting the posture of the thrummer on the instrument; 'she knows.
bosoms
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From this reading 'Yes!' cried they, striking their bosoms as guitars, and attempting the posture of the thrummer on the instrument; 'she knows.
broadadjectiveUS /brɔːd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading He was conducting her out of the Play room when a couple of young squires of the Shepster order, and primed with wine, intercepted her to present their condolences, which they performed with exaggerated gestures, intended for broad mimicry of the courtliness imported from the Continent, and a very dulcet harping on the popular variations of her Christian name, not forgetting her singular title, 'my lovely, lovely Dewlap!'
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was excited and stunned by her immediate experience in the transfer of money, and she said, 'I 'm sure I don't know what you want.'
Caseldy
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From this reading After encouraging her to proceed to this extremity, Caseldy checked her.
checkedadjectiveUS /tʃekt/
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading After encouraging her to proceed to this extremity, Caseldy checked her.
ChristianadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪstʃən/
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading He was conducting her out of the Play room when a couple of young squires of the Shepster order, and primed with wine, intercepted her to present their condolences, which they performed with exaggerated gestures, intended for broad mimicry of the courtliness imported from the Continent, and a very dulcet harping on the popular variations of her Christian name, not forgetting her singular title, 'my lovely, lovely Dewlap!'
condolencesnounUS /kənˈdoʊlənsəz/
plural of “condolence” — an expression of sympathy with another's grief
From this reading He was conducting her out of the Play room when a couple of young squires of the Shepster order, and primed with wine, intercepted her to present their condolences, which they performed with exaggerated gestures, intended for broad mimicry of the courtliness imported from the Continent, and a very dulcet harping on the popular variations of her Christian name, not forgetting her singular title, 'my lovely, lovely Dewlap!'
conductingnounUS /kənˈdʌktɪŋ/
the way of administering a business
From this reading He was conducting her out of the Play room when a couple of young squires of the Shepster order, and primed with wine, intercepted her to present their condolences, which they performed with exaggerated gestures, intended for broad mimicry of the courtliness imported from the Continent, and a very dulcet harping on the popular variations of her Christian name, not forgetting her singular title, 'my lovely, lovely Dewlap!'
ContinentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading He was conducting her out of the Play room when a couple of young squires of the Shepster order, and primed with wine, intercepted her to present their condolences, which they performed with exaggerated gestures, intended for broad mimicry of the courtliness imported from the Continent, and a very dulcet harping on the popular variations of her Christian name, not forgetting her singular title, 'my lovely, lovely Dewlap!'
couplenounUS /ˈkʌpəl/
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading He was conducting her out of the Play room when a couple of young squires of the Shepster order, and primed with wine, intercepted her to present their condolences, which they performed with exaggerated gestures, intended for broad mimicry of the courtliness imported from the Continent, and a very dulcet harping on the popular variations of her Christian name, not forgetting her singular title, 'my lovely, lovely Dewlap!'
courtlinessnoun
elegance suggestive of a royal court
From this reading He was conducting her out of the Play room when a couple of young squires of the Shepster order, and primed with wine, intercepted her to present their condolences, which they performed with exaggerated gestures, intended for broad mimicry of the courtliness imported from the Continent, and a very dulcet harping on the popular variations of her Christian name, not forgetting her singular title, 'my lovely, lovely Dewlap!'
criedverbUS /kraɪd/
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading 'Yes!' cried they, striking their bosoms as guitars, and attempting the posture of the thrummer on the instrument; 'she knows.
desperationnounUS /ˌdespərˈeɪʃən/
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading That evening Duchess Susan played at the Pharaoh table and lost eight hundred pounds, through desperation at the loss of twenty.
Dewlapnoun
a hanging fold of loose skin on an elderly person's neck
From this reading He was conducting her out of the Play room when a couple of young squires of the Shepster order, and primed with wine, intercepted her to present their condolences, which they performed with exaggerated gestures, intended for broad mimicry of the courtliness imported from the Continent, and a very dulcet harping on the popular variations of her Christian name, not forgetting her singular title, 'my lovely, lovely Dewlap!'
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was excited and stunned by her immediate experience in the transfer of money, and she said, 'I 'm sure I don't know what you want.'
DuchessnounUS /ˈdʌtʃəs/
the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right
From this reading That evening Duchess Susan played at the Pharaoh table and lost eight hundred pounds, through desperation at the loss of twenty.
dulcetadjectiveUS /ˈdʌlsət/
extremely pleasant in a gentle way
From this reading He was conducting her out of the Play room when a couple of young squires of the Shepster order, and primed with wine, intercepted her to present their condolences, which they performed with exaggerated gestures, intended for broad mimicry of the courtliness imported from the Continent, and a very dulcet harping on the popular variations of her Christian name, not forgetting her singular title, 'my lovely, lovely Dewlap!'
eightadjectiveUS /eɪt/
being one more than seven
From this reading That evening Duchess Susan played at the Pharaoh table and lost eight hundred pounds, through desperation at the loss of twenty.
encouragingadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒɪŋ/
giving courage or confidence or hope
From this reading After encouraging her to proceed to this extremity, Caseldy checked her.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading That evening Duchess Susan played at the Pharaoh table and lost eight hundred pounds, through desperation at the loss of twenty.
exaggeratedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪtəd/
represented as greater than is true or reasonable
From this reading He was conducting her out of the Play room when a couple of young squires of the Shepster order, and primed with wine, intercepted her to present their condolences, which they performed with exaggerated gestures, intended for broad mimicry of the courtliness imported from the Continent, and a very dulcet harping on the popular variations of her Christian name, not forgetting her singular title, 'my lovely, lovely Dewlap!'
excitedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtəd/
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading She was excited and stunned by her immediate experience in the transfer of money, and she said, 'I 'm sure I don't know what you want.'
experienceverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriəns/
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading She was excited and stunned by her immediate experience in the transfer of money, and she said, 'I 'm sure I don't know what you want.'
extremitynounUS /ekˈstreməti/
an external body part that projects from the body
From this reading After encouraging her to proceed to this extremity, Caseldy checked her.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was conducting her out of the Play room when a couple of young squires of the Shepster order, and primed with wine, intercepted her to present their condolences, which they performed with exaggerated gestures, intended for broad mimicry of the courtliness imported from the Continent, and a very dulcet harping on the popular variations of her Christian name, not forgetting her singular title, 'my lovely, lovely Dewlap!'
forgettingverbUS /fərˈɡetɪŋ/
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading He was conducting her out of the Play room when a couple of young squires of the Shepster order, and primed with wine, intercepted her to present their condolences, which they performed with exaggerated gestures, intended for broad mimicry of the courtliness imported from the Continent, and a very dulcet harping on the popular variations of her Christian name, not forgetting her singular title, 'my lovely, lovely Dewlap!'
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was conducting her out of the Play room when a couple of young squires of the Shepster order, and primed with wine, intercepted her to present their condolences, which they performed with exaggerated gestures, intended for broad mimicry of the courtliness imported from the Continent, and a very dulcet harping on the popular variations of her Christian name, not forgetting her singular title, 'my lovely, lovely Dewlap!'
gesturesnounUS /ˈdʒestʃərz/
plural of “gesture” — motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading He was conducting her out of the Play room when a couple of young squires of the Shepster order, and primed with wine, intercepted her to present their condolences, which they performed with exaggerated gestures, intended for broad mimicry of the courtliness imported from the Continent, and a very dulcet harping on the popular variations of her Christian name, not forgetting her singular title, 'my lovely, lovely Dewlap!'
guitarsnounUS /ɡɪˈtɑːrz/
plural of “guitar” — a stringed instrument usually having six strings; played by strumming or plucking
From this reading 'Yes!' cried they, striking their bosoms as guitars, and attempting the posture of the thrummer on the instrument; 'she knows.
harpingverbUS /ˈhɑːrpɪŋ/
-ing form of “harp” — come back to
From this reading He was conducting her out of the Play room when a couple of young squires of the Shepster order, and primed with wine, intercepted her to present their condolences, which they performed with exaggerated gestures, intended for broad mimicry of the courtliness imported from the Continent, and a very dulcet harping on the popular variations of her Christian name, not forgetting her singular title, 'my lovely, lovely Dewlap!'
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was conducting her out of the Play room when a couple of young squires of the Shepster order, and primed with wine, intercepted her to present their condolences, which they performed with exaggerated gestures, intended for broad mimicry of the courtliness imported from the Continent, and a very dulcet harping on the popular variations of her Christian name, not forgetting her singular title, 'my lovely, lovely Dewlap!'
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After encouraging her to proceed to this extremity, Caseldy checked her.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading That evening Duchess Susan played at the Pharaoh table and lost eight hundred pounds, through desperation at the loss of twenty.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading She was excited and stunned by her immediate experience in the transfer of money, and she said, 'I 'm sure I don't know what you want.'
immediateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːət/
of the present time and place
From this reading She was excited and stunned by her immediate experience in the transfer of money, and she said, 'I 'm sure I don't know what you want.'
importedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtɪd/
used of especially merchandise brought from a foreign source
From this reading He was conducting her out of the Play room when a couple of young squires of the Shepster order, and primed with wine, intercepted her to present their condolences, which they performed with exaggerated gestures, intended for broad mimicry of the courtliness imported from the Continent, and a very dulcet harping on the popular variations of her Christian name, not forgetting her singular title, 'my lovely, lovely Dewlap!'
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was excited and stunned by her immediate experience in the transfer of money, and she said, 'I 'm sure I don't know what you want.'
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading 'Yes!' cried they, striking their bosoms as guitars, and attempting the posture of the thrummer on the instrument; 'she knows.
intendedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪd/
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading He was conducting her out of the Play room when a couple of young squires of the Shepster order, and primed with wine, intercepted her to present their condolences, which they performed with exaggerated gestures, intended for broad mimicry of the courtliness imported from the Continent, and a very dulcet harping on the popular variations of her Christian name, not forgetting her singular title, 'my lovely, lovely Dewlap!'
interceptedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈseptəd/
past form of “intercept” — seize on its way
From this reading He was conducting her out of the Play room when a couple of young squires of the Shepster order, and primed with wine, intercepted her to present their condolences, which they performed with exaggerated gestures, intended for broad mimicry of the courtliness imported from the Continent, and a very dulcet harping on the popular variations of her Christian name, not forgetting her singular title, 'my lovely, lovely Dewlap!'
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She was excited and stunned by her immediate experience in the transfer of money, and she said, 'I 'm sure I don't know what you want.'
knowsnounUS /noʊz/
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading 'Yes!' cried they, striking their bosoms as guitars, and attempting the posture of the thrummer on the instrument; 'she knows.
lossnounUS /lɔːs/
something that is lost
From this reading That evening Duchess Susan played at the Pharaoh table and lost eight hundred pounds, through desperation at the loss of twenty.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading That evening Duchess Susan played at the Pharaoh table and lost eight hundred pounds, through desperation at the loss of twenty.
lovelyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌvli/
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading He was conducting her out of the Play room when a couple of young squires of the Shepster order, and primed with wine, intercepted her to present their condolences, which they performed with exaggerated gestures, intended for broad mimicry of the courtliness imported from the Continent, and a very dulcet harping on the popular variations of her Christian name, not forgetting her singular title, 'my lovely, lovely Dewlap!'
mnounUS /em/
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading She was excited and stunned by her immediate experience in the transfer of money, and she said, 'I 'm sure I don't know what you want.'
mimicrynounUS /ˈmɪmɪkri/
the act of mimicking; imitative behavior
From this reading He was conducting her out of the Play room when a couple of young squires of the Shepster order, and primed with wine, intercepted her to present their condolences, which they performed with exaggerated gestures, intended for broad mimicry of the courtliness imported from the Continent, and a very dulcet harping on the popular variations of her Christian name, not forgetting her singular title, 'my lovely, lovely Dewlap!'
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading She was excited and stunned by her immediate experience in the transfer of money, and she said, 'I 'm sure I don't know what you want.'
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He was conducting her out of the Play room when a couple of young squires of the Shepster order, and primed with wine, intercepted her to present their condolences, which they performed with exaggerated gestures, intended for broad mimicry of the courtliness imported from the Continent, and a very dulcet harping on the popular variations of her Christian name, not forgetting her singular title, 'my lovely, lovely Dewlap!'
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He was conducting her out of the Play room when a couple of young squires of the Shepster order, and primed with wine, intercepted her to present their condolences, which they performed with exaggerated gestures, intended for broad mimicry of the courtliness imported from the Continent, and a very dulcet harping on the popular variations of her Christian name, not forgetting her singular title, 'my lovely, lovely Dewlap!'
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was conducting her out of the Play room when a couple of young squires of the Shepster order, and primed with wine, intercepted her to present their condolences, which they performed with exaggerated gestures, intended for broad mimicry of the courtliness imported from the Continent, and a very dulcet harping on the popular variations of her Christian name, not forgetting her singular title, 'my lovely, lovely Dewlap!'
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That evening Duchess Susan played at the Pharaoh table and lost eight hundred pounds, through desperation at the loss of twenty.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was conducting her out of the Play room when a couple of young squires of the Shepster order, and primed with wine, intercepted her to present their condolences, which they performed with exaggerated gestures, intended for broad mimicry of the courtliness imported from the Continent, and a very dulcet harping on the popular variations of her Christian name, not forgetting her singular title, 'my lovely, lovely Dewlap!'
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He was conducting her out of the Play room when a couple of young squires of the Shepster order, and primed with wine, intercepted her to present their condolences, which they performed with exaggerated gestures, intended for broad mimicry of the courtliness imported from the Continent, and a very dulcet harping on the popular variations of her Christian name, not forgetting her singular title, 'my lovely, lovely Dewlap!'
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He was conducting her out of the Play room when a couple of young squires of the Shepster order, and primed with wine, intercepted her to present their condolences, which they performed with exaggerated gestures, intended for broad mimicry of the courtliness imported from the Continent, and a very dulcet harping on the popular variations of her Christian name, not forgetting her singular title, 'my lovely, lovely Dewlap!'
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading He was conducting her out of the Play room when a couple of young squires of the Shepster order, and primed with wine, intercepted her to present their condolences, which they performed with exaggerated gestures, intended for broad mimicry of the courtliness imported from the Continent, and a very dulcet harping on the popular variations of her Christian name, not forgetting her singular title, 'my lovely, lovely Dewlap!'
PharaohnounUS /ˈferoʊ/
the title of the ancient Egyptian kings
From this reading That evening Duchess Susan played at the Pharaoh table and lost eight hundred pounds, through desperation at the loss of twenty.
PlayverbUS /pleɪ/
participate in games or sport
From this reading He was conducting her out of the Play room when a couple of young squires of the Shepster order, and primed with wine, intercepted her to present their condolences, which they performed with exaggerated gestures, intended for broad mimicry of the courtliness imported from the Continent, and a very dulcet harping on the popular variations of her Christian name, not forgetting her singular title, 'my lovely, lovely Dewlap!'
playedadjectiveUS /pleɪd/
(of games) engaged in
From this reading That evening Duchess Susan played at the Pharaoh table and lost eight hundred pounds, through desperation at the loss of twenty.
popularadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːpjələr/
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading He was conducting her out of the Play room when a couple of young squires of the Shepster order, and primed with wine, intercepted her to present their condolences, which they performed with exaggerated gestures, intended for broad mimicry of the courtliness imported from the Continent, and a very dulcet harping on the popular variations of her Christian name, not forgetting her singular title, 'my lovely, lovely Dewlap!'
posturenounUS /ˈpɑːstʃər/
the arrangement of the body and its limbs
From this reading 'Yes!' cried they, striking their bosoms as guitars, and attempting the posture of the thrummer on the instrument; 'she knows.
poundsnounUS /paʊndz/
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading That evening Duchess Susan played at the Pharaoh table and lost eight hundred pounds, through desperation at the loss of twenty.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He was conducting her out of the Play room when a couple of young squires of the Shepster order, and primed with wine, intercepted her to present their condolences, which they performed with exaggerated gestures, intended for broad mimicry of the courtliness imported from the Continent, and a very dulcet harping on the popular variations of her Christian name, not forgetting her singular title, 'my lovely, lovely Dewlap!'
primedadjectiveUS /praɪmd/
(usually followed by “to” or “for”) on the point of or strongly disposed
From this reading He was conducting her out of the Play room when a couple of young squires of the Shepster order, and primed with wine, intercepted her to present their condolences, which they performed with exaggerated gestures, intended for broad mimicry of the courtliness imported from the Continent, and a very dulcet harping on the popular variations of her Christian name, not forgetting her singular title, 'my lovely, lovely Dewlap!'
proceedverbUS /prəˈsiːd/
continue talking
From this reading After encouraging her to proceed to this extremity, Caseldy checked her.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He was conducting her out of the Play room when a couple of young squires of the Shepster order, and primed with wine, intercepted her to present their condolences, which they performed with exaggerated gestures, intended for broad mimicry of the courtliness imported from the Continent, and a very dulcet harping on the popular variations of her Christian name, not forgetting her singular title, 'my lovely, lovely Dewlap!'
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She was excited and stunned by her immediate experience in the transfer of money, and she said, 'I 'm sure I don't know what you want.'
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was excited and stunned by her immediate experience in the transfer of money, and she said, 'I 'm sure I don't know what you want.'
Shepster
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was conducting her out of the Play room when a couple of young squires of the Shepster order, and primed with wine, intercepted her to present their condolences, which they performed with exaggerated gestures, intended for broad mimicry of the courtliness imported from the Continent, and a very dulcet harping on the popular variations of her Christian name, not forgetting her singular title, 'my lovely, lovely Dewlap!'
singularadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələr/
unusual or striking
From this reading He was conducting her out of the Play room when a couple of young squires of the Shepster order, and primed with wine, intercepted her to present their condolences, which they performed with exaggerated gestures, intended for broad mimicry of the courtliness imported from the Continent, and a very dulcet harping on the popular variations of her Christian name, not forgetting her singular title, 'my lovely, lovely Dewlap!'
squiresnounUS /ˈskwaɪərz/
plural of “squire” — young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading He was conducting her out of the Play room when a couple of young squires of the Shepster order, and primed with wine, intercepted her to present their condolences, which they performed with exaggerated gestures, intended for broad mimicry of the courtliness imported from the Continent, and a very dulcet harping on the popular variations of her Christian name, not forgetting her singular title, 'my lovely, lovely Dewlap!'
strikingadjectiveUS /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading 'Yes!' cried they, striking their bosoms as guitars, and attempting the posture of the thrummer on the instrument; 'she knows.
stunnedadjectiveUS /stʌnd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading She was excited and stunned by her immediate experience in the transfer of money, and she said, 'I 'm sure I don't know what you want.'
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading She was excited and stunned by her immediate experience in the transfer of money, and she said, 'I 'm sure I don't know what you want.'
Susan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That evening Duchess Susan played at the Pharaoh table and lost eight hundred pounds, through desperation at the loss of twenty.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading That evening Duchess Susan played at the Pharaoh table and lost eight hundred pounds, through desperation at the loss of twenty.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That evening Duchess Susan played at the Pharaoh table and lost eight hundred pounds, through desperation at the loss of twenty.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That evening Duchess Susan played at the Pharaoh table and lost eight hundred pounds, through desperation at the loss of twenty.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He was conducting her out of the Play room when a couple of young squires of the Shepster order, and primed with wine, intercepted her to present their condolences, which they performed with exaggerated gestures, intended for broad mimicry of the courtliness imported from the Continent, and a very dulcet harping on the popular variations of her Christian name, not forgetting her singular title, 'my lovely, lovely Dewlap!'
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was conducting her out of the Play room when a couple of young squires of the Shepster order, and primed with wine, intercepted her to present their condolences, which they performed with exaggerated gestures, intended for broad mimicry of the courtliness imported from the Continent, and a very dulcet harping on the popular variations of her Christian name, not forgetting her singular title, 'my lovely, lovely Dewlap!'
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading After encouraging her to proceed to this extremity, Caseldy checked her.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading That evening Duchess Susan played at the Pharaoh table and lost eight hundred pounds, through desperation at the loss of twenty.
thrummer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Yes!' cried they, striking their bosoms as guitars, and attempting the posture of the thrummer on the instrument; 'she knows.
titlenounUS /ˈtaɪtəl/
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading He was conducting her out of the Play room when a couple of young squires of the Shepster order, and primed with wine, intercepted her to present their condolences, which they performed with exaggerated gestures, intended for broad mimicry of the courtliness imported from the Continent, and a very dulcet harping on the popular variations of her Christian name, not forgetting her singular title, 'my lovely, lovely Dewlap!'
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After encouraging her to proceed to this extremity, Caseldy checked her.
transferverbUS /trænˈsfɜːr/
transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading She was excited and stunned by her immediate experience in the transfer of money, and she said, 'I 'm sure I don't know what you want.'
twentynounUS /ˈtwenti/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading That evening Duchess Susan played at the Pharaoh table and lost eight hundred pounds, through desperation at the loss of twenty.
variationsnounUS /ˌveriˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “variation” — an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change
From this reading He was conducting her out of the Play room when a couple of young squires of the Shepster order, and primed with wine, intercepted her to present their condolences, which they performed with exaggerated gestures, intended for broad mimicry of the courtliness imported from the Continent, and a very dulcet harping on the popular variations of her Christian name, not forgetting her singular title, 'my lovely, lovely Dewlap!'
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading He was conducting her out of the Play room when a couple of young squires of the Shepster order, and primed with wine, intercepted her to present their condolences, which they performed with exaggerated gestures, intended for broad mimicry of the courtliness imported from the Continent, and a very dulcet harping on the popular variations of her Christian name, not forgetting her singular title, 'my lovely, lovely Dewlap!'
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading She was excited and stunned by her immediate experience in the transfer of money, and she said, 'I 'm sure I don't know what you want.'
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was conducting her out of the Play room when a couple of young squires of the Shepster order, and primed with wine, intercepted her to present their condolences, which they performed with exaggerated gestures, intended for broad mimicry of the courtliness imported from the Continent, and a very dulcet harping on the popular variations of her Christian name, not forgetting her singular title, 'my lovely, lovely Dewlap!'
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She was excited and stunned by her immediate experience in the transfer of money, and she said, 'I 'm sure I don't know what you want.'
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading He was conducting her out of the Play room when a couple of young squires of the Shepster order, and primed with wine, intercepted her to present their condolences, which they performed with exaggerated gestures, intended for broad mimicry of the courtliness imported from the Continent, and a very dulcet harping on the popular variations of her Christian name, not forgetting her singular title, 'my lovely, lovely Dewlap!'
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was conducting her out of the Play room when a couple of young squires of the Shepster order, and primed with wine, intercepted her to present their condolences, which they performed with exaggerated gestures, intended for broad mimicry of the courtliness imported from the Continent, and a very dulcet harping on the popular variations of her Christian name, not forgetting her singular title, 'my lovely, lovely Dewlap!'
winenounUS /waɪn/
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading He was conducting her out of the Play room when a couple of young squires of the Shepster order, and primed with wine, intercepted her to present their condolences, which they performed with exaggerated gestures, intended for broad mimicry of the courtliness imported from the Continent, and a very dulcet harping on the popular variations of her Christian name, not forgetting her singular title, 'my lovely, lovely Dewlap!'
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was conducting her out of the Play room when a couple of young squires of the Shepster order, and primed with wine, intercepted her to present their condolences, which they performed with exaggerated gestures, intended for broad mimicry of the courtliness imported from the Continent, and a very dulcet harping on the popular variations of her Christian name, not forgetting her singular title, 'my lovely, lovely Dewlap!'
YesnounUS /jes/
an affirmative
From this reading 'Yes!' cried they, striking their bosoms as guitars, and attempting the posture of the thrummer on the instrument; 'she knows.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading She was excited and stunned by her immediate experience in the transfer of money, and she said, 'I 'm sure I don't know what you want.'
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He was conducting her out of the Play room when a couple of young squires of the Shepster order, and primed with wine, intercepted her to present their condolences, which they performed with exaggerated gestures, intended for broad mimicry of the courtliness imported from the Continent, and a very dulcet harping on the popular variations of her Christian name, not forgetting her singular title, 'my lovely, lovely Dewlap!'
