adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When I state that I was own brother to Lord Burleydon, had an income of two thousand a year, could speak all the polite languages fluently, was a powerful swordsman, a good shot, and could ride anything from an elephant to a clotheshorse, I really think I have said enough to satisfy any feminine novel-reader of Bayswater or South Kensington that I was a hero.
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 When I state that I was own brother to Lord Burleydon, had an income of two thousand a year, could speak all the polite languages fluently, was a powerful swordsman, a good shot, and could ride anything from an elephant to a clotheshorse, I really think I have said enough to satisfy any feminine novel-reader of Bayswater or South Kensington that I was a hero.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When I state that I was own brother to Lord Burleydon, had an income of two thousand a year, could speak all the polite languages fluently, was a powerful swordsman, a good shot, and could ride anything from an elephant to a clotheshorse, I really think I have said enough to satisfy any feminine novel-reader of Bayswater or South Kensington that I was a hero.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When I state that I was own brother to Lord Burleydon, had an income of two thousand a year, could speak all the polite languages fluently, was a powerful swordsman, a good shot, and could ride anything from an elephant to a clotheshorse, I really think I have said enough to satisfy any feminine novel-reader of Bayswater or South Kensington that I was a hero.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading When I state that I was own brother to Lord Burleydon, had an income of two thousand a year, could speak all the polite languages fluently, was a powerful swordsman, a good shot, and could ride anything from an elephant to a clotheshorse, I really think I have said enough to satisfy any feminine novel-reader of Bayswater or South Kensington that I was a hero.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading When I state that I was own brother to Lord Burleydon, had an income of two thousand a year, could speak all the polite languages fluently, was a powerful swordsman, a good shot, and could ride anything from an elephant to a clotheshorse, I really think I have said enough to satisfy any feminine novel-reader of Bayswater or South Kensington that I was a hero.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Why don't you try to do something instead of sneering at others who do?
Bayswater
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From this reading When I state that I was own brother to Lord Burleydon, had an income of two thousand a year, could speak all the polite languages fluently, was a powerful swordsman, a good shot, and could ride anything from an elephant to a clotheshorse, I really think I have said enough to satisfy any feminine novel-reader of Bayswater or South Kensington that I was a hero.
beliefnounUS /bɪˈliːf/
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading My brother's wife, however, did not seem to incline to this belief.
brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading When I state that I was own brother to Lord Burleydon, had an income of two thousand a year, could speak all the polite languages fluently, was a powerful swordsman, a good shot, and could ride anything from an elephant to a clotheshorse, I really think I have said enough to satisfy any feminine novel-reader of Bayswater or South Kensington that I was a hero.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading My brother's wife, however, did not seem to incline to this belief.
Burleydon
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From this reading When I state that I was own brother to Lord Burleydon, had an income of two thousand a year, could speak all the polite languages fluently, was a powerful swordsman, a good shot, and could ride anything from an elephant to a clotheshorse, I really think I have said enough to satisfy any feminine novel-reader of Bayswater or South Kensington that I was a hero.
cadnounUS /kæd/
someone who is morally reprehensible
From this reading "A more conceited, self-satisfied little cad I never met than you," she said.
clotheshorsenounUS /ˈkloʊzhɔːrs/
a framework on which to hang clothes (as for drying)
From this reading When I state that I was own brother to Lord Burleydon, had an income of two thousand a year, could speak all the polite languages fluently, was a powerful swordsman, a good shot, and could ride anything from an elephant to a clotheshorse, I really think I have said enough to satisfy any feminine novel-reader of Bayswater or South Kensington that I was a hero.
conceitedadjectiveUS /kənˈsiːtəd/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading "A more conceited, self-satisfied little cad I never met than you," she said.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When I state that I was own brother to Lord Burleydon, had an income of two thousand a year, could speak all the polite languages fluently, was a powerful swordsman, a good shot, and could ride anything from an elephant to a clotheshorse, I really think I have said enough to satisfy any feminine novel-reader of Bayswater or South Kensington that I was a hero.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading My brother's wife, however, did not seem to incline to this belief.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Why don't you try to do something instead of sneering at others who do?
don't
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From this reading "Why don't you try to do something instead of sneering at others who do?
elephantnounUS /ˈeləfənt/
five-toed pachyderm
From this reading When I state that I was own brother to Lord Burleydon, had an income of two thousand a year, could speak all the polite languages fluently, was a powerful swordsman, a good shot, and could ride anything from an elephant to a clotheshorse, I really think I have said enough to satisfy any feminine novel-reader of Bayswater or South Kensington that I was a hero.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading When I state that I was own brother to Lord Burleydon, had an income of two thousand a year, could speak all the polite languages fluently, was a powerful swordsman, a good shot, and could ride anything from an elephant to a clotheshorse, I really think I have said enough to satisfy any feminine novel-reader of Bayswater or South Kensington that I was a hero.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading You never take anything seriously--except yourself, which isn't worth it.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading When I state that I was own brother to Lord Burleydon, had an income of two thousand a year, could speak all the polite languages fluently, was a powerful swordsman, a good shot, and could ride anything from an elephant to a clotheshorse, I really think I have said enough to satisfy any feminine novel-reader of Bayswater or South Kensington that I was a hero.
fluentlyadverbUS /ˈfluːəntli/
in a fluent manner
From this reading When I state that I was own brother to Lord Burleydon, had an income of two thousand a year, could speak all the polite languages fluently, was a powerful swordsman, a good shot, and could ride anything from an elephant to a clotheshorse, I really think I have said enough to satisfy any feminine novel-reader of Bayswater or South Kensington that I was a hero.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When I state that I was own brother to Lord Burleydon, had an income of two thousand a year, could speak all the polite languages fluently, was a powerful swordsman, a good shot, and could ride anything from an elephant to a clotheshorse, I really think I have said enough to satisfy any feminine novel-reader of Bayswater or South Kensington that I was a hero.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading When I state that I was own brother to Lord Burleydon, had an income of two thousand a year, could speak all the polite languages fluently, was a powerful swordsman, a good shot, and could ride anything from an elephant to a clotheshorse, I really think I have said enough to satisfy any feminine novel-reader of Bayswater or South Kensington that I was a hero.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When I state that I was own brother to Lord Burleydon, had an income of two thousand a year, could speak all the polite languages fluently, was a powerful swordsman, a good shot, and could ride anything from an elephant to a clotheshorse, I really think I have said enough to satisfy any feminine novel-reader of Bayswater or South Kensington that I was a hero.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading When I state that I was own brother to Lord Burleydon, had an income of two thousand a year, could speak all the polite languages fluently, was a powerful swordsman, a good shot, and could ride anything from an elephant to a clotheshorse, I really think I have said enough to satisfy any feminine novel-reader of Bayswater or South Kensington that I was a hero.
heronounUS /ˈhɪroʊ/
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading When I state that I was own brother to Lord Burleydon, had an income of two thousand a year, could speak all the polite languages fluently, was a powerful swordsman, a good shot, and could ride anything from an elephant to a clotheshorse, I really think I have said enough to satisfy any feminine novel-reader of Bayswater or South Kensington that I was a hero.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading My brother's wife, however, did not seem to incline to this belief.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When I state that I was own brother to Lord Burleydon, had an income of two thousand a year, could speak all the polite languages fluently, was a powerful swordsman, a good shot, and could ride anything from an elephant to a clotheshorse, I really think I have said enough to satisfy any feminine novel-reader of Bayswater or South Kensington that I was a hero.
inclinenounUS /ˌɪnˈklaɪn/
an elevated geological formation
From this reading My brother's wife, however, did not seem to incline to this belief.
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading When I state that I was own brother to Lord Burleydon, had an income of two thousand a year, could speak all the polite languages fluently, was a powerful swordsman, a good shot, and could ride anything from an elephant to a clotheshorse, I really think I have said enough to satisfy any feminine novel-reader of Bayswater or South Kensington that I was a hero.
insteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading "Why don't you try to do something instead of sneering at others who do?
isn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You never take anything seriously--except yourself, which isn't worth it.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading You never take anything seriously--except yourself, which isn't worth it.
Kensington
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From this reading When I state that I was own brother to Lord Burleydon, had an income of two thousand a year, could speak all the polite languages fluently, was a powerful swordsman, a good shot, and could ride anything from an elephant to a clotheshorse, I really think I have said enough to satisfy any feminine novel-reader of Bayswater or South Kensington that I was a hero.
languagesnounUS /ˈlæŋɡwədʒəz/
plural of “language” — a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading When I state that I was own brother to Lord Burleydon, had an income of two thousand a year, could speak all the polite languages fluently, was a powerful swordsman, a good shot, and could ride anything from an elephant to a clotheshorse, I really think I have said enough to satisfy any feminine novel-reader of Bayswater or South Kensington that I was a hero.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "A more conceited, self-satisfied little cad I never met than you," she said.
LordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading When I state that I was own brother to Lord Burleydon, had an income of two thousand a year, could speak all the polite languages fluently, was a powerful swordsman, a good shot, and could ride anything from an elephant to a clotheshorse, I really think I have said enough to satisfy any feminine novel-reader of Bayswater or South Kensington that I was a hero.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading "A more conceited, self-satisfied little cad I never met than you," she said.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "A more conceited, self-satisfied little cad I never met than you," she said.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My brother's wife, however, did not seem to incline to this belief.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "A more conceited, self-satisfied little cad I never met than you," she said.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading My brother's wife, however, did not seem to incline to this belief.
novel-reader
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From this reading When I state that I was own brother to Lord Burleydon, had an income of two thousand a year, could speak all the polite languages fluently, was a powerful swordsman, a good shot, and could ride anything from an elephant to a clotheshorse, I really think I have said enough to satisfy any feminine novel-reader of Bayswater or South Kensington that I was a hero.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When I state that I was own brother to Lord Burleydon, had an income of two thousand a year, could speak all the polite languages fluently, was a powerful swordsman, a good shot, and could ride anything from an elephant to a clotheshorse, I really think I have said enough to satisfy any feminine novel-reader of Bayswater or South Kensington that I was a hero.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When I state that I was own brother to Lord Burleydon, had an income of two thousand a year, could speak all the polite languages fluently, was a powerful swordsman, a good shot, and could ride anything from an elephant to a clotheshorse, I really think I have said enough to satisfy any feminine novel-reader of Bayswater or South Kensington that I was a hero.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Why don't you try to do something instead of sneering at others who do?
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading When I state that I was own brother to Lord Burleydon, had an income of two thousand a year, could speak all the polite languages fluently, was a powerful swordsman, a good shot, and could ride anything from an elephant to a clotheshorse, I really think I have said enough to satisfy any feminine novel-reader of Bayswater or South Kensington that I was a hero.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading When I state that I was own brother to Lord Burleydon, had an income of two thousand a year, could speak all the polite languages fluently, was a powerful swordsman, a good shot, and could ride anything from an elephant to a clotheshorse, I really think I have said enough to satisfy any feminine novel-reader of Bayswater or South Kensington that I was a hero.
powerfuladjectiveUS /ˈpaʊərfəl/
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading When I state that I was own brother to Lord Burleydon, had an income of two thousand a year, could speak all the polite languages fluently, was a powerful swordsman, a good shot, and could ride anything from an elephant to a clotheshorse, I really think I have said enough to satisfy any feminine novel-reader of Bayswater or South Kensington that I was a hero.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading When I state that I was own brother to Lord Burleydon, had an income of two thousand a year, could speak all the polite languages fluently, was a powerful swordsman, a good shot, and could ride anything from an elephant to a clotheshorse, I really think I have said enough to satisfy any feminine novel-reader of Bayswater or South Kensington that I was a hero.
rideverbUS /raɪd/
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading When I state that I was own brother to Lord Burleydon, had an income of two thousand a year, could speak all the polite languages fluently, was a powerful swordsman, a good shot, and could ride anything from an elephant to a clotheshorse, I really think I have said enough to satisfy any feminine novel-reader of Bayswater or South Kensington that I was a hero.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading When I state that I was own brother to Lord Burleydon, had an income of two thousand a year, could speak all the polite languages fluently, was a powerful swordsman, a good shot, and could ride anything from an elephant to a clotheshorse, I really think I have said enough to satisfy any feminine novel-reader of Bayswater or South Kensington that I was a hero.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading When I state that I was own brother to Lord Burleydon, had an income of two thousand a year, could speak all the polite languages fluently, was a powerful swordsman, a good shot, and could ride anything from an elephant to a clotheshorse, I really think I have said enough to satisfy any feminine novel-reader of Bayswater or South Kensington that I was a hero.
seemverbUS /siːm/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading My brother's wife, however, did not seem to incline to this belief.
self-satisfiedadjective
marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfaction
From this reading "A more conceited, self-satisfied little cad I never met than you," she said.
seriouslyadverbUS /ˈsɪriəsli/
in a serious manner
From this reading You never take anything seriously--except yourself, which isn't worth it.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "A more conceited, self-satisfied little cad I never met than you," she said.
shotnounUS /ʃɑːt/
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading When I state that I was own brother to Lord Burleydon, had an income of two thousand a year, could speak all the polite languages fluently, was a powerful swordsman, a good shot, and could ride anything from an elephant to a clotheshorse, I really think I have said enough to satisfy any feminine novel-reader of Bayswater or South Kensington that I was a hero.
sneeringadjectiveUS /ˈsnɪrɪŋ/
expressive of contempt
From this reading "Why don't you try to do something instead of sneering at others who do?
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "Why don't you try to do something instead of sneering at others who do?
SouthnounUS /saʊθ/
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading When I state that I was own brother to Lord Burleydon, had an income of two thousand a year, could speak all the polite languages fluently, was a powerful swordsman, a good shot, and could ride anything from an elephant to a clotheshorse, I really think I have said enough to satisfy any feminine novel-reader of Bayswater or South Kensington that I was a hero.
speakverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
From this reading When I state that I was own brother to Lord Burleydon, had an income of two thousand a year, could speak all the polite languages fluently, was a powerful swordsman, a good shot, and could ride anything from an elephant to a clotheshorse, I really think I have said enough to satisfy any feminine novel-reader of Bayswater or South Kensington that I was a hero.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading When I state that I was own brother to Lord Burleydon, had an income of two thousand a year, could speak all the polite languages fluently, was a powerful swordsman, a good shot, and could ride anything from an elephant to a clotheshorse, I really think I have said enough to satisfy any feminine novel-reader of Bayswater or South Kensington that I was a hero.
swordsmannoun
someone skilled at fencing
From this reading When I state that I was own brother to Lord Burleydon, had an income of two thousand a year, could speak all the polite languages fluently, was a powerful swordsman, a good shot, and could ride anything from an elephant to a clotheshorse, I really think I have said enough to satisfy any feminine novel-reader of Bayswater or South Kensington that I was a hero.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading You never take anything seriously--except yourself, which isn't worth it.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "A more conceited, self-satisfied little cad I never met than you," she said.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When I state that I was own brother to Lord Burleydon, had an income of two thousand a year, could speak all the polite languages fluently, was a powerful swordsman, a good shot, and could ride anything from an elephant to a clotheshorse, I really think I have said enough to satisfy any feminine novel-reader of Bayswater or South Kensington that I was a hero.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When I state that I was own brother to Lord Burleydon, had an income of two thousand a year, could speak all the polite languages fluently, was a powerful swordsman, a good shot, and could ride anything from an elephant to a clotheshorse, I really think I have said enough to satisfy any feminine novel-reader of Bayswater or South Kensington that I was a hero.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading When I state that I was own brother to Lord Burleydon, had an income of two thousand a year, could speak all the polite languages fluently, was a powerful swordsman, a good shot, and could ride anything from an elephant to a clotheshorse, I really think I have said enough to satisfy any feminine novel-reader of Bayswater or South Kensington that I was a hero.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading My brother's wife, however, did not seem to incline to this belief.
thousandnounUS /ˈθaʊzənd/
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading When I state that I was own brother to Lord Burleydon, had an income of two thousand a year, could speak all the polite languages fluently, was a powerful swordsman, a good shot, and could ride anything from an elephant to a clotheshorse, I really think I have said enough to satisfy any feminine novel-reader of Bayswater or South Kensington that I was a hero.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When I state that I was own brother to Lord Burleydon, had an income of two thousand a year, could speak all the polite languages fluently, was a powerful swordsman, a good shot, and could ride anything from an elephant to a clotheshorse, I really think I have said enough to satisfy any feminine novel-reader of Bayswater or South Kensington that I was a hero.
tryverbUS /traɪ/
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "Why don't you try to do something instead of sneering at others who do?
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading When I state that I was own brother to Lord Burleydon, had an income of two thousand a year, could speak all the polite languages fluently, was a powerful swordsman, a good shot, and could ride anything from an elephant to a clotheshorse, I really think I have said enough to satisfy any feminine novel-reader of Bayswater or South Kensington that I was a hero.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When I state that I was own brother to Lord Burleydon, had an income of two thousand a year, could speak all the polite languages fluently, was a powerful swordsman, a good shot, and could ride anything from an elephant to a clotheshorse, I really think I have said enough to satisfy any feminine novel-reader of Bayswater or South Kensington that I was a hero.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When I state that I was own brother to Lord Burleydon, had an income of two thousand a year, could speak all the polite languages fluently, was a powerful swordsman, a good shot, and could ride anything from an elephant to a clotheshorse, I really think I have said enough to satisfy any feminine novel-reader of Bayswater or South Kensington that I was a hero.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading You never take anything seriously--except yourself, which isn't worth it.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading "Why don't you try to do something instead of sneering at others who do?
WhynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why don't you try to do something instead of sneering at others who do?
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading My brother's wife, however, did not seem to incline to this belief.
worthnounUS /wɜːrθ/
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading You never take anything seriously--except yourself, which isn't worth it.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading When I state that I was own brother to Lord Burleydon, had an income of two thousand a year, could speak all the polite languages fluently, was a powerful swordsman, a good shot, and could ride anything from an elephant to a clotheshorse, I really think I have said enough to satisfy any feminine novel-reader of Bayswater or South Kensington that I was a hero.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "A more conceited, self-satisfied little cad I never met than you," she said.
yourselfpronounUS /jərˈself/
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading You never take anything seriously--except yourself, which isn't worth it.
