adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ever since they arrived he had taken infinite pains to discover precisely what was expected of the chieftain, and having by great good luck made the acquaintance of an elderly individual who claimed to be the piper of the clan, and who proved a perfect granary of legends, he was able to supply complete information on every point of importance.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Ever since they arrived he had taken infinite pains to discover precisely what was expected of the chieftain, and having by great good luck made the acquaintance of an elderly individual who claimed to be the piper of the clan, and who proved a perfect granary of legends, he was able to supply complete information on every point of importance.
acquaintancenounUS /əˈkweɪntəns/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Ever since they arrived he had taken infinite pains to discover precisely what was expected of the chieftain, and having by great good luck made the acquaintance of an elderly individual who claimed to be the piper of the clan, and who proved a perfect granary of legends, he was able to supply complete information on every point of importance.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Count Bunker spoke with an air of the most resolute conviction.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading If you shirked, I am assured on the very best authority that it would excite the gravest suspicions of your authenticity.”
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Count Bunker spoke with an air of the most resolute conviction.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ever since they arrived he had taken infinite pains to discover precisely what was expected of the chieftain, and having by great good luck made the acquaintance of an elderly individual who claimed to be the piper of the clan, and who proved a perfect granary of legends, he was able to supply complete information on every point of importance.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “It is necessary, Bonker--you are sure?”
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Ever since they arrived he had taken infinite pains to discover precisely what was expected of the chieftain, and having by great good luck made the acquaintance of an elderly individual who claimed to be the piper of the clan, and who proved a perfect granary of legends, he was able to supply complete information on every point of importance.
assuredadjectiveUS /əˈʃʊrd/
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading If you shirked, I am assured on the very best authority that it would excite the gravest suspicions of your authenticity.”
authenticitynounUS /ˌɔːθənˈtɪsɪti/
undisputed credibility
From this reading If you shirked, I am assured on the very best authority that it would excite the gravest suspicions of your authenticity.”
authoritynounUS /əˈθɔːrəti/
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading If you shirked, I am assured on the very best authority that it would excite the gravest suspicions of your authenticity.”
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Ever since they arrived he had taken infinite pains to discover precisely what was expected of the chieftain, and having by great good luck made the acquaintance of an elderly individual who claimed to be the piper of the clan, and who proved a perfect granary of legends, he was able to supply complete information on every point of importance.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading If you shirked, I am assured on the very best authority that it would excite the gravest suspicions of your authenticity.”
Bonker
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From this reading “It is necessary, Bonker--you are sure?”
BunkernounUS /ˈbʌŋkər/
a hazard on a golf course
From this reading Count Bunker spoke with an air of the most resolute conviction.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Ever since they arrived he had taken infinite pains to discover precisely what was expected of the chieftain, and having by great good luck made the acquaintance of an elderly individual who claimed to be the piper of the clan, and who proved a perfect granary of legends, he was able to supply complete information on every point of importance.
ceremonynounUS /ˈserəmoʊni/
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading “No Tulliwuddle has ever omitted the ceremony.
chieftainnounUS /ˈtʃiːftən/
the leader of a group of people
From this reading Ever since they arrived he had taken infinite pains to discover precisely what was expected of the chieftain, and having by great good luck made the acquaintance of an elderly individual who claimed to be the piper of the clan, and who proved a perfect granary of legends, he was able to supply complete information on every point of importance.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading Ever since they arrived he had taken infinite pains to discover precisely what was expected of the chieftain, and having by great good luck made the acquaintance of an elderly individual who claimed to be the piper of the clan, and who proved a perfect granary of legends, he was able to supply complete information on every point of importance.
clannounUS /klæn/
group of people related by blood or marriage
From this reading Ever since they arrived he had taken infinite pains to discover precisely what was expected of the chieftain, and having by great good luck made the acquaintance of an elderly individual who claimed to be the piper of the clan, and who proved a perfect granary of legends, he was able to supply complete information on every point of importance.
completeverbUS /kəmˈpliːt/
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Ever since they arrived he had taken infinite pains to discover precisely what was expected of the chieftain, and having by great good luck made the acquaintance of an elderly individual who claimed to be the piper of the clan, and who proved a perfect granary of legends, he was able to supply complete information on every point of importance.
convictionnounUS /kənˈvɪkʃən/
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading Count Bunker spoke with an air of the most resolute conviction.
CountverbUS /kaʊnt/
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Count Bunker spoke with an air of the most resolute conviction.
discoververbUS /dɪˈskʌvər/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Ever since they arrived he had taken infinite pains to discover precisely what was expected of the chieftain, and having by great good luck made the acquaintance of an elderly individual who claimed to be the piper of the clan, and who proved a perfect granary of legends, he was able to supply complete information on every point of importance.
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Ever since they arrived he had taken infinite pains to discover precisely what was expected of the chieftain, and having by great good luck made the acquaintance of an elderly individual who claimed to be the piper of the clan, and who proved a perfect granary of legends, he was able to supply complete information on every point of importance.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading “No Tulliwuddle has ever omitted the ceremony.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Ever since they arrived he had taken infinite pains to discover precisely what was expected of the chieftain, and having by great good luck made the acquaintance of an elderly individual who claimed to be the piper of the clan, and who proved a perfect granary of legends, he was able to supply complete information on every point of importance.
exciteverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪt/
arouse or elicit a feeling
From this reading If you shirked, I am assured on the very best authority that it would excite the gravest suspicions of your authenticity.”
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Ever since they arrived he had taken infinite pains to discover precisely what was expected of the chieftain, and having by great good luck made the acquaintance of an elderly individual who claimed to be the piper of the clan, and who proved a perfect granary of legends, he was able to supply complete information on every point of importance.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Ever since they arrived he had taken infinite pains to discover precisely what was expected of the chieftain, and having by great good luck made the acquaintance of an elderly individual who claimed to be the piper of the clan, and who proved a perfect granary of legends, he was able to supply complete information on every point of importance.
granarynoun
a storehouse for threshed grain or animal feed
From this reading Ever since they arrived he had taken infinite pains to discover precisely what was expected of the chieftain, and having by great good luck made the acquaintance of an elderly individual who claimed to be the piper of the clan, and who proved a perfect granary of legends, he was able to supply complete information on every point of importance.
gravestadjectiveUS /ˈɡrævəst/
superlative of “grave” — dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading If you shirked, I am assured on the very best authority that it would excite the gravest suspicions of your authenticity.”
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Ever since they arrived he had taken infinite pains to discover precisely what was expected of the chieftain, and having by great good luck made the acquaintance of an elderly individual who claimed to be the piper of the clan, and who proved a perfect granary of legends, he was able to supply complete information on every point of importance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ever since they arrived he had taken infinite pains to discover precisely what was expected of the chieftain, and having by great good luck made the acquaintance of an elderly individual who claimed to be the piper of the clan, and who proved a perfect granary of legends, he was able to supply complete information on every point of importance.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “No Tulliwuddle has ever omitted the ceremony.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Ever since they arrived he had taken infinite pains to discover precisely what was expected of the chieftain, and having by great good luck made the acquaintance of an elderly individual who claimed to be the piper of the clan, and who proved a perfect granary of legends, he was able to supply complete information on every point of importance.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ever since they arrived he had taken infinite pains to discover precisely what was expected of the chieftain, and having by great good luck made the acquaintance of an elderly individual who claimed to be the piper of the clan, and who proved a perfect granary of legends, he was able to supply complete information on every point of importance.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading If you shirked, I am assured on the very best authority that it would excite the gravest suspicions of your authenticity.”
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you shirked, I am assured on the very best authority that it would excite the gravest suspicions of your authenticity.”
importancenounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtəns/
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Ever since they arrived he had taken infinite pains to discover precisely what was expected of the chieftain, and having by great good luck made the acquaintance of an elderly individual who claimed to be the piper of the clan, and who proved a perfect granary of legends, he was able to supply complete information on every point of importance.
individualadjectiveUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəl/
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Ever since they arrived he had taken infinite pains to discover precisely what was expected of the chieftain, and having by great good luck made the acquaintance of an elderly individual who claimed to be the piper of the clan, and who proved a perfect granary of legends, he was able to supply complete information on every point of importance.
infiniteadjectiveUS /ˈɪnfənət/
having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude
From this reading Ever since they arrived he had taken infinite pains to discover precisely what was expected of the chieftain, and having by great good luck made the acquaintance of an elderly individual who claimed to be the piper of the clan, and who proved a perfect granary of legends, he was able to supply complete information on every point of importance.
informationnounUS /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/
a message received and understood
From this reading Ever since they arrived he had taken infinite pains to discover precisely what was expected of the chieftain, and having by great good luck made the acquaintance of an elderly individual who claimed to be the piper of the clan, and who proved a perfect granary of legends, he was able to supply complete information on every point of importance.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is necessary, Bonker--you are sure?”
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It is necessary, Bonker--you are sure?”
legendsnounUS /ˈledʒəndz/
plural of “legend” — a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading Ever since they arrived he had taken infinite pains to discover precisely what was expected of the chieftain, and having by great good luck made the acquaintance of an elderly individual who claimed to be the piper of the clan, and who proved a perfect granary of legends, he was able to supply complete information on every point of importance.
lucknounUS /lʌk/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Ever since they arrived he had taken infinite pains to discover precisely what was expected of the chieftain, and having by great good luck made the acquaintance of an elderly individual who claimed to be the piper of the clan, and who proved a perfect granary of legends, he was able to supply complete information on every point of importance.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Ever since they arrived he had taken infinite pains to discover precisely what was expected of the chieftain, and having by great good luck made the acquaintance of an elderly individual who claimed to be the piper of the clan, and who proved a perfect granary of legends, he was able to supply complete information on every point of importance.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Count Bunker spoke with an air of the most resolute conviction.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading “It is necessary, Bonker--you are sure?”
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading “No Tulliwuddle has ever omitted the ceremony.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If you shirked, I am assured on the very best authority that it would excite the gravest suspicions of your authenticity.”
omittedverbUS /oʊˈmɪtəd/
inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading “No Tulliwuddle has ever omitted the ceremony.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If you shirked, I am assured on the very best authority that it would excite the gravest suspicions of your authenticity.”
painsnounUS /peɪnz/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading Ever since they arrived he had taken infinite pains to discover precisely what was expected of the chieftain, and having by great good luck made the acquaintance of an elderly individual who claimed to be the piper of the clan, and who proved a perfect granary of legends, he was able to supply complete information on every point of importance.
perfectadjectiveUS /pərˈfekt/
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Ever since they arrived he had taken infinite pains to discover precisely what was expected of the chieftain, and having by great good luck made the acquaintance of an elderly individual who claimed to be the piper of the clan, and who proved a perfect granary of legends, he was able to supply complete information on every point of importance.
pipernounUS /ˈpaɪpər/
someone who plays the bagpipe
From this reading Ever since they arrived he had taken infinite pains to discover precisely what was expected of the chieftain, and having by great good luck made the acquaintance of an elderly individual who claimed to be the piper of the clan, and who proved a perfect granary of legends, he was able to supply complete information on every point of importance.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Ever since they arrived he had taken infinite pains to discover precisely what was expected of the chieftain, and having by great good luck made the acquaintance of an elderly individual who claimed to be the piper of the clan, and who proved a perfect granary of legends, he was able to supply complete information on every point of importance.
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Ever since they arrived he had taken infinite pains to discover precisely what was expected of the chieftain, and having by great good luck made the acquaintance of an elderly individual who claimed to be the piper of the clan, and who proved a perfect granary of legends, he was able to supply complete information on every point of importance.
provedadjectiveUS /pruːvd/
established beyond doubt
From this reading Ever since they arrived he had taken infinite pains to discover precisely what was expected of the chieftain, and having by great good luck made the acquaintance of an elderly individual who claimed to be the piper of the clan, and who proved a perfect granary of legends, he was able to supply complete information on every point of importance.
resoluteadjectiveUS /ˈrezəluːt/
firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination
From this reading Count Bunker spoke with an air of the most resolute conviction.
shirkedverbUS /ʃɜːrkt/
past form of “shirk” — avoid (one's assigned duties)
From this reading If you shirked, I am assured on the very best authority that it would excite the gravest suspicions of your authenticity.”
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Ever since they arrived he had taken infinite pains to discover precisely what was expected of the chieftain, and having by great good luck made the acquaintance of an elderly individual who claimed to be the piper of the clan, and who proved a perfect granary of legends, he was able to supply complete information on every point of importance.
spokenounUS /spoʊk/
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Count Bunker spoke with an air of the most resolute conviction.
supplyverbUS /səˈplaɪ/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Ever since they arrived he had taken infinite pains to discover precisely what was expected of the chieftain, and having by great good luck made the acquaintance of an elderly individual who claimed to be the piper of the clan, and who proved a perfect granary of legends, he was able to supply complete information on every point of importance.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “It is necessary, Bonker--you are sure?”
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading If you shirked, I am assured on the very best authority that it would excite the gravest suspicions of your authenticity.”
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Ever since they arrived he had taken infinite pains to discover precisely what was expected of the chieftain, and having by great good luck made the acquaintance of an elderly individual who claimed to be the piper of the clan, and who proved a perfect granary of legends, he was able to supply complete information on every point of importance.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If you shirked, I am assured on the very best authority that it would excite the gravest suspicions of your authenticity.”
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “No Tulliwuddle has ever omitted the ceremony.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ever since they arrived he had taken infinite pains to discover precisely what was expected of the chieftain, and having by great good luck made the acquaintance of an elderly individual who claimed to be the piper of the clan, and who proved a perfect granary of legends, he was able to supply complete information on every point of importance.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ever since they arrived he had taken infinite pains to discover precisely what was expected of the chieftain, and having by great good luck made the acquaintance of an elderly individual who claimed to be the piper of the clan, and who proved a perfect granary of legends, he was able to supply complete information on every point of importance.
Tulliwuddle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “No Tulliwuddle has ever omitted the ceremony.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading If you shirked, I am assured on the very best authority that it would excite the gravest suspicions of your authenticity.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ever since they arrived he had taken infinite pains to discover precisely what was expected of the chieftain, and having by great good luck made the acquaintance of an elderly individual who claimed to be the piper of the clan, and who proved a perfect granary of legends, he was able to supply complete information on every point of importance.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Ever since they arrived he had taken infinite pains to discover precisely what was expected of the chieftain, and having by great good luck made the acquaintance of an elderly individual who claimed to be the piper of the clan, and who proved a perfect granary of legends, he was able to supply complete information on every point of importance.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Ever since they arrived he had taken infinite pains to discover precisely what was expected of the chieftain, and having by great good luck made the acquaintance of an elderly individual who claimed to be the piper of the clan, and who proved a perfect granary of legends, he was able to supply complete information on every point of importance.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Count Bunker spoke with an air of the most resolute conviction.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If you shirked, I am assured on the very best authority that it would excite the gravest suspicions of your authenticity.”
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “It is necessary, Bonker--you are sure?”
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you shirked, I am assured on the very best authority that it would excite the gravest suspicions of your authenticity.”
