adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Scogan had been accommodated in a little canvas hut.
accommodatedverbUS /əˈkɑːmədeɪtɪd/
past form of “accommodate” — be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Mr. Scogan had been accommodated in a little canvas hut.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dressed in a black skirt and a red bodice, with a yellow-and-red bandana handkerchief tied round his black wig, he looked--sharp-nosed, brown, and wrinkled--like the Bohemian Hag of Frith’s Derby Day.
announcedadjectiveUS /əˈnaʊnst/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading A placard pinned to the curtain of the doorway announced the presence within the tent of “Sesostris, the Sorceress of Ecbatana.”
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Seated at a table, Mr. Scogan received his clients in mysterious silence, indicating with a movement of the finger that they were to sit down opposite him and to extend their hands for his inspection.
bandananounUS /ˌbænˈdænə/
large and brightly colored handkerchief; often used as a neckerchief
From this reading Dressed in a black skirt and a red bodice, with a yellow-and-red bandana handkerchief tied round his black wig, he looked--sharp-nosed, brown, and wrinkled--like the Bohemian Hag of Frith’s Derby Day.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mr. Scogan had been accommodated in a little canvas hut.
blackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Dressed in a black skirt and a red bodice, with a yellow-and-red bandana handkerchief tied round his black wig, he looked--sharp-nosed, brown, and wrinkled--like the Bohemian Hag of Frith’s Derby Day.
bodicenounUS /ˈbɑːdɪs/
part of a dress above the waist
From this reading Dressed in a black skirt and a red bodice, with a yellow-and-red bandana handkerchief tied round his black wig, he looked--sharp-nosed, brown, and wrinkled--like the Bohemian Hag of Frith’s Derby Day.
BohemiannounUS /boʊˈhiːmiən/
a member of a people with dark skin and hair who speak Romany and who traditionally live by seasonal work and fortunetelling
From this reading Dressed in a black skirt and a red bodice, with a yellow-and-red bandana handkerchief tied round his black wig, he looked--sharp-nosed, brown, and wrinkled--like the Bohemian Hag of Frith’s Derby Day.
brownnounUS /braʊn/
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Dressed in a black skirt and a red bodice, with a yellow-and-red bandana handkerchief tied round his black wig, he looked--sharp-nosed, brown, and wrinkled--like the Bohemian Hag of Frith’s Derby Day.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading Mr. Scogan had been accommodated in a little canvas hut.
clientsnounUS /ˈklaɪənts/
plural of “client” — a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading Seated at a table, Mr. Scogan received his clients in mysterious silence, indicating with a movement of the finger that they were to sit down opposite him and to extend their hands for his inspection.
curtainnounUS /ˈkɜːrtən/
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading A placard pinned to the curtain of the doorway announced the presence within the tent of “Sesostris, the Sorceress of Ecbatana.”
DaynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Dressed in a black skirt and a red bodice, with a yellow-and-red bandana handkerchief tied round his black wig, he looked--sharp-nosed, brown, and wrinkled--like the Bohemian Hag of Frith’s Derby Day.
DerbynounUS /ˈdɜːrbi/
a felt hat that is round and hard with a narrow brim
From this reading Dressed in a black skirt and a red bodice, with a yellow-and-red bandana handkerchief tied round his black wig, he looked--sharp-nosed, brown, and wrinkled--like the Bohemian Hag of Frith’s Derby Day.
doorwaynounUS /ˈdɔːrweɪ/
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading A placard pinned to the curtain of the doorway announced the presence within the tent of “Sesostris, the Sorceress of Ecbatana.”
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Seated at a table, Mr. Scogan received his clients in mysterious silence, indicating with a movement of the finger that they were to sit down opposite him and to extend their hands for his inspection.
DressedadjectiveUS /drest/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Dressed in a black skirt and a red bodice, with a yellow-and-red bandana handkerchief tied round his black wig, he looked--sharp-nosed, brown, and wrinkled--like the Bohemian Hag of Frith’s Derby Day.
Ecbatana
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A placard pinned to the curtain of the doorway announced the presence within the tent of “Sesostris, the Sorceress of Ecbatana.”
examinedverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmənd/
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading He then examined the palm that was presented him, using a magnifying glass and a pair of horn spectacles.
extendverbUS /ɪkˈstend/
extend in scope or range or area
From this reading Seated at a table, Mr. Scogan received his clients in mysterious silence, indicating with a movement of the finger that they were to sit down opposite him and to extend their hands for his inspection.
fingerverbUS /ˈfɪŋɡər/
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading Seated at a table, Mr. Scogan received his clients in mysterious silence, indicating with a movement of the finger that they were to sit down opposite him and to extend their hands for his inspection.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Seated at a table, Mr. Scogan received his clients in mysterious silence, indicating with a movement of the finger that they were to sit down opposite him and to extend their hands for his inspection.
Frith's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dressed in a black skirt and a red bodice, with a yellow-and-red bandana handkerchief tied round his black wig, he looked--sharp-nosed, brown, and wrinkled--like the Bohemian Hag of Frith’s Derby Day.
glassnounUS /ɡlæs/
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading He then examined the palm that was presented him, using a magnifying glass and a pair of horn spectacles.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Scogan had been accommodated in a little canvas hut.
HagnounUS /hæɡ/
an ugly evil-looking old woman
From this reading Dressed in a black skirt and a red bodice, with a yellow-and-red bandana handkerchief tied round his black wig, he looked--sharp-nosed, brown, and wrinkled--like the Bohemian Hag of Frith’s Derby Day.
handkerchiefnounUS /ˈhæŋkərtʃɪf/
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading Dressed in a black skirt and a red bodice, with a yellow-and-red bandana handkerchief tied round his black wig, he looked--sharp-nosed, brown, and wrinkled--like the Bohemian Hag of Frith’s Derby Day.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Seated at a table, Mr. Scogan received his clients in mysterious silence, indicating with a movement of the finger that they were to sit down opposite him and to extend their hands for his inspection.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dressed in a black skirt and a red bodice, with a yellow-and-red bandana handkerchief tied round his black wig, he looked--sharp-nosed, brown, and wrinkled--like the Bohemian Hag of Frith’s Derby Day.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Seated at a table, Mr. Scogan received his clients in mysterious silence, indicating with a movement of the finger that they were to sit down opposite him and to extend their hands for his inspection.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dressed in a black skirt and a red bodice, with a yellow-and-red bandana handkerchief tied round his black wig, he looked--sharp-nosed, brown, and wrinkled--like the Bohemian Hag of Frith’s Derby Day.
hornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading He then examined the palm that was presented him, using a magnifying glass and a pair of horn spectacles.
hutnounUS /hʌt/
temporary military shelter
From this reading Mr. Scogan had been accommodated in a little canvas hut.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Scogan had been accommodated in a little canvas hut.
indicatingverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Seated at a table, Mr. Scogan received his clients in mysterious silence, indicating with a movement of the finger that they were to sit down opposite him and to extend their hands for his inspection.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading Seated at a table, Mr. Scogan received his clients in mysterious silence, indicating with a movement of the finger that they were to sit down opposite him and to extend their hands for his inspection.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Dressed in a black skirt and a red bodice, with a yellow-and-red bandana handkerchief tied round his black wig, he looked--sharp-nosed, brown, and wrinkled--like the Bohemian Hag of Frith’s Derby Day.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mr. Scogan had been accommodated in a little canvas hut.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Dressed in a black skirt and a red bodice, with a yellow-and-red bandana handkerchief tied round his black wig, he looked--sharp-nosed, brown, and wrinkled--like the Bohemian Hag of Frith’s Derby Day.
magnifyingverbUS /ˈmæɡnəfaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “magnify” — increase in size, volume or significance
From this reading He then examined the palm that was presented him, using a magnifying glass and a pair of horn spectacles.
movementnounUS /ˈmuːvmənt/
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Seated at a table, Mr. Scogan received his clients in mysterious silence, indicating with a movement of the finger that they were to sit down opposite him and to extend their hands for his inspection.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Scogan had been accommodated in a little canvas hut.
mysteriousadjectiveUS /mɪˈstɪriəs/
of an obscure nature
From this reading Seated at a table, Mr. Scogan received his clients in mysterious silence, indicating with a movement of the finger that they were to sit down opposite him and to extend their hands for his inspection.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dressed in a black skirt and a red bodice, with a yellow-and-red bandana handkerchief tied round his black wig, he looked--sharp-nosed, brown, and wrinkled--like the Bohemian Hag of Frith’s Derby Day.
oppositeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəzət/
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Seated at a table, Mr. Scogan received his clients in mysterious silence, indicating with a movement of the finger that they were to sit down opposite him and to extend their hands for his inspection.
pairnounUS /per/
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading He then examined the palm that was presented him, using a magnifying glass and a pair of horn spectacles.
palmnounUS /pɑːm/
the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading He then examined the palm that was presented him, using a magnifying glass and a pair of horn spectacles.
pinnedverbUS /pɪnd/
inflected form of “pin” — to hold fast or prevent from moving
From this reading A placard pinned to the curtain of the doorway announced the presence within the tent of “Sesostris, the Sorceress of Ecbatana.”
placardverbUS /ˈplækərd/
post in a public place
From this reading A placard pinned to the curtain of the doorway announced the presence within the tent of “Sesostris, the Sorceress of Ecbatana.”
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading A placard pinned to the curtain of the doorway announced the presence within the tent of “Sesostris, the Sorceress of Ecbatana.”
presentedverbUS /priˈzentɪd/
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He then examined the palm that was presented him, using a magnifying glass and a pair of horn spectacles.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Seated at a table, Mr. Scogan received his clients in mysterious silence, indicating with a movement of the finger that they were to sit down opposite him and to extend their hands for his inspection.
rednounUS /red/
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Dressed in a black skirt and a red bodice, with a yellow-and-red bandana handkerchief tied round his black wig, he looked--sharp-nosed, brown, and wrinkled--like the Bohemian Hag of Frith’s Derby Day.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Dressed in a black skirt and a red bodice, with a yellow-and-red bandana handkerchief tied round his black wig, he looked--sharp-nosed, brown, and wrinkled--like the Bohemian Hag of Frith’s Derby Day.
Scogan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Scogan had been accommodated in a little canvas hut.
SeatedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːtɪd/
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Seated at a table, Mr. Scogan received his clients in mysterious silence, indicating with a movement of the finger that they were to sit down opposite him and to extend their hands for his inspection.
Sesostris
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A placard pinned to the curtain of the doorway announced the presence within the tent of “Sesostris, the Sorceress of Ecbatana.”
sharp-nosedadjective
having a sharply pointed nose
From this reading Dressed in a black skirt and a red bodice, with a yellow-and-red bandana handkerchief tied round his black wig, he looked--sharp-nosed, brown, and wrinkled--like the Bohemian Hag of Frith’s Derby Day.
silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Seated at a table, Mr. Scogan received his clients in mysterious silence, indicating with a movement of the finger that they were to sit down opposite him and to extend their hands for his inspection.
sitverbUS /sɪt/
be seated
From this reading Seated at a table, Mr. Scogan received his clients in mysterious silence, indicating with a movement of the finger that they were to sit down opposite him and to extend their hands for his inspection.
skirtnounUS /skɜːrt/
cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading Dressed in a black skirt and a red bodice, with a yellow-and-red bandana handkerchief tied round his black wig, he looked--sharp-nosed, brown, and wrinkled--like the Bohemian Hag of Frith’s Derby Day.
Sorceressnoun
a woman sorcerer
From this reading A placard pinned to the curtain of the doorway announced the presence within the tent of “Sesostris, the Sorceress of Ecbatana.”
spectaclesnounUS /ˈspektəkəlz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading He then examined the palm that was presented him, using a magnifying glass and a pair of horn spectacles.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Seated at a table, Mr. Scogan received his clients in mysterious silence, indicating with a movement of the finger that they were to sit down opposite him and to extend their hands for his inspection.
tentnounUS /tent/
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading A placard pinned to the curtain of the doorway announced the presence within the tent of “Sesostris, the Sorceress of Ecbatana.”
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Seated at a table, Mr. Scogan received his clients in mysterious silence, indicating with a movement of the finger that they were to sit down opposite him and to extend their hands for his inspection.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dressed in a black skirt and a red bodice, with a yellow-and-red bandana handkerchief tied round his black wig, he looked--sharp-nosed, brown, and wrinkled--like the Bohemian Hag of Frith’s Derby Day.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Seated at a table, Mr. Scogan received his clients in mysterious silence, indicating with a movement of the finger that they were to sit down opposite him and to extend their hands for his inspection.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He then examined the palm that was presented him, using a magnifying glass and a pair of horn spectacles.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Seated at a table, Mr. Scogan received his clients in mysterious silence, indicating with a movement of the finger that they were to sit down opposite him and to extend their hands for his inspection.
tiedadjectiveUS /taɪd/
bound or secured closely
From this reading Dressed in a black skirt and a red bodice, with a yellow-and-red bandana handkerchief tied round his black wig, he looked--sharp-nosed, brown, and wrinkled--like the Bohemian Hag of Frith’s Derby Day.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A placard pinned to the curtain of the doorway announced the presence within the tent of “Sesostris, the Sorceress of Ecbatana.”
usingnounUS /ˈjuːzɪŋ/
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading He then examined the palm that was presented him, using a magnifying glass and a pair of horn spectacles.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He then examined the palm that was presented him, using a magnifying glass and a pair of horn spectacles.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Seated at a table, Mr. Scogan received his clients in mysterious silence, indicating with a movement of the finger that they were to sit down opposite him and to extend their hands for his inspection.
wignounUS /wɪɡ/
hairpiece covering the head and made of real or synthetic hair
From this reading Dressed in a black skirt and a red bodice, with a yellow-and-red bandana handkerchief tied round his black wig, he looked--sharp-nosed, brown, and wrinkled--like the Bohemian Hag of Frith’s Derby Day.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dressed in a black skirt and a red bodice, with a yellow-and-red bandana handkerchief tied round his black wig, he looked--sharp-nosed, brown, and wrinkled--like the Bohemian Hag of Frith’s Derby Day.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading A placard pinned to the curtain of the doorway announced the presence within the tent of “Sesostris, the Sorceress of Ecbatana.”
wrinkledadjectiveUS /ˈrɪŋkəld/
marked by wrinkles
From this reading Dressed in a black skirt and a red bodice, with a yellow-and-red bandana handkerchief tied round his black wig, he looked--sharp-nosed, brown, and wrinkled--like the Bohemian Hag of Frith’s Derby Day.
yellow-and-red
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dressed in a black skirt and a red bodice, with a yellow-and-red bandana handkerchief tied round his black wig, he looked--sharp-nosed, brown, and wrinkled--like the Bohemian Hag of Frith’s Derby Day.
