adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Here has my house been nearly burned down by my cook taking it into her head to study hydrostatics in a sixpenny tract, published by the Steam Intellect Society, and written by a learned friend who is for doing all the world’s business as well as his own, and is equally well qualified to handle every branch of human knowledge.
abominationnounUS /əˌbɑːməˈneɪʃən/
a person who is loathsome or disgusting
From this reading I have a great abomination of this learned friend; as author, lawyer, and politician, he is _triformis_, like Hecate; and in every one of his three forms he is _bifrons_, like Janus; the true Mr. Facing-both-ways of Vanity Fair.
abuseverbUS /əˈbjuːs/
treat badly
From this reading Quoth Ralpho: nothing but the abuse Of human learning you produce.—BUTLER.
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 “GOD bless my soul, sir!” exclaimed the Reverend Doctor Folliott, bursting, one fine May morning, into the breakfast-room at Crotchet Castle, “I am out of all patience with this march of mind.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “GOD bless my soul, sir!” exclaimed the Reverend Doctor Folliott, bursting, one fine May morning, into the breakfast-room at Crotchet Castle, “I am out of all patience with this march of mind.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Here has my house been nearly burned down by my cook taking it into her head to study hydrostatics in a sixpenny tract, published by the Steam Intellect Society, and written by a learned friend who is for doing all the world’s business as well as his own, and is equally well qualified to handle every branch of human knowledge.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Here has my house been nearly burned down by my cook taking it into her head to study hydrostatics in a sixpenny tract, published by the Steam Intellect Society, and written by a learned friend who is for doing all the world’s business as well as his own, and is equally well qualified to handle every branch of human knowledge.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “GOD bless my soul, sir!” exclaimed the Reverend Doctor Folliott, bursting, one fine May morning, into the breakfast-room at Crotchet Castle, “I am out of all patience with this march of mind.
authornounUS /ˈɔːθər/
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading I have a great abomination of this learned friend; as author, lawyer, and politician, he is _triformis_, like Hecate; and in every one of his three forms he is _bifrons_, like Janus; the true Mr. Facing-both-ways of Vanity Fair.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Here has my house been nearly burned down by my cook taking it into her head to study hydrostatics in a sixpenny tract, published by the Steam Intellect Society, and written by a learned friend who is for doing all the world’s business as well as his own, and is equally well qualified to handle every branch of human knowledge.
bifrons
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From this reading I have a great abomination of this learned friend; as author, lawyer, and politician, he is _triformis_, like Hecate; and in every one of his three forms he is _bifrons_, like Janus; the true Mr. Facing-both-ways of Vanity Fair.
blessverbUS /bles/
give a benediction to
From this reading “GOD bless my soul, sir!” exclaimed the Reverend Doctor Folliott, bursting, one fine May morning, into the breakfast-room at Crotchet Castle, “I am out of all patience with this march of mind.
branchnounUS /bræntʃ/
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading Here has my house been nearly burned down by my cook taking it into her head to study hydrostatics in a sixpenny tract, published by the Steam Intellect Society, and written by a learned friend who is for doing all the world’s business as well as his own, and is equally well qualified to handle every branch of human knowledge.
breakfast-room
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From this reading “GOD bless my soul, sir!” exclaimed the Reverend Doctor Folliott, bursting, one fine May morning, into the breakfast-room at Crotchet Castle, “I am out of all patience with this march of mind.
burnedadjectiveUS /bɜːrnd/
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading Here has my house been nearly burned down by my cook taking it into her head to study hydrostatics in a sixpenny tract, published by the Steam Intellect Society, and written by a learned friend who is for doing all the world’s business as well as his own, and is equally well qualified to handle every branch of human knowledge.
burstingverbUS /ˈbɜːrstɪŋ/
-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading “GOD bless my soul, sir!” exclaimed the Reverend Doctor Folliott, bursting, one fine May morning, into the breakfast-room at Crotchet Castle, “I am out of all patience with this march of mind.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Here has my house been nearly burned down by my cook taking it into her head to study hydrostatics in a sixpenny tract, published by the Steam Intellect Society, and written by a learned friend who is for doing all the world’s business as well as his own, and is equally well qualified to handle every branch of human knowledge.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Quoth Ralpho: nothing but the abuse Of human learning you produce.—BUTLER.
BUTLERnounUS /ˈbʌtlər/
a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading Quoth Ralpho: nothing but the abuse Of human learning you produce.—BUTLER.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Here has my house been nearly burned down by my cook taking it into her head to study hydrostatics in a sixpenny tract, published by the Steam Intellect Society, and written by a learned friend who is for doing all the world’s business as well as his own, and is equally well qualified to handle every branch of human knowledge.
CastlenounUS /ˈkæsəl/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading “GOD bless my soul, sir!” exclaimed the Reverend Doctor Folliott, bursting, one fine May morning, into the breakfast-room at Crotchet Castle, “I am out of all patience with this march of mind.
cookverbUS /kʊk/
prepare a hot meal
From this reading Here has my house been nearly burned down by my cook taking it into her head to study hydrostatics in a sixpenny tract, published by the Steam Intellect Society, and written by a learned friend who is for doing all the world’s business as well as his own, and is equally well qualified to handle every branch of human knowledge.
Crotchetnoun
a sharp curve or crook; a shape resembling a hook
From this reading “GOD bless my soul, sir!” exclaimed the Reverend Doctor Folliott, bursting, one fine May morning, into the breakfast-room at Crotchet Castle, “I am out of all patience with this march of mind.
DoctornounUS /ˈdɑːktər/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading “GOD bless my soul, sir!” exclaimed the Reverend Doctor Folliott, bursting, one fine May morning, into the breakfast-room at Crotchet Castle, “I am out of all patience with this march of mind.
doingverbUS /ˈduːɪŋ/
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Here has my house been nearly burned down by my cook taking it into her head to study hydrostatics in a sixpenny tract, published by the Steam Intellect Society, and written by a learned friend who is for doing all the world’s business as well as his own, and is equally well qualified to handle every branch of human knowledge.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Here has my house been nearly burned down by my cook taking it into her head to study hydrostatics in a sixpenny tract, published by the Steam Intellect Society, and written by a learned friend who is for doing all the world’s business as well as his own, and is equally well qualified to handle every branch of human knowledge.
equallyadverbUS /ˈiːkwəli/
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading Here has my house been nearly burned down by my cook taking it into her head to study hydrostatics in a sixpenny tract, published by the Steam Intellect Society, and written by a learned friend who is for doing all the world’s business as well as his own, and is equally well qualified to handle every branch of human knowledge.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Here has my house been nearly burned down by my cook taking it into her head to study hydrostatics in a sixpenny tract, published by the Steam Intellect Society, and written by a learned friend who is for doing all the world’s business as well as his own, and is equally well qualified to handle every branch of human knowledge.
exclaimedverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmd/
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “GOD bless my soul, sir!” exclaimed the Reverend Doctor Folliott, bursting, one fine May morning, into the breakfast-room at Crotchet Castle, “I am out of all patience with this march of mind.
Facing-both-ways
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I have a great abomination of this learned friend; as author, lawyer, and politician, he is _triformis_, like Hecate; and in every one of his three forms he is _bifrons_, like Janus; the true Mr. Facing-both-ways of Vanity Fair.
FairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading I have a great abomination of this learned friend; as author, lawyer, and politician, he is _triformis_, like Hecate; and in every one of his three forms he is _bifrons_, like Janus; the true Mr. Facing-both-ways of Vanity Fair.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading “GOD bless my soul, sir!” exclaimed the Reverend Doctor Folliott, bursting, one fine May morning, into the breakfast-room at Crotchet Castle, “I am out of all patience with this march of mind.
Folliott
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From this reading “GOD bless my soul, sir!” exclaimed the Reverend Doctor Folliott, bursting, one fine May morning, into the breakfast-room at Crotchet Castle, “I am out of all patience with this march of mind.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Here has my house been nearly burned down by my cook taking it into her head to study hydrostatics in a sixpenny tract, published by the Steam Intellect Society, and written by a learned friend who is for doing all the world’s business as well as his own, and is equally well qualified to handle every branch of human knowledge.
formsnounUS /fɔːrmz/
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading I have a great abomination of this learned friend; as author, lawyer, and politician, he is _triformis_, like Hecate; and in every one of his three forms he is _bifrons_, like Janus; the true Mr. Facing-both-ways of Vanity Fair.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Here has my house been nearly burned down by my cook taking it into her head to study hydrostatics in a sixpenny tract, published by the Steam Intellect Society, and written by a learned friend who is for doing all the world’s business as well as his own, and is equally well qualified to handle every branch of human knowledge.
GODnounUS /ɡɑːd/
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading “GOD bless my soul, sir!” exclaimed the Reverend Doctor Folliott, bursting, one fine May morning, into the breakfast-room at Crotchet Castle, “I am out of all patience with this march of mind.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I have a great abomination of this learned friend; as author, lawyer, and politician, he is _triformis_, like Hecate; and in every one of his three forms he is _bifrons_, like Janus; the true Mr. Facing-both-ways of Vanity Fair.
handleverbUS /ˈhændəl/
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading Here has my house been nearly burned down by my cook taking it into her head to study hydrostatics in a sixpenny tract, published by the Steam Intellect Society, and written by a learned friend who is for doing all the world’s business as well as his own, and is equally well qualified to handle every branch of human knowledge.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here has my house been nearly burned down by my cook taking it into her head to study hydrostatics in a sixpenny tract, published by the Steam Intellect Society, and written by a learned friend who is for doing all the world’s business as well as his own, and is equally well qualified to handle every branch of human knowledge.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have a great abomination of this learned friend; as author, lawyer, and politician, he is _triformis_, like Hecate; and in every one of his three forms he is _bifrons_, like Janus; the true Mr. Facing-both-ways of Vanity Fair.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I have a great abomination of this learned friend; as author, lawyer, and politician, he is _triformis_, like Hecate; and in every one of his three forms he is _bifrons_, like Janus; the true Mr. Facing-both-ways of Vanity Fair.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Here has my house been nearly burned down by my cook taking it into her head to study hydrostatics in a sixpenny tract, published by the Steam Intellect Society, and written by a learned friend who is for doing all the world’s business as well as his own, and is equally well qualified to handle every branch of human knowledge.
Hecatenoun
(Greek mythology) Greek goddess of fertility who later became associated with Persephone as goddess of the underworld and protector of witches
From this reading I have a great abomination of this learned friend; as author, lawyer, and politician, he is _triformis_, like Hecate; and in every one of his three forms he is _bifrons_, like Janus; the true Mr. Facing-both-ways of Vanity Fair.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Here has my house been nearly burned down by my cook taking it into her head to study hydrostatics in a sixpenny tract, published by the Steam Intellect Society, and written by a learned friend who is for doing all the world’s business as well as his own, and is equally well qualified to handle every branch of human knowledge.
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here has my house been nearly burned down by my cook taking it into her head to study hydrostatics in a sixpenny tract, published by the Steam Intellect Society, and written by a learned friend who is for doing all the world’s business as well as his own, and is equally well qualified to handle every branch of human knowledge.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Here has my house been nearly burned down by my cook taking it into her head to study hydrostatics in a sixpenny tract, published by the Steam Intellect Society, and written by a learned friend who is for doing all the world’s business as well as his own, and is equally well qualified to handle every branch of human knowledge.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Here has my house been nearly burned down by my cook taking it into her head to study hydrostatics in a sixpenny tract, published by the Steam Intellect Society, and written by a learned friend who is for doing all the world’s business as well as his own, and is equally well qualified to handle every branch of human knowledge.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Quoth Ralpho: nothing but the abuse Of human learning you produce.—BUTLER.
hydrostaticsnoun
study of the mechanical properties of fluids that are not in motion
From this reading Here has my house been nearly burned down by my cook taking it into her head to study hydrostatics in a sixpenny tract, published by the Steam Intellect Society, and written by a learned friend who is for doing all the world’s business as well as his own, and is equally well qualified to handle every branch of human knowledge.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “GOD bless my soul, sir!” exclaimed the Reverend Doctor Folliott, bursting, one fine May morning, into the breakfast-room at Crotchet Castle, “I am out of all patience with this march of mind.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Here has my house been nearly burned down by my cook taking it into her head to study hydrostatics in a sixpenny tract, published by the Steam Intellect Society, and written by a learned friend who is for doing all the world’s business as well as his own, and is equally well qualified to handle every branch of human knowledge.
IntellectnounUS /ˈɪntəlekt/
knowledge and intellectual ability
From this reading Here has my house been nearly burned down by my cook taking it into her head to study hydrostatics in a sixpenny tract, published by the Steam Intellect Society, and written by a learned friend who is for doing all the world’s business as well as his own, and is equally well qualified to handle every branch of human knowledge.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “GOD bless my soul, sir!” exclaimed the Reverend Doctor Folliott, bursting, one fine May morning, into the breakfast-room at Crotchet Castle, “I am out of all patience with this march of mind.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here has my house been nearly burned down by my cook taking it into her head to study hydrostatics in a sixpenny tract, published by the Steam Intellect Society, and written by a learned friend who is for doing all the world’s business as well as his own, and is equally well qualified to handle every branch of human knowledge.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Here has my house been nearly burned down by my cook taking it into her head to study hydrostatics in a sixpenny tract, published by the Steam Intellect Society, and written by a learned friend who is for doing all the world’s business as well as his own, and is equally well qualified to handle every branch of human knowledge.
JanusnounUS /ˈdʒeɪnəs/
(Roman mythology) the Roman god of doorways and passages; is depicted with two faces on opposite sides of his head
From this reading I have a great abomination of this learned friend; as author, lawyer, and politician, he is _triformis_, like Hecate; and in every one of his three forms he is _bifrons_, like Janus; the true Mr. Facing-both-ways of Vanity Fair.
knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Here has my house been nearly burned down by my cook taking it into her head to study hydrostatics in a sixpenny tract, published by the Steam Intellect Society, and written by a learned friend who is for doing all the world’s business as well as his own, and is equally well qualified to handle every branch of human knowledge.
lawyernounUS /ˈlɔːjər/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading I have a great abomination of this learned friend; as author, lawyer, and politician, he is _triformis_, like Hecate; and in every one of his three forms he is _bifrons_, like Janus; the true Mr. Facing-both-ways of Vanity Fair.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Here has my house been nearly burned down by my cook taking it into her head to study hydrostatics in a sixpenny tract, published by the Steam Intellect Society, and written by a learned friend who is for doing all the world’s business as well as his own, and is equally well qualified to handle every branch of human knowledge.
learningnounUS /ˈlɜːrnɪŋ/
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading Quoth Ralpho: nothing but the abuse Of human learning you produce.—BUTLER.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I have a great abomination of this learned friend; as author, lawyer, and politician, he is _triformis_, like Hecate; and in every one of his three forms he is _bifrons_, like Janus; the true Mr. Facing-both-ways of Vanity Fair.
MARCHverbUS /mɑːrtʃ/
march in a procession
From this reading THE MARCH OF MIND.
Maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “GOD bless my soul, sir!” exclaimed the Reverend Doctor Folliott, bursting, one fine May morning, into the breakfast-room at Crotchet Castle, “I am out of all patience with this march of mind.
MINDnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading THE MARCH OF MIND.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “GOD bless my soul, sir!” exclaimed the Reverend Doctor Folliott, bursting, one fine May morning, into the breakfast-room at Crotchet Castle, “I am out of all patience with this march of mind.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading I have a great abomination of this learned friend; as author, lawyer, and politician, he is _triformis_, like Hecate; and in every one of his three forms he is _bifrons_, like Janus; the true Mr. Facing-both-ways of Vanity Fair.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “GOD bless my soul, sir!” exclaimed the Reverend Doctor Folliott, bursting, one fine May morning, into the breakfast-room at Crotchet Castle, “I am out of all patience with this march of mind.
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Here has my house been nearly burned down by my cook taking it into her head to study hydrostatics in a sixpenny tract, published by the Steam Intellect Society, and written by a learned friend who is for doing all the world’s business as well as his own, and is equally well qualified to handle every branch of human knowledge.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Quoth Ralpho: nothing but the abuse Of human learning you produce.—BUTLER.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MARCH OF MIND.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “GOD bless my soul, sir!” exclaimed the Reverend Doctor Folliott, bursting, one fine May morning, into the breakfast-room at Crotchet Castle, “I am out of all patience with this march of mind.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “GOD bless my soul, sir!” exclaimed the Reverend Doctor Folliott, bursting, one fine May morning, into the breakfast-room at Crotchet Castle, “I am out of all patience with this march of mind.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Here has my house been nearly burned down by my cook taking it into her head to study hydrostatics in a sixpenny tract, published by the Steam Intellect Society, and written by a learned friend who is for doing all the world’s business as well as his own, and is equally well qualified to handle every branch of human knowledge.
patiencenounUS /ˈpeɪʃəns/
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading “GOD bless my soul, sir!” exclaimed the Reverend Doctor Folliott, bursting, one fine May morning, into the breakfast-room at Crotchet Castle, “I am out of all patience with this march of mind.
politiciannounUS /ˌpɑːləˈtɪʃən/
a leader engaged in civil administration
From this reading I have a great abomination of this learned friend; as author, lawyer, and politician, he is _triformis_, like Hecate; and in every one of his three forms he is _bifrons_, like Janus; the true Mr. Facing-both-ways of Vanity Fair.
produceverbUS /prəˈduːs/
bring forth or yield
From this reading Quoth Ralpho: nothing but the abuse Of human learning you produce.—BUTLER.
publishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌblɪʃt/
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading Here has my house been nearly burned down by my cook taking it into her head to study hydrostatics in a sixpenny tract, published by the Steam Intellect Society, and written by a learned friend who is for doing all the world’s business as well as his own, and is equally well qualified to handle every branch of human knowledge.
qualifiedadjectiveUS /ˈkwɑːləfaɪd/
meeting the proper standards and requirements and training for an office or position or task
From this reading Here has my house been nearly burned down by my cook taking it into her head to study hydrostatics in a sixpenny tract, published by the Steam Intellect Society, and written by a learned friend who is for doing all the world’s business as well as his own, and is equally well qualified to handle every branch of human knowledge.
Quoth
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From this reading Quoth Ralpho: nothing but the abuse Of human learning you produce.—BUTLER.
Ralpho
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Quoth Ralpho: nothing but the abuse Of human learning you produce.—BUTLER.
ReverendnounUS /ˈrevərənd/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading “GOD bless my soul, sir!” exclaimed the Reverend Doctor Folliott, bursting, one fine May morning, into the breakfast-room at Crotchet Castle, “I am out of all patience with this march of mind.
sirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading “GOD bless my soul, sir!” exclaimed the Reverend Doctor Folliott, bursting, one fine May morning, into the breakfast-room at Crotchet Castle, “I am out of all patience with this march of mind.
sixpennyadjective
of trifling worth
From this reading Here has my house been nearly burned down by my cook taking it into her head to study hydrostatics in a sixpenny tract, published by the Steam Intellect Society, and written by a learned friend who is for doing all the world’s business as well as his own, and is equally well qualified to handle every branch of human knowledge.
SocietynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Here has my house been nearly burned down by my cook taking it into her head to study hydrostatics in a sixpenny tract, published by the Steam Intellect Society, and written by a learned friend who is for doing all the world’s business as well as his own, and is equally well qualified to handle every branch of human knowledge.
soulnounUS /soʊl/
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading “GOD bless my soul, sir!” exclaimed the Reverend Doctor Folliott, bursting, one fine May morning, into the breakfast-room at Crotchet Castle, “I am out of all patience with this march of mind.
SteamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading Here has my house been nearly burned down by my cook taking it into her head to study hydrostatics in a sixpenny tract, published by the Steam Intellect Society, and written by a learned friend who is for doing all the world’s business as well as his own, and is equally well qualified to handle every branch of human knowledge.
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Here has my house been nearly burned down by my cook taking it into her head to study hydrostatics in a sixpenny tract, published by the Steam Intellect Society, and written by a learned friend who is for doing all the world’s business as well as his own, and is equally well qualified to handle every branch of human knowledge.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Here has my house been nearly burned down by my cook taking it into her head to study hydrostatics in a sixpenny tract, published by the Steam Intellect Society, and written by a learned friend who is for doing all the world’s business as well as his own, and is equally well qualified to handle every branch of human knowledge.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MARCH OF MIND.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “GOD bless my soul, sir!” exclaimed the Reverend Doctor Folliott, bursting, one fine May morning, into the breakfast-room at Crotchet Castle, “I am out of all patience with this march of mind.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading I have a great abomination of this learned friend; as author, lawyer, and politician, he is _triformis_, like Hecate; and in every one of his three forms he is _bifrons_, like Janus; the true Mr. Facing-both-ways of Vanity Fair.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Here has my house been nearly burned down by my cook taking it into her head to study hydrostatics in a sixpenny tract, published by the Steam Intellect Society, and written by a learned friend who is for doing all the world’s business as well as his own, and is equally well qualified to handle every branch of human knowledge.
tractnounUS /trækt/
an extended area of land
From this reading Here has my house been nearly burned down by my cook taking it into her head to study hydrostatics in a sixpenny tract, published by the Steam Intellect Society, and written by a learned friend who is for doing all the world’s business as well as his own, and is equally well qualified to handle every branch of human knowledge.
triformis
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From this reading I have a great abomination of this learned friend; as author, lawyer, and politician, he is _triformis_, like Hecate; and in every one of his three forms he is _bifrons_, like Janus; the true Mr. Facing-both-ways of Vanity Fair.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading I have a great abomination of this learned friend; as author, lawyer, and politician, he is _triformis_, like Hecate; and in every one of his three forms he is _bifrons_, like Janus; the true Mr. Facing-both-ways of Vanity Fair.
VanitynounUS /ˈvænəti/
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading I have a great abomination of this learned friend; as author, lawyer, and politician, he is _triformis_, like Hecate; and in every one of his three forms he is _bifrons_, like Janus; the true Mr. Facing-both-ways of Vanity Fair.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Here has my house been nearly burned down by my cook taking it into her head to study hydrostatics in a sixpenny tract, published by the Steam Intellect Society, and written by a learned friend who is for doing all the world’s business as well as his own, and is equally well qualified to handle every branch of human knowledge.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Here has my house been nearly burned down by my cook taking it into her head to study hydrostatics in a sixpenny tract, published by the Steam Intellect Society, and written by a learned friend who is for doing all the world’s business as well as his own, and is equally well qualified to handle every branch of human knowledge.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “GOD bless my soul, sir!” exclaimed the Reverend Doctor Folliott, bursting, one fine May morning, into the breakfast-room at Crotchet Castle, “I am out of all patience with this march of mind.
world'snounUS /wɜːrldz/
possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Here has my house been nearly burned down by my cook taking it into her head to study hydrostatics in a sixpenny tract, published by the Steam Intellect Society, and written by a learned friend who is for doing all the world’s business as well as his own, and is equally well qualified to handle every branch of human knowledge.
writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Here has my house been nearly burned down by my cook taking it into her head to study hydrostatics in a sixpenny tract, published by the Steam Intellect Society, and written by a learned friend who is for doing all the world’s business as well as his own, and is equally well qualified to handle every branch of human knowledge.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Quoth Ralpho: nothing but the abuse Of human learning you produce.—BUTLER.
