adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And indeed it was high time, for I received an intimation from one of the cashiers of the Musical Banks, that I was to be prosecuted in a criminal court ostensibly for measles, but really for having owned a watch, and attempted the reintroduction of machinery.
agenounUS /eɪdʒ/
how long something has existed
From this reading I asked why measles? and was told that there was a fear lest extenuating circumstances should prevent a jury from convicting me, if I were indicted for typhus or small-pox, but that a verdict would probably be obtained for measles, a disease which could be sufficiently punished in a person of my age.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading Though busily engaged in translating the extracts given in the last five chapters, I was also laying matters in train for my escape with Arowhena.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And indeed it was high time, for I received an intimation from one of the cashiers of the Musical Banks, that I was to be prosecuted in a criminal court ostensibly for measles, but really for having owned a watch, and attempted the reintroduction of machinery.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And indeed it was high time, for I received an intimation from one of the cashiers of the Musical Banks, that I was to be prosecuted in a criminal court ostensibly for measles, but really for having owned a watch, and attempted the reintroduction of machinery.
Arowhena
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Though busily engaged in translating the extracts given in the last five chapters, I was also laying matters in train for my escape with Arowhena.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I asked why measles? and was told that there was a fear lest extenuating circumstances should prevent a jury from convicting me, if I were indicted for typhus or small-pox, but that a verdict would probably be obtained for measles, a disease which could be sufficiently punished in a person of my age.
attemptedadjectiveUS /əˈtemptɪd/
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading And indeed it was high time, for I received an intimation from one of the cashiers of the Musical Banks, that I was to be prosecuted in a criminal court ostensibly for measles, but really for having owned a watch, and attempted the reintroduction of machinery.
balloonnounUS /bəˈluːn/
large tough nonrigid bag filled with gas or heated air
From this reading My plan was this—that Arowhena and I should escape in a balloon together.
BanksnounUS /bæŋks/
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading And indeed it was high time, for I received an intimation from one of the cashiers of the Musical Banks, that I was to be prosecuted in a criminal court ostensibly for measles, but really for having owned a watch, and attempted the reintroduction of machinery.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And indeed it was high time, for I received an intimation from one of the cashiers of the Musical Banks, that I was to be prosecuted in a criminal court ostensibly for measles, but really for having owned a watch, and attempted the reintroduction of machinery.
blowverbUS /bloʊ/
exhale hard
From this reading I was given to understand that unless some unexpected change should come over the mind of his Majesty, I might expect the blow to be struck within a very few days.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading Though busily engaged in translating the extracts given in the last five chapters, I was also laying matters in train for my escape with Arowhena.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading And indeed it was high time, for I received an intimation from one of the cashiers of the Musical Banks, that I was to be prosecuted in a criminal court ostensibly for measles, but really for having owned a watch, and attempted the reintroduction of machinery.
cashiersnounUS /ˌkæˈʃɪrz/
plural of “cashier” — an employee of a bank who receives and pays out money
From this reading And indeed it was high time, for I received an intimation from one of the cashiers of the Musical Banks, that I was to be prosecuted in a criminal court ostensibly for measles, but really for having owned a watch, and attempted the reintroduction of machinery.
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading I was given to understand that unless some unexpected change should come over the mind of his Majesty, I might expect the blow to be struck within a very few days.
chaptersnounUS /ˈtʃæptərz/
plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Though busily engaged in translating the extracts given in the last five chapters, I was also laying matters in train for my escape with Arowhena.
circumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading I asked why measles? and was told that there was a fear lest extenuating circumstances should prevent a jury from convicting me, if I were indicted for typhus or small-pox, but that a verdict would probably be obtained for measles, a disease which could be sufficiently punished in a person of my age.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I was given to understand that unless some unexpected change should come over the mind of his Majesty, I might expect the blow to be struck within a very few days.
convictingverbUS /kənˈvɪktɪŋ/
-ing form of “convict” — find or declare guilty
From this reading I asked why measles? and was told that there was a fear lest extenuating circumstances should prevent a jury from convicting me, if I were indicted for typhus or small-pox, but that a verdict would probably be obtained for measles, a disease which could be sufficiently punished in a person of my age.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I asked why measles? and was told that there was a fear lest extenuating circumstances should prevent a jury from convicting me, if I were indicted for typhus or small-pox, but that a verdict would probably be obtained for measles, a disease which could be sufficiently punished in a person of my age.
courtnounUS /kɔːrt/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading And indeed it was high time, for I received an intimation from one of the cashiers of the Musical Banks, that I was to be prosecuted in a criminal court ostensibly for measles, but really for having owned a watch, and attempted the reintroduction of machinery.
criminaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmənəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading And indeed it was high time, for I received an intimation from one of the cashiers of the Musical Banks, that I was to be prosecuted in a criminal court ostensibly for measles, but really for having owned a watch, and attempted the reintroduction of machinery.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading I was given to understand that unless some unexpected change should come over the mind of his Majesty, I might expect the blow to be struck within a very few days.
diseasenounUS /dɪˈziːz/
an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading I asked why measles? and was told that there was a fear lest extenuating circumstances should prevent a jury from convicting me, if I were indicted for typhus or small-pox, but that a verdict would probably be obtained for measles, a disease which could be sufficiently punished in a person of my age.
engagedadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒd/
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Though busily engaged in translating the extracts given in the last five chapters, I was also laying matters in train for my escape with Arowhena.
escapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Though busily engaged in translating the extracts given in the last five chapters, I was also laying matters in train for my escape with Arowhena.
expectverbUS /ɪkˈspekt/
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading I was given to understand that unless some unexpected change should come over the mind of his Majesty, I might expect the blow to be struck within a very few days.
extenuatingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstenjuːeɪtɪŋ/
partially excusing or justifying
From this reading I asked why measles? and was told that there was a fear lest extenuating circumstances should prevent a jury from convicting me, if I were indicted for typhus or small-pox, but that a verdict would probably be obtained for measles, a disease which could be sufficiently punished in a person of my age.
extractsnounUS /ˈekstrækts/
plural of “extract” — a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)
From this reading Though busily engaged in translating the extracts given in the last five chapters, I was also laying matters in train for my escape with Arowhena.
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading I asked why measles? and was told that there was a fear lest extenuating circumstances should prevent a jury from convicting me, if I were indicted for typhus or small-pox, but that a verdict would probably be obtained for measles, a disease which could be sufficiently punished in a person of my age.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading I was given to understand that unless some unexpected change should come over the mind of his Majesty, I might expect the blow to be struck within a very few days.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Though busily engaged in translating the extracts given in the last five chapters, I was also laying matters in train for my escape with Arowhena.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Though busily engaged in translating the extracts given in the last five chapters, I was also laying matters in train for my escape with Arowhena.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And indeed it was high time, for I received an intimation from one of the cashiers of the Musical Banks, that I was to be prosecuted in a criminal court ostensibly for measles, but really for having owned a watch, and attempted the reintroduction of machinery.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Though busily engaged in translating the extracts given in the last five chapters, I was also laying matters in train for my escape with Arowhena.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading And indeed it was high time, for I received an intimation from one of the cashiers of the Musical Banks, that I was to be prosecuted in a criminal court ostensibly for measles, but really for having owned a watch, and attempted the reintroduction of machinery.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading And indeed it was high time, for I received an intimation from one of the cashiers of the Musical Banks, that I was to be prosecuted in a criminal court ostensibly for measles, but really for having owned a watch, and attempted the reintroduction of machinery.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I was given to understand that unless some unexpected change should come over the mind of his Majesty, I might expect the blow to be struck within a very few days.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Though busily engaged in translating the extracts given in the last five chapters, I was also laying matters in train for my escape with Arowhena.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I asked why measles? and was told that there was a fear lest extenuating circumstances should prevent a jury from convicting me, if I were indicted for typhus or small-pox, but that a verdict would probably be obtained for measles, a disease which could be sufficiently punished in a person of my age.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Though busily engaged in translating the extracts given in the last five chapters, I was also laying matters in train for my escape with Arowhena.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading And indeed it was high time, for I received an intimation from one of the cashiers of the Musical Banks, that I was to be prosecuted in a criminal court ostensibly for measles, but really for having owned a watch, and attempted the reintroduction of machinery.
indictedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdaɪtɪd/
past form of “indict” — accuse formally of a crime
From this reading I asked why measles? and was told that there was a fear lest extenuating circumstances should prevent a jury from convicting me, if I were indicted for typhus or small-pox, but that a verdict would probably be obtained for measles, a disease which could be sufficiently punished in a person of my age.
intimationnounUS /ˌɪntəˈmeɪʃən/
an indirect suggestion
From this reading And indeed it was high time, for I received an intimation from one of the cashiers of the Musical Banks, that I was to be prosecuted in a criminal court ostensibly for measles, but really for having owned a watch, and attempted the reintroduction of machinery.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And indeed it was high time, for I received an intimation from one of the cashiers of the Musical Banks, that I was to be prosecuted in a criminal court ostensibly for measles, but really for having owned a watch, and attempted the reintroduction of machinery.
jurynounUS /ˈdʒʊri/
a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law
From this reading I asked why measles? and was told that there was a fear lest extenuating circumstances should prevent a jury from convicting me, if I were indicted for typhus or small-pox, but that a verdict would probably be obtained for measles, a disease which could be sufficiently punished in a person of my age.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading Though busily engaged in translating the extracts given in the last five chapters, I was also laying matters in train for my escape with Arowhena.
layingnounUS /ˈleɪɪŋ/
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading Though busily engaged in translating the extracts given in the last five chapters, I was also laying matters in train for my escape with Arowhena.
lestconjunctionUS /lest/
in order that something should not happen
From this reading I asked why measles? and was told that there was a fear lest extenuating circumstances should prevent a jury from convicting me, if I were indicted for typhus or small-pox, but that a verdict would probably be obtained for measles, a disease which could be sufficiently punished in a person of my age.
machinerynounUS /məˈʃiːnəri/
machines or machine systems collectively
From this reading And indeed it was high time, for I received an intimation from one of the cashiers of the Musical Banks, that I was to be prosecuted in a criminal court ostensibly for measles, but really for having owned a watch, and attempted the reintroduction of machinery.
MajestynounUS /ˈmædʒəsti/
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading I was given to understand that unless some unexpected change should come over the mind of his Majesty, I might expect the blow to be struck within a very few days.
mattersnounUS /ˈmætərz/
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Though busily engaged in translating the extracts given in the last five chapters, I was also laying matters in train for my escape with Arowhena.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I asked why measles? and was told that there was a fear lest extenuating circumstances should prevent a jury from convicting me, if I were indicted for typhus or small-pox, but that a verdict would probably be obtained for measles, a disease which could be sufficiently punished in a person of my age.
measlesnounUS /ˈmiːzəlz/
an acute and highly contagious viral disease marked by distinct red spots followed by a rash; occurs primarily in children
From this reading And indeed it was high time, for I received an intimation from one of the cashiers of the Musical Banks, that I was to be prosecuted in a criminal court ostensibly for measles, but really for having owned a watch, and attempted the reintroduction of machinery.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I was given to understand that unless some unexpected change should come over the mind of his Majesty, I might expect the blow to be struck within a very few days.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I was given to understand that unless some unexpected change should come over the mind of his Majesty, I might expect the blow to be struck within a very few days.
MusicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading And indeed it was high time, for I received an intimation from one of the cashiers of the Musical Banks, that I was to be prosecuted in a criminal court ostensibly for measles, but really for having owned a watch, and attempted the reintroduction of machinery.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Though busily engaged in translating the extracts given in the last five chapters, I was also laying matters in train for my escape with Arowhena.
obtainedverbUS /əbˈteɪnd/
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading I asked why measles? and was told that there was a fear lest extenuating circumstances should prevent a jury from convicting me, if I were indicted for typhus or small-pox, but that a verdict would probably be obtained for measles, a disease which could be sufficiently punished in a person of my age.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And indeed it was high time, for I received an intimation from one of the cashiers of the Musical Banks, that I was to be prosecuted in a criminal court ostensibly for measles, but really for having owned a watch, and attempted the reintroduction of machinery.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading And indeed it was high time, for I received an intimation from one of the cashiers of the Musical Banks, that I was to be prosecuted in a criminal court ostensibly for measles, but really for having owned a watch, and attempted the reintroduction of machinery.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I asked why measles? and was told that there was a fear lest extenuating circumstances should prevent a jury from convicting me, if I were indicted for typhus or small-pox, but that a verdict would probably be obtained for measles, a disease which could be sufficiently punished in a person of my age.
ostensiblyadverbUS /ɑːˈstensəbli/
from appearances alone
From this reading And indeed it was high time, for I received an intimation from one of the cashiers of the Musical Banks, that I was to be prosecuted in a criminal court ostensibly for measles, but really for having owned a watch, and attempted the reintroduction of machinery.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I was given to understand that unless some unexpected change should come over the mind of his Majesty, I might expect the blow to be struck within a very few days.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading And indeed it was high time, for I received an intimation from one of the cashiers of the Musical Banks, that I was to be prosecuted in a criminal court ostensibly for measles, but really for having owned a watch, and attempted the reintroduction of machinery.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading I asked why measles? and was told that there was a fear lest extenuating circumstances should prevent a jury from convicting me, if I were indicted for typhus or small-pox, but that a verdict would probably be obtained for measles, a disease which could be sufficiently punished in a person of my age.
planverbUS /plæn/
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading My plan was this—that Arowhena and I should escape in a balloon together.
preventverbUS /prɪˈvent/
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading I asked why measles? and was told that there was a fear lest extenuating circumstances should prevent a jury from convicting me, if I were indicted for typhus or small-pox, but that a verdict would probably be obtained for measles, a disease which could be sufficiently punished in a person of my age.
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading I asked why measles? and was told that there was a fear lest extenuating circumstances should prevent a jury from convicting me, if I were indicted for typhus or small-pox, but that a verdict would probably be obtained for measles, a disease which could be sufficiently punished in a person of my age.
prosecutedverbUS /ˈprɑːsɪkjuːtɪd/
past form of “prosecute” — conduct a prosecution in a court of law
From this reading And indeed it was high time, for I received an intimation from one of the cashiers of the Musical Banks, that I was to be prosecuted in a criminal court ostensibly for measles, but really for having owned a watch, and attempted the reintroduction of machinery.
punishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌnɪʃt/
subjected to a penalty (as pain or shame or restraint or loss) for an offense or fault or in order to coerce some behavior (as a confession or obedience)
From this reading I asked why measles? and was told that there was a fear lest extenuating circumstances should prevent a jury from convicting me, if I were indicted for typhus or small-pox, but that a verdict would probably be obtained for measles, a disease which could be sufficiently punished in a person of my age.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading And indeed it was high time, for I received an intimation from one of the cashiers of the Musical Banks, that I was to be prosecuted in a criminal court ostensibly for measles, but really for having owned a watch, and attempted the reintroduction of machinery.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading And indeed it was high time, for I received an intimation from one of the cashiers of the Musical Banks, that I was to be prosecuted in a criminal court ostensibly for measles, but really for having owned a watch, and attempted the reintroduction of machinery.
reintroductionnounUS /ˌriːɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
an act of renewed introduction
From this reading And indeed it was high time, for I received an intimation from one of the cashiers of the Musical Banks, that I was to be prosecuted in a criminal court ostensibly for measles, but really for having owned a watch, and attempted the reintroduction of machinery.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I asked why measles? and was told that there was a fear lest extenuating circumstances should prevent a jury from convicting me, if I were indicted for typhus or small-pox, but that a verdict would probably be obtained for measles, a disease which could be sufficiently punished in a person of my age.
small-pox
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I asked why measles? and was told that there was a fear lest extenuating circumstances should prevent a jury from convicting me, if I were indicted for typhus or small-pox, but that a verdict would probably be obtained for measles, a disease which could be sufficiently punished in a person of my age.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I was given to understand that unless some unexpected change should come over the mind of his Majesty, I might expect the blow to be struck within a very few days.
struckadjectiveUS /strʌk/
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading I was given to understand that unless some unexpected change should come over the mind of his Majesty, I might expect the blow to be struck within a very few days.
sufficientlyadverbUS /səˈfɪʃəntli/
to a sufficient degree
From this reading I asked why measles? and was told that there was a fear lest extenuating circumstances should prevent a jury from convicting me, if I were indicted for typhus or small-pox, but that a verdict would probably be obtained for measles, a disease which could be sufficiently punished in a person of my age.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And indeed it was high time, for I received an intimation from one of the cashiers of the Musical Banks, that I was to be prosecuted in a criminal court ostensibly for measles, but really for having owned a watch, and attempted the reintroduction of machinery.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Though busily engaged in translating the extracts given in the last five chapters, I was also laying matters in train for my escape with Arowhena.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading I asked why measles? and was told that there was a fear lest extenuating circumstances should prevent a jury from convicting me, if I were indicted for typhus or small-pox, but that a verdict would probably be obtained for measles, a disease which could be sufficiently punished in a person of my age.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading My plan was this—that Arowhena and I should escape in a balloon together.
ThoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though busily engaged in translating the extracts given in the last five chapters, I was also laying matters in train for my escape with Arowhena.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading And indeed it was high time, for I received an intimation from one of the cashiers of the Musical Banks, that I was to be prosecuted in a criminal court ostensibly for measles, but really for having owned a watch, and attempted the reintroduction of machinery.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And indeed it was high time, for I received an intimation from one of the cashiers of the Musical Banks, that I was to be prosecuted in a criminal court ostensibly for measles, but really for having owned a watch, and attempted the reintroduction of machinery.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading My plan was this—that Arowhena and I should escape in a balloon together.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I asked why measles? and was told that there was a fear lest extenuating circumstances should prevent a jury from convicting me, if I were indicted for typhus or small-pox, but that a verdict would probably be obtained for measles, a disease which could be sufficiently punished in a person of my age.
trainverbUS /treɪn/
create by training and teaching
From this reading Though busily engaged in translating the extracts given in the last five chapters, I was also laying matters in train for my escape with Arowhena.
translatingverbUS /trænzˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading Though busily engaged in translating the extracts given in the last five chapters, I was also laying matters in train for my escape with Arowhena.
typhusnounUS /ˈtaɪfəs/
rickettsial disease transmitted by body lice and characterized by skin rash and high fever
From this reading I asked why measles? and was told that there was a fear lest extenuating circumstances should prevent a jury from convicting me, if I were indicted for typhus or small-pox, but that a verdict would probably be obtained for measles, a disease which could be sufficiently punished in a person of my age.
understandverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstænd/
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading I was given to understand that unless some unexpected change should come over the mind of his Majesty, I might expect the blow to be struck within a very few days.
unexpectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/
not expected or anticipated
From this reading I was given to understand that unless some unexpected change should come over the mind of his Majesty, I might expect the blow to be struck within a very few days.
unlessconjunctionUS /ənˈles/
except if; if not
From this reading I was given to understand that unless some unexpected change should come over the mind of his Majesty, I might expect the blow to be struck within a very few days.
verdictnounUS /ˈvɜːrdɪkt/
(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment
From this reading I asked why measles? and was told that there was a fear lest extenuating circumstances should prevent a jury from convicting me, if I were indicted for typhus or small-pox, but that a verdict would probably be obtained for measles, a disease which could be sufficiently punished in a person of my age.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading I was given to understand that unless some unexpected change should come over the mind of his Majesty, I might expect the blow to be struck within a very few days.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though busily engaged in translating the extracts given in the last five chapters, I was also laying matters in train for my escape with Arowhena.
watchverbUS /wɑːtʃ/
look attentively
From this reading And indeed it was high time, for I received an intimation from one of the cashiers of the Musical Banks, that I was to be prosecuted in a criminal court ostensibly for measles, but really for having owned a watch, and attempted the reintroduction of machinery.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I asked why measles? and was told that there was a fear lest extenuating circumstances should prevent a jury from convicting me, if I were indicted for typhus or small-pox, but that a verdict would probably be obtained for measles, a disease which could be sufficiently punished in a person of my age.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I asked why measles? and was told that there was a fear lest extenuating circumstances should prevent a jury from convicting me, if I were indicted for typhus or small-pox, but that a verdict would probably be obtained for measles, a disease which could be sufficiently punished in a person of my age.
whynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading I asked why measles? and was told that there was a fear lest extenuating circumstances should prevent a jury from convicting me, if I were indicted for typhus or small-pox, but that a verdict would probably be obtained for measles, a disease which could be sufficiently punished in a person of my age.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Though busily engaged in translating the extracts given in the last five chapters, I was also laying matters in train for my escape with Arowhena.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading I was given to understand that unless some unexpected change should come over the mind of his Majesty, I might expect the blow to be struck within a very few days.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I asked why measles? and was told that there was a fear lest extenuating circumstances should prevent a jury from convicting me, if I were indicted for typhus or small-pox, but that a verdict would probably be obtained for measles, a disease which could be sufficiently punished in a person of my age.
