aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading Touchfaucet was presented unto Grangousier, and by him examined upon the enterprise and attempt of Picrochole, what it was he could pretend to, or aim at, by the rustling stir and tumultuary coil of this his sudden invasion.
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 Whereunto he answered, that his end and purpose was to conquer all the country, if he could, for the injury done to his cake-bakers.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is too great an undertaking, said Grangousier; and, as the proverb is, He that grips too much, holds fast but little.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Touchfaucet was presented unto Grangousier, and by him examined upon the enterprise and attempt of Picrochole, what it was he could pretend to, or aim at, by the rustling stir and tumultuary coil of this his sudden invasion.
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Whereunto he answered, that his end and purpose was to conquer all the country, if he could, for the injury done to his cake-bakers.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is too great an undertaking, said Grangousier; and, as the proverb is, He that grips too much, holds fast but little.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Touchfaucet was presented unto Grangousier, and by him examined upon the enterprise and attempt of Picrochole, what it was he could pretend to, or aim at, by the rustling stir and tumultuary coil of this his sudden invasion.
attemptnounUS /əˈtempt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Touchfaucet was presented unto Grangousier, and by him examined upon the enterprise and attempt of Picrochole, what it was he could pretend to, or aim at, by the rustling stir and tumultuary coil of this his sudden invasion.
BrothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading The time is not now as formerly, to conquer the kingdoms of our neighbour princes, and to build up our own greatness upon the loss of our nearest Christian Brother.
buildverbUS /bɪld/
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading The time is not now as formerly, to conquer the kingdoms of our neighbour princes, and to build up our own greatness upon the loss of our nearest Christian Brother.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is too great an undertaking, said Grangousier; and, as the proverb is, He that grips too much, holds fast but little.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Touchfaucet was presented unto Grangousier, and by him examined upon the enterprise and attempt of Picrochole, what it was he could pretend to, or aim at, by the rustling stir and tumultuary coil of this his sudden invasion.
cake-bakers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Whereunto he answered, that his end and purpose was to conquer all the country, if he could, for the injury done to his cake-bakers.
ChristianadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪstʃən/
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading The time is not now as formerly, to conquer the kingdoms of our neighbour princes, and to build up our own greatness upon the loss of our nearest Christian Brother.
coilnounUS /kɔɪl/
a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops
From this reading Touchfaucet was presented unto Grangousier, and by him examined upon the enterprise and attempt of Picrochole, what it was he could pretend to, or aim at, by the rustling stir and tumultuary coil of this his sudden invasion.
conquerverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkər/
bring under control by force or authority
From this reading Whereunto he answered, that his end and purpose was to conquer all the country, if he could, for the injury done to his cake-bakers.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Touchfaucet was presented unto Grangousier, and by him examined upon the enterprise and attempt of Picrochole, what it was he could pretend to, or aim at, by the rustling stir and tumultuary coil of this his sudden invasion.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Whereunto he answered, that his end and purpose was to conquer all the country, if he could, for the injury done to his cake-bakers.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading How Grangousier did very kindly entertain Touchfaucet his prisoner.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Whereunto he answered, that his end and purpose was to conquer all the country, if he could, for the injury done to his cake-bakers.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Whereunto he answered, that his end and purpose was to conquer all the country, if he could, for the injury done to his cake-bakers.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading Touchfaucet was presented unto Grangousier, and by him examined upon the enterprise and attempt of Picrochole, what it was he could pretend to, or aim at, by the rustling stir and tumultuary coil of this his sudden invasion.
entertainverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/
provide entertainment for
From this reading How Grangousier did very kindly entertain Touchfaucet his prisoner.
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 Touchfaucet was presented unto Grangousier, and by him examined upon the enterprise and attempt of Picrochole, what it was he could pretend to, or aim at, by the rustling stir and tumultuary coil of this his sudden invasion.
fastadverbUS /fæst/
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading It is too great an undertaking, said Grangousier; and, as the proverb is, He that grips too much, holds fast but little.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Whereunto he answered, that his end and purpose was to conquer all the country, if he could, for the injury done to his cake-bakers.
formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading The time is not now as formerly, to conquer the kingdoms of our neighbour princes, and to build up our own greatness upon the loss of our nearest Christian Brother.
Grangousier
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From this reading How Grangousier did very kindly entertain Touchfaucet his prisoner.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It is too great an undertaking, said Grangousier; and, as the proverb is, He that grips too much, holds fast but little.
greatnessnounUS /ˈɡreɪtnəs/
the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence
From this reading The time is not now as formerly, to conquer the kingdoms of our neighbour princes, and to build up our own greatness upon the loss of our nearest Christian Brother.
gripsnounUS /ɡrɪps/
plural of “grip” — the act of grasping
From this reading It is too great an undertaking, said Grangousier; and, as the proverb is, He that grips too much, holds fast but little.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Touchfaucet was presented unto Grangousier, and by him examined upon the enterprise and attempt of Picrochole, what it was he could pretend to, or aim at, by the rustling stir and tumultuary coil of this his sudden invasion.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Touchfaucet was presented unto Grangousier, and by him examined upon the enterprise and attempt of Picrochole, what it was he could pretend to, or aim at, by the rustling stir and tumultuary coil of this his sudden invasion.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading How Grangousier did very kindly entertain Touchfaucet his prisoner.
holdsnounUS /hoʊldz/
plural of “hold” — the act of grasping
From this reading It is too great an undertaking, said Grangousier; and, as the proverb is, He that grips too much, holds fast but little.
How
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From this reading How Grangousier did very kindly entertain Touchfaucet his prisoner.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Whereunto he answered, that his end and purpose was to conquer all the country, if he could, for the injury done to his cake-bakers.
injurynounUS /ˈɪndʒəri/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading Whereunto he answered, that his end and purpose was to conquer all the country, if he could, for the injury done to his cake-bakers.
invasionnounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪʒən/
the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder
From this reading Touchfaucet was presented unto Grangousier, and by him examined upon the enterprise and attempt of Picrochole, what it was he could pretend to, or aim at, by the rustling stir and tumultuary coil of this his sudden invasion.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is too great an undertaking, said Grangousier; and, as the proverb is, He that grips too much, holds fast but little.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Touchfaucet was presented unto Grangousier, and by him examined upon the enterprise and attempt of Picrochole, what it was he could pretend to, or aim at, by the rustling stir and tumultuary coil of this his sudden invasion.
kindlyadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndli/
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading How Grangousier did very kindly entertain Touchfaucet his prisoner.
kingdomsnounUS /ˈkɪŋdəmz/
plural of “kingdom” — a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading The time is not now as formerly, to conquer the kingdoms of our neighbour princes, and to build up our own greatness upon the loss of our nearest Christian Brother.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is too great an undertaking, said Grangousier; and, as the proverb is, He that grips too much, holds fast but little.
lossnounUS /lɔːs/
something that is lost
From this reading The time is not now as formerly, to conquer the kingdoms of our neighbour princes, and to build up our own greatness upon the loss of our nearest Christian Brother.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It is too great an undertaking, said Grangousier; and, as the proverb is, He that grips too much, holds fast but little.
nearestadverbUS /ˈnɪrəst/
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading The time is not now as formerly, to conquer the kingdoms of our neighbour princes, and to build up our own greatness upon the loss of our nearest Christian Brother.
neighbournounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading The time is not now as formerly, to conquer the kingdoms of our neighbour princes, and to build up our own greatness upon the loss of our nearest Christian Brother.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The time is not now as formerly, to conquer the kingdoms of our neighbour princes, and to build up our own greatness upon the loss of our nearest Christian Brother.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The time is not now as formerly, to conquer the kingdoms of our neighbour princes, and to build up our own greatness upon the loss of our nearest Christian Brother.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Touchfaucet was presented unto Grangousier, and by him examined upon the enterprise and attempt of Picrochole, what it was he could pretend to, or aim at, by the rustling stir and tumultuary coil of this his sudden invasion.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Touchfaucet was presented unto Grangousier, and by him examined upon the enterprise and attempt of Picrochole, what it was he could pretend to, or aim at, by the rustling stir and tumultuary coil of this his sudden invasion.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The time is not now as formerly, to conquer the kingdoms of our neighbour princes, and to build up our own greatness upon the loss of our nearest Christian Brother.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The time is not now as formerly, to conquer the kingdoms of our neighbour princes, and to build up our own greatness upon the loss of our nearest Christian Brother.
Picrochole
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From this reading Touchfaucet was presented unto Grangousier, and by him examined upon the enterprise and attempt of Picrochole, what it was he could pretend to, or aim at, by the rustling stir and tumultuary coil of this his sudden invasion.
presentedverbUS /priˈzentɪd/
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Touchfaucet was presented unto Grangousier, and by him examined upon the enterprise and attempt of Picrochole, what it was he could pretend to, or aim at, by the rustling stir and tumultuary coil of this his sudden invasion.
pretendverbUS /priˈtend/
make believe with the intent to deceive
From this reading Touchfaucet was presented unto Grangousier, and by him examined upon the enterprise and attempt of Picrochole, what it was he could pretend to, or aim at, by the rustling stir and tumultuary coil of this his sudden invasion.
princesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəz/
plural of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading The time is not now as formerly, to conquer the kingdoms of our neighbour princes, and to build up our own greatness upon the loss of our nearest Christian Brother.
prisonernounUS /ˈprɪzənər/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading How Grangousier did very kindly entertain Touchfaucet his prisoner.
proverbnounUS /ˈprɑːvərb/
a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
From this reading It is too great an undertaking, said Grangousier; and, as the proverb is, He that grips too much, holds fast but little.
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Whereunto he answered, that his end and purpose was to conquer all the country, if he could, for the injury done to his cake-bakers.
rustlingnounUS /ˈrʌslɪŋ/
the stealing of cattle
From this reading Touchfaucet was presented unto Grangousier, and by him examined upon the enterprise and attempt of Picrochole, what it was he could pretend to, or aim at, by the rustling stir and tumultuary coil of this his sudden invasion.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It is too great an undertaking, said Grangousier; and, as the proverb is, He that grips too much, holds fast but little.
stirverbUS /stɜːr/
move an implement through
From this reading Touchfaucet was presented unto Grangousier, and by him examined upon the enterprise and attempt of Picrochole, what it was he could pretend to, or aim at, by the rustling stir and tumultuary coil of this his sudden invasion.
suddenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌdən/
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Touchfaucet was presented unto Grangousier, and by him examined upon the enterprise and attempt of Picrochole, what it was he could pretend to, or aim at, by the rustling stir and tumultuary coil of this his sudden invasion.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Whereunto he answered, that his end and purpose was to conquer all the country, if he could, for the injury done to his cake-bakers.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Touchfaucet was presented unto Grangousier, and by him examined upon the enterprise and attempt of Picrochole, what it was he could pretend to, or aim at, by the rustling stir and tumultuary coil of this his sudden invasion.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Touchfaucet was presented unto Grangousier, and by him examined upon the enterprise and attempt of Picrochole, what it was he could pretend to, or aim at, by the rustling stir and tumultuary coil of this his sudden invasion.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The time is not now as formerly, to conquer the kingdoms of our neighbour princes, and to build up our own greatness upon the loss of our nearest Christian Brother.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Touchfaucet was presented unto Grangousier, and by him examined upon the enterprise and attempt of Picrochole, what it was he could pretend to, or aim at, by the rustling stir and tumultuary coil of this his sudden invasion.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It is too great an undertaking, said Grangousier; and, as the proverb is, He that grips too much, holds fast but little.
Touchfaucet
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading How Grangousier did very kindly entertain Touchfaucet his prisoner.
tumultuary
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From this reading Touchfaucet was presented unto Grangousier, and by him examined upon the enterprise and attempt of Picrochole, what it was he could pretend to, or aim at, by the rustling stir and tumultuary coil of this his sudden invasion.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading It is too great an undertaking, said Grangousier; and, as the proverb is, He that grips too much, holds fast but little.
untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading Touchfaucet was presented unto Grangousier, and by him examined upon the enterprise and attempt of Picrochole, what it was he could pretend to, or aim at, by the rustling stir and tumultuary coil of this his sudden invasion.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The time is not now as formerly, to conquer the kingdoms of our neighbour princes, and to build up our own greatness upon the loss of our nearest Christian Brother.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Touchfaucet was presented unto Grangousier, and by him examined upon the enterprise and attempt of Picrochole, what it was he could pretend to, or aim at, by the rustling stir and tumultuary coil of this his sudden invasion.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading How Grangousier did very kindly entertain Touchfaucet his prisoner.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Touchfaucet was presented unto Grangousier, and by him examined upon the enterprise and attempt of Picrochole, what it was he could pretend to, or aim at, by the rustling stir and tumultuary coil of this his sudden invasion.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Touchfaucet was presented unto Grangousier, and by him examined upon the enterprise and attempt of Picrochole, what it was he could pretend to, or aim at, by the rustling stir and tumultuary coil of this his sudden invasion.
Whereunto
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From this reading Whereunto he answered, that his end and purpose was to conquer all the country, if he could, for the injury done to his cake-bakers.
