adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Having fasted as aforesaid, the hermit gave us a letter for one whom he called Albian Camar, Master Aedituus of the Ringing Island; but Panurge greeting him called him Master Antitus.
accordingadjectiveUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading When we had well stuffed our puddings, he gave us an account of what was remarkable in the island, affirming that it had been at first inhabited by the Siticines; but that, according to the course of nature--as all things, you know, are subject to change--they were become birds.
accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading When we had well stuffed our puddings, he gave us an account of what was remarkable in the island, affirming that it had been at first inhabited by the Siticines; but that, according to the course of nature--as all things, you know, are subject to change--they were become birds.
Aedituus
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From this reading Having fasted as aforesaid, the hermit gave us a letter for one whom he called Albian Camar, Master Aedituus of the Ringing Island; but Panurge greeting him called him Master Antitus.
affirmingverbUS /əˈfɜːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “affirm” — establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
From this reading When we had well stuffed our puddings, he gave us an account of what was remarkable in the island, affirming that it had been at first inhabited by the Siticines; but that, according to the course of nature--as all things, you know, are subject to change--they were become birds.
aforesaidadjectiveUS /əˈfɔːrsed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Having fasted as aforesaid, the hermit gave us a letter for one whom he called Albian Camar, Master Aedituus of the Ringing Island; but Panurge greeting him called him Master Antitus.
Albian
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From this reading Having fasted as aforesaid, the hermit gave us a letter for one whom he called Albian Camar, Master Aedituus of the Ringing Island; but Panurge greeting him called him Master Antitus.
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 He made us all very welcome, upon the hermit's recommendation, hearing that we had fasted, as I have told you.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When we had well stuffed our puddings, he gave us an account of what was remarkable in the island, affirming that it had been at first inhabited by the Siticines; but that, according to the course of nature--as all things, you know, are subject to change--they were become birds.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was a little queer old fellow, bald-pated, with a snout whereat you might easily have lighted a card-match, and a phiz as red as a cardinal's cap.
Antitus
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From this reading Having fasted as aforesaid, the hermit gave us a letter for one whom he called Albian Camar, Master Aedituus of the Ringing Island; but Panurge greeting him called him Master Antitus.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When we had well stuffed our puddings, he gave us an account of what was remarkable in the island, affirming that it had been at first inhabited by the Siticines; but that, according to the course of nature--as all things, you know, are subject to change--they were become birds.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Having fasted as aforesaid, the hermit gave us a letter for one whom he called Albian Camar, Master Aedituus of the Ringing Island; but Panurge greeting him called him Master Antitus.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When we had well stuffed our puddings, he gave us an account of what was remarkable in the island, affirming that it had been at first inhabited by the Siticines; but that, according to the course of nature--as all things, you know, are subject to change--they were become birds.
bald-patedadjective
lacking hair on all or most of the scalp
From this reading He was a little queer old fellow, bald-pated, with a snout whereat you might easily have lighted a card-match, and a phiz as red as a cardinal's cap.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading How the Ringing Island had been inhabited by the Siticines, who were become birds.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading How the Ringing Island had been inhabited by the Siticines, who were become birds.
birdsnounUS /bɜːrdz/
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading How the Ringing Island had been inhabited by the Siticines, who were become birds.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Having fasted as aforesaid, the hermit gave us a letter for one whom he called Albian Camar, Master Aedituus of the Ringing Island; but Panurge greeting him called him Master Antitus.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading How the Ringing Island had been inhabited by the Siticines, who were become birds.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Having fasted as aforesaid, the hermit gave us a letter for one whom he called Albian Camar, Master Aedituus of the Ringing Island; but Panurge greeting him called him Master Antitus.
Camar
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From this reading Having fasted as aforesaid, the hermit gave us a letter for one whom he called Albian Camar, Master Aedituus of the Ringing Island; but Panurge greeting him called him Master Antitus.
capnounUS /kæp/
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading He was a little queer old fellow, bald-pated, with a snout whereat you might easily have lighted a card-match, and a phiz as red as a cardinal's cap.
card-match
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From this reading He was a little queer old fellow, bald-pated, with a snout whereat you might easily have lighted a card-match, and a phiz as red as a cardinal's cap.
cardinal'snounUS /ˈkɑːrdənəlz/
possessive form of “cardinal” — (Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes
From this reading He was a little queer old fellow, bald-pated, with a snout whereat you might easily have lighted a card-match, and a phiz as red as a cardinal's cap.
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading When we had well stuffed our puddings, he gave us an account of what was remarkable in the island, affirming that it had been at first inhabited by the Siticines; but that, according to the course of nature--as all things, you know, are subject to change--they were become birds.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading When we had well stuffed our puddings, he gave us an account of what was remarkable in the island, affirming that it had been at first inhabited by the Siticines; but that, according to the course of nature--as all things, you know, are subject to change--they were become birds.
easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading He was a little queer old fellow, bald-pated, with a snout whereat you might easily have lighted a card-match, and a phiz as red as a cardinal's cap.
fastedverbUS /ˈfæstɪd/
past form of “fast” — abstain from certain foods, as for religious or medical reasons
From this reading Having fasted as aforesaid, the hermit gave us a letter for one whom he called Albian Camar, Master Aedituus of the Ringing Island; but Panurge greeting him called him Master Antitus.
fellownounUS /ˈfeloʊ/
a boy or man
From this reading He was a little queer old fellow, bald-pated, with a snout whereat you might easily have lighted a card-match, and a phiz as red as a cardinal's cap.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When we had well stuffed our puddings, he gave us an account of what was remarkable in the island, affirming that it had been at first inhabited by the Siticines; but that, according to the course of nature--as all things, you know, are subject to change--they were become birds.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Having fasted as aforesaid, the hermit gave us a letter for one whom he called Albian Camar, Master Aedituus of the Ringing Island; but Panurge greeting him called him Master Antitus.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Having fasted as aforesaid, the hermit gave us a letter for one whom he called Albian Camar, Master Aedituus of the Ringing Island; but Panurge greeting him called him Master Antitus.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading Having fasted as aforesaid, the hermit gave us a letter for one whom he called Albian Camar, Master Aedituus of the Ringing Island; but Panurge greeting him called him Master Antitus.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading How the Ringing Island had been inhabited by the Siticines, who were become birds.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He was a little queer old fellow, bald-pated, with a snout whereat you might easily have lighted a card-match, and a phiz as red as a cardinal's cap.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having fasted as aforesaid, the hermit gave us a letter for one whom he called Albian Camar, Master Aedituus of the Ringing Island; but Panurge greeting him called him Master Antitus.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Having fasted as aforesaid, the hermit gave us a letter for one whom he called Albian Camar, Master Aedituus of the Ringing Island; but Panurge greeting him called him Master Antitus.
hearingnounUS /ˈhiːrɪŋ/
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading He made us all very welcome, upon the hermit's recommendation, hearing that we had fasted, as I have told you.
hermitnounUS /ˈhɜːrmət/
one retired from society for religious reasons
From this reading Having fasted as aforesaid, the hermit gave us a letter for one whom he called Albian Camar, Master Aedituus of the Ringing Island; but Panurge greeting him called him Master Antitus.
hermit's
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From this reading He made us all very welcome, upon the hermit's recommendation, hearing that we had fasted, as I have told you.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Having fasted as aforesaid, the hermit gave us a letter for one whom he called Albian Camar, Master Aedituus of the Ringing Island; but Panurge greeting him called him Master Antitus.
How
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From this reading How the Ringing Island had been inhabited by the Siticines, who were become birds.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He made us all very welcome, upon the hermit's recommendation, hearing that we had fasted, as I have told you.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When we had well stuffed our puddings, he gave us an account of what was remarkable in the island, affirming that it had been at first inhabited by the Siticines; but that, according to the course of nature--as all things, you know, are subject to change--they were become birds.
inhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhæbətəd/
having inhabitants; lived in
From this reading How the Ringing Island had been inhabited by the Siticines, who were become birds.
IslandnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading How the Ringing Island had been inhabited by the Siticines, who were become birds.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When we had well stuffed our puddings, he gave us an account of what was remarkable in the island, affirming that it had been at first inhabited by the Siticines; but that, according to the course of nature--as all things, you know, are subject to change--they were become birds.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading When we had well stuffed our puddings, he gave us an account of what was remarkable in the island, affirming that it had been at first inhabited by the Siticines; but that, according to the course of nature--as all things, you know, are subject to change--they were become birds.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Having fasted as aforesaid, the hermit gave us a letter for one whom he called Albian Camar, Master Aedituus of the Ringing Island; but Panurge greeting him called him Master Antitus.
lightedadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪtəd/
set afire or burning
From this reading He was a little queer old fellow, bald-pated, with a snout whereat you might easily have lighted a card-match, and a phiz as red as a cardinal's cap.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was a little queer old fellow, bald-pated, with a snout whereat you might easily have lighted a card-match, and a phiz as red as a cardinal's cap.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He made us all very welcome, upon the hermit's recommendation, hearing that we had fasted, as I have told you.
MasternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Having fasted as aforesaid, the hermit gave us a letter for one whom he called Albian Camar, Master Aedituus of the Ringing Island; but Panurge greeting him called him Master Antitus.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He was a little queer old fellow, bald-pated, with a snout whereat you might easily have lighted a card-match, and a phiz as red as a cardinal's cap.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading When we had well stuffed our puddings, he gave us an account of what was remarkable in the island, affirming that it had been at first inhabited by the Siticines; but that, according to the course of nature--as all things, you know, are subject to change--they were become birds.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Having fasted as aforesaid, the hermit gave us a letter for one whom he called Albian Camar, Master Aedituus of the Ringing Island; but Panurge greeting him called him Master Antitus.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He was a little queer old fellow, bald-pated, with a snout whereat you might easily have lighted a card-match, and a phiz as red as a cardinal's cap.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Having fasted as aforesaid, the hermit gave us a letter for one whom he called Albian Camar, Master Aedituus of the Ringing Island; but Panurge greeting him called him Master Antitus.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading When we had well stuffed our puddings, he gave us an account of what was remarkable in the island, affirming that it had been at first inhabited by the Siticines; but that, according to the course of nature--as all things, you know, are subject to change--they were become birds.
Panurge
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From this reading Having fasted as aforesaid, the hermit gave us a letter for one whom he called Albian Camar, Master Aedituus of the Ringing Island; but Panurge greeting him called him Master Antitus.
phiznoun
English illustrator of several of Dickens' novels (1815-1882)
From this reading He was a little queer old fellow, bald-pated, with a snout whereat you might easily have lighted a card-match, and a phiz as red as a cardinal's cap.
puddingsnounUS /ˈpʊdɪŋz/
plural of “pudding” — any of various soft thick unsweetened baked dishes
From this reading When we had well stuffed our puddings, he gave us an account of what was remarkable in the island, affirming that it had been at first inhabited by the Siticines; but that, according to the course of nature--as all things, you know, are subject to change--they were become birds.
queeradjectiveUS /kwɪr/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading He was a little queer old fellow, bald-pated, with a snout whereat you might easily have lighted a card-match, and a phiz as red as a cardinal's cap.
recommendationnounUS /ˌrekəmənˈdeɪʃən/
something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable
From this reading He made us all very welcome, upon the hermit's recommendation, hearing that we had fasted, as I have told you.
rednounUS /red/
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading He was a little queer old fellow, bald-pated, with a snout whereat you might easily have lighted a card-match, and a phiz as red as a cardinal's cap.
remarkableadjectiveUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbəl/
unusual or striking
From this reading When we had well stuffed our puddings, he gave us an account of what was remarkable in the island, affirming that it had been at first inhabited by the Siticines; but that, according to the course of nature--as all things, you know, are subject to change--they were become birds.
RingingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading How the Ringing Island had been inhabited by the Siticines, who were become birds.
Siticines
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From this reading How the Ringing Island had been inhabited by the Siticines, who were become birds.
snoutnounUS /snaʊt/
a long projecting or anterior elongation of an animal's head; especially the nose
From this reading He was a little queer old fellow, bald-pated, with a snout whereat you might easily have lighted a card-match, and a phiz as red as a cardinal's cap.
stuffedadjectiveUS /stʌft/
filled with something
From this reading When we had well stuffed our puddings, he gave us an account of what was remarkable in the island, affirming that it had been at first inhabited by the Siticines; but that, according to the course of nature--as all things, you know, are subject to change--they were become birds.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading When we had well stuffed our puddings, he gave us an account of what was remarkable in the island, affirming that it had been at first inhabited by the Siticines; but that, according to the course of nature--as all things, you know, are subject to change--they were become birds.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He made us all very welcome, upon the hermit's recommendation, hearing that we had fasted, as I have told you.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading How the Ringing Island had been inhabited by the Siticines, who were become birds.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When we had well stuffed our puddings, he gave us an account of what was remarkable in the island, affirming that it had been at first inhabited by the Siticines; but that, according to the course of nature--as all things, you know, are subject to change--they were become birds.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading When we had well stuffed our puddings, he gave us an account of what was remarkable in the island, affirming that it had been at first inhabited by the Siticines; but that, according to the course of nature--as all things, you know, are subject to change--they were become birds.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When we had well stuffed our puddings, he gave us an account of what was remarkable in the island, affirming that it had been at first inhabited by the Siticines; but that, according to the course of nature--as all things, you know, are subject to change--they were become birds.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He made us all very welcome, upon the hermit's recommendation, hearing that we had fasted, as I have told you.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He made us all very welcome, upon the hermit's recommendation, hearing that we had fasted, as I have told you.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Having fasted as aforesaid, the hermit gave us a letter for one whom he called Albian Camar, Master Aedituus of the Ringing Island; but Panurge greeting him called him Master Antitus.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading He made us all very welcome, upon the hermit's recommendation, hearing that we had fasted, as I have told you.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was a little queer old fellow, bald-pated, with a snout whereat you might easily have lighted a card-match, and a phiz as red as a cardinal's cap.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading He made us all very welcome, upon the hermit's recommendation, hearing that we had fasted, as I have told you.
welcomeverbUS /ˈwelkəm/
accept gladly
From this reading He made us all very welcome, upon the hermit's recommendation, hearing that we had fasted, as I have told you.
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 When we had well stuffed our puddings, he gave us an account of what was remarkable in the island, affirming that it had been at first inhabited by the Siticines; but that, according to the course of nature--as all things, you know, are subject to change--they were become birds.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading How the Ringing Island had been inhabited by the Siticines, who were become birds.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When we had well stuffed our puddings, he gave us an account of what was remarkable in the island, affirming that it had been at first inhabited by the Siticines; but that, according to the course of nature--as all things, you know, are subject to change--they were become birds.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When we had well stuffed our puddings, he gave us an account of what was remarkable in the island, affirming that it had been at first inhabited by the Siticines; but that, according to the course of nature--as all things, you know, are subject to change--they were become birds.
whereat
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From this reading He was a little queer old fellow, bald-pated, with a snout whereat you might easily have lighted a card-match, and a phiz as red as a cardinal's cap.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading How the Ringing Island had been inhabited by the Siticines, who were become birds.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Having fasted as aforesaid, the hermit gave us a letter for one whom he called Albian Camar, Master Aedituus of the Ringing Island; but Panurge greeting him called him Master Antitus.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was a little queer old fellow, bald-pated, with a snout whereat you might easily have lighted a card-match, and a phiz as red as a cardinal's cap.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He was a little queer old fellow, bald-pated, with a snout whereat you might easily have lighted a card-match, and a phiz as red as a cardinal's cap.
