adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading What could be more disgusting, more degrading, he mourned, than the spectacle of a man who had appeared in all of the principal theatres of the land as star and leading support to stars, settling for his supper by telling stories and reciting poetry in the tap-room of a tavern?
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 What could be more disgusting, more degrading, he mourned, than the spectacle of a man who had appeared in all of the principal theatres of the land as star and leading support to stars, settling for his supper by telling stories and reciting poetry in the tap-room of a tavern?
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JONES INTERVENES, AND TWO MEN RIDE AWAY Mr. Rushcroft explained that he had had his supper.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading What could be more disgusting, more degrading, he mourned, than the spectacle of a man who had appeared in all of the principal theatres of the land as star and leading support to stars, settling for his supper by telling stories and reciting poetry in the tap-room of a tavern?
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading What could be more disgusting, more degrading, he mourned, than the spectacle of a man who had appeared in all of the principal theatres of the land as star and leading support to stars, settling for his supper by telling stories and reciting poetry in the tap-room of a tavern?
AWAYadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading JONES INTERVENES, AND TWO MEN RIDE AWAY Mr. Rushcroft explained that he had had his supper.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading What could be more disgusting, more degrading, he mourned, than the spectacle of a man who had appeared in all of the principal theatres of the land as star and leading support to stars, settling for his supper by telling stories and reciting poetry in the tap-room of a tavern?
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In fact, he went on to confess, he had been compelled, like the dog, to "speak" for it.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading What could be more disgusting, more degrading, he mourned, than the spectacle of a man who had appeared in all of the principal theatres of the land as star and leading support to stars, settling for his supper by telling stories and reciting poetry in the tap-room of a tavern?
compelledverbUS /kəmˈpeld/
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading In fact, he went on to confess, he had been compelled, like the dog, to "speak" for it.
confessverbUS /kənˈfes/
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading In fact, he went on to confess, he had been compelled, like the dog, to "speak" for it.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading What could be more disgusting, more degrading, he mourned, than the spectacle of a man who had appeared in all of the principal theatres of the land as star and leading support to stars, settling for his supper by telling stories and reciting poetry in the tap-room of a tavern?
degradingadjectiveUS /dɪˈɡreɪdɪŋ/
harmful to the mind or morals
From this reading What could be more disgusting, more degrading, he mourned, than the spectacle of a man who had appeared in all of the principal theatres of the land as star and leading support to stars, settling for his supper by telling stories and reciting poetry in the tap-room of a tavern?
disgustingadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading What could be more disgusting, more degrading, he mourned, than the spectacle of a man who had appeared in all of the principal theatres of the land as star and leading support to stars, settling for his supper by telling stories and reciting poetry in the tap-room of a tavern?
DISSOLVESnounUS /dɪˈzɑːlvz/
plural of “dissolve” — (film) a gradual transition from one scene to the next; the next scene is gradually superimposed as the former scene fades out
From this reading RUSHCROFT DISSOLVES, MR.
dognounUS /dɔːɡ/
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading In fact, he went on to confess, he had been compelled, like the dog, to "speak" for it.
explainedverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnd/
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading JONES INTERVENES, AND TWO MEN RIDE AWAY Mr. Rushcroft explained that he had had his supper.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, he went on to confess, he had been compelled, like the dog, to "speak" for it.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In fact, he went on to confess, he had been compelled, like the dog, to "speak" for it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading JONES INTERVENES, AND TWO MEN RIDE AWAY Mr. Rushcroft explained that he had had his supper.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading JONES INTERVENES, AND TWO MEN RIDE AWAY Mr. Rushcroft explained that he had had his supper.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading JONES INTERVENES, AND TWO MEN RIDE AWAY Mr. Rushcroft explained that he had had his supper.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In fact, he went on to confess, he had been compelled, like the dog, to "speak" for it.
INTERVENESverbUS /ˌɪntərˈviːnz/
third-person singular of “intervene” — get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force
From this reading JONES INTERVENES, AND TWO MEN RIDE AWAY Mr. Rushcroft explained that he had had his supper.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In fact, he went on to confess, he had been compelled, like the dog, to "speak" for it.
JONESnounUS /dʒoʊnz/
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading JONES INTERVENES, AND TWO MEN RIDE AWAY Mr. Rushcroft explained that he had had his supper.
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading What could be more disgusting, more degrading, he mourned, than the spectacle of a man who had appeared in all of the principal theatres of the land as star and leading support to stars, settling for his supper by telling stories and reciting poetry in the tap-room of a tavern?
leadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading What could be more disgusting, more degrading, he mourned, than the spectacle of a man who had appeared in all of the principal theatres of the land as star and leading support to stars, settling for his supper by telling stories and reciting poetry in the tap-room of a tavern?
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading In fact, he went on to confess, he had been compelled, like the dog, to "speak" for it.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading What could be more disgusting, more degrading, he mourned, than the spectacle of a man who had appeared in all of the principal theatres of the land as star and leading support to stars, settling for his supper by telling stories and reciting poetry in the tap-room of a tavern?
MENnounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading JONES INTERVENES, AND TWO MEN RIDE AWAY Mr. Rushcroft explained that he had had his supper.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading What could be more disgusting, more degrading, he mourned, than the spectacle of a man who had appeared in all of the principal theatres of the land as star and leading support to stars, settling for his supper by telling stories and reciting poetry in the tap-room of a tavern?
mournedverbUS /mɔːrnd/
past form of “mourn” — feel sadness
From this reading What could be more disgusting, more degrading, he mourned, than the spectacle of a man who had appeared in all of the principal theatres of the land as star and leading support to stars, settling for his supper by telling stories and reciting poetry in the tap-room of a tavern?
MRnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading What could be more disgusting, more degrading, he mourned, than the spectacle of a man who had appeared in all of the principal theatres of the land as star and leading support to stars, settling for his supper by telling stories and reciting poetry in the tap-room of a tavern?
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In fact, he went on to confess, he had been compelled, like the dog, to "speak" for it.
poetrynounUS /ˈpoʊətri/
literature in metrical form
From this reading What could be more disgusting, more degrading, he mourned, than the spectacle of a man who had appeared in all of the principal theatres of the land as star and leading support to stars, settling for his supper by telling stories and reciting poetry in the tap-room of a tavern?
principalnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading What could be more disgusting, more degrading, he mourned, than the spectacle of a man who had appeared in all of the principal theatres of the land as star and leading support to stars, settling for his supper by telling stories and reciting poetry in the tap-room of a tavern?
recitingverbUS /riˈsaɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “recite” — recite in elocution
From this reading What could be more disgusting, more degrading, he mourned, than the spectacle of a man who had appeared in all of the principal theatres of the land as star and leading support to stars, settling for his supper by telling stories and reciting poetry in the tap-room of a tavern?
RIDEverbUS /raɪd/
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading JONES INTERVENES, AND TWO MEN RIDE AWAY Mr. Rushcroft explained that he had had his supper.
RUSHCROFT
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RUSHCROFT DISSOLVES, MR.
settlingnounUS /ˈsetəlɪŋ/
a gradual sinking to a lower level
From this reading What could be more disgusting, more degrading, he mourned, than the spectacle of a man who had appeared in all of the principal theatres of the land as star and leading support to stars, settling for his supper by telling stories and reciting poetry in the tap-room of a tavern?
speakverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
From this reading In fact, he went on to confess, he had been compelled, like the dog, to "speak" for it.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading What could be more disgusting, more degrading, he mourned, than the spectacle of a man who had appeared in all of the principal theatres of the land as star and leading support to stars, settling for his supper by telling stories and reciting poetry in the tap-room of a tavern?
starnounUS /stɑːr/
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading What could be more disgusting, more degrading, he mourned, than the spectacle of a man who had appeared in all of the principal theatres of the land as star and leading support to stars, settling for his supper by telling stories and reciting poetry in the tap-room of a tavern?
starsnounUS /stɑːrz/
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading What could be more disgusting, more degrading, he mourned, than the spectacle of a man who had appeared in all of the principal theatres of the land as star and leading support to stars, settling for his supper by telling stories and reciting poetry in the tap-room of a tavern?
storiesnounUS /ˈstɔːriz/
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading What could be more disgusting, more degrading, he mourned, than the spectacle of a man who had appeared in all of the principal theatres of the land as star and leading support to stars, settling for his supper by telling stories and reciting poetry in the tap-room of a tavern?
suppernounUS /ˈsʌpər/
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading JONES INTERVENES, AND TWO MEN RIDE AWAY Mr. Rushcroft explained that he had had his supper.
supportnounUS /səˈpɔːrt/
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading What could be more disgusting, more degrading, he mourned, than the spectacle of a man who had appeared in all of the principal theatres of the land as star and leading support to stars, settling for his supper by telling stories and reciting poetry in the tap-room of a tavern?
tap-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading What could be more disgusting, more degrading, he mourned, than the spectacle of a man who had appeared in all of the principal theatres of the land as star and leading support to stars, settling for his supper by telling stories and reciting poetry in the tap-room of a tavern?
tavernnounUS /ˈtævərn/
a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading What could be more disgusting, more degrading, he mourned, than the spectacle of a man who had appeared in all of the principal theatres of the land as star and leading support to stars, settling for his supper by telling stories and reciting poetry in the tap-room of a tavern?
tellingadjectiveUS /ˈtelɪŋ/
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading What could be more disgusting, more degrading, he mourned, than the spectacle of a man who had appeared in all of the principal theatres of the land as star and leading support to stars, settling for his supper by telling stories and reciting poetry in the tap-room of a tavern?
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading What could be more disgusting, more degrading, he mourned, than the spectacle of a man who had appeared in all of the principal theatres of the land as star and leading support to stars, settling for his supper by telling stories and reciting poetry in the tap-room of a tavern?
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading JONES INTERVENES, AND TWO MEN RIDE AWAY Mr. Rushcroft explained that he had had his supper.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In fact, he went on to confess, he had been compelled, like the dog, to "speak" for it.
theatresnounUS /ˈθiːətərz/
plural of “theatre” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading What could be more disgusting, more degrading, he mourned, than the spectacle of a man who had appeared in all of the principal theatres of the land as star and leading support to stars, settling for his supper by telling stories and reciting poetry in the tap-room of a tavern?
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In fact, he went on to confess, he had been compelled, like the dog, to "speak" for it.
TWOnounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading JONES INTERVENES, AND TWO MEN RIDE AWAY Mr. Rushcroft explained that he had had his supper.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In fact, he went on to confess, he had been compelled, like the dog, to "speak" for it.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What could be more disgusting, more degrading, he mourned, than the spectacle of a man who had appeared in all of the principal theatres of the land as star and leading support to stars, settling for his supper by telling stories and reciting poetry in the tap-room of a tavern?
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading What could be more disgusting, more degrading, he mourned, than the spectacle of a man who had appeared in all of the principal theatres of the land as star and leading support to stars, settling for his supper by telling stories and reciting poetry in the tap-room of a tavern?
