adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Chapter ii -- Containing a very surprizing adventure indeed, which Mr Jones met with in his walk with the Man of the Hill.
accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Chapter vii -- Containing a fuller account of Mrs Waters, and by what means she came into that distressful situation from which she was rescued by Jones.
adventureverbUS /ædˈventʃər/
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Chapter ii -- Containing a very surprizing adventure indeed, which Mr Jones met with in his walk with the Man of the Hill.
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 Chapter iv -- In which the arrival of a man of war puts a final end to hostilities, and causes the conclusion of a firm and lasting peace between all parties.
amorousadjectiveUS /ˈæmərəs/
inclined toward or displaying love
From this reading Chapter v -- An apology for all heroes who have good stomachs, with a description of a battle of the amorous kind.
AndeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Chapter v -- An apology for all heroes who have good stomachs, with a description of a battle of the amorous kind.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Chapter i -- Of those who lawfully may, and of those who may not, write such histories as this.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading Chapter v -- An apology for all heroes who have good stomachs, with a description of a battle of the amorous kind.
arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Chapter iii -- The arrival of Mr Jones with his lady at the inn; with a very full description of the battle of Upton.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Chapter i -- Of those who lawfully may, and of those who may not, write such histories as this.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Chapter iii -- The arrival of Mr Jones with his lady at the inn; with a very full description of the battle of Upton.
battlenounUS /ˈbætəl/
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Chapter iii -- The arrival of Mr Jones with his lady at the inn; with a very full description of the battle of Upton.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Chapter iv -- In which the arrival of a man of war puts a final end to hostilities, and causes the conclusion of a firm and lasting peace between all parties.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Chapter vii -- Containing a fuller account of Mrs Waters, and by what means she came into that distressful situation from which she was rescued by Jones.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Chapter vii -- Containing a fuller account of Mrs Waters, and by what means she came into that distressful situation from which she was rescued by Jones.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Chapter iv -- In which the arrival of a man of war puts a final end to hostilities, and causes the conclusion of a firm and lasting peace between all parties.
ChapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Chapter i -- Of those who lawfully may, and of those who may not, write such histories as this.
commonadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmən/
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Chapter vi -- A friendly conversation in the kitchen, which had a very common, though not very friendly, conclusion.
conclusionnounUS /kənˈkluːʒən/
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading Chapter iv -- In which the arrival of a man of war puts a final end to hostilities, and causes the conclusion of a firm and lasting peace between all parties.
ContainingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Chapter ii -- Containing a very surprizing adventure indeed, which Mr Jones met with in his walk with the Man of the Hill.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Chapter vi -- A friendly conversation in the kitchen, which had a very common, though not very friendly, conclusion.
descriptionnounUS /dɪˈskrɪpʃən/
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading Chapter iii -- The arrival of Mr Jones with his lady at the inn; with a very full description of the battle of Upton.
distressfuladjective
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading Chapter vii -- Containing a fuller account of Mrs Waters, and by what means she came into that distressful situation from which she was rescued by Jones.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Chapter iv -- In which the arrival of a man of war puts a final end to hostilities, and causes the conclusion of a firm and lasting peace between all parties.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading Chapter iv -- In which the arrival of a man of war puts a final end to hostilities, and causes the conclusion of a firm and lasting peace between all parties.
firmadjectiveUS /fɜːrm/
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Chapter iv -- In which the arrival of a man of war puts a final end to hostilities, and causes the conclusion of a firm and lasting peace between all parties.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Chapter v -- An apology for all heroes who have good stomachs, with a description of a battle of the amorous kind.
friendlyadjectiveUS /ˈfrendli/
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Chapter vi -- A friendly conversation in the kitchen, which had a very common, though not very friendly, conclusion.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Chapter vii -- Containing a fuller account of Mrs Waters, and by what means she came into that distressful situation from which she was rescued by Jones.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Chapter iii -- The arrival of Mr Jones with his lady at the inn; with a very full description of the battle of Upton.
fullernounUS /ˈfʊlər/
United States jurist and chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1833-1910)
From this reading Chapter vii -- Containing a fuller account of Mrs Waters, and by what means she came into that distressful situation from which she was rescued by Jones.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Chapter v -- An apology for all heroes who have good stomachs, with a description of a battle of the amorous kind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Chapter vi -- A friendly conversation in the kitchen, which had a very common, though not very friendly, conclusion.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Chapter v -- An apology for all heroes who have good stomachs, with a description of a battle of the amorous kind.
heroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Chapter v -- An apology for all heroes who have good stomachs, with a description of a battle of the amorous kind.
HillnounUS /hɪl/
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Chapter ii -- Containing a very surprizing adventure indeed, which Mr Jones met with in his walk with the Man of the Hill.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Chapter ii -- Containing a very surprizing adventure indeed, which Mr Jones met with in his walk with the Man of the Hill.
historiesnounUS /ˈhɪstəriz/
plural of “history” — the aggregate of past events
From this reading Chapter i -- Of those who lawfully may, and of those who may not, write such histories as this.
hostilitiesnounUS /hɑːˈstɪlətiz/
fighting; acts of overt warfare
From this reading Chapter iv -- In which the arrival of a man of war puts a final end to hostilities, and causes the conclusion of a firm and lasting peace between all parties.
ipronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Chapter i -- Of those who lawfully may, and of those who may not, write such histories as this.
iinoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Chapter ii -- Containing a very surprizing adventure indeed, which Mr Jones met with in his walk with the Man of the Hill.
iiinoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Chapter iii -- The arrival of Mr Jones with his lady at the inn; with a very full description of the battle of Upton.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Chapter ii -- Containing a very surprizing adventure indeed, which Mr Jones met with in his walk with the Man of the Hill.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Chapter ii -- Containing a very surprizing adventure indeed, which Mr Jones met with in his walk with the Man of the Hill.
innnounUS /ɪn/
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading Chapter iii -- The arrival of Mr Jones with his lady at the inn; with a very full description of the battle of Upton.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Chapter vii -- Containing a fuller account of Mrs Waters, and by what means she came into that distressful situation from which she was rescued by Jones.
ivnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Chapter iv -- In which the arrival of a man of war puts a final end to hostilities, and causes the conclusion of a firm and lasting peace between all parties.
JonesnounUS /dʒoʊnz/
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading Chapter ii -- Containing a very surprizing adventure indeed, which Mr Jones met with in his walk with the Man of the Hill.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Chapter v -- An apology for all heroes who have good stomachs, with a description of a battle of the amorous kind.
kitchennounUS /ˈkɪtʃən/
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading Chapter vi -- A friendly conversation in the kitchen, which had a very common, though not very friendly, conclusion.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Chapter iii -- The arrival of Mr Jones with his lady at the inn; with a very full description of the battle of Upton.
lastingadjectiveUS /ˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading Chapter iv -- In which the arrival of a man of war puts a final end to hostilities, and causes the conclusion of a firm and lasting peace between all parties.
lawfullyadverbUS /ˈlɔːfəli/
in a manner acceptable to common custom
From this reading Chapter i -- Of those who lawfully may, and of those who may not, write such histories as this.
MannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Chapter ii -- Containing a very surprizing adventure indeed, which Mr Jones met with in his walk with the Man of the Hill.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Chapter i -- Of those who lawfully may, and of those who may not, write such histories as this.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Chapter vii -- Containing a fuller account of Mrs Waters, and by what means she came into that distressful situation from which she was rescued by Jones.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Chapter ii -- Containing a very surprizing adventure indeed, which Mr Jones met with in his walk with the Man of the Hill.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Chapter ii -- Containing a very surprizing adventure indeed, which Mr Jones met with in his walk with the Man of the Hill.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Chapter vii -- Containing a fuller account of Mrs Waters, and by what means she came into that distressful situation from which she was rescued by Jones.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Chapter i -- Of those who lawfully may, and of those who may not, write such histories as this.
OfprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Chapter i -- Of those who lawfully may, and of those who may not, write such histories as this.
partiesnounUS /ˈpɑːrtiz/
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading Chapter iv -- In which the arrival of a man of war puts a final end to hostilities, and causes the conclusion of a firm and lasting peace between all parties.
peacenounUS /piːs/
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Chapter iv -- In which the arrival of a man of war puts a final end to hostilities, and causes the conclusion of a firm and lasting peace between all parties.
putsnounUS /pʊts/
plural of “put” — the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date
From this reading Chapter iv -- In which the arrival of a man of war puts a final end to hostilities, and causes the conclusion of a firm and lasting peace between all parties.
rescuedadjectiveUS /ˈreskjuːd/
delivered from danger
From this reading Chapter vii -- Containing a fuller account of Mrs Waters, and by what means she came into that distressful situation from which she was rescued by Jones.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Chapter vii -- Containing a fuller account of Mrs Waters, and by what means she came into that distressful situation from which she was rescued by Jones.
situationnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃən/
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Chapter vii -- Containing a fuller account of Mrs Waters, and by what means she came into that distressful situation from which she was rescued by Jones.
stomachsnounUS /ˈstʌməks/
plural of “stomach” — an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion
From this reading Chapter v -- An apology for all heroes who have good stomachs, with a description of a battle of the amorous kind.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Chapter i -- Of those who lawfully may, and of those who may not, write such histories as this.
surprizing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Chapter ii -- Containing a very surprizing adventure indeed, which Mr Jones met with in his walk with the Man of the Hill.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Chapter vii -- Containing a fuller account of Mrs Waters, and by what means she came into that distressful situation from which she was rescued by Jones.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Chapter ii -- Containing a very surprizing adventure indeed, which Mr Jones met with in his walk with the Man of the Hill.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Chapter i -- Of those who lawfully may, and of those who may not, write such histories as this.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Chapter i -- Of those who lawfully may, and of those who may not, write such histories as this.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Chapter vi -- A friendly conversation in the kitchen, which had a very common, though not very friendly, conclusion.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Chapter iv -- In which the arrival of a man of war puts a final end to hostilities, and causes the conclusion of a firm and lasting peace between all parties.
Upton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Chapter iii -- The arrival of Mr Jones with his lady at the inn; with a very full description of the battle of Upton.
vnounUS /viː/
a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt
From this reading Chapter v -- An apology for all heroes who have good stomachs, with a description of a battle of the amorous kind.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Chapter ii -- Containing a very surprizing adventure indeed, which Mr Jones met with in his walk with the Man of the Hill.
vinounUS /vaɪ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Chapter vi -- A friendly conversation in the kitchen, which had a very common, though not very friendly, conclusion.
viinoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Chapter vii -- Containing a fuller account of Mrs Waters, and by what means she came into that distressful situation from which she was rescued by Jones.
walknounUS /wɔːk/
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Chapter ii -- Containing a very surprizing adventure indeed, which Mr Jones met with in his walk with the Man of the Hill.
warnounUS /wɔːr/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Chapter iv -- In which the arrival of a man of war puts a final end to hostilities, and causes the conclusion of a firm and lasting peace between all parties.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Chapter vii -- Containing a fuller account of Mrs Waters, and by what means she came into that distressful situation from which she was rescued by Jones.
WatersnounUS /ˈwɔːtərz/
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Chapter vii -- Containing a fuller account of Mrs Waters, and by what means she came into that distressful situation from which she was rescued by Jones.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Chapter vii -- Containing a fuller account of Mrs Waters, and by what means she came into that distressful situation from which she was rescued by Jones.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Chapter ii -- Containing a very surprizing adventure indeed, which Mr Jones met with in his walk with the Man of the Hill.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Chapter i -- Of those who lawfully may, and of those who may not, write such histories as this.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Chapter ii -- Containing a very surprizing adventure indeed, which Mr Jones met with in his walk with the Man of the Hill.
writeverbUS /raɪt/
produce a literary work
From this reading Chapter i -- Of those who lawfully may, and of those who may not, write such histories as this.
