abstractedadjectiveUS /ˈæbstræktɪd/
lost in thought; showing preoccupation
From this reading The boys were rung in, and I was desired to point out the offender, which I immediately did, and who as stoutly denied the offence; but he had abstracted my shoe-strings, and put them into his own shoes.
(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 was hoisted: his nether garments descended, and then the birch descend with all the vigour of the Dominie's muscular arm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The boys were rung in, and I was desired to point out the offender, which I immediately did, and who as stoutly denied the offence; but he had abstracted my shoe-strings, and put them into his own shoes.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading He was hoisted: his nether garments descended, and then the birch descend with all the vigour of the Dominie's muscular arm.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading "Barnaby Bracegirdle," said the Dominie, "thou art convicted, not only of disrespect towards me and Mr Knapps, but further of the grievous sin of lying.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The boys were rung in, and I was desired to point out the offender, which I immediately did, and who as stoutly denied the offence; but he had abstracted my shoe-strings, and put them into his own shoes.
Barnaby
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Barnaby Bracegirdle," said the Dominie, "thou art convicted, not only of disrespect towards me and Mr Knapps, but further of the grievous sin of lying.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Simon Swapps, let him be hoisted."
birchnounUS /bɜːrtʃ/
hard close-grained wood of any of various birch trees; used especially in furniture and interior finishes and plywood
From this reading He was hoisted: his nether garments descended, and then the birch descend with all the vigour of the Dominie's muscular arm.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys were rung in, and I was desired to point out the offender, which I immediately did, and who as stoutly denied the offence; but he had abstracted my shoe-strings, and put them into his own shoes.
Bracegirdle
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From this reading "Barnaby Bracegirdle," said the Dominie, "thou art convicted, not only of disrespect towards me and Mr Knapps, but further of the grievous sin of lying.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The boys were rung in, and I was desired to point out the offender, which I immediately did, and who as stoutly denied the offence; but he had abstracted my shoe-strings, and put them into his own shoes.
convictedverbUS /kənˈvɪktəd/
past form of “convict” — find or declare guilty
From this reading "Barnaby Bracegirdle," said the Dominie, "thou art convicted, not only of disrespect towards me and Mr Knapps, but further of the grievous sin of lying.
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading The boys were rung in, and I was desired to point out the offender, which I immediately did, and who as stoutly denied the offence; but he had abstracted my shoe-strings, and put them into his own shoes.
descendverbUS /dɪˈsend/
move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading He was hoisted: his nether garments descended, and then the birch descend with all the vigour of the Dominie's muscular arm.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading He was hoisted: his nether garments descended, and then the birch descend with all the vigour of the Dominie's muscular arm.
wanted intensely
From this reading The boys were rung in, and I was desired to point out the offender, which I immediately did, and who as stoutly denied the offence; but he had abstracted my shoe-strings, and put them into his own shoes.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The boys were rung in, and I was desired to point out the offender, which I immediately did, and who as stoutly denied the offence; but he had abstracted my shoe-strings, and put them into his own shoes.
disrespectnounUS /ˌdɪsrɪˈspekt/
an expression of lack of respect
From this reading "Barnaby Bracegirdle," said the Dominie, "thou art convicted, not only of disrespect towards me and Mr Knapps, but further of the grievous sin of lying.
Dominienoun
a clergyman; especially a settled minister or parson
From this reading "Barnaby Bracegirdle," said the Dominie, "thou art convicted, not only of disrespect towards me and Mr Knapps, but further of the grievous sin of lying.
Dominie's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was hoisted: his nether garments descended, and then the birch descend with all the vigour of the Dominie's muscular arm.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading "Barnaby Bracegirdle," said the Dominie, "thou art convicted, not only of disrespect towards me and Mr Knapps, but further of the grievous sin of lying.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading He was hoisted: his nether garments descended, and then the birch descend with all the vigour of the Dominie's muscular arm.
grievousadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːvəs/
causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm
From this reading "Barnaby Bracegirdle," said the Dominie, "thou art convicted, not only of disrespect towards me and Mr Knapps, but further of the grievous sin of lying.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The boys were rung in, and I was desired to point out the offender, which I immediately did, and who as stoutly denied the offence; but he had abstracted my shoe-strings, and put them into his own shoes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The boys were rung in, and I was desired to point out the offender, which I immediately did, and who as stoutly denied the offence; but he had abstracted my shoe-strings, and put them into his own shoes.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Simon Swapps, let him be hoisted."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The boys were rung in, and I was desired to point out the offender, which I immediately did, and who as stoutly denied the offence; but he had abstracted my shoe-strings, and put them into his own shoes.
hoistedverbUS /ˈhɔɪstəd/
past form of “hoist” — raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
From this reading Simon Swapps, let him be hoisted."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The boys were rung in, and I was desired to point out the offender, which I immediately did, and who as stoutly denied the offence; but he had abstracted my shoe-strings, and put them into his own shoes.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The boys were rung in, and I was desired to point out the offender, which I immediately did, and who as stoutly denied the offence; but he had abstracted my shoe-strings, and put them into his own shoes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The boys were rung in, and I was desired to point out the offender, which I immediately did, and who as stoutly denied the offence; but he had abstracted my shoe-strings, and put them into his own shoes.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The boys were rung in, and I was desired to point out the offender, which I immediately did, and who as stoutly denied the offence; but he had abstracted my shoe-strings, and put them into his own shoes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I recognised them and it was sufficient.
Knapps
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Barnaby Bracegirdle," said the Dominie, "thou art convicted, not only of disrespect towards me and Mr Knapps, but further of the grievous sin of lying.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Simon Swapps, let him be hoisted."
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading "Barnaby Bracegirdle," said the Dominie, "thou art convicted, not only of disrespect towards me and Mr Knapps, but further of the grievous sin of lying.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Barnaby Bracegirdle," said the Dominie, "thou art convicted, not only of disrespect towards me and Mr Knapps, but further of the grievous sin of lying.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Barnaby Bracegirdle," said the Dominie, "thou art convicted, not only of disrespect towards me and Mr Knapps, but further of the grievous sin of lying.
muscularadjectiveUS /ˈmʌskjələr/
of or relating to or consisting of muscle
From this reading He was hoisted: his nether garments descended, and then the birch descend with all the vigour of the Dominie's muscular arm.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The boys were rung in, and I was desired to point out the offender, which I immediately did, and who as stoutly denied the offence; but he had abstracted my shoe-strings, and put them into his own shoes.
netheradjectiveUS /ˈneðər/
lower
From this reading He was hoisted: his nether garments descended, and then the birch descend with all the vigour of the Dominie's muscular arm.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Barnaby Bracegirdle," said the Dominie, "thou art convicted, not only of disrespect towards me and Mr Knapps, but further of the grievous sin of lying.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Barnaby Bracegirdle," said the Dominie, "thou art convicted, not only of disrespect towards me and Mr Knapps, but further of the grievous sin of lying.
offencenoun
the action of attacking an enemy
From this reading The boys were rung in, and I was desired to point out the offender, which I immediately did, and who as stoutly denied the offence; but he had abstracted my shoe-strings, and put them into his own shoes.
offendernounUS /əˈfendər/
a person who transgresses moral or civil law
From this reading The boys were rung in, and I was desired to point out the offender, which I immediately did, and who as stoutly denied the offence; but he had abstracted my shoe-strings, and put them into his own shoes.
and nothing more
From this reading "Barnaby Bracegirdle," said the Dominie, "thou art convicted, not only of disrespect towards me and Mr Knapps, but further of the grievous sin of lying.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The boys were rung in, and I was desired to point out the offender, which I immediately did, and who as stoutly denied the offence; but he had abstracted my shoe-strings, and put them into his own shoes.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The boys were rung in, and I was desired to point out the offender, which I immediately did, and who as stoutly denied the offence; but he had abstracted my shoe-strings, and put them into his own shoes.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The boys were rung in, and I was desired to point out the offender, which I immediately did, and who as stoutly denied the offence; but he had abstracted my shoe-strings, and put them into his own shoes.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The boys were rung in, and I was desired to point out the offender, which I immediately did, and who as stoutly denied the offence; but he had abstracted my shoe-strings, and put them into his own shoes.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading I recognised them and it was sufficient.
rungnounUS /rʌŋ/
a crosspiece between the legs of a chair
From this reading The boys were rung in, and I was desired to point out the offender, which I immediately did, and who as stoutly denied the offence; but he had abstracted my shoe-strings, and put them into his own shoes.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Barnaby Bracegirdle," said the Dominie, "thou art convicted, not only of disrespect towards me and Mr Knapps, but further of the grievous sin of lying.
shoe-strings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The boys were rung in, and I was desired to point out the offender, which I immediately did, and who as stoutly denied the offence; but he had abstracted my shoe-strings, and put them into his own shoes.
a particular situation
From this reading The boys were rung in, and I was desired to point out the offender, which I immediately did, and who as stoutly denied the offence; but he had abstracted my shoe-strings, and put them into his own shoes.
SimonnounUS /ˈsaɪmən/
one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading Simon Swapps, let him be hoisted."
estrangement from god
From this reading "Barnaby Bracegirdle," said the Dominie, "thou art convicted, not only of disrespect towards me and Mr Knapps, but further of the grievous sin of lying.
stoutlyadverbUS /ˈstaʊtli/
in a resolute manner
From this reading The boys were rung in, and I was desired to point out the offender, which I immediately did, and who as stoutly denied the offence; but he had abstracted my shoe-strings, and put them into his own shoes.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading I recognised them and it was sufficient.
Swapps
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Simon Swapps, let him be hoisted."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The boys were rung in, and I was desired to point out the offender, which I immediately did, and who as stoutly denied the offence; but he had abstracted my shoe-strings, and put them into his own shoes.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The boys were rung in, and I was desired to point out the offender, which I immediately did, and who as stoutly denied the offence; but he had abstracted my shoe-strings, and put them into his own shoes.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He was hoisted: his nether garments descended, and then the birch descend with all the vigour of the Dominie's muscular arm.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading "Barnaby Bracegirdle," said the Dominie, "thou art convicted, not only of disrespect towards me and Mr Knapps, but further of the grievous sin of lying.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The boys were rung in, and I was desired to point out the offender, which I immediately did, and who as stoutly denied the offence; but he had abstracted my shoe-strings, and put them into his own shoes.
in the direction of
From this reading "Barnaby Bracegirdle," said the Dominie, "thou art convicted, not only of disrespect towards me and Mr Knapps, but further of the grievous sin of lying.
vigournoun
forceful exertion
From this reading He was hoisted: his nether garments descended, and then the birch descend with all the vigour of the Dominie's muscular arm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The boys were rung in, and I was desired to point out the offender, which I immediately did, and who as stoutly denied the offence; but he had abstracted my shoe-strings, and put them into his own shoes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The boys were rung in, and I was desired to point out the offender, which I immediately did, and who as stoutly denied the offence; but he had abstracted my shoe-strings, and put them into his own shoes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The boys were rung in, and I was desired to point out the offender, which I immediately did, and who as stoutly denied the offence; but he had abstracted my shoe-strings, and put them into his own shoes.
which person or people
From this reading The boys were rung in, and I was desired to point out the offender, which I immediately did, and who as stoutly denied the offence; but he had abstracted my shoe-strings, and put them into his own shoes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was hoisted: his nether garments descended, and then the birch descend with all the vigour of the Dominie's muscular arm.
