AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GEORGE AS A MONEYED MAN.—SAL.—THE “WHITE HORSE.”—THE WEDDING.—THE WINDMILLER’S WIFE FORGETS, AND REMEMBERS TOO LATE.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading When he could drink at another man’s expense, he was not always prudent.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GEORGE AS A MONEYED MAN.—SAL.—THE “WHITE HORSE.”—THE WEDDING.—THE WINDMILLER’S WIFE FORGETS, AND REMEMBERS TOO LATE.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading When he could drink at another man’s expense, he was not always prudent.
ASconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading GEORGE AS A MONEYED MAN.—SAL.—THE “WHITE HORSE.”—THE WEDDING.—THE WINDMILLER’S WIFE FORGETS, AND REMEMBERS TOO LATE.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading EXCITEMENT, the stifling atmosphere of the public-house, and the spirits he had drunk at his friend’s expense, had somewhat confused the brains of the miller’s man by the time that the Cheap Jack rose to go.
atmospherenounUS /ˈætməsfɪr/
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading EXCITEMENT, the stifling atmosphere of the public-house, and the spirits he had drunk at his friend’s expense, had somewhat confused the brains of the miller’s man by the time that the Cheap Jack rose to go.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading George was, as a rule, sober beyond the wont of the rustics of the district, chiefly from parsimony.
brainsnounUS /breɪnz/
plural of “brain” — that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading EXCITEMENT, the stifling atmosphere of the public-house, and the spirits he had drunk at his friend’s expense, had somewhat confused the brains of the miller’s man by the time that the Cheap Jack rose to go.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading EXCITEMENT, the stifling atmosphere of the public-house, and the spirits he had drunk at his friend’s expense, had somewhat confused the brains of the miller’s man by the time that the Cheap Jack rose to go.
cartnounUS /kɑːrt/
a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
From this reading “So you’ve settled to go, my dear?” said the dwarf, as they stood together by the cart.
CheapadjectiveUS /tʃiːp/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading EXCITEMENT, the stifling atmosphere of the public-house, and the spirits he had drunk at his friend’s expense, had somewhat confused the brains of the miller’s man by the time that the Cheap Jack rose to go.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading George was, as a rule, sober beyond the wont of the rustics of the district, chiefly from parsimony.
confusedadjectiveUS /kənˈfjuːzd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading EXCITEMENT, the stifling atmosphere of the public-house, and the spirits he had drunk at his friend’s expense, had somewhat confused the brains of the miller’s man by the time that the Cheap Jack rose to go.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When he could drink at another man’s expense, he was not always prudent.
dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading “So you’ve settled to go, my dear?” said the dwarf, as they stood together by the cart.
districtnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading George was, as a rule, sober beyond the wont of the rustics of the district, chiefly from parsimony.
drinkverbUS /drɪŋk/
take in liquids
From this reading When he could drink at another man’s expense, he was not always prudent.
drunkadjectiveUS /drʌŋk/
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading EXCITEMENT, the stifling atmosphere of the public-house, and the spirits he had drunk at his friend’s expense, had somewhat confused the brains of the miller’s man by the time that the Cheap Jack rose to go.
dwarfnounUS /dwɔːrf/
a person who is markedly small
From this reading “So you’ve settled to go, my dear?” said the dwarf, as they stood together by the cart.
EXCITEMENTnounUS /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading EXCITEMENT, the stifling atmosphere of the public-house, and the spirits he had drunk at his friend’s expense, had somewhat confused the brains of the miller’s man by the time that the Cheap Jack rose to go.
expensenounUS /ɪkˈspens/
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading EXCITEMENT, the stifling atmosphere of the public-house, and the spirits he had drunk at his friend’s expense, had somewhat confused the brains of the miller’s man by the time that the Cheap Jack rose to go.
FORGETSverbUS /fərˈɡets/
third-person singular of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading GEORGE AS A MONEYED MAN.—SAL.—THE “WHITE HORSE.”—THE WEDDING.—THE WINDMILLER’S WIFE FORGETS, AND REMEMBERS TOO LATE.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading EXCITEMENT, the stifling atmosphere of the public-house, and the spirits he had drunk at his friend’s expense, had somewhat confused the brains of the miller’s man by the time that the Cheap Jack rose to go.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading George was, as a rule, sober beyond the wont of the rustics of the district, chiefly from parsimony.
GEORGEnounUS /dʒɔːrdʒ/
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading GEORGE AS A MONEYED MAN.—SAL.—THE “WHITE HORSE.”—THE WEDDING.—THE WINDMILLER’S WIFE FORGETS, AND REMEMBERS TOO LATE.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading EXCITEMENT, the stifling atmosphere of the public-house, and the spirits he had drunk at his friend’s expense, had somewhat confused the brains of the miller’s man by the time that the Cheap Jack rose to go.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading EXCITEMENT, the stifling atmosphere of the public-house, and the spirits he had drunk at his friend’s expense, had somewhat confused the brains of the miller’s man by the time that the Cheap Jack rose to go.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading EXCITEMENT, the stifling atmosphere of the public-house, and the spirits he had drunk at his friend’s expense, had somewhat confused the brains of the miller’s man by the time that the Cheap Jack rose to go.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading EXCITEMENT, the stifling atmosphere of the public-house, and the spirits he had drunk at his friend’s expense, had somewhat confused the brains of the miller’s man by the time that the Cheap Jack rose to go.
HORSEnounUS /hɔːrs/
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading GEORGE AS A MONEYED MAN.—SAL.—THE “WHITE HORSE.”—THE WEDDING.—THE WINDMILLER’S WIFE FORGETS, AND REMEMBERS TOO LATE.
JacknounUS /dʒæk/
a small worthless amount
From this reading EXCITEMENT, the stifling atmosphere of the public-house, and the spirits he had drunk at his friend’s expense, had somewhat confused the brains of the miller’s man by the time that the Cheap Jack rose to go.
LATEadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading GEORGE AS A MONEYED MAN.—SAL.—THE “WHITE HORSE.”—THE WEDDING.—THE WINDMILLER’S WIFE FORGETS, AND REMEMBERS TOO LATE.
MANnounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading GEORGE AS A MONEYED MAN.—SAL.—THE “WHITE HORSE.”—THE WEDDING.—THE WINDMILLER’S WIFE FORGETS, AND REMEMBERS TOO LATE.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When he could drink at another man’s expense, he was not always prudent.
miller'snounUS /ˈmɪlərz/
possessive form of “miller” — United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
From this reading EXCITEMENT, the stifling atmosphere of the public-house, and the spirits he had drunk at his friend’s expense, had somewhat confused the brains of the miller’s man by the time that the Cheap Jack rose to go.
MONEYEDadjectiveUS /ˈmʌnid/
based on or arising from the possession of money or wealth
From this reading GEORGE AS A MONEYED MAN.—SAL.—THE “WHITE HORSE.”—THE WEDDING.—THE WINDMILLER’S WIFE FORGETS, AND REMEMBERS TOO LATE.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “So you’ve settled to go, my dear?” said the dwarf, as they stood together by the cart.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When he could drink at another man’s expense, he was not always prudent.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading EXCITEMENT, the stifling atmosphere of the public-house, and the spirits he had drunk at his friend’s expense, had somewhat confused the brains of the miller’s man by the time that the Cheap Jack rose to go.
parsimonynounUS /ˈpɑːrsəmoʊni/
extreme care in spending money; reluctance to spend money unnecessarily
From this reading George was, as a rule, sober beyond the wont of the rustics of the district, chiefly from parsimony.
prudentadjectiveUS /ˈpruːdənt/
careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
From this reading When he could drink at another man’s expense, he was not always prudent.
public-house
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From this reading EXCITEMENT, the stifling atmosphere of the public-house, and the spirits he had drunk at his friend’s expense, had somewhat confused the brains of the miller’s man by the time that the Cheap Jack rose to go.
REMEMBERSverbUS /rɪˈmembərz/
third-person singular of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading GEORGE AS A MONEYED MAN.—SAL.—THE “WHITE HORSE.”—THE WEDDING.—THE WINDMILLER’S WIFE FORGETS, AND REMEMBERS TOO LATE.
rosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading EXCITEMENT, the stifling atmosphere of the public-house, and the spirits he had drunk at his friend’s expense, had somewhat confused the brains of the miller’s man by the time that the Cheap Jack rose to go.
rulenounUS /ruːl/
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading George was, as a rule, sober beyond the wont of the rustics of the district, chiefly from parsimony.
rustics
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From this reading George was, as a rule, sober beyond the wont of the rustics of the district, chiefly from parsimony.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “So you’ve settled to go, my dear?” said the dwarf, as they stood together by the cart.
SAL
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From this reading GEORGE AS A MONEYED MAN.—SAL.—THE “WHITE HORSE.”—THE WEDDING.—THE WINDMILLER’S WIFE FORGETS, AND REMEMBERS TOO LATE.
settledadjectiveUS /ˈsetəld/
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading “So you’ve settled to go, my dear?” said the dwarf, as they stood together by the cart.
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “So you’ve settled to go, my dear?” said the dwarf, as they stood together by the cart.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading George was, as a rule, sober beyond the wont of the rustics of the district, chiefly from parsimony.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading EXCITEMENT, the stifling atmosphere of the public-house, and the spirits he had drunk at his friend’s expense, had somewhat confused the brains of the miller’s man by the time that the Cheap Jack rose to go.
spiritsnounUS /ˈspɪrɪts/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading EXCITEMENT, the stifling atmosphere of the public-house, and the spirits he had drunk at his friend’s expense, had somewhat confused the brains of the miller’s man by the time that the Cheap Jack rose to go.
stiflingnounUS /ˈstaɪflɪŋ/
forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority
From this reading EXCITEMENT, the stifling atmosphere of the public-house, and the spirits he had drunk at his friend’s expense, had somewhat confused the brains of the miller’s man by the time that the Cheap Jack rose to go.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading “So you’ve settled to go, my dear?” said the dwarf, as they stood together by the cart.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading EXCITEMENT, the stifling atmosphere of the public-house, and the spirits he had drunk at his friend’s expense, had somewhat confused the brains of the miller’s man by the time that the Cheap Jack rose to go.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GEORGE AS A MONEYED MAN.—SAL.—THE “WHITE HORSE.”—THE WEDDING.—THE WINDMILLER’S WIFE FORGETS, AND REMEMBERS TOO LATE.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “So you’ve settled to go, my dear?” said the dwarf, as they stood together by the cart.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading EXCITEMENT, the stifling atmosphere of the public-house, and the spirits he had drunk at his friend’s expense, had somewhat confused the brains of the miller’s man by the time that the Cheap Jack rose to go.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading EXCITEMENT, the stifling atmosphere of the public-house, and the spirits he had drunk at his friend’s expense, had somewhat confused the brains of the miller’s man by the time that the Cheap Jack rose to go.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading “So you’ve settled to go, my dear?” said the dwarf, as they stood together by the cart.
TOOadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading GEORGE AS A MONEYED MAN.—SAL.—THE “WHITE HORSE.”—THE WEDDING.—THE WINDMILLER’S WIFE FORGETS, AND REMEMBERS TOO LATE.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading George was, as a rule, sober beyond the wont of the rustics of the district, chiefly from parsimony.
WEDDINGnounUS /ˈwedɪŋ/
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading GEORGE AS A MONEYED MAN.—SAL.—THE “WHITE HORSE.”—THE WEDDING.—THE WINDMILLER’S WIFE FORGETS, AND REMEMBERS TOO LATE.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When he could drink at another man’s expense, he was not always prudent.
WHITEnounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading GEORGE AS A MONEYED MAN.—SAL.—THE “WHITE HORSE.”—THE WEDDING.—THE WINDMILLER’S WIFE FORGETS, AND REMEMBERS TOO LATE.
WIFEnounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading GEORGE AS A MONEYED MAN.—SAL.—THE “WHITE HORSE.”—THE WEDDING.—THE WINDMILLER’S WIFE FORGETS, AND REMEMBERS TOO LATE.
WINDMILLER'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GEORGE AS A MONEYED MAN.—SAL.—THE “WHITE HORSE.”—THE WEDDING.—THE WINDMILLER’S WIFE FORGETS, AND REMEMBERS TOO LATE.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading George was, as a rule, sober beyond the wont of the rustics of the district, chiefly from parsimony.
you've
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “So you’ve settled to go, my dear?” said the dwarf, as they stood together by the cart.
