adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Being very full of adventures which succeeded each other at the inn._ It was now the dusk of the evening, when a grave person rode into the inn, and, committing his horse to the hostler, went directly into the kitchen, and, having called for a pipe of tobacco, took his place by the fireside, where several other persons were likewise assembled.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The discourse ran altogether on the robbery which was committed the night before, and on the poor wretch who lay above in the dreadful condition in which we have already seen him.
addedverbUS /ˈædəd/
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading She added, "Nothing would serve the fellow's turn but tea, she would assure him."
adventuresnounUS /ædˈventʃərz/
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading _Being very full of adventures which succeeded each other at the inn._ It was now the dusk of the evening, when a grave person rode into the inn, and, committing his horse to the hostler, went directly into the kitchen, and, having called for a pipe of tobacco, took his place by the fireside, where several other persons were likewise assembled.
alehouses
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From this reading Mrs Tow-wouse said, "She wondered what the devil Tom Whipwell meant by bringing such guests to her house, when there were so many alehouses on the road proper for their reception.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The discourse ran altogether on the robbery which was committed the night before, and on the poor wretch who lay above in the dreadful condition in which we have already seen him.
altogetheradverbUS /ˌɔːltəˈɡeðər/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The discourse ran altogether on the robbery which was committed the night before, and on the poor wretch who lay above in the dreadful condition in which we have already seen him.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Being very full of adventures which succeeded each other at the inn._ It was now the dusk of the evening, when a grave person rode into the inn, and, committing his horse to the hostler, went directly into the kitchen, and, having called for a pipe of tobacco, took his place by the fireside, where several other persons were likewise assembled.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading _Being very full of adventures which succeeded each other at the inn._ It was now the dusk of the evening, when a grave person rode into the inn, and, committing his horse to the hostler, went directly into the kitchen, and, having called for a pipe of tobacco, took his place by the fireside, where several other persons were likewise assembled.
assureverbUS /əˈʃʊr/
make certain of
From this reading She added, "Nothing would serve the fellow's turn but tea, she would assure him."
assuredadjectiveUS /əˈʃʊrd/
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading But she assured him, if he died, the parish should be at the expense of the funeral."
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Being very full of adventures which succeeded each other at the inn._ It was now the dusk of the evening, when a grave person rode into the inn, and, committing his horse to the hostler, went directly into the kitchen, and, having called for a pipe of tobacco, took his place by the fireside, where several other persons were likewise assembled.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But she assured him, if he died, the parish should be at the expense of the funeral."
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The discourse ran altogether on the robbery which was committed the night before, and on the poor wretch who lay above in the dreadful condition in which we have already seen him.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading _Being very full of adventures which succeeded each other at the inn._ It was now the dusk of the evening, when a grave person rode into the inn, and, committing his horse to the hostler, went directly into the kitchen, and, having called for a pipe of tobacco, took his place by the fireside, where several other persons were likewise assembled.
bringingnounUS /ˈbrɪŋɪŋ/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Mrs Tow-wouse said, "She wondered what the devil Tom Whipwell meant by bringing such guests to her house, when there were so many alehouses on the road proper for their reception.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she assured him, if he died, the parish should be at the expense of the funeral."
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Being very full of adventures which succeeded each other at the inn._ It was now the dusk of the evening, when a grave person rode into the inn, and, committing his horse to the hostler, went directly into the kitchen, and, having called for a pipe of tobacco, took his place by the fireside, where several other persons were likewise assembled.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading _Being very full of adventures which succeeded each other at the inn._ It was now the dusk of the evening, when a grave person rode into the inn, and, committing his horse to the hostler, went directly into the kitchen, and, having called for a pipe of tobacco, took his place by the fireside, where several other persons were likewise assembled.
committedadjectiveUS /kəˈmɪtɪd/
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading The discourse ran altogether on the robbery which was committed the night before, and on the poor wretch who lay above in the dreadful condition in which we have already seen him.
committingverbUS /kəˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “commit” — perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading _Being very full of adventures which succeeded each other at the inn._ It was now the dusk of the evening, when a grave person rode into the inn, and, committing his horse to the hostler, went directly into the kitchen, and, having called for a pipe of tobacco, took his place by the fireside, where several other persons were likewise assembled.
conditionnounUS /kənˈdɪʃən/
a state at a particular time
From this reading The discourse ran altogether on the robbery which was committed the night before, and on the poor wretch who lay above in the dreadful condition in which we have already seen him.
devilnounUS /ˈdevəl/
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading Mrs Tow-wouse said, "She wondered what the devil Tom Whipwell meant by bringing such guests to her house, when there were so many alehouses on the road proper for their reception.
diedverbUS /daɪd/
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading But she assured him, if he died, the parish should be at the expense of the funeral."
directlyadverbUS /dərˈektli/
without deviation
From this reading _Being very full of adventures which succeeded each other at the inn._ It was now the dusk of the evening, when a grave person rode into the inn, and, committing his horse to the hostler, went directly into the kitchen, and, having called for a pipe of tobacco, took his place by the fireside, where several other persons were likewise assembled.
discoursenounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrs/
extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading The discourse ran altogether on the robbery which was committed the night before, and on the poor wretch who lay above in the dreadful condition in which we have already seen him.
dreadfuladjectiveUS /ˈdredfəl/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The discourse ran altogether on the robbery which was committed the night before, and on the poor wretch who lay above in the dreadful condition in which we have already seen him.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading _Being very full of adventures which succeeded each other at the inn._ It was now the dusk of the evening, when a grave person rode into the inn, and, committing his horse to the hostler, went directly into the kitchen, and, having called for a pipe of tobacco, took his place by the fireside, where several other persons were likewise assembled.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading _Being very full of adventures which succeeded each other at the inn._ It was now the dusk of the evening, when a grave person rode into the inn, and, committing his horse to the hostler, went directly into the kitchen, and, having called for a pipe of tobacco, took his place by the fireside, where several other persons were likewise assembled.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading _Being very full of adventures which succeeded each other at the inn._ It was now the dusk of the evening, when a grave person rode into the inn, and, committing his horse to the hostler, went directly into the kitchen, and, having called for a pipe of tobacco, took his place by the fireside, where several other persons were likewise assembled.
expensenounUS /ɪkˈspens/
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading But she assured him, if he died, the parish should be at the expense of the funeral."
fellow'snounUS /ˈfeloʊz/
possessive form of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading She added, "Nothing would serve the fellow's turn but tea, she would assure him."
firesidenounUS /ˈfaɪərsaɪd/
an area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room)
From this reading _Being very full of adventures which succeeded each other at the inn._ It was now the dusk of the evening, when a grave person rode into the inn, and, committing his horse to the hostler, went directly into the kitchen, and, having called for a pipe of tobacco, took his place by the fireside, where several other persons were likewise assembled.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Being very full of adventures which succeeded each other at the inn._ It was now the dusk of the evening, when a grave person rode into the inn, and, committing his horse to the hostler, went directly into the kitchen, and, having called for a pipe of tobacco, took his place by the fireside, where several other persons were likewise assembled.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading _Being very full of adventures which succeeded each other at the inn._ It was now the dusk of the evening, when a grave person rode into the inn, and, committing his horse to the hostler, went directly into the kitchen, and, having called for a pipe of tobacco, took his place by the fireside, where several other persons were likewise assembled.
funeralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading But she assured him, if he died, the parish should be at the expense of the funeral."
gravenounUS /ɡreɪv/
death of a person
From this reading _Being very full of adventures which succeeded each other at the inn._ It was now the dusk of the evening, when a grave person rode into the inn, and, committing his horse to the hostler, went directly into the kitchen, and, having called for a pipe of tobacco, took his place by the fireside, where several other persons were likewise assembled.
guestsnounUS /ɡests/
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Mrs Tow-wouse said, "She wondered what the devil Tom Whipwell meant by bringing such guests to her house, when there were so many alehouses on the road proper for their reception.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The discourse ran altogether on the robbery which was committed the night before, and on the poor wretch who lay above in the dreadful condition in which we have already seen him.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading _Being very full of adventures which succeeded each other at the inn._ It was now the dusk of the evening, when a grave person rode into the inn, and, committing his horse to the hostler, went directly into the kitchen, and, having called for a pipe of tobacco, took his place by the fireside, where several other persons were likewise assembled.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But she assured him, if he died, the parish should be at the expense of the funeral."
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs Tow-wouse said, "She wondered what the devil Tom Whipwell meant by bringing such guests to her house, when there were so many alehouses on the road proper for their reception.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The discourse ran altogether on the robbery which was committed the night before, and on the poor wretch who lay above in the dreadful condition in which we have already seen him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Being very full of adventures which succeeded each other at the inn._ It was now the dusk of the evening, when a grave person rode into the inn, and, committing his horse to the hostler, went directly into the kitchen, and, having called for a pipe of tobacco, took his place by the fireside, where several other persons were likewise assembled.
horsenounUS /hɔːrs/
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading _Being very full of adventures which succeeded each other at the inn._ It was now the dusk of the evening, when a grave person rode into the inn, and, committing his horse to the hostler, went directly into the kitchen, and, having called for a pipe of tobacco, took his place by the fireside, where several other persons were likewise assembled.
hostlernounUS /ˈhɑːslər/
someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses
From this reading _Being very full of adventures which succeeded each other at the inn._ It was now the dusk of the evening, when a grave person rode into the inn, and, committing his horse to the hostler, went directly into the kitchen, and, having called for a pipe of tobacco, took his place by the fireside, where several other persons were likewise assembled.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Mrs Tow-wouse said, "She wondered what the devil Tom Whipwell meant by bringing such guests to her house, when there were so many alehouses on the road proper for their reception.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But she assured him, if he died, the parish should be at the expense of the funeral."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The discourse ran altogether on the robbery which was committed the night before, and on the poor wretch who lay above in the dreadful condition in which we have already seen him.
innnounUS /ɪn/
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading _Being very full of adventures which succeeded each other at the inn._ It was now the dusk of the evening, when a grave person rode into the inn, and, committing his horse to the hostler, went directly into the kitchen, and, having called for a pipe of tobacco, took his place by the fireside, where several other persons were likewise assembled.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading _Being very full of adventures which succeeded each other at the inn._ It was now the dusk of the evening, when a grave person rode into the inn, and, committing his horse to the hostler, went directly into the kitchen, and, having called for a pipe of tobacco, took his place by the fireside, where several other persons were likewise assembled.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Being very full of adventures which succeeded each other at the inn._ It was now the dusk of the evening, when a grave person rode into the inn, and, committing his horse to the hostler, went directly into the kitchen, and, having called for a pipe of tobacco, took his place by the fireside, where several other persons were likewise assembled.
kitchennounUS /ˈkɪtʃən/
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading _Being very full of adventures which succeeded each other at the inn._ It was now the dusk of the evening, when a grave person rode into the inn, and, committing his horse to the hostler, went directly into the kitchen, and, having called for a pipe of tobacco, took his place by the fireside, where several other persons were likewise assembled.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The discourse ran altogether on the robbery which was committed the night before, and on the poor wretch who lay above in the dreadful condition in which we have already seen him.
likewiseadverbUS /ˈlaɪkwaɪz/
in like or similar manner
From this reading _Being very full of adventures which succeeded each other at the inn._ It was now the dusk of the evening, when a grave person rode into the inn, and, committing his horse to the hostler, went directly into the kitchen, and, having called for a pipe of tobacco, took his place by the fireside, where several other persons were likewise assembled.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Mrs Tow-wouse said, "She wondered what the devil Tom Whipwell meant by bringing such guests to her house, when there were so many alehouses on the road proper for their reception.
meantverbUS /ment/
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Mrs Tow-wouse said, "She wondered what the devil Tom Whipwell meant by bringing such guests to her house, when there were so many alehouses on the road proper for their reception.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs Tow-wouse said, "She wondered what the devil Tom Whipwell meant by bringing such guests to her house, when there were so many alehouses on the road proper for their reception.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The discourse ran altogether on the robbery which was committed the night before, and on the poor wretch who lay above in the dreadful condition in which we have already seen him.
NothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading She added, "Nothing would serve the fellow's turn but tea, she would assure him."
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading _Being very full of adventures which succeeded each other at the inn._ It was now the dusk of the evening, when a grave person rode into the inn, and, committing his horse to the hostler, went directly into the kitchen, and, having called for a pipe of tobacco, took his place by the fireside, where several other persons were likewise assembled.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Being very full of adventures which succeeded each other at the inn._ It was now the dusk of the evening, when a grave person rode into the inn, and, committing his horse to the hostler, went directly into the kitchen, and, having called for a pipe of tobacco, took his place by the fireside, where several other persons were likewise assembled.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The discourse ran altogether on the robbery which was committed the night before, and on the poor wretch who lay above in the dreadful condition in which we have already seen him.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading _Being very full of adventures which succeeded each other at the inn._ It was now the dusk of the evening, when a grave person rode into the inn, and, committing his horse to the hostler, went directly into the kitchen, and, having called for a pipe of tobacco, took his place by the fireside, where several other persons were likewise assembled.
parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading But she assured him, if he died, the parish should be at the expense of the funeral."
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading _Being very full of adventures which succeeded each other at the inn._ It was now the dusk of the evening, when a grave person rode into the inn, and, committing his horse to the hostler, went directly into the kitchen, and, having called for a pipe of tobacco, took his place by the fireside, where several other persons were likewise assembled.
personsnounUS /ˈpɜːrsənz/
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading _Being very full of adventures which succeeded each other at the inn._ It was now the dusk of the evening, when a grave person rode into the inn, and, committing his horse to the hostler, went directly into the kitchen, and, having called for a pipe of tobacco, took his place by the fireside, where several other persons were likewise assembled.
pipenounUS /paɪp/
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading _Being very full of adventures which succeeded each other at the inn._ It was now the dusk of the evening, when a grave person rode into the inn, and, committing his horse to the hostler, went directly into the kitchen, and, having called for a pipe of tobacco, took his place by the fireside, where several other persons were likewise assembled.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading _Being very full of adventures which succeeded each other at the inn._ It was now the dusk of the evening, when a grave person rode into the inn, and, committing his horse to the hostler, went directly into the kitchen, and, having called for a pipe of tobacco, took his place by the fireside, where several other persons were likewise assembled.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The discourse ran altogether on the robbery which was committed the night before, and on the poor wretch who lay above in the dreadful condition in which we have already seen him.
properadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːpər/
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Mrs Tow-wouse said, "She wondered what the devil Tom Whipwell meant by bringing such guests to her house, when there were so many alehouses on the road proper for their reception.
ranverbUS /ræn/
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The discourse ran altogether on the robbery which was committed the night before, and on the poor wretch who lay above in the dreadful condition in which we have already seen him.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading Mrs Tow-wouse said, "She wondered what the devil Tom Whipwell meant by bringing such guests to her house, when there were so many alehouses on the road proper for their reception.
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Mrs Tow-wouse said, "She wondered what the devil Tom Whipwell meant by bringing such guests to her house, when there were so many alehouses on the road proper for their reception.
robberynounUS /ˈrɑːbəri/
larceny by threat of violence
From this reading The discourse ran altogether on the robbery which was committed the night before, and on the poor wretch who lay above in the dreadful condition in which we have already seen him.
rodeverbUS /roʊd/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading _Being very full of adventures which succeeded each other at the inn._ It was now the dusk of the evening, when a grave person rode into the inn, and, committing his horse to the hostler, went directly into the kitchen, and, having called for a pipe of tobacco, took his place by the fireside, where several other persons were likewise assembled.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Mrs Tow-wouse said, "She wondered what the devil Tom Whipwell meant by bringing such guests to her house, when there were so many alehouses on the road proper for their reception.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The discourse ran altogether on the robbery which was committed the night before, and on the poor wretch who lay above in the dreadful condition in which we have already seen him.
serveverbUS /sɜːrv/
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading She added, "Nothing would serve the fellow's turn but tea, she would assure him."
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading _Being very full of adventures which succeeded each other at the inn._ It was now the dusk of the evening, when a grave person rode into the inn, and, committing his horse to the hostler, went directly into the kitchen, and, having called for a pipe of tobacco, took his place by the fireside, where several other persons were likewise assembled.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs Tow-wouse said, "She wondered what the devil Tom Whipwell meant by bringing such guests to her house, when there were so many alehouses on the road proper for their reception.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But she assured him, if he died, the parish should be at the expense of the funeral."
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mrs Tow-wouse said, "She wondered what the devil Tom Whipwell meant by bringing such guests to her house, when there were so many alehouses on the road proper for their reception.
succeededverbUS /səkˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading _Being very full of adventures which succeeded each other at the inn._ It was now the dusk of the evening, when a grave person rode into the inn, and, committing his horse to the hostler, went directly into the kitchen, and, having called for a pipe of tobacco, took his place by the fireside, where several other persons were likewise assembled.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Mrs Tow-wouse said, "She wondered what the devil Tom Whipwell meant by bringing such guests to her house, when there were so many alehouses on the road proper for their reception.
teanounUS /tiː/
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading She added, "Nothing would serve the fellow's turn but tea, she would assure him."
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Being very full of adventures which succeeded each other at the inn._ It was now the dusk of the evening, when a grave person rode into the inn, and, committing his horse to the hostler, went directly into the kitchen, and, having called for a pipe of tobacco, took his place by the fireside, where several other persons were likewise assembled.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Mrs Tow-wouse said, "She wondered what the devil Tom Whipwell meant by bringing such guests to her house, when there were so many alehouses on the road proper for their reception.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Mrs Tow-wouse said, "She wondered what the devil Tom Whipwell meant by bringing such guests to her house, when there were so many alehouses on the road proper for their reception.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Being very full of adventures which succeeded each other at the inn._ It was now the dusk of the evening, when a grave person rode into the inn, and, committing his horse to the hostler, went directly into the kitchen, and, having called for a pipe of tobacco, took his place by the fireside, where several other persons were likewise assembled.
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading _Being very full of adventures which succeeded each other at the inn._ It was now the dusk of the evening, when a grave person rode into the inn, and, committing his horse to the hostler, went directly into the kitchen, and, having called for a pipe of tobacco, took his place by the fireside, where several other persons were likewise assembled.
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading Mrs Tow-wouse said, "She wondered what the devil Tom Whipwell meant by bringing such guests to her house, when there were so many alehouses on the road proper for their reception.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading _Being very full of adventures which succeeded each other at the inn._ It was now the dusk of the evening, when a grave person rode into the inn, and, committing his horse to the hostler, went directly into the kitchen, and, having called for a pipe of tobacco, took his place by the fireside, where several other persons were likewise assembled.
Tow-wouse
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs Tow-wouse said, "She wondered what the devil Tom Whipwell meant by bringing such guests to her house, when there were so many alehouses on the road proper for their reception.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading She added, "Nothing would serve the fellow's turn but tea, she would assure him."
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading _Being very full of adventures which succeeded each other at the inn._ It was now the dusk of the evening, when a grave person rode into the inn, and, committing his horse to the hostler, went directly into the kitchen, and, having called for a pipe of tobacco, took his place by the fireside, where several other persons were likewise assembled.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Being very full of adventures which succeeded each other at the inn._ It was now the dusk of the evening, when a grave person rode into the inn, and, committing his horse to the hostler, went directly into the kitchen, and, having called for a pipe of tobacco, took his place by the fireside, where several other persons were likewise assembled.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The discourse ran altogether on the robbery which was committed the night before, and on the poor wretch who lay above in the dreadful condition in which we have already seen him.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading _Being very full of adventures which succeeded each other at the inn._ It was now the dusk of the evening, when a grave person rode into the inn, and, committing his horse to the hostler, went directly into the kitchen, and, having called for a pipe of tobacco, took his place by the fireside, where several other persons were likewise assembled.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Being very full of adventures which succeeded each other at the inn._ It was now the dusk of the evening, when a grave person rode into the inn, and, committing his horse to the hostler, went directly into the kitchen, and, having called for a pipe of tobacco, took his place by the fireside, where several other persons were likewise assembled.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Mrs Tow-wouse said, "She wondered what the devil Tom Whipwell meant by bringing such guests to her house, when there were so many alehouses on the road proper for their reception.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading _Being very full of adventures which succeeded each other at the inn._ It was now the dusk of the evening, when a grave person rode into the inn, and, committing his horse to the hostler, went directly into the kitchen, and, having called for a pipe of tobacco, took his place by the fireside, where several other persons were likewise assembled.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading _Being very full of adventures which succeeded each other at the inn._ It was now the dusk of the evening, when a grave person rode into the inn, and, committing his horse to the hostler, went directly into the kitchen, and, having called for a pipe of tobacco, took his place by the fireside, where several other persons were likewise assembled.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Being very full of adventures which succeeded each other at the inn._ It was now the dusk of the evening, when a grave person rode into the inn, and, committing his horse to the hostler, went directly into the kitchen, and, having called for a pipe of tobacco, took his place by the fireside, where several other persons were likewise assembled.
Whipwell
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From this reading Mrs Tow-wouse said, "She wondered what the devil Tom Whipwell meant by bringing such guests to her house, when there were so many alehouses on the road proper for their reception.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The discourse ran altogether on the robbery which was committed the night before, and on the poor wretch who lay above in the dreadful condition in which we have already seen him.
wonderedverbUS /ˈwʌndərd/
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading Mrs Tow-wouse said, "She wondered what the devil Tom Whipwell meant by bringing such guests to her house, when there were so many alehouses on the road proper for their reception.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She added, "Nothing would serve the fellow's turn but tea, she would assure him."
wretchnounUS /retʃ/
performs some wicked deed
From this reading The discourse ran altogether on the robbery which was committed the night before, and on the poor wretch who lay above in the dreadful condition in which we have already seen him.
