adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Presently a man emerged from the tent, bearing before him a rather singular table; it appeared to be of white deal, was exceedingly small at the top, and with very long legs.
AlarmedadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmd/
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading Singular table--No money--Out of employ--My bonnet--We of the thimble--Good wages--Wisely resolved--Strangest way in the world--Fat gentleman--Not such another--First edition--Not very easy--Won't close--Avella gorgio--Alarmed look.
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 At a few yards from the entrance he paused, and looked round, as if to decide on the direction which he should take; presently, his eye glancing on me as I lay upon the ground, he started, and appeared for a moment inclined to make off as quick as possible, table and all.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Presently a man emerged from the tent, bearing before him a rather singular table; it appeared to be of white deal, was exceedingly small at the top, and with very long legs.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Singular table--No money--Out of employ--My bonnet--We of the thimble--Good wages--Wisely resolved--Strangest way in the world--Fat gentleman--Not such another--First edition--Not very easy--Won't close--Avella gorgio--Alarmed look.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Presently a man emerged from the tent, bearing before him a rather singular table; it appeared to be of white deal, was exceedingly small at the top, and with very long legs.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At a few yards from the entrance he paused, and looked round, as if to decide on the direction which he should take; presently, his eye glancing on me as I lay upon the ground, he started, and appeared for a moment inclined to make off as quick as possible, table and all.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading In a moment, however, he seemed to recover assurance, and, coming up to the place where I was, the long legs of the table projecting before him, he cried, 'Glad to see you here, my lord.'
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Presently a man emerged from the tent, bearing before him a rather singular table; it appeared to be of white deal, was exceedingly small at the top, and with very long legs.
Avella
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Singular table--No money--Out of employ--My bonnet--We of the thimble--Good wages--Wisely resolved--Strangest way in the world--Fat gentleman--Not such another--First edition--Not very easy--Won't close--Avella gorgio--Alarmed look.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Presently a man emerged from the tent, bearing before him a rather singular table; it appeared to be of white deal, was exceedingly small at the top, and with very long legs.
bearingnounUS /ˈberɪŋ/
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Presently a man emerged from the tent, bearing before him a rather singular table; it appeared to be of white deal, was exceedingly small at the top, and with very long legs.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Presently a man emerged from the tent, bearing before him a rather singular table; it appeared to be of white deal, was exceedingly small at the top, and with very long legs.
bonnetnounUS /ˈbɑːnət/
a hat tied under the chin
From this reading Singular table--No money--Out of employ--My bonnet--We of the thimble--Good wages--Wisely resolved--Strangest way in the world--Fat gentleman--Not such another--First edition--Not very easy--Won't close--Avella gorgio--Alarmed look.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Singular table--No money--Out of employ--My bonnet--We of the thimble--Good wages--Wisely resolved--Strangest way in the world--Fat gentleman--Not such another--First edition--Not very easy--Won't close--Avella gorgio--Alarmed look.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading In a moment, however, he seemed to recover assurance, and, coming up to the place where I was, the long legs of the table projecting before him, he cried, 'Glad to see you here, my lord.'
criedverbUS /kraɪd/
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading In a moment, however, he seemed to recover assurance, and, coming up to the place where I was, the long legs of the table projecting before him, he cried, 'Glad to see you here, my lord.'
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading 'Thank you,' said I, 'it's a fine day.'
dealverbUS /diːl/
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Presently a man emerged from the tent, bearing before him a rather singular table; it appeared to be of white deal, was exceedingly small at the top, and with very long legs.
decideverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪd/
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading At a few yards from the entrance he paused, and looked round, as if to decide on the direction which he should take; presently, his eye glancing on me as I lay upon the ground, he started, and appeared for a moment inclined to make off as quick as possible, table and all.
directionnounUS /dərˈekʃən/
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading At a few yards from the entrance he paused, and looked round, as if to decide on the direction which he should take; presently, his eye glancing on me as I lay upon the ground, he started, and appeared for a moment inclined to make off as quick as possible, table and all.
easyadjectiveUS /ˈiːzi/
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Singular table--No money--Out of employ--My bonnet--We of the thimble--Good wages--Wisely resolved--Strangest way in the world--Fat gentleman--Not such another--First edition--Not very easy--Won't close--Avella gorgio--Alarmed look.
editionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading Singular table--No money--Out of employ--My bonnet--We of the thimble--Good wages--Wisely resolved--Strangest way in the world--Fat gentleman--Not such another--First edition--Not very easy--Won't close--Avella gorgio--Alarmed look.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading Presently a man emerged from the tent, bearing before him a rather singular table; it appeared to be of white deal, was exceedingly small at the top, and with very long legs.
employverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading Singular table--No money--Out of employ--My bonnet--We of the thimble--Good wages--Wisely resolved--Strangest way in the world--Fat gentleman--Not such another--First edition--Not very easy--Won't close--Avella gorgio--Alarmed look.
entrancenounUS /ˈentrəns/
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading At a few yards from the entrance he paused, and looked round, as if to decide on the direction which he should take; presently, his eye glancing on me as I lay upon the ground, he started, and appeared for a moment inclined to make off as quick as possible, table and all.
exceedinglyadverbUS /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋli/
to an extreme degree
From this reading Presently a man emerged from the tent, bearing before him a rather singular table; it appeared to be of white deal, was exceedingly small at the top, and with very long legs.
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading At a few yards from the entrance he paused, and looked round, as if to decide on the direction which he should take; presently, his eye glancing on me as I lay upon the ground, he started, and appeared for a moment inclined to make off as quick as possible, table and all.
FatadjectiveUS /fæt/
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading Singular table--No money--Out of employ--My bonnet--We of the thimble--Good wages--Wisely resolved--Strangest way in the world--Fat gentleman--Not such another--First edition--Not very easy--Won't close--Avella gorgio--Alarmed look.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading At a few yards from the entrance he paused, and looked round, as if to decide on the direction which he should take; presently, his eye glancing on me as I lay upon the ground, he started, and appeared for a moment inclined to make off as quick as possible, table and all.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading 'Thank you,' said I, 'it's a fine day.'
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Singular table--No money--Out of employ--My bonnet--We of the thimble--Good wages--Wisely resolved--Strangest way in the world--Fat gentleman--Not such another--First edition--Not very easy--Won't close--Avella gorgio--Alarmed look.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At a few yards from the entrance he paused, and looked round, as if to decide on the direction which he should take; presently, his eye glancing on me as I lay upon the ground, he started, and appeared for a moment inclined to make off as quick as possible, table and all.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Presently a man emerged from the tent, bearing before him a rather singular table; it appeared to be of white deal, was exceedingly small at the top, and with very long legs.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading Singular table--No money--Out of employ--My bonnet--We of the thimble--Good wages--Wisely resolved--Strangest way in the world--Fat gentleman--Not such another--First edition--Not very easy--Won't close--Avella gorgio--Alarmed look.
GladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading In a moment, however, he seemed to recover assurance, and, coming up to the place where I was, the long legs of the table projecting before him, he cried, 'Glad to see you here, my lord.'
glancingverbUS /ˈɡlænsɪŋ/
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading At a few yards from the entrance he paused, and looked round, as if to decide on the direction which he should take; presently, his eye glancing on me as I lay upon the ground, he started, and appeared for a moment inclined to make off as quick as possible, table and all.
GoodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Singular table--No money--Out of employ--My bonnet--We of the thimble--Good wages--Wisely resolved--Strangest way in the world--Fat gentleman--Not such another--First edition--Not very easy--Won't close--Avella gorgio--Alarmed look.
gorgio
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Singular table--No money--Out of employ--My bonnet--We of the thimble--Good wages--Wisely resolved--Strangest way in the world--Fat gentleman--Not such another--First edition--Not very easy--Won't close--Avella gorgio--Alarmed look.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading At a few yards from the entrance he paused, and looked round, as if to decide on the direction which he should take; presently, his eye glancing on me as I lay upon the ground, he started, and appeared for a moment inclined to make off as quick as possible, table and all.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At a few yards from the entrance he paused, and looked round, as if to decide on the direction which he should take; presently, his eye glancing on me as I lay upon the ground, he started, and appeared for a moment inclined to make off as quick as possible, table and all.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading In a moment, however, he seemed to recover assurance, and, coming up to the place where I was, the long legs of the table projecting before him, he cried, 'Glad to see you here, my lord.'
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Presently a man emerged from the tent, bearing before him a rather singular table; it appeared to be of white deal, was exceedingly small at the top, and with very long legs.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At a few yards from the entrance he paused, and looked round, as if to decide on the direction which he should take; presently, his eye glancing on me as I lay upon the ground, he started, and appeared for a moment inclined to make off as quick as possible, table and all.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading In a moment, however, he seemed to recover assurance, and, coming up to the place where I was, the long legs of the table projecting before him, he cried, 'Glad to see you here, my lord.'
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading At a few yards from the entrance he paused, and looked round, as if to decide on the direction which he should take; presently, his eye glancing on me as I lay upon the ground, he started, and appeared for a moment inclined to make off as quick as possible, table and all.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading At a few yards from the entrance he paused, and looked round, as if to decide on the direction which he should take; presently, his eye glancing on me as I lay upon the ground, he started, and appeared for a moment inclined to make off as quick as possible, table and all.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Singular table--No money--Out of employ--My bonnet--We of the thimble--Good wages--Wisely resolved--Strangest way in the world--Fat gentleman--Not such another--First edition--Not very easy--Won't close--Avella gorgio--Alarmed look.
inclinedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈklaɪnd/
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading At a few yards from the entrance he paused, and looked round, as if to decide on the direction which he should take; presently, his eye glancing on me as I lay upon the ground, he started, and appeared for a moment inclined to make off as quick as possible, table and all.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Presently a man emerged from the tent, bearing before him a rather singular table; it appeared to be of white deal, was exceedingly small at the top, and with very long legs.
it's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Thank you,' said I, 'it's a fine day.'
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading At a few yards from the entrance he paused, and looked round, as if to decide on the direction which he should take; presently, his eye glancing on me as I lay upon the ground, he started, and appeared for a moment inclined to make off as quick as possible, table and all.
legsnounUS /leɡz/
staying power
From this reading Presently a man emerged from the tent, bearing before him a rather singular table; it appeared to be of white deal, was exceedingly small at the top, and with very long legs.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Presently a man emerged from the tent, bearing before him a rather singular table; it appeared to be of white deal, was exceedingly small at the top, and with very long legs.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Singular table--No money--Out of employ--My bonnet--We of the thimble--Good wages--Wisely resolved--Strangest way in the world--Fat gentleman--Not such another--First edition--Not very easy--Won't close--Avella gorgio--Alarmed look.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading At a few yards from the entrance he paused, and looked round, as if to decide on the direction which he should take; presently, his eye glancing on me as I lay upon the ground, he started, and appeared for a moment inclined to make off as quick as possible, table and all.
lordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading In a moment, however, he seemed to recover assurance, and, coming up to the place where I was, the long legs of the table projecting before him, he cried, 'Glad to see you here, my lord.'
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading At a few yards from the entrance he paused, and looked round, as if to decide on the direction which he should take; presently, his eye glancing on me as I lay upon the ground, he started, and appeared for a moment inclined to make off as quick as possible, table and all.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Presently a man emerged from the tent, bearing before him a rather singular table; it appeared to be of white deal, was exceedingly small at the top, and with very long legs.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At a few yards from the entrance he paused, and looked round, as if to decide on the direction which he should take; presently, his eye glancing on me as I lay upon the ground, he started, and appeared for a moment inclined to make off as quick as possible, table and all.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading At a few yards from the entrance he paused, and looked round, as if to decide on the direction which he should take; presently, his eye glancing on me as I lay upon the ground, he started, and appeared for a moment inclined to make off as quick as possible, table and all.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Singular table--No money--Out of employ--My bonnet--We of the thimble--Good wages--Wisely resolved--Strangest way in the world--Fat gentleman--Not such another--First edition--Not very easy--Won't close--Avella gorgio--Alarmed look.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Singular table--No money--Out of employ--My bonnet--We of the thimble--Good wages--Wisely resolved--Strangest way in the world--Fat gentleman--Not such another--First edition--Not very easy--Won't close--Avella gorgio--Alarmed look.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Singular table--No money--Out of employ--My bonnet--We of the thimble--Good wages--Wisely resolved--Strangest way in the world--Fat gentleman--Not such another--First edition--Not very easy--Won't close--Avella gorgio--Alarmed look.
NotadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Singular table--No money--Out of employ--My bonnet--We of the thimble--Good wages--Wisely resolved--Strangest way in the world--Fat gentleman--Not such another--First edition--Not very easy--Won't close--Avella gorgio--Alarmed look.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Singular table--No money--Out of employ--My bonnet--We of the thimble--Good wages--Wisely resolved--Strangest way in the world--Fat gentleman--Not such another--First edition--Not very easy--Won't close--Avella gorgio--Alarmed look.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading At a few yards from the entrance he paused, and looked round, as if to decide on the direction which he should take; presently, his eye glancing on me as I lay upon the ground, he started, and appeared for a moment inclined to make off as quick as possible, table and all.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At a few yards from the entrance he paused, and looked round, as if to decide on the direction which he should take; presently, his eye glancing on me as I lay upon the ground, he started, and appeared for a moment inclined to make off as quick as possible, table and all.
OutadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Singular table--No money--Out of employ--My bonnet--We of the thimble--Good wages--Wisely resolved--Strangest way in the world--Fat gentleman--Not such another--First edition--Not very easy--Won't close--Avella gorgio--Alarmed look.
pausedverbUS /pɔːzd/
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading At a few yards from the entrance he paused, and looked round, as if to decide on the direction which he should take; presently, his eye glancing on me as I lay upon the ground, he started, and appeared for a moment inclined to make off as quick as possible, table and all.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In a moment, however, he seemed to recover assurance, and, coming up to the place where I was, the long legs of the table projecting before him, he cried, 'Glad to see you here, my lord.'
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading At a few yards from the entrance he paused, and looked round, as if to decide on the direction which he should take; presently, his eye glancing on me as I lay upon the ground, he started, and appeared for a moment inclined to make off as quick as possible, table and all.
PresentlyadverbUS /ˈprezəntli/
in the near future
From this reading Presently a man emerged from the tent, bearing before him a rather singular table; it appeared to be of white deal, was exceedingly small at the top, and with very long legs.
projectingadjectiveUS /prəˈdʒektɪŋ/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading In a moment, however, he seemed to recover assurance, and, coming up to the place where I was, the long legs of the table projecting before him, he cried, 'Glad to see you here, my lord.'
quickadjectiveUS /kwɪk/
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading At a few yards from the entrance he paused, and looked round, as if to decide on the direction which he should take; presently, his eye glancing on me as I lay upon the ground, he started, and appeared for a moment inclined to make off as quick as possible, table and all.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading Presently a man emerged from the tent, bearing before him a rather singular table; it appeared to be of white deal, was exceedingly small at the top, and with very long legs.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading In a moment, however, he seemed to recover assurance, and, coming up to the place where I was, the long legs of the table projecting before him, he cried, 'Glad to see you here, my lord.'
resolvedadjectiveUS /riˈzɑːlvd/
determined
From this reading Singular table--No money--Out of employ--My bonnet--We of the thimble--Good wages--Wisely resolved--Strangest way in the world--Fat gentleman--Not such another--First edition--Not very easy--Won't close--Avella gorgio--Alarmed look.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading At a few yards from the entrance he paused, and looked round, as if to decide on the direction which he should take; presently, his eye glancing on me as I lay upon the ground, he started, and appeared for a moment inclined to make off as quick as possible, table and all.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'Thank you,' said I, 'it's a fine day.'
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In a moment, however, he seemed to recover assurance, and, coming up to the place where I was, the long legs of the table projecting before him, he cried, 'Glad to see you here, my lord.'
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In a moment, however, he seemed to recover assurance, and, coming up to the place where I was, the long legs of the table projecting before him, he cried, 'Glad to see you here, my lord.'
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading At a few yards from the entrance he paused, and looked round, as if to decide on the direction which he should take; presently, his eye glancing on me as I lay upon the ground, he started, and appeared for a moment inclined to make off as quick as possible, table and all.
SingularadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələr/
unusual or striking
From this reading Singular table--No money--Out of employ--My bonnet--We of the thimble--Good wages--Wisely resolved--Strangest way in the world--Fat gentleman--Not such another--First edition--Not very easy--Won't close--Avella gorgio--Alarmed look.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Presently a man emerged from the tent, bearing before him a rather singular table; it appeared to be of white deal, was exceedingly small at the top, and with very long legs.
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading At a few yards from the entrance he paused, and looked round, as if to decide on the direction which he should take; presently, his eye glancing on me as I lay upon the ground, he started, and appeared for a moment inclined to make off as quick as possible, table and all.
StrangestadjectiveUS /ˈstreɪndʒɪst/
superlative of “strange” — being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Singular table--No money--Out of employ--My bonnet--We of the thimble--Good wages--Wisely resolved--Strangest way in the world--Fat gentleman--Not such another--First edition--Not very easy--Won't close--Avella gorgio--Alarmed look.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Singular table--No money--Out of employ--My bonnet--We of the thimble--Good wages--Wisely resolved--Strangest way in the world--Fat gentleman--Not such another--First edition--Not very easy--Won't close--Avella gorgio--Alarmed look.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Singular table--No money--Out of employ--My bonnet--We of the thimble--Good wages--Wisely resolved--Strangest way in the world--Fat gentleman--Not such another--First edition--Not very easy--Won't close--Avella gorgio--Alarmed look.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading At a few yards from the entrance he paused, and looked round, as if to decide on the direction which he should take; presently, his eye glancing on me as I lay upon the ground, he started, and appeared for a moment inclined to make off as quick as possible, table and all.
tentnounUS /tent/
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Presently a man emerged from the tent, bearing before him a rather singular table; it appeared to be of white deal, was exceedingly small at the top, and with very long legs.
ThankverbUS /θæŋk/
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading 'Thank you,' said I, 'it's a fine day.'
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Singular table--No money--Out of employ--My bonnet--We of the thimble--Good wages--Wisely resolved--Strangest way in the world--Fat gentleman--Not such another--First edition--Not very easy--Won't close--Avella gorgio--Alarmed look.
thimblenounUS /ˈθɪmbəl/
as much as a thimble will hold
From this reading Singular table--No money--Out of employ--My bonnet--We of the thimble--Good wages--Wisely resolved--Strangest way in the world--Fat gentleman--Not such another--First edition--Not very easy--Won't close--Avella gorgio--Alarmed look.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Presently a man emerged from the tent, bearing before him a rather singular table; it appeared to be of white deal, was exceedingly small at the top, and with very long legs.
topnounUS /tɑːp/
the upper part of anything
From this reading Presently a man emerged from the tent, bearing before him a rather singular table; it appeared to be of white deal, was exceedingly small at the top, and with very long legs.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In a moment, however, he seemed to recover assurance, and, coming up to the place where I was, the long legs of the table projecting before him, he cried, 'Glad to see you here, my lord.'
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading At a few yards from the entrance he paused, and looked round, as if to decide on the direction which he should take; presently, his eye glancing on me as I lay upon the ground, he started, and appeared for a moment inclined to make off as quick as possible, table and all.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Singular table--No money--Out of employ--My bonnet--We of the thimble--Good wages--Wisely resolved--Strangest way in the world--Fat gentleman--Not such another--First edition--Not very easy--Won't close--Avella gorgio--Alarmed look.
wagesnounUS /ˈweɪdʒəz/
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading Singular table--No money--Out of employ--My bonnet--We of the thimble--Good wages--Wisely resolved--Strangest way in the world--Fat gentleman--Not such another--First edition--Not very easy--Won't close--Avella gorgio--Alarmed look.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Presently a man emerged from the tent, bearing before him a rather singular table; it appeared to be of white deal, was exceedingly small at the top, and with very long legs.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Singular table--No money--Out of employ--My bonnet--We of the thimble--Good wages--Wisely resolved--Strangest way in the world--Fat gentleman--Not such another--First edition--Not very easy--Won't close--Avella gorgio--Alarmed look.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Singular table--No money--Out of employ--My bonnet--We of the thimble--Good wages--Wisely resolved--Strangest way in the world--Fat gentleman--Not such another--First edition--Not very easy--Won't close--Avella gorgio--Alarmed look.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading In a moment, however, he seemed to recover assurance, and, coming up to the place where I was, the long legs of the table projecting before him, he cried, 'Glad to see you here, my lord.'
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At a few yards from the entrance he paused, and looked round, as if to decide on the direction which he should take; presently, his eye glancing on me as I lay upon the ground, he started, and appeared for a moment inclined to make off as quick as possible, table and all.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading Presently a man emerged from the tent, bearing before him a rather singular table; it appeared to be of white deal, was exceedingly small at the top, and with very long legs.
WiselyadverbUS /ˈwaɪzli/
in a wise manner
From this reading Singular table--No money--Out of employ--My bonnet--We of the thimble--Good wages--Wisely resolved--Strangest way in the world--Fat gentleman--Not such another--First edition--Not very easy--Won't close--Avella gorgio--Alarmed look.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Presently a man emerged from the tent, bearing before him a rather singular table; it appeared to be of white deal, was exceedingly small at the top, and with very long legs.
Won't
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From this reading Singular table--No money--Out of employ--My bonnet--We of the thimble--Good wages--Wisely resolved--Strangest way in the world--Fat gentleman--Not such another--First edition--Not very easy--Won't close--Avella gorgio--Alarmed look.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Singular table--No money--Out of employ--My bonnet--We of the thimble--Good wages--Wisely resolved--Strangest way in the world--Fat gentleman--Not such another--First edition--Not very easy--Won't close--Avella gorgio--Alarmed look.
yardsnounUS /jɑːrdz/
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading At a few yards from the entrance he paused, and looked round, as if to decide on the direction which he should take; presently, his eye glancing on me as I lay upon the ground, he started, and appeared for a moment inclined to make off as quick as possible, table and all.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading In a moment, however, he seemed to recover assurance, and, coming up to the place where I was, the long legs of the table projecting before him, he cried, 'Glad to see you here, my lord.'
