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From this reading [304] One curious anecdote was communicated by himself to Mr. John Nichols.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Wilcox, the bookseller, on being informed by him that his intention was to get his livelihood as an authour, eyed his robust frame attentively, and with a significant look, said, 'You had better buy a porter's knot.'
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 He however added, 'Wilcox was one of my best friends.'
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mr. Wilcox, the bookseller, on being informed by him that his intention was to get his livelihood as an authour, eyed his robust frame attentively, and with a significant look, said, 'You had better buy a porter's knot.'
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Wilcox, the bookseller, on being informed by him that his intention was to get his livelihood as an authour, eyed his robust frame attentively, and with a significant look, said, 'You had better buy a porter's knot.'
anecdotenounUS /ˈænəkdoʊt/
short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
From this reading [304] One curious anecdote was communicated by himself to Mr. John Nichols.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Wilcox, the bookseller, on being informed by him that his intention was to get his livelihood as an authour, eyed his robust frame attentively, and with a significant look, said, 'You had better buy a porter's knot.'
attentivelyadverbUS /əˈtentɪvli/
with attention; in an attentive manner
From this reading Mr. Wilcox, the bookseller, on being informed by him that his intention was to get his livelihood as an authour, eyed his robust frame attentively, and with a significant look, said, 'You had better buy a porter's knot.'
authour
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Wilcox, the bookseller, on being informed by him that his intention was to get his livelihood as an authour, eyed his robust frame attentively, and with a significant look, said, 'You had better buy a porter's knot.'
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Mr. Wilcox, the bookseller, on being informed by him that his intention was to get his livelihood as an authour, eyed his robust frame attentively, and with a significant look, said, 'You had better buy a porter's knot.'
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading He however added, 'Wilcox was one of my best friends.'
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Mr. Wilcox, the bookseller, on being informed by him that his intention was to get his livelihood as an authour, eyed his robust frame attentively, and with a significant look, said, 'You had better buy a porter's knot.'
booksellernounUS /ˈbʊkselər/
the proprietor of a bookstore
From this reading Mr. Wilcox, the bookseller, on being informed by him that his intention was to get his livelihood as an authour, eyed his robust frame attentively, and with a significant look, said, 'You had better buy a porter's knot.'
BOSWELLnounUS /ˈbɑːzwel/
Scottish author noted for his biography of Samuel Johnson (1740-1795)
From this reading BOSWELL.
buyverbUS /baɪ/
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Mr. Wilcox, the bookseller, on being informed by him that his intention was to get his livelihood as an authour, eyed his robust frame attentively, and with a significant look, said, 'You had better buy a porter's knot.'
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading [304] One curious anecdote was communicated by himself to Mr. John Nichols.
communicatedverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “communicate” — transmit information
From this reading [304] One curious anecdote was communicated by himself to Mr. John Nichols.
curiousadjectiveUS /ˈkjʊriəs/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading [304] One curious anecdote was communicated by himself to Mr. John Nichols.
eyedadjectiveUS /aɪd/
having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination
From this reading Mr. Wilcox, the bookseller, on being informed by him that his intention was to get his livelihood as an authour, eyed his robust frame attentively, and with a significant look, said, 'You had better buy a porter's knot.'
frameverbUS /freɪm/
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading Mr. Wilcox, the bookseller, on being informed by him that his intention was to get his livelihood as an authour, eyed his robust frame attentively, and with a significant look, said, 'You had better buy a porter's knot.'
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He however added, 'Wilcox was one of my best friends.'
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Mr. Wilcox, the bookseller, on being informed by him that his intention was to get his livelihood as an authour, eyed his robust frame attentively, and with a significant look, said, 'You had better buy a porter's knot.'
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Wilcox, the bookseller, on being informed by him that his intention was to get his livelihood as an authour, eyed his robust frame attentively, and with a significant look, said, 'You had better buy a porter's knot.'
HawkinsnounUS /ˈhɔːkɪnz/
English privateer involved in the slave trade; later helped build the fleet that in 1588 defeated the Spanish Armada (1532-1595)
From this reading Hawkins (_Life_, p.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He however added, 'Wilcox was one of my best friends.'
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Wilcox, the bookseller, on being informed by him that his intention was to get his livelihood as an authour, eyed his robust frame attentively, and with a significant look, said, 'You had better buy a porter's knot.'
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading [304] One curious anecdote was communicated by himself to Mr. John Nichols.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Wilcox, the bookseller, on being informed by him that his intention was to get his livelihood as an authour, eyed his robust frame attentively, and with a significant look, said, 'You had better buy a porter's knot.'
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He however added, 'Wilcox was one of my best friends.'
informedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmd/
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Mr. Wilcox, the bookseller, on being informed by him that his intention was to get his livelihood as an authour, eyed his robust frame attentively, and with a significant look, said, 'You had better buy a porter's knot.'
intentionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃən/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Mr. Wilcox, the bookseller, on being informed by him that his intention was to get his livelihood as an authour, eyed his robust frame attentively, and with a significant look, said, 'You had better buy a porter's knot.'
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading [304] One curious anecdote was communicated by himself to Mr. John Nichols.
knotnounUS /nɑːt/
a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading Mr. Wilcox, the bookseller, on being informed by him that his intention was to get his livelihood as an authour, eyed his robust frame attentively, and with a significant look, said, 'You had better buy a porter's knot.'
LifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Hawkins (_Life_, p.
livelihoodnounUS /ˈlaɪvlihʊd/
the financial means whereby one lives
From this reading Mr. Wilcox, the bookseller, on being informed by him that his intention was to get his livelihood as an authour, eyed his robust frame attentively, and with a significant look, said, 'You had better buy a porter's knot.'
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mr. Wilcox, the bookseller, on being informed by him that his intention was to get his livelihood as an authour, eyed his robust frame attentively, and with a significant look, said, 'You had better buy a porter's knot.'
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading [304] One curious anecdote was communicated by himself to Mr. John Nichols.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He however added, 'Wilcox was one of my best friends.'
Nichols
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [304] One curious anecdote was communicated by himself to Mr. John Nichols.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He however added, 'Wilcox was one of my best friends.'
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Wilcox, the bookseller, on being informed by him that his intention was to get his livelihood as an authour, eyed his robust frame attentively, and with a significant look, said, 'You had better buy a porter's knot.'
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading [304] One curious anecdote was communicated by himself to Mr. John Nichols.
pnounUS /piː/
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading Hawkins (_Life_, p.
porter'snounUS /ˈpɔːrtərz/
possessive form of “porter” — a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading Mr. Wilcox, the bookseller, on being informed by him that his intention was to get his livelihood as an authour, eyed his robust frame attentively, and with a significant look, said, 'You had better buy a porter's knot.'
robustadjectiveUS /roʊˈbʌst/
sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction
From this reading Mr. Wilcox, the bookseller, on being informed by him that his intention was to get his livelihood as an authour, eyed his robust frame attentively, and with a significant look, said, 'You had better buy a porter's knot.'
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Mr. Wilcox, the bookseller, on being informed by him that his intention was to get his livelihood as an authour, eyed his robust frame attentively, and with a significant look, said, 'You had better buy a porter's knot.'
significantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading Mr. Wilcox, the bookseller, on being informed by him that his intention was to get his livelihood as an authour, eyed his robust frame attentively, and with a significant look, said, 'You had better buy a porter's knot.'
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Wilcox, the bookseller, on being informed by him that his intention was to get his livelihood as an authour, eyed his robust frame attentively, and with a significant look, said, 'You had better buy a porter's knot.'
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Wilcox, the bookseller, on being informed by him that his intention was to get his livelihood as an authour, eyed his robust frame attentively, and with a significant look, said, 'You had better buy a porter's knot.'
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading [304] One curious anecdote was communicated by himself to Mr. John Nichols.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [304] One curious anecdote was communicated by himself to Mr. John Nichols.
Wilcox
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Wilcox, the bookseller, on being informed by him that his intention was to get his livelihood as an authour, eyed his robust frame attentively, and with a significant look, said, 'You had better buy a porter's knot.'
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Wilcox, the bookseller, on being informed by him that his intention was to get his livelihood as an authour, eyed his robust frame attentively, and with a significant look, said, 'You had better buy a porter's knot.'
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Mr. Wilcox, the bookseller, on being informed by him that his intention was to get his livelihood as an authour, eyed his robust frame attentively, and with a significant look, said, 'You had better buy a porter's knot.'
