adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The term of Mr Dorrit’s visit was within two days of being out, and he was about to dress for another inspection by the Chief Butler (whose victims were always dressed expressly for him), when one of the servants of the hotel presented himself bearing a card.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The term of Mr Dorrit’s visit was within two days of being out, and he was about to dress for another inspection by the Chief Butler (whose victims were always dressed expressly for him), when one of the servants of the hotel presented himself bearing a card.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The term of Mr Dorrit’s visit was within two days of being out, and he was about to dress for another inspection by the Chief Butler (whose victims were always dressed expressly for him), when one of the servants of the hotel presented himself bearing a card.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am wholly unacquainted with it.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The term of Mr Dorrit’s visit was within two days of being out, and he was about to dress for another inspection by the Chief Butler (whose victims were always dressed expressly for him), when one of the servants of the hotel presented himself bearing a card.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The term of Mr Dorrit’s visit was within two days of being out, and he was about to dress for another inspection by the Chief Butler (whose victims were always dressed expressly for him), when one of the servants of the hotel presented himself bearing a card.
bearingnounUS /ˈberɪŋ/
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading The term of Mr Dorrit’s visit was within two days of being out, and he was about to dress for another inspection by the Chief Butler (whose victims were always dressed expressly for him), when one of the servants of the hotel presented himself bearing a card.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The term of Mr Dorrit’s visit was within two days of being out, and he was about to dress for another inspection by the Chief Butler (whose victims were always dressed expressly for him), when one of the servants of the hotel presented himself bearing a card.
bringingnounUS /ˈbrɪŋɪŋ/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading ‘Man, man,’ said Mr Dorrit, turning upon him with grievous indignation, ‘explain your motive in bringing me this ridiculous name.
ButlernounUS /ˈbʌtlər/
a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading The term of Mr Dorrit’s visit was within two days of being out, and he was about to dress for another inspection by the Chief Butler (whose victims were always dressed expressly for him), when one of the servants of the hotel presented himself bearing a card.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The term of Mr Dorrit’s visit was within two days of being out, and he was about to dress for another inspection by the Chief Butler (whose victims were always dressed expressly for him), when one of the servants of the hotel presented himself bearing a card.
cardnounUS /kɑːrd/
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading The term of Mr Dorrit’s visit was within two days of being out, and he was about to dress for another inspection by the Chief Butler (whose victims were always dressed expressly for him), when one of the servants of the hotel presented himself bearing a card.
ChiefnounUS /tʃiːf/
a person who is in charge
From this reading The term of Mr Dorrit’s visit was within two days of being out, and he was about to dress for another inspection by the Chief Butler (whose victims were always dressed expressly for him), when one of the servants of the hotel presented himself bearing a card.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The term of Mr Dorrit’s visit was within two days of being out, and he was about to dress for another inspection by the Chief Butler (whose victims were always dressed expressly for him), when one of the servants of the hotel presented himself bearing a card.
deferencenounUS /ˈdefərəns/
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
From this reading The servant waited in speechless deference.
Dorrit
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From this reading Mr Dorrit, taking it, read: ‘Mrs Finching.’
Dorrit's
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From this reading The term of Mr Dorrit’s visit was within two days of being out, and he was about to dress for another inspection by the Chief Butler (whose victims were always dressed expressly for him), when one of the servants of the hotel presented himself bearing a card.
dressverbUS /dres/
put on clothes
From this reading The term of Mr Dorrit’s visit was within two days of being out, and he was about to dress for another inspection by the Chief Butler (whose victims were always dressed expressly for him), when one of the servants of the hotel presented himself bearing a card.
dressedadjectiveUS /drest/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading The term of Mr Dorrit’s visit was within two days of being out, and he was about to dress for another inspection by the Chief Butler (whose victims were always dressed expressly for him), when one of the servants of the hotel presented himself bearing a card.
explainverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪn/
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading ‘Man, man,’ said Mr Dorrit, turning upon him with grievous indignation, ‘explain your motive in bringing me this ridiculous name.
expresslyadverbUS /ekˈspresli/
with specific intentions; for the express purpose
From this reading The term of Mr Dorrit’s visit was within two days of being out, and he was about to dress for another inspection by the Chief Butler (whose victims were always dressed expressly for him), when one of the servants of the hotel presented himself bearing a card.
Finching
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From this reading Mr Dorrit, taking it, read: ‘Mrs Finching.’
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The term of Mr Dorrit’s visit was within two days of being out, and he was about to dress for another inspection by the Chief Butler (whose victims were always dressed expressly for him), when one of the servants of the hotel presented himself bearing a card.
grievousadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːvəs/
causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm
From this reading ‘Man, man,’ said Mr Dorrit, turning upon him with grievous indignation, ‘explain your motive in bringing me this ridiculous name.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The term of Mr Dorrit’s visit was within two days of being out, and he was about to dress for another inspection by the Chief Butler (whose victims were always dressed expressly for him), when one of the servants of the hotel presented himself bearing a card.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The term of Mr Dorrit’s visit was within two days of being out, and he was about to dress for another inspection by the Chief Butler (whose victims were always dressed expressly for him), when one of the servants of the hotel presented himself bearing a card.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The term of Mr Dorrit’s visit was within two days of being out, and he was about to dress for another inspection by the Chief Butler (whose victims were always dressed expressly for him), when one of the servants of the hotel presented himself bearing a card.
hotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The term of Mr Dorrit’s visit was within two days of being out, and he was about to dress for another inspection by the Chief Butler (whose victims were always dressed expressly for him), when one of the servants of the hotel presented himself bearing a card.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am wholly unacquainted with it.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The servant waited in speechless deference.
indignationnounUS /ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃən/
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading ‘Man, man,’ said Mr Dorrit, turning upon him with grievous indignation, ‘explain your motive in bringing me this ridiculous name.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading The term of Mr Dorrit’s visit was within two days of being out, and he was about to dress for another inspection by the Chief Butler (whose victims were always dressed expressly for him), when one of the servants of the hotel presented himself bearing a card.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mr Dorrit, taking it, read: ‘Mrs Finching.’
MannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading ‘Man, man,’ said Mr Dorrit, turning upon him with grievous indignation, ‘explain your motive in bringing me this ridiculous name.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ‘Man, man,’ said Mr Dorrit, turning upon him with grievous indignation, ‘explain your motive in bringing me this ridiculous name.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading ‘Man, man,’ said Mr Dorrit, turning upon him with grievous indignation, ‘explain your motive in bringing me this ridiculous name.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading The term of Mr Dorrit’s visit was within two days of being out, and he was about to dress for another inspection by the Chief Butler (whose victims were always dressed expressly for him), when one of the servants of the hotel presented himself bearing a card.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mr Dorrit, taking it, read: ‘Mrs Finching.’
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading ‘Man, man,’ said Mr Dorrit, turning upon him with grievous indignation, ‘explain your motive in bringing me this ridiculous name.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The term of Mr Dorrit’s visit was within two days of being out, and he was about to dress for another inspection by the Chief Butler (whose victims were always dressed expressly for him), when one of the servants of the hotel presented himself bearing a card.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The term of Mr Dorrit’s visit was within two days of being out, and he was about to dress for another inspection by the Chief Butler (whose victims were always dressed expressly for him), when one of the servants of the hotel presented himself bearing a card.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The term of Mr Dorrit’s visit was within two days of being out, and he was about to dress for another inspection by the Chief Butler (whose victims were always dressed expressly for him), when one of the servants of the hotel presented himself bearing a card.
presentedverbUS /priˈzentɪd/
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The term of Mr Dorrit’s visit was within two days of being out, and he was about to dress for another inspection by the Chief Butler (whose victims were always dressed expressly for him), when one of the servants of the hotel presented himself bearing a card.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Mr Dorrit, taking it, read: ‘Mrs Finching.’
ridiculousadjectiveUS /rɪˈdɪkjələs/
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading ‘Man, man,’ said Mr Dorrit, turning upon him with grievous indignation, ‘explain your motive in bringing me this ridiculous name.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading ‘Man, man,’ said Mr Dorrit, turning upon him with grievous indignation, ‘explain your motive in bringing me this ridiculous name.
servantnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənt/
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The servant waited in speechless deference.
servantsnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənts/
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The term of Mr Dorrit’s visit was within two days of being out, and he was about to dress for another inspection by the Chief Butler (whose victims were always dressed expressly for him), when one of the servants of the hotel presented himself bearing a card.
speechlessadjectiveUS /ˈspiːtʃləs/
temporarily incapable of speaking
From this reading The servant waited in speechless deference.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Mr Dorrit, taking it, read: ‘Mrs Finching.’
termnounUS /tɜːrm/
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading The term of Mr Dorrit’s visit was within two days of being out, and he was about to dress for another inspection by the Chief Butler (whose victims were always dressed expressly for him), when one of the servants of the hotel presented himself bearing a card.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The term of Mr Dorrit’s visit was within two days of being out, and he was about to dress for another inspection by the Chief Butler (whose victims were always dressed expressly for him), when one of the servants of the hotel presented himself bearing a card.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading ‘Man, man,’ said Mr Dorrit, turning upon him with grievous indignation, ‘explain your motive in bringing me this ridiculous name.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The term of Mr Dorrit’s visit was within two days of being out, and he was about to dress for another inspection by the Chief Butler (whose victims were always dressed expressly for him), when one of the servants of the hotel presented himself bearing a card.
turningnounUS /ˈtɜːrnɪŋ/
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading ‘Man, man,’ said Mr Dorrit, turning upon him with grievous indignation, ‘explain your motive in bringing me this ridiculous name.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The term of Mr Dorrit’s visit was within two days of being out, and he was about to dress for another inspection by the Chief Butler (whose victims were always dressed expressly for him), when one of the servants of the hotel presented himself bearing a card.
unacquaintedadjective
not knowledgeable about something specified
From this reading I am wholly unacquainted with it.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading ‘Man, man,’ said Mr Dorrit, turning upon him with grievous indignation, ‘explain your motive in bringing me this ridiculous name.
victimsnounUS /ˈvɪktəmz/
plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading The term of Mr Dorrit’s visit was within two days of being out, and he was about to dress for another inspection by the Chief Butler (whose victims were always dressed expressly for him), when one of the servants of the hotel presented himself bearing a card.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The term of Mr Dorrit’s visit was within two days of being out, and he was about to dress for another inspection by the Chief Butler (whose victims were always dressed expressly for him), when one of the servants of the hotel presented himself bearing a card.
waitedverbUS /ˈweɪtɪd/
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading The servant waited in speechless deference.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The term of Mr Dorrit’s visit was within two days of being out, and he was about to dress for another inspection by the Chief Butler (whose victims were always dressed expressly for him), when one of the servants of the hotel presented himself bearing a card.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The term of Mr Dorrit’s visit was within two days of being out, and he was about to dress for another inspection by the Chief Butler (whose victims were always dressed expressly for him), when one of the servants of the hotel presented himself bearing a card.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The term of Mr Dorrit’s visit was within two days of being out, and he was about to dress for another inspection by the Chief Butler (whose victims were always dressed expressly for him), when one of the servants of the hotel presented himself bearing a card.
whollyadverbUS /ˈhoʊli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading I am wholly unacquainted with it.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading The term of Mr Dorrit’s visit was within two days of being out, and he was about to dress for another inspection by the Chief Butler (whose victims were always dressed expressly for him), when one of the servants of the hotel presented himself bearing a card.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading ‘Man, man,’ said Mr Dorrit, turning upon him with grievous indignation, ‘explain your motive in bringing me this ridiculous name.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The term of Mr Dorrit’s visit was within two days of being out, and he was about to dress for another inspection by the Chief Butler (whose victims were always dressed expressly for him), when one of the servants of the hotel presented himself bearing a card.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ‘Man, man,’ said Mr Dorrit, turning upon him with grievous indignation, ‘explain your motive in bringing me this ridiculous name.
