adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Phoebus, by his genius and fame, commanded a large income, and he spent it freely and fully.
accumulationnounUS /əˌkjuːmjəˈleɪʃən/
an increase by natural growth or addition
From this reading There was nothing of which he more disapproved than accumulation.
admeasurement
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading admeasurement, and fitted up with every luxury and convenience that science and experience could suggest, was on his way to an island which he occasionally inhabited, near the Asian coast of the Ægean Sea, and which he rented from the chief of his wife’s house, the Prince of Samos.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading admeasurement, and fitted up with every luxury and convenience that science and experience could suggest, was on his way to an island which he occasionally inhabited, near the Asian coast of the Ægean Sea, and which he rented from the chief of his wife’s house, the Prince of Samos.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading admeasurement, and fitted up with every luxury and convenience that science and experience could suggest, was on his way to an island which he occasionally inhabited, near the Asian coast of the Ægean Sea, and which he rented from the chief of his wife’s house, the Prince of Samos.
AsiannounUS /ˈeɪʒən/
a native or inhabitant of Asia
From this reading admeasurement, and fitted up with every luxury and convenience that science and experience could suggest, was on his way to an island which he occasionally inhabited, near the Asian coast of the Ægean Sea, and which he rented from the chief of his wife’s house, the Prince of Samos.
beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading It was a practice which led to sordid habits, and was fatal to the beautiful.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr. Phoebus, by his genius and fame, commanded a large income, and he spent it freely and fully.
chiefnounUS /tʃiːf/
a person who is in charge
From this reading admeasurement, and fitted up with every luxury and convenience that science and experience could suggest, was on his way to an island which he occasionally inhabited, near the Asian coast of the Ægean Sea, and which he rented from the chief of his wife’s house, the Prince of Samos.
coastnounUS /koʊst/
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading admeasurement, and fitted up with every luxury and convenience that science and experience could suggest, was on his way to an island which he occasionally inhabited, near the Asian coast of the Ægean Sea, and which he rented from the chief of his wife’s house, the Prince of Samos.
commandedverbUS /kəˈmændɪd/
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading Mr. Phoebus, by his genius and fame, commanded a large income, and he spent it freely and fully.
conveniencenounUS /kənˈviːnjəns/
the state of being suitable or opportune
From this reading admeasurement, and fitted up with every luxury and convenience that science and experience could suggest, was on his way to an island which he occasionally inhabited, near the Asian coast of the Ægean Sea, and which he rented from the chief of his wife’s house, the Prince of Samos.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading admeasurement, and fitted up with every luxury and convenience that science and experience could suggest, was on his way to an island which he occasionally inhabited, near the Asian coast of the Ægean Sea, and which he rented from the chief of his wife’s house, the Prince of Samos.
debtnounUS /det/
the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading On the whole, he thought it more odious even than debt, more permanently degrading.
degradingadjectiveUS /dɪˈɡreɪdɪŋ/
harmful to the mind or morals
From this reading On the whole, he thought it more odious even than debt, more permanently degrading.
disapprovedverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpruːvd/
past form of “disapprove” — consider bad or wrong
From this reading There was nothing of which he more disapproved than accumulation.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading On the whole, he thought it more odious even than debt, more permanently degrading.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading admeasurement, and fitted up with every luxury and convenience that science and experience could suggest, was on his way to an island which he occasionally inhabited, near the Asian coast of the Ægean Sea, and which he rented from the chief of his wife’s house, the Prince of Samos.
experienceverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriəns/
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading admeasurement, and fitted up with every luxury and convenience that science and experience could suggest, was on his way to an island which he occasionally inhabited, near the Asian coast of the Ægean Sea, and which he rented from the chief of his wife’s house, the Prince of Samos.
famenounUS /feɪm/
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading Mr. Phoebus, by his genius and fame, commanded a large income, and he spent it freely and fully.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading It was a practice which led to sordid habits, and was fatal to the beautiful.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading admeasurement, and fitted up with every luxury and convenience that science and experience could suggest, was on his way to an island which he occasionally inhabited, near the Asian coast of the Ægean Sea, and which he rented from the chief of his wife’s house, the Prince of Samos.
freelyadverbUS /ˈfriːli/
in a free manner
From this reading Mr. Phoebus, by his genius and fame, commanded a large income, and he spent it freely and fully.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading admeasurement, and fitted up with every luxury and convenience that science and experience could suggest, was on his way to an island which he occasionally inhabited, near the Asian coast of the Ægean Sea, and which he rented from the chief of his wife’s house, the Prince of Samos.
fullyadverbUS /ˈfʊli/
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Mr. Phoebus, by his genius and fame, commanded a large income, and he spent it freely and fully.
geniusnounUS /ˈdʒiːnjəs/
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading Mr. Phoebus, by his genius and fame, commanded a large income, and he spent it freely and fully.
habitsnounUS /ˈhæbəts/
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading It was a practice which led to sordid habits, and was fatal to the beautiful.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading admeasurement, and fitted up with every luxury and convenience that science and experience could suggest, was on his way to an island which he occasionally inhabited, near the Asian coast of the Ægean Sea, and which he rented from the chief of his wife’s house, the Prince of Samos.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading admeasurement, and fitted up with every luxury and convenience that science and experience could suggest, was on his way to an island which he occasionally inhabited, near the Asian coast of the Ægean Sea, and which he rented from the chief of his wife’s house, the Prince of Samos.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading admeasurement, and fitted up with every luxury and convenience that science and experience could suggest, was on his way to an island which he occasionally inhabited, near the Asian coast of the Ægean Sea, and which he rented from the chief of his wife’s house, the Prince of Samos.
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading Mr. Phoebus, by his genius and fame, commanded a large income, and he spent it freely and fully.
inhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhæbətəd/
having inhabitants; lived in
From this reading admeasurement, and fitted up with every luxury and convenience that science and experience could suggest, was on his way to an island which he occasionally inhabited, near the Asian coast of the Ægean Sea, and which he rented from the chief of his wife’s house, the Prince of Samos.
islandnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading admeasurement, and fitted up with every luxury and convenience that science and experience could suggest, was on his way to an island which he occasionally inhabited, near the Asian coast of the Ægean Sea, and which he rented from the chief of his wife’s house, the Prince of Samos.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Phoebus, by his genius and fame, commanded a large income, and he spent it freely and fully.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mr. Phoebus, by his genius and fame, commanded a large income, and he spent it freely and fully.
lednounUS /led/
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading It was a practice which led to sordid habits, and was fatal to the beautiful.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading admeasurement, and fitted up with every luxury and convenience that science and experience could suggest, was on his way to an island which he occasionally inhabited, near the Asian coast of the Ægean Sea, and which he rented from the chief of his wife’s house, the Prince of Samos.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There was nothing of which he more disapproved than accumulation.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Phoebus, by his genius and fame, commanded a large income, and he spent it freely and fully.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading admeasurement, and fitted up with every luxury and convenience that science and experience could suggest, was on his way to an island which he occasionally inhabited, near the Asian coast of the Ægean Sea, and which he rented from the chief of his wife’s house, the Prince of Samos.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There was nothing of which he more disapproved than accumulation.
occasionallyadverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənəli/
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading admeasurement, and fitted up with every luxury and convenience that science and experience could suggest, was on his way to an island which he occasionally inhabited, near the Asian coast of the Ægean Sea, and which he rented from the chief of his wife’s house, the Prince of Samos.
odiousadjectiveUS /ˈoʊdiəs/
unequivocally detestable
From this reading On the whole, he thought it more odious even than debt, more permanently degrading.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading admeasurement, and fitted up with every luxury and convenience that science and experience could suggest, was on his way to an island which he occasionally inhabited, near the Asian coast of the Ægean Sea, and which he rented from the chief of his wife’s house, the Prince of Samos.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading admeasurement, and fitted up with every luxury and convenience that science and experience could suggest, was on his way to an island which he occasionally inhabited, near the Asian coast of the Ægean Sea, and which he rented from the chief of his wife’s house, the Prince of Samos.
permanentlyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrmənəntli/
for a long time without essential change
From this reading On the whole, he thought it more odious even than debt, more permanently degrading.
PhoebusnounUS /ˈfiːbəs/
(Greek mythology) Greek god of light; god of prophecy and poetry and music and healing; son of Zeus and Leto; twin brother of Artemis
From this reading Mr. Phoebus, by his genius and fame, commanded a large income, and he spent it freely and fully.
practicenounUS /ˈpræktəs/
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading It was a practice which led to sordid habits, and was fatal to the beautiful.
PrincenounUS /prɪns/
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading admeasurement, and fitted up with every luxury and convenience that science and experience could suggest, was on his way to an island which he occasionally inhabited, near the Asian coast of the Ægean Sea, and which he rented from the chief of his wife’s house, the Prince of Samos.
rentedverbUS /ˈrentɪd/
past form of “rent” — let for money
From this reading admeasurement, and fitted up with every luxury and convenience that science and experience could suggest, was on his way to an island which he occasionally inhabited, near the Asian coast of the Ægean Sea, and which he rented from the chief of his wife’s house, the Prince of Samos.
Samos
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading admeasurement, and fitted up with every luxury and convenience that science and experience could suggest, was on his way to an island which he occasionally inhabited, near the Asian coast of the Ægean Sea, and which he rented from the chief of his wife’s house, the Prince of Samos.
sciencenounUS /ˈsaɪəns/
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading admeasurement, and fitted up with every luxury and convenience that science and experience could suggest, was on his way to an island which he occasionally inhabited, near the Asian coast of the Ægean Sea, and which he rented from the chief of his wife’s house, the Prince of Samos.
SeanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading admeasurement, and fitted up with every luxury and convenience that science and experience could suggest, was on his way to an island which he occasionally inhabited, near the Asian coast of the Ægean Sea, and which he rented from the chief of his wife’s house, the Prince of Samos.
sordidadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːrdəd/
morally degraded
From this reading It was a practice which led to sordid habits, and was fatal to the beautiful.
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Mr. Phoebus, by his genius and fame, commanded a large income, and he spent it freely and fully.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading admeasurement, and fitted up with every luxury and convenience that science and experience could suggest, was on his way to an island which he occasionally inhabited, near the Asian coast of the Ægean Sea, and which he rented from the chief of his wife’s house, the Prince of Samos.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There was nothing of which he more disapproved than accumulation.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading admeasurement, and fitted up with every luxury and convenience that science and experience could suggest, was on his way to an island which he occasionally inhabited, near the Asian coast of the Ægean Sea, and which he rented from the chief of his wife’s house, the Prince of Samos.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading admeasurement, and fitted up with every luxury and convenience that science and experience could suggest, was on his way to an island which he occasionally inhabited, near the Asian coast of the Ægean Sea, and which he rented from the chief of his wife’s house, the Prince of Samos.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was nothing of which he more disapproved than accumulation.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading On the whole, he thought it more odious even than debt, more permanently degrading.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading admeasurement, and fitted up with every luxury and convenience that science and experience could suggest, was on his way to an island which he occasionally inhabited, near the Asian coast of the Ægean Sea, and which he rented from the chief of his wife’s house, the Prince of Samos.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading admeasurement, and fitted up with every luxury and convenience that science and experience could suggest, was on his way to an island which he occasionally inhabited, near the Asian coast of the Ægean Sea, and which he rented from the chief of his wife’s house, the Prince of Samos.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading admeasurement, and fitted up with every luxury and convenience that science and experience could suggest, was on his way to an island which he occasionally inhabited, near the Asian coast of the Ægean Sea, and which he rented from the chief of his wife’s house, the Prince of Samos.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading admeasurement, and fitted up with every luxury and convenience that science and experience could suggest, was on his way to an island which he occasionally inhabited, near the Asian coast of the Ægean Sea, and which he rented from the chief of his wife’s house, the Prince of Samos.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading admeasurement, and fitted up with every luxury and convenience that science and experience could suggest, was on his way to an island which he occasionally inhabited, near the Asian coast of the Ægean Sea, and which he rented from the chief of his wife’s house, the Prince of Samos.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading On the whole, he thought it more odious even than debt, more permanently degrading.
wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading admeasurement, and fitted up with every luxury and convenience that science and experience could suggest, was on his way to an island which he occasionally inhabited, near the Asian coast of the Ægean Sea, and which he rented from the chief of his wife’s house, the Prince of Samos.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading admeasurement, and fitted up with every luxury and convenience that science and experience could suggest, was on his way to an island which he occasionally inhabited, near the Asian coast of the Ægean Sea, and which he rented from the chief of his wife’s house, the Prince of Samos.
Ægean
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading admeasurement, and fitted up with every luxury and convenience that science and experience could suggest, was on his way to an island which he occasionally inhabited, near the Asian coast of the Ægean Sea, and which he rented from the chief of his wife’s house, the Prince of Samos.
