adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then he gave this explanation: Mr. Pole, a grain merchant of Bristol, had developed some sort of clairvoyant power, or at all events he had dreamed several times with great vividness the location of the true Grail.
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 Then he gave this explanation: Mr. Pole, a grain merchant of Bristol, had developed some sort of clairvoyant power, or at all events he had dreamed several times with great vividness the location of the true Grail.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Another dreamer, a Dr. Goodchild, of Bath, was mixed up in the matter, and between them this peculiar vessel, which was not a cup, or a goblet, or any of the traditional things, had been discovered.
AnotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another dreamer, a Dr. Goodchild, of Bath, was mixed up in the matter, and between them this peculiar vessel, which was not a cup, or a goblet, or any of the traditional things, had been discovered.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Another dreamer, a Dr. Goodchild, of Bath, was mixed up in the matter, and between them this peculiar vessel, which was not a cup, or a goblet, or any of the traditional things, had been discovered.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then he gave this explanation: Mr. Pole, a grain merchant of Bristol, had developed some sort of clairvoyant power, or at all events he had dreamed several times with great vividness the location of the true Grail.
authenticadjectiveUS /əˈθentɪk/
conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief
From this reading Mr. Pole seemed a man of integrity, and it was clear that the churchman believed the discovery to be genuine and authentic.
BathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading Another dreamer, a Dr. Goodchild, of Bath, was mixed up in the matter, and between them this peculiar vessel, which was not a cup, or a goblet, or any of the traditional things, had been discovered.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mr. Pole seemed a man of integrity, and it was clear that the churchman believed the discovery to be genuine and authentic.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Another dreamer, a Dr. Goodchild, of Bath, was mixed up in the matter, and between them this peculiar vessel, which was not a cup, or a goblet, or any of the traditional things, had been discovered.
believedverbUS /bɪˈliːvd/
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Mr. Pole seemed a man of integrity, and it was clear that the churchman believed the discovery to be genuine and authentic.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Another dreamer, a Dr. Goodchild, of Bath, was mixed up in the matter, and between them this peculiar vessel, which was not a cup, or a goblet, or any of the traditional things, had been discovered.
BristolnounUS /ˈbrɪstəl/
an industrial city and port in southwestern England near the mouth of the River Avon
From this reading Then he gave this explanation: Mr. Pole, a grain merchant of Bristol, had developed some sort of clairvoyant power, or at all events he had dreamed several times with great vividness the location of the true Grail.
churchmannounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃmən/
a clergyman or other person in religious orders
From this reading Mr. Pole seemed a man of integrity, and it was clear that the churchman believed the discovery to be genuine and authentic.
clairvoyantadjectiveUS /klerˈvɔɪənt/
perceiving things beyond the natural range of the senses
From this reading Then he gave this explanation: Mr. Pole, a grain merchant of Bristol, had developed some sort of clairvoyant power, or at all events he had dreamed several times with great vividness the location of the true Grail.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading Mr. Pole seemed a man of integrity, and it was clear that the churchman believed the discovery to be genuine and authentic.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Of course there could be no positive proof.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course there could be no positive proof.
cupnounUS /kʌp/
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading Another dreamer, a Dr. Goodchild, of Bath, was mixed up in the matter, and between them this peculiar vessel, which was not a cup, or a goblet, or any of the traditional things, had been discovered.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading Then he gave this explanation: Mr. Pole, a grain merchant of Bristol, had developed some sort of clairvoyant power, or at all events he had dreamed several times with great vividness the location of the true Grail.
discoveredadjectiveUS /dɪˈskʌvərd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Another dreamer, a Dr. Goodchild, of Bath, was mixed up in the matter, and between them this peculiar vessel, which was not a cup, or a goblet, or any of the traditional things, had been discovered.
discoverynounUS /dɪˈskʌvəri/
the act of discovering something
From this reading Mr. Pole seemed a man of integrity, and it was clear that the churchman believed the discovery to be genuine and authentic.
Dr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Another dreamer, a Dr. Goodchild, of Bath, was mixed up in the matter, and between them this peculiar vessel, which was not a cup, or a goblet, or any of the traditional things, had been discovered.
dreamedadjectiveUS /driːmd/
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading Then he gave this explanation: Mr. Pole, a grain merchant of Bristol, had developed some sort of clairvoyant power, or at all events he had dreamed several times with great vividness the location of the true Grail.
dreamernounUS /ˈdriːmər/
someone who is dreaming
From this reading Another dreamer, a Dr. Goodchild, of Bath, was mixed up in the matter, and between them this peculiar vessel, which was not a cup, or a goblet, or any of the traditional things, had been discovered.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Then he gave this explanation: Mr. Pole, a grain merchant of Bristol, had developed some sort of clairvoyant power, or at all events he had dreamed several times with great vividness the location of the true Grail.
explanationnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃən/
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Then he gave this explanation: Mr. Pole, a grain merchant of Bristol, had developed some sort of clairvoyant power, or at all events he had dreamed several times with great vividness the location of the true Grail.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Then he gave this explanation: Mr. Pole, a grain merchant of Bristol, had developed some sort of clairvoyant power, or at all events he had dreamed several times with great vividness the location of the true Grail.
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading Mr. Pole seemed a man of integrity, and it was clear that the churchman believed the discovery to be genuine and authentic.
gobletnounUS /ˈɡɑːblət/
a drinking glass with a base and stem
From this reading Another dreamer, a Dr. Goodchild, of Bath, was mixed up in the matter, and between them this peculiar vessel, which was not a cup, or a goblet, or any of the traditional things, had been discovered.
Goodchild
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Another dreamer, a Dr. Goodchild, of Bath, was mixed up in the matter, and between them this peculiar vessel, which was not a cup, or a goblet, or any of the traditional things, had been discovered.
GrailnounUS /ɡreɪl/
the object of any prolonged endeavor
From this reading Then he gave this explanation: Mr. Pole, a grain merchant of Bristol, had developed some sort of clairvoyant power, or at all events he had dreamed several times with great vividness the location of the true Grail.
grainnounUS /ɡreɪn/
a relatively small granular particle of a substance
From this reading Then he gave this explanation: Mr. Pole, a grain merchant of Bristol, had developed some sort of clairvoyant power, or at all events he had dreamed several times with great vividness the location of the true Grail.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Then he gave this explanation: Mr. Pole, a grain merchant of Bristol, had developed some sort of clairvoyant power, or at all events he had dreamed several times with great vividness the location of the true Grail.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then he gave this explanation: Mr. Pole, a grain merchant of Bristol, had developed some sort of clairvoyant power, or at all events he had dreamed several times with great vividness the location of the true Grail.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then he gave this explanation: Mr. Pole, a grain merchant of Bristol, had developed some sort of clairvoyant power, or at all events he had dreamed several times with great vividness the location of the true Grail.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Another dreamer, a Dr. Goodchild, of Bath, was mixed up in the matter, and between them this peculiar vessel, which was not a cup, or a goblet, or any of the traditional things, had been discovered.
integritynounUS /ˌɪnˈteɡrəti/
an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting
From this reading Mr. Pole seemed a man of integrity, and it was clear that the churchman believed the discovery to be genuine and authentic.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Pole seemed a man of integrity, and it was clear that the churchman believed the discovery to be genuine and authentic.
locationnounUS /loʊˈkeɪʃən/
a point or extent in space
From this reading Then he gave this explanation: Mr. Pole, a grain merchant of Bristol, had developed some sort of clairvoyant power, or at all events he had dreamed several times with great vividness the location of the true Grail.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Mr. Pole seemed a man of integrity, and it was clear that the churchman believed the discovery to be genuine and authentic.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Another dreamer, a Dr. Goodchild, of Bath, was mixed up in the matter, and between them this peculiar vessel, which was not a cup, or a goblet, or any of the traditional things, had been discovered.
merchantnounUS /ˈmɜːr.tʃənt/
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading Then he gave this explanation: Mr. Pole, a grain merchant of Bristol, had developed some sort of clairvoyant power, or at all events he had dreamed several times with great vividness the location of the true Grail.
mixedadjectiveUS /mɪkst/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading Another dreamer, a Dr. Goodchild, of Bath, was mixed up in the matter, and between them this peculiar vessel, which was not a cup, or a goblet, or any of the traditional things, had been discovered.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Then he gave this explanation: Mr. Pole, a grain merchant of Bristol, had developed some sort of clairvoyant power, or at all events he had dreamed several times with great vividness the location of the true Grail.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It was a thing that must be taken on trust.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Of course there could be no positive proof.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Another dreamer, a Dr. Goodchild, of Bath, was mixed up in the matter, and between them this peculiar vessel, which was not a cup, or a goblet, or any of the traditional things, had been discovered.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then he gave this explanation: Mr. Pole, a grain merchant of Bristol, had developed some sort of clairvoyant power, or at all events he had dreamed several times with great vividness the location of the true Grail.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was a thing that must be taken on trust.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Then he gave this explanation: Mr. Pole, a grain merchant of Bristol, had developed some sort of clairvoyant power, or at all events he had dreamed several times with great vividness the location of the true Grail.
peculiaradjectiveUS /pəˈkjuːljər/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Another dreamer, a Dr. Goodchild, of Bath, was mixed up in the matter, and between them this peculiar vessel, which was not a cup, or a goblet, or any of the traditional things, had been discovered.
PolenounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading Then he gave this explanation: Mr. Pole, a grain merchant of Bristol, had developed some sort of clairvoyant power, or at all events he had dreamed several times with great vividness the location of the true Grail.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading Of course there could be no positive proof.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Then he gave this explanation: Mr. Pole, a grain merchant of Bristol, had developed some sort of clairvoyant power, or at all events he had dreamed several times with great vividness the location of the true Grail.
proofnounUS /pruːf/
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading Of course there could be no positive proof.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Mr. Pole seemed a man of integrity, and it was clear that the churchman believed the discovery to be genuine and authentic.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Then he gave this explanation: Mr. Pole, a grain merchant of Bristol, had developed some sort of clairvoyant power, or at all events he had dreamed several times with great vividness the location of the true Grail.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Then he gave this explanation: Mr. Pole, a grain merchant of Bristol, had developed some sort of clairvoyant power, or at all events he had dreamed several times with great vividness the location of the true Grail.
sortnounUS /sɔːrt/
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Then he gave this explanation: Mr. Pole, a grain merchant of Bristol, had developed some sort of clairvoyant power, or at all events he had dreamed several times with great vividness the location of the true Grail.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading It was a thing that must be taken on trust.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Pole seemed a man of integrity, and it was clear that the churchman believed the discovery to be genuine and authentic.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Then he gave this explanation: Mr. Pole, a grain merchant of Bristol, had developed some sort of clairvoyant power, or at all events he had dreamed several times with great vividness the location of the true Grail.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Another dreamer, a Dr. Goodchild, of Bath, was mixed up in the matter, and between them this peculiar vessel, which was not a cup, or a goblet, or any of the traditional things, had been discovered.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he gave this explanation: Mr. Pole, a grain merchant of Bristol, had developed some sort of clairvoyant power, or at all events he had dreamed several times with great vividness the location of the true Grail.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Of course there could be no positive proof.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading It was a thing that must be taken on trust.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Another dreamer, a Dr. Goodchild, of Bath, was mixed up in the matter, and between them this peculiar vessel, which was not a cup, or a goblet, or any of the traditional things, had been discovered.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Then he gave this explanation: Mr. Pole, a grain merchant of Bristol, had developed some sort of clairvoyant power, or at all events he had dreamed several times with great vividness the location of the true Grail.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Then he gave this explanation: Mr. Pole, a grain merchant of Bristol, had developed some sort of clairvoyant power, or at all events he had dreamed several times with great vividness the location of the true Grail.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Pole seemed a man of integrity, and it was clear that the churchman believed the discovery to be genuine and authentic.
traditionaladjectiveUS /trəˈdɪʃənəl/
consisting of or derived from tradition
From this reading Another dreamer, a Dr. Goodchild, of Bath, was mixed up in the matter, and between them this peculiar vessel, which was not a cup, or a goblet, or any of the traditional things, had been discovered.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Then he gave this explanation: Mr. Pole, a grain merchant of Bristol, had developed some sort of clairvoyant power, or at all events he had dreamed several times with great vividness the location of the true Grail.
trustnounUS /trʌst/
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading It was a thing that must be taken on trust.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Another dreamer, a Dr. Goodchild, of Bath, was mixed up in the matter, and between them this peculiar vessel, which was not a cup, or a goblet, or any of the traditional things, had been discovered.
vesselnounUS /ˈvesəl/
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Another dreamer, a Dr. Goodchild, of Bath, was mixed up in the matter, and between them this peculiar vessel, which was not a cup, or a goblet, or any of the traditional things, had been discovered.
vividnessnounUS /ˈvɪvədnəs/
interest and variety and intensity
From this reading Then he gave this explanation: Mr. Pole, a grain merchant of Bristol, had developed some sort of clairvoyant power, or at all events he had dreamed several times with great vividness the location of the true Grail.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Another dreamer, a Dr. Goodchild, of Bath, was mixed up in the matter, and between them this peculiar vessel, which was not a cup, or a goblet, or any of the traditional things, had been discovered.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Another dreamer, a Dr. Goodchild, of Bath, was mixed up in the matter, and between them this peculiar vessel, which was not a cup, or a goblet, or any of the traditional things, had been discovered.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then he gave this explanation: Mr. Pole, a grain merchant of Bristol, had developed some sort of clairvoyant power, or at all events he had dreamed several times with great vividness the location of the true Grail.
