adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ‘Why, that depends, Mr Pinch,’ said Martin, laughing, ‘upon what sort of a horse you have.
AccordinglyadverbUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Accordingly, he laughed too, and was fully persuaded that he enjoyed it very much.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Accordingly, he laughed too, and was fully persuaded that he enjoyed it very much.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He appeared to think this such a good joke, that Mr Pinch was quite sure it must be a capital one.
badadjectiveUS /bæd/
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Because if he’s a bad one, I would rather keep my hands warm by holding them comfortably in my greatcoat pockets.’
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He appeared to think this such a good joke, that Mr Pinch was quite sure it must be a capital one.
BecauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading Because if he’s a bad one, I would rather keep my hands warm by holding them comfortably in my greatcoat pockets.’
billnounUS /bɪl/
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Then he settled his bill, and Mr Chuzzlewit paid for the punch; and having wrapped themselves up, to the extent of their respective means, they went out together to the front door, where Mr Pecksniff’s property stopped the way.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Because if he’s a bad one, I would rather keep my hands warm by holding them comfortably in my greatcoat pockets.’
capitalnounUS /ˈkæpətəl/
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading He appeared to think this such a good joke, that Mr Pinch was quite sure it must be a capital one.
Chuzzlewit
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then he settled his bill, and Mr Chuzzlewit paid for the punch; and having wrapped themselves up, to the extent of their respective means, they went out together to the front door, where Mr Pecksniff’s property stopped the way.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading Because if he’s a bad one, I would rather keep my hands warm by holding them comfortably in my greatcoat pockets.’
dependsverbUS /dɪˈpendz/
third-person singular of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading ‘Why, that depends, Mr Pinch,’ said Martin, laughing, ‘upon what sort of a horse you have.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Then he settled his bill, and Mr Chuzzlewit paid for the punch; and having wrapped themselves up, to the extent of their respective means, they went out together to the front door, where Mr Pecksniff’s property stopped the way.
enjoyedverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪd/
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Accordingly, he laughed too, and was fully persuaded that he enjoyed it very much.
extentnounUS /ɪkˈstent/
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading Then he settled his bill, and Mr Chuzzlewit paid for the punch; and having wrapped themselves up, to the extent of their respective means, they went out together to the front door, where Mr Pecksniff’s property stopped the way.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then he settled his bill, and Mr Chuzzlewit paid for the punch; and having wrapped themselves up, to the extent of their respective means, they went out together to the front door, where Mr Pecksniff’s property stopped the way.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Then he settled his bill, and Mr Chuzzlewit paid for the punch; and having wrapped themselves up, to the extent of their respective means, they went out together to the front door, where Mr Pecksniff’s property stopped the way.
fullyadverbUS /ˈfʊli/
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Accordingly, he laughed too, and was fully persuaded that he enjoyed it very much.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He appeared to think this such a good joke, that Mr Pinch was quite sure it must be a capital one.
greatcoatnoun
a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter
From this reading Because if he’s a bad one, I would rather keep my hands warm by holding them comfortably in my greatcoat pockets.’
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Because if he’s a bad one, I would rather keep my hands warm by holding them comfortably in my greatcoat pockets.’
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ‘Why, that depends, Mr Pinch,’ said Martin, laughing, ‘upon what sort of a horse you have.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Then he settled his bill, and Mr Chuzzlewit paid for the punch; and having wrapped themselves up, to the extent of their respective means, they went out together to the front door, where Mr Pecksniff’s property stopped the way.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He appeared to think this such a good joke, that Mr Pinch was quite sure it must be a capital one.
he's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Because if he’s a bad one, I would rather keep my hands warm by holding them comfortably in my greatcoat pockets.’
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then he settled his bill, and Mr Chuzzlewit paid for the punch; and having wrapped themselves up, to the extent of their respective means, they went out together to the front door, where Mr Pecksniff’s property stopped the way.
holdingnounUS /ˈhoʊldɪŋ/
the act of retaining something
From this reading Because if he’s a bad one, I would rather keep my hands warm by holding them comfortably in my greatcoat pockets.’
horsenounUS /hɔːrs/
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading ‘Why, that depends, Mr Pinch,’ said Martin, laughing, ‘upon what sort of a horse you have.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Because if he’s a bad one, I would rather keep my hands warm by holding them comfortably in my greatcoat pockets.’
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Because if he’s a bad one, I would rather keep my hands warm by holding them comfortably in my greatcoat pockets.’
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Because if he’s a bad one, I would rather keep my hands warm by holding them comfortably in my greatcoat pockets.’
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He appeared to think this such a good joke, that Mr Pinch was quite sure it must be a capital one.
jokenounUS /dʒoʊk/
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading He appeared to think this such a good joke, that Mr Pinch was quite sure it must be a capital one.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Because if he’s a bad one, I would rather keep my hands warm by holding them comfortably in my greatcoat pockets.’
laughedverbUS /læft/
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Accordingly, he laughed too, and was fully persuaded that he enjoyed it very much.
laughingadjectiveUS /ˈlæfɪŋ/
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading ‘Why, that depends, Mr Pinch,’ said Martin, laughing, ‘upon what sort of a horse you have.
MartinnounUS /ˈmɑːrtən/
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading ‘Why, that depends, Mr Pinch,’ said Martin, laughing, ‘upon what sort of a horse you have.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Then he settled his bill, and Mr Chuzzlewit paid for the punch; and having wrapped themselves up, to the extent of their respective means, they went out together to the front door, where Mr Pecksniff’s property stopped the way.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading ‘Why, that depends, Mr Pinch,’ said Martin, laughing, ‘upon what sort of a horse you have.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Accordingly, he laughed too, and was fully persuaded that he enjoyed it very much.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He appeared to think this such a good joke, that Mr Pinch was quite sure it must be a capital one.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Because if he’s a bad one, I would rather keep my hands warm by holding them comfortably in my greatcoat pockets.’
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ‘Why, that depends, Mr Pinch,’ said Martin, laughing, ‘upon what sort of a horse you have.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Because if he’s a bad one, I would rather keep my hands warm by holding them comfortably in my greatcoat pockets.’
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Then he settled his bill, and Mr Chuzzlewit paid for the punch; and having wrapped themselves up, to the extent of their respective means, they went out together to the front door, where Mr Pecksniff’s property stopped the way.
paidadjectiveUS /peɪd/
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Then he settled his bill, and Mr Chuzzlewit paid for the punch; and having wrapped themselves up, to the extent of their respective means, they went out together to the front door, where Mr Pecksniff’s property stopped the way.
Pecksniff's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then he settled his bill, and Mr Chuzzlewit paid for the punch; and having wrapped themselves up, to the extent of their respective means, they went out together to the front door, where Mr Pecksniff’s property stopped the way.
persuadedverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪd/
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading Accordingly, he laughed too, and was fully persuaded that he enjoyed it very much.
PinchverbUS /pɪntʃ/
squeeze tightly between the fingers
From this reading ‘Why, that depends, Mr Pinch,’ said Martin, laughing, ‘upon what sort of a horse you have.
pocketsnounUS /ˈpɑːkəts/
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Because if he’s a bad one, I would rather keep my hands warm by holding them comfortably in my greatcoat pockets.’
propertynounUS /ˈprɑːpərti/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Then he settled his bill, and Mr Chuzzlewit paid for the punch; and having wrapped themselves up, to the extent of their respective means, they went out together to the front door, where Mr Pecksniff’s property stopped the way.
punchverbUS /pʌntʃ/
deliver a quick blow to
From this reading Then he settled his bill, and Mr Chuzzlewit paid for the punch; and having wrapped themselves up, to the extent of their respective means, they went out together to the front door, where Mr Pecksniff’s property stopped the way.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He appeared to think this such a good joke, that Mr Pinch was quite sure it must be a capital one.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading Because if he’s a bad one, I would rather keep my hands warm by holding them comfortably in my greatcoat pockets.’
respectiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪv/
considered individually
From this reading Then he settled his bill, and Mr Chuzzlewit paid for the punch; and having wrapped themselves up, to the extent of their respective means, they went out together to the front door, where Mr Pecksniff’s property stopped the way.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading ‘Why, that depends, Mr Pinch,’ said Martin, laughing, ‘upon what sort of a horse you have.
settledadjectiveUS /ˈsetəld/
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Then he settled his bill, and Mr Chuzzlewit paid for the punch; and having wrapped themselves up, to the extent of their respective means, they went out together to the front door, where Mr Pecksniff’s property stopped the way.
sortnounUS /sɔːrt/
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading ‘Why, that depends, Mr Pinch,’ said Martin, laughing, ‘upon what sort of a horse you have.
stoppedadjectiveUS /stɑːpt/
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Then he settled his bill, and Mr Chuzzlewit paid for the punch; and having wrapped themselves up, to the extent of their respective means, they went out together to the front door, where Mr Pecksniff’s property stopped the way.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He appeared to think this such a good joke, that Mr Pinch was quite sure it must be a capital one.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He appeared to think this such a good joke, that Mr Pinch was quite sure it must be a capital one.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ‘Why, that depends, Mr Pinch,’ said Martin, laughing, ‘upon what sort of a horse you have.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Then he settled his bill, and Mr Chuzzlewit paid for the punch; and having wrapped themselves up, to the extent of their respective means, they went out together to the front door, where Mr Pecksniff’s property stopped the way.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Then he settled his bill, and Mr Chuzzlewit paid for the punch; and having wrapped themselves up, to the extent of their respective means, they went out together to the front door, where Mr Pecksniff’s property stopped the way.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Because if he’s a bad one, I would rather keep my hands warm by holding them comfortably in my greatcoat pockets.’
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Then he settled his bill, and Mr Chuzzlewit paid for the punch; and having wrapped themselves up, to the extent of their respective means, they went out together to the front door, where Mr Pecksniff’s property stopped the way.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he settled his bill, and Mr Chuzzlewit paid for the punch; and having wrapped themselves up, to the extent of their respective means, they went out together to the front door, where Mr Pecksniff’s property stopped the way.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then he settled his bill, and Mr Chuzzlewit paid for the punch; and having wrapped themselves up, to the extent of their respective means, they went out together to the front door, where Mr Pecksniff’s property stopped the way.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He appeared to think this such a good joke, that Mr Pinch was quite sure it must be a capital one.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He appeared to think this such a good joke, that Mr Pinch was quite sure it must be a capital one.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He appeared to think this such a good joke, that Mr Pinch was quite sure it must be a capital one.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Then he settled his bill, and Mr Chuzzlewit paid for the punch; and having wrapped themselves up, to the extent of their respective means, they went out together to the front door, where Mr Pecksniff’s property stopped the way.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Accordingly, he laughed too, and was fully persuaded that he enjoyed it very much.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Then he settled his bill, and Mr Chuzzlewit paid for the punch; and having wrapped themselves up, to the extent of their respective means, they went out together to the front door, where Mr Pecksniff’s property stopped the way.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading ‘Why, that depends, Mr Pinch,’ said Martin, laughing, ‘upon what sort of a horse you have.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Accordingly, he laughed too, and was fully persuaded that he enjoyed it very much.
warmadjectiveUS /wɔːrm/
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Because if he’s a bad one, I would rather keep my hands warm by holding them comfortably in my greatcoat pockets.’
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He appeared to think this such a good joke, that Mr Pinch was quite sure it must be a capital one.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Then he settled his bill, and Mr Chuzzlewit paid for the punch; and having wrapped themselves up, to the extent of their respective means, they went out together to the front door, where Mr Pecksniff’s property stopped the way.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Then he settled his bill, and Mr Chuzzlewit paid for the punch; and having wrapped themselves up, to the extent of their respective means, they went out together to the front door, where Mr Pecksniff’s property stopped the way.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading ‘Why, that depends, Mr Pinch,’ said Martin, laughing, ‘upon what sort of a horse you have.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Then he settled his bill, and Mr Chuzzlewit paid for the punch; and having wrapped themselves up, to the extent of their respective means, they went out together to the front door, where Mr Pecksniff’s property stopped the way.
WhynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading ‘Why, that depends, Mr Pinch,’ said Martin, laughing, ‘upon what sort of a horse you have.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Because if he’s a bad one, I would rather keep my hands warm by holding them comfortably in my greatcoat pockets.’
wrappedadjectiveUS /ræpt/
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading Then he settled his bill, and Mr Chuzzlewit paid for the punch; and having wrapped themselves up, to the extent of their respective means, they went out together to the front door, where Mr Pecksniff’s property stopped the way.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ‘Why, that depends, Mr Pinch,’ said Martin, laughing, ‘upon what sort of a horse you have.
