adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ready set to work with his axe, and broke off the lid, and found a number of pasteboard boxes full of tapes, narrow ribbons, stay-laces, whalebones, and cottons on reels.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After dinner they resumed their labour.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ready set to work with his axe, and broke off the lid, and found a number of pasteboard boxes full of tapes, narrow ribbons, stay-laces, whalebones, and cottons on reels.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I wonder what's in this case?" said Mr. Seagrave, pointing to the first at hand.
axenounUS /æks/
an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle
From this reading Ready set to work with his axe, and broke off the lid, and found a number of pasteboard boxes full of tapes, narrow ribbons, stay-laces, whalebones, and cottons on reels.
BaynounUS /beɪ/
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading "This has been sent out for some Botany Bay milliner," said Mr. Seagrave.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "This has been sent out for some Botany Bay milliner," said Mr. Seagrave.
benefitnounUS /ˈbenəfɪt/
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading "I presume, however, we must confiscate it for the benefit of Mrs. Seagrave and Miss Caroline.
BotanynounUS /ˈbɑːtəni/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading "This has been sent out for some Botany Bay milliner," said Mr. Seagrave.
boxesnounUS /ˈbɑːksəz/
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Ready set to work with his axe, and broke off the lid, and found a number of pasteboard boxes full of tapes, narrow ribbons, stay-laces, whalebones, and cottons on reels.
brokeadjectiveUS /broʊk/
lacking funds
From this reading Ready set to work with his axe, and broke off the lid, and found a number of pasteboard boxes full of tapes, narrow ribbons, stay-laces, whalebones, and cottons on reels.
CarolineadjectiveUS /ˈkerəlaɪn/
of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England
From this reading "I presume, however, we must confiscate it for the benefit of Mrs. Seagrave and Miss Caroline.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading "I wonder what's in this case?" said Mr. Seagrave, pointing to the first at hand.
confiscateverbUS /ˈkɑːnfəskeɪt/
take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority
From this reading "I presume, however, we must confiscate it for the benefit of Mrs. Seagrave and Miss Caroline.
cottonsnounUS /ˈkɑːtənz/
plural of “cotton” — soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state
From this reading Ready set to work with his axe, and broke off the lid, and found a number of pasteboard boxes full of tapes, narrow ribbons, stay-laces, whalebones, and cottons on reels.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading After dinner they resumed their labour.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "I wonder what's in this case?" said Mr. Seagrave, pointing to the first at hand.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "This has been sent out for some Botany Bay milliner," said Mr. Seagrave.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Ready set to work with his axe, and broke off the lid, and found a number of pasteboard boxes full of tapes, narrow ribbons, stay-laces, whalebones, and cottons on reels.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Ready set to work with his axe, and broke off the lid, and found a number of pasteboard boxes full of tapes, narrow ribbons, stay-laces, whalebones, and cottons on reels.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "I wonder what's in this case?" said Mr. Seagrave, pointing to the first at hand.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This has been sent out for some Botany Bay milliner," said Mr. Seagrave.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ready set to work with his axe, and broke off the lid, and found a number of pasteboard boxes full of tapes, narrow ribbons, stay-laces, whalebones, and cottons on reels.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading "I presume, however, we must confiscate it for the benefit of Mrs. Seagrave and Miss Caroline.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wonder what's in this case?" said Mr. Seagrave, pointing to the first at hand.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I wonder what's in this case?" said Mr. Seagrave, pointing to the first at hand.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I presume, however, we must confiscate it for the benefit of Mrs. Seagrave and Miss Caroline.
labournounUS /ˈleɪbər/
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading After dinner they resumed their labour.
lidnounUS /lɪd/
either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
From this reading Ready set to work with his axe, and broke off the lid, and found a number of pasteboard boxes full of tapes, narrow ribbons, stay-laces, whalebones, and cottons on reels.
millinernounUS /ˈmɪlɪnər/
someone who makes and sells hats
From this reading "This has been sent out for some Botany Bay milliner," said Mr. Seagrave.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "I presume, however, we must confiscate it for the benefit of Mrs. Seagrave and Miss Caroline.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I wonder what's in this case?" said Mr. Seagrave, pointing to the first at hand.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "I presume, however, we must confiscate it for the benefit of Mrs. Seagrave and Miss Caroline.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "I presume, however, we must confiscate it for the benefit of Mrs. Seagrave and Miss Caroline.
narrowverbUS /ˈneroʊ/
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Ready set to work with his axe, and broke off the lid, and found a number of pasteboard boxes full of tapes, narrow ribbons, stay-laces, whalebones, and cottons on reels.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Ready set to work with his axe, and broke off the lid, and found a number of pasteboard boxes full of tapes, narrow ribbons, stay-laces, whalebones, and cottons on reels.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ready set to work with his axe, and broke off the lid, and found a number of pasteboard boxes full of tapes, narrow ribbons, stay-laces, whalebones, and cottons on reels.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Ready set to work with his axe, and broke off the lid, and found a number of pasteboard boxes full of tapes, narrow ribbons, stay-laces, whalebones, and cottons on reels.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Ready set to work with his axe, and broke off the lid, and found a number of pasteboard boxes full of tapes, narrow ribbons, stay-laces, whalebones, and cottons on reels.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "This has been sent out for some Botany Bay milliner," said Mr. Seagrave.
pasteboardnoun
stiff cardboard made by pasting together layers of paper
From this reading Ready set to work with his axe, and broke off the lid, and found a number of pasteboard boxes full of tapes, narrow ribbons, stay-laces, whalebones, and cottons on reels.
pointingverbUS /ˈpɔɪntɪŋ/
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading "I wonder what's in this case?" said Mr. Seagrave, pointing to the first at hand.
presumeverbUS /prɪˈzuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading "I presume, however, we must confiscate it for the benefit of Mrs. Seagrave and Miss Caroline.
ReadyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Ready set to work with his axe, and broke off the lid, and found a number of pasteboard boxes full of tapes, narrow ribbons, stay-laces, whalebones, and cottons on reels.
reelsnounUS /riːlz/
plural of “reel” — a roll of photographic film holding a series of frames to be projected by a movie projector
From this reading Ready set to work with his axe, and broke off the lid, and found a number of pasteboard boxes full of tapes, narrow ribbons, stay-laces, whalebones, and cottons on reels.
resumedverbUS /rɪˈzuːmd/
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading After dinner they resumed their labour.
ribbonsnounUS /ˈrɪbənz/
plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading Ready set to work with his axe, and broke off the lid, and found a number of pasteboard boxes full of tapes, narrow ribbons, stay-laces, whalebones, and cottons on reels.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I wonder what's in this case?" said Mr. Seagrave, pointing to the first at hand.
Seagrave
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I wonder what's in this case?" said Mr. Seagrave, pointing to the first at hand.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading "This has been sent out for some Botany Bay milliner," said Mr. Seagrave.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Ready set to work with his axe, and broke off the lid, and found a number of pasteboard boxes full of tapes, narrow ribbons, stay-laces, whalebones, and cottons on reels.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "This has been sent out for some Botany Bay milliner," said Mr. Seagrave.
stay-laces
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ready set to work with his axe, and broke off the lid, and found a number of pasteboard boxes full of tapes, narrow ribbons, stay-laces, whalebones, and cottons on reels.
tapesnounUS /teɪps/
plural of “tape” — a long thin piece of cloth or paper as used for binding or fastening
From this reading Ready set to work with his axe, and broke off the lid, and found a number of pasteboard boxes full of tapes, narrow ribbons, stay-laces, whalebones, and cottons on reels.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I wonder what's in this case?" said Mr. Seagrave, pointing to the first at hand.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading After dinner they resumed their labour.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After dinner they resumed their labour.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I wonder what's in this case?" said Mr. Seagrave, pointing to the first at hand.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I wonder what's in this case?" said Mr. Seagrave, pointing to the first at hand.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I presume, however, we must confiscate it for the benefit of Mrs. Seagrave and Miss Caroline.
whalebones
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ready set to work with his axe, and broke off the lid, and found a number of pasteboard boxes full of tapes, narrow ribbons, stay-laces, whalebones, and cottons on reels.
what's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I wonder what's in this case?" said Mr. Seagrave, pointing to the first at hand.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ready set to work with his axe, and broke off the lid, and found a number of pasteboard boxes full of tapes, narrow ribbons, stay-laces, whalebones, and cottons on reels.
wondernounUS /ˈwʌndər/
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "I wonder what's in this case?" said Mr. Seagrave, pointing to the first at hand.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Ready set to work with his axe, and broke off the lid, and found a number of pasteboard boxes full of tapes, narrow ribbons, stay-laces, whalebones, and cottons on reels.
