adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If a pupil failed, for instance, Thrum would say Baroski had spoiled her irretrievably; while the German would regret “Dat dat yong voman, who had a good organ, should have trown away her dime wid dat old Drum.”
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 “We must begin, my dear madam,” said Sir George Thrum, “by unlearning all that Mr. Baroski (of whom I do not wish to speak with the slightest disrespect) has taught you!”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Morgiana knew that every professor says as much, and submitted to undergo the study requisite for Sir George's system with perfect good grace.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Au fond, as I was given to understand, the methods of the two artists were pretty similar; but as there was rivalry between them, and continual desertion of scholars from one school to another, it was fair for each to take all the credit he could get in the success of any pupil.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Au fond, as I was given to understand, the methods of the two artists were pretty similar; but as there was rivalry between them, and continual desertion of scholars from one school to another, it was fair for each to take all the credit he could get in the success of any pupil.
APPEARANCEnounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading WHICH SEVERAL GREAT LITERARY CHARACTERS MAKE THEIR APPEARANCE.
artistsnounUS /ˈɑːrtɪsts/
plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading Au fond, as I was given to understand, the methods of the two artists were pretty similar; but as there was rivalry between them, and continual desertion of scholars from one school to another, it was fair for each to take all the credit he could get in the success of any pupil.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Morgiana knew that every professor says as much, and submitted to undergo the study requisite for Sir George's system with perfect good grace.
AunounUS /oʊ/
a soft yellow malleable ductile (trivalent and univalent) metallic element; occurs mainly as nuggets in rocks and alluvial deposits; does not react with most chemicals but is attacked by chlorine and aqua regia
From this reading Au fond, as I was given to understand, the methods of the two artists were pretty similar; but as there was rivalry between them, and continual desertion of scholars from one school to another, it was fair for each to take all the credit he could get in the success of any pupil.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading If a pupil failed, for instance, Thrum would say Baroski had spoiled her irretrievably; while the German would regret “Dat dat yong voman, who had a good organ, should have trown away her dime wid dat old Drum.”
Baroski
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “We must begin, my dear madam,” said Sir George Thrum, “by unlearning all that Mr. Baroski (of whom I do not wish to speak with the slightest disrespect) has taught you!”
beginverbUS /bɪˈɡɪn/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “We must begin, my dear madam,” said Sir George Thrum, “by unlearning all that Mr. Baroski (of whom I do not wish to speak with the slightest disrespect) has taught you!”
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Au fond, as I was given to understand, the methods of the two artists were pretty similar; but as there was rivalry between them, and continual desertion of scholars from one school to another, it was fair for each to take all the credit he could get in the success of any pupil.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Au fond, as I was given to understand, the methods of the two artists were pretty similar; but as there was rivalry between them, and continual desertion of scholars from one school to another, it was fair for each to take all the credit he could get in the success of any pupil.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “We must begin, my dear madam,” said Sir George Thrum, “by unlearning all that Mr. Baroski (of whom I do not wish to speak with the slightest disrespect) has taught you!”
CHARACTERSnounUS /ˈkærəktərz/
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading WHICH SEVERAL GREAT LITERARY CHARACTERS MAKE THEIR APPEARANCE.
continualadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəl/
recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series
From this reading Au fond, as I was given to understand, the methods of the two artists were pretty similar; but as there was rivalry between them, and continual desertion of scholars from one school to another, it was fair for each to take all the credit he could get in the success of any pupil.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Au fond, as I was given to understand, the methods of the two artists were pretty similar; but as there was rivalry between them, and continual desertion of scholars from one school to another, it was fair for each to take all the credit he could get in the success of any pupil.
creditnounUS /ˈkredət/
approval
From this reading Au fond, as I was given to understand, the methods of the two artists were pretty similar; but as there was rivalry between them, and continual desertion of scholars from one school to another, it was fair for each to take all the credit he could get in the success of any pupil.
DatnounUS /dæt/
a digital tape recording of sound
From this reading If a pupil failed, for instance, Thrum would say Baroski had spoiled her irretrievably; while the German would regret “Dat dat yong voman, who had a good organ, should have trown away her dime wid dat old Drum.”
dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading “We must begin, my dear madam,” said Sir George Thrum, “by unlearning all that Mr. Baroski (of whom I do not wish to speak with the slightest disrespect) has taught you!”
desertionnounUS /dɪˈzɜːrʃən/
withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility
From this reading Au fond, as I was given to understand, the methods of the two artists were pretty similar; but as there was rivalry between them, and continual desertion of scholars from one school to another, it was fair for each to take all the credit he could get in the success of any pupil.
dimenounUS /daɪm/
a United States coin worth one tenth of a dollar
From this reading If a pupil failed, for instance, Thrum would say Baroski had spoiled her irretrievably; while the German would regret “Dat dat yong voman, who had a good organ, should have trown away her dime wid dat old Drum.”
disrespectnounUS /ˌdɪsrɪˈspekt/
an expression of lack of respect
From this reading “We must begin, my dear madam,” said Sir George Thrum, “by unlearning all that Mr. Baroski (of whom I do not wish to speak with the slightest disrespect) has taught you!”
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “We must begin, my dear madam,” said Sir George Thrum, “by unlearning all that Mr. Baroski (of whom I do not wish to speak with the slightest disrespect) has taught you!”
DrumnounUS /drʌm/
a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end
From this reading If a pupil failed, for instance, Thrum would say Baroski had spoiled her irretrievably; while the German would regret “Dat dat yong voman, who had a good organ, should have trown away her dime wid dat old Drum.”
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Au fond, as I was given to understand, the methods of the two artists were pretty similar; but as there was rivalry between them, and continual desertion of scholars from one school to another, it was fair for each to take all the credit he could get in the success of any pupil.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Morgiana knew that every professor says as much, and submitted to undergo the study requisite for Sir George's system with perfect good grace.
failedverbUS /feɪld/
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading If a pupil failed, for instance, Thrum would say Baroski had spoiled her irretrievably; while the German would regret “Dat dat yong voman, who had a good organ, should have trown away her dime wid dat old Drum.”
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Au fond, as I was given to understand, the methods of the two artists were pretty similar; but as there was rivalry between them, and continual desertion of scholars from one school to another, it was fair for each to take all the credit he could get in the success of any pupil.
fondadjectiveUS /fɑːnd/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Au fond, as I was given to understand, the methods of the two artists were pretty similar; but as there was rivalry between them, and continual desertion of scholars from one school to another, it was fair for each to take all the credit he could get in the success of any pupil.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Morgiana knew that every professor says as much, and submitted to undergo the study requisite for Sir George's system with perfect good grace.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Au fond, as I was given to understand, the methods of the two artists were pretty similar; but as there was rivalry between them, and continual desertion of scholars from one school to another, it was fair for each to take all the credit he could get in the success of any pupil.
GeorgenounUS /dʒɔːrdʒ/
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading “We must begin, my dear madam,” said Sir George Thrum, “by unlearning all that Mr. Baroski (of whom I do not wish to speak with the slightest disrespect) has taught you!”
George'snounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdʒəz/
possessive form of “george” — Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Morgiana knew that every professor says as much, and submitted to undergo the study requisite for Sir George's system with perfect good grace.
GermannounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmən/
a person of German nationality
From this reading If a pupil failed, for instance, Thrum would say Baroski had spoiled her irretrievably; while the German would regret “Dat dat yong voman, who had a good organ, should have trown away her dime wid dat old Drum.”
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Au fond, as I was given to understand, the methods of the two artists were pretty similar; but as there was rivalry between them, and continual desertion of scholars from one school to another, it was fair for each to take all the credit he could get in the success of any pupil.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Au fond, as I was given to understand, the methods of the two artists were pretty similar; but as there was rivalry between them, and continual desertion of scholars from one school to another, it was fair for each to take all the credit he could get in the success of any pupil.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Morgiana knew that every professor says as much, and submitted to undergo the study requisite for Sir George's system with perfect good grace.
gracenounUS /ɡreɪs/
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Morgiana knew that every professor says as much, and submitted to undergo the study requisite for Sir George's system with perfect good grace.
GREATadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading WHICH SEVERAL GREAT LITERARY CHARACTERS MAKE THEIR APPEARANCE.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If a pupil failed, for instance, Thrum would say Baroski had spoiled her irretrievably; while the German would regret “Dat dat yong voman, who had a good organ, should have trown away her dime wid dat old Drum.”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “We must begin, my dear madam,” said Sir George Thrum, “by unlearning all that Mr. Baroski (of whom I do not wish to speak with the slightest disrespect) has taught you!”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If a pupil failed, for instance, Thrum would say Baroski had spoiled her irretrievably; while the German would regret “Dat dat yong voman, who had a good organ, should have trown away her dime wid dat old Drum.”
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Au fond, as I was given to understand, the methods of the two artists were pretty similar; but as there was rivalry between them, and continual desertion of scholars from one school to another, it was fair for each to take all the credit he could get in the success of any pupil.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading If a pupil failed, for instance, Thrum would say Baroski had spoiled her irretrievably; while the German would regret “Dat dat yong voman, who had a good organ, should have trown away her dime wid dat old Drum.”
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “We must begin, my dear madam,” said Sir George Thrum, “by unlearning all that Mr. Baroski (of whom I do not wish to speak with the slightest disrespect) has taught you!”
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If a pupil failed, for instance, Thrum would say Baroski had spoiled her irretrievably; while the German would regret “Dat dat yong voman, who had a good organ, should have trown away her dime wid dat old Drum.”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Au fond, as I was given to understand, the methods of the two artists were pretty similar; but as there was rivalry between them, and continual desertion of scholars from one school to another, it was fair for each to take all the credit he could get in the success of any pupil.
instancenounUS /ˈɪnstəns/
an occurrence of something
From this reading If a pupil failed, for instance, Thrum would say Baroski had spoiled her irretrievably; while the German would regret “Dat dat yong voman, who had a good organ, should have trown away her dime wid dat old Drum.”
irretrievablyadverbUS /ˌɪrəˈtriːvəbli/
in an irretrievable manner
From this reading If a pupil failed, for instance, Thrum would say Baroski had spoiled her irretrievably; while the German would regret “Dat dat yong voman, who had a good organ, should have trown away her dime wid dat old Drum.”
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Au fond, as I was given to understand, the methods of the two artists were pretty similar; but as there was rivalry between them, and continual desertion of scholars from one school to another, it was fair for each to take all the credit he could get in the success of any pupil.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Morgiana knew that every professor says as much, and submitted to undergo the study requisite for Sir George's system with perfect good grace.
LITERARYadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəreri/
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading WHICH SEVERAL GREAT LITERARY CHARACTERS MAKE THEIR APPEARANCE.
madamnounUS /ˈmædəm/
a woman of refinement
From this reading “We must begin, my dear madam,” said Sir George Thrum, “by unlearning all that Mr. Baroski (of whom I do not wish to speak with the slightest disrespect) has taught you!”
MAKEverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading WHICH SEVERAL GREAT LITERARY CHARACTERS MAKE THEIR APPEARANCE.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Au fond, as I was given to understand, the methods of the two artists were pretty similar; but as there was rivalry between them, and continual desertion of scholars from one school to another, it was fair for each to take all the credit he could get in the success of any pupil.
Morgiana
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Morgiana knew that every professor says as much, and submitted to undergo the study requisite for Sir George's system with perfect good grace.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading “We must begin, my dear madam,” said Sir George Thrum, “by unlearning all that Mr. Baroski (of whom I do not wish to speak with the slightest disrespect) has taught you!”
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Morgiana knew that every professor says as much, and submitted to undergo the study requisite for Sir George's system with perfect good grace.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “We must begin, my dear madam,” said Sir George Thrum, “by unlearning all that Mr. Baroski (of whom I do not wish to speak with the slightest disrespect) has taught you!”
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “We must begin, my dear madam,” said Sir George Thrum, “by unlearning all that Mr. Baroski (of whom I do not wish to speak with the slightest disrespect) has taught you!”
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “We must begin, my dear madam,” said Sir George Thrum, “by unlearning all that Mr. Baroski (of whom I do not wish to speak with the slightest disrespect) has taught you!”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “We must begin, my dear madam,” said Sir George Thrum, “by unlearning all that Mr. Baroski (of whom I do not wish to speak with the slightest disrespect) has taught you!”
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading If a pupil failed, for instance, Thrum would say Baroski had spoiled her irretrievably; while the German would regret “Dat dat yong voman, who had a good organ, should have trown away her dime wid dat old Drum.”
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Au fond, as I was given to understand, the methods of the two artists were pretty similar; but as there was rivalry between them, and continual desertion of scholars from one school to another, it was fair for each to take all the credit he could get in the success of any pupil.
organnounUS /ˈɔːrɡən/
a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is specialized for some particular function
From this reading If a pupil failed, for instance, Thrum would say Baroski had spoiled her irretrievably; while the German would regret “Dat dat yong voman, who had a good organ, should have trown away her dime wid dat old Drum.”
perfectadjectiveUS /pərˈfekt/
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Morgiana knew that every professor says as much, and submitted to undergo the study requisite for Sir George's system with perfect good grace.
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Au fond, as I was given to understand, the methods of the two artists were pretty similar; but as there was rivalry between them, and continual desertion of scholars from one school to another, it was fair for each to take all the credit he could get in the success of any pupil.
professornounUS /prəˈfesər/
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Morgiana knew that every professor says as much, and submitted to undergo the study requisite for Sir George's system with perfect good grace.
pupilnounUS /ˈpjuːpəl/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Au fond, as I was given to understand, the methods of the two artists were pretty similar; but as there was rivalry between them, and continual desertion of scholars from one school to another, it was fair for each to take all the credit he could get in the success of any pupil.
regretverbUS /rəˈɡret/
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading If a pupil failed, for instance, Thrum would say Baroski had spoiled her irretrievably; while the German would regret “Dat dat yong voman, who had a good organ, should have trown away her dime wid dat old Drum.”
requisitenounUS /ˈrekwəzət/
anything indispensable
From this reading Morgiana knew that every professor says as much, and submitted to undergo the study requisite for Sir George's system with perfect good grace.
rivalrynounUS /ˈraɪvəlri/
the act of competing as for profit or a prize
From this reading Au fond, as I was given to understand, the methods of the two artists were pretty similar; but as there was rivalry between them, and continual desertion of scholars from one school to another, it was fair for each to take all the credit he could get in the success of any pupil.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “We must begin, my dear madam,” said Sir George Thrum, “by unlearning all that Mr. Baroski (of whom I do not wish to speak with the slightest disrespect) has taught you!”
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading If a pupil failed, for instance, Thrum would say Baroski had spoiled her irretrievably; while the German would regret “Dat dat yong voman, who had a good organ, should have trown away her dime wid dat old Drum.”
saysnounUS /sez/
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Morgiana knew that every professor says as much, and submitted to undergo the study requisite for Sir George's system with perfect good grace.
scholarsnounUS /ˈskɑːlərz/
plural of “scholar” — a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines
From this reading Au fond, as I was given to understand, the methods of the two artists were pretty similar; but as there was rivalry between them, and continual desertion of scholars from one school to another, it was fair for each to take all the credit he could get in the success of any pupil.
schoolnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading Au fond, as I was given to understand, the methods of the two artists were pretty similar; but as there was rivalry between them, and continual desertion of scholars from one school to another, it was fair for each to take all the credit he could get in the success of any pupil.
SEVERALadjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading WHICH SEVERAL GREAT LITERARY CHARACTERS MAKE THEIR APPEARANCE.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If a pupil failed, for instance, Thrum would say Baroski had spoiled her irretrievably; while the German would regret “Dat dat yong voman, who had a good organ, should have trown away her dime wid dat old Drum.”
similaradjectiveUS /ˈsɪmələr/
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading Au fond, as I was given to understand, the methods of the two artists were pretty similar; but as there was rivalry between them, and continual desertion of scholars from one school to another, it was fair for each to take all the credit he could get in the success of any pupil.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading “We must begin, my dear madam,” said Sir George Thrum, “by unlearning all that Mr. Baroski (of whom I do not wish to speak with the slightest disrespect) has taught you!”
slightestadjectiveUS /ˈslaɪtəst/
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading “We must begin, my dear madam,” said Sir George Thrum, “by unlearning all that Mr. Baroski (of whom I do not wish to speak with the slightest disrespect) has taught you!”
speakverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
From this reading “We must begin, my dear madam,” said Sir George Thrum, “by unlearning all that Mr. Baroski (of whom I do not wish to speak with the slightest disrespect) has taught you!”
spoiledadjectiveUS /spɔɪld/
having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention
From this reading If a pupil failed, for instance, Thrum would say Baroski had spoiled her irretrievably; while the German would regret “Dat dat yong voman, who had a good organ, should have trown away her dime wid dat old Drum.”
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Morgiana knew that every professor says as much, and submitted to undergo the study requisite for Sir George's system with perfect good grace.
submittedverbUS /səbˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading Morgiana knew that every professor says as much, and submitted to undergo the study requisite for Sir George's system with perfect good grace.
successnounUS /səkˈses/
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Au fond, as I was given to understand, the methods of the two artists were pretty similar; but as there was rivalry between them, and continual desertion of scholars from one school to another, it was fair for each to take all the credit he could get in the success of any pupil.
systemnounUS /ˈsɪstəm/
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading Morgiana knew that every professor says as much, and submitted to undergo the study requisite for Sir George's system with perfect good grace.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading Au fond, as I was given to understand, the methods of the two artists were pretty similar; but as there was rivalry between them, and continual desertion of scholars from one school to another, it was fair for each to take all the credit he could get in the success of any pupil.
taughtverbUS /tɔːt/
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading “We must begin, my dear madam,” said Sir George Thrum, “by unlearning all that Mr. Baroski (of whom I do not wish to speak with the slightest disrespect) has taught you!”
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “We must begin, my dear madam,” said Sir George Thrum, “by unlearning all that Mr. Baroski (of whom I do not wish to speak with the slightest disrespect) has taught you!”
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “We must begin, my dear madam,” said Sir George Thrum, “by unlearning all that Mr. Baroski (of whom I do not wish to speak with the slightest disrespect) has taught you!”
THEIRdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading WHICH SEVERAL GREAT LITERARY CHARACTERS MAKE THEIR APPEARANCE.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Au fond, as I was given to understand, the methods of the two artists were pretty similar; but as there was rivalry between them, and continual desertion of scholars from one school to another, it was fair for each to take all the credit he could get in the success of any pupil.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Au fond, as I was given to understand, the methods of the two artists were pretty similar; but as there was rivalry between them, and continual desertion of scholars from one school to another, it was fair for each to take all the credit he could get in the success of any pupil.
Thrumverb
sound with a monotonous hum
From this reading “We must begin, my dear madam,” said Sir George Thrum, “by unlearning all that Mr. Baroski (of whom I do not wish to speak with the slightest disrespect) has taught you!”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “We must begin, my dear madam,” said Sir George Thrum, “by unlearning all that Mr. Baroski (of whom I do not wish to speak with the slightest disrespect) has taught you!”
trown
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If a pupil failed, for instance, Thrum would say Baroski had spoiled her irretrievably; while the German would regret “Dat dat yong voman, who had a good organ, should have trown away her dime wid dat old Drum.”
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Au fond, as I was given to understand, the methods of the two artists were pretty similar; but as there was rivalry between them, and continual desertion of scholars from one school to another, it was fair for each to take all the credit he could get in the success of any pupil.
undergoverbUS /ˌʌndərˈɡoʊ/
pass through
From this reading Morgiana knew that every professor says as much, and submitted to undergo the study requisite for Sir George's system with perfect good grace.
understandverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstænd/
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Au fond, as I was given to understand, the methods of the two artists were pretty similar; but as there was rivalry between them, and continual desertion of scholars from one school to another, it was fair for each to take all the credit he could get in the success of any pupil.
unlearning
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From this reading “We must begin, my dear madam,” said Sir George Thrum, “by unlearning all that Mr. Baroski (of whom I do not wish to speak with the slightest disrespect) has taught you!”
voman
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From this reading If a pupil failed, for instance, Thrum would say Baroski had spoiled her irretrievably; while the German would regret “Dat dat yong voman, who had a good organ, should have trown away her dime wid dat old Drum.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Au fond, as I was given to understand, the methods of the two artists were pretty similar; but as there was rivalry between them, and continual desertion of scholars from one school to another, it was fair for each to take all the credit he could get in the success of any pupil.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We must begin, my dear madam,” said Sir George Thrum, “by unlearning all that Mr. Baroski (of whom I do not wish to speak with the slightest disrespect) has taught you!”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Au fond, as I was given to understand, the methods of the two artists were pretty similar; but as there was rivalry between them, and continual desertion of scholars from one school to another, it was fair for each to take all the credit he could get in the success of any pupil.
WHICHpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading WHICH SEVERAL GREAT LITERARY CHARACTERS MAKE THEIR APPEARANCE.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading If a pupil failed, for instance, Thrum would say Baroski had spoiled her irretrievably; while the German would regret “Dat dat yong voman, who had a good organ, should have trown away her dime wid dat old Drum.”
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading If a pupil failed, for instance, Thrum would say Baroski had spoiled her irretrievably; while the German would regret “Dat dat yong voman, who had a good organ, should have trown away her dime wid dat old Drum.”
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “We must begin, my dear madam,” said Sir George Thrum, “by unlearning all that Mr. Baroski (of whom I do not wish to speak with the slightest disrespect) has taught you!”
wid
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From this reading If a pupil failed, for instance, Thrum would say Baroski had spoiled her irretrievably; while the German would regret “Dat dat yong voman, who had a good organ, should have trown away her dime wid dat old Drum.”
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading “We must begin, my dear madam,” said Sir George Thrum, “by unlearning all that Mr. Baroski (of whom I do not wish to speak with the slightest disrespect) has taught you!”
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “We must begin, my dear madam,” said Sir George Thrum, “by unlearning all that Mr. Baroski (of whom I do not wish to speak with the slightest disrespect) has taught you!”
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If a pupil failed, for instance, Thrum would say Baroski had spoiled her irretrievably; while the German would regret “Dat dat yong voman, who had a good organ, should have trown away her dime wid dat old Drum.”
yong
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From this reading If a pupil failed, for instance, Thrum would say Baroski had spoiled her irretrievably; while the German would regret “Dat dat yong voman, who had a good organ, should have trown away her dime wid dat old Drum.”
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “We must begin, my dear madam,” said Sir George Thrum, “by unlearning all that Mr. Baroski (of whom I do not wish to speak with the slightest disrespect) has taught you!”
