adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He possessed in himself all the materials of a true philosopher, but there was a great deal of weeding still required.
actverbUS /ækt/
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading In which our hero begins to act and think for himself.
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 Whatever may have been Jack's thoughts, at all events they did not spoil his rest.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Well," thought Jack, "if I am to go to the mast-head, I am, that's all; but it does not prove that my arguments are not good, only that they will not be listened to"; and then Jack shut his eyes, and in a few minutes was fast asleep.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In which our hero begins to act and think for himself.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Joliffe's arguments, sensible as they were, had very little effect upon him; for, strange to say, it is much more easy to shake a man's opinions when he is wrong, than when he is right; proving that we are all of a very perverse nature.
argumentsnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənts/
plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading Joliffe's arguments, sensible as they were, had very little effect upon him; for, strange to say, it is much more easy to shake a man's opinions when he is wrong, than when he is right; proving that we are all of a very perverse nature.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Joliffe's arguments, sensible as they were, had very little effect upon him; for, strange to say, it is much more easy to shake a man's opinions when he is wrong, than when he is right; proving that we are all of a very perverse nature.
asleepadjectiveUS /əˈsliːp/
in a state of sleep
From this reading "Well," thought Jack, "if I am to go to the mast-head, I am, that's all; but it does not prove that my arguments are not good, only that they will not be listened to"; and then Jack shut his eyes, and in a few minutes was fast asleep.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Whatever may have been Jack's thoughts, at all events they did not spoil his rest.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Well," thought Jack, "if I am to go to the mast-head, I am, that's all; but it does not prove that my arguments are not good, only that they will not be listened to"; and then Jack shut his eyes, and in a few minutes was fast asleep.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Whatever may have been Jack's thoughts, at all events they did not spoil his rest.
beginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading In which our hero begins to act and think for himself.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He possessed in himself all the materials of a true philosopher, but there was a great deal of weeding still required.
dealverbUS /diːl/
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading He possessed in himself all the materials of a true philosopher, but there was a great deal of weeding still required.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Whatever may have been Jack's thoughts, at all events they did not spoil his rest.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Well," thought Jack, "if I am to go to the mast-head, I am, that's all; but it does not prove that my arguments are not good, only that they will not be listened to"; and then Jack shut his eyes, and in a few minutes was fast asleep.
easyadjectiveUS /ˈiːzi/
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Joliffe's arguments, sensible as they were, had very little effect upon him; for, strange to say, it is much more easy to shake a man's opinions when he is wrong, than when he is right; proving that we are all of a very perverse nature.
effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Joliffe's arguments, sensible as they were, had very little effect upon him; for, strange to say, it is much more easy to shake a man's opinions when he is wrong, than when he is right; proving that we are all of a very perverse nature.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Whatever may have been Jack's thoughts, at all events they did not spoil his rest.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading "Well," thought Jack, "if I am to go to the mast-head, I am, that's all; but it does not prove that my arguments are not good, only that they will not be listened to"; and then Jack shut his eyes, and in a few minutes was fast asleep.
fastadverbUS /fæst/
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading "Well," thought Jack, "if I am to go to the mast-head, I am, that's all; but it does not prove that my arguments are not good, only that they will not be listened to"; and then Jack shut his eyes, and in a few minutes was fast asleep.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "Well," thought Jack, "if I am to go to the mast-head, I am, that's all; but it does not prove that my arguments are not good, only that they will not be listened to"; and then Jack shut his eyes, and in a few minutes was fast asleep.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In which our hero begins to act and think for himself.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Well," thought Jack, "if I am to go to the mast-head, I am, that's all; but it does not prove that my arguments are not good, only that they will not be listened to"; and then Jack shut his eyes, and in a few minutes was fast asleep.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Well," thought Jack, "if I am to go to the mast-head, I am, that's all; but it does not prove that my arguments are not good, only that they will not be listened to"; and then Jack shut his eyes, and in a few minutes was fast asleep.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He possessed in himself all the materials of a true philosopher, but there was a great deal of weeding still required.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Joliffe's arguments, sensible as they were, had very little effect upon him; for, strange to say, it is much more easy to shake a man's opinions when he is wrong, than when he is right; proving that we are all of a very perverse nature.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Whatever may have been Jack's thoughts, at all events they did not spoil his rest.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He possessed in himself all the materials of a true philosopher, but there was a great deal of weeding still required.
heronounUS /ˈhɪroʊ/
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading In which our hero begins to act and think for himself.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Joliffe's arguments, sensible as they were, had very little effect upon him; for, strange to say, it is much more easy to shake a man's opinions when he is wrong, than when he is right; proving that we are all of a very perverse nature.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading In which our hero begins to act and think for himself.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Whatever may have been Jack's thoughts, at all events they did not spoil his rest.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Well," thought Jack, "if I am to go to the mast-head, I am, that's all; but it does not prove that my arguments are not good, only that they will not be listened to"; and then Jack shut his eyes, and in a few minutes was fast asleep.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Well," thought Jack, "if I am to go to the mast-head, I am, that's all; but it does not prove that my arguments are not good, only that they will not be listened to"; and then Jack shut his eyes, and in a few minutes was fast asleep.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In which our hero begins to act and think for himself.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Joliffe's arguments, sensible as they were, had very little effect upon him; for, strange to say, it is much more easy to shake a man's opinions when he is wrong, than when he is right; proving that we are all of a very perverse nature.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Joliffe's arguments, sensible as they were, had very little effect upon him; for, strange to say, it is much more easy to shake a man's opinions when he is wrong, than when he is right; proving that we are all of a very perverse nature.
JacknounUS /dʒæk/
a small worthless amount
From this reading "Well," thought Jack, "if I am to go to the mast-head, I am, that's all; but it does not prove that my arguments are not good, only that they will not be listened to"; and then Jack shut his eyes, and in a few minutes was fast asleep.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading Whatever may have been Jack's thoughts, at all events they did not spoil his rest.
Joliffe's
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From this reading Joliffe's arguments, sensible as they were, had very little effect upon him; for, strange to say, it is much more easy to shake a man's opinions when he is wrong, than when he is right; proving that we are all of a very perverse nature.
listenedverbUS /ˈlɪsənd/
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading "Well," thought Jack, "if I am to go to the mast-head, I am, that's all; but it does not prove that my arguments are not good, only that they will not be listened to"; and then Jack shut his eyes, and in a few minutes was fast asleep.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Joliffe's arguments, sensible as they were, had very little effect upon him; for, strange to say, it is much more easy to shake a man's opinions when he is wrong, than when he is right; proving that we are all of a very perverse nature.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Joliffe's arguments, sensible as they were, had very little effect upon him; for, strange to say, it is much more easy to shake a man's opinions when he is wrong, than when he is right; proving that we are all of a very perverse nature.
mast-head
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well," thought Jack, "if I am to go to the mast-head, I am, that's all; but it does not prove that my arguments are not good, only that they will not be listened to"; and then Jack shut his eyes, and in a few minutes was fast asleep.
materialsnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading He possessed in himself all the materials of a true philosopher, but there was a great deal of weeding still required.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Whatever may have been Jack's thoughts, at all events they did not spoil his rest.
minutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading "Well," thought Jack, "if I am to go to the mast-head, I am, that's all; but it does not prove that my arguments are not good, only that they will not be listened to"; and then Jack shut his eyes, and in a few minutes was fast asleep.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Joliffe's arguments, sensible as they were, had very little effect upon him; for, strange to say, it is much more easy to shake a man's opinions when he is wrong, than when he is right; proving that we are all of a very perverse nature.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Joliffe's arguments, sensible as they were, had very little effect upon him; for, strange to say, it is much more easy to shake a man's opinions when he is wrong, than when he is right; proving that we are all of a very perverse nature.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Well," thought Jack, "if I am to go to the mast-head, I am, that's all; but it does not prove that my arguments are not good, only that they will not be listened to"; and then Jack shut his eyes, and in a few minutes was fast asleep.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Joliffe's arguments, sensible as they were, had very little effect upon him; for, strange to say, it is much more easy to shake a man's opinions when he is wrong, than when he is right; proving that we are all of a very perverse nature.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Whatever may have been Jack's thoughts, at all events they did not spoil his rest.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He possessed in himself all the materials of a true philosopher, but there was a great deal of weeding still required.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading "Well," thought Jack, "if I am to go to the mast-head, I am, that's all; but it does not prove that my arguments are not good, only that they will not be listened to"; and then Jack shut his eyes, and in a few minutes was fast asleep.
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Joliffe's arguments, sensible as they were, had very little effect upon him; for, strange to say, it is much more easy to shake a man's opinions when he is wrong, than when he is right; proving that we are all of a very perverse nature.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In which our hero begins to act and think for himself.
perverseadjectiveUS /pərˈvɜːrs/
marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict
From this reading Joliffe's arguments, sensible as they were, had very little effect upon him; for, strange to say, it is much more easy to shake a man's opinions when he is wrong, than when he is right; proving that we are all of a very perverse nature.
philosophernounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfər/
a specialist in philosophy
From this reading He possessed in himself all the materials of a true philosopher, but there was a great deal of weeding still required.
possessedadjectiveUS /pəˈzest/
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading He possessed in himself all the materials of a true philosopher, but there was a great deal of weeding still required.
proveverbUS /pruːv/
be shown or be found to be
From this reading "Well," thought Jack, "if I am to go to the mast-head, I am, that's all; but it does not prove that my arguments are not good, only that they will not be listened to"; and then Jack shut his eyes, and in a few minutes was fast asleep.
provingverbUS /ˈpruːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading Joliffe's arguments, sensible as they were, had very little effect upon him; for, strange to say, it is much more easy to shake a man's opinions when he is wrong, than when he is right; proving that we are all of a very perverse nature.
requiredadjectiveUS /riˈkwaɪərd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading He possessed in himself all the materials of a true philosopher, but there was a great deal of weeding still required.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Whatever may have been Jack's thoughts, at all events they did not spoil his rest.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading Joliffe's arguments, sensible as they were, had very little effect upon him; for, strange to say, it is much more easy to shake a man's opinions when he is wrong, than when he is right; proving that we are all of a very perverse nature.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading Joliffe's arguments, sensible as they were, had very little effect upon him; for, strange to say, it is much more easy to shake a man's opinions when he is wrong, than when he is right; proving that we are all of a very perverse nature.
sensibleadjectiveUS /ˈsensəbəl/
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading Joliffe's arguments, sensible as they were, had very little effect upon him; for, strange to say, it is much more easy to shake a man's opinions when he is wrong, than when he is right; proving that we are all of a very perverse nature.
shakeverbUS /ʃeɪk/
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading Joliffe's arguments, sensible as they were, had very little effect upon him; for, strange to say, it is much more easy to shake a man's opinions when he is wrong, than when he is right; proving that we are all of a very perverse nature.
shutverbUS /ʃʌt/
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading "Well," thought Jack, "if I am to go to the mast-head, I am, that's all; but it does not prove that my arguments are not good, only that they will not be listened to"; and then Jack shut his eyes, and in a few minutes was fast asleep.
spoilverbUS /spɔɪl/
make a mess of, destroy or ruin
From this reading Whatever may have been Jack's thoughts, at all events they did not spoil his rest.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading He possessed in himself all the materials of a true philosopher, but there was a great deal of weeding still required.
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Joliffe's arguments, sensible as they were, had very little effect upon him; for, strange to say, it is much more easy to shake a man's opinions when he is wrong, than when he is right; proving that we are all of a very perverse nature.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Joliffe's arguments, sensible as they were, had very little effect upon him; for, strange to say, it is much more easy to shake a man's opinions when he is wrong, than when he is right; proving that we are all of a very perverse nature.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Joliffe's arguments, sensible as they were, had very little effect upon him; for, strange to say, it is much more easy to shake a man's opinions when he is wrong, than when he is right; proving that we are all of a very perverse nature.
that's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well," thought Jack, "if I am to go to the mast-head, I am, that's all; but it does not prove that my arguments are not good, only that they will not be listened to"; and then Jack shut his eyes, and in a few minutes was fast asleep.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He possessed in himself all the materials of a true philosopher, but there was a great deal of weeding still required.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Well," thought Jack, "if I am to go to the mast-head, I am, that's all; but it does not prove that my arguments are not good, only that they will not be listened to"; and then Jack shut his eyes, and in a few minutes was fast asleep.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading He possessed in himself all the materials of a true philosopher, but there was a great deal of weeding still required.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whatever may have been Jack's thoughts, at all events they did not spoil his rest.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading In which our hero begins to act and think for himself.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Well," thought Jack, "if I am to go to the mast-head, I am, that's all; but it does not prove that my arguments are not good, only that they will not be listened to"; and then Jack shut his eyes, and in a few minutes was fast asleep.
thoughtsnounUS /θɔːts/
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Whatever may have been Jack's thoughts, at all events they did not spoil his rest.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In which our hero begins to act and think for himself.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading He possessed in himself all the materials of a true philosopher, but there was a great deal of weeding still required.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Joliffe's arguments, sensible as they were, had very little effect upon him; for, strange to say, it is much more easy to shake a man's opinions when he is wrong, than when he is right; proving that we are all of a very perverse nature.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Joliffe's arguments, sensible as they were, had very little effect upon him; for, strange to say, it is much more easy to shake a man's opinions when he is wrong, than when he is right; proving that we are all of a very perverse nature.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He possessed in himself all the materials of a true philosopher, but there was a great deal of weeding still required.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Joliffe's arguments, sensible as they were, had very little effect upon him; for, strange to say, it is much more easy to shake a man's opinions when he is wrong, than when he is right; proving that we are all of a very perverse nature.
weedingverbUS /ˈwiːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “weed” — clear of weeds
From this reading He possessed in himself all the materials of a true philosopher, but there was a great deal of weeding still required.
WelladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well," thought Jack, "if I am to go to the mast-head, I am, that's all; but it does not prove that my arguments are not good, only that they will not be listened to"; and then Jack shut his eyes, and in a few minutes was fast asleep.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Joliffe's arguments, sensible as they were, had very little effect upon him; for, strange to say, it is much more easy to shake a man's opinions when he is wrong, than when he is right; proving that we are all of a very perverse nature.
WhateverdeterminerUS /ˌwʌˈtevər/
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Whatever may have been Jack's thoughts, at all events they did not spoil his rest.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Joliffe's arguments, sensible as they were, had very little effect upon him; for, strange to say, it is much more easy to shake a man's opinions when he is wrong, than when he is right; proving that we are all of a very perverse nature.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In which our hero begins to act and think for himself.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Well," thought Jack, "if I am to go to the mast-head, I am, that's all; but it does not prove that my arguments are not good, only that they will not be listened to"; and then Jack shut his eyes, and in a few minutes was fast asleep.
wrongadjectiveUS /rɔːŋ/
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Joliffe's arguments, sensible as they were, had very little effect upon him; for, strange to say, it is much more easy to shake a man's opinions when he is wrong, than when he is right; proving that we are all of a very perverse nature.
