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 When I learned drawing, I had an India-rubber figure, with springs in it, and I used to put it into all sorts of attitudes.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When I learned drawing, I had an India-rubber figure, with springs in it, and I used to put it into all sorts of attitudes.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In compiling this Journal, Squire, my object has been less to give you the details of my cruise, than to furnish you with my remarks on men and things in general.
aspectsnounUS /ˈæspekts/
plural of “aspect” — a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading To know him thoroughly, he must be studied in his various aspects.
attitudesnounUS /ˈætətuːdz/
plural of “attitude” — a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading When I learned drawing, I had an India-rubber figure, with springs in it, and I used to put it into all sorts of attitudes.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To know him thoroughly, he must be studied in his various aspects.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In compiling this Journal, Squire, my object has been less to give you the details of my cruise, than to furnish you with my remarks on men and things in general.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Climate, locality, and occupation form or vary character, but man is the same sort of critter everywhere.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Climate, locality, and occupation form or vary character, but man is the same sort of critter everywhere.
ClimatenounUS /ˈklaɪmət/
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading Climate, locality, and occupation form or vary character, but man is the same sort of critter everywhere.
compilingnounUS /kəmˈpaɪlɪŋ/
the act of compiling (as into a single book or file or list)
From this reading In compiling this Journal, Squire, my object has been less to give you the details of my cruise, than to furnish you with my remarks on men and things in general.
critternounUS /ˈkrɪtər/
a regional term for “creature” (especially for domestic animals)
From this reading Climate, locality, and occupation form or vary character, but man is the same sort of critter everywhere.
cruiseverbUS /kruːz/
drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading In compiling this Journal, Squire, my object has been less to give you the details of my cruise, than to furnish you with my remarks on men and things in general.
detailsnounUS /dɪˈteɪlz/
true confidential information
From this reading In compiling this Journal, Squire, my object has been less to give you the details of my cruise, than to furnish you with my remarks on men and things in general.
drawingnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋ/
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading When I learned drawing, I had an India-rubber figure, with springs in it, and I used to put it into all sorts of attitudes.
everywhereadverbUS /ˈevriwer/
to or in any or all places
From this reading Climate, locality, and occupation form or vary character, but man is the same sort of critter everywhere.
figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading When I learned drawing, I had an India-rubber figure, with springs in it, and I used to put it into all sorts of attitudes.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Climate, locality, and occupation form or vary character, but man is the same sort of critter everywhere.
furnishverbUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading In compiling this Journal, Squire, my object has been less to give you the details of my cruise, than to furnish you with my remarks on men and things in general.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading In compiling this Journal, Squire, my object has been less to give you the details of my cruise, than to furnish you with my remarks on men and things in general.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading In compiling this Journal, Squire, my object has been less to give you the details of my cruise, than to furnish you with my remarks on men and things in general.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When I learned drawing, I had an India-rubber figure, with springs in it, and I used to put it into all sorts of attitudes.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In compiling this Journal, Squire, my object has been less to give you the details of my cruise, than to furnish you with my remarks on men and things in general.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To know him thoroughly, he must be studied in his various aspects.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To know him thoroughly, he must be studied in his various aspects.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To know him thoroughly, he must be studied in his various aspects.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When I learned drawing, I had an India-rubber figure, with springs in it, and I used to put it into all sorts of attitudes.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In compiling this Journal, Squire, my object has been less to give you the details of my cruise, than to furnish you with my remarks on men and things in general.
India-rubber
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From this reading When I learned drawing, I had an India-rubber figure, with springs in it, and I used to put it into all sorts of attitudes.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When I learned drawing, I had an India-rubber figure, with springs in it, and I used to put it into all sorts of attitudes.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Climate, locality, and occupation form or vary character, but man is the same sort of critter everywhere.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When I learned drawing, I had an India-rubber figure, with springs in it, and I used to put it into all sorts of attitudes.
JournalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading In compiling this Journal, Squire, my object has been less to give you the details of my cruise, than to furnish you with my remarks on men and things in general.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading To know him thoroughly, he must be studied in his various aspects.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading When I learned drawing, I had an India-rubber figure, with springs in it, and I used to put it into all sorts of attitudes.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading In compiling this Journal, Squire, my object has been less to give you the details of my cruise, than to furnish you with my remarks on men and things in general.
localitynounUS /loʊˈkæləti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Climate, locality, and occupation form or vary character, but man is the same sort of critter everywhere.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Climate, locality, and occupation form or vary character, but man is the same sort of critter everywhere.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading In compiling this Journal, Squire, my object has been less to give you the details of my cruise, than to furnish you with my remarks on men and things in general.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading To know him thoroughly, he must be studied in his various aspects.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In compiling this Journal, Squire, my object has been less to give you the details of my cruise, than to furnish you with my remarks on men and things in general.
objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading In compiling this Journal, Squire, my object has been less to give you the details of my cruise, than to furnish you with my remarks on men and things in general.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Climate, locality, and occupation form or vary character, but man is the same sort of critter everywhere.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In compiling this Journal, Squire, my object has been less to give you the details of my cruise, than to furnish you with my remarks on men and things in general.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In compiling this Journal, Squire, my object has been less to give you the details of my cruise, than to furnish you with my remarks on men and things in general.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Climate, locality, and occupation form or vary character, but man is the same sort of critter everywhere.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When I learned drawing, I had an India-rubber figure, with springs in it, and I used to put it into all sorts of attitudes.
RECALLverbUS /ˈriːkɔːl/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading THE RECALL.
remarksnounUS /rɪˈmɑːrks/
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading In compiling this Journal, Squire, my object has been less to give you the details of my cruise, than to furnish you with my remarks on men and things in general.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading Climate, locality, and occupation form or vary character, but man is the same sort of critter everywhere.
sortnounUS /sɔːrt/
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Climate, locality, and occupation form or vary character, but man is the same sort of critter everywhere.
sortsnounUS /sɔːrts/
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading When I learned drawing, I had an India-rubber figure, with springs in it, and I used to put it into all sorts of attitudes.
springsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading When I learned drawing, I had an India-rubber figure, with springs in it, and I used to put it into all sorts of attitudes.
SquirenounUS /skwaɪr/
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading In compiling this Journal, Squire, my object has been less to give you the details of my cruise, than to furnish you with my remarks on men and things in general.
studiedadjectiveUS /ˈstʌdid/
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading To know him thoroughly, he must be studied in his various aspects.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In compiling this Journal, Squire, my object has been less to give you the details of my cruise, than to furnish you with my remarks on men and things in general.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RECALL.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading In compiling this Journal, Squire, my object has been less to give you the details of my cruise, than to furnish you with my remarks on men and things in general.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In compiling this Journal, Squire, my object has been less to give you the details of my cruise, than to furnish you with my remarks on men and things in general.
thoroughlyadverbUS /ˈθɜːroʊli/
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading To know him thoroughly, he must be studied in his various aspects.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In compiling this Journal, Squire, my object has been less to give you the details of my cruise, than to furnish you with my remarks on men and things in general.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading When I learned drawing, I had an India-rubber figure, with springs in it, and I used to put it into all sorts of attitudes.
variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading To know him thoroughly, he must be studied in his various aspects.
varyverbUS /ˈveri/
become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
From this reading Climate, locality, and occupation form or vary character, but man is the same sort of critter everywhere.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When I learned drawing, I had an India-rubber figure, with springs in it, and I used to put it into all sorts of attitudes.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading In compiling this Journal, Squire, my object has been less to give you the details of my cruise, than to furnish you with my remarks on men and things in general.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading In compiling this Journal, Squire, my object has been less to give you the details of my cruise, than to furnish you with my remarks on men and things in general.
