adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If ever you make a book out of this conversation, put this in a chapter by itself, after the model of old Horrebow's Snakes in Iceland."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading If ever you make a book out of this conversation, put this in a chapter by itself, after the model of old Horrebow's Snakes in Iceland."
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Said Hammond, smiling: "I am glad that it is of _me_ that you ask that question; I do believe that anybody else would make you explain yourself, or try to do so, till you were sickened of asking questions.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Indeed, I believe I am the only man in England who would know what you mean; and since I know, I will answer your question briefly by saying that we are very well off as to politics,--because we have none.
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading Indeed, I believe I am the only man in England who would know what you mean; and since I know, I will answer your question briefly by saying that we are very well off as to politics,--because we have none.
anybodypronounUS /ˈenibədi/
any person at all
From this reading Said Hammond, smiling: "I am glad that it is of _me_ that you ask that question; I do believe that anybody else would make you explain yourself, or try to do so, till you were sickened of asking questions.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Indeed, I believe I am the only man in England who would know what you mean; and since I know, I will answer your question briefly by saying that we are very well off as to politics,--because we have none.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Indeed, I believe I am the only man in England who would know what you mean; and since I know, I will answer your question briefly by saying that we are very well off as to politics,--because we have none.
askverbUS /æsk/
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Said Hammond, smiling: "I am glad that it is of _me_ that you ask that question; I do believe that anybody else would make you explain yourself, or try to do so, till you were sickened of asking questions.
askingnounUS /ˈæskɪŋ/
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading Said Hammond, smiling: "I am glad that it is of _me_ that you ask that question; I do believe that anybody else would make you explain yourself, or try to do so, till you were sickened of asking questions.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading Indeed, I believe I am the only man in England who would know what you mean; and since I know, I will answer your question briefly by saying that we are very well off as to politics,--because we have none.
believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Said Hammond, smiling: "I am glad that it is of _me_ that you ask that question; I do believe that anybody else would make you explain yourself, or try to do so, till you were sickened of asking questions.
booknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading If ever you make a book out of this conversation, put this in a chapter by itself, after the model of old Horrebow's Snakes in Iceland."
brieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading Indeed, I believe I am the only man in England who would know what you mean; and since I know, I will answer your question briefly by saying that we are very well off as to politics,--because we have none.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Indeed, I believe I am the only man in England who would know what you mean; and since I know, I will answer your question briefly by saying that we are very well off as to politics,--because we have none.
chapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading If ever you make a book out of this conversation, put this in a chapter by itself, after the model of old Horrebow's Snakes in Iceland."
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading If ever you make a book out of this conversation, put this in a chapter by itself, after the model of old Horrebow's Snakes in Iceland."
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Said I: "How do you manage with politics?"
else
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From this reading Said Hammond, smiling: "I am glad that it is of _me_ that you ask that question; I do believe that anybody else would make you explain yourself, or try to do so, till you were sickened of asking questions.
EnglandnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlənd/
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Indeed, I believe I am the only man in England who would know what you mean; and since I know, I will answer your question briefly by saying that we are very well off as to politics,--because we have none.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading If ever you make a book out of this conversation, put this in a chapter by itself, after the model of old Horrebow's Snakes in Iceland."
explainverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪn/
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Said Hammond, smiling: "I am glad that it is of _me_ that you ask that question; I do believe that anybody else would make you explain yourself, or try to do so, till you were sickened of asking questions.
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Said Hammond, smiling: "I am glad that it is of _me_ that you ask that question; I do believe that anybody else would make you explain yourself, or try to do so, till you were sickened of asking questions.
Hammond
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From this reading Said Hammond, smiling: "I am glad that it is of _me_ that you ask that question; I do believe that anybody else would make you explain yourself, or try to do so, till you were sickened of asking questions.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Indeed, I believe I am the only man in England who would know what you mean; and since I know, I will answer your question briefly by saying that we are very well off as to politics,--because we have none.
Horrebow's
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From this reading If ever you make a book out of this conversation, put this in a chapter by itself, after the model of old Horrebow's Snakes in Iceland."
How
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From this reading Said I: "How do you manage with politics?"
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Said I: "How do you manage with politics?"
IcelandnounUS /ˈaɪslənd/
an island republic on the island of Iceland; became independent of Denmark in 1944
From this reading If ever you make a book out of this conversation, put this in a chapter by itself, after the model of old Horrebow's Snakes in Iceland."
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If ever you make a book out of this conversation, put this in a chapter by itself, after the model of old Horrebow's Snakes in Iceland."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Indeed, I believe I am the only man in England who would know what you mean; and since I know, I will answer your question briefly by saying that we are very well off as to politics,--because we have none.
IndeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, I believe I am the only man in England who would know what you mean; and since I know, I will answer your question briefly by saying that we are very well off as to politics,--because we have none.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Said Hammond, smiling: "I am glad that it is of _me_ that you ask that question; I do believe that anybody else would make you explain yourself, or try to do so, till you were sickened of asking questions.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Said Hammond, smiling: "I am glad that it is of _me_ that you ask that question; I do believe that anybody else would make you explain yourself, or try to do so, till you were sickened of asking questions.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading If ever you make a book out of this conversation, put this in a chapter by itself, after the model of old Horrebow's Snakes in Iceland."
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Indeed, I believe I am the only man in England who would know what you mean; and since I know, I will answer your question briefly by saying that we are very well off as to politics,--because we have none.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading Said Hammond, smiling: "I am glad that it is of _me_ that you ask that question; I do believe that anybody else would make you explain yourself, or try to do so, till you were sickened of asking questions.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Indeed, I believe I am the only man in England who would know what you mean; and since I know, I will answer your question briefly by saying that we are very well off as to politics,--because we have none.
manageverbUS /ˈmænədʒ/
be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Said I: "How do you manage with politics?"
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Said Hammond, smiling: "I am glad that it is of _me_ that you ask that question; I do believe that anybody else would make you explain yourself, or try to do so, till you were sickened of asking questions.
meanverbUS /miːn/
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Indeed, I believe I am the only man in England who would know what you mean; and since I know, I will answer your question briefly by saying that we are very well off as to politics,--because we have none.
modelnounUS /ˈmɑːdəl/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading If ever you make a book out of this conversation, put this in a chapter by itself, after the model of old Horrebow's Snakes in Iceland."
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading Indeed, I believe I am the only man in England who would know what you mean; and since I know, I will answer your question briefly by saying that we are very well off as to politics,--because we have none.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Said Hammond, smiling: "I am glad that it is of _me_ that you ask that question; I do believe that anybody else would make you explain yourself, or try to do so, till you were sickened of asking questions.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Indeed, I believe I am the only man in England who would know what you mean; and since I know, I will answer your question briefly by saying that we are very well off as to politics,--because we have none.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading If ever you make a book out of this conversation, put this in a chapter by itself, after the model of old Horrebow's Snakes in Iceland."
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Indeed, I believe I am the only man in England who would know what you mean; and since I know, I will answer your question briefly by saying that we are very well off as to politics,--because we have none.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Said Hammond, smiling: "I am glad that it is of _me_ that you ask that question; I do believe that anybody else would make you explain yourself, or try to do so, till you were sickened of asking questions.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading If ever you make a book out of this conversation, put this in a chapter by itself, after the model of old Horrebow's Snakes in Iceland."
politicsnounUS /ˈpɑːlətɪks/
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading Said I: "How do you manage with politics?"
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading If ever you make a book out of this conversation, put this in a chapter by itself, after the model of old Horrebow's Snakes in Iceland."
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Said Hammond, smiling: "I am glad that it is of _me_ that you ask that question; I do believe that anybody else would make you explain yourself, or try to do so, till you were sickened of asking questions.
questionsnounUS /ˈkwestʃənz/
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Said Hammond, smiling: "I am glad that it is of _me_ that you ask that question; I do believe that anybody else would make you explain yourself, or try to do so, till you were sickened of asking questions.
SaidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Said I: "How do you manage with politics?"
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Indeed, I believe I am the only man in England who would know what you mean; and since I know, I will answer your question briefly by saying that we are very well off as to politics,--because we have none.
sickenedverbUS /ˈsɪkənd/
past form of “sicken” — cause aversion in; offend the moral sense of
From this reading Said Hammond, smiling: "I am glad that it is of _me_ that you ask that question; I do believe that anybody else would make you explain yourself, or try to do so, till you were sickened of asking questions.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Indeed, I believe I am the only man in England who would know what you mean; and since I know, I will answer your question briefly by saying that we are very well off as to politics,--because we have none.
smilingnounUS /ˈsmaɪlɪŋ/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Said Hammond, smiling: "I am glad that it is of _me_ that you ask that question; I do believe that anybody else would make you explain yourself, or try to do so, till you were sickened of asking questions.
SnakesnounUS /sneɪks/
plural of “snake” — limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading If ever you make a book out of this conversation, put this in a chapter by itself, after the model of old Horrebow's Snakes in Iceland."
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Said Hammond, smiling: "I am glad that it is of _me_ that you ask that question; I do believe that anybody else would make you explain yourself, or try to do so, till you were sickened of asking questions.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Said Hammond, smiling: "I am glad that it is of _me_ that you ask that question; I do believe that anybody else would make you explain yourself, or try to do so, till you were sickened of asking questions.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Indeed, I believe I am the only man in England who would know what you mean; and since I know, I will answer your question briefly by saying that we are very well off as to politics,--because we have none.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If ever you make a book out of this conversation, put this in a chapter by itself, after the model of old Horrebow's Snakes in Iceland."
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Said Hammond, smiling: "I am glad that it is of _me_ that you ask that question; I do believe that anybody else would make you explain yourself, or try to do so, till you were sickened of asking questions.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Said Hammond, smiling: "I am glad that it is of _me_ that you ask that question; I do believe that anybody else would make you explain yourself, or try to do so, till you were sickened of asking questions.
tryverbUS /traɪ/
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Said Hammond, smiling: "I am glad that it is of _me_ that you ask that question; I do believe that anybody else would make you explain yourself, or try to do so, till you were sickened of asking questions.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Indeed, I believe I am the only man in England who would know what you mean; and since I know, I will answer your question briefly by saying that we are very well off as to politics,--because we have none.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Indeed, I believe I am the only man in England who would know what you mean; and since I know, I will answer your question briefly by saying that we are very well off as to politics,--because we have none.
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 Indeed, I believe I am the only man in England who would know what you mean; and since I know, I will answer your question briefly by saying that we are very well off as to politics,--because we have none.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Said Hammond, smiling: "I am glad that it is of _me_ that you ask that question; I do believe that anybody else would make you explain yourself, or try to do so, till you were sickened of asking questions.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Indeed, I believe I am the only man in England who would know what you mean; and since I know, I will answer your question briefly by saying that we are very well off as to politics,--because we have none.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Indeed, I believe I am the only man in England who would know what you mean; and since I know, I will answer your question briefly by saying that we are very well off as to politics,--because we have none.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Indeed, I believe I am the only man in England who would know what you mean; and since I know, I will answer your question briefly by saying that we are very well off as to politics,--because we have none.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Said I: "How do you manage with politics?"
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Said Hammond, smiling: "I am glad that it is of _me_ that you ask that question; I do believe that anybody else would make you explain yourself, or try to do so, till you were sickened of asking questions.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Said I: "How do you manage with politics?"
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Indeed, I believe I am the only man in England who would know what you mean; and since I know, I will answer your question briefly by saying that we are very well off as to politics,--because we have none.
yourselfpronounUS /jərˈself/
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading Said Hammond, smiling: "I am glad that it is of _me_ that you ask that question; I do believe that anybody else would make you explain yourself, or try to do so, till you were sickened of asking questions.
