adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Be thy intents wicked or charitable, Thou com'st in such a questionable shape That I will speak to thee."
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Angels and ministers of grace defend us!
AngelsnounUS /ˈeɪndʒəlz/
plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading "Angels and ministers of grace defend us!
Beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Be thy intents wicked or charitable, Thou com'st in such a questionable shape That I will speak to thee."
blewverbUS /bluː/
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading Having secured the street-door, the old gentleman lighted his candle from the lamp, which he then blew out, and had his foot upon the first step of the stairs, when he was startled by a loud snore from Nicholas in the dining-room; he immediately proceeded there, and found his brother, with his head still lying on the table.
brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Having secured the street-door, the old gentleman lighted his candle from the lamp, which he then blew out, and had his foot upon the first step of the stairs, when he was startled by a loud snore from Nicholas in the dining-room; he immediately proceeded there, and found his brother, with his head still lying on the table.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Having secured the street-door, the old gentleman lighted his candle from the lamp, which he then blew out, and had his foot upon the first step of the stairs, when he was startled by a loud snore from Nicholas in the dining-room; he immediately proceeded there, and found his brother, with his head still lying on the table.
candlenounUS /ˈkændəl/
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading Having secured the street-door, the old gentleman lighted his candle from the lamp, which he then blew out, and had his foot upon the first step of the stairs, when he was startled by a loud snore from Nicholas in the dining-room; he immediately proceeded there, and found his brother, with his head still lying on the table.
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading It was past two o'clock when Mr John Forster returned from his chambers, and let himself in with a pass-key.
charitableadjectiveUS /ˈtʃærətəbəl/
relating to or characterized by charity
From this reading Be thy intents wicked or charitable, Thou com'st in such a questionable shape That I will speak to thee."
com'st
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From this reading Be thy intents wicked or charitable, Thou com'st in such a questionable shape That I will speak to thee."
defendverbUS /dɪˈfend/
argue or speak in defense of
From this reading "Angels and ministers of grace defend us!
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading Having secured the street-door, the old gentleman lighted his candle from the lamp, which he then blew out, and had his foot upon the first step of the stairs, when he was startled by a loud snore from Nicholas in the dining-room; he immediately proceeded there, and found his brother, with his head still lying on the table.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Having secured the street-door, the old gentleman lighted his candle from the lamp, which he then blew out, and had his foot upon the first step of the stairs, when he was startled by a loud snore from Nicholas in the dining-room; he immediately proceeded there, and found his brother, with his head still lying on the table.
footnounUS /fʊt/
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Having secured the street-door, the old gentleman lighted his candle from the lamp, which he then blew out, and had his foot upon the first step of the stairs, when he was startled by a loud snore from Nicholas in the dining-room; he immediately proceeded there, and found his brother, with his head still lying on the table.
Forster
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was past two o'clock when Mr John Forster returned from his chambers, and let himself in with a pass-key.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Having secured the street-door, the old gentleman lighted his candle from the lamp, which he then blew out, and had his foot upon the first step of the stairs, when he was startled by a loud snore from Nicholas in the dining-room; he immediately proceeded there, and found his brother, with his head still lying on the table.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was past two o'clock when Mr John Forster returned from his chambers, and let himself in with a pass-key.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading Having secured the street-door, the old gentleman lighted his candle from the lamp, which he then blew out, and had his foot upon the first step of the stairs, when he was startled by a loud snore from Nicholas in the dining-room; he immediately proceeded there, and found his brother, with his head still lying on the table.
gracenounUS /ɡreɪs/
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading "Angels and ministers of grace defend us!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Having secured the street-door, the old gentleman lighted his candle from the lamp, which he then blew out, and had his foot upon the first step of the stairs, when he was startled by a loud snore from Nicholas in the dining-room; he immediately proceeded there, and found his brother, with his head still lying on the table.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having secured the street-door, the old gentleman lighted his candle from the lamp, which he then blew out, and had his foot upon the first step of the stairs, when he was startled by a loud snore from Nicholas in the dining-room; he immediately proceeded there, and found his brother, with his head still lying on the table.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Having secured the street-door, the old gentleman lighted his candle from the lamp, which he then blew out, and had his foot upon the first step of the stairs, when he was startled by a loud snore from Nicholas in the dining-room; he immediately proceeded there, and found his brother, with his head still lying on the table.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Having secured the street-door, the old gentleman lighted his candle from the lamp, which he then blew out, and had his foot upon the first step of the stairs, when he was startled by a loud snore from Nicholas in the dining-room; he immediately proceeded there, and found his brother, with his head still lying on the table.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was past two o'clock when Mr John Forster returned from his chambers, and let himself in with a pass-key.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was past two o'clock when Mr John Forster returned from his chambers, and let himself in with a pass-key.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Be thy intents wicked or charitable, Thou com'st in such a questionable shape That I will speak to thee."
immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Having secured the street-door, the old gentleman lighted his candle from the lamp, which he then blew out, and had his foot upon the first step of the stairs, when he was startled by a loud snore from Nicholas in the dining-room; he immediately proceeded there, and found his brother, with his head still lying on the table.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Be thy intents wicked or charitable, Thou com'st in such a questionable shape That I will speak to thee."
intentsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtents/
plural of “intent” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Be thy intents wicked or charitable, Thou com'st in such a questionable shape That I will speak to thee."
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was past two o'clock when Mr John Forster returned from his chambers, and let himself in with a pass-key.
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading It was past two o'clock when Mr John Forster returned from his chambers, and let himself in with a pass-key.
lampnounUS /læmp/
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading Having secured the street-door, the old gentleman lighted his candle from the lamp, which he then blew out, and had his foot upon the first step of the stairs, when he was startled by a loud snore from Nicholas in the dining-room; he immediately proceeded there, and found his brother, with his head still lying on the table.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading It was past two o'clock when Mr John Forster returned from his chambers, and let himself in with a pass-key.
lightedadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪtəd/
set afire or burning
From this reading Having secured the street-door, the old gentleman lighted his candle from the lamp, which he then blew out, and had his foot upon the first step of the stairs, when he was startled by a loud snore from Nicholas in the dining-room; he immediately proceeded there, and found his brother, with his head still lying on the table.
loudadjectiveUS /laʊd/
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading Having secured the street-door, the old gentleman lighted his candle from the lamp, which he then blew out, and had his foot upon the first step of the stairs, when he was startled by a loud snore from Nicholas in the dining-room; he immediately proceeded there, and found his brother, with his head still lying on the table.
lyingnounUS /ˈlaɪɪŋ/
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Having secured the street-door, the old gentleman lighted his candle from the lamp, which he then blew out, and had his foot upon the first step of the stairs, when he was startled by a loud snore from Nicholas in the dining-room; he immediately proceeded there, and found his brother, with his head still lying on the table.
ministersnounUS /ˈmɪnəstərz/
plural of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading "Angels and ministers of grace defend us!
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading It was past two o'clock when Mr John Forster returned from his chambers, and let himself in with a pass-key.
NicholasnounUS /ˈnɪkələs/
a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)
From this reading Having secured the street-door, the old gentleman lighted his candle from the lamp, which he then blew out, and had his foot upon the first step of the stairs, when he was startled by a loud snore from Nicholas in the dining-room; he immediately proceeded there, and found his brother, with his head still lying on the table.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was past two o'clock when Mr John Forster returned from his chambers, and let himself in with a pass-key.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Angels and ministers of grace defend us!
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Having secured the street-door, the old gentleman lighted his candle from the lamp, which he then blew out, and had his foot upon the first step of the stairs, when he was startled by a loud snore from Nicholas in the dining-room; he immediately proceeded there, and found his brother, with his head still lying on the table.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Having secured the street-door, the old gentleman lighted his candle from the lamp, which he then blew out, and had his foot upon the first step of the stairs, when he was startled by a loud snore from Nicholas in the dining-room; he immediately proceeded there, and found his brother, with his head still lying on the table.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Be thy intents wicked or charitable, Thou com'st in such a questionable shape That I will speak to thee."
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Having secured the street-door, the old gentleman lighted his candle from the lamp, which he then blew out, and had his foot upon the first step of the stairs, when he was startled by a loud snore from Nicholas in the dining-room; he immediately proceeded there, and found his brother, with his head still lying on the table.
pass-key
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was past two o'clock when Mr John Forster returned from his chambers, and let himself in with a pass-key.
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading It was past two o'clock when Mr John Forster returned from his chambers, and let himself in with a pass-key.
proceededverbUS /prəˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Having secured the street-door, the old gentleman lighted his candle from the lamp, which he then blew out, and had his foot upon the first step of the stairs, when he was startled by a loud snore from Nicholas in the dining-room; he immediately proceeded there, and found his brother, with his head still lying on the table.
questionableadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənəbəl/
subject to question
From this reading Be thy intents wicked or charitable, Thou com'st in such a questionable shape That I will speak to thee."
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It was past two o'clock when Mr John Forster returned from his chambers, and let himself in with a pass-key.
securedverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrd/
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading Having secured the street-door, the old gentleman lighted his candle from the lamp, which he then blew out, and had his foot upon the first step of the stairs, when he was startled by a loud snore from Nicholas in the dining-room; he immediately proceeded there, and found his brother, with his head still lying on the table.
SHAKESPEAREnounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading SHAKESPEARE.
shapenounUS /ʃeɪp/
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Be thy intents wicked or charitable, Thou com'st in such a questionable shape That I will speak to thee."
snoreverbUS /snɔːr/
breathe noisily during one's sleep
From this reading Having secured the street-door, the old gentleman lighted his candle from the lamp, which he then blew out, and had his foot upon the first step of the stairs, when he was startled by a loud snore from Nicholas in the dining-room; he immediately proceeded there, and found his brother, with his head still lying on the table.
speakverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
From this reading Be thy intents wicked or charitable, Thou com'st in such a questionable shape That I will speak to thee."
stairsnounUS /sterz/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Having secured the street-door, the old gentleman lighted his candle from the lamp, which he then blew out, and had his foot upon the first step of the stairs, when he was startled by a loud snore from Nicholas in the dining-room; he immediately proceeded there, and found his brother, with his head still lying on the table.
startledadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtəld/
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading Having secured the street-door, the old gentleman lighted his candle from the lamp, which he then blew out, and had his foot upon the first step of the stairs, when he was startled by a loud snore from Nicholas in the dining-room; he immediately proceeded there, and found his brother, with his head still lying on the table.
stepnounUS /step/
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Having secured the street-door, the old gentleman lighted his candle from the lamp, which he then blew out, and had his foot upon the first step of the stairs, when he was startled by a loud snore from Nicholas in the dining-room; he immediately proceeded there, and found his brother, with his head still lying on the table.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Having secured the street-door, the old gentleman lighted his candle from the lamp, which he then blew out, and had his foot upon the first step of the stairs, when he was startled by a loud snore from Nicholas in the dining-room; he immediately proceeded there, and found his brother, with his head still lying on the table.
street-door
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Having secured the street-door, the old gentleman lighted his candle from the lamp, which he then blew out, and had his foot upon the first step of the stairs, when he was startled by a loud snore from Nicholas in the dining-room; he immediately proceeded there, and found his brother, with his head still lying on the table.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Be thy intents wicked or charitable, Thou com'st in such a questionable shape That I will speak to thee."
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Having secured the street-door, the old gentleman lighted his candle from the lamp, which he then blew out, and had his foot upon the first step of the stairs, when he was startled by a loud snore from Nicholas in the dining-room; he immediately proceeded there, and found his brother, with his head still lying on the table.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Be thy intents wicked or charitable, Thou com'st in such a questionable shape That I will speak to thee."
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Having secured the street-door, the old gentleman lighted his candle from the lamp, which he then blew out, and had his foot upon the first step of the stairs, when he was startled by a loud snore from Nicholas in the dining-room; he immediately proceeded there, and found his brother, with his head still lying on the table.
theepronounUS /ðiː/
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading Be thy intents wicked or charitable, Thou com'st in such a questionable shape That I will speak to thee."
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Having secured the street-door, the old gentleman lighted his candle from the lamp, which he then blew out, and had his foot upon the first step of the stairs, when he was startled by a loud snore from Nicholas in the dining-room; he immediately proceeded there, and found his brother, with his head still lying on the table.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Having secured the street-door, the old gentleman lighted his candle from the lamp, which he then blew out, and had his foot upon the first step of the stairs, when he was startled by a loud snore from Nicholas in the dining-room; he immediately proceeded there, and found his brother, with his head still lying on the table.
ThoupronounUS /ðaʊ/
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading Be thy intents wicked or charitable, Thou com'st in such a questionable shape That I will speak to thee."
thydeterminerUS /ðaɪ/
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading Be thy intents wicked or charitable, Thou com'st in such a questionable shape That I will speak to thee."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Be thy intents wicked or charitable, Thou com'st in such a questionable shape That I will speak to thee."
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was past two o'clock when Mr John Forster returned from his chambers, and let himself in with a pass-key.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Having secured the street-door, the old gentleman lighted his candle from the lamp, which he then blew out, and had his foot upon the first step of the stairs, when he was startled by a loud snore from Nicholas in the dining-room; he immediately proceeded there, and found his brother, with his head still lying on the table.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Angels and ministers of grace defend us!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was past two o'clock when Mr John Forster returned from his chambers, and let himself in with a pass-key.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading It was past two o'clock when Mr John Forster returned from his chambers, and let himself in with a pass-key.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Having secured the street-door, the old gentleman lighted his candle from the lamp, which he then blew out, and had his foot upon the first step of the stairs, when he was startled by a loud snore from Nicholas in the dining-room; he immediately proceeded there, and found his brother, with his head still lying on the table.
wickedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪkəd/
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading Be thy intents wicked or charitable, Thou com'st in such a questionable shape That I will speak to thee."
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Be thy intents wicked or charitable, Thou com'st in such a questionable shape That I will speak to thee."
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was past two o'clock when Mr John Forster returned from his chambers, and let himself in with a pass-key.
