adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Two, from a friendly hand, have been omitted here by the author of the rest, as _non sua poma_.
addedverbUS /ˈædəd/
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading A few prefatory notes, an introductory essay, and two letters have been added.
addressedadjectiveUS /əˈdrest/
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading One was by Mr. RICHARD SWIVELLER to a boon companion and brother in the lyric Apollo; the other, though purporting to have been addressed by Messrs. DOMBEY & SON to Mr. TOOTS, is believed, on internal evidence, to have been composed by the patron of the CHICKEN himself.
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading The portrait in the frontispiece, copied by Mr. T. Hodge from an old painting in the Club at St. Andrews, is believed to represent the Baron Bradwardine addressing himself to his ball.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A few prefatory notes, an introductory essay, and two letters have been added.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One was by Mr. RICHARD SWIVELLER to a boon companion and brother in the lyric Apollo; the other, though purporting to have been addressed by Messrs. DOMBEY & SON to Mr. TOOTS, is believed, on internal evidence, to have been composed by the patron of the CHICKEN himself.
AndrewsnounUS /ˈændruːz/
United States naturalist who contributed to paleontology and geology (1884-1960)
From this reading The portrait in the frontispiece, copied by Mr. T. Hodge from an old painting in the Club at St. Andrews, is believed to represent the Baron Bradwardine addressing himself to his ball.
ApollonounUS /əˈpɑːloʊ/
(Greek mythology) Greek god of light; god of prophecy and poetry and music and healing; son of Zeus and Leto; twin brother of Artemis
From this reading One was by Mr. RICHARD SWIVELLER to a boon companion and brother in the lyric Apollo; the other, though purporting to have been addressed by Messrs. DOMBEY & SON to Mr. TOOTS, is believed, on internal evidence, to have been composed by the patron of the CHICKEN himself.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading _MISS RHODA BROUGHTON_ PREFACE THE studies in this volume originally appeared in the “St. James’s Gazette.”
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Two, from a friendly hand, have been omitted here by the author of the rest, as _non sua poma_.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The portrait in the frontispiece, copied by Mr. T. Hodge from an old painting in the Club at St. Andrews, is believed to represent the Baron Bradwardine addressing himself to his ball.
authornounUS /ˈɔːθər/
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Two, from a friendly hand, have been omitted here by the author of the rest, as _non sua poma_.
ballnounUS /bɔːl/
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading The portrait in the frontispiece, copied by Mr. T. Hodge from an old painting in the Club at St. Andrews, is believed to represent the Baron Bradwardine addressing himself to his ball.
BaronnounUS /ˈbærən/
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading The portrait in the frontispiece, copied by Mr. T. Hodge from an old painting in the Club at St. Andrews, is believed to represent the Baron Bradwardine addressing himself to his ball.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Two, from a friendly hand, have been omitted here by the author of the rest, as _non sua poma_.
believedverbUS /bɪˈliːvd/
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading One was by Mr. RICHARD SWIVELLER to a boon companion and brother in the lyric Apollo; the other, though purporting to have been addressed by Messrs. DOMBEY & SON to Mr. TOOTS, is believed, on internal evidence, to have been composed by the patron of the CHICKEN himself.
boonnounUS /buːn/
a desirable state
From this reading One was by Mr. RICHARD SWIVELLER to a boon companion and brother in the lyric Apollo; the other, though purporting to have been addressed by Messrs. DOMBEY & SON to Mr. TOOTS, is believed, on internal evidence, to have been composed by the patron of the CHICKEN himself.
Bradwardine
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From this reading The portrait in the frontispiece, copied by Mr. T. Hodge from an old painting in the Club at St. Andrews, is believed to represent the Baron Bradwardine addressing himself to his ball.
brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading One was by Mr. RICHARD SWIVELLER to a boon companion and brother in the lyric Apollo; the other, though purporting to have been addressed by Messrs. DOMBEY & SON to Mr. TOOTS, is believed, on internal evidence, to have been composed by the patron of the CHICKEN himself.
BROUGHTON
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From this reading _MISS RHODA BROUGHTON_ PREFACE THE studies in this volume originally appeared in the “St. James’s Gazette.”
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Two, from a friendly hand, have been omitted here by the author of the rest, as _non sua poma_.
CHICKENnounUS /ˈtʃɪkən/
the flesh of a chicken used for food
From this reading One was by Mr. RICHARD SWIVELLER to a boon companion and brother in the lyric Apollo; the other, though purporting to have been addressed by Messrs. DOMBEY & SON to Mr. TOOTS, is believed, on internal evidence, to have been composed by the patron of the CHICKEN himself.
ClubnounUS /klʌb/
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading The portrait in the frontispiece, copied by Mr. T. Hodge from an old painting in the Club at St. Andrews, is believed to represent the Baron Bradwardine addressing himself to his ball.
companionnounUS /kəmˈpænjən/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading One was by Mr. RICHARD SWIVELLER to a boon companion and brother in the lyric Apollo; the other, though purporting to have been addressed by Messrs. DOMBEY & SON to Mr. TOOTS, is believed, on internal evidence, to have been composed by the patron of the CHICKEN himself.
composedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpoʊzd/
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading One was by Mr. RICHARD SWIVELLER to a boon companion and brother in the lyric Apollo; the other, though purporting to have been addressed by Messrs. DOMBEY & SON to Mr. TOOTS, is believed, on internal evidence, to have been composed by the patron of the CHICKEN himself.
copiedverbUS /ˈkɑːpid/
inflected form of “copy” — copy down as is
From this reading The portrait in the frontispiece, copied by Mr. T. Hodge from an old painting in the Club at St. Andrews, is believed to represent the Baron Bradwardine addressing himself to his ball.
DOMBEY
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From this reading One was by Mr. RICHARD SWIVELLER to a boon companion and brother in the lyric Apollo; the other, though purporting to have been addressed by Messrs. DOMBEY & SON to Mr. TOOTS, is believed, on internal evidence, to have been composed by the patron of the CHICKEN himself.
essaynounUS /eˈseɪ/
an analytic or interpretive literary composition
From this reading A few prefatory notes, an introductory essay, and two letters have been added.
evidencenounUS /ˈevədəns/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading One was by Mr. RICHARD SWIVELLER to a boon companion and brother in the lyric Apollo; the other, though purporting to have been addressed by Messrs. DOMBEY & SON to Mr. TOOTS, is believed, on internal evidence, to have been composed by the patron of the CHICKEN himself.
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 A few prefatory notes, an introductory essay, and two letters have been added.
friendlyadjectiveUS /ˈfrendli/
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Two, from a friendly hand, have been omitted here by the author of the rest, as _non sua poma_.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Two, from a friendly hand, have been omitted here by the author of the rest, as _non sua poma_.
frontispiecenoun
an ornamental facade
From this reading The portrait in the frontispiece, copied by Mr. T. Hodge from an old painting in the Club at St. Andrews, is believed to represent the Baron Bradwardine addressing himself to his ball.
GazettenounUS /ɡəˈzet/
a newspaper or official journal
From this reading _MISS RHODA BROUGHTON_ PREFACE THE studies in this volume originally appeared in the “St. James’s Gazette.”
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Two, from a friendly hand, have been omitted here by the author of the rest, as _non sua poma_.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Two, from a friendly hand, have been omitted here by the author of the rest, as _non sua poma_.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Two, from a friendly hand, have been omitted here by the author of the rest, as _non sua poma_.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading One was by Mr. RICHARD SWIVELLER to a boon companion and brother in the lyric Apollo; the other, though purporting to have been addressed by Messrs. DOMBEY & SON to Mr. TOOTS, is believed, on internal evidence, to have been composed by the patron of the CHICKEN himself.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The portrait in the frontispiece, copied by Mr. T. Hodge from an old painting in the Club at St. Andrews, is believed to represent the Baron Bradwardine addressing himself to his ball.
Hodge
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From this reading The portrait in the frontispiece, copied by Mr. T. Hodge from an old painting in the Club at St. Andrews, is believed to represent the Baron Bradwardine addressing himself to his ball.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _MISS RHODA BROUGHTON_ PREFACE THE studies in this volume originally appeared in the “St. James’s Gazette.”
internaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface
From this reading One was by Mr. RICHARD SWIVELLER to a boon companion and brother in the lyric Apollo; the other, though purporting to have been addressed by Messrs. DOMBEY & SON to Mr. TOOTS, is believed, on internal evidence, to have been composed by the patron of the CHICKEN himself.
introductoryadjectiveUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri/
serving to open or begin
From this reading A few prefatory notes, an introductory essay, and two letters have been added.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One was by Mr. RICHARD SWIVELLER to a boon companion and brother in the lyric Apollo; the other, though purporting to have been addressed by Messrs. DOMBEY & SON to Mr. TOOTS, is believed, on internal evidence, to have been composed by the patron of the CHICKEN himself.
James'snounUS /ˈdʒeɪmzɪz/
possessive form of “james” — a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading _MISS RHODA BROUGHTON_ PREFACE THE studies in this volume originally appeared in the “St. James’s Gazette.”
lettersnounUS /ˈletərz/
the literary culture
From this reading A few prefatory notes, an introductory essay, and two letters have been added.
lyricadjectiveUS /ˈlɪrɪk/
expressing deep emotion
From this reading One was by Mr. RICHARD SWIVELLER to a boon companion and brother in the lyric Apollo; the other, though purporting to have been addressed by Messrs. DOMBEY & SON to Mr. TOOTS, is believed, on internal evidence, to have been composed by the patron of the CHICKEN himself.
Messrs
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From this reading One was by Mr. RICHARD SWIVELLER to a boon companion and brother in the lyric Apollo; the other, though purporting to have been addressed by Messrs. DOMBEY & SON to Mr. TOOTS, is believed, on internal evidence, to have been composed by the patron of the CHICKEN himself.
MISSverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading _MISS RHODA BROUGHTON_ PREFACE THE studies in this volume originally appeared in the “St. James’s Gazette.”
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading One was by Mr. RICHARD SWIVELLER to a boon companion and brother in the lyric Apollo; the other, though purporting to have been addressed by Messrs. DOMBEY & SON to Mr. TOOTS, is believed, on internal evidence, to have been composed by the patron of the CHICKEN himself.
nonadverbUS /nɑːn/
negation of a word or group of words
From this reading Two, from a friendly hand, have been omitted here by the author of the rest, as _non sua poma_.
notesnounUS /noʊts/
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading A few prefatory notes, an introductory essay, and two letters have been added.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Two, from a friendly hand, have been omitted here by the author of the rest, as _non sua poma_.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The portrait in the frontispiece, copied by Mr. T. Hodge from an old painting in the Club at St. Andrews, is believed to represent the Baron Bradwardine addressing himself to his ball.
omittedverbUS /oʊˈmɪtəd/
inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading Two, from a friendly hand, have been omitted here by the author of the rest, as _non sua poma_.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading One was by Mr. RICHARD SWIVELLER to a boon companion and brother in the lyric Apollo; the other, though purporting to have been addressed by Messrs. DOMBEY & SON to Mr. TOOTS, is believed, on internal evidence, to have been composed by the patron of the CHICKEN himself.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One was by Mr. RICHARD SWIVELLER to a boon companion and brother in the lyric Apollo; the other, though purporting to have been addressed by Messrs. DOMBEY & SON to Mr. TOOTS, is believed, on internal evidence, to have been composed by the patron of the CHICKEN himself.
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading _MISS RHODA BROUGHTON_ PREFACE THE studies in this volume originally appeared in the “St. James’s Gazette.”
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading One was by Mr. RICHARD SWIVELLER to a boon companion and brother in the lyric Apollo; the other, though purporting to have been addressed by Messrs. DOMBEY & SON to Mr. TOOTS, is believed, on internal evidence, to have been composed by the patron of the CHICKEN himself.
paintingnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/
graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading The portrait in the frontispiece, copied by Mr. T. Hodge from an old painting in the Club at St. Andrews, is believed to represent the Baron Bradwardine addressing himself to his ball.
patronnounUS /ˈpeɪtrən/
a regular customer
From this reading One was by Mr. RICHARD SWIVELLER to a boon companion and brother in the lyric Apollo; the other, though purporting to have been addressed by Messrs. DOMBEY & SON to Mr. TOOTS, is believed, on internal evidence, to have been composed by the patron of the CHICKEN himself.
poma
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two, from a friendly hand, have been omitted here by the author of the rest, as _non sua poma_.
portraitnounUS /ˈpɔːrtrət/
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading The portrait in the frontispiece, copied by Mr. T. Hodge from an old painting in the Club at St. Andrews, is believed to represent the Baron Bradwardine addressing himself to his ball.
PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading _MISS RHODA BROUGHTON_ PREFACE THE studies in this volume originally appeared in the “St. James’s Gazette.”
prefatoryadjective
serving as an introduction or preface
From this reading A few prefatory notes, an introductory essay, and two letters have been added.
purportingverbUS /pərˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “purport” — have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming
From this reading One was by Mr. RICHARD SWIVELLER to a boon companion and brother in the lyric Apollo; the other, though purporting to have been addressed by Messrs. DOMBEY & SON to Mr. TOOTS, is believed, on internal evidence, to have been composed by the patron of the CHICKEN himself.
representverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzent/
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading The portrait in the frontispiece, copied by Mr. T. Hodge from an old painting in the Club at St. Andrews, is believed to represent the Baron Bradwardine addressing himself to his ball.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Two, from a friendly hand, have been omitted here by the author of the rest, as _non sua poma_.
RHODA
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From this reading _MISS RHODA BROUGHTON_ PREFACE THE studies in this volume originally appeared in the “St. James’s Gazette.”
RICHARD
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From this reading One was by Mr. RICHARD SWIVELLER to a boon companion and brother in the lyric Apollo; the other, though purporting to have been addressed by Messrs. DOMBEY & SON to Mr. TOOTS, is believed, on internal evidence, to have been composed by the patron of the CHICKEN himself.
SONnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading One was by Mr. RICHARD SWIVELLER to a boon companion and brother in the lyric Apollo; the other, though purporting to have been addressed by Messrs. DOMBEY & SON to Mr. TOOTS, is believed, on internal evidence, to have been composed by the patron of the CHICKEN himself.
St
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From this reading _MISS RHODA BROUGHTON_ PREFACE THE studies in this volume originally appeared in the “St. James’s Gazette.”
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading _MISS RHODA BROUGHTON_ PREFACE THE studies in this volume originally appeared in the “St. James’s Gazette.”
sua
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two, from a friendly hand, have been omitted here by the author of the rest, as _non sua poma_.
SWIVELLER
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One was by Mr. RICHARD SWIVELLER to a boon companion and brother in the lyric Apollo; the other, though purporting to have been addressed by Messrs. DOMBEY & SON to Mr. TOOTS, is believed, on internal evidence, to have been composed by the patron of the CHICKEN himself.
TnounUS /tiː/
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading The portrait in the frontispiece, copied by Mr. T. Hodge from an old painting in the Club at St. Andrews, is believed to represent the Baron Bradwardine addressing himself to his ball.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _MISS RHODA BROUGHTON_ PREFACE THE studies in this volume originally appeared in the “St. James’s Gazette.”
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _MISS RHODA BROUGHTON_ PREFACE THE studies in this volume originally appeared in the “St. James’s Gazette.”
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading One was by Mr. RICHARD SWIVELLER to a boon companion and brother in the lyric Apollo; the other, though purporting to have been addressed by Messrs. DOMBEY & SON to Mr. TOOTS, is believed, on internal evidence, to have been composed by the patron of the CHICKEN himself.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One was by Mr. RICHARD SWIVELLER to a boon companion and brother in the lyric Apollo; the other, though purporting to have been addressed by Messrs. DOMBEY & SON to Mr. TOOTS, is believed, on internal evidence, to have been composed by the patron of the CHICKEN himself.
TOOTSnounUS /tuːts/
plural of “toot” — a blast of a horn
From this reading One was by Mr. RICHARD SWIVELLER to a boon companion and brother in the lyric Apollo; the other, though purporting to have been addressed by Messrs. DOMBEY & SON to Mr. TOOTS, is believed, on internal evidence, to have been composed by the patron of the CHICKEN himself.
TwonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two, from a friendly hand, have been omitted here by the author of the rest, as _non sua poma_.
volumenounUS /ˈvɑːljuːm/
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading _MISS RHODA BROUGHTON_ PREFACE THE studies in this volume originally appeared in the “St. James’s Gazette.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One was by Mr. RICHARD SWIVELLER to a boon companion and brother in the lyric Apollo; the other, though purporting to have been addressed by Messrs. DOMBEY & SON to Mr. TOOTS, is believed, on internal evidence, to have been composed by the patron of the CHICKEN himself.
