adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE HEGIRA, OR FLIGHT “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
absencenounUS /ˈæbsəns/
the state of being absent
From this reading THE HEGIRA, OR FLIGHT “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
adventureverbUS /ædˈventʃər/
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading THE HEGIRA, OR FLIGHT “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE HEGIRA, OR FLIGHT “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE HEGIRA, OR FLIGHT “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
badadjectiveUS /bæd/
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading “Faith!” said he, “not a bad idea, Paul.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Why, certainly; they would be overjoyed to have a couple of Karhowrees for townsmen.”
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But do you fancy they’ll let us stay, though?”
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading “Why, certainly; they would be overjoyed to have a couple of Karhowrees for townsmen.”
couplenounUS /ˈkʌpəl/
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading “Why, certainly; they would be overjoyed to have a couple of Karhowrees for townsmen.”
criedverbUS /kraɪd/
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading THE HEGIRA, OR FLIGHT “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE HEGIRA, OR FLIGHT “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But do you fancy they’ll let us stay, though?”
doctornounUS /ˈdɑːktər/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading THE HEGIRA, OR FLIGHT “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE HEGIRA, OR FLIGHT “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading THE HEGIRA, OR FLIGHT “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
FaithnounUS /feɪθ/
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading “Faith!” said he, “not a bad idea, Paul.
fancynounUS /ˈfænsi/
something many people believe that is false
From this reading But do you fancy they’ll let us stay, though?”
fellownounUS /ˈfeloʊ/
a boy or man
From this reading “Gad! you’re right, my pleasant fellow.
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 THE HEGIRA, OR FLIGHT “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
FLIGHTnounUS /flaɪt/
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading THE HEGIRA, OR FLIGHT “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Why, certainly; they would be overjoyed to have a couple of Karhowrees for townsmen.”
GadnounUS /ɡæd/
an anxiety disorder characterized by chronic free-floating anxiety and such symptoms as tension or sweating or trembling or lightheadedness or irritability etc that has lasted for more than six months
From this reading “Gad! you’re right, my pleasant fellow.
goblinnounUS /ˈɡɑːblɪn/
(folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings
From this reading THE HEGIRA, OR FLIGHT “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Why, certainly; they would be overjoyed to have a couple of Karhowrees for townsmen.”
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Faith!” said he, “not a bad idea, Paul.
HEGIRAnoun
the flight of Muhammad from Mecca to Medina in 622 which marked the beginning of the Muslim era; the Muslim calendar begins in that year
From this reading THE HEGIRA, OR FLIGHT “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE HEGIRA, OR FLIGHT “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
hostnounUS /hoʊst/
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading THE HEGIRA, OR FLIGHT “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE HEGIRA, OR FLIGHT “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “Faith!” said he, “not a bad idea, Paul.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE HEGIRA, OR FLIGHT “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
Karhowrees
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Why, certainly; they would be overjoyed to have a couple of Karhowrees for townsmen.”
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading But do you fancy they’ll let us stay, though?”
loungingverbUS /ˈlaʊndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably
From this reading THE HEGIRA, OR FLIGHT “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
mattingnounUS /ˈmætɪŋ/
a covering of coarse fabric (usually of straw or hemp)
From this reading THE HEGIRA, OR FLIGHT “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE HEGIRA, OR FLIGHT “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE HEGIRA, OR FLIGHT “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE HEGIRA, OR FLIGHT “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HEGIRA, OR FLIGHT “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE HEGIRA, OR FLIGHT “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
ORconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE HEGIRA, OR FLIGHT “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE HEGIRA, OR FLIGHT “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
overjoyedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈdʒɔɪd/
extremely joyful
From this reading “Why, certainly; they would be overjoyed to have a couple of Karhowrees for townsmen.”
PaulnounUS /pɔːl/
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading “Faith!” said he, “not a bad idea, Paul.
pipesnounUS /paɪps/
plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading THE HEGIRA, OR FLIGHT “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading THE HEGIRA, OR FLIGHT “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading “Gad! you’re right, my pleasant fellow.
reednounUS /riːd/
tall woody perennial grasses with hollow slender stems especially of the genera Arundo and Phragmites
From this reading THE HEGIRA, OR FLIGHT “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading “Gad! you’re right, my pleasant fellow.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Faith!” said he, “not a bad idea, Paul.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading THE HEGIRA, OR FLIGHT “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
settleverbUS /ˈsetəl/
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading THE HEGIRA, OR FLIGHT “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
smokingnounUS /ˈsmoʊkɪŋ/
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading THE HEGIRA, OR FLIGHT “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
stayverbUS /steɪ/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading But do you fancy they’ll let us stay, though?”
Tamai's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE HEGIRA, OR FLIGHT “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HEGIRA, OR FLIGHT “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Why, certainly; they would be overjoyed to have a couple of Karhowrees for townsmen.”
they'll
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From this reading But do you fancy they’ll let us stay, though?”
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But do you fancy they’ll let us stay, though?”
thrivingadjectiveUS /ˈθraɪvɪŋ/
very lively and profitable
From this reading THE HEGIRA, OR FLIGHT “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Why, certainly; they would be overjoyed to have a couple of Karhowrees for townsmen.”
townsmen
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From this reading “Why, certainly; they would be overjoyed to have a couple of Karhowrees for townsmen.”
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE HEGIRA, OR FLIGHT “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But do you fancy they’ll let us stay, though?”
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE HEGIRA, OR FLIGHT “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE HEGIRA, OR FLIGHT “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
whynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading THE HEGIRA, OR FLIGHT “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE HEGIRA, OR FLIGHT “I say, doctor,” cried I, a few days after my adventure with the goblin, as, in the absence of our host, we were one morning lounging upon the matting in his dwelling, smoking our reed pipes, “Tamai’s a thriving place; why not settle down?”
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “Why, certainly; they would be overjoyed to have a couple of Karhowrees for townsmen.”
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But do you fancy they’ll let us stay, though?”
you're
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Gad! you’re right, my pleasant fellow.
