adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ‘What’s this, of your name in the papers, your appearing before a magistrate, and a fine?
actverbUS /ækt/
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading But knowing that he had gratified his personal tastes in the act of serving his master’s interests, an interfusion of sentiments plunged him into self-consciousness; an unwonted state with him, clogging to a simple story.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But knowing that he had gratified his personal tastes in the act of serving his master’s interests, an interfusion of sentiments plunged him into self-consciousness; an unwonted state with him, clogging to a simple story.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ‘What’s this, of your name in the papers, your appearing before a magistrate, and a fine?
appearingnounUS /əˈpɪrɪŋ/
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
From this reading ‘What’s this, of your name in the papers, your appearing before a magistrate, and a fine?
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Skepsey fell upon his attitude for dialectical defence the modest form of the two hands at rolling play and the head deferentially sidecast.
attitudenounUS /ˈætətuːd/
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Skepsey fell upon his attitude for dialectical defence the modest form of the two hands at rolling play and the head deferentially sidecast.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading ‘What’s this, of your name in the papers, your appearing before a magistrate, and a fine?
bristlingverbUS /ˈbrɪsəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “bristle” — be in a state of movement or action
From this reading NATALY His master opened on the bristling business.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading NATALY His master opened on the bristling business.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But knowing that he had gratified his personal tastes in the act of serving his master’s interests, an interfusion of sentiments plunged him into self-consciousness; an unwonted state with him, clogging to a simple story.
cloggingadjectiveUS /ˈklɑːɡɪŋ/
preventing movement
From this reading But knowing that he had gratified his personal tastes in the act of serving his master’s interests, an interfusion of sentiments plunged him into self-consciousness; an unwonted state with him, clogging to a simple story.
defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading Skepsey fell upon his attitude for dialectical defence the modest form of the two hands at rolling play and the head deferentially sidecast.
deferentiallyadverb
in a servile manner
From this reading Skepsey fell upon his attitude for dialectical defence the modest form of the two hands at rolling play and the head deferentially sidecast.
dialecticaladjectiveUS /ˌdaɪəˈlektɪkəl/
of or relating to or employing dialectic
From this reading Skepsey fell upon his attitude for dialectical defence the modest form of the two hands at rolling play and the head deferentially sidecast.
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Skepsey fell upon his attitude for dialectical defence the modest form of the two hands at rolling play and the head deferentially sidecast.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading ‘What’s this, of your name in the papers, your appearing before a magistrate, and a fine?
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Skepsey fell upon his attitude for dialectical defence the modest form of the two hands at rolling play and the head deferentially sidecast.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Skepsey fell upon his attitude for dialectical defence the modest form of the two hands at rolling play and the head deferentially sidecast.
gratifiedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪd/
having received what was desired
From this reading But knowing that he had gratified his personal tastes in the act of serving his master’s interests, an interfusion of sentiments plunged him into self-consciousness; an unwonted state with him, clogging to a simple story.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But knowing that he had gratified his personal tastes in the act of serving his master’s interests, an interfusion of sentiments plunged him into self-consciousness; an unwonted state with him, clogging to a simple story.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Skepsey fell upon his attitude for dialectical defence the modest form of the two hands at rolling play and the head deferentially sidecast.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But knowing that he had gratified his personal tastes in the act of serving his master’s interests, an interfusion of sentiments plunged him into self-consciousness; an unwonted state with him, clogging to a simple story.
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 Skepsey fell upon his attitude for dialectical defence the modest form of the two hands at rolling play and the head deferentially sidecast.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But knowing that he had gratified his personal tastes in the act of serving his master’s interests, an interfusion of sentiments plunged him into self-consciousness; an unwonted state with him, clogging to a simple story.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading NATALY His master opened on the bristling business.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ‘What’s this, of your name in the papers, your appearing before a magistrate, and a fine?
interestsnounUS /ˈɪntrəsts/
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading But knowing that he had gratified his personal tastes in the act of serving his master’s interests, an interfusion of sentiments plunged him into self-consciousness; an unwonted state with him, clogging to a simple story.
interfusion
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From this reading But knowing that he had gratified his personal tastes in the act of serving his master’s interests, an interfusion of sentiments plunged him into self-consciousness; an unwonted state with him, clogging to a simple story.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But knowing that he had gratified his personal tastes in the act of serving his master’s interests, an interfusion of sentiments plunged him into self-consciousness; an unwonted state with him, clogging to a simple story.
knowingadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊɪŋ/
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading But knowing that he had gratified his personal tastes in the act of serving his master’s interests, an interfusion of sentiments plunged him into self-consciousness; an unwonted state with him, clogging to a simple story.
magistratenounUS /ˈmædʒəstreɪt/
a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
From this reading ‘What’s this, of your name in the papers, your appearing before a magistrate, and a fine?
masternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading NATALY His master opened on the bristling business.
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading But knowing that he had gratified his personal tastes in the act of serving his master’s interests, an interfusion of sentiments plunged him into self-consciousness; an unwonted state with him, clogging to a simple story.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading Skepsey fell upon his attitude for dialectical defence the modest form of the two hands at rolling play and the head deferentially sidecast.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading ‘What’s this, of your name in the papers, your appearing before a magistrate, and a fine?
NATALY
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From this reading NATALY His master opened on the bristling business.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ‘What’s this, of your name in the papers, your appearing before a magistrate, and a fine?
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading NATALY His master opened on the bristling business.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading NATALY His master opened on the bristling business.
papersnounUS /ˈpeɪpərz/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading ‘What’s this, of your name in the papers, your appearing before a magistrate, and a fine?
personaladjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrsɪnəl/
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading But knowing that he had gratified his personal tastes in the act of serving his master’s interests, an interfusion of sentiments plunged him into self-consciousness; an unwonted state with him, clogging to a simple story.
playverbUS /pleɪ/
participate in games or sport
From this reading Skepsey fell upon his attitude for dialectical defence the modest form of the two hands at rolling play and the head deferentially sidecast.
plungedverbUS /plʌndʒd/
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading But knowing that he had gratified his personal tastes in the act of serving his master’s interests, an interfusion of sentiments plunged him into self-consciousness; an unwonted state with him, clogging to a simple story.
rollingadjectiveUS /ˈroʊlɪŋ/
uttered with a trill
From this reading Skepsey fell upon his attitude for dialectical defence the modest form of the two hands at rolling play and the head deferentially sidecast.
self-consciousnessnounUS /ˌselfˈkɑːnʃəsnəs/
embarrassment deriving from the feeling that others are critically aware of you
From this reading But knowing that he had gratified his personal tastes in the act of serving his master’s interests, an interfusion of sentiments plunged him into self-consciousness; an unwonted state with him, clogging to a simple story.
sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading But knowing that he had gratified his personal tastes in the act of serving his master’s interests, an interfusion of sentiments plunged him into self-consciousness; an unwonted state with him, clogging to a simple story.
servingnounUS /ˈsɜːrvɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading But knowing that he had gratified his personal tastes in the act of serving his master’s interests, an interfusion of sentiments plunged him into self-consciousness; an unwonted state with him, clogging to a simple story.
shortlyadverbUS /ˈʃɔːrtli/
for a short time
From this reading Tell the tale shortly.’
sidecast
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From this reading Skepsey fell upon his attitude for dialectical defence the modest form of the two hands at rolling play and the head deferentially sidecast.
simpleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpəl/
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading But knowing that he had gratified his personal tastes in the act of serving his master’s interests, an interfusion of sentiments plunged him into self-consciousness; an unwonted state with him, clogging to a simple story.
Skepsey
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From this reading Skepsey fell upon his attitude for dialectical defence the modest form of the two hands at rolling play and the head deferentially sidecast.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading But knowing that he had gratified his personal tastes in the act of serving his master’s interests, an interfusion of sentiments plunged him into self-consciousness; an unwonted state with him, clogging to a simple story.
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading But knowing that he had gratified his personal tastes in the act of serving his master’s interests, an interfusion of sentiments plunged him into self-consciousness; an unwonted state with him, clogging to a simple story.
talenounUS /teɪl/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Tell the tale shortly.’
tastesnounUS /teɪsts/
plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
From this reading But knowing that he had gratified his personal tastes in the act of serving his master’s interests, an interfusion of sentiments plunged him into self-consciousness; an unwonted state with him, clogging to a simple story.
TellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading Tell the tale shortly.’
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But knowing that he had gratified his personal tastes in the act of serving his master’s interests, an interfusion of sentiments plunged him into self-consciousness; an unwonted state with him, clogging to a simple story.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NATALY His master opened on the bristling business.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading ‘What’s this, of your name in the papers, your appearing before a magistrate, and a fine?
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But knowing that he had gratified his personal tastes in the act of serving his master’s interests, an interfusion of sentiments plunged him into self-consciousness; an unwonted state with him, clogging to a simple story.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Skepsey fell upon his attitude for dialectical defence the modest form of the two hands at rolling play and the head deferentially sidecast.
unwontedadjective
unaccustomed or unusual
From this reading But knowing that he had gratified his personal tastes in the act of serving his master’s interests, an interfusion of sentiments plunged him into self-consciousness; an unwonted state with him, clogging to a simple story.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Skepsey fell upon his attitude for dialectical defence the modest form of the two hands at rolling play and the head deferentially sidecast.
What's
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From this reading ‘What’s this, of your name in the papers, your appearing before a magistrate, and a fine?
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading But knowing that he had gratified his personal tastes in the act of serving his master’s interests, an interfusion of sentiments plunged him into self-consciousness; an unwonted state with him, clogging to a simple story.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ‘What’s this, of your name in the papers, your appearing before a magistrate, and a fine?
