adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was a large man, but not too large--just the size one would select for the head-master of an important middle-class school; stout, not fat, suggesting comfort, not grossness.
adjectivenounUS /ˈædʒɪktɪv/
a word that expresses an attribute of something
From this reading “Correct” is, I think, the adjective by which I can best describe Doctor Florret and all his attributes.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading “Correct” is, I think, the adjective by which I can best describe Doctor Florret and all his attributes.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was a large man, but not too large--just the size one would select for the head-master of an important middle-class school; stout, not fat, suggesting comfort, not grossness.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Correct” is, I think, the adjective by which I can best describe Doctor Florret and all his attributes.
attributesnounUS /ˈætrəbjuːts/
plural of “attribute” — a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
From this reading “Correct” is, I think, the adjective by which I can best describe Doctor Florret and all his attributes.
BENTnounUS /bent/
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading IN WHICH THERE COMES BY ONE BENT UPON PURSUING HIS OWN WAY.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading “Correct” is, I think, the adjective by which I can best describe Doctor Florret and all his attributes.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was a large man, but not too large--just the size one would select for the head-master of an important middle-class school; stout, not fat, suggesting comfort, not grossness.
BYprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading IN WHICH THERE COMES BY ONE BENT UPON PURSUING HIS OWN WAY.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Correct” is, I think, the adjective by which I can best describe Doctor Florret and all his attributes.
COMESnounUS /kʌmz/
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading IN WHICH THERE COMES BY ONE BENT UPON PURSUING HIS OWN WAY.
comfortnounUS /ˈkʌmfərt/
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading He was a large man, but not too large--just the size one would select for the head-master of an important middle-class school; stout, not fat, suggesting comfort, not grossness.
CorrectverbUS /kərˈekt/
make right or correct
From this reading “Correct” is, I think, the adjective by which I can best describe Doctor Florret and all his attributes.
describeverbUS /dɪˈskraɪb/
give a description of
From this reading “Correct” is, I think, the adjective by which I can best describe Doctor Florret and all his attributes.
diamondnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading On the left he wore a fine diamond ring, but it shone rather than sparkled.
DoctornounUS /ˈdɑːktər/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading “Correct” is, I think, the adjective by which I can best describe Doctor Florret and all his attributes.
fatadjectiveUS /fæt/
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading He was a large man, but not too large--just the size one would select for the head-master of an important middle-class school; stout, not fat, suggesting comfort, not grossness.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading On the left he wore a fine diamond ring, but it shone rather than sparkled.
Florret
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From this reading “Correct” is, I think, the adjective by which I can best describe Doctor Florret and all his attributes.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was a large man, but not too large--just the size one would select for the head-master of an important middle-class school; stout, not fat, suggesting comfort, not grossness.
grossnessnoun
the quality of lacking taste and refinement
From this reading He was a large man, but not too large--just the size one would select for the head-master of an important middle-class school; stout, not fat, suggesting comfort, not grossness.
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 His hands were white and well shaped.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a large man, but not too large--just the size one would select for the head-master of an important middle-class school; stout, not fat, suggesting comfort, not grossness.
head-master
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was a large man, but not too large--just the size one would select for the head-master of an important middle-class school; stout, not fat, suggesting comfort, not grossness.
HISdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH THERE COMES BY ONE BENT UPON PURSUING HIS OWN WAY.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Correct” is, I think, the adjective by which I can best describe Doctor Florret and all his attributes.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading He was a large man, but not too large--just the size one would select for the head-master of an important middle-class school; stout, not fat, suggesting comfort, not grossness.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH THERE COMES BY ONE BENT UPON PURSUING HIS OWN WAY.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Correct” is, I think, the adjective by which I can best describe Doctor Florret and all his attributes.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On the left he wore a fine diamond ring, but it shone rather than sparkled.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading He was a large man, but not too large--just the size one would select for the head-master of an important middle-class school; stout, not fat, suggesting comfort, not grossness.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was a large man, but not too large--just the size one would select for the head-master of an important middle-class school; stout, not fat, suggesting comfort, not grossness.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading On the left he wore a fine diamond ring, but it shone rather than sparkled.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was a large man, but not too large--just the size one would select for the head-master of an important middle-class school; stout, not fat, suggesting comfort, not grossness.
middle-classadjectiveUS /ˈmɪdəlˈklæs/
occupying a socioeconomic position intermediate between those of the lower classes and the wealthy
From this reading He was a large man, but not too large--just the size one would select for the head-master of an important middle-class school; stout, not fat, suggesting comfort, not grossness.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was a large man, but not too large--just the size one would select for the head-master of an important middle-class school; stout, not fat, suggesting comfort, not grossness.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was a large man, but not too large--just the size one would select for the head-master of an important middle-class school; stout, not fat, suggesting comfort, not grossness.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the left he wore a fine diamond ring, but it shone rather than sparkled.
ONEpronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading IN WHICH THERE COMES BY ONE BENT UPON PURSUING HIS OWN WAY.
OWNverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading IN WHICH THERE COMES BY ONE BENT UPON PURSUING HIS OWN WAY.
PURSUINGadjectiveUS /pərˈsuːɪŋ/
following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit
From this reading IN WHICH THERE COMES BY ONE BENT UPON PURSUING HIS OWN WAY.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading On the left he wore a fine diamond ring, but it shone rather than sparkled.
ringverbUS /rɪŋ/
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading On the left he wore a fine diamond ring, but it shone rather than sparkled.
schoolnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading He was a large man, but not too large--just the size one would select for the head-master of an important middle-class school; stout, not fat, suggesting comfort, not grossness.
selectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/
of superior grade
From this reading He was a large man, but not too large--just the size one would select for the head-master of an important middle-class school; stout, not fat, suggesting comfort, not grossness.
shapedadjectiveUS /ʃeɪpt/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading His hands were white and well shaped.
shoneverbUS /ʃoʊn/
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading On the left he wore a fine diamond ring, but it shone rather than sparkled.
sizenounUS /saɪz/
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading He was a large man, but not too large--just the size one would select for the head-master of an important middle-class school; stout, not fat, suggesting comfort, not grossness.
sparkledverbUS /ˈspɑːrkəld/
past form of “sparkle” — reflect brightly
From this reading On the left he wore a fine diamond ring, but it shone rather than sparkled.
stoutadjectiveUS /staʊt/
dependable
From this reading He was a large man, but not too large--just the size one would select for the head-master of an important middle-class school; stout, not fat, suggesting comfort, not grossness.
suggestingverbUS /səˈdʒestɪŋ/
-ing form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading He was a large man, but not too large--just the size one would select for the head-master of an important middle-class school; stout, not fat, suggesting comfort, not grossness.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading On the left he wore a fine diamond ring, but it shone rather than sparkled.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Correct” is, I think, the adjective by which I can best describe Doctor Florret and all his attributes.
THEREadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading IN WHICH THERE COMES BY ONE BENT UPON PURSUING HIS OWN WAY.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Correct” is, I think, the adjective by which I can best describe Doctor Florret and all his attributes.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He was a large man, but not too large--just the size one would select for the head-master of an important middle-class school; stout, not fat, suggesting comfort, not grossness.
UPONprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading IN WHICH THERE COMES BY ONE BENT UPON PURSUING HIS OWN WAY.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was a large man, but not too large--just the size one would select for the head-master of an important middle-class school; stout, not fat, suggesting comfort, not grossness.
WAYnounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading IN WHICH THERE COMES BY ONE BENT UPON PURSUING HIS OWN WAY.
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 His hands were white and well shaped.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His hands were white and well shaped.
WHICHpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH THERE COMES BY ONE BENT UPON PURSUING HIS OWN WAY.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading His hands were white and well shaped.
woreverbUS /wɔːr/
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading On the left he wore a fine diamond ring, but it shone rather than sparkled.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was a large man, but not too large--just the size one would select for the head-master of an important middle-class school; stout, not fat, suggesting comfort, not grossness.
