adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To think--" "Mighty fine gentlemen, ain't they, Jess?" enquired Diana, with a toss of her shapely head.
ain't
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From this reading To think--" "Mighty fine gentlemen, ain't they, Jess?" enquired Diana, with a toss of her shapely head.
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 Honoured by all, from the Prince down.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading THE ETHICS OF PRIGGING Evening was at hand, lights began to wink and flare among booths and shows, and the crowd seemed to be growing even more riotous; thus I, for one, was profoundly thankful to leave behind its roaring clamour and seek those quiet, leafy shades where the Tinker had appointed us to meet with him.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ETHICS OF PRIGGING Evening was at hand, lights began to wink and flare among booths and shows, and the crowd seemed to be growing even more riotous; thus I, for one, was profoundly thankful to leave behind its roaring clamour and seek those quiet, leafy shades where the Tinker had appointed us to meet with him.
Ann
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From this reading "Of the finest, Ann!
appointedadjectiveUS /əˈpɔɪntɪd/
subject to appointment
From this reading THE ETHICS OF PRIGGING Evening was at hand, lights began to wink and flare among booths and shows, and the crowd seemed to be growing even more riotous; thus I, for one, was profoundly thankful to leave behind its roaring clamour and seek those quiet, leafy shades where the Tinker had appointed us to meet with him.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "And to think," said Jessamy, as we walked on side by side, "to think as 'Firebrand Vereker' is your uncle--not to mention Sir George, as once fou't ten rounds wi' 'Buck Vibart'!
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE ETHICS OF PRIGGING Evening was at hand, lights began to wink and flare among booths and shows, and the crowd seemed to be growing even more riotous; thus I, for one, was profoundly thankful to leave behind its roaring clamour and seek those quiet, leafy shades where the Tinker had appointed us to meet with him.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE ETHICS OF PRIGGING Evening was at hand, lights began to wink and flare among booths and shows, and the crowd seemed to be growing even more riotous; thus I, for one, was profoundly thankful to leave behind its roaring clamour and seek those quiet, leafy shades where the Tinker had appointed us to meet with him.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE ETHICS OF PRIGGING Evening was at hand, lights began to wink and flare among booths and shows, and the crowd seemed to be growing even more riotous; thus I, for one, was profoundly thankful to leave behind its roaring clamour and seek those quiet, leafy shades where the Tinker had appointed us to meet with him.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading THE ETHICS OF PRIGGING Evening was at hand, lights began to wink and flare among booths and shows, and the crowd seemed to be growing even more riotous; thus I, for one, was profoundly thankful to leave behind its roaring clamour and seek those quiet, leafy shades where the Tinker had appointed us to meet with him.
boothsnounUS /buːθs/
plural of “booth” — a table (in a restaurant or bar) surrounded by two high-backed benches
From this reading THE ETHICS OF PRIGGING Evening was at hand, lights began to wink and flare among booths and shows, and the crowd seemed to be growing even more riotous; thus I, for one, was profoundly thankful to leave behind its roaring clamour and seek those quiet, leafy shades where the Tinker had appointed us to meet with him.
BuckverbUS /bʌk/
to strive with determination
From this reading "And to think," said Jessamy, as we walked on side by side, "to think as 'Firebrand Vereker' is your uncle--not to mention Sir George, as once fou't ten rounds wi' 'Buck Vibart'!
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "And to think," said Jessamy, as we walked on side by side, "to think as 'Firebrand Vereker' is your uncle--not to mention Sir George, as once fou't ten rounds wi' 'Buck Vibart'!
clamourverbUS /ˈklæmər/
utter or proclaim insistently and noisily
From this reading THE ETHICS OF PRIGGING Evening was at hand, lights began to wink and flare among booths and shows, and the crowd seemed to be growing even more riotous; thus I, for one, was profoundly thankful to leave behind its roaring clamour and seek those quiet, leafy shades where the Tinker had appointed us to meet with him.
crowdverbUS /kraʊd/
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading THE ETHICS OF PRIGGING Evening was at hand, lights began to wink and flare among booths and shows, and the crowd seemed to be growing even more riotous; thus I, for one, was profoundly thankful to leave behind its roaring clamour and seek those quiet, leafy shades where the Tinker had appointed us to meet with him.
DiananounUS /daɪˈænə/
English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)
From this reading To think--" "Mighty fine gentlemen, ain't they, Jess?" enquired Diana, with a toss of her shapely head.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Honoured by all, from the Prince down.
enquired
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From this reading To think--" "Mighty fine gentlemen, ain't they, Jess?" enquired Diana, with a toss of her shapely head.
ETHICSnounUS /ˈeθɪks/
motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
From this reading THE ETHICS OF PRIGGING Evening was at hand, lights began to wink and flare among booths and shows, and the crowd seemed to be growing even more riotous; thus I, for one, was profoundly thankful to leave behind its roaring clamour and seek those quiet, leafy shades where the Tinker had appointed us to meet with him.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading THE ETHICS OF PRIGGING Evening was at hand, lights began to wink and flare among booths and shows, and the crowd seemed to be growing even more riotous; thus I, for one, was profoundly thankful to leave behind its roaring clamour and seek those quiet, leafy shades where the Tinker had appointed us to meet with him.
EveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE ETHICS OF PRIGGING Evening was at hand, lights began to wink and flare among booths and shows, and the crowd seemed to be growing even more riotous; thus I, for one, was profoundly thankful to leave behind its roaring clamour and seek those quiet, leafy shades where the Tinker had appointed us to meet with him.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading To think--" "Mighty fine gentlemen, ain't they, Jess?" enquired Diana, with a toss of her shapely head.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "Of the finest, Ann!
FirebrandnounUS /ˈfaɪərbrænd/
a piece of wood that has been burned or is burning
From this reading "And to think," said Jessamy, as we walked on side by side, "to think as 'Firebrand Vereker' is your uncle--not to mention Sir George, as once fou't ten rounds wi' 'Buck Vibart'!
flarenounUS /fler/
a shape that spreads outward
From this reading THE ETHICS OF PRIGGING Evening was at hand, lights began to wink and flare among booths and shows, and the crowd seemed to be growing even more riotous; thus I, for one, was profoundly thankful to leave behind its roaring clamour and seek those quiet, leafy shades where the Tinker had appointed us to meet with him.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE ETHICS OF PRIGGING Evening was at hand, lights began to wink and flare among booths and shows, and the crowd seemed to be growing even more riotous; thus I, for one, was profoundly thankful to leave behind its roaring clamour and seek those quiet, leafy shades where the Tinker had appointed us to meet with him.
fou't
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From this reading "And to think," said Jessamy, as we walked on side by side, "to think as 'Firebrand Vereker' is your uncle--not to mention Sir George, as once fou't ten rounds wi' 'Buck Vibart'!
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Honoured by all, from the Prince down.
gentlemennounUS /ˈdʒentəlmɪn/
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading To think--" "Mighty fine gentlemen, ain't they, Jess?" enquired Diana, with a toss of her shapely head.
GeorgenounUS /dʒɔːrdʒ/
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading "And to think," said Jessamy, as we walked on side by side, "to think as 'Firebrand Vereker' is your uncle--not to mention Sir George, as once fou't ten rounds wi' 'Buck Vibart'!
growingnounUS /ˈɡroʊɪŋ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading THE ETHICS OF PRIGGING Evening was at hand, lights began to wink and flare among booths and shows, and the crowd seemed to be growing even more riotous; thus I, for one, was profoundly thankful to leave behind its roaring clamour and seek those quiet, leafy shades where the Tinker had appointed us to meet with him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE ETHICS OF PRIGGING Evening was at hand, lights began to wink and flare among booths and shows, and the crowd seemed to be growing even more riotous; thus I, for one, was profoundly thankful to leave behind its roaring clamour and seek those quiet, leafy shades where the Tinker had appointed us to meet with him.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading THE ETHICS OF PRIGGING Evening was at hand, lights began to wink and flare among booths and shows, and the crowd seemed to be growing even more riotous; thus I, for one, was profoundly thankful to leave behind its roaring clamour and seek those quiet, leafy shades where the Tinker had appointed us to meet with him.
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 To think--" "Mighty fine gentlemen, ain't they, Jess?" enquired Diana, with a toss of her shapely head.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading To think--" "Mighty fine gentlemen, ain't they, Jess?" enquired Diana, with a toss of her shapely head.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE ETHICS OF PRIGGING Evening was at hand, lights began to wink and flare among booths and shows, and the crowd seemed to be growing even more riotous; thus I, for one, was profoundly thankful to leave behind its roaring clamour and seek those quiet, leafy shades where the Tinker had appointed us to meet with him.
HonouredverbUS /ˈɑːnərd/
past form of “honour” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading Honoured by all, from the Prince down.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE ETHICS OF PRIGGING Evening was at hand, lights began to wink and flare among booths and shows, and the crowd seemed to be growing even more riotous; thus I, for one, was profoundly thankful to leave behind its roaring clamour and seek those quiet, leafy shades where the Tinker had appointed us to meet with him.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And to think," said Jessamy, as we walked on side by side, "to think as 'Firebrand Vereker' is your uncle--not to mention Sir George, as once fou't ten rounds wi' 'Buck Vibart'!
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE ETHICS OF PRIGGING Evening was at hand, lights began to wink and flare among booths and shows, and the crowd seemed to be growing even more riotous; thus I, for one, was profoundly thankful to leave behind its roaring clamour and seek those quiet, leafy shades where the Tinker had appointed us to meet with him.
Jess
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From this reading To think--" "Mighty fine gentlemen, ain't they, Jess?" enquired Diana, with a toss of her shapely head.
Jessamy
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From this reading "And to think," said Jessamy, as we walked on side by side, "to think as 'Firebrand Vereker' is your uncle--not to mention Sir George, as once fou't ten rounds wi' 'Buck Vibart'!
leafyadjectiveUS /ˈliːfi/
having or covered with leaves
From this reading THE ETHICS OF PRIGGING Evening was at hand, lights began to wink and flare among booths and shows, and the crowd seemed to be growing even more riotous; thus I, for one, was profoundly thankful to leave behind its roaring clamour and seek those quiet, leafy shades where the Tinker had appointed us to meet with him.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading THE ETHICS OF PRIGGING Evening was at hand, lights began to wink and flare among booths and shows, and the crowd seemed to be growing even more riotous; thus I, for one, was profoundly thankful to leave behind its roaring clamour and seek those quiet, leafy shades where the Tinker had appointed us to meet with him.
lightsnounUS /laɪts/
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading THE ETHICS OF PRIGGING Evening was at hand, lights began to wink and flare among booths and shows, and the crowd seemed to be growing even more riotous; thus I, for one, was profoundly thankful to leave behind its roaring clamour and seek those quiet, leafy shades where the Tinker had appointed us to meet with him.
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading THE ETHICS OF PRIGGING Evening was at hand, lights began to wink and flare among booths and shows, and the crowd seemed to be growing even more riotous; thus I, for one, was profoundly thankful to leave behind its roaring clamour and seek those quiet, leafy shades where the Tinker had appointed us to meet with him.
mentionverbUS /ˈmenʃən/
make reference to
From this reading "And to think," said Jessamy, as we walked on side by side, "to think as 'Firebrand Vereker' is your uncle--not to mention Sir George, as once fou't ten rounds wi' 'Buck Vibart'!
MightyadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪti/
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading To think--" "Mighty fine gentlemen, ain't they, Jess?" enquired Diana, with a toss of her shapely head.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE ETHICS OF PRIGGING Evening was at hand, lights began to wink and flare among booths and shows, and the crowd seemed to be growing even more riotous; thus I, for one, was profoundly thankful to leave behind its roaring clamour and seek those quiet, leafy shades where the Tinker had appointed us to meet with him.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "And to think," said Jessamy, as we walked on side by side, "to think as 'Firebrand Vereker' is your uncle--not to mention Sir George, as once fou't ten rounds wi' 'Buck Vibart'!
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ETHICS OF PRIGGING Evening was at hand, lights began to wink and flare among booths and shows, and the crowd seemed to be growing even more riotous; thus I, for one, was profoundly thankful to leave behind its roaring clamour and seek those quiet, leafy shades where the Tinker had appointed us to meet with him.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "And to think," said Jessamy, as we walked on side by side, "to think as 'Firebrand Vereker' is your uncle--not to mention Sir George, as once fou't ten rounds wi' 'Buck Vibart'!
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading "And to think," said Jessamy, as we walked on side by side, "to think as 'Firebrand Vereker' is your uncle--not to mention Sir George, as once fou't ten rounds wi' 'Buck Vibart'!
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE ETHICS OF PRIGGING Evening was at hand, lights began to wink and flare among booths and shows, and the crowd seemed to be growing even more riotous; thus I, for one, was profoundly thankful to leave behind its roaring clamour and seek those quiet, leafy shades where the Tinker had appointed us to meet with him.
PRIGGING
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From this reading THE ETHICS OF PRIGGING Evening was at hand, lights began to wink and flare among booths and shows, and the crowd seemed to be growing even more riotous; thus I, for one, was profoundly thankful to leave behind its roaring clamour and seek those quiet, leafy shades where the Tinker had appointed us to meet with him.
PrincenounUS /prɪns/
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Honoured by all, from the Prince down.
profoundlyadverbUS /proʊˈfaʊndli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading THE ETHICS OF PRIGGING Evening was at hand, lights began to wink and flare among booths and shows, and the crowd seemed to be growing even more riotous; thus I, for one, was profoundly thankful to leave behind its roaring clamour and seek those quiet, leafy shades where the Tinker had appointed us to meet with him.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading THE ETHICS OF PRIGGING Evening was at hand, lights began to wink and flare among booths and shows, and the crowd seemed to be growing even more riotous; thus I, for one, was profoundly thankful to leave behind its roaring clamour and seek those quiet, leafy shades where the Tinker had appointed us to meet with him.
riotousadjectiveUS /ˈraɪətəs/
produced or growing in extreme abundance
From this reading THE ETHICS OF PRIGGING Evening was at hand, lights began to wink and flare among booths and shows, and the crowd seemed to be growing even more riotous; thus I, for one, was profoundly thankful to leave behind its roaring clamour and seek those quiet, leafy shades where the Tinker had appointed us to meet with him.
roaringnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/
a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading THE ETHICS OF PRIGGING Evening was at hand, lights began to wink and flare among booths and shows, and the crowd seemed to be growing even more riotous; thus I, for one, was profoundly thankful to leave behind its roaring clamour and seek those quiet, leafy shades where the Tinker had appointed us to meet with him.
roundsnounUS /raʊndz/
plural of “round” — a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading "And to think," said Jessamy, as we walked on side by side, "to think as 'Firebrand Vereker' is your uncle--not to mention Sir George, as once fou't ten rounds wi' 'Buck Vibart'!
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "And to think," said Jessamy, as we walked on side by side, "to think as 'Firebrand Vereker' is your uncle--not to mention Sir George, as once fou't ten rounds wi' 'Buck Vibart'!
seekverbUS /siːk/
try to get or reach
From this reading THE ETHICS OF PRIGGING Evening was at hand, lights began to wink and flare among booths and shows, and the crowd seemed to be growing even more riotous; thus I, for one, was profoundly thankful to leave behind its roaring clamour and seek those quiet, leafy shades where the Tinker had appointed us to meet with him.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE ETHICS OF PRIGGING Evening was at hand, lights began to wink and flare among booths and shows, and the crowd seemed to be growing even more riotous; thus I, for one, was profoundly thankful to leave behind its roaring clamour and seek those quiet, leafy shades where the Tinker had appointed us to meet with him.
shadesnounUS /ʃeɪdz/
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading THE ETHICS OF PRIGGING Evening was at hand, lights began to wink and flare among booths and shows, and the crowd seemed to be growing even more riotous; thus I, for one, was profoundly thankful to leave behind its roaring clamour and seek those quiet, leafy shades where the Tinker had appointed us to meet with him.
shapelyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪpli/
having a well-proportioned and pleasing shape
From this reading To think--" "Mighty fine gentlemen, ain't they, Jess?" enquired Diana, with a toss of her shapely head.
showsnounUS /ʃoʊz/
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading THE ETHICS OF PRIGGING Evening was at hand, lights began to wink and flare among booths and shows, and the crowd seemed to be growing even more riotous; thus I, for one, was profoundly thankful to leave behind its roaring clamour and seek those quiet, leafy shades where the Tinker had appointed us to meet with him.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "And to think," said Jessamy, as we walked on side by side, "to think as 'Firebrand Vereker' is your uncle--not to mention Sir George, as once fou't ten rounds wi' 'Buck Vibart'!
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading "And to think," said Jessamy, as we walked on side by side, "to think as 'Firebrand Vereker' is your uncle--not to mention Sir George, as once fou't ten rounds wi' 'Buck Vibart'!
tennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading "And to think," said Jessamy, as we walked on side by side, "to think as 'Firebrand Vereker' is your uncle--not to mention Sir George, as once fou't ten rounds wi' 'Buck Vibart'!
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading THE ETHICS OF PRIGGING Evening was at hand, lights began to wink and flare among booths and shows, and the crowd seemed to be growing even more riotous; thus I, for one, was profoundly thankful to leave behind its roaring clamour and seek those quiet, leafy shades where the Tinker had appointed us to meet with him.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ETHICS OF PRIGGING Evening was at hand, lights began to wink and flare among booths and shows, and the crowd seemed to be growing even more riotous; thus I, for one, was profoundly thankful to leave behind its roaring clamour and seek those quiet, leafy shades where the Tinker had appointed us to meet with him.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To think--" "Mighty fine gentlemen, ain't they, Jess?" enquired Diana, with a toss of her shapely head.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "And to think," said Jessamy, as we walked on side by side, "to think as 'Firebrand Vereker' is your uncle--not to mention Sir George, as once fou't ten rounds wi' 'Buck Vibart'!
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading THE ETHICS OF PRIGGING Evening was at hand, lights began to wink and flare among booths and shows, and the crowd seemed to be growing even more riotous; thus I, for one, was profoundly thankful to leave behind its roaring clamour and seek those quiet, leafy shades where the Tinker had appointed us to meet with him.
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading THE ETHICS OF PRIGGING Evening was at hand, lights began to wink and flare among booths and shows, and the crowd seemed to be growing even more riotous; thus I, for one, was profoundly thankful to leave behind its roaring clamour and seek those quiet, leafy shades where the Tinker had appointed us to meet with him.
TinkerverbUS /ˈtɪŋkər/
do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
From this reading THE ETHICS OF PRIGGING Evening was at hand, lights began to wink and flare among booths and shows, and the crowd seemed to be growing even more riotous; thus I, for one, was profoundly thankful to leave behind its roaring clamour and seek those quiet, leafy shades where the Tinker had appointed us to meet with him.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE ETHICS OF PRIGGING Evening was at hand, lights began to wink and flare among booths and shows, and the crowd seemed to be growing even more riotous; thus I, for one, was profoundly thankful to leave behind its roaring clamour and seek those quiet, leafy shades where the Tinker had appointed us to meet with him.
tossverbUS /tɔːs/
throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading To think--" "Mighty fine gentlemen, ain't they, Jess?" enquired Diana, with a toss of her shapely head.
unclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "And to think," said Jessamy, as we walked on side by side, "to think as 'Firebrand Vereker' is your uncle--not to mention Sir George, as once fou't ten rounds wi' 'Buck Vibart'!
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE ETHICS OF PRIGGING Evening was at hand, lights began to wink and flare among booths and shows, and the crowd seemed to be growing even more riotous; thus I, for one, was profoundly thankful to leave behind its roaring clamour and seek those quiet, leafy shades where the Tinker had appointed us to meet with him.
Vereker
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From this reading "And to think," said Jessamy, as we walked on side by side, "to think as 'Firebrand Vereker' is your uncle--not to mention Sir George, as once fou't ten rounds wi' 'Buck Vibart'!
Vibart
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From this reading "And to think," said Jessamy, as we walked on side by side, "to think as 'Firebrand Vereker' is your uncle--not to mention Sir George, as once fou't ten rounds wi' 'Buck Vibart'!
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading "And to think," said Jessamy, as we walked on side by side, "to think as 'Firebrand Vereker' is your uncle--not to mention Sir George, as once fou't ten rounds wi' 'Buck Vibart'!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE ETHICS OF PRIGGING Evening was at hand, lights began to wink and flare among booths and shows, and the crowd seemed to be growing even more riotous; thus I, for one, was profoundly thankful to leave behind its roaring clamour and seek those quiet, leafy shades where the Tinker had appointed us to meet with him.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "And to think," said Jessamy, as we walked on side by side, "to think as 'Firebrand Vereker' is your uncle--not to mention Sir George, as once fou't ten rounds wi' 'Buck Vibart'!
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading THE ETHICS OF PRIGGING Evening was at hand, lights began to wink and flare among booths and shows, and the crowd seemed to be growing even more riotous; thus I, for one, was profoundly thankful to leave behind its roaring clamour and seek those quiet, leafy shades where the Tinker had appointed us to meet with him.
winoun
a midwestern state in north central United States
From this reading "And to think," said Jessamy, as we walked on side by side, "to think as 'Firebrand Vereker' is your uncle--not to mention Sir George, as once fou't ten rounds wi' 'Buck Vibart'!
winkverbUS /wɪŋk/
signal by winking
From this reading THE ETHICS OF PRIGGING Evening was at hand, lights began to wink and flare among booths and shows, and the crowd seemed to be growing even more riotous; thus I, for one, was profoundly thankful to leave behind its roaring clamour and seek those quiet, leafy shades where the Tinker had appointed us to meet with him.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE ETHICS OF PRIGGING Evening was at hand, lights began to wink and flare among booths and shows, and the crowd seemed to be growing even more riotous; thus I, for one, was profoundly thankful to leave behind its roaring clamour and seek those quiet, leafy shades where the Tinker had appointed us to meet with him.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And to think," said Jessamy, as we walked on side by side, "to think as 'Firebrand Vereker' is your uncle--not to mention Sir George, as once fou't ten rounds wi' 'Buck Vibart'!
