adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Scandalum magnatum clearly proved--I prove to the captain that I consider him a gentleman, although I had told him the contrary, and I prove to the midshipmen that I am a gentleman myself--They prove their gratitude by practising upon me, because practice makes perfect.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The captain came on board about twelve o'clock, and ordered the discharge of Mr Trotter to be made out, as soon as the first lieutenant had reported what had occurred.
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 He then sent for all the midshipmen on the quarter-deck.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Scandalum magnatum clearly proved--I prove to the captain that I consider him a gentleman, although I had told him the contrary, and I prove to the midshipmen that I am a gentleman myself--They prove their gratitude by practising upon me, because practice makes perfect.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Scandalum magnatum clearly proved--I prove to the captain that I consider him a gentleman, although I had told him the contrary, and I prove to the midshipmen that I am a gentleman myself--They prove their gratitude by practising upon me, because practice makes perfect.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Scandalum magnatum clearly proved--I prove to the captain that I consider him a gentleman, although I had told him the contrary, and I prove to the midshipmen that I am a gentleman myself--They prove their gratitude by practising upon me, because practice makes perfect.
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading I must now request that you will answer a few questions which I am about to put in his presence.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The captain came on board about twelve o'clock, and ordered the discharge of Mr Trotter to be made out, as soon as the first lieutenant had reported what had occurred.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The captain came on board about twelve o'clock, and ordered the discharge of Mr Trotter to be made out, as soon as the first lieutenant had reported what had occurred.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading Scandalum magnatum clearly proved--I prove to the captain that I consider him a gentleman, although I had told him the contrary, and I prove to the midshipmen that I am a gentleman myself--They prove their gratitude by practising upon me, because practice makes perfect.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Gentlemen," said the captain to them, with a stern countenance, "I feel very much indebted to some of you for the character which you have been pleased to give of me to Mr Simple.
boardnounUS /bɔːrd/
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading The captain came on board about twelve o'clock, and ordered the discharge of Mr Trotter to be made out, as soon as the first lieutenant had reported what had occurred.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Scandalum magnatum clearly proved--I prove to the captain that I consider him a gentleman, although I had told him the contrary, and I prove to the midshipmen that I am a gentleman myself--They prove their gratitude by practising upon me, because practice makes perfect.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The captain came on board about twelve o'clock, and ordered the discharge of Mr Trotter to be made out, as soon as the first lieutenant had reported what had occurred.
captainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Scandalum magnatum clearly proved--I prove to the captain that I consider him a gentleman, although I had told him the contrary, and I prove to the midshipmen that I am a gentleman myself--They prove their gratitude by practising upon me, because practice makes perfect.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading "Gentlemen," said the captain to them, with a stern countenance, "I feel very much indebted to some of you for the character which you have been pleased to give of me to Mr Simple.
clearlyadverbUS /ˈklɪrli/
without doubt or question
From this reading Scandalum magnatum clearly proved--I prove to the captain that I consider him a gentleman, although I had told him the contrary, and I prove to the midshipmen that I am a gentleman myself--They prove their gratitude by practising upon me, because practice makes perfect.
considerverbUS /kənˈsɪdər/
deem to be
From this reading Scandalum magnatum clearly proved--I prove to the captain that I consider him a gentleman, although I had told him the contrary, and I prove to the midshipmen that I am a gentleman myself--They prove their gratitude by practising upon me, because practice makes perfect.
contraryadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːntreri/
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading Scandalum magnatum clearly proved--I prove to the captain that I consider him a gentleman, although I had told him the contrary, and I prove to the midshipmen that I am a gentleman myself--They prove their gratitude by practising upon me, because practice makes perfect.
countenancenounUS /ˈkaʊntənəns/
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading "Gentlemen," said the captain to them, with a stern countenance, "I feel very much indebted to some of you for the character which you have been pleased to give of me to Mr Simple.
dischargeverbUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
complete or carry out
From this reading The captain came on board about twelve o'clock, and ordered the discharge of Mr Trotter to be made out, as soon as the first lieutenant had reported what had occurred.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "Gentlemen," said the captain to them, with a stern countenance, "I feel very much indebted to some of you for the character which you have been pleased to give of me to Mr Simple.
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 I must now request that you will answer a few questions which I am about to put in his presence.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The captain came on board about twelve o'clock, and ordered the discharge of Mr Trotter to be made out, as soon as the first lieutenant had reported what had occurred.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He then sent for all the midshipmen on the quarter-deck.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading Scandalum magnatum clearly proved--I prove to the captain that I consider him a gentleman, although I had told him the contrary, and I prove to the midshipmen that I am a gentleman myself--They prove their gratitude by practising upon me, because practice makes perfect.
GentlemennounUS /ˈdʒentəlmɪn/
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading "Gentlemen," said the captain to them, with a stern countenance, "I feel very much indebted to some of you for the character which you have been pleased to give of me to Mr Simple.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Gentlemen," said the captain to them, with a stern countenance, "I feel very much indebted to some of you for the character which you have been pleased to give of me to Mr Simple.
gratitudenounUS /ˈɡrætətuːd/
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading Scandalum magnatum clearly proved--I prove to the captain that I consider him a gentleman, although I had told him the contrary, and I prove to the midshipmen that I am a gentleman myself--They prove their gratitude by practising upon me, because practice makes perfect.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Scandalum magnatum clearly proved--I prove to the captain that I consider him a gentleman, although I had told him the contrary, and I prove to the midshipmen that I am a gentleman myself--They prove their gratitude by practising upon me, because practice makes perfect.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Gentlemen," said the captain to them, with a stern countenance, "I feel very much indebted to some of you for the character which you have been pleased to give of me to Mr Simple.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He then sent for all the midshipmen on the quarter-deck.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Scandalum magnatum clearly proved--I prove to the captain that I consider him a gentleman, although I had told him the contrary, and I prove to the midshipmen that I am a gentleman myself--They prove their gratitude by practising upon me, because practice makes perfect.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I must now request that you will answer a few questions which I am about to put in his presence.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Scandalum magnatum clearly proved--I prove to the captain that I consider him a gentleman, although I had told him the contrary, and I prove to the midshipmen that I am a gentleman myself--They prove their gratitude by practising upon me, because practice makes perfect.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I must now request that you will answer a few questions which I am about to put in his presence.
indebtedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdetɪd/
owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc
From this reading "Gentlemen," said the captain to them, with a stern countenance, "I feel very much indebted to some of you for the character which you have been pleased to give of me to Mr Simple.
lieutenantnounUS /luːˈtenənt/
a commissioned military officer
From this reading The captain came on board about twelve o'clock, and ordered the discharge of Mr Trotter to be made out, as soon as the first lieutenant had reported what had occurred.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The captain came on board about twelve o'clock, and ordered the discharge of Mr Trotter to be made out, as soon as the first lieutenant had reported what had occurred.
magnatum
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Scandalum magnatum clearly proved--I prove to the captain that I consider him a gentleman, although I had told him the contrary, and I prove to the midshipmen that I am a gentleman myself--They prove their gratitude by practising upon me, because practice makes perfect.
makesnounUS /meɪks/
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Scandalum magnatum clearly proved--I prove to the captain that I consider him a gentleman, although I had told him the contrary, and I prove to the midshipmen that I am a gentleman myself--They prove their gratitude by practising upon me, because practice makes perfect.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Scandalum magnatum clearly proved--I prove to the captain that I consider him a gentleman, although I had told him the contrary, and I prove to the midshipmen that I am a gentleman myself--They prove their gratitude by practising upon me, because practice makes perfect.
midshipmennounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmen/
plural of “midshipman” — a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
From this reading Scandalum magnatum clearly proved--I prove to the captain that I consider him a gentleman, although I had told him the contrary, and I prove to the midshipmen that I am a gentleman myself--They prove their gratitude by practising upon me, because practice makes perfect.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading The captain came on board about twelve o'clock, and ordered the discharge of Mr Trotter to be made out, as soon as the first lieutenant had reported what had occurred.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Gentlemen," said the captain to them, with a stern countenance, "I feel very much indebted to some of you for the character which you have been pleased to give of me to Mr Simple.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I must now request that you will answer a few questions which I am about to put in his presence.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Scandalum magnatum clearly proved--I prove to the captain that I consider him a gentleman, although I had told him the contrary, and I prove to the midshipmen that I am a gentleman myself--They prove their gratitude by practising upon me, because practice makes perfect.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I must now request that you will answer a few questions which I am about to put in his presence.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading The captain came on board about twelve o'clock, and ordered the discharge of Mr Trotter to be made out, as soon as the first lieutenant had reported what had occurred.
occurredverbUS /əˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading The captain came on board about twelve o'clock, and ordered the discharge of Mr Trotter to be made out, as soon as the first lieutenant had reported what had occurred.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The captain came on board about twelve o'clock, and ordered the discharge of Mr Trotter to be made out, as soon as the first lieutenant had reported what had occurred.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The captain came on board about twelve o'clock, and ordered the discharge of Mr Trotter to be made out, as soon as the first lieutenant had reported what had occurred.
orderedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrdərd/
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading The captain came on board about twelve o'clock, and ordered the discharge of Mr Trotter to be made out, as soon as the first lieutenant had reported what had occurred.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The captain came on board about twelve o'clock, and ordered the discharge of Mr Trotter to be made out, as soon as the first lieutenant had reported what had occurred.
perfectadjectiveUS /pərˈfekt/
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Scandalum magnatum clearly proved--I prove to the captain that I consider him a gentleman, although I had told him the contrary, and I prove to the midshipmen that I am a gentleman myself--They prove their gratitude by practising upon me, because practice makes perfect.
pleasedadjectiveUS /pliːzd/
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading "Gentlemen," said the captain to them, with a stern countenance, "I feel very much indebted to some of you for the character which you have been pleased to give of me to Mr Simple.
practicenounUS /ˈpræktəs/
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading Scandalum magnatum clearly proved--I prove to the captain that I consider him a gentleman, although I had told him the contrary, and I prove to the midshipmen that I am a gentleman myself--They prove their gratitude by practising upon me, because practice makes perfect.
practising
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Scandalum magnatum clearly proved--I prove to the captain that I consider him a gentleman, although I had told him the contrary, and I prove to the midshipmen that I am a gentleman myself--They prove their gratitude by practising upon me, because practice makes perfect.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading I must now request that you will answer a few questions which I am about to put in his presence.
proveverbUS /pruːv/
be shown or be found to be
From this reading Scandalum magnatum clearly proved--I prove to the captain that I consider him a gentleman, although I had told him the contrary, and I prove to the midshipmen that I am a gentleman myself--They prove their gratitude by practising upon me, because practice makes perfect.
provedadjectiveUS /pruːvd/
established beyond doubt
From this reading Scandalum magnatum clearly proved--I prove to the captain that I consider him a gentleman, although I had told him the contrary, and I prove to the midshipmen that I am a gentleman myself--They prove their gratitude by practising upon me, because practice makes perfect.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I must now request that you will answer a few questions which I am about to put in his presence.
quarter-deck
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He then sent for all the midshipmen on the quarter-deck.
questionsnounUS /ˈkwestʃənz/
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading I must now request that you will answer a few questions which I am about to put in his presence.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading The captain came on board about twelve o'clock, and ordered the discharge of Mr Trotter to be made out, as soon as the first lieutenant had reported what had occurred.
requestverbUS /rɪˈkwest/
express the need or desire for
From this reading I must now request that you will answer a few questions which I am about to put in his presence.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Gentlemen," said the captain to them, with a stern countenance, "I feel very much indebted to some of you for the character which you have been pleased to give of me to Mr Simple.
Scandalum
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Scandalum magnatum clearly proved--I prove to the captain that I consider him a gentleman, although I had told him the contrary, and I prove to the midshipmen that I am a gentleman myself--They prove their gratitude by practising upon me, because practice makes perfect.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading He then sent for all the midshipmen on the quarter-deck.
SimpleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpəl/
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading "Gentlemen," said the captain to them, with a stern countenance, "I feel very much indebted to some of you for the character which you have been pleased to give of me to Mr Simple.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Gentlemen," said the captain to them, with a stern countenance, "I feel very much indebted to some of you for the character which you have been pleased to give of me to Mr Simple.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading The captain came on board about twelve o'clock, and ordered the discharge of Mr Trotter to be made out, as soon as the first lieutenant had reported what had occurred.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading "Gentlemen," said the captain to them, with a stern countenance, "I feel very much indebted to some of you for the character which you have been pleased to give of me to Mr Simple.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Scandalum magnatum clearly proved--I prove to the captain that I consider him a gentleman, although I had told him the contrary, and I prove to the midshipmen that I am a gentleman myself--They prove their gratitude by practising upon me, because practice makes perfect.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Scandalum magnatum clearly proved--I prove to the captain that I consider him a gentleman, although I had told him the contrary, and I prove to the midshipmen that I am a gentleman myself--They prove their gratitude by practising upon me, because practice makes perfect.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Scandalum magnatum clearly proved--I prove to the captain that I consider him a gentleman, although I had told him the contrary, and I prove to the midshipmen that I am a gentleman myself--They prove their gratitude by practising upon me, because practice makes perfect.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Gentlemen," said the captain to them, with a stern countenance, "I feel very much indebted to some of you for the character which you have been pleased to give of me to Mr Simple.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He then sent for all the midshipmen on the quarter-deck.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Scandalum magnatum clearly proved--I prove to the captain that I consider him a gentleman, although I had told him the contrary, and I prove to the midshipmen that I am a gentleman myself--They prove their gratitude by practising upon me, because practice makes perfect.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Scandalum magnatum clearly proved--I prove to the captain that I consider him a gentleman, although I had told him the contrary, and I prove to the midshipmen that I am a gentleman myself--They prove their gratitude by practising upon me, because practice makes perfect.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Scandalum magnatum clearly proved--I prove to the captain that I consider him a gentleman, although I had told him the contrary, and I prove to the midshipmen that I am a gentleman myself--They prove their gratitude by practising upon me, because practice makes perfect.
TrotternounUS /ˈtrɑːtər/
foot of a pig or sheep especially one used as food
From this reading The captain came on board about twelve o'clock, and ordered the discharge of Mr Trotter to be made out, as soon as the first lieutenant had reported what had occurred.
twelvenounUS /twelv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading The captain came on board about twelve o'clock, and ordered the discharge of Mr Trotter to be made out, as soon as the first lieutenant had reported what had occurred.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Scandalum magnatum clearly proved--I prove to the captain that I consider him a gentleman, although I had told him the contrary, and I prove to the midshipmen that I am a gentleman myself--They prove their gratitude by practising upon me, because practice makes perfect.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading "Gentlemen," said the captain to them, with a stern countenance, "I feel very much indebted to some of you for the character which you have been pleased to give of me to Mr Simple.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The captain came on board about twelve o'clock, and ordered the discharge of Mr Trotter to be made out, as soon as the first lieutenant had reported what had occurred.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Gentlemen," said the captain to them, with a stern countenance, "I feel very much indebted to some of you for the character which you have been pleased to give of me to Mr Simple.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I must now request that you will answer a few questions which I am about to put in his presence.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Gentlemen," said the captain to them, with a stern countenance, "I feel very much indebted to some of you for the character which you have been pleased to give of me to Mr Simple.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Gentlemen," said the captain to them, with a stern countenance, "I feel very much indebted to some of you for the character which you have been pleased to give of me to Mr Simple.
