adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His horse was carried by a ragged lad, who acted as hostler, into a paltry stable; where, however, the nag was tolerably supplied with food and litter.
actedverbUS /ˈæktɪd/
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading His horse was carried by a ragged lad, who acted as hostler, into a paltry stable; where, however, the nag was tolerably supplied with food and litter.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading Having seen the animal on which his comfort, perhaps his safety, depended, properly provided for, Peveril entered the kitchen, which indeed was also the parlour and hall of the little hostelry, to try what refreshment he could obtain for himself.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At the door of the Cat and Fiddle, Julian received the usual attention paid to the customers of an inferior house of entertainment.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the door of the Cat and Fiddle, Julian received the usual attention paid to the customers of an inferior house of entertainment.
animalnounUS /ˈænəməl/
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Having seen the animal on which his comfort, perhaps his safety, depended, properly provided for, Peveril entered the kitchen, which indeed was also the parlour and hall of the little hostelry, to try what refreshment he could obtain for himself.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His horse was carried by a ragged lad, who acted as hostler, into a paltry stable; where, however, the nag was tolerably supplied with food and litter.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the door of the Cat and Fiddle, Julian received the usual attention paid to the customers of an inferior house of entertainment.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading At the door of the Cat and Fiddle, Julian received the usual attention paid to the customers of an inferior house of entertainment.
bloodyadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdi/
having or covered with or accompanied by blood
From this reading In these distracted times, when each man dreads The bloody stratagems of busy hands.
busyadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzi/
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading In these distracted times, when each man dreads The bloody stratagems of busy hands.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His horse was carried by a ragged lad, who acted as hostler, into a paltry stable; where, however, the nag was tolerably supplied with food and litter.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading His horse was carried by a ragged lad, who acted as hostler, into a paltry stable; where, however, the nag was tolerably supplied with food and litter.
CatnounUS /kæt/
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading At the door of the Cat and Fiddle, Julian received the usual attention paid to the customers of an inferior house of entertainment.
comfortnounUS /ˈkʌmfərt/
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Having seen the animal on which his comfort, perhaps his safety, depended, properly provided for, Peveril entered the kitchen, which indeed was also the parlour and hall of the little hostelry, to try what refreshment he could obtain for himself.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Having seen the animal on which his comfort, perhaps his safety, depended, properly provided for, Peveril entered the kitchen, which indeed was also the parlour and hall of the little hostelry, to try what refreshment he could obtain for himself.
customersnounUS /ˈkʌstəmərz/
plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading At the door of the Cat and Fiddle, Julian received the usual attention paid to the customers of an inferior house of entertainment.
dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/
past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading Having seen the animal on which his comfort, perhaps his safety, depended, properly provided for, Peveril entered the kitchen, which indeed was also the parlour and hall of the little hostelry, to try what refreshment he could obtain for himself.
distractedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstræktəd/
having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety
From this reading In these distracted times, when each man dreads The bloody stratagems of busy hands.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading At the door of the Cat and Fiddle, Julian received the usual attention paid to the customers of an inferior house of entertainment.
dreadsnounUS /dredz/
plural of “dread” — fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading In these distracted times, when each man dreads The bloody stratagems of busy hands.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading In these distracted times, when each man dreads The bloody stratagems of busy hands.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Having seen the animal on which his comfort, perhaps his safety, depended, properly provided for, Peveril entered the kitchen, which indeed was also the parlour and hall of the little hostelry, to try what refreshment he could obtain for himself.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading At the door of the Cat and Fiddle, Julian received the usual attention paid to the customers of an inferior house of entertainment.
FiddlenounUS /ˈfɪdəl/
bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow
From this reading At the door of the Cat and Fiddle, Julian received the usual attention paid to the customers of an inferior house of entertainment.
foodnounUS /fuːd/
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading His horse was carried by a ragged lad, who acted as hostler, into a paltry stable; where, however, the nag was tolerably supplied with food and litter.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Having seen the animal on which his comfort, perhaps his safety, depended, properly provided for, Peveril entered the kitchen, which indeed was also the parlour and hall of the little hostelry, to try what refreshment he could obtain for himself.
hallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Having seen the animal on which his comfort, perhaps his safety, depended, properly provided for, Peveril entered the kitchen, which indeed was also the parlour and hall of the little hostelry, to try what refreshment he could obtain for himself.
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 In these distracted times, when each man dreads The bloody stratagems of busy hands.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having seen the animal on which his comfort, perhaps his safety, depended, properly provided for, Peveril entered the kitchen, which indeed was also the parlour and hall of the little hostelry, to try what refreshment he could obtain for himself.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Having seen the animal on which his comfort, perhaps his safety, depended, properly provided for, Peveril entered the kitchen, which indeed was also the parlour and hall of the little hostelry, to try what refreshment he could obtain for himself.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Having seen the animal on which his comfort, perhaps his safety, depended, properly provided for, Peveril entered the kitchen, which indeed was also the parlour and hall of the little hostelry, to try what refreshment he could obtain for himself.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His horse was carried by a ragged lad, who acted as hostler, into a paltry stable; where, however, the nag was tolerably supplied with food and litter.
horsenounUS /hɔːrs/
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading His horse was carried by a ragged lad, who acted as hostler, into a paltry stable; where, however, the nag was tolerably supplied with food and litter.
hostelrynoun
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading Having seen the animal on which his comfort, perhaps his safety, depended, properly provided for, Peveril entered the kitchen, which indeed was also the parlour and hall of the little hostelry, to try what refreshment he could obtain for himself.
hostlernounUS /ˈhɑːslər/
someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses
From this reading His horse was carried by a ragged lad, who acted as hostler, into a paltry stable; where, however, the nag was tolerably supplied with food and litter.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading At the door of the Cat and Fiddle, Julian received the usual attention paid to the customers of an inferior house of entertainment.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading His horse was carried by a ragged lad, who acted as hostler, into a paltry stable; where, however, the nag was tolerably supplied with food and litter.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In these distracted times, when each man dreads The bloody stratagems of busy hands.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Having seen the animal on which his comfort, perhaps his safety, depended, properly provided for, Peveril entered the kitchen, which indeed was also the parlour and hall of the little hostelry, to try what refreshment he could obtain for himself.
inferioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɪriər/
of or characteristic of low rank or importance
From this reading At the door of the Cat and Fiddle, Julian received the usual attention paid to the customers of an inferior house of entertainment.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading His horse was carried by a ragged lad, who acted as hostler, into a paltry stable; where, however, the nag was tolerably supplied with food and litter.
JuliannounUS /ˈdʒuːliən/
Roman Emperor and nephew of Constantine; he restored paganism as the official religion of the Roman Empire and destroyed Christian temples but his decision was reversed after his death (331?-363)
From this reading At the door of the Cat and Fiddle, Julian received the usual attention paid to the customers of an inferior house of entertainment.
kitchennounUS /ˈkɪtʃən/
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading Having seen the animal on which his comfort, perhaps his safety, depended, properly provided for, Peveril entered the kitchen, which indeed was also the parlour and hall of the little hostelry, to try what refreshment he could obtain for himself.
ladnounUS /læd/
a boy or man
From this reading His horse was carried by a ragged lad, who acted as hostler, into a paltry stable; where, however, the nag was tolerably supplied with food and litter.
litternounUS /ˈlɪtər/
the offspring at one birth of a multiparous mammal
From this reading His horse was carried by a ragged lad, who acted as hostler, into a paltry stable; where, however, the nag was tolerably supplied with food and litter.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Having seen the animal on which his comfort, perhaps his safety, depended, properly provided for, Peveril entered the kitchen, which indeed was also the parlour and hall of the little hostelry, to try what refreshment he could obtain for himself.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In these distracted times, when each man dreads The bloody stratagems of busy hands.
nagverbUS /næɡ/
bother persistently with trivial complaints
From this reading His horse was carried by a ragged lad, who acted as hostler, into a paltry stable; where, however, the nag was tolerably supplied with food and litter.
obtainverbUS /əbˈteɪn/
come into possession of
From this reading Having seen the animal on which his comfort, perhaps his safety, depended, properly provided for, Peveril entered the kitchen, which indeed was also the parlour and hall of the little hostelry, to try what refreshment he could obtain for himself.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In these distracted times, when each man dreads The bloody stratagems of busy hands.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Having seen the animal on which his comfort, perhaps his safety, depended, properly provided for, Peveril entered the kitchen, which indeed was also the parlour and hall of the little hostelry, to try what refreshment he could obtain for himself.
OTWAY
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From this reading --OTWAY.
paidadjectiveUS /peɪd/
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading At the door of the Cat and Fiddle, Julian received the usual attention paid to the customers of an inferior house of entertainment.
paltryadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːltri/
not worth considering
From this reading His horse was carried by a ragged lad, who acted as hostler, into a paltry stable; where, however, the nag was tolerably supplied with food and litter.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading Having seen the animal on which his comfort, perhaps his safety, depended, properly provided for, Peveril entered the kitchen, which indeed was also the parlour and hall of the little hostelry, to try what refreshment he could obtain for himself.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading Having seen the animal on which his comfort, perhaps his safety, depended, properly provided for, Peveril entered the kitchen, which indeed was also the parlour and hall of the little hostelry, to try what refreshment he could obtain for himself.
Peveril
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From this reading Having seen the animal on which his comfort, perhaps his safety, depended, properly provided for, Peveril entered the kitchen, which indeed was also the parlour and hall of the little hostelry, to try what refreshment he could obtain for himself.
properlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːpərli/
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading Having seen the animal on which his comfort, perhaps his safety, depended, properly provided for, Peveril entered the kitchen, which indeed was also the parlour and hall of the little hostelry, to try what refreshment he could obtain for himself.
providedverbUS /prəˈvaɪdɪd/
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Having seen the animal on which his comfort, perhaps his safety, depended, properly provided for, Peveril entered the kitchen, which indeed was also the parlour and hall of the little hostelry, to try what refreshment he could obtain for himself.
raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading His horse was carried by a ragged lad, who acted as hostler, into a paltry stable; where, however, the nag was tolerably supplied with food and litter.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading At the door of the Cat and Fiddle, Julian received the usual attention paid to the customers of an inferior house of entertainment.
refreshmentnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənt/
snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading Having seen the animal on which his comfort, perhaps his safety, depended, properly provided for, Peveril entered the kitchen, which indeed was also the parlour and hall of the little hostelry, to try what refreshment he could obtain for himself.
safetynounUS /ˈseɪfti/
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading Having seen the animal on which his comfort, perhaps his safety, depended, properly provided for, Peveril entered the kitchen, which indeed was also the parlour and hall of the little hostelry, to try what refreshment he could obtain for himself.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Having seen the animal on which his comfort, perhaps his safety, depended, properly provided for, Peveril entered the kitchen, which indeed was also the parlour and hall of the little hostelry, to try what refreshment he could obtain for himself.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading His horse was carried by a ragged lad, who acted as hostler, into a paltry stable; where, however, the nag was tolerably supplied with food and litter.
stratagemsnounUS /ˈstrætədʒəmz/
plural of “stratagem” — a maneuver in a game or conversation
From this reading In these distracted times, when each man dreads The bloody stratagems of busy hands.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading His horse was carried by a ragged lad, who acted as hostler, into a paltry stable; where, however, the nag was tolerably supplied with food and litter.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In these distracted times, when each man dreads The bloody stratagems of busy hands.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In these distracted times, when each man dreads The bloody stratagems of busy hands.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading In these distracted times, when each man dreads The bloody stratagems of busy hands.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At the door of the Cat and Fiddle, Julian received the usual attention paid to the customers of an inferior house of entertainment.
tolerablyadverb
in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner
From this reading His horse was carried by a ragged lad, who acted as hostler, into a paltry stable; where, however, the nag was tolerably supplied with food and litter.
tryverbUS /traɪ/
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Having seen the animal on which his comfort, perhaps his safety, depended, properly provided for, Peveril entered the kitchen, which indeed was also the parlour and hall of the little hostelry, to try what refreshment he could obtain for himself.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading At the door of the Cat and Fiddle, Julian received the usual attention paid to the customers of an inferior house of entertainment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His horse was carried by a ragged lad, who acted as hostler, into a paltry stable; where, however, the nag was tolerably supplied with food and litter.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Having seen the animal on which his comfort, perhaps his safety, depended, properly provided for, Peveril entered the kitchen, which indeed was also the parlour and hall of the little hostelry, to try what refreshment he could obtain for himself.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading In these distracted times, when each man dreads The bloody stratagems of busy hands.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading His horse was carried by a ragged lad, who acted as hostler, into a paltry stable; where, however, the nag was tolerably supplied with food and litter.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Having seen the animal on which his comfort, perhaps his safety, depended, properly provided for, Peveril entered the kitchen, which indeed was also the parlour and hall of the little hostelry, to try what refreshment he could obtain for himself.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading His horse was carried by a ragged lad, who acted as hostler, into a paltry stable; where, however, the nag was tolerably supplied with food and litter.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading His horse was carried by a ragged lad, who acted as hostler, into a paltry stable; where, however, the nag was tolerably supplied with food and litter.
