adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After a private conversation with Bridgenorth, Christian hastened to the Duke of Buckingham’s hotel, taking at the same time such a route as to avoid meeting with any acquaintance.
acquaintancenounUS /əˈkweɪntəns/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading After a private conversation with Bridgenorth, Christian hastened to the Duke of Buckingham’s hotel, taking at the same time such a route as to avoid meeting with any acquaintance.
advancementnounUS /ədˈvænsmənt/
encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something
From this reading And some for safety took the dreadful leap; Some for the voice of Heaven seem’d calling on them; Some for advancement, or for lucre’s sake-- I leap’d in frolic.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a private conversation with Bridgenorth, Christian hastened to the Duke of Buckingham’s hotel, taking at the same time such a route as to avoid meeting with any acquaintance.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And some for safety took the dreadful leap; Some for the voice of Heaven seem’d calling on them; Some for advancement, or for lucre’s sake-- I leap’d in frolic.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading After a private conversation with Bridgenorth, Christian hastened to the Duke of Buckingham’s hotel, taking at the same time such a route as to avoid meeting with any acquaintance.
apartmentnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənt/
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading He was ushered into the apartment of the Duke, whom he found cracking and eating filberts, with a flask of excellent white wine at his elbow.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After a private conversation with Bridgenorth, Christian hastened to the Duke of Buckingham’s hotel, taking at the same time such a route as to avoid meeting with any acquaintance.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After a private conversation with Bridgenorth, Christian hastened to the Duke of Buckingham’s hotel, taking at the same time such a route as to avoid meeting with any acquaintance.
avoidverbUS /əˈvɔɪd/
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading After a private conversation with Bridgenorth, Christian hastened to the Duke of Buckingham’s hotel, taking at the same time such a route as to avoid meeting with any acquaintance.
bitnounUS /bɪt/
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading “Christian,” said his Grace, “come help me to laugh--I have bit Sir Charles Sedley--flung him for a thousand, by the gods!”
Bridgenorth
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From this reading After a private conversation with Bridgenorth, Christian hastened to the Duke of Buckingham’s hotel, taking at the same time such a route as to avoid meeting with any acquaintance.
Buckingham's
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From this reading After a private conversation with Bridgenorth, Christian hastened to the Duke of Buckingham’s hotel, taking at the same time such a route as to avoid meeting with any acquaintance.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Christian,” said his Grace, “come help me to laugh--I have bit Sir Charles Sedley--flung him for a thousand, by the gods!”
callingnounUS /ˈkɔːlɪŋ/
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading And some for safety took the dreadful leap; Some for the voice of Heaven seem’d calling on them; Some for advancement, or for lucre’s sake-- I leap’d in frolic.
CharlesnounUS /tʃɑːrlz/
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading “Christian,” said his Grace, “come help me to laugh--I have bit Sir Charles Sedley--flung him for a thousand, by the gods!”
ChristianadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪstʃən/
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading After a private conversation with Bridgenorth, Christian hastened to the Duke of Buckingham’s hotel, taking at the same time such a route as to avoid meeting with any acquaintance.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Christian,” said his Grace, “come help me to laugh--I have bit Sir Charles Sedley--flung him for a thousand, by the gods!”
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading After a private conversation with Bridgenorth, Christian hastened to the Duke of Buckingham’s hotel, taking at the same time such a route as to avoid meeting with any acquaintance.
crackingnounUS /ˈkrækɪŋ/
a sudden sharp noise
From this reading He was ushered into the apartment of the Duke, whom he found cracking and eating filberts, with a flask of excellent white wine at his elbow.
dreadfuladjectiveUS /ˈdredfəl/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading And some for safety took the dreadful leap; Some for the voice of Heaven seem’d calling on them; Some for advancement, or for lucre’s sake-- I leap’d in frolic.
DREAMnounUS /driːm/
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading --THE DREAM.
DukenounUS /duːk/
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading After a private conversation with Bridgenorth, Christian hastened to the Duke of Buckingham’s hotel, taking at the same time such a route as to avoid meeting with any acquaintance.
eatingnounUS /ˈiːtɪŋ/
the act of consuming food
From this reading He was ushered into the apartment of the Duke, whom he found cracking and eating filberts, with a flask of excellent white wine at his elbow.
elbownounUS /ˈelboʊ/
hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading He was ushered into the apartment of the Duke, whom he found cracking and eating filberts, with a flask of excellent white wine at his elbow.
excellentadjectiveUS /ˈeksələnt/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading He was ushered into the apartment of the Duke, whom he found cracking and eating filberts, with a flask of excellent white wine at his elbow.
filbertsnounUS /ˈfɪlbərts/
plural of “filbert” — small nut-bearing tree much grown in Europe
From this reading He was ushered into the apartment of the Duke, whom he found cracking and eating filberts, with a flask of excellent white wine at his elbow.
flasknounUS /flæsk/
bottle that has a narrow neck
From this reading He was ushered into the apartment of the Duke, whom he found cracking and eating filberts, with a flask of excellent white wine at his elbow.
flungverbUS /flʌŋ/
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading “Christian,” said his Grace, “come help me to laugh--I have bit Sir Charles Sedley--flung him for a thousand, by the gods!”
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And some for safety took the dreadful leap; Some for the voice of Heaven seem’d calling on them; Some for advancement, or for lucre’s sake-- I leap’d in frolic.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading He was ushered into the apartment of the Duke, whom he found cracking and eating filberts, with a flask of excellent white wine at his elbow.
frolicnounUS /ˈfrɑːlɪk/
gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
From this reading And some for safety took the dreadful leap; Some for the voice of Heaven seem’d calling on them; Some for advancement, or for lucre’s sake-- I leap’d in frolic.
godsnounUS /ɡɑːdz/
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading “Christian,” said his Grace, “come help me to laugh--I have bit Sir Charles Sedley--flung him for a thousand, by the gods!”
GracenounUS /ɡreɪs/
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading “Christian,” said his Grace, “come help me to laugh--I have bit Sir Charles Sedley--flung him for a thousand, by the gods!”
hastenedverbUS /ˈheɪsənd/
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading After a private conversation with Bridgenorth, Christian hastened to the Duke of Buckingham’s hotel, taking at the same time such a route as to avoid meeting with any acquaintance.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Christian,” said his Grace, “come help me to laugh--I have bit Sir Charles Sedley--flung him for a thousand, by the gods!”
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was ushered into the apartment of the Duke, whom he found cracking and eating filberts, with a flask of excellent white wine at his elbow.
HeavennounUS /ˈhevən/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading And some for safety took the dreadful leap; Some for the voice of Heaven seem’d calling on them; Some for advancement, or for lucre’s sake-- I leap’d in frolic.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading “Christian,” said his Grace, “come help me to laugh--I have bit Sir Charles Sedley--flung him for a thousand, by the gods!”
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Christian,” said his Grace, “come help me to laugh--I have bit Sir Charles Sedley--flung him for a thousand, by the gods!”
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was ushered into the apartment of the Duke, whom he found cracking and eating filberts, with a flask of excellent white wine at his elbow.
hotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading After a private conversation with Bridgenorth, Christian hastened to the Duke of Buckingham’s hotel, taking at the same time such a route as to avoid meeting with any acquaintance.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading And some for safety took the dreadful leap; Some for the voice of Heaven seem’d calling on them; Some for advancement, or for lucre’s sake-- I leap’d in frolic.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And some for safety took the dreadful leap; Some for the voice of Heaven seem’d calling on them; Some for advancement, or for lucre’s sake-- I leap’d in frolic.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He was ushered into the apartment of the Duke, whom he found cracking and eating filberts, with a flask of excellent white wine at his elbow.
laughnounUS /læf/
the sound of laughing
From this reading “Christian,” said his Grace, “come help me to laugh--I have bit Sir Charles Sedley--flung him for a thousand, by the gods!”
leapnounUS /liːp/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading And some for safety took the dreadful leap; Some for the voice of Heaven seem’d calling on them; Some for advancement, or for lucre’s sake-- I leap’d in frolic.
leap'd
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From this reading And some for safety took the dreadful leap; Some for the voice of Heaven seem’d calling on them; Some for advancement, or for lucre’s sake-- I leap’d in frolic.
lucre's
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From this reading And some for safety took the dreadful leap; Some for the voice of Heaven seem’d calling on them; Some for advancement, or for lucre’s sake-- I leap’d in frolic.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Christian,” said his Grace, “come help me to laugh--I have bit Sir Charles Sedley--flung him for a thousand, by the gods!”
meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading After a private conversation with Bridgenorth, Christian hastened to the Duke of Buckingham’s hotel, taking at the same time such a route as to avoid meeting with any acquaintance.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And some for safety took the dreadful leap; Some for the voice of Heaven seem’d calling on them; Some for advancement, or for lucre’s sake-- I leap’d in frolic.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And some for safety took the dreadful leap; Some for the voice of Heaven seem’d calling on them; Some for advancement, or for lucre’s sake-- I leap’d in frolic.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading And some for safety took the dreadful leap; Some for the voice of Heaven seem’d calling on them; Some for advancement, or for lucre’s sake-- I leap’d in frolic.
privateadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪvət/
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading After a private conversation with Bridgenorth, Christian hastened to the Duke of Buckingham’s hotel, taking at the same time such a route as to avoid meeting with any acquaintance.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading After a private conversation with Bridgenorth, Christian hastened to the Duke of Buckingham’s hotel, taking at the same time such a route as to avoid meeting with any acquaintance.
safetynounUS /ˈseɪfti/
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading And some for safety took the dreadful leap; Some for the voice of Heaven seem’d calling on them; Some for advancement, or for lucre’s sake-- I leap’d in frolic.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Christian,” said his Grace, “come help me to laugh--I have bit Sir Charles Sedley--flung him for a thousand, by the gods!”
sakenounUS /seɪk/
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading And some for safety took the dreadful leap; Some for the voice of Heaven seem’d calling on them; Some for advancement, or for lucre’s sake-- I leap’d in frolic.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading After a private conversation with Bridgenorth, Christian hastened to the Duke of Buckingham’s hotel, taking at the same time such a route as to avoid meeting with any acquaintance.
Sedley
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From this reading “Christian,” said his Grace, “come help me to laugh--I have bit Sir Charles Sedley--flung him for a thousand, by the gods!”
seem'd
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From this reading And some for safety took the dreadful leap; Some for the voice of Heaven seem’d calling on them; Some for advancement, or for lucre’s sake-- I leap’d in frolic.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading “Christian,” said his Grace, “come help me to laugh--I have bit Sir Charles Sedley--flung him for a thousand, by the gods!”
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading And some for safety took the dreadful leap; Some for the voice of Heaven seem’d calling on them; Some for advancement, or for lucre’s sake-- I leap’d in frolic.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading After a private conversation with Bridgenorth, Christian hastened to the Duke of Buckingham’s hotel, taking at the same time such a route as to avoid meeting with any acquaintance.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading After a private conversation with Bridgenorth, Christian hastened to the Duke of Buckingham’s hotel, taking at the same time such a route as to avoid meeting with any acquaintance.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And some for safety took the dreadful leap; Some for the voice of Heaven seem’d calling on them; Some for advancement, or for lucre’s sake-- I leap’d in frolic.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading And some for safety took the dreadful leap; Some for the voice of Heaven seem’d calling on them; Some for advancement, or for lucre’s sake-- I leap’d in frolic.
thousandnounUS /ˈθaʊzənd/
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading “Christian,” said his Grace, “come help me to laugh--I have bit Sir Charles Sedley--flung him for a thousand, by the gods!”
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading After a private conversation with Bridgenorth, Christian hastened to the Duke of Buckingham’s hotel, taking at the same time such a route as to avoid meeting with any acquaintance.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After a private conversation with Bridgenorth, Christian hastened to the Duke of Buckingham’s hotel, taking at the same time such a route as to avoid meeting with any acquaintance.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading And some for safety took the dreadful leap; Some for the voice of Heaven seem’d calling on them; Some for advancement, or for lucre’s sake-- I leap’d in frolic.
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading He was ushered into the apartment of the Duke, whom he found cracking and eating filberts, with a flask of excellent white wine at his elbow.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading And some for safety took the dreadful leap; Some for the voice of Heaven seem’d calling on them; Some for advancement, or for lucre’s sake-- I leap’d in frolic.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was ushered into the apartment of the Duke, whom he found cracking and eating filberts, with a flask of excellent white wine at his elbow.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading He was ushered into the apartment of the Duke, whom he found cracking and eating filberts, with a flask of excellent white wine at his elbow.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was ushered into the apartment of the Duke, whom he found cracking and eating filberts, with a flask of excellent white wine at his elbow.
winenounUS /waɪn/
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading He was ushered into the apartment of the Duke, whom he found cracking and eating filberts, with a flask of excellent white wine at his elbow.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading After a private conversation with Bridgenorth, Christian hastened to the Duke of Buckingham’s hotel, taking at the same time such a route as to avoid meeting with any acquaintance.
