adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then there was a furious buzz of tongues, and, in the midst of it Mr. Raby disappeared, and the sword-dancers returned to the kitchen, talking over this strange matter as they went.
AbelnounUS /ˈeɪbəl/
Norwegian mathematician (1802-1829)
From this reading “Ay, Squire,” said Abel Eaves, for he was the bearer of this strange news, “ye wouldn't believe ME, now come and see for yourself.”
alightverbUS /əˈlaɪt/
to come to rest, settle
From this reading True Christmas Eve; and Cairnhope old church alight!”
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 This announcement set all staring; and George the blacksmith did but utter the general sentiment when, suddenly dropping his assumed character of King George, he said, “Bless us and save us!
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Ay, Squire,” said Abel Eaves, for he was the bearer of this strange news, “ye wouldn't believe ME, now come and see for yourself.”
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading This announcement set all staring; and George the blacksmith did but utter the general sentiment when, suddenly dropping his assumed character of King George, he said, “Bless us and save us!
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then there was a furious buzz of tongues, and, in the midst of it Mr. Raby disappeared, and the sword-dancers returned to the kitchen, talking over this strange matter as they went.
assumedadjectiveUS /əˈsuːmd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading This announcement set all staring; and George the blacksmith did but utter the general sentiment when, suddenly dropping his assumed character of King George, he said, “Bless us and save us!
Ay
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Ay, Squire,” said Abel Eaves, for he was the bearer of this strange news, “ye wouldn't believe ME, now come and see for yourself.”
bearernounUS /ˈberər/
someone whose employment involves carrying something
From this reading “Ay, Squire,” said Abel Eaves, for he was the bearer of this strange news, “ye wouldn't believe ME, now come and see for yourself.”
believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading “Ay, Squire,” said Abel Eaves, for he was the bearer of this strange news, “ye wouldn't believe ME, now come and see for yourself.”
blacksmithnounUS /ˈblæksmɪθ/
a smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil
From this reading This announcement set all staring; and George the blacksmith did but utter the general sentiment when, suddenly dropping his assumed character of King George, he said, “Bless us and save us!
BlessverbUS /bles/
give a benediction to
From this reading This announcement set all staring; and George the blacksmith did but utter the general sentiment when, suddenly dropping his assumed character of King George, he said, “Bless us and save us!
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This announcement set all staring; and George the blacksmith did but utter the general sentiment when, suddenly dropping his assumed character of King George, he said, “Bless us and save us!
buzzverbUS /bʌz/
make a buzzing sound
From this reading Then there was a furious buzz of tongues, and, in the midst of it Mr. Raby disappeared, and the sword-dancers returned to the kitchen, talking over this strange matter as they went.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Grace retired to the drawing-room followed by Coventry.
Cairnhope
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading True Christmas Eve; and Cairnhope old church alight!”
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading This announcement set all staring; and George the blacksmith did but utter the general sentiment when, suddenly dropping his assumed character of King George, he said, “Bless us and save us!
ChristmasnounUS /ˈkrɪsməs/
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading True Christmas Eve; and Cairnhope old church alight!”
churchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading True Christmas Eve; and Cairnhope old church alight!”
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Ay, Squire,” said Abel Eaves, for he was the bearer of this strange news, “ye wouldn't believe ME, now come and see for yourself.”
CoventrynounUS /ˈkʌvəntri/
the state of being banished or ostracized (excluded from society by general consent)
From this reading Grace retired to the drawing-room followed by Coventry.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading This announcement set all staring; and George the blacksmith did but utter the general sentiment when, suddenly dropping his assumed character of King George, he said, “Bless us and save us!
disappearedverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrd/
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Then there was a furious buzz of tongues, and, in the midst of it Mr. Raby disappeared, and the sword-dancers returned to the kitchen, talking over this strange matter as they went.
drawing-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Grace retired to the drawing-room followed by Coventry.
droppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading This announcement set all staring; and George the blacksmith did but utter the general sentiment when, suddenly dropping his assumed character of King George, he said, “Bless us and save us!
EavesnounUS /iːvz/
the overhang at the lower edge of a roof
From this reading “Ay, Squire,” said Abel Eaves, for he was the bearer of this strange news, “ye wouldn't believe ME, now come and see for yourself.”
EvenounUS /iːv/
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading True Christmas Eve; and Cairnhope old church alight!”
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Grace retired to the drawing-room followed by Coventry.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Ay, Squire,” said Abel Eaves, for he was the bearer of this strange news, “ye wouldn't believe ME, now come and see for yourself.”
furiousadjectiveUS /ˈfjʊriəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Then there was a furious buzz of tongues, and, in the midst of it Mr. Raby disappeared, and the sword-dancers returned to the kitchen, talking over this strange matter as they went.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading This announcement set all staring; and George the blacksmith did but utter the general sentiment when, suddenly dropping his assumed character of King George, he said, “Bless us and save us!
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 This announcement set all staring; and George the blacksmith did but utter the general sentiment when, suddenly dropping his assumed character of King George, he said, “Bless us and save us!
GracenounUS /ɡreɪs/
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Grace retired to the drawing-room followed by Coventry.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Ay, Squire,” said Abel Eaves, for he was the bearer of this strange news, “ye wouldn't believe ME, now come and see for yourself.”
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This announcement set all staring; and George the blacksmith did but utter the general sentiment when, suddenly dropping his assumed character of King George, he said, “Bless us and save us!
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then there was a furious buzz of tongues, and, in the midst of it Mr. Raby disappeared, and the sword-dancers returned to the kitchen, talking over this strange matter as they went.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then there was a furious buzz of tongues, and, in the midst of it Mr. Raby disappeared, and the sword-dancers returned to the kitchen, talking over this strange matter as they went.
KingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading This announcement set all staring; and George the blacksmith did but utter the general sentiment when, suddenly dropping his assumed character of King George, he said, “Bless us and save us!
kitchennounUS /ˈkɪtʃən/
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading Then there was a furious buzz of tongues, and, in the midst of it Mr. Raby disappeared, and the sword-dancers returned to the kitchen, talking over this strange matter as they went.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Then there was a furious buzz of tongues, and, in the midst of it Mr. Raby disappeared, and the sword-dancers returned to the kitchen, talking over this strange matter as they went.
MEpronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Ay, Squire,” said Abel Eaves, for he was the bearer of this strange news, “ye wouldn't believe ME, now come and see for yourself.”
midstnounUS /mɪdst/
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading Then there was a furious buzz of tongues, and, in the midst of it Mr. Raby disappeared, and the sword-dancers returned to the kitchen, talking over this strange matter as they went.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Then there was a furious buzz of tongues, and, in the midst of it Mr. Raby disappeared, and the sword-dancers returned to the kitchen, talking over this strange matter as they went.
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading “Ay, Squire,” said Abel Eaves, for he was the bearer of this strange news, “ye wouldn't believe ME, now come and see for yourself.”
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Ay, Squire,” said Abel Eaves, for he was the bearer of this strange news, “ye wouldn't believe ME, now come and see for yourself.”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Ay, Squire,” said Abel Eaves, for he was the bearer of this strange news, “ye wouldn't believe ME, now come and see for yourself.”
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading True Christmas Eve; and Cairnhope old church alight!”
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Then there was a furious buzz of tongues, and, in the midst of it Mr. Raby disappeared, and the sword-dancers returned to the kitchen, talking over this strange matter as they went.
Raby
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then there was a furious buzz of tongues, and, in the midst of it Mr. Raby disappeared, and the sword-dancers returned to the kitchen, talking over this strange matter as they went.
retiredadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrd/
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading Grace retired to the drawing-room followed by Coventry.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Then there was a furious buzz of tongues, and, in the midst of it Mr. Raby disappeared, and the sword-dancers returned to the kitchen, talking over this strange matter as they went.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Ay, Squire,” said Abel Eaves, for he was the bearer of this strange news, “ye wouldn't believe ME, now come and see for yourself.”
saveprepositionUS /seɪv/
except for; apart from
From this reading This announcement set all staring; and George the blacksmith did but utter the general sentiment when, suddenly dropping his assumed character of King George, he said, “Bless us and save us!
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Ay, Squire,” said Abel Eaves, for he was the bearer of this strange news, “ye wouldn't believe ME, now come and see for yourself.”
sentimentnounUS /ˈsentəmənt/
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading This announcement set all staring; and George the blacksmith did but utter the general sentiment when, suddenly dropping his assumed character of King George, he said, “Bless us and save us!
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading This announcement set all staring; and George the blacksmith did but utter the general sentiment when, suddenly dropping his assumed character of King George, he said, “Bless us and save us!
SquirenounUS /skwaɪr/
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading “Ay, Squire,” said Abel Eaves, for he was the bearer of this strange news, “ye wouldn't believe ME, now come and see for yourself.”
staringadjectiveUS /ˈsterɪŋ/
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading This announcement set all staring; and George the blacksmith did but utter the general sentiment when, suddenly dropping his assumed character of King George, he said, “Bless us and save us!
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading “Ay, Squire,” said Abel Eaves, for he was the bearer of this strange news, “ye wouldn't believe ME, now come and see for yourself.”
suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading This announcement set all staring; and George the blacksmith did but utter the general sentiment when, suddenly dropping his assumed character of King George, he said, “Bless us and save us!
sword-dancers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then there was a furious buzz of tongues, and, in the midst of it Mr. Raby disappeared, and the sword-dancers returned to the kitchen, talking over this strange matter as they went.
talkingnounUS /ˈtɔːkɪŋ/
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Then there was a furious buzz of tongues, and, in the midst of it Mr. Raby disappeared, and the sword-dancers returned to the kitchen, talking over this strange matter as they went.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Ay, Squire,” said Abel Eaves, for he was the bearer of this strange news, “ye wouldn't believe ME, now come and see for yourself.”
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then there was a furious buzz of tongues, and, in the midst of it Mr. Raby disappeared, and the sword-dancers returned to the kitchen, talking over this strange matter as they went.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Then there was a furious buzz of tongues, and, in the midst of it Mr. Raby disappeared, and the sword-dancers returned to the kitchen, talking over this strange matter as they went.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then there was a furious buzz of tongues, and, in the midst of it Mr. Raby disappeared, and the sword-dancers returned to the kitchen, talking over this strange matter as they went.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Ay, Squire,” said Abel Eaves, for he was the bearer of this strange news, “ye wouldn't believe ME, now come and see for yourself.”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then there was a furious buzz of tongues, and, in the midst of it Mr. Raby disappeared, and the sword-dancers returned to the kitchen, talking over this strange matter as they went.
tonguesnounUS /tʌŋz/
plural of “tongue” — a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading Then there was a furious buzz of tongues, and, in the midst of it Mr. Raby disappeared, and the sword-dancers returned to the kitchen, talking over this strange matter as they went.
TrueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True Christmas Eve; and Cairnhope old church alight!”
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This announcement set all staring; and George the blacksmith did but utter the general sentiment when, suddenly dropping his assumed character of King George, he said, “Bless us and save us!
utterverbUS /ˈʌtər/
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading This announcement set all staring; and George the blacksmith did but utter the general sentiment when, suddenly dropping his assumed character of King George, he said, “Bless us and save us!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Ay, Squire,” said Abel Eaves, for he was the bearer of this strange news, “ye wouldn't believe ME, now come and see for yourself.”
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Then there was a furious buzz of tongues, and, in the midst of it Mr. Raby disappeared, and the sword-dancers returned to the kitchen, talking over this strange matter as they went.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading This announcement set all staring; and George the blacksmith did but utter the general sentiment when, suddenly dropping his assumed character of King George, he said, “Bless us and save us!
wouldn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Ay, Squire,” said Abel Eaves, for he was the bearer of this strange news, “ye wouldn't believe ME, now come and see for yourself.”
yepronounUS /jiː/
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading “Ay, Squire,” said Abel Eaves, for he was the bearer of this strange news, “ye wouldn't believe ME, now come and see for yourself.”
yourselfpronounUS /jərˈself/
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading “Ay, Squire,” said Abel Eaves, for he was the bearer of this strange news, “ye wouldn't believe ME, now come and see for yourself.”
