adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading You go in search of adventures, but adventures come to me unsought for; and oh! in what a pleasing shape came mine, since it arrived in the form of a client--and a fair client to boot!
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading When I returned to-day from the College, I was surprised to see a broad grin distending the adust countenance of the faithful James Wilkinson, which, as the circumstance seldom happens above once a year, was matter of some surprise.
adustadjective
dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight
From this reading When I returned to-day from the College, I was surprised to see a broad grin distending the adust countenance of the faithful James Wilkinson, which, as the circumstance seldom happens above once a year, was matter of some surprise.
adventuresnounUS /ædˈventʃərz/
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading You go in search of adventures, but adventures come to me unsought for; and oh! in what a pleasing shape came mine, since it arrived in the form of a client--and a fair client to boot!
ALAN
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From this reading ALAN FAIRFORD TO DARSIE LATIMER Thou mayst clap thy wings and crow as thou pleasest.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ALAN FAIRFORD TO DARSIE LATIMER Thou mayst clap thy wings and crow as thou pleasest.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading What think you of that, Darsie! you who are such a sworn squire of dames?
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading You go in search of adventures, but adventures come to me unsought for; and oh! in what a pleasing shape came mine, since it arrived in the form of a client--and a fair client to boot!
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ALAN FAIRFORD TO DARSIE LATIMER Thou mayst clap thy wings and crow as thou pleasest.
besidesprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪdz/
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Will this not match my adventures with thine, that hunt salmon on horseback, and will it not, besides, eclipse the history of a whole tribe of Broadbrims?--But I must proceed methodically.
bootnounUS /buːt/
footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading You go in search of adventures, but adventures come to me unsought for; and oh! in what a pleasing shape came mine, since it arrived in the form of a client--and a fair client to boot!
broadadjectiveUS /brɔːd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading When I returned to-day from the College, I was surprised to see a broad grin distending the adust countenance of the faithful James Wilkinson, which, as the circumstance seldom happens above once a year, was matter of some surprise.
Broadbrims
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From this reading Will this not match my adventures with thine, that hunt salmon on horseback, and will it not, besides, eclipse the history of a whole tribe of Broadbrims?--But I must proceed methodically.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading You go in search of adventures, but adventures come to me unsought for; and oh! in what a pleasing shape came mine, since it arrived in the form of a client--and a fair client to boot!
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading You go in search of adventures, but adventures come to me unsought for; and oh! in what a pleasing shape came mine, since it arrived in the form of a client--and a fair client to boot!
circumstancenounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstæns/
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading When I returned to-day from the College, I was surprised to see a broad grin distending the adust countenance of the faithful James Wilkinson, which, as the circumstance seldom happens above once a year, was matter of some surprise.
clapverbUS /klæp/
put quickly or forcibly
From this reading ALAN FAIRFORD TO DARSIE LATIMER Thou mayst clap thy wings and crow as thou pleasest.
clientnounUS /ˈklaɪənt/
a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading You go in search of adventures, but adventures come to me unsought for; and oh! in what a pleasing shape came mine, since it arrived in the form of a client--and a fair client to boot!
CollegenounUS /ˈkɑːlɪdʒ/
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading When I returned to-day from the College, I was surprised to see a broad grin distending the adust countenance of the faithful James Wilkinson, which, as the circumstance seldom happens above once a year, was matter of some surprise.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading You go in search of adventures, but adventures come to me unsought for; and oh! in what a pleasing shape came mine, since it arrived in the form of a client--and a fair client to boot!
countenancenounUS /ˈkaʊntənəns/
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading When I returned to-day from the College, I was surprised to see a broad grin distending the adust countenance of the faithful James Wilkinson, which, as the circumstance seldom happens above once a year, was matter of some surprise.
crowverbUS /kroʊ/
dwell on with satisfaction
From this reading ALAN FAIRFORD TO DARSIE LATIMER Thou mayst clap thy wings and crow as thou pleasest.
damesnounUS /deɪmz/
plural of “dame” — informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading What think you of that, Darsie! you who are such a sworn squire of dames?
DARSIE
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From this reading ALAN FAIRFORD TO DARSIE LATIMER Thou mayst clap thy wings and crow as thou pleasest.
distending
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From this reading When I returned to-day from the College, I was surprised to see a broad grin distending the adust countenance of the faithful James Wilkinson, which, as the circumstance seldom happens above once a year, was matter of some surprise.
eclipseverbUS /ɪˈklɪps/
be greater in significance than
From this reading Will this not match my adventures with thine, that hunt salmon on horseback, and will it not, besides, eclipse the history of a whole tribe of Broadbrims?--But I must proceed methodically.
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading You go in search of adventures, but adventures come to me unsought for; and oh! in what a pleasing shape came mine, since it arrived in the form of a client--and a fair client to boot!
FAIRFORD
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From this reading ALAN FAIRFORD TO DARSIE LATIMER Thou mayst clap thy wings and crow as thou pleasest.
faithfuladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪθfəl/
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading When I returned to-day from the College, I was surprised to see a broad grin distending the adust countenance of the faithful James Wilkinson, which, as the circumstance seldom happens above once a year, was matter of some surprise.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading You go in search of adventures, but adventures come to me unsought for; and oh! in what a pleasing shape came mine, since it arrived in the form of a client--and a fair client to boot!
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading You go in search of adventures, but adventures come to me unsought for; and oh! in what a pleasing shape came mine, since it arrived in the form of a client--and a fair client to boot!
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When I returned to-day from the College, I was surprised to see a broad grin distending the adust countenance of the faithful James Wilkinson, which, as the circumstance seldom happens above once a year, was matter of some surprise.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading You go in search of adventures, but adventures come to me unsought for; and oh! in what a pleasing shape came mine, since it arrived in the form of a client--and a fair client to boot!
grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading When I returned to-day from the College, I was surprised to see a broad grin distending the adust countenance of the faithful James Wilkinson, which, as the circumstance seldom happens above once a year, was matter of some surprise.
happensverbUS /ˈhæpənz/
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading When I returned to-day from the College, I was surprised to see a broad grin distending the adust countenance of the faithful James Wilkinson, which, as the circumstance seldom happens above once a year, was matter of some surprise.
historynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Will this not match my adventures with thine, that hunt salmon on horseback, and will it not, besides, eclipse the history of a whole tribe of Broadbrims?--But I must proceed methodically.
horsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/
the back of a horse
From this reading Will this not match my adventures with thine, that hunt salmon on horseback, and will it not, besides, eclipse the history of a whole tribe of Broadbrims?--But I must proceed methodically.
huntverbUS /hʌnt/
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading Will this not match my adventures with thine, that hunt salmon on horseback, and will it not, besides, eclipse the history of a whole tribe of Broadbrims?--But I must proceed methodically.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Will this not match my adventures with thine, that hunt salmon on horseback, and will it not, besides, eclipse the history of a whole tribe of Broadbrims?--But I must proceed methodically.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading You go in search of adventures, but adventures come to me unsought for; and oh! in what a pleasing shape came mine, since it arrived in the form of a client--and a fair client to boot!
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading You go in search of adventures, but adventures come to me unsought for; and oh! in what a pleasing shape came mine, since it arrived in the form of a client--and a fair client to boot!
JamesnounUS /dʒeɪmz/
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading When I returned to-day from the College, I was surprised to see a broad grin distending the adust countenance of the faithful James Wilkinson, which, as the circumstance seldom happens above once a year, was matter of some surprise.
LATIMER
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From this reading ALAN FAIRFORD TO DARSIE LATIMER Thou mayst clap thy wings and crow as thou pleasest.
matchverbUS /mætʃ/
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading Will this not match my adventures with thine, that hunt salmon on horseback, and will it not, besides, eclipse the history of a whole tribe of Broadbrims?--But I must proceed methodically.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading When I returned to-day from the College, I was surprised to see a broad grin distending the adust countenance of the faithful James Wilkinson, which, as the circumstance seldom happens above once a year, was matter of some surprise.
mayst
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ALAN FAIRFORD TO DARSIE LATIMER Thou mayst clap thy wings and crow as thou pleasest.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You go in search of adventures, but adventures come to me unsought for; and oh! in what a pleasing shape came mine, since it arrived in the form of a client--and a fair client to boot!
methodicallyadverbUS /məˈθɑːdɪkəli/
in a methodical manner
From this reading Will this not match my adventures with thine, that hunt salmon on horseback, and will it not, besides, eclipse the history of a whole tribe of Broadbrims?--But I must proceed methodically.
minepronounUS /maɪn/
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading You go in search of adventures, but adventures come to me unsought for; and oh! in what a pleasing shape came mine, since it arrived in the form of a client--and a fair client to boot!
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Will this not match my adventures with thine, that hunt salmon on horseback, and will it not, besides, eclipse the history of a whole tribe of Broadbrims?--But I must proceed methodically.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Will this not match my adventures with thine, that hunt salmon on horseback, and will it not, besides, eclipse the history of a whole tribe of Broadbrims?--But I must proceed methodically.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Will this not match my adventures with thine, that hunt salmon on horseback, and will it not, besides, eclipse the history of a whole tribe of Broadbrims?--But I must proceed methodically.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You go in search of adventures, but adventures come to me unsought for; and oh! in what a pleasing shape came mine, since it arrived in the form of a client--and a fair client to boot!
ohnounUS /oʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading You go in search of adventures, but adventures come to me unsought for; and oh! in what a pleasing shape came mine, since it arrived in the form of a client--and a fair client to boot!
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Will this not match my adventures with thine, that hunt salmon on horseback, and will it not, besides, eclipse the history of a whole tribe of Broadbrims?--But I must proceed methodically.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading When I returned to-day from the College, I was surprised to see a broad grin distending the adust countenance of the faithful James Wilkinson, which, as the circumstance seldom happens above once a year, was matter of some surprise.
pleasest
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From this reading ALAN FAIRFORD TO DARSIE LATIMER Thou mayst clap thy wings and crow as thou pleasest.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading You go in search of adventures, but adventures come to me unsought for; and oh! in what a pleasing shape came mine, since it arrived in the form of a client--and a fair client to boot!
proceedverbUS /prəˈsiːd/
continue talking
From this reading Will this not match my adventures with thine, that hunt salmon on horseback, and will it not, besides, eclipse the history of a whole tribe of Broadbrims?--But I must proceed methodically.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When I returned to-day from the College, I was surprised to see a broad grin distending the adust countenance of the faithful James Wilkinson, which, as the circumstance seldom happens above once a year, was matter of some surprise.
salmonnounUS /ˈsæmən/
any of various large food and game fishes of northern waters; usually migrate from salt to fresh water to spawn
From this reading Will this not match my adventures with thine, that hunt salmon on horseback, and will it not, besides, eclipse the history of a whole tribe of Broadbrims?--But I must proceed methodically.
searchverbUS /sɜːrtʃ/
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading You go in search of adventures, but adventures come to me unsought for; and oh! in what a pleasing shape came mine, since it arrived in the form of a client--and a fair client to boot!
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When I returned to-day from the College, I was surprised to see a broad grin distending the adust countenance of the faithful James Wilkinson, which, as the circumstance seldom happens above once a year, was matter of some surprise.
seldomadverbUS /ˈseldəm/
not often
From this reading When I returned to-day from the College, I was surprised to see a broad grin distending the adust countenance of the faithful James Wilkinson, which, as the circumstance seldom happens above once a year, was matter of some surprise.
shapenounUS /ʃeɪp/
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading You go in search of adventures, but adventures come to me unsought for; and oh! in what a pleasing shape came mine, since it arrived in the form of a client--and a fair client to boot!
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading You go in search of adventures, but adventures come to me unsought for; and oh! in what a pleasing shape came mine, since it arrived in the form of a client--and a fair client to boot!
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading When I returned to-day from the College, I was surprised to see a broad grin distending the adust countenance of the faithful James Wilkinson, which, as the circumstance seldom happens above once a year, was matter of some surprise.
squirenounUS /skwaɪr/
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading What think you of that, Darsie! you who are such a sworn squire of dames?
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading What think you of that, Darsie! you who are such a sworn squire of dames?
surprisenounUS /sərˈpraɪz/
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading When I returned to-day from the College, I was surprised to see a broad grin distending the adust countenance of the faithful James Wilkinson, which, as the circumstance seldom happens above once a year, was matter of some surprise.
surprisedadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzd/
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading When I returned to-day from the College, I was surprised to see a broad grin distending the adust countenance of the faithful James Wilkinson, which, as the circumstance seldom happens above once a year, was matter of some surprise.
swornadjectiveUS /swɔːrn/
bound by or as if by an oath
From this reading What think you of that, Darsie! you who are such a sworn squire of dames?
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading What think you of that, Darsie! you who are such a sworn squire of dames?
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading You go in search of adventures, but adventures come to me unsought for; and oh! in what a pleasing shape came mine, since it arrived in the form of a client--and a fair client to boot!
thinepronounUS /ðaɪn/
an old word for “yours”
From this reading Will this not match my adventures with thine, that hunt salmon on horseback, and will it not, besides, eclipse the history of a whole tribe of Broadbrims?--But I must proceed methodically.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading What think you of that, Darsie! you who are such a sworn squire of dames?
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Will this not match my adventures with thine, that hunt salmon on horseback, and will it not, besides, eclipse the history of a whole tribe of Broadbrims?--But I must proceed methodically.
ThoupronounUS /ðaʊ/
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading ALAN FAIRFORD TO DARSIE LATIMER Thou mayst clap thy wings and crow as thou pleasest.
thydeterminerUS /ðaɪ/
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading ALAN FAIRFORD TO DARSIE LATIMER Thou mayst clap thy wings and crow as thou pleasest.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ALAN FAIRFORD TO DARSIE LATIMER Thou mayst clap thy wings and crow as thou pleasest.
to-day
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From this reading When I returned to-day from the College, I was surprised to see a broad grin distending the adust countenance of the faithful James Wilkinson, which, as the circumstance seldom happens above once a year, was matter of some surprise.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading Will this not match my adventures with thine, that hunt salmon on horseback, and will it not, besides, eclipse the history of a whole tribe of Broadbrims?--But I must proceed methodically.
unsoughtadjective
not desired
From this reading You go in search of adventures, but adventures come to me unsought for; and oh! in what a pleasing shape came mine, since it arrived in the form of a client--and a fair client to boot!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When I returned to-day from the College, I was surprised to see a broad grin distending the adust countenance of the faithful James Wilkinson, which, as the circumstance seldom happens above once a year, was matter of some surprise.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading You go in search of adventures, but adventures come to me unsought for; and oh! in what a pleasing shape came mine, since it arrived in the form of a client--and a fair client to boot!
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When I returned to-day from the College, I was surprised to see a broad grin distending the adust countenance of the faithful James Wilkinson, which, as the circumstance seldom happens above once a year, was matter of some surprise.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When I returned to-day from the College, I was surprised to see a broad grin distending the adust countenance of the faithful James Wilkinson, which, as the circumstance seldom happens above once a year, was matter of some surprise.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading What think you of that, Darsie! you who are such a sworn squire of dames?
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Will this not match my adventures with thine, that hunt salmon on horseback, and will it not, besides, eclipse the history of a whole tribe of Broadbrims?--But I must proceed methodically.
WilkinsonnounUS /ˈwɪlkənsən/
English chemist honored for his research on pollutants in car exhausts (born in 1921)
From this reading When I returned to-day from the College, I was surprised to see a broad grin distending the adust countenance of the faithful James Wilkinson, which, as the circumstance seldom happens above once a year, was matter of some surprise.
Willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Will this not match my adventures with thine, that hunt salmon on horseback, and will it not, besides, eclipse the history of a whole tribe of Broadbrims?--But I must proceed methodically.
wingsnounUS /wɪŋz/
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading ALAN FAIRFORD TO DARSIE LATIMER Thou mayst clap thy wings and crow as thou pleasest.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Will this not match my adventures with thine, that hunt salmon on horseback, and will it not, besides, eclipse the history of a whole tribe of Broadbrims?--But I must proceed methodically.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading When I returned to-day from the College, I was surprised to see a broad grin distending the adust countenance of the faithful James Wilkinson, which, as the circumstance seldom happens above once a year, was matter of some surprise.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You go in search of adventures, but adventures come to me unsought for; and oh! in what a pleasing shape came mine, since it arrived in the form of a client--and a fair client to boot!
