adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Was I expected to be the father of a French Roll, that the brushes of All Nations were laid in, to rasp Augustus George?
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 Was I expected to be the father of a French Roll, that the brushes of All Nations were laid in, to rasp Augustus George?
Amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Am I to be told that his sensitive skin was ever intended by Nature to have rashes brought out upon it, by the premature and incessant use of those formidable little instruments?
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Am I to be told that his sensitive skin was ever intended by Nature to have rashes brought out upon it, by the premature and incessant use of those formidable little instruments?
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Or is my child composed of Paper or of Linen, that impressions of the finer getting-up art, practised by the laundress, are to be printed off, all over his soft arms and legs, as I constantly observe them?
armsnounUS /ɑːrmz/
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Or is my child composed of Paper or of Linen, that impressions of the finer getting-up art, practised by the laundress, are to be printed off, all over his soft arms and legs, as I constantly observe them?
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Or is my child composed of Paper or of Linen, that impressions of the finer getting-up art, practised by the laundress, are to be printed off, all over his soft arms and legs, as I constantly observe them?
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Or is my child composed of Paper or of Linen, that impressions of the finer getting-up art, practised by the laundress, are to be printed off, all over his soft arms and legs, as I constantly observe them?
AugustusnounUS /ɑːˈɡʌstəs/
Roman statesman who established the Roman Empire and became emperor in 27 BC; defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra in 31 BC at Actium (63 BC - AD 14)
From this reading Was I expected to be the father of a French Roll, that the brushes of All Nations were laid in, to rasp Augustus George?
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Was I expected to be the father of a French Roll, that the brushes of All Nations were laid in, to rasp Augustus George?
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading Am I the parent of a Muslin boy, that his yielding surface is to be crimped and small plaited?
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Am I to be told that his sensitive skin was ever intended by Nature to have rashes brought out upon it, by the premature and incessant use of those formidable little instruments?
brushesnounUS /ˈbrʌʃɪz/
plural of “brush” — a dense growth of bushes
From this reading Was I expected to be the father of a French Roll, that the brushes of All Nations were laid in, to rasp Augustus George?
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Am I to be told that his sensitive skin was ever intended by Nature to have rashes brought out upon it, by the premature and incessant use of those formidable little instruments?
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading Or is my child composed of Paper or of Linen, that impressions of the finer getting-up art, practised by the laundress, are to be printed off, all over his soft arms and legs, as I constantly observe them?
composedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpoʊzd/
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading Or is my child composed of Paper or of Linen, that impressions of the finer getting-up art, practised by the laundress, are to be printed off, all over his soft arms and legs, as I constantly observe them?
constantlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnstəntli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Or is my child composed of Paper or of Linen, that impressions of the finer getting-up art, practised by the laundress, are to be printed off, all over his soft arms and legs, as I constantly observe them?
crimpedverbUS /krɪmpt/
past form of “crimp” — make ridges into by pinching together
From this reading Am I the parent of a Muslin boy, that his yielding surface is to be crimped and small plaited?
edgesnounUS /ˈedʒəz/
plural of “edge” — the boundary of a surface
From this reading Is my son a Nutmeg, that he is to be grated on the stiff edges of sharp frills?
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Am I to be told that his sensitive skin was ever intended by Nature to have rashes brought out upon it, by the premature and incessant use of those formidable little instruments?
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Was I expected to be the father of a French Roll, that the brushes of All Nations were laid in, to rasp Augustus George?
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Was I expected to be the father of a French Roll, that the brushes of All Nations were laid in, to rasp Augustus George?
fineradjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnər/
(comparative of “fine”) greater in quality or excellence
From this reading Or is my child composed of Paper or of Linen, that impressions of the finer getting-up art, practised by the laundress, are to be printed off, all over his soft arms and legs, as I constantly observe them?
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading Am I to be told that his sensitive skin was ever intended by Nature to have rashes brought out upon it, by the premature and incessant use of those formidable little instruments?
FrenchnounUS /frentʃ/
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Was I expected to be the father of a French Roll, that the brushes of All Nations were laid in, to rasp Augustus George?
frillsnounUS /frɪlz/
plural of “frill” — (paleontology) a bony plate that curves upward behind the skull of many ceratopsian dinosaurs
From this reading Is my son a Nutmeg, that he is to be grated on the stiff edges of sharp frills?
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 Was I expected to be the father of a French Roll, that the brushes of All Nations were laid in, to rasp Augustus George?
getting-up
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Or is my child composed of Paper or of Linen, that impressions of the finer getting-up art, practised by the laundress, are to be printed off, all over his soft arms and legs, as I constantly observe them?
gratedverbUS /ˈɡreɪtɪd/
past form of “grate” — furnish with a grate
From this reading Is my son a Nutmeg, that he is to be grated on the stiff edges of sharp frills?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Am I to be told that his sensitive skin was ever intended by Nature to have rashes brought out upon it, by the premature and incessant use of those formidable little instruments?
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Is my son a Nutmeg, that he is to be grated on the stiff edges of sharp frills?
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Am I to be told that his sensitive skin was ever intended by Nature to have rashes brought out upon it, by the premature and incessant use of those formidable little instruments?
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Was I expected to be the father of a French Roll, that the brushes of All Nations were laid in, to rasp Augustus George?
impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Or is my child composed of Paper or of Linen, that impressions of the finer getting-up art, practised by the laundress, are to be printed off, all over his soft arms and legs, as I constantly observe them?
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Was I expected to be the father of a French Roll, that the brushes of All Nations were laid in, to rasp Augustus George?
incessantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsesənt/
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
From this reading Am I to be told that his sensitive skin was ever intended by Nature to have rashes brought out upon it, by the premature and incessant use of those formidable little instruments?
instrumentsnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənts/
plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading Am I to be told that his sensitive skin was ever intended by Nature to have rashes brought out upon it, by the premature and incessant use of those formidable little instruments?
intendedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪd/
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Am I to be told that his sensitive skin was ever intended by Nature to have rashes brought out upon it, by the premature and incessant use of those formidable little instruments?
Isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Is my son a Nutmeg, that he is to be grated on the stiff edges of sharp frills?
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Am I to be told that his sensitive skin was ever intended by Nature to have rashes brought out upon it, by the premature and incessant use of those formidable little instruments?
laidadjectiveUS /leɪd/
set down according to a plan
From this reading Was I expected to be the father of a French Roll, that the brushes of All Nations were laid in, to rasp Augustus George?
laundressnoun
a working woman who takes in washing
From this reading Or is my child composed of Paper or of Linen, that impressions of the finer getting-up art, practised by the laundress, are to be printed off, all over his soft arms and legs, as I constantly observe them?
legsnounUS /leɡz/
staying power
From this reading Or is my child composed of Paper or of Linen, that impressions of the finer getting-up art, practised by the laundress, are to be printed off, all over his soft arms and legs, as I constantly observe them?
LinennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading Or is my child composed of Paper or of Linen, that impressions of the finer getting-up art, practised by the laundress, are to be printed off, all over his soft arms and legs, as I constantly observe them?
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Am I to be told that his sensitive skin was ever intended by Nature to have rashes brought out upon it, by the premature and incessant use of those formidable little instruments?
MuslinnounUS /ˈmʌzlən/
plain-woven cotton fabric
From this reading Am I the parent of a Muslin boy, that his yielding surface is to be crimped and small plaited?
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Is my son a Nutmeg, that he is to be grated on the stiff edges of sharp frills?
NationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Was I expected to be the father of a French Roll, that the brushes of All Nations were laid in, to rasp Augustus George?
NaturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Am I to be told that his sensitive skin was ever intended by Nature to have rashes brought out upon it, by the premature and incessant use of those formidable little instruments?
NutmegnounUS /ˈnʌtmeɡ/
East Indian tree widely cultivated in the tropics for its aromatic seed; source of two spices: nutmeg and mace
From this reading Is my son a Nutmeg, that he is to be grated on the stiff edges of sharp frills?
observeverbUS /əbˈzɜːrv/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Or is my child composed of Paper or of Linen, that impressions of the finer getting-up art, practised by the laundress, are to be printed off, all over his soft arms and legs, as I constantly observe them?
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Was I expected to be the father of a French Roll, that the brushes of All Nations were laid in, to rasp Augustus George?
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Or is my child composed of Paper or of Linen, that impressions of the finer getting-up art, practised by the laundress, are to be printed off, all over his soft arms and legs, as I constantly observe them?
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Is my son a Nutmeg, that he is to be grated on the stiff edges of sharp frills?
OrconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Or is my child composed of Paper or of Linen, that impressions of the finer getting-up art, practised by the laundress, are to be printed off, all over his soft arms and legs, as I constantly observe them?
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Am I to be told that his sensitive skin was ever intended by Nature to have rashes brought out upon it, by the premature and incessant use of those formidable little instruments?
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Or is my child composed of Paper or of Linen, that impressions of the finer getting-up art, practised by the laundress, are to be printed off, all over his soft arms and legs, as I constantly observe them?
PapernounUS /ˈpeɪpər/
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Or is my child composed of Paper or of Linen, that impressions of the finer getting-up art, practised by the laundress, are to be printed off, all over his soft arms and legs, as I constantly observe them?
parentnounUS /ˈperənt/
a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Am I the parent of a Muslin boy, that his yielding surface is to be crimped and small plaited?
plaitedverbUS /ˈpleɪtɪd/
past form of “plait” — make by braiding or interlacing
From this reading Am I the parent of a Muslin boy, that his yielding surface is to be crimped and small plaited?
practisedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktɪst/
skillful after much practice
From this reading Or is my child composed of Paper or of Linen, that impressions of the finer getting-up art, practised by the laundress, are to be printed off, all over his soft arms and legs, as I constantly observe them?
prematureadjectiveUS /ˌpriːməˈtʃʊr/
born after a gestation period of less than the normal time
From this reading Am I to be told that his sensitive skin was ever intended by Nature to have rashes brought out upon it, by the premature and incessant use of those formidable little instruments?
printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading Or is my child composed of Paper or of Linen, that impressions of the finer getting-up art, practised by the laundress, are to be printed off, all over his soft arms and legs, as I constantly observe them?
rashesnounUS /ˈræʃɪz/
plural of “rash” — any red eruption of the skin
From this reading Am I to be told that his sensitive skin was ever intended by Nature to have rashes brought out upon it, by the premature and incessant use of those formidable little instruments?
raspnounUS /ræsp/
uttering in an irritated tone
From this reading Was I expected to be the father of a French Roll, that the brushes of All Nations were laid in, to rasp Augustus George?
RollverbUS /roʊl/
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading Was I expected to be the father of a French Roll, that the brushes of All Nations were laid in, to rasp Augustus George?
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading Am I to be told that his sensitive skin was ever intended by Nature to have rashes brought out upon it, by the premature and incessant use of those formidable little instruments?
sharpadjectiveUS /ʃɑːrp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Is my son a Nutmeg, that he is to be grated on the stiff edges of sharp frills?
skinnounUS /skɪn/
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading Am I to be told that his sensitive skin was ever intended by Nature to have rashes brought out upon it, by the premature and incessant use of those formidable little instruments?
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Am I the parent of a Muslin boy, that his yielding surface is to be crimped and small plaited?
softadjectiveUS /sɑːft/
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Or is my child composed of Paper or of Linen, that impressions of the finer getting-up art, practised by the laundress, are to be printed off, all over his soft arms and legs, as I constantly observe them?
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading Is my son a Nutmeg, that he is to be grated on the stiff edges of sharp frills?
stiffadjectiveUS /stɪf/
not moving or operating freely
From this reading Is my son a Nutmeg, that he is to be grated on the stiff edges of sharp frills?
surfacenounUS /ˈsɜːrfəs/
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading Am I the parent of a Muslin boy, that his yielding surface is to be crimped and small plaited?
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Was I expected to be the father of a French Roll, that the brushes of All Nations were laid in, to rasp Augustus George?
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Was I expected to be the father of a French Roll, that the brushes of All Nations were laid in, to rasp Augustus George?
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Or is my child composed of Paper or of Linen, that impressions of the finer getting-up art, practised by the laundress, are to be printed off, all over his soft arms and legs, as I constantly observe them?
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Am I to be told that his sensitive skin was ever intended by Nature to have rashes brought out upon it, by the premature and incessant use of those formidable little instruments?
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Was I expected to be the father of a French Roll, that the brushes of All Nations were laid in, to rasp Augustus George?
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Am I to be told that his sensitive skin was ever intended by Nature to have rashes brought out upon it, by the premature and incessant use of those formidable little instruments?
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Am I to be told that his sensitive skin was ever intended by Nature to have rashes brought out upon it, by the premature and incessant use of those formidable little instruments?
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading Am I to be told that his sensitive skin was ever intended by Nature to have rashes brought out upon it, by the premature and incessant use of those formidable little instruments?
Wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Was I expected to be the father of a French Roll, that the brushes of All Nations were laid in, to rasp Augustus George?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Was I expected to be the father of a French Roll, that the brushes of All Nations were laid in, to rasp Augustus George?
yieldingadjectiveUS /ˈjiːldɪŋ/
inclined to yield to argument or influence or control
From this reading Am I the parent of a Muslin boy, that his yielding surface is to be crimped and small plaited?
