adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Boulby's ears had not deceived her; it had been a bet: and the day would have gone disastrously with Robert, if Mrs. Lovell had not won her bet.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading It was there believed by the gentlemen, though rather against evidence, that the man was a sturdy ruffian, and an infuriated sot.
Algernon
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From this reading The first suggestion was to drag him before the magistrates; but against this Algernon protested, declaring his readiness to defend himself, with so vehement a magnanimity, that it was clearly seen the man had a claim on him.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was there believed by the gentlemen, though rather against evidence, that the man was a sturdy ruffian, and an infuriated sot.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Boulby's ears had not deceived her; it had been a bet: and the day would have gone disastrously with Robert, if Mrs. Lovell had not won her bet.
announcedadjectiveUS /əˈnaʊnst/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Lord Elling, however, when he was told of these systematic assaults upon one of his guests, announced his resolve to bring the law into operation.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading What was heroism to Warbeach, appeared very outrageous blackguardism up at Fairly.
assaultsnounUS /əˈsɔːlts/
plural of “assault” — close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
From this reading Lord Elling, however, when he was told of these systematic assaults upon one of his guests, announced his resolve to bring the law into operation.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading What was heroism to Warbeach, appeared very outrageous blackguardism up at Fairly.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mrs. Boulby's ears had not deceived her; it had been a bet: and the day would have gone disastrously with Robert, if Mrs. Lovell had not won her bet.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The first suggestion was to drag him before the magistrates; but against this Algernon protested, declaring his readiness to defend himself, with so vehement a magnanimity, that it was clearly seen the man had a claim on him.
believedverbUS /bɪˈliːvd/
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading It was there believed by the gentlemen, though rather against evidence, that the man was a sturdy ruffian, and an infuriated sot.
betverbUS /bet/
maintain with or as if with a bet
From this reading Mrs. Boulby's ears had not deceived her; it had been a bet: and the day would have gone disastrously with Robert, if Mrs. Lovell had not won her bet.
blackguardism
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From this reading What was heroism to Warbeach, appeared very outrageous blackguardism up at Fairly.
Boulby's
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From this reading Mrs. Boulby's ears had not deceived her; it had been a bet: and the day would have gone disastrously with Robert, if Mrs. Lovell had not won her bet.
bringverbUS /brɪŋ/
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Lord Elling, however, when he was told of these systematic assaults upon one of his guests, announced his resolve to bring the law into operation.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The first suggestion was to drag him before the magistrates; but against this Algernon protested, declaring his readiness to defend himself, with so vehement a magnanimity, that it was clearly seen the man had a claim on him.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was there believed by the gentlemen, though rather against evidence, that the man was a sturdy ruffian, and an infuriated sot.
claimnounUS /kleɪm/
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading The first suggestion was to drag him before the magistrates; but against this Algernon protested, declaring his readiness to defend himself, with so vehement a magnanimity, that it was clearly seen the man had a claim on him.
clearlyadverbUS /ˈklɪrli/
without doubt or question
From this reading The first suggestion was to drag him before the magistrates; but against this Algernon protested, declaring his readiness to defend himself, with so vehement a magnanimity, that it was clearly seen the man had a claim on him.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Mrs. Boulby's ears had not deceived her; it had been a bet: and the day would have gone disastrously with Robert, if Mrs. Lovell had not won her bet.
deceivedverbUS /dɪˈsiːvd/
past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading Mrs. Boulby's ears had not deceived her; it had been a bet: and the day would have gone disastrously with Robert, if Mrs. Lovell had not won her bet.
declaringverbUS /dɪˈklerɪŋ/
-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading The first suggestion was to drag him before the magistrates; but against this Algernon protested, declaring his readiness to defend himself, with so vehement a magnanimity, that it was clearly seen the man had a claim on him.
defendverbUS /dɪˈfend/
argue or speak in defense of
From this reading The first suggestion was to drag him before the magistrates; but against this Algernon protested, declaring his readiness to defend himself, with so vehement a magnanimity, that it was clearly seen the man had a claim on him.
disastrouslyadverbUS /dɪˈzæstrəsli/
in a disastrous manner
From this reading Mrs. Boulby's ears had not deceived her; it had been a bet: and the day would have gone disastrously with Robert, if Mrs. Lovell had not won her bet.
dragverbUS /dræɡ/
pull, as against a resistance
From this reading The first suggestion was to drag him before the magistrates; but against this Algernon protested, declaring his readiness to defend himself, with so vehement a magnanimity, that it was clearly seen the man had a claim on him.
earsnounUS /ɪrz/
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Mrs. Boulby's ears had not deceived her; it had been a bet: and the day would have gone disastrously with Robert, if Mrs. Lovell had not won her bet.
Elling
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From this reading Lord Elling, however, when he was told of these systematic assaults upon one of his guests, announced his resolve to bring the law into operation.
evidencenounUS /ˈevədəns/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading It was there believed by the gentlemen, though rather against evidence, that the man was a sturdy ruffian, and an infuriated sot.
FairlyadverbUS /ˈferli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading What was heroism to Warbeach, appeared very outrageous blackguardism up at Fairly.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first suggestion was to drag him before the magistrates; but against this Algernon protested, declaring his readiness to defend himself, with so vehement a magnanimity, that it was clearly seen the man had a claim on him.
gentlemennounUS /ˈdʒentəlmɪn/
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading It was there believed by the gentlemen, though rather against evidence, that the man was a sturdy ruffian, and an infuriated sot.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading Mrs. Boulby's ears had not deceived her; it had been a bet: and the day would have gone disastrously with Robert, if Mrs. Lovell had not won her bet.
guestsnounUS /ɡests/
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Lord Elling, however, when he was told of these systematic assaults upon one of his guests, announced his resolve to bring the law into operation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Boulby's ears had not deceived her; it had been a bet: and the day would have gone disastrously with Robert, if Mrs. Lovell had not won her bet.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Mrs. Boulby's ears had not deceived her; it had been a bet: and the day would have gone disastrously with Robert, if Mrs. Lovell had not won her bet.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lord Elling, however, when he was told of these systematic assaults upon one of his guests, announced his resolve to bring the law into operation.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Boulby's ears had not deceived her; it had been a bet: and the day would have gone disastrously with Robert, if Mrs. Lovell had not won her bet.
heroismnounUS /ˈheroʊɪzəm/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading What was heroism to Warbeach, appeared very outrageous blackguardism up at Fairly.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The first suggestion was to drag him before the magistrates; but against this Algernon protested, declaring his readiness to defend himself, with so vehement a magnanimity, that it was clearly seen the man had a claim on him.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The first suggestion was to drag him before the magistrates; but against this Algernon protested, declaring his readiness to defend himself, with so vehement a magnanimity, that it was clearly seen the man had a claim on him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The first suggestion was to drag him before the magistrates; but against this Algernon protested, declaring his readiness to defend himself, with so vehement a magnanimity, that it was clearly seen the man had a claim on him.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Lord Elling, however, when he was told of these systematic assaults upon one of his guests, announced his resolve to bring the law into operation.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Mrs. Boulby's ears had not deceived her; it had been a bet: and the day would have gone disastrously with Robert, if Mrs. Lovell had not won her bet.
infuriatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfjʊrieɪtɪd/
marked by extreme anger
From this reading It was there believed by the gentlemen, though rather against evidence, that the man was a sturdy ruffian, and an infuriated sot.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Lord Elling, however, when he was told of these systematic assaults upon one of his guests, announced his resolve to bring the law into operation.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Boulby's ears had not deceived her; it had been a bet: and the day would have gone disastrously with Robert, if Mrs. Lovell had not won her bet.
lawnounUS /lɔː/
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Lord Elling, however, when he was told of these systematic assaults upon one of his guests, announced his resolve to bring the law into operation.
LordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord Elling, however, when he was told of these systematic assaults upon one of his guests, announced his resolve to bring the law into operation.
LovellnounUS /ˈlʌvəl/
English astronomer who pioneered radio astronomy (born in 1913)
From this reading Mrs. Boulby's ears had not deceived her; it had been a bet: and the day would have gone disastrously with Robert, if Mrs. Lovell had not won her bet.
magistratesnounUS /ˈmædʒɪstreɪts/
plural of “magistrate” — a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
From this reading The first suggestion was to drag him before the magistrates; but against this Algernon protested, declaring his readiness to defend himself, with so vehement a magnanimity, that it was clearly seen the man had a claim on him.
magnanimitynoun
liberality in bestowing gifts; extremely liberal and generous of spirit
From this reading The first suggestion was to drag him before the magistrates; but against this Algernon protested, declaring his readiness to defend himself, with so vehement a magnanimity, that it was clearly seen the man had a claim on him.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was there believed by the gentlemen, though rather against evidence, that the man was a sturdy ruffian, and an infuriated sot.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Boulby's ears had not deceived her; it had been a bet: and the day would have gone disastrously with Robert, if Mrs. Lovell had not won her bet.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mrs. Boulby's ears had not deceived her; it had been a bet: and the day would have gone disastrously with Robert, if Mrs. Lovell had not won her bet.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lord Elling, however, when he was told of these systematic assaults upon one of his guests, announced his resolve to bring the law into operation.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The first suggestion was to drag him before the magistrates; but against this Algernon protested, declaring his readiness to defend himself, with so vehement a magnanimity, that it was clearly seen the man had a claim on him.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Lord Elling, however, when he was told of these systematic assaults upon one of his guests, announced his resolve to bring the law into operation.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading Lord Elling, however, when he was told of these systematic assaults upon one of his guests, announced his resolve to bring the law into operation.
outrageousadjectiveUS /aʊˈtreɪdʒəs/
grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
From this reading What was heroism to Warbeach, appeared very outrageous blackguardism up at Fairly.
protestedverbUS /prəˈtestɪd/
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading The first suggestion was to drag him before the magistrates; but against this Algernon protested, declaring his readiness to defend himself, with so vehement a magnanimity, that it was clearly seen the man had a claim on him.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading It was there believed by the gentlemen, though rather against evidence, that the man was a sturdy ruffian, and an infuriated sot.
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading The first suggestion was to drag him before the magistrates; but against this Algernon protested, declaring his readiness to defend himself, with so vehement a magnanimity, that it was clearly seen the man had a claim on him.
resolveverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/
bring to an end; settle conclusively
From this reading Lord Elling, however, when he was told of these systematic assaults upon one of his guests, announced his resolve to bring the law into operation.
RobertnounUS /ˈrɑːbərt/
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Mrs. Boulby's ears had not deceived her; it had been a bet: and the day would have gone disastrously with Robert, if Mrs. Lovell had not won her bet.
ruffiannoun
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading It was there believed by the gentlemen, though rather against evidence, that the man was a sturdy ruffian, and an infuriated sot.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The first suggestion was to drag him before the magistrates; but against this Algernon protested, declaring his readiness to defend himself, with so vehement a magnanimity, that it was clearly seen the man had a claim on him.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The first suggestion was to drag him before the magistrates; but against this Algernon protested, declaring his readiness to defend himself, with so vehement a magnanimity, that it was clearly seen the man had a claim on him.
sotnounUS /sɔːt/
a chronic drinker
From this reading It was there believed by the gentlemen, though rather against evidence, that the man was a sturdy ruffian, and an infuriated sot.
sturdyadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading It was there believed by the gentlemen, though rather against evidence, that the man was a sturdy ruffian, and an infuriated sot.
suggestionnounUS /səˈdʒestʃən/
an idea that is suggested
From this reading The first suggestion was to drag him before the magistrates; but against this Algernon protested, declaring his readiness to defend himself, with so vehement a magnanimity, that it was clearly seen the man had a claim on him.
systematicadjectiveUS /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/
characterized by order and planning
From this reading Lord Elling, however, when he was told of these systematic assaults upon one of his guests, announced his resolve to bring the law into operation.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was there believed by the gentlemen, though rather against evidence, that the man was a sturdy ruffian, and an infuriated sot.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Boulby's ears had not deceived her; it had been a bet: and the day would have gone disastrously with Robert, if Mrs. Lovell had not won her bet.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was there believed by the gentlemen, though rather against evidence, that the man was a sturdy ruffian, and an infuriated sot.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Lord Elling, however, when he was told of these systematic assaults upon one of his guests, announced his resolve to bring the law into operation.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The first suggestion was to drag him before the magistrates; but against this Algernon protested, declaring his readiness to defend himself, with so vehement a magnanimity, that it was clearly seen the man had a claim on him.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was there believed by the gentlemen, though rather against evidence, that the man was a sturdy ruffian, and an infuriated sot.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading What was heroism to Warbeach, appeared very outrageous blackguardism up at Fairly.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Lord Elling, however, when he was told of these systematic assaults upon one of his guests, announced his resolve to bring the law into operation.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading What was heroism to Warbeach, appeared very outrageous blackguardism up at Fairly.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Lord Elling, however, when he was told of these systematic assaults upon one of his guests, announced his resolve to bring the law into operation.
vehementadjectiveUS /ˈviːəmənt/
marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid
From this reading The first suggestion was to drag him before the magistrates; but against this Algernon protested, declaring his readiness to defend himself, with so vehement a magnanimity, that it was clearly seen the man had a claim on him.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading What was heroism to Warbeach, appeared very outrageous blackguardism up at Fairly.
Warbeach
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From this reading What was heroism to Warbeach, appeared very outrageous blackguardism up at Fairly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What was heroism to Warbeach, appeared very outrageous blackguardism up at Fairly.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What was heroism to Warbeach, appeared very outrageous blackguardism up at Fairly.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Lord Elling, however, when he was told of these systematic assaults upon one of his guests, announced his resolve to bring the law into operation.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. Boulby's ears had not deceived her; it had been a bet: and the day would have gone disastrously with Robert, if Mrs. Lovell had not won her bet.
wonnounUS /wʌn/
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading Mrs. Boulby's ears had not deceived her; it had been a bet: and the day would have gone disastrously with Robert, if Mrs. Lovell had not won her bet.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mrs. Boulby's ears had not deceived her; it had been a bet: and the day would have gone disastrously with Robert, if Mrs. Lovell had not won her bet.
