adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For here was one of my own people of quality, a gentleman who professed to believe what I told him, and yet would do no more for me than recommend me an inn and a tailor; while a poor sea-captain, driven from his employment and his home, with no better reason to put faith in my story, was sharing with me his last penny.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For here was one of my own people of quality, a gentleman who professed to believe what I told him, and yet would do no more for me than recommend me an inn and a tailor; while a poor sea-captain, driven from his employment and his home, with no better reason to put faith in my story, was sharing with me his last penny.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For here was one of my own people of quality, a gentleman who professed to believe what I told him, and yet would do no more for me than recommend me an inn and a tailor; while a poor sea-captain, driven from his employment and his home, with no better reason to put faith in my story, was sharing with me his last penny.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It mattered little to me, since I desired to forget him as quickly as possible.
believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading For here was one of my own people of quality, a gentleman who professed to believe what I told him, and yet would do no more for me than recommend me an inn and a tailor; while a poor sea-captain, driven from his employment and his home, with no better reason to put faith in my story, was sharing with me his last penny.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading For here was one of my own people of quality, a gentleman who professed to believe what I told him, and yet would do no more for me than recommend me an inn and a tailor; while a poor sea-captain, driven from his employment and his home, with no better reason to put faith in my story, was sharing with me his last penny.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading LONDON TOWN But he had not risen when we set out, nor would the illnatured landlord reveal his name.
captainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The captain was for going to the Star and Garter, the inn the gentleman had mentioned.
dearlyadverbUS /ˈdɪrli/
in a sincere and heartfelt manner
From this reading Goble, in truth, had made us pay dearly for our fun with him, and the hum of the vast unknown fell upon our ears with the question of lodging still unsettled.
desiredadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪərd/
wanted intensely
From this reading It mattered little to me, since I desired to forget him as quickly as possible.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading For here was one of my own people of quality, a gentleman who professed to believe what I told him, and yet would do no more for me than recommend me an inn and a tailor; while a poor sea-captain, driven from his employment and his home, with no better reason to put faith in my story, was sharing with me his last penny.
drivenadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪvən/
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading For here was one of my own people of quality, a gentleman who professed to believe what I told him, and yet would do no more for me than recommend me an inn and a tailor; while a poor sea-captain, driven from his employment and his home, with no better reason to put faith in my story, was sharing with me his last penny.
earsnounUS /ɪrz/
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Goble, in truth, had made us pay dearly for our fun with him, and the hum of the vast unknown fell upon our ears with the question of lodging still unsettled.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading For here was one of my own people of quality, a gentleman who professed to believe what I told him, and yet would do no more for me than recommend me an inn and a tailor; while a poor sea-captain, driven from his employment and his home, with no better reason to put faith in my story, was sharing with me his last penny.
faithnounUS /feɪθ/
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading For here was one of my own people of quality, a gentleman who professed to believe what I told him, and yet would do no more for me than recommend me an inn and a tailor; while a poor sea-captain, driven from his employment and his home, with no better reason to put faith in my story, was sharing with me his last penny.
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Goble, in truth, had made us pay dearly for our fun with him, and the hum of the vast unknown fell upon our ears with the question of lodging still unsettled.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For here was one of my own people of quality, a gentleman who professed to believe what I told him, and yet would do no more for me than recommend me an inn and a tailor; while a poor sea-captain, driven from his employment and his home, with no better reason to put faith in my story, was sharing with me his last penny.
forgetverbUS /fərˈɡet/
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading It mattered little to me, since I desired to forget him as quickly as possible.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For here was one of my own people of quality, a gentleman who professed to believe what I told him, and yet would do no more for me than recommend me an inn and a tailor; while a poor sea-captain, driven from his employment and his home, with no better reason to put faith in my story, was sharing with me his last penny.
funnounUS /fʌn/
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading Goble, in truth, had made us pay dearly for our fun with him, and the hum of the vast unknown fell upon our ears with the question of lodging still unsettled.
GarternounUS /ˈɡɑːrtər/
a band (usually elastic) worn around the leg to hold up a stocking (or around the arm to hold up a sleeve)
From this reading The captain was for going to the Star and Garter, the inn the gentleman had mentioned.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading For here was one of my own people of quality, a gentleman who professed to believe what I told him, and yet would do no more for me than recommend me an inn and a tailor; while a poor sea-captain, driven from his employment and his home, with no better reason to put faith in my story, was sharing with me his last penny.
Goble
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From this reading Goble, in truth, had made us pay dearly for our fun with him, and the hum of the vast unknown fell upon our ears with the question of lodging still unsettled.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading The captain was for going to the Star and Garter, the inn the gentleman had mentioned.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading LONDON TOWN But he had not risen when we set out, nor would the illnatured landlord reveal his name.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading LONDON TOWN But he had not risen when we set out, nor would the illnatured landlord reveal his name.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading For here was one of my own people of quality, a gentleman who professed to believe what I told him, and yet would do no more for me than recommend me an inn and a tailor; while a poor sea-captain, driven from his employment and his home, with no better reason to put faith in my story, was sharing with me his last penny.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It mattered little to me, since I desired to forget him as quickly as possible.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading LONDON TOWN But he had not risen when we set out, nor would the illnatured landlord reveal his name.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading For here was one of my own people of quality, a gentleman who professed to believe what I told him, and yet would do no more for me than recommend me an inn and a tailor; while a poor sea-captain, driven from his employment and his home, with no better reason to put faith in my story, was sharing with me his last penny.
humverbUS /hʌm/
sing with closed lips
From this reading Goble, in truth, had made us pay dearly for our fun with him, and the hum of the vast unknown fell upon our ears with the question of lodging still unsettled.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It mattered little to me, since I desired to forget him as quickly as possible.
illnatured
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LONDON TOWN But he had not risen when we set out, nor would the illnatured landlord reveal his name.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For here was one of my own people of quality, a gentleman who professed to believe what I told him, and yet would do no more for me than recommend me an inn and a tailor; while a poor sea-captain, driven from his employment and his home, with no better reason to put faith in my story, was sharing with me his last penny.
innnounUS /ɪn/
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading For here was one of my own people of quality, a gentleman who professed to believe what I told him, and yet would do no more for me than recommend me an inn and a tailor; while a poor sea-captain, driven from his employment and his home, with no better reason to put faith in my story, was sharing with me his last penny.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It mattered little to me, since I desired to forget him as quickly as possible.
landlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading LONDON TOWN But he had not risen when we set out, nor would the illnatured landlord reveal his name.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading For here was one of my own people of quality, a gentleman who professed to believe what I told him, and yet would do no more for me than recommend me an inn and a tailor; while a poor sea-captain, driven from his employment and his home, with no better reason to put faith in my story, was sharing with me his last penny.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It mattered little to me, since I desired to forget him as quickly as possible.
lodgingnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/
structures collectively in which people are housed
From this reading Goble, in truth, had made us pay dearly for our fun with him, and the hum of the vast unknown fell upon our ears with the question of lodging still unsettled.
LONDONnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading LONDON TOWN But he had not risen when we set out, nor would the illnatured landlord reveal his name.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Goble, in truth, had made us pay dearly for our fun with him, and the hum of the vast unknown fell upon our ears with the question of lodging still unsettled.
matteredverbUS /ˈmætərd/
past form of “matter” — have weight; have import, carry weight
From this reading It mattered little to me, since I desired to forget him as quickly as possible.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It mattered little to me, since I desired to forget him as quickly as possible.
mentionedverbUS /ˈmenʃənd/
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading The captain was for going to the Star and Garter, the inn the gentleman had mentioned.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading For here was one of my own people of quality, a gentleman who professed to believe what I told him, and yet would do no more for me than recommend me an inn and a tailor; while a poor sea-captain, driven from his employment and his home, with no better reason to put faith in my story, was sharing with me his last penny.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading For here was one of my own people of quality, a gentleman who professed to believe what I told him, and yet would do no more for me than recommend me an inn and a tailor; while a poor sea-captain, driven from his employment and his home, with no better reason to put faith in my story, was sharing with me his last penny.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading LONDON TOWN But he had not risen when we set out, nor would the illnatured landlord reveal his name.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading For here was one of my own people of quality, a gentleman who professed to believe what I told him, and yet would do no more for me than recommend me an inn and a tailor; while a poor sea-captain, driven from his employment and his home, with no better reason to put faith in my story, was sharing with me his last penny.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading LONDON TOWN But he had not risen when we set out, nor would the illnatured landlord reveal his name.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading LONDON TOWN But he had not risen when we set out, nor would the illnatured landlord reveal his name.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For here was one of my own people of quality, a gentleman who professed to believe what I told him, and yet would do no more for me than recommend me an inn and a tailor; while a poor sea-captain, driven from his employment and his home, with no better reason to put faith in my story, was sharing with me his last penny.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For here was one of my own people of quality, a gentleman who professed to believe what I told him, and yet would do no more for me than recommend me an inn and a tailor; while a poor sea-captain, driven from his employment and his home, with no better reason to put faith in my story, was sharing with me his last penny.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Goble, in truth, had made us pay dearly for our fun with him, and the hum of the vast unknown fell upon our ears with the question of lodging still unsettled.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading LONDON TOWN But he had not risen when we set out, nor would the illnatured landlord reveal his name.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading For here was one of my own people of quality, a gentleman who professed to believe what I told him, and yet would do no more for me than recommend me an inn and a tailor; while a poor sea-captain, driven from his employment and his home, with no better reason to put faith in my story, was sharing with me his last penny.
payverbUS /peɪ/
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Goble, in truth, had made us pay dearly for our fun with him, and the hum of the vast unknown fell upon our ears with the question of lodging still unsettled.
pennynounUS /ˈpeni/
a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading For here was one of my own people of quality, a gentleman who professed to believe what I told him, and yet would do no more for me than recommend me an inn and a tailor; while a poor sea-captain, driven from his employment and his home, with no better reason to put faith in my story, was sharing with me his last penny.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading For here was one of my own people of quality, a gentleman who professed to believe what I told him, and yet would do no more for me than recommend me an inn and a tailor; while a poor sea-captain, driven from his employment and his home, with no better reason to put faith in my story, was sharing with me his last penny.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading For here was one of my own people of quality, a gentleman who professed to believe what I told him, and yet would do no more for me than recommend me an inn and a tailor; while a poor sea-captain, driven from his employment and his home, with no better reason to put faith in my story, was sharing with me his last penny.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It mattered little to me, since I desired to forget him as quickly as possible.
professedadjectiveUS /prəˈfest/
professing to be qualified
From this reading For here was one of my own people of quality, a gentleman who professed to believe what I told him, and yet would do no more for me than recommend me an inn and a tailor; while a poor sea-captain, driven from his employment and his home, with no better reason to put faith in my story, was sharing with me his last penny.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading For here was one of my own people of quality, a gentleman who professed to believe what I told him, and yet would do no more for me than recommend me an inn and a tailor; while a poor sea-captain, driven from his employment and his home, with no better reason to put faith in my story, was sharing with me his last penny.
qualitynounUS /ˈkwɑːləti/
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading For here was one of my own people of quality, a gentleman who professed to believe what I told him, and yet would do no more for me than recommend me an inn and a tailor; while a poor sea-captain, driven from his employment and his home, with no better reason to put faith in my story, was sharing with me his last penny.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Goble, in truth, had made us pay dearly for our fun with him, and the hum of the vast unknown fell upon our ears with the question of lodging still unsettled.
quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/
with speed
From this reading It mattered little to me, since I desired to forget him as quickly as possible.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading For here was one of my own people of quality, a gentleman who professed to believe what I told him, and yet would do no more for me than recommend me an inn and a tailor; while a poor sea-captain, driven from his employment and his home, with no better reason to put faith in my story, was sharing with me his last penny.
recommendverbUS /ˌrekəˈmend/
push for something
From this reading For here was one of my own people of quality, a gentleman who professed to believe what I told him, and yet would do no more for me than recommend me an inn and a tailor; while a poor sea-captain, driven from his employment and his home, with no better reason to put faith in my story, was sharing with me his last penny.
revealverbUS /rɪˈviːl/
make visible
From this reading LONDON TOWN But he had not risen when we set out, nor would the illnatured landlord reveal his name.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading LONDON TOWN But he had not risen when we set out, nor would the illnatured landlord reveal his name.
sea-captain
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For here was one of my own people of quality, a gentleman who professed to believe what I told him, and yet would do no more for me than recommend me an inn and a tailor; while a poor sea-captain, driven from his employment and his home, with no better reason to put faith in my story, was sharing with me his last penny.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading LONDON TOWN But he had not risen when we set out, nor would the illnatured landlord reveal his name.
sharingnounUS /ˈʃerɪŋ/
using or enjoying something jointly with others
From this reading For here was one of my own people of quality, a gentleman who professed to believe what I told him, and yet would do no more for me than recommend me an inn and a tailor; while a poor sea-captain, driven from his employment and his home, with no better reason to put faith in my story, was sharing with me his last penny.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It mattered little to me, since I desired to forget him as quickly as possible.
StarnounUS /stɑːr/
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading The captain was for going to the Star and Garter, the inn the gentleman had mentioned.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Goble, in truth, had made us pay dearly for our fun with him, and the hum of the vast unknown fell upon our ears with the question of lodging still unsettled.
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading For here was one of my own people of quality, a gentleman who professed to believe what I told him, and yet would do no more for me than recommend me an inn and a tailor; while a poor sea-captain, driven from his employment and his home, with no better reason to put faith in my story, was sharing with me his last penny.
tailorverbUS /ˈteɪlər/
adjust to a specific need or market
From this reading For here was one of my own people of quality, a gentleman who professed to believe what I told him, and yet would do no more for me than recommend me an inn and a tailor; while a poor sea-captain, driven from his employment and his home, with no better reason to put faith in my story, was sharing with me his last penny.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading For here was one of my own people of quality, a gentleman who professed to believe what I told him, and yet would do no more for me than recommend me an inn and a tailor; while a poor sea-captain, driven from his employment and his home, with no better reason to put faith in my story, was sharing with me his last penny.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LONDON TOWN But he had not risen when we set out, nor would the illnatured landlord reveal his name.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It mattered little to me, since I desired to forget him as quickly as possible.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading For here was one of my own people of quality, a gentleman who professed to believe what I told him, and yet would do no more for me than recommend me an inn and a tailor; while a poor sea-captain, driven from his employment and his home, with no better reason to put faith in my story, was sharing with me his last penny.
TOWNnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading LONDON TOWN But he had not risen when we set out, nor would the illnatured landlord reveal his name.
truthnounUS /truːθ/
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Goble, in truth, had made us pay dearly for our fun with him, and the hum of the vast unknown fell upon our ears with the question of lodging still unsettled.
unknownadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊn/
not known
From this reading Goble, in truth, had made us pay dearly for our fun with him, and the hum of the vast unknown fell upon our ears with the question of lodging still unsettled.
unsettledadjectiveUS /ənˈsetəld/
still in doubt
From this reading Goble, in truth, had made us pay dearly for our fun with him, and the hum of the vast unknown fell upon our ears with the question of lodging still unsettled.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Goble, in truth, had made us pay dearly for our fun with him, and the hum of the vast unknown fell upon our ears with the question of lodging still unsettled.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Goble, in truth, had made us pay dearly for our fun with him, and the hum of the vast unknown fell upon our ears with the question of lodging still unsettled.
vastadjectiveUS /væst/
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Goble, in truth, had made us pay dearly for our fun with him, and the hum of the vast unknown fell upon our ears with the question of lodging still unsettled.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For here was one of my own people of quality, a gentleman who professed to believe what I told him, and yet would do no more for me than recommend me an inn and a tailor; while a poor sea-captain, driven from his employment and his home, with no better reason to put faith in my story, was sharing with me his last penny.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading LONDON TOWN But he had not risen when we set out, nor would the illnatured landlord reveal his name.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading For here was one of my own people of quality, a gentleman who professed to believe what I told him, and yet would do no more for me than recommend me an inn and a tailor; while a poor sea-captain, driven from his employment and his home, with no better reason to put faith in my story, was sharing with me his last penny.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading LONDON TOWN But he had not risen when we set out, nor would the illnatured landlord reveal his name.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading For here was one of my own people of quality, a gentleman who professed to believe what I told him, and yet would do no more for me than recommend me an inn and a tailor; while a poor sea-captain, driven from his employment and his home, with no better reason to put faith in my story, was sharing with me his last penny.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading For here was one of my own people of quality, a gentleman who professed to believe what I told him, and yet would do no more for me than recommend me an inn and a tailor; while a poor sea-captain, driven from his employment and his home, with no better reason to put faith in my story, was sharing with me his last penny.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading For here was one of my own people of quality, a gentleman who professed to believe what I told him, and yet would do no more for me than recommend me an inn and a tailor; while a poor sea-captain, driven from his employment and his home, with no better reason to put faith in my story, was sharing with me his last penny.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading LONDON TOWN But he had not risen when we set out, nor would the illnatured landlord reveal his name.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading For here was one of my own people of quality, a gentleman who professed to believe what I told him, and yet would do no more for me than recommend me an inn and a tailor; while a poor sea-captain, driven from his employment and his home, with no better reason to put faith in my story, was sharing with me his last penny.
