AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY SUSPEND HOSTILITIES A bandage over the eyes, a gag in the mouth, a cord round the wrists, a cord round the ankles, unable to see, to speak, or to move, Uncle Prudent, Phil Evans, and Frycollin were anything but pleased with their position.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY SUSPEND HOSTILITIES A bandage over the eyes, a gag in the mouth, a cord round the wrists, a cord round the ankles, unable to see, to speak, or to move, Uncle Prudent, Phil Evans, and Frycollin were anything but pleased with their position.
anklesnounUS /ˈæŋkəlz/
plural of “ankle” — a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
From this reading THE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY SUSPEND HOSTILITIES A bandage over the eyes, a gag in the mouth, a cord round the wrists, a cord round the ankles, unable to see, to speak, or to move, Uncle Prudent, Phil Evans, and Frycollin were anything but pleased with their position.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading THE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY SUSPEND HOSTILITIES A bandage over the eyes, a gag in the mouth, a cord round the wrists, a cord round the ankles, unable to see, to speak, or to move, Uncle Prudent, Phil Evans, and Frycollin were anything but pleased with their position.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Knowing not who had seized them, nor in what they had been thrown like parcels in a goods wagon, nor where they were, nor what was reserved for them—it was enough to exasperate even the most patient of the ovine race, and we know that the members of the Weldon Institute were not precisely sheep as far as patience went.
attendverbUS /əˈtend/
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading One thing was evident, that Phil Evans and he would find it difficult to attend the club next evening.
bandagenounUS /ˈbændɪdʒ/
a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body
From this reading THE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY SUSPEND HOSTILITIES A bandage over the eyes, a gag in the mouth, a cord round the wrists, a cord round the ankles, unable to see, to speak, or to move, Uncle Prudent, Phil Evans, and Frycollin were anything but pleased with their position.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Knowing not who had seized them, nor in what they had been thrown like parcels in a goods wagon, nor where they were, nor what was reserved for them—it was enough to exasperate even the most patient of the ovine race, and we know that the members of the Weldon Institute were not precisely sheep as far as patience went.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY SUSPEND HOSTILITIES A bandage over the eyes, a gag in the mouth, a cord round the wrists, a cord round the ankles, unable to see, to speak, or to move, Uncle Prudent, Phil Evans, and Frycollin were anything but pleased with their position.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading With his violence of character we can easily imagine how Uncle Prudent felt.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading With his violence of character we can easily imagine how Uncle Prudent felt.
closedadjectiveUS /kloʊzd/
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading As to Frycollin, with his eyes shut and his mouth closed, it was impossible for him to think of anything.
clubnounUS /klʌb/
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading One thing was evident, that Phil Evans and he would find it difficult to attend the club next evening.
cordnounUS /kɔːrd/
a line made of twisted fibers or threads
From this reading THE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY SUSPEND HOSTILITIES A bandage over the eyes, a gag in the mouth, a cord round the wrists, a cord round the ankles, unable to see, to speak, or to move, Uncle Prudent, Phil Evans, and Frycollin were anything but pleased with their position.
difficultadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfəkəlt/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading One thing was evident, that Phil Evans and he would find it difficult to attend the club next evening.
easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading With his violence of character we can easily imagine how Uncle Prudent felt.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Knowing not who had seized them, nor in what they had been thrown like parcels in a goods wagon, nor where they were, nor what was reserved for them—it was enough to exasperate even the most patient of the ovine race, and we know that the members of the Weldon Institute were not precisely sheep as far as patience went.
EvansnounUS /ˈevənz/
United States anatomist who identified four pituitary hormones and discovered vitamin E (1882-1971)
From this reading THE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY SUSPEND HOSTILITIES A bandage over the eyes, a gag in the mouth, a cord round the wrists, a cord round the ankles, unable to see, to speak, or to move, Uncle Prudent, Phil Evans, and Frycollin were anything but pleased with their position.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Knowing not who had seized them, nor in what they had been thrown like parcels in a goods wagon, nor where they were, nor what was reserved for them—it was enough to exasperate even the most patient of the ovine race, and we know that the members of the Weldon Institute were not precisely sheep as far as patience went.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading One thing was evident, that Phil Evans and he would find it difficult to attend the club next evening.
evidentadjectiveUS /ˈevədənt/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading One thing was evident, that Phil Evans and he would find it difficult to attend the club next evening.
exasperateverbUS /ɪɡˈzæspəreɪt/
exasperate or irritate
From this reading Knowing not who had seized them, nor in what they had been thrown like parcels in a goods wagon, nor where they were, nor what was reserved for them—it was enough to exasperate even the most patient of the ovine race, and we know that the members of the Weldon Institute were not precisely sheep as far as patience went.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading THE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY SUSPEND HOSTILITIES A bandage over the eyes, a gag in the mouth, a cord round the wrists, a cord round the ankles, unable to see, to speak, or to move, Uncle Prudent, Phil Evans, and Frycollin were anything but pleased with their position.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Knowing not who had seized them, nor in what they had been thrown like parcels in a goods wagon, nor where they were, nor what was reserved for them—it was enough to exasperate even the most patient of the ovine race, and we know that the members of the Weldon Institute were not precisely sheep as far as patience went.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading With his violence of character we can easily imagine how Uncle Prudent felt.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading One thing was evident, that Phil Evans and he would find it difficult to attend the club next evening.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Knowing not who had seized them, nor in what they had been thrown like parcels in a goods wagon, nor where they were, nor what was reserved for them—it was enough to exasperate even the most patient of the ovine race, and we know that the members of the Weldon Institute were not precisely sheep as far as patience went.
Frycollin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY SUSPEND HOSTILITIES A bandage over the eyes, a gag in the mouth, a cord round the wrists, a cord round the ankles, unable to see, to speak, or to move, Uncle Prudent, Phil Evans, and Frycollin were anything but pleased with their position.
gagverbUS /ɡæɡ/
prevent from speaking out
From this reading THE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY SUSPEND HOSTILITIES A bandage over the eyes, a gag in the mouth, a cord round the wrists, a cord round the ankles, unable to see, to speak, or to move, Uncle Prudent, Phil Evans, and Frycollin were anything but pleased with their position.
goodsnounUS /ɡʊdz/
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading Knowing not who had seized them, nor in what they had been thrown like parcels in a goods wagon, nor where they were, nor what was reserved for them—it was enough to exasperate even the most patient of the ovine race, and we know that the members of the Weldon Institute were not precisely sheep as far as patience went.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Knowing not who had seized them, nor in what they had been thrown like parcels in a goods wagon, nor where they were, nor what was reserved for them—it was enough to exasperate even the most patient of the ovine race, and we know that the members of the Weldon Institute were not precisely sheep as far as patience went.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One thing was evident, that Phil Evans and he would find it difficult to attend the club next evening.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As to Frycollin, with his eyes shut and his mouth closed, it was impossible for him to think of anything.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With his violence of character we can easily imagine how Uncle Prudent felt.
HOSTILITIESnounUS /hɑːˈstɪlətiz/
fighting; acts of overt warfare
From this reading THE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY SUSPEND HOSTILITIES A bandage over the eyes, a gag in the mouth, a cord round the wrists, a cord round the ankles, unable to see, to speak, or to move, Uncle Prudent, Phil Evans, and Frycollin were anything but pleased with their position.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With his violence of character we can easily imagine how Uncle Prudent felt.
imagineverbUS /ˌɪˈmædʒən/
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading With his violence of character we can easily imagine how Uncle Prudent felt.
impossibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːsəbəl/
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading As to Frycollin, with his eyes shut and his mouth closed, it was impossible for him to think of anything.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY SUSPEND HOSTILITIES A bandage over the eyes, a gag in the mouth, a cord round the wrists, a cord round the ankles, unable to see, to speak, or to move, Uncle Prudent, Phil Evans, and Frycollin were anything but pleased with their position.
InstituteverbUS /ˈɪnstətuːt/
set up or lay the groundwork for
From this reading Knowing not who had seized them, nor in what they had been thrown like parcels in a goods wagon, nor where they were, nor what was reserved for them—it was enough to exasperate even the most patient of the ovine race, and we know that the members of the Weldon Institute were not precisely sheep as far as patience went.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Knowing not who had seized them, nor in what they had been thrown like parcels in a goods wagon, nor where they were, nor what was reserved for them—it was enough to exasperate even the most patient of the ovine race, and we know that the members of the Weldon Institute were not precisely sheep as far as patience went.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Knowing not who had seized them, nor in what they had been thrown like parcels in a goods wagon, nor where they were, nor what was reserved for them—it was enough to exasperate even the most patient of the ovine race, and we know that the members of the Weldon Institute were not precisely sheep as far as patience went.
KnowingadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊɪŋ/
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Knowing not who had seized them, nor in what they had been thrown like parcels in a goods wagon, nor where they were, nor what was reserved for them—it was enough to exasperate even the most patient of the ovine race, and we know that the members of the Weldon Institute were not precisely sheep as far as patience went.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Knowing not who had seized them, nor in what they had been thrown like parcels in a goods wagon, nor where they were, nor what was reserved for them—it was enough to exasperate even the most patient of the ovine race, and we know that the members of the Weldon Institute were not precisely sheep as far as patience went.
membersnounUS /ˈmembərz/
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Knowing not who had seized them, nor in what they had been thrown like parcels in a goods wagon, nor where they were, nor what was reserved for them—it was enough to exasperate even the most patient of the ovine race, and we know that the members of the Weldon Institute were not precisely sheep as far as patience went.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Knowing not who had seized them, nor in what they had been thrown like parcels in a goods wagon, nor where they were, nor what was reserved for them—it was enough to exasperate even the most patient of the ovine race, and we know that the members of the Weldon Institute were not precisely sheep as far as patience went.
mouthnounUS /maʊθ/
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading THE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY SUSPEND HOSTILITIES A bandage over the eyes, a gag in the mouth, a cord round the wrists, a cord round the ankles, unable to see, to speak, or to move, Uncle Prudent, Phil Evans, and Frycollin were anything but pleased with their position.
moveverbUS /muːv/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY SUSPEND HOSTILITIES A bandage over the eyes, a gag in the mouth, a cord round the wrists, a cord round the ankles, unable to see, to speak, or to move, Uncle Prudent, Phil Evans, and Frycollin were anything but pleased with their position.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading One thing was evident, that Phil Evans and he would find it difficult to attend the club next evening.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Knowing not who had seized them, nor in what they had been thrown like parcels in a goods wagon, nor where they were, nor what was reserved for them—it was enough to exasperate even the most patient of the ovine race, and we know that the members of the Weldon Institute were not precisely sheep as far as patience went.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Knowing not who had seized them, nor in what they had been thrown like parcels in a goods wagon, nor where they were, nor what was reserved for them—it was enough to exasperate even the most patient of the ovine race, and we know that the members of the Weldon Institute were not precisely sheep as far as patience went.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Knowing not who had seized them, nor in what they had been thrown like parcels in a goods wagon, nor where they were, nor what was reserved for them—it was enough to exasperate even the most patient of the ovine race, and we know that the members of the Weldon Institute were not precisely sheep as far as patience went.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One thing was evident, that Phil Evans and he would find it difficult to attend the club next evening.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY SUSPEND HOSTILITIES A bandage over the eyes, a gag in the mouth, a cord round the wrists, a cord round the ankles, unable to see, to speak, or to move, Uncle Prudent, Phil Evans, and Frycollin were anything but pleased with their position.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY SUSPEND HOSTILITIES A bandage over the eyes, a gag in the mouth, a cord round the wrists, a cord round the ankles, unable to see, to speak, or to move, Uncle Prudent, Phil Evans, and Frycollin were anything but pleased with their position.
ovineadjective
of or pertaining to or of the nature of or characteristic of a sheep or sheep
From this reading Knowing not who had seized them, nor in what they had been thrown like parcels in a goods wagon, nor where they were, nor what was reserved for them—it was enough to exasperate even the most patient of the ovine race, and we know that the members of the Weldon Institute were not precisely sheep as far as patience went.
parcelsnounUS /ˈpɑːrsəlz/
plural of “parcel” — a wrapped container
From this reading Knowing not who had seized them, nor in what they had been thrown like parcels in a goods wagon, nor where they were, nor what was reserved for them—it was enough to exasperate even the most patient of the ovine race, and we know that the members of the Weldon Institute were not precisely sheep as far as patience went.
patiencenounUS /ˈpeɪʃəns/
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading Knowing not who had seized them, nor in what they had been thrown like parcels in a goods wagon, nor where they were, nor what was reserved for them—it was enough to exasperate even the most patient of the ovine race, and we know that the members of the Weldon Institute were not precisely sheep as far as patience went.
patientnounUS /ˈpeɪʃənt/
a person who requires medical care
From this reading Knowing not who had seized them, nor in what they had been thrown like parcels in a goods wagon, nor where they were, nor what was reserved for them—it was enough to exasperate even the most patient of the ovine race, and we know that the members of the Weldon Institute were not precisely sheep as far as patience went.
Phil
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY SUSPEND HOSTILITIES A bandage over the eyes, a gag in the mouth, a cord round the wrists, a cord round the ankles, unable to see, to speak, or to move, Uncle Prudent, Phil Evans, and Frycollin were anything but pleased with their position.
pleasedadjectiveUS /pliːzd/
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading THE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY SUSPEND HOSTILITIES A bandage over the eyes, a gag in the mouth, a cord round the wrists, a cord round the ankles, unable to see, to speak, or to move, Uncle Prudent, Phil Evans, and Frycollin were anything but pleased with their position.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading THE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY SUSPEND HOSTILITIES A bandage over the eyes, a gag in the mouth, a cord round the wrists, a cord round the ankles, unable to see, to speak, or to move, Uncle Prudent, Phil Evans, and Frycollin were anything but pleased with their position.
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Knowing not who had seized them, nor in what they had been thrown like parcels in a goods wagon, nor where they were, nor what was reserved for them—it was enough to exasperate even the most patient of the ovine race, and we know that the members of the Weldon Institute were not precisely sheep as far as patience went.
PRESIDENTnounUS /ˈprezədent/
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading THE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY SUSPEND HOSTILITIES A bandage over the eyes, a gag in the mouth, a cord round the wrists, a cord round the ankles, unable to see, to speak, or to move, Uncle Prudent, Phil Evans, and Frycollin were anything but pleased with their position.
PrudentadjectiveUS /ˈpruːdənt/
careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
From this reading THE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY SUSPEND HOSTILITIES A bandage over the eyes, a gag in the mouth, a cord round the wrists, a cord round the ankles, unable to see, to speak, or to move, Uncle Prudent, Phil Evans, and Frycollin were anything but pleased with their position.
racenounUS /reɪs/
any competition
From this reading Knowing not who had seized them, nor in what they had been thrown like parcels in a goods wagon, nor where they were, nor what was reserved for them—it was enough to exasperate even the most patient of the ovine race, and we know that the members of the Weldon Institute were not precisely sheep as far as patience went.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading Knowing not who had seized them, nor in what they had been thrown like parcels in a goods wagon, nor where they were, nor what was reserved for them—it was enough to exasperate even the most patient of the ovine race, and we know that the members of the Weldon Institute were not precisely sheep as far as patience went.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading THE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY SUSPEND HOSTILITIES A bandage over the eyes, a gag in the mouth, a cord round the wrists, a cord round the ankles, unable to see, to speak, or to move, Uncle Prudent, Phil Evans, and Frycollin were anything but pleased with their position.
SECRETARYnounUS /ˈsekrəteri/
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading THE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY SUSPEND HOSTILITIES A bandage over the eyes, a gag in the mouth, a cord round the wrists, a cord round the ankles, unable to see, to speak, or to move, Uncle Prudent, Phil Evans, and Frycollin were anything but pleased with their position.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY SUSPEND HOSTILITIES A bandage over the eyes, a gag in the mouth, a cord round the wrists, a cord round the ankles, unable to see, to speak, or to move, Uncle Prudent, Phil Evans, and Frycollin were anything but pleased with their position.
seizedverbUS /siːzd/
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Knowing not who had seized them, nor in what they had been thrown like parcels in a goods wagon, nor where they were, nor what was reserved for them—it was enough to exasperate even the most patient of the ovine race, and we know that the members of the Weldon Institute were not precisely sheep as far as patience went.
sheepnounUS /ʃiːp/
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading Knowing not who had seized them, nor in what they had been thrown like parcels in a goods wagon, nor where they were, nor what was reserved for them—it was enough to exasperate even the most patient of the ovine race, and we know that the members of the Weldon Institute were not precisely sheep as far as patience went.
shutverbUS /ʃʌt/
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading As to Frycollin, with his eyes shut and his mouth closed, it was impossible for him to think of anything.
speakverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
From this reading THE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY SUSPEND HOSTILITIES A bandage over the eyes, a gag in the mouth, a cord round the wrists, a cord round the ankles, unable to see, to speak, or to move, Uncle Prudent, Phil Evans, and Frycollin were anything but pleased with their position.
SUSPENDverbUS /səˈspend/
hang freely
From this reading THE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY SUSPEND HOSTILITIES A bandage over the eyes, a gag in the mouth, a cord round the wrists, a cord round the ankles, unable to see, to speak, or to move, Uncle Prudent, Phil Evans, and Frycollin were anything but pleased with their position.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Knowing not who had seized them, nor in what they had been thrown like parcels in a goods wagon, nor where they were, nor what was reserved for them—it was enough to exasperate even the most patient of the ovine race, and we know that the members of the Weldon Institute were not precisely sheep as far as patience went.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY SUSPEND HOSTILITIES A bandage over the eyes, a gag in the mouth, a cord round the wrists, a cord round the ankles, unable to see, to speak, or to move, Uncle Prudent, Phil Evans, and Frycollin were anything but pleased with their position.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY SUSPEND HOSTILITIES A bandage over the eyes, a gag in the mouth, a cord round the wrists, a cord round the ankles, unable to see, to speak, or to move, Uncle Prudent, Phil Evans, and Frycollin were anything but pleased with their position.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Knowing not who had seized them, nor in what they had been thrown like parcels in a goods wagon, nor where they were, nor what was reserved for them—it was enough to exasperate even the most patient of the ovine race, and we know that the members of the Weldon Institute were not precisely sheep as far as patience went.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Knowing not who had seized them, nor in what they had been thrown like parcels in a goods wagon, nor where they were, nor what was reserved for them—it was enough to exasperate even the most patient of the ovine race, and we know that the members of the Weldon Institute were not precisely sheep as far as patience went.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading One thing was evident, that Phil Evans and he would find it difficult to attend the club next evening.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading As to Frycollin, with his eyes shut and his mouth closed, it was impossible for him to think of anything.
thrownadjectiveUS /θroʊn/
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Knowing not who had seized them, nor in what they had been thrown like parcels in a goods wagon, nor where they were, nor what was reserved for them—it was enough to exasperate even the most patient of the ovine race, and we know that the members of the Weldon Institute were not precisely sheep as far as patience went.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY SUSPEND HOSTILITIES A bandage over the eyes, a gag in the mouth, a cord round the wrists, a cord round the ankles, unable to see, to speak, or to move, Uncle Prudent, Phil Evans, and Frycollin were anything but pleased with their position.
unableadjectiveUS /əˈneɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading THE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY SUSPEND HOSTILITIES A bandage over the eyes, a gag in the mouth, a cord round the wrists, a cord round the ankles, unable to see, to speak, or to move, Uncle Prudent, Phil Evans, and Frycollin were anything but pleased with their position.
UnclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading THE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY SUSPEND HOSTILITIES A bandage over the eyes, a gag in the mouth, a cord round the wrists, a cord round the ankles, unable to see, to speak, or to move, Uncle Prudent, Phil Evans, and Frycollin were anything but pleased with their position.
violencenounUS /ˈvaɪələns/
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading With his violence of character we can easily imagine how Uncle Prudent felt.
wagonnounUS /ˈwæɡən/
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading Knowing not who had seized them, nor in what they had been thrown like parcels in a goods wagon, nor where they were, nor what was reserved for them—it was enough to exasperate even the most patient of the ovine race, and we know that the members of the Weldon Institute were not precisely sheep as far as patience went.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Knowing not who had seized them, nor in what they had been thrown like parcels in a goods wagon, nor where they were, nor what was reserved for them—it was enough to exasperate even the most patient of the ovine race, and we know that the members of the Weldon Institute were not precisely sheep as far as patience went.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Knowing not who had seized them, nor in what they had been thrown like parcels in a goods wagon, nor where they were, nor what was reserved for them—it was enough to exasperate even the most patient of the ovine race, and we know that the members of the Weldon Institute were not precisely sheep as far as patience went.
Weldon
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From this reading Knowing not who had seized them, nor in what they had been thrown like parcels in a goods wagon, nor where they were, nor what was reserved for them—it was enough to exasperate even the most patient of the ovine race, and we know that the members of the Weldon Institute were not precisely sheep as far as patience went.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Knowing not who had seized them, nor in what they had been thrown like parcels in a goods wagon, nor where they were, nor what was reserved for them—it was enough to exasperate even the most patient of the ovine race, and we know that the members of the Weldon Institute were not precisely sheep as far as patience went.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY SUSPEND HOSTILITIES A bandage over the eyes, a gag in the mouth, a cord round the wrists, a cord round the ankles, unable to see, to speak, or to move, Uncle Prudent, Phil Evans, and Frycollin were anything but pleased with their position.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Knowing not who had seized them, nor in what they had been thrown like parcels in a goods wagon, nor where they were, nor what was reserved for them—it was enough to exasperate even the most patient of the ovine race, and we know that the members of the Weldon Institute were not precisely sheep as far as patience went.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Knowing not who had seized them, nor in what they had been thrown like parcels in a goods wagon, nor where they were, nor what was reserved for them—it was enough to exasperate even the most patient of the ovine race, and we know that the members of the Weldon Institute were not precisely sheep as far as patience went.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Knowing not who had seized them, nor in what they had been thrown like parcels in a goods wagon, nor where they were, nor what was reserved for them—it was enough to exasperate even the most patient of the ovine race, and we know that the members of the Weldon Institute were not precisely sheep as far as patience went.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY SUSPEND HOSTILITIES A bandage over the eyes, a gag in the mouth, a cord round the wrists, a cord round the ankles, unable to see, to speak, or to move, Uncle Prudent, Phil Evans, and Frycollin were anything but pleased with their position.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading One thing was evident, that Phil Evans and he would find it difficult to attend the club next evening.
wristsnounUS /rɪsts/
plural of “wrist” — a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
From this reading THE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY SUSPEND HOSTILITIES A bandage over the eyes, a gag in the mouth, a cord round the wrists, a cord round the ankles, unable to see, to speak, or to move, Uncle Prudent, Phil Evans, and Frycollin were anything but pleased with their position.
