adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They caught the six o'clock express on the point of starting, and had just settled themselves comfortably in a first-class carriage when the train moved.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For she is wise, if I can judge of her; And fair she is, if that mine eyes be true; And true she is as she hath proved herself; And therefore like herself, wise, fair, and true She shall be placed within my constant soul.
aroseverbUS /ərˈoʊz/
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading --_Shakspeare_ Ishmael and Mr. Brudenell arose before the waiter called them.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For she is wise, if I can judge of her; And fair she is, if that mine eyes be true; And true she is as she hath proved herself; And therefore like herself, wise, fair, and true She shall be placed within my constant soul.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They dressed quickly, rang, and ordered breakfast, and had time to eat it leisurely before the hour at which the cab was ordered to take them to the railway station.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For she is wise, if I can judge of her; And fair she is, if that mine eyes be true; And true she is as she hath proved herself; And therefore like herself, wise, fair, and true She shall be placed within my constant soul.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading --_Shakspeare_ Ishmael and Mr. Brudenell arose before the waiter called them.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading They dressed quickly, rang, and ordered breakfast, and had time to eat it leisurely before the hour at which the cab was ordered to take them to the railway station.
Brudenell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading --_Shakspeare_ Ishmael and Mr. Brudenell arose before the waiter called them.
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading They dressed quickly, rang, and ordered breakfast, and had time to eat it leisurely before the hour at which the cab was ordered to take them to the railway station.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading --_Shakspeare_ Ishmael and Mr. Brudenell arose before the waiter called them.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading For she is wise, if I can judge of her; And fair she is, if that mine eyes be true; And true she is as she hath proved herself; And therefore like herself, wise, fair, and true She shall be placed within my constant soul.
carriagenounUS /ˈkærɪdʒ/
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading They caught the six o'clock express on the point of starting, and had just settled themselves comfortably in a first-class carriage when the train moved.
caughtverbUS /kɑːt/
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading They caught the six o'clock express on the point of starting, and had just settled themselves comfortably in a first-class carriage when the train moved.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading They caught the six o'clock express on the point of starting, and had just settled themselves comfortably in a first-class carriage when the train moved.
constantadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnstənt/
unvarying in nature
From this reading For she is wise, if I can judge of her; And fair she is, if that mine eyes be true; And true she is as she hath proved herself; And therefore like herself, wise, fair, and true She shall be placed within my constant soul.
dressedadjectiveUS /drest/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading They dressed quickly, rang, and ordered breakfast, and had time to eat it leisurely before the hour at which the cab was ordered to take them to the railway station.
eatverbUS /iːt/
take in solid food
From this reading They dressed quickly, rang, and ordered breakfast, and had time to eat it leisurely before the hour at which the cab was ordered to take them to the railway station.
expressverbUS /ɪkˈspres/
give expression to
From this reading They caught the six o'clock express on the point of starting, and had just settled themselves comfortably in a first-class carriage when the train moved.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading For she is wise, if I can judge of her; And fair she is, if that mine eyes be true; And true she is as she hath proved herself; And therefore like herself, wise, fair, and true She shall be placed within my constant soul.
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading For she is wise, if I can judge of her; And fair she is, if that mine eyes be true; And true she is as she hath proved herself; And therefore like herself, wise, fair, and true She shall be placed within my constant soul.
first-classadjectiveUS /ˌfɜːrstˈklæs/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading They caught the six o'clock express on the point of starting, and had just settled themselves comfortably in a first-class carriage when the train moved.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For she is wise, if I can judge of her; And fair she is, if that mine eyes be true; And true she is as she hath proved herself; And therefore like herself, wise, fair, and true She shall be placed within my constant soul.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They dressed quickly, rang, and ordered breakfast, and had time to eat it leisurely before the hour at which the cab was ordered to take them to the railway station.
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading For she is wise, if I can judge of her; And fair she is, if that mine eyes be true; And true she is as she hath proved herself; And therefore like herself, wise, fair, and true She shall be placed within my constant soul.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For she is wise, if I can judge of her; And fair she is, if that mine eyes be true; And true she is as she hath proved herself; And therefore like herself, wise, fair, and true She shall be placed within my constant soul.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading For she is wise, if I can judge of her; And fair she is, if that mine eyes be true; And true she is as she hath proved herself; And therefore like herself, wise, fair, and true She shall be placed within my constant soul.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading They dressed quickly, rang, and ordered breakfast, and had time to eat it leisurely before the hour at which the cab was ordered to take them to the railway station.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading For she is wise, if I can judge of her; And fair she is, if that mine eyes be true; And true she is as she hath proved herself; And therefore like herself, wise, fair, and true She shall be placed within my constant soul.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading For she is wise, if I can judge of her; And fair she is, if that mine eyes be true; And true she is as she hath proved herself; And therefore like herself, wise, fair, and true She shall be placed within my constant soul.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They caught the six o'clock express on the point of starting, and had just settled themselves comfortably in a first-class carriage when the train moved.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For she is wise, if I can judge of her; And fair she is, if that mine eyes be true; And true she is as she hath proved herself; And therefore like herself, wise, fair, and true She shall be placed within my constant soul.
IshmaelnounUS /ˈɪʃmil/
(Old Testament) the son of Abraham who was cast out after the birth of Isaac; considered the forebear of 12 Arabian tribes
From this reading --_Shakspeare_ Ishmael and Mr. Brudenell arose before the waiter called them.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They dressed quickly, rang, and ordered breakfast, and had time to eat it leisurely before the hour at which the cab was ordered to take them to the railway station.
judgeverbUS /dʒʌdʒ/
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading For she is wise, if I can judge of her; And fair she is, if that mine eyes be true; And true she is as she hath proved herself; And therefore like herself, wise, fair, and true She shall be placed within my constant soul.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading They caught the six o'clock express on the point of starting, and had just settled themselves comfortably in a first-class carriage when the train moved.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading They dressed quickly, rang, and ordered breakfast, and had time to eat it leisurely before the hour at which the cab was ordered to take them to the railway station.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading For she is wise, if I can judge of her; And fair she is, if that mine eyes be true; And true she is as she hath proved herself; And therefore like herself, wise, fair, and true She shall be placed within my constant soul.
MEETINGnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading THE MEETING OF THE SEVERED PAIR.
minepronounUS /maɪn/
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading For she is wise, if I can judge of her; And fair she is, if that mine eyes be true; And true she is as she hath proved herself; And therefore like herself, wise, fair, and true She shall be placed within my constant soul.
movedadjectiveUS /muːvd/
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading They caught the six o'clock express on the point of starting, and had just settled themselves comfortably in a first-class carriage when the train moved.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading --_Shakspeare_ Ishmael and Mr. Brudenell arose before the waiter called them.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading For she is wise, if I can judge of her; And fair she is, if that mine eyes be true; And true she is as she hath proved herself; And therefore like herself, wise, fair, and true She shall be placed within my constant soul.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading They caught the six o'clock express on the point of starting, and had just settled themselves comfortably in a first-class carriage when the train moved.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MEETING OF THE SEVERED PAIR.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They caught the six o'clock express on the point of starting, and had just settled themselves comfortably in a first-class carriage when the train moved.
orderedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrdərd/
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading They dressed quickly, rang, and ordered breakfast, and had time to eat it leisurely before the hour at which the cab was ordered to take them to the railway station.
PAIRnounUS /per/
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading THE MEETING OF THE SEVERED PAIR.
placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading For she is wise, if I can judge of her; And fair she is, if that mine eyes be true; And true she is as she hath proved herself; And therefore like herself, wise, fair, and true She shall be placed within my constant soul.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading They caught the six o'clock express on the point of starting, and had just settled themselves comfortably in a first-class carriage when the train moved.
provedadjectiveUS /pruːvd/
established beyond doubt
From this reading For she is wise, if I can judge of her; And fair she is, if that mine eyes be true; And true she is as she hath proved herself; And therefore like herself, wise, fair, and true She shall be placed within my constant soul.
quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/
with speed
From this reading They dressed quickly, rang, and ordered breakfast, and had time to eat it leisurely before the hour at which the cab was ordered to take them to the railway station.
railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading They dressed quickly, rang, and ordered breakfast, and had time to eat it leisurely before the hour at which the cab was ordered to take them to the railway station.
rangverbUS /ræŋ/
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading They dressed quickly, rang, and ordered breakfast, and had time to eat it leisurely before the hour at which the cab was ordered to take them to the railway station.
settledadjectiveUS /ˈsetəld/
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading They caught the six o'clock express on the point of starting, and had just settled themselves comfortably in a first-class carriage when the train moved.
SEVEREDadjectiveUS /ˈsevərd/
detached by cutting
From this reading THE MEETING OF THE SEVERED PAIR.
Shakspeare
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading --_Shakspeare_ Ishmael and Mr. Brudenell arose before the waiter called them.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading For she is wise, if I can judge of her; And fair she is, if that mine eyes be true; And true she is as she hath proved herself; And therefore like herself, wise, fair, and true She shall be placed within my constant soul.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For she is wise, if I can judge of her; And fair she is, if that mine eyes be true; And true she is as she hath proved herself; And therefore like herself, wise, fair, and true She shall be placed within my constant soul.
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading They caught the six o'clock express on the point of starting, and had just settled themselves comfortably in a first-class carriage when the train moved.
soulnounUS /soʊl/
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading For she is wise, if I can judge of her; And fair she is, if that mine eyes be true; And true she is as she hath proved herself; And therefore like herself, wise, fair, and true She shall be placed within my constant soul.
startingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtɪŋ/
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading They caught the six o'clock express on the point of starting, and had just settled themselves comfortably in a first-class carriage when the train moved.
stationnounUS /ˈsteɪʃən/
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading They dressed quickly, rang, and ordered breakfast, and had time to eat it leisurely before the hour at which the cab was ordered to take them to the railway station.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading They dressed quickly, rang, and ordered breakfast, and had time to eat it leisurely before the hour at which the cab was ordered to take them to the railway station.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For she is wise, if I can judge of her; And fair she is, if that mine eyes be true; And true she is as she hath proved herself; And therefore like herself, wise, fair, and true She shall be placed within my constant soul.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MEETING OF THE SEVERED PAIR.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading --_Shakspeare_ Ishmael and Mr. Brudenell arose before the waiter called them.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading They caught the six o'clock express on the point of starting, and had just settled themselves comfortably in a first-class carriage when the train moved.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading For she is wise, if I can judge of her; And fair she is, if that mine eyes be true; And true she is as she hath proved herself; And therefore like herself, wise, fair, and true She shall be placed within my constant soul.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They dressed quickly, rang, and ordered breakfast, and had time to eat it leisurely before the hour at which the cab was ordered to take them to the railway station.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They dressed quickly, rang, and ordered breakfast, and had time to eat it leisurely before the hour at which the cab was ordered to take them to the railway station.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They dressed quickly, rang, and ordered breakfast, and had time to eat it leisurely before the hour at which the cab was ordered to take them to the railway station.
trainverbUS /treɪn/
create by training and teaching
From this reading They caught the six o'clock express on the point of starting, and had just settled themselves comfortably in a first-class carriage when the train moved.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading For she is wise, if I can judge of her; And fair she is, if that mine eyes be true; And true she is as she hath proved herself; And therefore like herself, wise, fair, and true She shall be placed within my constant soul.
waiternounUS /ˈweɪtər/
a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
From this reading --_Shakspeare_ Ishmael and Mr. Brudenell arose before the waiter called them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They dressed quickly, rang, and ordered breakfast, and had time to eat it leisurely before the hour at which the cab was ordered to take them to the railway station.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading They caught the six o'clock express on the point of starting, and had just settled themselves comfortably in a first-class carriage when the train moved.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They dressed quickly, rang, and ordered breakfast, and had time to eat it leisurely before the hour at which the cab was ordered to take them to the railway station.
wiseadjectiveUS /waɪz/
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading For she is wise, if I can judge of her; And fair she is, if that mine eyes be true; And true she is as she hath proved herself; And therefore like herself, wise, fair, and true She shall be placed within my constant soul.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading For she is wise, if I can judge of her; And fair she is, if that mine eyes be true; And true she is as she hath proved herself; And therefore like herself, wise, fair, and true She shall be placed within my constant soul.
