adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He, although the principal, being a relative, would get off with a lecture, while I should probably be kicked out of my place.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading While I was thus occupied, my nerves "screwed up,"--almost to cracking, Mr. Wallis's office-door was thrown open, and I beheld that very gentleman's round, pleasant physiognomy, embrowned by his travels, staring me full in the face.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He, although the principal, being a relative, would get off with a lecture, while I should probably be kicked out of my place.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I was early at my post on the following morning, being particularly anxious to meet with Mr. Wallis's scapegrace nephew, and ascertain whether anybody had found the dead body of the game-cock, and whether an inquest had been held; for I knew enough of the world to draw my own conclusions as to the result.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Och! thin, Paddy, what's the bothuration; if you carry me, don't I carry the whiskey, sure, and that's fair and aqual!"
anxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/
eagerly desirous
From this reading I was early at my post on the following morning, being particularly anxious to meet with Mr. Wallis's scapegrace nephew, and ascertain whether anybody had found the dead body of the game-cock, and whether an inquest had been held; for I knew enough of the world to draw my own conclusions as to the result.
anybodypronounUS /ˈenibədi/
any person at all
From this reading I was early at my post on the following morning, being particularly anxious to meet with Mr. Wallis's scapegrace nephew, and ascertain whether anybody had found the dead body of the game-cock, and whether an inquest had been held; for I knew enough of the world to draw my own conclusions as to the result.
aqual
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From this reading "Och! thin, Paddy, what's the bothuration; if you carry me, don't I carry the whiskey, sure, and that's fair and aqual!"
arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading In a fever of expectation, I hung over the banisters of the geometrical staircase, watching for his arrival.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I was early at my post on the following morning, being particularly anxious to meet with Mr. Wallis's scapegrace nephew, and ascertain whether anybody had found the dead body of the game-cock, and whether an inquest had been held; for I knew enough of the world to draw my own conclusions as to the result.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading I was early at my post on the following morning, being particularly anxious to meet with Mr. Wallis's scapegrace nephew, and ascertain whether anybody had found the dead body of the game-cock, and whether an inquest had been held; for I knew enough of the world to draw my own conclusions as to the result.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I was early at my post on the following morning, being particularly anxious to meet with Mr. Wallis's scapegrace nephew, and ascertain whether anybody had found the dead body of the game-cock, and whether an inquest had been held; for I knew enough of the world to draw my own conclusions as to the result.
banisters
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From this reading In a fever of expectation, I hung over the banisters of the geometrical staircase, watching for his arrival.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He, although the principal, being a relative, would get off with a lecture, while I should probably be kicked out of my place.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I was early at my post on the following morning, being particularly anxious to meet with Mr. Wallis's scapegrace nephew, and ascertain whether anybody had found the dead body of the game-cock, and whether an inquest had been held; for I knew enough of the world to draw my own conclusions as to the result.
beheldverbUS /biˈheld/
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading While I was thus occupied, my nerves "screwed up,"--almost to cracking, Mr. Wallis's office-door was thrown open, and I beheld that very gentleman's round, pleasant physiognomy, embrowned by his travels, staring me full in the face.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I was early at my post on the following morning, being particularly anxious to meet with Mr. Wallis's scapegrace nephew, and ascertain whether anybody had found the dead body of the game-cock, and whether an inquest had been held; for I knew enough of the world to draw my own conclusions as to the result.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading I was early at my post on the following morning, being particularly anxious to meet with Mr. Wallis's scapegrace nephew, and ascertain whether anybody had found the dead body of the game-cock, and whether an inquest had been held; for I knew enough of the world to draw my own conclusions as to the result.
bothuration
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From this reading "Och! thin, Paddy, what's the bothuration; if you carry me, don't I carry the whiskey, sure, and that's fair and aqual!"
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading While I was thus occupied, my nerves "screwed up,"--almost to cracking, Mr. Wallis's office-door was thrown open, and I beheld that very gentleman's round, pleasant physiognomy, embrowned by his travels, staring me full in the face.
carryverbUS /ˈkæri/
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading "Och! thin, Paddy, what's the bothuration; if you carry me, don't I carry the whiskey, sure, and that's fair and aqual!"
conclusionsnounUS /kənˈkluːʒənz/
plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading I was early at my post on the following morning, being particularly anxious to meet with Mr. Wallis's scapegrace nephew, and ascertain whether anybody had found the dead body of the game-cock, and whether an inquest had been held; for I knew enough of the world to draw my own conclusions as to the result.
crackingnounUS /ˈkrækɪŋ/
a sudden sharp noise
From this reading While I was thus occupied, my nerves "screwed up,"--almost to cracking, Mr. Wallis's office-door was thrown open, and I beheld that very gentleman's round, pleasant physiognomy, embrowned by his travels, staring me full in the face.
deadadjectiveUS /ded/
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading I was early at my post on the following morning, being particularly anxious to meet with Mr. Wallis's scapegrace nephew, and ascertain whether anybody had found the dead body of the game-cock, and whether an inquest had been held; for I knew enough of the world to draw my own conclusions as to the result.
don't
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From this reading "Och! thin, Paddy, what's the bothuration; if you carry me, don't I carry the whiskey, sure, and that's fair and aqual!"
drawverbUS /drɔː/
cause to move by pulling
From this reading I was early at my post on the following morning, being particularly anxious to meet with Mr. Wallis's scapegrace nephew, and ascertain whether anybody had found the dead body of the game-cock, and whether an inquest had been held; for I knew enough of the world to draw my own conclusions as to the result.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading I was early at my post on the following morning, being particularly anxious to meet with Mr. Wallis's scapegrace nephew, and ascertain whether anybody had found the dead body of the game-cock, and whether an inquest had been held; for I knew enough of the world to draw my own conclusions as to the result.
embrowned
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From this reading While I was thus occupied, my nerves "screwed up,"--almost to cracking, Mr. Wallis's office-door was thrown open, and I beheld that very gentleman's round, pleasant physiognomy, embrowned by his travels, staring me full in the face.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading I was early at my post on the following morning, being particularly anxious to meet with Mr. Wallis's scapegrace nephew, and ascertain whether anybody had found the dead body of the game-cock, and whether an inquest had been held; for I knew enough of the world to draw my own conclusions as to the result.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading In a fever of expectation, I hung over the banisters of the geometrical staircase, watching for his arrival.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading While I was thus occupied, my nerves "screwed up,"--almost to cracking, Mr. Wallis's office-door was thrown open, and I beheld that very gentleman's round, pleasant physiognomy, embrowned by his travels, staring me full in the face.
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading "Och! thin, Paddy, what's the bothuration; if you carry me, don't I carry the whiskey, sure, and that's fair and aqual!"
fevernounUS /ˈfiːvər/
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading In a fever of expectation, I hung over the banisters of the geometrical staircase, watching for his arrival.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading I was early at my post on the following morning, being particularly anxious to meet with Mr. Wallis's scapegrace nephew, and ascertain whether anybody had found the dead body of the game-cock, and whether an inquest had been held; for I knew enough of the world to draw my own conclusions as to the result.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I was early at my post on the following morning, being particularly anxious to meet with Mr. Wallis's scapegrace nephew, and ascertain whether anybody had found the dead body of the game-cock, and whether an inquest had been held; for I knew enough of the world to draw my own conclusions as to the result.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading I was early at my post on the following morning, being particularly anxious to meet with Mr. Wallis's scapegrace nephew, and ascertain whether anybody had found the dead body of the game-cock, and whether an inquest had been held; for I knew enough of the world to draw my own conclusions as to the result.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading While I was thus occupied, my nerves "screwed up,"--almost to cracking, Mr. Wallis's office-door was thrown open, and I beheld that very gentleman's round, pleasant physiognomy, embrowned by his travels, staring me full in the face.
game-cock
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From this reading I was early at my post on the following morning, being particularly anxious to meet with Mr. Wallis's scapegrace nephew, and ascertain whether anybody had found the dead body of the game-cock, and whether an inquest had been held; for I knew enough of the world to draw my own conclusions as to the result.
gentleman'snounUS /ˈdʒentəlmʌnz/
possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading While I was thus occupied, my nerves "screwed up,"--almost to cracking, Mr. Wallis's office-door was thrown open, and I beheld that very gentleman's round, pleasant physiognomy, embrowned by his travels, staring me full in the face.
geometricaladjectiveUS /ˌdʒiːəˈmetrɪkəl/
of or relating to or determined by geometry
From this reading In a fever of expectation, I hung over the banisters of the geometrical staircase, watching for his arrival.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He, although the principal, being a relative, would get off with a lecture, while I should probably be kicked out of my place.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I was early at my post on the following morning, being particularly anxious to meet with Mr. Wallis's scapegrace nephew, and ascertain whether anybody had found the dead body of the game-cock, and whether an inquest had been held; for I knew enough of the world to draw my own conclusions as to the result.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He, although the principal, being a relative, would get off with a lecture, while I should probably be kicked out of my place.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading I was early at my post on the following morning, being particularly anxious to meet with Mr. Wallis's scapegrace nephew, and ascertain whether anybody had found the dead body of the game-cock, and whether an inquest had been held; for I knew enough of the world to draw my own conclusions as to the result.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In a fever of expectation, I hung over the banisters of the geometrical staircase, watching for his arrival.
hungverbUS /hʌŋ/
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading In a fever of expectation, I hung over the banisters of the geometrical staircase, watching for his arrival.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Och! thin, Paddy, what's the bothuration; if you carry me, don't I carry the whiskey, sure, and that's fair and aqual!"
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Och! thin, Paddy, what's the bothuration; if you carry me, don't I carry the whiskey, sure, and that's fair and aqual!"
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a fever of expectation, I hung over the banisters of the geometrical staircase, watching for his arrival.
inquestnounUS /ˈɪnkwest/
an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death
From this reading I was early at my post on the following morning, being particularly anxious to meet with Mr. Wallis's scapegrace nephew, and ascertain whether anybody had found the dead body of the game-cock, and whether an inquest had been held; for I knew enough of the world to draw my own conclusions as to the result.
kickedverbUS /kɪkt/
past form of “kick” — drive or propel with the foot
From this reading He, although the principal, being a relative, would get off with a lecture, while I should probably be kicked out of my place.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I was early at my post on the following morning, being particularly anxious to meet with Mr. Wallis's scapegrace nephew, and ascertain whether anybody had found the dead body of the game-cock, and whether an inquest had been held; for I knew enough of the world to draw my own conclusions as to the result.
lectureverbUS /ˈlektʃər/
deliver a lecture or talk
From this reading He, although the principal, being a relative, would get off with a lecture, while I should probably be kicked out of my place.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Och! thin, Paddy, what's the bothuration; if you carry me, don't I carry the whiskey, sure, and that's fair and aqual!"
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading I was early at my post on the following morning, being particularly anxious to meet with Mr. Wallis's scapegrace nephew, and ascertain whether anybody had found the dead body of the game-cock, and whether an inquest had been held; for I knew enough of the world to draw my own conclusions as to the result.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I was early at my post on the following morning, being particularly anxious to meet with Mr. Wallis's scapegrace nephew, and ascertain whether anybody had found the dead body of the game-cock, and whether an inquest had been held; for I knew enough of the world to draw my own conclusions as to the result.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading I was early at my post on the following morning, being particularly anxious to meet with Mr. Wallis's scapegrace nephew, and ascertain whether anybody had found the dead body of the game-cock, and whether an inquest had been held; for I knew enough of the world to draw my own conclusions as to the result.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I was early at my post on the following morning, being particularly anxious to meet with Mr. Wallis's scapegrace nephew, and ascertain whether anybody had found the dead body of the game-cock, and whether an inquest had been held; for I knew enough of the world to draw my own conclusions as to the result.
nephewnounUS /ˈnefjuː/
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading I was early at my post on the following morning, being particularly anxious to meet with Mr. Wallis's scapegrace nephew, and ascertain whether anybody had found the dead body of the game-cock, and whether an inquest had been held; for I knew enough of the world to draw my own conclusions as to the result.
nervesnounUS /nɜːrvz/
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading While I was thus occupied, my nerves "screwed up,"--almost to cracking, Mr. Wallis's office-door was thrown open, and I beheld that very gentleman's round, pleasant physiognomy, embrowned by his travels, staring me full in the face.
occupiedadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
held or filled or in use
From this reading While I was thus occupied, my nerves "screwed up,"--almost to cracking, Mr. Wallis's office-door was thrown open, and I beheld that very gentleman's round, pleasant physiognomy, embrowned by his travels, staring me full in the face.
Och
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From this reading "Och! thin, Paddy, what's the bothuration; if you carry me, don't I carry the whiskey, sure, and that's fair and aqual!"
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I was early at my post on the following morning, being particularly anxious to meet with Mr. Wallis's scapegrace nephew, and ascertain whether anybody had found the dead body of the game-cock, and whether an inquest had been held; for I knew enough of the world to draw my own conclusions as to the result.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He, although the principal, being a relative, would get off with a lecture, while I should probably be kicked out of my place.
office-door
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From this reading While I was thus occupied, my nerves "screwed up,"--almost to cracking, Mr. Wallis's office-door was thrown open, and I beheld that very gentleman's round, pleasant physiognomy, embrowned by his travels, staring me full in the face.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I was early at my post on the following morning, being particularly anxious to meet with Mr. Wallis's scapegrace nephew, and ascertain whether anybody had found the dead body of the game-cock, and whether an inquest had been held; for I knew enough of the world to draw my own conclusions as to the result.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading While I was thus occupied, my nerves "screwed up,"--almost to cracking, Mr. Wallis's office-door was thrown open, and I beheld that very gentleman's round, pleasant physiognomy, embrowned by his travels, staring me full in the face.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He, although the principal, being a relative, would get off with a lecture, while I should probably be kicked out of my place.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In a fever of expectation, I hung over the banisters of the geometrical staircase, watching for his arrival.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I was early at my post on the following morning, being particularly anxious to meet with Mr. Wallis's scapegrace nephew, and ascertain whether anybody had found the dead body of the game-cock, and whether an inquest had been held; for I knew enough of the world to draw my own conclusions as to the result.
PaddynounUS /ˈpædi/
(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Irish descent
From this reading "Och! thin, Paddy, what's the bothuration; if you carry me, don't I carry the whiskey, sure, and that's fair and aqual!"
particularlyadverbUS /ˌpɑːrˈtɪkjələrli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading I was early at my post on the following morning, being particularly anxious to meet with Mr. Wallis's scapegrace nephew, and ascertain whether anybody had found the dead body of the game-cock, and whether an inquest had been held; for I knew enough of the world to draw my own conclusions as to the result.
physiognomynoun
the human face (“kisser” and “smiler” and “mug” are informal terms for “face” and “phiz” is British)
From this reading While I was thus occupied, my nerves "screwed up,"--almost to cracking, Mr. Wallis's office-door was thrown open, and I beheld that very gentleman's round, pleasant physiognomy, embrowned by his travels, staring me full in the face.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He, although the principal, being a relative, would get off with a lecture, while I should probably be kicked out of my place.
pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading While I was thus occupied, my nerves "screwed up,"--almost to cracking, Mr. Wallis's office-door was thrown open, and I beheld that very gentleman's round, pleasant physiognomy, embrowned by his travels, staring me full in the face.
postverbUS /poʊst/
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading I was early at my post on the following morning, being particularly anxious to meet with Mr. Wallis's scapegrace nephew, and ascertain whether anybody had found the dead body of the game-cock, and whether an inquest had been held; for I knew enough of the world to draw my own conclusions as to the result.
principalnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading He, although the principal, being a relative, would get off with a lecture, while I should probably be kicked out of my place.
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading He, although the principal, being a relative, would get off with a lecture, while I should probably be kicked out of my place.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading He, although the principal, being a relative, would get off with a lecture, while I should probably be kicked out of my place.
resultnounUS /rɪˈzʌlt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading I was early at my post on the following morning, being particularly anxious to meet with Mr. Wallis's scapegrace nephew, and ascertain whether anybody had found the dead body of the game-cock, and whether an inquest had been held; for I knew enough of the world to draw my own conclusions as to the result.
roundnounUS /raʊnd/
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading While I was thus occupied, my nerves "screwed up,"--almost to cracking, Mr. Wallis's office-door was thrown open, and I beheld that very gentleman's round, pleasant physiognomy, embrowned by his travels, staring me full in the face.
scapegracenoun
a reckless and unprincipled reprobate
From this reading I was early at my post on the following morning, being particularly anxious to meet with Mr. Wallis's scapegrace nephew, and ascertain whether anybody had found the dead body of the game-cock, and whether an inquest had been held; for I knew enough of the world to draw my own conclusions as to the result.
screwedverbUS /skruːd/
past form of “screw” — have sexual intercourse with
From this reading While I was thus occupied, my nerves "screwed up,"--almost to cracking, Mr. Wallis's office-door was thrown open, and I beheld that very gentleman's round, pleasant physiognomy, embrowned by his travels, staring me full in the face.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He, although the principal, being a relative, would get off with a lecture, while I should probably be kicked out of my place.
staircasenounUS /ˈsterkeɪs/
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading In a fever of expectation, I hung over the banisters of the geometrical staircase, watching for his arrival.
staringadjectiveUS /ˈsterɪŋ/
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading While I was thus occupied, my nerves "screwed up,"--almost to cracking, Mr. Wallis's office-door was thrown open, and I beheld that very gentleman's round, pleasant physiognomy, embrowned by his travels, staring me full in the face.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Och! thin, Paddy, what's the bothuration; if you carry me, don't I carry the whiskey, sure, and that's fair and aqual!"
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading While I was thus occupied, my nerves "screwed up,"--almost to cracking, Mr. Wallis's office-door was thrown open, and I beheld that very gentleman's round, pleasant physiognomy, embrowned by his travels, staring me full in the face.
that's
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From this reading "Och! thin, Paddy, what's the bothuration; if you carry me, don't I carry the whiskey, sure, and that's fair and aqual!"
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Och! thin, Paddy, what's the bothuration; if you carry me, don't I carry the whiskey, sure, and that's fair and aqual!"
thinadjectiveUS /θɪn/
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading "Och! thin, Paddy, what's the bothuration; if you carry me, don't I carry the whiskey, sure, and that's fair and aqual!"
thrownadjectiveUS /θroʊn/
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading While I was thus occupied, my nerves "screwed up,"--almost to cracking, Mr. Wallis's office-door was thrown open, and I beheld that very gentleman's round, pleasant physiognomy, embrowned by his travels, staring me full in the face.
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading While I was thus occupied, my nerves "screwed up,"--almost to cracking, Mr. Wallis's office-door was thrown open, and I beheld that very gentleman's round, pleasant physiognomy, embrowned by his travels, staring me full in the face.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was early at my post on the following morning, being particularly anxious to meet with Mr. Wallis's scapegrace nephew, and ascertain whether anybody had found the dead body of the game-cock, and whether an inquest had been held; for I knew enough of the world to draw my own conclusions as to the result.
travelsnounUS /ˈtrævəlz/
plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another
From this reading While I was thus occupied, my nerves "screwed up,"--almost to cracking, Mr. Wallis's office-door was thrown open, and I beheld that very gentleman's round, pleasant physiognomy, embrowned by his travels, staring me full in the face.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading While I was thus occupied, my nerves "screwed up,"--almost to cracking, Mr. Wallis's office-door was thrown open, and I beheld that very gentleman's round, pleasant physiognomy, embrowned by his travels, staring me full in the face.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading While I was thus occupied, my nerves "screwed up,"--almost to cracking, Mr. Wallis's office-door was thrown open, and I beheld that very gentleman's round, pleasant physiognomy, embrowned by his travels, staring me full in the face.
Wallis's
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From this reading I was early at my post on the following morning, being particularly anxious to meet with Mr. Wallis's scapegrace nephew, and ascertain whether anybody had found the dead body of the game-cock, and whether an inquest had been held; for I knew enough of the world to draw my own conclusions as to the result.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was early at my post on the following morning, being particularly anxious to meet with Mr. Wallis's scapegrace nephew, and ascertain whether anybody had found the dead body of the game-cock, and whether an inquest had been held; for I knew enough of the world to draw my own conclusions as to the result.
watchingnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ/
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading In a fever of expectation, I hung over the banisters of the geometrical staircase, watching for his arrival.
what's
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From this reading "Och! thin, Paddy, what's the bothuration; if you carry me, don't I carry the whiskey, sure, and that's fair and aqual!"
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading I was early at my post on the following morning, being particularly anxious to meet with Mr. Wallis's scapegrace nephew, and ascertain whether anybody had found the dead body of the game-cock, and whether an inquest had been held; for I knew enough of the world to draw my own conclusions as to the result.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He, although the principal, being a relative, would get off with a lecture, while I should probably be kicked out of my place.
whiskeynounUS /ˈwɪski/
a liquor made from fermented mash of grain
From this reading "Och! thin, Paddy, what's the bothuration; if you carry me, don't I carry the whiskey, sure, and that's fair and aqual!"
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was early at my post on the following morning, being particularly anxious to meet with Mr. Wallis's scapegrace nephew, and ascertain whether anybody had found the dead body of the game-cock, and whether an inquest had been held; for I knew enough of the world to draw my own conclusions as to the result.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading I was early at my post on the following morning, being particularly anxious to meet with Mr. Wallis's scapegrace nephew, and ascertain whether anybody had found the dead body of the game-cock, and whether an inquest had been held; for I knew enough of the world to draw my own conclusions as to the result.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He, although the principal, being a relative, would get off with a lecture, while I should probably be kicked out of my place.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Och! thin, Paddy, what's the bothuration; if you carry me, don't I carry the whiskey, sure, and that's fair and aqual!"
