adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Here the lading is so arranged as to form a pretty level hollow, where the flat bundles containing their blankets are placed, and a couch is thus formed that rivals Eastern effeminacy in luxuriance.
allottedadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːtɪd/
given as a task
From this reading The place in the boats usually allotted to gentlemen in the Company’s service while travelling is the stern.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Should the men be careless in arranging the cargo, the inevitable consequence is that “monsieur” will find the leg of an iron stove, the sharp edge of a keg, or the corner of a wooden box occupying the place where his ribs should be.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Charley and Harry begin their sporting career without much success—Whisky-john catching.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Here the lading is so arranged as to form a pretty level hollow, where the flat bundles containing their blankets are placed, and a couch is thus formed that rivals Eastern effeminacy in luxuriance.
arrangedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪndʒd/
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Here the lading is so arranged as to form a pretty level hollow, where the flat bundles containing their blankets are placed, and a couch is thus formed that rivals Eastern effeminacy in luxuriance.
arrangingnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒɪŋ/
the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music
From this reading Should the men be careless in arranging the cargo, the inevitable consequence is that “monsieur” will find the leg of an iron stove, the sharp edge of a keg, or the corner of a wooden box occupying the place where his ribs should be.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Here the lading is so arranged as to form a pretty level hollow, where the flat bundles containing their blankets are placed, and a couch is thus formed that rivals Eastern effeminacy in luxuriance.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There are occasions, however, when this couch is converted into a bed, not of thorns exactly, but of corners; and really it would be hard to say which of the two is the more disagreeable.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading There are occasions, however, when this couch is converted into a bed, not of thorns exactly, but of corners; and really it would be hard to say which of the two is the more disagreeable.
beginverbUS /bɪˈɡɪn/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Charley and Harry begin their sporting career without much success—Whisky-john catching.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading Here the lading is so arranged as to form a pretty level hollow, where the flat bundles containing their blankets are placed, and a couch is thus formed that rivals Eastern effeminacy in luxuriance.
boatsnounUS /boʊts/
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The place in the boats usually allotted to gentlemen in the Company’s service while travelling is the stern.
boxnounUS /bɑːks/
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Should the men be careless in arranging the cargo, the inevitable consequence is that “monsieur” will find the leg of an iron stove, the sharp edge of a keg, or the corner of a wooden box occupying the place where his ribs should be.
bundlesnounUS /ˈbʌndəlz/
plural of “bundle” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading Here the lading is so arranged as to form a pretty level hollow, where the flat bundles containing their blankets are placed, and a couch is thus formed that rivals Eastern effeminacy in luxuriance.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There are occasions, however, when this couch is converted into a bed, not of thorns exactly, but of corners; and really it would be hard to say which of the two is the more disagreeable.
careernounUS /kərˈɪr/
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Charley and Harry begin their sporting career without much success—Whisky-john catching.
carelessadjectiveUS /ˈkerləs/
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading Should the men be careless in arranging the cargo, the inevitable consequence is that “monsieur” will find the leg of an iron stove, the sharp edge of a keg, or the corner of a wooden box occupying the place where his ribs should be.
cargonounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading Should the men be careless in arranging the cargo, the inevitable consequence is that “monsieur” will find the leg of an iron stove, the sharp edge of a keg, or the corner of a wooden box occupying the place where his ribs should be.
catchingnounUS /ˈkætʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
From this reading Charley and Harry begin their sporting career without much success—Whisky-john catching.
Charley
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From this reading Charley and Harry begin their sporting career without much success—Whisky-john catching.
Company'snounUS /ˈkʌmpəniz/
possessive form of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The place in the boats usually allotted to gentlemen in the Company’s service while travelling is the stern.
consequencenounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəns/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Should the men be careless in arranging the cargo, the inevitable consequence is that “monsieur” will find the leg of an iron stove, the sharp edge of a keg, or the corner of a wooden box occupying the place where his ribs should be.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Here the lading is so arranged as to form a pretty level hollow, where the flat bundles containing their blankets are placed, and a couch is thus formed that rivals Eastern effeminacy in luxuriance.
convertedverbUS /kənˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
From this reading There are occasions, however, when this couch is converted into a bed, not of thorns exactly, but of corners; and really it would be hard to say which of the two is the more disagreeable.
cornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Should the men be careless in arranging the cargo, the inevitable consequence is that “monsieur” will find the leg of an iron stove, the sharp edge of a keg, or the corner of a wooden box occupying the place where his ribs should be.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading There are occasions, however, when this couch is converted into a bed, not of thorns exactly, but of corners; and really it would be hard to say which of the two is the more disagreeable.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading Here the lading is so arranged as to form a pretty level hollow, where the flat bundles containing their blankets are placed, and a couch is thus formed that rivals Eastern effeminacy in luxuriance.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading There are occasions, however, when this couch is converted into a bed, not of thorns exactly, but of corners; and really it would be hard to say which of the two is the more disagreeable.
EasternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading Here the lading is so arranged as to form a pretty level hollow, where the flat bundles containing their blankets are placed, and a couch is thus formed that rivals Eastern effeminacy in luxuriance.
edgenounUS /edʒ/
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Should the men be careless in arranging the cargo, the inevitable consequence is that “monsieur” will find the leg of an iron stove, the sharp edge of a keg, or the corner of a wooden box occupying the place where his ribs should be.
effeminacynoun
the trait of being effeminate (derogatory of a man)
From this reading Here the lading is so arranged as to form a pretty level hollow, where the flat bundles containing their blankets are placed, and a couch is thus formed that rivals Eastern effeminacy in luxuriance.
exactlyadverbUS /ɪɡˈzæktli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading There are occasions, however, when this couch is converted into a bed, not of thorns exactly, but of corners; and really it would be hard to say which of the two is the more disagreeable.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Should the men be careless in arranging the cargo, the inevitable consequence is that “monsieur” will find the leg of an iron stove, the sharp edge of a keg, or the corner of a wooden box occupying the place where his ribs should be.
flatadjectiveUS /flæt/
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading Here the lading is so arranged as to form a pretty level hollow, where the flat bundles containing their blankets are placed, and a couch is thus formed that rivals Eastern effeminacy in luxuriance.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Here the lading is so arranged as to form a pretty level hollow, where the flat bundles containing their blankets are placed, and a couch is thus formed that rivals Eastern effeminacy in luxuriance.
formedadjectiveUS /fɔːrmd/
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Here the lading is so arranged as to form a pretty level hollow, where the flat bundles containing their blankets are placed, and a couch is thus formed that rivals Eastern effeminacy in luxuriance.
gentlemennounUS /ˈdʒentəlmɪn/
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading The place in the boats usually allotted to gentlemen in the Company’s service while travelling is the stern.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading There are occasions, however, when this couch is converted into a bed, not of thorns exactly, but of corners; and really it would be hard to say which of the two is the more disagreeable.
HarryverbUS /ˈheri/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Charley and Harry begin their sporting career without much success—Whisky-john catching.
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here the lading is so arranged as to form a pretty level hollow, where the flat bundles containing their blankets are placed, and a couch is thus formed that rivals Eastern effeminacy in luxuriance.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Should the men be careless in arranging the cargo, the inevitable consequence is that “monsieur” will find the leg of an iron stove, the sharp edge of a keg, or the corner of a wooden box occupying the place where his ribs should be.
hollowadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːloʊ/
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading Here the lading is so arranged as to form a pretty level hollow, where the flat bundles containing their blankets are placed, and a couch is thus formed that rivals Eastern effeminacy in luxuriance.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading There are occasions, however, when this couch is converted into a bed, not of thorns exactly, but of corners; and really it would be hard to say which of the two is the more disagreeable.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The place in the boats usually allotted to gentlemen in the Company’s service while travelling is the stern.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading Should the men be careless in arranging the cargo, the inevitable consequence is that “monsieur” will find the leg of an iron stove, the sharp edge of a keg, or the corner of a wooden box occupying the place where his ribs should be.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading There are occasions, however, when this couch is converted into a bed, not of thorns exactly, but of corners; and really it would be hard to say which of the two is the more disagreeable.
ironnounUS /ˈaɪərn/
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading Should the men be careless in arranging the cargo, the inevitable consequence is that “monsieur” will find the leg of an iron stove, the sharp edge of a keg, or the corner of a wooden box occupying the place where his ribs should be.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The place in the boats usually allotted to gentlemen in the Company’s service while travelling is the stern.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There are occasions, however, when this couch is converted into a bed, not of thorns exactly, but of corners; and really it would be hard to say which of the two is the more disagreeable.
kegnounUS /keɡ/
the quantity contained in a keg
From this reading Should the men be careless in arranging the cargo, the inevitable consequence is that “monsieur” will find the leg of an iron stove, the sharp edge of a keg, or the corner of a wooden box occupying the place where his ribs should be.
ladingnounUS /ˈleɪdɪŋ/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading Here the lading is so arranged as to form a pretty level hollow, where the flat bundles containing their blankets are placed, and a couch is thus formed that rivals Eastern effeminacy in luxuriance.
legnounUS /leɡ/
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading Should the men be careless in arranging the cargo, the inevitable consequence is that “monsieur” will find the leg of an iron stove, the sharp edge of a keg, or the corner of a wooden box occupying the place where his ribs should be.
levelnounUS /ˈlevəl/
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Here the lading is so arranged as to form a pretty level hollow, where the flat bundles containing their blankets are placed, and a couch is thus formed that rivals Eastern effeminacy in luxuriance.
luxuriancenoun
the property of being lush and abundant and a pleasure to the senses
From this reading Here the lading is so arranged as to form a pretty level hollow, where the flat bundles containing their blankets are placed, and a couch is thus formed that rivals Eastern effeminacy in luxuriance.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Should the men be careless in arranging the cargo, the inevitable consequence is that “monsieur” will find the leg of an iron stove, the sharp edge of a keg, or the corner of a wooden box occupying the place where his ribs should be.
monsieurnounUS /məˈsjɜːr/
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading Should the men be careless in arranging the cargo, the inevitable consequence is that “monsieur” will find the leg of an iron stove, the sharp edge of a keg, or the corner of a wooden box occupying the place where his ribs should be.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There are occasions, however, when this couch is converted into a bed, not of thorns exactly, but of corners; and really it would be hard to say which of the two is the more disagreeable.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Charley and Harry begin their sporting career without much success—Whisky-john catching.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There are occasions, however, when this couch is converted into a bed, not of thorns exactly, but of corners; and really it would be hard to say which of the two is the more disagreeable.
occasionsnounUS /əˈkeɪʒənz/
something you have to do
From this reading There are occasions, however, when this couch is converted into a bed, not of thorns exactly, but of corners; and really it would be hard to say which of the two is the more disagreeable.
occupyingverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading Should the men be careless in arranging the cargo, the inevitable consequence is that “monsieur” will find the leg of an iron stove, the sharp edge of a keg, or the corner of a wooden box occupying the place where his ribs should be.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There are occasions, however, when this couch is converted into a bed, not of thorns exactly, but of corners; and really it would be hard to say which of the two is the more disagreeable.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Should the men be careless in arranging the cargo, the inevitable consequence is that “monsieur” will find the leg of an iron stove, the sharp edge of a keg, or the corner of a wooden box occupying the place where his ribs should be.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The place in the boats usually allotted to gentlemen in the Company’s service while travelling is the stern.
placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Here the lading is so arranged as to form a pretty level hollow, where the flat bundles containing their blankets are placed, and a couch is thus formed that rivals Eastern effeminacy in luxuriance.
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Here the lading is so arranged as to form a pretty level hollow, where the flat bundles containing their blankets are placed, and a couch is thus formed that rivals Eastern effeminacy in luxuriance.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading There are occasions, however, when this couch is converted into a bed, not of thorns exactly, but of corners; and really it would be hard to say which of the two is the more disagreeable.
ribsnounUS /rɪbz/
plural of “rib” — support resembling the rib of an animal
From this reading Should the men be careless in arranging the cargo, the inevitable consequence is that “monsieur” will find the leg of an iron stove, the sharp edge of a keg, or the corner of a wooden box occupying the place where his ribs should be.
rivalsnounUS /ˈraɪvəlz/
plural of “rival” — the contestant you hope to defeat
From this reading Here the lading is so arranged as to form a pretty level hollow, where the flat bundles containing their blankets are placed, and a couch is thus formed that rivals Eastern effeminacy in luxuriance.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading There are occasions, however, when this couch is converted into a bed, not of thorns exactly, but of corners; and really it would be hard to say which of the two is the more disagreeable.
servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading The place in the boats usually allotted to gentlemen in the Company’s service while travelling is the stern.
sharpadjectiveUS /ʃɑːrp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Should the men be careless in arranging the cargo, the inevitable consequence is that “monsieur” will find the leg of an iron stove, the sharp edge of a keg, or the corner of a wooden box occupying the place where his ribs should be.
Shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Should the men be careless in arranging the cargo, the inevitable consequence is that “monsieur” will find the leg of an iron stove, the sharp edge of a keg, or the corner of a wooden box occupying the place where his ribs should be.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Here the lading is so arranged as to form a pretty level hollow, where the flat bundles containing their blankets are placed, and a couch is thus formed that rivals Eastern effeminacy in luxuriance.
sportingadjectiveUS /ˈspɔːrtɪŋ/
exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play
From this reading Charley and Harry begin their sporting career without much success—Whisky-john catching.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading The place in the boats usually allotted to gentlemen in the Company’s service while travelling is the stern.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading Should the men be careless in arranging the cargo, the inevitable consequence is that “monsieur” will find the leg of an iron stove, the sharp edge of a keg, or the corner of a wooden box occupying the place where his ribs should be.
successnounUS /səkˈses/
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Charley and Harry begin their sporting career without much success—Whisky-john catching.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Here the lading is so arranged as to form a pretty level hollow, where the flat bundles containing their blankets are placed, and a couch is thus formed that rivals Eastern effeminacy in luxuriance.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The place in the boats usually allotted to gentlemen in the Company’s service while travelling is the stern.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Charley and Harry begin their sporting career without much success—Whisky-john catching.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are occasions, however, when this couch is converted into a bed, not of thorns exactly, but of corners; and really it would be hard to say which of the two is the more disagreeable.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There are occasions, however, when this couch is converted into a bed, not of thorns exactly, but of corners; and really it would be hard to say which of the two is the more disagreeable.
thornsnounUS /θɔːrnz/
plural of “thorn” — something that causes irritation and annoyance
From this reading There are occasions, however, when this couch is converted into a bed, not of thorns exactly, but of corners; and really it would be hard to say which of the two is the more disagreeable.
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Here the lading is so arranged as to form a pretty level hollow, where the flat bundles containing their blankets are placed, and a couch is thus formed that rivals Eastern effeminacy in luxuriance.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The place in the boats usually allotted to gentlemen in the Company’s service while travelling is the stern.
travellingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading The place in the boats usually allotted to gentlemen in the Company’s service while travelling is the stern.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There are occasions, however, when this couch is converted into a bed, not of thorns exactly, but of corners; and really it would be hard to say which of the two is the more disagreeable.
usuallyadverbUS /ˈjuːʒəwəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading The place in the boats usually allotted to gentlemen in the Company’s service while travelling is the stern.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading There are occasions, however, when this couch is converted into a bed, not of thorns exactly, but of corners; and really it would be hard to say which of the two is the more disagreeable.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Here the lading is so arranged as to form a pretty level hollow, where the flat bundles containing their blankets are placed, and a couch is thus formed that rivals Eastern effeminacy in luxuriance.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There are occasions, however, when this couch is converted into a bed, not of thorns exactly, but of corners; and really it would be hard to say which of the two is the more disagreeable.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The place in the boats usually allotted to gentlemen in the Company’s service while travelling is the stern.
Whisky-john
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From this reading Charley and Harry begin their sporting career without much success—Whisky-john catching.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Should the men be careless in arranging the cargo, the inevitable consequence is that “monsieur” will find the leg of an iron stove, the sharp edge of a keg, or the corner of a wooden box occupying the place where his ribs should be.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Charley and Harry begin their sporting career without much success—Whisky-john catching.
woodenadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdən/
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading Should the men be careless in arranging the cargo, the inevitable consequence is that “monsieur” will find the leg of an iron stove, the sharp edge of a keg, or the corner of a wooden box occupying the place where his ribs should be.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There are occasions, however, when this couch is converted into a bed, not of thorns exactly, but of corners; and really it would be hard to say which of the two is the more disagreeable.
