adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I don’t know whether it was my determined conduct at the allocation, my territorial title, or a most exaggerated idea of my circumstances, that worked upon the mind of Mr. Sawley.
acceptancenounUS /ækˈseptəns/
the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true
From this reading Now serious conversation is a sort of thing that I never shone in, possibly because my early studies were framed in a different direction; but as I really was unwilling to offend the respectable coffin-maker, and as I found that the Captain of M’Alcohol--a decided trump in his way--had also received a summons, I notified my acceptance.
allocationnounUS /ˌæləˈkeɪʃən/
a share set aside for a specific purpose
From this reading I don’t know whether it was my determined conduct at the allocation, my territorial title, or a most exaggerated idea of my circumstances, that worked upon the mind of Mr. Sawley.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading Now serious conversation is a sort of thing that I never shone in, possibly because my early studies were framed in a different direction; but as I really was unwilling to offend the respectable coffin-maker, and as I found that the Captain of M’Alcohol--a decided trump in his way--had also received a summons, I notified my acceptance.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The captain, an enormous brawny Celt, with superhuman whiskers and a shock of the fieriest hair, had figged himself out, _more majorum_, in the full Highland costume.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Possibly it was a combination of the three; but, sure enough few days had elapsed before I received a formal card of invitation to a tea and serous conversation.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Now serious conversation is a sort of thing that I never shone in, possibly because my early studies were framed in a different direction; but as I really was unwilling to offend the respectable coffin-maker, and as I found that the Captain of M’Alcohol--a decided trump in his way--had also received a summons, I notified my acceptance.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I don’t know whether it was my determined conduct at the allocation, my territorial title, or a most exaggerated idea of my circumstances, that worked upon the mind of Mr. Sawley.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading Now serious conversation is a sort of thing that I never shone in, possibly because my early studies were framed in a different direction; but as I really was unwilling to offend the respectable coffin-maker, and as I found that the Captain of M’Alcohol--a decided trump in his way--had also received a summons, I notified my acceptance.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Possibly it was a combination of the three; but, sure enough few days had elapsed before I received a formal card of invitation to a tea and serous conversation.
brawnyadjectiveUS /ˈbrɔːni/
(of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful
From this reading The captain, an enormous brawny Celt, with superhuman whiskers and a shock of the fieriest hair, had figged himself out, _more majorum_, in the full Highland costume.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Possibly it was a combination of the three; but, sure enough few days had elapsed before I received a formal card of invitation to a tea and serous conversation.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Now serious conversation is a sort of thing that I never shone in, possibly because my early studies were framed in a different direction; but as I really was unwilling to offend the respectable coffin-maker, and as I found that the Captain of M’Alcohol--a decided trump in his way--had also received a summons, I notified my acceptance.
cardnounUS /kɑːrd/
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading Possibly it was a combination of the three; but, sure enough few days had elapsed before I received a formal card of invitation to a tea and serous conversation.
CeltnounUS /selt/
a member of a European people who once occupied Britain and Spain and Gaul prior to Roman times
From this reading The captain, an enormous brawny Celt, with superhuman whiskers and a shock of the fieriest hair, had figged himself out, _more majorum_, in the full Highland costume.
circumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading I don’t know whether it was my determined conduct at the allocation, my territorial title, or a most exaggerated idea of my circumstances, that worked upon the mind of Mr. Sawley.
coffin-maker
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From this reading Now serious conversation is a sort of thing that I never shone in, possibly because my early studies were framed in a different direction; but as I really was unwilling to offend the respectable coffin-maker, and as I found that the Captain of M’Alcohol--a decided trump in his way--had also received a summons, I notified my acceptance.
combinationnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃən/
a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading Possibly it was a combination of the three; but, sure enough few days had elapsed before I received a formal card of invitation to a tea and serous conversation.
conductverbUS /ˈkɑːndəkt/
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading I don’t know whether it was my determined conduct at the allocation, my territorial title, or a most exaggerated idea of my circumstances, that worked upon the mind of Mr. Sawley.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Possibly it was a combination of the three; but, sure enough few days had elapsed before I received a formal card of invitation to a tea and serous conversation.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading The captain, an enormous brawny Celt, with superhuman whiskers and a shock of the fieriest hair, had figged himself out, _more majorum_, in the full Highland costume.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Possibly it was a combination of the three; but, sure enough few days had elapsed before I received a formal card of invitation to a tea and serous conversation.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading Now serious conversation is a sort of thing that I never shone in, possibly because my early studies were framed in a different direction; but as I really was unwilling to offend the respectable coffin-maker, and as I found that the Captain of M’Alcohol--a decided trump in his way--had also received a summons, I notified my acceptance.
determinedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənd/
characterized by great determination
From this reading I don’t know whether it was my determined conduct at the allocation, my territorial title, or a most exaggerated idea of my circumstances, that worked upon the mind of Mr. Sawley.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Now serious conversation is a sort of thing that I never shone in, possibly because my early studies were framed in a different direction; but as I really was unwilling to offend the respectable coffin-maker, and as I found that the Captain of M’Alcohol--a decided trump in his way--had also received a summons, I notified my acceptance.
directionnounUS /dərˈekʃən/
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Now serious conversation is a sort of thing that I never shone in, possibly because my early studies were framed in a different direction; but as I really was unwilling to offend the respectable coffin-maker, and as I found that the Captain of M’Alcohol--a decided trump in his way--had also received a summons, I notified my acceptance.
don't
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From this reading I don’t know whether it was my determined conduct at the allocation, my territorial title, or a most exaggerated idea of my circumstances, that worked upon the mind of Mr. Sawley.
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 Now serious conversation is a sort of thing that I never shone in, possibly because my early studies were framed in a different direction; but as I really was unwilling to offend the respectable coffin-maker, and as I found that the Captain of M’Alcohol--a decided trump in his way--had also received a summons, I notified my acceptance.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading Possibly it was a combination of the three; but, sure enough few days had elapsed before I received a formal card of invitation to a tea and serous conversation.
enormousadjectiveUS /ɪˈnɔːrməs/
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading The captain, an enormous brawny Celt, with superhuman whiskers and a shock of the fieriest hair, had figged himself out, _more majorum_, in the full Highland costume.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Possibly it was a combination of the three; but, sure enough few days had elapsed before I received a formal card of invitation to a tea and serous conversation.
exaggeratedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪtəd/
represented as greater than is true or reasonable
From this reading I don’t know whether it was my determined conduct at the allocation, my territorial title, or a most exaggerated idea of my circumstances, that worked upon the mind of Mr. Sawley.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Possibly it was a combination of the three; but, sure enough few days had elapsed before I received a formal card of invitation to a tea and serous conversation.
fieriest
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From this reading The captain, an enormous brawny Celt, with superhuman whiskers and a shock of the fieriest hair, had figged himself out, _more majorum_, in the full Highland costume.
figged
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From this reading The captain, an enormous brawny Celt, with superhuman whiskers and a shock of the fieriest hair, had figged himself out, _more majorum_, in the full Highland costume.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading Possibly it was a combination of the three; but, sure enough few days had elapsed before I received a formal card of invitation to a tea and serous conversation.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Now serious conversation is a sort of thing that I never shone in, possibly because my early studies were framed in a different direction; but as I really was unwilling to offend the respectable coffin-maker, and as I found that the Captain of M’Alcohol--a decided trump in his way--had also received a summons, I notified my acceptance.
framedadjectiveUS /freɪmd/
provided with a frame
From this reading Now serious conversation is a sort of thing that I never shone in, possibly because my early studies were framed in a different direction; but as I really was unwilling to offend the respectable coffin-maker, and as I found that the Captain of M’Alcohol--a decided trump in his way--had also received a summons, I notified my acceptance.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The captain, an enormous brawny Celt, with superhuman whiskers and a shock of the fieriest hair, had figged himself out, _more majorum_, in the full Highland costume.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Possibly it was a combination of the three; but, sure enough few days had elapsed before I received a formal card of invitation to a tea and serous conversation.
hairnounUS /her/
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading The captain, an enormous brawny Celt, with superhuman whiskers and a shock of the fieriest hair, had figged himself out, _more majorum_, in the full Highland costume.
HighlandnounUS /ˈhaɪlənd/
elevated (e.g., mountainous) land
From this reading The captain, an enormous brawny Celt, with superhuman whiskers and a shock of the fieriest hair, had figged himself out, _more majorum_, in the full Highland costume.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The captain, an enormous brawny Celt, with superhuman whiskers and a shock of the fieriest hair, had figged himself out, _more majorum_, in the full Highland costume.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Now serious conversation is a sort of thing that I never shone in, possibly because my early studies were framed in a different direction; but as I really was unwilling to offend the respectable coffin-maker, and as I found that the Captain of M’Alcohol--a decided trump in his way--had also received a summons, I notified my acceptance.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I don’t know whether it was my determined conduct at the allocation, my territorial title, or a most exaggerated idea of my circumstances, that worked upon the mind of Mr. Sawley.
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I don’t know whether it was my determined conduct at the allocation, my territorial title, or a most exaggerated idea of my circumstances, that worked upon the mind of Mr. Sawley.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Now serious conversation is a sort of thing that I never shone in, possibly because my early studies were framed in a different direction; but as I really was unwilling to offend the respectable coffin-maker, and as I found that the Captain of M’Alcohol--a decided trump in his way--had also received a summons, I notified my acceptance.
invitationnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Possibly it was a combination of the three; but, sure enough few days had elapsed before I received a formal card of invitation to a tea and serous conversation.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now serious conversation is a sort of thing that I never shone in, possibly because my early studies were framed in a different direction; but as I really was unwilling to offend the respectable coffin-maker, and as I found that the Captain of M’Alcohol--a decided trump in his way--had also received a summons, I notified my acceptance.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I don’t know whether it was my determined conduct at the allocation, my territorial title, or a most exaggerated idea of my circumstances, that worked upon the mind of Mr. Sawley.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I don’t know whether it was my determined conduct at the allocation, my territorial title, or a most exaggerated idea of my circumstances, that worked upon the mind of Mr. Sawley.
M'Alcohol
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From this reading Now serious conversation is a sort of thing that I never shone in, possibly because my early studies were framed in a different direction; but as I really was unwilling to offend the respectable coffin-maker, and as I found that the Captain of M’Alcohol--a decided trump in his way--had also received a summons, I notified my acceptance.
majorum
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From this reading The captain, an enormous brawny Celt, with superhuman whiskers and a shock of the fieriest hair, had figged himself out, _more majorum_, in the full Highland costume.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I don’t know whether it was my determined conduct at the allocation, my territorial title, or a most exaggerated idea of my circumstances, that worked upon the mind of Mr. Sawley.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The captain, an enormous brawny Celt, with superhuman whiskers and a shock of the fieriest hair, had figged himself out, _more majorum_, in the full Highland costume.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading I don’t know whether it was my determined conduct at the allocation, my territorial title, or a most exaggerated idea of my circumstances, that worked upon the mind of Mr. Sawley.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading I don’t know whether it was my determined conduct at the allocation, my territorial title, or a most exaggerated idea of my circumstances, that worked upon the mind of Mr. Sawley.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I don’t know whether it was my determined conduct at the allocation, my territorial title, or a most exaggerated idea of my circumstances, that worked upon the mind of Mr. Sawley.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Now serious conversation is a sort of thing that I never shone in, possibly because my early studies were framed in a different direction; but as I really was unwilling to offend the respectable coffin-maker, and as I found that the Captain of M’Alcohol--a decided trump in his way--had also received a summons, I notified my acceptance.
notifiedverbUS /ˈnoʊtəfaɪd/
inflected form of “notify” — inform (somebody) of something
From this reading Now serious conversation is a sort of thing that I never shone in, possibly because my early studies were framed in a different direction; but as I really was unwilling to offend the respectable coffin-maker, and as I found that the Captain of M’Alcohol--a decided trump in his way--had also received a summons, I notified my acceptance.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now serious conversation is a sort of thing that I never shone in, possibly because my early studies were framed in a different direction; but as I really was unwilling to offend the respectable coffin-maker, and as I found that the Captain of M’Alcohol--a decided trump in his way--had also received a summons, I notified my acceptance.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I don’t know whether it was my determined conduct at the allocation, my territorial title, or a most exaggerated idea of my circumstances, that worked upon the mind of Mr. Sawley.
offendverbUS /əˈfend/
cause to feel resentment or indignation
From this reading Now serious conversation is a sort of thing that I never shone in, possibly because my early studies were framed in a different direction; but as I really was unwilling to offend the respectable coffin-maker, and as I found that the Captain of M’Alcohol--a decided trump in his way--had also received a summons, I notified my acceptance.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I don’t know whether it was my determined conduct at the allocation, my territorial title, or a most exaggerated idea of my circumstances, that worked upon the mind of Mr. Sawley.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The captain, an enormous brawny Celt, with superhuman whiskers and a shock of the fieriest hair, had figged himself out, _more majorum_, in the full Highland costume.
PossiblyadverbUS /ˈpɑːsəbli/
by chance
From this reading Possibly it was a combination of the three; but, sure enough few days had elapsed before I received a formal card of invitation to a tea and serous conversation.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Now serious conversation is a sort of thing that I never shone in, possibly because my early studies were framed in a different direction; but as I really was unwilling to offend the respectable coffin-maker, and as I found that the Captain of M’Alcohol--a decided trump in his way--had also received a summons, I notified my acceptance.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Possibly it was a combination of the three; but, sure enough few days had elapsed before I received a formal card of invitation to a tea and serous conversation.
respectableadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektəbəl/
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading Now serious conversation is a sort of thing that I never shone in, possibly because my early studies were framed in a different direction; but as I really was unwilling to offend the respectable coffin-maker, and as I found that the Captain of M’Alcohol--a decided trump in his way--had also received a summons, I notified my acceptance.
Sawley
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From this reading I don’t know whether it was my determined conduct at the allocation, my territorial title, or a most exaggerated idea of my circumstances, that worked upon the mind of Mr. Sawley.
seriousadjectiveUS /ˈsɪriəs/
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Now serious conversation is a sort of thing that I never shone in, possibly because my early studies were framed in a different direction; but as I really was unwilling to offend the respectable coffin-maker, and as I found that the Captain of M’Alcohol--a decided trump in his way--had also received a summons, I notified my acceptance.
serousadjective
of or producing or containing serum
From this reading Possibly it was a combination of the three; but, sure enough few days had elapsed before I received a formal card of invitation to a tea and serous conversation.
shocknounUS /ʃɑːk/
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading The captain, an enormous brawny Celt, with superhuman whiskers and a shock of the fieriest hair, had figged himself out, _more majorum_, in the full Highland costume.
shoneverbUS /ʃoʊn/
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Now serious conversation is a sort of thing that I never shone in, possibly because my early studies were framed in a different direction; but as I really was unwilling to offend the respectable coffin-maker, and as I found that the Captain of M’Alcohol--a decided trump in his way--had also received a summons, I notified my acceptance.
sortnounUS /sɔːrt/
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Now serious conversation is a sort of thing that I never shone in, possibly because my early studies were framed in a different direction; but as I really was unwilling to offend the respectable coffin-maker, and as I found that the Captain of M’Alcohol--a decided trump in his way--had also received a summons, I notified my acceptance.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Now serious conversation is a sort of thing that I never shone in, possibly because my early studies were framed in a different direction; but as I really was unwilling to offend the respectable coffin-maker, and as I found that the Captain of M’Alcohol--a decided trump in his way--had also received a summons, I notified my acceptance.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading Now serious conversation is a sort of thing that I never shone in, possibly because my early studies were framed in a different direction; but as I really was unwilling to offend the respectable coffin-maker, and as I found that the Captain of M’Alcohol--a decided trump in his way--had also received a summons, I notified my acceptance.
superhumanadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈhjuːmən/
above or beyond the human or demanding more than human power or endurance
From this reading The captain, an enormous brawny Celt, with superhuman whiskers and a shock of the fieriest hair, had figged himself out, _more majorum_, in the full Highland costume.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Possibly it was a combination of the three; but, sure enough few days had elapsed before I received a formal card of invitation to a tea and serous conversation.
teanounUS /tiː/
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading Possibly it was a combination of the three; but, sure enough few days had elapsed before I received a formal card of invitation to a tea and serous conversation.
territorialadjectiveUS /ˌterɪˈtɔːriəl/
of or relating to a territory
From this reading I don’t know whether it was my determined conduct at the allocation, my territorial title, or a most exaggerated idea of my circumstances, that worked upon the mind of Mr. Sawley.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I don’t know whether it was my determined conduct at the allocation, my territorial title, or a most exaggerated idea of my circumstances, that worked upon the mind of Mr. Sawley.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I don’t know whether it was my determined conduct at the allocation, my territorial title, or a most exaggerated idea of my circumstances, that worked upon the mind of Mr. Sawley.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading Now serious conversation is a sort of thing that I never shone in, possibly because my early studies were framed in a different direction; but as I really was unwilling to offend the respectable coffin-maker, and as I found that the Captain of M’Alcohol--a decided trump in his way--had also received a summons, I notified my acceptance.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Possibly it was a combination of the three; but, sure enough few days had elapsed before I received a formal card of invitation to a tea and serous conversation.
titlenounUS /ˈtaɪtəl/
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading I don’t know whether it was my determined conduct at the allocation, my territorial title, or a most exaggerated idea of my circumstances, that worked upon the mind of Mr. Sawley.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Possibly it was a combination of the three; but, sure enough few days had elapsed before I received a formal card of invitation to a tea and serous conversation.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading M’Alcohol and I went together.
trumpverbUS /trʌmp/
produce a sound as if from a trumpet
From this reading Now serious conversation is a sort of thing that I never shone in, possibly because my early studies were framed in a different direction; but as I really was unwilling to offend the respectable coffin-maker, and as I found that the Captain of M’Alcohol--a decided trump in his way--had also received a summons, I notified my acceptance.
unwillingadjectiveUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋ/
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Now serious conversation is a sort of thing that I never shone in, possibly because my early studies were framed in a different direction; but as I really was unwilling to offend the respectable coffin-maker, and as I found that the Captain of M’Alcohol--a decided trump in his way--had also received a summons, I notified my acceptance.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I don’t know whether it was my determined conduct at the allocation, my territorial title, or a most exaggerated idea of my circumstances, that worked upon the mind of Mr. Sawley.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I don’t know whether it was my determined conduct at the allocation, my territorial title, or a most exaggerated idea of my circumstances, that worked upon the mind of Mr. Sawley.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Now serious conversation is a sort of thing that I never shone in, possibly because my early studies were framed in a different direction; but as I really was unwilling to offend the respectable coffin-maker, and as I found that the Captain of M’Alcohol--a decided trump in his way--had also received a summons, I notified my acceptance.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading M’Alcohol and I went together.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Now serious conversation is a sort of thing that I never shone in, possibly because my early studies were framed in a different direction; but as I really was unwilling to offend the respectable coffin-maker, and as I found that the Captain of M’Alcohol--a decided trump in his way--had also received a summons, I notified my acceptance.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading I don’t know whether it was my determined conduct at the allocation, my territorial title, or a most exaggerated idea of my circumstances, that worked upon the mind of Mr. Sawley.
whiskersnounUS /ˈwɪskərz/
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading The captain, an enormous brawny Celt, with superhuman whiskers and a shock of the fieriest hair, had figged himself out, _more majorum_, in the full Highland costume.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The captain, an enormous brawny Celt, with superhuman whiskers and a shock of the fieriest hair, had figged himself out, _more majorum_, in the full Highland costume.
workedverbUS /wɜːrkt/
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading I don’t know whether it was my determined conduct at the allocation, my territorial title, or a most exaggerated idea of my circumstances, that worked upon the mind of Mr. Sawley.
