andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The only interest that honest people can take in the fate of rogues is in their detection and punishment; the reader, then, will be so far interested in the fate of Mr. Champfort, as to feel some satisfaction at his being safely lodged in Newgate.
anonymousadjectiveUS /əˈnɑːnəməs/
having no known name or identity or known source
From this reading The circumstance which led to this desirable catastrophe was the anonymous letter to Mr. Vincent.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The only interest that honest people can take in the fate of rogues is in their detection and punishment; the reader, then, will be so far interested in the fate of Mr. Champfort, as to feel some satisfaction at his being safely lodged in Newgate.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The only interest that honest people can take in the fate of rogues is in their detection and punishment; the reader, then, will be so far interested in the fate of Mr. Champfort, as to feel some satisfaction at his being safely lodged in Newgate.
authornounUS /ˈɔːθər/
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Lady Delacour was equally convinced that Harriot Freke was the author of the epistle; and she supported her opinion by observing, that Champfort could neither write nor spell English.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The only interest that honest people can take in the fate of rogues is in their detection and punishment; the reader, then, will be so far interested in the fate of Mr. Champfort, as to feel some satisfaction at his being safely lodged in Newgate.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The only interest that honest people can take in the fate of rogues is in their detection and punishment; the reader, then, will be so far interested in the fate of Mr. Champfort, as to feel some satisfaction at his being safely lodged in Newgate.
bottomnounUS /ˈbɑːtəm/
the lower side of anything
From this reading From the first moment that Marriott saw or heard of the letter, she was convinced, she said, that “Mr. Champfort _was at the bottom of it_.”
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Lady Delacour was equally convinced that Harriot Freke was the author of the epistle; and she supported her opinion by observing, that Champfort could neither write nor spell English.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The only interest that honest people can take in the fate of rogues is in their detection and punishment; the reader, then, will be so far interested in the fate of Mr. Champfort, as to feel some satisfaction at his being safely lodged in Newgate.
catastrophenounUS /kəˈtæstrəfi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading The circumstance which led to this desirable catastrophe was the anonymous letter to Mr. Vincent.
Champfort
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From this reading The only interest that honest people can take in the fate of rogues is in their detection and punishment; the reader, then, will be so far interested in the fate of Mr. Champfort, as to feel some satisfaction at his being safely lodged in Newgate.
circumstancenounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstæns/
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading The circumstance which led to this desirable catastrophe was the anonymous letter to Mr. Vincent.
convincedadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪnst/
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading From the first moment that Marriott saw or heard of the letter, she was convinced, she said, that “Mr. Champfort _was at the bottom of it_.”
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Lady Delacour was equally convinced that Harriot Freke was the author of the epistle; and she supported her opinion by observing, that Champfort could neither write nor spell English.
Delacour
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From this reading Lady Delacour was equally convinced that Harriot Freke was the author of the epistle; and she supported her opinion by observing, that Champfort could neither write nor spell English.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading The circumstance which led to this desirable catastrophe was the anonymous letter to Mr. Vincent.
detectionnounUS /dɪˈtekʃən/
the perception that something has occurred or some state exists
From this reading The only interest that honest people can take in the fate of rogues is in their detection and punishment; the reader, then, will be so far interested in the fate of Mr. Champfort, as to feel some satisfaction at his being safely lodged in Newgate.
DOGnounUS /dɔːɡ/
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading LOVE ME, LOVE MY DOG.
EnglishnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Lady Delacour was equally convinced that Harriot Freke was the author of the epistle; and she supported her opinion by observing, that Champfort could neither write nor spell English.
epistlenounUS /ɪˈpɪsəl/
a specially long, formal letter
From this reading Lady Delacour was equally convinced that Harriot Freke was the author of the epistle; and she supported her opinion by observing, that Champfort could neither write nor spell English.
equallyadverbUS /ˈiːkwəli/
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading Lady Delacour was equally convinced that Harriot Freke was the author of the epistle; and she supported her opinion by observing, that Champfort could neither write nor spell English.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The only interest that honest people can take in the fate of rogues is in their detection and punishment; the reader, then, will be so far interested in the fate of Mr. Champfort, as to feel some satisfaction at his being safely lodged in Newgate.
fatenounUS /feɪt/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading The only interest that honest people can take in the fate of rogues is in their detection and punishment; the reader, then, will be so far interested in the fate of Mr. Champfort, as to feel some satisfaction at his being safely lodged in Newgate.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading The only interest that honest people can take in the fate of rogues is in their detection and punishment; the reader, then, will be so far interested in the fate of Mr. Champfort, as to feel some satisfaction at his being safely lodged in Newgate.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading From the first moment that Marriott saw or heard of the letter, she was convinced, she said, that “Mr. Champfort _was at the bottom of it_.”
Freke
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From this reading Lady Delacour was equally convinced that Harriot Freke was the author of the epistle; and she supported her opinion by observing, that Champfort could neither write nor spell English.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the first moment that Marriott saw or heard of the letter, she was convinced, she said, that “Mr. Champfort _was at the bottom of it_.”
Harriot
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From this reading Lady Delacour was equally convinced that Harriot Freke was the author of the epistle; and she supported her opinion by observing, that Champfort could neither write nor spell English.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading From the first moment that Marriott saw or heard of the letter, she was convinced, she said, that “Mr. Champfort _was at the bottom of it_.”
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lady Delacour was equally convinced that Harriot Freke was the author of the epistle; and she supported her opinion by observing, that Champfort could neither write nor spell English.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The only interest that honest people can take in the fate of rogues is in their detection and punishment; the reader, then, will be so far interested in the fate of Mr. Champfort, as to feel some satisfaction at his being safely lodged in Newgate.
honestadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnəst/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading The only interest that honest people can take in the fate of rogues is in their detection and punishment; the reader, then, will be so far interested in the fate of Mr. Champfort, as to feel some satisfaction at his being safely lodged in Newgate.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The only interest that honest people can take in the fate of rogues is in their detection and punishment; the reader, then, will be so far interested in the fate of Mr. Champfort, as to feel some satisfaction at his being safely lodged in Newgate.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The only interest that honest people can take in the fate of rogues is in their detection and punishment; the reader, then, will be so far interested in the fate of Mr. Champfort, as to feel some satisfaction at his being safely lodged in Newgate.
interestedadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪd/
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading The only interest that honest people can take in the fate of rogues is in their detection and punishment; the reader, then, will be so far interested in the fate of Mr. Champfort, as to feel some satisfaction at his being safely lodged in Newgate.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The only interest that honest people can take in the fate of rogues is in their detection and punishment; the reader, then, will be so far interested in the fate of Mr. Champfort, as to feel some satisfaction at his being safely lodged in Newgate.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading From the first moment that Marriott saw or heard of the letter, she was convinced, she said, that “Mr. Champfort _was at the bottom of it_.”
LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Delacour was equally convinced that Harriot Freke was the author of the epistle; and she supported her opinion by observing, that Champfort could neither write nor spell English.
lednounUS /led/
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading The circumstance which led to this desirable catastrophe was the anonymous letter to Mr. Vincent.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The circumstance which led to this desirable catastrophe was the anonymous letter to Mr. Vincent.
lodgedverbUS /lɑːdʒd/
past form of “lodge” — be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading The only interest that honest people can take in the fate of rogues is in their detection and punishment; the reader, then, will be so far interested in the fate of Mr. Champfort, as to feel some satisfaction at his being safely lodged in Newgate.
LOVEnounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading LOVE ME, LOVE MY DOG.
Marriott
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From this reading From the first moment that Marriott saw or heard of the letter, she was convinced, she said, that “Mr. Champfort _was at the bottom of it_.”
MEpronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading LOVE ME, LOVE MY DOG.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading From the first moment that Marriott saw or heard of the letter, she was convinced, she said, that “Mr. Champfort _was at the bottom of it_.”
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading The only interest that honest people can take in the fate of rogues is in their detection and punishment; the reader, then, will be so far interested in the fate of Mr. Champfort, as to feel some satisfaction at his being safely lodged in Newgate.
MYdeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading LOVE ME, LOVE MY DOG.
neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Lady Delacour was equally convinced that Harriot Freke was the author of the epistle; and she supported her opinion by observing, that Champfort could neither write nor spell English.
NewgatenounUS /ˈnuːɡeɪt/
a former prison in London notorious for its unsanitary conditions and burnt down in riots in 1780; a new prison was built on the same spot but was torn down in 1902
From this reading The only interest that honest people can take in the fate of rogues is in their detection and punishment; the reader, then, will be so far interested in the fate of Mr. Champfort, as to feel some satisfaction at his being safely lodged in Newgate.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Lady Delacour was equally convinced that Harriot Freke was the author of the epistle; and she supported her opinion by observing, that Champfort could neither write nor spell English.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading Lady Delacour was equally convinced that Harriot Freke was the author of the epistle; and she supported her opinion by observing, that Champfort could neither write nor spell English.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The only interest that honest people can take in the fate of rogues is in their detection and punishment; the reader, then, will be so far interested in the fate of Mr. Champfort, as to feel some satisfaction at his being safely lodged in Newgate.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading The only interest that honest people can take in the fate of rogues is in their detection and punishment; the reader, then, will be so far interested in the fate of Mr. Champfort, as to feel some satisfaction at his being safely lodged in Newgate.
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Lady Delacour was equally convinced that Harriot Freke was the author of the epistle; and she supported her opinion by observing, that Champfort could neither write nor spell English.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading From the first moment that Marriott saw or heard of the letter, she was convinced, she said, that “Mr. Champfort _was at the bottom of it_.”
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The only interest that honest people can take in the fate of rogues is in their detection and punishment; the reader, then, will be so far interested in the fate of Mr. Champfort, as to feel some satisfaction at his being safely lodged in Newgate.
punishmentnounUS /ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/
the act of punishing
From this reading The only interest that honest people can take in the fate of rogues is in their detection and punishment; the reader, then, will be so far interested in the fate of Mr. Champfort, as to feel some satisfaction at his being safely lodged in Newgate.
readernounUS /ˈriːdər/
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The only interest that honest people can take in the fate of rogues is in their detection and punishment; the reader, then, will be so far interested in the fate of Mr. Champfort, as to feel some satisfaction at his being safely lodged in Newgate.
roguesnounUS /roʊɡz/
plural of “rogue” — a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading The only interest that honest people can take in the fate of rogues is in their detection and punishment; the reader, then, will be so far interested in the fate of Mr. Champfort, as to feel some satisfaction at his being safely lodged in Newgate.
safelyadverbUS /ˈseɪfli/
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading The only interest that honest people can take in the fate of rogues is in their detection and punishment; the reader, then, will be so far interested in the fate of Mr. Champfort, as to feel some satisfaction at his being safely lodged in Newgate.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading From the first moment that Marriott saw or heard of the letter, she was convinced, she said, that “Mr. Champfort _was at the bottom of it_.”
satisfactionnounUS /ˌsætəˈsfækʃən/
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading The only interest that honest people can take in the fate of rogues is in their detection and punishment; the reader, then, will be so far interested in the fate of Mr. Champfort, as to feel some satisfaction at his being safely lodged in Newgate.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading From the first moment that Marriott saw or heard of the letter, she was convinced, she said, that “Mr. Champfort _was at the bottom of it_.”
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From the first moment that Marriott saw or heard of the letter, she was convinced, she said, that “Mr. Champfort _was at the bottom of it_.”
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The only interest that honest people can take in the fate of rogues is in their detection and punishment; the reader, then, will be so far interested in the fate of Mr. Champfort, as to feel some satisfaction at his being safely lodged in Newgate.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The only interest that honest people can take in the fate of rogues is in their detection and punishment; the reader, then, will be so far interested in the fate of Mr. Champfort, as to feel some satisfaction at his being safely lodged in Newgate.
spellverbUS /spel/
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading Lady Delacour was equally convinced that Harriot Freke was the author of the epistle; and she supported her opinion by observing, that Champfort could neither write nor spell English.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading Lady Delacour was equally convinced that Harriot Freke was the author of the epistle; and she supported her opinion by observing, that Champfort could neither write nor spell English.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading The only interest that honest people can take in the fate of rogues is in their detection and punishment; the reader, then, will be so far interested in the fate of Mr. Champfort, as to feel some satisfaction at his being safely lodged in Newgate.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The only interest that honest people can take in the fate of rogues is in their detection and punishment; the reader, then, will be so far interested in the fate of Mr. Champfort, as to feel some satisfaction at his being safely lodged in Newgate.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The only interest that honest people can take in the fate of rogues is in their detection and punishment; the reader, then, will be so far interested in the fate of Mr. Champfort, as to feel some satisfaction at his being safely lodged in Newgate.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The only interest that honest people can take in the fate of rogues is in their detection and punishment; the reader, then, will be so far interested in the fate of Mr. Champfort, as to feel some satisfaction at his being safely lodged in Newgate.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The only interest that honest people can take in the fate of rogues is in their detection and punishment; the reader, then, will be so far interested in the fate of Mr. Champfort, as to feel some satisfaction at his being safely lodged in Newgate.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The circumstance which led to this desirable catastrophe was the anonymous letter to Mr. Vincent.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The only interest that honest people can take in the fate of rogues is in their detection and punishment; the reader, then, will be so far interested in the fate of Mr. Champfort, as to feel some satisfaction at his being safely lodged in Newgate.
Vincent
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From this reading The circumstance which led to this desirable catastrophe was the anonymous letter to Mr. Vincent.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The circumstance which led to this desirable catastrophe was the anonymous letter to Mr. Vincent.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The circumstance which led to this desirable catastrophe was the anonymous letter to Mr. Vincent.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The only interest that honest people can take in the fate of rogues is in their detection and punishment; the reader, then, will be so far interested in the fate of Mr. Champfort, as to feel some satisfaction at his being safely lodged in Newgate.
writeverbUS /raɪt/
produce a literary work
From this reading Lady Delacour was equally convinced that Harriot Freke was the author of the epistle; and she supported her opinion by observing, that Champfort could neither write nor spell English.
