adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He amused himself for some days with his friend Mr. Granby, in attending to a plantation which he was laying out in his grounds.
absented
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Finding it impossible to regain his fair one's favour, Mr. Bolingbroke absented himself from her presence.
amusedadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading He amused himself for some days with his friend Mr. Granby, in attending to a plantation which he was laying out in his grounds.
amusementnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənt/
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Griselda was vexed to perceive that her husband could find any amusement independent of her; and she never failed, upon his return, to mark her displeasure.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Griselda was vexed to perceive that her husband could find any amusement independent of her; and she never failed, upon his return, to mark her displeasure.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Griselda was vexed to perceive that her husband could find any amusement independent of her; and she never failed, upon his return, to mark her displeasure.
attendverbUS /əˈtend/
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading One morning the gentlemen had been so much occupied with their plantation, that they did not attend the breakfast-table precisely in due time: the contrast in the looks of the two ladies when their husbands entered the room was striking.
attendingnounUS /əˈtendɪŋ/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading He amused himself for some days with his friend Mr. Granby, in attending to a plantation which he was laying out in his grounds.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading One morning the gentlemen had been so much occupied with their plantation, that they did not attend the breakfast-table precisely in due time: the contrast in the looks of the two ladies when their husbands entered the room was striking.
Bolingbrokenoun
the first Lancastrian king of England from 1399 to 1413; deposed Richard II and suppressed rebellions (1367-1413)
From this reading Finding it impossible to regain his fair one's favour, Mr. Bolingbroke absented himself from her presence.
breakfast-table
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One morning the gentlemen had been so much occupied with their plantation, that they did not attend the breakfast-table precisely in due time: the contrast in the looks of the two ladies when their husbands entered the room was striking.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading One morning the gentlemen had been so much occupied with their plantation, that they did not attend the breakfast-table precisely in due time: the contrast in the looks of the two ladies when their husbands entered the room was striking.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Griselda was vexed to perceive that her husband could find any amusement independent of her; and she never failed, upon his return, to mark her displeasure.
CupidnounUS /ˈkjuːpɪd/
(Roman mythology) god of love; counterpart of Greek Eros
From this reading "Short is the period of insulting power, Offended Cupid finds his vengeful hour."
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He amused himself for some days with his friend Mr. Granby, in attending to a plantation which he was laying out in his grounds.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading One morning the gentlemen had been so much occupied with their plantation, that they did not attend the breakfast-table precisely in due time: the contrast in the looks of the two ladies when their husbands entered the room was striking.
displeasurenounUS /dɪˈspleʒər/
the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something
From this reading Griselda was vexed to perceive that her husband could find any amusement independent of her; and she never failed, upon his return, to mark her displeasure.
dueadjectiveUS /duː/
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading One morning the gentlemen had been so much occupied with their plantation, that they did not attend the breakfast-table precisely in due time: the contrast in the looks of the two ladies when their husbands entered the room was striking.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading One morning the gentlemen had been so much occupied with their plantation, that they did not attend the breakfast-table precisely in due time: the contrast in the looks of the two ladies when their husbands entered the room was striking.
failedverbUS /feɪld/
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Griselda was vexed to perceive that her husband could find any amusement independent of her; and she never failed, upon his return, to mark her displeasure.
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Finding it impossible to regain his fair one's favour, Mr. Bolingbroke absented himself from her presence.
favournounUS /ˈfeɪvər/
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading Finding it impossible to regain his fair one's favour, Mr. Bolingbroke absented himself from her presence.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Griselda was vexed to perceive that her husband could find any amusement independent of her; and she never failed, upon his return, to mark her displeasure.
FindingnounUS /ˈfaɪndɪŋ/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Finding it impossible to regain his fair one's favour, Mr. Bolingbroke absented himself from her presence.
findsnounUS /faɪndz/
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading "Short is the period of insulting power, Offended Cupid finds his vengeful hour."
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He amused himself for some days with his friend Mr. Granby, in attending to a plantation which he was laying out in his grounds.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He amused himself for some days with his friend Mr. Granby, in attending to a plantation which he was laying out in his grounds.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Finding it impossible to regain his fair one's favour, Mr. Bolingbroke absented himself from her presence.
gentlemennounUS /ˈdʒentəlmɪn/
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading One morning the gentlemen had been so much occupied with their plantation, that they did not attend the breakfast-table precisely in due time: the contrast in the looks of the two ladies when their husbands entered the room was striking.
Granby
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He amused himself for some days with his friend Mr. Granby, in attending to a plantation which he was laying out in his grounds.
Griselda
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Griselda was vexed to perceive that her husband could find any amusement independent of her; and she never failed, upon his return, to mark her displeasure.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading He amused himself for some days with his friend Mr. Granby, in attending to a plantation which he was laying out in his grounds.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One morning the gentlemen had been so much occupied with their plantation, that they did not attend the breakfast-table precisely in due time: the contrast in the looks of the two ladies when their husbands entered the room was striking.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He amused himself for some days with his friend Mr. Granby, in attending to a plantation which he was laying out in his grounds.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Finding it impossible to regain his fair one's favour, Mr. Bolingbroke absented himself from her presence.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Finding it impossible to regain his fair one's favour, Mr. Bolingbroke absented himself from her presence.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Short is the period of insulting power, Offended Cupid finds his vengeful hour."
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading "Short is the period of insulting power, Offended Cupid finds his vengeful hour."
husbandnounUS /ˈhʌzbənd/
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Griselda was vexed to perceive that her husband could find any amusement independent of her; and she never failed, upon his return, to mark her displeasure.
husbandsnounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
plural of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading One morning the gentlemen had been so much occupied with their plantation, that they did not attend the breakfast-table precisely in due time: the contrast in the looks of the two ladies when their husbands entered the room was striking.
impossibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːsəbəl/
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Finding it impossible to regain his fair one's favour, Mr. Bolingbroke absented himself from her presence.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He amused himself for some days with his friend Mr. Granby, in attending to a plantation which he was laying out in his grounds.
independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading Griselda was vexed to perceive that her husband could find any amusement independent of her; and she never failed, upon his return, to mark her displeasure.
insultingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsʌltɪŋ/
expressing extreme contempt
From this reading "Short is the period of insulting power, Offended Cupid finds his vengeful hour."
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Short is the period of insulting power, Offended Cupid finds his vengeful hour."
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Finding it impossible to regain his fair one's favour, Mr. Bolingbroke absented himself from her presence.
ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading One morning the gentlemen had been so much occupied with their plantation, that they did not attend the breakfast-table precisely in due time: the contrast in the looks of the two ladies when their husbands entered the room was striking.
layingnounUS /ˈleɪɪŋ/
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading He amused himself for some days with his friend Mr. Granby, in attending to a plantation which he was laying out in his grounds.
looksnounUS /lʊks/
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading One morning the gentlemen had been so much occupied with their plantation, that they did not attend the breakfast-table precisely in due time: the contrast in the looks of the two ladies when their husbands entered the room was striking.
markverbUS /mɑːrk/
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Griselda was vexed to perceive that her husband could find any amusement independent of her; and she never failed, upon his return, to mark her displeasure.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading One morning the gentlemen had been so much occupied with their plantation, that they did not attend the breakfast-table precisely in due time: the contrast in the looks of the two ladies when their husbands entered the room was striking.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Finding it impossible to regain his fair one's favour, Mr. Bolingbroke absented himself from her presence.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading One morning the gentlemen had been so much occupied with their plantation, that they did not attend the breakfast-table precisely in due time: the contrast in the looks of the two ladies when their husbands entered the room was striking.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Griselda was vexed to perceive that her husband could find any amusement independent of her; and she never failed, upon his return, to mark her displeasure.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading One morning the gentlemen had been so much occupied with their plantation, that they did not attend the breakfast-table precisely in due time: the contrast in the looks of the two ladies when their husbands entered the room was striking.
occupiedadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
held or filled or in use
From this reading One morning the gentlemen had been so much occupied with their plantation, that they did not attend the breakfast-table precisely in due time: the contrast in the looks of the two ladies when their husbands entered the room was striking.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Short is the period of insulting power, Offended Cupid finds his vengeful hour."
OffendedadjectiveUS /əˈfendəd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading "Short is the period of insulting power, Offended Cupid finds his vengeful hour."
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One morning the gentlemen had been so much occupied with their plantation, that they did not attend the breakfast-table precisely in due time: the contrast in the looks of the two ladies when their husbands entered the room was striking.
one's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Finding it impossible to regain his fair one's favour, Mr. Bolingbroke absented himself from her presence.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He amused himself for some days with his friend Mr. Granby, in attending to a plantation which he was laying out in his grounds.
perceiveverbUS /pərˈsiːv/
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading Griselda was vexed to perceive that her husband could find any amusement independent of her; and she never failed, upon his return, to mark her displeasure.
periodnounUS /ˈpɪriəd/
an amount of time
From this reading "Short is the period of insulting power, Offended Cupid finds his vengeful hour."
plantationnounUS /ˌplænˈteɪʃən/
an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)
From this reading He amused himself for some days with his friend Mr. Granby, in attending to a plantation which he was laying out in his grounds.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading "Short is the period of insulting power, Offended Cupid finds his vengeful hour."
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading One morning the gentlemen had been so much occupied with their plantation, that they did not attend the breakfast-table precisely in due time: the contrast in the looks of the two ladies when their husbands entered the room was striking.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Finding it impossible to regain his fair one's favour, Mr. Bolingbroke absented himself from her presence.
regainverbUS /rɪˈɡeɪn/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading Finding it impossible to regain his fair one's favour, Mr. Bolingbroke absented himself from her presence.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Griselda was vexed to perceive that her husband could find any amusement independent of her; and she never failed, upon his return, to mark her displeasure.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading One morning the gentlemen had been so much occupied with their plantation, that they did not attend the breakfast-table precisely in due time: the contrast in the looks of the two ladies when their husbands entered the room was striking.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Griselda was vexed to perceive that her husband could find any amusement independent of her; and she never failed, upon his return, to mark her displeasure.
ShortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading "Short is the period of insulting power, Offended Cupid finds his vengeful hour."
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading One morning the gentlemen had been so much occupied with their plantation, that they did not attend the breakfast-table precisely in due time: the contrast in the looks of the two ladies when their husbands entered the room was striking.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He amused himself for some days with his friend Mr. Granby, in attending to a plantation which he was laying out in his grounds.
strikingadjectiveUS /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading One morning the gentlemen had been so much occupied with their plantation, that they did not attend the breakfast-table precisely in due time: the contrast in the looks of the two ladies when their husbands entered the room was striking.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Griselda was vexed to perceive that her husband could find any amusement independent of her; and she never failed, upon his return, to mark her displeasure.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Short is the period of insulting power, Offended Cupid finds his vengeful hour."
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading One morning the gentlemen had been so much occupied with their plantation, that they did not attend the breakfast-table precisely in due time: the contrast in the looks of the two ladies when their husbands entered the room was striking.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One morning the gentlemen had been so much occupied with their plantation, that they did not attend the breakfast-table precisely in due time: the contrast in the looks of the two ladies when their husbands entered the room was striking.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading One morning the gentlemen had been so much occupied with their plantation, that they did not attend the breakfast-table precisely in due time: the contrast in the looks of the two ladies when their husbands entered the room was striking.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Finding it impossible to regain his fair one's favour, Mr. Bolingbroke absented himself from her presence.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading One morning the gentlemen had been so much occupied with their plantation, that they did not attend the breakfast-table precisely in due time: the contrast in the looks of the two ladies when their husbands entered the room was striking.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Griselda was vexed to perceive that her husband could find any amusement independent of her; and she never failed, upon his return, to mark her displeasure.
vengefuladjectiveUS /ˈvendʒfəl/
disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
From this reading "Short is the period of insulting power, Offended Cupid finds his vengeful hour."
vexedadjectiveUS /vekst/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading Griselda was vexed to perceive that her husband could find any amusement independent of her; and she never failed, upon his return, to mark her displeasure.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He amused himself for some days with his friend Mr. Granby, in attending to a plantation which he was laying out in his grounds.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading One morning the gentlemen had been so much occupied with their plantation, that they did not attend the breakfast-table precisely in due time: the contrast in the looks of the two ladies when their husbands entered the room was striking.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He amused himself for some days with his friend Mr. Granby, in attending to a plantation which he was laying out in his grounds.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He amused himself for some days with his friend Mr. Granby, in attending to a plantation which he was laying out in his grounds.
