AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few days after the departure of M. de Tourville, Commissioner Falconer, a friend, or at least a relation of Mr. Percy’s, came to pay him a visit.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mr. Falconer said he had heard much of the successful exertions and hospitality of the Percy family on that occasion--regretted that he had himself been called to town just at that time--asked many questions about the passengers on board the vessel, and when M. de Tourville was described to him, deplored that Mr. Percy had never thought of trying to detain this foreigner a few days longer.
accreditedadjectiveUS /əˈkredɪtɪd/
given official approval to act
From this reading For, argued the commissioner, though M. de Tourville might not be an accredited chargé d’affaires, yet, since he was a person in some degree in an official capacity, and intrusted with secret negotiations, government might have wished to know something about him.
addedverbUS /ˈædəd/
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading “And at all events,” added the commissioner, with a shrewd smile, “it would have been a fine way of paying our court to a certain great man.”
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A few days after the departure of M. de Tourville, Commissioner Falconer, a friend, or at least a relation of Mr. Percy’s, came to pay him a visit.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading “And at all events,” added the commissioner, with a shrewd smile, “it would have been a fine way of paying our court to a certain great man.”
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For, argued the commissioner, though M. de Tourville might not be an accredited chargé d’affaires, yet, since he was a person in some degree in an official capacity, and intrusted with secret negotiations, government might have wished to know something about him.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As the commissioner looked out of the window and observed the Dutch carpenter, who was passing by with tools under his arm, he began to talk of the late shipwreck.
arguedverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːd/
past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments
From this reading For, argued the commissioner, though M. de Tourville might not be an accredited chargé d’affaires, yet, since he was a person in some degree in an official capacity, and intrusted with secret negotiations, government might have wished to know something about him.
armnounUS /ɑːrm/
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading As the commissioner looked out of the window and observed the Dutch carpenter, who was passing by with tools under his arm, he began to talk of the late shipwreck.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the commissioner looked out of the window and observed the Dutch carpenter, who was passing by with tools under his arm, he began to talk of the late shipwreck.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Mr. Falconer said he had heard much of the successful exertions and hospitality of the Percy family on that occasion--regretted that he had himself been called to town just at that time--asked many questions about the passengers on board the vessel, and when M. de Tourville was described to him, deplored that Mr. Percy had never thought of trying to detain this foreigner a few days longer.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A few days after the departure of M. de Tourville, Commissioner Falconer, a friend, or at least a relation of Mr. Percy’s, came to pay him a visit.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For, argued the commissioner, though M. de Tourville might not be an accredited chargé d’affaires, yet, since he was a person in some degree in an official capacity, and intrusted with secret negotiations, government might have wished to know something about him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mr. Falconer said he had heard much of the successful exertions and hospitality of the Percy family on that occasion--regretted that he had himself been called to town just at that time--asked many questions about the passengers on board the vessel, and when M. de Tourville was described to him, deplored that Mr. Percy had never thought of trying to detain this foreigner a few days longer.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading As the commissioner looked out of the window and observed the Dutch carpenter, who was passing by with tools under his arm, he began to talk of the late shipwreck.
boardnounUS /bɔːrd/
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Mr. Falconer said he had heard much of the successful exertions and hospitality of the Percy family on that occasion--regretted that he had himself been called to town just at that time--asked many questions about the passengers on board the vessel, and when M. de Tourville was described to him, deplored that Mr. Percy had never thought of trying to detain this foreigner a few days longer.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As the commissioner looked out of the window and observed the Dutch carpenter, who was passing by with tools under his arm, he began to talk of the late shipwreck.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Mr. Falconer said he had heard much of the successful exertions and hospitality of the Percy family on that occasion--regretted that he had himself been called to town just at that time--asked many questions about the passengers on board the vessel, and when M. de Tourville was described to him, deplored that Mr. Percy had never thought of trying to detain this foreigner a few days longer.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A few days after the departure of M. de Tourville, Commissioner Falconer, a friend, or at least a relation of Mr. Percy’s, came to pay him a visit.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading For, argued the commissioner, though M. de Tourville might not be an accredited chargé d’affaires, yet, since he was a person in some degree in an official capacity, and intrusted with secret negotiations, government might have wished to know something about him.
carpenternounUS /ˈkɑːrpəntər/
a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
From this reading As the commissioner looked out of the window and observed the Dutch carpenter, who was passing by with tools under his arm, he began to talk of the late shipwreck.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading “And at all events,” added the commissioner, with a shrewd smile, “it would have been a fine way of paying our court to a certain great man.”
chargé
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For, argued the commissioner, though M. de Tourville might not be an accredited chargé d’affaires, yet, since he was a person in some degree in an official capacity, and intrusted with secret negotiations, government might have wished to know something about him.
CommissionernounUS /kəˈmɪʃənər/
a government administrator
From this reading A few days after the departure of M. de Tourville, Commissioner Falconer, a friend, or at least a relation of Mr. Percy’s, came to pay him a visit.
courtnounUS /kɔːrt/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading “And at all events,” added the commissioner, with a shrewd smile, “it would have been a fine way of paying our court to a certain great man.”
d'affaires
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For, argued the commissioner, though M. de Tourville might not be an accredited chargé d’affaires, yet, since he was a person in some degree in an official capacity, and intrusted with secret negotiations, government might have wished to know something about him.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A few days after the departure of M. de Tourville, Commissioner Falconer, a friend, or at least a relation of Mr. Percy’s, came to pay him a visit.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading A few days after the departure of M. de Tourville, Commissioner Falconer, a friend, or at least a relation of Mr. Percy’s, came to pay him a visit.
degreenounUS /dɪˈɡriː/
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading For, argued the commissioner, though M. de Tourville might not be an accredited chargé d’affaires, yet, since he was a person in some degree in an official capacity, and intrusted with secret negotiations, government might have wished to know something about him.
departurenounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/
the act of departing
From this reading A few days after the departure of M. de Tourville, Commissioner Falconer, a friend, or at least a relation of Mr. Percy’s, came to pay him a visit.
deploredverbUS /dɪˈplɔːrd/
past form of “deplore” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading Mr. Falconer said he had heard much of the successful exertions and hospitality of the Percy family on that occasion--regretted that he had himself been called to town just at that time--asked many questions about the passengers on board the vessel, and when M. de Tourville was described to him, deplored that Mr. Percy had never thought of trying to detain this foreigner a few days longer.
describedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskraɪbd/
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Mr. Falconer said he had heard much of the successful exertions and hospitality of the Percy family on that occasion--regretted that he had himself been called to town just at that time--asked many questions about the passengers on board the vessel, and when M. de Tourville was described to him, deplored that Mr. Percy had never thought of trying to detain this foreigner a few days longer.
detainverbUS /dɪˈteɪn/
deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading Mr. Falconer said he had heard much of the successful exertions and hospitality of the Percy family on that occasion--regretted that he had himself been called to town just at that time--asked many questions about the passengers on board the vessel, and when M. de Tourville was described to him, deplored that Mr. Percy had never thought of trying to detain this foreigner a few days longer.
DutchadjectiveUS /dʌtʃ/
of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture
From this reading As the commissioner looked out of the window and observed the Dutch carpenter, who was passing by with tools under his arm, he began to talk of the late shipwreck.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading “And at all events,” added the commissioner, with a shrewd smile, “it would have been a fine way of paying our court to a certain great man.”
exertionsnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃənz/
plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading Mr. Falconer said he had heard much of the successful exertions and hospitality of the Percy family on that occasion--regretted that he had himself been called to town just at that time--asked many questions about the passengers on board the vessel, and when M. de Tourville was described to him, deplored that Mr. Percy had never thought of trying to detain this foreigner a few days longer.
FalconernounUS /ˈfælkənər/
a person who breeds and trains hawks and who follows the sport of falconry
From this reading A few days after the departure of M. de Tourville, Commissioner Falconer, a friend, or at least a relation of Mr. Percy’s, came to pay him a visit.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading Mr. Falconer said he had heard much of the successful exertions and hospitality of the Percy family on that occasion--regretted that he had himself been called to town just at that time--asked many questions about the passengers on board the vessel, and when M. de Tourville was described to him, deplored that Mr. Percy had never thought of trying to detain this foreigner a few days longer.
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 A few days after the departure of M. de Tourville, Commissioner Falconer, a friend, or at least a relation of Mr. Percy’s, came to pay him a visit.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading “And at all events,” added the commissioner, with a shrewd smile, “it would have been a fine way of paying our court to a certain great man.”
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For, argued the commissioner, though M. de Tourville might not be an accredited chargé d’affaires, yet, since he was a person in some degree in an official capacity, and intrusted with secret negotiations, government might have wished to know something about him.
foreignernounUS /ˈfɔːrənər/
a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country
From this reading Mr. Falconer said he had heard much of the successful exertions and hospitality of the Percy family on that occasion--regretted that he had himself been called to town just at that time--asked many questions about the passengers on board the vessel, and when M. de Tourville was described to him, deplored that Mr. Percy had never thought of trying to detain this foreigner a few days longer.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A few days after the departure of M. de Tourville, Commissioner Falconer, a friend, or at least a relation of Mr. Percy’s, came to pay him a visit.
governmentnounUS /ˈɡʌvərmənt/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading For, argued the commissioner, though M. de Tourville might not be an accredited chargé d’affaires, yet, since he was a person in some degree in an official capacity, and intrusted with secret negotiations, government might have wished to know something about him.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “And at all events,” added the commissioner, with a shrewd smile, “it would have been a fine way of paying our court to a certain great man.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Falconer said he had heard much of the successful exertions and hospitality of the Percy family on that occasion--regretted that he had himself been called to town just at that time--asked many questions about the passengers on board the vessel, and when M. de Tourville was described to him, deplored that Mr. Percy had never thought of trying to detain this foreigner a few days longer.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading For, argued the commissioner, though M. de Tourville might not be an accredited chargé d’affaires, yet, since he was a person in some degree in an official capacity, and intrusted with secret negotiations, government might have wished to know something about him.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As the commissioner looked out of the window and observed the Dutch carpenter, who was passing by with tools under his arm, he began to talk of the late shipwreck.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Mr. Falconer said he had heard much of the successful exertions and hospitality of the Percy family on that occasion--regretted that he had himself been called to town just at that time--asked many questions about the passengers on board the vessel, and when M. de Tourville was described to him, deplored that Mr. Percy had never thought of trying to detain this foreigner a few days longer.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A few days after the departure of M. de Tourville, Commissioner Falconer, a friend, or at least a relation of Mr. Percy’s, came to pay him a visit.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mr. Falconer said he had heard much of the successful exertions and hospitality of the Percy family on that occasion--regretted that he had himself been called to town just at that time--asked many questions about the passengers on board the vessel, and when M. de Tourville was described to him, deplored that Mr. Percy had never thought of trying to detain this foreigner a few days longer.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As the commissioner looked out of the window and observed the Dutch carpenter, who was passing by with tools under his arm, he began to talk of the late shipwreck.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading Mr. Falconer said he had heard much of the successful exertions and hospitality of the Percy family on that occasion--regretted that he had himself been called to town just at that time--asked many questions about the passengers on board the vessel, and when M. de Tourville was described to him, deplored that Mr. Percy had never thought of trying to detain this foreigner a few days longer.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For, argued the commissioner, though M. de Tourville might not be an accredited chargé d’affaires, yet, since he was a person in some degree in an official capacity, and intrusted with secret negotiations, government might have wished to know something about him.
intrusted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For, argued the commissioner, though M. de Tourville might not be an accredited chargé d’affaires, yet, since he was a person in some degree in an official capacity, and intrusted with secret negotiations, government might have wished to know something about him.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “And at all events,” added the commissioner, with a shrewd smile, “it would have been a fine way of paying our court to a certain great man.”
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Mr. Falconer said he had heard much of the successful exertions and hospitality of the Percy family on that occasion--regretted that he had himself been called to town just at that time--asked many questions about the passengers on board the vessel, and when M. de Tourville was described to him, deplored that Mr. Percy had never thought of trying to detain this foreigner a few days longer.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading For, argued the commissioner, though M. de Tourville might not be an accredited chargé d’affaires, yet, since he was a person in some degree in an official capacity, and intrusted with secret negotiations, government might have wished to know something about him.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading As the commissioner looked out of the window and observed the Dutch carpenter, who was passing by with tools under his arm, he began to talk of the late shipwreck.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading A few days after the departure of M. de Tourville, Commissioner Falconer, a friend, or at least a relation of Mr. Percy’s, came to pay him a visit.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading Mr. Falconer said he had heard much of the successful exertions and hospitality of the Percy family on that occasion--regretted that he had himself been called to town just at that time--asked many questions about the passengers on board the vessel, and when M. de Tourville was described to him, deplored that Mr. Percy had never thought of trying to detain this foreigner a few days longer.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As the commissioner looked out of the window and observed the Dutch carpenter, who was passing by with tools under his arm, he began to talk of the late shipwreck.
MnounUS /em/
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading A few days after the departure of M. de Tourville, Commissioner Falconer, a friend, or at least a relation of Mr. Percy’s, came to pay him a visit.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “And at all events,” added the commissioner, with a shrewd smile, “it would have been a fine way of paying our court to a certain great man.”
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Mr. Falconer said he had heard much of the successful exertions and hospitality of the Percy family on that occasion--regretted that he had himself been called to town just at that time--asked many questions about the passengers on board the vessel, and when M. de Tourville was described to him, deplored that Mr. Percy had never thought of trying to detain this foreigner a few days longer.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading For, argued the commissioner, though M. de Tourville might not be an accredited chargé d’affaires, yet, since he was a person in some degree in an official capacity, and intrusted with secret negotiations, government might have wished to know something about him.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading A few days after the departure of M. de Tourville, Commissioner Falconer, a friend, or at least a relation of Mr. Percy’s, came to pay him a visit.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Mr. Falconer said he had heard much of the successful exertions and hospitality of the Percy family on that occasion--regretted that he had himself been called to town just at that time--asked many questions about the passengers on board the vessel, and when M. de Tourville was described to him, deplored that Mr. Percy had never thought of trying to detain this foreigner a few days longer.
negotiationsnounUS /nəˌɡoʊʃiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “negotiation” — a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading For, argued the commissioner, though M. de Tourville might not be an accredited chargé d’affaires, yet, since he was a person in some degree in an official capacity, and intrusted with secret negotiations, government might have wished to know something about him.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Mr. Falconer said he had heard much of the successful exertions and hospitality of the Percy family on that occasion--regretted that he had himself been called to town just at that time--asked many questions about the passengers on board the vessel, and when M. de Tourville was described to him, deplored that Mr. Percy had never thought of trying to detain this foreigner a few days longer.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For, argued the commissioner, though M. de Tourville might not be an accredited chargé d’affaires, yet, since he was a person in some degree in an official capacity, and intrusted with secret negotiations, government might have wished to know something about him.
observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading As the commissioner looked out of the window and observed the Dutch carpenter, who was passing by with tools under his arm, he began to talk of the late shipwreck.
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Mr. Falconer said he had heard much of the successful exertions and hospitality of the Percy family on that occasion--regretted that he had himself been called to town just at that time--asked many questions about the passengers on board the vessel, and when M. de Tourville was described to him, deplored that Mr. Percy had never thought of trying to detain this foreigner a few days longer.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A few days after the departure of M. de Tourville, Commissioner Falconer, a friend, or at least a relation of Mr. Percy’s, came to pay him a visit.
officialadjectiveUS /əˈfɪʃəl/
having official authority or sanction
From this reading For, argued the commissioner, though M. de Tourville might not be an accredited chargé d’affaires, yet, since he was a person in some degree in an official capacity, and intrusted with secret negotiations, government might have wished to know something about him.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Falconer said he had heard much of the successful exertions and hospitality of the Percy family on that occasion--regretted that he had himself been called to town just at that time--asked many questions about the passengers on board the vessel, and when M. de Tourville was described to him, deplored that Mr. Percy had never thought of trying to detain this foreigner a few days longer.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A few days after the departure of M. de Tourville, Commissioner Falconer, a friend, or at least a relation of Mr. Percy’s, came to pay him a visit.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “And at all events,” added the commissioner, with a shrewd smile, “it would have been a fine way of paying our court to a certain great man.”
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As the commissioner looked out of the window and observed the Dutch carpenter, who was passing by with tools under his arm, he began to talk of the late shipwreck.
passengersnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading Mr. Falconer said he had heard much of the successful exertions and hospitality of the Percy family on that occasion--regretted that he had himself been called to town just at that time--asked many questions about the passengers on board the vessel, and when M. de Tourville was described to him, deplored that Mr. Percy had never thought of trying to detain this foreigner a few days longer.
passingnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading As the commissioner looked out of the window and observed the Dutch carpenter, who was passing by with tools under his arm, he began to talk of the late shipwreck.
payverbUS /peɪ/
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading A few days after the departure of M. de Tourville, Commissioner Falconer, a friend, or at least a relation of Mr. Percy’s, came to pay him a visit.
payingadjectiveUS /ˈpeɪɪŋ/
yielding a fair profit
From this reading “And at all events,” added the commissioner, with a shrewd smile, “it would have been a fine way of paying our court to a certain great man.”
PercynounUS /ˈpɜːrsi/
United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)
From this reading Mr. Falconer said he had heard much of the successful exertions and hospitality of the Percy family on that occasion--regretted that he had himself been called to town just at that time--asked many questions about the passengers on board the vessel, and when M. de Tourville was described to him, deplored that Mr. Percy had never thought of trying to detain this foreigner a few days longer.
Percy'snounUS /ˈpɜːrsiz/
possessive form of “percy” — United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)
From this reading A few days after the departure of M. de Tourville, Commissioner Falconer, a friend, or at least a relation of Mr. Percy’s, came to pay him a visit.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading For, argued the commissioner, though M. de Tourville might not be an accredited chargé d’affaires, yet, since he was a person in some degree in an official capacity, and intrusted with secret negotiations, government might have wished to know something about him.
questionsnounUS /ˈkwestʃənz/
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Mr. Falconer said he had heard much of the successful exertions and hospitality of the Percy family on that occasion--regretted that he had himself been called to town just at that time--asked many questions about the passengers on board the vessel, and when M. de Tourville was described to him, deplored that Mr. Percy had never thought of trying to detain this foreigner a few days longer.
regrettedverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪd/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Mr. Falconer said he had heard much of the successful exertions and hospitality of the Percy family on that occasion--regretted that he had himself been called to town just at that time--asked many questions about the passengers on board the vessel, and when M. de Tourville was described to him, deplored that Mr. Percy had never thought of trying to detain this foreigner a few days longer.
relationnounUS /riˈleɪʃən/
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading A few days after the departure of M. de Tourville, Commissioner Falconer, a friend, or at least a relation of Mr. Percy’s, came to pay him a visit.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Mr. Falconer said he had heard much of the successful exertions and hospitality of the Percy family on that occasion--regretted that he had himself been called to town just at that time--asked many questions about the passengers on board the vessel, and when M. de Tourville was described to him, deplored that Mr. Percy had never thought of trying to detain this foreigner a few days longer.
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading For, argued the commissioner, though M. de Tourville might not be an accredited chargé d’affaires, yet, since he was a person in some degree in an official capacity, and intrusted with secret negotiations, government might have wished to know something about him.
shipwrecknounUS /ˈʃɪprek/
a wrecked ship (or a part of one)
From this reading As the commissioner looked out of the window and observed the Dutch carpenter, who was passing by with tools under his arm, he began to talk of the late shipwreck.
shrewdadjectiveUS /ʃruːd/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading “And at all events,” added the commissioner, with a shrewd smile, “it would have been a fine way of paying our court to a certain great man.”
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading For, argued the commissioner, though M. de Tourville might not be an accredited chargé d’affaires, yet, since he was a person in some degree in an official capacity, and intrusted with secret negotiations, government might have wished to know something about him.
smileverbUS /smaɪl/
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading “And at all events,” added the commissioner, with a shrewd smile, “it would have been a fine way of paying our court to a certain great man.”
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For, argued the commissioner, though M. de Tourville might not be an accredited chargé d’affaires, yet, since he was a person in some degree in an official capacity, and intrusted with secret negotiations, government might have wished to know something about him.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading For, argued the commissioner, though M. de Tourville might not be an accredited chargé d’affaires, yet, since he was a person in some degree in an official capacity, and intrusted with secret negotiations, government might have wished to know something about him.
successfuladjectiveUS /səkˈsesfəl/
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading Mr. Falconer said he had heard much of the successful exertions and hospitality of the Percy family on that occasion--regretted that he had himself been called to town just at that time--asked many questions about the passengers on board the vessel, and when M. de Tourville was described to him, deplored that Mr. Percy had never thought of trying to detain this foreigner a few days longer.
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading As the commissioner looked out of the window and observed the Dutch carpenter, who was passing by with tools under his arm, he began to talk of the late shipwreck.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Falconer said he had heard much of the successful exertions and hospitality of the Percy family on that occasion--regretted that he had himself been called to town just at that time--asked many questions about the passengers on board the vessel, and when M. de Tourville was described to him, deplored that Mr. Percy had never thought of trying to detain this foreigner a few days longer.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A few days after the departure of M. de Tourville, Commissioner Falconer, a friend, or at least a relation of Mr. Percy’s, came to pay him a visit.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mr. Falconer said he had heard much of the successful exertions and hospitality of the Percy family on that occasion--regretted that he had himself been called to town just at that time--asked many questions about the passengers on board the vessel, and when M. de Tourville was described to him, deplored that Mr. Percy had never thought of trying to detain this foreigner a few days longer.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading For, argued the commissioner, though M. de Tourville might not be an accredited chargé d’affaires, yet, since he was a person in some degree in an official capacity, and intrusted with secret negotiations, government might have wished to know something about him.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Mr. Falconer said he had heard much of the successful exertions and hospitality of the Percy family on that occasion--regretted that he had himself been called to town just at that time--asked many questions about the passengers on board the vessel, and when M. de Tourville was described to him, deplored that Mr. Percy had never thought of trying to detain this foreigner a few days longer.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mr. Falconer said he had heard much of the successful exertions and hospitality of the Percy family on that occasion--regretted that he had himself been called to town just at that time--asked many questions about the passengers on board the vessel, and when M. de Tourville was described to him, deplored that Mr. Percy had never thought of trying to detain this foreigner a few days longer.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A few days after the departure of M. de Tourville, Commissioner Falconer, a friend, or at least a relation of Mr. Percy’s, came to pay him a visit.
toolsnounUS /tuːlz/
plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading As the commissioner looked out of the window and observed the Dutch carpenter, who was passing by with tools under his arm, he began to talk of the late shipwreck.
Tourville
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From this reading A few days after the departure of M. de Tourville, Commissioner Falconer, a friend, or at least a relation of Mr. Percy’s, came to pay him a visit.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Mr. Falconer said he had heard much of the successful exertions and hospitality of the Percy family on that occasion--regretted that he had himself been called to town just at that time--asked many questions about the passengers on board the vessel, and when M. de Tourville was described to him, deplored that Mr. Percy had never thought of trying to detain this foreigner a few days longer.
tryingadjectiveUS /ˈtraɪɪŋ/
hard to endure
From this reading Mr. Falconer said he had heard much of the successful exertions and hospitality of the Percy family on that occasion--regretted that he had himself been called to town just at that time--asked many questions about the passengers on board the vessel, and when M. de Tourville was described to him, deplored that Mr. Percy had never thought of trying to detain this foreigner a few days longer.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading As the commissioner looked out of the window and observed the Dutch carpenter, who was passing by with tools under his arm, he began to talk of the late shipwreck.
vesselnounUS /ˈvesəl/
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Mr. Falconer said he had heard much of the successful exertions and hospitality of the Percy family on that occasion--regretted that he had himself been called to town just at that time--asked many questions about the passengers on board the vessel, and when M. de Tourville was described to him, deplored that Mr. Percy had never thought of trying to detain this foreigner a few days longer.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading A few days after the departure of M. de Tourville, Commissioner Falconer, a friend, or at least a relation of Mr. Percy’s, came to pay him a visit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As the commissioner looked out of the window and observed the Dutch carpenter, who was passing by with tools under his arm, he began to talk of the late shipwreck.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “And at all events,” added the commissioner, with a shrewd smile, “it would have been a fine way of paying our court to a certain great man.”
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Mr. Falconer said he had heard much of the successful exertions and hospitality of the Percy family on that occasion--regretted that he had himself been called to town just at that time--asked many questions about the passengers on board the vessel, and when M. de Tourville was described to him, deplored that Mr. Percy had never thought of trying to detain this foreigner a few days longer.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading As the commissioner looked out of the window and observed the Dutch carpenter, who was passing by with tools under his arm, he began to talk of the late shipwreck.
windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading As the commissioner looked out of the window and observed the Dutch carpenter, who was passing by with tools under his arm, he began to talk of the late shipwreck.
wishedverbUS /wɪʃt/
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading For, argued the commissioner, though M. de Tourville might not be an accredited chargé d’affaires, yet, since he was a person in some degree in an official capacity, and intrusted with secret negotiations, government might have wished to know something about him.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading As the commissioner looked out of the window and observed the Dutch carpenter, who was passing by with tools under his arm, he began to talk of the late shipwreck.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “And at all events,” added the commissioner, with a shrewd smile, “it would have been a fine way of paying our court to a certain great man.”
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading For, argued the commissioner, though M. de Tourville might not be an accredited chargé d’affaires, yet, since he was a person in some degree in an official capacity, and intrusted with secret negotiations, government might have wished to know something about him.
