adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He is concerned in a dangerous Adventure with a certain Gardener--Sublimes his Ideas, commences Gallant, and becomes acquainted with Miss Emily Gauntlet.
abuseverbUS /əˈbjuːs/
treat badly
From this reading The peasant, being surly and untractable, insisted upon his right; neither was he deficient or sparing in the eloquence of vulgar abuse.
acquaintedadjectiveUS /əˈkweɪntɪd/
having fair knowledge of
From this reading He is concerned in a dangerous Adventure with a certain Gardener--Sublimes his Ideas, commences Gallant, and becomes acquainted with Miss Emily Gauntlet.
AdventureverbUS /ædˈventʃər/
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading He is concerned in a dangerous Adventure with a certain Gardener--Sublimes his Ideas, commences Gallant, and becomes acquainted with Miss Emily Gauntlet.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading His guests attempted to retreat; a scuffle ensued, in which Peregrine lost his cap; and the gardener, being in danger from the number of his foes, called to his wife to let loose the dog, which instantly flew to his master's assistance, and, after having torn the leg of one and the shoulder of another, put the whole body of scholars to flight.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The gardener demanded what, in their opinion, was an exorbitant price, and they with many opprobrious terms refused to pay it.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He is concerned in a dangerous Adventure with a certain Gardener--Sublimes his Ideas, commences Gallant, and becomes acquainted with Miss Emily Gauntlet.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading His guests attempted to retreat; a scuffle ensued, in which Peregrine lost his cap; and the gardener, being in danger from the number of his foes, called to his wife to let loose the dog, which instantly flew to his master's assistance, and, after having torn the leg of one and the shoulder of another, put the whole body of scholars to flight.
appetitesnounUS /ˈæpətaɪts/
plural of “appetite” — a feeling of craving something
From this reading He and some of his companions one day entered a garden in the suburbs, and, having indulged their appetites, desired to know what satisfaction they must make for the fruit they had pulled.
assistancenounUS /əˈsɪstəns/
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading His guests attempted to retreat; a scuffle ensued, in which Peregrine lost his cap; and the gardener, being in danger from the number of his foes, called to his wife to let loose the dog, which instantly flew to his master's assistance, and, after having torn the leg of one and the shoulder of another, put the whole body of scholars to flight.
attemptedadjectiveUS /əˈtemptɪd/
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading His guests attempted to retreat; a scuffle ensued, in which Peregrine lost his cap; and the gardener, being in danger from the number of his foes, called to his wife to let loose the dog, which instantly flew to his master's assistance, and, after having torn the leg of one and the shoulder of another, put the whole body of scholars to flight.
becomesverbUS /bɪˈkʌmz/
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He is concerned in a dangerous Adventure with a certain Gardener--Sublimes his Ideas, commences Gallant, and becomes acquainted with Miss Emily Gauntlet.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The peasant, being surly and untractable, insisted upon his right; neither was he deficient or sparing in the eloquence of vulgar abuse.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading His guests attempted to retreat; a scuffle ensued, in which Peregrine lost his cap; and the gardener, being in danger from the number of his foes, called to his wife to let loose the dog, which instantly flew to his master's assistance, and, after having torn the leg of one and the shoulder of another, put the whole body of scholars to flight.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading His guests attempted to retreat; a scuffle ensued, in which Peregrine lost his cap; and the gardener, being in danger from the number of his foes, called to his wife to let loose the dog, which instantly flew to his master's assistance, and, after having torn the leg of one and the shoulder of another, put the whole body of scholars to flight.
capnounUS /kæp/
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading His guests attempted to retreat; a scuffle ensued, in which Peregrine lost his cap; and the gardener, being in danger from the number of his foes, called to his wife to let loose the dog, which instantly flew to his master's assistance, and, after having torn the leg of one and the shoulder of another, put the whole body of scholars to flight.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He is concerned in a dangerous Adventure with a certain Gardener--Sublimes his Ideas, commences Gallant, and becomes acquainted with Miss Emily Gauntlet.
commencesverbUS /kəˈmensəz/
third-person singular of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He is concerned in a dangerous Adventure with a certain Gardener--Sublimes his Ideas, commences Gallant, and becomes acquainted with Miss Emily Gauntlet.
companionsnounUS /kəmˈpænjənz/
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading He and some of his companions one day entered a garden in the suburbs, and, having indulged their appetites, desired to know what satisfaction they must make for the fruit they had pulled.
concernedadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrnd/
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading He is concerned in a dangerous Adventure with a certain Gardener--Sublimes his Ideas, commences Gallant, and becomes acquainted with Miss Emily Gauntlet.
dangernounUS /ˈdeɪndʒər/
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading His guests attempted to retreat; a scuffle ensued, in which Peregrine lost his cap; and the gardener, being in danger from the number of his foes, called to his wife to let loose the dog, which instantly flew to his master's assistance, and, after having torn the leg of one and the shoulder of another, put the whole body of scholars to flight.
dangerousadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading He is concerned in a dangerous Adventure with a certain Gardener--Sublimes his Ideas, commences Gallant, and becomes acquainted with Miss Emily Gauntlet.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He and some of his companions one day entered a garden in the suburbs, and, having indulged their appetites, desired to know what satisfaction they must make for the fruit they had pulled.
deficientadjectiveUS /dɪˈfɪʃənt/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading The peasant, being surly and untractable, insisted upon his right; neither was he deficient or sparing in the eloquence of vulgar abuse.
demandedverbUS /dɪˈmændəd/
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading The gardener demanded what, in their opinion, was an exorbitant price, and they with many opprobrious terms refused to pay it.
desiredadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪərd/
wanted intensely
From this reading He and some of his companions one day entered a garden in the suburbs, and, having indulged their appetites, desired to know what satisfaction they must make for the fruit they had pulled.
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 His guests attempted to retreat; a scuffle ensued, in which Peregrine lost his cap; and the gardener, being in danger from the number of his foes, called to his wife to let loose the dog, which instantly flew to his master's assistance, and, after having torn the leg of one and the shoulder of another, put the whole body of scholars to flight.
eloquencenounUS /ˈel.ə.kwəns/
Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)
From this reading The peasant, being surly and untractable, insisted upon his right; neither was he deficient or sparing in the eloquence of vulgar abuse.
Emily
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He is concerned in a dangerous Adventure with a certain Gardener--Sublimes his Ideas, commences Gallant, and becomes acquainted with Miss Emily Gauntlet.
ensuedverbUS /ɪnˈsuːd/
past form of “ensue” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading His guests attempted to retreat; a scuffle ensued, in which Peregrine lost his cap; and the gardener, being in danger from the number of his foes, called to his wife to let loose the dog, which instantly flew to his master's assistance, and, after having torn the leg of one and the shoulder of another, put the whole body of scholars to flight.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading He and some of his companions one day entered a garden in the suburbs, and, having indulged their appetites, desired to know what satisfaction they must make for the fruit they had pulled.
exorbitantadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːrbɪtənt/
greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
From this reading The gardener demanded what, in their opinion, was an exorbitant price, and they with many opprobrious terms refused to pay it.
flewverbUS /fluː/
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading His guests attempted to retreat; a scuffle ensued, in which Peregrine lost his cap; and the gardener, being in danger from the number of his foes, called to his wife to let loose the dog, which instantly flew to his master's assistance, and, after having torn the leg of one and the shoulder of another, put the whole body of scholars to flight.
flightnounUS /flaɪt/
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading His guests attempted to retreat; a scuffle ensued, in which Peregrine lost his cap; and the gardener, being in danger from the number of his foes, called to his wife to let loose the dog, which instantly flew to his master's assistance, and, after having torn the leg of one and the shoulder of another, put the whole body of scholars to flight.
foesnounUS /foʊz/
plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading His guests attempted to retreat; a scuffle ensued, in which Peregrine lost his cap; and the gardener, being in danger from the number of his foes, called to his wife to let loose the dog, which instantly flew to his master's assistance, and, after having torn the leg of one and the shoulder of another, put the whole body of scholars to flight.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He and some of his companions one day entered a garden in the suburbs, and, having indulged their appetites, desired to know what satisfaction they must make for the fruit they had pulled.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His guests attempted to retreat; a scuffle ensued, in which Peregrine lost his cap; and the gardener, being in danger from the number of his foes, called to his wife to let loose the dog, which instantly flew to his master's assistance, and, after having torn the leg of one and the shoulder of another, put the whole body of scholars to flight.
fruitnounUS /fruːt/
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading He and some of his companions one day entered a garden in the suburbs, and, having indulged their appetites, desired to know what satisfaction they must make for the fruit they had pulled.
GallantadjectiveUS /ˈɡælənt/
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading He is concerned in a dangerous Adventure with a certain Gardener--Sublimes his Ideas, commences Gallant, and becomes acquainted with Miss Emily Gauntlet.
gardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading He and some of his companions one day entered a garden in the suburbs, and, having indulged their appetites, desired to know what satisfaction they must make for the fruit they had pulled.
GardenernounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənər/
someone who takes care of a garden
From this reading He is concerned in a dangerous Adventure with a certain Gardener--Sublimes his Ideas, commences Gallant, and becomes acquainted with Miss Emily Gauntlet.
GauntletnounUS /ˈɡɔːntlət/
to offer or accept a challenge
From this reading He is concerned in a dangerous Adventure with a certain Gardener--Sublimes his Ideas, commences Gallant, and becomes acquainted with Miss Emily Gauntlet.
guestsnounUS /ɡests/
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading His guests attempted to retreat; a scuffle ensued, in which Peregrine lost his cap; and the gardener, being in danger from the number of his foes, called to his wife to let loose the dog, which instantly flew to his master's assistance, and, after having torn the leg of one and the shoulder of another, put the whole body of scholars to flight.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He and some of his companions one day entered a garden in the suburbs, and, having indulged their appetites, desired to know what satisfaction they must make for the fruit they had pulled.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He and some of his companions one day entered a garden in the suburbs, and, having indulged their appetites, desired to know what satisfaction they must make for the fruit they had pulled.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is concerned in a dangerous Adventure with a certain Gardener--Sublimes his Ideas, commences Gallant, and becomes acquainted with Miss Emily Gauntlet.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He is concerned in a dangerous Adventure with a certain Gardener--Sublimes his Ideas, commences Gallant, and becomes acquainted with Miss Emily Gauntlet.
IdeasnounUS /aɪˈdiːəz/
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He is concerned in a dangerous Adventure with a certain Gardener--Sublimes his Ideas, commences Gallant, and becomes acquainted with Miss Emily Gauntlet.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He is concerned in a dangerous Adventure with a certain Gardener--Sublimes his Ideas, commences Gallant, and becomes acquainted with Miss Emily Gauntlet.
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading He and some of his companions one day entered a garden in the suburbs, and, having indulged their appetites, desired to know what satisfaction they must make for the fruit they had pulled.
insistedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstəd/
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading The peasant, being surly and untractable, insisted upon his right; neither was he deficient or sparing in the eloquence of vulgar abuse.
instantlyadverbUS /ˈɪnstəntli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading His guests attempted to retreat; a scuffle ensued, in which Peregrine lost his cap; and the gardener, being in danger from the number of his foes, called to his wife to let loose the dog, which instantly flew to his master's assistance, and, after having torn the leg of one and the shoulder of another, put the whole body of scholars to flight.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is concerned in a dangerous Adventure with a certain Gardener--Sublimes his Ideas, commences Gallant, and becomes acquainted with Miss Emily Gauntlet.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The gardener demanded what, in their opinion, was an exorbitant price, and they with many opprobrious terms refused to pay it.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He and some of his companions one day entered a garden in the suburbs, and, having indulged their appetites, desired to know what satisfaction they must make for the fruit they had pulled.
legnounUS /leɡ/
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading His guests attempted to retreat; a scuffle ensued, in which Peregrine lost his cap; and the gardener, being in danger from the number of his foes, called to his wife to let loose the dog, which instantly flew to his master's assistance, and, after having torn the leg of one and the shoulder of another, put the whole body of scholars to flight.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading His guests attempted to retreat; a scuffle ensued, in which Peregrine lost his cap; and the gardener, being in danger from the number of his foes, called to his wife to let loose the dog, which instantly flew to his master's assistance, and, after having torn the leg of one and the shoulder of another, put the whole body of scholars to flight.
looseadjectiveUS /luːs/
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading His guests attempted to retreat; a scuffle ensued, in which Peregrine lost his cap; and the gardener, being in danger from the number of his foes, called to his wife to let loose the dog, which instantly flew to his master's assistance, and, after having torn the leg of one and the shoulder of another, put the whole body of scholars to flight.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading His guests attempted to retreat; a scuffle ensued, in which Peregrine lost his cap; and the gardener, being in danger from the number of his foes, called to his wife to let loose the dog, which instantly flew to his master's assistance, and, after having torn the leg of one and the shoulder of another, put the whole body of scholars to flight.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading He and some of his companions one day entered a garden in the suburbs, and, having indulged their appetites, desired to know what satisfaction they must make for the fruit they had pulled.
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 The gardener demanded what, in their opinion, was an exorbitant price, and they with many opprobrious terms refused to pay it.
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading His guests attempted to retreat; a scuffle ensued, in which Peregrine lost his cap; and the gardener, being in danger from the number of his foes, called to his wife to let loose the dog, which instantly flew to his master's assistance, and, after having torn the leg of one and the shoulder of another, put the whole body of scholars to flight.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading He is concerned in a dangerous Adventure with a certain Gardener--Sublimes his Ideas, commences Gallant, and becomes acquainted with Miss Emily Gauntlet.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He and some of his companions one day entered a garden in the suburbs, and, having indulged their appetites, desired to know what satisfaction they must make for the fruit they had pulled.
neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading The peasant, being surly and untractable, insisted upon his right; neither was he deficient or sparing in the eloquence of vulgar abuse.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading His guests attempted to retreat; a scuffle ensued, in which Peregrine lost his cap; and the gardener, being in danger from the number of his foes, called to his wife to let loose the dog, which instantly flew to his master's assistance, and, after having torn the leg of one and the shoulder of another, put the whole body of scholars to flight.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He and some of his companions one day entered a garden in the suburbs, and, having indulged their appetites, desired to know what satisfaction they must make for the fruit they had pulled.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He and some of his companions one day entered a garden in the suburbs, and, having indulged their appetites, desired to know what satisfaction they must make for the fruit they had pulled.
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading The gardener demanded what, in their opinion, was an exorbitant price, and they with many opprobrious terms refused to pay it.
opprobriousadjective
expressing offensive reproach
From this reading The gardener demanded what, in their opinion, was an exorbitant price, and they with many opprobrious terms refused to pay it.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The peasant, being surly and untractable, insisted upon his right; neither was he deficient or sparing in the eloquence of vulgar abuse.
payverbUS /peɪ/
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading The gardener demanded what, in their opinion, was an exorbitant price, and they with many opprobrious terms refused to pay it.
peasantnounUS /ˈpezənt/
a country person
From this reading The peasant, being surly and untractable, insisted upon his right; neither was he deficient or sparing in the eloquence of vulgar abuse.
PeregrinenounUS /ˈperəɡriːn/
a widely distributed falcon formerly used in falconry
From this reading His guests attempted to retreat; a scuffle ensued, in which Peregrine lost his cap; and the gardener, being in danger from the number of his foes, called to his wife to let loose the dog, which instantly flew to his master's assistance, and, after having torn the leg of one and the shoulder of another, put the whole body of scholars to flight.
pricenounUS /praɪs/
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading The gardener demanded what, in their opinion, was an exorbitant price, and they with many opprobrious terms refused to pay it.
pulledverbUS /pʊld/
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading He and some of his companions one day entered a garden in the suburbs, and, having indulged their appetites, desired to know what satisfaction they must make for the fruit they had pulled.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading His guests attempted to retreat; a scuffle ensued, in which Peregrine lost his cap; and the gardener, being in danger from the number of his foes, called to his wife to let loose the dog, which instantly flew to his master's assistance, and, after having torn the leg of one and the shoulder of another, put the whole body of scholars to flight.
refusedverbUS /rəˈfjuːzd/
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading The gardener demanded what, in their opinion, was an exorbitant price, and they with many opprobrious terms refused to pay it.
retreatnounUS /riˈtriːt/
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading His guests attempted to retreat; a scuffle ensued, in which Peregrine lost his cap; and the gardener, being in danger from the number of his foes, called to his wife to let loose the dog, which instantly flew to his master's assistance, and, after having torn the leg of one and the shoulder of another, put the whole body of scholars to flight.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading The peasant, being surly and untractable, insisted upon his right; neither was he deficient or sparing in the eloquence of vulgar abuse.
satisfactionnounUS /ˌsætəˈsfækʃən/
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading He and some of his companions one day entered a garden in the suburbs, and, having indulged their appetites, desired to know what satisfaction they must make for the fruit they had pulled.
scholarsnounUS /ˈskɑːlərz/
plural of “scholar” — a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines
From this reading His guests attempted to retreat; a scuffle ensued, in which Peregrine lost his cap; and the gardener, being in danger from the number of his foes, called to his wife to let loose the dog, which instantly flew to his master's assistance, and, after having torn the leg of one and the shoulder of another, put the whole body of scholars to flight.
scufflenounUS /ˈskʌfəl/
disorderly fighting
From this reading His guests attempted to retreat; a scuffle ensued, in which Peregrine lost his cap; and the gardener, being in danger from the number of his foes, called to his wife to let loose the dog, which instantly flew to his master's assistance, and, after having torn the leg of one and the shoulder of another, put the whole body of scholars to flight.
shoulderverbUS /ˈʃoʊldər/
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading His guests attempted to retreat; a scuffle ensued, in which Peregrine lost his cap; and the gardener, being in danger from the number of his foes, called to his wife to let loose the dog, which instantly flew to his master's assistance, and, after having torn the leg of one and the shoulder of another, put the whole body of scholars to flight.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He and some of his companions one day entered a garden in the suburbs, and, having indulged their appetites, desired to know what satisfaction they must make for the fruit they had pulled.
sparingadjectiveUS /ˈsperɪŋ/
avoiding waste
From this reading The peasant, being surly and untractable, insisted upon his right; neither was he deficient or sparing in the eloquence of vulgar abuse.
Sublimes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He is concerned in a dangerous Adventure with a certain Gardener--Sublimes his Ideas, commences Gallant, and becomes acquainted with Miss Emily Gauntlet.
suburbsnounUS /ˈsʌbərbz/
plural of “suburb” — a residential district located on the outskirts of a city
From this reading He and some of his companions one day entered a garden in the suburbs, and, having indulged their appetites, desired to know what satisfaction they must make for the fruit they had pulled.
surlyadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrli/
inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace
From this reading The peasant, being surly and untractable, insisted upon his right; neither was he deficient or sparing in the eloquence of vulgar abuse.
termsnounUS /tɜːrmz/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading The gardener demanded what, in their opinion, was an exorbitant price, and they with many opprobrious terms refused to pay it.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He and some of his companions one day entered a garden in the suburbs, and, having indulged their appetites, desired to know what satisfaction they must make for the fruit they had pulled.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He and some of his companions one day entered a garden in the suburbs, and, having indulged their appetites, desired to know what satisfaction they must make for the fruit they had pulled.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He and some of his companions one day entered a garden in the suburbs, and, having indulged their appetites, desired to know what satisfaction they must make for the fruit they had pulled.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He and some of his companions one day entered a garden in the suburbs, and, having indulged their appetites, desired to know what satisfaction they must make for the fruit they had pulled.
tornadjectiveUS /tɔːrn/
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading His guests attempted to retreat; a scuffle ensued, in which Peregrine lost his cap; and the gardener, being in danger from the number of his foes, called to his wife to let loose the dog, which instantly flew to his master's assistance, and, after having torn the leg of one and the shoulder of another, put the whole body of scholars to flight.
untractable
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The peasant, being surly and untractable, insisted upon his right; neither was he deficient or sparing in the eloquence of vulgar abuse.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The peasant, being surly and untractable, insisted upon his right; neither was he deficient or sparing in the eloquence of vulgar abuse.
vulgaradjectiveUS /ˈvʌlɡər/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading The peasant, being surly and untractable, insisted upon his right; neither was he deficient or sparing in the eloquence of vulgar abuse.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The gardener demanded what, in their opinion, was an exorbitant price, and they with many opprobrious terms refused to pay it.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He and some of his companions one day entered a garden in the suburbs, and, having indulged their appetites, desired to know what satisfaction they must make for the fruit they had pulled.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His guests attempted to retreat; a scuffle ensued, in which Peregrine lost his cap; and the gardener, being in danger from the number of his foes, called to his wife to let loose the dog, which instantly flew to his master's assistance, and, after having torn the leg of one and the shoulder of another, put the whole body of scholars to flight.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading His guests attempted to retreat; a scuffle ensued, in which Peregrine lost his cap; and the gardener, being in danger from the number of his foes, called to his wife to let loose the dog, which instantly flew to his master's assistance, and, after having torn the leg of one and the shoulder of another, put the whole body of scholars to flight.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading His guests attempted to retreat; a scuffle ensued, in which Peregrine lost his cap; and the gardener, being in danger from the number of his foes, called to his wife to let loose the dog, which instantly flew to his master's assistance, and, after having torn the leg of one and the shoulder of another, put the whole body of scholars to flight.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He is concerned in a dangerous Adventure with a certain Gardener--Sublimes his Ideas, commences Gallant, and becomes acquainted with Miss Emily Gauntlet.
