adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Peregrine holds a Consultation with his Friends, in consequence of which he bids Adieu to the Fleet--He arrives at his Father's House, and asserts his Right of Inheritance.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading His mouth was immediately stopped with the letter, at which he “smiled horribly a ghastly grin;” and, after a compliment of gratulation, they entered into close divan, about the measures to be taken in consequence of this event.
accordinglyadverbUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Pipes was despatched to the senior, with a message requesting his immediate presence; and he accordingly appeared, in obedience to the summons, growling with discontent for having been deprived of several hours of his natural rest.
AdieunounUS /əˈduː/
a farewell remark
From this reading Peregrine holds a Consultation with his Friends, in consequence of which he bids Adieu to the Fleet--He arrives at his Father's House, and asserts his Right of Inheritance.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading His mouth was immediately stopped with the letter, at which he “smiled horribly a ghastly grin;” and, after a compliment of gratulation, they entered into close divan, about the measures to be taken in consequence of this event.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Peregrine holds a Consultation with his Friends, in consequence of which he bids Adieu to the Fleet--He arrives at his Father's House, and asserts his Right of Inheritance.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Pipes was despatched to the senior, with a message requesting his immediate presence; and he accordingly appeared, in obedience to the summons, growling with discontent for having been deprived of several hours of his natural rest.
arrivesverbUS /ərˈaɪvz/
third-person singular of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Peregrine holds a Consultation with his Friends, in consequence of which he bids Adieu to the Fleet--He arrives at his Father's House, and asserts his Right of Inheritance.
assertsverbUS /əˈsɜːrts/
third-person singular of “assert” — state categorically
From this reading Peregrine holds a Consultation with his Friends, in consequence of which he bids Adieu to the Fleet--He arrives at his Father's House, and asserts his Right of Inheritance.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Peregrine holds a Consultation with his Friends, in consequence of which he bids Adieu to the Fleet--He arrives at his Father's House, and asserts his Right of Inheritance.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His mouth was immediately stopped with the letter, at which he “smiled horribly a ghastly grin;” and, after a compliment of gratulation, they entered into close divan, about the measures to be taken in consequence of this event.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Pipes was despatched to the senior, with a message requesting his immediate presence; and he accordingly appeared, in obedience to the summons, growling with discontent for having been deprived of several hours of his natural rest.
bidsnounUS /bɪdz/
plural of “bid” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Peregrine holds a Consultation with his Friends, in consequence of which he bids Adieu to the Fleet--He arrives at his Father's House, and asserts his Right of Inheritance.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading His mouth was immediately stopped with the letter, at which he “smiled horribly a ghastly grin;” and, after a compliment of gratulation, they entered into close divan, about the measures to be taken in consequence of this event.
complimentverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləment/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading His mouth was immediately stopped with the letter, at which he “smiled horribly a ghastly grin;” and, after a compliment of gratulation, they entered into close divan, about the measures to be taken in consequence of this event.
consequencenounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəns/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Peregrine holds a Consultation with his Friends, in consequence of which he bids Adieu to the Fleet--He arrives at his Father's House, and asserts his Right of Inheritance.
ConsultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading Peregrine holds a Consultation with his Friends, in consequence of which he bids Adieu to the Fleet--He arrives at his Father's House, and asserts his Right of Inheritance.
debateverbUS /dəˈbeɪt/
argue with one another
From this reading There was no room for much debate.
deprivedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpraɪvd/
marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences
From this reading Pipes was despatched to the senior, with a message requesting his immediate presence; and he accordingly appeared, in obedience to the summons, growling with discontent for having been deprived of several hours of his natural rest.
despatched
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From this reading Pipes was despatched to the senior, with a message requesting his immediate presence; and he accordingly appeared, in obedience to the summons, growling with discontent for having been deprived of several hours of his natural rest.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Nor did our hero keep the misanthrope in ignorance of this happy turn of fortune.
discontentnounUS /dɪskənˈtent/
a longing for something better than the present situation
From this reading Pipes was despatched to the senior, with a message requesting his immediate presence; and he accordingly appeared, in obedience to the summons, growling with discontent for having been deprived of several hours of his natural rest.
divannounUS /dɪˈvæn/
a long backless sofa (usually with pillows against a wall)
From this reading His mouth was immediately stopped with the letter, at which he “smiled horribly a ghastly grin;” and, after a compliment of gratulation, they entered into close divan, about the measures to be taken in consequence of this event.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading His mouth was immediately stopped with the letter, at which he “smiled horribly a ghastly grin;” and, after a compliment of gratulation, they entered into close divan, about the measures to be taken in consequence of this event.
eventnounUS /ɪˈvent/
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading His mouth was immediately stopped with the letter, at which he “smiled horribly a ghastly grin;” and, after a compliment of gratulation, they entered into close divan, about the measures to be taken in consequence of this event.
Father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Peregrine holds a Consultation with his Friends, in consequence of which he bids Adieu to the Fleet--He arrives at his Father's House, and asserts his Right of Inheritance.
FleetnounUS /fliːt/
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading Peregrine holds a Consultation with his Friends, in consequence of which he bids Adieu to the Fleet--He arrives at his Father's House, and asserts his Right of Inheritance.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Pipes was despatched to the senior, with a message requesting his immediate presence; and he accordingly appeared, in obedience to the summons, growling with discontent for having been deprived of several hours of his natural rest.
fortunenounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃən/
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Nor did our hero keep the misanthrope in ignorance of this happy turn of fortune.
FriendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Peregrine holds a Consultation with his Friends, in consequence of which he bids Adieu to the Fleet--He arrives at his Father's House, and asserts his Right of Inheritance.
ghastlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡæstli/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading His mouth was immediately stopped with the letter, at which he “smiled horribly a ghastly grin;” and, after a compliment of gratulation, they entered into close divan, about the measures to be taken in consequence of this event.
gratulation
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From this reading His mouth was immediately stopped with the letter, at which he “smiled horribly a ghastly grin;” and, after a compliment of gratulation, they entered into close divan, about the measures to be taken in consequence of this event.
grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading His mouth was immediately stopped with the letter, at which he “smiled horribly a ghastly grin;” and, after a compliment of gratulation, they entered into close divan, about the measures to be taken in consequence of this event.
growlingnounUS /ˈɡroʊlɪŋ/
a gruff or angry utterance (suggestive of the growling of an animal)
From this reading Pipes was despatched to the senior, with a message requesting his immediate presence; and he accordingly appeared, in obedience to the summons, growling with discontent for having been deprived of several hours of his natural rest.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Nor did our hero keep the misanthrope in ignorance of this happy turn of fortune.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Pipes was despatched to the senior, with a message requesting his immediate presence; and he accordingly appeared, in obedience to the summons, growling with discontent for having been deprived of several hours of his natural rest.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Peregrine holds a Consultation with his Friends, in consequence of which he bids Adieu to the Fleet--He arrives at his Father's House, and asserts his Right of Inheritance.
heronounUS /ˈhɪroʊ/
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Nor did our hero keep the misanthrope in ignorance of this happy turn of fortune.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Peregrine holds a Consultation with his Friends, in consequence of which he bids Adieu to the Fleet--He arrives at his Father's House, and asserts his Right of Inheritance.
holdsnounUS /hoʊldz/
plural of “hold” — the act of grasping
From this reading Peregrine holds a Consultation with his Friends, in consequence of which he bids Adieu to the Fleet--He arrives at his Father's House, and asserts his Right of Inheritance.
horriblyadverbUS /ˈhɔːrəbli/
of a dreadful kind
From this reading His mouth was immediately stopped with the letter, at which he “smiled horribly a ghastly grin;” and, after a compliment of gratulation, they entered into close divan, about the measures to be taken in consequence of this event.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Pipes was despatched to the senior, with a message requesting his immediate presence; and he accordingly appeared, in obedience to the summons, growling with discontent for having been deprived of several hours of his natural rest.
HousenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Peregrine holds a Consultation with his Friends, in consequence of which he bids Adieu to the Fleet--He arrives at his Father's House, and asserts his Right of Inheritance.
ignorancenounUS /ˈɪɡnərəns/
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading Nor did our hero keep the misanthrope in ignorance of this happy turn of fortune.
immediateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːət/
of the present time and place
From this reading Pipes was despatched to the senior, with a message requesting his immediate presence; and he accordingly appeared, in obedience to the summons, growling with discontent for having been deprived of several hours of his natural rest.
immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading His mouth was immediately stopped with the letter, at which he “smiled horribly a ghastly grin;” and, after a compliment of gratulation, they entered into close divan, about the measures to be taken in consequence of this event.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Peregrine holds a Consultation with his Friends, in consequence of which he bids Adieu to the Fleet--He arrives at his Father's House, and asserts his Right of Inheritance.
InheritancenounUS /ˌɪnˈherətəns/
hereditary succession to a title or an office or property
From this reading Peregrine holds a Consultation with his Friends, in consequence of which he bids Adieu to the Fleet--He arrives at his Father's House, and asserts his Right of Inheritance.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading His mouth was immediately stopped with the letter, at which he “smiled horribly a ghastly grin;” and, after a compliment of gratulation, they entered into close divan, about the measures to be taken in consequence of this event.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Nor did our hero keep the misanthrope in ignorance of this happy turn of fortune.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading His mouth was immediately stopped with the letter, at which he “smiled horribly a ghastly grin;” and, after a compliment of gratulation, they entered into close divan, about the measures to be taken in consequence of this event.
measuresnounUS /ˈmeʒərz/
plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading His mouth was immediately stopped with the letter, at which he “smiled horribly a ghastly grin;” and, after a compliment of gratulation, they entered into close divan, about the measures to be taken in consequence of this event.
messagenounUS /ˈmesədʒ/
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Pipes was despatched to the senior, with a message requesting his immediate presence; and he accordingly appeared, in obedience to the summons, growling with discontent for having been deprived of several hours of his natural rest.
misanthropenounUS /ˈmɪsənθroʊp/
someone who dislikes people in general
From this reading Nor did our hero keep the misanthrope in ignorance of this happy turn of fortune.
mouthnounUS /maʊθ/
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading His mouth was immediately stopped with the letter, at which he “smiled horribly a ghastly grin;” and, after a compliment of gratulation, they entered into close divan, about the measures to be taken in consequence of this event.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There was no room for much debate.
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Pipes was despatched to the senior, with a message requesting his immediate presence; and he accordingly appeared, in obedience to the summons, growling with discontent for having been deprived of several hours of his natural rest.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading There was no room for much debate.
NorconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor did our hero keep the misanthrope in ignorance of this happy turn of fortune.
obediencenounUS /oʊˈbiːdiəns/
the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
From this reading Pipes was despatched to the senior, with a message requesting his immediate presence; and he accordingly appeared, in obedience to the summons, growling with discontent for having been deprived of several hours of his natural rest.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Peregrine holds a Consultation with his Friends, in consequence of which he bids Adieu to the Fleet--He arrives at his Father's House, and asserts his Right of Inheritance.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Nor did our hero keep the misanthrope in ignorance of this happy turn of fortune.
PeregrinenounUS /ˈperəɡriːn/
a widely distributed falcon formerly used in falconry
From this reading Peregrine holds a Consultation with his Friends, in consequence of which he bids Adieu to the Fleet--He arrives at his Father's House, and asserts his Right of Inheritance.
PipesnounUS /paɪps/
plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading Pipes was despatched to the senior, with a message requesting his immediate presence; and he accordingly appeared, in obedience to the summons, growling with discontent for having been deprived of several hours of his natural rest.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Pipes was despatched to the senior, with a message requesting his immediate presence; and he accordingly appeared, in obedience to the summons, growling with discontent for having been deprived of several hours of his natural rest.
requestingverbUS /rɪˈkwestɪŋ/
-ing form of “request” — express the need or desire for
From this reading Pipes was despatched to the senior, with a message requesting his immediate presence; and he accordingly appeared, in obedience to the summons, growling with discontent for having been deprived of several hours of his natural rest.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Pipes was despatched to the senior, with a message requesting his immediate presence; and he accordingly appeared, in obedience to the summons, growling with discontent for having been deprived of several hours of his natural rest.
RightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading Peregrine holds a Consultation with his Friends, in consequence of which he bids Adieu to the Fleet--He arrives at his Father's House, and asserts his Right of Inheritance.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading There was no room for much debate.
senioradjectiveUS /ˈsiːnjər/
older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service
From this reading Pipes was despatched to the senior, with a message requesting his immediate presence; and he accordingly appeared, in obedience to the summons, growling with discontent for having been deprived of several hours of his natural rest.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Pipes was despatched to the senior, with a message requesting his immediate presence; and he accordingly appeared, in obedience to the summons, growling with discontent for having been deprived of several hours of his natural rest.
smiledverbUS /smaɪld/
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading His mouth was immediately stopped with the letter, at which he “smiled horribly a ghastly grin;” and, after a compliment of gratulation, they entered into close divan, about the measures to be taken in consequence of this event.
stoppedadjectiveUS /stɑːpt/
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading His mouth was immediately stopped with the letter, at which he “smiled horribly a ghastly grin;” and, after a compliment of gratulation, they entered into close divan, about the measures to be taken in consequence of this event.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading Pipes was despatched to the senior, with a message requesting his immediate presence; and he accordingly appeared, in obedience to the summons, growling with discontent for having been deprived of several hours of his natural rest.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading His mouth was immediately stopped with the letter, at which he “smiled horribly a ghastly grin;” and, after a compliment of gratulation, they entered into close divan, about the measures to be taken in consequence of this event.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Peregrine holds a Consultation with his Friends, in consequence of which he bids Adieu to the Fleet--He arrives at his Father's House, and asserts his Right of Inheritance.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no room for much debate.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His mouth was immediately stopped with the letter, at which he “smiled horribly a ghastly grin;” and, after a compliment of gratulation, they entered into close divan, about the measures to be taken in consequence of this event.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Nor did our hero keep the misanthrope in ignorance of this happy turn of fortune.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Peregrine holds a Consultation with his Friends, in consequence of which he bids Adieu to the Fleet--He arrives at his Father's House, and asserts his Right of Inheritance.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Nor did our hero keep the misanthrope in ignorance of this happy turn of fortune.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Pipes was despatched to the senior, with a message requesting his immediate presence; and he accordingly appeared, in obedience to the summons, growling with discontent for having been deprived of several hours of his natural rest.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Peregrine holds a Consultation with his Friends, in consequence of which he bids Adieu to the Fleet--He arrives at his Father's House, and asserts his Right of Inheritance.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Peregrine holds a Consultation with his Friends, in consequence of which he bids Adieu to the Fleet--He arrives at his Father's House, and asserts his Right of Inheritance.
